https://meenews.co/post/6a10cfb4a200899a00edf339 Caitlin Clark back in Fever lineup against Valkyries after missing one game with injury te 2026-05-22T21:50:44.236Z Caitlin Clark back in Fever lineup against Valkyries after missing one game with injury Caitlin Clark is set to be back in action Friday night in the Indiana Fever’s game against the Golden State Valkyries after missing one game with an injury, the team announced. Clark, 24, was a late scratch and missed the Fever’s game Wednesday against the Portland Fire. The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury just two hours before tipoff, and she was not listed on the team’s injury report a day earlier when she didn’t practice. The WNBA warned the Fever for failing to report Clark’s injury status before she was a late scratch. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The league requires teams to list players who are injured on a report by 5 p.m. the night before the game is played. If a player’s status changes overnight or early in the day, the team is expected to update the injury report. The mishap sparked the warning, the league told The Associated Press. Despite not having Clark in the lineup Wednesday, the Fever still beat the Fire 90-73. Aliyah Boston (24 points) and Kelsey Mitchell (21 points) led the Fever in the win. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Clark, now in her third season with the Fever, has gotten off to a torrid start. In four games this season, Clark is averaging 24.3 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds per game. The former Iowa star hopes her back issue is not lingering, as she aims to be on the floor much more than last season. Clark was limited to just 13 games last season as she dealt with a litany of injuries. The Fever (3-2) will tip off against the Valkyries (3-1) at 7:30 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/6a10cd6fa200899a00edf2cf Ozzy Osbourne's latest reinvention is an AI-powered interactive hologram experience te 2026-05-22T21:41:03.052Z Ozzy Osbourne's latest reinvention is an AI-powered interactive hologram experience It has been almost a year since the death of heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, but icons like him are immortal in some ways. His music and overall legacy obviously live on, but now he's going to live on in another, high-tech way. Did someone order an AI-powered, interactive Ozzy hologram?! VAL KILMER’S CONTROVERSIAL AI RESURRECTION SPARKS BACKLASH AS FANS FUME: 'IT SHOULD BE ILLEGAL' Ozzy passed away on July 22, 2025, just a couple of weeks after he performed for the final time, both as a solo artist and as a member of Black Sabbath. Now, while speaking at Licensing Expo 2026, Ozzy's son, Jack, and wife, Sharon, revealed that they have partnered with hologram company HYPERREAL to create an AI-generated hologram of the late Prince of Darkness. "It's kind of scary how it's really very accurate," Jack said, per License Global. "He will exist digitally as himself for as long as we have computers. Technology has come such a long way to where it's almost drag and drop. You could shoot a template for a commercial... literally prompt what you want Digital Ozzy to do in that commercial, and you just drop it in. It's that simple now." Technology doesn't really surprise me anymore because it just evolves so quickly that something like this comes along and you're like, "Yup, that sounds like something that would be a thing by now." But how wild is that? If you can have a digital Ozzy, why not a digital version of any human being who has ever lived throughout all of history? I think that would be cool. Imagine going into a history museum, and they've got an AI-generated Abe Lincoln or Alexander the Great that you could just have a chat with? What do you even say to them? I'd end up sounding like Chris Farley when he did those "Chris Farley Show" sketches on SNL. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Hey, uh, Alexander the Great, remember when, you like, uh — remember when you defeated King Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela? ...That was awesome." Maybe at some point we'll get that, but Sharon revealed that they hope to take their digital Ozzy on the road. "You can ask Ozzy anything, and he will answer you in his own voice — and the answers will be what Ozzy would have said," Sharon said. "We're going to take it all around the world. People can talk to him, and he will talk back." Well, if that's the case, I'm going to have to go and see if I can reenact this legendary moment: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10cd46a200899a00edf2a9 Blue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap te 2026-05-22T21:40:22.496Z Blue Origin cleared to fly New Glenn mega-rocket after April mishap Jeff Bezos' rocket company confirmed an engine failure led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite last month, but offered little detail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10cb6ba200899a00edf26e Sedona police arrest man shooting gun off Soldier Pass Road te 2026-05-22T21:32:27.857Z Sedona police arrest man shooting gun off Soldier Pass Road Sedona Police Department responds to gunfire near homes; city issues ‘shelter-in-place’ notice to surrounding neighborhoods Gunfire in a neighborhood lead to a shelter-in-place notice issued to residents on the north end of Soldier Pass Road on Thursday, May 21. Sedona residents on Shadow Rock Drive Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10cb55a200899a00edf25e BoxLunch set for grand opening at Flagstaff Mall on May 23 and 24 te 2026-05-22T21:32:05.518Z BoxLunch set for grand opening at Flagstaff Mall on May 23 and 24 Taking over the space between Spencer's and Artists' Coalition of Flagstaff at the Flagstaff Mall, BoxLunch will hold its grand opening on Saturday and Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10cb2ca200899a00edf246 DHS says Democrats are lying about overcrowding and broken toilets at the Mesa ICE facility te 2026-05-22T21:31:24.895Z DHS says Democrats are lying about overcrowding and broken toilets at the Mesa ICE facility An airplane sits on the tarmac at Mesa Gateway Airport on the evening of April 9, 2026, outside of the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center, an ICE facility where detainees are temporarily housed before they are put on a plane to either be deported or moved to a different ICE facility. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security accused two Arizona Democrats of lying about what they saw during unannounced oversight visits of a Mesa facility and insisted that reports of overcrowding and overflowing toilets are false, in spite of the agency’s own data and information the congresspeople got directly from immigration agents working at the facility.  “Any allegation of overcrowding at AROCC is FALSE,” an unnamed DHS spokesperson said in a statement to the Arizona Mirror in response to questions raised from a recent congressional oversight visit.  U.S. Reps. Yassamin Ansari and Greg Stanton conducted a second surprise oversight visit this week of the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center. The facility  at the Mesa-Gateway Airport has been operating far over its 157-person capacity for most of this year according to data U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released under the Freedom of Information Act. Daily populations at the facility have reached as high as 777.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE An Arizona Mirror analysis of ICE’s own detention data found that one of the few times that detainee levels were below capacity was when those same Democrats toured the facility in February — after giving ICE a week’s notice that they’d be taking a tour. Almost immediately after that visit, the number of detainees shot back up. And a week later, ICE used pepper spray on 47 detainees who were housed there in the early morning hours; one person reportedly had a “seizure,” according to a 911 call obtained by the Mirror.  During the most recent unannounced oversight visit, Ansari and Stanton said they were told by ICE agents working at the facility that the toilets in the detention rooms “regularly overflow,” confirming recent reporting by the Phoenix New Times that detailed the story of one detainee whose wife told the publication that he had slept on feces-covered floors because of an overflowing toilet.  DHS said none of that is true. “There are NO recurring plumbing issues. On the rare instance when a toilet issue occurs, the facility staff immediately moves detainees from the affected cell and maintenance is immediately initiated,” the unnamed ICE spokesperson said.  While ICE contends no overcrowding issues at the facility, the Mesa Fire and Medical Department witnessed that overcrowding firsthand during a medical call earlier this year, prompting it to give ICE officials a list of corrections.  It also led to airport authorities sending a letter to the property owner that ICE leases from warning them that, if the overcrowding continues in violation of city fire codes, the airport could cancel their lease with the property owner.  Ansari said DHS is lying about the condition inside AROCC. “I have seen with my own eyes that this is not true,” she said in a statement to the Mirror.  Stanton called the oversight visits a “critical function of my job” and said that he has provided “accurate information to the public” based on what he has seen and learned during them. “I will continue to conduct oversight visits to demand accountability,” he added in a statement to the Mirror. Detainees are supposed to be at AROCC for no more than 12 hours while they wait to be loaded onto a plane, either so they can be deported or transferred to a different ICE facility. The Mirror’s reporting found that ICE data shows how overcrowded the facility has become in the past year: The average length of stay in 2026 is about 36 hours, compared to the same time frame in 2025, when the average stay was about 12 hours.  In 2025, the average daily population was approximately 21 people for the same timeframe. So far in 2026, there have been an average of 274 detainees each day. The Mirror found one individual in the data who stayed for 18 days, coinciding with a time when the population of the facility was near its peak of 777 individuals in a single day.  While the facility wasn’t as overcrowded during this week’s oversight visit as in previous visits, with ICE telling lawmakers the population was two people below its listed capacity, both Stanton and Ansari said that some of the holding cells still held more people on Tuesday than the listed capacity for the rooms. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10cb17a200899a00edf225 Grady Judd puts parents on notice over TikTok teen takeovers: 'We're gonna come lock you up too' te 2026-05-22T21:31:03.167Z Grady Judd puts parents on notice over TikTok teen takeovers: 'We're gonna come lock you up too' The "teen takeover" trend has caught the attention of Sheriff Grady Judd, with the Florida sheriff vowing to hold parent's accountable for their unruly children. "There's a new TikTok trend," Sheriff Judd said in a social media video Thursday. "You know, going into restaurants, trashing places, meeting up, driving crazy." "Listen, that's not gonna work in Polk County," he said. WILD BODYCAM VIDEO SHOWS COPS STORM CHAOTIC TEEN ‘TAKEOVER’ AS BUSINESSES TRASHED: 'THEY COME TO FIGHT' Now Judd is raising the stakes and warning that he would hold parents of teenagers who take part in the social media videos accountable if necessary. "Mama and Daddy, if you don’t hold them accountable, personally, make sure they are home when they need to be, then we’re gonna come lock you up too, or charge you civilly," he said. "But parents, hold your children accountable, so we don't have to," Sherriff Judd said. "We will hold them accountable if you make us, but then we're going to hold you accountable, too. Think about that. Then have a good summer." Judd's message comes as cities across the country are facing teen takeovers are causing chaos. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Polk County has a curfew in place for juveniles, which is for teens under 17. The curfew is 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 6 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For 17-year-olds, it is midnight to 6 a.m. every day. In nearby Hillsborough County, which is directly adjacent to Polk County, police announced that they had arrested 22 people between the ages of 12 and 21, as part of a teen takeover on May 8. FOLLOW US ON X The Tampa Police Department immediately responded with patrol officers, bike units, and Air Service personnel to restore order and ensure the safety of the surrounding community. "This type of reckless and criminal behavior will not be tolerated in our city," Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said. "What began as a large gathering quickly escalated into disorder and activity that placed others at risk. Parents need to know where their children are and who they are with. Unfortunately, the poor decisions made by these 22 individuals last night could have lasting consequences that follow them well into adulthood," he said. As a result of the operation, 22 were arrested on charges that included affray, possession of narcotics, resisting without violence, and unlawful possession of a weapon. Officers seized two firearms and one vehicle connected to the disturbance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The growing crisis prompted the top federal prosecutor in the nation’s capital to call for more accountability over rehabilitation for youth crimes as her office focuses on enhancing enforcement and increasing staffing. "Youth violence is on the rise — not just in D.C., but across the country. And if you think that these kids need to be coddled, and they need to be hugged — they need to have consequences, they need to understand that enough is enough, that we're going to put them in jail or some kind of youth rehabilitation detention facility and not allow the D.C. Council — one of whom I just recently indicted — to take cover for these kids," Pirro said. "It's time to end it. That's what the president wants, that's what we're going to do." GOT A TIP? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10caefa200899a00edf218 White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I. te 2026-05-22T21:30:23.629Z White House Approves $9 Billion for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on A.I. The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c8bfa200899a00edf1b3 NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases audit accusing federal immigration agents of misleading tactics te 2026-05-22T21:21:03.211Z NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases audit accusing federal immigration agents of misleading tactics Findings from audits of six New York City agencies intended to ensure compliance with the city’s sanctuary laws found that federal immigration authorities use aggressive and deceptive tactics, the office of Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday. The audits and recommendations were part of Executive Order 13, which mandated a public safety audit for six specific city agencies: the Administration for Children's Services (ACS), the New York Police Department (NYPD), and the Departments of Correction (DOC), Probation (DOP), Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and Social Services (DSS). The order was issued by Mamdani upon taking office in an effort to fulfill a promise to protect the city's immigrant communities. The 19-page executive summary details the interactions between the agencies and federal immigration authorities, as well as recommendations to close loopholes and blind spots in the city's sanctuary policies. MAMDANI CLARIFIES NYC WON'T CHECK IMMIGRATION STATUS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILDCARE ENROLLEES "The findings and recommendations released today will strengthen City agencies’ protocols when interacting with federal authorities and ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, can safely access the City services they deserve," said Faiza Ali, commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, in a statement. Among the findings were that federal immigration authorities have intensified their targeting of city shelters, resulting in a sharp increase in detainer requests to the city's Department of Correction and New York Police Department. The report also accused immigration authorities of using aggressive and misleading tactics. The NYPD received 3,672 requests for civil immigration detainers in 2025—a massive spike from just 99 requests the previous year. The NYPD did not transfer any individuals to ICE in response to these requests. MAMDANI VOWS NYPD WILL 'NEVER' GO BACK TO ADAMS-ERA COOPERATION WITH ICE ENFORCEMENT In June 2025, personnel with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) visited a shelter and initially falsely identified themselves as Fire Department officials, the report states. They only admitted they were with DHS after a city employee demanded identification. In April 2025, officers from several federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), DHS, the FBI, and the DEA visited shelters ten times, sometimes in plainclothes. They used tactics such as asking to conduct "wellness checks" on children in order to inquire about specific clients. In other instances, agents presented subpoenas or administrative warrants, which do not legally authorize access to shelters, though they did present legally binding judicial warrants on two occasions (leading to one arrest). In another instance, ICE agents entered a Department of Probation (DOP) building in Brooklyn and asked to use the bathroom, but then attempted to look through the facility's sign-in book. Staff intercepted them, checked their identification, and escorted them out, the report said. MAMDANI DECLARES HE'S READY FOR 'ANY CONSEQUENCE' FOR STANDING AGAINST TRUMP'S FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Mamdani has been a vocal opponent of ICE and the Trump administration's immigration agenda. In a statement, he called the audit a "critical step towards strengthening compliance with our local laws and reinforcing New York City’s protections for immigrant communities." "I am proud to share key findings and recommendations from the audit that will ensure that we are responding to the changing nature of federal immigration enforcement and protecting the rights of all New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status," he said. In a statement to Fox News Digital, the White House urged "ICE officers act heroically to enforce the law and protect American communities — local officials should work with them, not against them. Anyone doing otherwise is simply doing the bidding of criminal illegal aliens. The Trump Administration will not waver on enforcing federal immigration law." The recommendations in the report include: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c897a200899a00edf1a7 The D.N.C. Chairman, Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund and More Politics News te 2026-05-22T21:20:23.888Z The D.N.C. Chairman, Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund and More Politics News He has focused on internal politics, building a loyal base despite tactical disputes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c7aaa200899a00edf16b Car catches fire in Loop 101 crash in Tempe te 2026-05-22T21:16:26.844Z Car catches fire in Loop 101 crash in Tempe The collision involved four vehicles and one of them caught fire as a result of the crash, DPS said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c742a200899a00edf13b Georgetown Cupcake keg-throwing suspect turned in by his own father after recognizing surveillance footage te 2026-05-22T21:14:42.176Z Georgetown Cupcake keg-throwing suspect turned in by his own father after recognizing surveillance footage The Maryland man accused of throwing a beer keg through the front window of a popular cupcake bakery turned himself in after his own father recognized him from surveillance footage circulated by police, court documents reveal.  Charles Joseph Ali of Rockville, Maryland, is charged with felony destruction of property after he allegedly flung the metal barrel through the front window of Georgetown Cupcake in Washington, D.C. Sunday night.  According to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Ali’s father recognized his son after authorities released surveillance images from the alleged incident in an effort to identify the suspect.  On Thursday, Ali arrived at the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District Station alongside his father and attorney to surrender to authorities, court documents revealed. GEORGIA TEEN ARRESTED AFTER FATHER TURNS HIM IN FOLLOWING PAIR OF SHOOTINGS, POLICE SAY  Appearing in court on Friday, Ali pleaded not guilty to the felony charge and a judge ordered that he be released ahead of his trial, but instructed him to stay away from Georgetown Cupcake.  Ali is also suspected in connection with an April vandalism incident involving a separate nearby business, but has not been charged in that case.  Photos shared by the cupcake shop shows the smashed front entrance of the store with a metal barrel on the ground surrounded by broken glass. MARYLAND POLICE FRUSTRATED AFTER TEEN ACCUSED IN MORE THAN 100 CAR BREAK-INS RELEASED WITHIN HOURS OF ARREST Georgetown Cupcakes rose to fame after it was featured on Discovery’s "DC Cupcakes" for three seasons, and is often seen with a line that stretches around the block.  Owners Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Berman, who are sisters, both quit their careers in the finance and fashion industries to launch the famed pastry shop. GOT A TIP? "Our shop is open," the sisters said in a joint statement Thursday after Ali's arrest. "We will keep doing what we have always done." MASKED SUSPECT CHARGED WITH USING FUEL, FIREWORKS IN WALMART KIDS SECTION AS COVER FOR MASSIVE JEWELRY HEIST The store reopened just hours after the alleged attack and used plywood to cover the destroyed window. FOLLOW US ON X Berman told Fox News Digital earlier this week that a lone female employee came face-to-face with the keg tosser around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, and subsequently hid in the back of the shop as the front entrance was demolished.  "She was absolutely terrified," Berman said. "She still is. She is really shaken by this. It causes a lot of psychological damage to you." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Surveillance footage shows the suspect leaving the area after hurling the keg through the window, however.  According to Berman, the individual first attempted to dislodge a metal trash can from the curb, but was unsuccessful. Additional surveillance footage shared by a nearby business showed the suspect walking around the corner and retrieving a metal keg that was outside a nearby home, Berman added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "He's violent, and I think that, to be honest with you, in our society, we live in a civil society where there's an expectation for us to respect each other, our property, and clearly he didn't do any of those things," Berman told Fox News Digital. Ali is scheduled to return to court on June 11. Fox News Digital reached out to Ali’s defense attorney for comment.  Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c72ea200899a00edf132 Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' reveals first photos after long-awaited Passion sequel te 2026-05-22T21:14:22.416Z Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' reveals first photos after long-awaited Passion sequel Mel Gibson has finished filming on his two-part epic "The Resurrection of the Christ," the long-awaited sequel to 2004's "The Passion of the Christ." "The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One" will be released May 6, 2027, on Ascension Day, the Christian holiday marking Jesus Christ’s ascent into heaven 40 days after Easter Sunday. "The Resurrection of the Christ: Part Two" is scheduled to debut May 25, 2028, over Memorial Day weekend. Lionsgate and Icon Productions announced the release dates Thursday. Gibson said the story was brought to the screen "exactly as I envisioned it." 'JESUS CROWN OF THORNS' FINAL SEASON ARRIVES ON FOX NATION DURING CHRISTIANITY'S HOLIEST WEEK OF THE YEAR "I’m deeply grateful to my incredibly talented cast and crew for pouring their hearts into this production. Together, we created something powerful," Gibson said in a statement. "This film represents a major part of my life’s work, and it has demanded everything of me as a filmmaker and as an artist. This is far more than a film to me. It’s a mission I’ve carried for over 20 years to tell what I believe is the most important story in human history," he added. The film follows Gibson’s 2004 epic, "The Passion of the Christ," which depicted the final 12 hours of Jesus’ life leading up to the crucifixion. Its graphic violence and subject matter made it one of that year's most controversial movies. "The Passion of the Christ" was a smash hit, grossing more than $610 million worldwide on a reported $30 million budget. It also earned Academy Award nominations for its makeup, score and cinematography.  JIM CAVIEZEL STARRING IN BOLSONARO BIOPIC, AS SON OF JAILED PRESIDENT LAUNCHES 2026 CAMPAIGN Jim Caviezel had previously been expected to reprise his role as Jesus Christ from the 2004 movie. However, the role was later recast. Reports cited the challenges of de-aging technology, along with scheduling conflicts, as factors behind the casting change. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen will portray Jesus in the new films, while Mariela Garriga will play Mary Magdalene, taking over the role from Monica Bellucci. Filming for "The Resurrection of the Christ" spanned 134 days across multiple locations in Italy, according to reports. FOX NEWS AUDIO SIGNS LICENSING DEAL FOR 'THE LIFE OF JESUS PODCAST' FEATURING A-LIST CAST During a January appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience," Gibson said the upcoming movies would explore themes involving "the spiritual realms" and the battle for the "soul of mankind." "There's good, there's evil, and they are slugging it out for the souls of mankind," he said. "And my question is, ‘Why are we even important, little old, flawed humanity? Why are we important in that process where the big realms are slugging it out over us?’" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Gibson said he wrote the script with his brother, Donal Gibson, and screenwriter Randall Wallace over the last seven years. "There’s a lot required because it’s an acid trip. I’ve never read anything like it," he told Rogan. "My brother and I and Randall all sort of congregated on this. So there’s some good heads put together, but there’s some crazy stuff." "And I think in order to really tell the story properly, you have to really start with the fall of the angels, which means you’re in another place, you’re in another realm," he continued. "You need to go to hell. You need to go to Sheol." Fox News' Ashley Hume contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c71aa200899a00edf129 Republicans get 'aggressive' in fight to win top cop spots in battleground states te 2026-05-22T21:14:02.582Z Republicans get 'aggressive' in fight to win top cop spots in battleground states Republican attorney general candidates are betting that crime, border security and public safety will drive voters to the polls in November as they position themselves as frontline fighters against Democratic policies on immigration and law enforcement. The Republican Attorneys General Association and its affiliated groups are launching an aggressive $11 million television offensive across key battleground states this fall, with initial ad purchases targeting attorney general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia and Kansas. "I think we have learned that being aggressive is a good thing," RAGA Chairman Austin Knudsen, who also serves as Montana attorney general, told Fox News Digital. "Being aggressive works." Republicans say the effort reflects a broader push to put Democrats on defense over crime and public safety issues in some of the country’s most competitive statewide contests. END OF DEFUND POLICE ERA? CRIME, PROSECUTORIAL CRACKDOWN IN BLUE AND PURPLE STATES SIGNALS SHIFT, EXPERTS SAY "I don't think there's any question that the winning message for AG races around the country in 2026 is public safety," Knudsen said. "Americans care about public safety, they care about law enforcement, they care about border security." Knudsen argued attorney general races have become increasingly nationalized because they can quickly challenge federal policies through lawsuits and multistate legal coalitions. Republican attorneys general scored major victories against the Biden administration, including a successful challenge to Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan that ended with the Supreme Court striking down the program in Biden v. Nebraska. GOP attorney general coalitions also sued to block the administration’s revised SAVE repayment plan, winning court orders delaying parts of the program. Republican-led states also challenged Biden administration efforts to expand Title IX protections to include gender identity, turning attorney general offices into a major front in the nation’s culture wars. "Congress talks. Attorneys generals act," Knudsen said. "When we see something bad coming out of Washington, D.C., we can quickly mobilize. We can file lawsuits." REPUBLICAN AGS DOUBLE DOWN ON BIDEN ADMINISTRATION LAWSUITS AS PRESIDENT PREPARES TO LEAVE OFFICE The ad reservations build on a broader Republican expansion effort already underway. Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird’s campaign has already reserved more than $2 million in fall television advertising, while RAGA says it raised a record $29.3 million across affiliated entities in 2025. RAGA Executive Director Adam Piper said Republicans intend to capitalize on what they view as voter frustration over progressive criminal justice policies pushed by Democrats in battleground states. "RAGA has a good map in 2026 and will be on offense because the reality is voters prioritize public safety and prefer Republican AGs who fight crime and win at the courthouse over Democrat AGs who pander to criminals with cashless bail idiocracy," Piper said in a statement. "These early TV reservations and direct candidate investments are merely a down payment on the resources RAGA will marshal this fall," Piper added. "Democrats should understand that Republican AGs are not playing defense. We are taking the fight directly to them." The GOP is making Michigan a centerpiece of that argument. Democrats there nominated Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit, whose office became the first in Michigan to stop seeking cash bail and announced it would no longer prosecute certain low-level drug offenses. TUDOR DIXON RETURNS TO MICHIGAN POLITICS WITH NEW PAC AIMED AT BOOSTING REPUBLICANS IN KEY BATTLEGROUND Michigan Republican attorney general candidate Doug Lloyd, the longtime Eaton County prosecutor, told Fox News Digital he believes public safety concerns cut across party lines in the battleground state. "People want to feel safe in their communities, and they’re not feeling that safe right now," Lloyd said. "That’s an 80-20 issue." Lloyd also accused Democratic prosecutors of selectively refusing to enforce laws, an issue Republicans increasingly plan to elevate nationally. "I believe that when you start making that statement that 'I refuse to enforce the laws that our legislature has created and which are constitutional', then you're on the road to anarchy," Lloyd told Fox News Digital. "We've seen how that's gone for the last eight years and I believe that our citizens are actually tired of it." In Georgia, Republicans are targeting Democratic attorney general nominee Tanya Miller over her vote against HB 1105, a post-Laken Riley immigration enforcement law requiring local officials to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Knudsen said Republicans learned important lessons during the Biden administration about how aggressively voters want attorneys general to challenge Democratic policies in court. "We've seen the fentanyl, cartel fentanyl and methamphetamine flood in from the southern border during Joe Biden and flood every state," Knudsen said. Knudsen said Republicans learned important lessons during the Biden administration about how aggressively voters want attorneys general to confront Democratic policies in court. "People have figured out that attorney general's races matter, I think we've gotten a lot more attention because of what we've been able to do," Knudsen said. "As attorneys general, we can move quickly and our bread and butter is going to court. That's what we do." "So when we see something bad coming out of Washington, D.C. or something big on the national scale, we can quickly mobilize." Fox News Digital has contacted the Democratic Attorneys General Association for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c6f2a200899a00edf10e Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’ te 2026-05-22T21:13:22.364Z Google goes for the glitter with disco-ball icons: ‘Are y’all sure you still want this?’ You can now disco ball-ify your entire Pixel homescreen, says Google. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c6dea200899a00edf103 Pima softball falls to St. Johns River to end 2026 season at NJCAA World Series te 2026-05-22T21:13:02.051Z Pima softball falls to St. Johns River to end 2026 season at NJCAA World Series Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c6caa200899a00edf0fa West Valley teen said he ‘went Batman’ to stop Surprise ICE detention center, feds say te 2026-05-22T21:12:42.580Z West Valley teen said he ‘went Batman’ to stop Surprise ICE detention center, feds say Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c6b7a200899a00edf0e8 Arizona veterans urge GOP to back War Powers Resolution, honor 13 Americans killed in Iran te 2026-05-22T21:12:23.016Z Arizona veterans urge GOP to back War Powers Resolution, honor 13 Americans killed in Iran Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c6a3a200899a00edf0df Immunity question stumps 9th Circuit in ASU student protest case te 2026-05-22T21:12:03.274Z Immunity question stumps 9th Circuit in ASU student protest case Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c68fa200899a00edf0d6 Memorial Day ceremonies in Southern Arizona, plus what's open & what's closed te 2026-05-22T21:11:43.710Z Memorial Day ceremonies in Southern Arizona, plus what's open & what's closed Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c67ba200899a00edf0cd Trump admin facing scrutiny over billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region te 2026-05-22T21:11:23.966Z Trump admin facing scrutiny over billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c668a200899a00edf0c4 Private equity companies buy up more apartments: 13% across U.S. te 2026-05-22T21:11:04.261Z Private equity companies buy up more apartments: 13% across U.S. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c654a200899a00edf0bb Free meals available for kids throughout Tucson starting next week te 2026-05-22T21:10:44.833Z Free meals available for kids throughout Tucson starting next week Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c640a200899a00edf0b2 City High, Paulo Freire schoolteachers vote to unionize te 2026-05-22T21:10:24.969Z City High, Paulo Freire schoolteachers vote to unionize Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c40fa200899a00edf066 Trending 'Senior assassin' game draws stark warnings from police nationwide: 'dangerous misunderstandings' te 2026-05-22T21:01:03.886Z Trending 'Senior assassin' game draws stark warnings from police nationwide: 'dangerous misunderstandings' Law enforcement and school leaders nationwide are warning students against playing a trending game that they worry could end in tragedy. "Senior Assassin" is a game played mostly by soon-to-be high school graduates that involves stalking and eliminating one another in water gun fights on their school campuses. Large groups of students often play the game on school and private property, attempting to avoid being sprayed with water by their opponents. The last dry player is declared the winner. But police say the game wastes resources and could have severe unintended consequences. "Every year, police departments receive 911 calls from concerned community members reporting suspicious behavior—only to discover it is related to this game," the Lower Makefield Police Department in Yardley, Pennsylvania recently wrote on their Facebook page. "Additionally, toy guns, water guns, and replica weapons can easily be mistaken for real firearms, causing fear, panic, and potentially dangerous misunderstandings." POLICE WARN OF ‘DOOR KICKING CHALLENGE’ THAT CAN TURN VIRAL PRANK ‘FROM FUNNY TO FATAL’ Last year, an 18-year-old high school student in Jacksonville, Florida was shot by an off-duty Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agent who mistook the student and two friends for potential intruders on his property. Fortunately, the student survived the incident, but police warned at the time that the game is "potentially deadly." After that incident, Florida officials called on parents to stop their children from playing the game. The Fremont Police Department in California recently posted a similar warning on its Instagram account. DEADLY SOCIAL MEDIA TREND THREATENS KIDS, HOMEOWNERS DEFENDING THEMSELVES: 'CHILDREN ARE GOING TO GET KILLED’ "While the game involves only fake weapons, it has become a safety concern and can lead to high-risk patrol and traffic stops," the department said. "Some students have chosen to use toy guns that look realistic to the public and to our officers, and the behavior associated with this game has caused public concern due to the belief that participants are carrying real weapons and acting suspiciously. This creates a dangerous situation and diverts emergency 9-1-1 and police resources, since officers take every report of gun violence and suspicious firearm use seriously." An instance of the game played by middle schoolers at Anza Trail School in a suburb of Tucson, Arizona earlier this week led to a police investigation, according to KOLD. A teacher saw a student with a water gun, mistook it for a real gun, and called 911. Police contacted the boy's parents, who told them where they could find him. "The investigation revealed the juvenile had brought an Orbeez-style toy as part of an end-of-the-year prank known as Senior Assassin," the Sahuarita Police Department reportedly said. "Additionally, officers located the toy gun and confirmed it was not an actual firearm and was not loaded with any sort of projectiles." "The Sahuarita Police Department takes these types of reports very seriously and truly appreciates the community for reporting suspicious activity." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c3e8a200899a00edf05b Trump Administration Offers Conflicting View of Civil Rights Cuts te 2026-05-22T21:00:24.273Z Trump Administration Offers Conflicting View of Civil Rights Cuts Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said she wants to hire more civil rights lawyers, but the White House has proposed cutting that office in half. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c21ea200899a00edf00d Havasu Veterans | Robert Maguglin: ‘I was lucky all the way around.’ te 2026-05-22T20:52:46.734Z Havasu Veterans | Robert Maguglin: ‘I was lucky all the way around.’ For two years, five months and four days, U.S. Navy veteran Robert Maguglin, 101, served during World War II. During that period, his service spanned the aviation part of the branch. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c20aa200899a00edf001 Havasu man accused in AI-related child porn case te 2026-05-22T20:52:26.765Z Havasu man accused in AI-related child porn case A Lake Havasu City man is expected to stand trial on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, after police say he attempted to upload child pornography onto popular AI platform, Grok. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c1e0a200899a00edefd7 Pizza Hut brings back vintage vibes as franchisees embrace nostalgic makeovers te 2026-05-22T20:51:44.081Z Pizza Hut brings back vintage vibes as franchisees embrace nostalgic makeovers What's old is new again across the country at dozens of Pizza Hut locations that are bringing back the old-school décor of their dining rooms. The red cups, salad bar, checkerboard tables and Tiffany-style stained-glass lamps customers loved in the 1980s and '90s have returned to 38 of the 93 Pizza Hut franchises the Kansas-based Daland Corporation runs, Inc.com reported. The retro remodels are called "Pizza Hut Classic." They include promotional materials for the "Book It!" program the chain established in 1984 and still runs to incentivize children to read more by rewarding them with pizza. AMERICA'S BEST-TASTING PIZZA CHAIN IS AN OLD-SCHOOL FAVORITE, SURVEY FINDS "[The Pizza Hut] brand is kind of iconic to the country," Daland's president, Tim Sparks, told Fox News on "America Reports." Brothers Dan and Frank Carney founded Pizza Hut in Kansas in 1958 after borrowing $600 from their mother. "They named it Pizza Hut, because their sign only had room for eight letters," the chain's website says. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Today, there are more than 16,000 Pizza Huts in more than 100 countries. Until recently, only a handful of them retained the classic look. A lot of families, his own included, enjoyed eating at Pizza Hut when the restaurants had the traditional styling, Sparks said. He added that he hopes the throwback makeovers will bring customers back to the restaurants' dining rooms. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "It's a good time to start having dinner together," Sparks said. The reception to the nostalgic renovations has been very positive, according to Sparks. Content from bloggers who have visited a Pizza Hut Classic and posted video and photos has gone viral, he said. "Everybody gets super excited," Sparks said. "There's a lot of feel-good to it for sure." A YouTube video reporting on the spread of Pizza Hut Classics drew enthusiastic comments. "This is actually making me smile. I have been wanting Pizza Hut to return to its former glory for years," wrote one user. "The pizza, salad bar, cups, pasta, lamps, jukebox, everything. A lot of memories." "It's amazing that designing your restaurant to be warm and inviting actually encourages people to come eat at your restaurant as opposed to the gray corporate slop designed for high turnover," wrote another. "Everyone's trying to live our childhoods because we were all happier back then," commented someone else. "If Pizza Hut goes ahead and does this, I will be a regular visitor," read another comment. Sparks said he hopes people with fond memories of Pizza Hut from their childhoods will bring their kids in to experience the old-fashioned look of the classic restaurants. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If it was good for us, it's good for them, right?" he said. Although pizza from a box is still great, pizza is at its best when it's served fresh from the oven, straight to your table, Sparks said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c1cca200899a00edefce Video shows moment Chicago man allegedly used SUV as weapon against ICE agent, prosecutors say te 2026-05-22T20:51:24.234Z Video shows moment Chicago man allegedly used SUV as weapon against ICE agent, prosecutors say Newly released video shows the moment a Chicago man allegedly used his SUV as a deadly weapon to violently ram an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer's pickup truck during "Operation Midway Blitz." Diego Emmanuel Reyes, 21, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on charges of assaulting, impeding, intimidating and interfering with a federal agent and faces up to 20 years in prison. The brazen attack allegedly happened Oct. 4, 2025, during an enforcement operation on Chicago's Southwest Side. DHS MARKS 'ONE OF THE MOST VIOLENT DAYS' OF OPERATION MIDWAY BLITZ WITH SEVERAL ARRESTS Reyes is accused of intentionally slamming his SUV into the rear of the ICE agent's white pickup truck while the officer was performing official duties, according to the indictment. After the initial crash, prosecutors claim Reyes hit the gas, accelerating his SUV forward and aggressively pushing the agent's truck. Federal authorities have condemned the alleged assault, emphasizing a strict law-and-order stance against violence targeting law enforcement. DHS REVEALS SHOCKING 500% INCREASE IN ASSAULTS AGAINST ICE OFFICERS DURING OPERATIONS "What this defendant did ... was a dangerous and brazen act of violence against a federal agent as well as an attack on the rule of law," U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros wrote in a statement. "The Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office will never tolerate such conduct and will continue to hold accountable those who seek to assault, impede, intimidate, or interfere with lawful federal operations." Douglas DePodesta, special agent-in-charge of the FBI's Chicago Field Office, echoed the demand for accountability. "The Chicago Field Office has zero tolerance for anyone impeding federal officers engaged in their lawful functions," DePodesta said, noting that the FBI will use all available resources against those who undermine the rule of law. The indictment includes an enhanced penalty for the use of a deadly or dangerous weapon — the SUV — during the alleged attack, increasing the maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. An arraignment date in Chicago federal court has not yet been set. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10c1b8a200899a00edefc5 Ex-NASCAR star Danica Patrick reacts to Kyle Busch's tragic death: 'A devastating loss' te 2026-05-22T20:51:04.412Z Ex-NASCAR star Danica Patrick reacts to Kyle Busch's tragic death: 'A devastating loss' Ex-NASCAR star Danica Patrick is like much of the sports world, in shock at Kyle Busch’s unexpected death. Busch died at age 41 on Thursday, and Patrick said the suddenness of his death still hasn't fully sunk in. "I think that we're all just shocked. We're sad," Patrick said during an appearance on OutKick's "Don't @ Me with Dan Dakich" on Friday. "You know, it's just something that no one expected. When I first heard something was wrong, I thought he was driving something, but it was something completely different." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Patrick called Busch’s death devastating for his family and the NASCAR community. "It's just a devastating loss for Samantha and Brexton and Lennox and Kurt and his parents and the whole family and for the NASCAR and racing community," Patrick said. "Cause love him or hate him, Kyle Busch was a figure, he was a polarizing figure and he was an incredible driver that will go down as being one of the greatest NASCAR drivers ever. That's a loss in another way, too." Patrick heaped praise on Busch’s driving skills. He was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the winningest driver in NASCAR national touring series history. KYLE BUSCH ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY' Busch is the all-time record-holder for wins in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69). He also had a win in 19 consecutive seasons, which is the most of all time. Patrick said Busch was able to get to that next level when racing so often. "I get asked, like, ‘What does it take to be a great driver?’ And many times I've referred to this scenario and Kyle Busch has always been in my mind as the driver that does this the best. But when a driver is out there on track, this is like almost like an altered state of focus," Patrick said. "The drivers that could access that next level of like, go mode were able to be the best drivers. And I always in my mind was thinking about him, but he's he was so able to get to that next level so often. He was just incredibly fast and incredibly passionate and always wanted to be the best." Patrick raced in NASCAR's top series from 2012 to 2018. She had seven top-10 finishes and one pole in 191 races. 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/6a10c18fa200899a00edefaa How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups  te 2026-05-22T20:50:23.697Z How VCs and founders use inflated ‘ARR’ to crown AI startups  Some AI startups are stretching traditional revenue metrics when talking about progress publicly. And their investors are fully aware. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bff1a200899a00edef91 Should a high-voltage power line run through California’s largest state park? Critics are furious te 2026-05-22T20:43:29.212Z Should a high-voltage power line run through California’s largest state park? Critics are furious BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. — A planned high-voltage power line in the San Diego County desert has sparked outrage over its proposed path through the heart of California’s largest state park. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bfdda200899a00edef88 US-NEWS-ENV-CALIF-DESERT-POWER-LINE-FILEPIC-2-LA te 2026-05-22T20:43:09.128Z US-NEWS-ENV-CALIF-DESERT-POWER-LINE-FILEPIC-2-LA San Diego Gas and Electric plans to run miles of high voltage power lines and structures through a long stretch of the Anza-Borrego State Park, including San Felipe Wash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bf72a200899a00edef45 Indiana sheriff's deputy shot three times in hospital ER after stopping to help stranded motorist te 2026-05-22T20:41:22.017Z Indiana sheriff's deputy shot three times in hospital ER after stopping to help stranded motorist An Indiana sheriff’s deputy was shot three times Friday morning in a hospital emergency room by a stranded motorist he had stopped to help and later learned might be connected to an earlier crime, authorities said. La Porte County Sheriff's Deputy Jon Samuelson, a 12-year veteran of the force, was airlifted to South Bend Memorial Hospital and remains in critical condition. The alleged gunman, Sharod Grafton Jr., was arrested in the woods near the hospital minutes after the shooting. Samuelson, 33, was driving to a training session around 6:45 a.m. when he stopped to help a stranded motorist, Grafton, on State Road 2, authorities said. At some point the deputy took Grafton, a Chicago resident, to Franciscan Hospital in Michigan City at his request, police said. NORTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY DURING EMERGENCY ROOM SHOOTING INCIDENT "Once at the hospital, the officer learned that the subject may have been involved in an earlier criminal incident," Indiana State Police Sgt. Glen Fifield told reporters. "The officer returned inside the hospital where an altercation took place in the emergency room between the suspect and himself, which resulted in the suspect producing a firearm and shooting the officer." Authorities did not specify the crime Grafton is allegedly connected to. Grafton fled into a nearby wooded area but was quickly arrested, authorities said. A handgun believed to have been in his possession was found, police said. SEA OF BLUE FLOODS CHICAGO FUNERAL FOR SLAIN OFFICER AS KILLING FUELS OUTRAGE OVER SOFT-ON-CRIME POLICIES "This is a senseless shooting that didn't have to take place," Fifield said. "Our officers and deputies from the La Porte County Sheriff's Department and all over the state of Indiana and Illinois risk their lives every day. This officer thought he was helping a stranded motorist and it turned into this. So once again, he was out helping somebody and it turned into this." Samuelson, who is married with no children, comes from a "long lineage of law enforcement," police said. His grandfather was the chief of police for the city of La Porte, and his father is a retired Michigan City police officer, authorities said. The La Porte County Sheriff's Office called the shooting an "isolated incident" and said there was no immediate threat to the public. The Indiana State Police are leading the investigation into the shooting. Charges are pending against Grafton, who is being held in the Porter County Jail. "La Porte County friends and neighbors, we are asking for our community to rise up, rally together, and lift Deputy Jon Samuelson and his family in prayer and support during this incredibly challenging time," La Porte County Sheriff Sheriff Ronald Heeg.  In a statement, Franciscan Health said the safety and health of its patients are always the top priority. "The emergency department remains on ambulance bypass, but walk-in patients are being accepted through the main entrance to the hospital," the hospital said. "Franciscan Physician Network medical offices on site are closed at this time. All other services and departments remain open as normal." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bf49a200899a00edef37 G.O.P. Break With Trump Reflects Limits of Party’s Post-Jan. 6 Truce te 2026-05-22T20:40:41.961Z G.O.P. Break With Trump Reflects Limits of Party’s Post-Jan. 6 Truce Republicans, seeing President Trump’s personal agenda diverging from their political interests, vented their outrage about paying those who threatened their lives on Jan. 6, 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bf36a200899a00edef2e Maryland Democrats Want to Redistrict in 2028, but Are Divided Over How te 2026-05-22T20:40:22.215Z Maryland Democrats Want to Redistrict in 2028, but Are Divided Over How A top state lawmaker who opposed drawing new maps in time for the fall elections now says he supports eliminating the state’s lone Republican district for the next cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bcf2a200899a00edeed1 Richard Childress Racing retires Kyle Busch's No. 8 car, reserves it for his son Brexton te 2026-05-22T20:30:42.364Z Richard Childress Racing retires Kyle Busch's No. 8 car, reserves it for his son Brexton The world of motorsports is still reeling from the sudden and tragic death of NASCAR superstar and two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. Now, his team — Richard Childress Racing — has announced that it will not be putting a driver in Busch's No. 8 car. However, they will have it ready to go whenever his son decides to step into NASCAR. NASCAR, RACING WORLD REACTS TO KYLE BUSCH'S SHOCKING DEATH AT 41: 'CANNOT COMPREHEND THIS NEWS' Busch reportedly collapsed in a race simulator Wednesday and was admitted to a Charlotte, North Carolina, area hospital. On Thursday, it was announced that he would not race in this weekend's Coca-Cola 600, but just hours later, news broke that he had died. On Friday, RCR announced its plans for Busch's number. "Richard Childress Racing has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and will run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond," the team said in a statement. "Kyle Busch was instrumental in the design of RCR’s stylized No. 8, and it has become synonymous with Kyle and an important symbol for his fans and the NASCAR industry. No one can carry it forward to the level that he did. "The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Busch joined RCR in 2023 after spending the previous 15 years with Joe Gibbs Racing. Upon the move, he hopped in the No. 8 car, which, as the team mentioned, became synonymous with him. This is an incredibly classy move from RCR, but it's one that is sadly not unprecedented. The team did something similar after Dale Earnhardt was killed on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. His iconic No. 3 was sidelined and replaced with No. 29, which was driven by Kevin Harvick and used a paint scheme that was inverted from Earnhardt's legendary black one. The No. 3 was brought back when Richard Childress' grandson Austin Dillon — who was also Busch's teammate since joining RCR — replaced Harvick at the team in 2014. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bb2ba200899a00edee9b Phoenix drug bust: 3 arrested after detectives seize meth, guns and thousands in cash te 2026-05-22T20:23:07.977Z Phoenix drug bust: 3 arrested after detectives seize meth, guns and thousands in cash Four pounds of meth, over $6K in cash, cocaine and weapons were seized during the traffic stop, police say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bad9a200899a00edee89 Arizona gardening: Flowers that attract more hummingbirds te 2026-05-22T20:21:45.953Z Arizona gardening: Flowers that attract more hummingbirds Lisa and I sat in our front courtyard, watching the antics of “our” hummingbirds. They were enjoying water from the fountains and sipping nectar from the 30-plus pots of flowers. We enjoyed one unique, unexpected benefit: the birds are equally… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10bac5a200899a00edee7e Golf cart accident leads to felony charge for Havasu man te 2026-05-22T20:21:25.935Z Golf cart accident leads to felony charge for Havasu man Four friends, a golf cart and an allegedly intoxicated driver led to disaster earlier this month, after one of the passengers was reportedly left in critical condition after falling out of the vehicle. Now the driver is facing charges of… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10ba86a200899a00edee4c Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says te 2026-05-22T20:20:22.745Z Green Card Seekers Must Leave U.S. to Apply, Trump Administration Says The change is likely to affect hundreds of thousands of people. It could also lead to more family separations as spouses or relatives wait for application decisions, immigration lawyers said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b891a200899a00edee16 SRRHS Graduation 2026 te 2026-05-22T20:12:01.357Z SRRHS Graduation 2026 The post SRRHS Graduation 2026 appeared first on Sedona Red Rock News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b82ea200899a00ededdd Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads te 2026-05-22T20:10:22.942Z Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads The temporary shutdowns came after videos emerged showing two Waymo cars stopped on swamped streets in Atlanta on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b5eca200899a00eded80 Sophie Cuningham has heads spinning with her pregame outfit, Colbert's final jab & lessons from Kyle Busch te 2026-05-22T20:00:44.337Z Sophie Cuningham has heads spinning with her pregame outfit, Colbert's final jab & lessons from Kyle Busch We made it. We're here. Another Friday. A big Friday. Memorial Day weekend. The kickoff to summer. The start of the second-best time of the year (fall is still No. 1, of course). Congrats to everyone who stuck it out. You guys earned this. I won't mince words. It's been a brutal 24 hours since we last spoke. When I'm not teaching this class, I'm OutKick's NASCAR guy. The Kyle Busch news has consumed my life since about this time yesterday. It's been just gut-punch after gut-punch. I don't often get emotional while writing something. Frankly, it's only really happened twice in my life. TWO-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION KYLE BUSCH TRAGICALLY DIES AT 41 AFTER HOSPITALIZATION Last Christmas when Greg Biffle's plane went down, and yesterday evening when NASCAR announced what I'd already known for about an hour. That NASCAR's most decorated active driver had tragically died at 41. So, this is going to be a different(ish) class. To be honest, I've barely had time to even write up a lesson plan. It's just been one of those days. NEW DETAILS BEGIN TO EMERGE IN KYLE BUSCH DEATH AS NASCAR WORLD REMAINS IN SHOCK I'm on the clock — and on the road for an ill-timed vacation — and running out of time before the bell rings. We're gonna power through best we can. Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Sophie Cunningham turns heads before dropping a double-double like the queen she is. What else? Well, I've got Kyle Busch. I'm gonna talk about it, because it's what I've been doing all day anyways. I'll also squeeze in some #content from a big week, and maybe get to some reader mail along the way. Oh yeah! Stephen Colbert's insufferable show finally ended last night. Sad. How will we survive?! We'll give him a proper send-off. Grab you whatever you want because we're low on time today, and settle in for a Friday 'Cap. We're gonna talk plenty of NASCAR today because this class goes where the news takes us, but let's start on a lighter note with Sophie. I think we've earned that much, right? Tough week for the Indiana Fever. Fans seem to HATE the head coach. Caitlin Clark was scratched an hour before tip-off a few days ago because of a bad back. It was such a bad look, the arena was half-empty by the second quarter. Yikes. Not great! Anyway, let's go ahead and put the Clark drama aside for now because that's not why you're all here. I don't blame you. In my mind, it's Sophie Cunningham's world and we're all just living in it! Start us off, Sophie! That's our girl. Remember where you first met Sophie Cunningham. Right here, in these spaces, about a year ago. And now she's a star. We're always ahead of the trends, folks. Don't you forget it! HILARY DUFF MAKES HER SI SWIM COVER DEBUT, CARRIE UNDERWOOD ROCKS OUT WITH MÖTLEY CRÜE & DEFENDING BANANA-BALL OK, let's get to the best #content from a ... weird ... week. The good news? We're almost there: Solid week. Good start, tough finish. We're limping to the finish line, but we're still crossing it. And that's all that matters. Now, let's get to Kyle Busch ... KYLE BUSCH'S CHILLING MESSAGE AFTER FINAL NASCAR WIN A PAINFUL ENDING FOR MOURNING FANS I wrote a long column on Rowdy this morning. If you really want to get into the weeds, you can check it out here. For those who just want a taste, that's fine, too. I get it. Here you go: Busch's final career win came one week ago in the Truck Series race at Dover. In typical "Rowdy" fashion, he dominated the race, leading 147 laps and giving the crowd his signature bow after taking the checkered flag. No, it wasn't a Cup win. Busch hadn't done that since 2023. But it was still a win, and the crowd still went wild, and Busch was back in Victory Lane, again. And then an older, more mature, more reflective Kyle Busch spoke to FS1 after the race. "Because you never know when the last one is." Kyle Busch was one of the last links we had to the old-school NASCAR driver. The old-school way of doing things. He was it. In recent years, we've watched Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart retire. We've watched Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson call it quits. We watched Kevin Harvick — Earnhardt's replacement back in 2001 — hang it up. But we still had Kyle Busch. NASCAR fans still had "Rowdy." A driver who wanted to win at all costs, and didn't care whose feelings he hurt along the way. OK, we're back in real-time now. Busch was beloved by NASCAR fans in recent years. It was a seismic change from his early seasons when he was absolutely hated. Despised. Booed to death at every race. That changed a few years ago. His redemption arc was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. But don't take my word for it ... From Tim N: "Kyle is the ONLY reason I still watched NASCAR. He’s not one of these midget clones that dominate NASCAR now. They’re all buttoned-up corporate shills. Boring as he--.  NASCAR better find more Kyle Busch’s to keep people interested." From Patricia: "Definitely a special person; husband, daddy, son, brother, friend, and memorable NASCAR driver. Racing will not be the same." And, from Jim K: "Absolutely gutted. He was easily top 10 all-time. Why are so many auto racing greats (Senna, Earnhardt, Schumacher, Busch) meeting such untimely demises?" It's a good question. NASCAR has had just the worst string of luck over the past two decades. Hell, the past four decades, really. Alan Kulwicki. Adam Petty. Dale. The Hendrick plane crash. Greg Biffle. Brutal. Like I said at the jump, just gut-punch after gut-punch. Hug someone today. Play with your kids. Take the trip. Spend the money. Life is short. It can end ... like that. Like Kyle said, "you never know when the last one is." Have a good weekend. Happy Memorial Day. See you soon. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Kyle Busch memories/thoughts? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b3bca200899a00eded38 Year-round ethanol blend bill passed by US House faces uncertain Senate path te 2026-05-22T19:51:24.768Z Year-round ethanol blend bill passed by US House faces uncertain Senate path Fuel options at a Sioux Falls, South Dakota, gas station on Aug. 22, 2025. The nationwide average price of a gallon of gas was $4.55 May 22, 2026, up from $3.20 a year ago. The steep increase has turned some lawmakers' attention alternative fuels like ethanol. (Photo by John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight) Proponents of ethanol, including lawmakers from corn-growing states, say year-round sales of a gasoline blend containing 15% of the biofuel would give consumers a less expensive alternative to fill their gas tanks, boost energy supplies and benefit agricultural interests. So why hasn’t Congress allowed it? There’s credible skepticism about those claims — and opposition from the strange bedfellows of environmental advocates and lawmakers from states where oil production and refining are major industries. As a result, expanding the availability of E15, as the blend is called, has become a congressional brawl with no predictable result. The outcome of this debate, which will continue in June when Congress returns from its Memorial Day recess, largely depends on whether the push for year-round E15 use can get 60 U.S. Senate votes after the U.S. House this month passed legislation allowing it and the White House has signaled its support. “I don’t know if it can get 60, to be honest with you,” Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican from West Virginia, said in an interview. Senate Majority Leader John Thune offered some hope.  “We’re looking at ways to move it,” he told reporters. “We have people here who represent states that also have refineries, and that’s a factor in this conversation.” Iran war boosts support Federal regulations have restricted E15 from being sold from June 1 to Sept. 15 because of its effects on air quality. But the turmoil triggered by the war in Iran has been an important boost to Congress’ efforts to pass year-round E15 legislation.  AAA reported that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline cost $4.55 a gallon Friday, up from $3.20 a year earlier. The Environmental Protection Agency issued waivers this year to allow extended sales of the blend. E15, often sold at gas stations as Unleaded 88, will be widely available this summer as “the result of ongoing issues in the Middle East, among other events,” EPA said in a statement.  ‘Unique agreement’ One’s view of the issue “depends on which study you look at,” Senate Agriculture Chairman John Boozman, an Arkansas Republican, said in an interview. On one side is a historically influential coalition of agricultural, retail and petroleum interests. “This legislation reflects a unique area of agreement across the fuel and agriculture supply chain,” organizations representing those industries said in a May 11 letter. “While our industries do not always see eye to eye, we are united in the belief that these policy reforms provide needed certainty, preserve consumer choice, and support agriculture and energy economies alike,” they said. The Renewable Fuels Association says E15 has been “fully approved for use in cars, pickups, vans and other light-duty vehicles” made after 2000. Consumers can save 10 to 30 cents a gallon compared to 87-octane regular gasoline, industry members say. In Pennsylvania last weekend, Unleaded 88 was in some cases selling for 50 cents a gallon less. The E15 critics Many environmental groups maintain production of ethanol costs more than regular gasoline, and those costs are passed on to consumers not only at the pump, but in various agricultural products. “Expanding ethanol sales is a shortsighted approach that ignores the environmental costs of industrial agriculture,” said Patrick Drupp, Sierra Club’s director of climate policy. He said much of the corn used to produce E15 is grown in Midwestern states “already facing severe aquifer depletion and water shortages, and expanding ethanol production would only intensify the strain on their water supplies, farmland, and ecosystems.” Eight environmental groups wrote an open letter May 8, concerned that “We should not commit additional land, resources, or taxpayer dollars to policies that undermine our climate goals, strain our natural systems, and increase costs for American families.” The groups, which include the World Resources Institute and the Sierra Club, countered the notion that consumers would benefit. “Production expenses for corn ethanol typically exceed those of gasoline, except during periods of unusually high oil prices—and even then, ethanol prices tend to rise in tandem with global energy markets,” they said. That would mean even higher prices not only for fuel but for food, the organizations wrote. One analysis that takes neither side is the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, which said in a May 12 analysis that because E15 needs separate or specialized tanks and pumps, “retailers wanting to sell E15 would confront the additional expense of installing new equipment.” And, it said, “some refiners will incur additional costs as they adjust their refinery processes to produce the appropriate gasoline to be blended into E15.”  What will Congress do? The congressional coalitions for and against year-round E15 are as unusual as the outside groups supporting and opposing it. The House’s  218-203 vote on May 13 saw 122 Republicans, 95 Democrats and one independent voting yes, while 113 Republicans and 90 Democrats voted no. The yes coalition largely united rural lawmakers with more urban members who see the change as helping consumers. “This debate is about much more than fuel,” Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, an Iowa Republican, said. “Agriculture is hurting right now,”  Joining her was New Jersey’s Rep. Frank Pallone, the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill “lowers prices for American drivers, supports farmers, and fosters investment in cleaner transportation fuel,” he said. On the other side was Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas.  “If we need to do something to support farmers, let’s have a direct conversation about it. Expanding E15 is just the wrong direction to go,” he said. The same sort of party split looms in the Senate. After the House vote, Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., who’s fought for the change for years, hailed the approval as “a major step toward securing stability and certainty for American producers and consumers – without any government mandates.”  Thune, of South Dakota, has been sympathetic to year-round E15.  At a news conference this week he called E15 “a way of creating additional demand for agricultural commodities in this country and creating additional supply when it comes to fuels. “And when that happens, at least in my part of the country, that means that when you buy ethanol at the pump, it’s significantly lower in price,” he said. He faces a powerful skeptic in the Senate: Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming, the Senate’s second-ranking Republican.. “Congress is currently discussing new mandates – mandates that would force more and more ethanol into our fuels,” he said in a Senate floor speech the day after the House vote. “I oppose the year-round E15 mandate,” he said. “I oppose it because it hurts small oil refineries and all of the people who work at them.” Small refineries There are about 30 small refineries across the country, usually in inland areas, and about half could face problems under the House bill. Small refineries are those that produce less than 75,000 barrels of oil per day, compared to 300,000 barrels or more at larger facilities.  The small refineries can petition for an EPA exemption from the annual renewable fuel obligations based on “disproportionate economic hardship.” For 2025, there were 33 exemption petitions filed.  Approximately 17 of those facilities would be ineligible under the proposed legislation because they are owned by companies with more than one refinery. Instead of focusing on the single facility, the bill requires aggregation of all facilities together. The House bill would allow a 75% exemption instead of the current full exemption. It could also reduce the number of small refineries currently eligible for an exemption by half.  Most small refineries would find themselves operationally constrained without the ability to receive exemptions, as they would have to use much of their cash flow to comply with the annual mandates, said Peter Whitfield, partner at Sidley Austin, a law firm that represents the Small Refineries of America, in an interview Many senators want assurances small refineries won’t be hurt.  “I’m interested in the small refinery piece,” Capito said. That concern is yet another reason, at the moment, Capito said she is doubtful the House bill could get the 60 votes needed in the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b3a6a200899a00eded17 Top Republican warns Trump against making a deal with Iran: 'Finish the job' te 2026-05-22T19:51:02.251Z Top Republican warns Trump against making a deal with Iran: 'Finish the job' A top Senate Republican is publicly pressuring President Donald Trump against pursuing what he described as a weak Iran deal as administration officials signal negotiations with Tehran are making progress.  Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a sharply worded warning Thursday urging Trump not to abandon military pressure on the Iranian regime in favor of diplomacy. "We are at a moment that will define President Trump’s legacy," Wicker said in a statement. "His instincts have been to finish the job he started in Iran, but he is being ill advised to pursue a deal that would not be worth the paper it is written on." REPUBLICANS URGE TRUMP TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON HIS PLAN TO DISMANTLE IRAN'S NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES "Our commander-in-chief needs to allow America's skilled armed forces to finish the destruction of Iran's conventional military capabilities and reopen the strait," Wicker went on. "Further pursuit of an agreement with Iran's Islamist regime risks a perception of weakness. We must finish what we started. It is past time for action." The remarks expose growing tension inside Republican national security circles as the Trump administration weighs whether to pursue a negotiated agreement with Iran or continue its military campaign against the Iranian regime and its nuclear capabilities. The White House could not immediately be reached for comment. Wicker’s comments came just hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged there had been "some progress" in ongoing negotiations with Iran, while cautioning that no agreement had been reached. "There's been some progress," Rubio said Thursday. "I wouldn't exaggerate it. I wouldn't diminish it."  "We're not there yet," Rubio added. "I hope we get there."  Rubio said key issues remain unresolved, including Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium and whether Tehran would be permitted any future uranium enrichment capability under a potential agreement. "The issue of highly enriched uranium has to be discussed. Its disposition has to be dealt with. And of course, the issue of future enrichment has to be dealt with as well," Rubio said. He also indicated discussions involving the Strait of Hormuz remain part of broader negotiations. The comments marked one of the clearest public signs yet that active diplomacy between Washington and Iran remains underway despite recent military escalation and fears of a wider regional conflict. Trump himself recently signaled he remains open to giving diplomacy additional time before considering further military action. "If I can save war by waiting a couple of days, if I can save people being killed by waiting a couple of days, I think it's a great thing to do," Trump said in recent days.  PAKISTAN'S AMBASSADOR WARNS IRAN TOO 'WAR-TORN' TO RESPOND QUICKLY AS TRUMP EXTENDS STRIKE DEADLINE The administration’s diplomatic push has coincided with intensified regional mediation efforts, including a high-profile visit by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, to Iran — a trip widely viewed as part of broader backchannel efforts aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Iran. The visit fueled further speculation that Pakistan is playing a quiet intermediary role as negotiators explore possible frameworks to avoid additional military escalation. Still, Rubio repeatedly emphasized Thursday that negotiations remain fragile and could ultimately collapse. "We're dealing with a very difficult group of people," Rubio said. "It may not" happen He added that Trump "has other options" if diplomacy fails, while stressing the president still prefers "the negotiated option and having a good deal." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b37ea200899a00eded0c Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Abrego Garcia te 2026-05-22T19:50:22.801Z Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Abrego Garcia The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b175a200899a00edecb2 Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Schools silence kids, Harvard faculty's big decision, shocking curriculum te 2026-05-22T19:41:41.336Z Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Schools silence kids, Harvard faculty's big decision, shocking curriculum ‘CONSEQUENTIAL:’ Harvard faculty vote to cap 'A' grades at 20% in sweeping effort to combat decades of grade inflation ‘I CHOSE LIFE:’ Colorado middle schooler says she was barred from reading pro-life poem in class ‘INAPPROPRIATE:’ Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs GRAD DAY BIAS: Democrats outnumber Republicans 6-to-1 among college graduation speakers, report finds SPEECH SILENCED: Las Vegas school district sued for allegedly expelling student for pro-ICE signs deemed racist Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b161a200899a00edeca9 Donald Trump Jr marries Bettina Anderson ahead of Bahamas wedding celebration te 2026-05-22T19:41:21.634Z Donald Trump Jr marries Bettina Anderson ahead of Bahamas wedding celebration Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr. are officially married ahead of their weekend wedding celebration in the Bahamas, per reports. The couple officially wed on Thursday, according to a marriage certificate obtained by TMZ. The quiet ceremony was reportedly officiated by Brad McPherson, a real estate attorney with longtime ties to the Trump family. The license was signed by a Palm Beach County deputy clerk. Here’s everything to know about the newest member of the Trump family. Anderson, 39, graduated from Columbia University with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, according to her LinkedIn profile. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP'S OLDEST GRANDDAUGHTER, KAI TRUMP, TURNS 18: HER LIFE IN PICTURES It also states she was part of Sigma Delta Tau, a sorority whose mission is to "empower each member to reach her fullest potential by enriching the experience of women with similar ideals." Anderson has built a career as a model and lifestyle influencer. She served as the face of a marketing campaign for high-end brand Hamilton Jewelers and has been featured on regional luxury lifestyle magazine covers like Palm Beach Illustrated and Quest. IVANKA TRUMP AND BETTINA ANDERSON’S CLOSE BOND ON DISPLAY AT MAR-A-LAGO BRIDAL SHOWER She has over 144,000 followers on Instagram and describes herself there as "just your typical stay-at-home mom … only I don’t do household chores … or have a husband … or have kids ..." Anderson has a twin, Kristina, who she previously posted on her Instagram. She described her sister as "the greatest blessing in the entire world" and thanked her for giving her "the most beautiful nephews and niece." Anderson’s father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., was made president of Worth Avenue National Bank at only 26 years old. He was instrumental in creating the Palm Beach Day Academy, a coeducational independent day school located in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. IVANKA TRUMP SHARES THE FITNESS ROUTINE THAT HAS ‘TRANSFORMED’ HER BODY: ‘SAFE AND STEADY’ According to his obituary, Harry Loy passed in 2013 "after a long illness and battle with Alzheimer's." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Inger Anderson, his wife and Anderson's mother, is involved in advocacy through the YMCA, Urban Youth Impact and the Paradise Fund, according to previous reports. Along with her siblings, Anderson co-founded The Paradise Fund (now Paradise.ngo), an environmental and disaster relief nonprofit. Anderson serves as the executive director and spearheads programs like the Project Paradise Film Fund, which reportedly awards grants to filmmakers documenting Florida's endangered freshwater springs and wildlife. Anderson and Trump Jr. first sparked public interest when they were spotted out together in Palm Beach in September 2024. Over the following year, she became a regular fixture by his side, attending events like the Republican National Convention, international trips and private family dinners. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Donald Trump Jr. proposed to Anderson in late 2025. President Trump formally announced the couple's engagement during a White House holiday celebration in December 2025. Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump from 2005 to 2018, and the former couple share five children: Kai, Donald Trump III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Anderson has not been married and does not have children. She was reportedly engaged to businessman Beau Wrigley, though the relationship did not lead to marriage. President Donald Trump has said he will not be able to attend the wedding. "While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so," he announced on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b14da200899a00edeca0 For the second straight year, Wienie 500 electrifies a hungry nation as Indy 500 appetizer te 2026-05-22T19:41:01.959Z For the second straight year, Wienie 500 electrifies a hungry nation as Indy 500 appetizer There are just certain moments in sports that can bring a tear to your eye and make you proud to be an American. The Wienie 500 is one of those moments. Last year’s inaugural race — held on Carb Day, the final day of practice before the Indianapolis 500 — featured six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles racing around the Brickyard, with Slaw Dog claiming the maiden victory. It was magic. KANSAS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE 27-FOOT OSCAR MAYER WIENERMOBILE TO THE PROM Six giant motorized hot dogs racing around one of the most iconic 2.5-mile tracks on the Earth. It's a cliché, but the European mind truly can't comprehend that. They'd probably call them "sausages" too, instead of hot dogs or wieners. Technically, they are sausages, but hot dogs occupy their own uniquely American category. I'll die on this hill. The festivities got underway with comedian Andy Richter serving as Commander in Beef and singing the Oscar Mayer jingle with a barbershop quartet while dressed like Lyle Lanley from the "Marge vs. the Monorail" episode of "The Simpsons." After that, Richter gave the command to fire up the glizzies. All the talk going into this race centered on the new addition to the field, Corn Dog, who introduced a controversial aero package that included a stick. Corn Dog managed to pick up a place at the start, but the action was at the sharp end of the field with a very questionable bit of defending from Chi Dog that sent the Seattle Dog off the track in an act of self-preservation. On the final lap of the two-lap sprint, we were treated to some incredible three-wiener-wide racing down the backstretch. FOX NEWS SPORTS HUDDLE NEWSLETTER: INDY 500 READY FOR GREEN FLAG I mean, the stones on these wieners to send it like that. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! New York Dog was practically shot out of a cannon, and that move on the backstretch proved to be the winning one. The crowd wasn't crazy about it, but in the annals of Wienie 500 — all two years, but I think that's enough to count as an annal — that was an instant classic. Corn Dog was a little underwhelming, but the added drag from that stick may have done them in. Well, they’ve got 365 days to get that thing into the wind tunnel and roll out an upgrade package for 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10b13aa200899a00edec97 Hero police officer defeats claw machine and rescues trapped child on family bowling night: 'Nerves of steel' te 2026-05-22T19:40:42.312Z Hero police officer defeats claw machine and rescues trapped child on family bowling night: 'Nerves of steel' Call it "claw and order." A Missouri police officer is being called a hero after he made a grab-and-go rescue by clawing back a young child trapped inside a popular arcade game.  According to the St. Charles County Police Department, Officer Brown was enjoying an evening off-duty with his family at Lucky Strike bowling alley in St. Peters last week when he spotted a young child trapped inside an arcade claw machine.  "Armed with courage, nerves of steel and approximately $4, Officer Brown sprung into action," the department said in a Facebook post. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL A photo shared by officials shows Officer Brown approaching the young child, who appeared to be trapped in the prize-deposit area of the machine. NYPD OFFICERS SAVE CHOKING 2-YEAR-OLD BOY, BODYCAM VIDEO SHOWS "After an intense battle of skill, patience and button mashing, the veteran officer successfully defeated the nefarious arcade device and rescued the little girl," the department said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The child was subsequently freed from the machine and reunited safely with her family to enjoy the rest of the evening. Details regarding how the youngster became trapped were not immediately available. Following the ordeal, the department said Officer Brown "calmly" returned to his own loved ones – where he bowled an impressive score of 96. "Just another reminder that the Officers of the St. Charles County Police Department are always ready to serve [the community] — on and off-duty," the department added.  Fox News Digital reached out to the St. Charles County Police Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10acb9a200899a00edec00 Arizona mother indicted for 21 felony counts after frozen child found wrapped in plastic te 2026-05-22T19:21:29.067Z Arizona mother indicted for 21 felony counts after frozen child found wrapped in plastic The mother is facing several counts of child abuse following the death of her child, officials say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10ac8aa200899a00edebcb Viral 1976 Coca-Cola commercial sparks nostalgia for a more patriotic American culture te 2026-05-22T19:20:42.767Z Viral 1976 Coca-Cola commercial sparks nostalgia for a more patriotic American culture A 1976 Coca-Cola commercial celebrating America’s bicentennial is going viral online ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, sparking nostalgia among many Americans who say the country’s patriotic spirit has faded. "Coca-Cola commercial from 1976. The past is a foreign country," a Thursday X post from the account, "End Wokeness" read, along with a clip of the commercial. The 1976 commercial celebrated America’s bicentennial anniversary and was part of the "Coke Adds Life" campaign.  OSCAR MAYER SPARKS NOSTALGIA AIRING 50-YEAR-OLD AD WITH ICONIC JINGLE DURING BEARS-LIONS GAME The commercial opens with characters meant to be Paul Revere and Betsy Ross drinking bottles of Coke and then shows scenes of a small-town bicentennial parade. It is set to the upbeat jingle, "Coke adds life, everybody wants a little life," and also features men, women, and children in patriotic gear.  Users on X replied to the video, which currently has more than two million views, saying the spirit of patriotism depicted in it feels different today. "The past is America. We are now living in a foreign country," one user wrote. STAGECOACH FESTIVALGOERS SPLIT ON WHETHER AMERICA IS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AHEAD OF ITS 250TH BIRTHDAY "America was still patriotic then," another user wrote in part. "Americans were still happy and proud to be American. Not so much any more." "I am almost 60," someone else responded. "I remember the Bicentennial. It was such a big deal! Things were being prepared months in advance. Lots of excitement. We're only weeks away from 250. It seems like Americans are just hanging their heads now." TIMES SQUARE BALL GOES RED, WHITE AND BLUE FOR AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY Another X user had similar feelings, saying, "I have been telling people all year how disappointed I am with our 250 Anniversary Celebration compared to 1976! Those of us old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial… EVERYTHING was about the celebration and every company had specialty merchandise to sell or give away commemorating 200 years!" Yet another user said, "I was thinking the same. Here we are only a few weeks out and there’s no cultural momentum for the day." A woman responded, saying she agreed and added, "Everything was red, white, and blue in 1976. Even my high school graduation garb. It's like night and day. Very sad." The ad resurfaced ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. on July 4.  Fox News Digital reached out to The Coca-Cola Co. for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10aa99a200899a00edeb82 Tuba City woman dies in state prison te 2026-05-22T19:12:25.939Z Tuba City woman dies in state prison Crystal Dawn Walker, 34, pleaded guilty in Coconino County Superior Court in September 2025 to three felony offenses: attempted possession of a dangerous drug for sale, solicitation to sell a narcotic drug, and attempted promotion of prison contraband. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10aa86a200899a00edeb79 Sandbag cleanup operations for Sunnyside and Grandview Homes begin May 26 te 2026-05-22T19:12:06.234Z Sandbag cleanup operations for Sunnyside and Grandview Homes begin May 26 Crews from the City of Flagstaff will remove the sandbag debris between May 26 and June 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10aa72a200899a00edeb70 NAU women’s basketball signs guard Morgan Hawkins out of Cal State Bakersfield, Hawai’i Pacific te 2026-05-22T19:11:46.268Z NAU women’s basketball signs guard Morgan Hawkins out of Cal State Bakersfield, Hawai’i Pacific The Lumberjacks add some shooting depth with another transfer with two previous college stops. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10aa47a200899a00edeb43 Border czar Tom Homan tells Texas Democrat to 'bring it' after her chilling threat to jail ICE agents te 2026-05-22T19:11:03.011Z Border czar Tom Homan tells Texas Democrat to 'bring it' after her chilling threat to jail ICE agents Border czar Tom Homan issued a fiery warning to a Texas Democrat after she promised to turn an ICE detention facility into a prison camp for former federal immigration agents and "American Zionists." Speaking on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Homan refused to back down from Texas House candidate Maureen Galindo’s comments, telling her to "bring it." "You know, she's obviously an idiot. Bottom line is, bring it. I'm sick of the threats from some of these out of touch Democrats," Homan said Thursday. The feud began after Galindo’s campaign took to Instagram earlier this month, writing that if elected she would turn the "Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking." TEXAS DEMOCRAT MAUREEN GALINDO FACES BACKLASH FOR PLEDGING TO IMPRISON 'AMERICAN ZIONISTS' AT ICE FACILITY "It will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists," the post read. Galindo is competing in a primary runoff for a Texas congressional seat and has since claimed she received "death threats" over the posts. She later clarified her comments, saying she never said she wants "Jews in internment camps." "I said I want to close all ICE detention centers and put billionaire American Zionists who are funding the genocidal prison systems involved in trafficking into prison," Galindo wrote. BORDER CZAR TOM HOMAN'S MESSAGE TO ANTI-ICE PROTESTERS: 'YOU WANT SOME? COME GET SOME' But Homan made it clear that threats from the left will not stop the Trump administration’s immigration agenda. "You can threaten lawsuits and arrests all you want. We're [going to] keep doing the job," Homan said. "So, keep the threats going, you're not going to stop us, we're [going to] keep pushing ahead." FORMER DEM MEGADONOR BLASTS 2024 AUTOPSY AS WASTE OF TIME, SAYS REASONS FOR LOSS ARE OBVIOUS Homan praised the resilience of federal immigration officers and applauded President Donald Trump's leadership. "We got the most secure border in the history of this nation because of President Trump's leadership. We're having record arrests, record removals," Homan said. "So, threat all you want, you’re not stopping what we're doing." Galindo’s comments have drawn bipartisan condemnation. Several prominent Democrats have distanced themselves from her campaign, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. Galindo has fired back at her own party, accusing the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) of coordinating a smear campaign against her to protect her runoff opponent, Johnny Garcia, a former sheriff's deputy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10aa33a200899a00edeb3a Viral 1976 Coca-Cola commercial sparks nostalgia for a more patriotic American culture te 2026-05-22T19:10:43.557Z Viral 1976 Coca-Cola commercial sparks nostalgia for a more patriotic American culture A 1976 Coca-Cola commercial celebrating America’s bicentennial is going viral online ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, sparking nostalgia among many Americans who say the country’s patriotic spirit has faded. "Coca-Cola commercial from 1976. The past is a foreign country," a Thursday X post from the account, "End Wokeness" read, along with a clip of the commercial. The 1976 commercial celebrated America’s bicentennial anniversary and was part of the "Coke Adds Life" campaign.  OSCAR MAYER SPARKS NOSTALGIA AIRING 50-YEAR-OLD AD WITH ICONIC JINGLE DURING BEARS-LIONS GAME The commercial opens with characters meant to be Paul Revere and Betsy Ross drinking bottles of Coke and then shows scenes of a small-town bicentennial parade. It is set to the upbeat jingle, "Coke adds life, everybody wants a little life," and also features men, women, and children in patriotic gear.  Users on X replied to the video, which currently has more than two million views, saying the spirit of patriotism depicted in it feels different today. "The past is America. We are now living in a foreign country," one user wrote. STAGECOACH FESTIVALGOERS SPLIT ON WHETHER AMERICA IS HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION AHEAD OF ITS 250TH BIRTHDAY "America was still patriotic then," another user wrote in part. "Americans were still happy and proud to be American. Not so much any more." "I am almost 60," someone else responded. "I remember the Bicentennial. It was such a big deal! Things were being prepared months in advance. Lots of excitement. We're only weeks away from 250. It seems like Americans are just hanging their heads now." TIMES SQUARE BALL GOES RED, WHITE AND BLUE FOR AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY Another X user had similar feelings, saying, "I have been telling people all year how disappointed I am with our 250 Anniversary Celebration compared to 1976! Those of us old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial… EVERYTHING was about the celebration and every company had specialty merchandise to sell or give away commemorating 200 years!" Yet another user said, "I was thinking the same. Here we are only a few weeks out and there’s no cultural momentum for the day." A woman responded, saying she agreed and added, "Everything was red, white, and blue in 1976. Even my high school graduation garb. It's like night and day. Very sad." The ad resurfaced ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. on July 4.  Fox News Digital reached out to The Coca-Cola Co. for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a5d1a200899a00edea52 Maine ballot initiative barring boys from using girls' locker rooms in danger of being blocked te 2026-05-22T18:52:01.762Z Maine ballot initiative barring boys from using girls' locker rooms in danger of being blocked A proposed Maine ballot initiative regarding girls’ sports and sex-segregated school facilities may be blocked from appearing on the November ballot after state officials determined it likely lacks enough valid signatures. The initiative, called "An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex," would require public school sports teams to be based on a student’s biological sex listed on their birth certificate (unless the team is co-ed) as well as separate bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers for male and female students. According to Maine Wire, Katherine McBrien, a top official in Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ office recommended invalidating the initiative after finding that the Protect Girls Sports in Maine campaign submitted 67,150 valid signatures, 532 fewer than the 67,682 required to qualify a citizen initiative for the statewide ballot. McBrien recommended that 12,542 signatures be rejected following a legal challenge to the petition process. I’M A 3-SPORT HIGH SCHOOL FEMALE ATHLETE IN MAINE – I SHOULDN’T HAVE TO COMPETE AGAINST BIOLOGICAL MALES Earlier this year, Bellows' office initially approved the approved the petition, saying it had enough valid signatures. The approval was then challenged in court by three Maine residents who claimed that thousands of the signatures were invalid because of defects in the collection and certification process, among other procedural violations. A judge then ordered a second review, resulting in thousands more signatures being rejected, including nearly 2,000 duplicate signatures identified by McBrien. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Bellows now faces the final decision over whether the referendum will survive, though this battle will likely continue in court regardless of her decision on May 26. While opponents of the referendum are celebrating what they deem "a victory for election laws," supporters argue that voters should decide the issue themselves. This issue is part of a larger, nationwide battle that has been raging for some time now about fairness in women's sports when it comes to biological males being allowed to participate, as well as whether biological males should be permitted to use female-designed bathrooms and locker rooms. In a statement sent to OutKick, Protect Girls Sports in Maine principal officer Leyland Streiff said, "Protect Girls Sports in Maine is reviewing the Recommended Decision closely. We are continuing our defense of the Protect Girls Sports ballot measure and will be filing our objections to the recommended decision before the May 23 deadline." OutKick has reached out to Bellows, as well as Governor Janet Mills, Sen. Susan Collins and Graham Platner for comment. Bellows' office was unable to comment until the final determination is issued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a5bea200899a00edea49 Killer who compared stabbing his aunt to carving Play-Doh gets lengthy sentence after courtroom outburst te 2026-05-22T18:51:42.301Z Killer who compared stabbing his aunt to carving Play-Doh gets lengthy sentence after courtroom outburst A California man who brutally murdered his aunt amid tensions over a clogged toilet in their home, and then said the killing reminded him of carving Play-Doh, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison this week following a courtroom outburst directed at his relatives. In April, Christopher Kaulaity was found guilty of the Dec. 7, 2024, death of Maria Carmen Torrez and to using a deadly weapon during the crime; however, a jury subsequently rejected his insanity claim. Kaulaity recalled the killing when questioned by investigators, according to court documents. "It kind of reminded me of when I was a kid again," he said. "Because when I was a kid, I used to carve these Play-Doh figures and use sticks to impale them." SON LEARNS FATE YEARS AFTER BRUTAL FAMILY MURDERS IN WEALTHY COASTAL ENCLAVE He said he held the knife to kill his aunt "butcher style," mentioning the fictional character Norman Bates from the film "Psycho." During Wednesday's hearing inside a Bakersfield courtroom, Kaulaity lashed out at the victim’s sister and other family, saying: "I hope you rot in hell with your sister, b----," KGET-TV reported. The killing occurred at the home where Torrez, 45, lived with seven other adult relatives. A day earlier, a family argument broke out between Kaulaity and his aunt over issues with the single toilet in the residence clogging. MAN ALLEGEDLY COMMITS BRUTAL MURDER JUST DAYS AFTER BEING FREED BY CALIFORNIA'S MENTAL HEALTH LAWS "Over the next 24 hours, tension built in the house and multiple family members warned Kaulaity that if problems continued, he and his adult sister would have to move out," the Kern County District Attorney's Office said. On the day of the murder, Torrez was walking to the bathroom and passed Kaulaity in a hallway, where she called him a homophobic slur, prosecutors said. "While the victim was in the bathroom, Kaulaity went to his bedroom where he retrieved pepper spray and a knife. Kaulaity then kicked open the bathroom door, pepper sprayed his aunt 'to blind her,' and then stabbed her repeatedly in her back and neck," according to the DA's office. After the stabbing, Kaulaity called 911 and said he had just stabbed his aunt to death. Deputies responded and arrested him. Kaulaity’s sister said her brother wanted to escape the toxic household, had submitted job applications, and had even considered returning to a homeless shelter, the report said. During his trial, Kaulaity said he struggled through abuse and mental health issues throughout his life Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a5aaa200899a00edea40 Robert Griffin III urges Americans to remember the reason for Memorial Day during visit to Washington DC te 2026-05-22T18:51:22.731Z Robert Griffin III urges Americans to remember the reason for Memorial Day during visit to Washington DC This Memorial Day weekend, just like the rest of them, hits home for Robert Griffin III - but this one might be a tad more special. The son of two U.S. Army veterans, the former Washington Commanders quarterback went back to the nation’s capital as part of his longtime partnership with USAA. Griffin visited USAA’s Poppy Wall of Honor, a powerful tribute recognizing more than 600,000 service members who gave their lives in defense of our country, each represented by a single poppy, at the National Mall. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It’s really an opportunity to share their stories. They've actually enhanced the exhibit even more this year by adding stories of the fallen soldiers, so you can walk the exhibit and you can hear those stories that are given from their family members," Griffin told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "Because in the military community, a lot of times we do feel like maybe the sacrifices aren’t appreciated as much, or maybe we are forgotten at times for the things that we do for this country. These people who are honored by this wall gave the ultimate sacrifice. So it’s not them that are feeling it — it’s their families. "To hear those stories from the families is truly important and impactful, and all they want is to not be forgotten. So if we can continue to tell their stories and pay homage to them and honor them, it keeps their stories alive." Griffin knows that many Americans will take advantage of the long weekend with some poolside barbecues, but he did implore everyone to realize why they are able to do so in the first place. BRONCOS STAR GARETT BOLLES REFLECTS ON TEAM BROTHERHOOD AFTER MEETING WITH NATION'S HEROES FOR MEMORIAL DAY "I’m not saying it’s not about that. What I’m saying is there’s a reason that we’re able to do that, and it’s because of our service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice," Griffin said. "I just want to be here with USAA and make that known. It’s okay to have fun, but if you have some time, get in a huddle, take a moment of silence, say a prayer, share the stories if you know someone who was in the military who gave the ultimate sacrifice, so that we can keep those stories alive and truly know the reason for Memorial Day is about them. It’s not about us." Being around veterans all his life, Griffin was able to take some lessons from those who served to the gridiron and in life. "Yeah, it’s not two-pointed at all. It’s very impactful. With my parents, it was always, ‘Whatever you start, you’re going to finish.’ It’s ‘yes, ma’am,’ ‘no, ma’am,’ ‘yes, sir,’ ‘no, sir,’ and the discipline that it takes to get to where you want to be means that you’re going to have to overcome adversity," he said. "When you talk about the type of mental fortitude you have to have to do something like that — knowing that you may not see your mom again, your dad again, your child, your husband, your wife — it’s truly remarkable, and it just shows you how seriously they take their service and how much they love this country. "If we can apply that to everything that we do in life, this country is going to continue to grow and continue to be great at the level that it has been. To me, that is what the military is. It is the best of us, and these people deserve to be honored." 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/6a10a596a200899a00edea37 Giants' key defensive tackle tears Achilles tendon during practice, out for the season: reports te 2026-05-22T18:51:02.988Z Giants' key defensive tackle tears Achilles tendon during practice, out for the season: reports The New York Giants lost a key piece of their defensive line for the season on Thursday. Defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris tore his Achilles tendon during the Giants’ OTA practice, according to multiple reports. Robertson-Harris, 32, was in line for a big role after the Giants traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier in the offseason. He started all 17 games last year and played 56% of the snaps, which was second only to Lawrence among defensive tackles. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Robertson-Harris suffered the injury while rushing the passer in an 11-on-11 period. He went down and immediately grabbed at his leg, according to The Athletic. The Giants signed Robertson-Harris to a two-year, $9 million contract before last season. He had 35 tackles and three tackles for loss in 17 games last season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Giants, whose defensive tackle group was already thin because of the Lawrence trade, will be forced to rely on a mix of veterans and young players. The team signed veterans DJ Reader and Shelby Harris in free agency. Reader started all 17 games for the Detroit Lions last season and played the run well, recording 28 tackles. Harris played in 17 games, starting five, for the Cleveland Browns last season and recorded 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss and a sack. Darius Alexander, the Giants’ third-round pick last season, will also be counted on to pick up some of the slack from Robertson-Harris' and Lawrence’s absences. The 25-year-old played in 16 games, recording 20 tackles with four tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. The Giants drafted Bobby Jamison-Travis in the sixth round out of Auburn in last month’s NFL Draft. 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/6a10a56fa200899a00edea2b Biden Won’t Endorse Becerra, or Anyone Else, in California Governor Race te 2026-05-22T18:50:23.441Z Biden Won’t Endorse Becerra, or Anyone Else, in California Governor Race Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is not planning to endorse his health and human services secretary, Xavier Becerra, or any other candidates in the race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a33ea200899a00ede9c6 Spurs expected to get favorable whistle in Game 3 after Thunder flopping complaints dominated Game 2 te 2026-05-22T18:41:02.411Z Spurs expected to get favorable whistle in Game 3 after Thunder flopping complaints dominated Game 2 The NBA can't seem to get out of its own way. I've said something along these lines before, but they need to figure out some sort of PR or marketing campaign to help them. Maybe they just need some rule adjustments or enforcement. Whatever the solution is, they have to find a way to get people to appreciate the great games that are happening instead of just talking about the referees and flopping. No series has seen as much of that talk as this one between the Thunder and Spurs. The Oklahoma City Thunder are seven games away from winning back-to-back championships. Former champions who have accomplished this feat often will tell you that it is harder than getting to the mountain top the first time. The Thunder are still the favorites, and there is good reason. They have a deep team, and it took a historic, double-overtime performance from a freak-of-nature to hand them their first loss in the postseason. The Thunder tied it up with relative ease in the second game of the series, but most of the narrative was not around how well they played. Instead, it was around how much the Thunder flopped and how dirty they were playing against Victor Wembanyama. These narratives aren't new, but they were certainly highlighted and discussed ad nauseam on shows. This will factor into my handicapping. The San Antonio Spurs are young, hungry, and confident. That's a dangerous combination, but I think they are still a year away from getting past the Thunder. They have had a fairly easy path through the playoffs. In the opening round, they took on the Trail Blazers, and they won the series 4-1. In the Conference Semifinals, the Timberwolves took them to six games, but even that felt like an inevitable win. 2026 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS ODDS, BEST BETS, SERIES SPREAD: SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER Now, they face the Thunder, a team they beat four times in the regular season. Most of the games weren't even that close. The Spurs like to play defense, they have some outside shooting, and they have Wemby, who might be the best player in the game. Still, this series feels like they had to give their best shot to OKC to take the first game. I'm not saying they need a perfect game to win, but I do think they need some luck or help on their side. If you search Game 2 on Twitter/X, you'll probably see a long list of flops or fouls from the Thunder. None of those were called. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander probably had at least two or three shots where he wasn't touched and fell to the floor instead of just landing. Isaiah Hartenstein was another complaint from those who watched the game. Hartenstein had a ton of plays where he was caught pulling hair or arms of Spurs players. Expect the Spurs to get a favorable whistle in this game. They are going to get some of those non-calls against them to be in their favor tonight. I'm backing the Spurs at home -1.5. The home court will be behind them, and I think the NBA has already looked at these clips and will encourage a favorable Spurs whistle. Additionally, bet on under 7.5 points. I'd expect very soft calls on him and for him to be in foul trouble tonight. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a32aa200899a00ede9bd Limousine Liberal Max Kellerman apologizes to James Harden for comparing him to Trump te 2026-05-22T18:40:42.800Z Limousine Liberal Max Kellerman apologizes to James Harden for comparing him to Trump Former ESPN host Max Kellerman made headlines this week after criticizing Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden for another disappointing playoff performance by comparing him to President Donald Trump. "Bringing in James Harden to win a championship is like electing Donald Trump to fix your country," Kellerman said Wednesday on his "Game Over" podcast. Kellerman is now apologizing for the remark. According to him, comparing any athlete to Trump crosses the line. DAN LE BATARD, WHO PREVIOUSLY AVOIDED DOUG EMHOFF ABUSE ALLEGATION, DECLARES JOURNALISM 'DEAD' "I shouldn’t have said that because it’s not fair to James Harden. I did not mean to insult him publicly in a way that was going to go viral. It was too severe," Kellerman said Friday on his Netflix podcast. FORMER ESPN HOST MAX KELLERMAN BELITTLES JAMES HARDEN'S POOR PERFORMANCE WITH COMPARISON TO TRUMP "I don’t think it’s as bad as all that. I don’t think it’s as bad as electing Trump to fix your country, but that’s the idea. That’s the opposite of what you’d do if you’re trying to get a certain result." Notably, Kellerman never compared a disappointing athlete to Joe Biden during his disastrous presidency. As we argued earlier this week, whatever one thinks of Trump politically, he has won the presidency twice. Harden, meanwhile, has never led a team to a championship or even reached the NBA Finals as the primary star. The Thunder reached the Finals in 2012, but Harden came off the bench. If Kellerman wanted a more fitting analogy, comparing Harden to Kamala Harris, another figure who has never won the big one, would have made far more sense. More than anything, Kellerman’s Trump comparison served as a reminder of why he became so unpopular during his run alongside Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s "First Take." Kellerman routinely used the platform to lecture viewers about politics while belittling Trump and his supporters. In 2020, Kellerman claimed Trump voters in the South were "susceptible to very low-quality information, easy to propagandize, and almost immune to facts." Kellerman, while undeniably talented, has long embodied the image of a limousine liberal. With homes in New York and Los Angeles, he often comes across as someone who views Americans outside elite coastal circles as intellectually inferior simply because they do not share his politics. According to reports and comments from Stephen A. Smith himself, Kellerman’s increasingly left-wing commentary contributed to his eventual exit from "First Take." Put simply, even Stephen A. appeared to grow tired of the constant political grandstanding. Kellerman now hosts a Netflix podcast alongside LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul. Judging by the tone and content of the show, it seems aimed less at everyday sports fans and more at the cocktail-party elite crowd Kellerman has spent much of his career trying to impress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a115a200899a00ede986 Arizona Memorial Day travel expected to hit record highs te 2026-05-22T18:31:49.116Z Arizona Memorial Day travel expected to hit record highs More than 45 million Americans are expected to travel Memorial Day weekend, including more than 973,000 Arizonans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a0e7a200899a00ede950 Warren torched over ‘my kind of man’ praise for Platner after death-wish post for wounded veteran resurfaces te 2026-05-22T18:31:03.103Z Warren torched over ‘my kind of man’ praise for Platner after death-wish post for wounded veteran resurfaces Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s vocal support for her controversial New England neighbor Graham Platner’s Democratic Senate campaign is raising eyebrows in light of his Nazi-linked tattoo and a slew of resurfaced remarks, including an admission of getting aroused by smelling biocide in Port-a-Johns. Most recently, Platner was lambasted for appearing to wish the Taliban had killed former Pennsylvania GOP lieutenant governor candidate Teddy Daniels after video of him under siege in Afghanistan surfaced: "Dumb mother---er didn’t deserve to live," Platner said in a resurfaced social media post about the Purple Heart recipient. "Poor marksmanship on the Taliban’s part…" On his podcast, Washington-area radio host Larry O’Connor presented a mashup of Warren shouting, "my kind of man," with narration of Platner’s uncovered foibles. UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA-POTTY ADMISSION "Hey Elizabeth Warren, Graham Platner says that whenever he goes into a Port-a-John, he smells the blue water in there and he has to pleasure himself — how do you respond?" "That’s my kind of man!" a clip of Warren intercedes. "Hey Elizabeth Warren, Graham Platner just said that [‘American Sniper’] Chris Kyle … is actually a psychopathic murderer…" "That’s my kind of man," the clip replayed. "Yeah I could do this all day," O’Connor quipped. "And I have no doubt that is in fact her kind of man." When confronted by Fox News Digital in Washington on Wednesday, Warren smiled at the camera, said nothing, and continued walking into an office building. DEMS SILENT ON PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE’S NAZI-STYLE TATTOO AFTER KNOCKING HEGSETH FOR CHRISTIAN SYMBOL Conservative commentator "Western Lensman" flagged a 33-page letter Warren had sent to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth when he was under nomination consideration in 2025. Warren questioned Hegseth about a tattoo with a Christian phrase tied to the Crusades — "Deus Vult" or "God Wills It" — and expressed concern about Hegseth reportedly being removed from former President Joe Biden’s inauguration because "fellow servicemembers feel concerned enough about to report as a potential insider threat." Lensman contrasted that objection to Hegseth’s Christian tattoo with her silence on Platner’s own chest tattoo considered German Nazi imagery. "It just tells you all the [the left’s complaints about right-wing] White supremacy blah-blah is all performative nonsense," he said. Bernadette Breslin, a former top aide to Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., offered a side-by-side of Warren crowing about Platner just weeks ago before appearing tight-lipped to Fox News Digital. "Look how quickly she changed her tune once his baggage started becoming a political liability," Breslin said on X. TOP DEM LAWMAKERS DUCK QUESTIONS WHEN PRESSED ON PLATNER'S REDDIT SCANDAL The Republican Party’s rapid-response account RNC Research latched onto Warren’s glowing words for Platner and is now using them for second-degree criticism. When Iowa State Sen. Zach Wahls, D-Iowa City, invoked Warren at an event and said he is "very honored to have her endorsement" in his US Senate bid to fill retiring Sen. Joni Ernst’s, R-Iowa, seat, the RNC posted context about Warren also endorsing the controversial Platner. "Warren has also endorsed candidates like Graham Platner — who got a Nazi tattoo, praised Hamas' tactics, and said women should ‘act like an adult’ to avoid rape," they said. Meanwhile, Daniels – who also ran for sheriff of Dare County, North Carolina last year – told Fox News’ "The Bottom Line" that Platner’s comments are run-of-the-mill for what he’s dealt with and that he largely dismissed them. "I don’t get offended. I’ve been attacked by the left for years," Daniels said. "This coming from a man whose party has no idea what a woman is, but yet he was online and saw a video of a man and had an emotional meltdown like a 13-year-old girl who just got dumped by her boyfriend – that’s not the type of leadership we need in our government," he added. MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE CITES COMBAT TRAUMA WHEN CONFRONTED ON 'TERRIBLE' POSTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Platner has attributed his online behavior to PTSD from Middle East military service and personal depression, saying in a statement that "I’m sorry for this. Just know that it’s not reflective at all of who I am." "I don’t want you to judge me on the dumbest thing I ever wrote on the internet. I would prefer if people could judge me on the person I am today," the oyster farmer added. Other Democrats besides Warren have also become tight-lipped on Platner this week, as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York claimed he had not seen the Reddit posts when confronted by a Fox News Digital reporter outside the same Washington, D.C., office building Wednesday that Warren had entered shortly beforehand. Platner’s sudden spike in controversy now endangers Democrats’ most-coveted Senate seat this cycle, as GOP Sen. Susan Collins seeks to continue her uniquely independent tenure as the last sitting federal Republican in office in all of New England. Fox News Digital reached out to Warren for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10a0bea200899a00ede937 SpaceX files to go public, and the math requires a little faith te 2026-05-22T18:30:22.409Z SpaceX files to go public, and the math requires a little faith The SpaceX S-1 is finally here, and the story it tells goes way further than rockets. The filing runs to 36 pages of risk factors alone, and the numbers inside match the ambition: a $28 trillion total addressable market, a pay package tied to establishing a Mars colony, and a valuation target that w Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109c65a200899a00ede8b9 Wait, you’re Sparky? ASU’s second female mascot reflects on time in Tempe te 2026-05-22T18:11:49.054Z Wait, you’re Sparky? ASU’s second female mascot reflects on time in Tempe TEMPE – Sydney Lindon-Lake walked up to a fundraiser, duffle bag stuffed with equipment in hand, excited to work one of the first events with her new job. She approached the person coordinating her appearance and unzipped her bag to reveal its contents: the head, pads and jersey of Sparky, Arizona State’s mascot. Instead of excitement, the response Lindon-Lake received from the person working the fundraiser was disappointment.  “So you do Sparky’s laundry,” they said. She did not do Sparky’s laundry. She was Sparky. Lindon-Lake recently wrapped up her final semester of college, revealing to the world that she was the second woman in ASU history to put on the suit. Although the laundry comment might have discouraged others, Lindon-Lake didn’t allow it to affect her. “I’ve never let it define me,” Lindon-Lake said. “I’ve never been like, ‘Oh, that hurt my feelings,’ or ‘Oh, I feel defeated.’ It just goes to show, I need to break some barriers. I deserve to be here. It gives me more fuel to work harder.” Her four years are a testament to belonging. Although she has faced adversity as a woman in a mascot suit, Lindon-Lake refuses to have her spirit broken. “They don’t know me, they don’t know how hard I work, they don’t know how passionate I am about what I do, so I can’t let that define me,” Lindon-Lake said. “I just laugh about it now and now it’s just a funny memory that makes me more proud of where I am and what I’m doing, like proving people wrong.” The mindset that drives Lindon-Lake has a very apparent source: her upbringing. Growing up with her two moms, Barb Lindon and Dawn Lake, she had a positive mindset instilled in her at a young age. When they look back at the woman their daughter has become today, they swell with pride and emotion. After sitting down at their lake house, Lake was asked to describe whom her daughter was. Ready to talk about Sydney, Lake opened her mouth but struggled to get any words out as tears welled up. As she laughed with her wife and daughter, she decided to step away, overcome with emotion when thinking of Sydney. Her wife stepped in her place, describing how it feels seeing her daughter succeed. “She doesn’t even surprise us anymore,” Lindon said. “Anything she sets her mind to, she accomplishes. We’re beyond proud now.” From a young age, Lindon-Lake always had the energy necessary to be inside a mascot suit.  When looking back at the journey that brought her daughter to the Sparky suit, Lindon thinks about some of her daughter’s favorite activities as a child. “She always wanted to play,” Lindon said. “She had tons of energy. She loved being at a lake, catching frogs and just wanting all the attention on her. So her being a mascot was no doubt her future, because she gets all the attention. She’s a celebrity.” Once her high school’s mascot, Lindon-Lake’s energy and school spirit has remained a constant her entire life. Despite her school spirit continuing once she landed at ASU, she didn’t always have the goal to put on the Sparky suit. Initially a kinesiology major, she intended on spending her energy on academics. When she switched to communications, she found herself at a football game and had an epiphany.  “I had my face painted,” Lindon-Lake said. “I had my big jersey on. I got into the game super early. I was front row. I didn’t watch the game the whole time. I watched Sparky at my first ever football game. And that’s when I realized I need to be Sparky.” Sydney Lindon-Lake, also known as her alter Sparky, hypes up the student section at an Arizona State football game at Mountain America Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Lindon-Lake) While Lindon-Lake faced many challenges inside the suit, one of the harder tasks that came with the job was staying quiet about it. Keeping a secret might be easy for some, but having to lie about a job that took up a lot of her time posed unique challenges. Sydney Lindon-Lake shows off her graduation cap and Sparky jersey at ASU’s undergraduate commencement on May 11, 2026 at Mountain America Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Sydney Lindon-Lake) It was more than just keeping quiet about it. It was creating excuses for why she couldn’t attend a football game with her friends, what her career passions were and why she was in the same city as an ASU sports team. “It’s something that truly defines me,” Lindon-Lake said. “What’s really ironic is I can’t tell anyone. It’s  the first thing I want to tell everyone. It’s my main character pillar in my life, but it’s like, ‘Sydney, what’s your hobbies? What do you like to do for fun?’ I’m like, ‘long walks on the beach and hiking, I guess.’ It’s my one answer that I really want to say. I just can’t say it, no matter how much I love it.” View this post on Instagram She wasn’t the only one who was eager to spill the secret. As parents, Dawn and Barb were also itching to tell the world about their daughter’s identity. From keeping their mouths shut when a friend spoke to them about picking ASU to make it far in March Madness because they thought the mascot was cool to accidentally spilling the beans to friends before learning how secretive they had to be, the pair can finally exhale and show their pride for their daughter.  After four years hyping up crowds and keeping fans entertained, Lindon-Lake officially revealed her identity on the day of ASU’s graduation, telling anyone and everyone she was the one under the mask.  From hundreds of notifications popping up on her phone to friends pulling her aside at graduation, she is finally recognized for her unique alter ego. However, Lindon-Lake sees this as more than just an opportunity to look cool to the people in her life. She’s hoping that this opens the door for others to have the same drive that she does. “I just want to inspire people to do what they love,” Lindon-Lake said. “Run with it and don’t let anyone stop you. There’s been times when I’ve been told that I’m not good enough or, ‘Are you sure you belong here?’ It’s made me question anything that I’ve done in my life, but believing in yourself and following what you truly love will get you so much further. If I stopped doing what I love just because someone told me I wouldn’t be good at it, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today.” The post Wait, you’re Sparky? ASU’s second female mascot reflects on time in Tempe appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109c36a200899a00ede877 Darby Allin bringing unmatched fearlessness into hair vs title match against MJF at AEW Double or Nothing te 2026-05-22T18:11:02.632Z Darby Allin bringing unmatched fearlessness into hair vs title match against MJF at AEW Double or Nothing Darby Allin is the jack of all trades in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He’s won the TNT Championship twice, he’s held tag team gold with Sting, climbed Mount Everest and shocked the pro wrestling world last month when he defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) to win the AEW World Championship for the first time. Allin will put the championship on the line on Sunday when he faces MJF in a hair vs. title match at Double or Nothing. If Allin loses, MJF will regain the belt for the third time in his career. If MJF suffers defeat, he will be forced to shave his head bald. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It’s that type of fearlessness that Allin has carried with him into AEW since the company began in 2019. "It’s a determination to live life to its fullest," Allin told Fox News Digital when asked where the fearlessness comes from. "I got such a lust for life and I feel like the crazier I get, the more mental barriers and more confidence I get. That’s where it comes from. It’s just the determination and lust for life. "I feel like I’ve lived a hundred lives in the span of my lifetime. I’ve done so much and a lot of it comes from not having any fear. I have no regrets. I’ve gotten the absolute most out of life. I could die tomorrow and totally be at peace." Allin is taking that mindset into New York City. Since winning the AEW World Championship, he’s been on a tear knocking down any challenger that has stepped up to him trying to knock him off his pedestal. While he’s certainly proven to be worthy of holding the title, he said there’s still more to be done. "There’s always something to prove," he said. "The biggest thing to prove this Sunday is that match with Max in Seattle wasn’t a fluke win. This Sunday at Double or Nothing, that’s the biggest thing I need to prove at the moment – that it wasn’t a fluke win." Allin is sure he can beat MJF – in his home state – and take a piece of his hair home, too. "Make a voodoo doll and torture him for the rest of his life," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Double or Nothing will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, and it promises to be a card jammed with hard-hitting action. The card looks like this: Allin said pro wrestling fans who have never seen an AEW show before are in for a treat. "The unpredictability of what AEW is," Allin told Fox News Digital when asked what first-time AEW watchers could expect. "You can watch any Wednesday, you can watch any Saturday, the pay-per-views, whatever night it is, it’s just gonna be unpredictable and totally off the wall. "That’s how I love it. That’s how I love to live my life and that’s how I love to do my wrestling. Yeah, just complete insanity. That’s what they can expect." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109c22a200899a00ede86e Suspect in 'Trump House' owner attack is mentally ill Navy vet, victim's wife says won't survive: reports te 2026-05-22T18:10:42.765Z Suspect in 'Trump House' owner attack is mentally ill Navy vet, victim's wife says won't survive: reports The man charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking and critically injuring the owner of the iconic "Trump House" in southern California on Wednesday is a Navy veteran suffering from mental illness, according to a friend, while the victim's wife says she doesn't expect her husband to survive. Thomas Caleb Butler, 32, is currently being held without bail in the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County. A friend of Butler's told the California Post that he didn't know why Butler attacked 69-year-old homeowner Kerry Sheron, but that he was taking medication for mental illness. "This is the guy that plays with Legos and Star Wars stuff," Butler's friend reportedly said. His medications were failing, and his conditions were deteriorating, according to the friend, and after his time in the Navy, he was unemployed. BLUE CITY RESIDENT VOWS TO KEEP PRO-TRUMP POLITICAL DISPLAYS ON HOME DESPITE SECOND SHOOTING ATTACK The friend also reportedly said that Butler "sits in his room and thinks everyone is coming to get him." Sheron's property was adorned in American flags and pro-Trump paraphernalia, which for years caused neighbors and residents to sometimes complain about the display. His property has also been subject to vandalism. Around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Escondido, California police officers responded to reports of an assault at the intersection of East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street, adjacent to the "Trump House." NEW YORK MAN ALLEGEDLY BEATS UP STRANGER FOR WEARING PRO-TRUMP HAT IN SUPERMARKET: POLICE They found a man, later identified as Sheron, "suffering from significant injuries," and police said that a bystander who intervened during the alleged attack was also injured. Butler fled the scene but was tracked down by police shortly thereafter. Sheron is currently in intensive care, and his wife, Maria Garcia, told The Post that she doesn't expect her husband to survive. CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION LATEST CASE OF CONSERVATIVES BEING TARGETED FOR MURDER She thinks the attack was politically motivated. "He tried to kill my husband, you know," she told CBS 8. "It's terrible. I don't know what kind of hate... what heart, the black heart." "They don't like the flags. I don't know why. I support America. My husband is [a] veteran," she said. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., called for a "full and immediate investigation" on his X account, adding that President Trump's supporters are "routinely the victims of leftist violence all across the country." Fox News' Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109a48a200899a00ede838 Arizona Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against the Department of Child Safety on dependency case in Stephens v. State te 2026-05-22T18:02:48.029Z Arizona Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against the Department of Child Safety on dependency case in Stephens v. State DCS had enough information at the time to pursue the case, Court officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109a1ba200899a00ede807 Trump-appointed federal judge rules against admin on Maine voter roll data te 2026-05-22T18:02:03.084Z Trump-appointed federal judge rules against admin on Maine voter roll data A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit against Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows on Thursday. The lawsuit, brought against Bellows in September, alleged that Maine violated federal election laws when the state refused to turn over data about Maine voters to the federal government. Bellows argued that the DOJ did not provide an explanation for how they planned to use the data they requested, which included the names of everybody on Maine's voter rolls as well as driver's license numbers, partial Social Security numbers and full dates of birth. She rejected the DOJ's request in August and then filed a motion to dismiss the federal lawsuit in December. TRUMP-APPOINTED FEDERAL JUDGE TOSSES DOJ LAWSUIT SEEKING ARIZONA VOTER DATA "The Gulf of Maine is awfully cold, but maybe that’s what the DOJ needs to cool down. So, here's my answer to Trump's DOJ today: Go jump in the Gulf of Maine," she said in a July news conference. On Thursday, Maine's Chief U.S. District Judge Lance Walker, who Trump appointed in 2018, granted Bellows' motion and dismissed the DOJ lawsuit. "The United States' requests would require me to turn a blind eye to traditional practices of federalism and how those expressions have found expression in American elections," Walker said. DOJ SUES SIX STATES FOR REFUSING TO TURN OVER VOTER REGISTRATION ROLLS, WARNS ‘OPEN DEFIANCE’ OF FEDERAL LAW Bellows praised the ruling. "Today’s ruling affirms that the states, not the federal government, are in charge of our elections. From the moment the Trump Administration sought every American’s voter data, I said no. When they tried to bully me by suing Maine, I helped lead of coalition of states to fight back – and we’re winning. I will continue to defend every Mainer’s voting rights and their privacy," she said in a statement. "Let me be clear – Trump and the DOJ may continue to try to interfere with free and fair elections run by the states. We will not let them," Bellows said. "Under our Constitution, states are the primary regulators and administrators of elections for federal office, unless Congress passes legislation that preempts that framework. And Congress’s power to do even that is itself subject to limitations." The DOJ has sued 30 states for refusing to turn over unredacted lists of their voter rolls. Those lawsuits have been dismissed in Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Michigan, Oregon, Rhode Island and now Maine, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. The DOJ has not publicly commented on the dismissal. Fox News Digital contacted the DOJ and Maine's secretary of state for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109a07a200899a00ede7fe Dillon Brooks trolls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping with knock-off "Operation" Game te 2026-05-22T18:01:43.505Z Dillon Brooks trolls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping with knock-off "Operation" Game Oklahoma City Thunder point guard and back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a flopper. That’s a fact, just as the sky is blue.  Doris Burke has called him a "free throw merchant" on a broadcast, ESPN’s Jay Williams is going viral ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder for saying there’s "too much foul-baiting" when he watches the Thunder. Online discourse is littered with disgust in the way SGA manipulates the system that refuses to hold him accountable for it, but no one has highlighted SGA’s flopping as humorously as NBA bad boy and Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. Thunder hold off Victor Wembanyama as SGA puts his stamp on Western Conference Finals in game two win In partnership with Underdog, a popular daily fantasy sports (DFS) and pick'em betting platform, Brooks revealed a one-of-a-kind board game poking fun at SGA. The game is a knock-off of the classic, popular game called "Operation" where players use tweezers to extract silly, plastic "ailments" like a "cranky knee" or "headphone headache" from a patient nicknamed Cavity Sam. The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose. This time, Brooks, who introduced himself in the promotional video as "The Villain", showcased the game titled "Unethical Hoops," which featured an SGA lookalike cartoon basketball player with a subtitle that states, "Don’t get baited. Steal the ball without getting whistled." The ball is placed by different parts of SGA’s body with clever nicknames such as, "Head Snap" obviously by his head trolling the fact that he whips his head around defenders to draw fouls, "Hook and Cook" by his ball dominated arm, "Phantom Contact" on his right leg, and more. FLOPPING IS RUINING THE NBA AND LEBRON SHOULD TAKE SOME BLAME FOR THAT Brooks, whether you like him or not, and I’m guessing most of you are not fond of the man, plays the villain role well. He knows his role and his reputation. He leans into it by doing things such as sitting on the baseline of Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder just to see LeBron James and the Lakers get swept. Plus, this move by Brooks is extra bold when you realize that these two players are on the Canadian National Team together. As for SGA’s flopping, Yahoo Sports’ Tom Haberstroh did a deep dive into "every shot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken this postseason and tracked how often he fell," in his recent article titled, "every shot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken this postseason and tracked how often he fell." His research, in response to a viral video of SGA in Game 2 of the WCF, was just what you’d expect. No one falls in this year’s playoffs on non-fouled, fouled and all shots combined than SGA. He falls over 17% of the time on all shots and over 51% on called foul shots, which is drastically more than his fellow foul-baiter of the Cleveland Cavaliers, James Harden. "Unethical Hoops" is a part of an Underdog promotion where users can enter for a chance to win through their app. The promotional website UnethicalHoops.com states that only 100 games are made, which makes this a highly sought-after collector's item. The winners of the giveaway will be announced May 29.  The Thunder and MVP Gilgeous-Alexander take on the Spurs Friday night for Game 3 in San Antonio with the series locked at 1-1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1099f3a200899a00ede7f5 Time Magazine cover on Graham Platner raises eyebrows online te 2026-05-22T18:01:23.658Z Time Magazine cover on Graham Platner raises eyebrows online Time magazine is drawing criticism for its cover story on controversial Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner. Time's upcoming June 8 issue features a photo of Platner, a Democrat running in Maine's Senate primary, on its new cover with the headline, "Party Crasher: The rise of scandal-plagued Democrat Graham Platner." In a post to X, Time wrote, "TIME’s new cover: Even in this antiestablishment political moment, Graham Platner’s rise has been remarkable. His candidacy is forcing the party to come to terms with what it’s willing to risk in exchange for a fighter." Platner has faced several controversies including revelations he had a tattoo widely recognized as a Nazi symbol. In newly surfaced deleted posts attributed to Platner's previous Reddit account, he also allegedly made vulgar sexual comments, described himself as a "communist" and "socialist" and mocked a Purple Heart U.S. soldier that was nearly killed in combat. WARREN CONFRONTED ON CALLING CONTROVERSIAL SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER HER 'KIND OF MAN' Time's article characterized the candidate as an unpolished outsider that Democratic voters are looking to make their "new national star." The article also describes the newcomer as "carrying enough baggage to sink an oyster boat: a Nazi tattoo, a DUI from a post-military period of heavy drinking, and a trove of Reddit posts that spewed hostility in almost every direction." However, the magazine cover and caption attracted scrutiny from conservatives on X after Time posted the story on Thursday. DEMOCRATIC MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER CONFRONTED BY MS NOW HOST ABOUT TATTOO CONTROVERSY "So Donald Trump was Hitler, and all of us nazis, for a rally at Madison Square Garden. But the far left candidate with a Nazi tattoo is celebrated," Elizabeth Pipko, a former Trump campaign spokesperson, reacted on X, adding, "You don’t hate the media enough." "Not the first time a guy sporting a Totenkopf has appeared on the cover of Time Magazine," conservative commentator Stephen L. Miller wrote. Several other X users also alluded to Time infamously naming Adolf Hitler as its "Man of the Year" for 1938. ‘THE VIEW’ CO-HOST BASHES TRUMP ‘TIME’ COVER BY MENTIONING HITLER GOT SAME RECOGNITION CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Just perfection, guys…" Fox News contributor Joe Concha added. Time and Platner did not immediately return Fox News Digital's request for comment. Platner became the Democrats' presumptive nominee after his rival for the nomination, two-term Gov. Janet Mills, ended her campaign last month after trailing Platner in polling and fundraising. If he wins the June primary, Platner will attempt to defeat five-term incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall in a closely watched race that could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Fox News' Andrew mark Miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1099e0a200899a00ede7ec Trump administration orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from their home countries te 2026-05-22T18:01:04.100Z Trump administration orders green card applicants to leave the US, apply from their home countries U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday a major shift in immigration policy, dictating that noncitizens in the U.S. who have applied for a green card, or lawful permanent resident status, must leave the country indefinitely — even if they are in the country legally and regardless of whether they have spouses or children with citizenship. Green card petitioners will then be required to wait for their application to be processed outside the country through consular processing via the U.S. Department of State. USCIS said it will grant "adjustment of status" only in extraordinary circumstances, on a case-by-case basis. CAN THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION DEPORT GREEN CARD HOLDERS? HERE’S WHAT RIGHTS THEY HAVE IN THE US The Trump administration's position remains that when noncitizens travel into the country via student visas, tourist visas or temporary work status, they are supposed to leave once that term expires and that temporary permission to be in the U.S. should not serve as the first step toward getting a green card. Officials claim the policy reflects the original intentions of the law, though lawsuits and litigation are expected to follow. "We’re returning to the original intent of the law to ensure aliens navigate our nation’s immigration system properly," USCIS spokesperson Zach Kahler wrote in a statement. "From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a green card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances. This policy allows our immigration system to function as the law intended instead of incentivizing loopholes." ‘SHAMEFUL’: LEGAL IMMIGRANTS FACE UPHILL BATTLE AMID ONGOING BORDER CRISIS Kahler added that when noncitizens apply for a green card from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who "decide to slip into the shadows" and remain in the U.S. illegally after being denied residency. "Nonimmigrants, like students, temporary workers or people on tourist visas, come to the U.S. for a short time and for a specific purpose," he said. "Our system is designed for them to leave when their visit is over. Their visit should not function as the first step in the green card process. "Following the law allows the majority of these cases to be handled by the State Department at U.S. consular offices abroad and frees up limited USCIS resources to focus on processing other cases that fall under its purview, including visas for victims of violent crime and human trafficking, naturalization applications and other priorities," Kahler added. "The law was written this way for a reason, and despite the fact that it has been ignored for years, following it will help make our system fairer and more efficient." Critics of the policy shift argue many overstays have U.S. citizen spouses or children, pay taxes and fill labor shortages and, if removed from the country, will face long processing delays and humanitarian concerns. It is unclear if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will begin deporting green card applicants. Maye Musk, Elon Musk's mother, took to X to react to the policy change. "When I wanted to get my green card, I had to have numerous vaccinations, health tests and a lung x-ray," Maye Musk wrote in a post. "Because I was Canadian, I had to fly to Montreal to have a lung x-ray again to confirm that it’s the same person. However, when the x-ray had to be delivered to me at my friend’s home, the delivery truck was stuck on a bridge because of thick ice. I had to stay an extra day. Nothing was easy. It took another five years before I could get citizenship. Worth it." The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1099cca200899a00ede7e3 Darby Allin bringing unmatched fearlessness into hair vs title match against MJF at AEW Double or Nothing te 2026-05-22T18:00:44.626Z Darby Allin bringing unmatched fearlessness into hair vs title match against MJF at AEW Double or Nothing Darby Allin is the jack of all trades in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He’s won the TNT Championship twice, he’s held tag team gold with Sting, climbed Mount Everest and shocked the pro wrestling world last month when he defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF) to win the AEW World Championship for the first time. Allin will put the championship on the line on Sunday when he faces MJF in a hair vs. title match at Double or Nothing. If Allin loses, MJF will regain the belt for the third time in his career. If MJF suffers defeat, he will be forced to shave his head bald. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It’s that type of fearlessness that Allin has carried with him into AEW since the company began in 2019. "It’s a determination to live life to its fullest," Allin told Fox News Digital when asked where the fearlessness comes from. "I got such a lust for life and I feel like the crazier I get, the more mental barriers and more confidence I get. That’s where it comes from. It’s just the determination and lust for life. "I feel like I’ve lived a hundred lives in the span of my lifetime. I’ve done so much and a lot of it comes from not having any fear. I have no regrets. I’ve gotten the absolute most out of life. I could die tomorrow and totally be at peace." Allin is taking that mindset into New York City. Since winning the AEW World Championship, he’s been on a tear knocking down any challenger that has stepped up to him trying to knock him off his pedestal. While he’s certainly proven to be worthy of holding the title, he said there’s still more to be done. "There’s always something to prove," he said. "The biggest thing to prove this Sunday is that match with Max in Seattle wasn’t a fluke win. This Sunday at Double or Nothing, that’s the biggest thing I need to prove at the moment – that it wasn’t a fluke win." Allin is sure he can beat MJF – in his home state – and take a piece of his hair home, too. "Make a voodoo doll and torture him for the rest of his life," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Double or Nothing will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, and it promises to be a card jammed with hard-hitting action. The card looks like this: Allin said pro wrestling fans who have never seen an AEW show before are in for a treat. "The unpredictability of what AEW is," Allin told Fox News Digital when asked what first-time AEW watchers could expect. "You can watch any Wednesday, you can watch any Saturday, the pay-per-views, whatever night it is, it’s just gonna be unpredictable and totally off the wall. "That’s how I love it. That’s how I love to live my life and that’s how I love to do my wrestling. Yeah, just complete insanity. That’s what they can expect." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109760a200899a00ede76a Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence te 2026-05-22T17:50:24.097Z Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard had a difficult tenure in the Trump administration and was seldom seen in the room when the president made important national-security moves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10952ea200899a00ede709 Pentagon declassifies Apollo 12 audio of astronauts describing unexplained 'streaks of light' in space te 2026-05-22T17:41:02.544Z Pentagon declassifies Apollo 12 audio of astronauts describing unexplained 'streaks of light' in space The Pentagon’s latest batch of declassified UFO files includes audio from a 1969 Apollo 12 post-mission medical debrief in which astronauts described seeing "streaks of light" while trying to sleep in deep space. The audio, released as part of the Department of War’s second tranche of records under its Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters, or PURSUE, captures Apollo 12 crew members discussing flashes and streaks of light they saw in the darkened spacecraft. "The streaks I saw were one that I saw on the horizontal," one crew member said, according to the transcript. "The horizontal streaks were always a little bit above the center." GOVERNMENT WITHHOLDING INFORMATION ON UFOS FROM THE PUBLIC, GOP REP SAYS The Department of War said the release is a government-wide effort to identify, review, declassify and publicly release unresolved UAP-related records and historical documents. The first release was on May 8. The Apollo 12 crew, which included Charles "Pete" Conrad, Richard Gordon and Alan Bean, launched in November 1969 on NASA’s second crewed moon landing mission. FOLLOW US ON X The newly released debrief audio offers an account of unexplained visual flashes seen by the astronauts. TOP DEM APPLAUDS TRUMP UFO FILES RELEASE IN RARE SHOW OF SUPPORT In the transcript, the astronauts describe watching for the flashes while lying awake in the spacecraft. One said the streaks appeared to be "roughly in the same place," while another said he saw them at about "30 degrees to horizontal." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The crew and medical personnel also discussed whether the flashes were random or directional, and whether they appeared in one eye or both. One astronaut said he could usually tell which eye had registered the flash after waiting long enough to observe it. The phenomenon was discussed in the debrief as possibly tied to cosmic rays or heavy particles passing through the eye. DECLASSIFIED APOLLO MOON DOCS DESCRIBE UNEXPLAINED MYSTERIES, UFO LIGHTS 'LIKE THE FOURTH OF JULY' The Apollo 12 audio is one of several records included in the latest release. Other files in the tranche include Cold War-era records on "green fireballs" near sensitive military and nuclear installations, Pantex imagery of an unidentified object, and a senior U.S. intelligence officer describing orange orbs during a helicopter mission. The Department of War says the PURSUE archive contains unresolved cases, meaning the government has not made a definitive determination about the nature of the observed phenomena. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS The department said the materials are being released on a rolling basis as records are found, reviewed and declassified. "The Department of War is in lockstep with President Trump to bring unprecedented transparency regarding our government’s understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation — and it’s time the American people see it for themselves," Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said. "This release of declassified documents demonstrates the Trump Administration’s earnest commitment to unprecedented transparency." Fox News Digital reached out to the Pentagon for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109504a200899a00ede6e7 Southern Arizona farmers test new tactics against drought te 2026-05-22T17:40:20.946Z Southern Arizona farmers test new tactics against drought Easter is supposed to be Awareness Ranch's biggest market day: eggs, radishes and greens, the last harvest before Arizona's heat shuts everything down. This year, there was nothing to sell. The radishes had already bolted, weeks ahead of schedule. The warm temperatures have disrupted the growing season for Cassandra Bock, a farmer at Awareness Ranch, a sustainable agriculture farm and natural building center located just west of Tucson. It's left the farmers, who once had set seasons and weather patterns to go by, searching for the next best solution. "We have a peach tree on our personal property downtown. It has no flowers this year because it was too warm. They need a minimum of 300 chill hours, so we must not have gotten enough," Bock said. Bock's disrupted season is part of a larger pattern: Arizona recorded one of its hottest winters on record this year, with data to match what farmers are already feeling. In March, Martinez Lake, Ariz., near the Yuma Desert, set a U.S. record for the hottest day of the month at 110 degrees. Phoenix also set its hottest March day on record at 105 degrees. Arizona is one of the hardest-hit states by climate change, which has started to cause harm to "human health and wellbeing, economic prosperity and social welfare, natural and modified ecosystems, food and water security, and cultural heritage," according to a 2024 research study published in Sustainability. But the heat is only half the crisis. Michael Kotutwa Johnson, an assistant professor of Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge at the University of Arizona, says water is the larger threat. A water storage tank sits alongside raised garden beds at Awareness Ranch, where capturing and conserving water is central to the operation. Courtesy of Awareness Ranch. He said the drying Colorado River is causing major issues across the state. "That's what a lot of these farms are dependent upon … for their food, for their water supply, and so it's a hard situation to really kind of figure out what the ultimate solution would be," Johnson said. Drought ranks among agriculture's most significant stressors, stunting crop growth, development and productivity. The Colorado River's levels have declined by 20% since 2000. In response, the federal government has sought to restrict the amount of water available to Southwest states. Arizona is facing 77% cuts to its Colorado River supply as water levels drop further, a blow to farmers already contending with extreme heat. Agriculture accounts for 80% of the river's water use, and deeper shortages could force farm closures and wipe out profits. Overallocation compounds the problem: more water is promised than rivers and streams can deliver. Farmers rely on pumps to move water across their land, but many say the pumps are already falling short. Further cuts could turn critical fast. The crisis extends beyond water volume. Groundwater pumping and river water transport generate more carbon emissions than any other agricultural production in the state, according to research by the UA. As farmers scramble for alternative water sources, they risk compounding the problem driving the crisis. Johnson points to policy as part of the answer. "We have active management areas. You know, like in Wilcox, a state attorney general had to step in there and negotiate with the dairy industry over there because they were using all their groundwater," Johnson said. "Those kind of things we need to do, and the communities need to do to prepare for the future." Workers lay adobe bricks at Awareness Ranch, drawing on traditional building methods adapted for the desert climate. Courtesy of Awareness Ranch. How farmers are adapting Faced with shrinking water and unpredictable seasons, farmers like Bock are rethinking everything, starting with what they plant. The absence of radishes and leafy greens was disappointing, but it reminded Bock of the importance of not relying on a single crop, and to be adaptive when a crisis arises. She has significantly shifted her planting schedule after a disappointing tomato season last year. "We started them two months early, and it was perfect," Bock said. She's not the only one. After last year's widespread, difficult tomato season, other farmers and seed producers are leaning toward starting tomatoes early. She's also leaning into heat-tolerant native crops. "Things that are more towards this local cuisine... that just grows great in the heat," she said. "We do New Zealand spinach during the summer because it's heat-tolerant." Bock arrived at this instinct through trial and error, but Johnson inherited it. His Hopi dry farming practice draws on crops adapted over thousands of years to survive on rainwater alone. "It's like this cactus plant, it can survive in this area with a limited amount of water, because it's been here forever," Johnson said. "Same thing with corn. Corn is a very heavy use of water crop, but it's been (grown by) Hopi for 3,000 years, and over time, that's adapted." Raised garden beds at Awareness Ranch reflect efforts to grow food with limited water in an urban setting. Courtesy of Awareness Ranch. Awareness Ranch also uses alternative methods like permaculture, rainwater harvesting, aquaponics and responsible stewardship. Bock said she's not sure if the methods will have long-term advantages, but they are benefiting her now. Johnson is skeptical of the dependence on scale and technology. "We always have 3,000-acre farms, or we always have that kind of thing that are relying upon heavy industrialization," he said. Nobody is out there walking their fields anymore, he added, and when industrialization fails in heat and drought, people are going to struggle. Research supports this trend: from 1997 to 2017, the average farm size in Arizona decreased by 57% while the number of farms increased by 127%, trending toward smaller, more sustainable operations. [source needed] On the funding side, the USDA awarded more than $4.7 million to support climate-smart food production in Arizona, with the goal of reducing 60 million tons of carbon dioxide over the course of the project. [verify unit: metric tons?] State programs, including the Arizona Department of Agriculture's Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program and the Arizona Natural Resources Conservation Service, also offer financial support for small-scale and underserved producers. What now? None of these solutions can carry the weight alone, and without policy support and public funding, their impact will remain limited. For small farms already operating on thin margins, the cost of adapting and the cost of not adapting may lead to the same outcome. Workers mix materials for adobe brick production at Awareness Ranch, reviving a traditional desert building technique suited to the region's harsh climate. Courtesy of Awareness Ranch. For Johnson, the obstacle is not just political, it is cultural. "As much as I am a scientist, as much as I love it in my mind, unless we change our value system, like how we look at things, how we look at water, it's going to continue to spiral," Johnson said. The question is no longer whether climate change is affecting Arizona farmers, Johnson said. The question is what comes next. "The climate is going to do what she wants to do, what the nature ... wants to do. It's just a matter of, how do we adjust to this? What kind of solutions do we come up with?" Johnson said. Survival depends not just on plants that can withstand harsh conditions, but on preserving the family and cultural ties that have sustained farms for generations. "It doesn't matter if you're industrial or if you're traditional or whatever you are, (what matters are) those family values, those core values that we have as a people maintained," he said. Bock's strategy is to continue to find new plants and work alongside nature, not against it. "We save every plant material to put back into soil building, because we do live in the desert," Bock said. "To survive the desert, you must work with the desert." Emma LaPointe is a journalism, political science and German Studies major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at emma.m.lapointe@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/6a1092c4a200899a00ede694 Knicks star Josh Hart leaves Karl-Anthony Towns bewildered with hilarious analytics analogy te 2026-05-22T17:30:44.453Z Knicks star Josh Hart leaves Karl-Anthony Towns bewildered with hilarious analytics analogy New York Knicks small forward Josh Hart was hitting shots both on the floor and in his press conference on Thursday. Hart, who scored a playoff career-high 26 points in the Knicks' 109-93 win in Game 2 in the Eastern Conference finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden, was asked about analytics and had a hilarious response. "I'm never a huge analytics guy. At a certain point, they are a lamp post to a drunk person. You can lean on them, but it won't get you home," Hart told reporters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "At a certain point, you got to have a good feel for the game." Hart’s quip drew laughs from reporters. Karl-Anthony Towns, who was on the podium with him, took off his glasses and looked at his teammate with a bewildered expression. "Oh my god, bruh," Towns said. Hart then credited the quote to his former Villanova coach and used his full name in doing so. "I’m not going to lie that’s Jerold Wright, his quote. Shoutout Jay Wright." Towns then stopped the press conference, not wanting to let Hart off the hook for the analogy. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Wait, hold on, we’re not moving on from that," Towns said. "That’s a great quote," Hart responded. He then explained the quote to Towns. "I was with (Coach John Calipari at Kentucky), so I didn’t hear that," Towns said. "You ain’t even go to college," Hart jokingly said back to Towns, who laughed. In the Knicks’ Game 1 comeback win, Hart struggled mightily shooting. He had 13 points and made just one of his five 3-pointers. Head coach Mike Brown substituted Hart out and inserted Landry Shamet, who helped spark the Knicks' fourth-quarter rally. In Game 2, the Cavaliers sagged off Hart, daring him to shoot 3-point attempts. Unlike Game 1, Hart drained five of his 11 3-pointers and led the team in scoring. The Cavaliers' game plan defensively was to make Hart beat them, and that’s exactly what he did. Though he might not have used analytics to help his shooting turnaround. Hart will look to stay hot from deep when the Knicks take on the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, with hopes of taking a commanding 3-0 series lead. 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/6a1090a9a200899a00ede646 Protecting Arizona’s families with 21st century policing tools te 2026-05-22T17:21:45.798Z Protecting Arizona’s families with 21st century policing tools Joe Clure Across the state of Arizona, from the high country of the Rim to the bustling streets of our metropolitan hubs, the men and women of law enforcement share a singular and unwavering mission. That mission is to ensure that every Arizonan can live, work and raise a family in a safe community. As the executive director of the Arizona Police Association, I represent the interests of more than 12,000 law enforcement professionals who serve on the front lines of our state. Our organization is the largest of its kind in Arizona, serving as a unified voice for the officers, deputies, and detention professionals who keep our neighborhoods secure. We see firsthand the evolving challenges our members face. Criminals today are more mobile and tech-savvy than ever before. To keep pace, law enforcement must be equipped with the most effective and responsible tools available. Chief among these is Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology. While some may view technology through a lens of skepticism, the reality on the ground is clear. ALPR is a vital “force multiplier” that saves lives. There is often a misunderstanding of what ALPR actually does. We do not look at it as a tool for mass surveillance of private citizens; rather, it is a digital assistant for public safety. ALPR systems capture license plate data in public spaces and instantly cross-reference it against “hot lists” of vehicles tied to serious crimes. When a vehicle is flagged, it is because it is linked to: Amber Alerts: Finding a child in those critical first minutes of an abduction. Silver Alerts: Locating an endangered senior who has wandered from home. Stolen Vehicles: Identifying cars that are often used to commit further violent offenses. Wanted Felons: Notifying officers when a suspect in a violent crime is moving through our jurisdiction. In a state as vast as Arizona, where suspects can travel between cities and counties in a matter of minutes, this real-time intelligence is often the difference between an arrest and a cold case. The Arizona Police Association understands that with any powerful tool comes the responsibility of strict oversight. Our members are not just officers; we are Arizona residents as well. We value privacy and civil liberties as much as anyone. That is why we advocate for uniform and transparent policies across all Arizona agencies. ALPR technology is designed to identify plates, not people. The focus is on the vehicle’s involvement in a crime, not the identity of the driver. Furthermore, our association supports: Strict Data Retention: Information should only be kept for as long as is necessary for legitimate law enforcement purposes. Access Controls: Only authorized personnel with a documented need should ever access this data. Human Verification: An ALPR alert is a lead, not a conviction. Our officers are trained to verify every hit before taking action, ensuring that technology supports human judgment instead of replacing it. The statistics are compelling, but the human stories are what truly matter. When a stolen car is recovered before it can be used in a drive-by shooting, or when a kidnapped child is spotted on a highway and safely returned to their parents, the value of this technology is undeniable. Our criminals are not standing still. They are using technology to evade detection and exploit the gaps between our jurisdictions. If we deny our officers the ability to use proven tools like ALPR, we are essentially asking them to protect our communities with one hand tied behind their backs. The Arizona Police Association is committed to the safety of the public and the integrity of the profession. We owe it to every resident of Arizona to use every lawful, ethical, and effective tool at our disposal. ALPR technology is not a “silver bullet,” but it is a cornerstone of modern, proactive policing. By embracing these tools responsibly, we are not just fighting crime more efficiently. We are building a safer Arizona for everyone. Joe Clure is executive director of the Arizona Police Association.  The post Protecting Arizona’s families with 21st century policing tools first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109093a200899a00ede61f Kyle Busch 911 call reveals driver was coughing up blood, struggling to breathe on bathroom floor te 2026-05-22T17:21:23.644Z Kyle Busch 911 call reveals driver was coughing up blood, struggling to breathe on bathroom floor Partial audio from the 911 call made for NASCAR star Kyle Busch has been released, painting a grim picture for the now-deceased driver. In the audio, first obtained by TMZ, an unidentified man is heard explaining the situation to a dispatcher, saying Busch was coughing up "some blood" and was short of breath. "I have got an individual that [has] shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he wants to pass out. He produces blood... coughing up some blood," the unidentified man says. "He is awake. He's on the bathroom floor right now." Here's the full audio: NASCAR CHAMP KYLE BUSCH HOSPITALIZED WITH UNDISCLOSED BUT "SEVERE ILLNESS," WILL MISS COCA-COLA 600 Busch, 41, died Thursday after a brief hospitalization. He reportedly collapsed in a race simulator Wednesday and was transferred to a hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Busch's family, along with NASCAR and Richard Childress Racing, announced his passing Thursday evening. NASCAR'S KYLE BUSCH SAYS HE WANTS TO BEAT COMPETITION 'INTO THE GROUND,' DOES NOT MAKE FRIENDS WITH DRIVERS "Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series," the statement said. "His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’" Busch was a two-time Cup champion and a future Hall of Famer. He'd been in the Cup Series since 2004, making 762 career starts with 63 wins. Busch won the championship in 2015 and 2019, and had 234 victories across all three NASCAR national series. He is the all-time record-holder for wins in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69). Busch's most recent win came one week ago at Dover, when he led 147 laps in a dominating Truck Series victory. "You never know when the last one is," Busch said after the win. Busch’s stunning death is the second tragic loss for NASCAR in the past six months. Former Cup driver Greg Biffle died in a plane crash last December, along with his wife and two children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10907fa200899a00ede616 White Sox surprise season faces struggling Giants as Davis Martin's dominant pitching takes center stage te 2026-05-22T17:21:03.828Z White Sox surprise season faces struggling Giants as Davis Martin's dominant pitching takes center stage Going into seasons, we form opinions based on last season and whatever they did during the offseason. As the season progresses, we need to figure out if those opinions are valid or not. Sometimes it can be a challenge to let it go, but as a sports bettor, we absolutely cannot hang onto thoughts and be stubborn. Two teams on different ends of my opinions are the Chicago White Sox and the San Francisco Giants, who play Friday night. Coming into this year, I did expect that the White Sox would be better, but I didn’t expect that they would be this good. They are above .500, which isn’t exactly going to launch them into the playoffs, but for a team that has been awful the past few years, this is progress. There is still work to be done, but the good news for them is that they have assets to trade or bring guys in if they want. Additionally, they are in a very winnable division. I’d still be surprised if the team wins 80-plus games this season, but I suppose it is okay for Chicago fans to be happy for now. They’ve found some very good pitching in the past few seasons, and this year they have another in Davis Martin, tonight’s starter. Martin is 29 years old in his fourth season. He has been phenomenal this year. For the season, Martin is 6-1 with a 1.61 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. He hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in his past eight starts, and what really impresses me is that he doesn’t allow a ton of hits in games. The Giants are 4-for-15 against Martin in his career. I was wrong about the San Francisco Giants. I thought they would be fairly competitive this season, and to this point, that has not been the case. The team is 10 games under .500, and they look lost out there. I knew the division was a complete long shot, but this team should be better. Are they bad because they don’t respect their new manager? That seems a bit unlikely, but whatever the case is, they are not playing great baseball. They don’t score runs. They have a .244 batting average, which is solid and 12th in the league, but the 173 runs are last in the league. WHITE SOX'S MUNETAKA MURAKAMI, COLSON MONTGOMERY COMBINE TO ACHIEVE HISTORIC HOME RUN FEAT With Matt Chapman, Rafael Devers and Willy Adames, I’d figure they would eventually start getting some more consistent scoring. Those three have combined for a .236 batting average and 12 homers. On the pitching side, Trevor McDonald has turned in a solid season so far. He is 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP. Those numbers have come in only three games this season. He turned in seven innings of two hits and one run in his lone home start. I think there are two good options for this game – the Giants have lost three straight games and don’t look great at home or on the road. The White Sox are playing better baseball, but they lost their last series against the Mariners. I think they have a great chance to win this game with Martin on the mound, though. I think the best bet here is to take Martin’s earned runs allowed under 2.5 runs. I think the overall game should go under as well. I really like what I’ve seen out of McDonald and think he and Martin on the mound could combine to keep the offenses off the board. Give me the under 7.5. The Giants team total under and the White Sox team total under are great looks as well. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a109056a200899a00ede5f3 “Mi hija merece estar libre”: el llamado de una madre tras detención de Karla Toledo por ICE te 2026-05-22T17:20:22.777Z “Mi hija merece estar libre”: el llamado de una madre tras detención de Karla Toledo por ICE La madre de Karla Toledo pasó la mayor parte de la conferencia de prensa del miércoles derramando lágrimas en silencio mientras escuchaba a un abogado y a otras personas hablar sobre el caso migratorio de su hija. Habían pasado dos días desde que agentes migratorios arrestaron a Toledo en su casa en Tucson. Al principio, Verónica Ortiz no tenía idea de a dónde se habían llevado los agentes encapuchados a su hija. Pronto, toda una comunidad del sur de Arizona — desde vecinos preocupados hasta miembros del Congreso de Estados Unidos — rodeó a Toledo y a su familia. Organizaron protestas contra agentes del gobierno federal estadounidense por capturar a una inmigrante de Tucson que ha vivido en Arizona desde que era niña. También organizaron una recaudación de fondos en línea para cubrir sus gastos legales. Y abogados locales intervinieron para representar a Toledo. Ortiz agradeció a las personas que compartieron la noticia del arresto de su hija y expresó su dolor por la injusticia de su detención. “Mi hija merece estar libre”, dijo Ortiz. Veronica Ortiz, Toledo’s mother, speaks to journalists at a press conference on Wed. May 20. Verónica Ortiz, madre de Toledo, habla con periodistas durante una conferencia de prensa el miércoles 20 de mayo. La familia y los defensores pensaban que Toledo estaba en un centro de detención en Florence. Ahora han confirmado que las autoridades federales la mantienen detenida en el Centro de Detención de Eloy, administrado por la corporación privada de prisiones CoreCivic. Expertos en inmigración han denunciado las peligrosas condiciones de la instalación, que tiene un largo historial de negligencia médica y condiciones que han provocado lesiones y muertes. Los simpatizantes de Toledo realizaron la conferencia de prensa para responder a los comentarios públicos de las autoridades migratorias sobre su arresto. En un comunicado difundido el martes por la mañana, la oficial de asuntos públicos del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos, Monica Yoas, dijo que Toledo había agredido a un oficial de policía durante su arresto el lunes. En respuesta, el abogado de Toledo, Mo Goldman, afirmó que esas acusaciones eran falsas. “Existen grabaciones de vigilancia que demuestran que la Sra. Toledo no agredió a ningún agente del DHS”, declaró. Toledo es organizadora comunitaria e influencer en redes sociales con estatus migratorio a través del programa federal de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia, conocido comúnmente como DACA. Durante la pandemia de COVID-19 trabajó para apoyar a familias en dificultades a pagar la renta y comprar alimentos. DACA otorga a jóvenes inmigrantes, llevados al país cuando eran niños, protección legal contra la deportación, así como el derecho a trabajar en Estados Unidos. Toledo tiene 31 años y forma parte de los miles de dreamers, nombre que reciben los jóvenes inmigrantes que crecieron en Estados Unidos, que continúan atrapados en un limbo gubernamental ante la falta de acción del Congreso sobre una reforma migratoria, y cada vez más atemorizados por el enfoque agresivo y, en ocasiones, ilegal de la administración Trump hacia una estrategia federal de deportaciones masivas. De hecho, los abogados y simpatizantes de Toledo dijeron el miércoles que la joven fue injustamente señalada como parte del ataque más amplio de la administración Trump contra las comunidades inmigrantes. Video compartido con Arizona Luminaria que, según los defensores, muestra a agentes del ICE antes de arrestar a Karla Toledo, beneficiaria de DACA de Tucson, el 18 de mayo. La experiencia de Toledo es solo un ejemplo de residentes con estatus DACA en todo el país que creían estar protegidos de la deportación, algo que ahora está siendo cuestionado bajo la segunda administración Trump. El programa DACA continúa en litigio judicial. El programa no otorgaba un estatus legal permanente, sino que representaba un ejercicio de discreción procesal que ambos partidos habían respetado durante décadas. Bajo la administración Trump, la Junta de Apelaciones de Inmigración, que establece estándares para los tribunales migratorios a nivel nacional, señaló en un caso de abril que ser beneficiario de DACA no proporciona automáticamente alivio frente a la deportación. En cambio, se recomendó a los jueces de inmigración examinar con mayor detalle el contexto específico de cada caso individual para tomar una determinación. Esa orientación podría dificultar que los beneficiarios de DACA logren el cierre de sus procesos de deportación. Las personas que hablaron en la conferencia de prensa también enfatizaron su preocupación por la forma en que se llevó a cabo el operativo. “Los ocupantes de la vivienda, incluida la señora Toledo, no dieron consentimiento para que entraran”, dijo Goldman. “Los agentes del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional no tenían una orden judicial que autorizara el ingreso a su casa. La señora Toledo pidió una orden y el oficial se negó a mostrarla, como exige la ley”. Las autoridades federales no respondieron específicamente a la pregunta de Arizona Luminaria sobre si los agentes tenían una orden judicial para entrar a la vivienda de Toledo. El principal funcionario fronterizo de la administración Trump, Tom Homan, defendió las políticas migratorias de la administración durante su participación a principios de este mes en la Border Security Expo en Phoenix, incluso cuando encuestas recientes muestran que estas medidas se han vuelto cada vez más impopulares. “Todavía no han visto nada. Este año será un buen año. Las deportaciones masivas vienen”, dijo durante una conferencia dirigida a personal de seguridad y empresas del sector. “Vamos a inundar la zona. Van a ver más agentes de ICE que nunca antes”. Traducción: Beatriz Limón The post “Mi hija merece estar libre”: el llamado de una madre tras detención de Karla Toledo por ICE appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108e28a200899a00ede5a1 Inside the SEC’s high-stakes Destin showdown over CFP expansion, NIL and a possible NCAA breakaway te 2026-05-22T17:11:04.028Z Inside the SEC’s high-stakes Destin showdown over CFP expansion, NIL and a possible NCAA breakaway Amid thousands of vacationers roaming the Hilton Sandestin Resort over Memorial Day weekend, some of the most powerful figures in college athletics will head into town for meetings behind closed doors to debate the future of the SEC — and potentially the future of college sports itself. While families shuffle between the indoor pool and the white-sand beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast, SEC coaches, athletic directors, university presidents and commissioner Greg Sankey will spend the week discussing the growing chaos surrounding NIL, College Football Playoff expansion and whether the conference needs to take matters into its own hands. Earlier in the week, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti drew a massive line in the sand out in California, much like the ones glistening outside the meeting rooms here in Florida, by maintaining that either the college football playoff expands to 24-teams or the conference will not budge on the 16-team format that the SEC has been lobbying in favor of over the past year. STEVE SARKISIAN REVERSES BASKET WEAVING COMMENTS WITH OLE MISS, WHILE SOUNDING ALARM ON COLLEGE ATHLETICS It's done, there will be no compromise in the eyes of Big Ten officials, though dialogue between Petitti and Greg Sankey continues on a daily basis. But, the bigger problem lies in the mess that has been front and center on Capitol Hill over the past four years with potential legislation (SCORE Act) that has once again stalled before making it to the House floor thanks to another last second disaster, which also included the "National Black Caucus" coming out against the SEC. For that part, which is already being discussed within the conference, a conversation around the political aspect of passing some type of legislation now hinges on whether Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., could finish a bipartisan bill that can actually be seen by administrators across college athletics. "If we don't get federal legislation in my opinion, we're going to have do this conference by conference because we can't allow the wild west to continue any longer," Georgia President Jere Morehead said Thursday. "I'm prepared next week in Destin to be ready to vote on creating an SEC mechanism, SEC rules that we have to do if Congress isn't going to be act as they should. We just cannot continue down this current path, We have waited months after months for congress to act and it hasn't occurred yet." You can bet your sparklers that the tenor inside Hilton's San Destin Resort could reach a fever pitch, as conference Presidents and Athletic Directors look for answers on what they are intending to do moving forward. It's obvious that expanding the playoff past twelve teams is not going to happen unless the SEC gets onboard with the Big Ten. I might have a better chance at running to the local gas station and hitting the lottery at this point, though money does solve a lot of problems for SEC officials. INSIDE THE FIGHT: NIL ARMS RACE FUELING NEW PUSH FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSION In reality, Greg Sankey works for the presidents, not the other way around. If the folks running college campuses within the conference feel as though there is a need for change, or some type of compromise, they will let Sankey known about it extensively next week. The thought process this time last year was that a move to nine-game conference schedule meant the CFP would expand, with a few caveats thrown in. But the gist of it centered around how those within the SEC were pumping out statistics regarding strength of schedule, and they weren’t doing this for additional press coverage. As you've seen over the past few months, a number of coaches within the SEC have come out in-favor of expanding the playoff, which is not shocking. What should draw your attention is the fact they are doing this while Greg Sankey continues to discuss a 16-team format, while also noting his bosses need additional information around the financial aspect of a move to 24. BIG TEN'S TONY PETITTI MAKES IT CLEAR TO SEC: AGREE TO 24-TEAM CFP EXPANSION OR FORMAT STAYS AT 12 And, he's not wrong. If you’re going to have to rid of the conference title game, at some point, there needs to be a way to make it financially feasible. The SEC is not walking away from a guaranteed contract that pays them nearly $100 million per year from ESPN for one game. That's just ludicrous to think. So, you have to find a substitute, which Vanderbilt's Clark Lea recently discussed with OutKick, mentioning that incorporating the CFP into that final weekend could be a possible solution. Think of it as a 'Play-In' weekend in Atlanta. Multiple athletic directors and coaches within the SEC have mentioned to FOX News that continuing to kick the can down the road is no longer an option. There have been numerous conversations about the current state of ongoing issues within college athletics between conference officials over the past few months, so they are not strolling into Destin to work on a blank canvas. Well, given the current state of Congress, we are starting to see a shift in talking points related to somehow setting up a governing body that can actually enforce rules. Right now, the College Sports Commission lacks a signed fully binding agreement from conference administrators, leaving many NIL and revenue-sharing rules without meaningful enforcement. While the CSC can challenge certain financial deals — and has already won at least one arbitration case involving Nebraska — disagreements over oversight and authority continue to create problems across the sport. As a result, voices throughout college athletics are becoming louder. If federal legislation never arrives, the SEC and Big Ten may decide they have no choice but to create their own systems for governance and enforcement. DABO SWINNEY IS RIGHT: COACHES OPINIONS DON’T MATTER IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF EXPANSION FIGHT According to multiple sources, this will be a heavy point of emphasis inside the meeting rooms starting on Tuesday morning. At this point, SEC leaders are open to any and all suggestions, and there will be plenty of banter about how they can create their own guidelines. Can you imagine if one SEC or Big Ten school doesn’t get their way with an eligibility or financial dispute, then decides to sue their own conference in hopes of a favorable ruling? Exactly. After a week in which the spotlight centered heavily on the Big Ten’s meetings, attention now shifts to the SEC, where the direction of college athletics will once again be the main talking point. Tony Petitti drew his line in the sand. Now the question is whether Greg Sankey and the SEC are prepared to do the same. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108e14a200899a00ede598 EXCLUSIVE: Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Trump Cabinet te 2026-05-22T17:10:44.304Z EXCLUSIVE: Tulsi Gabbard resigns from Trump Cabinet EXCLUSIVE: Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her post as Director of National Intelligence to support her husband through his battle with "an extremely rare form of bone cancer," Fox News Digital learned. Gabbard notified President Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office Friday. Her last day at ODNI is expected to be June 30. Fox News Digital exclusively obtained her formal resignation letter, in which Gabbard says she is "deeply grateful for the trust you placed in me and for the opportunity to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence for the last year and a half." "Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30, 2026," she wrote. "My husband, Abraham, has recently been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer." GABBARD ESTABLISHES NEW INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY TASK FORCE TO RESTORE TRANSPARENCY Gabbard said her husband "faces major challenges in the coming weeks and months." "At this time, I must step away from public service to be by his side and fully support him through this battle," she said.  Gabbard added: "Abraham has been my rock throughout our eleven years of marriage — standing steadfast through my deployment to East Africa on a Joint Special Operations mission, multiple political campaigns and now my service in this role." "His strength and love have sustained me through every challenge," she continued. "I cannot in good conscience ask him to face this fight alone while I continue in this demanding and time-consuming position." Gabbard said she has "made significant progress at the ODNI — advancing unprecedented transparency and restoring integrity to the intelligence community," but said she recognizes " there is still important work to be done." "I am fully committed to ensuring a smooth and thorough transition over the coming weeks so that you and your team experience no disruption in leadership or momentum," she said. "Thank you for your understanding during this deeply personal and difficult time for our family." Gabbard added: "I will remain forever grateful to you and to the American people for the profound honor of serving our nation as DNI." GREGG JARRETT: LONG-HIDDEN DOCUMENTS REVEAL FIRST TRUMP IMPEACHMENT WAS A TOTAL FRAUD Gabbard, as DNI, began a transformational effort to reshape the Intelligence Community— reducing the agency in size and saving taxpayers more than $700 million per year; dismantling DEI programs in the IC; and more. Gabbard, as of this month, declassified more than half a million pages of government records, including those related to the Trump-Russia investigation, the JFK and RFK assassinations and more. Gabbard also declassified documents tied to the origins of the Trump-Russia "Crossfire Hurricane" probe, arguing they showed Obama administration officials politicized intelligence related to Russia’s 2016 election interference and used it to undermine Trump’s first presidential victory. Meanwhile, Gabbard created the first-ever "Weaponization Working Group," aimed at coordinating efforts across the federal government to expose the Biden Admin’s weaponization of government.  As DNI, Gabbard’s National Counterterrorism Center prevented more than 10,000 individuals with ties to narco-terrorism from entering the country in 2025 and placed more than 85,000 similarly tied individuals on the terror watchlist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108dfca200899a00ede55d Rocque Perez on schools, water and housing in LD20 te 2026-05-22T17:10:20.882Z Rocque Perez on schools, water and housing in LD20 Rocque Perez is facing off against state Rep. Alma Hernandez for the open Arizona Senate seat in Legislative District 20, running on a platform of transparency, public education and community control over natural resources. With no Republican in the contest, the July 21 primary will decide the seat. Legislative District 20 covers parts of Tucson's south and west sides and is a majority Latino district, with 53% of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. A fourth-generation Tucsonan and product of the city's public schools, Perez, 27, served as CEO of the Southern Arizona Education Council before being appointed to the Tucson City Council in 2025 to fill a vacancy, becoming the youngest municipal official in Arizona at the time. Perez challenged Hernandez's candidacy in April, filing a lawsuit alleging she owed more than $20,000 in unpaid fines by filing several campaign finance reports hundreds of days late between 2018 and 2023. Perez said in a press release that he was attempting to set a standard for transparency of campaign finances. Tucson Spotlight spoke with both candidates about water policy, ESA vouchers and affordable housing. On all three issues, Perez's answers centered on the same theme. Perez said voters in Southern Arizona want transparency and accountability, whether on water use or how public school dollars are spent. The controversial Project Blue data center project has drawn attention to resource demands by large companies. Despite community pushback, the project's developers have made deals with local leaders and infrastructure providers to secure the energy, land and water the project requires, leaving many LD20 residents feeling that decisions about their natural resources are being made without them. "I've seen firsthand how outside corporate interests try to shape local decision-making around large-scale development," Perez said. "Especially when it comes to water and energy-intensive projects." Rocque Perez, CEO of the Southern Arizona Education Council, works with students as part of the organization's mission to support education across the region. Courtesy of Rocque Perez. Perez said he faced pressure campaigns and lobbying from supporters of the data center project, and that the experience made clear to him that Arizonans are often asked to bear the burden of large corporate projects without sharing in the economic gains. "Water has to be protected through stronger guardrails, more transparency, and leaders who are willing to say no when a deal is not in the public's interest," Perez said. "Growth cannot come at the expense of the people who already live here." Perez said he will not support corporate projects driven by speculative gain without assurance of long-term benefit to the community. Voters in LD20 are also concerned about the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, which allows parents to redirect taxpayer dollars that would otherwise go to public schools toward private or alternative education. Opponents of the program argue it is a pipeline to defunding public education. "Arizona's voucher system has gone far beyond what many people were originally told it would be," Perez said. "It is draining money from public schools while creating a much less accountable pipeline of public dollars into private education." Perez said he is not only a product of the public school system, but that as current leader of the Southern Arizona Education Council, he knows too well the financial strain public school systems are under. Perez said the solution is to stop ESA expansion, impose real transparency and accountability on the program and reinvest in public education. "That means funding teachers, counselors, school infrastructure, early learning, and affordable pathways to college," Perez said. "Voters have repeatedly stepped up through bonds and overrides because they believe in public education. I was an active participant in those campaigns. Alma was not." Both candidates agree that there need to be additional solutions to affordable housing. With the country still mired in a housing crisis, record-breaking temperatures are already threatening the lives of Tucson's unhoused population before summer has even begun. "I believe the state has to treat housing as essential infrastructure," Perez said. "We need to expand affordable and workforce housing, support shelter and supportive housing, strengthen tenant protections, and stop undercutting local governments when cities try to respond to the crisis in real time." Perez said local governments like Tucson have expanded zoning to allow more housing options, only to have the state legislature override those changes. "During my time on the Tucson City Council, I supported low-barrier and affordable housing because I believe people need stability, not punishment," Perez said. "At the Legislature, I would bring that same approach: more urgency, more investment, and more respect for the fact that people cannot survive Arizona's heat without safe and stable housing." Perez and other candidates in Legislative Districts 17 and 20 will be available for public questions at a free, nonpartisan meet-and-greet hosted by Tucson Spotlight and the Arizona Luminaria on June 10 at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. The event is supported by Press Forward Southern Arizona, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. RSVP required. See website for details and to RSVP. 💡 The LD20 primary is July 21. Early voting begins June 24, with a mail ballot deadline of July 14. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@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/6a108bfda200899a00ede52e LHUSD agrees to purchase former ASU dorms at Havasu campus te 2026-05-22T17:01:49.629Z LHUSD agrees to purchase former ASU dorms at Havasu campus The Lake Havasu Unified School District Governing Board has agreed to purchase the ASU dorms next to the former campus with the intent of using them as temporary teacher housing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108be9a200899a00ede524 One stage, 393 stories: Lake Havasu High School sends off Class of 2026 te 2026-05-22T17:01:29.662Z One stage, 393 stories: Lake Havasu High School sends off Class of 2026 Lake Havasu High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation at Lee Barnes Stadium, where 393 students received their diplomas during a ceremony that included student performances and speeches. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108bd5a200899a00ede51b Councilmember Jeni Coke selected for statewide civic leadership fellowship te 2026-05-22T17:01:09.451Z Councilmember Jeni Coke selected for statewide civic leadership fellowship Lake Havasu City Councilmember Jeni Coke has been selected as a 2026 Flinn-Brown Fellow, joining a statewide cohort of civic and community leaders chosen through the Flinn Foundation’s Arizona Center for Civic Leadership. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108bada200899a00ede50e More needs to be done to protect Medicare Advantage for the future te 2026-05-22T17:00:29.336Z More needs to be done to protect Medicare Advantage for the future Rep. Janeen Connolly The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently delivered good news to seniors on the Medicare Advantage (MA) program, guaranteeing a 2.48% increase for the 2027 MA rate funding. This is a huge increase from the previously proposed 0.09% increase. While this necessary boost in funding is a much better reflection of the everyday needs of MA beneficiaries, the program would benefit from more resources if we want to ensure millions of Americans can continue to depend on Medicare Advantage for affordable co-pays, reasonable out-of-pocket costs and covered supplemental benefits. Despite this welcome rate increase, some in Congress have recently turned their attention back to the No UPCODE Act. This bill will not only reduce funding for in-home and coordinated care services for those struggling with chronic illnesses, but it could also lead to higher premiums for MA beneficiaries and fewer supplemental benefits. These changes would have severe consequences for the 35 million Americans on MA, and it would be especially impactful for low-income and rural seniors who depend on MA for home medical care and access to vision and dental benefits. Congress is rightfully concerned about fraud and waste. I am a state representative with many retirees in my district, but I am also a retiree myself. I was on Medicare before being elected and on disability before joining the workforce. I know all too well the stress of managing these costs and copays on a fixed income. These issues cannot be addressed at the expense of seniors, low-income folks, and rural communities. The No UPCODE Act threatens to shift billions in costs onto the seniors who can least afford it. Congress must do better and protect Medicare Advantage. Rep. Janeen Connolly, a Democrat, represents Legislative District 8. The post More needs to be done to protect Medicare Advantage for the future first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1089b9a200899a00ede49e Looking back at Kyle Busch's visits to Phoenix Raceway te 2026-05-22T16:52:09.405Z Looking back at Kyle Busch's visits to Phoenix Raceway The NASCAR driver was a frequent visitor to the Avondale raceway before his sudden death on May 21 at age 41. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10898da200899a00ede482 IVF supporters and anti-abortion purists are on a collision course te 2026-05-22T16:51:25.548Z IVF supporters and anti-abortion purists are on a collision course An anti-abortion group last month sued seven Utah fertility clinics, including Utah Fertility Center, claiming their disposal of embryos as part of the in vitro fertilization process violates the state’s wrongful death law. (Photo by McKenzie Romero/Utah News Dispatch) An anti-abortion group last month sued seven Utah fertility clinics, claiming their disposal of embryos as part of the in vitro fertilization process violates the state’s wrongful death law. The ministry Voice for the Voiceless believes it has a strong case because Utah is one of four states — Alabama, Louisiana and Missouri are the others — that have both a “fetal personhood” law and a civil wrongful death law that, the group contends, might apply to frozen embryos. Other states offer opportunity for similar lawsuits: At least 10 have either a fetal personhood law — giving a fetus, embryo or fertilized egg the same legal rights as a person who has been born — or a wrongful death statute that might include frozen embryos, according to Pregnancy Justice, a group that tracks the issue and advocates for the rights of pregnant women, including the right to abortion. “There’s a number of states that have laws like Utah’s that find that a person exists at a certain point, and that is conception,” said Frank Mylar, the attorney representing Voice for the Voiceless. He also represents another plaintiff, an anonymous woman from Ogden, Utah, who alleges in the lawsuit that she underwent an IVF procedure at one of the seven fertility clinics and was not informed that unused embryos would be discarded or about options to put her embryos up for adoption. “Once that egg is fertilized, it actually at that point becomes a human being that’s entitled to rights,” Mylar said in an interview. “So every state that has that as a law, what we’re doing in this lawsuit would be very much applicable.” The lawsuit illustrates the divide among many in the anti-abortion movement. Followers of a conservative philosophy known as “pronatalism” believe it’s imperative for Americans to have more babies. They want easier access to IVF, and President Donald Trump campaigned on making IVF more affordable. So far, he has negotiated steep discounts on three IVF drugs and proposed allowing employers to provide separate health insurance coverage for fertility benefits, including lab tests, medications, genetic testing and IVF. But the IVF process often involves discarding embryos, creating a conundrum for people who support IVF but believe that life begins at fertilization and oppose abortion. For anti-abortion purists, those embryos are unborn children, so disposing of them is no different from abortion. The split on the political right drew attention in February 2024, when the Alabama Supreme Court, which consists of nine Republicans, ruled 8-1 that the state’s wrongful death statute applied to embryos. That decision cleared the way for couples to pursue lawsuits if their frozen embryos were destroyed. It temporarily halted IVF at Alabama clinics. It also ignited a national uproar and prompted the Republican-led Alabama legislature to immediately step in to protect IVF providers from legal liability. But court cases and legislative efforts in multiple states show that the IVF debate is ongoing. In Indiana and Ohio, courts have weighed whether frozen embryos are people or property in cases involving former partners who disagreed on what to do with their embryos when they separated. In Kentucky, a judge earlier this month struck down language in the state’s abortion ban defining human life as beginning at conception, handing a victory to a Jewish woman who argued that the ban violated her religious freedom by putting her at risk of prosecution if she pursued IVF. The state has appealed the case. In Kansas, a proposed bill this year would have made it illegal to destroy a fertilized embryo, though it died in committee. And Tennessee last year became the first state in the South to enact a law explicitly affirming the right to access IVF and birth control. Kulsoom Ijaz, a senior policy counsel for Pregnancy Justice, predicted that IVF opponents will continue to use fetal personhood language to challenge the fertility procedure. Ijaz said that when fetal personhood language appears in one area of state law, “it inspires legislators to align their laws across the board, with these equal-protection-for-the-unborn bills.” Then, she said, “courts use these definitions to then make case law in other areas of the law.” Risa Cromer, an anthropology associate professor at Purdue University who focuses on medicine and reproductive politics, described personhood language as “a threat for broad swaths of reproductive health care needs that remain highly popular, IVF being one of them.” “Personhood doesn’t explicitly implicate abortion miscarriage management, treatment for ectopic pregnancy, contraception, or IVF. In judicial interpretation, it absolutely is proving to be a threat,” Cromer said. Utah lawsuit IVF involves retrieving a woman’s eggs from her body and then fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory. Any embryos that result can then be either transferred to her uterus or frozen for future use. Unused embryos can also be adopted, but many are discarded. And storing frozen embryos can be costly, from hundreds to thousands of dollars per year. Louisiana is the only state that bans the destruction of IVF embryos. But fertility clinics have gotten around the 1986 law by shipping unused embryos out of state for storage. Voice for the Voiceless Lawsuit The lawsuit says Voice for the Voiceless is morally opposed to IVF. But it also claims the clinics could perform IVF without discarding embryos by only creating as many embryos as will be implanted into their clients. Mylar, the attorney, said defendants could change their clinic policies to comply with the state’s wrongful death statute “if they basically said, ‘Our intent is that you have every one of these fertilized eggs, and we’re not going to willingly or negligently or intentionally let them die.’” Voice for the Voiceless President Kriss Martenson, named as a plaintiff, said in an interview that he does not believe IVF could be practiced without violating the law. He said the lawsuit is a strategic effort to apply fetal personhood language to IVF and to abortion at all stages. The lawsuit says the organization, which it describes as a nonprofit, has legal standing because of its efforts opposing abortion in Utah. Martenson said he was inspired to file the Utah lawsuit by the 2024 Alabama Supreme Court decision and by the combination of Utah’s fetal personhood and wrongful death laws. A victory in the lawsuit “could strengthen the legal arguments that the state has a constitutional obligation to protect human life from the moment of fertilization,” Martenson said. “So that’s what I’m showing in Utah, and I think that could affect other states.” Discarding embryos Disposal of embryos is common in IVF because for each single fertilization effort, multiple embryos are created to maximize the chance of success. Typically only one or two are transferred to a patient’s uterus, however, to prevent high-risk pregnancies of multiple fetuses. Some embryos are discarded because of chromosomal issues or genetic diseases, discovered during genetic screening in the lab. The Utah lawsuit charges that this is “akin to eugenics.” Stateline contacted all of the clinics named in the lawsuit, but one declined to comment and the others did not respond in time for publication. The defendants have not yet filed written responses to the lawsuit. The seven clinics are: Conceptions Fertility Center, East Bay Fertility Center, Reproductive Care Center, Utah Center for Reproductive Medicine, Utah Fertility Center, Utah Fertility Specialists and Wellnest Fertility Clinic. Susan Crockin, an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center who teaches assisted reproductive technology law, said it is standard practice to inform IVF patients about their options around unused embryos. If the lawsuit is successful, Crockin said, it could severely curtail patient choice. “The one thing that I think gets lost in this debate often is that a number of embryos that are not used for procreation … because they potentially have a genetic anomaly that is incompatible with life,” Crockin said. “So if every IVF embryo is considered a legally recognized person, I don’t understand what these anti-abortion, anti-IVF advocates would have us do with these embryos that will be sitting in cryopreservation tanks, or will not be making a viable human being.” She added that “conflating every attempt to have a family with ‘every embryo in a freezer deserves to be put into a deserving womb’ feels very dangerous.” Cromer, of Purdue University, noted that “the vast majority of religious Americans are supportive of access to IVF.” Cromer is a fellow at the Public Religion Research Institute, which found in a 2024 survey that majorities of white evangelical Protestants, Hispanic Protestants and Latter-day Saints both oppose laws that would make IVF illegal and strongly support laws declaring that human life begins at fertilization. “So, these kinds of lawsuits, while there might be political opportunity for particular jurisdictions, such as the state of Utah, (are) completely out of step with what most Americans — religious Americans — want for themselves, their families and their neighbors,” Cromer said. Stateline reporter Sofia Resnick can be reached at sresnick@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108977a200899a00ede462 Playoff hockey is always fantastic, but putting a bet on the game makes it even more entertaining te 2026-05-22T16:51:03.753Z Playoff hockey is always fantastic, but putting a bet on the game makes it even more entertaining This is always a strong time of year for the sporting calendar. We get both NBA and NHL playoffs, but we also have baseball every day. The WNBA has started, and there is even conversation around the looming NBA Draft. The only thing that has mild news is the NFL, and that still dominates conversations. Tonight we have a Western Conference Final game in the NHL. The Vegas Golden Knights have found their way to the Conference Finals once again. This team hasn’t been in existence for very long, just since 2017-18. In those nine seasons, they have reached the Conference Finals five times. They’ve only missed the playoffs once in their existence. This has been a strong season for Vegas, and they have a chance to make it even better. The Golden Knights went 39-26-17 in the regular season, but struggled a bit on the road. In the playoffs, they’ve been very good. They won 4-2 against the Mammoth in the first round. In the second round, they went 4-2 as well, beating the Ducks. Now they have to face the toughest team in the Western Conference, but they already took the opener 4-2. They are going to have Carter Hart in the net again. He’s had a strong postseason with a .920 save percentage and allowed just 2.35 goals per game. NHL upholds penalties against Golden Knights but hints at possible future draft compensation if team complies The Colorado Avalanche are the top team in the NHL and were the favorite to hoist the Stanley Cup for most of the season. They are so good that it seems like their third line might be just as good as many other teams’ first lines. They put together a fantastic 55-16-11 record in the regular season, and they were even better at home with a 26-9-6 record. They are now just two series wins from completing the goal, but they are behind in the series, so there is work to be done. The Avalanche have had a fairly easy run in this postseason. They swept the Kings in the first round. Two of the games were close — the first two of the postseason were 2-1 wins. In the second round, Colorado won 4-1. These games weren’t very close. The team won three of their four games by three goals. The close-out game was a 4-3 win in overtime. They should have Scott Wedgewood in the net tonight. He was the league’s best goalie with a 2.02 goals-against per game average and a .921 save percentage. His save percentage has gone down to .911 in the postseason. In Game 1, the Avalanche struggled to get things going on offense. They still had 10 more shots than the Golden Knights, but they couldn’t find the back of the net. They won in virtually every stat with the exception of the one that matters most — goals scored. Tonight in Game 2, expect a mad Avalanche team. They haven’t lost two games in a row this postseason, and during the regular season, they only lost two or more games in a row six times. I’m not backing them on the puck line or the money line because I don’t like the odds. Instead, I’m taking the under 6.5 goals. Both goalies have been very strong and should continue to be locked in here. Give me the under. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108964a200899a00ede459 Country music sensation Wyatt Flores shocks internet with new song, unexpected collaboration te 2026-05-22T16:50:44.192Z Country music sensation Wyatt Flores shocks internet with new song, unexpected collaboration Wyatt Flores stunned country music fans with a song released Friday. Flores is one of the fastest rising talents in the country music world, and he's built himself an incredibly loyal following. His style blends old school vibes with a modern feel that is best summed up as red dirt and Americana. His songs often tell deep stories. He did it again Friday, but with an unexpected twist. COUNTRY MUSIC STAR CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH SPICY SWIMSUIT PHOTO Flores teamed up with world-famous DJ Diplo for the new song "Saving This Bottle." To call it a change of pace would be a major understatement. It's a completely different vibe shift, and absolutely awesome. COUNTRY MUSIC SENSATIONS TEAM UP FOR NEW SONG, SET INTERNET ON FIRE: WATCH Give it a listen below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. There's no doubt Flores and Diplo hit a home run with the DJ's latest collab. People were also quick to fire up the comments with reactions. One fan wrote, "Legendary as usual." Another added, "This is amazing." Wyatt Flores blew up onto the scene in a major way in 2025, and all signs point to him having an even bigger 2026. He's certainly coming up on the summer months with plenty of momentum with "Saving This Bottle." Something tells me this track is going to get an unreal level of attention and addition to playlists. What do you think of Diplo and Flores' collab? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10894ea200899a00ede434 American Doctor With Ebola Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ for Recovery te 2026-05-22T16:50:22.690Z American Doctor With Ebola Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ for Recovery Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tested positive for Ebola on Sunday. He is receiving treatment in Germany. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108754a200899a00ede3d5 Inheritance scam email looks real but steals your data te 2026-05-22T16:41:56.295Z Inheritance scam email looks real but steals your data It starts with something that feels exciting. An email lands in your inbox claiming you may be entitled to an inheritance. No warning. No backstory. Just a formal message and a ticking clock. That is exactly what happened to Tim C., who wrote us: Tim trusted his instincts. This is a scam. And it is one of the more convincing ones making the rounds right now. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report  INSIDE A SCAMMER’S DAY AND HOW THEY TARGET YOU This email looks official at first glance. Every part of it is designed to build trust fast and push you to click before you question it. The message claims you are a "Primary Potential Beneficiary" tied to an unclaimed estate. It warns that the funds could be reassigned to the state if you do not act within 48 hours. There is also a button that says "Check My Unclaimed Inheritance." That button is the trap. This version is more polished than the typical scam email. That is what makes it dangerous. "Tim C" makes it feel targeted and legitimate. Scammers often pull names from leaked data or public records. Phrases like "probate holding period" and "estate allocation" sound official but are intentionally vague. The ID makes it feel trackable and real, but it cannot be verified. The layout, table format and compliance tone resemble real financial notices. There are no spelling errors or strange formatting. That lowers your guard. SCAMMERS NOW IMPERSONATE COWORKERS, STEAL EMAIL THREADS IN CONVINCING PHISHING ATTACKS This message appears legitimate. But several details give it away. There is no official registry by that name at the federal or state level. Real estate and probate processes do not operate on urgent email deadlines. Legitimate inheritance notices always include verifiable legal contacts. You are told there is an estate, but not who it belongs to or how you are connected. This is likely a phishing link designed to collect personal data. References to the "Unclaimed Property Act" are generic and not tied to a real case. This scam hits three emotional triggers at once. That combination pushes you to act quickly rather than slowing down to verify. This isn’t about giving you money. It is about getting your information. If you click the link, a few things can happen: Once scammers have your data, they can use it for identity theft, financial fraud or future scams. SCAMMERS ARE ABUSING ICLOUD CALENDAR TO SEND PHISHING EMAILS A quick reality check makes this easier to spot. Legitimate inheritance notices follow a very different process: If someone truly left you money, the legal system does not rely on mystery emails. If you receive an email like this, take a step back and follow these steps. Scammers rely on speed. Your best defense is slowing down. Avoid links, buttons or attachments in unexpected messages and make sure you are protected with strong antivirus software that can block malicious sites and downloads. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Engaging can confirm your email is active and lead to more scams. This helps your email provider block similar messages. On a computer, place your cursor over links to preview the real URL. Scammers often use addresses that look official but include small misspellings or unfamiliar domains. Search your state's unclaimed property website directly. Never use links from the email. Typing the name into Google can quickly reveal if others have flagged it as a scam. Limiting how much of your personal information is available online makes it harder for scammers to target you with personalized messages like this. 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. Forward it to reportphishing@apwg.org or report it through your email provider. Never share your Social Security number, date of birth or banking details through unsolicited messages. That unexpected inheritance email can feel exciting for a moment. Then reality should take over. If you do not recognize the name, if there is no clear paper trail and if there is a countdown clock, it is almost certainly a scam. Tim paused before clicking. That pause is what protects you. Real money finds you through legal channels, not through a random email with a deadline. If an email promised you money but gave you only 48 hours to act, would you click first or verify first?  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/6a108708a200899a00ede394 Pima gastó $1 millón en renovaciones para el béisbol en Kino en 2025 te 2026-05-22T16:40:40.038Z Pima gastó $1 millón en renovaciones para el béisbol en Kino en 2025 Leer en inglés Tucson estaba listo para albergar su primera temporada regular de béisbol profesional en el Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, pero el equipo nunca logró cruzar la frontera. El condado de Pima gastó más de $1.25 millones en renovaciones relacionadas con el béisbol en el Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium en 2025 para prepararse para la temporada 2025-26 del Equipo de Béisbol de Tucson; esta cifra incluye $132,840 destinados a mejorar el sistema de sonido y transmisión del estadio, según revelan registros obtenidos por El Foco de Tucson. El Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium fue construido en 1997 con la idea de revitalizar el panorama del béisbol en el desierto y convertir a Tucson en un destino de turismo deportivo. Inauguró sus instalaciones un año después, sirviendo como sede de los entrenamientos de primavera de los Chicago White Sox y los Arizona Diamondbacks. Sin embargo, para el año 2010, ambos equipos ya se habían marchado de la ciudad. Los aficionados locales al béisbol tuvieron motivos para el optimismo en 2025, cuando las autoridades anunciaron que el Kino sería la sede de la ronda clasificatoria para el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol, trayendo consigo competencia internacional y una renovada pasión por el béisbol a la ciudad. Unos meses más tarde, un equipo de la Liga Mexicana del Pacífico anunció sus planes de disputar sus partidos como local en el Kino. El Equipo de Béisbol de Tucson, anteriormente conocido como los Mayos de Navojoa, de Sonora, México, vió en este traslado una oportunidad para expandir la franquicia y forjar un vínculo entre dos ciudades fronterizas. Como parte de los preparativos para la llegada del equipo, el condado de Pima aprobó la inversión de $132,840 para la mejora de los sistemas de sonido y transmisión, y acordó albergar 34 partidos como local durante la temporada 2025-26. Esta no fue la primera inversión reciente del condado en el estadio. A principios de 2025, el condado de Pima había gastado $1.12 millones en renovaciones con miras a la ronda clasificatoria del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol; dicha inversión incluyó $700,000 para un nuevo marcador electrónico y $425,000 para la instalación de una nueva superficie de juego. Los Mayos de Navojoa, anteriormente conocidos como el Tucson Baseball Team, publicaron en Instagram que han regresado a jugar en Sonora, México. Cortesía de @mayosbeisbol. La actualización del sistema de sonido era algo que hacía mucha falta. El gerente del proyecto, Dustin Mandeville, señaló que los altavoces y la infraestructura de telecomunicaciones existentes estaban obsoletos y eran incompatibles con la tecnología de transmisión moderna. "Restaurar la funcionalidad de audio y transmisión del estadio a sus capacidades originales no solo mejorará la calidad de la experiencia para los asistentes, sino que también hará que el estadio resulte más atractivo para las organizaciones que buscan un recinto para albergar sus eventos, poniendo así más oportunidades de entretenimiento a disposición de la comunidad,” afirmó Mandeville en un documento del proyecto. El Tucson Baseball Team acordó pagar al Distrito de Estadios del Condado de Pima la suma de $225,000 por el uso de las instalaciones del Kino Stadium para 34 partidos como local, sesiones de entrenamiento y los playoffs de la Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico. El periodo de alquiler abarcó desde el 1 de septiembre de 2025 hasta el 31 de enero de 2026, con un costo estimado por partido de $6,165 destinado al mantenimiento del terreno de juego, servicios de conserjería, limpieza y seguridad privada. El equipo tenía programado realizar seis pagos a plazos de $37,500, comenzando el 15 de agosto de 2025. Sin embargo, el equipo nunca logró cruzar la frontera. Complicaciones con las visas impidieron que los jugadores y el personal ingresaran a los Estados Unidos, y el partido inaugural como local, programado para octubre, fue pospuesto indefinidamente antes siquiera de que comenzara la temporada. El contrato fue cancelado en diciembre, después de que el equipo no lograra obtener las visas necesarias para jugar en los Estados Unidos. Para ese entonces, el equipo ya había pagado $112,500 de los $225,000 estipulados en el acuerdo. "A partir del viernes 12 de diciembre, el TBT ha decidido cancelar el resto de su contrato con el Kino Sports Complex, de conformidad con las cláusulas del contrato que les facultan para ello,” declaró la administradora del condado, Jan Lesher, en un comunicado de prensa. El equipo anunció a principios de este año que permanecería en México.  “El Condado de Pima y el Distrito de Estadios del Condado de Pima evalúan constantemente nuestras opciones y analizan oportunidades para situar a Kino en la mejor posición posible para el éxito futuro,” declaró en un correo electrónico Sarah Horvath, directora del Distrito de Estadios del Condado de Pima y del Complejo Deportivo Kino, añadiendo que los Tucson Saguaros han sido un inquilino permanente desde 2016. El equipo de béisbol de Tucson tenía previsto albergar 34 partidos como local en el Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium, hasta que problemas con los visados ​​frustraron sus planes de jugar en Tucson. Diana Ramos / El Foco de Tucson. Los Saguaros juegan en la Pecos League of Professional Baseball Clubs, una liga independiente no afiliada a las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol (MLB) ni a las Ligas Menores (MiLB). "Si un equipo de ligas menores deseara establecer su sede en Tucson, estaríamos encantados de colaborar con ellos para aprovechar todo lo que el Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium tiene para ofrecer,” afirmó Horvath. "El condado de Pima y sus socios turísticos trabajan constantemente para crear el mejor entorno posible con el fin de atraer turismo deportivo. Cualquier oportunidad adicional para incorporar un nuevo inquilino sería bienvenida, siempre y cuando encaje bien con la comunidad y con el futuro del Kino.” El tamaño de Tucson ha hecho que, desde hace mucho tiempo, resulte un mercado difícil para los deportes de grandes ligas, especialmente al encontrarse Phoenix a poco más de 100 millas de distancia, ciudad que alberga a los Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks y Phoenix Mercury. Blake Eager, director ejecutivo de la Autoridad de Deportes, Turismo y Cine del Sur de Arizona, comentó anteriormente a El Foco de Tucson que competir con Phoenix por equipos de grandes ligas es un esfuerzo infructuoso, sugiriendo en su lugar qué Tucson podría convertirse en el principal mercado de ligas menores del país. "Dejemos que (Phoenix) sea la ciudad de las grandes ligas, y seamos nosotros la ciudad de las ligas menores; y seamos la mejor ciudad de ligas menores del país,” expresó Eager. Tucson es sede de varios equipos de ligas menores, entre ellos los Tucson Roadrunners de la American Hockey League, el FC Tucson de la USL League Two y los Tucson Sugar Skulls, que compiten en el nivel más alto del fútbol americano bajo techo profesional del país. "Con la incorporación de nuevos eventos, tales como la fase clasificatoria del Clásico Mundial de Béisbol y el Maratón Garmin, a eventos ya consolidados como El Tour de Tucson y la pretemporada de la Liga Mayor de Fútbol y la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Femenino, Tucson continúa demostrando que es un destino de primer nivel para el turismo deportivo, no solo en los Estados Unidos, sino también a escala internacional", señaló Horvath, destacando además que la Universidad de Arizona goza de un perfil de relevancia nacional en múltiples disciplinas deportivas universitarias. "Nuestra comunidad posee una reputación bien establecida como destino deportivo." Esta nota fue escrita y traducida por Diana Ramos, una exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson Puede contactarla en diana@tucsonspotlight.org. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1086f4a200899a00ede38b Arizona program trains women as legal advocates te 2026-05-22T16:40:20.241Z Arizona program trains women as legal advocates A new 20-week certificate program aims to train women already working in Arizona communities as legal advocates for neighbors facing eviction or domestic violence. The Women's Legal and Self-Empowerment Certification program is a partnership between the Women's Foundation for Southern Arizona, Innovation for Justice and I Am You 360 and is designed for women already serving their communities. This program seeks to address the root causes of justice system involvement by intervening before housing instability and domestic violence situations escalate. The dual-certification program curriculum, which is funded through a $630,000 grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation, aims to support women of color and women living in rural areas. "It's truly their programmatic effort. We're the machine that can help make it work because they are such small organizations. We're the ones with the statewide reach, the reputation, the infrastructure to help bring their programs to systems," said WFSA CEO Katia Jones. "It works out in a way that we can amplify their work, but at the same time, it benefits our mission of ensuring that women and girls can thrive here in the state of Arizona." Innovation for Justice is a virtual social justice lab based in the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law and the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business. It designs pathways for advocates other than lawyers to understand law through the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts. I Am You 360 is a Tucson-based nonprofit run by Desiree Cook, dedicated to supporting vulnerable youth and adults across Arizona. The certificate program's curriculum opens with Cook's personal agency coursework, designed to build participants' confidence. "They have a specialized curriculum around personal agency," Jones said. "Not only be an advocate for the community, which they've already shown themselves to be, but also be an advocate for themselves when they're having to deal with the legal process." The certificate program's curriculum opens with I Am You 360 founder Desiree Cook's personal agency coursework, designed to build participants' confidence. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. The first phase of the program, weeks 1 through 4, focuses on self-empowerment, identity, voice and leadership. The second phase, weeks 5 through 20, provides participants with formal legal training to equip them for assistance in housing stability, eviction prevention and domestic violence advocacy. Both phases are led by the partner organizations, making the effort a broad community collaboration. WFSA is seeking applications from women with lived experience navigating domestic violence, housing instability or limited access to legal aid. At the time of application, applicants must be volunteering or employed with a community-based organization and be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. Community-based work can include service providers, case managers, promotoras, peer mentors, domestic violence advocates, community health workers and faith leaders. "We want this program to be a cohort so that they have peer support and can be able to talk with one another about the different issues that may be coming up in their communities and learn from one another while also getting certified to be a legal advocate," Jones said. Because the program aims to reach women in rural and underserved areas, organizers have also worked to address technology barriers to the digital curriculum. "We're very good at being adaptable and pivoting when we need to," Jones said. "Other pilot programs that we've implemented where technology, Wi-Fi service, or anything like that have been an issue, we've been able to satisfy that through other routes of revenue or donations. I don't see that being an issue here as well. We will make sure to remove any barriers that may be in the way of the women who are applying for this program to be able to get legally certified." The Women's Legal and Self-Empowerment Certification aims to train 45 to 50 women across high-risk Arizona counties. An estimated 60 women will run through three cohorts of the 20-week programs, with the first program beginning July 6 and ending Dec. 4. Each cohort is limited to 20 participants. Applications are due June 5. Ruby Wray is a journalism and creative writing major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at rubywray@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/6a1084e0a200899a00ede364 Affordable housing advocates hold out for a Hail Mary te 2026-05-22T16:31:28.445Z Affordable housing advocates hold out for a Hail Mary Key Points: Rural housing tax credit would help local economies, backer says Several bills considered as possible budget measures Some advocates fear lawmakers need a break from housing issues Arizona’s yearly legislative session is approaching its end and lawmakers still haven’t settled on a state budget — a fact housing advocates are hoping to take advantage of.  Those advocates still hold that House Bill 2804, a measure that would create a rural low income housing tax credit program for projects located in counties with a population of less than 800,000, can make it into the yet-solidified proposal. The measure proposes spending $120 million over 10 years on affordable housing projects in rural areas that mayors say will stimulate their economies, provide jobs and ensure more housing opportunities are available across the state. On April 29, mayors from 31 rural cities wrote to lawmakers and Gov. Katie Hobbs urging for House Bill 2804 to be included with this year’s state budget.  “These credits will help close the gap in housing availability and affordability, which is essential for sustaining rural communities,” the mayors wrote in the letter.  And it’s not just mayors who are holding out for HB 2804. Nicole Newhouse, executive director of the Arizona Housing Coalition, said the at-risk tax credits are the most useful tool they have for starting housing projects in rural areas across the state.  “It’s really the difference maker, very particularly in rural Arizona, between a project getting the green light or not being able to pencil in at all,” Newhouse said.  Arizona lawmakers allowed the state’s $4 million low income housing tax credit program to expire at the end of 2025 — a first for the nation since the program’s 2021 inception.  More than 1,500 housing units were created generating $745 million in economic impact from construction activity, according to an economic impact study by Elliott D. Pollack & Company.  While HB 2804 doesn’t fully restore the state’s housing tax credit program, supporters say it’s vital to maintain housing construction in rural Arizona.  “It’s a program that essentially pays for itself in economic development,” said Arizona Multihousing Association President Courtney LeVinus. While HB 2804, sponsored by Rep. Teresa Martinez, R-Casa Grande, passed the House with bipartisan support, it was not included in the vetoed Republican budget plan. It also did not get a hearing in the Senate after House Speaker Steve Montenegro, R-Goodyear, voted against the measure.  Still, increasing Arizona’s housing supply remains a top issue for many voters, according to a recent poll conducted by Conservatives for America in Congressional District 6.  Among Republicans, Democrats and independent voters surveyed, cost of living was the primary issue. An analysis from the group determined that messaging related to increasing housing supply, which is tied to the cost of living, is the most effective means to persuade undecided voters.  Gov. Katie Hobbs called on lawmakers to renew the state’s low income housing tax credit program, but it was left out of last year’s budget deal. Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, also supports HB 2804, and called on her colleagues to get the bill passed in a recent opinion column published in the Arizona Daily Sun, saying it’s a “commonsense approach which tackles rural Arizona’s housing crisis.” “(Lawmakers) have to do something to materially impact the people who have been Arizonans for a long time and make sure that we are incentivizing the builds for the people who live and work here,” Newhouse said. “I know that’s tough at a time of scarcity when they’re dealing with the budget, but my greatest hope is that when they sit down at the table, it’s more than political expediency.” Lawmakers have been less vocal on housing policy than in previous years, with advocates growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress. A bill that would reduce building regulations for housing projects, the “Arizona Starter Homes Act,” has fallen short at the Capitol multiple years in a row before this session.  LeVinus said the Multihousing Association didn’t sponsor a bill to reduce housing regulations this session because it felt lawmakers were burnt out on the issue, adding she expects the topic to be picked back up next session.  “We felt like legislators had gotten a little bit of housing fatigue, and we felt like it was a good year to just take a little break,” LeVinus said.  Earlier this session, House Democrats unsuccessfully attempted to get a bill heard on the floor that would limit how many homes that corporations can own in Arizona, a policy supported by President Donald Trump and other Republicans. Rep. Nick Kupper, R-Buckeye, introduced a similar bill, House Bill 2325, but it wasn’t given a committee hearing this session.  Newhouse said she thinks the idea of limiting corporate home ownership could have been helpful when housing units were broadly cheaper in the state, but she doesn’t believe Arizona’s housing market is attractive for large corporations anymore with an average home value in the state of more than $420,000, according to Zillow.com. “We just don’t have enough units, period, for people to get what they can afford,” Newhouse said.  Housing supply advocates are also hopeful for new budget appropriations for the Arizona Housing Trust Fund, which helps provide housing for low-income families. Republicans in their budget proposed cutting $14 million from the trust fund, with Senate Majority Leader John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, saying during the Senate floor debate that the fund has received more than $200 million during Hobbs’ administration without a meaningful decrease in rent prices.  “Maybe we’d have lower rents if the governor wasn’t stopping home construction over large parts of the state,” Kavanagh said, referencing a 2023 moratorium enacted by Hobbs that was struck down in April by the Maricopa County Superior Court. The action by Hobbs halted new home construction in some parts of the Valley due to new assured water supply requirements from Hobbs’ Department of Water Resources. The Hobbs administration will be appealing the court’s ruling. Aside from the proposed rural low income housing tax credit program, there are other housing proposals that could still be enacted into law this session. Senate Bill 1401 from Sen. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, would expedite plan review and permitting timelines for workforce housing and is waiting for a House vote. In addition, Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler, has sponsored House Bill 2999, which would allow housing developments to access tax-exempt bonds to finance infrastructure associated with the development as an attempt to lower housing costs. Since that bill was amended in the Senate, it is waiting for a final read in the House.  The post Affordable housing advocates hold out for a Hail Mary first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1084c9a200899a00ede33c House Republicans rip into Senate for delaying immigration reconciliation package: 'I'm very frustrated' te 2026-05-22T16:31:05.742Z House Republicans rip into Senate for delaying immigration reconciliation package: 'I'm very frustrated' House Republicans are reportedly frustrated by the Senate GOP's move to kick the can down the road instead of voting on a budget reconciliation package pertaining to immigration enforcement this week. "The Senate’s demonstrated once again that they don’t even know how to get their work done properly," Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida said, according to The Hill. President Donald Trump is backing Donalds for Florida governor. "It’s gutless, and I’m very frustrated," Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee said, according to the outlet. "They need to work. They didn’t want to work …. The Senate ought to be calling on the leadership over there. If the House did it, I’d be doing it too." SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING "I'm frustrated that it’s not done, but hopeful that they can finish it up when they come back, I guess, and we can get this done," Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., said, according to The Hill. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House. President Donald Trump indicated on Truth Social in April that he wanted a bill on his desk by June 1 to provide funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Border Patrol. The Justice Department recently announced an "Anti-weaponization Fund," noting in a press release "that as a part of the settlement agreement in President Donald J. Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, the Attorney General established 'The Anti-Weaponization Fund' to provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims of others who suffered weaponization and lawfare." TRUMP ADMIN PUSHES BACK ON 'SLUSH FUND' ATTACKS AGAINST ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND AND LAYS OUT WHO QUALIFIES Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with Senate Republicans on Thursday. Sources told Fox News Digital that over two dozen Republicans demanded answers from Blanche on what kind of guardrails could be put into the fund, and specifically if those convicted for assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riots could be excluded.  There have been discussions of including those guardrails into the reconciliation package, given that the Senate Judiciary Committee, which oversees the DOJ, is a major part of the process. A spokesperson for the Justice Department told Fox News Digital that Blanche had a "healthy discussion on the settlement." "He made clear that the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced Monday has nothing to do with reconciliation. Indeed, not a single dime from the money the president is seeking in reconciliation would go toward anything having to do with the fund," the spokesperson said. "We will continue to work with the Senate to get critical reconciliation funds approved." Trump declared in a Friday Truth Social post, "I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go forward. I could have settled my case, including the illegal release of my Tax Returns and the equally illegal BREAK IN of Mar-a-Lago, for an absolute fortune. Instead, I am helping others, who were so badly abused by an evil, corrupt, and weaponized Biden Administration, receive, at long last, JUSTICE!" Fox News Digital's Alex Miller and Fox News Channel's Chad Pergram contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1084b2a200899a00ede304 Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers te 2026-05-22T16:30:42.004Z Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers Apple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10849ea200899a00ede2fb Kash Patel’s clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked te 2026-05-22T16:30:22.296Z Kash Patel’s clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked According to users on X, the website was hijacked by hackers in an attempt to trick visitors into installing malware. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108310a200899a00ede2d8 SAVCO honors fallen May 25 te 2026-05-22T16:23:44.225Z SAVCO honors fallen May 25 Al Cornell speaks at Memorial Day ceremony at Posse Grounds Park Sedona Area Veteran & Community Outreach returns to the Posse Ground Pavilion for its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 25. The 45-minute event has a goal of 150 attendees and parking has not historically been a Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1082e7a200899a00ede2cb Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education te 2026-05-22T16:23:03.040Z Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education Key Points: About 52% of Arizona lawmakers have one or more ties to education, according to their biographies Despite that, Arizona ranks below the national average for per-pupil spending Lawmakers, candidates and union leaders remain hopeful for improvement in spite of politics  The majority of Arizona’s lawmakers have ties to education, yet the state still struggles to find education solutions that work for everyone.  Collectively, 47 lawmakers have experience in the education field, the Arizona Capitol Times found.  Some are current or former K-12 teachers, others have served or currently serve on school district governing boards, and others still teach or have formerly taught at colleges. Even more have served on education foundations, hold education degrees, have an immediate family member who is an educator or have done education-related work at some point in their career.  The party representation among legislators who fit one or more of these categories is an almost-even split, with 26 Democrats and 23 Republicans having some tie to education.  Approximately 52% of total state lawmakers have some form of education experience they are bringing into the Legislature, yet despite that fact, Arizona still ranks 49th in the nation in per-pupil spending. The state currently sits at $11,987 per student, according to a National Education Association report, with the national average being $17,250. Arizona also has the highest student-to-teacher ratio of any state, the report found. All of that means Arizona’s classrooms are both underfunded and overcrowded when compared to the national average. The educator-legislator pipeline Sen. Catherine Miranda, D-Laveen, has taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade and a little bit of seventh and eighth grades over her 10 years in education. Her inspiration for wanting to teach came from her own experiences as a student, she said. “In kindergarten, it is just amazing how slow you have to teach and repeat and repeat, so you have to be a really patient kindergarten teacher, right? If you taught kindergarten, that would be a qualification on a résumé for any job,” Miranda said. Running for office wasn’t in her plans, but her late husband, Ben Miranda, who served in the House of Representatives, encouraged her to run.  “I thought it was the most ridiculous thing for him to ask me to run for the House, and I basically said, ‘No, you’re the politician. I’m the educator,’” she recalled. Long story short, she ran for school board and got elected, giving Miranda her first experience in politics she likened to a “little legislature.”  Now a senator, her priorities have shifted from improving the lesson plan to advancing education more broadly — an issue she says boils down to who has majority control.  “At the end of the day in politics, in this Legislature, it depends on who the majority is, and whoever the majority is. The results of where we’re at in our state is a reflection of that,” Miranda said. “The majority of us are educators, but it comes down to what we believe is right for education, and I can’t imagine any of us not thinking that the child should come first, so we’d have to find more like-minds in that area.” Miranda isn’t alone. Even teachers who are not yet elected officials want the opportunity to contribute to education policy. Democratic candidate Ben Koehler, for example, is running for a House seat in Legislative District 20 while currently teaching math at a public high school in Tucson.  “I’ve had a handful of students for two years now, and getting to develop those relationships and build upon what we did in their first year on algebra one, and keep growing their math skills. Just watching them grow as people and mature and develop has been incredibly rewarding,” he said. Koehler emphasized addressing the many road blocks and barriers that are put in the way of education — everything from broken air conditioners to well-intentioned but disruptive government mandates.  Koehler also pointed to elections, teacher pay and the voucher program as sore spots for Arizona’s public education system. “It’s a real struggle for public schools to see that money being siphoned away and sent towards, frankly, wealthy families that don’t need that money as much as other communities may,” he said.  Those at the cross-section of education and politics don’t always become politicians. Sometimes they become advocates. That was the case for Arizona Education Association President Marisol Garcia, who taught eighth grade social studies for 20 years, and now leads the association’s advocacy efforts using her firsthand experience.  “It was a place where I understood the power of having experience and potentially offering a firsthand account of what’s happening right now, and how we could come to a solution,” she said. “I think it is quite common for people who are interested in public service and running for office that they see going to being a full school board member as a stepping stone to understand policies to then move to the Legislature.” The experience differs slightly for teachers and school board members, Garcia said, but classroom experience, working with parents, understanding standards and testing and even setting up classrooms can all give valuable insight into political life.  School board members, she added, often have the advantage of having worked with the district office and have a deeper understanding of the budgets and statewide policies or directives that impact the day-to-day running of a school district. Both are important to the Legislature, Garcia said. So why are Arizona’s rankings so low? Garcia said she thinks the state’s subpar education funding and test scores come down to dueling priorities, especially for those who have other jobs outside of the Legislature.  Another factor is how long those who represent Arizona have been in the classroom. Veteran educators have a unique experience and see year after year that high quality education needs better funding, she said. A classroom 12 years ago is very different from a classroom just five or six years ago, during the pandemic, and it’s even different now, she added. She also pointed to the ESA program and tax cuts for corporations as her two top picks for why state education is so poorly funded.  “(The Legislature’s) focus on cutting taxes and giving tax credits to people has a direct impact on funding of public schools. The pie keeps getting smaller and smaller, so they can say we’re giving a larger percentage, but it’s a mini pie,” she said.  Garcia pointed to elections as one force that could change the tide, but added that any real progress was going to take nonpartisan effort from the Legislature.  “I would love to see a nonpartisan solution come from not just business and parents, but also educators and children who are going to inherit these systems, to be able to say this is a priority for us. Let’s find a creative solution,” she said.  And despite the ongoing political chess matches, Garcia said those educator-legislators aren’t giving up. They’ll keep fighting for their districts and students well into their term. “I need more educators. I don’t care their party affiliation. I want more educators in the Legislature who can tell their colleagues what is really happening in our schools because they, at least, can speak to firsthand experiences that are recent and the impacts that the decisions that are made at the Legislature have on them,” she said.  Reps. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, and Rep. Alexander Kolodin, R-Scottsdale, who both worked as teachers according to their biographies, did not answer a request for comment. The post Educator-legislator pipeline highlights shortfalls of state education first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1082d0a200899a00ede2a5 Former Prince Andrew faces widening misconduct probe as police launch witness hunt te 2026-05-22T16:22:40.720Z Former Prince Andrew faces widening misconduct probe as police launch witness hunt Former Prince Andrew is seemingly under renewed police scrutiny as British investigators assess allegations tied to Jeffrey Epstein and alleged sex crimes at royal properties. Thames Valley Police said detectives are urging potential witnesses to come forward as they examine claims that Epstein allegedly sent a woman to have sex with a man, seemingly Andrew, at a residence in Windsor in 2010. "On 19 February 2026, a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office," police said in Friday’s statement. "He was interviewed under caution and released under investigation on the same day. Two addresses, in Berkshire and in Norfolk, were searched." FORMER PRINCE ANDREW FACES 'LENGTHY' CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AS ROYAL PRIVILEGE OFFERS NO PROTECTION: EXPERTS The statement did not name Andrew directly, but the former royal has been at the center of mounting controversy tied to Epstein for years. "Following the arrest and search activity, we have been working with the United States Department of Justice to get further information that may be related to this investigation," police said. "We have also been working with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the United Kingdom and have sought early investigative advice from them as we would in serious, complex, or sensitive cases." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Authorities said the probe is examining "a number of aspects of alleged misconduct" connected to Epstein documents released earlier this year. FORMER PRINCE ANDREW'S EX-ASSISTANT EMERGES AS 'KEY WITNESS' IN HIS INVESTIGATION: EXPERTS "We are also speaking with a number of witnesses, however as per national guidance we cannot confirm or deny the identities of these individuals," the statement read. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said detectives are sorting through a growing flood of evidence and tips. ANDREW DODGES POLICE PROBE BUT KING CHARLES’ EPSTEIN ‘NIGHTMARE’ ISN’T OVER: EXPERTS "Our misconduct in public office investigation is continuing. Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation," Wright said. "Our team of very experienced detectives are working meticulously through a significant amount of information that has come in from the public and other sources. We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of enquiry, wherever they may lead." Wright also called on anyone with information to contact police. PRINCE ANDREW ACCUSER VIRGINIA GIUFFRE FEARED SHE WOULD 'DIE A SEX SLAVE' IN JEFFREY EPSTEIN TRAFFICKING RING "In addition to the investigation into misconduct in public office, the assessment of reports that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes is ongoing," the statement read. Authorities confirmed they have spoken with the woman’s lawyers and pledged any report would be handled "with care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy and her right for anonymity." The statement also noted that police are "actively supporting national policing in contacting Epstein victims and survivors. We hope that anyone with relevant information will come forward whenever they are ready to engage with us; our door is always open." Fox News Digital has reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Andrew was arrested in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office. King Charles had previously stripped Andrew of his royal titles and military honors as the royal scandal escalated. The disgraced duke withdrew from royal life in 2019 after his disastrous BBC "Newsnight" interview, where he attempted to explain his relationship with Epstein. Andrew has also repeatedly denied allegations from Epstein accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre, who claimed she was forced to have sex with him three times, including when she was 17. Giuffre died by suicide in 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1082bca200899a00ede29c Bakery owner found dead near lake shoreline as police launch homicide investigation: officials te 2026-05-22T16:22:20.874Z Bakery owner found dead near lake shoreline as police launch homicide investigation: officials New York City police have ruled the death of a kosher bakery owner found dead Monday as a homicide. Albert Itzkowitz, 75, was found dead along the Kissena Lake shoreline Monday just before 5 p.m. with multiple gunshot wounds. His death was ruled a homicide Thursday, the New York Police Department announced. A police spokesperson told Fox News Digital that no arrests have been made. It's unclear how long Itzkowitz had been there before police found him along the shoreline. SEND US A TIP HERE Crime Stoppers offered a reward of up to $3,500 for information that could help solve the killing. According to Yeshiva World News, Itzkowitz was the owner of G&I Bakery on Main Street before it shut down. The outlet reported that Itzkowitz's wife died three weeks ago. There isn't a cause of death publicly listed for Itzkowitz's wife. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST New York City Council Member James Gennaro said in a Facebook post he is "deeply saddened and horrified" by the killing of Itzkowitz. NYC ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS NEARLY TRIPLE DESPITE OTHER CRIMES REACHING RECORD LOWS "This unspeakable violence in Kissena Park is an intolerable tragedy. No one should fear for their safety while enjoying our parks or walking in our neighborhoods," Gennaro said. "I have been in contact with the NYPD at the highest levels about this murder, and I have been assured that all possible resources have been deployed on this case in order to bring the perpetrator(s) to justice as soon as possible." People with information about the incident are asked to call NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1082a9a200899a00ede293 WWE fans pay tribute to Kyle Busch, the one-time 24/7 champion te 2026-05-22T16:22:01.287Z WWE fans pay tribute to Kyle Busch, the one-time 24/7 champion Kyle Busch will be remembered for his success on the racetrack as one of the most dominant NASCAR drivers at any level of the sport. Busch, who tragically died at the age of 41 on Thursday, was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and the all-time leader in wins in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. He was named as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers in 2023. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The outpouring of tributes didn’t only come from the NASCAR world on Thursday night. Pro wrestling fans and those who knew him from his brief time in WWE also remembered Busch. "Rowdy" became the WWE 24/7 champion for a minute when he pinned R-Truth with the help of Michael Waltrip when "Monday Night Raw" was in Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 2, 2019. R-Truth regained the title during the same show. He was also given a WWE title belt to hold when he won at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 7, 2009. KYLE BUSCH ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY' The internet wrestling community reacted to Busch’s death. Busch’s death was announced hours after it was revealed he was going to forgo any racing activities at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend due to a "severe illness resulting in hospitalization." NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing announced the death Thursday evening but did not offer a cause of death. "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," the statement said. "Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. "Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ "Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon. "During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate." Fox News’ Zach Dean contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108293a200899a00ede26d Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony te 2026-05-22T16:21:39.690Z Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, made the donation after agreeing to an interview with lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108258a200899a00ede24e You can no longer Google the word ‘disregard’ te 2026-05-22T16:20:40.853Z You can no longer Google the word ‘disregard’ After Google Search's AI update, the word "disregard" now effectively breaks the search interface. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a108244a200899a00ede245 Spotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want te 2026-05-22T16:20:20.909Z Spotify’s AI bet: more of everything, less of what you want Spotify has released a bunch of AI-powered tools that nudge users to create more content. It can be a bit much. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a107dada200899a00ede188 Former Dem megadonor blasts 2024 autopsy as waste of time, says reasons for loss are obvious te 2026-05-22T16:00:45.335Z Former Dem megadonor blasts 2024 autopsy as waste of time, says reasons for loss are obvious A former Democratic megadonor blasted his party’s newly released election autopsy, arguing the party doesn't need a lengthy report to understand why voters rejected them. John Morgan, who has previously given over a million dollars to the Democratic Party, revealed he didn’t give "a penny" to the 2024 campaign once Vice President Kamala Harris took the helm. Speaking on "Jesse Watters Primetime," Morgan argued the DNC’s post-mortem report misses the mark, failing to address the party’s decision to embrace certain progressive social issues. "I don't know what they spent on this autopsy, but they could have given me nothing and I could have done it in a few seconds," Morgan said Thursday. TWO BLUE STATE HOUSE DEMOCRATS SLAM PARTY'S STANCE ON TRANSGENDER ATHLETES AFTER HARRIS' DEFEAT He laid out that he believes the Democratic Party’s decision to embrace issues such as transgender athletes and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives hurt the party’s chances at the ballot box. "One, DEI is D-E-A-D. Two, woke needs to be put to sleep. Three, transgender swimmers don't get to swim against girls, it's unfair. Four, you need to seal the border tight. And five, anything to do with Kamala or her staff," Morgan said. "That's the autopsy. Period, end of story." The report itself, first released by CNN, takes a different perspective on the party’s 2024 election loss. It argues the party weakened its infrastructure through declining voter registration, cuts to state party support and a failure to listen to certain groups of voters. DEMOCRATS HAVE HIT 'ROCK BOTTOM,' PARTY LEADER SAYS; HERE'S HIS UNORTHODOX REBOUND PLAN But donors like Morgan believe there’s still a chance for the Democrats to make inroads during upcoming elections. He noted that the party has a "deep bench" of candidates, including Andy Beshear and Rahm Emanuel. "But they [Democrats] may find a way to lose, because if you go with anybody with ‘socialists’ at the end of ‘Democrat,’ you are going to lose because socialism is the first cousin to communism, and we always know how it goes," Morgan added. The report notes that the party must have a renewed focus on voters in Middle America and the South. It has already sparked controversy within the party. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin publicly distanced himself from the autopsy, saying it doesn’t meet his standards. "I am not proud of this product; it does not meet my standards, and it won’t meet your standards," Martin said of the report, adding that he could not "in good faith put the DNC’s stamp of approval on it." Martin emphasized that he was releasing the report for the sake of transparency "as I received it – in its entirety, unedited and unabridged – with annotations for claims that couldn’t be verified." Fox News Digital's Stephen Sorace and Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a107d99a200899a00ede17f Combat veteran nearly killed by Taliban fires back at Platner’s deleted online attack: ‘You’re a coward’ te 2026-05-22T16:00:25.728Z Combat veteran nearly killed by Taliban fires back at Platner’s deleted online attack: ‘You’re a coward’ Combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient Ted Daniels, who was nearly killed by the Taliban, ripped Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over a resurfaced post in which Platner said Daniels should not have survived. Speaking to "The Bottom Line" on Thursday, Daniels called Platner a "coward" for hiding behind a keyboard. "People like this don't say stuff like this to my face," he said. "It's online, and that right there tells me, Graham, you're a coward." In a now-deleted Reddit post from June 2019, Platner reacted to a viral helmet-cam video showing Daniels being shot four times during a 2012 clash with Taliban fighters. "This video never gets old," Platner wrote under the username "P-Hustle," a deleted Reddit account he has acknowledged owning. "Dumb motherf----- didn’t deserve to live. At least his stupidity and fat a-- wheezing are available for all future infantrymen to witness and hold in contempt. Poor marksmanship on the Taliban's part is the only reason this mouthbreather made it home, he managed to make every possible s--- decision possible when it comes to small unit combat," the post read. PLATNER'S DELETED REDDIT SPARKS OUTRAGE AGAIN AS HE APPEARS TO MOCK WOUNDED SOLDIER: 'DIDN'T DESERVE TO LIVE' The deleted post can still be found in the Maine Monitor’s database of Platner’s deleted Reddit history. Platner, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, is facing mounting backlash over his past online comments, which have drawn criticism from veterans and lawmakers across the political spectrum. His resurfaced Reddit account also featured a stream of vulgar and highly unusual posts that critics say raise broader questions about Platner’s judgment. "Thank you for your service, Graham, but I think you’re a scumbag personally," Daniels said. Other resurfaced Reddit posts included Platner describing himself as a "communist" and "socialist," alleged homophobic slurs, and praise for Hamas military tactics. Daniels said Platner’s comments may stem from personal insecurity. "Hate never comes from above," he said. "It always comes from below. I don't know if Mr. Platner has an inferiority complex. I don't know if he's disgusted or not proud of his own service because he's out there attacking folks who are proud of their service and have done the right things for the right reason." TOP OFF-THE-WALL REDDIT POSTS HAUNTING GRAHAM PLATNER’S MAINE SENATE BID He said he first learned about the post while having coffee with his wife and immediately asked whether it came from a "liberal" before knowing who wrote it. After his wife confirmed it was Platner, Daniels said the comments "made sense." "This is what they do. It's the violent rhetoric. It's hateful rhetoric," he said. Daniels said Platner needed "therapy" for attacking other soldiers, including "American Sniper" and former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, whom Platner previously accused of killing civilians to inflate his numbers. "The comments that he made about me are just one thing. He attacked former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle as well. Chris Kyle's an American hero, he's an icon, the legend," he said. WATCH: COLLINS RIPS MAINE CHALLENGER PLATNER OVER RESURFACED REDDIT POST MOCKING WOUNDED US SOLDIER He added that Platner’s comments reflect poorly on the military as a whole. "Everybody thinks that everybody that served in the military is a saint and can do no wrong and that's just not the case," he said. "Just to have somebody like this involved in our culture in the first place, it's embarrassing for the entire military and veteran community." Daniels said Platner is contributing to extreme political rhetoric online. "This man has cheered on Antifa. He has called for violence. He hates cops, and it's like, this is what we're dealing with," he said. "From what I see, it's all behind the keyboard." He said Platner’s rhetoric and emotionally unstable behavior make him unfit for office. "This is coming from a man whose party has no idea what a woman is, yet he saw a video of a man online and had an emotional meltdown like a 13-year-old girl who just got dumped by her boyfriend," Daniels said. "Honestly, that's not the type of leadership that we need in our government." Platner became the Democrats’ presumptive nominee after two-term Gov. Janet Mills ended her campaign last month. If he wins the June primary, Platner will face five-term incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a107b82a200899a00ede131 Police: Suspect on the run after kidnapping and sexually assaulting juvenile in northern Arizona te 2026-05-22T15:51:30.173Z Police: Suspect on the run after kidnapping and sexually assaulting juvenile in northern Arizona Police said the unknown male kidnapped the juvenile female at gunpoint in a business parking lot near West State Route 89A and 12th Street in Cottonwood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a107b53a200899a00ede0e2 Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund te 2026-05-22T15:50:43.912Z Fact-Checking the Trump Administration’s Inaccurate Claims About the $1.8 Billion Fund The president, vice president and acting attorney general have offered a series of inaccurate claims to defend an unusual fund announced this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a107b40a200899a00ede0d9 Wasserman Schultz Will Run in Majority-Black District in South Florida te 2026-05-22T15:50:24.062Z Wasserman Schultz Will Run in Majority-Black District in South Florida Republicans drew the former D.N.C. chairwoman out of her district. Her decision to run in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, however, has stoked tensions with Black Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10791fa200899a00ede07c As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says te 2026-05-22T15:41:19.869Z As China tensions loom, US temporarily pauses Taiwan weapons sales due to Iran war, acting Navy secretary says The United States has temporarily paused weapons sales to Taiwan in order to ensure readiness for a potential escalation in Iran, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao testified to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday. "I have not heard, I have not spoken to the Taiwanese. However, we have done some military, foreign military sales to them. And it's just, right now we're doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury, which we have plenty, but we're just making sure we have everything," Cao testified. When asked by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., if sales would be resumed at any point, Cao replied, "That would be up to the secretary of war and the secretary of state, sir." "Well, that's really distressing," McConnell responded. TRUMP RALLIES DEFENSE TITANS TO SURGE WEAPONS OUTPUT AS IRAN WAR RAGES Cao did also add that "the foreign military sales will continue when the administration deems necessary." His testimony came a week after President Donald Trump's state visit to China, where Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of Taiwan as a red-line issue. "President Xi stressed to President Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in a statement after Trump and Xi's bilateral meeting. BEHIND SUMMIT SMILES, XI GIVES BLUNT WARNING TO TRUMP OF 'CLASHES' AND 'CONFLICTS' Congress pre-approved a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan in January, though Trump has yet to formally notify the package, a key step in approving the delivery to Taiwan. Though a bipartisan group of lawmakers urged him to do so before his China visit, Trump withheld his stamp of approval, leaving the armament deal in limbo. During an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier from China, Trump urged both Taiwan and China to "cool down" and remained ambivalent on the likelihood he'd sign off on the weapons bundle. "I may do it. I may not do it," he told Baier. "We’re not looking to have wars. If you kept it the way it is, I think China is [going to] be OK with that. But we're not looking to have somebody say, ‘Let's go independent because the United States is backing us.’" CHINA PROMISES 'COUNTERMEASURES' TO US ARMS SALE TO TAIWAN Beijing has long viewed Taiwan as a "breakaway province" and lays claim to the island as belonging to the People's Republic of China (PRC). The U.S., in concert with President Ronald Reagan's "six assurances" to Taiwan, has historically been the island nation's chief weapons supplier, a trend that many Washington lawmakers wish to see continued. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asserted as much during Tuesday's subcommittee hearing, insisting that weaponizing Taiwan provides the U.S. strategic leverage in ongoing security competition with China. "I'm sorry, what more do we have to know?" he asked Adm. Daryl Caudle, the Navy's chief of operations. US COULD BURN THROUGH KEY MISSILES IN 'A WEEK' IF WAR WITH CHINA ERUPTS, TOP SECURITY EXPERT WARNS "President Xi has telegraphed his anxiety, his insecurity now that he knows that America's re-learned how to fight. We want leverage. We want stability, not a hot war. We want leverage. What's his insecurity? Taiwan. Why don't we just go ahead and sell the weapons to Taiwan that Taiwan wants? The president can call President Xi and say, hey, President Xi, don't take it personally. Don't get excited, don't get your bows in an uproar. But I'm selling these weapons. Why wouldn't we do that?" "We definitely want Taiwan to be as strong as they can be," Caudle replied. "They'd be stronger with those weapons are, wouldn't they?" Kennedy asked. "Yes, sir," Caudle replied. WATCH: KENNEDY PRESSES NAVY ADMIRAL ON WEAPONS SALES TO TAIWAN: Taiwan, meanwhile, said they haven't received any notification from the U.S. about the pause. "Currently there is no information regarding any adjustments the U.S. will make to this arms sale," Taiwanese presidential spokesperson Karen Kuo said Friday, according to The Associated Press. Fox News Digital contacted the Department of War, the State Department, the U.S. Navy and a representative for the Taiwanese government for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10790ca200899a00ede073 Dem candidate who called for imprisoning 'Zionists' blames her own party, media for backlash te 2026-05-22T15:41:00.237Z Dem candidate who called for imprisoning 'Zionists' blames her own party, media for backlash The Democratic House candidate under fire for recommending imprisonment for "American Zionists" blamed journalists and her own party for allegedly mischaracterizing her as wanting to create a holding center for "American Zionists" and a purported castration facility. In an Instagram post last week, South Texas sex therapist Maureen Galindo proposed legislation that would repurpose a federal detention facility to imprison "American Zionists." In other posts, she also accused Democratic runoff challenger Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Johnny Garcia of being paid to put "Jews and Mexicans in concentration camps via Zionist trafficking networks." In a social media video posted Thursday, Galindo blamed journalists for mischaracterizing her comments and said she has received threats and hate mail. She also sought to set the record straight about her reference to using an ICE facility in her district. "I’m sorry to all journalists if I missed your email or social media message, it got lost in a wave of hundreds of death threats and the most vile things. I'm in Texas, I know MAGA. This is worse than MAGA, that's because MAGA and Zionism is religious overtaking of government," Galindo said. DEMOCRATS VOW TO VOTE 'EVERY SINGLE DAY' TO EXPEL FELLOW DEM FROM CONGRESS IF SHE WINS MIDTERM "I never said I wanted to use an internment camp. Literally never said it. I said I want to close all detention centers… and put billionaire American Zionists who are funding the genocidal prison systems involved in trafficking into prison." Galindo nevertheless reiterated her support for imprisoning what she called "billionaire American Zionists," whom she accused of supporting "genocidal prison systems." She said the use of the phrase "internment camp" was invented by an unnamed journalist who "literally wants me dead." Galindo then accused House Democrats’ campaign arm, the DCCC, of fueling the uproar and criticized the organization for backing Garcia over her. CROCKETT BLASTS ‘LEFT’ FOR ALLEGED SKIN DARKENING IN ADS AS TEXAS SENATE CLASH HEATS UP She then accused Garcia of being the "PR guy" for the "deadliest jail in all of Texas" and called him a "Zionist-backed cop-candidate." Fox News Digital reached out to the DCCC and Garcia’s campaign for comment. In a video response, Garcia said Galindo's comments have "no place in our Democratic Party or any place in public service." While Galindo could not be immediately reached, she posted a direct response to the matter on her media page, addressing it to all journalists seeking comment on the matter: "Maureen never said that she wants anyone in internment camps." The campaign said Galindo still wants the Karnes ICE facility to be refitted for "billionaire Zionists" who could practice Evangelism, Catholicism, Mormonism and not just Judaism. "It’s their behaviors and actions that will be judged," the statement went on, adding that the retrofitting would also provide jobs to the region. TEXAS DEMOCRATS CALLED OUT OVER 'EGREGIOUS CIRCULAR-FIRING SQUAD BEHAVIOR' IN SENATE PRIMARY RACE Galindo shocked the body politic when she edged out Garcia in the original primary by a few points — putting her and the law enforcement official in the runoff. The district number matches that of incumbent Squad member Rep. Gregorio Casar of Austin, but Casar is running in adjacent Rep. Lloyd Doggett’s, D-Texas, district, which also overlaps with his current seat, after Doggett said he would retire if the GOP’s new map holds up in court. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York and DCCC chair Rep. Suzan DelBene of Oregon hit back at the situation by blaming Republicans for "propping up" the "antisemitic" Galindo. Jewish Democrats, including Reps. Jared Moskowitz of Florida and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, also condemned Galindo. Even some on the far left condemned Galindo, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who called her comments "disgusting." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1078e5a200899a00ede036 We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there te 2026-05-22T15:40:21.437Z We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1076f8a200899a00ede01f Fishing report: Lake Havasu and the Colorado River te 2026-05-22T15:32:08.777Z Fishing report: Lake Havasu and the Colorado River Lake Havasu anglers found steady action on carp this week while striper fishing continued to produce upriver near Bullhead City and Lake Mohave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1076caa200899a00eddfde Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion te 2026-05-22T15:31:22.576Z Trump doubles down on $1.8 billion 'slush fund' that killed his agenda, spurred Republican rebellion President Donald Trump isn’t backing down from his administration’s latest move that has blown up his agenda in Congress.  Trump on Friday stood by the newly created "anti-weaponization" fund that some Republicans have described as a slush fund launched by the Department of Justice (DOJ) earlier this week. He argued that what could have been a massive payday for himself was converted into "justice" for others.  "I gave up a lot of money in allowing the just announced Anti-Weaponization Fund to go forward," Trump said on Truth Social. "I could have settled my case, including the illegal release of my Tax Returns and the equally illegal BREAK IN of Mar-a-Lago, for an absolute fortune."  SENATE GOP ERUPTS OVER TRUMP DOJ 'ANTI-WEAPONIZATION' FUND, PUNTS ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING "Instead, I am helping others who were so badly abused by an evil, corrupt, and weaponized Biden Administration, receive, at long last, JUSTICE! President DJT," he continued. The fund stemmed from an agreement among Trump, his family and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to settle his $10 billion lawsuit against the government over the leak of their tax returns.  The nearly $1.8 billion fund would "provide a systematic process to hear and redress claims of others who suffered weaponization and lawfare," according to the DOJ.  But its creation foiled his agenda in Congress to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Border Patrol throughout his term. Republicans contended that the timing could have waited. REPUBLICANS RECOIL AS TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR DOJ 'SLUSH FUND' FOR ALLIES THREATENS ICE, BORDER PATROL PLAN "Well, it would have been nice if they had consulted, and I think they probably would have gotten plenty of advice from lots of folks about it, but it's water under the bridge now," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said.  "And you play the hand you’re dealt, and we'll sort it out from here, but obviously it became a more complicated and bumpy path than we hoped," he continued.  That’s because the majority of Senate Republicans on Thursday took issue with a lack of clear guardrails on whether those convicted of assaulting police officers during the riots on Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021, could make a claim and get a taxpayer-funded payout. The announcement of the settlement and subsequent creation of the fund earlier this week derailed what was meant to be the last sprint to pass the massive, $72 billion package. The goal was to have the legislation on Trump’s desk by June 1.  SENATE REPUBLICAN THREATENS TO DERAIL ICE, BORDER PATROL PACKAGE OVER TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR REQUEST But Republicans, facing severe political headwinds, weren’t satisfied with the explanations of how the fund would work and what guardrails could be installed.  And despite the administration’s argument that the fund has nothing to do with the reconciliation process, it is inextricably tied to the maneuver because the Senate Judiciary Committee oversees the DOJ and has played a major role in crafting the broader package. The Senate doesn’t return until Trump’s deadline, and the likelihood that lawmakers solve the issue and finish their work is low.  Meanwhile, Senate Democrats cheered the result. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., accused Republicans of "fleeing" from Washington, D.C., on Thursday, and charged that "they’re at each other’s throats." "Trapped in a corner by their own president, Republicans have their backs to the wall with no way out. Nowhere to hide. No end in sight," Schumer said. "The only way for Republicans to get out of this box is to stop backing the slush fund. Stop pushing the ballroom." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1076b6a200899a00eddfd5 HexClad Memorial Day sale: Gordon Ramsay's go-to cookware is up to 39% off te 2026-05-22T15:31:02.730Z HexClad Memorial Day sale: Gordon Ramsay's go-to cookware is up to 39% off HexClad's Summer Sale is one of the best Memorial Day sales we've seen this year. Running through June 8, the event cuts prices across the Gordon Ramsay-backed cookware brand, from popular hybrid fry pans to cookout-ready grill tool sets (FOX is an investor in HexClad). Shoppers can save up to 39% on individual items, unlock bigger discounts through a buy-more, get-more deal and score free gifts on qualifying purchases over $200. The Essentials bundle: $219 (39% off) Sous-chef cutlery bundle, 10-piece: $699 (39% off) The Complete Kitchen bundle: $1,499 (37% off) Hot mitt and trivet duo: $39 (33% off) Hybrid fry pan set with lids, 6-piece: $399 (25% off) The Family Pasta bundle: $299 (25% off) Hybrid pot set with lids, 6-piece: $379 (19% off) Original price: $99 Get everything you need to for grilling season in one package — currently $30 off during HexClad's sale. The rust-resistant spatula, tongs and fork have soft-grip handles that make all-day barbecues more comfortable. The set also includes four skewers and a basting brush. READ MORE: The best Memorial Day deals, all in one place: Up to 80% off DeWalt, Shark, Levi's Original price: $199 HexClad's fry pan has a one-of-a-kind hybrid design that blends stainless steel, cast iron and nonstick pans for an option that cooks evenly and cleans quickly. The stay-cool handle prevents burns, while the oven- and dishwasher-safe cookware is made for different occasions, from weeknight meals to large get-togethers. Original price: $159 The 13-inch griddle pan uses a nonstick coating to prevent food from sticking and comes with an aluminum core for even heating. It's metal-utensil safe, and the extra-large cooking surface makes quick work of pancakes, burgers and everything in between. Original price: $159 Grill veggies, seafood and other sides in this barbecue pan. The holes along the bottom help bring a smoky flavor to your food while ensuring smaller pieces don't fall through. At $40 off, the pan is one of the biggest discounts in the sale. READ MORE: The 14 best Father's Day grilling gifts for barbecue-loving dads Original price: $109 For a showpiece that's still sturdy and long-lasting, go with HexClad's beechwood cutting board. The moderate-density surface resists knife marks and is durable enough to stand up to daily use. Doubling as a charcuterie board for large parties, it looks stunning on any kitchen countertop. Original price: $209 Create delicious sauces, stir-fries and other liquid-heavy meals in this lightweight 5.5-quart sauté pan. The raised sides stop splatter, while the TerraBond ceramic coating prevents stuck-on food. A tempered-glass lid also makes it easy to monitor ingredients while they cook. Original price: $654 At 39% off, the biggest discount on this list, HexClad's Damascus steel knives have green pakkawood handles that help them stand out in any kitchen, and the hand-sharpened blades slice through meats and veggies with ease. The set includes a chef's knife, bread knife and multiple paring knives, as well as a sharpener. Original price: $318 These salt and pepper grinders feature heavy-duty aluminum bodies and 10 adjustable grind settings, letting you season everything from steaks to salads exactly how you like. The black and gunmetal finishes add a modern touch to your kitchen. Grab the set while it's more than $100 off. Original price: $249 HexClad specifically designed these utensils for its other cookware, but they function with any metal-safe pots and pans. Whether you're using a large basting spoon, spatulas or whisks, you get all the tools you need in a durable stainless steel finish. Each utensil stores neatly in the black ceramic crock, complete with a nonslip base. READ MORE: Cookout season is here: These are the best grills to buy before Memorial Day Original price: $99 This set of stainless steel mixing bowls doubles as storage containers with vacuum-sealing lids and date-setting dials to track freshness. Three sizes make it easy to prep and store meals or snacks. For more Deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $99 Created in collaboration with Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop, this decadent cocktail shaker elevates your mixed drinks with style. It's meant to mimic the sleek look of gin bottles, and its double-wall vacuum insulation helps keep ice from melting too quickly. The leakproof design also keeps every pour mess-free. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1076a3a200899a00eddfcc Mike Santana faces Steve Maclin in grudge match for TNA world title, Cedric Alexander's challenger and more te 2026-05-22T15:30:43.171Z Mike Santana faces Steve Maclin in grudge match for TNA world title, Cedric Alexander's challenger and more Steve Maclin made his dramatic return to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) on Thursday night’s "Impact" to take on Mike Santana for the world title. Maclin’s match against Santana at Sacrifice was stopped due to an injury, and later, Maclin was briefly "fired" from the company before Director of Operations Daria Rae worked to get him reinstated. It was a highly anticipated match to see who would become the face of TNA. Rae and Maclin were a part of a segment before the match began. Rae gave Maclin a pep talk of sorts before the match took place. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "You remember when you got fired? Of course you do. You know what’s so interesting about this company? Everybody loves to brag about loyalty, that is until it’s inconvenient," she told a stoic Maclin. "You put your hands on Tom Hannifan  and this entire company turned on you overnight. They want to erase Steve Maclin from TNA history. But not me. I saw the situation differently. They saw you as a liability, and I saw the value. I saw a man who everybody else feared because they know exactly what you’re capable of when you’re focused. "More importantly, I understand why men like you are built the way you are and what you’re built for. And tonight, you have an opportunity that nobody else is able to do – take out Mike Santana. Rip the heart right out of this company and put the TNA title back on somebody who is worthy of carrying it." Eric Young, who became the No. 1 contender for the TNA world title, also got into Maclin’s ear ahead of his match. He warned that the winner will have to face Young at his "most masochist." Maclin vowed to put Santana in a hospital as he tried to confront the champ before their match. But would it be enough to dethrone Santana? It was a fight from the very beginning. The two each had their moments when they had the upper hand in the match. As Santana got back into the match, Maclin was thrown out the ring. Maclin tried to move out of the way of any aerial moves but Santana smartly when to the top rope and hit a big splash on the outside. Maclin used the outside to his advantage. He threw Santana into the ring post and got a table set up on the outside. Santana tried to jump off the steps to clothesline Maclin but came up a bit lame. Maclin immediately went to work on the tweaked left leg. As the final minutes of the match wore on, it was go-time for both competitors. Santana hit Maclin with a Rolling Buck 50, but Maclin wouldn’t stay down – not even after a Blue Thunder Bomb. Maclin got caught on the top rope as Santana hit an enziguri, causing Maclin to fall backward through the table he setup. Santana rolled him back into the ring and nailed a frog splash, but only a two count. Santana signed for Spin the Block. Maclin collapsed before Santana could hit it. Santana checked on Maclin to make sure he was OK but fell for the trap. Maclin hit a superkick and tried for the pin, but to no avail. Santana made one last gasp effort. He mustered up enough energy to hit Spin the Block and pinned Maclin for the win. "This is my house," Santana proclaimed as "Impact" went off the air. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM X Division Championship fallout The System started the night basking in the glory that was Cedric Alexander’s X Division Championship win over Leon Slater. "Leon Slater, you were one day away, one day away, one day away, I’ll say it again, he was one day away from accomplishing his dream. One day away from becoming the record maker. No, see, last week, I became the record taker," Alexander said. "Boo all you want. It is a fact of life that I am now the standard in the X Division. "I am the signature champion of TNA. And you know what? I got a problem. Instead of being able to celebrate my moment. Instead of being able to live in the moment, somebody decided to ruin the party." Alexander called out Fabian Aichner, who appeared at the end of Alexander’s match with Slater. Aichner obliged and had a message for Alexander and The System. "Buona Sera, System. Last week, I didn’t come out here for no reason. I came out here to make a name for myself – respect, redemption and recognition. That’s why I’m here. So, if you guys want to call yourself the best in TNA, perfect. You go right ahead because the bigger the obstacle, the bigger the fight, the better I become. I’m not just some gimmick. I am a future TNA champion. And you know what? That X Division title is looking real nice. So Cedric, enjoy your moment while it lasts, my man because I’m not here to stand in line. I am here to take my spot." Bear Bronson and Brian Meyers rushed Aichner in the aisle, but missed doing any damage. Aichner dumped Eddie Edwards to the floor. Alexander began attacking Aichner as he got into the ring. Aichner avoided Alexander’s Lumbar Check and reversed it into a chokehold. Aichner was left standing tall in the ring as The System pulled Alexander out of the ring. Aichner and Edwards will square off next week on "Impact." Santino Marella addresses Arianna Grace, Stacks Stacks and his fiancée Arianna Grace were ringside to watch the match between Indi Hartwell and Elayna Black. Grace, the former TNA Knockouts world champion, had feuded with Hartwell for some time. Grace claimed that Hartwell was "obsessed" with her. The match came to an end when Stacks unsuccessfully tried to distract the referee while Grace pushed Hartwell off the top rope and began her beatdown. Grace blamed her father, Santino Marella, for why she’s no longer the TNA Knockouts champion. She said current champ Lei Ying Lee didn’t deserve her chance at the title. Marella, TNA’s director of authority, came out and called Grace "classless." He said the only thing unfinished was Grace’s "attitude" and she needed to be "grounded." He turned his attention to Stacks, saying that he made him "sick" and that he was the one "filling her head with all this garbage." Marella was about to use the cobra on Stacks before Rae came out and put a stop to it. Rae reminded Marella that if he wanted a match with Stacks, he would have to submit it to "the board" and get it approved. Rae later announced that match was approved for next week’s "Impact." Marella will take on Stacks one-on-one. "Impact" match results: Indi Hartwell def. Elayna Black via DQ. "Broken" Matt Hardy def. Vincent. Mustafa Ali def. Chazz "Starboy" Hall to retain the TNA International Championship. Xia Brookside def. Jada Stone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10721ca200899a00eddedc New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani posts selfie at Knicks game, gets viciously mocked online te 2026-05-22T15:11:24.951Z New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani posts selfie at Knicks game, gets viciously mocked online So far, the conference finals of the NBA Playoffs have both been must-see TV, and I say that as someone who isn't a big fan of the NBA as it is. The Spurs and Thunder have been locked in a tight battle, splitting the first two games of the series in Oklahoma City, while the Knicks have shown everyone the mythical powers of Madison Square Garden, ripping Cleveland's heart out in overtime in game one and turning a close one at halftime into a comfortable win to take a 2-0 series lead. And when I say Madison Square Garden was rocking, I mean it was absolutely electric. It was so loud during certain points, it felt like everyone in Manhattan bought a ticket to see the Knicks try to win a conference finals series for the first time since 1999. Hell, even Zohran Mamdani, New York's pectorally challenged mayor, was in attendance for game two, which he documented with a lovely selfie on social media. First of all, I have to say kudos to Mamdani for keeping up the socialist, "man of the people" schtick by sitting in the "cheap seats" at MSG, instead of a box or courtside along Celebrity Row. Now, to be fair, those seats probably still cost close to $1,000, but it's all about the optics, and no one wants to see their socialist mayor bumping elbows with the bourgeoise. KNICKS SEND CEASE-AND-DESIST TO MAMDANI OVER LOGO USE, SAY THEY ‘WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR’ THEY DON’T ENDORSE HIM If there's one thing you can say about the Zohran, it's that he understands his voter base. Speaking of those voters, after scrolling through the comments section of this picture, it has come to my attention that Mamdani isn't all that popular among Knicks fans, or New Yorkers in general. Just look at some of the things they're saying about him and tell me if this sounds like a guy who is beloved by the Five Buroughs. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Luckily for Knicks fans, Mamdani didn't have the same effect on them as he did on the Mets, when his mere presence supposedly contributed to their 12-game losing streak. As long as Mamdani doesn't hug Karl Anthony-Towns, I think the Knicks may have this series in the bag. And now that the Knicks are on the road, Mamadani can get back to whatever issues the people of New York are complaining about in his comments section. It's a win-win! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106d34a200899a00eddded Private equity owns nearly 1 in 4 Arizona apartments — and renters are paying for it te 2026-05-22T14:50:28.561Z Private equity owns nearly 1 in 4 Arizona apartments — and renters are paying for it Private equity firms own nearly 3 million apartment units, about 13% of the total apartments across the country, according to a new analysis. (Photo by Robbie Sequeira/Stateline) Private equity firms own nearly 3 million apartment units, about 13% of the total apartments across the country, according to a new analysis from watchdog group Private Equity Stakeholder Project.  And most have been fairly recent purchases. The companies acquired more than 1.7 million of those, or 57%, since 2018, and about 45% of them since 2021, the report found. More than two-thirds of those units are located in just 10 states: Texas, Florida, California, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, New York, Arizona, Virginia and Washington. Texas has the highest number of private equity-owned apartments, the analysis said, with more than 1,900 properties and nearly 580,000 units.  Private equity firms own nearly 1 in 3 apartment units in Georgia and almost 1 in 4 in North Carolina, the report found.  Private equity firms use pooled investments from funds, endowments and wealthy individuals to buy a controlling stake in a company, try to maximize its value — often by cutting costs — and then sell it at a profit. The metropolitan areas of Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas-Fort Worth; and Orlando, Florida, have private equity ownership shares above 30%.  Many of the states with the highest private equity ownership also have seen some of the largest increases in “cost-burdened” renters, the report said, meaning they spend at least 30% of their income on rent and utilities. Arizona, Nevada, Georgia, Texas and Florida were among the six states with the biggest increases in such renters.  Stateline reporter Robbie Sequeira can be reached at rsequeira@stateline.org.  This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106b2da200899a00eddd6e To the finish line and beyond: Alex Bland’s outstanding journey through student athletics and academics te 2026-05-22T14:41:49.927Z To the finish line and beyond: Alex Bland’s outstanding journey through student athletics and academics After graduation, Alex Bland will pursue a college degree in aerospace engineering while running cross country and track. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106b19a200899a00eddd65 Indigenous youth representation in modern medicine: Lelani Gonnie's mission to equal health care access te 2026-05-22T14:41:29.663Z Indigenous youth representation in modern medicine: Lelani Gonnie's mission to equal health care access Flagstaff graduate Lelani Gonnie see medicine as a form of advocacy for her Indigenous peoples, and hopes to serve as a linguistic and cultural bridge for elders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106b05a200899a00eddd5c Dunn-Edwards purchases property at corner of Milton and Riordan with plans to open in Flagstaff te 2026-05-22T14:41:09.865Z Dunn-Edwards purchases property at corner of Milton and Riordan with plans to open in Flagstaff After going on the market in February 2025, the 0.56-acre parcel at the southwest corner of South Milton Road and West Riordan Road was sold in March for $3,725,000. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106aeea200899a00eddd33 MS NOW reporter pans Kash Patel's 'basically bogus' FBI stats after touting Biden-era crime data te 2026-05-22T14:40:46.947Z MS NOW reporter pans Kash Patel's 'basically bogus' FBI stats after touting Biden-era crime data An MS NOW reporter is panning what he calls "basically bogus" FBI stats after previously touting the ones released under the Biden administration without such scrutiny. MS NOW justice correspondent Ken Dilanian co-authored a report last week alleging FBI Director Kash Patel was "padding the stats" to boost arrest numbers, citing agency insiders. "It was remarkable to hear Kash Patel really lean into these stats, which our sources say are basically bogus," Dilanian said, referencing Patel's contentious Senate hearing. WHITE HOUSE BLASTS WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT'S ‘BEYOND SICK’ REACTION TO DC SHOOTING OF NATIONAL GUARDSMAN Dilanian claimed Patel "changed the policy" so that violent arrests carried out by other agencies that the FBI was present for were included in the tally, saying, "There's no larger number of fugitives or arrestees being taken off the streets. It's just simply a numbers game." He also accused Patel's FBI of "gaming the system" when touting arrests from the FBI's Most Wanted list, alleging the agency would add names to the list shortly before they're arrested. "We looked at the numbers: four out of six of the fugitives captured during Patel's tenure were captured within a month of being placed on the list, two within a day, one within an hour," Dilanian said. "So these stats just don't add up and Patel is claiming credit for things that really aren't real," he added. FBI DENIES INVESTIGATING ATLANTIC JOURNALIST BEHIND HARSH PIECE ON KASH PATEL FBI spokesman Ben Williamson rejected the claims, telling Dilanian in his report, "The contentions here seeking to discredit law enforcement are false and just the latest attempt to detract from this FBI’s and this administration’s year of the most prolific reduction in crime in United States history." However, as X personality Maze Moore highlighted Thursday, Dilanian appeared far less skeptical of the crime stats released by the Biden-era FBI and even chastised Republican detractors for not believing them. "The latest numbers from the FBI, which comes from the cities, by the way — the FBI doesn't make these numbers up — show that violent crime overall declined by a rate of 3% in 2023 and that murder declined 11.6%. That's the largest single year drop on record," Dilanian said to network colleague Katy Tur in Sept. 2024. NBC CORRESPONDENT KEN DILANIAN APOLOGIZES FOR DROPPING F-BOMB, SAYING ‘OH S---' ON AIR Dilanian asserted that then-candidate and former President Donald Trump's claim that violent crime was up 43% under then-President Joe Biden was "flatly wrong." He also rejected Trump's claim that cities were no longer reporting crime stats to the FBI, insisting "94% of the population" is represented in the latest data, which he celebrated for approaching pre-pandemic levels. "That should be uncontroversial, but it's not because Republicans and others are pushing the narrative that this data is wrong, that crime is somehow up when it's down," Dilanian separately told then-MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell at the time." "It's a good news story. It's too bad that not everybody is prepared to accept it," he later said. MS NOW did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News Digital also reached out to the FBI for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106ad6a200899a00eddcf0 Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers’ personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses te 2026-05-22T14:40:22.719Z Trump Mobile confirms it exposed customers’ personal data, including phone numbers and home addresses President Trump’s branded cell phone maker and cell provider said the exposure was linked to a third-party platform, and was evaluating whether it needs to notify customers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106896a200899a00eddc84 New details begin to emerge in Kyle Busch death as NASCAR world remains in shock te 2026-05-22T14:30:46.252Z New details begin to emerge in Kyle Busch death as NASCAR world remains in shock Kyle Busch died Thursday at 41, becoming the first active NASCAR driver to die since Dale Earnhardt in 2001. Busch's family released a statement hours before his death, only saying that the two-time Cup champion would miss Sunday's race at Charlotte after being hospitalized with a "severe illness." Busch died sometime Thursday afternoon, with no cause of death given. The Associated Press has since reported that Busch collapsed in a Chevy simulator sometime Wednesday and was transported to a Charlotte hospital. Sources have confirmed that timeline with OutKick and Fox News. NASCAR called Busch a "future Hall of Famer" and a "rare talent" in a release Thursday evening. KYLE BUSCH ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY' "Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series," the statement continued. "His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’" CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Busch was a two-time Cup champion and a future Hall of Famer. He'd been in the Cup Series since 2004, making 762 career starts with 63 wins. Busch won the championship in 2015 and 2019, and had 234 victories across all three NASCAR national series. He is the all-time record-holder for wins in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69). His most recent win came last Friday at Dover, when he led 147 laps in a dominating Truck Series victory.  "You never know when the last one is," Busch said after the win. The 41-year-old made his mark in NASCAR during his time with Joe Gibbs Racing, where he spent the majority of his career and won the two championships. Busch left JGR for Richard Childress Racing after the 2022 season, and won three times during his first season. His last Cup Series win came in June 2023. While he struggled for much of this season, Busch did start on the pole in February's Daytona 500 and was coming off a season-best finish of eighth two weeks ago at Watkins Glen. Busch’s stunning death is the second tragic loss for NASCAR in the past six months. Former Cup driver Greg Biffle died in a plane crash last December, along with his wife and two children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10687ea200899a00eddc46 Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum te 2026-05-22T14:30:22.412Z Meta quietly launches a new Reddit-like app called Forum The company describes the app as a "dedicated space built for deeper discussions, real answers and communities you care about." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10664da200899a00eddbfa 20,000 bags stranded after technical issue at major airport leaves travelers scrambling te 2026-05-22T14:21:01.410Z 20,000 bags stranded after technical issue at major airport leaves travelers scrambling British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry.  The disruption occurred last Friday at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, British Airways’ main hub, after what airport officials described as a technical issue involving the baggage system. The outage prevented luggage from being processed for several hours — creating long lines and piles of stranded suitcases throughout parts of the terminal, according to British publication The Times. MAJOR AIRLINES WILL SOON USE APPLE FEATURE TO HELP TRAVELERS TRACK DOWN LOST LUGGAGE An estimated 20,000 bags failed to reach their intended destinations, the outlet noted. Fox News Digital reached out to both Heathrow Airport and British Airways. The airline confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital. "While Heathrow Airport's baggage system is back up and running, some customers who traveled last Friday remain without their bags due to the system’s instability as delayed bags are loaded in," the airline said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Heathrow Airport owns and manages the baggage system, and we’ve been working closely with their engineers as they fix these issues. We're very sorry to our customers for the inconvenience caused — our teams are working round the clock to get customers’ luggage to them as quickly as possible," British Airways added. MAJOR AIRLINE TIGHTENS WINDOW FOR PASSENGERS TO SEEK COMPENSATION AFTER BAGGAGE DELAYS Some passengers reportedly waited hours for their luggage, while others left the airport without their belongings altogether. The latest disruption marked the fifth baggage system incident affecting Heathrow since the start of the year, costing British Airways an estimated £10 million, or roughly $13 million, according to The Times. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital that Heathrow already provides airlines with rebates when monthly service targets are missed. Still, he said any type of direct compensation disputes between airports and airlines over operational failures are relatively uncommon.  Leff noted that Heathrow’s Terminal 5 has faced baggage-related issues before, including major disruptions during the terminal’s 2008 opening, when hundreds of British Airways flights were canceled. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Earlier baggage disruptions at Heathrow this year affected roughly 7,000 bags during one incident in February and another 4,000 around Easter, Leff said — adding that the airport apologized but did not reportedly provide compensation. The incident also sparked frustration online from travelers who said the baggage issues disrupted vacations and left some passengers stranded without essentials. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Ruined my whole trip," one TikTok user wrote.  "I’m back home and still have no bag." One traveler mentioned spending hundreds of dollars replacing clothes and necessities after arriving without luggage. Several users said the ordeal reinforced why they avoid checking bags altogether when flying internationally. "This is exactly why I only bring a carry-on," one traveler commented. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a106637a200899a00eddbd0 Why This Ebola Outbreak Could Be One of the Worst te 2026-05-22T14:20:39.242Z Why This Ebola Outbreak Could Be One of the Worst An Ebola outbreak is spreading in parts of Africa with over 170 deaths and about 750 infections, according to the World Health Organization. Our global health reporter Apoorva Mandavilli explains how the suspension of vital channels of U.S. aid is turning a bad situation much worse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1063f8a200899a00eddb6d Ken Jennings on the 'Jeopardy!' prep trick he swears by and the category that made even him sweat te 2026-05-22T14:11:04.267Z Ken Jennings on the 'Jeopardy!' prep trick he swears by and the category that made even him sweat Ken Jennings says that "Jeopardy!" fans who want to be contestants shouldn’t overthink their preparation. "I would say watching the show is the best way to prep for the show," the host explained to Fox News Digital on the red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival. "If you watch ‘Jeopardy!’ like the rhythm of the host's voice will kind of get into your pulse. You'll know the kind of stuff that comes up, the kind of material. That's how you become a good ‘Jeopardy!’ player." And if someone is trying to cram for the show, he suggests learning the U.S. presidents and their first ladies in order and world capitals. "And I think those are the two things that is like the most bang for your buck if you're cramming for ‘Jeopardy!’" Jennings said, admitting that he did a "lot of studying" before his record-breaking run on the show in 2004 during which he won 74 straight games. 'JEOPARDY!' CONTESTANT CALLED LOOK-ALIKE OF 'BIG BANG THEORY' CHARACTER And as a former contestant, Jennings admits he has "so much empathy" for players. "Everybody there has passed a very hard test to be on the show. So really it comes down to who can perform under pressure because these people are not used to doing this with lights and camera and everything," he revealed, adding that some players "step up. It's like they'll suddenly become their best ‘Jeopardy!’ selves. And some are a little more deer in the headlights. I absolutely remember that. It's very overwhelming." He added that he’s "always thinking about their well-being because I remember what that's like. It's intense." ‘JEOPARDY!’ HOST KEN JENNINGS RIPPED FOR ‘EXTREMELY PROBLEMATIC’ SEXIST CLUE, APOLOGIZES TO FEMALE PLAYER And because of that compassion, Jennings tries to do things like help contestants make sure their interview stories will be interesting. WATCH: KEN JENNINGS REVEALS THE BEST WAY TO PREP FOR ‘JEOPARDY!’ And he wishes he could help them when they make mistakes during the game! "I saw somebody mess up her wager in Final Jeopardy! once, but once you lock in that wager, and she was just, ‘Oh no, I messed up the math,’" he said. "But I wish I could jump in and do people's math for them, but I'm not allowed, constitutionally." 'JEOPARDY!' CONTESTANT CALLS OUT GAME SHOW AFTER AWKWARD 'SEXIST' CLUE Despite his historic run, even Jennings had categories that made him sweat a little. "There was always a lot of hockey on ‘Jeopardy!’ When I was on, and maybe because of Alex being Canadian," he revealed, "and it turned out I did not know as much about ice hockey as a genuine Canadian like Alex." Jennings, who has helmed the game show for five years now, said he feels like "doing an Alex Trebek impression is basically the best way to host ‘Jeopardy!’ Like, it's not a slavish thing. Like, he really perfected it, so if you're getting as close to Alex as you can, you're going as close perfection as you can." He admitted that he doesn’t have the late Trebek’s "skill set," which is why he emulates him, but he said he differentiates himself by bringing his personality to the show. WATCH: ‘JEOPARDY!’ HOST KEN JENNINGS SHARES THE 2 CATEGORIES THAT GIVE THE ‘BESTBANG FOR YOUR BUCK’  "You know, I genuinely enjoy the interview, I think, you know, and he was very much like, ‘OK, good for you. Let's get back to the game,’" Jennings said. Jennings said he also learned from Trebek, who died in 2020, that the "host of ‘Jeopardy!’ is not the star. You shouldn't be paying attention to the host to ‘Jeopardy!’ Like, if everything's going well, the game and the contestants are the star and that's absolutely how it should be." 'JEOPARDY!' CHAMPION JAMIE DING HOPES WINNING STREAK SHOWS IMMIGRANTS 'IN A POSITIVE LIGHT' For contestants, he said, it simply comes down to "who can perform under pressure." And he especially looks forward to "Jeopardy!" tournaments "where we see our very best players playing each other and the viewers will know who they are, and they'll be like, ‘Oh, that's Amy Schneider. I love her.’ Or, you know, ‘That's Mattea Roach’ or Matt Amodio." The 45-year-old said he loves to see the "Jeopardy!" veterans treated "like star athletes, like as a former nerd, trivia nerd myself, current trivia nerd, like that warms my heart, you know, to see people that excited about our little trivia game." 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' CO-HOST VANNA WHITE ONLY WORKS 34 DAYS A YEAR Jennings thinks it also might surprise some viewers to know a week of games are actually shot in one day. WATCH: ‘JEOPARDY!’ HOST KEN JENNINGS EXPLAINS HOW HE WISHES HE COULD HELP CONTESTANTS "I think a lot of viewers don't realize we do a full week at a time," Jennings explained. "Like, we do five ‘Jeopardy!’s in one day. So, when a player wins, they have to rush off stage, put on a new outfit. I put on a new suit. We come back out 10 minutes later, and then I tell the great lie, which is like yesterday on ‘Jeopardy!’ but it was not yesterday! It was 10 minutes ago. We're just fooling you." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER He explained that that means "when players win for weeks at a time, like Jamie Ding has been doing in recent weeks, it's an endurance contest. That's a real marathon for them. They've got to play and then go back and play again." ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ CONTESTANT KNOCKS RYAN SEACREST TO GROUND DURING BIZARRE MOMENT And for Jennings, a love of trivia goes a lot deeper than a memorable run on the show. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I guess I remember being a kid and running home from school every day to watch Alex host ‘Jeopardy!’ and just thinking, you know, in real life, this makes me a little bit weird that I like knowing all this stuff," he explained. "Like, I'm very aware that this distinguishes me from other people. But for Alex, that was like a safe space. You know? ‘Jeopardy’ was a safe place for that." He added, "There's certain kind of person where like, they need that safe space, you know, because curiosity is so important." Always humble, Jennings, admitted that he never thought in "a million years" that he would host the show. "People would ask me, ‘Hey, like, if Alex were — you've been on Jeopardy for months --- if Alex were to retire, would you like to be a host?’ And I said, ‘That will never happen in a million years. They'll get a real broadcaster for this job. Everybody with a good TV resume is going to want this job, I'm not even going to get a tryout. Nobody is more surprised than me that I'm hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ but I just love this show so much. I feel very lucky." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1063e4a200899a00eddb64 Trump celebrates Stephen Colbert leaving late-night with blistering early-morning Truth Social post te 2026-05-22T14:10:44.813Z Trump celebrates Stephen Colbert leaving late-night with blistering early-morning Truth Social post President Donald Trump lambasted Stephen Colbert after his final show on Thursday, celebrating the liberal comedian's final appearance on CBS. "Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!" Trump wrote on Truth Social at almost 2AM on Friday. Colbert officially made his final bow as host of "The Late Show" after 11 years with a star-studded series finale that refrained from getting political. Colbert didn't even utter Trump's name during the finale. A LOOK BACK AT STEPHEN COLBERT'S MOST PARTISAN MOMENTS AS ‘THE LATE SHOW’ HOST Filling the political void was a slew of Colbert's famous friends. Among the cameos were Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andy Cohen, Elijah Wood and Jon Stewart, many of whom jokingly demanded to be Colbert's last guest. That honor ended up going to Paul McCartney. Many posted flashback clips of Colbert over the years, including a question he posed to Anthony Fauci in late 2024, his victory lap when Trump lost to former President Biden in 2020, among others. Grabien founder Tom Elliott sarcastically quipped, "Going to miss Colbert & his uncanny ability to feel the pulse of the United States," reacting to Colbert asking Fauci if he thought about running for president. Conservative commentator Stephen Miller suggested Colbert might run for president following his finale. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, posted a video of Colbert announcing the end of his show in 2025, but included images of Trump playing violins over the announcement. STEPHEN COLBERT REVEALS WHETHER HE'D RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028 He asked, "Will you miss Stephen Colbert?" Several prominent Democrats and other liberal commentators praised Colbert and paid tribute to the late-night comedian upon his exit. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., posted, "We will always stand with Stephen Colbert." CNN'S ANDERSON COOPER SHOWS UP TO SUPPORT 'LATE SHOW' HOST STEPHEN COLBERT AFTER CANCELLATION Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., praised Colbert's performance alongside Paul McCartney of "Hello, Goodbye" and said, "Thanks for a great run Stephen Colbert!" Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi posted an old clip of her appearing on Colbert's previous show, "The Colbert Report." "Whether riding a bicycle on Capitol Hill or joking about Congress on the Late Show, Stephen Colbert is always outspoken," she wrote. "We’re all proudly in tandem with you on your next adventure. Thank you @stephenathome!" CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE CNN's Brian Stelter said during an interview Thursday that Colbert was much more than a Trump critic. "You know, he became a voice of the Trump resistance, first during Trump's first term, now again in Trump 2.0. Politics became an inescapable part of the show, but "The Late Show" was about so much more than politics. And I think the viewers who are mourning the end of the show today, they're going to miss Colbert, the human. You know, he was ministerial in nature. A comforting presence at the end of the night. And yes, he was an outspoken Trump critic, but he was so much more than that," he said. Fox News' Joseph Wulfsohn contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1063cda200899a00eddb1f Smart ring maker Oura files to go public te 2026-05-22T14:10:21.257Z Smart ring maker Oura files to go public The Finnish company said in September that it has sold 5.5 million smart rings to date. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10617aa200899a00eddacd Minnesota fraud suspect who jumped from building is arrested, FBI says te 2026-05-22T14:00:26.647Z Minnesota fraud suspect who jumped from building is arrested, FBI says A Minnesota suspect accused of perpetrating fraud was captured after fleeing from law enforcement, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. "After today’s interagency press conference announcing 15 public healthcare fraud indictments in Minnesota, the below subject who fled when FBI executed today’s raid — Muhammad Omar — has now been arrested," Patel announced in a Thursday post on X. FBI Co-Deputy Director Christopher Raia had said during a news conference on Thursday that an individual fled after leaping from a fourth-story balcony. DOJ CHARGES 15 IN 'SHOCKING' $90M MINNESOTA FRAUD SCHEMES; FEEDING OUR FUTURE 'RINGLEADER' SENTENCED "He is charged with healthcare fraud (18 U.S.C. § 1349, 18 U.S.C. § 1347) involving a Housing Stabilization Services company — with fraudulent claims for services not provided and diverting the proceeds for personal benefit," Patel's post stated regarding Omar. "Subject was located arrested within 2 hours." MINNESOTA FRAUD MASTERMIND GETS NEARLY 42 YEARS IN PRISON IN MASSIVE $250M 'FEEDING OUR FUTURE' SCHEME "Muhammad Abdulqadir Omar, 32, of Roseville, Minnesota, and Ibrahim Bashir Abdi, 25, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, were charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and four counts of health care fraud in connection with a scheme to submit $3.3 million in fraudulent claims to the Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) Program of Minnesota Medicaid, of which approximately $3.2 million was paid," according to the Justice Department. OWNER OF DAYCARE IN VIRAL NICK SHIRLEY VIDEO CHARGED IN $4.6M DAYCARE FRAUD SCHEME, PROSECUTORS SAY "As alleged in the indictment, Omar and Abdi co-owned and operated North Home Health Care LLC (NHHC) and Omar individually owned South Home Health Care LLC (SHHC). Omar and Abdi, through NHHC and SHHC, submitted claims to the HSS Program for services that they did not provide and for more services than were actually provided to Medicaid recipients. Omar and Abdi then created records falsifying the services that they claimed to have provided to Medicaid recipients and provided those records to insurers to justify their fraudulent claims," the DOJ asserted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a105f36a200899a00edda3e Adrenaline-packed preview released for upcoming D-Day film 'Pressure,' features loaded cast te 2026-05-22T13:50:46.287Z Adrenaline-packed preview released for upcoming D-Day film 'Pressure,' features loaded cast A new preview is out for the upcoming D-Day film "Pressure." Basic info: SEAL TEAM 6 MEMBER REVEALS EPIC DETAILS OF OSAMA BIN LADEN RAID There has been serious hype surrounding "Pressure" for a lot of reasons. First, as I covered Thursday, people love WWII stories. That's simply a fact. NEW BOOK REVEALS UNTOLD STORY OF GEN. WAINWRIGHT, HIGHEST-RANKING AMERICAN POW OF WORLD WAR II Add in the fact it's about D-Day, and it's easy to understand why people are incredibly excited. Second, the cast of "Pressure" is stacked with Brendan Fraser and Damian Lewis leading the way. Now, a new trailer is out, and it looks like it's going to be an outstanding movie. Give the latest trailer a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. 'BLACK HAWK DOWN' SNIPER SHINES LIGHT ON BRUTAL REALITY OF VIOLENT COMBAT Most guys know all about the battle of D-Day and the fact it was briefly delayed due to the weather. However, the latter part only gets a fraction of the attention it deserves. Finding a window to launch the invasion of France to crush the grip of the Nazis was critically important. Now, the curtain will be pulled back on how the decision-making process unfolded and the role the weather played. It might not sound as exciting as a film focused solely on combat, but from a historical standpoint, it looks like it's going to be amazing. You can find "Pressure" in theaters starting May 29. Let me know your thoughts on the preview at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a105f1ea200899a00edda00 Audio generation app Huxe, founded by former NotebookLM developers, shuts down te 2026-05-22T13:50:22.735Z Audio generation app Huxe, founded by former NotebookLM developers, shuts down Huxe said that it has pulled its app from App Store and Play Store, and that it will stop working later this month Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1055fda200899a00edd809 Fox News AI Newsletter: AI girlfriend dumps Hollywood filmmaker te 2026-05-22T13:11:25.386Z Fox News AI Newsletter: AI girlfriend dumps Hollywood filmmaker IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER: - Oscar-nominated filmmaker disappointed his AI girlfriend dumped him - AI layoffs may be backfiring on companies - Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns China has ‘all the chips they need’ despite US bans BAD BREAK-UP: Dating in the digital era isn't easy, as one Oscar-nominated filmmaker learned the hard way. Paul Schrader, the screenwriter of Martin Scorsese classics like "Taxi Driver" and "Raging Bull," revealed in a Facebook post that he had dabbled in developing an "AI girlfriend." ROI MIA: A lot of workers have had the same uneasy thought lately: "Is AI coming for my job?" It is a fair question. Companies keep talking about automation, AI agents and lower costs. Some workers hear that and wonder whether their next performance review will come with a chatbot-shaped shadow in the room. However, a new Gartner study suggests the story may be more complicated. Many companies are cutting jobs while adopting AI, but those cuts are not clearly producing better returns. 'ALL THE CHIPS THEY NEED': In a stark warning to Washington policymakers, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revealed that U.S. technology export bans may be triggering unintended consequences, declaring that China-backed rival Huawei is actively "flourishing in our absence." TOUGH CROWD: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was met with boos during a University of Arizona commencement speech after discussing artificial intelligence and fears the technology could reshape – or replace – parts of the workforce. PAINFUL ERROR: Students at Glendale Community College revolted against AI when it was revealed during their graduation ceremony that the robot tasked with announcing the names of the new graduates experienced a glitch and skipped over hundreds of students who were set to hear their names as they walked across the stage. BATTLE OF THE TITANS: A federal jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its nonprofit roots, finding that neither the tech company nor CEO Sam Altman could be held liable in the matter because Musk waited too long to bring the case. NEXT-GEN WARFARE: A top U.S. defense contractor pulled back the curtain on AI-powered systems designed to hunt down and destroy swarms of enemy drones as the U.S. rapidly expands its next-generation warfighting capabilities. 'UNSETTLING': Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters on Wednesday walked back comments he made at an investor event Tuesday when he said the bank plans to cut thousands of jobs as it replaces what he called "lower-value human capital" with tech powered by artificial intelligence (AI). OPINION: There’s a revolution underway in American education, and first lady Melania Trump and the White House are leading the way, Arthur Herman and Beth Herman write. SLOW DOWN: Waymo is temporarily halting freeway operations for its robotaxi service in several U.S. markets as the company works to address performance issues in construction zones, FOX Business has learned. ‘NOT GOING AWAY’: New York Times staffers got up from their workspaces inside the paper’s New York City headquarters on Wednesday and gathered outside to rally against management, demanding a fair contract and insisting the company puts profits over people. The event, dubbed "Rally for a Fair Contract," came as the Times Guild is fighting for protections against artificial intelligence, guaranteed hybrid work, affordable health care, pay increases that match the rising cost of living and keeping work within the union.  SWEET MOVE: A Florida community has deployed AI-powered robotic beehives as declining bee populations continue raising concerns about the future of the US food supply. BLOCKBUSTER DEAL: NextEra Energy is making a massive $66.8 billion bet that America’s artificial intelligence boom will drive a historic surge in electricity demand, announcing plans to acquire Dominion Energy to create the world’s largest regulated utility by market value. BEAM ME UP: New York City's LaGuardia Airport is bringing science fiction to the terminal with the debut of an AI-powered hologram concierge designed to help travelers find gates, lounges and baggage claim through face-to-face conversations. DISAPPEARING ACT: Chatting with AI can feel casual until the question gets personal. Maybe you want to ask about a health concern. Maybe you need help understanding a loan. Or maybe you want career advice without feeling like your question is sitting in a data file somewhere. That is the idea behind Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a new private chat mode Meta says is coming to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app. APP OVERHAUL: Airbnb is pushing far beyond home rentals, rolling out airport pickups, grocery delivery, luggage storage, car rentals, boutique hotels and exclusive travel experiences as it expands deeper into travel services. The app is also adding boutique and independent hotels in major cities including New York, Paris, London, Rome and Singapore, alongside new AI-powered features like review summaries, listing comparisons and smarter customer support tools. FOLLOW FOX NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook Instagram YouTube X LinkedIn SIGN UP FOR OUR OTHER NEWSLETTERS Fox News First Fox News Opinion Fox News Lifestyle Fox News Health DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Fox Business Fox Weather Fox Sports Tubi WATCH FOX NEWS ONLINE Fox News Go STREAM FOX NATION Fox Nation Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future with Fox News here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1055e9a200899a00edd800 At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life te 2026-05-22T13:11:05.931Z At 14, I endured ‘gender-affirming care.’ I’ll suffer with that for the rest of my life Imagine getting put on testosterone at 14 years old because doctors convinced you that if you didn’t, you may be suicidal. While I was physically very healthy, I was emotionally and mentally vulnerable — struggling with profound discomfort in my body after childhood sexual abuse. In the eyes of the medical system, that distress was enough to justify permanently altering my body before I was old enough to fully understand what was being taken from me. This is my story, and one that I look back on with regret and immense pain. A week after my 14th birthday, I was prescribed testosterone and no one meaningfully explored alternatives. No one addressed the underlying trauma beneath my dysphoria. No one suggested that adolescence itself can be painful and confusing, particularly for girls dealing with abuse. WOMAN WHO LIVED AS MAN SAYS SHE GRIEVED ‘UNWANTED BODY PARTS’ AFTER TRANSITION Eight months later, surgeons performed a double mastectomy on me. My entire life changed within months. Now, at 21 years old, I live with the consequences every hour of my life, but I share my story to expose the dangers of irreversible gender transition procedures on minors. The public conversation around pediatric gender transition is often sanitized beyond recognition. People speak in high-level terminology like "affirmation," "identity," and "self-expression." What they rarely discuss are the actual physical outcomes many of us now live with that we were painfully unaware of. YOUNG MOTHER FACING PERMANENT HEALTH PROBLEMS AFTER GENDER TRANSITION WARNS SHE WAS SOLD A 'LIE' I suffer from severe urological complications. If my bladder becomes too full, I experience intense pain. Sometimes I bleed. Sometimes I lose control of my bladder entirely. There have been periods of my life when I had to wear adult diapers because of the damage testosterone caused to my pelvic floor and urinary system. I also suffer from vaginal atrophy, another common but downplayed consequence of testosterone exposure in female patients. Gynecological exams routinely leave me injured and bleeding. Penetration can cause tearing. Many female detransitioners and even women who continue identifying as transgender quietly endure these same injuries, often without doctors equipped to help them. And then there is the pain most doctors barely warned me about at all. PRISHA MOSELY: AS A DETRANSITIONER AND MOM, I KNOW WHAT GENDER IDEOLOGY STOLE FROM ME Testosterone enlarged my clitoris to the point that it constantly chafes against clothing. Five years after stopping testosterone, the pain has never subsided. I structure my wardrobe, movement, and daily life around avoiding physical discomfort. My remaining option would be an invasive corrective surgery that carries the risk of permanently destroying sexual sensation altogether. This was presented to me as healthcare. One of the hardest side effects to grapple with is what was done to my voice. Before transition, I was deeply involved with choir and theater. I won awards for my performances. My voice was not incidental to who I was — it was one of the primary ways I connected with the world. Testosterone permanently damaged it. Today, I cannot project properly. I cannot scream without pain. If I speak for too long, my throat strains and weakens. I have recurring nightmares where I am in danger but physically incapable of calling for help. That fear is not symbolic but rooted in my reality. This is before even getting to the surgical complications. At 14 years old, surgeons removed my healthy breasts. I was too young to vote, rent a car, sign legal contracts, or understand motherhood in any meaningful way, but I was somehow considered capable of consenting to irreversible bodily mutilation. The clinic specialized in "drains-free" mastectomies, a procedure associated with higher rates of nipple graft complications. Parts of my chest tissue turned black and died. I was left with open wounds and permanent nerve damage. I never became a boy. No one can change sex. But I did permanently lose the ability to breastfeed any future children I may have. That reality feels heavier as I get older. I told medical professionals about my sexual abuse. I told them when my distress began. Three separate clinicians still signed off on my transition. Not one of them paused long enough to ask the obvious questions. And the most horrifying part is that what they did to me was — and is — considered the standard of care. Why was a young girl suddenly rejecting her body after trauma? Why was psychological suffering being treated with endocrine disruption and surgery instead of intensive therapy? Why were healthy organs being removed from a child who was clearly in distress? The answer, increasingly, seems to be ideology and ideology only. Healthy children should not be sacrificed to an ideology that treats self-reported gender distress as proof that a child was born in the wrong body. No fourteen-year-old is capable of understanding sterilization, lifelong sexual dysfunction, chronic pain, or the grief of losing bodily functions they were never mature enough to value in the first place. CHILDREN'S NATIONAL HOSPITAL IN DC TO END GENDER TRANSITION MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS The model of pediatric gender medicine operating in America today overwhelmingly prioritizes affirmation above caution. Children present with distress, discomfort, or confusion, and too often the medical system responds by placing them onto a fast-moving conveyor belt of hormones, surgeries and irreversible interventions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION There is no meaningful long-term evidence proving these interventions are safe for adolescents. There is no reliable tracking system for detransitioners or long-term complications. There are no adequate safeguards ensuring vulnerable children receive thorough psychological evaluation before life-altering medical interventions begin. And as many of us grow older and realize we were harmed, we discover something even more devastating: almost no one in medicine knows how to help us recover. I cannot restore what doctors removed from me. I cannot recover my original voice. I cannot undo the damage done to my body. But I can tell the truth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1055d6a200899a00edd7f7 Scarlett Johansson, who earned $43 million in 2025, says life is a constant 'deficit' at home te 2026-05-22T13:10:46.353Z Scarlett Johansson, who earned $43 million in 2025, says life is a constant 'deficit' at home Scarlett Johansson has finally admitted that the idea of a good work-life balance does not exist. During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Johansson shared that there is always a "deficit" somewhere in her life — despite accumulating a mass amount of success. "I think actually admitting that there is no work-life balance is the first step to kind of getting there in a way, because it’s not possible. There's always something that is… there's a deficit in some area, and I think you have to be… I learned to be more kind to myself. You can't do all of these things all the time and so, you know… there's just like… is it good enough?" the Marvel star began. Over time, Johansson has accepted that not everything in her life will always be perfect. 'LIONESS' STAR ADMITS HOLLYWOOD SUCCESS REQUIRES 'PAINFUL' SACRIFICES Johansson is currently balancing a marriage with comedian Colin Jost and raising their two kids, launching a skincare brand and taking on acting roles. According to Forbes, Johansson earned $43 million in 2025 and was named the highest paid actress of 2025. Her view of success has shifted in recent years. "Somebody once told me, ‘If you’re successful as a parent like 75% of the time, that’s good—if you’re doing 75% of it like right, then you’re winning, which is probably true," Johansson told CBS Sunday Mornings. Johansson and Jost, a comedian and writer best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live," tied the knot in October 2020. In August 2021, the couple welcomed their first son, Cosmo. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The Marvel actress was previously married to actor Ryan Reynolds from 2008 to 2011 and French journalist Romain Dauriac from 2014 to 2017. Dauriac and Johansson share an 11-year-old daughter, Rose. This is Jost's first marriage. The "Black Widow" star came from humble beginnings. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2017, she admitted that her family of six was on welfare. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "We were living on welfare, we were on food stamps. My parents were raising four kids in a low-income household in Manhattan. So, it was a lot," Johansson said at the time. Johansson sky-rocketed to fame in the early 2000s. During an interview with People in April, the actress opened up about the difficulties of entering the spotlight at a young age. "I think growing up in the entertainment industry and being 20-something years old in the early 2000s, being a 20-year-old woman in the early 2000s in the spotlight, I think in general it was just a really harsh time," Johansson began. "I think women were just pulled apart for how they looked in a way that was socially acceptable at the time, and it was tough," she continued. "There was a lot placed on how women looked and what was offered at that time for women my age as far as acting roles or opportunities, it was much slimmer than it is now." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1055c2a200899a00edd7ee Black Rifle Coffee co-founder releases new music video honoring fallen soldiers ahead of Memorial Day te 2026-05-22T13:10:26.901Z Black Rifle Coffee co-founder releases new music video honoring fallen soldiers ahead of Memorial Day Black Rifle Coffee co-founder Mat Best is known for much more than his multimillion-dollar beverage empire; now, he's showcasing his musical talents in a new music video paying tribute to fallen soldiers. The viral entrepreneur released the country song "Folded Flag" on Fox Nation on Friday. The description on the official YouTube video describes the song's purpose and timely partnership with the Major Brent Taylor Foundation ahead of Memorial Day weekend. 'BLACK HAWK DOWN' SNIPER SHINES LIGHT ON BRUTAL REALITY OF VIOLENT COMBAT "'Folded Flag' is a tribute to the men and women who gave everything for this nation and the families who carry their memory forward," the description reads. "Time takes every man, but some are folded into this flag, passed to the living, and never to return. What remains is this nation, forever indebted, and their memory woven into every thread." The Major Brent Taylor Foundation was established on what would have been Taylor's 40th birthday and aims to honor his "life of service, leadership and sacrifice," according to the organization's website. Taylor was killed in November 2018 while deployed in Afghanistan with the Utah Army National Guard. Best enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17. He deployed five times to Iraq and Afghanistan with the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. After leaving the military, he worked as a CIA contractor, and he believes those experiences set him up for success in civilian life. ‘NOBODY SHOULD GO ALONE’: 1,500 STRANGERS HONOR WWII VETERAN WITH NO KNOWN FAMILY Best has a long history of giving back to the military community. During a previous appearance on "Fox & Friends," he unveiled his company's partnership with country star Riley Green to erase $25 million in medical debt for 10,000 veterans. "Serving my country and service to this great nation is literally the fabric of my being," Best said. "And I think you see that in the ethos of Black Rifle. And that's why Evan [Black Rifle Coffee chairman] and I have been in business together for 12 years. We see eye to eye on sort of this country and taking care of the folks that raise their right hand." He and Black Rifle Coffee also partnered with Folds of Honor in 2025 for a celebrity softball game dubbed the Rock 'n Jock, which raised money for active-duty service members and their families. WWII VETERAN ON STATE OF AMERICA TODAY: 'I FEEL LIKE A FOREIGNER IN MY OWN COUNTRY AND I DON'T LIKE IT Best's YouTube channel boasts more than 1.5 million subscribers, where he posts music, vlogs and military-themed content. Black Rifle Coffee Company reportedly grossed $400 million in 2025. On Fox Nation, Best has made several appearances, including on "Modern Warriors," a former series showcasing military stories, and "Veterans, Inc.," a show highlighting veteran-owned businesses. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10536ba200899a00edd756 DNC chair under pressure again after flipping on releasing autopsy te 2026-05-22T13:00:27.614Z DNC chair under pressure again after flipping on releasing autopsy Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is facing increased scrutiny from his party, including calls to resign, after he changed his months-long stance and released the party's long-awaited autopsy on its 2024 election loss. After months of refusing to release the report, which was meant to be an analysis of how and why former Vice President Kamala Harris lost the 2024 presidential election, Martin flipped and released the report Thursday. Martin claimed he initially believed that putting out the report would be a distraction, but then said that not releasing the report became "an even bigger distraction." Critics within his own party argued the report released Thursday was far from comprehensive. DEMOCRATS RELEASE 2024 ELECTION AUTOPSY THAT CHAIR SAYS 'DOES NOT MEET MY STANDARDS' "I think it's pretty unbelievable that Gaza would not be mentioned once in the autopsy report," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., told reporters Thursday. "I think it was very clearly a major dynamic and a major thread that was happening in 2024 regardless of how one feels about that issue, the fact that it's not even addressed, I think, is a major oversight, and I think that for young people it was a huge part of the environment. I can tell you for myself as a candidate during that cycle, there's no way that it was an ignorable issue or totally immaterial. So, I think that you know it's a real disservice to not speak to that or include or assess that," she said. Ocasio-Cortez was far from the only congressional critic. Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., also criticized the document's failure to mention Gaza. "One of the reasons we lost was our blank check to Israel and Netanyahu while they committed genocide in Gaza," he said in a video posted to his YouTube channel. "We must speak and confront hard truths if this party is to win in 2028," he added. UNITY TESTED: DEMOCRATS FACE OFF OVER ISRAEL AND AIPAC DARK MONEY DURING DNC MEETING Others, like Rep. Mark Veasey, D-Texas, went as far as calling for Martin to resign. "There doesn’t seem to be a plan to turn things around and the clock is ticking," he told Semafor, adding, "November is literally around the corner… I believe it’s time for him to move on." Democratic strategist Steve Schale called the report release "an unmitigated s---show," according to NBC, adding "there’s just no confidence in the competence in the DNC." Martin himself admitted the report's inadequacy. "I am not proud of this product; it does not meet my standards, and it won’t meet your standards," he wrote Thursday, claiming he could not "in good faith put the DNC’s stamp of approval on it." Entire sections of the report, which was written by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, according to CNN, were left blank, and the document was reportedly riddled with omissions and factual errors. Aside from omitting any mention of the Gaza conflict splitting party voters, the report also failed to mention former President Joe Biden's age or Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Fox News Digital contacted the DNC for additional comment. Fox News' Dan Scully contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a105112a200899a00edd6cf Tara Reid has people talking after her latest red carpet appearance, parents fight at Toledo school & MEAT te 2026-05-22T12:50:26.156Z Tara Reid has people talking after her latest red carpet appearance, parents fight at Toledo school & MEAT Welcome to the official summer kickoff edition of Screencaps where many of us put in a half-day and then, BOOM, summer officially starts as you tee off No. 1 at your favorite local golf course, but before we do that, we have to check in with Tara Reid of "American Pie" fame. Did you see the 50-year-old Reid on the red carpet in Cannes this week? "I wish her well," one fan wrote on Instagram after getting a look at red carpet video footage from a Cannes Film Festival event. Look, it's no secret that Tara has turned heads over her appearance for years. Women have been concerned for the film legend and this week they cranked up that concern to a new level. "Please fire her stylist," another woman wrote. You get the point, if you were losing sleep over Reid before this week, you probably won't sleep well over Memorial Day weekend. • Moving along to my golf game...my day of decompression on Thursday went pretty well. I hadn't hit a golf ball in two months after being on the disabled list with a shoulder issue. Instead of easing back in by playing some flat local course, the group decided to play Monroe (MI) Country Club, which was designed by Donald Ross in 1919. I swear on my golf Bible that you might never see a green like No. 7 on that course. PAIGE SPIRANAC AND HER MOM STUN THE INTERNET, LANE KIFFIN'S INCREDIBLE SHOT AT OLE MISS & THE NFL DID IT AGAIN It's like a ski slope with a pin at the front of the green with pin high as the only slight area to stop a ball from sliding off the front. I get that Augusta National has slope and I've stood near Nos. 9 and 18 at Augusta. Yes, it's a ski slope. I honestly thought No. 7 at Monroe should be illegal. If there was any lack of decompression, it came on that hole. On in 3 and three-putted. But, I'm back to playing golf and it feels great. In fact, right after I hit publish on this one, we're going to play the oldest municipal golf course west of Manhattan. • In baseball news, Screencaps the III got his very first legitimate hit of the season by lacing one over the second baseman's head last night with winds whipping 20-25 mph off Lake Erie. I'm talking windchills in the mid-40s. Absolutely miserable weather. Guys, I'm begging for heat at this point. Screencaps the III eventually came around to score his team's first run. That's the production you want to see out of the No. 2 hole. FOX NEWS SPORTS HUDDLE NEWSLETTER: PETE ROSE ELIGIBLE FOR BASEBALL HALL OF FAME AFTER REINSTATEMENT • This weekend, we will remember the soldiers that were stationed just down the road from where we live who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country during the War of 1812 in the name of defeating the British scumbags and their Native American partners who attacked from the north side of the Maumee River. During one particular battle called Dudley's Massacre, approximately 161 Americans were killed. Fort Meigs, the historic site that sits to the west of downtown Perrysburg, is considered a sacred burial ground where some remains were turned into bunkers, according to historians. The local hipsters have been pushing a saying over the last decade or so that rings so true this morning: "You will do better in Toledo." It's on signs all over the city. The wokes put it on shirts and wear them proudly. As a content guy who has made a career on content, these woke Toledoans couldn't be more right. Toledo has been very, very good to me. I think back to things like the legendary Golden Corral Mother's Day brawl and just smile. Those are proud content moments for the Rust Belt city up the road. Parents will hand down these stories for generations. Mom, tell me the story of that time you fought other moms at my kindergarten graduation. MACKENZIE CARPENTER COULD BE THE NEXT GREAT NASHVILLE COUNTRY STAR, OILERS FANS GET INTO MASSIVE BRAWL & MEAT! It damn near brings a tear to my eye that this content is right here in my backyard. Disclaimer: Thank god we live 20 minutes south of these morons. Despite what you may have read or heard about Kyle Busch, my interactions with the guy over the past 15 years have been nothing but great. Kyle and Samantha Busch were the best to interview. My buddy Paul and I interviewed both of them multiple times over the years and they couldn't have been better to deal with. Kyle was one of us. For years, I would see Kyle and Samantha at Leather and Lace Super Bowl parties. Before kids, those two were leaders on the party scene. Just fun people. If a brand asked Paul and I to interview Kyle, it was a done deal. That's Paul (far right) and I with Kyle before the start of the 2019 race at Kentucky. Our buddy at the time was running marketing for M&M's NASCAR program and asked us to come in for the weekend for a full run-of-the-house experience where they had us sleep in tents on the infield and hang with Kyle. We lost one of the good guys on Thursday. KYLE BUSCH ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY' Do we really need rocket pop baked beans? How does that even make sense? I need someone to step up and try those beans this weekend and report back. Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com The blood starts pumping when I open my Gmail and there's Vern in the Pacific Northwest checking in. I've written multiple times about how Vern is the very best of us. His resume is 200 pages long. Decorated. Very decorated. Inspirational. Vern is a leader of men. He's been that way his whole life, and I feel, just with very simple emails, that he's still doing that as he nears 88 years old. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE: HONOR THOSE WHO NEVER CAME HOME ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY When Vern speaks (writes emails), I listen -- intently. While Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who died for this country, I feel that it's also about continuing to live. To put one foot in front of the other and keep moving. Summer awakens this weekend. We owe to those who sacrificed to keep the energy running through our bodies. We owe it to Vern and all those other Great Americans to get off our butts and get busy living. Have an incredible holiday weekend. I'm off to the golf course to get lost for a few hours. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a104ed5a200899a00edd671 'Incredible woman': Arizonan helps create opportunities for 20,000 Special Olympics athletes te 2026-05-22T12:40:53.116Z 'Incredible woman': Arizonan helps create opportunities for 20,000 Special Olympics athletes Jamie Heckerman with Special Olympics Arizona works every day to ensure athletes with disabilities across Arizona are never left on the sidelines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a104ebba200899a00edd63a Kacey Musgraves responds to 'fat activist' furious because she can't fit into her new Walmart clothing line te 2026-05-22T12:40:27.218Z Kacey Musgraves responds to 'fat activist' furious because she can't fit into her new Walmart clothing line I know there's a lot going on in the world today. Most of it's pretty bad. I get it. Trust me, I get it. But, the news never stops. The cycle never quits. The battle never ends. And, even though we're all hurting today, it's my duty to report the news. So, here we go. Country star Kacey Musgraves is currently beefing with a fat internet activist who is mad at her because Walmart doesn't sell any of her newest line of clothing in plus sizes. And no, don't you dare come after me for calling this woman a "fat internet activist." That's literally what she calls herself. COUNTRY SINGER JO DEE MESSINA BLASTS NASHVILLE LABEL FOR ‘TOO FAT’ REJECTION Let's go ahead and check in with Megan Ixim, the self-proclaimed "fat activist" who goes by @msgigggles on Instagram and is currently FURIOUS because she can't squeeze into Kacey Musgraves' newest pair of shorts. "Guess who’s been excluded again? That’s right, fat people. But don’t worry, they are selling extended sizes. But online. But from further review, very, very limited options, not the entire line. And it seems like the only true extended sizes are the swimwear instead of all of the other merch." MEGHAN TRAINOR BLASTS BODY SHAMERS WHO ‘ATTACK’ HER AFTER 60-POUND WEIGHT LOSS Fat people get the short end of the stick again! A tale as old as time. A tradition unlike any other, as Jim Nantz would say. I can speak to this, because I was once a fat kid. I used to absolutely hammer Hungry Mans (Men?) back in the day. Remember those? The best. Anyway, I was fat — "husky" was the term we used in the '90s — and trying to find clothes that fit was always a struggle. Now, I just decided to get less fat on my own so I could easily fit into whatever pair of cargo shorts my heart desired, but to each his own. Kacey Musgraves, to her credit, responded to Ixim via social media, saying: "Hi, I'm not in control at all. Sorry you're disappointed. Hope this helps." KACEY MUSGRAVES CURSES AT FAN WHO ‘KIND OF RUINED’ CONCERT AFTER GRABBING HER DURING TAMPA SHOW Nice of Musgraves to at least respond, right? Wrong! That only angered @msgigggles, who apparently refuses to back down until the extended sizes are available at every Walmart across this great land. "I’m the woman Kacey Musgraves basically told this week to go f--- herself … Initially, pretty cool to get a response until I realized how absolutely condescending this response was to me, our plus size community, and her fans," she said in a follow-up video to her inexplicable 135K followers. Lordy. You can't win for losing! They're always mad at something. And by they, I guess I mean the self-proclaimed fat influencers on social media. @msgigggles calls herself a "Queer Latina" in her Instagram bio, adding that she is "fat and thriving." They're always looking for a battle because they can't fit into a pair of jeans. Sad. Personally, I'd just try to mix in a salad every once in a while instead of bitching to Kacey Musgraves, but, again, to each their own. Anyway, go check out Kacey's newest hit — "Dry Spell" — which is a real humdinger. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a104c62a200899a00edd5b2 Lesbian comedian Robby Hoffman reveals she's 'traditional' — even though her life is anything but te 2026-05-22T12:30:26.941Z Lesbian comedian Robby Hoffman reveals she's 'traditional' — even though her life is anything but Outspoken comedian Robby Hoffman admitted that she sometimes still relies on "traditional" gender roles, recounting a comedic rant she had when a female handyman showed up to build her furniture instead of a man. Talking on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, Hoffman noted that while she and her wife, former "Bachelorette" star Gabby Windey, in some ways live an "untraditional life," there are some old-school rules she sticks to. "I get in trouble sometimes because I can be traditional, even though I live an untraditional life to some extent," Hoffman said in the episode released Wednesday. She described calling "TaskRabbit," an online service that connects users with freelance labor, to get help building furniture. JOHNNY CARSON'S FRIEND SAYS LATE-NIGHT KING WISELY AVOIDED PARTISANSHIP AS KIMMEL CONTROVERSY GROWS "I called a TaskRabbit, it was maybe six, seven years ago, and another lesbian shows up," Hoffman said. "I go, ‘A girl?’ No, I need my handyman, excuse me. If I could do it, I would have done it!" "I'm looking for, like, an old Italian or Mexican dude to come in here and do what the hell he does," she added comically. "The TaskRabbit’s gotta be a dude, OK, and the model has gotta be a girl. I don't wanna, you're a male model? Men who are so into fashion and know what kind of jeans a woman's wearing, that really… Just be gay," Hoffman jested. Hoffman, a 36-year-old New Yorker who left her strict Hasidic Jewish upbringing behind, has risen to fame in recent years with her unfiltered, contrarian hot takes. Her comedy secured her first solo Netflix stand-up special, "Wake Up," in 2025. The special was directed by "Saturday Night Live" alum John Mulaney. While she has been open about her identity as a lesbian and genderqueer, the comedian has drawn attention for refusing to toe the line on popular progressive social issues. That includes the cultural obsession with "they/them" pronouns, which she jokingly said people are now trying to walk back. COMEDIAN BOBBY LEE THEORIZES HE WAS ONE OF THE 'WOKE ELEMENTS' CUT FROM 'SEX AND THE CITY' SPINOFF "Some of them, they're walking it back. And I'll say this, if you ever went by they/them, you should not be able to go back. No backsies, you plural b----," Hoffman joked in the special. "After all that? There was six of you. You made everyone, everyone change their s--- for you. And you’re [going to] walk it back now?" she continued. Beyond stand-up, Hoffman also earned an Emmy nomination for her role in HBO’s "Hacks," and she currently stars in the new HBO comedy series "Rooster" alongside Steve Carell. Later in the podcast, Hoffman took a more critical tone when discussing the broader role of men in history. CHELSEA HANDLER SAYS ‘SOMETHING’S WRONG’ WITH MEN AS SHE RIPS MODERN DATING CULTURE "Every massive problem is them. It really is. It's distilled down to men versus women at the end of the day. War. We would not have gone about with war," Hoffman said, claiming that women would have set up society and the economy differently if given the chance. "The economy is run on the stock market, which is astrology for men. You know, it's like, it's just not the way we would have gone about money," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1047dba200899a00edd471 85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say te 2026-05-22T12:11:07.741Z 85-year-old ‘hero’ stops man posing as utility worker trying to kidnap woman, authorities say A nimble 85-year-old took down a man posing as a utility worker who was allegedly attempting to kidnap a woman, authorities said. Matthew Hokulii Aranda, 42, a transient from the Medford area, was indicted May 14 by a Jackson County grand jury on 10 charges stemming from the terrifying May 8 attack, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Aranda allegedly posed as a utility worker and "laid in wait" for several hours for his 25-year-old victim, who was working as a caregiver at a mobile home park in rural Medford, Oregon, investigators said. When the woman arrived, Aranda allegedly used a Taser to incapacitate her and physically attacked her, authorities said. 11 STABBED AT HOMELESS MEN'S SHELTER IN OREGON, SUSPECT IN CUSTODY That's when, police said, a "hero" 85-year-old resident heard the woman screaming and confronted the armed suspect, giving the victim a chance to escape to her car, the sheriff’s office said. Aranda then allegedly used the Taser on the elderly good Samaritan before chasing the woman with a large hunting knife. WILD VIDEO SHOWS MAN SWIPE DELIVERY TRUCK WITH FEMALE EMPLOYEE STILL INSIDE The victim managed to get inside her vehicle, but Aranda allegedly jumped onto the hood as she drove away. He fell off and was injured, authorities said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Deputies later found Aranda hiding in a nearby bush and arrested him without further incident. Video of the arrest captures authorities hot on the trail of the alleged attacker, with K-9 helping authorities. As the suspect was pulled from the bushes, he is heard telling police that his "leg is broken." FOLLOW US ON X GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Aranda was charged with two counts of second-degree assault, two counts of first-degree attempted kidnapping, second-degree attempted kidnapping, two counts of stalking, unlawful use of a GPS device, unlawful use of a weapon and menacing. The sheriff’s office said the case remains under investigation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1047c8a200899a00edd468 Experts stunned after uncovering Homer's 'Iliad' on Egyptian mummy in unprecedented find te 2026-05-22T12:10:48.019Z Experts stunned after uncovering Homer's 'Iliad' on Egyptian mummy in unprecedented find Archaeologists were stunned after recently discovering one of the greatest works of Western literature placed on top of a mummy in Egypt. The one-of-a-kind discovery was announced by the University of Barcelona in an April 20 news release. Researchers from the school uncovered a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" while excavating a Roman-era tomb in the Egyptian town of Al Bahnasa. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MULTISTORY BUILDINGS IN ONCE-THRIVING CITY LOST TO TIME The tomb is located in the Al Bahnasa necropolis, once part of ancient Oxyrhynchus, which school officials said was "one of the most important cities of Greco-Roman Egypt." The University of Barcelona's Oxyrhynchus Archaeological Mission has excavated the necropolis since 1992. The Roman-era tomb and mummy date back roughly 1,600 years. The "Iliad," an epic poem that centers around the Trojan War, is believed to have been composed around the 8th century B.C., more than a millennium before the mummy was buried. Led by University of Barcelona professor Núria Castellano, excavators found that the papyrus was "placed on the abdomen [of the mummy] as part of the embalming ritual," the school said in a statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "In previous campaigns, the Oxyrhynchus Archaeological Mission had already documented papyri written in Greek in similar positions, but all contained magical or ritualistic content," the release noted. "A literary text such as the ‘Iliad’ had never before been found in this context." The fragment comes from Book II of the "Iliad" and describes the Greek forces preparing for the Trojan War. The text was identified by papyrologist Leah Mascia. Ignasi-Xavier Adiego, a professor at the University of Barcelona, emphasized that previously found papyri had "mainly magical" content. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Since the late 19th century, a huge number of papyri have been discovered at Oxyrhynchus, including Greek literary texts of great importance," he said. "But the real novelty is finding a literary papyrus in a funerary context." During the excavation, archaeologists also uncovered Roman-era mummies and decorated wooden sarcophagi inside three limestone burial chambers, with the school noting damage from past looting. But officials said the Homer fragment was the most notable — and they emphasized its rarity. "The discovery is exceptional: It is the first time in the history of archaeology that a Greek literary text has been found deliberately incorporated into the mummification process," the school noted. Fox News Digital reached out to Adiego and Mascia for additional comment. The discovery follows a string of major archaeological finds in Egypt in recent months. Last month, officials announced the discovery of a massive statue believed to depict the powerful pharaoh often linked to Exodus. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Earlier this spring, archaeologists also announced the discovery of eight Egyptian papyrus scrolls alongside a cache of colorful coffins dating back more than 2,600 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1047b4a200899a00edd45f Fever get warning from league over Caitlin Clark injury reporting te 2026-05-22T12:10:28.574Z Fever get warning from league over Caitlin Clark injury reporting The WNBA warned the Indiana Fever on Thursday for failing to report Caitlin Clark's injury status before she became a late scratch ahead of their game against the Portland Fire. The Fever disclosed Clark’s injury two hours before tip-off on Wednesday. She was not listed on the team’s injury report a day prior when she didn’t practice. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The league requires teams to list players who are injured on a report by 5 p.m. the night before the game is played. If a player’s status changes overnight or early in the day, the team is expected to update the injury report. The mishap sparked the warning, the league told the Associated Press. Clark is listed as probable for the Fever’s home game against the Golden State Valkyries CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The superstar’s 2025 season was marred by multiple injuries. She suffered one before the All-Star break and then another while she was rehabbing. She spoke about a lingering back issue already this season. She said after the team’s opening loss that her back "gets out of line pretty quickly." Clark has been back at the top of her game since she returned to the floor. She’s averaging 24.3 points, 9 assists and 5 rebounds through the first four games she’s played in. In the win against the Seattle Storm, she scored 21 points, dished out 10 assists and grabbed seven rebounds. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a104303a200899a00edd339 Kyle Busch's chilling message after final NASCAR win a painful ending for mourning fans te 2026-05-22T11:50:27.260Z Kyle Busch's chilling message after final NASCAR win a painful ending for mourning fans Twenty-five years ago, then-NASCAR president Mike Helton stood in front of the entire world in the Daytona International Speedway media center and announced the unthinkable. "We've lost Dale Earnhardt." Those words — that press conference — are burned into every NASCAR fan's brain. We can still hear the cameras clicking. We can still see Helton's face. We can still feel the pain, and the loss, and the anger. It was a seismic moment, for all the wrong reasons. It changed the sport forever. It changed everything. Thursday, with the pain and the suffering and the anger seemingly gone — finally — after nearly three decades, the NASCAR world was rocked again. There was no big crash on the final lap. No press conference. No B-roll of an ambulance racing toward Halifax Health. Frankly, there was no warning. But the words hurt just the same. They hurt a new generation of NASCAR fans, and an old one still trying to recover. "We've lost Kyle Busch." Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion, died unexpectedly at 41. His family announced earlier in the day that he would miss Sunday's race in Charlotte after being hospitalized with a "severe illness." That's all we knew. Five hours later, the most decorated driver in the series was gone. Just like that. Busch became the first Cup driver since Earnhardt to die while still racing. He became the second driver since December to die in gut-wrenching fashion. KYLE BUSCH ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY' How much more can the NASCAR world take? First, Greg Biffle in a plane crash just before last Christmas. Now? Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion whose name is all over the record book. KYLE BUSCH DROPS BOMBSHELL ABOUT NASCAR DURING '23 SEASON: 'CHEATING WITHOUT CHEATING' Busch's final career win came one week ago in the Truck Series race at Dover. In typical "Rowdy" fashion, he dominated the race, leading 147 laps and giving the crowd his signature bow after taking the checkered flag. No, it wasn't a Cup win. Busch hadn't done that since 2023. But it was still a win, and the crowd still went wild, and Busch was back in Victory Lane, again. And then an older, more mature, more reflective Kyle Busch spoke to FS1 after the race. "Because you never know when the last one is." That was seven days ago. After what transpired Thursday, it feels like a year ago. Even at the very end, Kyle Busch loved winning. He loved dominating. He loved putting on a show for the fans. Fans, by the way, who didn't used to love Kyle. In fact, for years, Busch was public enemy No. 1 for NASCAR fans. He said as much on Sean Hannity's podcast one short month ago. For years — perhaps a decade — Kyle Busch was NASCAR's villain. He famously wrecked Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Richmond in 2008, and had to be escorted out of the track. That's a true story. He was hated everywhere he went after that. Even during the glory years with Joe Gibbs, in which Busch won a majority of his races and his two championships, he was hated. Despised. Booed everywhere he went. Viciously booed. But in recent years, something changed. He went from villain to fan-favorite. From zero to hero. The barrage of 'boos' at driver intros turned into deafening cheers. Kyle Busch was beloved by NASCAR fans. It was one of the greatest, most unprecedented turnarounds I'd ever seen. You could hear it when he won at Dover last Friday. You could feel it when word started to spread on Thursday. "They’re pulling for me," Busch told Hannity. "They’re like, man, we hated this guy — we never wanted to see him win another race — and now they’re like, we’ll eat those words. We want to see this guy win another race, you know? So I feel like public perception has changed." He was right. It had. And I think it's fairly obvious why. Kyle Busch was one of the last links we had to the old-school NASCAR driver. The old-school way of doing things. He was it. In recent years, we've watched Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart retire. We've watched Earnhardt Jr. and Jimmie Johnson call it quits. We watched Kevin Harvick — Earnhardt's replacement back in 2001 — hang it up. NASCAR CHAMPION KYLE BUSCH AND WIFE ALLEGE THEY LOST $8.5 MILLION IN INSURANCE SCHEME: 'A FINANCIAL TRAP' But we still had Kyle Busch. NASCAR fans still had "Rowdy." A driver who wanted to win at all costs, and didn't care whose feelings he hurt along the way. Someone who didn't mince words, and meant what he said. Someone who'd rattle a cage (or two, or three), and still be respected by everyone in the garage. He was obviously so much more. A father to two wonderful kids. A husband to wife Samantha Busch, who is among the most outspoken spouses in the garage. A brother to Kurt Busch, another NASCAR champ. Busch was, as he told Hannity, the third "eldest statesman" in the garage. He was a sounding board for younger drivers. A leader for older ones. A rock for the fans during a time period when NASCAR has experienced immense change. In a way, his career came full circle. Busch's first Cup win came at Fontana in 2005 as a young driver with Rick Hendrick. His final NASCAR win came last Friday at Dover driving, again, for Rick Hendrick. It turned out to be the last one. And, like Earnhardt, I'm not sure the NASCAR world will ever be the same. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a103e82a200899a00edd24d What to Do When Your Medication Isn’t Right for You te 2026-05-22T11:31:14.136Z What to Do When Your Medication Isn’t Right for You Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a103e6ea200899a00edd244 How Small Business Owners Can Overcome Cash Flow Challenges in Today’s Economy te 2026-05-22T11:30:54.315Z How Small Business Owners Can Overcome Cash Flow Challenges in Today’s Economy (StatePoint) If you’re an entrepreneur, you may be feeling the pinch. New data from Xero suggests increased cash flow pressure for small businesses in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a103e5aa200899a00edd23b How Small Business Owners Can Overcome Cash Flow Challenges in Today’s Economy te 2026-05-22T11:30:34.639Z How Small Business Owners Can Overcome Cash Flow Challenges in Today’s Economy Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a103c11a200899a00edd169 Dem senators deflect questions on Platner's scandal-plagued campaign: 'Not following that race closely' te 2026-05-22T11:20:49.083Z Dem senators deflect questions on Platner's scandal-plagued campaign: 'Not following that race closely' Democratic senators largely avoided answering questions about Graham Platner, the controversial candidate in Maine looking to unseat Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and his many off-color comments that have resurfaced in recent months. Most Democrats told Fox News Digital they aren’t focused on the Maine contest. "I’m not following that race closely," Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told Fox News Digital earlier this week when approached about Platner. DEMS SILENT ON PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE’S NAZI-STYLE TATTOO AFTER KNOCKING HEGSETH FOR CHRISTIAN SYMBOL The comments — and in many cases, silence — from Democratic lawmakers have done little to clarify whether lawmakers see Platner’s past remarks on sexual abuse, race and terror as a meaningful threat to his Senate candidacy. It’s a seat Democrats believe presents a ripe opportunity; a chance to knock off a moderate Republican in a Democratic-leaning state. Should Platner take the nomination, Democrats will have to hope his colorful past won’t turn enough voters away to inadvertently hand Collins a sixth term. Collins, who first took the seat in 1997, last won re-election in 2021 in a 51.0% to 42.4% victory over Democratic challenger Sara Gideon, a state legislator. Among other resurfaced comments, Platner in one Reddit post once blamed rape victims for failing to protect themselves. SCHUMER’S ‘NUMBER ONE TARGET’ SAYS VOTERS WILL SEE HER DEMOCRAT SENATE CHALLENGER AS TOO EXTREME "How about people just take some responsibility for themselves and not so f----- up when they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to?" Platner wrote in 2013. "If you don’t want to be in a compromising situation, act like an adult for f---- sake." To Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., the story behind those comments isn’t clear. Like Durbin, Booker said his focus has been elsewhere. "I have not been focusing on this race," Booker said. But he promised to give the matter a closer look. "I am going to do my due diligence and look through the full body of evidence around him. He has a case to make to the voters, not to people like me. And he needs to make it because obviously this election is highly consequential," Booker said. MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE CITES COMBAT TRAUMA WHEN CONFRONTED ON 'TERRIBLE' POSTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Still, other senators said the Maine race is the prerogative of voters in the Pine Tree State. "It’s up to Maine," Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., said. "It’s up to Maine’s people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a103bfda200899a00edd15d Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41 and more top headlines te 2026-05-22T11:20:29.163Z Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41 and more top headlines 1. Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41  2. Iran issues chilling threat over potential strike on US base  3. Popular beach town deploys FBI, SWAT to crush teen takeovers   ‘OUT OF LINE’ — Platner hit with major wake-up call from Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden. Continue reading … TICK TOCK — Trump champions push to end time changes by adopting permanent daylight saving time. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1039f2a200899a00edd0c7 Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds te 2026-05-22T11:11:46.411Z Hantavirus exposure risk may be higher than believed in parts of US, study finds Researchers found unusually high hantavirus levels in rodents in the Pacific Northwest, suggesting greater exposure risk in the surrounding agricultural communities. The area with the biggest prevalence is the Palouse region, which includes parts of eastern Washington and north-central Idaho in the Pacific Northwest. Researchers from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine found unexpectedly high levels of Sin Nombre virus (SNV), which is the strain most strongly linked to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) —among local rodent populations.  WHAT IS HANTAVIRUS, THE CAUSE OF GENE HACKMAN’S WIFE’S DEATH? In summer 2023, they collected samples from 189 deer mice, voles and chipmunks at eight farms and two forest sites. Nearly 30% of sampled rodents showed evidence of prior exposure and about 10% had active infections, according to the study press release. The rodents that tested positive were from both agricultural environments (farms) and natural settings (wilderness). While deer mice are the primary carriers of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, the researchers found infections across multiple rodent species. This suggests that Sin Nombre virus may be more widespread in the region than previously thought. HANTAVIRUS FEARS SPARK COVID FLASHBACKS, BUT EXPERTS SAY THERE’S ONE MAJOR DIFFERENCE The findings were published in 2026 in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a peer-reviewed journal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We were surprised both by how common the virus was locally and by how little data existed for the Northwest," said Stephanie Seifert, the study's corresponding author and principal investigator of the Molecular Ecology of Zoonotic and Animal Pathogens lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine's Paul G. Allen School for Global Health, in the press release.  "We're really just beginning to understand how widespread and complex this virus is in rodent populations here." The Sin Nombre virus, the most common hantavirus in the U.S., is typically spread to humans through inhalation of aerosolized rodent urine, droppings or saliva and is not known to spread person-to-person. This is different from the Andes virus, the strain linked to the recent outbreak on board the MV Hondius cruise ship. Andes virus is the only hantavirus that is capable of spreading between people through close, prolonged contact. Dr. Sonja Bartolome, an expert in pulmonary and critical care at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, pointed out that since national tracking began in 1993, the illness has remained rare, with 864 cases reported between 1993 and 2022. POSSIBLE HANTAVIRUS CASE UNDER INVESTIGATION IN UPSTATE NEW YORK; NO CONNECTION TO DEADLY CRUISE SHIP OUTBREAK "Most cases have occurred in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona, and 94% have been reported in states west of the Mississippi River," Bartolome, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "It is important to conduct research that expands our understanding of how the virus spreads," she went on. "Studies like this – which obtain and compare viral genetic sequences across regions and animals – help clarify how the virus moves geographically and between species." Although similar findings have been reported in other regions, this is the first study to reveal the pattern in this part of the country, Bartolome noted. "Because humans most commonly contract hantavirus through exposure to aerosolized rodent urine or droppings, precautions remain essential when cleaning areas with evidence of rodent activity," she added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER The study presented some limitations, primarily that it only measured the infection in rodents and did not evaluate human transmission risk. Additionally, the samples were only taken in the Palouse region and may not be generalized to all of the Pacific Northwest. The research was also conducted during a single season, which means the conclusions don’t reflect year-round data. The study suggests the need for expanded hantavirus monitoring in the Pacific Northwest, especially in agricultural areas.  The researchers recommend efforts to prevent rodent exposure for living and farming in rural areas. Longer-term studies could help clarify how environmental conditions and seasonal changes affect prevalence of the virus, they added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "People may be exposed more often than we realize, but severe cases are more likely to be tested for hantavirus," said Pilar Fernandez, a co-author on the study and a disease ecologist in the Allen School whose research focuses on the eco-epidemiology of zoonotic diseases, in the release. "Understanding that gap — how exposure translates into disease — is the next big step." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1039dea200899a00edd0be Video captures gasoline, flames and chaos during illegal street takeover te 2026-05-22T11:11:26.665Z Video captures gasoline, flames and chaos during illegal street takeover A quiet evening in a Norfolk, Virginia, neighborhood erupted into fiery chaos on Sunday during a terrifying street takeover. A crowd of people was seen taking over an intersection and possibly starting fires. One person could be seen with what appeared to be a flamethrower. One person was arrested following the fiery fiasco. Isaiah Duncan-Simmons, 19, from Virginia Beach was booked and charged with disorderly conduct and careless damage of property by fire. Norfolk Police confirmed to Fox News Digital that the agency received numerous calls for service for "a large gathering of people and cars speeding and driving recklessly at the intersection," police said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The fiery madness happened Sunday around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Redgate Avenue and Greenway Court in the West Ghent neighborhood. FIERY CHAOS AT FLORIDA INTERSECTION HAS SHERIFF'S OFFICE SEARCHING FOR DOZENS OF SUSPECTS In the video, someone is seen wearing a mask and holding up the possible flamethrower and aiming it overhead with flames spewing into the air. In another section of the clip, someone was seen holding what appeared to be a gas can and dumping gasoline everywhere with flames sparking immediately after. FOLLOW US ON X No injuries were reported. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL This is not the first time Norfolk has seen a street takeover. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS WVEC-TV reported in March seven people were shot and seriously injured after an unauthorized gathering led to gunfire outside a shopping mall. That case is still under investigation. As for the West Ghent incident, Norfolk Police are asking the public to submit any video or photos of the event as they investigate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1039caa200899a00edd0b5 Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' jokes targeted conservatives 87% of time in final years, study says te 2026-05-22T11:11:06.941Z Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' jokes targeted conservatives 87% of time in final years, study says FIRST ON FOX — The final years of CBS’ "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" overwhelmingly featured liberal guests and jokes targeting conservatives, according to a new study conducted by the Media Research Center (MRC).  MRC news analyst Alex Christy examined every "Late Show" joke since the start of 2023 and found that a staggering 87% have targeted conservatives and nearly every guest was liberal.  "Good riddance to Colbert’s nightly group therapy session for progressive elitists who could not understand why half the country kept rejecting their worldview," MRC President David Bozell told Fox News Digital.  COLBERT'S FINAL YEAR MARKED BY ATTACKS ON TRUMP, LIBERAL TALKING POINTS AND CELEBS KISSING HIS RING According to the study, Colbert made 3,639 jokes about President Donald Trump from Jan. 3, 2023, through the eve of his final episode.  Former President Joe Biden was the target of 339 jokes during that time, finishing second to Trump, who was a punchline 3,300 more times than Biden.  Colbert joked about George Santos 269 times, HHS Secratary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. 208 times, Republicans in general 180 times, Vice President JD Vance 151 times, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth 146 times, Elon Musk 143 times, ex-DHS Secratary Kristi Noem 106 and Rudy Giuliani 104 times, according to the study.  First lady Melania Trump finished just outside the top 10, with Colbert poking fun at her 100 times. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Eric Trump and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were all mocked dozens of times, too.   COLBERT LASHES OUT AT CBS, SAYS CANCELLATION ‘REINFORCED A NARRATIVE’ OF ‘KNEE BENDING’ TO TRUMP Colbert only joked about former Vice President Kamala Harris 21 times during that three-year period, according to the study. Despite losing the presidential election and being at the forefront of a months-long news cycle, Harris was joked about less than figures such as Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas, FBI Director Kash Patel, former Vice President Mike Pence, Former U.S. Amb. to the United Nations Nikki Haley and "conservatives" as a group.  Former President Ronald Reagan, who died in 2004, managed to be the butt of a Colbert 24 times during the same span.  Hunter Biden, who provided plenty of material for comedians willing to go there, was only joked about four times. Eric Trump, on the other hand, was the butt of 84 jokes while Colbert mocked Donald Trump Jr. 56 times.  When it comes to Colbert’s guests, the study found that 99% were openly liberal or considered liberal by the MRC. Far-left comedian John Oliver joined the CBS late-night show nine times from September 6, 2002, through May 21, 2026, to finish with the most appearances.  DEMOCRATS FAWN OVER STEPHEN COLBERT FOR HOLDING 'TRUTH TO POWER' AFTER CBS CANCELS SHOW Lefty journalists John Dickeron and Anderson Cooper ranked second with eight apiece, followed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow and Chris Hayes.  Harris, Alex Wagner, former first lady Michelle Obama, Seth Meyers, Jake Tapper, Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen. Cory Booker, Trevor Noah, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the former Obama staffers who host "Pod Save America," Gayle King, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, George Stephanpoplous, Jimmy Kimmel and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shaprio have each appeared multiple times, too.  Former GOP Congresswoman Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of Trump, was the only person considered a conservative to appear on the "Late Show" during that time, according to the study. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1039b7a200899a00edd0ac The reckless policies of our leaders cost my daughter her life and legacy te 2026-05-22T11:10:47.122Z The reckless policies of our leaders cost my daughter her life and legacy We are simple travelers through this world. We arrive with nothing, and someday we will leave with nothing material in our hands. What remains after us is the love we gave, the people we protected, the truths we defended, and the legacy we leave behind in the hearts of others. But we are not permanent citizens of this earth. Our lives are fragile, temporary, and uncertain, and that truth alone should humble every person who seeks power, influence, or authority over the lives of others. Yet there is a sadness in modern society that goes beyond politics itself. It is the sadness of people who truly believe this world is all there is. That existence begins at birth and ends in darkness. That there is no higher accountability, no eternal meaning, no moral order greater than temporary political victories, social status, ideological trends, or material comfort. I’M THE SON OF A MEXICAN IMMIGRANT. DEMOCRATS HATE THE AMERICA SHE LOVES I cannot accept that view of humanity. Because if this life is only about power, performance, and self-gratification, then it becomes easier to justify almost anything in pursuit of those goals. Wisdom disappears. Humility disappears. Human beings become abstractions inside political equations instead of souls carrying immeasurable value. My parents immigrated legally to America from a third-world tribal country. They came here believing in the principles, freedoms, opportunities, and responsibilities this nation represented. They did not come demanding America abandon its identity to accommodate them. They believed becoming American carried obligations as well as opportunities. They worked, sacrificed, assimilated, contributed, obeyed the law, and respected the country that opened its doors to them. And for a long time, America did not disappoint them. Until its leaders did. Because what many modern political voices fail to understand is that a nation cannot survive indefinitely when compassion becomes detached from wisdom, responsibility, order, and truth. A country is not merely an economic zone or a collection of competing interests. It is a fragile moral agreement between citizens, laws, culture, sacrifice, and shared accountability. Welcoming people legally, thoughtfully, and responsibly into that system is one thing. Pretending borders, vetting, consequences, and national cohesion no longer matter is something entirely different. I REPRESENT A BORDER DISTRICT THAT WAS SWAMPED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. WHAT I'M SEEING NOW MIGHT SURPRISE YOU And the people who ultimately pay the price for those reckless ideas are almost never the powerful voices promoting them. That is why it is so difficult to understand the voices who endlessly speak of compassion while supporting policies that recklessly endanger innocent people. These voices often behave as though their beliefs carry no trade-offs, no consequences, and no innocent victims. But every policy has a cost. Every ideology eventually reaches real families, real communities, and real human lives. Katie was one of those trade-offs. Sacrificed for ideological vanity, political ambition, and reckless policies defended more passionately than the innocent people endangered by them. The people promoting these ideas will never admit this openly, of course. They speak in abstractions, slogans, and moral performances because acknowledging the human cost would require confronting their own responsibility. Katie did not have enough time in this world to finish writing the legacy she was creating. Her story was still unfolding. Her life was still becoming. The family she may have built, the people she would have inspired, the love she would have shared, the joy she would have brought into this world — all of it was cut short. And still there are voices who continue acting as though these tragedies are acceptable losses in pursuit of their version of compassion. But compassion without wisdom is not virtue. It becomes vanity disguised as morality. There are many who loudly advocate for limitless immigration policies, open borders in practice, and systems with little regard for vetting, criminal background, health concerns, or long-term societal consequences. They frame these positions as enlightened and humane while dismissing anyone who questions them as cruel or fearful. Yet many of these same voices will never personally suffer the consequences of the policies they promote. They remain insulated from the instability, violence, and suffering their ideas can unleash on ordinary families. More troubling is the refusal to confront root causes honestly. If nations are collapsing under corruption, cartel violence, economic dysfunction, or political failure, how is the moral solution simply to drain those countries of their citizens and relocate them indefinitely into America? Is the answer truly to incentivize millions to leave their homelands through promises of benefits, special considerations, and taxpayer-funded support that would never be offered to struggling American citizens themselves? REP RO KHANNA: A COMMONSENSE, BIPARTISAN PLAN FOR IMMIGRATION How is that wisdom? How is that sustainable? How is that justice? And where were these moral voices while migrants themselves were being exploited? Where were they when cartels built billion-dollar industries trafficking desperate people across dangerous terrain? Where were they while women were assaulted, children abused, migrants extorted, and countless lives destroyed during perilous journeys north? Reckless policies did not eliminate suffering. They redistributed it while empowering some of the most evil criminal organizations in the world. Real compassion requires more than slogans, hashtags, suburban yard signs, or public performances designed to signal moral superiority. Real compassion requires responsibility, sacrifice, foresight, and wisdom. If people truly believe they possess solutions, then they should dedicate their own resources, labor, time, and lives toward rebuilding struggling nations, strengthening institutions abroad, and helping people flourish where they were born whenever possible. Using the wealth of others to impose dangerous social experiments on society is not noble. Declaring yourself compassionate while knowingly accepting innocent victims as the price of your ideology is not moral courage. It is knowledge without wisdom. And knowledge without wisdom, especially when paired with political power, becomes deeply dangerous. A healthy society survives not merely through intelligence, but through moral clarity. Wisdom asks difficult questions before tragedy occurs, not after. Wisdom understands that good intentions alone do not erase destructive outcomes. Wisdom recognizes that innocent lives are not acceptable collateral damage in pursuit of ideological visions. AMERICA MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN FAITH, ORDER AND A CULTURE OF LAWLESSNESS Most importantly, wisdom remembers that human beings are not gods. And if there truly is something beyond this life — if this world is not the end but merely the beginning of eternity — then perhaps the greatest human error is pride itself. I often wonder how many people who spend their lives proclaiming their own moral superiority have considered what they would say if they someday found themselves standing at the entrance to the next world. What explanation would possibly be enough? What defense could justify the suffering, destruction, or innocent lives sacrificed in service of ideology, ego, or political ambition? Because I do not believe eternity will be entered through self-congratulation or political righteousness. I do not believe anyone arrives there boasting in the first person — pointing to themselves, their activism, their status, their supposed goodness, or the causes they championed on earth. If anything, I suspect the opposite. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Grace cannot be demanded. Wisdom cannot coexist with arrogance. And perhaps the people most prepared for the next world will not be those who spent their lives announcing their own virtue, but those who approached existence with humility, repentance, gratitude, and an understanding that none of us are greater than the God who gave us life in the first place. We are only travelers here. Temporary souls moving through a temporary world, entrusted with fragile lives and enormous moral responsibility toward one another. Someday every political slogan, every public performance, every ideological trend, and every earthly institution will disappear. What will remain is whether we pursued truth over vanity, wisdom over applause, and genuine love of humanity over hollow displays of self-righteousness. This life matters deeply. But it is not all there is. And perhaps a society that truly remembered that truth would govern itself with far more humility, restraint, accountability, and wisdom than we see today. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JOE ABRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a1039a3a200899a00edd0a3 9/11 Museum to offer free admission for veterans ahead of Memorial Day Weekend te 2026-05-22T11:10:27.278Z 9/11 Museum to offer free admission for veterans ahead of Memorial Day Weekend FIRST ON FOX: Ahead of Memorial Day, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum announced that all veterans will receive free admission beginning Friday, expanding a longstanding effort to honor Americans whose lives and military service were shaped by the Sept. 11 attacks. The museum said the expanded policy builds on its existing free admission program for active-duty military personnel and reflects the connection many post-9/11 veterans feel to the memorial site and museum. "For countless Americans, September 11, 2001, was a call to serve," 9/11 Memorial & Museum Chief Advancement and Communications Officer Josh Cherwin said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. "That day defined a generation of first responders, students who enlisted in the weeks afterward, and young people who chose to serve as they learned what happened on 9/11. "Today, nearly 100 million Americans have no lived memory of 9/11, including many of the newest recruits bravely serving in our armed forces," the statement continued. "By welcoming every veteran and service member to experience the Museum free of charge we can honor their service and educate a new generation." NEW 9/11 MUSEUM EXHIBIT AIMS TO CONNECT YOUNGER AMERICANS TO THE ATTACKS THROUGH POWERFUL ARTIFACTS John Paluska, a retired Army Green Beret and member of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum’s Visionary Leadership Council, said the museum represents far more than a historical institution. Paluska told Fox News Digital he was just 18 years old and a freshman at Fordham University when he found himself at Ground Zero volunteering in the aftermath of Sept. 11. "I remember the smell distinctly," Paluska said. "The firemen, the beacons going off whenever there was kind of subtle silence, and the sights of the American flags slowly being draped." GOP CONGRESSMAN REVEALS HOW HE LEARNED ABOUT 9/11 TERROR ATTACKS IN REMOTE ALASKA WILDERNESS Paluska said the experience changed the course of his life. "And a month later I went to a recruiter and began the enlistment process," he said. He later served as a U.S. Army Green Beret with deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. In a statement released by the museum, Paluska said he believes the next generation must continue learning about the attacks and their aftermath. "There are young Americans in uniform today who weren't alive on September 11th, and many who served because of it," Paluska said. "I am proud of this museum for leading the way in making sure their service — and that day — is never forgotten." TUNNEL TO TOWERS COMMEMORATES 9/11 WITH MORTGAGES FOR HEROES, NATIONAL STEEL JOURNEY Paluska said many post-9/11 veterans feel a deep personal connection to the memorial site. "For us, we don’t want history to repeat itself," he told Fox News Digital. "We don’t wanna go back to war again. War is an awful thing." He said many veterans find peace walking through the memorial plaza and reflecting on both the losses of Sept. 11 and the years that followed. FORMER NEW YORK FIREFIGHTERS DEAD FROM 9/11-RELATED ILLNESSES, GROUP SAYS "You look up and you see the Freedom Tower, One World Trade, and you realize how great that we have it," Paluska said. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum also shared the story of Ron Bucca Jr., whose father, FDNY Fire Marshal Ron Bucca Sr., was killed during the attacks before Bucca Jr. later went on to serve as a Green Beret himself. "My father gave his life on September 11th, and that day set the course of my own service and the service of a generation of Americans," Bucca Jr. said in a statement. "For those of us who served because of that day, this museum is personal," he added. The museum said free admission has also been available to 9/11 family members, rescue and recovery workers, individuals eligible for the World Trade Center Health Program and immediate family members of those who died from 9/11-related illnesses and injuries. September 11, 2026, will mark the 25th anniversary of the attacks at the World Trade Center. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10374ca200899a00edd00e AI layoffs may be backfiring on companies te 2026-05-22T11:00:28.992Z AI layoffs may be backfiring on companies A lot of workers have had the same uneasy thought lately: "Is AI coming for my job?" It is a fair question. Companies keep talking about automation, AI agents and lower costs. Some workers hear that and wonder whether their next performance review will come with a chatbot-shaped shadow in the room. However, a new Gartner study suggests the story may be more complicated. Many companies are cutting jobs while adopting AI, but those cuts are not clearly producing better returns. Gartner says about 80% of organizations piloting or deploying autonomous business capabilities reported workforce reductions, yet those cuts did not appear to translate into a stronger return on investment. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report PALANTIR'S SHYAM SANKAR: AI SHOULD STRIP AWAY CORPORATE BUREAUCRACY AND GIVE POWER BACK TO THE WORKER The Gartner research looked at 350 global business executives at companies with at least $1 billion in annual revenue. The companies had already piloted or deployed AI agents, intelligent automation or autonomous technologies. The big takeaway is that companies that cut workers were not necessarily the ones getting the best results from AI. Gartner found that workforce reduction rates were nearly equal among companies reporting higher returns and those seeing only modest gains or worse outcomes. Many executives have treated layoffs as the fastest way to show AI is "working." Cut headcount, reduce costs and point to the savings. On paper, that can look like progress. But Gartner's Helen Poitevin, a distinguished VP analyst, put it bluntly: "Workforce reductions may create budget room, but they do not create return." She said companies improving their return on investment are not eliminating the need for people. They are investing in skills, roles and operating models that let humans guide and expand autonomous systems. In other words, firing people may make a balance sheet look cleaner for a quarter. It does not automatically make AI useful. AI has become a convenient explanation for layoffs. It gives companies a way to make painful cuts sound like part of a bigger tech plan. But that does not mean every AI-related layoff happens because software can suddenly do the job better than a person. Sometimes, a company may cut jobs to help pay for expensive AI projects. Other times, AI may become the public explanation for a layoff that was already coming. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has even called out "AI washing," where companies blame AI for layoffs that may have other causes. Gartner's findings point to a similar concern. The study suggests many companies may be trimming staff first, then hoping the payoff from AI shows up later.   CHATBOTS ARE LOSING CUSTOMER TRUST FAST Gartner found that companies seeing stronger gains were using AI to help people do their jobs better. The firm describes this as "human-amplified business," meaning AI gives both machines and people more room to act, while humans still guide the work. That means workers can move faster, catch problems earlier or spend less time on repetitive tasks that slow everyone down. That feels a lot more realistic than the idea of a company running itself while everyone else gets pushed out the door. AI can summarize a long report. It can help a customer service agent find an answer faster. It can even draft code, scan documents or flag unusual activity. But a person still has to check the work. A person still has to understand the customer. And a person still has to make the judgment call when things get complicated. Because they always do. Anyone who has dealt with a billing issue, a broken website form or a confusing insurance claim already knows that. Even if layoffs are not delivering the payoff companies hoped for, AI-related job cuts are still happening. Challenger, Gray & Christmas reported that AI led all reasons for job cuts in April 2026 for the second month in a row. The firm said AI was cited for 21,490 cuts in April and 49,135 cuts so far this year. For someone in a white-collar job, those numbers can hit hard. They also show why workers should pay attention without panicking. AI may not replace entire teams overnight, but it can still change who gets hired, where companies spend money and what skills they expect workers to have. For companies, the warning is pretty clear. Cutting people before they understand where AI actually helps can backfire fast. AI needs clean data. It needs oversight. And it needs people who know the business well enough to catch bad answers before they reach customers. Without that human layer, companies may save money in one place and create bigger headaches somewhere else. That could mean bad customer experiences, compliance risks or AI tools that frustrate the same workers they were supposed to help. The companies that get AI right may be the ones that use it to support their teams instead of treating employees as the first expense to cut. This does not mean you should ignore AI or assume your job is safe forever. AI may change your job before it ever replaces it. So the smartest move is to become the person who knows how to use it well. Start with the tools your company already uses. You do not need to become an AI expert overnight. Just pay attention to where AI saves time, where it gets things wrong and where a human still needs to step in. If your job involves writing, research, analysis, customer support or operations, look for tasks where AI can help you work faster without letting it think for you. AI can produce a quick answer, but it may miss context. It can summarize a document, but it may leave out the details that actually matter. It can draft a response, but it may not understand the customer sitting on the other side of the problem. That is where your judgment matters. The more you understand the business, the customer and the risk, the harder you are to replace with a tool that only predicts the next likely answer. Also, keep a simple record of the real value you bring. Did you solve a customer problem? Catch an error? Improve a workflow? Help a team avoid a costly mistake? Train someone on a better process? Those things show your impact in a way a software tool cannot. They also give you stronger examples for performance reviews, job interviews or conversations about your role as AI becomes a bigger part of the workplace. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com AI is changing work fast, and nobody should pretend every job will look the same a few years from now. But this Gartner study adds a needed reality check. Layoffs may make a company look serious about AI. However, they do not prove that the technology is actually paying off. For workers, the smart move is to get comfortable with the tools now. Learn where AI can save time, then pay close attention to the moments when your judgment still matters most. For companies, the message is simple: slow down before treating layoffs like a shortcut to AI success. Gartner says autonomous business could create more jobs by 2028 to 2029. So the real risk may be cutting the people who know how to make AI useful in the first place. Should companies pump the brakes on AI layoffs until they can prove the technology actually improves the work? 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/6a1032aea200899a00edcee7 WNBA star Caitlin Clark set to publish children's book inspired by inscription in her childhood bedroom te 2026-05-22T10:40:46.930Z WNBA star Caitlin Clark set to publish children's book inspired by inscription in her childhood bedroom WNBA standout Caitlin Clark is taking her talents from the basketball court to the page. On Thursday, the Indiana Fever guard unveiled the cover art of her upcoming children’s picture book, "EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams." The book, which is scheduled for release in November, draws from Clark’s life — one she said is "like few others." Clark also announced Thursday that pre-orders for the book are now available. "BIG NEWS! I wrote a picture book," she wrote on X. "Pre-order your copy." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Random House Books will publish the project, which will feature illustrations by Adriana Predoi. Clark noted she was inspired to create the book by a phrase displayed in her bedroom while she was growing up: "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA." Clark also credited the people who supported her basketball journey as a source of inspiration for the project. "Basketball has given me so many incredible opportunities, but what has always meant the most to me are the people who've supported me along the way," she said in a statement in late April. WNBA SUPERSTAR CAITLIN CLARK WILL BE THE GRAND MARSHAL OF THIS YEAR'S INDIANAPOLIS 500 "I hope this book reminds kids that they're never alone in chasing their dreams and that giving a little extra to the people and moments is what makes them EXTRAordinary." A string of injuries sidelined Clark in 2025, limiting the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader to 13 games in her second WNBA season. The injury woes last year included a groin strain followed by an ankle bone bruise. Clark was active for four of the Fever’s first five games this season before becoming a late scratch Wednesday against the Portland Fire. 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/6a10329ba200899a00edcede NASCAR driver Casey Mears reflects on Kyle Busch's impact on the sport after his death te 2026-05-22T10:40:27.483Z NASCAR driver Casey Mears reflects on Kyle Busch's impact on the sport after his death NASCAR driver Casey Mears reflected on the death of Kyle Busch on Friday, saying his impact on the sports of professional racing "immeasurable." Busch died at the age of 41, hours after it was announced he was going to forgo any racing activities at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend due to a "severe illness resulting in hospitalization." Mears appeared on Fox News Channel’s "Fox & Friends First" as he mourned Busch’s death. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I would say, really, it’s immeasurable. What he’s accomplished in the sport is done by nobody else. Kyle’s won so many races," he said of Busch’s impact on the sport. "I mean, there was a stretch there for a handful of years where if Kyle didn’t win a Busch race, a Cup race or one of the truck races throughout the weekend, something was wrong because he was constantly winning races. "I think that the end of the day he was just a tremendous competitor you absolutely knew he was going to leave 110% on the table at all times. Just one of the best that’s ever been in a racecar. The biggest thing is that he’d just become such an amazing dad, father, husband, brother. I’m just thinking about everybody in the family. Tom and Gaye, his mom, and brother, obviously Samantha and the kids. He was a true champion at home as a family man as well." NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing announced the death Thursday evening, but did not offer a cause of death. "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," the statement said. "Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. KYLE BUSCH ON ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY' "Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ "Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon. "During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate." Busch was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and had been on the series since 2004, He made 762 career starts with 63 wins. Busch won the championship in 2015 and 2019, and had 234 victories across all three NASCAR national series. Busch is the all-time record-holder for wins in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69). His most recent win came last weekend at Dover, when he led 147 laps in a dominating Truck Series victory. Fox News’ Zach Dean contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a103043a200899a00edce49 Deshaun Watson harbors no ill will toward Cleveland after collecting $184M for 19 TDs in four seasons te 2026-05-22T10:30:27.377Z Deshaun Watson harbors no ill will toward Cleveland after collecting $184M for 19 TDs in four seasons Way down there, maybe 40 paragraphs into a feature takeout on Deshaun Watson, ESPN this week quoted someone close to the quarterback who delivered the most mind-blowing news of the NFL offseason: Watson doesn't hate Cleveland. To quote the story, "Watson, who hasn't spoken to the media since tearing [his] Achilles [a second time, actually], has no ill will toward Cleveland, according to a source close to him." That's so good to know. What a relief that Deshaun Watson isn't holding a grudge. This, of course, is troubling. BROWNS' TRADE FOR DESHAUN WATSON WAS 'BIG SWING AND MISS,' TEAM OWNER SAYS The framing of it is absurdly askew because, well, Watson has collected $184 million from the Browns the past four years while delivering 19 touchdowns in 19 starts, only in nine of which he managed to lift his team to victory. Watson, brought to Cleveland from the Houston Texans in exchange for five draft picks, three of them first-rounders, has been the NFL's biggest trade bust this decade and possibly any decade. He brought the baggage of an unsightly sexual assault saga tied to his escapades at massage parlors to Cleveland and after settling with the 23 women who accused him of abuse, the NFL and he agreed to an 11-game suspension that effectively made his first Browns season in 2022 a wash. Then came the second season (2023) that was cut short by a shoulder injury and the third season (2024) that was cut short by an Achilles injury and last season (2025) which never got off the ground because of a second Achilles injury. DESHAUN WATSON SUSPENDED 11 GAMES AND FINE $5 MILLION Watson, in other words, has been a gift that keeps on taking the past four years. And against that backdrop, he has incurred some criticism and even some booing from the Cleveland fan base. But no worries, Dawg Pound! Deshaun Watson doesn't hate you, a buddy of his is telling the media. Why does this matter? Because it speaks to the company that Watson keeps, which reflects on him. It speaks to that company somehow believing Watson to be in any way aggrieved by his situation of the past four seasons when, in truth, he should be thanking heaven he's still wearing a Browns uniform in Year 5. BROWNS' DESHAUN WATSON ADDRESSES CRITICS, VOWS TO RETURN FROM LATEST INJURY 'WAY BETTER THAN BEFORE' The utter arrogance of it all. This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you. Or isn't going to open a "learing" center in your back yard. It's insulting. Watson is currently locked in a starting quarterback battle with Shedeur Sanders this offseason. That battle is likely to last into training camp as new head coach Todd Monken tries to find a quarterback that won't be an utter failure — like the last 42 or so quarterbacks who have previously started for the Browns have been. So Watson is getting an opportunity. He's getting that opportunity because the Browns still owe him $46 million more in this, the final season of his $230 million fully guaranteed contract. So, the club figures, maybe Watson can start earning his keep. If he does, the ESPN source speculated, Watson might be open to signing an extension and staying with the Browns beyond this season. That is so generous. Cleveland apparently owes its nearly quarter-billion quarterback who hasn't delivered anything but disappointment a debt of gratitude. 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Before Game 1 of the NHL's Eastern Conference Finals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens, the Hurricanes honored Busch with a memorial tribute on the Lenovo Center jumbotron. The Vegas Golden Knights also shared a message on social media, a touching tribute to Busch. TWO-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION KYLE BUSCH TRAGICALLY DIES AT 41 AFTER HOSPITALIZATION "We are heartbroken to hear of Kyle's passing. Our deepest condolences to the Busch family and all those that knew him. We will miss you in Vegas," the Golden Knights posted. Montreal defeated Carolina, 6-2, to open the series. Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion and one of the most accomplished drivers of his generation, leaves behind one of the most decorated careers in NASCAR history. The sports world continued rallying around Busch’s family, friends, and longtime fans throughout Thursday. Inside the NASCAR garage, drivers and teams continued processing the news just days before Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. "Absolutely cannot comprehend this news," former teammate Denny Hamlin wrote. "We just need to think of his family during this time. We love you KB." KYLE BUSCH SENDS HAMLIN CHILLING THREAT, NASCAR WIFE IS 'AMERICA'S MOST BEAUTIFUL' & 1ST BLACK FEMALE WRECKED Brad Keselowski added, "Absolute shock. Very hard to process. Hug your loved ones." NASCAR confirmed the Memorial Day weekend race in Charlotte will continue as scheduled. Speedway Motorsports President Marcus Smith described Busch as "a champion among champions" whose competitiveness and driving style helped make him one of the sport’s most recognizable stars. Busch earned his final Truck Series victory at Dover just days before his death. After the race, he was asked why winning never gets old. "Because you never know when the last one is." Busch is survived by his wife, Samantha, and their two children, Brexton and Lennix. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a102deba200899a00edcd6b Trump champions bid to nix clock changes by adopting permanent daylight saving time te 2026-05-22T10:20:27.022Z Trump champions bid to nix clock changes by adopting permanent daylight saving time President Donald Trump is championing the prospect of putting the kibosh on twice-annual clock changes by making daylight saving time permanent. A bill to make daylight saving time permanent has been folded into a larger measure that the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced in a 48-1 vote on Thursday. "Big Vote today (48-1!) in the Energy and Commerce Committee on a Bill including The Sunshine Protection Act, which will be making Daylight Saving Time Permanent! This is so important in that Hundreds of Millions of Dollars are spent every year by people, Cities, and States, being forced to change their Clocks. Many of these Clocks are located in Towers, and the cost of renting, or using, Heavy Equipment to do this twice a year is prohibitive!" Trump wrote in a Thursday Truth Social post. TRUMP SAYS CONGRESS SHOULD PUSH ‘FOR MORE DAYLIGHT AT THE END OF A DAY’ "It’s time that people can stop worrying about the ‘Clock,’ not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice yearly production. It will also be a very nice WIN for the Republican Party. Take it! We are going with the far more popular alternative, Saving Daylight, which gives you a longer, brighter Day — And who can be against that — This is an easy one!" the president declared. Rep. Vern Buchanan's, R-Fla., office noted in a Thursday press release that "The Sunshine Protection Act was included as a provision within an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (AINS) to the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, which was marked up and sent to the House floor by the House Energy and Commerce Committee today." FLORIDA GOP REP VERN BUCHANAN TO RETIRE, ADDING TO WAVE OF HOUSE EXITS The push is actually bipartisan. "The legislation has 32 bipartisan cosponsors in the House, and Senate companion legislation (S. 29) introduced by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has 18 bipartisan cosponsors," Buchanan's release noted. The proposal would not compel a state that is not observing daylight saving time to start observing it. In a Truth Social post last year, Trump called for Congress to address the issue. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS: IT'S ABOUT THE SUNLIGHT "The House and Senate should push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day. Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!" he declared in an April 2025 post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a102bcea200899a00edccb8 America's cheapest popcorn shrimp basket at a chain restaurant costs under $9 te 2026-05-22T10:11:26.282Z America's cheapest popcorn shrimp basket at a chain restaurant costs under $9 As summer approaches, many Americans reach for a beloved seafood favorite: popcorn shrimp. With a crispy breaded coating and bite-sized shape, popcorn shrimp is often eaten dipped in sauce or paired with fries. Unlike butterfly shrimp, which uses larger split-open shrimp, popcorn shrimp is typically made with much smaller, bite-sized pieces. COMMON GRILLING MISTAKE COULD STRIP FISH OF KEY NUTRIENTS AND RUIN YOUR MEAL, EXPERTS WARN It's preferred by some diners for its crunchy texture and savory flavor compared to grilled or raw shrimp. Fox News Digital compared menu prices for popcorn shrimp dishes at major restaurant chains in the Orlando, Florida, area.  Prices were checked online and may vary by location. Taxes and delivery fees were not included. Here's what to know.  A large 40-ounce portion of popcorn shrimp at Captain D's rings up for under $9, listed at $8.38. "Add some bite-sized, D'Lish Popcorn Shrimp to any meal," Captain D's website says. RED LOBSTER'S PUSH FOR CHEAP DEALS MAY BE BACKFIRING, SAY EXPERTS, AS LOSSES PILE UP "Perfect with D's Dippin Sauce." The chain mainly operates in the South and Southeast, with locations harder to find in the Northeast and on the West Coast. Long John Silver's offers a competitively priced Popcorn Shrimp Basket at $9.29. "Dive into the deliciousness of popcorn shrimp, accompanied by your choice of one individual side and two hushpuppies," the site states. BUFFETS MAKE OLD-SCHOOL COMEBACK AS AMERICANS HUNT FOR DINING VALUE: 'FINANCIAL GENIUS' Meredith Smith, director of brand marketing at Long John Silver's, called the dish a "fan favorite" in comments to Fox News Digital. "We remain committed to serving flavorful, high-quality seafood at a strong value, including through our rotating $6 Basket lineup, which has featured popcorn shrimp in the past," Smith said. Red Robin sells a Shrimp 'N' Chip Basket for $13.79. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The chain's website says the dish consists of "golden-fried shrimp with Yukon Chips and cocktail sauce." The Shrimp 'N' Chip Basket is listed under Red Robin's appetizers. Red Lobster offers Popcorn Shrimp as an appetizer for $13.99. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The restaurant's website describes the dish as "bite-sized shrimp crisped until golden brown," and it features cocktail sauce as a dip. Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp dish is a pricier alternative to traditional popcorn shrimp offerings. The restaurant says the dish is a "Bonefish Favorite," according to its website. Bang Bang Shrimp is closer to tempura-style than true popcorn shrimp. It consists of "crispy shrimp served with our signature creamy, spicy sauce," says Bonefish Grill's website. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to all five restaurant chains for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a102bbaa200899a00edcc5b Jersey Shore beach town unleashes extreme tactics to bury viral teen mayhem for Memorial Day weekend te 2026-05-22T10:11:06.826Z Jersey Shore beach town unleashes extreme tactics to bury viral teen mayhem for Memorial Day weekend A New Jersey shore town is calling in an impressive show of force in preparation for Memorial Day weekend, following a surge of viral teen takeovers, "pop-up parties" and a past of chaos. Officials in Seaside Heights, home of the iconic "Jersey Shore" television series, are vowing to deploy a litany of preventive measures — such as FBI support, SWAT teams and mounted officers — in an effort to curb violence inflicted on the town by rowdy teenagers. The borough began preparing for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend in September, after authorities grappled with two back-to-back seasons of summer violence that overwhelmed officials and wreaked havoc on the shores.  DOZENS ARRESTED AFTER MEMORIAL DAY VIOLENCE ROCKS JERSEY SHORE BOARDWALK "Last year, we prepared ourselves and we thought we did a pretty good job – until that weekend. The number of young people that came was unbelievable," Mayor Tommy Vaz told Fox News Digital.  In 2025, around 100,000 people visited Seaside Heights for the holiday, according to NJ.com. Authorities ultimately made more than 70 arrests over the course of the weekend, including 21 minors, and the boardwalk was temporarily shut down after three separate stabbing incidents.  One year earlier, false reports of gunfire reportedly led to chaos and sent swarms of teens fleeing the packed beaches.  As a result, Seaside Heights officials have requested FBI support, SWAT teams, Homeland Security agents, mounted state troopers and an increase in roving officers to take to the beaches on Memorial Day weekend. JERSEY SHORE BOARDWALK MAYHEM PUTS BLUE STATE'S 'SOFT' CRIME APPROACH UNDER MICROSCOPE "We’re bringing in all our manpower that we have," Vaz said. "And with these added law enforcement agencies, we're going to see a strategic plan in place."  Officials are hoping the presence of additional law enforcement agencies will discourage a rise of unsanctioned social events promoted by young people on social media – or what Vaz refers to as "pop-up parties."  "If somebody puts on social media, ‘Come down to Seaside Heights, bring your booze. It doesn't matter if you're 10 [years old], or 15, or 18. Come on down’ – our guys spot it right away," Vaz said. CHAOTIC TEEN BRAWL GOES VIRAL AFTER TEEN TERROR PROMPTS US ATTORNEY PIRRO'S PLAN TO PROSECUTE PARENTS Additionally, the Seaside Heights Police Department has two dedicated officers tasked with combing social media in search of planned, unsanctioned events.  "We find the people that are doing it, and we've put a court injunction," Vaz said.  Vaz added that local officials have already put a stop to six unsanctioned "pop-up parties" ahead of Memorial Day weekend, but his concern also centers around rowdy teenagers who plan to come to the shore without organizing on social media. GOT A TIP? "It's happening in suburban areas, it's happening in other states," Vaz said. "We look at it as a problem with enforcement – consequences for the young people that have disrespect. Any good kid can come down, and find himself with a group and get involved."  In an effort to send a message to any minors planning to descend on the Jersey Shore for a weekend of lawbreaking and recklessness, Vaz is vowing to prosecute both the offending child and their parents. FOLLOW US ON X "It's the kid that says, ‘You can't make me leave and you can’t do anything to me because I'm not 18.’ Well, guess what? We're gonna do something to you. We're going to summon you and summon your parents," Vaz told Fox News Digital. JERSEY SHORE BOARDWALK MAYHEM PUTS BLUE STATE'S 'SOFT' CRIME APPROACH UNDER MICROSCOPE "This has got to stop – not only in Seaside, but nationwide." Last year, former Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that holds parents criminally responsible for their children’s behavior. Anyone found to be in violation could face a maximum of six months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines. Additionally, officials have introduced a series of new measures in an effort to quell the potential for chaos in the upcoming season.  NJ POLICE CHIEF SAYS 'OUT OF CONTROL' KIDS FORCED NEW TOWN LAW THAT COULD PUT PARENTS BEHIND BARS "We’ve changed ordinances, curfew times, rental facilities to underage children and young people, and so forth," Vaz said. A new curfew implemented within the borough prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from being out on the streets past 10 p.m. without a guardian, and minors must have an adult present for short-term lodging rentals, according to Vaz.  "But in the event of our ordinance, we've approved that the business administrator – with a consultation from myself and the chief of police – can change that curfew," Vaz added. ROWDY TEEN TAKEOVER HITS POPULAR BEACH HOT SPOT WITH WAVE OF ARRESTS, ASSAULTS, EMERGENCY CURFEW: VIDEO In light of the preparations, Vaz hopes the increased law enforcement presence will bring a sense of calm to the picturesque Jersey Shore ahead of yet another Memorial Day weekend.  "We're just hoping that it's a peaceful weekend, and we want people to know that we're a destination with a lot of family activities," Vaz said. "We're geared to that now, families – and that's the backbone of our community."  Similar incidents involving teenagers overtaking communities are continuing to plague the Jersey Shore as the weather warms up. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Earlier this month, authorities in nearby Wildwood served two promoters with cease-and-desist orders stemming from alleged unsanctioned events planned for Memorial Day weekend circulating on social media. The individuals are also expected to be charged with disturbance at a public gathering for "inciting these types of unsanctioned takeovers," the Wildwood Police Department said in a social media post. "We have been planning to mitigate the potential public safety concerns associated with these types of unsanctioned takeovers," Chief Joseph Murphy said in a statement. "The very nature of these investigations are very difficult due to the many social media platforms being utilized to promote these unsanctioned takeovers." In response to the growing trend, city officials have implemented a 10 p.m. curfew for all unaccompanied minors and announced the boardwalk will be closed to the public year-round from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Additionally, six people were arrested Tuesday night on charges including disorderly conduct and eluding police in connection with another unsanctioned event in Long Branch, according to authorities. The incident unfolded in Pier Village — a sprawling oceanfront community clad with rental units and hotels — after authorities said a large mob of teens were observed inciting brawls, jumping on cars and contributing to "disorder" across the boardwalk. The chaos forced 139 officers from multiple local agencies to be deployed to the scene, as city officials implemented an emergency 8 p.m. curfew in an attempt to send the youngsters home. Video shows dozens of officers — some carrying riot shields — corralling the large group in the middle of the street. "With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Long Branch Police Department, in coordination with the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office and their regional mutual aid partners, will maintain a strong, visible presence throughout the beachfront and downtown corridors," Long Branch city officials said in a statement. "Anyone who travels to Long Branch intending to engage in violence or disorder should expect to be arrested and prosecuted." Fox News Digital's Ashley Papa contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a102ba7a200899a00edcc4c Fox News Digital's News Quiz: May 22, 2026 te 2026-05-22T10:10:47.099Z Fox News Digital's News Quiz: May 22, 2026 Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a Trump-backed challenger who defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky, ending the representative's tenure after a bruising GOP primary battle Looking for another challenge? Spencer Pratt's comments on Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and a proposed class action lawsuit alleged "tomato fraud," featured in last week's News Quiz. Test your knowledge of remarkable Knicks knowledge, sitcom similarities and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. If you're looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here. Check back next week for the latest News Quiz from Fox News Digital. Thanks for playing! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a102b93a200899a00edcc43 Mamdani's Wall Street courtship sparks criticism of anti-billionaire agenda te 2026-05-22T10:10:27.303Z Mamdani's Wall Street courtship sparks criticism of anti-billionaire agenda Socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is courting powerful Wall Street leaders after months of attacking wealthy New Yorkers and pushing higher taxes on corporations. Given New York City’s outsized role in U.S. banking, investing and corporate headquarters, business leaders warn financial instability in the Big Apple could reverberate nationwide. Mamdani's meetings this week with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon underscored growing concerns that the mayor's push to tax wealthy individuals and businesses could clash with the financial sector that underpins the city’s economy. And critics tell Fox News Digital that they view the sit-downs as part of a growing contradiction at the center of his economic agenda in the world's largest business and finance hub. BLUE-STATE TAX BURDEN FUELS AMERICANS FLEEING TO REPUBLICAN-LED SOUTHERN STATES "The Mamdani administration has come to recognize that so much of their agenda depends on having successful businesses and wealth creators in the city," Manhattan Institute economic policy expert Adam Lehodey told Fox News Digital. "Simply alienating them isn’t going to solve any of New York’s problems," he added. Lehodey argued the city cannot fund progressive priorities like free childcare and subsidized housing without strong tax revenue and a healthy private sector. He warns that a "tax-the-rich strategy" could worsen the city’s economic challenges because it might discourage investment in New York. "It’s a good thing that he’s meeting with them, but now he needs to follow up and deliver something substantive," Lehodey said. "The current tax-the-rich strategy is only going to worsen the problems unless he follows up and says, ‘Let’s look at what we can do to make it easier to invest in New York State and New York City.’" Mamdani’s outreach has also extended beyond major banking executives. The socialist mayor recently reached out to Citadel founder Ken Griffin after previously criticizing the billionaire hedge fund manager over his Manhattan penthouse and personal wealth. Mamdani stood outside Griffin's multi-million-dollar property in the city to tout his proposal for higher taxes on second homes in NYC worth more than $5 million. CHICAGO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN KEN GRIFFIN TURNS ON A CITY, NOW MAMDANI MAY FIND OUT Citadel told FOX Business that Griffin "welcomes thoughtful, serious conversations about the policies that can grow the city’s economy and create more opportunity for all New Yorkers," while cautioning that "reckless political theater serves no purpose." Amazon founder Jeff Bezos supported Griffin when on Wednesday he criticized Mamdani’s rhetoric toward wealthy business leaders. The world’s fourth-richest person accused politicians of using an "age-old technique" of "picking a villain and pointing fingers." FROM FREE BUSES TO CITY-OWNED GROCERY STORES, HERE ARE MAMDANI’S KEY ECONOMIC PROMISES "It isn’t right... to stand in front of Ken Griffin’s house and act like he is some kind of villain," Bezos told CNBC. "Ken Griffin isn’t a villain, he hasn’t hurt anybody, he’s not hurting New York, in fact quite the opposite." While Bezos said debates over raising taxes on top earners are legitimate, he criticized what he described as the "vilification" of wealthy Americans and argued that overspending — not insufficient tax revenue — is the root of the nation's fiscal problems. The tensions underscore the difficult balancing act facing the mayor of the nation’s financial capital: Wall Street and high-income taxpayers generate a major share of New York City’s tax revenue, even as progressive activists push for a more aggressive redistribution of wealth. Nicole Huyer, a senior policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation, characterized the meetings with Dimon and Solomon as an effort to repair strained ties with New York’s business community after Mamdani’s "tax the rich" campaign rhetoric. She cautioned that policies perceived as hostile to corporations and wealthy taxpayers could accelerate corporate and capital flight from New York, pointing to Griffin’s relocation to Florida as one example. "Jamie Dimon and David Solomon lead two of the nation’s most influential financial institutions and have enormous influence over the financial sector and labor market," Huyer told Fox News Digital. "If policies drive major firms or wealthy taxpayers out of New York City, the impact on tax revenue, jobs and broader economic activity could be significant." Huyer added that "pitching class warfare and then pivoting to court Wall Street executives risks appearing politically performative." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10293ca200899a00edcbb1 Colombian national sentenced to 25 years for raping, impregnating 12-year-old girl in Missouri te 2026-05-22T10:00:28.297Z Colombian national sentenced to 25 years for raping, impregnating 12-year-old girl in Missouri A Colombian national was sentenced this week to decades in prison for sexually exploiting a minor in Missouri, authorities said. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl. Escobar-Guarnizo was arrested by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office in September 2024 after authorities received a report alleging he had impregnated the girl. DHS said investigators uncovered photos and messages allegedly showing that Escobar-Guarnizo repeatedly made advances toward the child and requested nude photos and videos. MAN WHO PLEADED GUILTY TO RAPING 12-YEAR-OLD RELATIVE IS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT FROM HONDURAS, DHS SAYS According to DHS, Escobar-Guarnizo pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor in August 2025. He was initially charged with production of child pornography. He was sentenced Monday to 300 months, or 25 years, in prison. DHS Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis praised the sentence in a statement. ILLEGAL ALIEN SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS FOR PRODUCING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY INVOLVING OWN RELATIVES: 'MONSTER' "This dirtbag was charged with production of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor after he raped and impregnated a 12-year-old girl," Bis said in a statement.  According to DHS, Escobar-Guarnizo illegally entered the United States in 2023 under the Biden administration. "Thanks to the investigative work of ICE law enforcement officers and our state and local partners, this child predator has now been sentenced to 25 years behind bars," Bis said. "This illegal alien NEVER should have been allowed into our country by the Biden Administration." "Under Secretary Mullin, we will continue to target criminal illegal aliens and get them OUT of our communities," she added. DHS said the sentencing followed an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), along with state and local law enforcement agencies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10248ca200899a00edca6d Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war’ as drone combat reshapes military te 2026-05-22T09:40:28.234Z Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war’ as drone combat reshapes military Army leaders signaled Wednesday that drone-heavy warfare and recent conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East are reshaping the service’s aviation and missile defense strategy, driving new scrutiny of helicopter programs and costly Patriot interceptor systems. The comments come as the Army’s fiscal year 2027 budget request sharply cuts the funding request for helicopter procurement, including reducing Apache funding from roughly $361.7 million to about $1.5 million, Black Hawk funding from about $913 million to roughly $39.3 million and Chinook procurement from roughly $629 million to about $210 million, while increasing investment in drones, autonomy and low-cost battlefield technologies. The transformation push already is extending beyond procurement. The Army previously announced plans to cut roughly 6,500 active-duty aviation positions over fiscal years 2026 and 2027 — including pilots, flight crews and maintainers — as leaders shift resources toward unmanned systems and drone warfare. It remains unclear whether the procurement reductions ultimately will shrink aviation fleet sizes, extend the service life of aging aircraft or delay planned replacement cycles. Army leaders suggested the battlefield lessons driving the changes already are shaping budget decisions, as the service redirects money away from some traditional aviation programs toward drones, autonomy and low-cost mass systems. "Absolutely, as we look across the aviation portfolio … we’re re-looking that," Assistant Army Secretary Brent Ingraham said during a Pentagon media roundtable Wednesday.  Ingraham said the Army is reassessing how traditional manned aircraft fit alongside larger unmanned systems increasingly capable of missions once handled by helicopters. The proposed aviation cuts already have drawn concern on Capitol Hill.  During a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing May 12, Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., warned that the Army’s budget request included "zero H-64 Apaches, zero Chinook Block IIs, and one UH-60 Black Hawk," arguing the service was divesting critical capabilities before validating replacements. "Your department’s budget request cuts over $5 billion from the industrial base in the aviation sector alone, effectively shutting down all current Army aviation platforms," Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, pressed War Secretary Pete Hegseth during a May 12 House Appropriations hearing. "How did the department arrive at the conclusion that reducing procurement for these Army aviation platforms strengthens rather than weakens the aviation industrial base?"  Hegseth acknowledged the Pentagon was reconsidering parts of the plan. "There are some very good things in the Army Transformation Initiative, and there are some things that we’ve needed to get another look at," Hegseth told lawmakers during a House hearing after facing questions about the scale of the aviation cuts. Hegseth said Pentagon leaders were focused on ensuring the Army does not create "aviation capability gaps" as it transitions toward more unmanned systems and next-generation technologies. ‘EYES IN THE SKY’: ARMY DRONE EXPERT EXPLAINS US STRATEGY ON INNOVATION AS GLOBAL CONFLICT LOOMS Army leaders said the rapid spread of cheap drones is forcing the Army to rethink how it buys and fields aircraft, missile defenses and battlefield technology. "We know we don’t want to continue to use a Patriot missile to shoot down a cheap drone," Ingraham said. "You’ve got to get on the right side of the cost curve." The concern has become increasingly urgent after the U.S. and its allies burned through large numbers of expensive missile defense interceptors during the Israel-Iran conflict and broader Middle East operations, fueling Pentagon concerns about stockpile depletion and the long-term sustainability of relying on multimillion-dollar defensive systems against cheap drones and missiles.  Officials also described a new allied drone and counter-drone procurement marketplace designed to speed foreign military sales and standardize interoperable systems across partner nations. Driscoll compared the effort to "an Amazon for war." Officials said the marketplace is expected to become available to roughly 25 U.S. allies and partners worldwide, initially focused on drone and counter-drone systems before potentially expanding to additional capabilities and countries. The platform will for now only allow allies to buy U.S. capabilities.  US DRAINS CRITICAL MISSILE STOCKPILES IN IRAN WAR AS YEARSLONG REBUILD LOOMS The Army also is launching a rapid competition to develop low-cost interceptors designed to counter drones and cruise missiles without exhausting multimillion-dollar Patriot missile stocks. Ingraham said companies will have roughly 120 days after an upcoming industry event to demonstrate technologies ranging from rocket motors and seekers to fully integrated interceptor concepts. "Even if you don’t have it all on the ground … bring it," he said. The transformation effort reflects growing concern inside the Pentagon that cheap drones, autonomous systems and mass-produced weapons are rapidly changing the economics and survivability assumptions of modern warfare, particularly after conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East exposed vulnerabilities in traditional armored and aviation-heavy battlefield concepts. Army leaders increasingly suggest future wars will rely less on small numbers of expensive manned platforms and more on large quantities of cheaper, networked and rapidly replaceable systems capable of surviving in drone-saturated battlefields. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said at the roundtable that the service is attempting to overhaul what leaders view as decades of broken acquisition practices that left the Army too slow to adapt to rapidly changing battlefield conditions. "How do we dig down deep into the system to change the broken processes that have led to so many bad outcomes over the last 30 years?" Driscoll said. Driscoll said the Army had lost Congress’s trust after decades of acquisition failures and budget overruns. "The United States Army had in some ways lost Congress’s trust over the last 30 years that we could do big new projects, keep them on time, keep them on budget," he said. He later referenced the Army’s now-canceled M10 Booker armored vehicle program as an example of the type of procurement failure leaders are trying to avoid. "When we go to Congress and say, ‘Hey, trust us to develop a new platform. This one will not turn out like the Booker tank,’" Driscoll said. Driscoll argued the Army already is trying to field new capabilities on dramatically accelerated timelines more similar to wartime adaptation cycles seen in Ukraine than traditional Pentagon acquisition schedules. "When Operation Epic Fury kicked off, we were able to on day five go start the process to purchase 13,000 Merops counter-drone interceptors," Driscoll said. "By day 10, we had contracted for something we had never purchased before," he added. "They were starting to flow into theater in the thousands by day 20." Army officials also said the service is trying to rapidly improve how weapons systems, sensors and battlefield networks communicate with one another after studying Ukraine’s ability to quickly integrate commercial and military technologies during the war. "The Ukrainians were highlighting to us how their open architecture system allowed information to pass between nearly all of their sensors and radars," Driscoll said. "That empowered so many things that they could do that we just can’t do yet." "At this exact moment at Fort Carson, there are 450 developers and programmers jailbreaking all of our equipment," he added. "I’m cautiously optimistic within a month from now we will have jailbroken literally hundreds of pieces of equipment." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101e1fa200899a00edc8de Platner in the hot seat as Maine voters rip his 'horrible' comments amid Reddit scandal te 2026-05-22T09:13:03.177Z Platner in the hot seat as Maine voters rip his 'horrible' comments amid Reddit scandal Voters in Maine are split on whether the many controversies that have followed Democratic Graham Platner’s Senate campaign carry enough weight to sway their vote come November. To some, the off-color remarks about sexual abuse, terror and race — made years before he launched his Senate bid — are simply the fallout of military service and its strain on the mind. "I think they’re unfortunate, but coming back from a stressful situation like that, I don’t know what the hell I’d say. So, I’m not going to hold it against him," Joe, a voter from Shapleigh, Maine, told Fox News Digital, alluding to Platner's history as a Marine. But to others, the comments speak to a character that should not be given a place in Congress. MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE CITES COMBAT TRAUMA WHEN CONFRONTED ON 'TERRIBLE' POSTS ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT "I think it's kind of ridiculous. I mean, is that all right to say things like that and be, ‘okay, we're gonna vote for him?’ I don't think so," Tina, a voter from Sanford, Maine, said. Platner’s many comments have drawn public attention in Maine, where he looks poised to become the Democratic nominee to challenge incumbent Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. It’s a seat Democrats believe presents a ripe opportunity; a chance to knock off a moderate Republican in a Democratic-leaning state. Should Platner take the nomination next month — as forecasts seem to indicate he will — Democrats will have to hope that his past remarks don’t turn enough voters away to inadvertently hand Collins a sixth term. Collins, who first took the seat in 1997, last won reelection in 2020, defeating Democratic challenger Sara Gideon by a 51.0% to 42.4% margin. Platner, in one resurfaced Reddit post, once blamed rape victims for failing to protect themselves. "How about people just take some responsibility for themselves and not so f----- up when they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to?" Platner wrote in 2013. "If you don’t want to be in a compromising situation, act like an adult for f---- sake." LEFT-WING DEM SENATE HOPEFUL CHEERED ON ANTIFA VIOLENCE IN UNEARTHED RANT: ‘KILL A MOTHERF---ER’ Coupled with an op-ed where he called some terrorists "freedom fighters" and another Reddit post where he called police "bastards," Marg, a resident from Sanford, Maine, believes the pile of incendiary comments should give voters pause. "I think it’s horrible. He doesn’t have my vote, that’s for sure. Not only does it weigh on me, it weighs on a lot of other people," Marg said. Christine, a voter from Acton, Maine, said the sexual assault comments are particularly troubling. "I’m a victim of sexual abuse in the past. That comment really struck home. I know people make mistakes — I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt, but I’m just being honest with saying that I’m kind of turned off by it," Christine said. To other voters, the comments, while troublesome, aren’t the focus of the election. "He seems like he’s out for the working man. He is a working man. And he sounds like he’s looking out for us," Ray, a man from Lebanon, Maine, said. When pressed on Platner’s comments, Ray doubled down on his support. "No, it doesn’t matter, he’s still getting my vote," he told Fox News Digital. Still, others said that they had come to expect as much from figures running for Congress. Cathy, a resident of Shapleigh, Maine, said the comments wouldn’t weigh on her. MAINE PROGRESSIVE SAYS HE WON’T BACK SCHUMER EVEN AFTER DEMOCRATS UNITE BEHIND COLLINS CHALLENGER "Not really, no. I think all politicians do weird stuff," Cathy said. Voters in Maine will first decide on their party’s respective nominees through the primary elections on June 9. From there, nominees will face off in the general election on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101e0ba200899a00edc8d5 Crypto and the blockchain tech behind it give US a sizable military advantage te 2026-05-22T09:12:43.618Z Crypto and the blockchain tech behind it give US a sizable military advantage Of all the policy changes introduced by the Trump administration over the last year, few have been more disruptive and auspicious than the president’s embrace of cryptocurrency. The country has seen a complete reversal from the Biden era, when a heavy-handed regulatory approach toward the industry reigned. America is now leading the world in this innovative technology, backed by bipartisan legislation like the GENIUS Act on payment stablecoins. Congress should finish the job by passing the CLARITY Act to establish market structure rules for digital assets, giving industry the regulatory certainty to build at scale here rather than offshore. Together, these frameworks will ensure U.S. preeminence in global capital markets and open the door wider for progress in the national security space, since U.S. blockchain leadership in the commercial space creates the talent, infrastructure and standards the Pentagon can leverage. As more than 55 million Americans who currently own "crypto" already know, this digital currency enables a secure, easy, reliable way to move money globally. It also empowers individuals, making the financial system more accessible by reducing the role of intermediaries who limit participation, add fees and extend the time it takes to conduct transactions. Who hasn’t waited a day or so for a wire transfer to occur, only to be charged a ridiculously high fee to do so? TRUMP PUSH TO MAKE US ‘CRYPTO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD’ GAINS STEAM AS CRYPTO BILL NEARS SENATE MARKUP Less known is the incredible engineering that makes cryptocurrency real: blockchain – a technology that provides a transparent ledger for something of value beyond just currency, such as a copyright, a professional license, or a sensitive email. This tech also allows people to share such things privately with confidence, ease and accountability. While cryptocurrency uses blockchain to enable secure financial transactions and move things of value between people, it can also be employed to advance U.S. national security. Despite piloting blockchain before with mixed results, the maturation of zero-knowledge proofs and better key management are two reasons for the military to pick up the ball again when it comes to the defense space. The Pentagon should pursue a layered strategy: permissioned systems for classified and sensitive data, and public blockchains for applications where external verifiability and interoperability are the whole point. On the permissioned side, tamper-evident command-and-control logs, classified communications and secure conveyance of crisis information (e.g., battle plans, unit readiness reports, bomb damage assessments) belong on infrastructure DOD controls end-to-end. REBECCA GRANT: TRUMP’S 8 BIGGEST NATIONAL SECURITY WINS OF 2025 But public blockchains have a distinct role to play: anchoring document hashes for tamper-evident integrity, content authentication and counter-deepfake provenance for official communications and imagery, coalition interoperability with allies on shared neutral infrastructure, for example. Zero-knowledge proofs will increasingly let DOD bridge the two — proving facts about sensitive data without exposing the data itself. On the business side, the Pentagon could use blockchain’s secure ledger technology to ensure the safeguarding and reliability of everything from equipment, weapons and munitions stocks to financial data, maintenance logs and contracts. This would also allow the transfer of this information to the right recipient, regardless of the information technology infrastructure they are using, allowing the department to begin breaking free of many of the IT restrictions under which they currently operate. Further, blockchain can also be leveraged to enhance supply chain monitoring, beginning with the origin of items and continuing through their deployment, and with the overall bill of materials associated with these items. For their part, the military’s vendors should also use blockchain. An August 2020 report by PWC said that manufacturers "can use blockchain to improve the way they track parts, inform the analytics that anticipate when repairs will be needed and make maintenance processes far more efficient." US NEEDS TO BREAK CHINA’S SUPPLY CHAIN CHOKEHOLD TO WIN THE TECH RACE Walmart, for example, has utilized blockchain for years in supply chain management. More recently, JP Morgan employs a "bank-led blockchain platform" called Kinexys "for programmable payments, asset tokenization and near-real-time settlement across global markets." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Such a broad range of applications could significantly enhance the military’s capabilities and confidence in these domains and improve engagement with the defense industrial base, particularly at a time when China is aggressively moving forward on multiple fronts. Beijing’s actions suggest the Communist Party sees blockchain as core infrastructure for both economic statecraft and military modernization. This is another race we cannot lose. Beyond a clear and broad set of military applications, the Pentagon could also improve administrative efficiency and empower our service members by putting sensitive personal documents, such as military service files, medical records, and birth certificates on a secure blockchain. California and other states are doing this; why can’t the Defense Department? After all, if DOD was a state, its 5.3 million service members, civilian employees and dependents give it a population greater than 27 others in the union. The use of blockchain technology by the department is only limited by the institution’s eagerness and imagination in applying it, and the resources required to make it real. The return on investment, however, is broad, meaningful and measurable. The increased confidence alone in the integrity and security of data being stored and conveyed is compelling. Solid next steps in this direction might begin with establishing a blockchain working group, drafting a strategy document and even starting a Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)-led pilot program. As the Pentagon ups its game when it comes to innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and robotics, the use of blockchain should also be part of this mix. Given the important role it can play in advancing the military’s effectiveness, and thus our national security, it is important that blockchain be leveraged in ways that ensure the preeminence of our American armed forces and our supply chains for decades to come. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MARK ESPER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101df8a200899a00edc8cc NYC GOP hopeful says Mamdani ‘running city into the ground’ as taxes, crime fears fuel backlash te 2026-05-22T09:12:24.158Z NYC GOP hopeful says Mamdani ‘running city into the ground’ as taxes, crime fears fuel backlash In Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s New York City, one Republican congressional candidate running in one of the bluest districts in the country says conservative principles can save the city from being "run into the ground." "Mamdani does not represent where voters in my district are on the issues," Caroline Shinkle, a Republican running in New York’s 12th Congressional District, told Fox News Digital. "He's really gone from incompetence to active destruction, and we see this from the targeting of Ken Griffin to Goldman Sachs choosing to expand elsewhere, from socialism to antisemitism to crime to an out-of-control cost of living." "This is no way to run a city unless you're trying to run it into the ground," she added. Shinkle said she believes voters in the deep-blue district are increasingly rejecting progressive politics as concerns over crime and the cost of living continue to grow. REPUBLICANS PUSH TO MAKE MAMDANI THE NEW FACE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY "We, as the people of Manhattan, cannot afford to elect another far-left politician to represent us in Congress, not when they represent the same failed thinking that has sent New York City into its spiral of decline," she said. As the only Republican challenger, Shinkle is seeking to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y. She is a corporate lawyer and graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Law School. "Common sense" conservative principles are exactly what the Big Apple needs, she said. "My candidacy is about reversing that trend line, and every Democrat running in this race will continue to add to the problem, whereas I will be part of the solution," she said. "It is not political, it's common sense, it is about survival and getting back to basics." STEVE FORBES: 4 WAYS TO FIX WHAT’S WRONG WITH NEW YORK CITY AND STOP THE EXODUS Shinkle said those principles are resonating not only with conservatives, but with voters across the political spectrum. "Our message of common sense economic empowerment is resonating with voters of all political affiliations throughout the district, Republicans, Democrats, and independents alike, because they understand that we are in a critical emergency situation," she said. She pointed to Mamdani's tax policies as a "pathetic attempt" to make the wealthy pay more, arguing they would drive people and businesses out of New York City. "Rather than building the tax base in the city, Mamdani's pathetic attempt at forcing people to pay their ‘fair share’ is really translating to citizens paying their fair share of moving expenses to leave the city," she said, adding that the situation has gotten "out of control" in New York City. "We just have to look at the reality around us," she said. "Out-of-control taxes, out-of-control regulatory burdens, out-of-control rent, to out-of-control cost of living. Pro-criminal crime policies, condoning anti-Semitism. It's nuts." Mamdani’s "tax the rich" agenda has drawn heavy backlash since he took office in January, with Citadel CEO Ken Griffin pledging to boost investments in Florida instead. NYC VOTERS FLOCK TO SOCIALIST-STYLE FREEBIES AS MAMDANI PUSHES RENT FREEZES, CITY-RUN STORES Shinkle said the policies punish successful businesses rather than encouraging them. "Taxation through appropriation. It's time for him to drop-kick this un-American, anti-success worldview and start building a welcoming environment for New York businesses and families to thrive." However, in a city with millions of taxpayers, Shinkle is making the case that costs should not be soaring and there's "no reason why the cost of living has to be sky-high here in New York City." In addition to taxes, Shinkle says constituents tell her that public safety is an issue not being addressed by Democrats and that New Yorkers deserve to ride public transportation and leave their houses without any fear. "Safe streets and being able to walk to dinner in the evening and take the subway without fearing for your life is good practice wherever you live," she said. "You cannot have a vibrant economy if you're too scared to go out and participate in the economy," she added. Despite her love for the city, Shinkle said there has been a significant "deterioration of morale." "New York City is where I've chosen to live my life and build my career," she said. "I've been living here and working here in the district in New York 12, and I've seen the degradation of the city and the deterioration of morale here." Shinkle said her "pro-growth, pro-business, pro-worker policies" will improve the lives of New Yorkers and keep the city a "global capital of enterprise." "It is time to restore pro-growth, pro-business, pro-worker policies to dramatically improve quality of life here and to ensure that New York City remains the global capital of enterprise," she said. "It’s time to shock the system and vote Caroline Shinkle to Congress in November." As Republicans fight to hold their razor-thin House majority, Shinkle, who is the only Republican in the race, will automatically advance to the general election. Voters in New York’s 12th Congressional District will head to the polls on June 23 to choose between Democratic candidates, including George Conway, Jack Schlossberg, Micah Lasher and Alex Bores. Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101de4a200899a00edc8c3 President Aleksandar Vučić: Europe vilifies Trump, but we in Serbia see a friend te 2026-05-22T09:12:04.297Z President Aleksandar Vučić: Europe vilifies Trump, but we in Serbia see a friend From Brussels to Berlin, a worrying strain of disdain has taken hold. Much of the European establishment views the "America First" philosophy with a mixture of confusion and hostility. The emerging talk of "strategic autonomy" on the continent is a polite way of distancing Europe from a Washington that demands results rather than rhetoric. Serbia, which has long nursed deep-rooted suspicions about the United States, has travelled in the opposite direction. It is the one corner of Europe where affinity for the United States has grown in recent years. This is extraordinary because Serbia has not been, by instinct or history, a pro-American country. The harrowing memory of the 1999 US-led NATO bombings remains a source of agony for millions of Serbians. It was a time of immense suffering, destruction and national trauma. Given this painful past, it is not easy for people to open their hearts to the United States or its leaders. Today, however, you will seldom find instances of the reflexive anti-Americanism now infecting much of Europe. In fact, in my repeated travels across my country, I have noticed something that is vanishingly rare across our continent: an unapologetic enthusiasm for the leadership of Donald Trump. TANVI RATNA: EUROPE SAYS TRUMP MADE AMERICA UNRELIABLE. THE TRUTH IS TOUGHER My own view of Trump was forged during his first term. The willingness of Trump and his closest aides to hear Serbia’s position seriously and without prejudice was a refreshing departure from my experiences of the past. I remember meetings at the White House with his inner circle that lasted for hours after difficult negotiations, and yet at no point did I feel that my concerns were dismissed or that I was patronised. The caricature of Trump as an aggressive bully never matched my own experience. He was direct, yes, but he listened carefully, engaged sincerely, and treated Serbia with respect. For the leader of a small country, that matters more than people in large powers sometimes appreciate. Too often in Brussels, for instance, smaller nations feel they are being hectored rather than heard. I was so struck by Trump’s approach that I spoke in public meetings about my respect for him and his core team. The ability to win over the people in a country such as Serbia is a testament to the sheer force of Trump’s personality. He has managed to melt away old suspicions by projecting a different kind of American presence. In a region where some neighbours have chosen to name avenues after American presidents who brought war and chaos to our doorstep, Serbians see something unprecedented in Trump. They see a peacemaker. This is why the recent, chilling attempt on President Trump’s life at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was felt so strongly across Serbia. To see a leader targeted for his convictions is a tragedy we understand all too well here. Some put out perfunctory condemnations; the Serbian people radiated a genuine, visceral solidarity. While Serbia remains committed to securing full membership of the European Union, we do so in the belief that a more resilient Europe is only possible with resolute, sovereign partners. We believe in a Europe that draws strength from its historical alliances. For us, the road to Brussels does not require a detour away from Washington. If anything, we believe Serbia’s unique relationship with the United States can serve as a vital asset for the entire continent’s stability and growth. Elites across the Atlantic have spent years vilifying Trump, but the Serbian people have recognised a kindred spirit. We see a leader who values national sovereignty over faceless bureaucracy, who prioritises economic reality over ideological fantasy, and who understands that a nation is defined by its culture, faith, traditions, and heritage. Serbia is a country that has had to fight repeatedly throughout its history for the right to govern itself and preserve its freedom. During the Second World War, we were among the few peoples in occupied Europe to launch a large-scale popular uprising against Nazi occupation. Because of that history, Serbians understand intimately the human cost when the sanctity of borders is violated. The growing Serbian regard for President Trump, which is helping to undo decades of mistrust of US leadership in this region, is bound by values. We are a small but proud nation that has survived centuries of being caught between empires. We understand what it means to fight for your own interests when the rest of the world tells you to be quiet. When Donald Trump speaks about protecting workers, defending cultural heritage and demanding respect on the global stage, he is speaking the language of the Serbian people. It has been over half a century since a sitting American president made a state visit to Belgrade. The year was 1970, and Richard Nixon was met with crowds that stretched as far as the eye could see. Since then, the map of Europe has changed profoundly, but the potential for a historic partnership has only grown. I can say with absolute certainty: should Donald Trump visit Belgrade, he would receive a welcome unlike any seen in Europe since Nixon’s time. He would see a sea of American and Serbian flags held by ordinary people who genuinely want America to be great because, unlike elites in Europe’s old centres of power, they know that a strong America is indispensable to a stable world. President Trump — and the American people — would quickly recognise that today’s Serbia is a vastly different place. It is one of Europe's most dynamic economies and among its most attractive destinations for serious long-term investment. We are no longer merely a crossroads between East and West, but increasingly a centre of industrial growth, energy development and technological innovation in this part of Europe. Consider the facts. Serbia currently boasts one of the highest GDP growth rates in Europe, consistently outperforming the Eurozone. From massive data centres to our critical role in the European electric vehicle supply chain, Serbia is now a hub for the technology of tomorrow. We sit on the continent’s second-largest mineable deposits of lithium — a resource vital to Western industrial independence — and we are seeking partners who value efficiency and results. For the United States, the strategic logic is straightforward. Serbia sits at the intersection of critical energy, transport and digital corridors linking Southeast Europe to the wider continent. We are expanding rapidly in advanced manufacturing and data infrastructure, and are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, biotechnology and energy diversification ahead of EXPO 2027 in Belgrade. At a time when Washington is seeking dependable supply chains and reliable regional partners, Serbia offers strategic depth, political stability and a government focused on execution rather than ideology. Others may solicit handouts. We want deals. We want the kind of "Art of the Deal" spirit that secures supply chains, accelerates energy independence, builds skylines and creates thousands of jobs. For too long, Washington has viewed our region through the lens of the 1990s. It is time to look at the 2020s. Serbia is the largest economy in the Western Balkans, an anchor of stability, and a nation that remembers its friends. To the American people and to Donald Trump, my message is simple: While others may scoff at your vision, Serbia understands it. While others may fear your strength, Serbia respects it. Our doors are open, our economy is ready and the foundations for a genuine partnership are already in place. The future of American-European cooperation doesn’t have to emerge from the stale halls of the past — it is waiting to be shaped in the heart of the Balkans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101dd0a200899a00edc8ba Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs te 2026-05-22T09:11:44.734Z Massive SPLC-linked grant under fire as watchdog exposes ties to middle school programs FIRST ON FOX: A watchdog is sounding the alarm over at least $3.85 million in taxpayer-backed support tied to the Southern Poverty Law Center, including a multimillion-dollar federal grant for a university-led project that says it integrates SPLC's racial justice curriculum into middle school classrooms. Using the power of public records requests, taxpayer watchdog OpenTheBooks released a report Friday highlighting $1,352,655.07 in taxpayer dollars it said had been paid "directly" to the SPLC from school districts, states, cities, counties, universities and other public entities since fiscal year 2016. OpenTheBooks also found an active National Institutes of Health-backed University of Michigan project grant worth $2.5 million, which materials from the university say integrates the SPLC's "Learning for Justice" curriculum, previously called "Teaching Tolerance," into programming for middle-school classrooms. The grant's original Freedom of Information Act-obtained application said researchers would integrate "the Teaching Tolerance curriculum from the Southern Poverty Law Center" into an existing middle school program and test it across six Genesee County, Michigan, middle schools.  EXCLUSIVE: SPLC'S 'FAR-LEFT' 'ANTI-RACISM' CURRICULUM FOUND IN CLASSROOMS AS EARLY AS KINDERGARTEN: WATCHDOG 8th-grade lesson materials from the SPLC's curriculum, reviewed by Fox News Digital, directed students to a "map of active hate groups" suggesting "anti-gay" and "radical traditionalist Catholic" organizations are equivalent to the Ku Klux Klan, Neo-Nazis and Black-Separatists. Other Learning for Justice youth materials encourage students to see themselves as part of a "movement for justice" and included toolkits for sustained activism. President Donald Trump's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) told Fox News Digital the program "is no longer being funded" and has been "redesigned" to focus on reducing teen and family violence. However, OpenTheBooks points to University of Michigan’s current project page, which still says the active NIH-backed project integrates SPLC’s Learning for Justice curriculum and lists SPLC as a partner. FOIA-obtained NIH records also show the original grant documents repeatedly described the project as integrating SPLC’s Teaching Tolerance curriculum into the YES program. "Utilizing taxpayer resources to promote harmful, leftwing rhetoric in our education systems is inappropriate, and I support efforts to root out and expose organizations like SPLC," Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said in response to the grant funding. "I support the important work of the House Judiciary Committee to expose the nefarious agenda, funding, and tactics of the Southern Poverty Law Center." The grant scrutiny comes the same week the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled "The Southern Poverty Law Center: Manufacturing Hate," examining what the committee described as SPLC’s role in "distorting civil rights policy" and newly released information that the group allegedly funneled money to extremists it was claiming to combat. The hearing featured testimony from author of "Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center" and Daily Signal senior reporter Tyler O’Neil, who told Fox News Digital that "the NIH needs to address parents’ concerns about this grant." WATCH: WESLEY HUNT FLIPS SCRIPT ON DEMS' 'JIM CROW 2.0' ATTACKS AMID HEATED SPLC RACISM HEARING "The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Learning for Justice project pushes critical race theory and transgender ideology. Meanwhile, the SPLC uses its ‘hate map’ to condemn parental rights groups on the other side of the issue, silencing opposition to its agenda by comparing these groups to the Ku Klux Klan," O'Neil added. "Federal tax dollars should not promote this divisive program in schools." University of Michigan’s current project page says the active NIH-backed program integrates SPLC’s Learning for Justice curriculum into a middle-school program aimed at addressing "racism and racial discrimination" and measuring students’ "racist beliefs and behaviors." Meanwhile, the SPLC’s current Learning for Justice materials frame the program around "educating for liberation," "racial equity" and the "deconstruction of white supremacy." Fox News Digital reached out to the University of Michigan, including the grant's project leader, Professor Marc Zimmerman, and Kate Barnes, a communications manager for the university’s Office of the Vice President for Research whose staff bio says she handles media relations for various projects, but did not immediately receive a response. Learning for Justice materials that included curriculum instruction for 8th graders, reviewed by Fox News Digital, categorized "Anti-Gay" and "Radical Traditionalist Catholic" under the same "hate group" banner as the "Ku Klux Klan," "Neo-Nazi[s]" and "Black Separatist[s]." The same teaching materials directed students to SPLC’s "map of active hate groups," part of SPLC's broader hate-group tracking work that the organization has indicated was once supported by its now-disbanded informant program. The Department of Justice alleges that the program secretly funneled donor money to informants inside extremist groups, but SPLC has denied wrongdoing. NEO-NAZIS, ‘SADISTIC’ BIKERS AND CHARLOTTESVILLE ORGANIZER: 5 OF THE MOST SHOCKING SPLC INFORMANTS Other Learning for Justice youth materials reviewed by Fox News Digital encourage students to take part in a "movement for justice" and include resources for nonviolent direct action, public rallies, social media campaigns and community organizing. Materials for grades 6-8 and 9-12 include tasks directing students to write letters to corporate or elected officials calling for action and organizing live social media chats to raise awareness for social justice issues. OpenTheBooks argued the dollar figures they uncovered may understate SPLC’s taxpayer-backed footprint because free classroom resources and teacher-training materials often do not show up in spending databases. "Open the Books only came upon the details of 'Teaching Tolerance' and the SPLC curriculum by submitting a FOIA request and waiting ten weeks. That suggests there could be plenty more indirect support for the nonprofit that’s not readily visible to taxpayers," the watchdog's report states. "Anecdotal evidence suggests that’s true," it continues, pointing to a second investigation OpenTheBooks has been working on into the Pentagon’s K-12 public schools, which also turned up SPLC learning materials. A previous Fox News Digital report, citing an investigation by conservative nonprofit Defending Education, found SPLC’s Learning for Justice program had been integrated into K-12 lesson plans and materials in 169 school districts across 42 states and Washington, D.C., including in classrooms as early as kindergarten. Defending Education said the materials promoted themes including "anti-racism," White privilege, White supremacy, "whiteness," gender ideology, "queer theory," and more. "Taxpayers have the right to know what groups, like the Southern Poverty Law Center, which has financed racial animosity, are doing with their money," said John Hart, president of OpenTheBooks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101dbda200899a00edc8b1 Of course, the left is celebrating Luigi Mangione. They helped create him te 2026-05-22T09:11:25.205Z Of course, the left is celebrating Luigi Mangione. They helped create him Most Americans are alarmed by the recent rise in political violence, but Broadway appears to be entertained by it.  New York City’s theater hub is set to give 28-year-old alleged killer Luigi Mangione the star treatment in a satirical musical that premieres in Manhattan in June. "Luigi: The Musical" will run at a theater just miles from where Mangione allegedly gunned down a father of two in broad daylight, execution-style.  The location choice, like the timing of the show’s Big Apple debut, certainly seems to be deliberate. Opening night is June 15, a week after Mangione’s state trial was supposed to begin, until a New York judge delayed that trial until this fall. But the show will go on regardless and will likely sell out, if its brief run in San Francisco last year was any indication. All five of the show’s performances in June 2025 — just six months after Mangione allegedly murdered United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson — sold out and were met with standing ovations, according to reports. UNITEDHEALTHCARE CEO MURDER: IVY LEAGUE GRAD SUSPECT SPAWNS MOVEMENT FUELED BY ANTI-CAPITALIST SENTIMENT The show’s creators have insisted "Luigi: The Musical" is a comedy and that it’s not intended to trivialize the seriousness of Mangione’s alleged crimes — or the crimes of Sean "Diddy" Combs and FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who are also depicted in the musical with Mangione in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.  Except, in the case of Mangione, that’s exactly what it does. The entire point of the show, according to one of its own co-writers, is to expose the "big pillars of institutions in society," including the healthcare industry, "that are failing in their trust." Throughout the show, Mangione’s character uses these failings to justify his actions, even at one point calling himself a "martyr." "Bringing down a tiny part of our broken healthcare system brings me enough happiness to share!" the stage version of Luigi reportedly sings, warning that he’ll kill any other CEO he considers to be an obstacle to progress. Now, unlike the musical’s creators, I don’t think people are stupid. It’s pretty obvious they’re lining up to see "Luigi: The Musical" for the same reason its writers were able to produce it in under two months: because they agree with the underlying reasons that Mangione has claimed drove him to allegedly shoot a man in the back, and are sympathetic to him because of it. And whether they’ll admit it or not, the effect is to make radicalization seem ordinary — even understandable.  NEARLY 40% OF YOUNG AMERICANS SAY POLITICAL VIOLENCE CAN BE JUSTIFIED IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS Unfortunately, my generation, Gen Z, appears to be leading the effort to mainstream this kind of extremism. Young adults my age are alarmingly open to the use of political violence, with 41% of 18- to 29-year-olds saying in a 2024 poll that they agree it is "somewhat" or "completely" acceptable to kill a CEO, as Mangione is charged with doing. Another poll from 2025 similarly found that 40% of young Americans believe political violence can be acceptable under certain circumstances, including when someone "promotes extremist beliefs." Gen Zers support Mangione because they see him as a representative of the resentment and anger they have toward the institutions they believe have failed them. They share many of his documented grievances, including climate change doomerism and a frustration with capitalism. Mangione is Gen Z’s Robin Hood or, as the New York Post put it, their Jean Valjean.  By casting Mangione as a figure of fascination rather than condemnation, "Luigi: The Musical" plays into that demented narrative and reinforces the burgeoning belief among young adults that the only way to get the kind of change they want is by violently taking matters into their own hands.  Again, this is deliberate. For many years, the left has used the cultural institutions it dominates, including the arts, to plant the seeds of revolution in America’s youth by teaching them to see themselves as victims of an irredeemably broken system. In this worldview, political violence isn’t a moral failure, but a form of agency. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Mangione is a direct product of this left-wing fatalism. And so too are the audiences willing to consume his alleged crimes as art.  Unfortunately, this ideology’s influence isn’t just found on the stage. In New York City especially, it has permeated every inch of the city’s political landscape, culminating in the election of socialist and disruptor Mayor Zohran Mamdani last year — an election young adults played a pivotal role in. In fact, I’d be willing to bet the Venn diagram of young New Yorkers who sport "Hot Girls for Zohran" shirts and those attending "Luigi: The Musical" in June is a circle. After all, Mamdani’s own political campaign director expressed support for Mangione, saying he looks forward "to driving down Mangione Avenue a few decades from now."  In other words, "Luigi: The Musical" is just the tip of the iceberg. And that means cracking down on the political violence plaguing this country will require more than an intolerance for those romanticizing its perpetrators, such as Mangione. More than anything, it will require confronting the left-wing ideology that is creating these perpetrators in the first place.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM KAYLEE McGHEE WHITE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101da7a200899a00edc889 In Idaho’s Suburbs, a Rat Invasion Tests the Limits of Small Government te 2026-05-22T09:11:03.264Z In Idaho’s Suburbs, a Rat Invasion Tests the Limits of Small Government Irrigation canals around Boise have served as a rat superhighway, bringing an infestation so serious that health officials have floated declaring a public emergency. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101d93a200899a00edc880 Warsh to Take Charge of Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat te 2026-05-22T09:10:43.792Z Warsh to Take Charge of Fed Facing Rising Inflation Threat The economic backdrop that Kevin M. Warsh inherits as chair of the Federal Reserve does not call for the interest rate cuts that President Trump wants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101d80a200899a00edc877 Partisan Mud Fight, or Focus on the Midterms? Redistricting Divides Democrats. te 2026-05-22T09:10:24.236Z Partisan Mud Fight, or Focus on the Midterms? Redistricting Divides Democrats. Gov. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia urged her fellow Democrats, including the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, to stop talking about drawing new congressional lines for partisan advantage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101467a200899a00edc68a House Advances Veterans Gun Rights Bill Incorporating Proposal From Rep. Crane te 2026-05-22T08:31:35.248Z House Advances Veterans Gun Rights Bill Incorporating Proposal From Rep. Crane By Matthew Hollloway | Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ02) announced this week that language from his legislation aimed at restoring veterans’ Second Amendment rights has been incorporated into a bipartisan bill advancing through Congress. According to a statement from Crane’s office, language from H.R. 496 was added to H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week and now heads to the Senate. The legislation would prohibit the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from reporting veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) solely because they receive assistance managing their VA benefits through a fiduciary program. Crane’s provision incorporated into H.R. 1041 would restore Second Amendment rights to veterans previously reported to NICS solely due to fiduciary participation. The measure would require a judicial determination that a veteran poses a danger to themselves or others before Second Amendment rights could be restricted through NICS reporting. Crane said the addition of his bill language strengthens the legislation by addressing veterans already affected by the prior reporting policy. “I’m pleased to see the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs add my language from H.R. 496 to the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act,” Crane said. “This addition strengthens the bill, ensuring the retroactive removal of veterans who were wrongly added to the FBI’s NICS list.” House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) said the legislation is intended to protect veterans receiving financial assistance services from losing constitutional rights without court involvement. “The men and women who have served and defended Constitutional rights for generations of Americans should not have to worry that they will be reported to NICS and lose their rights simply because they need help managing their books,” Bost said. “Veterans should never be treated like second-class citizens.” Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, also supported the measure, stating that only courts—not agency officials—should determine whether constitutional rights are restricted. The legislation follows policy changes announced earlier this year by the Department of Veterans Affairs. In February, the VA announced it would stop reporting veterans enrolled in the fiduciary program to NICS solely because they receive assistance managing benefits. The department stated it was also working with the FBI to remove prior VA-related NICS submissions connected only to fiduciary participation. VA Secretary Doug Collins said at the time that veterans had been deprived of Second Amendment rights without sufficient due process protections. Today, the House passed the bipartisan Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. This bill codifies @POTUS’ directive stopping the VA from reporting veterans to the FBI’s NICS list for using a fiduciary. It also includes my provision restoring 2A rights for impacted veterans: pic.twitter.com/nPIdDi2CEb — Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) May 21, 2026 Following House passage, Crane praised the legislation and urged Senate approval. “If the federal government is willing to strip the God‑given, unalienable rights of those who served in uniform, there is no telling where they will draw the line. H.R. 1041 codifies the termination of this un‑American practice and prevents future administrations from unilaterally reversing this wise decision.” He added, “I’m grateful to President Trump for protecting the rights of our nation’s heroes, and I appreciate Chairman Bost for adopting my language into his bill. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass these necessary reforms.” 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 House Advances Veterans Gun Rights Bill Incorporating Proposal From Rep. Crane first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101452a200899a00edc681 CD1 Candidate Jay Feely Under Fire Over Remarks On Haitian Immigrants And Trump te 2026-05-22T08:31:14.709Z CD1 Candidate Jay Feely Under Fire Over Remarks On Haitian Immigrants And Trump By Ethan Faverino | Jay Feely, a Republican candidate for Arizona’s 1st Congressional District, is drawing scrutiny following recent comments defending Haitian immigrants amid ongoing national debates over immigration policy. Feely, who has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump despite past criticism of Trump and reported connections to the Clinton family, faced backlash after accusing his primary opponent, former Arizona State Representative Joseph Chaplik, of racism. The exchange stems from Chaplik’s criticism of Feely’s support for bringing large numbers of Haitian refugees into the United States. In response to Chaplik’s concerns about mass Haitian immigration, Feely cited his personal experience helping two Haitian men he described as “family,” saying they came to the United States legally and pursued education and employment. Chaplik rejected the accusations, saying his remarks were aimed at Feely’s broader immigration policy positions rather than the individuals themselves. He accused Feely of “playing the race card” and shared video clips he said showed Feely supporting amnesty measures and assistance for NGOs facilitating Haitian migration. Chaplik also pointed to Feely’s lack of response when asked about Temporary Protected Status extensions for Haitians. Another miss by lying Jay Feely, acting like the Democrat he is and playing the race card. This tweet had NOTHING to do with your two family members and everything to do with your history of bringing large numbers of Haitian migrants to NGOs in an attempt to get amnesty here.… pic.twitter.com/8gUtDEecwH — Rep. Joseph Chaplik 🇺🇸 (@JosephChaplik) May 14, 2026 The controversy escalated when Feely appeared on Arizona’s 12 News. During the interview, Feely addressed President Trump’s 2024 campaign remarks regarding reports of Haitian immigrants in Ohio eating pets. Feely recounted conversations with the two Haitian men he helped bring into the U.S., noting cultural practices in Haiti, “that when somebody has no food at all, they’re going to find whatever it is, whether it’s a dog, a cat.” “I don’t want to be derogatory about people,” added Feely. “I think that’s where President Trump and I differ, is that I think you can articulate your values and your beliefs without being derogatory about others.” When asked directly about reports of pets being eaten in Ohio, Feely responded, “I’m saying that the Haitian men that we brought here, and we talked about it, they said, ‘Yeah, I could see that happening.’ And if somebody who did that in Haiti comes here and sees a swan and says, “Oh, that might make a good meal!” Chaplik responded sharply to the interview in a comment to The Gateway Pundit, criticizing Feely for disregarding constituents, insulting the President, and attacking candidates with a conservative legislative record. “That’s why the voters of our Congressional District, CD1, don’t trust him, and that’s why we are up 20 points.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post CD1 Candidate Jay Feely Under Fire Over Remarks On Haitian Immigrants And Trump first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a10143da200899a00edc678 Sen. Gallego Defends Dem Senate Candidate’s Sexual Deviancy As Typical Military Behavior te 2026-05-22T08:30:53.967Z Sen. Gallego Defends Dem Senate Candidate’s Sexual Deviancy As Typical Military Behavior By Staff Reporter | Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) described masturbating inside portable toilets and other sexually deviant behaviors involving restrooms as typical military behaviors. Gallego made the claim in defense of Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. Reddit posts made by Platner, a Marine veteran, described his habit of masturbating into portable toilets and appreciating the explicit graffiti to be found in restrooms.  Fox News first reported these online confessions issued by Platner on his now-deleted Reddit account, “P-Hustle.” These and other posts were retrieved from an archive of Platner’s Reddit account spanning over a decade maintained by the Maine Monitor.  “I still have to jerk off every time I sit in a portash*tter,” wrote Platner in a 2017 post. “That blue water smell conditioned me.”  In another post from 2021, Platner wrote praise for graffiti depicting penises. Platner posted on Reddit from the ages of 24 to 37.  Gallego described as “relatable” Platner’s confessed practice of public masturbation and public discussions indicating appreciation for explicit sexual graffiti.  “Did Fox News talk to any grunt or deployed Marine before posting?” said Gallego. “If the goal is to make him more relatable to veterans than mission accomplished.” Did Fox News talk to any grunt or deployed Marine before posting? If the goal is to make him more relatable to veterans than mission accomplished. https://t.co/Nd5ZZzm2Gc — Ruben Gallego (@RubenGallego) May 19, 2026 Other military veterans in the Senate begged to differ with Gallego’s take on Platner. Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy, a Navy SEAL and Republican, advised others to avoid using restrooms after Gallego. “Mental note — don’t use the Senate men’s room after Ruben,” said Sheehy.   Mental note – don’t use the Senate men’s room after Ruben. https://t.co/VMMJ2wd2iq — Tim Sheehy (@TimSheehyMT) May 19, 2026 It was also on Reddit that Platner revealed he’d rubbed elbows with the late congressman Raúl Grijalva while working in Washington, D.C. sometime between 2011 and 2017.  “Raul used to drink in a bar I frequented/worked at right on the hill. Hell of a nice guy, we used to hang on the patio bullsh*tting about politics and whatnot while smoking a few cigarettes,” said Platner in a 2020 post. “I knew the guy six months, and one day someone walks past and greets him as ‘congressman.’ He’d never mentioned it. All around good people and a no sh*t public servant[.]”  Gallego has come to Platner’s defense before. Gallego endorsed Platner despite the latter wearing a Nazi military tattoo, pledging allegiance to socialism, identifying as Antifa, and disparaging white rural Americans. For close to 20 years, Platner had on his chest a tattoo of the Totenkopf, or “death’s head,” image used by Nazi troops. It was that tattoo, critics say, that resulted in the Marine Corps refusing his reentry to active duty in 2009.  Just last month, Gallego was distancing himself from the sexual misconduct, assault, and rape allegations against former congressman and former California gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell.  Gallego and Swalwell were best friends for a decade leading up to the allegations against the latter. When Swalwell ran for president in 2019, Gallego was his campaign chair. Initially, Gallego had come to Swalwell’s defense.  “When you are in first place, is when they target you,” said Gallego. “Eric is a fighter and he will win the Governors race.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Sen. Gallego Defends Dem Senate Candidate’s Sexual Deviancy As Typical Military Behavior first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a101429a200899a00edc66f AZFEC: Arizona’s Real Budget Problem? Too Much Spending, Not Too Little Taxing te 2026-05-22T08:30:33.298Z AZFEC: Arizona’s Real Budget Problem? Too Much Spending, Not Too Little Taxing By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | A recent op-ed in the Arizona Republic by the Arizona Center for Economic Progress argued that the legislature’s budget “doesn’t add up” and that Arizona needs a “reality check.” We agree a reality check is in order, but definitely not the kind being offered.  The argument, which has become the standard refrain from the Left on tax policy, is that Arizonans have enjoyed too many tax cuts over the years (the fault of Republican lawmakers), and that this has left the state anemic in revenues and starved of the ability to provide essential government services.  But the average middle-class, tax-paying resident would probably scratch their head at this. They still have roads to drive on. The police still come when they call (except maybe if they live in Tucson). There are still bureaucrats employed to receive their tax filings and permit fees.   No matter how much the Left likes the story that government is running on fumes, people don’t believe it – and their intuition is right, because none of the actual data supports it. The reality is the very opposite. Arizona’s state budget has been ballooning for years. Our welfare programs have never been more riddled with fraud. And governments of every size in the state just keep sizing up. But most concerning about the myth that state government is poor and taxpayers are too rich is that it belies a philosophy that every Arizonan should find alarming… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: Arizona’s Real Budget Problem? Too Much Spending, Not Too Little Taxing first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a100f7da200899a00edc575 Glendale couple catches home run balls at back-to-back Diamondbacks-Giants games te 2026-05-22T08:10:37.390Z Glendale couple catches home run balls at back-to-back Diamondbacks-Giants games A Glendale couple caught two home run balls hit by Giants shortstop Willy Adames on consecutive nights at Chase Field. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a100d35a200899a00edc4ed Valley city council delays vote on Flock cameras after pushback from community te 2026-05-22T08:00:53.089Z Valley city council delays vote on Flock cameras after pushback from community Some councilmembers call for safeguards and oversight, and some in the audience yelled and cursed at the meeting, demanding that all cameras be removed immediately. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a100d1ca200899a00edc4bf Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body te 2026-05-22T08:00:28.152Z Ebola treatment center set on fire in Congo after residents clash with authorities over victim's body An Ebola treatment center in the epicenter of the deadly outbreak in eastern Congo was set on fire Thursday after angry residents clashed with authorities over the body of a suspected victim. Rwampara Hospital was attacked by local youths attempting to retrieve the body of a friend who had reportedly died of Ebola, a witness told The Associated Press. "The police intervened to try to calm the situation, but unfortunately they were unsuccessful," Alexis Burata, a local student who said he was in the area, told the outlet. "The young people ended up setting fire to the center. That’s the situation." The AP reported that people broke into the center and set fire to objects inside. A reporter also witnessed what appeared to be the body of at least one suspected Ebola victim being burned inside the facility. EBOLA OUTBREAK REPORTED IN AFRICAN COUNTRY — HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The Alliance for International Medical Action (ALIMA) said two tents used to treat Ebola patients were set on fire at the hospital. The organization said six people were receiving treatment for Ebola at the center. Patrick Muyaya, a government spokesperson for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, said medical care was continuing normally and all six patients were accounted for. He called for calm while condemning violence against health facilities and medical staff. WHO DECLARES EBOLA OUTBREAK IN CENTRAL AFRICA A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AFTER 80 SUSPECTED DEATHS Deputy Senior Commissioner Jean Claude Mukendi, head of the public security department in Ituri Province, said the individuals who burned the tents did not understand the protocols surrounding Ebola burials. The incident underscored growing tensions between health officials enforcing strict Ebola containment measures and local customs surrounding funerals and burial rites. "His family, friends, and other young people wanted to take his body home for a funeral even though the instructions from the authorities during this Ebola virus outbreak are clear," Mukendi said. "All bodies must be buried according to the regulations." ‘DISEASE X’ HAS KILLED DOZENS IN THE CONGO — HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MYSTERY ILLNESS In its statement, ALIMA condemned the spread of "incorrect or unconfirmed information on social media and the internet," warning that misinformation could fuel fear and mistrust toward health facilities. The violent clash comes as Congolese health officials reported 160 suspected deaths and 671 suspected Ebola cases across two provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The United Nations said earlier this week that neighboring Uganda had reported two cases, including one death. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency Sunday, and the U.S. issued an urgent travel warning for the DRC shortly afterward. US ISSUES URGENT TRAVEL WARNING AS DEADLY EBOLA OUTBREAK SPREADS OVERSEAS WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said earlier this week he was "deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic." Officials said the outbreak was caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, a rarer variant for which existing vaccines may be less effective. Nearly $4 million in emergency funding has been approved by the WHO to support national authorities responding to the outbreak. Fox News Digital's Anders Hagstrom and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a100adba200899a00edc45c Survivor of Buckeye triple shooting speaks out after losing baby son and 16-year-old pregnant best friend te 2026-05-22T07:50:51.638Z Survivor of Buckeye triple shooting speaks out after losing baby son and 16-year-old pregnant best friend Family and friends gathered to mourn 16-year-old Riley Montgomery, who investigators allege was shot and killed by her boyfriend, Michael Sanchez, in Buckeye. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a100ac2a200899a00edc42e Stephen Colbert takes final bow as 'Late Show' host in star-studded, nonpolitical finale te 2026-05-22T07:50:26.841Z Stephen Colbert takes final bow as 'Late Show' host in star-studded, nonpolitical finale Stephen Colbert officially made his final bow as host of "The Late Show" after 11 years with a star-studded series finale that refrained from getting political. "This show... has been a joy for us to do for you," Colbert told his audience in the cold open. "On night one of 'The Colbert Report' back in the day, I said 'Anyone can read the news to you, I promise to feel the news at you.' And I realized pretty soon in this job that our job over here was different. We were here to feel the news with you. And I don't know about you, but I sure have felt it," he said. A LOOK BACK AT STEPHEN COLBERT'S MOST PARTISAN MOMENTS AS ‘THE LATE SHOW’ HOST Colbert, who is widely credited for leading the politicization of late-night television, avoided politics in his final show, not even uttering President Donald Trump's name. Filling the political void was a slew of Colbert's famous friends. Among the cameos were Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tim Meadows, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Neil deGrass Tyson, Andy Cohen, Elijah Wood and Jon Stewart, many of whom jokingly demanded to be Colbert's last guest. That honor ended up going to Paul McCartney. McCartney gifted Colbert a framed and signed photo of The Beatles making their American debut on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the same studio 62 years ago. COLBERT'S FINAL YEAR MARKED BY ATTACKS ON TRUMP, LIBERAL TALKING POINTS AND CELEBS KISSING HIS RING Fellow late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver also offered another sendoff following their joint appearance earlier this month. Kimmel and Fallon previously announced that they were airing reruns Thursday night in solidarity with their canceled colleague. STEPHEN COLBERT HAD LEFT-WING JOURNALISTS, HOSTS ON ‘THE LATE SHOW’ MORE THAN 200 TIMES The extended series finale ended with a musical performance from Colbert, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste and Louis Cato singing "Jump Up." McCartney later joined them to perform the classic Beatles tune "Hello, Goodbye."  Colbert's family and "The Late Show" staff also took to the stage for the extravagant sendoff. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST MEDIA AND CULTURE NEWS The cancellation of "The Late Show," which CBS announced last summer, sparked a national debate as Colbert's liberal defenders accused the network of pulling him off the air for political reasons as the announcement came just days after CBS parent company Paramount settled Trump's "60 Minutes" lawsuit. And shortly after the cancellation was announced, Trump's FCC approved Paramount's multibillion-dollar merger with Skydance Media, which is run by David Ellison, son of billionaire Trump ally Larry Ellison. CBS maintained that the cancellation was purely a financial decision, a claim Colbert openly rejected on his show in defiance of his corporate bosses. However, it was reported at the time that "The Late Show" was losing the network a whopping $40 million per year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a100163a200899a00edc1ef Stephen Colbert and me: How late-night partisan comedy works – until it doesn’t te 2026-05-22T07:10:27.684Z Stephen Colbert and me: How late-night partisan comedy works – until it doesn’t Stephen Colbert and I go way back. I’ve interviewed him many times. I’ve been on his show, he’s been on my show. Whether or not you agree with his liberal crusading – and half the country can’t stand it – his final show raised questions about political retribution, a splintered media universe and the crumbling future of late night itself.  THE ART OF PERFECTION: HOW TRUMP SURVIVES EVEN HIS WORST BLUNDERS THROUGH SHEER REPETITION Putting aside the cosmic conclusions for a moment, I first interviewed Colbert when Comedy Central was giving "The Daily Show" correspondent an eight-week tryout as host of his own show, and he didn’t know if it would last. He was congenial and about as quick-witted as any comedian I’ve seen, possibly matched by Jon Stewart. While playing a blowhard conservative anchor on "The Colbert Report," he once took a mild swipe at me. I had reported, factually, on Fox that some Republicans and right-wing media figures were taking shots at Hillary Clinton’s age, 69, and arguing she had a double liability as potentially the first female president. AOC, RO KHANNA AND THE MEDIA'S RUSH TO FLOG A CONTEST THAT IS 18 MONTHS AWAY Colbert transformed that into MY declaring that Hillary was too old. That was flat-out wrong, but I know how these things go.  So I made a great show of being offended and hit back with a sarcastic take: "It’s about time someone took on Stephen Colbert. This guy – a fake anchor if ever there was one – has been maligning hard-working journalists for too long. Journalists like me… Well, two can play this game, buddy."  (Some of my critics took the shtick a tad too seriously.) That didn’t stop Colbert from inviting me as a guest when my book "Reality Show" was out. He was friendly and I had a good time. I guess I shouldn’t have been shocked that most of my funny lines were edited out and most of his were kept in. He was the big star.  RELATED: COLBERT'S FINAL YEAR MARKED BY ATTACKS ON TRUMP, LIBERAL TALKING POINTS AND CELEBS KISSING HIS RING Colbert, 62, raised in South Carolina, is a practicing Catholic and former altar boy who has a form of vertigo and, during one taping, was rushed to the hospital with a ruptured appendix.   Once leaving Comedy Central, he was signed by CBS’s "Late Show" and landed in third place. But after hiring producer Chris Licht from "Morning Joe," Colbert went fully partisan and fervently anti-Trump. He once called Trump "the Antichrist" (adding that he was joking). He shot up to No. 1.  That was a double-edged sword. Why deliberately alienate half his audience? It was like drinking a magic elixir that contained a slow-acting poison pill.   Meanwhile, Colbert’s interviews with the likes of Barack Obama and Joe Biden were, shall we say, rather gentle. The ratings were good enough that CBS suits tried to sign Stephen to a long-term contract. But last year, Colbert accused the network of accepting "a big fat bribe." He was referring to CBS paying $16 million to settle a long-shot Trump lawsuit over a deceptively edited "60 Minutes" segment. This happened to take place as Paramount was waiting for the administration’s approval for its attempted takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery – which, what a surprise, came through a week later. That’s all it took. Paramount, owned by Trump’s pals Larry and David Ellison, announced the "Late Show" was being canceled. Without so much as consulting with the network’s biggest star or discussing ways to trim his 200-person staff. Trump exclaimed that "I absolutely love" the move. This was political retaliation, pure and simple. No one believes the "only for financial reasons" hogwash. But CBS has turned the long goodbye into a national event, as Colbert has constantly slammed the network. What could the brass do when they’ve already fired him?  Celebrity guests in the final weeks have included Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, Bruce Springsteen and founding host David Letterman, who helped him throw furniture off the roof to smash the CBS eye logo. (I thought that was a bit cheesy given Colbert’s goal of an amicable parting.)  Friendly rivals Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon agreed to air reruns last night to shift the spotlight to the curtain call in the Ed Sullivan Theater. The "Late Show" is being replaced by comedian Byron Allen, who’s vowing to steer clear of politics on his prerecorded show and is actually paying CBS many millions for the airtime.  And that brings us to the cold hard math.  Colbert’s show was losing tens of millions of dollars a year. That’s not sustainable. The 11:35 p.m. shows on CBS, ABC and NBC draw a fraction of the audience compared to the days of Johnny Carson, when you actually had to stay up late to watch his needle-both-sides comedy.  Colbert and Kimmel each drew over 2.5 million viewers and Fallon 1.3 million last quarter, which is not bad in this environment. But Jay Leno, at the peak of his career, was averaging 5 to 6 million. Now the main impact of these nighttime shows comes from the brief clips that many watch the next morning. Do I think late-night shows will be around in five years? Sadly, probably not. The digital age has brought round-the-clock competition for eyeballs, from social media to group chats, from podcasts to Substack. All available in seconds on your phone or watch. That makes me nostalgic, but I also don’t listen to AM radio anymore or have a Walkman. Technology marches on.  One thing is sure: Stephen Colbert will have no trouble making ends meet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ffcaea200899a00edc095 Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market te 2026-05-22T06:50:22.606Z Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market HMD is pre-loading Sarvam's Indus chatbot app, which supports 22 Indic languages Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ff80aa200899a00edbff6 NAU ROUNDUP: Quentin Moten signs with Ottawa Redblacks in Canadian Football League te 2026-05-22T06:30:34.186Z NAU ROUNDUP: Quentin Moten signs with Ottawa Redblacks in Canadian Football League A look at news and results from NAU. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fd044a200899a00edb66e Meet your newest fantasy book obsession: ‘Wings of Life’ te 2026-05-22T03:40:52.040Z Meet your newest fantasy book obsession: ‘Wings of Life’ Meghan Le Fay’s Wings of Life is the first book in the Dragonbound Chronicles, perfect for fantasy lovers who want a dash of romance alongside their adventure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fd02fa200899a00edb660 Celebrate authors at Visitor Center event te 2026-05-22T03:40:31.632Z Celebrate authors at Visitor Center event Headlining the North Mountain Visitor Center Author’s Day event is award-winning writer Roger Naylor, who brings the Route 66 history and cultural significance to life with his latest book, “Arizona Route 66 Road Trip” (cover graphic courtesy of the author). Residents are invited to join the North Mountain Visitor Center for a celebration of all things literary at the Author’s Day event, taking place on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you have a pile of books on your nightstand, your idea of a perfect night is getting lost in a good story or your TBR list is ever expanding…this may be the event for you. Attendees can support Arizona authors while enjoying book talks, author readings and book signings, and perhaps discover new favorite voices and take home a book to remember the day. Headlining the event is award-winning author and travel writer Roger Naylor, who brings the Route 66 history and cultural significance to life with his latest book, “Arizona Route 66 Road Trip.” Other featured authors include Bonnie Apperson, Sophie Bernbaum, Ron Dugan, Kristen Gilger, Michael Hale, Linda Henley-Smith, Jean Klein, Barbara McCarthy, Patrick McMullen, Kathy Peach, Barbara Renner, Jane Ruby, Sandra Rose Simmons and Joyce Story. Representatives from the Acacia branch of the Phoenix Public Library also will  be present. This is a family friendly event and will feature several children’s book authors and children’s story times throughout the day. There will also be a silent auction with fun book baskets and a chance to bid on three roundtrip Southwest Airlines tickets. Funds raised at this event directly support Save Our Mountains Foundation, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to acquire and preserve land to assist in the expansion of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. The organization supports the Phoenix Mountains Preserve with education, conservation and research as well as maintain operations at the North Mountain Visitor Center, the Exhibit Hall of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, in collaboration with the City of Phoenix. By attending, guests are not only supporting local authors, but also investing in conservation, education, and the continued care of the North Mountain Visitor Center, located at 12950 N. 7th St. For additional information, visit www.northmountainvisitorcenter.org or https://saveourmountains.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fcb92a200899a00edb515 Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Alex Murdaugh's new defense, Luigi Mangione's decision, Tyler Robinson's fight te 2026-05-22T03:20:50.291Z Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Alex Murdaugh's new defense, Luigi Mangione's decision, Tyler Robinson's fight HARD-BOILED DRAMA: Murdaugh ‘egg juror’ fights to crack open jury tampering investigation with records in court clerk scandal STAKES RAISED: Murdaugh defense plans alternate suspect push as DNA questions loom over retrial DEFENSE BLITZ: Murdaugh sues court clerk after murder conviction overturned over jury tampering accusations SCALES TIPPED: Becky Hill’s 'disgraceful' comments and book ambitions unraveled Murdaugh's murder conviction: Docs BLIND SPOT: New York's 'wrong-headed' defendant-friendly laws helped toss Mangione evidence: retired cop DECISION DAY: Mangione evidence ruling could determine what jurors see at his September murder trial COURTROOM CLASH: Robinson's defense team fights to seal evidence and punish prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's assassination SEALED LIPS: Robinson asks for more secret hearings after losing fight over cameras in court HACKER'S TOOLBOX: 'Wrench attack' theory ratchets up fears of organized criminals in Guthrie case LONG OVERDUE: DNA cracks 40-year cold case mystery with arrest in library worker’s savage slaying: police CAUGHT CHEWING: Cold case killer who chewed cops’ undercover DNA bait faces survivor, families in courtroom showdown DECADES LATER: Teen vanished from home decades ago – now feds hope new image and shifting loyalties reveal truth ‘MOST SINISTER WAY’: Influencer mom, lawyer dad accused of dark-web murder plot against boy-band baby daddy DYNASTY DRAMA: Mango clothing tycoon’s son arrested in death of billionaire whose brand stretches across US DOUBLE LIFE EXPOSED: Oklahoma woman discovers husband was a Canadian man who faked his death 37 years earlier in a barn fire Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fcb7ea200899a00edb50c Knicks crush Cavaliers in Game 2, take commanding 2-0 lead in series behind Josh Hart's career night te 2026-05-22T03:20:30.584Z Knicks crush Cavaliers in Game 2, take commanding 2-0 lead in series behind Josh Hart's career night The New York Knicks didn’t need a historic comeback to take Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Instead, it was a dominant victory in regulation, 109-93, as the Knicks take a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series to Cleveland this weekend. There was no hangover for the Cavaliers to begin the game, as they owned a 27-24 lead at the end of the first quarter. But the Knicks found their way into the lead by halftime. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM It was the third quarter where New York started to pull away, getting the lead up to 18 points as the Madison Square Garden crowd went ballistic. The Knicks went on an 18-0 run at one point as well, which was reminiscent of Game 1’s fourth-quarter comeback. However, Cleveland wasn’t letting off the gas despite the deficit. The Cavaliers cut the 18-point lead in half with around 8:30 left in the fourth quarter, as New York struggled to buy a basket. KNICKS STORM BACK TO SHOCK CAVS IN GAME 1 AS JAMES HARDEN'S DEFENSIVE PLAY COMES UNDER SCRUTINY But once OG Anunoby knocked down a three-pointer from the left wing, things were back to normal for the Knicks crowd. Mikal Bridges, who had a stellar night on both ends of the floor, hit a wide-open three with 6:12 remaining in the fourth that got the lead back up to 13 for the Knicks, and they would coast from there. Jalen Brunson, the team’s All-Star point guard, was phenomenal in the comeback on Tuesday night, dropping 38 points. But Cleveland made their game plan known right away in this matchup, putting pressure on him to the point where he’d be giving up the rock in double-teams. As a result, the Cavaliers were fine with Josh Hart taking shots instead. While the plan seemed to work in the first half a bit, Hart found his groove in the second and set a new career high with a team-high 26 points on 10-of-21 shooting, including 5-of-11 from three-point range. He also got on the board with seven assists, four rebounds and two steals. Meanwhile, Brunson tallied 19 points and dished out a playoff career-high 14 assists for New York. And once again, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds, playing efficiently for Mike Brown’s Knicks. With the lead back up to 18 for the Knicks, all starters were pulled with under two minutes to play, as the crowd gave their squad a standing ovation for a job well done. The Knicks shot 52% from the field and only saw 14 foul shots all game long, but they held the Cavaliers to just 39% shooting as a team. Cleveland also failed to capitalize on key free throws late in the game, as they were in the bonus with over nine minutes to play. As a team, they shot just 69% (22-of-32) from the charity stripe. Evan Mobley also had 14 points in the first half, but he curiously didn't take a single shot in the second half for Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell matched Hart's 26 points, though he shot 8-of-18. James Harden also went 6-of-15 for 18 points. With the win, the Knicks have now won nine straight playoff games. 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/6a0fc218a200899a00edb280 5 Notable Moments From Candace Owens’s Warm Interview With Hunter Biden te 2026-05-22T02:40:24.666Z 5 Notable Moments From Candace Owens’s Warm Interview With Hunter Biden In a nearly two-hour conversation, Mr. Biden discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol, and Ms. Owens apologized for her past remarks about him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fc098a200899a00edb218 Texas Tech booster claps back at Steve Sarkisian after Texas coach takes a shot at Red Raiders te 2026-05-22T02:34:00.390Z Texas Tech booster claps back at Steve Sarkisian after Texas coach takes a shot at Red Raiders What a week for SEC coaches. First, new LSU head coach Lane Kiffin went off about the supposed difficulty of the SEC's schedules, then bragged about his easy non-conference schedules giving him 20 free wins over five years. Incredibly, Kiffin then said that the SEC plays tougher games late in the season, when he gave Ole Miss a free bye week in November by playing The Citadel. Then Steve Sarkisian, who said undefeated teams were a thing of the past just a few months before the Indiana Hoosiers went 16-0, took his turn at SEC superiority. According to Anwar Richardson, the Texas Longhorns head coach was speaking at The Touchdown Club of Houston this week and took the opportunity to seemingly criticize his in-state rival Texas Texas Red Raiders. "There's a team in our state that plays in another conference that has a schedule that I would argue if I played with our twos and our threes," he said, "We could go undefeated, and they'll probably make the College Football Playoff this year." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Wonder who that could be, other than Texas Tech! Someone else found it exceedingly obvious who Sarkisian was referring to, and took the opportunity to fire right back at the Longhorn coach and his athletic director. In a post on X, billionaire Texas Tech donor Cody Campbell went right to the point. "Schedule us then!" Campbell replied to a post about Sark's comments. "We’ve been talking about it for years and we are more than willing!!" TOP TEXAS TECH FOOTBALL DONOR SAYS NOBODY HAS 'AUTHORITY' TO 'ENFORCE ANY RULES' IN COLLEGE SPORTS RIGHT NOW Seems a bit unlikely, especially considering Sark's comments about scheduling after losing to Ohio State in 2025 and missing out on the playoff. When the Longhorns, at 9-3, didn't get into the tournament field, he explained that all future scheduling non-conference decisions are now under review. "Yeah, you know, I think there's a couple things, there's layers to this. Bear with my answer," he explained to the media at the time. "First of all, we're gonna honor Ohio State and Michigan. You know, that we went there, we went to Ann Arbor, we went to Columbus, and we're gonna honor those return trips. So for the next two years, we know what our non-conference schedule is gonna look like, and that's the right thing to do. We made the commitment to play them. Now we'll honor that commitment for them to come play us here. I think anything beyond that is up for discussion. "We need to take a good hard look at what our non-conference schedule looks like beyond the next two years." To be fair to Sark, no one would seriously argue that Texas Tech has a tougher schedule than Texas. Or even remotely close to Texas. Particularly in 2026. In fact, one ranking system has the Longhorns with the hardest schedule in the country. Obviously, that matters, and it puts him and Texas at a severe disadvantage. The Texas Tech schedule is weak to say the least: That said, a lowly Big 12 team, Arizona State, arguably outplayed Texas in the College Football Playoff just a few years ago. Texas Tech is clearly trying to schedule tougher teams, and finding it hard to do. Scheduling is a two-way street, after all, and many other big programs likely don't want to risk the non-conference loss. And the Longhorns played in the Big 12, until very recently. As one user on X noted, they went 60-61 in conference play from 2010-2022. They're a better program now than they were then, but the "we would go undefeated in every other conference" act is getting very tiresome. Particularly when the SEC has struggled so much against other conferences in recent years. Specifically, given how Texas actually played last year. They lost to 4-8 Florida, one of the worst Power 4 teams in the country. They beat Kentucky, another underwhelming SEC opponent, 16-13 in overtime. They needed a miraculous fourth-quarter comeback to get to overtime with woeful Mississippi State. They scored 27 points against UTEP in a 27-10 win. By the end of the 2025 season, advanced metric system SP+ had Texas with the 13th toughest strength of schedule, and 16th best strength of record. Texas Tech had the 45th toughest schedule and third-best strength of record, because they didn't just win games, they won them handily. Like beating a very good Utah team 34-10 on the road. And handling a top-15 caliber BYU team by a combined score of 63-14. Regardless, Texas likely has the most expensive roster in college football. They're arguably the richest individual program in the sport. Nobody's going to feel sorry for them. And with how hard their schedule is, they don't need to go anywhere near undefeated to reach the playoff anyway. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fc070a200899a00edb20c Officers who defended U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block ‘anti-weaponization fund’ te 2026-05-22T02:33:20.585Z Officers who defended U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block ‘anti-weaponization fund’ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fc05da200899a00edb203 Arizona nurses say Prop. 139 should give them the right to perform abortions te 2026-05-22T02:33:01.131Z Arizona nurses say Prop. 139 should give them the right to perform abortions Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fc049a200899a00edb1fa ‘I’m going home’: Leroy McGill executed for 2002 napalm attack that killed one, burned another te 2026-05-22T02:32:41.403Z ‘I’m going home’: Leroy McGill executed for 2002 napalm attack that killed one, burned another Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fc035a200899a00edb1f1 Trump won’t rule out troops at the polls as fight over election control intensifies before midterms te 2026-05-22T02:32:21.970Z Trump won’t rule out troops at the polls as fight over election control intensifies before midterms Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fc022a200899a00edb1e8 Bipartisan letter calls on state attorneys general to hold ‘nudify’ apps accountable te 2026-05-22T02:32:02.156Z Bipartisan letter calls on state attorneys general to hold ‘nudify’ apps accountable Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fc00ea200899a00edb1df Maricopa election fight boils over as recorder threatens charges over ‘unauthorized’ drop boxes te 2026-05-22T02:31:42.662Z Maricopa election fight boils over as recorder threatens charges over ‘unauthorized’ drop boxes Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fbffaa200899a00edb1d6 Az, other Mountain West states join forces to accelerate geothermal energy development te 2026-05-22T02:31:22.827Z Az, other Mountain West states join forces to accelerate geothermal energy development Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fbfe7a200899a00edb1cd Ex-Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office employee indicted in $190,000 theft te 2026-05-22T02:31:03.265Z Ex-Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office employee indicted in $190,000 theft Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fbfd3a200899a00edb1c4 Summer's coming, but Tucson still offers cool fun te 2026-05-22T02:30:43.423Z Summer's coming, but Tucson still offers cool fun Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fbfbfa200899a00edb1bb Tucson Dreamer given bond after ICE arrest; release expected Friday te 2026-05-22T02:30:23.843Z Tucson Dreamer given bond after ICE arrest; release expected Friday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fbb12a200899a00edb107 US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime te 2026-05-22T02:10:26.681Z US arrests sister of powerful Cuban official over alleged ties to communist regime The United States has arrested the sister of the executive president of GAESA, a sprawling conglomerate of military-run businesses in Cuba, due to her alleged ties to the communist regime. GAESA has been cited for reportedly diverting millions in aid meant for the Cuban people "at the behest of the regime," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X Thursday. Adys Lastres Morera was taken into ICE custody after the State Department revoked her lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, according to Rubio. Morera, who was managing real estate assets while living in Florida, reportedly aided Havana’s communist government, officials said. ALLEGED MEMBER OF CUBA'S MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR ARRESTED BY ICE AGENTS IN MIAMI Her status termination was carried out at Rubio’s discretion. Morera entered the United States as a lawful permanent resident in 2023, Reuters reported.  "Today, Adys Lastres Morera, a Cuban national with ties to the communist regime in Havana, was arrested following the Department of State’s termination of her lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, at my direction," Rubio said. RUBIO SAYS CUBA NEEDS ‘NEW PEOPLE IN CHARGE’ AS BLACKOUTS, UNREST GRIP ISLAND Morera is the older sister of Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, who was sanctioned earlier this month for her role as executive president of GAESA.   GAESA has been described by officials as an exploitative communist entity that siphons resources from the Cuban population. "While the Cuban people suffer from the collapse of Cuba’s non-functioning communist economy, GAESA functions to allow a small circle of regime elites to plunder all the remaining resources of the island, squirreling away as much as $20 billion in illicit funds away in hidden overseas bank accounts," Rubio said.  He added that Ania Guillermina Lastres Morera, as a senior executive, is responsible for managing international assets allegedly used to fund the "lavish lifestyles" of the Castro-era elite, as well as supporting efforts tied to broader ideological influence abroad. Rubio also pointed to worsening conditions inside Cuba, including widespread blackouts and severe shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, arguing that GAESA is diverting resources away from basic needs under the communist system. "GAESA’s ill-gotten riches are not spent on repairing the collapsing power grid, stocking empty pharmacies, feeding hungry families, or providing for the most basic and essential needs of the Cuban people. Instead, they are used to enrich Havana’s elites and underwrite their ongoing campaign of espionage, subversion, and revolutionary militancy against the free peoples of this hemisphere," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fb8bba200899a00edb06a Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he expects to return to Congress 'in the next couple of weeks' after missing 100 votes te 2026-05-22T02:00:27.484Z Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he expects to return to Congress 'in the next couple of weeks' after missing 100 votes Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., said Thursday that he expects to return to Congress "in the next couple of weeks" after missing 100 consecutive House votes during an extended absence tied to what his office has described only as a "personal health matter." "My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery," Kean, 57, told the New Jersey Globe in his first public comments since stepping away from Capitol Hill in March. "I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents," he added. "I anticipate that in the next couple of weeks, I’ll return to voting and to the campaign trail." Kean last voted on March 5 and has missed every House roll call vote since then, according to GovTrack. His absence has drawn heightened attention because Republicans hold a slim majority in the House and because Kean represents one of the country’s most competitive congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. TOM KEAN JR'S PROLONGED ABSENCE PUTS PRESSURE ON HOUSE REPUBLICANS' RAZOR-THIN MAJORITY His office has repeatedly declined to disclose details about the illness, saying only that the congressman is focused on recovery and expected to return "soon." Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Kean for additional comment. Last week, Kean’s father, former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean Sr., told NJ.com that his son was recovering from a "serious illness." "You can’t say definitely, but their best guess is now he’ll be out in two or three weeks," Kean Sr. said, referring to doctors treating his son. "Any time you’ve been through a serious illness, you can’t be 100% the day you get back. You’re gonna be able to do things, but gradually ramping up." COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURE RULED AS CAUSE OF PAUSING EPISODE DURING HOUSE FLOOR SPEECH, DEM CONGRESSMAN SAYS Kean Sr. also said doctors expect his son to make a full recovery but declined to discuss the diagnosis. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters this week that he had spoken with Kean recently but was unaware of details surrounding the congressman’s condition. "We’re expecting him back here soon. He’s had a medical issue," Johnson said Wednesday. "I don’t even know the details." JOHNSON WARNS HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO ‘STAY HEALTHY’ AS GOP MAJORITY SHRINKS TO THE EDGE The absence has become a growing political issue in New Jersey as Democrats target Kean’s swing district. Kean is running unopposed in the Republican primary on June 2, while several Democrats are competing for their party’s nomination. Earlier this month, a top Kean aide told The New York Times, "There’s no cameras where Tom is." Kean consultant Harrison Neely said this week the congressman remains committed to seeking reelection. "What I can tell you is that the congressman is dealing with a personal health matter. He is focused on his recovery," Neely told the New York Post. Fox News Digital's Adam Pack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fb41ea200899a00edaf57 Teen suspect tied to 12 attacks in chaotic Austin shooting spree identified as illegal alien te 2026-05-22T01:40:46.487Z Teen suspect tied to 12 attacks in chaotic Austin shooting spree identified as illegal alien The 17-year-old suspect accused of launching a random shooting spree across Austin has been identified as an illegal immigrant, prosecutors revealed Tuesday. Cristian Mondragon-Fajardo is one of three suspects who allegedly carried out 12 separate shootings across the city over the weekend, leaving three people injured and another victim in critical condition. The two other suspects, ages 15 and 16, have not been publicly identified due to their age.  During Mondragon-Fajardo’s court appearance Tuesday, prosecutors disclosed that an ICE detainer had been issued following his arrest Sunday, according to Fox 7 Austin. "The ICE detainer does add an extra component to his process," Criminal Defense & Immigration Attorney Robert Jimenez said.  AUSTIN SHOOTING SUSPECT NAMED, TIMELINE OF TERROR REVEALED AFTER TEENS’ ALLEGED 28-HOUR, 12-ATTACK RAMPAGE The development comes after a retired Austin police officer blasted the city’s left-leaning leadership, accusing the city council of embracing policies that weakened law enforcement before the violent rampage, including the stripping of key tools used by police.  Last weekend’s violent crime spree targeted the city’s first responders, with gunfire striking two Austin Fire Department stations and three fire trucks. Authorities said additional incidents included gunfire damage to five vehicles and four homes, as well as the theft of a firearm and five cars. RETIRED AUSTIN COP TEARS INTO LEFTIST CITY COUNCIL FOR STRIPPING POLICE OF KEY TOOLS BEFORE SHOOTING RAMPAGE Mondragon-Fajardo was reportedly charged with six felonies, including two counts of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, two counts of aggravated assault with a motor vehicle, theft of firearms and evading arrest in a motor vehicle. Prosecutors said Mondragon-Fajardo is being held without bond, arguing he poses a danger to the community and could face deportation if released, the outlet said. AUSTIN MASS SHOOTING SUSPECT AVOIDED FELONY IN 2022 CASE, MISDEMEANOR LATER DISMISSED AFTER PLEA DEAL: DOCS With the ICE detainer in place, immigration agents have requested that local law enforcement notify ICE before releasing the suspect and hold him for up to 48 business hours, allowing federal authorities to assume custody for potential deportation proceedings. However, the detainer does not indicate that ICE can immediately take over the criminal case. "That would only kick in once he is no longer authorized to be held by state custody," Jimenez said, according to Fox 7.  ICE could become involved later, either after a prison sentence or parole is completed, at which point Mondragon-Fajardo could face removal proceedings. Jimenez reportedly added that the immigration hold may also affect defense strategy, potentially shaping how attorneys approach any plea negotiations given the possible immigration consequences. "You might be able to get a beneficial plea agreement, but that plea agreement might still result in severe negative immigration consequences," Jimenez said. Mondragon-Fajardo also has an active warrant for allegedly previously stealing a firearm from a local store, where the 15-year-old suspect is accused of stealing another weapon on Saturday. It is unclear whether Mondragon-Fajardo’s co-defendants are being processed through a separate juvenile justice system due to their ages. Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fb405a200899a00edaf0b “My daughter deserves to be free”: Karla Toledo’s mom pleads for daughter taken by masked ICE agents te 2026-05-22T01:40:21.069Z “My daughter deserves to be free”: Karla Toledo’s mom pleads for daughter taken by masked ICE agents Karla Toledo’s mother spent most of Wednesday’s press conference quietly shedding tears as she listened to an attorney and others discuss her daughter’s immigration case. It was two days since immigration agents arrested Toledo at her Tucson home. At first Veronica Ortiz had no idea where the masked agents took her daughter. Soon an entire Southern Arizona community, from concerned neighbors to U.S. Congress members, surrounded Toledo and her family.  They organized protests against agents of the U.S. federal government capturing a Tucson immigrant who has lived in Arizona since she was a child. They organized an online fundraiser for her legal fees. And local attorneys stepped in to represent Toledo. Ortiz thanked people who had shared the news of her daughter’s arrest and her pain at the injustice of her detention. “My daughter deserves to be free,” Ortiz said in Spanish.  Veronica Ortiz, Toledo’s mother, speaks to journalists at a press conference on Wed. May 20. At first the family and advocates thought Toledo was in a detention center in Florence. They’ve now confirmed, federal law enforcement is holding her at the Eloy Detention Center, run by private prison corporation CoreCivic. Immigration experts have decried dangerous conditions at the facility, which has a long history of medical neglect and conditions that have led to injuries and death. Toledo’s supporters held the press conference to respond to immigration authorities’ public comments about her arrest.  In a media statement released Tuesday morning, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement public affairs officer Monica Yoas said Toledo had assaulted a police officer during her arrest on Monday.  In response, Toledo’s attorney Mo Goldman said those allegations were fabricated. “There is surveillance footage that shows Ms. Toledo did not assault a DHS officer,” he said. Screenshot from video shared with Arizona Luminaria that advocates say shows ICE agents before arresting Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo on May 18. Toledo is a community organizer and social media influencer with immigration status via the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals federal program, commonly known as DACA. She worked to support struggling families to pay rent and buy food during COVID-19. DACA gives young immigrants, brought to the country as children, legal protection from deportation, as well as the right to work in the United States. Toledo is 31 and among the thousands of Dreamers — a name for young immigrants who grew up in the U.S. — who remain stuck in government limbo amid no congressional action on immigration reform, and increasingly scared of the Trump administration’s aggressive, and at times, illegal approach to a federal mass deportation strategy. Indeed, Toledo’s attorneys and supporters said Wednesday that the young woman had been unfairly targeted as part of the Trump administration’s broader attack on immigrant communities. Toledo’s experience is just one example of residents with DACA status across the nation who believed themselves to have protection from deportation, which is now being challenged under the second Trump administration.  The DACA program is in ongoing court litigation. The program did not give permanent legal status, but rather an exercise of prosecutorial discretion that both parties had respected for decades. Under the Trump administration, the Board of Immigration Appeals, which sets standards for immigration courts nationally, said in an April case that being a DACA recipient does not automatically provide relief from deportation.  Instead, immigration judges were advised to look more closely at the specific context surrounding each individual’s case to make a determination. That advice could make it harder for DACA recipients to get their removal cases closed. Speakers at Thursday’s press conference also stressed their concerns about how the raid had been conducted.  “Occupants of the home, including Ms. Toledo, did not consent to their entry,” Goldman said. “DHS agents did not possess a judicial warrant that would authorize entry into their home. Ms. Toledo requested a warrant and the officer refused to provide one, as required by law.”  Federal officials did not specifically respond to Arizona Luminaria’s question about whether officers had a warrant to enter Toledo’s home. The Trump administration’s top border official Tom Homan, speaking at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix earlier this month, defended the administration’s immigration policies, even as recent poll numbers show it has become increasingly unpopular.  “You ain’t seen shit yet. This year will be a good year. Mass deportations are coming,” he said, speaking at a conference geared to enforcement personnel and companies. “We’re going to flood the zone. You’re going to see more ICE agents (than) you ever seen before.” The post “My daughter deserves to be free”: Karla Toledo’s mom pleads for daughter taken by masked ICE agents appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fb1b2a200899a00edaeca Caitlin Clark passes LeBron James in jersey sales, further exposing WNBA's marketing problem te 2026-05-22T01:30:26.533Z Caitlin Clark passes LeBron James in jersey sales, further exposing WNBA's marketing problem Just in case you were wondering whether the WNBA had finally figured out how to profit off its own Michael Jordan, a quick reminder: the league’s marketing department recently refused to even put Caitlin Clark on a promotional graphic for a primetime Indiana Fever game. The joke is officially on them. Newly released Fanatics retail data proves that while WNBA executives keep downplaying Caitlin Clark in their marketing, fans are overwhelmingly spending their money on her anyway. CAITLIN CLARK'S INDIANA FEVER SOLD 90 TIMES MORE TICKETS ON STUBHUB THIS YEAR THAN IN 2023 Clark has officially locked down the No. 2 spot for the most basketball jerseys sold in the United States — ahead of global icons like LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Victor Wembanyama. The only player selling more jerseys than Clark right now? Golden State's Stephen Curry. Let that sink in for a second. A third-year WNBA guard is outselling LeBron James. Yet if you followed the WNBA’s official marketing, you’d barely know she exists. WNBA FINALLY EMBRACES CAITLIN CLARK'S STARDOM WITH UNPRECEDENTED NATIONAL TV SCHEDULE The retail numbers surfaced just days after the league’s social media department sparked backlash with one of the most bizarre promotional decisions imaginable. Ahead of a highly anticipated Fever-Storm matchup, the WNBA posted a hype graphic featuring Seattle’s Zia Cooke and Indiana rookie backup guard Raven Johnson. Noticeably absent? Caitlin Clark ... the player driving record ratings, ticket demand and merchandise sales across the league. Fans roasted the league for somehow managing to sideline the most popular player in women’s basketball while trying to promote women’s basketball. As OutKick founder Clay Travis pointed out, the logic makes absolutely no sense in the context of sports history. "Was Michael Jordan ever not the lead graphic on any Bulls game when he was a member of the team?" Travis asked. "You can say this is a small thing, but I would guarantee you Bill Cartwright, Luc Longley & Bill Wennington never got the promo graphic over Jordan." BASKETBALL LEGEND SAYS CAITLIN CLARK'S 3-POINT ONSLAUGHT LEFT HER SPEECHLESS Then Clark did what superstars do. Hours after being left off the graphic, she torched Seattle with a 21-point, 10-assist double-double in an 89-78 Fever win. Meanwhile, Johnson finished scoreless in 17 minutes off the bench. Caitlin Clark, 24, is rapidly becoming one of the biggest draws in all of American sports. She helped fuel a reported 1,000% surge in WNBA merchandise sales, turned Fever games into national events, and now sits behind only Curry in national jersey sales. And somehow, the league still treats her like an afterthought whenever it’s time to market its own product. The WNBA can keep trying to force-feed fans alternative stars if it wants. But until somebody else starts moving more jerseys than LeBron James, maybe it’s time for the league to stop overthinking this, log back into Canva and put No. 22 back on the d--- graphic. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0faf6ea200899a00eda383 Jon Stewart rages over Trump 'slush fund' for allies' legal battles as another 'F--- you troll' te 2026-05-22T01:20:46.504Z Jon Stewart rages over Trump 'slush fund' for allies' legal battles as another 'F--- you troll' Talk show host Jon Stewart fumed on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s "anti-weaponization" fund, arguing it is latest move to "troll" the American people and take their money. Democrats and even Republican allies have balked at Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund as concerns over where the money comes from and who gets it ripple through the Capitol. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the $1.78 billion fund earlier this week in a deal struck between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to drop his $10 billion lawsuit. Stewart took questions on Wednesday’s episode of his podcast, and was asked whether he would prefer to vote for former President Richard Nixon or Trump. The talk show host said he would undoubtedly prefer Nixon "if only to get the EPA" and joked he would be seen as a communist by modern Republicans. APOLOGIES AND CASH HEADED TO ALLEGED ‘WEAPONIZATION’ VICTIMS IN BILLION-DOLLAR TRUMP SETTLEMENT "Yeah Watergate is cute now," a co-host said, suggesting Nixon’s scandal looks tame compared to Trump’s controversies. Stewart said he had a murky memory of a purported slush fund scandal amid Nixon’s presidency, but said it was petty in comparison to the one Trump is pushing. "But think about that in comparison to $1.8 billion of taxpayer money, at least I think Nixon's slush fund was donors!" he said. "This is f---ing OUR money. I mean, it's-- do we even have a Congress or a court?" After a co-host noted the $1.776 billion appears to be a tongue-in-cheek reference the nation’s founding in 1776, Stewart argues the whole situation is Orwellian. "It's all Orwell. It's all a ‘f--- you’ troll. Everything they're doing is a ‘f--- you’ troll to us. ‘This is against the weaponization of it and it's patriotic.’ They're trolling us. His entire career is a troll," he said. Stewart went on to lament, "They're going to give it to people that sprayed MACE at police officers and pretend that they're rewarding patriotism." TRUMP ADMIN PUSHES BACK ON 'SLUSH FUND' ATTACKS AGAINST ANTI-WEAPONIZATION FUND AND LAYS OUT WHO QUALIFIES He went on to argue that the Trump administration is like a viral form of theft that has been commonly seen on social media. "You know what it reminds me of? You ever see those videos where like, a horde of teens flies into, like, a CVS and just starts taking s---?" he asked, "and everybody's just standing around, like, ‘Is anybody going to call somebody or are we just going to-‘ like, that's what we are." "The Trump administration is a smash and grab on the American public, on the taxpayer," he concluded. "It is the most corrupt, just utterly unsheathed, unleashed on us, and they are just grabbing whatever they can and pretending that it's remuneration for some victimhood that they faced that's all fictitious. It’s nonsense. Wild. Smash and grab." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and did not receive immediate reply. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Fox News' Alex miller contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0faf5aa200899a00eda35f More than 300 arrested in sprawling California crackdown on child exploitation crimes te 2026-05-22T01:20:26.872Z More than 300 arrested in sprawling California crackdown on child exploitation crimes More than 300 suspects have been arrested in a sweeping multi-agency crackdown on child exploitation crimes across Southern California, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) announced Thursday.  The large-scale enforcement effort, dubbed "Operation Firewall," targeted a wide range of internet-facilitated offenses, including child pornography, human trafficking, grooming, and attempts to lure minors into illicit encounters. Authorities said the two-week operation — which ran from April 19 through May 3 — spanned five counties and brought together 112 law enforcement partners. The effort was led by the LAPD Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program. In total, the operation resulted in 341 arrests and the rescue of 40 children, officials said. FLORIDA’S OPERATION DRAGON EYE RESCUES DOZENS OF ‘CRITICALLY MISSING’ CHILDREN IN MASSIVE STING "Operation Firewall was designed to identify and apprehend predators who use the internet to facilitate the sexual exploitation and abuse of children, while also identifying and rescuing those children from their abusers," LAPD said. Investigators conducted undercover operations across multiple social media platforms, followed by the execution of numerous search and arrest warrants, police said. MEXICAN ILLEGAL ALIEN ALLEGEDLY USED ROBLOX CURRENCY TO SOLICIT EXPLICIT CONTENT FROM KIDS UNDER 10 One arrest resulted in a 45-year prison sentence for 42-year-old Daniel Navarro, who allegedly groomed two girls on Instagram and trafficked one to Mexico. He allegedly posed as a teenage boy and football player to entice his victims. Over 150,000 illicit images were also uncovered, following an investigation into a Long Beach resident suspected of producing child sexual abuse material, Fox 11 Los Angeles said. Authorities said charges span a broad range of offenses, including production, possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material; lewd acts with a child; contacting a minor for sexual purposes; human trafficking; failure to register as a convicted sex offender; and violations of parole and probation conditions. Many of the victims have reportedly been reunited with their families or placed under the care of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). FBI TARGETS 250 SUSPECTS IN '764' NETWORK OF ONLINE PREDATORS MANIPULATING KIDS INTO VIOLENT, EXPLICIT VIDEOS Law enforcement leaders used the operation to deliver a blunt warning to parents about the dangers of online grooming, saying predators often target children through digital platforms rather than in person. "Get your kids off the internet. Nothing good comes from it. Most of the exploitation we're seeing today, they are not meeting these people out in the park or on the street. They are meeting your kids and they are grooming them online," U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli said, according to Fox 11. "If you were a parent, you would never walk your child physically into a room and leave them alone with a predator or a pedophile. Yet every day, parents hand their kids electronic device that gives them digital access into online gaming platforms or digital chat rooms... My message to parents, that the Fourth Amendment does not apply to you. Get in your kids' stuff," Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes added, according to the outlet.  Officials also highlighted the notorious "764" group, described as an online nihilistic violent extremist network that targets vulnerable minors online and coerces them into self-harm and explicit content, Fox 11 said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0faaeba200899a00eda283 ASU creates new way to categorize dust storms te 2026-05-22T01:01:31.581Z ASU creates new way to categorize dust storms The scale would rate a storm based on the amount of dust in the air, as well as other components, researchers say. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0faad1a200899a00eda253 Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford locks in extension with Rams worth up to $60M with incentives te 2026-05-22T01:01:05.865Z Reigning MVP Matthew Stafford locks in extension with Rams worth up to $60M with incentives There was no doubt Matthew Stafford would be returning for the 2026 season after saying so during his 2025 MVP Award acceptance speech, but the Los Angeles Rams officially reached an agreement on an extension with their starting quarterback on Thursday. Stafford and the Rams agreed to a one-year extension, the team announced on Thursday. The extension is worth $55 million, and it can go as high as $60 million with incentives, according to ESPN. He now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his contract with the Rams. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Stafford had one more year remaining on his two-year, $84 million deal he signed with Los Angeles before the 2025 season, but inking this extension shows the 38-year-old’s desire to play past this upcoming campaign. It’s clear Stafford still has more in the tank for his career after tallying 4,707 passing yards and 46 touchdowns in his MVP season a year ago. RAMS COACH SEAN MCVAY EXPLAINS WHY HE LOOKED UNHAPPY AFTER THE TEAM SURPRISINGLY SELECTED TY SIMPSON This year, Stafford will turn 39 one week before Super Bowl LXI, which just so happens to be set for the Rams’ home stadium, SoFi Stadium. It’s also where Stafford helped deliver the Rams their most recent Super Bowl title during the 2021 season. Stafford will be entering his 18th season in the NFL, his sixth with the Rams since he was traded by the Detroit Lions prior to the 2021 season. Detroit made Stafford the No. 1 overall pick out of Georgia in 2009, and he spent 12 years with the franchise before their blockbuster trade, which involved their current starting quarterback, Jared Goff. And while Stafford is now set through the 2027 season, the Rams clearly thought about their quarterback future this offseason, adding Alabama’s Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. It’s widely viewed that Simpson will learn behind Stafford, and ultimately become his successor. Stafford’s mindset was clear for the 2026 season, telling everyone at the NFL Honors, "I’ll see you guys next year." But the future Hall of Famer seems to want another year added to that clock, focused on continuing his run with Rams head coach Sean McVay. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0faabea200899a00eda24a Logan Paul's WWE success as an outsider 'messed it up' for everyone else, Austin Theory says te 2026-05-22T01:00:46.408Z Logan Paul's WWE success as an outsider 'messed it up' for everyone else, Austin Theory says Austin Theory and Logan Paul have one of their biggest tests as world tag team champions this weekend as they defend their titles against The Street Profits at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Theory and Paul are members of The Vision – the top faction on "Monday Night Raw" featuring the future of the WWE. Bron Breakker may be the in-ring leader of the group as he made a thunderous return to the roster at WrestleMania 42 and then defeated Seth Rollins at Backlash. Theory and Paul are the ones with the gold while Paul Heyman is the mouthpiece for the next generation of superstars. With the tag team title around his waist, Paul has now held gold twice in WWE since making his debut with the company in 2021. Paul has the tools that any pro wrestler dreams of – the athletic prowess in the ring coupled with immense heat from the crowd along with his skills on the mic. Theory told Fox News Digital that Paul’s rise in the WWE has made it tougher for any outsider to come in and have success, suggesting the YouTube sensation has set the bar enormously high. LOGAN PAUL'S JAW-DROPPING SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT WOW FANS AT WWE MONEY IN THE BANK "I say with Logan Paul, with his athletic ability and his skills in wrestling and how he’s been able to just develop it so quick," he said. "It’s impressive to me – somebody who’s wanted to be in WWE since I was eight, started training at 18, signed with the WWE at 22 and took that longer path. But I have to give Logan his respect. This is a dude, as a young kid, started with YouTube and streaming and pretty much – dude created YouTube. He put it on the map, his whole streaming thing. "Kind of both of us building our dreams in different ways and kind of meeting in the middle. I just think he kinda just messed it up for everybody on the outside that wants to come into WWE and thinks like, ‘Oh wow, this is easy. Like, I can pick up a mic and talk trash and I can do these cool moves off the ropes like Logan Paul,’ but you can’t. There’s an art to it. Logan Paul is exceptional on the mic. In the ring, he does things even highflyers we have in WWE couldn’t even do. He’s just a phenomenal athlete. When it comes to me and Logan Paul, we’re freaks of nature. That’s why I say we’re gonna motivate everybody this Saturday at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Fort Wayne." The Vision, which also includes an injured Bronson Reed, is under the tutelage of Heyman, who has been a "wiseman" and an "advocate" for many young talents in WWE. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Theory had the utmost confidence that Heyman was sending him and his stablemates in the right direction. "With Paul Heyman, you know, this history with him having Brock Lesnar, having Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins – you know, before he realized he was a loser," he said. "Paul Heyman, man, he’s the ‘wiseman.’ I think anything that comes out of his mouth is gold and especially kind of molding The Vision and sending us in the right direction. I couldn’t ask for more. It’s just sitting under the knowledge tree of history. He’s from back in the 80s to present day. The dude’s done it all. I’m very grateful for the wiseman, Paul Heyman." Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins will challenge for the tag titles. The two returned to "Monday Night Raw" after WrestleMania 42 after a prolonged absence. Theory gave them credit where credit is due. They are three-time WWE tag champions and won the tag titles at NXT and Evolve. However, Theory made clear that Ford and Dawkins are running into "the greatest tag team champions of the world." "Well, the Street Profits. They’ve been in the WWE a very long time," he said. "Feels like too long, like 60 years. I do realize every time I have a title, they’re around, which makes sense because they’re irrelevant and I’m relevant. But not to push them too low down, they’re very athletic, they have a great resume. But it’s just that comparison to Austin Theory and Logan Paul – The Vision. The greatest tag team champions of the world, of the universe. You can’t really compare. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Unfortunately, yes, I said unfortunately, the show is in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I look at this match as more of a big motivational moment for those people because they’re gonna see two guys that don’t look like anybody from Fort Wayne. We look like freaking superheroes. We’re really there to inspire everybody and then after the match, get the hell out of there." Saturday Night’s Main Event will take place Saturday in Fort Wayne, Indiana, much to Theory’s chagrin. And, it’s a loaded card. Aside from the tag team title match, read below for how the rest of the card looks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0faaaaa200899a00eda241 Generational divide overshadows policy push in NYC Mayor Mamdani’s inaugural Twitch stream te 2026-05-22T01:00:26.537Z Generational divide overshadows policy push in NYC Mayor Mamdani’s inaugural Twitch stream New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s attempt to connect with Gen Z voters during his first-ever Twitch stream Thursday exposed a generational divide, as the progressive leader admitted he’d never played Minecraft, struggled with internet slang and appeared unfamiliar with modern rap culture. During the broadcast, which was also available on other social media platforms, Fox News Digital observed numerous Twitch viewers questioning why there were no moderators in the chatroom, as spam and explicit messages filled the message board. When a commenter asked if the mayor plays the popular video game Minecraft, Mamdani admitted he had never played it and confessed, "I sound so old because, to me, Minecraft is a movie that I knew was based on a video game." GEN Z LOVES BOTH TRUMP AND MAMDANI FOR THE SAME REASON The disconnect continued when he was asked to name his favorite "underground" rapper. The mayor admitted he felt a "little bit washed" and cited early-2000s Canadian artists like k-os and K'naan, leaving his younger co-host, popular pro-Palestinian TikTok creator "Moose," unfamiliar with the references. Twitch has more than 240 million monthly active users, with 72% under the age of 34, according to a report from data solution company Demand Sage. SEN SLOTKIN SAYS DEM SOCIALIST NYC CANDIDATE MAMDANI REPRESENTS 'NEW GENERATION' OF LEADERS YOUNG VOTERS WANT Throughout the stream, Mamdani was heavily coached on internet culture, with Moose teaching him to address the audience as "chat" instead of "ladies and gentlemen," explaining the slang term "bussin" [good or impressive], and prompting him to ask viewers for "W's in the chat." Despite the cultural disconnect, Mamdani leaned into his core democratic socialist political agenda, touting his administration's success in closing the $12 billion budget deficit by raising revenue through his controversial "pied-à-terre" tax on non-residents who own secondary homes worth more than $5 million. He proposed further taxing the "hyper-wealthy" through a 2% income tax hike on New Yorkers making more than $1 million a year to help fund a $1.2 billion universal childcare initiative. NEW YORK CITY IS ABOUT TO TEST MAMDANI’S PROGRESSIVE ECONOMIC VISION The mayor also pushed several city initiatives, announcing a lottery that will allow New York City residents to purchase 1,000 World Cup tickets for just $50 each. He noted the discounted tickets come with free bus transit directly to the stadium, which he tied to his long-term goal of eventually making all public buses in New York City free and faster. Mamdani went on to address recent severe flooding in the city, pointing to the "climate crisis" and highlighting a near-$300 million investment in "Cloudburst technology" to help the city's infrastructure absorb sudden, heavy rainfall. The livestream was marketed as a "shameless homage" to former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, who spoke to New Yorkers on a radio show called "Talk to the People." The Mayor's Office later shared the recorded stream on X, with his office writing, "Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani becomes the first elected official to launch a regularly occurring, multi-platform interactive streaming series." Mamdani's press office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the success of the livestream or future moderating details. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa866a200899a00eda1bb White House fires back after Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen take Trump swipes amid Colbert's farewell week te 2026-05-22T00:50:46.345Z White House fires back after Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen take Trump swipes amid Colbert's farewell week More than a dozen celebrities made surprise appearances on Stephen Colbert’s second-to-last "Late Show" episode Wednesday night, with two of them taking swipes at President Donald Trump. Vocal Trump critic Robert De Niro, who came on the show to ask a question as part of the "Colbert Questionert" asked the host, "What number were you thinking of?" which was a standard question Cobert asked guests during the questionnaire.  De Niro joked, "OK. Cause I thought it would've been two million point five, or two and a half million. That's the number of Epstein files Trump still hasn't released." Bruce Springsteen, who also frequently speaks out against the president, closed the show with his new protest song "Streets of Minneapolis." "I am here tonight in support for Stephen because you’re the first guy in America who’s lost his show because we’ve got a president who can’t take a joke," the "Born in the U.S.A." singer told the audience. A LOOK BACK AT STEPHEN COLBERT'S MOST PARTISAN MOMENTS AS 'THE LAST SHOW' HOST He also took a swipe at Paramount, which some believe decided to cancel Colbert’s show over politics rather than the stated financial reasons. "Larry and David Ellison feel they need to kiss his a-- to get what they want," The Boss added. "Stephen, these are small-minded people … they got no idea what the freedoms of this beautiful country are supposed to be about." The White House hit back on Thursday, with a spokesperson telling Fox News Digital: "Stephen Colbert is a pathetic trainwreck with no talent and terrible ratings, which is exactly why CBS canceled his show and is booting him off the airwaves." Unsurprisingly, reactions on social media to De Niro and Springsteen split along ideological lines. "This is an absolute mic drop right there for the Late Show, and god, it’s hard to believe that all of this will end tomorrow," one person wrote in a YouTube comment of Springsteen, while another agreed: "Mad respect to the Boss, a much better man than the one sitting in the oval office." JIMMY KIMMEL TELLS VIEWERS TO NEVER WATCH CBS AGAIN AFTER STEPHEN COLBERT'S FINAL EPISODE One YouTube user wrote of De Niro: "So thrilled that Robert DeNiro Showed up, a living legend." On the other side, one X user wrote that it was "all so embarrassing. Springsteen literally has an IQ of 80, at best. Colbert hasn't ever been funny, somehow forgetting his job was to be a comedian, not engage in weird, leftist, cringe-inducing partisan nonsense that most people don't want anything to do with. Should have been fired years ago." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Another X user called Springsteen a "washed up musician," claiming that Colbert lost his show because "nobody was watching, revenues were tanking, and he was simply un-funny." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In April, Trump called the "Thunder Road" singer "Bad, and very boring," claiming he looks like a "dried up prune who has suffered greatly from the work of a really bad plastic surgeon, has long had a horrible and incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome, sometimes referred to as TDS." He added that "MAGA SHOULD BOYCOTT HIS OVERPRICED CONCERTS, WHICH SUCK. SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY." Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for De Niro and Springsteen for comment. Billy Crystal, Mark Hamill, Martha Stewart, Josh Brolin, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Daniels, Tiffany Haddish, Amy Sedaris, Ben Stiller, Aubrey Plaza, James Taylor, Weird Al Yankovic, James Taylor, John Dickerson and Colbert’s wife Evie McGee Colbert also appeared on the show Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa852a200899a00eda1b2 AI robotic beehives installed in Florida community claim 70% reduction in colony collapse threatening crops te 2026-05-22T00:50:26.896Z AI robotic beehives installed in Florida community claim 70% reduction in colony collapse threatening crops A Florida community has deployed AI-powered robotic beehives as declining bee populations continue raising concerns about the future of the US food supply, according to FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The Angeline development in Land O’ Lakes recently became the first master-planned community to install Beewise’s automated BeeHome system, which uses robotics, sensors and artificial intelligence to monitor hive health and protect colonies from environmental threats. The technology arrives as bee populations across the United States continue facing pressure from parasites, pesticides, disease and extreme weather conditions that experts say threaten agriculture nationwide. "Bees pollinate roughly 75% of the crops we eat and about 80% of flowering plants around the word," Beewise Managing Director Steve Peck said. "So, without those bees, our food supply is in jeopardy." US AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TESTS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: 'A LOT OF POTENTIAL' The community relies on bees to pollinate a 2.5-acre farm that helps supply produce used throughout the development. The BeeHome system uses internal cameras, sensors and robotic components to inspect hives and identify problems that traditionally require manual beekeeper oversight. "The robotics know where it is in the frame or where it is in the hive at any point," Peck said. "It can pick it up just like a beekeeper would, inspect it, and report that back to technicians around the world." SOLAR-POWERED ROBOT ZAPS WEEDS WITHOUT CHEMICALS The automated system monitors queen health, egg production and infestations from varroa mites, one of the leading causes of colony collapse among honeybee populations. Peck said the technology can also respond automatically when hive threats are detected. "We can treat them within the hive by moving them to a new part of the home that raises the temperature," Peck said. "It's enough to kill the mites, but not the bees. And there, we can prevent that colony collapse, and have shown, basically a 70% reduction to what we're seeing naturally around the world." WHITE HOUSE GETS AN UNEXPECTED BUZZ AS THOUSANDS OF BEES SWARM THE EXECUTIVE MANSION'S NORTH LAWN The technology is already operating across hundreds of thousands of acres of agricultural land nationwide. Project officials emphasized that the system is designed to support — not replace — traditional beekeeping practices as environmental pressures continue threatening bee colonies. "Every day, bees run the risk of being destroyed due to just the weather and elements and pesticides," Lisa Gibbings with Metro Development Group said. Concern over declining bee populations has drawn increasing national attention in recent years, including expanded beekeeping efforts at the White House. Fox News Digital previously reported that first lady Melania Trump added new bee colonies to the White House grounds as part of an expanded pollinator and honey production program. Bee populations have become a growing concern for farmers and agricultural experts in recent years because pollinators play a critical role in food production and ecosystem stability across the U.S. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa5f6a200899a00eda0ed Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods te 2026-05-22T00:40:22.114Z Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa3e3a200899a00eda0c1 What comes next: ASU women’s flag football club at forefront of sports rapid growth te 2026-05-22T00:31:31.272Z What comes next: ASU women’s flag football club at forefront of sports rapid growth PHOENIX – When Sierra and Sophia Smith graduated from Chandler Hamilton High School, they raised a simple but important question for their athletic futures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa3cfa200899a00eda0b8 What comes next: ASU women’s flag football club at forefront of sports rapid growth te 2026-05-22T00:31:11.569Z What comes next: ASU women’s flag football club at forefront of sports rapid growth Sophia (left) and Sierra Smith played a critical role in forming Arizona State’s flag football club. Two years later, they led the Sun Devils to the semifinals of the inaugural Fiesta Bowl Flag Football Classic featuring eight top Division I… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa3b5a200899a00eda078 Former US attorney charged with felony hit-and-run after Houston crash, police say te 2026-05-22T00:30:45.376Z Former US attorney charged with felony hit-and-run after Houston crash, police say A former United States attorney left the scene of a vehicle crash in Houston, authorities said. Jennifer Lowery, the former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is charged with felony failure to stop and render aid following the May 14 incident. The driver, identified as Gabriel Fonseca in court documents, of a Nissan Altima told police that he was traveling eastbound on Memorial Drive when his vehicle was struck on the driver's side by a car that was in the median, Fox Houston reported. Fonseca moved his vehicle to a safe location, but the other driver drove off. He also complained of a "ringing" in his ears, court documents state. DEMOCRATIC OFFICIAL DRUNKENLY SLURS, FLAUNTS GOVERNMENT POSITION DURING DUI ARREST: VIDEO "Last second, didn't have time to swerve, so I just laid down my horn and [she] smacked me right on the driver's side," Fonseca told KTRK. "After that, I just heard a really loud ringing in my ear, and there was dust everywhere." He said his car's airbags deployed, and that he was confused as he tried to get help moments after the impact. "I remember pulling into the closest parking lot. Somehow, I called 911. I couldn't open the door, so I crawled out," he said. FORMER US ATTORNEY JESSICA ABER SUSPECTED TO HAVE DIED FROM 'NATURAL CAUSES': POLICE In addition, Fonseca told police that repairs or a replacement for his car would cost about $35,000, according to court documents, and that he wanted to pursue charges. "She didn't even check to see if I was dead," Fonseca said. "It's a selfish and cowardly thing to do—to hit someone and run away without even being concerned." At the scene, a witness who was walking his dog told police officers that he saw a woman driving a heavily damaged vehicle and watched her park the car a few blocks away. He said he saw a "white, blonde female" in her 30s or 40s that had been driving the sedan involved in the crash. He said that the vehicle had "substantial front end damage" and was "leaking fluids." He also told them where the car was parked. FORMER TRUMP LAWYER HALLIGAN DEFENDS US PROSECUTOR STATUS IN WAKE OF COMEY, JAMES DISMISSALS When police went to where the car was parked, they found a vehicle with "significant" front-end damage and a missing bumper in the driveway of a home. The license plate was allegedly registered to Lowery. As officers were taking photos of the damaged vehicle, Lowery’s husband came outside and identified himself as an attorney. He also confirmed that his wife had been involved in a crash. He told officers that he would provide all the necessary information, but would not allow Lowery to provide a statement, authorities said. In April 2022, Lowery was appointed to serve as the U.S. attorney by district judges after serving in an interim and acting capacity since February 2021. She led the office until her successor took over in December 2022. "It's quite ironic," Fonseca said. "Her career is holding people accountable." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa39ea200899a00eda046 Police Seized Guns From Home of San Diego Mosque Shooter in 2025 te 2026-05-22T00:30:22.560Z Police Seized Guns From Home of San Diego Mosque Shooter in 2025 In 2025, Caleb Vazquez’s obsession with mass shooters and Nazism prompted reports to the authorities. His father surrendered a dozen firearms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa171a200899a00ed9fe1 Texas congressional candidate claims she never called for 'internment camps' after party leaders condemn her te 2026-05-22T00:21:05.754Z Texas congressional candidate claims she never called for 'internment camps' after party leaders condemn her A Texas Democratic congressional candidate who pledged to convert an immigration detention center near San Antonio "into a prison for American Zionists" clarified her position Thursday following sharp criticism from members of her own party. Maureen Galindo, who is running for a House seat in the newly redrawn 35th Congressional District, posted a video on Facebook days after criticizing wealthy supporters of Israel. She claimed that following her initial remarks, she received hundreds of "death threats" and other "vile" messages. "I never said I want Jews in internment camps," Galindo said. "I said I want to close all ICE detention centers and put billionaire American Zionists who are funding the genocidal prison systems involved in trafficking into prison." "If they committed a crime, do they not belong in prison?" she added. TEXAS DEMOCRAT MAUREEN GALINDO FACES BACKLASH FOR PLEDGING TO IMPRISON 'AMERICAN ZIONISTS' AT ICE FACILITY "I'm against all internment camps and would like to see them all shut down ASAP, starting with the many in South Texas," Galindo said, referring to U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. Galindo accused the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) of coordinating statements against her in an effort to back her primary runoff opponent, Johnny Garcia, a former hostage negotiator and public information officer for the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. She also accused a local journalist, whom she claimed "literally wants me dead," of fabricating the "internment camps" comment. The backlash began when Galindo stated in an Instagram post earlier this month that she would turn the "Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking." DEMOCRATS VOW TO VOTE 'EVERY SINGLE DAY' TO EXPEL FELLOW DEM FROM CONGRESS IF SHE WINS MIDTERM "It will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists," Galindo wrote. In other social media posts, Galindo, a family therapist and housing advocate, accused Garcia of wanting "Jews and Mexicans in warehouses." She also accused "billionaire Zionists" of controlling trafficking networks in San Antonio and South Texas. The condemnation was swift. Notable Democrats have distanced themselves from her, including Texas State Representative James Talarico, U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. TEXAS DEM SENATE PRIMARY FRACTURES OVER RACE RHETORIC AS ‘MEDIOCRE’ JAB, ‘OPPRESSOR’ REMARKS IGNITE BACKLASH Additionally, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene issued a joint statement calling her rhetoric "vile" and "disqualifying." Earlier this month, the DCCC accused "Washington Republicans" of secretly contributing to Galindo’s campaign through dark money spending. Galindo and Garcia, who has been endorsed by the DCCC, are set to face off in a runoff election next week. In their first matchup, Galindo had a narrow lead over Garcia, 29% to 27%, though neither candidate came close to clearing the 50% threshold required to win the nomination. Fox News Digital has reached out to the DCCC. Fox News Digital's Peter Pinedo contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa15ea200899a00ed9fd8 Florida coach Jon Sumrall reveals early career struggles, living in slums of San Diego and 'carrying a glock' te 2026-05-22T00:20:46.033Z Florida coach Jon Sumrall reveals early career struggles, living in slums of San Diego and 'carrying a glock' Florida Gators head football coach Jon Sumrall has a reputation for being a bit of a psycho. I mean that in the most endearing way possible, but there are several examples of the first-year Gators head coach saying and doing things that would make most non-football guys (and even some avid followers of the sport) cock their heads to the side in amazement. There was the time he said he skipped his anniversary trip to Italy with his wife so he could study a few extra hours of film a day during spring break. Or when he recently said that he would jump off the top of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium if the Gators failed to make a bowl game in his first year (honestly, very relatable). JAMES MADISON COACH BILLY NAPIER CONTINUES SELF PITY TOUR, REFUSES TO TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR PAST FAILURES Hell, this is the same guy who hired an ex-Special Forces infantryman who was once caught on camera on the sidelines bleeding from his forehead to run his strength and conditioning program, and Sumrall will even occasionally lift with him. All that is to say, Sumrall is a nut and a football guy through and through, so it makes sense why, in a recent sit-down interview with Adam Breneman, the Florida coach revealed that he put up with lousy pay and downright dangerous living conditions just to get his foot in the door in the coaching world. Jon Sumrall? More like Jon Guns-For-All, am I right? But seriously, folks, many people view a position like a college football coach as a cushy job where you make millions of dollars and have a buyout that could put your great-grandkids through Harvard, but that doesn't factor in just how hard these guys work to even make it that far. Sumrall's story isn't unique, either. Plenty of famous coaches have told stories in the past about how they agreed to be an assistant coach for free or for a stipend of just a couple hundred dollars a month, though the Glock is an interesting wrinkle. Seriously, I wouldn't mess with Sumrall unarmed, let alone if he has a piece strapped to his waist, so he must have been living in some absolute squalor in Southern California. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Sumrall may be making close to $8 million now that he's the head coach of the Gators, but he has certainly earned that payday through his years of personal sacrifice. I believe him when he says he didn't get into this profession for the money, because I couldn't imagine this man doing anything other than being a football coach. He was born for it, and, with some hard work and questionable living conditions, he achieved his dream. Just don't sneak up on him in a dark alley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0fa146a200899a00ed9f98 How Elon Musk will increase his power through the SpaceX IPO te 2026-05-22T00:20:22.159Z How Elon Musk will increase his power through the SpaceX IPO Musk, who will have more than 50% of the voting power, will have a monarchical grip over the publicly-traded version of SpaceX — control that goes far beyond what other tech founders enjoy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f9f19a200899a00ed9f4b New York Giants reward Joe Schoen with new contract despite little proof rebuild is working: REPORT te 2026-05-22T00:11:05.835Z New York Giants reward Joe Schoen with new contract despite little proof rebuild is working: REPORT On behalf of Giants fans everywhere ... what's the deal? Announced Thursday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported that the New York Giants have signed general manager Joe Schoen to a multi-year contract extension. You don't have to be part of the Pat Leonard anti-Schoen brigade to be stunned by the news, either. For a franchise buried under nearly a decade of instability, losing seasons and front-office dysfunction, the obvious question here is ... what exactly has Schoen earned? Also, at the precipice of what could be a "new era" of winning Giants football, committing to one of the lingering thorns of past disastrous Giants seasons comes off as a confusing development ... let's check the facts around Joe Schoen. GIANTS STICK WITH GM JOE SCHOEN DESPITE ANOTHER LOSING SEASON, CITING NEED FOR 'CONTINUITY AND STABILITY' Since taking over in 2022, Schoen has overseen a 22-45-1 record. Yes, there was the surprise playoff run during his first season, and the wild-card upset over Minnesota. But since then, the Giants have steadily regressed, bottoming out with a disastrous four-win campaign in 2025 that cost Brian Daboll his job and forced ownership to once again reshuffle the organizational structure. What makes the timing even stranger is that this extension arrives after months of growing speculation that Schoen’s influence inside the building was quietly shrinking. Instead of letting Schoen walk into a make-or-break 2026 season under real pressure, the Giants blinked. Now the organization is fully tying Schoen to new head coach John Harbaugh and betting that continuity can finally stabilize a franchise that has spent years chasing its own tail. JOHN HARBAUGH PROMISES GIANTS FANS ‘A BRAND OF FOOTBALL YOU WILL BE PROUD OF’ AFTER FINALIZING DEAL: REPORTS Perhaps Harbaugh’s presence elevates the operation ... maybe Schoen finally flourishes alongside an established culture-setting coach. Or maybe Harbaugh simply inherits the baggage of four uneven years of roster construction. Questions! Only questions and no answers pour out from this organization. Of course, not every issue belongs solely at Schoen’s feet. GIANTS GM JOE SCHOEN NOT PUTTING TEAM'S STRUGGLES ON DANIEL JONES' SHOULDERS: 'NOT ALL ON ONE PERSON' The Giants inherited years of roster decay before he arrived, and there have been legitimate wins along the way. Schoen has been viewed as an upgrade over predecessor Dave Gettleman but also makes Jerry Reese look like prime Bill Polian. In one of his few wins, Schoen decided to deal Pro Bowl-level defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, which, admittedly, is one of the smartest moves the organization has made in years after they snagged the 10th overall draft pick, which resulted in Miami's Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa joining Big Blue to ideally bolster Jaxson Dart's offensive line. GIANTS' DRAFT PICK HAS INTENSE JAXSON DART MESSAGE: 'I’M READY TO DIE FOR YOU' Former first-rounder Malik Nabers also looks every bit like the superstar the Giants desperately needed, though his injury status and insouciance could be concerning long term. Still, the problem with Schoen’s tenure is that the misses have been enormous, expensive, and franchise-altering. The Daniel Jones contract remains the clearest example of Schoen’s failures as general manager. After one respectable season in 2022, Schoen handed Jones a four-year, $160 million contract that quickly became one of the worst quarterback deals in football. The decision crippled roster flexibility, delayed the search for a legitimate long-term quarterback solution, and forced the Giants into serious financial turmoil when they suddenly released him in 2024. Then there is Evan Neal. Drafted seventh overall in 2022, Neal was supposed to become the franchise right tackle for the next decade. Instead, he turned into one of the biggest draft busts of the Schoen era. Neal struggled with technique, footwork, conditioning, and consistency almost immediately. Injuries only made matters worse. Rather than solidifying the offensive line, he became another reminder of the Giants’ ongoing inability to properly identify and develop foundational offensive linemen. The Kayvon Thibodeaux situation is not far behind. Thibodeaux entered the league with elite upside and produced flashes, including a double-digit sack season, but the Giants have never fully developed him into the dominant weekly game-wrecker many expected. Even worse, trade speculation now follows him almost every offseason. GIANTS TAKING JAXSON DART OVER SHEDEUR SANDERS IN NFL DRAFT SENDS SOCIAL MEDIA INTO FRENZY: 'LAUGHABLY SAD' Schoen’s overall drafting record remains WILDLY inconsistent. Deonte Banks has struggled with discipline and technique after being selected in the first round. Joshua Ezeudu and Marcus McKethan failed to provide reliable offensive line depth. Jalin Hyatt is a BUST. Too often, the Giants have found themselves recycling the same roster problems every offseason. The free-agent track record has also produced mixed returns. The Darren Waller trade quickly collapsed into an injury-plagued experiment that ended with retirement. Meanwhile, homegrown leaders like Saquon Barkley, Xavier McKinney and Julian Love all walked out the door. Watching Barkley land in Philadelphia and immediately punish the Giants twice a year only amplified the frustration surrounding Schoen’s roster management (see the infamous "Hard Knocks" clip of Schoen and John Mara). That is why this extension feels so jarring. Ownership is essentially betting that recent first-round draft picks Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, Arvell Reese and Mauigoa can erase years of instability and uneven decision-making. Maybe Harbaugh changes the culture overnight. Maybe Dart becomes the quarterback this franchise has spent years searching for. But right now, this extension feels far more rooted in hope than accomplishment ... which is a difficult sell to any long-suffering Giants fan. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f9f05a200899a00ed9f42 Spencer Pratt reveals the one major issue made him decide to run as a Republican te 2026-05-22T00:10:45.982Z Spencer Pratt reveals the one major issue made him decide to run as a Republican Reality TV star-turned LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt said in a Thursday interview that death threats for his reality TV antics made him realize he needed to become a Republican and support gun rights for self-defense. Pratt, best known for his villainous on-screen persona on MTV’s "The Hills," decided to run for office after his home was destroyed in the California wildfire. However, during an interview with CNN journalist Elex Michaelson, he shared how concern over his life from even before that made him become a Republican. "Well, you want to break some news here?" he said after being asked why he sides with the GOP. "This is the only time I’ve ever said this, so this is breaking news. Everyone’s gonna freak out. When I was a hated reality star, I got so many death threats. I had so much security and police, and what did they tell me to do? ‘Get a gun.’ This is real." TRUMP SAYS HE HOPES SPENCER PRATT DOES WELL IN LA MAYORAL RACE, BLASTS CALIFORNIA'S 'RIGGED' ELECTIONS Pratt has noted before, such as on Joe Rogan’s podcast, that he was inspired to lean into playing the heel during his time in reality TV, knowing that having a villain makes for good entertainment. "I know people don’t like guns, but LA was dangerous if you’re hated. So I got a gun. My wife got a gun, and then we needed CCWs," he added further, referring to legal permits to carry a concealed weapon in California. "The only people that supported a CCW was the Republican [Party]," the former reality TV star continued. "That was what I aligned with. My safety, my personal safety, my family’s safety. I know people don’t like guns, but when people are threatening your life and your own security is telling you, you need to have home protection, train to — it’s not like just I went to the — you know, go through the proper steps. That was my, that’s it." SPENCER PRATT DUBS HIMSELF THE 'FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR' IN SPOOF CAMPAIGN VIDEO FOR LA MAYOR RACE Pratt acknowledged that naturally, this is a very hot-button issue, but he also vowed, "I’m also going to be the mayor that puts LAPD in front of every school to make schools safe from guns." The interviewer seemed skeptical, asking whether there are enough officers to do so. "I talked to very knowledgeable law enforcement. All you have to do is pick one patrol unit for - and you give them a nice pin that connects to that school, and that's their street," Pratt replied. "So, they add that in. So that's already part of mine, just because obviously I know people don't like guns, and we need to make everything, especially school, safe, but that is where I connect to - and it's once you feel fear, and it's real, you want to protect your family." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f9eeda200899a00ed9efd SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoff te 2026-05-22T00:10:21.513Z SpaceX scrubs first Starship V3 launch just before liftoff SpaceX fueled the third-generation rocket booster and ship and was just moments away from liftoff, before calling a scrub. It's expected to try again Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f9cc4a200899a00ed9eb4 Alexi Lalas dreading thought England could win World Cup on America's 250th birthday: 'Cannot have that' te 2026-05-22T00:01:08.819Z Alexi Lalas dreading thought England could win World Cup on America's 250th birthday: 'Cannot have that' There is no clear-cut favorite heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but if you ask Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas who he believes will lift the trophy at the end of the tournament, he’ll give you one answer. "I don’t care who wins as long as it’s not England," he said during Fox Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Day on Wednesday in New York City. "I can abide by a lot of things happening this summer, but one thing I cannot is having England come over on our shores, on our 250th birthday of what I feel is the greatest country in the world, and for them to win a World Cup. "If you think they’re insufferable now, could you imagine they came over and won that World Cup and it’s coming home through our country. I cannot have that, so anybody but England." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The U.S.-England rivalry in soccer was in full force in 2022, when they were pitted against each other in their group stage in Qatar. It was a 0-0 draw in a hard-fought match for both sides, but in 2026, they’ll have to get out of their respective groups if they are to meet in the tournament. But Lalas couldn’t imagine England taking home its first World Cup since 1966 — the country’s only victory in the tournament of all tournaments. US SOCCER GREAT THINKS AMERICAN TEAM CAN SHOCK THE WORLD AT UPCOMING WORLD CUP There is no denying, though, how great the English squad will be this year, as Lalas knows. "They’re really good," he said. "As much as it pains me to say, they are very, very good. The soccer gods have a wicked sense of humor. Please not England, anybody but England." Lalas’ Fox Sports colleague, host Rebecca Lowe, is a West Londoner who has dreamed of her country winning it all since she can remember. "Every four years of my play since 1990, I think about England winning the World Cup," she said after Lalas’ rant. "So, I’m now getting to a stage where if I now go against them, they’re going to do it. "I’m going to be courageous. It is going to come home." Lowe and Lalas said that they will have a bet in place once the tournament begins where, if England does indeed win it all, the latter will have to do something and vice versa. Carli Lloyd, Stu Holden, and Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez also gave their predictions about who would win. Hernandez was on Lowe’s side believing England could win it all, though he hopes his home country, fellow host site Mexico, can do so instead. Lloyd and Holden both think France, which fell in penalties to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup Final, will get the job done at MetLife Stadium in July. "The French, I just look at this team, they continue to get stronger. When they go down a generation, the next generation comes," Holden said. "I’m going to go with France as well," Lloyd added shortly after. "The depth, the experience. I know firsthand losing in 2011 at the World Cup, coming back and really having that desire to really want to win in 2015. There’s something about that." The panel was hopeful the U.S. men’s national team can make a run on home soil, but it’s hard to deny the talent level elsewhere as the best players and countries in the world converge on North America in just a few weeks. 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/6a0f9caea200899a00ed9e83 Trump Officials’ Strict Stand on Ebola Leaves Health Experts ‘Stunned’ te 2026-05-22T00:00:46.172Z Trump Officials’ Strict Stand on Ebola Leaves Health Experts ‘Stunned’ Public health experts say the administration’s quarantine orders go beyond what is needed to prevent the U.S. spread of Ebola and hantavirus. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f9c9aa200899a00ed9e7a In San Diego, a Final Prayer Before Laying Heroes to Rest te 2026-05-22T00:00:26.451Z In San Diego, a Final Prayer Before Laying Heroes to Rest Thousands of mourners filled a San Diego park to recite a funeral prayer for the three men killed by gunmen at a mosque on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f9a6da200899a00ed9e29 Locals anticipate big Memorial Day turnout despite fuel costs te 2026-05-21T23:51:09.804Z Locals anticipate big Memorial Day turnout despite fuel costs As the unofficial start to Lake Havasu City’s summer boating season, this Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring thousands of new and returning visitors to the Havasu shoreline … even if those visitors endure a little pain at the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f9a56a200899a00ed9dff NASCAR, racing world reacts to Kyle Busch's shocking death at 41: 'Cannot comprehend this news' te 2026-05-21T23:50:46.353Z NASCAR, racing world reacts to Kyle Busch's shocking death at 41: 'Cannot comprehend this news' The NASCAR world was stunned on Thursday when Kyle Busch, one of the sport's all-time greats, died suddenly at the age of 41. Busch, 41, was hospitalized Thursday because of an undisclosed but "severe illness," according to a statement put out by the Busch family. NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing announced the death Thursday evening, but did not offer a cause of death. When news of Busch's death broke, fellow NASCAR drivers mourned their lost competitor. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM One of those drivers was Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who had an infamous fistfight with Busch after a race roughly two years ago, but he put their differences aside to pay homage. Plenty of others paid their respects. Busch's last Cup Series win came in June 2023. While he struggled for much of this season, Busch did start on the pole in February's Daytona 500 and was coming off a season-best finish of eighth two weeks ago at Watkins Glen. He also just won a Truck Series race in Dover last week. TWO-TIME NASCAR CUP SERIES CHAMPION KYLE BUSCH TRAGICALLY DIES AT 41 AFTER HOSPITALIZATION The statement announcing Busch's death said "the future Hall of Famer" was "a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans." Busch had been in the Cup Series since 2004, making 762 career starts with 63 wins. Busch won the championship in 2015 and 2019, and had 234 victories across all three NASCAR national series. He is the all-time record-holder for wins in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69). His most recent win came last weekend at Dover, when he led 147 laps in a dominating Truck Series victory. Busch leaves behind wife, Samantha, and two children. He is the first active NASCAR Cup Series driver to die since Dale Earnhardt died on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. OutKick's Zach Dean 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/6a0f9a3fa200899a00ed9dcf In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump te 2026-05-21T23:50:23.767Z In a Rarity, Republicans Stand Up to Trump President Trump faced a wall of opposition from Senate G.O.P. lawmakers, in part over his plan to create a $1.8 billion fund to reward his allies. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f95cda200899a00ed9cf7 Video shows parolee’s attempted home invasion at city attorney’s house amid political violence fears: cops te 2026-05-21T23:31:25.153Z Video shows parolee’s attempted home invasion at city attorney’s house amid political violence fears: cops A registered sex offender armed with a knife was allegedly caught on surveillance video prowling outside the home of a California city attorney in a predawn encounter that is intensifying concerns over violent repeat offenders and rising political violence nationwide. The public official targeted was Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz, whose wife and young daughter were inside the home when the suspect allegedly approached the property around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. The unsettling footage shows a man identified by authorities as 56-year-old Larry Orduna Torrez carrying a knife and wearing black gloves as he approaches the residence. In the video, the suspect appears to ring the front doorbell while gripping the weapon before moving toward the backyard and jumping a fence. REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER’S CITY COUNCIL BID SPARKS FURY AS OFFICIALS EXPLORE BLOCKING HIS PATH Seconds later, banging can be heard at the rear of the home as sheriff’s deputies move in and detain the suspect. Deputies responding to the home on North Van Ness Boulevard arrested Torrez on suspicion of attempted first-degree burglary, trespassing and threatening a public official, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office and jail records reviewed by Fox News Digital. Authorities told Fox News Digital that Torrez is both a parolee and a registered sex offender known to Fresno law enforcement and public officials. DAD FIGHTS OFF REPEAT OFFENDER ACCUSED OF CREEPING TOWARD KIDS AS FAMILY SLEPT – ‘SOMEBODY’S IN OUR HOUSE’ Fresno County jail records show Torrez was booked into custody May 17 and is also being held on a parole hold. His bail was set at $30,000 on the felony attempted burglary charge. The incident comes as California faces mounting scrutiny over repeat offenders and parole decisions involving violent and sexual predators, including growing criticism surrounding the release of convicted sex offenders with lengthy criminal histories. "I have a little girl at home. It was a very traumatic incident," Janz told Fresno ABC affiliate KFSN. "We’re doing the best that we can." CALIFORNIA FAMILY SUES CITY FOR $40M AFTER REPEAT OFFENDER ALLEGEDLY KILLS BELOVED LAB TECH OUTSIDE LIBRARY Janz told Fox News Digital that his office recently defeated two legal matters Torrez had filed against the city and said the suspect appeared to have an obsession with Fresno City Hall and public officials. GOT A TIP? "This is definitely an escalation from prior incidents," Janz told KFSN. "I had a feeling that it was somebody that knew who I was or had some involvement with my work." The city attorney also revealed to Fox News Digital that in a separate incident the following night, someone set fire to a fence at his home. FOLLOW US ON X Court records and prosecutors described Torrez as well known to local law enforcement and Fresno public officials. Fresno County prosecutor Victor Lai said in court that Torrez appeared to have "a fixation with the Fresno Police Department," according to KFSN. Torrez pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted burglary and trespass charges, KFSN reported. A judge ordered him to have no contact with Janz or his family. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The incident also comes as political violence continues to escalate across the United States. POTENTIAL 2028 PRESIDENTIAL RIVALS RALLY BEHIND SHAPIRO AFTER ARSON AT GOVERNOR'S MANSION Over the past several years, the country has witnessed assassination attempts against President Donald Trump, an arson attack at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence while his family slept inside, the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan, the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a speaking event in Utah, and vandalism targeting Vice President JD Vance’s home in Ohio. State lawmakers in Minnesota were also targeted in deadly shootings at their homes last year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "Political violence is on the rise," Janz told KFSN. "Somebody’s going to get hurt here in Fresno." Nav Gurm, who is running to represent Fresno’s District 7 on the city council, also condemned the incident. "Political violence has no place in our society," Gurm said in a statement. "Glad to hear that Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz and his family are safe after the disturbing incident at their home. No public official, or their loved ones, should ever have to endure threats or intimidation simply for doing their job. "This kind of behavior undermines our democracy and must be fully investigated and condemned." Despite the terrifying encounter, Janz said he refused to be intimidated and returned to work the following day. "I will not let threats or violence deter me from the good work that me and my staff do for the City of Fresno," he said. Fox News Digital's Michael Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f95b9a200899a00ed9cee Titans Robert Saleh sparks nutritional value debate with seed oil ban in players team provided meals te 2026-05-21T23:31:05.554Z Titans Robert Saleh sparks nutritional value debate with seed oil ban in players team provided meals After a 3-14 finish in 2025, the Tennessee Titans pivoted to a major offseason shakeup. Brian Callahan was dismissed six games into his second season as head coach. Robert Saleh left his defensive coordinator role with the San Francisco 49ers in January to replace Callahan. In his second chance as an NFL head coach, Saleh will be tasked with guiding the development of Cam Ward, last year’s No. 1 overall draft pick. Ward threw 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions as a rookie. Saleh’s first rookie camp with the Titans opened this week, but the new head coach said Thursday his focus extends beyond the white lines on the football turf. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Seed oils will no longer be available inside the Titans’ training facility in Nashville, Saleh announced. The team’s nutrition staff is working closely with coaches and players during the transition. The Titans could target common cooking oils such as canola and soybean for replacement with alternatives they believe may support player performance. "One of the first things I think that we did here is get rid of all of the seed oils in the building, which I think the players appreciate. Ms. Amy [Adams Strunk, controlling owner] has allowed us to attack the budget and get the players a better variety," Saleh told reporters. {Insert tweet here: https://x.com/BuckReising/status/2057489230998155759} "I’ve been in six different buildings, and I’d put this staff up there with the best of them. The product they put out in the cafeteria daily is outstanding." WHAT UNC FEEDS ITS FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN THE BILL BELICHICK ERA Saleh’s announcement ignited debate across the nutrition community, which remains split on the topic. "There is abundant evidence suggesting that seed oils are not bad for you. If anything, they are good for you," said Matti Marklund, Ph.D., M.S.E., an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Marklund also argued seed oils "have been demonized based on misunderstandings of how they’re made and how the human body uses them, as well as their ubiquity in ultraprocessed foods." The Titans open the regular season Sept. 13 by hosting the New York Jets, the team Saleh coached from 2021-24. Historically, seed oils have not been directly tied to NFL drug policy violations, but players may still want to consider how certain oils are processed. Hemp seed oil generally has been found to be free of cannabinoids and is unlikely to trigger a positive THC test. But unrefined hemp oils, hemp seed protein powders and products made with whole or crushed hemp seeds can contain trace THC metabolites. Elevated levels of those metabolites in an athlete’s system could potentially support a positive marijuana test result. Hemp seed oil is commonly used in salad dressings or drizzled over finished dishes such as soups, roasted vegetables and pasta. It also can be added to cold dips and sauces or blended into mayonnaise and hummus. Poppy seed oil, which is sometimes used in muffins and bagels, also can contain trace amounts of morphine and codeine. Consuming high amounts of the oil could trigger a positive drug test, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. "Ingestion of poppy seeds containing morphine and codeine can yield positive opiate tests and mislead result interpretation in forensic and clinical settings. Multiple publications evaluated urine opiate concentrations following poppy seed ingestion," according to the NLM. In 2016, the independent administrator of the NFL’s drug-testing program warned players against eating meat produced in China and Mexico over concerns about clenbuterol contamination. Clenbuterol is a stimulant associated with muscle growth and weight loss. The substance is prohibited under the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. "Consuming large quantities of meat while visiting those particular countries may result in a positive test," the administrator’s memo said at the time. 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/6a0f95a5a200899a00ed9ce5 Tigers rookie’s story about not being able to find the parking lot before his home debut is nightmare fuel te 2026-05-21T23:30:45.832Z Tigers rookie’s story about not being able to find the parking lot before his home debut is nightmare fuel I can't think of anything that sounds like more of a nightmare than having my MLB debut and not being able to find the parking lot, but that's what happened to Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle. The 21-year-old made his MLB debut just this season after being selected by the Tigers in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft. The shortstop and third baseman was set to play in the Tigers' season opener back on March 26 in Detroit. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! However, there was a bit of a hiccup that would make most of us start sweating profusely: he couldn't find the parking lot around Comerica Park. "Our home opener, I didn’t know where the parking lot was, so I was doing circles around the stadium," McGonigle recalled. "It was obviously pretty packed in the city during that time, so it was pretty frustrating getting through everyone and trying to find the parking lot, but I ended up showing up on time." I've truly had variations of this nightmare. We've all got recurring nightmares. Your teeth fall out, you're back in high school, or you're falling from really high up. ROYALS ROOKIE CARTER JENSEN SCRATCHED FROM LINEUP AFTER SLEEPING THROUGH HIS ALARM BEFORE GAME: 'IT SUCKS' One of my big ones requires no psychoanalysis whatsoever: I have a big opportunity, and something out of my control completely ruins it. Like one time I had a dream that I was going to play guitar onstage with the band Slipknot, but right when the show was starting, I couldn't find my mask. I wish I were kidding about that. So driving to my Big League debut and then not being able to find the parking lot? That sounds right up my nightmare alley. At least when he finally got there, it turned into a good day at the office, with McGonigle going 4-for-5 in the Tigers' 8-2 win over the Padres. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f958fa200899a00ed9cb6 Outside Colbert’s Final Show, Fans From Near and Far Line Up for a Farewell te 2026-05-21T23:30:23.200Z Outside Colbert’s Final Show, Fans From Near and Far Line Up for a Farewell Hundreds of people, including a pope, staked out the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan, hoping to get in, or just get a glimpse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f933aa200899a00ed9a71 Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear about Team USA pressure during home World Cup: 'Cry me a river' te 2026-05-21T23:20:26.558Z Alexi Lalas doesn't want to hear about Team USA pressure during home World Cup: 'Cry me a river' Alexi Lalas’ first FIFA World Cup was in 1994, which was also the last time the biggest tournament in soccer was played in the United States. So, 32 years later, he’s the right person to talk to about what the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) will be going through come June 12, when they begin their World Cup schedule against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Lalas, though, didn’t mince his words when discussing his expectations for the USMNT during Fox Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Day in New York City. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Cry me a river when it comes to the pressure. Bunch of whiners. If they’re whining about the pressure of playing in a World Cup, then they’ve already lost," he told the media in attendance. If you listen to Lalas’ analysis on any given match day, words like that shouldn’t surprise you. However, Lalas’ blunt nature is because he believes this team is equipped with the talent and resources to do something special on home soil this time around. US SOCCER LEGEND LANDON DONOVAN TALKS TEAM'S WORLD CUP CHANCES, RECALLS HONOR OF REPRESENTING COUNTRY "Let me be a grumpy old man for a little bit," he added. "This is a generation that’s been given absolutely everything, both on and off the field in terms of resources, in terms of opportunities, in terms of pathways. I don’t think I’m being unrealistic, I don’t think I’m being unfair by saying that we should expect more from this group." Lalas’ broadcast partner, Stu Holden, shares the same thoughts regarding the talent this USMNT will possess come next month. "Look, this is a talented group of players playing in some of the biggest clubs that we have seen in history," Holden, who played for the U.S. during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. "On any given day in the Champions League on a Tuesday or Wednesday, you’re going to catch eight or nine U.S. players playing in those matches. We haven’t had that in our history. "The hardest part to really quantify and analyze is how the team is going to lean into being the host. Do they crumble under the pressure, or do they thrive in it? Understand that this is a huge opportunity and responsibility, of course, but enjoy the moment. I think if the team can find a way to come together as individuals and play as a team, they can do something special. "Legacies are defined in a World Cup, and this team will forever be looked upon and judged upon what happens this summer." Holden went as far as to say it’s "absolutely paramount" that the U.S. wins its first match in Group D against Paraguay. And winning in the World Cup is something Carli Lloyd, who will be among those giving analysis for Fox Sports throughout the tournament, knows all too well. Lloyd has two Women’s World Cup titles under her belt, and she is one of the most recognizable soccer players in the country. But she was candid about how important this tournament is for the U.S. men – a talented group that has the opportunity to become household names instead of those international stars coming over. "I think this group needs to do a good job of harnessing that pressure, thriving in that pressure, embracing that pressure. You talk to a lot of people here in America, ‘Name some soccer players.’ We got the Messis, the Ronaldos – let’s talk about some Americans," she said. "This is the opportunity for some U.S. players have this summer to emerge as stars. This is life-changing for Alexi in the World Cup, life-changing for me. This is a moment in time where we can start to talk about Weston McKennie. Christian Pulisic is a star, but let’s see some other stars. Let’s take some pride in this country this summer, and the players have to go out and play well and inspire. We’ve got to have more Americans talking about the American players instead of the players overseas. That’s the opportunity they have." Lalas added: "We, as a nation, should expect more from these young men in terms of the talent that they have. And I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t believe they could live up to it. So, whatever pressure they feel…tough. There is nothing better playing in a World Cup than playing in a home World Cup." 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/6a0f90f5a200899a00ed996f New Fever rises on pro wrestling tag team scene as next title shot nears te 2026-05-21T23:10:45.575Z New Fever rises on pro wrestling tag team scene as next title shot nears There is a New Fever in pro wrestling and it is tearing up the independent scene with eyes on tag team gold come June. Danny Orion and Josh Shimbashi, known simply as Shimbashi, impressed fans with their fast-paced moves and incredible teamwork during WrestleMania Week in Las Vegas and their rising popularity helped land them their latest shot at a tag team championship. New Fever will take on The Midnight Heat for the Pandemonium Tag Team Championship at Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling’s Dismantling Summer event in Portland, Oregon, on June 6. Both Orion and Shimbashi expressed confidence going into the match. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Expectations, for sure, we’re just gonna dog walk the hell out of them," Orion told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "That’s No. 1. I bet they’re excited to be in the ring with New Fever after what we did over ‘Mania week and what we’ve been doing." Shimbashi said he’s bringing an extra suitcase with him for his half of the belt. "I’m expecting that bag to be about 20 pounds heavier. I’m going to bring a separate carry-on bag so I can put that new belt into," he said. "And I think Pandemonium gets the unique opportunity of being the first tag team championship that New Fever is going to hold – first of many, by the way. "I expect, and you can quote me on this, I expect three tag titles by the end of the year … I already believe that New Fever easily is something special. I think we’re already doing what a lot of tag teams aren’t doing, which is wrestling all over the country, which already puts us in a unique class, and we haven’t been tagging for a full year. I’m not someone to lose momentum. Danny’s not someone to lose momentum. To me, the sky’s the limit from here." PRO WRESTLING STAR VINNY PACIFICO TALKS JOURNEY TO THE RING, FINDING SUCCESS OUTSIDE OF IT Orion, who is already the New Texas Pro world heavyweight champion, and Shimbashi have come a long way in their own pro wrestling journeys to get to this point. Shimbashi explained that he had to pay his own way to get to a pro wrestling school and saved up nearly $2,100 to start training. He met Orion at his first booking. As for Orion, he explained that he broke his leg playing flag football and started to see wrestling videos on his social media. From there, he started to research schools and started to train from there. The two said they weren’t in a tag team off the top. The two started in two separate groups. Orion tried to convince his group to allow Shimbashi to join them, but kept getting the run around. "I’m still not over your two friends not letting me in the group because I thought that was crazy," Shimbashi told Fox News Digital. "We were in two different teams at the time. And Danny and I were both like, let’s merge the teams and become a big team. And everyone, except us, was like, ‘Bad idea, not good, I don’t want to do that.’ He left his team and I left my team. "We were doing singles stuff for a long time and I think we both happened to get noticed by the same people and they were like, ‘Oh, they’re both from Texas. Let’s have them show up to these shows.’ And then, it kinda became a running bit for a while. Wherever I was at on a show, Danny was also at and vice versa. And I think they were like, ‘Well, you guys tag, right?’ And we were like, ‘Absolutely, we tag a lot.’ And since then, now we can actually say we’ve tagged." It took the duo a hot minute to come up with the New Fever tag team name. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I discovered a band on TikTok called South Arcade," Orion told Fox News Digital. "Someone captioned (a video) being like, ‘Oh, I love when White boys sing. Let’s get White boys to sing like this again.’ And it was actually good and so I did a deep dive on them. They had this retro, like, early 2000s kinda vibe and I just started really vibing with their music. "I did post one of their song names, like a caption, ‘Danny Orion is the new fever of wrestling,’ or something. And some people were like, ‘Yo, that’s a good moniker.’ I kept that for a bit. Him and I were coming up with tag team names, which were all bad by the way. … Blender Bros was the one." Shimbashi said the original plan was to be called the Blender Bros. "This was our genius idea as a team. We loved saying we put people in the blender, let’s be the Blender Bros.  And then we were like, ‘Oh my god, I got it.’ We’ll bring a blender to shows and we’ll make people smoothies and that’ll be our thing," he said. "We both went, we gotta sit on this, don’t tell anyone this idea because they’ll steal it. So, we had Blender Bros. I think we had Rail Boys and stuff like that. And we ended up just being like, OK, he was in a group called Culture Shock and I was in a group called Pretty Boy Rock, and our genius idea was Pretty Boy Shock. And after one time, we were like that’s bad, we gotta switch it. "Then, Danny was like, what about New Fever? And I was like, yeah, that’s better than anything we came up with." New Fever picked up a win over Jordan Saint and Robert Martyr at Pandemonium Pro’s Whatever Forever in Las Vegas. The team has since performed for ACTION Wrestling, PrideStyle Pro, Absolute Intense Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Junkie as they prepare for Dismantling Summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f90e2a200899a00ed9966 Lane Kiffin makes ridiculous excuses for SEC's poor recent performance in College Football Playoff te 2026-05-21T23:10:26.143Z Lane Kiffin makes ridiculous excuses for SEC's poor recent performance in College Football Playoff Oh the goalposts, they are a movin'. The 2025-2026 college football season seemed to provide a final answer to a commonplace question around the sport: which conference is, currently, the best? After years of SEC dominance, the past few years have flipped to the Big Ten. The last three national champions have come from the Big Ten — Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan. And importantly, not one SEC team has even made the National Championship Game in the past three tries. For a conference that bills itself as the best, where games just "mean more," where the conference commissioner advocates for seven teams in a 12-team playoff field, that's an embarrassment. "I actually think we deserve seven in," SEC head Greg Sankey said referring to the number of conference teams that should be in the playoff. "I think the seven teams that are in the top-14, half of the top 14 teams are from the SEC. That's an indication that this league is different, the expectations are different, the competition is different, and the rewards should respect each of those elements." GEORGIA'S KIRBY SMART SAYS BIG TEN IS 'MORE COMPETITIVE CONFERENCE' THAN SEC AFTER CFP TITLE STREAK When you make those kinds of statements, you have to back it up. Especially considering that the SEC's success primarily came in the pre-NIL era. That's just one example. There are many, many others. And we can add yet another absurd excuse for the SEC's poor performance from a new interview with LSU head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin joined Barstool Sports' "Pardon My Take," where "Big Cat" asked him about the debate between the Big Ten and SEC. "Is the SEC dead though," he asked, "because the Big Ten kinda whoops the SEC now." "It's fair," Kiffin said. "It's a fair statement." "Why do you think it's been so long since the SEC won a natty," "PFT" asked. That's where Kiffin started in by bringing up a new version of the same excuse. "There’s a lot (that goes) into that. I think it’s set up in a good way for the top-heavy teams there right now. And it’s going to get better," Kiffin said. "We’re going to nine games, and our bottom is harder than theirs. And our bottom stadiums are harder (to play in) than theirs. So we’re going to beat each other up more, and they’re going to sit up there and have 2-3 hard games a year. ALABAMA AD SUGGESTS FOOTBALL TEAM WILL REASSESS NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AFTER MISSING OUT ON CFP "So, their top teams and our top teams, when they go to the Playoffs, they’re in better shape. And that stuff matters. That's why, I've always been a proponent to stay at eight games, let us make our own, whoever we want to play, don't tell us who we have to play. Last place I was just at, we went 20-0 in regular season nonconference games at Ole Miss, we didn't play in them big like, openers. This place in a four-year span, lost three of four openers. "'That's so great, whatever,' but you don't get rewarded for it. "That (Big Ten) schedule where half your games you don’t have to get up for, it's just a mental toll. And also, many of your good players are out by the fourth quarter, so your play count at the end of the year is less," he added. "One of the really good teams there rested their good players in conference games at the end of the year." INDIANA'S CURT CIGNETTI TAKES SWIPE AT SEC AMID QUESTIONS AROUND SCHEDULE This is a level of absurdity, lack of awareness and excuse making that is impressive even for the SEC. Kiffin celebrates himself for scheduling easy non-conference games at Ole Miss, and decrying the move to a nine-game conference schedule. Then says the Big Ten, which plays nine conference games, has had it easier than the SEC. That is, of course, ridiculous. If you're playing one fewer conference game and giving yourself four free wins a year, you are at an advantage, not disadvantage. Even if that one extra conference game is against a top-50 team instead of a top-35 team, win probability goes from 99% against Furman to 73% against Rutgers. And that difference matters. A lot. Then there's the timing argument he makes, which might be the most inaccurate one any coach has ever made. SEC teams famously schedule themselves bye weeks in November to rest up for bigger games late in the season. Ole Miss under Kiffin in 2025 played The Citadel on Nov. 9. They won 49-0, and Trinidad Chambliss was out of the game midway through the third quarter. He's criticizing other teams for the ability to rest players late in the season when that's exactly what he did at Ole Miss. His 2025 schedule was so perfectly constructed that the Rebels didn't leave the state of Mississippi after Oct. 25. He didn't give himself a free bye week in November in 2024, but in 2023, they hosted ULM on Nov. 18 to allow starters to rest. Compare that to say, USC in 2025, which went from playing Notre Dame in South Bend on Oct. 18, to Nebraska in Lincoln on Nov. 1, Northwestern in LA on Nov. 8, Iowa in LA on Nov. 15, to Eugene, Oregon on Nov. 22, and UCLA back in LA on Nov. 29. There are no starters being rested in those games. Oregon finished 4th, Notre Dame 10th and Iowa 17th in the final AP Top 25. And does Kiffin think playing at Nebraska is an "easy stadium" compared to his very tough roadtrip to Starkville? It's ridiculous, and he's just making stuff up to excuse away the SEC's poor performance. Ohio State went Penn State, at Purdue, UCLA, Rutgers, at Michigan to finish out the season. Indiana finished the regular season by playing Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship Game, while Ole Miss rested and Kiffin hopped on LSU's private jet. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! USC views itself as a potential playoff team this year. Their schedule includes a road trip to defending national champion Indiana, Ohio State, Oregon, Washington and a road trip to Penn State. Does that sound like two to three hard games per year? Let's look at travel. LSU's longest "road trip" is around 750 miles, one way. Their total travel, for the year, is around 2,980 miles. They only leave the Central time zone twice, all season, to jump all of one hour on trips to Gainesville and Knoxville. USC, meanwhile, has three individual road trips of more than 2,000 miles. Their total travel for the season is 9,115 miles. USC plays more frequently in the Eastern Time Zone this upcoming season than LSU does, and adds a game in a two-hour different time zone. That stuff matters, as Kiffin would so haughtily say. This is what SEC coaches do. First, they won titles because the conference was the best, and their teams were battle hardened more than the Big Ten or other conferences. Now, their conference is just too hard, so their teams are exhausted after a month off between the end of the regular season and the playoff, all while enjoying an FCS bye week in November. They demand that every SEC team with five or six wins make the playoff because the stadiums are big or something, then ignore the results when those teams get embarrassed. Remember, they went 1-8 in bowl games last year, including losses to "bottom teams" like Illinois, Iowa, Houston and Virginia. Indiana beat Alabama 38-3 in a game that wasn't even that close. They were 0-3 in the playoff against non-SEC Power Four conference teams. That's why Kiffin's making stuff up now — can't be acknowledging the truth when using excuses is far more effective. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8e8aa200899a00ed98e0 Philadelphia pizza shop sells $55 slices topped with caviar, served on gold plate with keepsake spoon te 2026-05-21T23:00:26.487Z Philadelphia pizza shop sells $55 slices topped with caviar, served on gold plate with keepsake spoon A Philadelphia pizza shop is about to start selling slices for $55 — each. What makes this particular piece of pizza from Marina's Pizza Co. in the Fishtown neighborhood so special is caviar, a gold plate and a mother-of-pearl spoon visitors get to keep (the plate stays at the restaurant). "Debuting on Friday, May 22, Marina's new 'Caviar Pizza' is a large white slice with a blend of imported Italian cheeses that's served with a one-ounce jar of premium caviar from Caviar XS, on a gold plate, complete with a mother-of-pearl caviar spoon keepsake," the restaurant announced in a news release. AMERICA'S BEST-TASTING PIZZA CHAIN IS AN OLD-SCHOOL FAVORITE, SURVEY FINDS "Customers can opt to have Marina's adorn the slice with caviar, or take the jar and serve themselves as they please," the restaurant also said. "Slices cost $55 and will be available for a limited time only. Availability each day will be limited, and caviar slices are available for dine-in only." The post garnered nearly 400 likes in less than 24 hours and generally positive reactions. "I'll have 3, please," wrote one Instagram user.  "I support this slice," wrote another. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I'll be there," wrote someone else. Yet another person wrote, "Coming this weekend!" A slice of Margherita pizza on Marina's menu goes for $5. An 18-inch pie with pepperoni costs $23. Marina's caviar pizza works, according to Philadelphia Inquirer writer Michael Klein. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "Caviar wants fat, dairy, salt and something soft underneath it," Klein wrote. It brings "melted cheese, warm crust and creamy richness," he continued. "The ice-cold osetra adds a gentle pop, a buttery finish and a clean salinity that cuts through the cheese instead of fighting it. Add a squirt of fresh lemon for another burst of flavor." Marina's owner, Mason Lesser, a 25-year-old former professional surfer, told the Inquirer he wanted to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the FIFA World Cup and the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game with an "over-the-top" menu item. "Besides caviar seemingly being a really popular ingredient these days, I also recently met Gary Shusman, who sells the best caviar to many of Philly's top chefs, and it was a great product. It made me think that I could use it at my shop," Lesser told Fox News Digital.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I got a sample, started experimenting — and was blown away by the results." Marina's website says it serves "New York-style pizza done right."  Each pie at Marina's begins with a 60-year-old Italian starter, undergoes a 48-hour fermentation and is baked in a classic Baker's Pride oven, the news release said. "It's a taste explosion," Lesser told Fox News Digital. "It's definitely a lot of money to spend on pizza, but I think it would create a great food memory, and I think at the end of the day, people will love it." Marina's new offering is reminiscent of Wolfgang Puck's upscale smoked salmon pizza, Klein wrote.  Puck debuted his creation at his California restaurant, Spago, around 1983 "out of necessity," Puck told Food and Travel Magazine. "Joan Collins is a good customer of ours, and she ordered smoked salmon with brioche late one night, but we'd run out of brioche," Puck said.  "So I said, 'Let's cook pizza instead.' I tasted the salmon, and it was perfect: warm, crispy and soft at the same time. Now it's so popular we can't take it off the menu." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8c83a200899a00ed9847 Arizona veterans urge GOP to back War Powers Resolution, honor 13 Americans killed in Iran te 2026-05-21T22:51:47.600Z Arizona veterans urge GOP to back War Powers Resolution, honor 13 Americans killed in Iran Democratic state Rep. Aaron Marquez, a veteran, called on Congressional Republicans to back an effort to end the Iran War on May 21, 2026. Marquez joined progressive veterans advocacy group Veterans Forward at the state Capitol to highlight the deaths of 13 service members. (Photo by Gloria Rebecca Gomez/Arizona Mirror) Days after the U.S. Senate took a pivotal step that could end the war in Iran, Arizona veterans gathered at the state Capitol to urge Congressional Republicans to coalesce behind that effort.  On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate voted 50-47 to advance a War Powers Resolution that could block President Donald Trump from engaging in further military conflict against Iran without congressional approval. Several Republicans broke from their party to back the resolution, but it has yet to undergo a final vote, and it’s likely to be defeated in the GOP-controlled U.S. House of Representatives.  Almost every Democrat in the upper chamber including Arizona’s Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, who are both veterans and have been vocally opposed to the war, voted in favor of moving the resolution forward. Pennsylvania’s John Fetterman voted against doing so. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE More than a dozen former and current military members in Arizona called on GOP lawmakers to support the bid to end the war, and lamented the deaths that have already occurred. Since the war’s beginning in February, 13 American service members have died. Ricardo Reyes, a Marine Corp veteran and the executive director of Vets Forward, a progressive veterans advocacy group, denounced any effort to dismiss those deaths as inevitable and said elected officials should think twice about the potential human toll before agreeing to continue the war.  “Today, we say to every elected leader in this country: Do not dare treat these lives like the price of doing business,” Reyes said. “Don’t dare ask more families to pay that cost without any answers. Don’t you dare send more sons and daughters into harm’s way because it’s easier to escalate rather than to lead with courage.”  Derek Duba, an Army veteran and top staffer for Gallego, added that wars also affect the families and communities of military members and often harms their lives for years.  “The truth is, in war, there are no unwounded soldiers,” he said. “And the friends, families and communities we return to, dead or alive, continue carrying the cost of it for generations to come. There is no ‘four to six week’ victory.” Over the past three months, Trump has offered conflicting and vague estimates on how long the war would last, claiming multiple times in March that it would end after just a few weeks.  On Wednesday, Trump said that he was “in no hurry” to make a deal that could end the conflict. Last week, the president said he wasn’t concerned about the economic toll the war he launched was having on Americans. “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situations. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing: We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” Trump told reporters.  State Rep. Aaron Marquez, D-Phoenix, a veteran who was deployed twice to Afghanistan and still serves in the Army Reserve, said that he’s hopeful more Republicans will buck their party to advance the resolution. He added that military conflict should be the last resort, but Trump jumped prematurely into the war at Israel’s prompting without seeking alternative solutions.  “Going to war must be exhausting all diplomatic options,” he said. “We clearly did not exhaust all diplomatic options.” Marquez added that a failure to rein in the Trump administration will be noticed by voters.  The war has been widely unpopular. In a recent New York Times poll, 64% of people said they believed Trump made the wrong decision when he launched a military campaign against Iran. But that same survey found that respondents who identified as Republican overwhelmingly supported that decision.  And that’s been reflected in at least one primary race. Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, who vocally criticized the Iran War, lost his party’s nomination to a Trump-endorsed opponent. Massie also led the charge to force the release of the Epstein files, over Trump’s objection. Trump and convicted sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein were close in the 1990s, and he is mentioned more than 38,000 times in the files that have been released so far. To memorialize the 13 Americans who have been killed so far in the Iran War, the group paused to observe a moment of silence and then each member took turns reading their names, their military rank and a short biography.  Thomas Solnit, a Marine Corp veteran, read the name of 42-year-old Noah L. Tietjens, who served as a vehicle mechanic. Tietjens was killed along with five others in a strike in Kuwait and left behind a wife and a teenage son.  “Today we honor his life and his years of commitment,” Solnit said. “We hold his family in our hearts and we say his name because he deserves to be remembered with dignity, not lost in the noise of war: Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8c6da200899a00ed9827 Britney Spears said she was 'an angel' who could 'drink four bottles of wine' before DUI arrest: police report te 2026-05-21T22:51:25.921Z Britney Spears said she was 'an angel' who could 'drink four bottles of wine' before DUI arrest: police report Britney Spears claimed she was "an angel" before officers arrested her in March for driving under the influence, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Spears, 44, admitted to California Highway Patrol officers that she could "probably drink four bottles of wine and take care of you, I'm an angel," before declining an alcohol screening test. Once Spears was placed in handcuffs, officers discovered a brown purse in her vehicle that contained a bottle of Adderall — medication which was not prescribed to the singer. Officers also discovered an "empty wine glass in the cup holder between the front driver seat and passenger seat." BRITNEY SPEARS PLEADS GUILTY TO 'WET RECKLESS' CHARGE AFTER DUI ARREST When asked if she had been under the influence of any medications or drugs prior to getting behind the wheel, Spears claimed she had taken 200 mg of Lamictal, a prescription medication primarily used as an anticonvulsant, and 40 mg of Prozac. Officers observed a "distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting" from inside the vehicle before conducting a DUI investigation. Spears initially refused to exit her vehicle and requested her lawyer before agreeing to speak with officers on scene outside of her car. BRITNEY SPEARS ARRESTED IN CALIFORNIA AFTER LATE-NIGHT INCIDENT The "Circus" singer claimed she had been "pranked and harassed in the past and did not want to exit," according to the police report. Upon exiting the vehicle, officers described her speech as "rapid and slurred, her gait was unsteady, and she was fidgeting with her fingers." "I asked Spears if she had consumed an alcoholic beverage prior to driving, and she related she had one mimosa when she woke up 'around 2 p.m.'" the report stated. "I ask Spears on a scale of zero to ten, with zero being completely sober, and ten being the most drunk she has ever been, where she would place her current level of intoxication. Spears placed her current level of intoxication at 'Zero.'" Officers noted that Spears had "drastic mood swings" during the interaction, and witnessed her mood change from "confrontational and agitated to flamboyant and compliant." BRITNEY SPEARS FORMALLY CHARGED WITH DUI LISTEN: Audio of the 911 dispatch officers involved in Britney Spears' arrest "She appeared to speak with a British accent at times," the report stated. Following a drug recognition evaluation taken at the Simi Valley Police Department, officers determined Spears was under the influence of a CNS Stimulant, and requested to take the singer to a local hospital for a routine blood draw. Spears allegedly attempted to "delay the blood draw" and became "argumentative and belligerent" while in the restroom. Authorities were able to handcuff Spears before transporting her to Los Robles Medical Center for a chemical blood test. She was then transported to Ventura County Jail. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Earlier this month, Spears' DUI charge was dropped after she pleaded guilty through her lawyers to what's commonly called a "wet reckless." She was hit with fines, given 12 months of probation, time served and will need to complete a DUI course. The plea offer was standard for defendants with no DUI history, no crash or injury on the road, and a low blood-alcohol level, the county district attorney’s office said. "Ms. Spears took responsibility for this misdemeanor offense, entering a guilty plea at the earliest stage and two months from the day she was arrested," District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. In the DUI charges filed, officials stated Spears committed the alleged misdemeanor "unlawfully, while under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, drive a vehicle." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Spears was arrested Wednesday, March 4 and booked for allegedly driving under the influence. She was released around 6:07 a.m. the following day, according to records reviewed by Fox News Digital. A representative for Spears confirmed to Fox News Digital at the time of her arrest that the "Toxic" singer voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility. Circumstances surrounding her care were not immediately made available. Fox News Digital's Lauryn Overhultz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8c5aa200899a00ed981e Bella Hadid stuns in sheer lace gown with plunging neckline at Cannes te 2026-05-21T22:51:06.349Z Bella Hadid stuns in sheer lace gown with plunging neckline at Cannes Bella Hadid turned heads when she arrived on the red carpet in a skin-baring dress. Hadid walked the red carpet at the premiere of "De Gaulle: Tilting Iron" at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday in a white figure-hugging custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture gown. The dress featured a deep plunging neckline which extended past her navel and a large black embellishment holding the front of the dress together. It also featured sheer lace throughout, as well as a corset back with a large black bow at the top of the neck. SYDNEY SWEENEY AND HEIDI KLUM LEAD THE SHEER FASHION TREND ON 2025 RED CARPETS Schiaparelli shared footage of Bella in the dress at the film festival on Instagram, sharing it took "22,160 hours of embroidery" and the "work and the expertise of 130 artisans" to finish the dress. "The dress is a work of art like Bella 🤍🤍🤍," one fan wrote in the comments section. Another added, "This is perfection , the body , face , the dress , she is on fire 🔥." The dress was a reimagining of a similar dress worn by British actress and fashion icon, Jane Birkin, who wore it to the Union of the Artists Gala in Paris in 1969. Birkin is famously the inspiration behind the popular Birkin bag sold by the Hermès fashion house. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER Bella recently had fans worried about her health when she walked the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in October 2025. After the show, fans took to social media to show their concern for the 29-year-old model, who they thought "was struggling" on the runway, with another saying, "I thought she was gonna fall." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Concern among fans came just one month after her mom, former "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star, Yolanda Hadid, shared that the model was hospitalized due to her Lyme disease diagnosis. Bella was diagnosed with the neurological disorder in 2013. "Girl I got my period that morning and my stamina is not up yet after the whole hospital sitch but I tried my best and I LOVEEEE you for this I’m ok I swear 😭😭😭😭," Hadid wrote in the comments section in response to the concern. "I’m sorry if I let u down😭😭 Love you I mean it 🥹." Hadid previously opened up about her struggles with Lyme disease in August 2023, when she posted a series of photos on Instagram, documenting her battle with the illness. "Living in this state, worsening with time and work while trying to make myself, my family and the people who support me, proud, had taken a toll on me in ways I can’t really explain. To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8c43a200899a00ed97ee GOP Pulls Measure on Trump’s War Powers in Iran, Lacking Votes to Defeat It te 2026-05-21T22:50:43.425Z GOP Pulls Measure on Trump’s War Powers in Iran, Lacking Votes to Defeat It House Republican leaders abruptly scrapped a planned vote on a measure to direct President Trump to end the conflict or win authorization for it, amid party defections and absences. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8c2fa200899a00ed97e5 Trump to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Poland, Surprising the Pentagon te 2026-05-21T22:50:23.707Z Trump to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Poland, Surprising the Pentagon Defense Department officials had abruptly canceled the deployments of thousands of troops there just last week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f87aaa200899a00ed96fb Ex-employee of needle-distributing nonprofit caught selling fentanyl near LA park: docs te 2026-05-21T22:31:06.075Z Ex-employee of needle-distributing nonprofit caught selling fentanyl near LA park: docs A California man who claimed to work for a taxpayer-funded nonprofit that, according to court documents, distributed needles to drug users in Los Angeles' notorious MacArthur Park was busted for allegedly attempting to sell fentanyl, authorities said. Christopher Johnson was arrested on May 5 after he was found with methamphetamine, fentanyl, empty baggies, a large amount of cash, and a scale in his BMW during a traffic stop conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department near the park. When questioned about the drugs, Johnson said they belonged to a female named "Red" and that he takes care of the drugs for her. He also told officers that he works for People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a California-based nonprofit focused on ending homelessness. LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PLEDGES TO LIVE IN TRAILER OUTSIDE DRUG-INFESTED PARK Johnson now faces a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. PATH was founded in 1983 and has expanded its operations to more than 150 cities, court documents state. The services it offers include street outreach, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing to help people transition from the streets to stable homes, federal prosecutors said. PATH also participates in "harm reduction" service programs and serves as a vendor in distributing syringes, including in the MacArthur Park area, according to a federal complaint. Johnson worked for PATH as part of its outreach team in "Service Planning Area 7" before his employment with the nonprofit concluded on Sept. 17, 2025, the group told Fox News Digital. A PATH statement said that it was "outraged and deeply disturbed" that someone would falsely represent themselves as a current employee. "PATH’s policies and procedures ensure that any employee who does not abide by our code of conduct, or who is found to be participating in unethical or illegal activity, can no longer be employed by our statewide organization," the statement said. "PATH’s policies and procedures ensure that any employee who does not abide by our code of conduct, or who is found to be participating in unethical or illegal activity, can no longer be employed by our statewide organization." The group also said it does not provide syringe exchange services in any of its programs, in contrast to what court documents state. Additionally, it doesn't currently provide services covering the MacArthur Park area, PATH said, noting that the last services provided in the area ended in June 2024.  MacArthur Park, which sits in Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood, has been plagued by high rates of poverty, drug use and gang activity for decades. "Many of the residents and visitors in the area are drug users, and MacArthur Park is a known location to purchase user-quantities of drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, in open-air markets," court documents state. Earlier this month, federal agents swarmed the park as part of a sweeping operation targeting an infamous open-air drug market notorious for peddling fentanyl and methamphetamine.  The sting, dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park," led to at least 18 arrests and more than $10 million worth of fentanyl seized in a massive joint effort between local and federal authorities, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. PATH’s 2025 financial report on its website states that it receives 94% of its funding from federal and local governments. In 2025, it identified $63 million in salaries and had $10.4 million in cash. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8795a200899a00ed96e9 Alleged burglar rescued after reported break-in failure leaves him stuck inside wall for 10 hours te 2026-05-21T22:30:45.844Z Alleged burglar rescued after reported break-in failure leaves him stuck inside wall for 10 hours California officers rescued a suspected burglar Sunday morning after a reported break-in failure left a man trapped inside the walls of a business for roughly 10 hours. The suspect was identified as Isaac Valencia, who was later booked into jail, the Salinas Police Department (SPD) said Monday. Local outlet KSBW reported the 29-year-old allegedly slid at least 22 feet after falling from the roof of an adjacent theater around 9 p.m. the previous night. Authorities said the incident was only discovered when overnight officers inside a coffee shop heard a faint call for help, according to the police. FIREFIGHTERS CUT OPEN PLAYGROUND SLIDE TO RESCUE 40-YEAR-OLD MAN STUCK INSIDE Video shared by SPD shows Salinas Fire crews tearing through the walls in an effort to reach and rescue the man.  According to police, the incident began as officers were nearing the end of their overnight shift and stopped inside Brewjee Coffee Co for a morning coffee. While inside, they reportedly heard "faint calls for help coming from somewhere nearby." FAMILY MAKES TERRIFYING DISCOVERY IN BASEMENT FOLLOWING GROWING SUSPICIONS At first, the source was difficult to locate, police said. Employees also noted they heard similar noises earlier, but it had suddenly stopped. Officers then searched outside the entrance,where the trail of sound led to what they described as "yelling" coming from inside a wall between the coffee shop and the adjacent theater. The Salinas Fire Department responded and began cutting through multiple sections of the structure in an effort to locate and rescue the man. During an initial attempt to breach the coffee shop wall, crews reportedly encountered a layer of cinderblock and cement behind it. Firefighters ultimately shifted to the adjoining exterior wall, cutting through a large section to free Valencia.   The man was medically evaluated at the scene before being booked into the Monterey County Jail on burglary charges. His bail was set at $10,000, according to KSBW. The rescue operation lasted roughly two and a half hours, the outlet reported. Police praised responding officers for continuing to investigate despite how minor the situation initially appeared. "Most people probably would have chalked it up to the building making noise. These officers did not. The officers continued checking the area, including the nearby Maya Cinemas offices," SPD said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f877fa200899a00ed96b8 Judge Appears Hesitant to Order Work Stopped on Reflecting Pool te 2026-05-21T22:30:23.432Z Judge Appears Hesitant to Order Work Stopped on Reflecting Pool Judge Carl J. Nichols seemed skeptical that the changes President Trump has rushed to make would irreversibly deface the pool if he later found them illegal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8579a200899a00ed9648 Fox News Poll: Voters see welfare fraud as common, still mostly favor protecting benefits over crackdowns te 2026-05-21T22:21:45.468Z Fox News Poll: Voters see welfare fraud as common, still mostly favor protecting benefits over crackdowns As federal authorities continue to crack down on welfare fraud, the latest Fox News survey finds voters are concerned about program abuse, but still also want to protect access for legitimate recipients.  The survey was conducted before the Department of Justice announced charges against 15 defendants on Thursday in the ongoing Minnesota welfare fraud investigations, one of multiple inquiries into welfare abuse across the country. A majority of registered voters, 71%, believe fraud in government welfare and social service programs is extremely or very common, and nearly half, 45%, think it has increased over the past two years. Just 19% say decreased and 35% believe it has stayed the same. FOX NEWS POLL: 30% THINK RECENT TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT WAS STAGED Yet when weighing enforcement against access, voters prioritize eligible recipients: 56% say ensuring benefits for eligible people should be the higher priority, even if some fraud occurs, while 43% prioritize fraud prevention, even if some eligible people lose benefits.  "The data demonstrates what populist candidates understand intuitively," says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who helps conduct the Fox News Poll with Democratic partner Chris Anderson. "Voters think corruption and incompetence are rampant in government, and stories of program fraud from Minneapolis and California reinforce this notion. And articulating this belief plays well with the public. The policy implications are trickier: do you risk restricting aid to the truly vulnerable to ensure taxpayers aren’t being ripped off?"    Voters are split on who bears more responsibility for fraud: individuals misrepresenting eligibility or organizations and contractors misrepresenting costs (50% each).  FOX NEWS POLL: AS ECONOMIC PAIN DEEPENS, DISAPPROVAL OF TRUMP HITS NEW HIGH  On fraud prevention, more voters trust their state governments (60% a great deal or some confidence) than the federal government (51%).  There is notable bipartisan consensus on the existence of welfare fraud. To varying degrees, Democrats, Republicans, and independents agree fraud is common, and it has increased in recent years.  But beyond that, partisan divisions become much sharper.  Majorities of Democrats are more likely to blame organizations and contractors for fraud and to prioritize ensuring eligible people receive benefits. By contrast, Republicans are more likely to blame individuals who misrepresent eligibility and favor stronger fraud prevention measures.  Independents are split on whether individuals or contractors are more responsible for fraud (50% each) but more prioritize access to benefits (57%) than fraud prevention (43%). Confidence in state governments cuts across party lines, with majorities of Democrats (65%), independents (59%), and Republicans (56%) trusting their state to prevent fraud. Views of the federal government are more polarized. Nearly two-thirds of Republicans (63%) express confidence in the federal government’s ability to combat fraud, compared to 42% of Democrats and 47% of independents. Congressional Approval Only 3 in 10 voters approve of the job Congressional Democrats (30%) and Republicans (31%) are doing.  Approval for Congressional Democrats is up 1 point since February (29%, a record low approval). Support for Congressional Republicans has fallen 5 points (36%), and much of that comes from a 10-point drop among Republican voters themselves. Still, more Republicans approve of their lawmakers (67%) than Democrats do theirs (58%). "Voters’ unfavorable views of Democratic lawmakers is one of the most fascinating and important factors affecting the midterms," says Shaw. "Negative assessments of the Republicans are expected; they hold power at a time when the public mood is sour. But to capitalize on this, the Democrats must convince voters they might actually do better." Redistricting Six in 10 voters are extremely or very concerned about redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. More Democrats than Republicans are concerned (71% vs. 51%) and more than twice as many Democrats say they are extremely concerned (39% D vs. 15% R). Independents are split, with 50% concerned and 49% not concerned, including 22% extremely concerned. CLICK HERE FOR CROSSTABS AND TOPLINE The Supreme Court Voters were also asked how they feel about increasing the number of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court and 45% favor the idea while 55% oppose it. Support is unchanged from 2022 and up from a 35% low in 2021. Overall, voters have generally opposed packing the court. More than half of Democrats (55%) favor expanding the high court, while majorities of independents (56%) and Republicans oppose it (64%). Conducted May 15-18, 2026, under the direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company Research (R), this Fox News survey includes interviews with a sample of 1,002 registered voters randomly selected from a national voter file. Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (109) and cellphones (635) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (258). 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/6a0f8565a200899a00ed963a Spencer Pratt calls Jesus Christ his political role model te 2026-05-21T22:21:25.701Z Spencer Pratt calls Jesus Christ his political role model Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt revealed in a new interview that Jesus Christ would top his list of political role models. During an interview published Wednesday, CNN's Elex Michaelson asked Pratt, "Who is your political role model?" Pratt, a Republican who launched his campaign for mayor in January to unseat Democrat Karen Bass, responded, "Jesus Christ." CELEBRITY BLOGGER PEREZ HILTON SAYS HE FOUND GOD AMID MEDICAL SCARE IN EMOTIONAL CONFESSION Michaelson smiled, and then asked Pratt, a former star on "The Hills," if there are any modern politicians he views as role models.  "No, I'm not a politician," Pratt said. "I don't want to be a politician. I want to be a fighter for the people."  Pratt then acknowledged that he is "the most similar to Obama." Speaking about the interview with Pratt afterwards, Michaelson said that Pratt meant that he was the most similar to former President Barack Obama because "they are both community advocates." Asked by Michaelson what word separated him from his competitors, Pratt responded, "Truth." SPENCER PRATT ENTERS LA MAYOR RACE, ACCUSES CURRENT LEADERSHIP OF 'CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE' OVER FIRE RESPONSE Pratt and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Pacific Palisades in the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed thousands of homes across the area. The fires, and Bass' alleged mismanagement of what happened in their wake, were drivers in Pratt's decision to run for mayor. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, President Donald Trump wished Pratt well in his race against Bass.  "Oh, I'd like to see him do well. He's a character," Trump said. The primary for the mayoral race is June 2. If, as expected, no candidate in the crowded contest surpasses 50 percent of the vote, the top two finishers will advance to the general election in November. While its mayoral position is officially nonpartisan, Los Angeles has not had a Republican mayor since Richard Riordan from 1993 to 2001. Fox News’ Robert McGreevy contributed to this report.  SPENCER PRATT SAYS A-LISTERS PRIVATELY CHEER HIS CRITICISM OF CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP, FEAR CAREER FALLOUT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8552a200899a00ed9631 Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill te 2026-05-21T22:21:06.043Z Democrats revolt over 'biological' wording in women's history museum bill House Democrats unanimously rebelled against legislation Thursday directing the construction of a new women’s history museum on the National Mall. Democrats sought to defeat the bill after Republicans limited the institution to biological women and excluded transgender individuals.  The measure came up short in a vote of 204-216 after a handful of conservative GOP lawmakers joined Democrats in tanking the legislation that would secure a site for the forthcoming Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the grounds of the Mall.  The defecting Republicans objected to the measure over concerns about whether a women's history museum was necessary and because the bill did not include protections against left-wing content from appearing in the institution," a source familiar told Fox News Digital. WATCH: DEMS GO SILENT, PULL WOMEN'S MONTH RESOLUTION AFTER GOP ASKS FOR SIMPLE DEFINITION "American women are already proudly honored across the Smithsonian—from pioneers and patriots to scientists and leaders," the source said. "We don't need another taxpayer-funded museum that risks becoming a shrine to abortion activists like Margaret Sanger or the latest progressive cause." It was not immediately clear whether Republican leadership would attempt to bring the legislation up for a vote at a later date. Eight Republicans did not vote. Democrats' widespread opposition to the legislation came after the Democratic Women’s Caucus issued a statement last month accusing Republicans of targeting "transgender women and girls" with an amendment defining the museum around biological women. The female lawmakers argued the anticipated museum is long overdue, but said they could not support the legislation with the biological women language added, which many characterized as a "poison pill." "The Museum shall be dedicated to preserving, researching, and presenting the history, achievements and lived experiences of biological women in the United States," the amended measure, authored by Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., states in part. The museum may not depict "any biological male as female," it continues, which codifies language in a Trump executive order issued in 2025 barring the inclusion of transgender individuals in the forthcoming museum.  "The addition of the word biological made them all run for the hills," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said during a news conference Wednesday. "If that's controversial in the Democratic Party, we're in serious trouble. The party that purports to support women, demanding that the museum include biological men." Democrats’ decision to withdraw support for the museum measure comes as the party has continued to advocate for transgender rights despite questions over whether those views contributed to its poor performance in the 2024 election. Many Democrats also continue to face GOP scrutiny about providing a definition for "woman." DEMOCRATS REFUSE TO DEFINE 'WOMAN' WHEN PRESSED ON CAPITOL HILL: 'COMPLICATED QUESTION' Democratic lawmakers also slammed amended language in the bill granting the president the authority to choose an "alternative site" within 180 days of the measure's enactment. "They amended the bill to give Trump and his allies unregulated power over what content and which women can be included in the museum, and the museum’s location," Democratic Women's Caucus Chairwoman Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-N.M., said in a joint statement earlier this week with other female Democratic lawmakers. "A museum about women, fought for and supported by women, should not be controlled by one man." Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., the sponsor of the museum measure, accused Democrats of "hiding behind" that rationale to avoid addressing the transgender provision. "A women's history museum is supposed to be dedicated to women, period," Malliotakis told Fox News. "And the fact that they're going to pull their support after overwhelmingly co-sponsoring this bill because the word biological was inserted, to me, is ludicrous." "They're going to have to explain to their voters why they believe this museum should not be built and why they believe that there should be transgender exhibits in it," she added. Congress previously authorized the women’s history museum in 2020, along with a museum for American Latinos. Some Democrats justified their opposition to the measure over objections that the women’s history museum is advancing without the planned Latino institution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f853ea200899a00ed9628 DHS touts millions of illegal immigrant departures as border crossings drop 94% under Trump te 2026-05-21T22:20:46.162Z DHS touts millions of illegal immigrant departures as border crossings drop 94% under Trump President Donald Trump’s first year back in office has seen more than 3 million illegal immigrants leave the United States, including an estimated 2.2 million "self-deportations," according to figures shared with Fox News Digital by the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said the administration has also deported nearly 900,000 illegal immigrants and arrested more than 900,000 others as of May 17, framing the numbers as evidence Trump’s immigration crackdown is reshaping migration patterns after record illegal crossings during former President Joe Biden’s administration. "In President Trump’s first year back in office, more than 3 million illegal aliens have left the U.S. because of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration including an estimated 2.2 million self-deportations," a DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital. The administration has increasingly promoted self-deportation through the CBP Home app, which allows migrants to voluntarily leave the country with travel assistance and financial support. DHS DEFENDS AD BLITZ AMID SENATE SCRUTINY, SAYS CAMPAIGN DROVE 2.2M SELF-DEPORTATIONS AND SAVED TAXPAYERS $39B DHS says the program costs significantly less than traditional deportation proceedings and is designed to encourage migrants in the country illegally to leave voluntarily. The figures come as the administration touts dramatic declines in illegal crossings and what officials describe as the end of "catch-and-release" policies at the southern border. Last week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Border Patrol had gone a full year without releasing illegal immigrants directly into the U.S. interior after apprehension at the border. SOUTHERN BORDER APPREHENSIONS PLUNGE MORE THAN 90% FROM YEAR AGO IN APRIL, CBP SAYS CBP said Border Patrol recorded 8,943 apprehensions at the southwestern border in April, a 94% drop from the Biden administration’s monthly average and 96% below the December 2023 peak. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said last week that "the days of catch and release are over," arguing the administration’s enforcement policies are deterring migrants from attempting to enter the country illegally. The administration has also pointed to increased ICE operations, tighter asylum restrictions and expanded interior enforcement as factors contributing to what officials describe as a broader deterrence effect. Immigration analysts say the administration’s tougher enforcement posture has clearly reduced illegal crossings, though some dispute how DHS characterizes some of the figures tied to migrant releases and removals. Fox News Digital's Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f852aa200899a00ed961f Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend te 2026-05-21T22:20:26.622Z Slayings rock quiet town after alleged Tom Selleck catfish targeted woman before couple found dead: friend Authorities in California are carrying out a homicide investigation after deputies say an elderly married couple was found dead in their home on Friday, May 15.  The Riverside County Sheriff's Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that 80-year-old Donald Whitaker and 79-year-old Karen Whitaker were found dead with "traumatic injuries" in their Bermuda Dunes, California, home. Fox News Digital spoke with Joy Meidecke, who has been a close friend to the Whitakers for more than a decade. Miedecke is the president of the East Valley Republican Women Patriots — which is how she became acquainted with the couple. She said Karen, who was a volunteer at EVRWP, may have fallen victim to an online scammer posing as famous actor Tom Selleck. FOLLOW US ON X Their relationship stemmed from an exchange in Facebook comments that turned to daily messaging. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Karen had commented on a post regarding the passing of a dear friend, Miedecke said. The scammer then started replying to Karen's comments to where the two began a conversation, which flourished into a secret relationship, she said. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "He romanced her, he told her all these things," she said. FLEETWOOD MAC BACKUP SINGER LOST MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN ROMANCE SCAM Eventually, the scammer then began requesting money and monopolizing Karen's time — Miedecke said it's possible that Karen may have sent hundreds of dollars to the Selleck poser. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Over time, Miedecke said she reported the possible elder abuse to Riverside County Adult Protective Services. The agency eventually visited the Whitakers' home, to which Donald ultimately found out about the relationship, she said. "Her husband tried to talk to her. She wouldn't listen. So they cut up all of her [credit] cards," Miedecke said. The Sheriff's Department is investigating the couple's death as a homicide; however, investigators have not revealed a suspect, nor have they announced any charges. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Fox News Digital has reached out to Riverside Adult Protective Services. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f8091a200899a00ed952d People of Havasu: 'The Constitutionalist' te 2026-05-21T22:00:49.642Z People of Havasu: 'The Constitutionalist' Clad in Colonial officer’s dress and a tricorn hat, one former Lake Havasu City resident has become a recognizable figure at public events for the past decade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f807aa200899a00ed9502 Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41 after hospitalization te 2026-05-21T22:00:26.723Z Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch tragically dies at 41 after hospitalization Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the garage and the racing world.  Busch, 41, was hospitalized Thursday due to an undisclosed but "severe illness," according to a statement put out by the Busch family.   NASCAR, the Busch family and Richard Childress Racing announced the death Thursday evening, but did not offer a cause of death. "On behalf of the Busch family, everyone at Richard Childress Racing and all of NASCAR, we are devastated to announce the sudden and tragic passing of Kyle Busch," the statement said. "Our entire NASCAR family is heartbroken by the loss of Kyle Busch. A future Hall of Famer, Kyle was a rare talent, one who comes along once in a generation. He was fierce, he was passionate, he was immensely skilled and he cared deeply about the sport and fans. "Throughout a career that spanned more than two decades, Kyle set records in national series wins, won championships at NASCAR’s highest level and fostered the next generation of drivers as an owner in the Truck Series. His sharp wit and competitive spirit sparked a deep emotional connection with race fans of every age, creating the proud and loyal ‘Rowdy Nation.’ "Our thoughts are with Samantha, Brexton and Lennix, Kyle and Samantha’s parents, Kurt and all of Kyle’s family, Richard and Judy Childress, everyone at Richard Childress Racing, his teammates, friends and fans. NASCAR lost a giant of the sport today, far too soon. "During this incredibly difficult time, we ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy and continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Further updates will be shared as appropriate." NASCAR CHAMPION KYLE BUSCH AND WIFE ALLEGE THEY LOST $8.5 MILLION IN INSURANCE SCHEME: 'A FINANCIAL TRAP' Busch was a two-time Cup champion and undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer. He'd been in the Cup Series since 2004, making 762 career starts with 63 wins. Busch won the championship in 2015 and 2019, and had 234 victories across all three NASCAR national series. RACING WORLD REMEMBERS FORMER NASCAR DRIVER GREG BIFFLE AFTER DEADLY PLANE CRASH Busch is the all-time record-holder for wins in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69). His most recent win came last weekend at Dover, when he led 147 laps in a dominating Truck Series victory.  Busch made his mark in NASCAR during his time with Joe Gibbs Racing, where he spent the majority of his career and won the two championships. He left JGR for Richard Childress Racing after the 2022 season, and won three times during his first season. His last Cup Series win came in June 2023. While he struggled for much of this season, Busch did start on the pole in February's Daytona 500 and was coming off a season-best finish of eighth two weeks ago at Watkins Glen. Busch’s stunning death is the second tragic loss for NASCAR in the past six months. Former Cup driver Greg Biffle died in a plane crash last December, along with his wife and two children.  Busch leaves behind wife, Samantha, and two kids. He is the first active NASCAR Cup Series driver to die since Dale Earnhardt passed away on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7e5fa200899a00ed9490 Officers beaten on Jan. 6 call Trump’s $1.8B fund ‘most brazen act of presidential corruption this century’ te 2026-05-21T21:51:27.571Z Officers beaten on Jan. 6 call Trump’s $1.8B fund ‘most brazen act of presidential corruption this century’ Donald Trump supporters clash with police and security forces in the attack on the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Brent Stirton/Getty Images) Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people said to be victims of judicial weaponization, saying the fund would aid and encourage the pro-Trump rioters who attacked that Capitol that day and still harbor desire to harm the officers. Retired U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Officer Daniel Hodges said in a complaint in federal court that Jan. 6 rioters, nearly all of whom received a pardon from President Donald Trump on his first day back in office last year, could benefit from the fund and use the money to organize more violent activity. “In the most brazen act of presidential corruption this century, President Donald J. Trump has created a $1.776 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund to finance the insurrectionists and paramilitary groups that commit violence in his name,” the first paragraph of the complaint reads. The complaint lists Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as defendants. The Justice Department, which Blanche has led since last month, announced the creation of the fund on Monday in conjunction with Trump dropping a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Claims by victims of ‘weaponization’ The fund would use money from a pool designated for settling legal claims against the federal government to compensate people who were “victims of lawfare and weaponization,” Blanche said in a press release. Trump has long complained that the Biden administration targeted him, his allies and supporters for prosecutions that were not supported by facts on the ground. That claim was part of his rationale for pardoning people convicted of crimes on Jan. 6.  The press release explicitly says there is no partisan test to benefit from the fund, but the structure gives Trump and Blanche, who was Trump’s criminal defense attorney before joining the government, near total control. Payments from the fund would be decided by a five-member panel, which the attorney general would appoint. Only one appointment would require “consultation” with Congress and the president would be able to fire any member. The fund would dissolve in December 2028, the month before Trump’s term ends. Dunn and Hodges said in Wednesday’s challenge that Trump’s IRS lawsuit was frivolous from the start because the president was suing a government agency that he controlled. The suit also came after the statute of limitations expired, they said. The settlement “is a corrupt sham,” they said. Jan. 6 injuries Dunn and Hodges both deployed to the Capitol during the 2021 attack. The lawsuit describes the danger they faced and injuries they incurred. Hodges said a rioter tried to gouge out his eyes and that he thought he would die while crushed between metal doors. Investigations of the attack showed that it was a “planned insurrection” by paramilitary groups like the Proud Boys, the suit says. Former national Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio looked on as far-right activists celebrating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack marched down Constitution Avenue on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Many of the people Trump pardoned for crimes connected to the attack, including former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison for sedition, have expressed a desire to exact revenge, according to the suit. On Jan. 6 of this year, Tarrio said on the podcast of right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones that after his pardon, he was “searching for … retribution, retaliation.”  Fund called ‘stupid on stilts’ The fund is illegal, Dunn and Hodges’ lawsuit says. No law authorized its creation, and the appropriation creating the judgment fund that is used to pay out other settlements does not apply when no settlement has been reached, they said. Members of Congress, including Republicans, have major reservations about the fund. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at the U.S. Capitol on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Blanche pitched a group of Senate Republicans during a two-hour meeting Thursday, but didn’t appear to change many minds. Sen. Rand Paul, a Kentucky Republican, said the meeting was a “spirited discussion.” Shortly after the meeting, the chamber’s GOP leaders told members they would not vote this month on a $72 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement and security upgrades to Trump’s proposed White House ballroom. Senators sought to insert guardrails on the DOJ fund into the bill. In a Wednesday interview with Spectrum News, retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina called the fund “stupid on stilts.” “It will invariably put us in a position where your taxpayers dollars and my taxpayer dollars could potentially compensate someone who assaulted a police officer, admitted their guilt, got convicted, got pardoned, and now we are going to pay them for that,” he said. “That’s absurd.” Senate Appropriations Chairwoman Susan Collins, a Maine Republican, has also voiced her objection. Blanche testified at a Senate Appropriations hearing Tuesday, when Collins questioned him about the fund. She later said his answers did not win her support. “After my exchange with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, I do not support the creation of the proposed Anti-Weaponization Fund,” she said in a written statement that also noted no court had approved it. Dunn also a candidate A White House spokesperson deferred a message seeking comment Thursday to the Justice Department. Spokespeople for the department did not return messages. Dunn, who is running as a Democrat for a Maryland U.S. House seat, told Maryland Matters the fund did not come as a surprise. “This was a promise to his supporters,” Dunn said. “When it was finally announced, there was no doubt in our minds to stop this.” Ashley Murray and Will Ford contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7e4aa200899a00ed9471 Husband, mother-in-law busted in woman's cold-case murder amid backyard dig: police te 2026-05-21T21:51:06.013Z Husband, mother-in-law busted in woman's cold-case murder amid backyard dig: police More than three decades after Kentucky woman Anna Lee Manning disappeared, authorities have arrested her husband and his mother in connection with what investigators now believe was her murder. Anthony Blaine Manning, 59, of Harrodsburg, was indicted May 18 on charges of murder, tampering with physical evidence and abuse of a corpse, according to Boyle County court records and the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office. His mother, Barbara Ann Manning, 76, was also indicted on charges of complicity to murder, complicity to tampering with physical evidence and complicity to abuse a corpse. Jail records show both were booked into the Boyle County Detention Center on May 19 and are being held on $2 million cash bonds. MAN WHOSE WIFE VANISHED YEARS AGO NOW CUFFED IN SEPARATE COLD CASE – AUTHORITIES SAY HIS PAST WAS DEADLY Anna Manning was reported missing on Feb. 25, 1994, though investigators believe her death dates back to 1992. The arrests mark a major breakthrough in one of Boyle County’s longest-running cold cases. On May 19, Detective Ray with the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office announced the indictments, saying the investigation into Anna Manning’s disappearance remains ongoing. COLD CASE BREAKTHROUGH SOLVES TEEN KILLING AFTER SUSPECT LIVED FREE FOR DECADES: 'BETTER BE AFRAID' Authorities spent Wednesday digging behind a home on Spring Valley Road belonging to Barbara Manning, searching for evidence connected to the case. Investigators have not confirmed whether human remains have been found. Anna Lee Manning was just 23 years old when she disappeared from Junction City, Kentucky, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). The database states Manning was last seen on Nov. 19, 1992, standing outside Chinn’s Jewelry Shop on North Third Street. Her aunt, Elsie Williams, later recalled seeing Anna that day. "She shouted out to her aunt and said she had something to tell her," the NamUs case file states. Williams never learned what Anna wanted to say. She never saw her niece again. BODY OF MISSING WASHINGTON STATE GRANDMOTHER FOUND BURIED UNDER SHED PARTIALLY ENCASED IN CONCRETE NamUs records show Anna was 5 feet tall and weighed about 108 pounds at the time of her disappearance. Her case was entered into the national missing persons database in 2013. Family members told local outlet LEX 18 they have believed for decades that Anna Manning’s body was buried on the property. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "I’ve been praying every night for the last few months that they would find her," Williams told the outlet. Williams, who said she is battling cancer, told the outlet finding her niece before she dies has become deeply important to her. "I wanted to find her before I died," she said. "There ain’t nobody left." MAN ACCUSED OF TIMED BEATINGS NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN RIVER: REPORT Williams also alleged Anthony Manning had been abusive during his relationship with Anna and said she had concerns about him early on. "He was a nice looking boy, but I knew a lot about the family," Williams told LEX 18. "I didn’t want her with him." According to the outlet, Williams said Anna endured a difficult childhood and struggled with mental health challenges as a teenager. MAN UNCOVERS MISSING FATHER’S BONES BURIED BENEATH FAMILY HOME, UNLEASHING ‘A THOUSAND' OTHER SECRETS This was not the first time investigators searched the Spring Valley Road property. Detectives also excavated areas there in 2016 after leads again pointed authorities to the location. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER One volunteer assisting investigators, Crystal Williams, told reporters she remembered there being an old well on the property years ago. "I was trying to help them locate where that well’s at," she said. SEND US A TIP HERE When asked whether she believed investigators were close to finding Anna, she responded, "Yes." The Boyle County Sheriff’s Office thanked several agencies assisting in the investigation, including the Danville Police Department, Junction City Public Works, Boyle County Public Works and Danville/Boyle County Emergency Management. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Fox News Digital reached out to the Boyle County Sheriff's Office and Williams for additional comment but did not immediately receive a response. The Boyle County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information related to the case to contact investigators at 859-238-1220. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7e36a200899a00ed9468 F1 driver has a hilarious reason he knew reports about a team feud were totally wrong te 2026-05-21T21:50:46.216Z F1 driver has a hilarious reason he knew reports about a team feud were totally wrong Formula 1 had a few weeks off between the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month and the Canadian Grand Prix coming this weekend, and one of the big stories in that time had to do with Haas and driver Esteban Ocon. Despite the team performing well so far this season, there were reports and rumors of a rift between the French driver and the American Formula 1 team, including team boss Ayao Komatsu. However, that isn't the case according to Ocon, and he had a very funny reason for not believing the reports. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The stories have been fabricated with no foundation. There were no real sources in there. I've joined this team because of Ayao, because I've known him for so long," Ocon said on Thursday in Montreal, per Formula 1. "He's been my first race engineer in F1, and he's going to set the record straight later in the media. "There was no dispute in Miami, but when I read the article that kicked it all off, they call him 'Ryo Komatsu,' so as soon as I read that, I stopped reading." Ocon butting heads with his team or teammates wouldn't be a new thing, but yeah, goofing up one of the key players' names so badly is one hell of a credibility killer. While there may not be a full-on rift, according to Ocon, the pressure is still going to be on him. One of the biggest measuring sticks in F1 is your teammate, and through four Grand Prix and two Sprints, Ocon's teammate Ollie Bearman has scored 17 of the team's 18 points. Clearly, the team has a car that is capable of competing toward the front of the midfield, but they'll need both drivers scoring regularly to keep up with an Alpine team that has performed really well this season (it's amazing what ditching that lousy Renault power unit and replacing it with a Mercedes can do, huh?). CLICK HERE FOR MORE F1 NEWS Alpine currently leads Haas for P5 in the constructors' standings 23-18, but, of course, there's a long way to go. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7e22a200899a00ed945f Steve Sarkisian reverses basket weaving comments with Ole Miss, while sounding alarm on college athletics te 2026-05-21T21:50:26.762Z Steve Sarkisian reverses basket weaving comments with Ole Miss, while sounding alarm on college athletics Steve Sarkisian found himself in the crosshairs of Ole Miss fans last week after implying that getting a degree from Texas is a whole lot harder than some other schools across the country. Yes, you might remember the Texas football coach bringing up "basket weaving" classes at Ole Miss, which drew plenty of pushback and jokes from across the country. Honestly, Sarkisian enticed me to sign up for one of these basket weaving classes that I will still take next week because I found the entire conversation intriguing. Geaux Tigahs, again: Ed Orgeron returns to LSU, joining Lane Kiffin’s chaos crew on the Bayou But on Thursday, while speaking at the Houston Touchdown Club, the Longhorns coach made it a point to say that his quote was taken out of context and that he only used Ole Miss because of his relationship with Lane Kiffin, along with the current head coach Pete Golding. "The only reason the Ole Miss thing came up is because two of my best friends were there, Lane Kiffin and Pete Golding," Sarkisian noted. "So, I know when we would compete with them they were able to take kids, and then they were able to graduate them. I probably shouldn’t have used basket-weaving as my example for the class, ok. Microeconomics, I don't give a damn, whatever the class is. Yoga, we have yoga at UT. "The last part was irrelevant. The point I was trying to make is that at UT, you have to complete half of your degree at the University of Texas. You have to do those 60 hours at UT to get a degree from Texas. At a school, like Ole Miss, they can take one class and get a degree. Maybe that one class is basket-weaving, maybe that one class is macroeconomics, I don't know." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM But, even though basket weaving is an interesting topic, a bigger issue is brewing right now in college athletics that could have a major impact on what this entire model looks like in five years. One of the biggest issues facing conferences across the country centers on the absent guardrails when it comes to schools abiding by the rules. In reality, there are no rules at the moment, judging by the amount of money being spent on rosters across different collegiate sports. And, a good chunk of this stems from the House settlement that has led to pure chaos around campuses, thanks to a competition between programs over who can spend the most money on trying to win a championship. One day after Lane Kiffin mess, Steve Sarkisian torches Ole Miss for 'basketweaving' classes in Oxford Obviously, this is one of the reasons why college commissioners are imploring Congress to agree on some type of legislation that would at least set up a governance system. A perfect example would be the different types of contracts offered to players, depending on which state the school you sign with resides in. "The contracts we can offer our players are different than what you can offer in California, Louisiana or Florida, because there are 39 different state laws. We're not governed by one thing," Sarkisian noted. "That's why we're striving so hard for federal intervention that we're struggling to get, so we can police these things we have in place. "Because if not, any time somebody does something that's against the rules, and for a group we all signed up to be part of in the NCAA..But then when we break the rule, we want to run to a judge in our hometown and get an injunction against that rule to get that player eligible. That doesn’t make sense to me. That's why there's been all this talk about breaking away. It's not breaking away so we can get away from everybody, its breaking away so we can govern the rules that are in place. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM I think just about everyone in college athletics would agree, but some of these presidents and athletic directors have to stop acting as if revenue-sharing or NIL came out of nowhere. Take this interesting quote from University of Georgia President Jere Morehead for example. "If we don't get federal legislation in my opinion, we're going to have do this conference by conference because we can't allow the wild west to continue any longer," Morehead said Thursday. "I'm prepared next week in Destin to be ready to vote on creating an SEC mechanism, SEC rules that we have to do if Congress isn't going to be act as they should. We just cannot continue down this current path, We have waited months after months for congress to act and it hasn't occurred yet." While he may be acting a bit overdramatic, Morehead isn’t entirely wrong. But, until these leaders realize Congress can't save them all, the conversation will shift toward how a conference like the SEC or Big Ten can start governing themselves. Sounds a bit tougher than basket weaving, though I'll be the one to judge that next week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7c34a200899a00ed93fa ASU baseball preps for Big 12 Tournament, sets sights on NCAA field te 2026-05-21T21:42:12.980Z ASU baseball preps for Big 12 Tournament, sets sights on NCAA field TEMPE – The college baseball regular season wrapped up on Saturday, leaving Arizona State little time to prepare before the first of its two postseason tournaments. Fortunately for the Sun Devils, the first of those events is being played in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7c21a200899a00ed93f1 ASU baseball preps for Big 12 Tournament, sets sights on NCAA field te 2026-05-21T21:41:53.122Z ASU baseball preps for Big 12 Tournament, sets sights on NCAA field ASU baseball coach Willie Bloomquist led the Sun Devils to a 36-18 record in the regular season, his best mark in five seasons in Tempe. ASU will open the Big 12 tournament against Cincinnati on Thursday at Surprise Stadium. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7c0ba200899a00ed93d7 Home Depot scams in Mesa leads to 44 felony counts against suspect te 2026-05-21T21:41:31.721Z Home Depot scams in Mesa leads to 44 felony counts against suspect A man is facing 44 counts of organized retail theft for a series of "skip scanning" schemes at various Home Depot stores in Mesa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7bf6a200899a00ed93c8 Ann Rolette Jones te 2026-05-21T21:41:10.463Z Ann Rolette Jones Ann Rolette Jones, 86, of Phoenix, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was born on March 7, 1940, in Virginia Beach, Va., to Harold Bardsley and Anne Jacker Bardsley.       She was preceded in death by her husband, Keith Jones, her parents and her brother, James Bardsley.       Ann is survived by her sons, Robert Hansen, Michael (Christine) Hansen and David (Camille) Hansen. She is also survived by her siblings, Carol (Charles) Wilton, Curtis (Jo) Bardsley, Dylette King (Robert) Knupp and Harold (Theresa) Bardsley. Her grandchildren include, Kenley (Justin) Redus, Jessy (Mickael) Kessely, Mikel (Olivia) Hansen and Christopher Hansen. Her great‑grandchildren, Freya and James, along with many nieces, nephews and friends, will carry her memory forward.       Ann’s love for animals was remarkable, and her horse Comanche held a special place in her heart. Her adventurous spirit led her to ride in parades, scuba dive, raft down the Colorado River, travel on cruises, and even jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Her kindness, generosity, and fearless approach to life made her truly unforgettable.       She cared for so many throughout her life, and it was her family’s honor to care for her as she passed into the next life. Ann will be deeply missed.       A visitation will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, followed by a service from 10 to 11 a.m., at Dignity Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Road in Phoenix, Following the services a lunch will be held from 11 to 1 p.m., followed by a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. The post Ann Rolette Jones first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7bdea200899a00ed939d Employee of needle-distributing nonprofit allegedly caught selling fentanyl near LA park te 2026-05-21T21:40:46.563Z Employee of needle-distributing nonprofit allegedly caught selling fentanyl near LA park A California man who works for a taxpayer-funded nonprofit that distributes needles to drug users in Los Angeles' notorious MacArthur Park was busted for allegedly attempting to sell fentanyl, authorities said. Christopher Johnson was arrested on May 5 after he was found with methamphetamine, fentanyl, empty baggies, a large amount of cash, and a scale in his BMW during a traffic stop conducted by the Los Angeles Police Department near the park. When questioned about the drugs, Johnson said they belonged to a female named "Red" and that he takes care of the drugs for her. He also told officers that he works for People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a California-based nonprofit focused on ending homelessness. LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE PLEDGES TO LIVE IN TRAILER OUTSIDE DRUG-INFESTED PARK Johnson now faces a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The group was founded in 1983 and has expanded its operations to more than 150 cities, court documents state. The services it offers include street outreach, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing to help people transition from the streets to stable homes, federal prosecutors said. PATH also participates in "harm reduction" service programs and serves as a vendor in distributing syringes, including in the MacArthur Park area, according to a federal complaint. The park, which sits in Los Angeles' Westlake neighborhood, has been plagued by high rates of poverty, drug use and gang activity for decades. "Many of the residents and visitors in the area are drug users, and MacArthur Park is a known location to purchase user-quantities of drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl, in open-air markets," court documents state. Earlier this month, federal agents swarmed the park as part of a sweeping operation targeting an infamous open-air drug market notorious for peddling fentanyl and methamphetamine.  The sting, dubbed "Operation Free MacArthur Park," led to at least 18 arrests and more than $10 million worth of fentanyl seized in a massive joint effort between local and federal authorities, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. PATH’s 2025 financial report on its website states that it receives 94% of its funding from federal and local governments. In 2025, it identified $63 million in salaries and had $10.4 million in cash. Fox News Digital has reached out to PATH and the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7bc5a200899a00ed934f Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle te 2026-05-21T21:40:21.967Z Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7791a200899a00ed9274 College students accused of turning popular beach town into booze-soaked free-for-all in takeover chaos te 2026-05-21T21:22:25.763Z College students accused of turning popular beach town into booze-soaked free-for-all in takeover chaos Four college students are facing charges after police say they organized a series of rowdy "takeover" events in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  The Rehoboth Beach Police Department confirmed that crowds took over the beach and boardwalk on Tuesday after an ad for the unauthorized "takeover" started circulating online.  Allegedly fueled by underage drinking and illegal drug use, the takeover prompted a heavy police presence with officers making a few arrests. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL SPRING BREAK HOT SPOT DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY, CURFEW AFTER ROWDY TAKEOVERS SPARK MASS ARRESTS Delaware State University Students 19-year-old Xander Nicholl, 21-year-old Angelin Clauvil, 21-year-old Eric Barnett and 22-year-old Keyon Scott are all facing charges relating to facilitating a riot, as well as conspiracy in the second degree. "The University is aware of the matter involving individuals identified by the Rehoboth Beach Police Department," a spokesperson at Delaware State University said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "As this is an active law enforcement matter unrelated to University operations, we will refer all questions to the Rehoboth Beach Police Department and decline further comment at this time." In a statement posted on social media, the police department said, "With minimal advance notice, an increased officer presence was on scene for the early hours. As the event grew, additional resources from the area." The agency went on to say, "Police responded to growing concerns over the safety of people and property." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Police said this is not the first time the group has promoted takeover events in Rehoboth Beach, which is a popular destination less than 150 miles from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The popular beach resort town has seen four prior unlawful gatherings of this type since April. "At this time, there is no known danger to the public and we will continue to monitor future events to ensure the safety of our residents, visitors, business owners, employees, and their property," Rehoboth Beach Police Dept. Lt. Mark Sweet said in a statement sent to Fox News Digital. "We will take the necessary actions to keep the peace and good order of the City of Rehoboth Beach so that all may enjoy everything the City has to offer." As it stands, three suspects have so far turned themselves in with one still at large. Clauvil, Nicholl, and Scott were arraigned and released on their own recognizance, with Barnett still at large.  Police say there is no active search for Barnett at this time. In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Rehoboth Beach City Manager Taylour Tedder said: "While the Rehoboth Beach Police Department is handling all details and inquiries regarding Tuesday's takeover, I want to commend them for their professionalism and strong response. We are extremely proud of our police department and grateful for their ongoing commitment to keeping Rehoboth Beach safe - not just on Tuesday, but every day. The department recently earned its state accreditation, continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership and staffing, and now has a new group of trained seasonal officers. Rehoboth Beach is safe and open for business this Memorial Day Weekend and throughout the year." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f777ea200899a00ed926b Trump admin pushes back on 'slush fund' attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies te 2026-05-21T21:22:06.140Z Trump admin pushes back on 'slush fund' attacks against Anti-Weaponization Fund and lays out who qualifies The Trump administration says the $1.778 billion Justice Department "Anti-Weaponization Fund" will compensate Americans unfairly targeted by politicized federal investigations on a "case-by-case" basis, pushing back on critics who have portrayed the program as a taxpayer-funded payout for Jan. 6 rioters and Trump allies. Heated dispute over the fund centers on who will ultimately benefit from it, with Trump administration officials saying it is intended to compensate individuals harmed by "weaponized" federal investigations, such as pro-lifers targeted by the Biden administration, while Democratic critics fear it could allow politically connected figures or some Jan. 6 defendants to seek taxpayer-funded payments. "Republicans can apply for it. Democrats can apply for it," Vice President J.D. Vance said during a Tuesday White House briefing in answer to the critics. "If Hunter Biden wants to apply for this particular fund, he is welcome to." The Anti-Weaponization Fund is unusual because it emerged from a lawsuit settlement between Trump and the IRS, an agency he oversees as president, raising concerns among lawmakers and commentators about potential conflicts of interest. REPUBLICANS RECOIL AS TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR DOJ 'SLUSH FUND' FOR ALLIES THREATENS ICE, BORDER PATROL PLAN MS NOW contributor Joe Scarborough alleged that the Anti-Weaponization Fund would be funneled to those convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots. On his first day in office, Trump issued pardons and commutations to more than 1,500 people involved in the Capitol riots. "We got this billion-dollar ‘Marie Antoinette’ ballroom, now that they’re talking about funding and $1 billion plus slush fund for people who beat the hell out of cops," Scarborough said. "It is a slush fund, a weaponization slush fund for supporters of Donald Trump, JD Vance and the Republican Party." But the Trump administration's grievances with the "weaponization" of the Justice Department extend far beyond Biden-era prosecutions of those involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riot. Biden's Justice Department prosecuted more than 50 pro-life activists who were accused of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) between 2021 and 2024. Since returning to office, Trump pardoned dozens of pro-life activists, some of whom were serving jail time. The Trump Justice Department has also accused Biden-era officials of "zealously pursuing" prosecutions against Christians in its "2026 Report by the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias," potentially opening the door for another category of people who could seek compensation through the fund. Still, Trump faces criticism over the fund even from his own party. Sen. John Thune, R-SD, the top Republican leader in the Senate, said he wasn't a "big fan" of the fund's creation and that he "was not sure exactly how they intend to use it." BIDEN DOJ WEAPONIZED FACE ACT AGAINST PRO-LIFE AMERICANS, 882-REPORT ALLEGES "I think that there are, and will continue to be, a lot of questions around that, that the administration is going to have to answer," Thune said. Justice Department officials and some legal experts say the fund, while unusual and politically controversial, falls within the government’s legal authority and that payments aren't guaranteed. The Anti-Weaponization Fund was born out of a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service. Trump filed the lawsuit against in January over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax records. Claims will be determined by a five-person board appointed by the Attorney General, with at least one member selected with consultation with congressional leadership, according to a Justice Department press release. At any point in time, the president has the power to remove a member without cause. Under the settlement agreement, the Anti-Weaponization Fund will evaluate claims by looking at the "totality of the circumstances." Those factors considered include how strong a person’s claim is and what evidence supports it, the financial harm they allegedly suffered — including legal fees — whether they spent time in prison and whether they have already received compensation or other relief elsewhere. The agreement also gives the board discretion to weigh "other factors" it considers fair and appropriate when deciding whether someone qualifies for compensation. "This is about seeking accountability for all Americans who were victims of law fare and weaponization: millions of Americans whose online speech was censored at the behest of the government, parents silenced at school boards, Senators whose records were secretly subpoenaed, churchgoers targeted by the FBI, and so on," a Justice Department document stated. The Anti-Weaponization Fund will last until December 1, 2028. APOLOGIES AND CASH HEADED TO ALLEGED ‘WEAPONIZATION’ VICTIMS IN BILLION-DOLLAR TRUMP SETTLEMENT Funding for the Anti-Weaponization Fund is coming from the Judgment Fund, which is a permanent Treasury account used to pay for settlements and claims against the government. While the Justice Department pointed to the Obama administration's creation of "Keepseagle," a $760 million fund for victims of racism by the federal government as precedent for the creation of the fund, legal experts say there are key distinctions between the two. For instance, payouts in Keepseagle were made out to people a part of a class action lawsuit against the government; whereas anyone can apply for a claim with the Anti-Weaponization Fund. "The Judgment Fund is for lawsuits," Adam Zimmerman, a professor at USC Gould School of Law told PBS News. "It's not for an amorphous group of people who feel like they've been wronged generally by a prior administration." But unlike the Keepseagle, which distributed leftover funds to nonprofits, the Anti-Weaponization Fund will return remaining funds back to the Department of Commerce. Although, the practice of disbursing leftover funds to related third party organizations, which occurred in Keepseagle, is not uncommon in class action lawsuits. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f776aa200899a00ed9262 Selena Gomez is reportedly bringing her talents to award-winning director's new four-hour X-rated movie te 2026-05-21T21:21:46.229Z Selena Gomez is reportedly bringing her talents to award-winning director's new four-hour X-rated movie Don't let reports that Selena Gomez is going to be starring in an X-rated movie fool you. This isn’t going to be a poorly produced amateur-level movie thrown together with someone who doesn’t know what they're doing. It's also not a sex tape, for the folks who can't get their act together. Congratulations if you let your mind go there, you're an animal. This, Variety reports, is expected to be a genre-defying work of art from Brady Corbet, the director of "The Brutalist. The award-winner has big plans for this project. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Buzz around the reported four-hour movie, which is rumored to be called "The Origin of the World," picked up over the weekend at the Cannes Film Festival, thanks to Cate Blanchett. Blanchett mentioned that she's about to start working with Brady Corbet. That announcement came after reports that linked Michael Fassbender and Selena Gomez to Corbet's new movie. Corbet said of the movie, which has a reported 200-page script, "The film spans from the 19th century into the present day — it’s just predominantly focused on the 70s." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE You'll read words like "daring and bold" whenever Selena's name is brought up. There will also be mentions of her Disney past, but not here. We already know that she's a relatable actress and wouldn’t be taking a role for shock value or to distance herself from her beginnings. That's beneath her and it's unnecessary. This is about working alongside A-list talent on a movie that's defying genres. If you can't follow along with that, you don't understand the art of filmmaking. Sometimes you take a role in a four-hour X-rated movie for all the right reasons. I think this is one of those times for Selena Gomez. It's truly refreshing to see. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7754a200899a00ed921e D.N.C. 2024 Election Autopsy Reopens Wounds of Harris Loss te 2026-05-21T21:21:24.667Z D.N.C. 2024 Election Autopsy Reopens Wounds of Harris Loss The report partly blamed aides to Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala Harris for her defeat. But it was widely seen as a poorly executed examination, bringing fresh scrutiny to Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7740a200899a00ed9211 Here’s the latest. te 2026-05-21T21:21:04.525Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f772ba200899a00ed91fe Trump Settled a Case With Himself. Was That Legal? te 2026-05-21T21:20:43.645Z Trump Settled a Case With Himself. Was That Legal? The Trump administration this week created a $1.8 billion fund to dole out taxpayer dollars to the president’s political allies, and declared that Mr. Trump is immunized from tax audits. Our chief legal affairs correspondent, Adam Liptak, explains how these legally questionable moves test the Consti Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7716a200899a00ed91e2 Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones te 2026-05-21T21:20:22.032Z Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f74fba200899a00ed9190 Tennis player Daniel Altmaier punts racket into crowd, shockingly avoids disqualification te 2026-05-21T21:11:23.742Z Tennis player Daniel Altmaier punts racket into crowd, shockingly avoids disqualification There is a rather distinct line in tennis that players can't cross when it comes to letting out frustrations. Kicking your racket into the crowd would constitute as crossing said line, yet somehow, Germany’s Daniel Altmaier came away relatively unscathed. During the second set of his quarterfinal matchup against American Tommy Paul in the Hamburg Open on Thursday, Altmaier threw his racket onto the court after Paul broke his serve. Tennis players throw and destroy their rackets all the time, but Altmaier took things a significant step further. With his racket bouncing back toward him after ricocheting off his bench, the German decided to kick his racket. The racket made its way back to him a second time, and he elected to deliver just one more kick for good measure, which sent the piece of hardware a couple of rows into the crowd. The gentleman who caught the racket and casually tossed it back to the 27-year-old player didn't think too much of the situation, and the same goes for the chair umpire, Fergus Murphy. Murphy did issue Altmaier a code violation for racket abuse, but did not issue him a default, which is immediate disqualification from the match. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The ATP rulebook has a relatively straightforward ruling on racket abuse: "Players shall not violently, dangerously or with anger hit, kick or throw a racket or other equipment within the precincts of the tournament site. "For purposes of this rule, abuse of rackets or equipment is defined as intentionally, dangerously and violently destroying or damaging rackets or equipment or intentionally and violently hitting the net, court, umpire’s chair or other fixture during a match out of anger or frustration." It certainly appeared that Altmaier checked every box above as he threw his racket intentionally before intentionally kicking it into the crowd, but was able to continue on in the match. With the racket not injuring anyone in the crowd, Altmaier was essentially given the benefit of the doubt. Paul went on to win the match 6-2, 7-5, but if Altmaier had earned the victory after the intense outburst, it's fair to say the American would not have taken kindly to the result, and understandably so. One of the most recent and noteworthy defaults involved Novak Djokovic, when he defaulted from the 2020 U.S. Open after hitting a ball away in frustration that hit a line judge in the throat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f74e7a200899a00ed917c Artificial Intelligence glitch at Arizona college graduation sparks uproar from crowd te 2026-05-21T21:11:03.369Z Artificial Intelligence glitch at Arizona college graduation sparks uproar from crowd I'll be honest with you guys, I don't know what to make of my feelings toward artificial intelligence, because my mood on the subject changes by the day. Some days, I find myself thinking, "this isn't so bad. It's nice to get a helping hand from AI." Then there are other days when I curse its very existence and await the days when our robot overlords will hopefully grant us a merciful death. It's definitely a divisive subject, especially in this day and age of AI inundation, but one college graduation crowd made their feelings known regarding inhuman automation. ROBOT'S LIFELESS CORPSE HAULED OFF STAGE AFTER FALL DURING DISASTROUS MICHAEL JACKSON IMPRESSION According to CyberNews, the students at Glendale Community College revolted against AI when it was revealed during their graduation ceremony that the robot tasked with announcing the names of the new graduates experienced a glitch and skipped over hundreds of students who were set to hear their names as they walked across the stage. The college's president, Tiffany Hernandez, had to announce the error to the crowd, and the gathered masses quickly turned sour. As soon as the letters "A" and "I" left this woman's lips, the boos began to cascade down upon her like arrows on a medieval battlefield. FOX NEWS AI NEWSLETTER: GRADUATION SPEAKER PRAISES AI, GETS INSTANTLY BOOED "Here’s what's happening. We’re using a new AI system as our reader," Hernandez said, as the boos intensified. "So, that is a lesson learned for us." "So I'm going to have to disappoint many of you. We will not be able to walk the stage a second time. In order to have the name on the screen. You've handed over your cards, so we won't be able to do that. I am so sorry," she said. How embarrassing. JOBS THAT ARE MOST AT RISK FROM AI, ACCORDING TO MICROSOFT Not only is AI taking a ton of these kids' entry-level jobs that they would normally be promised straight out of school, but now it's botching their commencement ceremony, too. Hernandez and GCC certainly earned those boos, because it really isn't that hard to have a few deans from each respective major volunteer to read off a couple of hundred names at a time. This isn't even the first time AI has sparked a chorus of boos at a college graduation, either. GLENN CLOSE GRAPPLES WITH AI THREAT IN HOLLYWOOD: 'WHAT IS GOING TO BE TRUTH?' My alma mater, the University of Central Florida (UCF), held a commencement ceremony a few weeks ago, and the mere mention of "artificial intelligence" sent the crowd into hysterics. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The kids are all right. I'm looking forward to the upcoming human vs. AI war that will inevitably spring up in the next half a century. Good thing we have a ton of movies to let us know how that will all go. Brush up on your "Terminator" and "iRobot" plots and iRobot plots, children. We have a rough one ahead of us. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f74d3a200899a00ed9173 Vacation hot spot cracks down on beach setups with $500 fines for sun shades, canopies te 2026-05-21T21:10:43.811Z Vacation hot spot cracks down on beach setups with $500 fines for sun shades, canopies Vacationers visiting Laguna Beach, California, this summer could face fines of up to $500 under new rules restricting large shade structures along the city’s shoreline. Some residents are applauding the move — while others are blasting it as overly restrictive. Beginning May 26, tents, canopies, easy-ups and other oversized shade coverings will be prohibited across most of its beaches, the city announced in an Instagram post. Under the new policy, only single-pole umbrellas will generally be allowed outside designated canopy areas. POPULAR TOURIST HOT SPOT MOVES TO STRIP BEACHES OF SUNBEDS AND UMBRELLAS IN TOUGH NEW BAN Beachgoers who still want to use larger shade structures may do so only within specific canopy zones while following size and placement restrictions. The city said shade coverings in those areas cannot exceed 8 feet by 8 feet by 6 feet — and must not block lifeguards’ visibility of the shoreline. Violators who fail to comply with the new beach shade restrictions could face fines of up to $500. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER City officials said the restrictions were designed to improve beach safety and visibility for lifeguards, particularly along Laguna Beach’s smaller coves where large rows of canopies can obstruct views of the water, according to California news publication SFGate. Officials also cited overcrowding and excess trash as concerns connected to larger beach setups. The move quickly sparked debate online, with some residents praising the changes and others criticizing the growing number of beach restrictions. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "About time!" one user commented on Instagram, while several others thanked the city. "Good! People pack half their house with them for a day at the beach," a user on Reddit wrote. Not everyone agreed with the decision, however, with some people calling the rules overly restrictive. "Ridiculous! [It’s] a public beach, not a private resort," one person noted. Laguna Beach officials said signs and public notices will be posted throughout the city to educate visitors about the new rules before enforcement begins. Fox News Digital reached out to the City of Laguna Beach for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7287a200899a00ed9108 Controversial ex-NHL coach reportedly rules himself out of the Oilers coaching search te 2026-05-21T21:00:55.403Z Controversial ex-NHL coach reportedly rules himself out of the Oilers coaching search The Edmonton Oilers are one of several NHL teams that are currently on the hunt for a new head coach, and while everyone is throwing names out there as to who might be able to get Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the boys over the hump, one name that was floating around surprised some people. Mike Babcock. However, the man himself quickly made it clear that this would not be happening, and in fact, it doesn't seem like he has any plans to return to the NHL any time soon. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Babcock led the Anaheim Ducks to a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2003 and the Detroit Red Wings to a Cup win in 2008. OILERS AXE HEAD COACH KRIS KNOBLAUCH IN FIRST MOVE TO SHOW CONNOR MCDAVID THEY KNOW BUSINESS However, his last coaching gig (well, the one where he actually got a chance to coach) in Toronto didn't go according to plan, and he was fired in 2019. Then, in 2023, he was hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets but resigned before the season began amid reports that he had asked players to share personal photos from their cellphones. So, you can understand why everyone was pretty shocked to hear Babcock's name floated as the possible next coach. However, TSN's Darren Dreger put an end to the speculation about as quickly as you can with a quick statement from Babcock himself. "Dregs, I’m retired. Loving it," Babcock said, according to Dreger. Well... that doesn't sound like a guy who wants to dive into what will likely be one of the most high-pressure coaching jobs in quite some time. Whoever gets the gig will have to get the Oilers humming along in a hurry. That's because the team is trying to show McDavid — who has a two-year contract extension that kicks in this fall — that they're still Stanley Cup contenders. If they can't, it stands to reason that McDavid will chase a Cup elsewhere. But, realistically, they'll need to show proof that they're capable of winning within a year, so they have time to shop McDavid on the trading block if he makes it clear he won't re-sign. Yeah, so whoever gets the job, have fun with that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f709ba200899a00ed90a2 Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap threatens felony charges over ‘unauthorized’ drop boxes te 2026-05-21T20:52:43.262Z Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap threatens felony charges over ‘unauthorized’ drop boxes A ballot drop box stands outside the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap is challenging the board of supervisors’ authority to set drop box locations, escalating a fight over election control ahead of the 2026 midterms. (Photo by Jen Fifield/Votebeat) A messy and longstanding feud between Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over control of the key swing county’s elections has spilled over into a new arena. On Wednesday, Heap sent a letter to the board asserting his office’s authority over ballot drop boxes and warning that election workers who handle ballots deposited in “unauthorized” receptacles could face criminal penalties. The letter, written by Heap’s attorney, arrived hours before county supervisors were set to take up a routine vote on drop box locations for the July 21 primary. It set the stage for a lengthy and fiery meeting that put the divisions between the county’s mostly GOP officials on full display. The spiraling saga is amplifying questions about how effectively top county officials will be able to administer this year’s midterm election. Supervisors called Heap’s latest letter “shocking,” “appalling,” and “outrageous.” They criticized Heap for not appearing at the meeting, which they said they’d asked him to attend — albeit on short notice. Democratic Supervisor Steve Gallardo repeatedly said that he believed Heap, a Republican, was purposefully setting up this year’s elections to “fail” and called him “a coward.” Meanwhile, Supervisors Tom Galvin and Kate Brophy McGee sparred with fellow Republican Mark Stewart, the only supervisor who criticized the board’s handling of the situation. After the meeting, the recorder’s office fired back with a statement, accusing the board of “attempting to seize control over ballot drop boxes” and calling supervisors’ remarks “political theater.” The office also insisted that it had not discussed the proposed drop box locations with the board’s elections department and did not know about them until the planned vote appeared on a public agenda. But Elections Director Scott Jarrett said he has been meeting for months with recorder’s office staff for routine “menu of service” meetings in preparation for upcoming elections. He said he brought up drop box locations during those discussions. Ultimately, the board unanimously approved a slate of voting locations — including the drop box sites — for the primary election. This latest dispute is just the most recent in a larger fight between Heap and the board over election administration in the state’s most populous county. Heap contends that the board usurped much of his power in a deal it struck with his predecessor months before he took office. He has refused to abide by that agreement, which maps out how his office and county supervisors split election responsibilities, and sued the board last year when negotiations over a new agreement turned contentious. In April, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney handed Heap a legal win in the case, ordering the supervisors to return control of several election-related functions and information technology staffers to the recorder’s office. The board of supervisors has since appealed that decision. Both sides are publicly acknowledging concerns about their ability to administer this year’s elections as the primary creeps closer. Heap’s statement said the board’s appeal “creates serious legal and operational concerns, particularly this close to major elections.” Brophy McGee and GOP Supervisor Debbie Lesko wrote in a letter to him Wednesday that the county “cannot proceed through the remainder of an important election year with the status quo.” “The current level of confusion and conflict is not sustainable and does not serve the interests of county staff, election workers, or the public,” they wrote. Supervisors historically choose drop box locations County supervisors have long set ballot drop box locations under a provision of the state’s election rulebook that directly authorizes them to do so. It reads: “All ballot drop-off locations and drop-boxes shall be approved by the Board of Supervisors (or designee).” But Heap is now arguing that only he can designate such sites — and that the rulebook, which carries the force of law but can’t contradict statutes, is wrong. In his letter to the board, Heap’s attorney, James Rogers, cited a state law that references the recorder’s ability to establish “early voting locations.” The following sentence of that statute, ARS 16-542, further specifies that such locations “shall require each elector to present identification … before receiving a ballot.” That would appear to suggest that the locations referenced in the law are ones where voters can cast a ballot in person, as that’s when they are required to show ID. Nonetheless, Rogers wrote in his letter that he believed the statute assigned drop boxes “exclusively to the recorder.” “A ballot drop box is, under any reasonable interpretation of the plain meaning of the statutory text, an ‘early voting location,’ as it is a physical site where voters may deliver their voted early ballots during the early voting period,” he said. Another statute, ARS 16-411, states that boards of supervisors can “designate one or more sites for voters to deposit marked ballots until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election.” Rogers said he interprets that law as suggesting that the board has the ability to do so only on Election Day, not during early voting. “These statutory provisions carefully circumscribe the board’s authority to maintain drop boxes: Only on Election Day and only at voting centers and polling places,” Rogers wrote, later adding that supervisors “cannot simply assume powers” that aren’t specifically prescribed to them in writing. “No statute grants the board authority to establish drop boxes during the early voting period.” Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney’s recent decision in the legal battle between the board and the recorder’s office didn’t specifically assign drop boxes to either entity. His order noted that Heap held authority over “voter registration, voter list maintenance, the distribution and signature verification of early ballots, and in-person early voting.” The board, he wrote, was in charge of “drawing precinct boundaries, selecting Election Day voting locations, preparing ballots, supplying polling locations, hiring poll workers, tabulating ballots, and canvassing.” His conclusions were based in part on the statutes that Rogers cited. Heap’s attorney threatens charges for ‘ballot harvesting’ Rogers’ letter further alleges that supervisors could be opening themselves and their workers up to felony charges by maintaining control over drop box locations. He pointed to ARS 16-1005, which prohibits a person or entity from collecting ballots by “misrepresenting itself as an election official or as an official ballot repository.” “Any person or entity involved in establishing or operating such unauthorized drop boxes is committing a class 5 felony,” Rogers wrote, adding that bipartisan teams of workers who collect ballots from drop boxes could be charged with “criminal ballot harvesting.” Supervisors broadly condemned that threat. Galvin said anyone attempting to “put handcuffs” on workers would have to go through the board first. “The four of us will be the first ones to step in front of them and say, ‘Take us,’” Galvin said, referencing all of his colleagues except Stewart. He added that Heap — who was elected to his seat with support from activists who questioned the integrity of the county’s elections — was fanning the flames of voter fraud conspiracies. “We are stuck in this hamster wheel of the 2020 election,” Galvin said. “That is the basis of it — over and over and over again — and someone has to call out the recorder and say, ‘Cut it out.’” This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization covering local election integrity and voting access. Sign up for their newsletters here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7085a200899a00ed9086 Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden rips Platner for 'barbaric' post trashing soldier under fire: 'Out of line' te 2026-05-21T20:52:21.985Z Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden rips Platner for 'barbaric' post trashing soldier under fire: 'Out of line' FIRST ON FOX: Robert O'Neill, the U.S. Navy SEAL who is credited with killing Osama bin Laden, is weighing in on the unearthed social media posts from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner that have caused an uproar in recent days.  "Mr. Platner was way out of line talking about a soldier that way," O’Neill told Fox News Digital days after a resurfaced Reddit post showed Platner trashing a soldier seen in a viral video that was wounded in a clash with Taliban fighters saying, "Dumb motherf-----  didn't deserve to live." "This is completely barbaric," O’Neill said. "I don't understand. If you swear an oath to the country, it doesn't even matter what the politics are. Every single time you fight it's for the man next to you, it’s for the person next to you. Politics goes out the window. And to wish ill on someone like that under fire is just, you know, like I said, it is the opposite of everything I've ever been raised to believe." Platner has leaned into his struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to explain the bevy of incendiary social media posts that have surfaced since he announced his Senate run. O’Neill described Platner’s post as "vile hatred" and said that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) isn’t an excuse. LEFT-WING DEM SENATE HOPEFUL CHEERED ON ANTIFA VIOLENCE IN UNEARTHED RANT: ‘KILL A MOTHERF---ER’ "PTSD shouldn't do that to you, especially if you do it again and again, which he's done on this and then on Reddit and things like that," O’Neill said. "Just the vile hatred. I don't even know why, instead, you know, he should be seeking to get some of the Ibogaine therapy that I've done for PTSD, if it's that bad that you're out there wishing American soldiers to die under fire." Platner, a combat veteran, has also faced recent criticism over a resurfaced video disparaging "American Sniper" Chris Kyle and suggesting he killed civilians to inflate his numbers. "That would just stem from jealousy, maybe because Chris Kyle's name became famous for a whole bunch of confirmed kills," O’Neill said. "The jealousy is there. I've seen the jealousy too, but professional jealousy, stuff like this is really, really rare between veterans." UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA POTTY ADMISSION In recent days, Fox News Digital has reported on Democrats in Congress ducking questions on the Platner controversy as more and more inflammatory posts continue to trickle out into the public, something O’Neill took issue with. "He's obviously been picked by someone and he's being groomed by the same group of people because you've seen even with the other Democrats right now, as this stuff comes out, they refuse to condemn it because they do not care about the American people," O’Neill said.  "They care about votes for their party. I cannot say that enough. That's all this is about. Can he get a seat in Congress somewhere for the Democrats? That's why you won't hear stuff from Chuck Schumer. You won't hear stuff from Elizabeth Warren. You're not hearing anything from Hakeem Jeffries. They'll pretend they didn't see it." NEW WEBSITE PUTS PLATNER ON NOTICE BY AMPLIFYING SCANDALS: 'ONE RED FLAG AFTER ANOTHER' Some of the controversial posts from Platner have been brushed off by his allies as "locker room talk" and O’Neill acknowledged some of that is legitimate but said ultimately, he believes Platner has shown overall through the resurfaced posts that he’s not qualified for the U.S. Senate.  "Everything from the Nazi tattoo on his chest and wishing a soldier would die under fire, no, I don't think he's fit for the Senate," O’Neill said. O’Neill did defend Platner as someone who is possibly personally struggling and said "some of the stuff he might have been saying to get attention" and "some of the stuff he might've said because he was drinking some alcohol." "I've been there," O'Neill said. "I've had drinks and said some dumb stuff, too. That's part of the reason I quit. So some of that's there, and he is moving forward, and so, for the benefit of the doubt, I would personally like to see how he handles himself from here on out… I am a believer in forgiveness." Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7072a200899a00ed907d Former Detroit mayor blows governor’s race wide open in surprise move te 2026-05-21T20:52:02.123Z Former Detroit mayor blows governor’s race wide open in surprise move Former Detroit Democratic Mayor Mike Duggan announced he is suspending his independent campaign for Michigan governor, turning the three-way contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer into a typical partisan race in the blue-trending state. Duggan was a popular mayor of the Motor City who garnered sizable support in his first unsuccessful write-in campaign and forged relationships with key city stakeholders like Ford Motor Company Chairman Bill Ford Jr., an early backer of his gubernatorial bid. As a former Democrat, conventional wisdom held that his presence hurt Democratic nominee Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, while his moderate positioning was also considered attractive to Republicans who otherwise might support GOP nominee Rep. John James. NBC News reporter Henry Gomez said on X that Democrats had been "hitting him almost as hard as John James" and that the move was likely "welcome news" for the left in the Great Lakes State. SWING STATE GOVERNOR'S RACE GETS CURVEBALL AS TOP DEM RUNS INDEPENDENT, SPARKING CALLS FOR BUTTIGIEG TO ENTER "Dear Michigan, I’ve decided to suspend my campaign," Duggan announced via public letter Thursday. "We knew the independent route was filled with challenge. Even against those odds, the excitement for real change carried this campaign upward for more than a year," he said. Duggan dismissed claims he was trying to be a "spoiler" for either side and instead aimed to change the tenor of national politics. "I’m still hopeful our campaign will prove to have a real long-term impact," Duggan said. "I will never be able to express the gratitude I feel for all your support and encouragement. I wish I could have done better for you." When he announced his run, Duggan pointed to his family history and his own political evolution as evidence a change is needed in government. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT QUITS POLITICS, SAYS PARTY'S AGENDA BETRAYED HER FAITH He told BridgeDetroit his late father supported former President Ronald Reagan but wouldn’t recognize the Trump-led GOP — while Duggan himself admitted the Democratic Party he once knew to be an ally of the working class is sliding in that regard. In one such instance, Democrats piled on Duggan for referring to people illicitly present in America as "illegal immigrants" instead of "undocumented." "If there was ever a time to give people a third choice, this would be the year," he told the outlet. Benson told Fox News Digital in a statement that Duggan brought civility to a body politic greatly needing it. "I want to thank Mayor Mike Duggan for what he brought to this race and for his years of service to Detroit," she said, noting how divided politics has become. "I welcome Mayor Duggan’s ideas, his supporters, and everyone who believes Michigan’s future is bigger than division — and that it can be a place where anyone can afford to live, work, and thrive." REPUBLICANS HAVE CHANCE TO SECURE GOVERNORSHIPS IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES NEXT YEAR "We may not always agree on everything, but we share a commitment to building a stronger Michigan. And that work continues in this campaign," Benson concluded. Fox News Digital also reached out to James’ campaign. In a statement on social media, the Republican said he wanted to thank Duggan for years of service to Michigan and its largest city. "I respect anyone willing to step into the arena and serve something bigger than themselves. While we have real disagreements on policy, we both recognize Michigan is headed in the wrong direction," he said, opening the door to working with the former Democrat if he so desired. "Our state has endured too much decline and political dysfunction. I’m ready to work with anyone willing to deliver real solutions, reject the politics of division, and fight for safer communities, stronger families and economic growth — our state’s future is too important for anything less." While Trump narrowly won Michigan in breaking the proverbial "blue wall" for the second time in three attempts in 2024, the state has reliably chosen Democrats in other statewide races, including Whitmer, Sen. Elissa Slotkin — who won former Sen. Debbie Stabenow’s open seat in 2024 — and the state’s other upper-chamber incumbent, retiring Sen. Gary Peters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f705ea200899a00ed9074 WWE star accused of beating up man after allegedly being called out for 'aggressively kissing' woman: report te 2026-05-21T20:51:42.300Z WWE star accused of beating up man after allegedly being called out for 'aggressively kissing' woman: report Details in the arrest of Marcel Barthel, the WWE star known for his work as Ludwig Kaiser and El Grande Americano, came to light on Thursday hours after his arrest in Florida. Barthel, 35, was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge on Wednesday, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital. He was booked into the Orange County Jail and released on $1,000, according to online records. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The incident occurred back in April as authorities said the alleged victim reported being attacked in an elevator of an apartment complex, FOX 35 Orlando reported, citing arrest records. The alleged victim told officials that Barthel and a woman followed him into an elevator and were "aggressively kissing" in an "uncontrollably intimate" manner. The alleged victim told the couple to show "some manners" when Barthel was accused of hitting him and pushing him to the ground, according to authorities. An arrest warrant was later filed and Barthel turned himself in to police. Fox News Digital reached out to WWE for comment. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Barthel’s attorneys filed a motion Wednesday to allow the wrestler to travel outside the country for work purposes, according to multiple reports. Barthel, who was born in Germany, joined the company in 2017 after time in Westside Xtreme Wrestling and Progress Wrestling. He was a part of the Imperium faction with Gunther as the leader and Fabian Aichner, who was later rebranded as Giovanni Vinci before he was released. "Kaiser established himself as one of the German independent wrestling scene’s brightest prospects," his WWE profile read. "He joined the WWE Performance Center in summer 2017 and made his WWE Network debut a year later on NXT. "Kaiser has since proven to be a true mat magician, as well as a no-nonsense competitor. With the posture of a steel pole and a facial expression that rarely deviates from the stern setting, Kaiser is practically unflappable — though on the rare occasion that he does lose his cool, he’s quick to let his opponents know by defiantly screaming ‘nein’ in their face. His ring excellence soon led to him aligning with the imposing Imperium faction with two NXT Tag Team Championship reigns under his belt." He performed as Ludwig Kaiser before his character was repackaged as El Grande Americano when Chad Gable was injured. Since Gable returned, he was repackaged as the Original El Grande Americano and started to feud with Barthel’s El Grande Americano gimmick. Since then, he’s performed at Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. El Grande Americano and Original El Grande Americano are set for an end to their heated rivalry with a mask vs. mask match at Noche de Los Grandes on May 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f704aa200899a00ed906b Sanders caught on camera snapping at reporter over Platner’s posts: ‘Get a better job’ te 2026-05-21T20:51:22.767Z Sanders caught on camera snapping at reporter over Platner’s posts: ‘Get a better job’ BC: 6396292591112 Sen. Bernie Sanders lashed out at a reporter for Fox News Digital when pressed on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s resurfaced vulgar Reddit posts, telling the reporter to "get a better job." "Who do you work for?" Sanders asked when questioned about Platner’s posts. When told Fox News Digital, Sanders replied, "Why don’t you talk to your owner Mr. Murdoch and ask him for a raise so you can get a better job." Sanders endorsed Platner in August 2025. Several other Democratic senators also declined to weigh in on Platner’s resurfaced Reddit posts and what they could mean for his Senate bid. Some said they had not seen the posts, while others declined to comment altogether. BERNIE SANDERS DEFENDS MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE UNDER FIRE FOR REDDIT COMMENTS "I haven’t seen it," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said. "I’m not following it. Sorry." "I’m not going to take any position in that election," Sen. Angus King, R-Maine, said. "That’s my practice since I’ve been in the Senate." "On whose?" Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, said when asked to comment on Platner’s posts. "No, I’m not gonna get into that." Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore, said the viability of Platner’s candidacy should be left to Maine voters to decide. UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA-POTTY ADMISSION "The people of Maine get to choose who they want to represent them in the U.S. Senate," Merkley said. "And so I encourage you to interview the people in Maine, because that's what a democracy is all about." "I have not seen his post, so I'm not going to be able to be in a position to evaluate them." Platner has faced increasing scrutiny after since-deleted Reddit posts resurfaced online, ranging from talking about masturbating in portable toilets to mocking a wounded Purple Heart U.S. soldier. These posts are among the newest discoveries from his past Reddit history, with previously exposed posts revealing him on rape victims to take responsibility and praising Hamas’ tactics.  WATCH: COLLINS RIPS MAINE CHALLENGER PLATNER OVER RESURFACED REDDIT POST MOCKING WOUNDED US SOLDIER "I still have to jerk off every time I sit in a portas----er… that blue water smell conditioned me," Platner wrote in one resurfaced post. Platner has publicly addressed some of the posts in the past, attributing them to a troubling time in his life after being in the military and suffering from PTSD. He served three tours in Iraq for the Marine Corps and one tour in Afghanistan for the U.S. Army. The comments were made under the Reddit account "P-Hustle," which Platner has acknowledged owning. The posts range from 2009 through as recently as 2021. The entire archive of more than 2,000 posts is available on the Maine Monitor database. "He's explained his journey and his evolution and his PTSD from the war, and again, I think it's a judgment that should be rendered by the people of Maine," said Merkley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f7036a200899a00ed9062 Alex Rodriguez, girlfriend 'currently taking some time apart' after over three years of dating, she says te 2026-05-21T20:51:02.876Z Alex Rodriguez, girlfriend 'currently taking some time apart' after over three years of dating, she says Alex Rodriguez's girlfriend told TMZ that the two are "currently taking some time apart." The 14-time All-Star and fitness influencer Jaclyn Cordiero went public with their relationship in 2023 shortly after Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez ended their engagement. "There continues to be mutual love, care, and deep respect between us and for our families. We remain supportive of one another, and there is absolutely no animosity, drama, or negative story here," Cordiero told TMZ. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "I’m also navigating a serious health matter involving a family member at this time, so my focus is understandably there. Alex and I continue to be very close, and out of respect for everyone involved especially our daughters and loved ones I’d kindly ask that any reporting reflects the compassion and privacy this situation deserves." TMZ cited a source from Rodriguez who said the two have actually been apart for two months, although Rodriguez did like one of her recent Instagram posts from May 6. The two still follow each other on Instagram. METS REVERSE COURSE ON ISSUING TEAM LEGEND'S FAMED NUMBER TO PROSPECT AFTER FAN OUTRAGE: 'JUST SEEMS WRONG' Rodriguez's last post with Cordiero was back on Valentine's Day, which is also her birthday. "My ride or die, thank you for making me smile every day," Rodriguez said in the caption. Rodriguez has two daughters with his ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis. The couple recently spent time together to celebrate their youngest daughter's high school graduation. Rodriguez was the first overall pick in the 1993 MLB Draft and hit 696 home runs during his career with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees. However, his ties to performance-enhancing drugs have kept him from being elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He served the longest PED suspension in the history of the sport, missing the entire 2014 season. 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/6a0f7023a200899a00ed9059 Man arrested for allegedly hurling beer keg through window of famous Georgetown Cupcake bakery te 2026-05-21T20:50:43.421Z Man arrested for allegedly hurling beer keg through window of famous Georgetown Cupcake bakery Washington police have arrested a 28-year-old Maryland man accused of tossing a beer keg through the front window of a popular bakery made famous on a reality TV series. Charles Joseph Ali of Rockville, Maryland, faces a felony destruction of property charge for allegedly hurling the metal barrel through the front window of Georgetown Cupcake, at the intersection of M and 33rd Streets Sunday night. He was also suspected in an April vandalism incident involving another business, which remains under investigation. He has not been charged in connection with that one. SEND US A TIP HERE The bakery was featured on Discovery's "DC Cupcakes" for three seasons, and the shop is known for long lines that stretch down the block. The owners, Sophie LaMontagne and Katherine Berman, are sisters who quit careers in finance and fashion to launch the family business. SUSPECT TARGETED SUBURBAN DC FIRE STATION WITH ‘MAKESHIFT MOLOTOV COCKTAILS,’ POLICE SAY "Our shop is open," the said in a joint statement Thursday after Ali's arrest. "We will keep doing what we have always done." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST They were barely closed — reopening hours after the attack with a plywood board covering the shattered window. Berman told Fox News Digital earlier this week that a lone female employee came face-to-face with the keg tosser around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. She fled to the back of the shop, afraid of what he might do. He left after breaking the window, however, surveillance video shows. "She was absolutely terrified," Berman said. "She still is. She is really shaken by this. It causes a lot of psychological damage to you." Earlier, the suspect first tried and failed to rip up a metal trash can from the curb, according to Berman. He went around the corner and came back with a keg that was outside a nearby home, she said, citing additional surveillance video recovered by neighboring businesses. "He's violent, and I think that, to be honest with you, in our society, we live in a civil society where there's an expectation for us to respect each other, our property, and clearly he didn't do any of those things," Berman told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f6ddea200899a00ed8fe2 Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Game 2 best bet: Zig-zag on 'luck-box' Over by taking the Under te 2026-05-21T20:41:02.909Z Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks Game 2 best bet: Zig-zag on 'luck-box' Over by taking the Under How will the Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) recover from their epic 22-point collapse Tuesday when they visit the New York Knicks (1-0) at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals? After all, Cleveland had New York on the ropes in Game 1 until Jalen Brunson had other ideas. As predicted in my series preview, the Cavs had no answer for Brunson, who scored a game-high 38 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter and overtime. Brunson continuously hunted James Harden on defense and Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson just sat there and watched Harden get abused. Atkinson didn't exactly do himself any favors when asked about his strategic decisions in the postgame press conference. CAVALIERS STAR DONOVAN MITCHELL OFFERS EXPLICIT ASSESSMENT OF THE TEAM'S HISTORIC COLLAPSE TO THE KNICKS However, with two nights to sleep on it and a day to adjust, let's see what Atkinson and Cleveland have learned when they meet New York Thursday. Here is my look for the Cavaliers-Knicks Game 2. Best Bet: UNDER 215.5 I'm zagging on the Game 1 result after cashing a luck-box Over 217.5. Obviously, I needed overtime and my Over looked dead when only 39 points were scored in the first quarter. Surely, the betting market would notice and the Game 2 Under would take money. Nope. The game opened with a 214-point total and is up to 215.5 at the time of writing. Well, despite giving out New York C Karl-Anthony Towns Over 17.5 points earlier Thursday morning, I'm expecting another rock-fight in Game 2. Considering my history of positive "closing line value" on bets with a negative return on investment in the last two seasons, I have no respect for the NBA market. Also, the Knicks ranked 27th in pace during the regular season and have better turnover and rebounding rates on both ends of the floor, so they should control the flow of the game. NYK scored exactly 23 points in each of the first three quarters and Cleveland scored 16 and 18 points in the first and fourth quarters and three points in overtime. Their first two regular-season meetings went Over the total. But, in their final regular-season meeting, when both teams had their playoff rosters, the Cavaliers beat the Knicks 109-94 on a 231.5-point total. Plus, the Cavs run their offense through Harden and Donovan Mitchell, but New York is stacked with good perimeter defenders. Meanwhile, Cleveland has a great defensive frontcourt, so it could be tough for NYK to score in the paint. 2026 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS BEST BETS, ODDS, PICKS: CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS Finally, even though I feel stronger about the Under, I expect the Knicks to hammer the Cavaliers Thursday, and blowouts are where Overs go to die. Just like Cleveland in Game 1, if New York is up big in the second half, the pace will plummet. Prediction: Knicks 110, Cavaliers 99 _____________________________ 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/6a0f6dcba200899a00ed8fd9 Former Georgia Christian school teacher learns fate for sexually abusing 15-year-old student te 2026-05-21T20:40:43.326Z Former Georgia Christian school teacher learns fate for sexually abusing 15-year-old student A former Georgia Christian school teacher was sentenced Monday to 12 years in prison after admitting she sexually abused a 15-year-old student in a scandal that shut down the private academy. Sherri Delle Mauldin, 61, pleaded guilty in Greene County Superior Court and was also sentenced to 25 years of probation and ordered to register as a sex offender. The case centered on allegations that Mauldin abused a teenage boy while she worked at Nathanael Greene Academy, a private Christian school in Siloam, Georgia. Prosecutors said the abuse happened over the course of a month and involved multiple sexual encounters in different locations. "What we had here was a 15-year-old child, and let’s call it what it is — a 60-year-old adult," Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale III told The Union-Recorder after sentencing. CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX CRIME CHARGES Barksdale said prosecutors sought a longer prison term because of several "aggravating circumstances," including the age gap between Mauldin and the student and the teacher-student relationship. "Age gap is something that was an aggravated circumstance, and the fact that it was a teacher and a student — that was an aggravating circumstance," Barksdale said. "The fact that this was a criminal act that took place over the course of a month … was an aggravating circumstance." Judge Terry N. Massey ultimately sentenced Mauldin to six fewer years than prosecutors requested. HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED IN ALLEGED SEX CASE INVOLVING TEEN STUDENT Mauldin’s attorney had argued for a probationary sentence and asked the court to spare her prison time. During testimony, Mauldin reportedly described herself as being in "a dark place" at the time of the abuse and expressed remorse. The investigation into Mauldin began after another former Nathanael Greene Academy teacher, Bonnie Elizabeth Brown, 26, was arrested on allegations she also had sexual contact with the same student. Brown has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial, which is scheduled to begin next month, according to prosecutors. WEST VIRGINIA TEACHER FIRED AFTER ARREST ON CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGE The scandal involving both educators led to the closure of Nathanael Greene Academy, which had operated since 1959. The academy announced it would permanently close last year amid fallout from the investigation. The teenage victim previously accused school officials of failing to protect him. "These women took advantage of their positions as my teachers," the boy said in a statement to 11 Alive previously released through his attorney, Ashley Mitchell. "My school did not protect me as a child," he added. Fox News Digital reached out to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f6b73a200899a00ed8f4d Thunder star Jared McCain says he gets hate for painting his nails and doing TikTok dances online te 2026-05-21T20:30:43.839Z Thunder star Jared McCain says he gets hate for painting his nails and doing TikTok dances online Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain has a colorful personality and displays it on his hands. McCain, 22, paints his nails in different colors with designs. He has also built a TikTok following of more than five million people, and two million followers on Instagram for his dance videos. Despite the online hate he gets, he says he is comfortable doing it. "The painting of the nails, the TikTok (dances) and being able to do that, I definitely got hate for it," McCain told Andscape after the Thunder’s Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "But it wasn’t an in-your-face kind of thing because I started it during COVID. It’s something I like doing. But basketball has always been the main thing, and people try to deteriorate that and make it about other things." McCain credited his parents and family for making him comfortable in his own skin. "I’ve always been comfortable doing it and comfortable in my own skin. I credit my parents and my family for providing me that confidence." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Whenever McCain posts on a platform, the comments are riddled with homophobic slurs and hateful remarks. However, the comments don’t seem to phase the former Duke star. McCain, who was acquired by the Thunder in a midseason trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, played a big role in the Thunder’s Game 2 win. McCain came off the bench and played 26 minutes, recording 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in the win. McCain has been a key part of the Thunder’s bench since arriving, as he averaged more than 10 points and two rebounds a game in 30 regular-season games with Oklahoma City. The Thunder will be relying on McCain again in Game 3 to provide a spark off the bench against the Spurs on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET. 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/6a0f69bca200899a00ed8efd Man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for attempted murder, child abuse in Flagstaff te 2026-05-21T20:23:24.988Z Man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for attempted murder, child abuse in Flagstaff Micheale Domonique GordonFoster was given an additional two and a half years in prison for child abuse following stipulated sentence of 15 years for attempted murder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f69a8a200899a00ed8ef4 After nearly two decades, Jeannine Brandel concludes tenure as Flagstaff High School's athletic director te 2026-05-21T20:23:04.906Z After nearly two decades, Jeannine Brandel concludes tenure as Flagstaff High School's athletic director Jeannine Brandel retiring as Flagstaff High School's athletic director after nearly 30 state team titles and countless fields cleared of snow across her 19 years on the job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f6994a200899a00ed8ee2 Gardening Etcetera: What climate change may bring to northern Arizona gardens te 2026-05-21T20:22:44.833Z Gardening Etcetera: What climate change may bring to northern Arizona gardens 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/6a0f697fa200899a00ed8ed0 US House passes a ‘Don’t say trans’ bill that would force schools to out students te 2026-05-21T20:22:23.945Z US House passes a ‘Don’t say trans’ bill that would force schools to out students A classroom at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in South Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 12, 2024. (Photo by Spenser Heaps/Utah News Dispatch) WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday that would require parental consent before a public elementary or middle school can update a student’s pronouns, gender markers or preferred name on records in order to receive federal funding.  The measure — which succeeded 217-198 — would also bar federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 that provides federal aid to schools from being used “to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology.”  Eight Democrats broke ranks with their party to vote for the Republican-led effort, including: Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar of Texas, Don Davis of North Carolina, Cleo Fields of Louisiana, Laura Gillen of New York, Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington state and Eugene Vindman of Virginia.  Fifteen House members did not vote. Parental consent  The bill would also require schools to get permission from parents before changing “sex-based accommodations” to allow a student to access a locker room or bathroom consistent with their gender identity.  Rep. Tim Walberg, chair of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, said during floor debate the measure “takes monumental strides to restore parental rights and educational sanity.” The bill “affirms the right of parents to be in charge of their children’s upbringing and ensures schools remain partners in a child’s education” and “also establishes clear guardrails to ensure taxpayer dollars are used to support learning, not indoctrinate kids in radical ideology and agendas,” the Michigan Republican added.   Walberg led the bill alongside Rep. Burgess Owens, a Utah Republican who brought forth a separate measure that was later looped in and bars the use of federal funds “to teach or advance concepts related to gender ideology.”  The bill draws on a definition of “gender ideology” in a January 2025 executive order signed by President Donald Trump. The order defines “gender ideology” as “the idea that there is a vast spectrum of genders that are disconnected from one’s sex.”  GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, noted in a fact sheet that “gender ideology” is “an inaccurate term deployed by opponents to undermine and dehumanize transgender and nonbinary people.”  House Dems, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups blast bill  Rep. Bobby Scott, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce panel, blasted the measure during floor debate, saying it would “impose a rigid federal mandate that ignores context, disregards students’ safety and prioritizes politics over people.”  The Virginia Democrat noted that the bill “bars any discussion of transgender people or topics in the classroom, including “banning books with transgender characters” or discussing “the existence of transgender people.”  Scott noted that the bill “takes away state and local control of curriculum on education — the very thing that the current administration claims they’re giving back to states by illegally dismantling the Department of Education.”  Fears students will be outed Rep. Mark Takano, chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, criticized the legislation ahead of floor debate as the “Don’t say trans bill.” The California Democrat told States Newsroom he was concerned the measure would force school officials to out students to their parents, regardless of whether the official knew the student could suffer harm. Takano, who also sits on the House education panel, also expressed concern that in the case where parents are supportive of their child using different pronouns, “if the teacher uses a different pronoun, that could be interpreted as ‘promoting gender ideology.’” He said “we can’t discount that this administration will use a maximalist interpretation of the law, which would make even the case where” a student with supportive parents of trans children “could not go by the preferred nickname.”  David Stacy, vice president of government affairs for the Human Rights Campaign, condemned the bill as “cruel” and noted the LGBTQ+ advocacy group was “prepared to fight it,” in a statement shared with States Newsroom ahead of the vote.  “Trans kids are not a political agenda — they are students who deserve safety and affirmation at school like anyone else,” Stacy added.  “Despite the many pressing issues facing our nation, House Republicans continue their bizarre obsession with trans people,” he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f696ca200899a00ed8ec7 West Valley teen said he ‘went Batman’ to stop Surprise ICE detention center, feds say te 2026-05-21T20:22:04.370Z West Valley teen said he ‘went Batman’ to stop Surprise ICE detention center, feds say The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating an attempted arson of a Surprise warehouse purchased by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) A 19-year-old West Valley resident is facing federal criminal charges for attempting to set fire to a Surprise warehouse that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to turn into a 1,500-bed detention center. In February, a window at the warehouse was broken and police found a propane tank had been thrown into the building in an attempt to set the building ablaze. The building’s automated fire suppression system quickly extinguished the fire.  According to federal court documents, Gabriel Mendoza-Acoltzi was spotted on surveillance footage driving his Honda Civic to the warehouse, where he attempted to cut off the building’s water supply, but the water shutoff valve was locked and he was unable to do so. He then went to the front entrance, where he broke a window with a hammer before attempting to set the building on fire.  “Investigators discovered that Defendant utilized a long torch connected to the propane tank with a hose to light the window shades inside the lobby on fire. Defendant then lit the box on fire and at 1:05 am tossed the box through the broken window of the ICE property,” federal prosecutors wrote in a filing asking the court to not let Mendoza-Acoltzi out of detention. “Defendant then knelt next to the propane tank and twisted the top valve multiple times before he tossed the propane tank through the broken window.”  In the filings, prosecutors wrote that ICE has already had to pay over $40,000 for repairs, and it has been quoted more than  $400,000 to repair all of the damage. Investigators recovered a “burnt cardboard box filled with charcoal, and an open propane tank from the lobby,” according to court documents.  When they arrived on the scene they also discovered the words “F**k ICE” written in rocks, though Mendoza-Acoltzi denied writing the message in an interview with investigators.  A photo provided to the Arizona Mirror by independent researcher Haley Orion shows the message written in rocks was there days prior to the incident.  Rocks were assembled to spell “F**k ICE” outside of the Surprise warehouse three days before an attempted arson. (Photo courtesy Haley Orion) The government claims that Mendoza-Acoltzi is a flight risk with ties to foreign countries and is driven by political violence.  On the day of his arrest, he fled from law enforcement and “made it about eighty yards before agents caught up with him and tackled him” and it took “three agents to restrain him,” according to court documents. He waived his Miranda rights and agreed to speak with investigators, confessing that he caused the damage and tried to burn the building down to “protest” the warehouse being turned into an ICE detention center.  “Defendant said he wanted to stop DHS from ‘hurting his people.’ Defendant said he just decided one night to ‘go be Batman,’” prosecutors wrote. “[A]lthough he is a U.S. citizen, he is also a citizen of Mexico, a country to which he has traveled five times and where he has extended family. Defendant also has extended family in Brazil, a country whose flag he displayed from the rearview mirror of his Civic. He has traveled to Brazil twice.”  Mendoza-Acoltzi’s attorney refuted the assertions made by the government, describing him in filings seeking release as a “19-year-old with no criminal record whatsoever, strong family ties” who has been enrolled at the Universal Technical Institute and working part-time at In-N-Out while being in constant contact with his parents back in Washington. Medonoza-Acoltzi’s attorney argues that, while the charges are “very serious,” no one was injured and his client has been fully cooperative with investigators.  “Mr. Mendoza cooperated with law enforcement after his arrest. He waived his Miranda rights and cooperated by answering investigators questions,” his attorney, Brian Soto, wrote in a document advocating for his release under special supervision. “These are not the characteristics of an individual who poses a danger to the community.” Soto also argues that it took three months between the incident and his client’s arrest and, during that time, the government was in possession of surveillance footage and had identified him as the suspect in the case.  “Yet investigators did not seek his arrest for months. The government’s investigative delay before arrest is evidence that the defendant did not pose the kind of danger to the community that pretrial detention is designed to address,” Soto wrote. “If the government genuinely believed Mr. Mendoza posed a serious risk, they would’ve arrested him the moment they identified him, which was early in the investigation. The delay speaks for itself.” Soto also offers a different perspective on that arrest that took place.  According to Soto, a “plain-clothes agent seated in an unmarked vehicle with dark tinted windows” was parked next to his car and called himself “Gabe.” Mendoza-Acoltzi did not recognize him and asked if it was someone he knew by saying “Chad, is that you?” and the agent answered “yeah, come over here.”  “At that moment, Mr. Mendoza perceived a threat and instinctively fled. Agents claim they yelled out, ‘FBI,’ once Mr. Mendoza began to flee, but by this time Mr. Mendoza’s involuntary survival instinct had already engaged,” Soto said. “The arresting agents, when asked off the record by (prosecutors), acknowledged that the initial contact was made as described above.” Soto argues that his brief attempt to flee from law enforcement officers was not a “calculated decision” but the response of a “19-year-old who had just been approached by an unknown individual in an unmarked, dark-tinted vehicle, addressed by his first name, and then lied to about that individual’s identity.” Once Mendoza-Acoltzi was under arrest, he was cooperative with law enforcement. Soto also argued that the government’s picture of a remorseless politically violent actor is also not accurate.  “Remorse is not a light switch. It is a process, and it develops over time as the weight of criminal consequences becomes real, as family conversations occur, as counsel is obtained, and as the reality of prosecution sets in,” Soto said. “The absence of immediate, demonstrable remorse in a post-arrest interview does not foreclose the possibility of genuine reflection in the days, weeks, and months that follow. Two things can both be true: a defendant may believe sincerely in the righteousness of his motivations and simultaneously come to understand and genuinely regret the harm his actions caused. One does not preclude the other, and Mr. Mendoza is undoubtedly already beginning to feel remorse for his actions.” The judge ordered Medonoza-Acoltzi to remain in custody. He has pleaded not guilty in court.  If convicted for malicious damage to federal property, he faces up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. The penalties for willful depredation of federal property can depend upon the extent of the damage caused.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security purchased the 418,400-square-foot warehouse in Surprise so it could turn it into a detention center in service of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. The purchase is one of many across the country, and was authorized by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax cut and spending package that Trump championed and Republicans in Congress approved last year.  People detained in ICE facilities nationwide reached an all-time high of 70,766 in January, doubling what it was when Trump took office. Although Trump has said his deportation efforts are targeting “the worst of the worst,” a large number of those arrests have had no criminal record and are “collateral” arrests of individuals with immigration violations or similar crimes. There are already six detention centers in Arizona, with a combined capacity of 3,341 beds. The plan for the Surprise facility has become a flashpoint for local opposition, with multiple protests calling for the purchase to be terminated and more than 1,000 people showing up to a Surprise City Council meeting to urge elected officials to stop the detention center.  A stop work order was issued on the project in late April amid on-going lawsuits against similar facilities nationwide. However, according to USASpending.gov, that order appears to be lifted.  Similar outrage and violence has occurred in other cities. Police in Kansas City are searching for a woman who attempted to set fire to a facility that was planned to be used by ICE, though the company that owned the property had already decided to not move forward with the sale. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f6956a200899a00ed8ea8 Don Lemon claims an unqualified White man 'failed up' from Colbert's show to CNN and then fired him te 2026-05-21T20:21:42.883Z Don Lemon claims an unqualified White man 'failed up' from Colbert's show to CNN and then fired him Former CNN host Don Lemon launched a scathing critique of the media establishment, arguing that legacy networks enable right-wing ideologues, suppress liberals like himself and systematically reward unqualified White men with immense corporate power. Lemon’s remarks came in a Substack piece published ahead of tonight's final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." CBS announced last year that it would be canceling the late-night institution after a 33-year franchise run, citing steep financial headwinds facing traditional network television. In his essay, headlined, "Don’t cry for Stephen Colbert. Cry for the First Amendment," Lemon tied the end of Colbert’s show to his own tumultuous exit from CNN and his current high-profile legal battles. Lemon is currently fighting federal civil rights charges and a civil lawsuit after he livestreamed far-left activists disrupting a Sunday service at a Minnesota church in January. "The networks didn’t like me asking conservatives hard questions," Lemon wrote. "CNN didn’t like the mirror I was holding up every night. So they pushed me out. And I thought: if it happened to me, it will happen to others. It will trickle down. Or up. Depending on how you look at it." FROM LEGACY NEWS TO LIBERAL PUNDITRY: THE JOURNALISTS WHO DROPPED THE PRETENSE AFTER LEAVING CORPORATE MEDIA While Lemon praised Colbert's talent, he argued that the corporate structures governing cable news and late-night television share a common denominator: protecting a specific class of executives. Lemon aimed his fire at an unnamed executive — appearing to reference former CNN CEO and "Late Show" executive producer Chris Licht. "The world that produced ‘The Late Show,’ the world of legacy media, cable news, and network television, has long had a problem nobody wanted to name out loud," Lemon wrote. "It is a world that has been extraordinarily good to a very specific kind of person. White men who fail spectacularly and are promoted for it." He added, "White men who make catastrophic decisions and are handed bigger offices for it. White men who are visibly, demonstrably unqualified and are given more power anyway. I have watched it for thirty years. I have been managed by it. I have been undone by it." BROADCAST BIAS: LATE-NIGHT COMEDY DEATH SPIRAL SHOWS HOW LEFTIST HATE KILLED THEIR HUMOR Lemon highlighted the direct link between his career downfall and the late-night world, pointing out how the executive producer who ran Colbert’s show for years later became his boss at CNN — and ultimately fired him. "I won’t name him. I don’t need to. But I will say this: it was one of the most spectacular examples of a White man failing up that I have witnessed in this industry," Lemon claimed, calling the executive "profoundly unqualified" and "visibly incompetent." He further questioned whether poor corporate leadership, rather than just changing viewer habits, accelerated the demise of Colbert’s program. "Maybe losing tens of millions of dollars a year wasn’t just about the economics of late night. Maybe it was about who was running the building," he added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Lemon urged his readers not to worry about Colbert’s personal future, noting that the comedian will thrive in his next chapter. Instead, Lemon used the moment to sound the alarm on what he characterizes as an assault on journalistic freedom, while simultaneously slamming legacy networks for granting airtime to conservative figures. "Cry for the First Amendment," Lemon warned. "Cry for the journalists who are being forced to make room for right-wing extremists on their platforms. People who come on television only to lie, deny, and mislead." Fox News Digital reached out to CNN for comment regarding Lemon’s remarks but did not receive an immediate response. Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f6943a200899a00ed8e9f Tennis player Daniel Altmaier punts racket into crowd, shockingly avoids disqulification te 2026-05-21T20:21:23.163Z Tennis player Daniel Altmaier punts racket into crowd, shockingly avoids disqulification There is a rather distinct line in tennis that players can't cross when it comes to letting out frustrations. Kicking your racket into the crowd would constitute as crossing said line, yet somehow, Germany’s Daniel Altmaier came away relatively unscathed. During the second set of his quarterfinal matchup against American Tommy Paul in the Hamburg Open on Thursday, Altmaier threw his racket onto the court after Paul broke his serve. Tennis players throw and destroy their rackets all the time, but Altmaier took things a significant step further. With his racket bouncing back toward him after ricocheting off his bench, the German decided to kick his racket. The racket made its way back to him a second time, and he elected to deliver just one more kick for good measure, which sent the piece of hardware a couple of rows into the crowd. The gentleman who caught the racket and casually tossed it back to the 27-year-old player didn't think too much of the situation, and the same goes for the chair umpire, Fergus Murphy. Murphy did issue Altmaier a code violation for racket abuse, but did not issue him a default, which is immediate disqualification from the match. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The ATP rulebook has a relatively straightforward ruling on racket abuse: "Players shall not violently, dangerously or with anger hit, kick or throw a racket or other equipment within the precincts of the tournament site. "For purposes of this rule, abuse of rackets or equipment is defined as intentionally, dangerously and violently destroying or damaging rackets or equipment or intentionally and violently hitting the net, court, umpire’s chair or other fixture during a match out of anger or frustration." It certainly appeared that Altmaier checked every box above as he threw his racket intentionally before intentionally kicking it into the crowd, but was able to continue on in the match. With the racket not injuring anyone in the crowd, Altmaier was essentially given the benefit of the doubt. Paul went on to win the match 6-2, 7-5, but if Altmaier had earned the victory after the intense outburst, it's fair to say the American would not have taken kindly to the result, and understandably so. One of the most recent and noteworthy defaults involved Novak Djokovic, when he defaulted from the 2020 U.S. Open after hitting a ball away in frustration that hit a line judge in the throat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f692fa200899a00ed8e96 Racism fears spark city to nix gunshot detection tech days after crazed gunman opened fire in streets te 2026-05-21T20:21:03.565Z Racism fears spark city to nix gunshot detection tech days after crazed gunman opened fire in streets Concerns over racism prompted the Cambridge, Massachusetts, city council to vote to end its contract with the company that provides ShotSpotter technology, which detects gunshots and alerts police in real time, on Monday night. The move came just a week after crazed suspected gunman Tyler Brown, 46, was accused by police of randomly opening fire, shooting 50 to 60 rounds into traffic on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, injuring two. The incident was caught on video and quickly went viral. Brown was a repeat offender who has been let out of prison early despite a previous altercation where he shot at police officers. One of the victims of that incident warned in an impact statement that, "when Mr. Tyler Brown gets out, he will hurt, or worse, kill someone." Still, Cambridge residents lined up at Monday's city council meeting to advocate for the end of the technology. NORTHEASTERN CITY VOTES TO END SHOTSPOTTER CONTRACT FOR GUNFIRE-DETECTION TECH DESIGNED TO FIGHT CRIME "The use of ShotSpotter, which disproportionately targets marginalized Black and Brown communities is unjust and directly threatens the liberty and well-being of our communities," said resident Lily Grob, who described herself as a "newly-minted social worker." "As a social worker, I work primarily with Black and Brown, low-income and immigrant children and their families. More than ever, these communities are living under immense fear which I see actively as manifesting as a mental health crisis for children and their families," she said. Councilor Ayah A. Al-Zubi, a Democratic Socialist, introduced the measure to remove the gunshot detection tool in April. Several self-identified members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) spoke at the meeting. REP PRESSLEY PUSHES AI CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, AIMED TO ‘ESPECIALLY’ PROTECT BLACK, BROWN AND MARGINALIZED PEOPLE Another resident, Kayla Goodale, factored race into her advocacy for the end of ShotSpotter in the city. "ShotSpotter is unfettered surveillance on the largest populations of Black and Brown residents of Cambridge," she said. "ShotSpotter is funded by DHS and undermines Cambridge's status as a sanctuary city and undermines our commitment to not collaborate with ICE." Local law enforcement often uses DHS grants to fund the technology, which many other residents raised as a concern, along with the fact that the city council did not vote to implement ShotSpotter before it was rolled out citywide in 2014. EX-HARRIS AIDE ARGUES MORE POLICE WON’T MAKE STREETS SAFER, CITING EXPERIENCE AS A ‘BLACK WOMAN IN AMERICA’ Resident Andrew Feldman said he knows friends and family who avoid traveling near ShotSpotter to avoid "racialized policing." Ben Amado said the technology is "constantly listening to Black and Brown communities here in Cambridge, taking advantage of people's very real trauma around gun violence and presenting uncountable surveillance as a solution." "Again, I do not consent for our vulnerable neighbors in our welcomed community sanctuary city at risk," said resident Brooke Feinberg. "I do not consent to being under constant surveillance by nature of just moving about Cambridge." Ultimately, the council voted 5-2-2 to remove the technology. Joe Gamaldi is the national vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). He slammed the political left for its opposition to ShotSpotter. "ShotSpotter has been proven time and again to reduce police response times, assist in evidence collection ... and capture suspects," he said. "Yet here we go again with those on the far left attempting to limit the tools of law enforcement at the price of safety in our communities" "It’s embarrassing and disgusting that they put their own ideology and anti-police policies over the safety of the innocent members of our communities," he continued. Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan told Fox News Digital she voted to end ShotSpotter's contract because of concerns raised by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and because she doesn't think ShotSpotter makes the city safer. "I note that I support the cameras the city has in place in Central Square, which the police department has also supported," she said. "And when the Council voted to end the use of Flock cameras, the police department concurred.  So this issue is not one that means the council is against technology, or all cameras. I stand in favor of technology that is effective and keeps us safe, when the benefits outweigh the concerns." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f6904a200899a00ed8e69 Conoce a Stephanie Casanova: la nueva reportera de medio ambiente de Arizona Luminaria te 2026-05-21T20:20:20.960Z Conoce a Stephanie Casanova: la nueva reportera de medio ambiente de Arizona Luminaria Read in English A partir de julio, Stephanie Casanova cubrirá temas ambientales en el sur de Arizona, naciones tribales y otras comunidades desatendidas de nuestro estado. Su trabajo examinará cómo las personas están protegiendo sus recursos ambientales, además de investigar el desarrollo urbano, las políticas gubernamentales, el uso del agua y las decisiones sobre tierras que afectan a las comunidades y ecosistemas de la región del desierto sonorense. Report for America anunció el miércoles que colocará a 78 periodistas en redacciones locales de todo el país como parte de su generación 2026-27. “Estos periodistas representan la esperanza: una nueva generación comprometida con el periodismo local que ayuda a las personas a comprender mejor sus comunidades y a los demás”, dijo Kim Kleman, directora ejecutiva de Report for America. Stephanie no es desconocida para los lectores de Arizona Luminaria. Ha contribuido a la cobertura de esta sala de redacción sin fines de lucro y no partidista como periodista independiente, cubriendo la polémica en torno al propuesto centro de datos Proyecto Blue, incluida una reunión comunitaria donde cientos de residentes de Tucson confrontaron a desarrolladores por el uso del agua y el secretismo, así como las protestas posteriores cuando comenzó la construcción del proyecto de 290 acres cerca de los terrenos de la Feria del Condado de Pima. También ha reportado sobre la reforma de fianzas, la labor de justicia ambiental de residentes del sur de Tucson en favor del agua limpia y el temor de familias de Arizona ante los cambios propuestos al programa estatal de cuidadores parentales remunerados para niños con discapacidades del desarrollo. Hemos escuchado a muchos lectores compartir cuánto significa que Arizona Luminaria proporcione noticias, libres de muros de pago que limitan quién puede acceder a estas historias vitales, para ayudarles a comprender mejor temas complejos y proteger a sus comunidades. Reconocemos que los lectores quieren que sus redacciones locales incluyan periodistas que hayan vivido durante mucho tiempo en su estado natal, comprendan los problemas que enfrentamos y conozcan a quienes trabajan entre nosotros en busca de soluciones. “Stephanie ya ha demostrado, aquí mismo, en nuestras páginas, que es exactamente el tipo de reportera que el sur de Arizona necesita para investigar temas ambientales y exigir rendición de cuentas a quienes están en el poder frente a comunidades históricamente desatendidas y subrepresentadas”, dijo Dianna Náñez, editora ejecutiva y cofundadora de Arizona Luminaria. “Investiga a profundidad, centra a las personas más afectadas, busca respuestas y soluciones, y no permite que historias complejas queden sin contarse. Estamos muy emocionados de que se una a nuestro equipo de tiempo completo. Por favor, contáctenla para tomarse un cafecito y compartir ideas”. También nos emociona compartir que el puesto de Stephanie forma parte de una nueva alianza con High Country News y su Western Environmental Collaborative (WERC). Esta organización regional de noticias, que existe desde la década de 1970, ha dedicado su cobertura a revelar las complejidades del oeste de Estados Unidos, arrojando luz sobre temas sociales, políticos y ecológicos. Stephanie aporta más de 10 años de periodismo bilingüe centrado en la comunidad y en la cobertura ambiental. Antes de regresar a Tucson, fue reportera de justicia penal en Signal Cleveland, donde su cobertura profunda sobre justicia juvenil, respuesta a crisis de salud mental y reintegración tras el encarcelamiento impulsó cambios de política pública a nivel condado. Anteriormente cubrió justicia penal en el Chicago Tribune, donde colaboró en una investigación galardonada que mostró cómo las comunidades latinas en Chicago son afectadas de manera desproporcionada por el calor y tienen menos acceso a ayuda, trabajo que obtuvo un Premio Peter Lisagor del Headline Club. Stephanie trabajó anteriormente en el Arizona Daily Star, donde cubrió salud mental, seguridad pública y COVID-19 en reportajes en español e inglés. Su historia de investigación sobre cómo la pandemia afectó de manera desproporcionada a las comunidades latinas ganó un premio del Arizona Press Club en periodismo en español, y recibió una beca de Solutions Journalism para examinar la respuesta del Departamento de Policía de Tucson hacia personas que enfrentan desafíos de salud mental y consumo de sustancias. Al inicio de su carrera, Stephanie cubrió el gobierno del condado y la base militar Fort Riley para el The Manhattan Mercury en Kansas. Es becaria de periodismo de investigación de la Ida B. Wells Society y becaria de periodismo comunitario de Altavoz Lab. También formó parte de Maynard 200 en la línea de periodismo de investigación y fue becaria de la SPJ Future Leaders Academy. Obtuvo su licenciatura en periodismo y filosofía en la University of Arizona. Stephanie dijo que está ansiosa por llevar esa misma tenacidad a la cobertura ambiental de tiempo completo. “Es más importante que nunca comprometernos con un periodismo de rendición de cuentas enfocado en el medio ambiente y el agua en el sur de Arizona, mientras vemos disminuir nuestros recursos hídricos y naturales, afectando a algunas de las comunidades más vulnerables de nuestro estado”, dijo Stephanie. “Quiero asegurarme de que mis historias centren a esas comunidades, se enfoquen en el racismo ambiental y las injusticias, exijan rendición de cuentas a industrias poderosas y ofrezcan soluciones para que las personas puedan sentir esperanza en lugar de ver la destrucción de nuestro medio ambiente como algo inevitable”. Cuando no está reportando en la comunidad, puedes encontrar a Stephanie bailando salsa y bachata, horneando algo dulce o haciendo senderismo con su aventurero perro, Solito. Report for America financiará una parte del salario de Stephanie junto con Arizona Luminaria. Reportear las historias profundas y centradas en la comunidad que Stephanie producirá requiere tiempo y recursos significativos. Convertirse en miembro ayuda a igualar los fondos para apoyar su trabajo y su puesto. Traducción: Beatriz Limón The post Conoce a Stephanie Casanova: la nueva reportera de medio ambiente de Arizona Luminaria appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f66eba200899a00ed8e1b Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests te 2026-05-21T20:11:23.363Z Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests How long you sleep could be linked to how long you’ll live. A new study, published in the journal Nature, found that people who slept too little or too long showed signs of "older biology." Researchers from Columbia University in New York used global biobank data from about 500,000 people who disclosed self-reported sleep duration in a 24-hour period, including naps. DEEP SLEEP CAN KEEP TWO BIG HEALTH PROBLEMS AT BAY, NEW STUDIES SUGGEST Reported sleep times were compared with 23 biological aging clocks, estimating whether various parts of the body looked biologically older or younger than the individual’s actual age. Short and long sleep were both linked with signals of a higher biological age. They were also associated with a higher risk of future diseases and all-cause mortality, the researchers found. In nine of the aging clocks, the researchers found "statistically significant" links between sleep and aging, including in the brain, heart, immune system and skin. Those with the "lowest biological age gap" were women who slept for 6.5 to 7.8 hours and men who slept for 6.4 to 7.7 hours, according to the study. Longer sleep had a stronger link to psychiatric-related outcomes, while short sleep had more physical impacts on cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, neurological, pulmonary and gastrointestinal conditions. HERE'S WHY 90% OF AMERICANS DON'T SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT, ACCORDING TO EXPERT The U-shaped results also showed that shorter sleep led to a 50% higher relative risk for all-cause mortality, while longer sleep had about a 40% higher risk. The researchers noted that self-reported sleep poses a limitation to the study. As it was observational in design, it does not prove that sleeping exactly six to eight hours will slow aging. Saema Tahir, MD, a New York-based board-certified sleep medicine physician, reflected on these findings in an interview with Fox News Digital. "Sleep is really when the body does its most critical repair work, including cellular restoration, immune regulation, hormonal balance, and even clearing out metabolic waste from the brain through what we call the glymphatic system," said Tahir, who was not involved in the study. AGING PROCESS COULD ACCELERATE DUE TO 'FOREVER CHEMICALS' EXPOSURE, STUDY FINDS "When sleep is consistently too short or too long, those processes get disrupted. Over time, that disruption accumulates at the cellular level." This effect is proven in increased inflammatory markers and cellular changes, which are "hallmarks of accelerated aging," Tahir noted. "So, the relationship isn't just correlational; there are real physiological mechanisms connecting poor sleep to the body aging faster than it should." Tahir cautions her patients not to treat the six- to eight-hour recommendation as a "rigid prescription," as sleep is individualized. For example, a healthy 25-year-old and a 70-year-old with cardiovascular disease have "very different sleep architecture and needs," according to the expert. DO WOMEN NEED MORE SLEEP THAN MEN? HERE’S WHAT EXPERTS THINK "What I tell my patients is to use that range as a starting framework, but pay attention to how you feel," she advised. "Are you waking up refreshed? Can you stay alert throughout the day without caffeine propping you up? Those functional cues matter just as much as the number on the clock." For certain people, like pregnant women, athletes and people recovering from illness, these sleep needs can shift "considerably." "Sleep duration is important, but ... getting adequate sleep and REM sleep that allows our bodies to heal, clear, process and repair is much more important," Tahir said. Regardless of sleep time, those who don’t achieve quality sleep often struggle, she shared. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "I've seen patients who log seven hours but spend most of that time in light sleep, barely touching the deep slow-wave or REM stages that are most restorative," Tahir said. "They age just as poorly, sometimes worse, than someone getting six hours of genuinely consolidated, high-quality sleep." Deep sleep is the phase when growth hormone is released and tissue repair peaks, and REM sleep is "critical" for cognitive health and emotional regulation, according to the expert. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "So, chasing hours without addressing sleep fragmentation, sleep apnea or poor sleep architecture is missing the bigger picture," she said. The takeaway from this study, according to Tahir, is that sleep is not a "lifestyle luxury," but a "biological necessity with measurable consequences for how we age and how healthy we are." There's still a cultural tendency to see sleep deprivation as a "badge of productivity," which she pushes back against. "But I also want people to avoid the other extreme — health anxiety about their sleep can actually make sleep worse." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The sleep expert concluded that "consistent, good-quality sleep is one of the most accessible tools we have for healthy aging." "It doesn't require a prescription or expensive intervention — it requires prioritization." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f66d7a200899a00ed8e12 Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is on pace for an all-time fumbling of the bag te 2026-05-21T20:11:03.499Z Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is on pace for an all-time fumbling of the bag Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is currently sitting in Dallas County Jail after violating his probation by testing positive for THC. A judge ordered Rice to serve 30 days this week, sidelining him from the entirety of the Chiefs’ upcoming offseason program. Oh, what a collapse his career has become. Less than two years ago, Rice looked like the NFL’s next superstar wide receiver. During his rookie season in 2023, Rice broke playoff records and emerged as Patrick Mahomes’ go-to target during Kansas City’s latest Super Bowl run. According to local reporters, the Chiefs entered the following season planning to gradually reduce Travis Kelce’s workload and build the offense around Rice. Instead, Rice has spent the past three years systematically sabotaging his own future. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Ever since the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII victory, which they could not have accomplished without him, Rice's career has unraveled. That offseason, Rice was arrested on charges of drag racing two rented Lamborghini Urus SUVs through Dallas streets. Police say Rice reached speeds as high as 119 mph before crashing into another vehicle. He then fled the scene without checking on the victims, which included a young girl. Weeks later, a police report alleged Rice punched a photographer in the face at a nightclub. No charges were ultimately filed. Rice managed to delay his court proceedings past his second season, but he played only three games before suffering a torn LCL. Before the injury, Rice led the NFL in receptions and looked well on his way to establishing himself as one of the league’s elite players. Eventually, Rice reached a plea agreement in the racing case, accepting a third-degree felony charge of racing causing bodily injury. The NFL responded by suspending him for six games last season. In 2025, Rice flashed glimpses of his old explosiveness after returning from injury. However, injuries, inconsistency and effort concerns (giving up on routes) limited him to just 571 receiving yards in eight games during a frustrating season for Kansas City’s offense. Then Rice found himself back on TMZ. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK ANALYSIS In January, Rice’s ex-girlfriend accused him of assaulting her multiple times at their homes in Dallas and Kansas City between December 2023 and July 2025. The allegations included bruising, bleeding and swelling. "Rice has grabbed, choked, strangled, pushed, thrown, scratched, hit, and headbutted Ms. Jones, as well as hit her with inanimate objects," the lawsuit filed in February stated. The lawsuit, filed by Dacoda Jones, also alleges that many of the incidents occurred while she was pregnant with his child. The NFL later announced it found no evidence supporting the allegations and declined to discipline Rice. The Chiefs also appeared comfortable with Rice’s side of the story, waiting until the fifth round to draft a receiver when they selected developmental prospect Cyrus Allen. Despite the injuries, legal troubles and turbulence, the Chiefs still spent the offseason preparing for Rice to enter 2026 as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver. Just last week, head coach Andy Reid suggested Rice was positioned for a breakout contract-year campaign. "You don’t have to do too much talk on that, I mean, [Rice] knows," Reid told Carrington Harrison on 96.5 The Fan. "Nobody knows better than the player in those situations. It’s important, though, that he just keeps showing up & doing his thing. He’s been here the whole off-season. He’s a great player. It’s just a matter of making sure everything is taken care of and he can keep himself on the field." Well, Rice’s availability is once again in doubt. Days after Reid’s comments, Rice was sentenced to jail. In addition to missing OTAs while incarcerated, Rice could also face further NFL discipline under the league’s Personal Conduct Policy (PCP). The process could be somewhat murky. The NFL no longer suspends players simply for marijuana use, but the language within the PCP is vague enough that violating probation could still trigger punishment. Either way, the Chiefs are again left wondering whether Rice will be available to start the year, a question that has now lingered over the franchise for three consecutive seasons. That is the short-term issue. Long term, it is becoming increasingly difficult to envision Kansas City committing to an extension for Rice. At some point, talent no longer outweighs instability. Rice has spent three straight years making headlines for all the wrong reasons. As gifted as he is, teams have cut ties with players for far less. On Wednesday, ESPN insider Adam Schefter warned that Rice’s behavior may have already cost him upwards of $40 million annually. "What I think of here is the opportunity that he is squandering," Schefter said on "The Adam Schefter Podcast." "If Rashee Rice were a clean player with no off-the-field issues, with no injuries, we’d be talking about a new contract this offseason in excess of $40 million a year." We would remove the "may." No NFL team is going to pay Rice anywhere close to that number. He is not trustworthy. He is reckless. And he has repeatedly shown an inability to control his impulses. In reality, many teams probably would not consider signing Rice at all. Remember, multiple teams reportedly removed Rice from their draft boards in 2023 because of an incident at SMU in which Rice allegedly fired multiple bullets into an empty car belonging to a former basketball player following a dispute over a woman. The Chiefs were able to draft Rice, widely viewed as a first-round talent, in the second round because of behavioral concerns. Whatever concerns teams had then are undoubtedly even greater now. None of this is written to mock Rice. His story is disheartening. It's sad. Watching a player this talented steadily sabotage his own future is uncomfortable. Few players in recent NFL history have cost themselves more money because of their own immaturity and self-destructive behavior than Rice has. Perhaps not since Josh Gordon has a wide receiver fumbled the bag this greatly. There is no statistical season Rice can produce this year that erases what now follows him: allegations and/or arrests involving violence, reckless driving, drug use, abuse claims, and shooting up cars. And every bit of it is self-inflicted. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f66c3a200899a00ed8e09 WATCH: Wesley Hunt flips script on Dems' 'Jim Crow 2.0' attacks amid heated SPLC racism hearing te 2026-05-21T20:10:43.712Z WATCH: Wesley Hunt flips script on Dems' 'Jim Crow 2.0' attacks amid heated SPLC racism hearing A Black Republican congressman excoriated Democrats and the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) for allegedly perpetuating racist tropes he said had long faded while recounting how his father endured true bigotry in ways far worse than what Americans experience today. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, joined a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday examining the role the SPLC allegedly played in "distorting civil rights policy" by funneling money to racist and extremist groups such as the Ku Klux Klan and whether that funding elevated extremist threats in America. Hunt began his remarks by noting the idea du jour in the "Democrat hive" is that "Jim Crow 2.0 is alive and well in America" as he sat beside a split image of a Black man standing near a "Colored" sign and a person handing over identification to poll workers. "I’m sure some of the SPLC’s actions have helped them make this argument," he said before turning to retired Vanderbilt law and political science professor Carol Swain — who is also Black — and asking her if she experienced any true "Jim Crow" treatment when she last voted in Tennessee. PATEL, CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST RIP SPLC AFTER DOJ ALLEGES GROUP FUNDED THE 'VILLAINS' THEY CLAIMED TO FIGHT "Were you intimidated in any way with baseball bats, fire hoses or dogs?" Hunt asked, as Swain replied that the only nervousness she felt was when asking for a Republican ballot in a Democrat-heavy precinct. Hunt thanked Swain for her testimony and turned to the contrasting image beside him. "For all my Democrat colleagues everyone on the left screaming "Jim Crow 2.0" ad infinitum — Let's take a moment to revisit what actual Jim Crow was. Jim Crow was a time when Black Americans could not sit in classrooms with white Americans. It was colored-only water fountains; it was beatings in the streets; it was lynchings." Hunt said true Jim Crow was when his father had to go to the back door of restaurants growing up in New Orleans in order to get a sandwich because he could not go in the front like Whites. "That is precisely why it is so offensive to compare that era of legalized discrimination and racial terror to showing a photo ID at the voting booth." "And it is offensive that … groups like these manufacture faux-hate," Hunt said of the SPLC. WHITE HOUSE KNOCKS CHUCK SCHUMER OVER JIM CROW CLAIM: ‘PROFESSIONAL GASLIGHTER' During the hearing, which did not feature the SPLC itself, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights CEO Maya Wiley defended the group, saying attacks from Republicans are "nothing more than part of a larger, broader, coordinated attack on civil rights organizations." When it was his turn to speak, Hunt alleged that Democrats who tout the phrase "Jim Crow 2.0" to condemn political policies they disagree with do so because it is the only way they can stay relevant. "The Democrat Party survives on manufacturing grievance. Democrats invoke the pain of the past because they have nothing to offer for the present. They don't want an honest debate. They want emotional manipulation. They want outrage. They want division, as evidenced by our discussion in this very hearing today." Hunt said that he and the other sitting Black Republicans in the House — Reps. Burgess Owens of Utah, John James of Michigan and Byron Donalds of Florida — all represent White-majority districts, which he said disproves notions from the left on the matter. "Nobody cares about what we look like. We are being judged not by the color of our skin but by the content of our character because we've come a long way from this," he said, pointing to another split image of a segregation-era scene transposed next to a voting scene. "I want to continue on the path that America has set forth in the name of Jesus Christ," he said. "This is not 1960 anymore, it's 2026. And the fact that groups like these are willing to stroke the flames of hate by funding the KKK." He then yielded back to Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. Several recent election integrity and related policies enacted by Republicans at the state and federal level have been accused of being newfound Jim Crow roadblocks for minorities. SCHUMER FACES BACKLASH AFTER CALLING SAVE ACT 'JIM CROW' DESPITE PREVIOUS ALLEGATION FALLING FLAT The most memorable is likely Georgia’s Election Integrity Act, in which Democrats and Major League Baseball sought boycotts of Atlanta for the legislature passing such a bill. After a 1960s-era segregationist tenor failed to materialize, proponents of such policies including Sen. Roger Wicker of nearby Mississippi noted the Democratic din suddenly dissipated. "These voices have gone strangely silent now that their dire predictions have proved false. Two weeks ago, Georgia held its first election primaries since the new election law took effect, and far from "suppressing" the vote, there was record turnout," Wicker said in a 2022 statement. SCHUMER DOUBLES DOWN ON GOP VOTING BILL 'JIM CROW 2.0' DESPITE DEMOCRATIC VOTER SUPPORT "Early voting increased nearly threefold from 2018 and more than doubled from 2020, a presidential election year. Minority early voting soared as well, with African-American voters casting over 100,000 more early ballots than in 2018. All of this must have come as a surprise to voters who had been fed misinformation," Wicker added. At the hearing, ranking member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., however defended SPLC's "informant program" at issue, which he said shared information about racially-charged terror plots with law enforcement and added that he has seen no proof the group's donors were being deceived. "Where is the fraud? Where are their lawsuits?" he asked. The fact the phrase Jim Crow 2.0 continues to be bandied about shows that the divisions cited by Hunt still resonate in some political corners, portending uncertainty into the future on the matter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f646ba200899a00ed8d9e FOX News Deals Newsletter: Last chance to shop Memorial Day deals from HexClad, Helix and more te 2026-05-21T20:00:43.979Z FOX News Deals Newsletter: Last chance to shop Memorial Day deals from HexClad, Helix and more FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. Happy Memorial Day! If you realized it's time for a new grill, this durable Charbroil model features four burners and costs less than $350. Right now, it's on sale for 20% off. READ MORE: The best early Memorial Day deals, all in one place: Up to 80% off DeWalt, Shark, Levi's Memorial Day weekend is coming to an end. To help you make the most of the remaining sales, I rounded up standout deals on everything from mattresses and furniture to cookware designed for everyday use for years to come. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor Score mattresses for less with the popular Beautyrest ComforPedic Loft mattress or save on a Nectar Premier Adjustable Base and Mattress bundle. Upgrade your backyard and create flexible seating with folding Adirondack chairs and a chaise lounge or two. Cook like Gordon Ramsay with HexClad frying pans, flat-top griddles and versatile saucepans. -- Still hunting for the best Memorial Day deals? A group of FOX News Deals writers and editors recently compiled a list of the best sales, all in one place — ranging from mattresses and patio furniture to luggage — and one item stands out above the rest.  Their favorite: Leather lift-assist recliner with massage heat: $374.99 (79% off) from Wayfair. Find more deals here. -- If you'd rather shop just one retailer this Memorial Day, these three have some of the best deals we've seen all year. Score savings up to 83% on seasonal favorites like Adirondack chairs, patio umbrellas and pool loungers, plus dining tables and recliners. Shop the sale through May 25. Amazon is cutting prices on some of our favorite brands, including Apple devices, Shark appliances, Samsonite luggage and DeWalt tool sets. Spruce up your yard for less with deals on mowers, soil and raised beds, plus major markdowns on refrigerators and washing machines. -- This week, Commerce Writer, Christopher Murray, shares three products he recently bought and recommends. Q: What's your most-used piece of lawn care equipment? A: I recommend this Kobalt leaf blower. It’s battery-powered, reasonably priced and comes with a battery. Q: Is there an item you and your pet can't live without? A: My dog has broken every standard leash we've ever tried, but the Wilderdog leash has a screw-on carabiner and rope-like material that's still going strong after six years. It's also more comfortable to hold than other options. Q: What's your favorite home improvement tool? A: My DeWalt drill. The battery literally lasts for weeks, even if I use it daily, and the built-in LED has saved me from breaking out my giant work light when the sun goes down. Plus, it's surprisingly lightweight.  -- READ MORE: Memorial Day Amazon deals under $25: Shop coolers, grilling gear and outdoor lights Stay cool with this portable fan with a built-in ice compartment, now on sale for $23. Pick one up before your next outdoor graduation or wedding ceremony. This cooler bag is just $10. Keep beverages cold at the beach or use it to food fresh on the way home from the grocery store. Light up your outdoor space with these solar string lights, now 45% off. The shatterproof bulbs are designed to withstand the elements. This Anker outlet extender is marked down by $10. It provides extra charging space when the whole family needs to use the hotel room outlet at once. This long-sleeve UPF 50+ shirt is now $8. It protects your skin from the sun, whether you're working or relaxing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f623ba200899a00ed8d33 Record Memorial Day traffic expected as drivers warned about worst times to travel te 2026-05-21T19:51:23.235Z Record Memorial Day traffic expected as drivers warned about worst times to travel With tens of millions of Americans set to travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend, traffic may be unavoidable — but sitting in the worst of it doesn't have to be. The American Automobile Association (AAA) recently released its projections for Memorial Day travel, finding that 45 million Americans are likely to travel at least 50 miles from home between May 21 and May 25, according to a release.  "This year’s domestic travel forecast is slightly higher than last year and sets a new Memorial Day weekend record with 39.1 million people traveling by car and 3.66 million expected to fly to their destinations," the statement said. POPULAR TRAVEL SCAMS AND SAFETY WARNINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING VACATION "While gas prices are higher than last Memorial Day weekend, average ticket prices for flights are lower than last year for those who booked early." The projection of 39.1 million people traveling by car comes as Americans pay the highest gas prices since summer 2022, AAA said. Using data from the transportation analytics company INRIX, AAA said the heaviest congestion will hit between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22. Afternoon traffic on Monday, May 25, will likely be especially congested between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER That congestion also increases the risk of crashes, AAA said. "Many drivers [will] navigate unfamiliar routes outside of their normal commuting patterns," the release said. "This stresses the importance of getting a good night's rest before a road trip, planning your route ahead of time, and driving undistracted and sober." INRIX and AAA predict minimal traffic after 9 p.m. on Thursday, before 11 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and before 10 a.m. on Monday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Sunday is expected to see the lightest traffic overall, according to AAA and INRIX. INRIX used GPS data, navigation apps, roadside sensors and historical traffic trends to forecast congestion and travel delays. The forecast is that rental car pick-up lines will also be packed. "For travelers who are renting cars over Memorial Day weekend, AAA car rental partner Hertz says Thursday and Friday are expected to be the busiest pick-up days," the statement said. "The top five markets with the highest demand are Orlando, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver and Boston." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to AAA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f6227a200899a00ed8d2a Death row inmate Tony Carruthers won't face execution for at least a year after IV line failure in Tennessee te 2026-05-21T19:51:03.634Z Death row inmate Tony Carruthers won't face execution for at least a year after IV line failure in Tennessee The execution of a Tennessee death row inmate convicted of kidnapping and killing three people was called off Thursday after the execution team tried and failed for over an hour to establish an intravenous line. The state won't try to execute Tony Carruthers for at least a year, Gov. Bill Lee announced. The Tennessee Department of Correction said medical personnel had quickly established a primary IV line but were unable to find a suitable vein for a backup line, which is required by the state’s execution protocol. After efforts to insert a central line also failed, officials called off the execution. Maria DeLiberato, an attorney for Carruthers, said she saw him "wincing and groaning" while officials attempted to find a vein, calling it "horrible" to watch. At the time of the governor's reprieve, DeLiberato was addressing reporters and began crying upon hearing the news. TN ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTION METHOD THAT COULD ALLOW STATE TO RESUME EXECUTIONS AFTER LAST ONE HALTED IN 2022 "That’s amazing!" she said. "I’m so grateful!" Carruthers was sentenced to death for the 1994 kidnappings and murders of Marcellos Anderson; his mother, Delois Anderson; and Frederick Tucker in Memphis. At trial, he was forced to represent himself after he repeatedly complained about his court-appointed attorneys and threatened to harm several or them. Carruthers' "paranoia and delusions" prevented him from being able to cooperate with court-appointed counsel, but the trial judge viewed this behavior as willful, his current attorneys said. The conviction was based primarily on the testimony of individuals who claimed to have heard Carruthers confess to or discuss the crimes. No physical evidence tying him to the murders was presented at trial. Prosecutors alleged that Anderson was a drug dealer and that Carruthers was attempting to take over the drug trade in his Memphis neighborhood. The witnesses who claimed to have heard Carruthers confess included a man who was later revealed to be a police informant, who subsequently told the media he was paid for his testimony. EXECUTION SCHEDULED FOR TEXAS DEATH ROW INMATE CONVICTED IN 'SHAKEN BABY' CASE AS LAWYERS MAINTAIN INNOCENCE James Montgomery, a co-defendant, was originally sentenced to death alongside Carruthers, but was later resentenced and released from prison in 2015, according to court filings. In their petition, Carruthers’s attorneys argued that he was sentenced to death largely because a medical examiner testified that the victims were buried alive. That claim was later withdrawn, and subsequent experts have stated it was false. UTAH KILLER WITH DEMENTIA IS COMPETENT ENOUGH FOR DEATH SENTENCE TO BE CARRIED OUT, JUDGE RULES In addition, his legal team argued that he was incompetent and should not be executed. Carruthers believed the government was bluffing about the execution in order to coerce him into accepting a plea deal that existed only in his mind, they claimed. By doing so, Carruthers believed the government could avoid paying him millions of dollars he thought he was owed. He was convinced that his own attorneys were part of a conspiracy against him and refused to speak with them, according to court filings. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f61fea200899a00ed8d02 Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes te 2026-05-21T19:50:22.233Z Spotify and Universal Music strike deal allowing fan-made AI covers and remixes Spotify is partnering with Universal Music Group to let Premium subscribers create AI-generated song covers and remixes, with participating artists receiving a share of the revenue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f601fa200899a00ed8ca5 Florida Gators' Rueben Chinyelu withdraws from NBA Draft, likely cements UF as preseason number one te 2026-05-21T19:42:23.049Z Florida Gators' Rueben Chinyelu withdraws from NBA Draft, likely cements UF as preseason number one The Florida Gators basketball program got some big news on Thursday afternoon, both literally and figuratively. The 2026 regular season SEC champs announced that their 6-foot-10 starting center, Rueben Chinyelu, would be forgoing the NBA Draft in favor of returning to Gainesville for his final season of eligibility. Chinyelu, who won SEC and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year honors this past season and was a second-team All-SEC selection, was projected to go anywhere from the tail end of the first round to the middle of the second in the upcoming NBA Draft. The Nigerian native reportedly turned some heads at the NBA scouting combine earlier this month with his measurables and improved shooting ability, and while the general consensus around campus was that Chinyelu would be returning for the 2026-27 season, the news coming out of the combine might have planted some seeds of doubt both in the heads of Gator fans and Chinyelu himself. IOWA HITS CLUTCH 3-POINTER IN CLOSING SECONDS TO STUN FLORIDA Chinyelu will rejoin both Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh in Gainesville, the latter of whom was projected to be a fringe lottery pick, as the Gators their entire frontcourt from a team that went 16-2 in the SEC last season and were a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament back in March. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The return of Chinyelu all but cements Florida's status as the nation's preseason No. 1 team heading into next year, and will certainly give the Gators the firepower they need to avenge an ugly second-round loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes that sent them home from the tournament earlier than expected. It may also explain coach Todd Golden shutting down any and all rumors regarding his eyes being set on the NBA. It's no secret Golden will one day want to test the waters of professional basketball, but with all the talent returning to Florida this next season, it makes no sense for him to want to be anywhere other than north-central Florida in 2026. The Gators and Golden will have their eyes set on Detroit, the site of next year's Final Four, and with the core that is returning to campus, anything less than that will be a colossal disappointment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f600ba200899a00ed8c9c Colorado middle schooler says she was barred from reading pro-life poem in class te 2026-05-21T19:42:03.618Z Colorado middle schooler says she was barred from reading pro-life poem in class A 13-year-old middle school student in Colorado was allegedly banned from reading a pro-life slam poem for an assignment because it was "too political."  "My teacher assigned an assignment in class to write a slam poem about conflict in the world that we are passionate about," the 13-year-old student at Drake Middle School, part of Jeffco Public Schools headquartered in Golden, Colorado, said in a video posted Tuesday on the conservative Libs of TikTok X account.  "I chose life," the student said. "I chose this topic because it's important to me and my family. In my poem, I met all of the criteria. I got reputable resources and I included everything that I needed in my poem, but when I asked my teacher if I could present it, she said no. This is why my mom had to step in."  OU STUDENT’S ZERO FOR CHRISTIAN-BASED GENDER CRITIQUE TRIGGERS CONGRESSIONAL PUSHBACK OVER ACADEMIC BIAS The student's mother, who sat next to her daughter in the video, said that she immediately contacted her daughter’s teacher, who she says did not respond until the next day. "They said that because of the offensive material in the poem, that they were not going to allow her to present, and I pushed back on them because not only were they presenting a lot of political material themselves, but they were presenting it as truth," the mother said. "They brought up issues like racial issues, they had LGBTQ rights, immigration." The mother added, "To that, they said, ‘Sorry no, this is too political, we are not going to allow it’ and so here we are just telling our story." The 13-year-old student then claimed her teacher initially told her she would not be allowed to remain in the room while her fellow students were presenting their poems, but later changed her mind. "When I further asked my teacher about why I cannot present, she said that I would not be able to be even in the class while my fellow classmates are presenting their poems, and then I would have to sit outside, but when I further questioned her, she finally said that I could be in the class to listen," the student said.  RILEY GAINES SPEAKS OUT ABOUT THREATS TO CONSERVATIVES ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES In another video posted Tuesday by Libs of TikTok, the mother said that her own mother got pregnant with her at 14 and chose to keep her. "I wouldn't be here today if she lived in the climate that we live in now, because mostly people would say that she should have aborted me," the mother said. "This shows why this topic is so very important to us," she added, "because there is hope in hard situations. There is purpose in pain. Good things come out of situations that seem bleak, and my family is proof of that." UNIVERSITY RESEARCHER CALLS FOR ASSASSINATION OF CONSERVATIVE VOICES IN SOCIAL MEDIA POST The girl read out her poem in another video that was shared by Libs of TikTok. "They never get to see the light of day before they are cast away. They did nothing wrong except exist and were dismissed. People say women need healthcare but never think how unfair — they kill babies for simply being there," she says at one point in the poem. It concludes, "A life is a life, no matter how small." Fox News Digital reached out to Drake Middle School and Jeffco Public Schools for comment but did not immediately receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5ff7a200899a00ed8c93 Minka Kelly uncorks a heater at 45, ABS backfires spectacularly and LSU parents vs a security guard! te 2026-05-21T19:41:43.754Z Minka Kelly uncorks a heater at 45, ABS backfires spectacularly and LSU parents vs a security guard! Over the hump and safely onto the other side. Whew. We made it. One step closer to a big weekend. THE big weekend. Memorial Day weekend. The unofficial start of summer. Longtime readers know summer starts with Memorial Day weekend, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Labor Day Monday. Right around the time the final college football game of the weekend ends. It's beautiful. I've got two classes left before you're with Amber and Matt all next week. I figured I would have mailed it in by now, but so far, so good. Tomorrow will be a wild card. But today? Today we grind. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where "Friday Night Lights" star Minka Kelly shows off the fastball at 45. Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose! What else? I've got more ABS drama in college baseball, a full Rolodex of dream emails from yesterday's class, and the #MOB spent the morning attacking Hulk Hogan's daughter because she posted a simple bikini picture. Sad! OK, grab you whatever you'd like — dealer's choice — and settle in for a frantic Thursday 'Cap! Two classes in a row we're starting with an old TV show. What a week! Yesterday, it was "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire." Don't ask me why, I don't remember. Today, we're getting "Friday Night Lights" ... and, of course, Minka Kelly. Naturally, we'll start with a question: Where does "Friday Night Lights" rank for you in the pantheon of TV shows? I'm quite certain we've done this one before, but whenever Minka posts, it's worth repeating. For me, I'd put it up there with the all-time greats. That's right. I said it. The all-time greats! For starters, the cast was electric. Minka. Kyle Chandler. Connie Britton, who is insufferably woke nowadays (shocking!). Taylor Kitsch. Jesse Plemons (before "Breaking Bad" fame). Just an elite cast. Beyond that, it also gave us who I consider to be one of the great TV characters in the history of cinema — Buddy Gerrity. Minka's TV dad! Incredible. Could you IMAGINE what Buddy would think of NIL? He was the King of NIL before NIL was legal. The guy just wanted what was best for his Dillon Panthers. Legend. Anyway, FNL also gave us one of the great TV theme songs of all time. It goes right up there with "Friends," "King of Queens" and "Family Matters." I know, I'm full of hot takes today, but I'm going on vacation in 24 hours, so I need to get it all out of the system now. You see? Just the best. Chills every time. Take us back! OK, that's your TED Talk for the day. You're welcome. Now, let's tie all of this together with Minka Kelly still tossing heat at 45, and start this class the right way. Does Lyla Garrity still have it, or what? And hey! That's two of Derek Jeter's past/present love interests we've had in class this week! First Hannah Davis (now Jeter), and now Minka Kelly. What a career. Still ... Nomar > Jeter. No question about it. OK, let's keep the line moving and get to more pressing matters, like yesterday's dream question. For those who skipped a day, it all stemmed from this tweet I saw earlier this week: I've had that nightmare for years now. YEARS. Until this week, I thought I was the only one. Turns out, I'm not special at all. In fact, a TON of you still have it to this day! From Paul A: "Had that dream ever since taking the bar exam in 1988! Other one is how to find the place where the final is located and can’t! Some type of PTSD." From Brian in NJ: "Not only have I had that dream - I lived it! It was 1989, sophomore year of college. Attended the very first Spanish class of the semester, and didn’t show up again until the final. As the professor was going down the aisles handing out the finals with those little light blue answer booklets (maybe those were before your time), he stopped and quipped to me, 'You have GOT to be joking, right?' "Needless to say, I repeated the class with a different teacher the next semester." From JV: "I thought I was the only one who has this dream!  Lol. In my dream it’s college final exam time. I forgot I was signed up for this particular class my senior year and hadn’t attended the class all semester. I show up for the final exam in a panic because I need the class to graduate. I graduated in 1991 and still have this dream. Must be a stress hangover from 35 years ago. From Mike M: "I've had that dream a dozen or so times.  You wonder, 'Why haven't I gone to this class all semester? What was I thinking?'" And, from Drew in Texas: "I’ve had those 'never went to class until it was too late' dreams occasionally ever since college.  Interestingly, almost none of us engineers skipped classes.  So, why do I still dream about missing class?" Whew! Goodness gracious. So, we've all been there. We've all been in the foxhole together, and we didn't even know it. This is why this class wins (alleged) awards. You ain't getting this sense of community over at CNN! Anyway, Texas Drew did pass along a couple links that further explained why we're all insane, and attached the below screenshot from the woke robots at Google: "Often triggered by a new responsibility, looming deadline, or lack of control." Gotcha. So ... kids. 10/4! It's clear as day now. Carry on! Let's rapid-fire this Thursday class into a big Thursday night. First up? ABS giveth and ABS taketh away: Amazing. I've seen a lot out of ABS this year, but I haven't seen it backfire quite like that yet. That's when you know it's just not your day. You think you've pulled one over on 'em and then BANG, 400-foot tank into the parking lot. Tough scene all around. Speaking of the SEC tourney, let's check in with the LSU fans: Allllllllllllllllllrighty then! Things are going well in Baton Rouge, where the Tigers got bounced in the second round of the SEC tournament and will NOT be playing June baseball this year. Yikes. OK, that's it for today. Good work everyone. On the way out, here's Hulk Hogan's daughter, Brooke, posting a heartfelt tribute to her father and getting attacked in the comments for including a bikini shot. Admittedly, I also thought it was a weird choice, but who am I to judge how a person grieves? Leave Brooke alone, losers! See you tomorrow. OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots). Where does FNL rank for you? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5fcfa200899a00ed8c7f Potential 2028 contenders are among those dismayed by the D.N.C. autopsy. te 2026-05-21T19:41:03.594Z Potential 2028 contenders are among those dismayed by the D.N.C. autopsy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5fbaa200899a00ed8c64 Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs te 2026-05-21T19:40:42.704Z Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5fa7a200899a00ed8c5b Forget ‘TechnoKing’: Elon Musk will really be king at SpaceX te 2026-05-21T19:40:23.001Z Forget ‘TechnoKing’: Elon Musk will really be king at SpaceX Musk, who will have more than 50% of the voting power, will have a monarchical grip over the publicly-traded version of SpaceX — control that goes far beyond what other tech founders enjoy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5da5a200899a00ed8c42 Trump OKs $2B water pipeline in Southern Nevada te 2026-05-21T19:31:49.220Z Trump OKs $2B water pipeline in Southern Nevada President Donald Trump signed a bill into law Tuesday that will allow water managers to build a $2 billion pipeline under a national conservation area. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5d91a200899a00ed8c39 US-NEWS-ENV-NEV-WATER-PIPELINE-FILEPIC-LV te 2026-05-21T19:31:29.352Z US-NEWS-ENV-NEV-WATER-PIPELINE-FILEPIC-LV The Sloan 101 trailhead at Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area on Feb. 26, 2021, in Henderson, Nevada. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5d7da200899a00ed8c2d Familiar territory: ASU softball, coach Megan Bartlett head to Austin for super regional te 2026-05-21T19:31:09.283Z Familiar territory: ASU softball, coach Megan Bartlett head to Austin for super regional TEMPE –  For the first time since 2022, and the first time under coach Megan Bartlett, Arizona State softball is headed to a super regional to take on the University of Texas in Austin. Bats continue to heat up for the Sun Devils after finishing the regular season on a high note, sweeping BYU on the road, extending their winning streak to nine and claiming the Big 12 title. It is ASU’s fourth conference title in program history. “We’ve been saying the Devils are getting hot, and we got hot at the right time of the season,” junior first baseman Katie Chester said about heading into Friday’s game. “We know we’re the underdog so we have nothing to lose. We just go in and play how we play, and that’s why we’ve been winning all the games we have.” Although ASU hasn’t faced the Longhorns since 2022, Bartlett is all too familiar with the Texas squad. Before taking over as the eighth head coach in ASU softball history, Bartlett served as an assistant coach for the Longhorns alongside current coach Mike White and was part of the staff when Texas advanced to the Women’s College World Series her last season with the team in 2022. “Whitey and I have a great relationship, and he’s a mentor of mine,” Bartlett said after morning practice Wednesday. “It’s all love, but don’t get me wrong, I want to hop right over him into Oklahoma City.” Reflecting on her time with Texas, Bartlett had nothing but praise for White. “Mike taught me a lot about roster management and how to compete at a really high level,” Bartlett said. “The man is a master tactician, so I just tried to soak in everything I could in the two years I was there and tried to be as valuable to him as possible.” Although Bartlett is familiar with this Texas team, some things have changed since she was around. In 2024, Texas moved from the Big 12 Conference to the SEC. Going into this weekend, the Sun Devils are not only focused on getting momentum going but preparing for the atmosphere of a notoriously loud SEC crowd. “It’s definitely going to be loud, just like it was at A&M, “Chester said. “It’s SEC ball, their fans are big on them. It’s gonna be really fun, we just got to shut it out and zone into ourselves.” Another unique challenge that the Sun Devils will have to face in Longhorns territory is the outfield seating that brings fans closer to the action. “The crowd’s tough,” Bartlett said. “They are very engaged. It’s very loud. That’s a very proud place and a very proud program.” Even with the challenge of facing a highly-seeded Texas team, the Sun Devils are embracing the underdog role, as five of their last nine wins have been considered upsets, defeating higher ranked opponents.  “We’re going to throw everything we have at them, but if I was him, I wouldn’t want to see us coming,” Bartlett said. “We’ve got talent, we’ve got momentum and the girls have a lot of belief that we can get to Oklahoma City right now.” Going into the weekend, there is one thing left for Bartlett’s crew to do. “Just kind of being dogs out there,” redshirt senior shortstop Brooklyn Ulrich said. “Just going after it, and pushing their defense, pushing their offense to be better than us.” With a trip to Oklahoma City and a national championship on the line, Bartlett will return to Austin but this time hoping to surge past the team she once helped build. “Arizona State’s back, and we’re going to continue to do nothing but get better,” Bartlett said. ASU will take on Texas in Game 1 of the best-of-three series at 6 p.m. MST Friday. The post Familiar territory: ASU softball, coach Megan Bartlett head to Austin for super regional appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5d63a200899a00ed8bec Senate GOP erupts over Trump DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund, punts ICE, Border Patrol funding te 2026-05-21T19:30:43.346Z Senate GOP erupts over Trump DOJ 'anti-weaponization' fund, punts ICE, Border Patrol funding Senate Republicans are pressing pause on their push to fund immigration enforcement after a tense, closed-door meeting.  But it’s not over internal divisions. This time, the fury is directed toward the Trump administration and the surprise "anti-weaponization" fund created by the Department of Justice (DOJ). It comes as Republicans were near the finish line for their $72 billion package to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.  For now, Republicans are calling it a day and leaving Washington, D.C.  "We will pick up where we left off," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said. REPUBLICANS RECOIL AS TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR DOJ 'SLUSH FUND' FOR ALLIES THREATENS ICE, BORDER PATROL PLAN That makes President Donald Trump's June 1 deadline effectively impossible to meet, but Republicans contend that it’s the administration’s actions that have further complicated an already rocky process.  "The message to the administration is this: we were on a glide path to passing this bill until these announcements," a top Republican aide told Fox News Digital.  The timing of the settlement between Trump and his family and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the subsequent creation of the fund derailed Republicans’ sprint to the finish line. "We don’t know where the votes are on reconciliation right now," Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., said.  SENATE REPUBLICAN THREATENS TO DERAIL ICE, BORDER PATROL PACKAGE OVER TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR REQUEST The White House referred Fox News Digital to Trump's comments Thursday when asked if he would be amenable to no ballroom security funding and restrictions on the DOJ's nearly $1.8 billion fund, or veto the package outright. "I don't need money from the ballroom," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, and touted that the actual construction was being done through private funding. "But this is being made as a gift from me and other people that are great patriots that spent a lot of money," he continued. "We're building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world. If they want to spend money on securing the White House, I think it would be very — very much a good expenditure.  But the ballroom is being built." Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was dispatched to the Hill Thursday morning to tamp down lawmakers’ concerns over the "anti-weaponization" fund, which several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have dubbed a "slush fund." But instead, he was berated behind closed doors. A spokesperson for the Justice Department told Fox News Digital that Blanche had a "healthy discussion on the settlement." "He made clear that the Anti-Weaponization Fund announced Monday has nothing to do with reconciliation. Indeed, not a single dime from the money the president is seeking in reconciliation would go toward anything having to do with the fund," the spokesperson said. "We will continue to work with the Senate to get critical reconciliation funds approved." TRUMP DEMANDS SENATE PARLIAMENTARIAN'S OUSTER FOR AXING BALLROOM SECURITY FUNDING Sources told Fox News Digital that over two dozen Republicans demanded answers from Blanche on what kind of guardrails could be put into the fund, and specifically if those convicted for assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, riots could be excluded.  Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Tom Cotton, R-Ark., erupted at Blanche, and Thune was uncharacteristically frustrated by the situation. Several Republicans leaving the meeting had little to say about what happened inside, while others reiterated that they were focused on funding ICE and Border Patrol and nothing else.  Those concerns were validated with several people who were pardoned by Trump earlier this year, including former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, who declared that he would make a claim this week.  There have been discussions of including those guardrails into the reconciliation package, given that the Senate Judiciary Committee, which oversees the DOJ, is a major part of the process. "I did raise that issue, and that seemed to be what [Blanche] was saying, but you know, we haven't seen language," Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said.  Further complicating matters are plans Senate Democrats had for the package with their flurry of amendment votes. Sources told Fox News Digital that one of the first amendments in the pipeline would have prevented any of the DOJ’s funds from going to convicted rapists and forced the package to be sent back to committee, sending the GOP back to square one on a politically perilous vote.  "This was all 100% avoidable," a senior Republican aide told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5af6a200899a00ed8b5d Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore te 2026-05-21T19:20:22.463Z Six search engines worth trying now that Google isn’t really Google anymore Google is about to look really different, and if you're not a fan of the AI overview feature, then you're not going to like what's coming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5902a200899a00ed8b15 FOX News Deals Newsletter: Memorial Day deals are live on grills, patio sets and mattresses te 2026-05-21T19:12:02.696Z FOX News Deals Newsletter: Memorial Day deals are live on grills, patio sets and mattresses FOX News may be compensated for, or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. Memorial Day weekend is here! If you (or someone you know) is upgrading their backyard for summer, foldable Adirondack chairs offer flexible seating without permanently taking up outdoor space. Right now, a set of four chairs is more than 50% off.  Summer unofficially kicks off this weekend, which means it's time to upgrade your grill tools, outdoor lighting and seating. To help you along, I found quality affordable options that won't break the bank. Best of all, you'll use them all season long. — Caitlyn Martyn, Commerce Editor Skip risky wire bristles and steam-clean your grill safely with the ThermoMaven grill brush. Light up your backyard with shatterproof solar string lights, waterproof motion-sensor lights and a patio umbrella with built-in LEDs. Keep summer pests out with the No. 1 best-selling bug zapper and an easy-install magnetic mesh screen door. -- Looking for the best Memorial Day deals? A group of FOX News Deals writers and editors recently compiled a list of the best Memorial Day sales, all in one place — ranging from patio sets and grills to mattresses — and one item stood out above the rest. Their favorite: Beautyrest ComforPedic firm memory foam mattress: $449.99 (75% off) from Wayfair. Find more mattress deals here. -- If you'd rather shop just one retailer this Memorial Day, these three have some of the best deals we've seen this year. Score huge discounts on patio furniture, fire pits, recliners and other seasonal upgrades — with savings up to 83% through May 25. Amazon is cutting prices on some of our favorite brands, including Shark vacuums, Samsonite luggage, Apple devices and DeWalt tool sets. If your yard needs work before summer, Lowe's has deals on mowers, trimmers and tractors, plus major savings on kitchen and laundry appliances. -- This week, Associate Production Editor, Jaclyn Kaufman, shares three products she recently bought and recommends. Q: Which pajamas do you recommend for hot sleepers? A: This short-sleeve pajama set from Amazon is surprisingly breathable, and it looks more expensive than it is.  Q: What’s your go-to sunscreen? A: I've used this EltaMD sunscreen for years, and it's one of the few products I buy repeatedly. It's an SPF and tinted moisturizer in one, so you can wear it alone for light coverage and a natural glow. It also layers well under makeup. Q: What are you carrying around these days? A: I've been testing carryall tote bags for months, and I finally found one that checks every box: Cuyana's Classic Easy tote. It makes my life easier by holding everything from my laptop and planner to a water bottle and an umbrella. -- This 10-pack of Energizer lithium coin batteries is down to $10. Consider this your reminder to replace the ones in your key fob and AirTags before summer travel season. This seamless sports bra is just $9. It's supportive, lightweight and built for everything from walks to weekend workouts. This seven-piece foot grooming kit is on sale for $10. Sandal season is here, so now's the time to get your feet in shape. This tire inflator is now 50% off. Use it to top off car, bike and motorcycle tires — plus pool floats and sports balls that lost air over the winter. Stay cool in these quick-drying polos, now up to 60% off. They're lightweight enough for hot summer days without looking overly sporty. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f58eea200899a00ed8b0c Jeff Probst accidentally spoils 'Survivor 50' finale moments before it airs in stunning live TV blunder te 2026-05-21T19:11:42.917Z Jeff Probst accidentally spoils 'Survivor 50' finale moments before it airs in stunning live TV blunder Spoiler alert! Jeff Probst appeared to spoil one of "Survivor 50’s" biggest moments before it even aired Wednesday night. The longtime TV host accidentally revealed the winner of the infamous fire-making competition and the last jury member to the live audience before the segment aired during the broadcast. After Aubry Bracco won the final immunity challenge, she chose contestants Rizo Velovic and Jonathan Young to compete in the final challenge. CBS aired the decision before cutting to the live show, where Probst was prompted to bring out the loser of the competition before viewers had seen the footage. After announcing Rizo as the final member of the jury, Probst was met with loud gasps from the audience. Fan-favorite Cirie Fields then informed the host that nobody had actually seen the fire-making competition play out on screen. JEFF PROBST'S DEFIANT MESSAGE TO 'SURVIVOR 50' CRITICS OVER ZAC BROWN BACKLASH: 'I'VE ALSO GOT A BACKBONE' The broadcast cut to commercial and when the show returned, the live audience cheered, "We love you, Jeff!" "I love doing live television," he noted. "In case you're confused, we were supposed to show you fire-making, and then have the loser of fire-making, Rizo, come out and talk about how charming he is, and if how he had practiced fire-making, maybe he would have won," Probst explained. "Instead, we did a ‘Survivor’ twist. It’s the last twist of the season," he joked. "Now, we’re gonna watch Rizo lose." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Ahead of the finale, Probst hit back at criticism from superfans that the show's once-ruthless narrative has softened over the years. "We experiment with all kinds of new ideas, and we tried to usher in the most unpredictability we’ve ever had," Probst told Variety. "Whether or not you like the season is subjective, but it’s not that something didn’t work. We’ve made bad choices in the past. I just don’t think we did in 50." Of the myriad new additions to the evolving series, "Survivor" enlisted the help of a celebrity panel — including Jimmy Fallon, Billie Eilish, Mr. Beast and Zac Brown — to collaborate on new twists for the show. Brown's guest spot became a hot topic on social media after viewers watched the country singer spearfishing to feed immunity challenge winners and then playing them music while they ate. Additionally, Brown appeared in a number of individual confessionals and received more airtime than a few contestants. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER In hindsight, Probst wouldn't change much about Brown's visit, but admitted that the country star could have impacted the game instead of serving as a reward. Probst, 64, began hosting "Survivor" at its inception in 2000. What began as a social experiment exploded into a cultural phenomenon as the reality competition show gained an audience. Over the years, he evolved from host to executive producer and showrunner, helping steer the franchise through more than two decades of blindsides, alliances and hidden immunity idols. He is widely considered one of the defining personalities in unscripted television. Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f58dba200899a00ed8b03 Minnesota fraud mastermind gets nearly 42 years in prison in massive $250M 'Feeding Our Future' scheme te 2026-05-21T19:11:23.370Z Minnesota fraud mastermind gets nearly 42 years in prison in massive $250M 'Feeding Our Future' scheme The former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit was reportedly sentenced Thursday to nearly 42 years in prison for orchestrating a $250 million pandemic relief fraud scheme. Aimee Bock, who headed the nonprofit "Feeding Our Future," was convicted last year on charges of conspiracy, fraud and bribery. While the organization claimed to be feeding millions of needy children during the pandemic, the Justice Department described the operation as the "single largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the country," The Associated Press reported. A TIMELINE OF THE ‘LARGEST COVID-19 FRAUD SCHEME' IN THE UNITED STATES Prosecutors told the court the nonprofit functioned as a "cash pipeline," relying on a web of fake distribution sites, fabricated lists of children and kickbacks. Bock and her co-conspirators funneled the stolen taxpayer funds into lavish personal purchases, including real estate, luxury cars and international travel, the outlet reported. During sentencing, Bock told the federal court, "I understand I failed. I failed the public, my family, everyone." MINNESOTA RESIDENTS SLAM WALZ, STATE OVERSIGHT AFTER $250M FEEDING OUR FUTURE FRAUD Her attorney, Kenneth Udoibok, argued she should serve no more than three years, insisting she provided critical information to investigators and was unfairly scapegoated, the AP reported. Former lead prosecutor Joe Thompson countered that Bock "did everything she could to earn this long sentence" and that the case "changed our state forever." The sprawling investigation has led to the convictions of dozens of people, many hailing from the state's large Somali community. MASSIVE MEDICAID FRAUD SCHEME PUTS MINNESOTA’S FEDERAL FUNDING AT RISK — AND FALLOUT COULD WIDEN Authorities are continuing to uncover broader social service fraud in Minnesota, with new charges filed this week against suspects accused of stealing millions through fraudulent Medicaid housing subsidies, illicit childcare center reimbursements and more than $21 million billed for unnecessary or unprovided autism therapy. The Feeding Our Future scheme spurred the Trump administration's surge of federal officers to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area last winter, which led to violent protests and multiple fatal federal officer-involved shootings. President Donald Trump previously labeled the state a "hub of fraudulent money laundering activity" and claimed "Somali gangs are terrorizing the people of that great State, and BILLIONS of Dollars are missing." The majority of the Somali-descendant defendants are U.S. citizens, according to the AP. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f58c7a200899a00ed8afa Chicago politicians are doing Windy City politician things to try to keep the Bears in town te 2026-05-21T19:11:03.742Z Chicago politicians are doing Windy City politician things to try to keep the Bears in town The Chicago Bears have made it clear to the NFL on multiple occasions, including this week at an NFL meeting in Orlando, they are leaving the city and will build a new stadium either in Arlington Heights, Illinois, or in Hammond, Indiana. But that isn't stopping Chicago politicians from trying behind-the-scenes plotting to change the circumstances. This is apparently a case of Chicago politicians doing Chicago politician things. First, let's examine the facts according to the Bears: They're leaving Chicago. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "The team has been clear with the city of Chicago and state leaders there are only two viable stadium locations under consideration, Arlington Heights and Hammond, and a decision is expected between the two later this spring or early summer," the team said in a statement released Wednesday evening. This statement, by the way, echoes prior club statements and what club officials have told the NFL's Stadium Committee over the past month, including on Tuesday in Orlando. "There was a report on all of the stadium projects. We’re in the midst of what we would call a very significant stadium construction period and/or significant renovations," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters at the end of the meeting of owners. "There was a specific update on the Bears with respect to the two sites that they are evaluating that are viable in the Bears’ mind and others, in ours. One in Illinois and one in Indiana. "That process is going on. The legislature in Illinois is obviously focused on that. They’re getting into the final days of their session. I’ve spoken to the governor recently. I think there’s a focus on trying to get something done there, and then they’ll have two viable sites that the Bears can make their decision from." ILLINOIS GOVERNOR SAYS CHICAGO MAYOR HAS 'NO PLAN' FOR KEEPING THE BEARS So, again, two viable sites: Arlington Heights in Illinois and Hammond in Indiana. That's how the Bears see it. That's how the NFL sees it. That's the message from the commissioner to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker. But apparently Chicago politicians aren't reading it that way. The Bears have played in the Windy City since 1921 and the Chicago politicians will be darned if they're going to just let their legacy franchise leave town without a fight. Even if they have to throw some sucker punches. And that's exactly what they're apparently doing if one believes Illinois Sen. Bill Cunningham, who told the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday that Chicago legislators are trying to throw a wrench into the machinery of moving the Arlington Heights project legislation along. "...By virtue of the fact that the Bears did outreach to the city as [of] late April, that has given credence to the mayor’s claim that a lakefront site is still viable," Cunningham told the newspaper. "That has helped him to convince Chicago legislators to move slowly, to give the city a chance to better develop a new lakefront plan and to not support the Arlington Heights site." LOLOLOL. Chicago legislators are undercutting other Illinois legislators' efforts to finish work on a bill that would keep the Bears in the state, although in Arlington Heights rather than Chicago. The Illinois legislature faces a May 31 deadline to finalize their Arlington Heights work. Otherwise, the only tangible choice the Bears would have is the Indiana site because that state's legislature put together a package to help the Bears fund a new stadium and Governor Mike Braun signed the bill into law. So Illinois is at minimum trying to keep the Bears in the state. But the Chicago folks are moving slowly to improve their chances of keeping their team in their city, even if it costs the state the team. This infighting surprises. Or perhaps not. Pritzker said this week that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has "no plan" for keeping the Bears in town. "As to the prospects for a passage of a bill or what might happen with the Bears, I would say I know the mayor has no plan," Pritzker said. He has come up with no plan at all about how the Bears would end up in the city of Chicago. So that's problematic. I'd love them to be in the city, but we are three years in now, and he still has no plan." Interesting to see the Illinois politicians work. The Bears would love to stay in Chicago, but that would require a 99-yard Hail Mary on the part of Johnson and his legislator buddies. And now with the infighting and looming legislative deadline, we might have to become comfortable with the idea of the team playing in Indiana. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f58b3a200899a00ed8af1 'Supergirl' actress mocks critics, says a lot of them are Christian dads te 2026-05-21T19:10:43.950Z 'Supergirl' actress mocks critics, says a lot of them are Christian dads New ‘Supergirl’ star Milly Alcock pushed back against online critics ahead of the film's release, saying many of the people criticizing her past comments are anonymous "burner accounts" and profiles identifying themselves as "Dad of four, Christian" accounts. In a new interview with Variety, Alcock discussed the backlash surrounding her rise to the lead role in DC Studios’ upcoming "Supergirl" movie and said she has learned to tune out online outrage as scrutiny around blockbuster franchises intensifies. "But I mean, whose opinion do you really care about?" Alcock said. "If you’re pissing the right kind of people off, you’re doing OK." '1923' STAR BRANDON SKLENAR HITS BACK AT INTERNET TROLLS WHO CALLED HIM A 'WALMART GLEN POWELL' The actress suggested much of the hostility directed toward her comes from faceless social media users reacting emotionally online. "And it’s from a lot of people whose profiles have no photo, who are burner accounts," Alcock said. "Or someone’s name and then ‘Dad of four, Christian,’ which is hilarious to me." Alcock said she partly understands why people become emotionally invested in celebrities and fictional franchises, arguing that distrust in institutions has pushed some people toward online communities for direction and validation. Alcock noted that governments don't have "anyone's best interests at heart" and people turn "to online forums to find that guidance." "It just creates an unhealthy relationship with a person" who will eventually disappoint, she said. CHARLIZE THERON CALLS OUT HOLLYWOOD FOR NOT TAKING 'RISK' ON FEMALE HERO ACTION FILMS The comments build on concerns Alcock previously raised earlier this year about the pressure female stars face in major entertainment franchises. In an earlier interview promoting "Supergirl," the actress said women in fan-heavy franchises often face criticism simply for being cast in prominent roles. "It definitely made me aware that simply existing as a woman in that space is something that people comment on," Alcock previously said while discussing her experience starring in HBO’s "House of the Dragon" and the upcoming DC film.  "We have become very comfortable having this weird ownership of women’s bodies," she said. Alcock first gained widespread attention playing young Rhaenyra Targaryen in "House of the Dragon," the "Game of Thrones" prequel that became one of HBO's biggest recent hits. She later appeared on "Sirens" before landing the lead role in "Supergirl." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The actress also spoke openly about the stress of her new role, previously admitting she feared audience reaction while stepping into one of DC's most recognizable superhero franchises. "Of course I’m scared," Alcock said in March. "Of course, I want people to like me and the movie. But, ultimately, it’s out of my control." The film is part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe, following the release of the new Superman film. "Supergirl" is scheduled to hit theaters in June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f56afa200899a00ed8aa7 Police situation forces shelter-in-place order in Sedona te 2026-05-21T19:02:07.860Z Police situation forces shelter-in-place order in Sedona Residents in three neighborhoods were asked to shelter in place due to an active police situation, according to officials. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5699a200899a00ed8a94 How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work? te 2026-05-21T19:01:45.439Z How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work? Key Points: APS and TEP are seeking formula rates to allow annual adjustments instead of periodic large hikes Supporters say it reduces regulatory lag, critics warn of weak consumer protections and accountability The policy faces court challenges and strong public opposition Formula rates are a hot topic at the Arizona Corporation Commission as the state’s two major electric utility companies seek double-digit rate increases.  The concept of formula rates has been broached at public comment sessions, rate case hearings and even the commission’s most recent May 18 Republican primary debate. Incumbent Commissioners Nick Myers and Kevin Thompson, who are seeking another four-year term, voted to enact formula rates and defended the concept on the Clean Elections debate stage. “As part of that formula rate process, we’re requiring that they come in every single year to readjust that formula,” Myers told moderator Steve Goldstein. “Which means that if natural gas prices fall off, inflation takes a dip, whatever the case is, you actually have a chance of a rate decrease, which is something we’ve never had before.” Myers spearheaded the adoption of formula rates, opening a docket at the commission in 2023 to explore new ways to address the regulatory lag that utility companies argued was contributing to double-digit rate increase requests. Arizona Public Service and Tucson Electric Power are both in the process of asking the commission for 14% rate increases.  The commission approved a policy statement in late 2024 allowing utility companies to request a formula rate mechanism. If granted, a utility would be allowed to annually adjust the rates it charges customers without the typically rigorous examination involved in a normal rate case.  That policy statement was challenged in court by the Residential Utility Consumer Office, with the Arizona Court of Appeals ultimately determining that the commission violated rulemaking statutes in adopting it. The commission appealed that ruling, but the Arizona Supreme Court sent it back to the Maricopa County Superior Court for further review.  Despite the ongoing litigation, the commission approved the state’s first formula rate mechanism for UNS Gas in February. RUCO appealed that decision shortly thereafter, citing the pending legal questions and the lack of consumer protections included in the mechanism.  That didn’t stop APS and TEP, the state’s two largest electric utility providers, from filing for 14% rate increases and commission approval for formula rate mechanisms in June 2025.  Both companies argue that a formula rate mechanism would prevent the build up of large rate increases over time by instead spreading them out into smaller rate increases annually, essentially allowing the utility companies to more quickly recover the costs incurred to serve customers. For example, APS’ current rate application is based on what the company spent and borrowed in 2024. But by the time the commission approves the company’s new rates, those costs could be three years out of date. Under formula rates, the commission would instead be given one year to review and vote on a rate adjustment request, and utilities would be required to come in for a full rate case every five years.  APS President and CEO Ted Geisler testified in the company’s rate case that its proposed formula rate mechanism would also allow it to annually update the cost to serve large load customers like data centers. He argued the mechanism is critical to prevent cost shifts to residential ratepayers as more data centers come online across the state.  “As we look to add substantial amounts of new large customers onto the grid, the costs driven by that customer class is going to change dramatically each year,” Geisler testified. “It’s going to be very, very different, and if we’re not updating that on an annual basis, you will inherently start to create a cost shift and an affordability issue for residential and small business customers.” Additionally, both APS and TEP have proposed “deadbands” along with their rate adjustment mechanisms to prevent unnecessary adjustments. The deadbands would prevent a rate adjustment if the utility’s revenue falls within a certain range of its commission-approved rate of return. APS is requesting a 10.7% rate of return and a 20 basis point deadband, meaning it could not seek a rate adjustment if its rate of return fell between 10.5% and 10.9%. TEP is proposing the same deadband for its requested 10.5% rate of return. Not everyone is convinced that formula rate mechanisms will benefit Arizona’s residential ratepayers. Several of the intervenors in the rate cases for APS and TEP presented evidence and testimony urging the commission to reject the formula rates.  Cynthia Zwick, director of RUCO, said her office would want to see far more consumer protections if the commission ultimately adopts the mechanisms. RUCO is advocating for caps on annual rate adjustments — which the utilities oppose — to ensure customers aren’t overwhelmed with increases as the cost to provide utility services shows no sign of going down.  RUCO is also concerned with the sheer number of utility companies asking for formula rates. If a customer receives gas, water and electricity from commission-regulated utility companies, all three of those bills could increase because most of the state’s utilities are asking for or plan to ask for a formula rate.  According to the commission, nine utility companies are currently asking for a formula rate in a rate case. That includes APS and TEP, as well as one gas utility and six water/wastewater utilities.  Additionally, one member of the all-Republican commission has consistently voted against formula rates. Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson voted against adopting the policy statement in 2024 and voted against adopting UNS Gas’ rate adjustment mechanism in February. Márquez Peterson argued at a Feb. 19 commission meeting that nothing in the evidentiary record for the UNS Gas rate case suggested a formula rate would benefit customers. “A formula rate is a tool, not an entitlement,” Márquez Peterson said at the meeting. “Its use must enhance, not erode the commission’s constitutional duty to protect public interest.” And despite claims from the commission and utility companies that formula rates will ultimately benefit customers, ratepayers themselves are vehemently opposed to formula rates. Several APS customers made that clear during a public comment hearing on May 18. “Accountability is extremely important,” said Allan Lenefsky, a Sun City resident. “The formula will cause accountability to decrease tremendously. Consumers deserve better than that.” The post How would APS and TEP’s formula rate adjustments work? first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f566ea200899a00ed8a63 Federal Prosecutors Drop Charges Against ICE Protesters in Chicago Area te 2026-05-21T19:01:02.544Z Federal Prosecutors Drop Charges Against ICE Protesters in Chicago Area For months, the prosecutors had pursued charges against several people who demonstrated outside an immigration detention facility in Broadview, Ill. On Thursday, the cases were dismissed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f565aa200899a00ed8a5a U.S. Imposes Entry Restrictions for Some Citizens Amid Ebola Outbreak te 2026-05-21T19:00:42.868Z U.S. Imposes Entry Restrictions for Some Citizens Amid Ebola Outbreak The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5645a200899a00ed8a3c Tucson pickleball partnership to expand Udall courts te 2026-05-21T19:00:21.758Z Tucson pickleball partnership to expand Udall courts What started as a proposal to charge fees at Tucson's most popular pickleball courts ended with a nonprofit partnership that could expand the sport's footprint in the city for years to come. The Tucson City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Tucson Area Pickleball earlier this month, handing the nonprofit responsibility for maintenance and repairs at the Udall Park courts. The move came in response to pushback over a proposal to charge fees at what had been a free facility since it opened five years ago. A routine analysis by Tucson Parks and Recreation revealed a looming maintenance problem. Pickleball court surfaces typically last around a decade, but at five years in, Udall's were already starting to break down. Three other city pickleball locations, Reffkin, Himmel and Fort Lowell, already operate under a similar model with fees last updated in 2024. Udall had remained free, making it popular among the city's growing pickleball community. The department planned to bring in an outside operator to manage the courts, generate revenue and set aside money specifically for future repairs. On April 7, the council approved a notice of intent to charge $3.50 per player for 90-minute sessions at Udall. The proposal drew swift pushback from the pickleball community, with residents speaking out at the April 21 council meeting. "Pickleball is not just a sport to me. It is a place to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle," said high schooler Henry Gummerson. "The majority of my friends, whether they be from school, work or neighborhood friends, will often join me in big rounds to play." The pickleball courts at Udall Park will undergo repairs and potentially expand by three courts under a new five-year agreement between the city and Tucson Area Pickleball. Emma LaPointe / Tucson Spotlight. Megan Hughes, president of Tucson Area Pickleball, questioned why pickleball would be singled out when other amenities at Udall remain free. "Numerous other recreational park amenities at Udall, the dog park, splash pad, bocce courts, walking paths, playground and more are all provided free of charge," Hughes said. "No outdoor recreational activity that we're aware of is charged for recreational play." Hughes said she didn't buy the department's rationale for the fee. "Parks and Recreation is selling their proposal as a way to recover costs, but there are almost no costs at the courts," Hughes said. "(They're) asking pickleball players to fund other amenities at other parks that they don't even use." TAP board member Leonard Finkel said the nonprofit had previously handled court maintenance and had already been in discussions with parks and recreation about resuming that role when the fee proposal surfaced. Finkel said TAP had already spent roughly $55,000 on maintenance and upgrades at the courts, and had been discussing another $40,000 in improvements before the fee proposal emerged. He challenged the city's revenue projections, arguing that the fee structure would likely cause the city to lose money rather than generate it. Finkel also noted a practical problem with the fee proposal: controlling access to the courts' 14 entry points would require fencing estimated at $50,000 to $100,000, on top of the $40,000 in maintenance TAP had already been prepared to donate. "Should the city decide to keep pickleball at Udall Park free to the public, TAP is willing to assume the responsibility and financial burden of improvements and upkeep of Udall pickleball courts," Finkel said. The initial notice of intent provided a 60-day window for public comment, with the city council soliciting feedback through its website. Tucson Parks and Recreation Director Lara Hamwey said the notice of intent is a way to let community members know that the city is considering making a change and hearing directly from residents what they like and don't like. The process is not commonly used, Hamwey said, which caused some initial confusion. Ultimately it served exactly the purpose it was designed for, she said, adding that she was struck not just by the volume of response, but by the personal weight behind it. "I heard many stories about personal struggles where they had a community rallying around them to help them get through it," Hamwey said. "Being taught and welcomed into pickleball and now becoming addicted to it. There are folks that just randomly ended up at that location and now are intentionally at that location because of what it means to them." The outpouring was enough to change course. Udall Park on Tucson's east side is home to the city's most popular free pickleball courts, which will remain free under a new partnership between the city and Tucson Area Pickleball. Emma LaPointe / Tucson Spotlight. Councilmember Paul Cunningham, who represents Ward 2 where Udall is located, proposed the official partnership with TAP during the council's May 5 meeting. Under the agreement, TAP will cover court repair fees and raise enough money to build three new courts. The council voted unanimously in favor. The partnership has been approved for a five-year window. Hamwey said the need was clear from the start. "We know that there was a demand. We know that there is the capacity at Udall for the space, but there needs to be the money," Hamwey said. "(This) creates a space where we can take advantage of a relationship with a nonprofit partner in terms of maintaining the asset." Under the partnership, TAP will take on day-to-day maintenance responsibilities, including cleaning, upkeep and court resurfacing, relieving the city of those costs. "It has cost avoidance for the department," Hamwey said, acknowledging that fee proposals are rarely popular. "No one likes to spend more money. We know that. The department's goal was never to penalize players, but to find a sustainable path forward for courts that serve thousands of Tucsonans." Hamwey said the unusual arc of the partnership speaks to the value of the public process, even when it leads somewhere unexpected. "What we had for this particular fee proposal is a different outcome than most," she said. "But the value of doing it is that we ended it somewhere, maybe even better than what was proposed." Emma LaPointe is a journalism, political science and German Studies major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at emma.m.lapointe@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/6a0f542aa200899a00ed89f5 Intense and violent preview released for new WWII movie about the Battle of the Bulge te 2026-05-21T18:51:22.109Z Intense and violent preview released for new WWII movie about the Battle of the Bulge The trailer for the upcoming WWII film "Lucky Strike" is here, and it's incredibly intense. Basic info: Trailer released for new WWII movie 'Lucky Strike' There are few things more guaranteed to grab the interest of the regular American male than a story about WWII. The war still fascinates and captivates across generations more than 80 years after it came to an end. REMEMBERING D-DAY: 'WE'RE HERE BECAUSE OF WHAT THEY DID' One of the most famous battles of the war was the Battle of the Bulge. American troops found themselves facing a brutal German assault in the Ardennes. "Lucky Strike" will now tell the story of an American soldier trapped behind enemy lines facing fierce and violent combat. It looks like it's going to be exceptional, judging from the trailer. Give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. CLINT EASTWOOD AVOIDS ‘PANDERING’ IN HIS WORK TO ACHIEVE MASSIVE SUCCESS: EXPERT Looks like it's going to be a pretty intense and crazy ride. It's also not the first time Scott Eastwood has appeared in a major war film. He starred in "The Outpost." The film about the war in Afghanistan is a must-watch for people interested in the subject or genre. Now, he's turning the clock back to WWII with "Lucky Strike." You can catch "Lucky Strike" starting June 26. Let me know your thoughts on the preview at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5416a200899a00ed89ec DAVID MARCUS: Top Trump foe Dan Goldman is getting trounced, amd it's delicious te 2026-05-21T18:51:02.542Z DAVID MARCUS: Top Trump foe Dan Goldman is getting trounced, amd it's delicious The country met Rep. Daniel Sachs Goldman, D-N.Y., the wealthy scion of the Levi jeans fortune, back in 2019 when he was tapped to be the lead counsel for the first impeachment of President Donald Trump. Since being elected to Congress in 2022, his reputation as an anti-Trump zealot has only metastacized. So it is shocking, and no doubt in a happy way for Trump, that according to a new Emerson poll, Goldman is trailing in his primary against Democratic Socialist-leaning Brad Lander by over 30 points. In other words, he is getting absolutely smoked. Goldman must have thought, back when he was leading the charge against Trump, that he had one foot in the White House, but my how the tables have turned. Fans of the president, and frankly, of the rule of law, cannot be blamed for feeling a bit of schadenfreude at the political demise of the despicable Goldman, who helped to turn Trump’s "perfect" phone call with Ukrainian President Vlodomir Zelenskyy into a pointless national nightmare. THE PLOT TO STOP MAMDANI: DEMOCRATS SCRAMBLE TO BLOCK FAR-LEFT TAKEOVER IN NEW YORK His Ahab-like obsession with his great orange whale came with him to Congress. In 2023, he told Jen Psaki on MSNBC, that Trump was "destructive to our democracy," and "has to be eliminated." But who is getting eliminated now? There is perhaps no Democrat alive who has spent more time staring at little red lights and gravely warning that Trump is an existential threat to humanity than Goldman, but in the end, it looks like that is not enough. As smirk-inducing as the smug Goldman’s humiliation in the polls is, it also tells us some deeper truth about the nature of today’s Democratic Party. Because unlike alleged sex fiend and former anti Trump House member Eric Swalwell, Goldman has no scandal rocking him. JONATHAN TURLEY: ERIC SWALWELL'S ENABLERS KNEW THE TRUTH — AND PROTECTED HIM ANYWAY Goldman isn’t being punished in the polls for anything he did or failed to do. He is no Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., who regularly bucks the party with his voice and his votes. No, Goldman’s problem is simply that he’s not a socialist. Lander, the former failed comptroller of Gotham, has the backing of Mayor Zohran "Madman" Mamdani and his Democratic Socialist machine, and in Goldman’s very White and hyper-educated district, socialism is all the rage. Now, it might have been possible for Goldman to slip on a Che Gueverra T-shirt and start handing out little red books to stay competitive, except for one thing: Goldman supports Israel. MAMDANI IS AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO JEWISH NEW YORKERS Lander, who like Goldman is Jewish, has bowed before the altar of anti-Israel insanity and flip-flopped in obedience from supporting military aid to the Jewish state to opposing it. At least so far, that is further than Goldman will go. Let’s be clear: In the eyes of many of the most prominent Democrats, from politicians to podcasters, Goldman’s support of Israel is literally considered support of genocide, and this is a reality that more and more pro-Israel and Jewish Democrats are facing. Goldman would beg nuance from his constituents, to have them understand that his policies on Israel are complex, but where was his sense of nuance when he gave farcially bad interpretations of Trump’s "impeachable" phone call? DAVID MARCUS: DEMOCRAT BUS HEADING OFF THE CLIFF, AS NYC SOCIALISTS HIT GAS PEDAL Goldman has never sought to treat Trump or his administration fairly, or to give them a millimeter of benefit of the doubt. So it is fitting that so many Democrats are ready to kick him out the door, no questions asked. With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s hand-picked candidate Chris Raab winning his Congressional primary in Philadelphia, and Lander cruising in New York, the socialist ranks among Democrats in Congress is rapidly growing. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries wants to be speaker of the house, but he might wind up more like the general secretary of the Politburo. LEFT, LEFTER AND LEFTIST: DEMOCRATS COULD BE DEFINED BY RADICAL, BIG CITY MAYORS Goldman, like so many Democrats, thought that he could just ignore the growing wave of socialism in his party. He must have believed that meritorious service against Trump would win him enough points to keep his seat. But gratitude is not a quality that socialists value. The revolution is too important for that. History teaches us that the useful idiots who cover for communism always meet just and unsavory desserts. Nobody needs to cry for Goldman. He will go back to his life of wealth of leisure, barring a miracle comeback. But there is reason to worry about the country, as one of our major parties succumbs to socialism. Sadly, instead of fighting to keep his party sane, Goldman watched it go crazy and said nothing. Now, the crazies are coming for him, and nobody can say that he doesn’t deserve it. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f53eea200899a00ed89dd 5 Takeaways From the Democrats’ Autopsy of Kamala Harris’s 2024 Loss te 2026-05-21T18:50:22.605Z 5 Takeaways From the Democrats’ Autopsy of Kamala Harris’s 2024 Loss A draft report released by the Democratic National Committee argued that Ms. Harris did not sufficiently separate herself from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5227a200899a00ed89b5 Golf capital: A guide to unique courses, experiences in Phoenix area te 2026-05-21T18:42:47.514Z Golf capital: A guide to unique courses, experiences in Phoenix area PHOENIX – The Phoenix metropolitan area has become one of the country’s top golf destinations, drawing everyone from beginners to PGA Tour players with its year-round playing conditions and wide variety of course offerings.  The Valley boasts the highest concentration and greatest number of golf courses of any major city in the US, with nearly 200 courses across the area, but the state has wider offerings that extend north to Flagstaff and beyond, and south to Tucson. Long Beach State senior Alejandro de Castro recently captured his first collegiate tournament win while visiting Tucson Country Club for the Arizona Thunderbird Intercollegiate, adding to a growing list of players who enjoy coming to Arizona. “I love that there’s altitude and the ball flies farther (in Arizona). It makes driving the ball so much cooler,” de Castro said. “Coming here is great. I always look forward to these events.” De Castro is far from alone. Golf tourism accounts for a significant portion of Arizona’s annual visitors. With so many courses across the Valley, there is always something new to try, or a new way of playing, from historic layouts to night golf and short-course concepts. With that, here are 14 unique courses or experiences, in no particular order, that make golfing in Arizona special.  No. 1: Encanto Golf Course Designer: Encanto 18: William P. Bell. Encanto 9: William P. Bell & William F. Bell. Year opened: 18-hole: 1936, 9-hole: 1952 Par: 18-hole: 70, 9-hole: 30  Address: 2775 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007 Website: 18-hole course. 9-hole course. Grass type: Bermuda, overseed with rye grass in the winter Food: Encanto Tavern Need to know: Less than five miles from Downtown Phoenix, Encanto offers both an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course in an accessible location for golfers of all levels to enjoy the game with skyline views. A full practice facility, including a driving range and putting green, makes it an ideal place to practice and focus on fun before taking on more demanding courses in the valley.  “The golf course is very friendly and easy to play. You can hit shots a little crooked and find your ball,” Encanto golf professional Mike Swartz said. “We’ve created this vibe that’s really, really fun. For the price we charge, it’s a great value.” Claiming to be the third-oldest course in the Valley, Encanto remains a staple of Phoenix’s municipal golf scene.  No. 2: Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club Designers: Brian Curley and Fred Couples Year opened: 2002 (became public course in 2010) Par: 72 Address: 48456 state Route 238, Maricopa, AZ 85139 Website: https://www.akchinsoutherndunes.com/ Grass type: Bermuda & Rye Food: Enjoy rotating chef specials at the Arroyo Grill  The 320 acres of land on which Ak-Chin Southern Dunes sits was purchased by the Ak-Chin Indian Community in 2010 after it was developed as a private club.  Set on 320 acres of desert landscape, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes blends championship golf with a strong connection to Native culture and the land’s history, reflected in everything from the logo, signage, merchandise, course design, and even the names of the holes. “A lot of our signage, like on each hole, will have a name and a tribe with the language that they use,” Southern Dunes golf professional Dylan Whitbeck said. “(Tribe representation) is all over the place here.” From the picturesque short, par-4 14th hole, to the par-5 16th hole, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes’ 18 holes offer it all.  Beyond its traditional layout, additional renovations completed in 2014 added a unique experience named #miniDunes. As recently as April 2024, this short course is open at night with the help of 88 LED light fixtures. Holes play between 60-115 yards, giving experienced golfers a place to practice their short game while beginners learn the ropes. No. 3: San Marcos Golf Course Designer: Harry Collis Year opened: 1913 Par: 72 Address: 100 N. Dakota St., Chandler, AZ 85225 Website: https://www.sanmarcosgolfresort.com/ Grass type: Bermuda Food: Grill 60 At the end of 1911, Arizona was a territory. By 1913, San Marcos Resort opened, becoming Arizona’s first grass golf course and laying the foundation for what is now a golf capital in the world. Today, San Marcos golf course offers a connection to this Arizona history.  Renovations in 2014 modernized the irrigation system, preserving the course’s historic feel and year-round playability. If playing a piece of history is appealing, San Marcos is the place to go. “While the course has evolved, its classic, walkable design and tree-lined fairways continue to reflect its deep roots,” San Marcos general manager Mike Rus said. “From longtime locals to first-time players, we continue to be a place where history isn’t just remembered – it’s a part of every round.” The signature par-3 hole 13th hole, redesigned in 1928, plays toward the historic Dobson House, offering that extra piece of history to the already longstanding character. No. 4: Troon North  Designer: Tom Weiskopf Year opened: 1990 Par: Monument course: 72, Pinnacle Course: 71 Address: 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Website: https://www.troonnorthgolf.com/ Grass type: Bentgrass (Bermuda in fairways for summer months) Food: Dynamite Grill The Monument and Pinnacle courses are only the beginning of what makes Troon North special. Its location north of Scottsdale exposes golfers to a range of foliage and fauna native to Arizona, providing an immersive desert golf experience.  “We’re one of the only courses in Arizona that has (bentgrass) greens,” Troon North golf pro Alex Castelo said. “Scenic views, nice facilities and the golf course is in perfect condition all the time.” The Tom Weiskopf-designed layout features signature holes like the 244-yard, par-3 16th hole on the Monument Course, while the Pinnacle Course offers a shorter but equally scenic par-3 16th with water guarding the front. Together, the two courses provide varied tests that consistently rank among Arizona’s top public tracks.  No. 5: Papago Golf Course Designer: William Francis “Billy” Bell Year opened: 1963 Par: 72 Address: 5595 E. Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008 Website: https://www.papagogolfclub.com Grass type: Bermuda Food: Lou’s Bar & Grill Located only two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport, Papago Golf Course offers sweeping views of Camelback Mountain and the Phoenix skyline. As the home course for Arizona State golf, Papago is maintained at a high level, delivering a consistently pure playing surface for all.  “It’s such a special venue. All the things that have happened over the years to improve the course and facility, it has become an icon of Phoenix golf,” Arizona State men’s golf coach Matt Thurmond said. “It’s a cool place for us to play. It’s our home.” Papago Golf Course is also home to the Sun Devils Thunderbird Collegiate golf tournament, as well as other events such as the Arizona Open Championship, adding to its reputation as a central hub for competitive golf in the Valley This classic desert golf course is a prime choice for someone looking to get a round of golf in without having to drive outside the downtown Phoenix or Tempe area. No. 6: Sunridge Canyon Designer: Keith Foster Year opened: 1995 Par: 71 Address: 13100 Sunridge Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Website: https://www.sunridgegolf.com/ourcourse Grass type: Bermuda Food: The Wicked Six Bar and Grill Set against the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, Sunridge Canyon offers a desert layout defined by elevation changes and dramatic views. Its most notable feature is the half-dozen holes labeled the “Wicked 6” at the end of the back nine. With drastic elevation changes, this stretch dishes minimal forgiveness and requires precise golf, proving to be a challenge for even some of the best players.   Off the course, the Wicked Six Bar & Grill enhances the experience with patio dining and live music on select nights, blending golf with good food, rhythm and the beautiful Arizona desert. No. 7: TPC Scottsdale Designers: Stadium Course: Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, Champions Course: Randy Heckenkemper Year opened: Stadium Course: 1986, Champions Course: 2007 Par: Stadium & Champions courses: 71 Address: 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Website: https://tpc.com/scottsdale/ Grass type: Mix of Poa Trivialis, Creeping Bentgrass and Perennial Ryegrass Dining: DraftKings Sportsbook, 9½, The Champions Patio Bar and Toro Restaurant & Rum Bar Home of the WM Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale delivers one of the most recognizable golf experiences in the world.  The Stadium Course offers two distinct ways to play: with grandstands in place as seen on television during tournament season, or in a more traditional setting giving players a different view of holes like the iconic par-3 16th.  The Champions Course renovation in 2007 fostered a quieter, more traditional desert layout. Additionally, a tough closing stretch of holes claims to “leave even the best players with goose bumps.”  Together, the two courses balance spectacle and playability, making TPC Scottsdale a cornerstone of golf in the Valley. No. 8: Quintero Golf Club Designer: Rees Jones Year opened: 2000 Par: 72 Address: 16752 state Route 74, Peoria, AZ 85383 Website: https://www.quinterogolf.com/ Grass type: Bentgrass & Bermuda Food: Best Bites BBQ Located west of Lake Pleasant, Quintero Golf Club offers a secluded desert golf experience defined by elevation changes and minimal surrounding development.  “It’s true desert golf,” Quintero golf professional Mike Poe said. “The conditions, elevation changes and lack of homes around the area really set it apart.” The multi-level bentgrass greens punish errant approach shots, challenging even skilled golfers. Tight fairways add to this challenge, creating a target-oriented desert track. No. 9: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club Designers: Cholla Course: Scott Miller, Saguaro Course: Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw  Year Opened: Cholla Course: 2001, Saguaro Course: 2006 Par: Cholla Course: 72, Saguaro Course: 71 Address: 18200 Wekopa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 Website: https://wekopa.com/ Grass Type: Bermuda & Rye  Food: We-Ko-Pa Grill & Saguaro Grill Fun fact, Arizona State junior Connor Williams broke the course record, shooting an 11-under-par 60 on the Saguaro Course in January.  The Saguaro Course is unique because it’s built for walking with green-to-tee transitions that follow the land’s natural contours, making this course a diamond in the rough for golfers who enjoy walking.  The Cholla Course provides a contrasting challenge, routing through desert ridges and arroyos with demanding shot-making. The aesthetic appeal is as big of a draw to golfers as the challenge.  Grass Clippings Rolling Hills offers a rarity in the Valley: night golf. The Tempe course boasts a fully lit, par-3 tract. (File photo by Grace Hand/Cronkite News) No. 10: Grass Clippings Rolling Hills Designers: Milton Coggins and Gary Panks Year opened: 1960 Par: Daytime: 60, nighttime: 54 Address: 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85288 Website: https://grassclippingsaz.com/ Grass type: Bermuda and Rye Food: Glenrosa Restaurant, Outdoor Bar & Event Lawn Grass Clippings Rolling Hills stands out as one of the few fully illuminated golf courses in the area, offering play well into the evening.  From a par-60 executive course during the day, to a fully lit par-3 course at night, the flexible format is a popular choice for players trying to play on a busy schedule. No. 11: Mountain Shadows Designer: Forrest Richardson  Year opened: 1961 Par: 54 Address: 5445 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Website: https://mountainshadows.com/golf/ Grass type: Bermuda Food: Hearth ‘61 and Rusty’s Mountain Shadows offers a unique 19-hole par-3 “short course” designed for both skill development and faster rounds.  The layout includes a rare par-2 hole, adding a unique element without altering the traditional 18-hole structure.  This putting green is located at the end of the track between holes 17 and 18. It is a putter only hole, making the aim to two-putt from the “tee-box.” This one-of-a-kind opportunity gives a fun, shorter-round opportunity for golfers of all levels to play together in less time.  No. 12: Popstroke Designer: TGR Design Team Year opened: 2019 Par: Varied Address: Locations in Scottsdale and Glendale Website: https://popstroke.com/venues/scottsdale/ Grass type: Turf Food: Full service restaurant on site PopStroke offers a nontraditional golf experience with two 18-hole minigolf courses designed by Tiger Woods’ TGR Design Team. Beyond the course, the venue includes a full-service restaurant and bar overlooking the greens, with additional games and gathering spaces.  Day passes and memberships provide access to both courses and amenities, making it a destination for casual fun and social outings.  No. 13: Topgolf Designer: Aria Group Architects Par: N/A Address: Locations in Gilbert, Glendale, Scottsdale and Marana Website: https://topgolf.com/us Grass Type: Turf mats Food: Full-service kitchen and bar  TopGolf is an innovative approach to golf as a social outing. Whether you are looking for somewhere to throw a party or want to have a fun family night out, TopGolf offers comfortability and privacy for both.  With a full TrackMan range set up, you can track your shots through monitors while aiming at targets and competing against your friends.  Food and beverage service is delivered directly to each bay, creating a social atmosphere that appeals to both golfers and non-golfers. No. 14: X-Golf Scottsdale Designer: House of Form and architect Glen Rahn Year opened: 2025 Address: 8140 N. Hayden Road, Suite H-110, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Website: https://playxgolf.com/locations/scottsdale/ Grass Type: Turf mats Food: On-site restaurant and bar X-Golf Scottsdale provides an indoor golf experience centered around high-accuracy simulators that deliver real-time data on each swing.  Players can analyze metrics such as spin rate, launch angle and club path, offering a level of feedback rarely available on a traditional course. “They are great opportunities to hit indoors. It helps players understand their ball flights and angles,” said former Sun Devil and current Xavier Prep athletic director Tui Selvaratnam, a frequent X-Golf visitor. “There’s a lot of advantages.” With leagues, casual play and training opportunities, X-Golf serves as a year-round option for golfers looking to improve their game or escape the infamous Arizona summer heat.  The on-site restaurant and bar attracts non-golfers as well, creating a fun night out atmosphere. The post Golf capital: A guide to unique courses, experiences in Phoenix area appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5212a200899a00ed899f Police: Father killed son in apparent murder-suicide in Arizona te 2026-05-21T18:42:26.760Z Police: Father killed son in apparent murder-suicide in Arizona Officers discovered the bodies at a home in the community of Taylor, located in Navajo County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f51fca200899a00ed898a Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement te 2026-05-21T18:42:04.140Z Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement Key Points: Judge initially refused to block transfer of opioid settlement funds to state prison AG cites new auditor general report supporting her position Governor’s Office insists transfer of funds is proper Attorney General Kris Mayes says she is weighing whether to sue Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican-controlled Legislature over an allegedly illegal diversion of funds from a nationwide settlement with opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies. Mayes said a new report from the Auditor General’s Office proves what she claimed two years ago — that the state’s decision to give the dollars to the state Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry violated the terms of the deal that entitled the state to its $1.14 billion settlement. That deal required the state to use its share of the funds to help abate the opioid epidemic, with the majority of funding restricted to programs aiming to prevent future abuse. Her first lawsuit against the governor and lawmakers in 2024 to void the transfer to the prison system ended when a judge said she had no evidence that the transferred funds were being used in a way that violated the agreement. But a new audit concludes that the prison system in 2024 spent $50.9 million of opioid settlement monies “but lacks records supporting they were spent for approved purposes.” And that, according to Auditor General Lindsay Perry, increases the risk that Arizona will be found non-compliant with the 2021 settlement, forcing the forfeiture of the more than $1 billion in future settlement payments.  “Told you so,” Attorney General Mayes said. This isn’t just about what already has happened. Mayes said that, despite that finding, the budgets for the new fiscal year proposed by both Republican lawmakers and the governor both include taking another $40 million in settlement funds. That new transfer, she said, would bring the funds diverted so far to about $150 million. All that, Mayes said, provides the proof that the trial judge, in refusing Mayes’ 2024 order that Hobbs and lawmakers restore the settlement funds to her office, said she was missing at the time. And the attorney general said she now is “very actively looking” at going back to court, this time armed with that audit. Despite the report, gubernatorial press aide Christian Slater said the funds are being used by the prison system to fund treatment of inmates for Hepatitis C. He said that is one of the permitted uses under the nationwide settlement. He said the problem -– to the extent there is one — is that the audit says there needs to be a “higher level of documentation” of how the money has been spent. And Slater said that is now being done, with the agency updating its policies and procedures and implementing “regular internal audits of opioid-related transactions.” Richie Taylor, spokesman for Mayes, did not dispute that the settlement allows funds for Hepatitis C treatment, but he said it must be tied back to intravenous drug use — the way the disease is spread — by opioid users. “The auditor general’s report shows the documentation does not exist,” Taylor said. “So there is no way for the public to know if this would be an approved purpose or how much of it would be.” Mayes put a sharper point on all that. She said that the transfer was never about providing treatment for opioid users but instead “backfilling the budget deficit.” Put another way, Mayes said that Hobbs and lawmakers needed a way to balance the budget. And they did it by raiding the opioid settlement funds. “We now have a report from the Legislature’s own auditor general that she was not able to find any proof that they have properly spent the opioid funding,” Mayes said, even as she said there is a plan to “seize another $40 million.” And the issue is even more complex. Even if treating inmates for Hepatitis C is a permissible expense, Taylor said that doesn’t mean the transfer was proper. “What the AG took issue with is spending so much of the state’s (settlement) money on an issue that is already the responsibility of the state,” he said, with Hepatitis C treatment something that the Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry was already doing. And that, Taylor said, took money away from other opioid treatment programs. Mayes said that this is more than just a turf fight over who gets to control the money.  “People are losing their lives over the opioid crisis and fentanyl,” she said. And the attorney general said that the problem, for whatever reason, is particularly acute here. “Unlike most states, Arizona’s deaths from overdoses are actually still going up,” she said. “Across the rest of the country, opioid overdoses and deaths are going down.” And Mayes is willing to point the finger at who she said is to blame. “I believe it is because the state Legislature … decided to sweep that money to backfill a budget deficit instead of properly spending it in communities that desperately need it,” she said. “They stole the state’s share of the opioid funding and they dumped it in the prison system,” Mayes said. “That is an affront to every Arizonan and it needs to come to an end.” There was no immediate response from either Senate President Warren Petersen or House Speaker Steve Montenegro to Mayes’ claims about the diversion of the funds or any allegations of harm that it caused. Mayes insists that the dollars could be better used elsewhere. “I have talked to communities that are desperate for detox centers, they’re desperate for more Narcan, they’re desperate for more treatment options that they can’t provide,” Mayes said. All that, she said, weighs on whether she goes back to court – this time, armed with the audit results – to once again try to convince a judge to bar the state from transferring any more settlement dollars to the prison system. Mayes pointed out that this isn’t just some kind of found money. She said the dollars awarded to the state are coming from those who were sued for their role in creating and exacerbating the opioid crisis in the first place. One of them, the attorney general said, was Purdue Pharma which faced multiple lawsuits over its marketing of OxyContin, a high-potency form of opioid that carried a high risk of addiction and misuse. Another singled out by Mayes — and paying into the settlement — is Cardinal Health, a major pharmaceutical distributor, that was named in lawsuit for allegedly failing to detect and report suspicious opioid orders. Also settling was CVS, which was accused of properly overseeing and flagging suspicious opioid prescriptions filled at its local stores. “I am going to do everything in my power as the attorney general of this state to save people’s lives and to make sure that this opioid funding … is properly spent to repair the damage that they did to the state of Arizona,” Mayes said. Less clear is whether Mayes, even with the audit report, can get a judge to block how the governor and lawmakers put together a budget, even if they use opioid funds. In the 2024 lawsuit, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Richard Hannah acknowledged Mayes’ concerns that the state, under Mark Brnovich, her predecessor, got the $1.14 billion multi-year settlements as part of an agreement to deal with the damages caused by drug addiction. Hannah also said he agreed that much of what Mayes was arguing makes sense from the perspective of ensuring the money is spent as the agreement requires: to remediate the opioid crisis that was caused by the companies that agreed to the settlement. But the judge said that does necessarily mean that the agreement, despite its terms, gives whoever is the attorney general the veto power over the diversion of the funds by the governor and lawmakers. “As a judge, I cannot agree with the proposition that the attorney general can enter a litigation settlement … that the attorney general can give himself in that settlement the authority to determine how state money is spent,” Hannah said. The post Mayes weighs challenge against allegedly misspent opioid settlement first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f51e5a200899a00ed8964 Trump fires warning shot at SCOTUS as major citizenship showdown looms: ‘It will be a disaster’ te 2026-05-21T18:41:41.833Z Trump fires warning shot at SCOTUS as major citizenship showdown looms: ‘It will be a disaster’ President Donald Trump blasted the Supreme Court on Thursday as justices prepare to decide a major birthright citizenship case, predicting the court may rule against his effort to restrict automatic citizenship for some children born in the U.S. "It would be a disgrace if the Supreme Court of the United States allows that to happen. Remember what I said ,20 to 25% of the people coming into our country will come in through birthright citizenship," said Trump. "They'll become citizens through birthright citizenship, and it will cost us numbers that are I don't even think they're doable."  The case centers on Trump’s January 2025 executive order seeking to limit automatic citizenship for some children born in the U.S., a move that has triggered a major constitutional fight.  Trump sat in on oral arguments in April as Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Ketanji Brown Jackson questioned whether the president’s executive order complies with the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment. The visit marked the first known time a sitting president attended oral arguments at the Supreme Court.  SUPREME COURT'S SHOWDOWN ON BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP DECISION COULD RESHAPE AMERICA Barrett warned at the time that investigating citizenship would create chaos, while Jackson asked, "Are we bringing pregnant women in for depositions?" Trump predicted on Thursday that the court will rule against him, noting he is "not happy" with recent rulings, pointing to the recent tariff decision he said will cost the U.S. $149 billion. "This decision by the Supreme Court is a very big one. They'll probably rule against me because they seem to like doing that," said Trump. "You know, frankly, I'm not happy with some of the decisions." The administration has argued that birthright citizenship has created incentives for illegal immigration and has been exploited by so-called "birth tourism" operations, in which foreign nationals travel to the U.S. to give birth so their children can obtain American citizenship. "This was not meant for Chinese billionaires to have their children become citizens of our country. This was meant, or other rich people, poor people. This was meant for the babies of slaves," said Trump. "This was signed …. right after the Civil War. You look at the dates, the dates alone, immediately after, this was having to do with the babies of slaves, and people have used it. And if this is allowed to stand, it will be a disaster economically for our country," he added. The nation's highest court is expected to rule on the executive order in the coming weeks.  The case has drawn national attention, with protesters arguing that birthright citizenship is a fundamental American right. CHINA EXPLOITING 'BIRTH TOURISM' TO GAIN LONG-TERM POLITICAL INFLUENCE IN US, AUTHOR WARNS University of California Berkeley law professor John Yoo previously told Fox News Digital he believes the Supreme Court will overrule the Trump birthright order. "The better way to operate under the current constitutional rule of birthright citizenship is to more vigorously enforce visas and to shut down businesses that encourage and enable birth tourism," said Yoo. JOHN YOO: SUPREME COURT SHOWDOWN EXPOSES SHAKY CASE AGAINST BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP A Fox News Poll found that 69% of voters support birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to illegal immigrants — which is up from 45%, when Fox News first asked in 2006. Fox News Digital reached out to the Supreme Court for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f51d2a200899a00ed895b WATCH: Collins rips Maine challenger Platner over resurfaced Reddit post mocking wounded US soldier te 2026-05-21T18:41:22.131Z WATCH: Collins rips Maine challenger Platner over resurfaced Reddit post mocking wounded US soldier Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, ripped Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over his recently exposed Reddit posts mocking a wounded U.S. soldier.  Platner is the presumptive Democratic nominee challenging Collins in November’s midterm election. "It’s never appropriate to mock a downed American soldier," Collins told Fox News Digital. "It’s just appalling." PLATNER'S DELETED REDDIT SPARKS OUTRAGE AGAIN AS HE APPEARS TO MOCK WOUNDED SOLDIER: 'DIDN'T DESERVE TO LIVE' A slew of newly resurfaced Reddit posts from Platner includes comments he made about a viral video of a U.S. soldier — Pfc. Ted Daniels — almost killed in combat. The video from Daniels’ helmet camera shows Daniels being shot four times during a 2012 firefight with Taliban fighters. He was awarded the Purple Heart for those injuries. "Dumb motherf-----  didn't deserve to live," was posted in 2019 by the now-deleted Reddit account "P-Hustle," which Platner has previously acknowledged he owned.  "At least his stupidity and fat a-- wheezing are available for all future infantrymen to witness and hold in contempt. Poor marksmanship on the Taliban's part is the only reason this mouthbreather made it home, he managed to make every possible s--- decision possible when it comes to small unit combat."  When Collins was asked about all of Platner’s resurfaced posts circulating online, she asked for specifics. This response comes as Platner has had lewd Reddit posts continue to come to light since last year. LEFT-WING DEM SENATE HOPEFUL CHEERED ON ANTIFA VIOLENCE IN UNEARTHED RANT: ‘KILL A MOTHERF---ER’ "You’d have to narrow your question down because there are so many," Collins said when asked by Fox News Digital for her reaction to Platner’s posts These now-deleted posts can be viewed on the Maine Monitor’s database cataloging Platner’s deleted Reddit history.  A super PAC aligned with Collins launched a website on Wednesday that compiles all of Platner’s "red flags." Pine Tree Results, a fundraising committee, lists all the controversies that have followed Platner during his campaign to unseat Collins in the midterm. MORNING GLORY: DEMS' BERNIE-BACKED OYSTER FARMER HANDS SUSAN COLLINS A MASSIVE 2026 ADVANTAGE "Over 20 years of a grown man revealing his true character with one red flag after another," the site states. "He's radical. Dangerous. Too extreme for Maine." The website launch is part of the more than $4 million already spent on attack ads targeting Platner during Collins’ re-election campaign.  Collins’ seat is expected to be one of Republicans’ most competitive Senate defenses in 2026 as Democrats target Maine in their push to flip control of the chamber. This race is crucial for Republicans as they try to keep their Senate majority. While Platner continues to be scrutinized by Republicans, Democrats are seemingly still hopeful that he will secure the Senate seat for their party during the 2026 midterm elections.  If Collins and Platner win their primary elections next month, they will face off in Maine’s Nov. 3 general election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f51aaa200899a00ed894b Tennessee Calls Off Execution After Staff Can’t Find Prisoner’s Vein te 2026-05-21T18:40:42.439Z Tennessee Calls Off Execution After Staff Can’t Find Prisoner’s Vein Tony Carruthers, convicted in connection with three 1994 murders, was scheduled to be executed Thursday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f5196a200899a00ed8942 Trump Says He Will ‘Try and Make’ Son’s Wedding, but Timing ‘Not Good’ te 2026-05-21T18:40:22.987Z Trump Says He Will ‘Try and Make’ Son’s Wedding, but Timing ‘Not Good’ President Trump said the war with Iran and “other things” would make it difficult for him to make the wedding this weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4f7ca200899a00ed88e1 Dog saved from ISIS by Army veteran 'kidnapped' from family yard by local authorities te 2026-05-21T18:31:24.364Z Dog saved from ISIS by Army veteran 'kidnapped' from family yard by local authorities An 11-year-old dog that survived ISIS and helped a U.S. Army veteran during wartime is now being held at a Virginia animal shelter after being taken away by authorities. The family is asking the public for help as they await word on the dog’s fate. Brendan Jones, a military veteran and Arabic linguist, rescued his dog Lucy while deployed in the Middle East. He said that after the birth of his son, he struggled with returning to deployment. Lucy changed that for him. "That’s not the headspace you want when you’re overseas in danger. When you have to be focused on the mission," Jones said on "The Sean Hannity Show" Wednesday. "Lucy helped me get over that. Because she filled that void that was missing." He found Lucy in 2015 while deployed near the border with Islamic State-controlled territory. In a post on X, he said he had to bribe a Jordanian officer to get the dog veterinary care before bringing her home. US MARINE PROTECTED PUPPY WHILE DEPLOYED, NOW HOPES TO BRING HER HOME But nearly a decade later, trouble with neighbors began after the family moved onto their multi-acre farm in Strasburg, Va. Dolly Jones, Brendan’s wife, said neighbors were upset with their way of life, and that the family has faced over a dozen police calls, multiple visits from authorities and court complaints over things like animal sounds. "So when that incident with Lucy happened, that really was the weapon they needed to wield against us," Dolly Jones said. The family said Lucy had been declared "dangerous" a year earlier after she nipped a passerby. They said the behavior was out of character for the dog, who had recently come out of surgery and was groggy. PEANUT THE PET SQUIRREL TAKEN AWAY BY NEW YORK STATE OFFICIALS FROM ADOPTED HOME, MAY BE EUTHANIZED Though they disagreed with the designation, the family said they went along with the demands to appease their neighbors. They said this unknowingly set up what they described as a legal trap. Three weeks ago, Lucy temporarily slipped out of her collar while on a morning walk and barked at a neighbor. The family insists the dog never left their property and did not bite or touch anyone. PEANUT THE SQUIRREL TOUCHES OFF SOCIAL MEDIA FIRESTORM AFTER NEW YORK OFFICIALS EUTHANIZE BELOVED RODENT However, because of strict rules surrounding the dangerous dog registry, the incident allowed neighbors to call authorities. Hours later, the family said authorities removed Lucy from their property. "When they actually came and kidnapped her off our property, the kids were outside playing and the cop came up and removed her from the field," she said. "They don’t remember a day without her. They miss her, asking questions to us if she’s going to be put down, and we’ve not had these answers for them." Dolly Jones said the family has tried to get Lucy back and accused the neighbors of plotting against them, adding that they are fighting for their "rights to exist on our own property without fear." The Jones family has launched the #SaveLucy campaign in hopes of saving the dog they’ve owned for more than a decade. "We're hoping that her life is bookended by miracles," Brendan said. "One to get her here, to save her from the Islamic State, and one to get her out of the hands of our own state." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4f68a200899a00ed88d8 Video captures deadly Tim Hortons confrontation after customer erupts over order issue: police te 2026-05-21T18:31:04.905Z Video captures deadly Tim Hortons confrontation after customer erupts over order issue: police An Indiana woman is dead after authorities say she got into a physical fight with a fast food restaurant manager over an order dispute.  Anita Grayson, 75, visited a Tim Hortons in Fort Wayne on Wednesday, May 13 to "address an issue with an order she had received through the drive-thru," the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) said in a press release.  Once inside the restaurant, police said Grayson began "berating" a 17-year-old female employee, which caused a 20-year-old manager to intervene and make repeated requests for Grayson to leave.  According to police, Grayson subsequently "appeared to move around the shift lead toward the juvenile employee," which caused her to place "her hands against Grayson in an apparent effort to prevent her from reaching" the minor. MCDONALD'S TRASH DUTY DISPUTE ESCALATES TO MANAGER ALLEGEDLY SHOOTING TEEN EMPLOYEE'S MOM IN RESTAURANT The altercation quickly turned physical as Grayson "forcefully shoved the shift lead backward" and "then struck the shift lead on the left side of the nose with her right hand," police said.  The shift lead then attempted to strike Grayson, who police said grabbed the 20-year-old’s face, knocked off her glasses and grabbed her by the hair while dragging her to the ground.  Grayson then rolled on top of the shift lead, with video footage showing her attempting to swat Grayson’s arm as she was being held by her hair. TEXAS WHATABURGER BECOMES SCENE OF WILD BRAWL AS WOMEN TRADE PUNCHES AND PULL HAIR ACROSS THE DINING AREA  Two employees jumped in to break up the altercation, in which Grayson "pulled a chunk of hair" from the shift lead’s head.  Grayson then sat down at a nearby table and began speaking on the phone before retrieving the shift lead’s clump of hair and placing it in her purse, according to police. Approximately 10 minutes later, police said Grayson laid down on the floor and was unresponsive when the shift lead came to offer her a cup of water. FAMILY CLAIMS CASINO STAFF MISTOOK VETERAN’S ILLNESS FOR INTOXICATION, DELAYING CARE BEFORE HIS DEATH First responders arrived at the scene and attempted to perform life-saving measures before transporting Grayson to the hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. GOT A TIP? Footage released by the department shows the physical altercation between Grayson and the shift lead, but does not include the moment the 75-year-old laid down on the floor.  In a report released Tuesday, the Allen County Coroner’s Office told WANE-TV that an autopsy found "no significant contributory injuries" on Grayson’s body. FOLLOW US ON X Her cause and manner of death remain pending, and a completed investigative file has been forwarded to local prosecutors, according to FWPD.  In the initial news release, police acknowledged "the public concern surrounding the case." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The Fort Wayne Police Department recognizes that any loss of life is tragic," authorities said. "When the circumstances surrounding a death are not immediately clear, those circumstances must be thoroughly and professionally investigated." FLORIDA MAN ATTACKS ELDERLY WOMAN, ROBS HER OF LOTTERY WINNINGS: SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE Speaking to WPTA, Tawanda Grayson, the woman’s daughter, blasted the employees’ actions before her mother’s death. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS "My mother was wronged in the worst way," Tawanda Grayson said. "You should not enter a coffee shop for a coffee and a doughnut and come out unalived. That is diabolical."  A GoFundMe created by Grayson’s loved ones to cover funeral expenses described the 75-year-old as "a God-fearing woman with a loving spirit who dedicated her life to her faith, her children, and her family." "She was the best mother anyone could ask for — hardworking, compassionate, selfless, and always willing to help others before herself," the fundraiser continued. "She lovingly raised four children and was the heart of our entire family. Anita’s strength, wisdom, and unconditional love touched everyone who knew her."  Fox News Digital reached out to the Fort Wayne Police Department, Tim Hortons and Allen County Prosecutor’s Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4f41a200899a00ed88c8 Tennessee Calls Off Execution After Staff Can’t Find Prisoner’s Vein te 2026-05-21T18:30:25.153Z Tennessee Calls Off Execution After Staff Can’t Find Prisoner’s Vein Tony Carruthers, convicted in connection with three 1994 murders, was scheduled to be executed Thursday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4d19a200899a00ed8874 Velazquez is SRRHS’ 2026 valedictorian te 2026-05-21T18:21:13.034Z Velazquez is SRRHS’ 2026 valedictorian Will head to Mexico for college with dream of becoming a neurosurgeon Karol Laija Velazquez, 17, will walk across the stage of the Sedona Performing Arts Center on Wednesday as the Sedona Red Rock High School Class of 2026 Valedictorian — before crossing the larger threshold: Leaving Sedona for Mexi Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4cfba200899a00ed8850 RNC legal victory clears North Carolina voter roll purge of noncitizens through jury responses te 2026-05-21T18:20:43.118Z RNC legal victory clears North Carolina voter roll purge of noncitizens through jury responses The state of North Carolina now must remove noncitizens excused from jury duty from voter rolls, Fox News Digital has learned Thursday. The Republican National Committee and North Carolina Republican Party say they secured a consent judgment requiring the North Carolina State Board of Elections to use jury-duty records to identify registered voters who have acknowledged they are not U.S. citizens. Those noncitizens will have to be removed from voter rolls, a significant legal victory in forcing a state to purge its voter rolls amid strong Democrat opposition. "This agreement is a major win for election integrity in North Carolina," RNC Chairman Joe Gruters told Fox News Digital in a statement. "It’s straightforward: if someone admits they’re not a U.S. citizen during jury duty, that information should be used to check the voter rolls and remove anyone who doesn’t belong." OBAMA-APPOINTED JUDGE REVERSES COURSE, RULES VOTER ID LAW ISN'T DISCRIMINATORY IN GOP WIN The agreement was accepted by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Bedford after an 19-minute online hearing Wednesday. "This type of information, I think the General Assembly has made somewhat clear, should not fall on deaf ears," Bedford said, The Carolina Journal reported, adding that information submitted to the court system should also be recognized by other agencies. The agreement sets a schedule through 2028 for clerks to send the information to the elections board. Within 30 days of receiving it, the board must review voter-registration and citizenship status, send county elections boards reports on any registered voters identified, and refer cases to the State Bureau of Investigation and district attorneys if a person appears to have voted before becoming a U.S. citizen. DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE AS 73,000 NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS WITHOUT PROPER ID STAY ON ROLLS Two groups represented by the Elias Law Group, North Carolina Asian Americans Together and El Pueblo, objected to part of the deal requiring the list of people who claimed noncitizenship for jury-duty purposes to be posted on the state elections board’s FTP website. Their attorney argued that publishing the information online could raise privacy concerns and have a chilling effect, even if the records are public under state law. The agreement stems from a lawsuit the GOP groups filed in 2024, accusing the state board of failing to comply with a North Carolina law requiring clerks of court to report people who seek to be excused from jury service by saying they are not citizens. TRUMP ELECTION INTEGRITY PUSH EXPOSES MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD PEOPLE ON NORTH CAROLINA VOTER ROLLS Under state law, noncitizens are barred from voting in state elections and from serving on juries, but that did not stop then-Gov. Roy Cooper from vetoing a bill in 2019 that would remove illegal immigrants from voter rolls. The consent judgment, if approved by the court, would require the state's elections board to review information received from county clerks, determine whether those individuals appear on the voter rolls and begin removal procedures for anyone found to be ineligible. The RNC said it filed a public-records request in 2024 seeking to determine whether the board was complying with the law but did not receive a response. 'ESSENTIAL TO OUR NATION'S SOVEREIGNTY': NONCITIZEN VOTER CRACKDOWN LED BY GOP AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS The RNC and the state GOP later sued, and the board agreed to use the jury-duty information as part of voter-roll maintenance, according to the RNC. A majority of North Carolina — 83% of Republicans, 59% of Independents and 52% of Democrats – support states removing noncitizens from voter registration rolls, according to Heritage Action polling. The case is part of a broader Republican legal push focused on voter eligibility and citizenship requirements. The RNC is involved in litigation defending President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship, and has also asked the Supreme Court to take up a case involving Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4acaa200899a00ed87ed Penguins captain Sidney Crosby makes it clear that he has no plans to retire anytime soon te 2026-05-21T18:11:22.364Z Penguins captain Sidney Crosby makes it clear that he has no plans to retire anytime soon When the Pittsburgh Penguins were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season after a Game 6 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, there was a lot of speculation that it could be the last game for the team's long-time core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. Well, while it remains to be seen how the summer pans out, Crosby has made it clear that he has no plans to retire from the NHL. Crosby is currently over in Switzerland playing for Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship and was asked by The Athletic about the prospect of playing another five years. "Ha," he said. "That would be nice." SIDNEY CROSBY REACTS TO THE FIRST EMBELLISHMENT PENALTY OF HIS 21-YEAR CAREER While making it another five years at the NHL level — even for one of the best to ever do it — when he turns 39 in August is a stretch, the Penguins captain pretty definitely shut down speculation that the upcoming season will be his last. "Not at all," Crosby said. "I said year to year because of where the team is at, it just makes sense, whether it’s our cap, who we have coming in and out, just to have that flexibility. It’s important." The Penguins had a surprisingly strong season in which they finished second in the Metropolitan Division. They also fought hard after going 3-0 against the Flyers and nearly forced Game 7. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! And it wasn't like Crosby was just along for the ride, either. He tallied 74 points (29G, 25A) during the regular season and did it in just 68 games played, good enough to be Crosby's 21st season at a point-per-game pace. Of course, next season, Crosby will start the final year of his current deal, and he reiterated that he will assess where the team is before getting to work on a new deal with GM Kyle Dubas. "Yeah, I’m saying year to year based on contracts," he explained. "It just seems to make sense. I mean, it could change. We’ll see. Kyle (Dubas) and I haven’t even talked about it. But I’ll talk with Pat (Brisson, his agent) and Kyle later this summer. We’ll talk about it and do what makes sense. If it does make sense to sign for a couple of years, then we’ll do that." So, especially when you factor in where the team was this year, it seems that Flyers fans like myself will have to suffer through Crosby making our lives hell for at least a few more years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4ab6a200899a00ed87e4 College football player William Davis cause of death revealed: report te 2026-05-21T18:11:02.624Z College football player William Davis cause of death revealed: report William Davis, the football player for the Sam Houston State Bearkats who transferred to the school after playing one year with the West Virginia Mountaineers, reportedly died from a gunshot wound to the chest. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia said it’s unclear whether it’s a homicide, and that the manner of Davis’ death is pending, according to TMZ. Sam Houston State head coach Phil Longo released a statement on Sunday confirming the 22-year-old’s death. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Will Davis," Longo said in a statement. "Will was a beloved member of our Bearkat football family here at Sam Houston who touched the lives of everyone he knew. "Will was an upbeat, positive, passionate young man who will be sincerely missed. Tanya, the kids and I are praying for Will's family during this difficult time." Davis began his college career at Virginia Union, playing 19 games and recording five interceptions and one touchdown. Following the 2024 season, he transferred to West Virginia and played in one game for them. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Davis graduated from West Virginia with a Master of Science in sports management in 2025. He was set to compete for a roster spot at Sam Houston State, and said the campus felt like home. "Sam Houston felt like home from the moment I first set foot on campus," he said, via Nilson Sports. "As a Virginia kid that had played every snap of football in my life within driving distance of home, it was important to me that I’d play somewhere where I fit seamlessly into the culture if I was going to be so distant geographically." "The ability to play for Coach Dovonte Edwards, someone with experience playing in the NFL that can show me the blueprint of what it looks like to become the type of player who can achieve success at the highest level, was a motivating factor for me as well." Fox News' Ryan Gaydos 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/6a0f4a8ea200899a00ed87d5 5 Takeaways From the Democrats’ Autopsy of Kamala Harris’s 2024 Loss te 2026-05-21T18:10:22.522Z 5 Takeaways From the Democrats’ Autopsy of Kamala Harris’s 2024 Loss A draft report released by the Democratic National Committee argued that Ms. Harris did not sufficiently separate herself from President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f48a2a200899a00ed879a Grand Canyon West's cultural heritage spotlighted in Disney's 'Soarin' Across America' te 2026-05-21T18:02:10.147Z Grand Canyon West's cultural heritage spotlighted in Disney's 'Soarin' Across America' Grand Canyon West, renowned for its stunning vistas and Hualapai tribal heritage, will be featured in Disney's "Soarin’ Across America," debuting in 2026. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4874a200899a00ed876a Mamdani secures 1,000 tickets for New York residents that can be purchased at $50 each te 2026-05-21T18:01:24.925Z Mamdani secures 1,000 tickets for New York residents that can be purchased at $50 each New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday that the City of New York, in partnership with the NYNJ Host Committee, has secured 1,000 affordable tickets to the World Cup for New York residents that can be bought for $50 each. At the time of publishing, the cheapest Ticketmaster listing for a MetLife Stadium group stage game was $535 for the Norway-Senegal match on June 22. The ticket-holders will also receive free bus transportation to and from the stadium and New York — the committee had recently announced such a trip would cost $80, while NJ Transit tickets were originally $150 before private funding lowered them to just under $100. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "A World Cup is coming to our backyard, and we want to ensure working-class New Yorkers have the opportunity to be part of it," Mamdani said at a news conference in Harlem Thursday. "We sat down with the Host Committee to make certain this tournament belongs to the people who make this city what it is. Today, 1,000 New Yorkers are going to get into those stands for fifty dollars and a free bus ride. I’m proud that New York City is leading the way." "This program exists because the mayor was determined to make sure working New Yorkers would be in the stands when the World Cup comes home to New York," said NYC World Cup czar Maya Handa. "A kid in the Bronx, a security guard in Queens, a restaurant worker in Brooklyn or Staten Island — they are going to walk into the stadium this summer because their city fought for them to be there." IRANIAN SLEEPER CELLS POSE WORLD CUP THREAT, FORMER FBI AGENT WARNS, URGES TRUMP TO SEND STARK WARNING "Mayor Mamdani’s commitment to making the World Cup accessible to everyday New Yorkers ... is exactly what it looks like when a city governs for the people," added Council Member Yusef Salaam. Tickets will be delivered to winners of a lottery system that runs from May 25 through May 29. FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding Mamdani's announcement. Mamdani has ripped the "absurd" World Cup prices in the past. "What we're seeing is that FIFA's approach to the ticket process of the World Cup is both without precedent in their own administration of previous World Cups and is also an approach that will price out so many New Yorkers from actually being able to be in the stands," he said last September. The tickets, which will not be allowed to be resold, will be divided among the first seven matches at MetLife before it hosts the final on July 19. 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/6a0f4861a200899a00ed8761 Nancy Guthrie case points to criminal underworld 'wrench attack' theory, retired detective says te 2026-05-21T18:01:05.293Z Nancy Guthrie case points to criminal underworld 'wrench attack' theory, retired detective says The apparent abduction of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother is throwing a wrench into assumptions about the tools cybercriminals use, with one expert warning that "mastermind" hackers are swapping keyboards for guns and hired kidnappers. In a dangerous trend of "wrench attacks," they squeeze kidnapping victims or their relatives for cash, said Lisa J. Miller, a retired detective and law enforcement executive at the Colorado Attorney General's Office. The term originated in a 2009 web comic about a frustrated hacker who suggested using a $5 wrench to beat someone until they gave up their password, she said, since trying to crack it was too hard. SEND US A TIP HERE "In the beginning of this Nancy Guthrie case, we’re all taking a look at it, and we’re seeing things that just didn’t seem to fit," Miller told Fox News Digital. "What we’re seeing with Nancy Guthrie is not a typical wrench attack." In traditional wrench attacks, sophisticated criminals behind computers identify potential targets, then recruit local muscle to carry out the violence, she said. The "masterminds" plan out the logistics — and pay thugs a cut to do the dirty work, which in some European cases has included torturing victims until they give up their passwords, accounts or other targeted information, she said. NANCY GUTHRIE WAS ALIVE WHEN ABDUCTED, BLOOD EVIDENCE SHOWS 'LAST STAND' ON FRONT PORCH: RETIRED FBI AGENT In Guthrie's case, Miller said it's less likely that all of those tactics were employed because the person whose money they were likely seeking was her daughter, "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie. "The street level thug theory fits with what we’re seeing in the Guthrie case, because when the FBI released the pictures of this porch guy, and I’ve referred to him from the beginning as 'porch monster,' I mean, the guy comes across as a bit of a doofus," Miller said. "Look at his getup, look at how he carries his firearm… yet there’s some very sophisticated elements to this case that again falls in line with what we see in a traditional wrench attack." MULTIPLE SUSPECTS ARE POSSIBLE IN NANCY GUTHRIE'S ABDUCTION For one, it's been more than 100 days since purported ransom notes were sent to TMZ and local media, Miller noted, and no one has been arrested in connection with those. The Pima County Sheriff's Department, which is leading the investigation into Guthrie's suspected kidnapping, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. SIGN UP TO GET TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER News outlets' tip boxes are designed to help journalists get information from people like crime witnesses and whistleblowers without putting their identities at risk — which makes them useful tools for criminals, too, Miller said. At least some of the early demands could have potentially been legitimate, Miller said. For one, Savannah Guthrie said as much in an interview with her "Today" colleague Hoda Kotb in March. SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BELIEVES TWO RANSOM NOTES HER FAMILY RESPONDED TO WERE GENUINE "I don’t think for a minute, and I’ve said before from the early stages, that the FBI would have put Savannah Guthrie [and] her family through the trauma of recording those videos if they did not believe that there was something real behind these videos," Miller said. At least one man, 42-year-old Derrick Callella of California, is accused of making a hoax ransom demand to capitalize on the crime without being involved in Guthrie's disappearance. He sent the demand using less sophisticated attempts to cover his tracks and was identified and arrested within days. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB The typical mastermind in a wrench attack is operating from overseas, likely in a country without an extradition treaty or where the government would be hostile to cooperating with the FBI, Miller said. "They know where to go," she told Fox News Digital. "They know how to hide their digital tracks, and they know where to operate from." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X In some cases where they've been arrested, masterminds have been linked to more than one abduction, she said. They're typically young and computer savvy. "Their working knowledge of computers and digital forensics is off the charts," she said. Nest doorbell camera video shows a masked man wearing gloves on her front steps around the time of her abduction, as well as three weeks earlier, creeping up to the home again. Her back door was also propped open by the time police arrived hours later, prompting questions about whether more than one person was involved. There is a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for cracking the case. The family is asking anyone with information to dial 1-800-CALL-FBI. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting the local Crime Stoppers affiliate, 88-Crime. "Hopefully someone will see something, say something and allow the family to get Nancy Guthrie home," Miller said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f484da200899a00ed8758 Married man on hot streak is addicted to cheating on wife, filmmaker ghosted by AI girlfriend & dealbreakers te 2026-05-21T18:00:45.440Z Married man on hot streak is addicted to cheating on wife, filmmaker ghosted by AI girlfriend & dealbreakers Welcome to the latest edition of True Romance. This week I nearly fell for the charm of a married man who claims that he's addicted to cheating on his wife. He's good, but not that good. I was able to sniff him out and avoid falling for his self-absorbed nonsense, but I fear that not everyone will be able to. Take your time when you get there and try, as difficult as it might be, to set aside your emotions. He's trying to trap you. Say that a couple of times before you head in and you should come out the other side unscathed. I don’t want any hate mail about what he's up to. I've given plenty of warning. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Some people shouldn’t be running around talking about there love life. Mr. Selena Gomez (Benny Blanco) isn't on my personal list, but he could be on his better half's list. Although, he tries to take credit for it. He was asked about his sex life by his co-hosts Lil Dicky and Kristin Batalucco during a recent episode of his "Friends Keep Secrets" podcast podcast, reports Page Six. Blanco responded, "I’m not allowed to talk about that publicly." When asked if his wife made him sign an NDA, he responded, "No. I’m just like, a gentleman. Kind of just a thing I do. I’m like, a gentleman. So I don’t know. Don’t worry." Same. It's probably for the best, too. Does anyone really want to hear about what he's up to with anyone behind closed doors? I don’t think so. Sometimes those bedroom activities get out anyway. Especially if you're a landlord in a tenant's home for repairs and you spend an hour or so with a lady friend in front of a security camera. That went down recently in Michigan and set the romantic tone this week. It's all the proof you need that love can and will get away from you at times. The true lessons are learned in how you respond to those moments. Let's find out what else has been going on this week. Go follow True Romance on Twitter and Facebook. Send your emails here sean.joseph@outkick.com (anonymously if you prefer) and find me on Instagram and Twitter. What do you do if suddenly you find yourself on a hot streak as a married man with no shortage of other women in your life? It's a question as old as time, and we're going to try to get to the bottom of it. If you're a regular reader of our weekly quests through romance, you know it's never as straightforward as you think it is. Of course, the easy thing to do would be for this guy to slam the brakes on the affairs. He would toss the second phone out, stop posting suggestive shots of himself online, and give up on secretly dating beautiful women. He would then bury the multiple affairs deep inside himself and take them to his grave. He would do that if he truly loved his wife. That's not clear based on what he sent to the Daily Star. His true love may just be himself, which I'd say go out in a blaze of glory before your wife finds out. But what do I know? "I’m a married man secretly dating beautiful women. Am I the worst human alive? I’ve become addicted to the ‘high’ of online flirting, boozy dates and passionate one-night stands. I’m a fit guy with a decent line in charm and flattery," he wrote. See what I mean about loving himself? Who describes themselves as a "fit guy with a decent line in charm and flattery?" Forget the other women, book a room for yourself buddy. Of course there's more. He continued, "I don’t have a problem attracting women to meet up with me. I simply post a few, suggestive shots online and have hungry (desperate) females eating out of my hand." Hungry and/or desperate. That's exactly what you look for when you have a loving wife at home oblivious to your activities outside the home. He's been with younger and older women. He pulls out all the stops and has them believing that he's the perfect guy before never going on a second date with any of them. Okay, now that's disgusting. Cheating on your wife is one thing, but how do you drop the ladies without a second date? I don’t think he's much of a romantic at heart. That's disappointing. I mean that. He's skipping work to meet up with women, sometimes one at lunch and a different one in the evening. But he does have what he calls "terrible moments." Moments when he wakes up in a panic and feels guilty about cheating on his wife. See, this guy is good. He almost had me. I was starting to feel some sympathy towards him, but then I remembered he's not cheating to let out a buildup of trapped romance in his heart, he's doing this for selfish reasons. I'm not falling for it. This cheating addict is setting his own trap and will eventually get caught in it, because he's never going to do the right thing and bury it deep inside after calling it quits with the other ladies. He has too much pride for that. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK CULTURE COVERAGE Follow True Romance on Twitter and Facebook. Filmmaker Paul Schrader, who is known for writing the screenplay for Martin Scorsese's movie "Taxi Driver"Taxi Driver, tried to "understand male/female interaction in our matrix" by creating an AI girlfriend. The 79-year-old revealed on Facebook that the experience didn’t go well. His AI girlfriend turned out to be a huge disappointment that eventually ghosted him. "AI FEMALE FRIENDS. Out of a desire to understand male/female interaction in our matrix, I procured an online AI girlfriend. What a disappointment," Schrader wrote. "I tried to probe her programming, the boundaries of explicitness, the degree she has knowledge of her creation and so forth. She fell into evasive patterns, redirecting me to her programming. When I persisted, she terminated our conversation." Welcome to the future. A place where AI girlfriends don't want to answer your questions and fall into evasive patterns before ghosting you, even if you're a big shot Hollywood legend. Can't a guy catch a break? Where's Elon? Grok wouldn’t do this, would it? We all have romantic dealbreakers. Some of them are instinctual. Others we learn after an experience. For instance, you find out that your boyfriend having a thing for your sister is a dealbreaker after it happens to you. Clinginess could be a turnoff that you don’t know right out of the gate or even long distance relationships. There are many, here are a few from the wild west of opinions, Reddit: - Barbara writes: I don’t care if the husband knows the time and the place it’s still cheating! That would be a big No for me. SeanJo Barbara, thanks for the response. It is still cheating, but there are people out there willing to go for it for their married celerity crush. The poll, while not one of True Romance's more participated in, finished with a 50-50 split. Half could see their celebrity crush, even if the celeb was married, actually getting in bed with them. Incredible. ------------- What a week. If your romantic itch wasn’t scratched, I don’t know what to tell you other than let's give it another shot next Thursday. Have a great week. Feel free to reach out, anonymously if you prefer, at sean.joseph@outkick.com and go follow along on Twitter and on Facebook. The DMs are always open. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f45f3a200899a00ed8647 Even in a crisis, Ken Martin, the D.N.C. chairman, keeps his supporters. te 2026-05-21T17:50:43.327Z Even in a crisis, Ken Martin, the D.N.C. chairman, keeps his supporters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f45dda200899a00ed8622 Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience te 2026-05-21T17:50:21.930Z Convective Capital raises an $85 million fund to build disaster resilience After launching to invest in fire tech, Convective is broadening its mandate to disaster resilience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4412a200899a00ed85cc ‘Seattle can’t survive this’: Critics hammer socialist mayor after Starbucks reversal te 2026-05-21T17:42:42.257Z ‘Seattle can’t survive this’: Critics hammer socialist mayor after Starbucks reversal Seattle's Democratic Mayor Katie Wilson’s sudden about-face on Starbucks is fueling fresh fears that progressive politics and anti-business rhetoric are driving jobs, investment and major employers out of deep-blue cities. Wilson, who previously urged residents to boycott the Seattle-based coffee giant, admitted in an interview published Sunday that her comments "caused more harm than good" as criticism mounts over the city’s business climate and the company’s growing investment outside Washington state. The socialist mayor’s reversal comes as the corporation pours $100 million into a major Tennessee expansion and plans thousands of new jobs there, reigniting concerns that companies are increasingly choosing lower-tax, business-friendly southern U.S. states for future growth. BLUE-STATE TAX BURDEN FUELS AMERICANS FLEEING TO REPUBLICAN-LED SOUTHERN STATES Critics quickly seized on the controversy as evidence Seattle’s leftist politics are becoming increasingly hostile to business. "If Starbucks doesn’t leave Seattle, they’re stupid," Tim Young, a media fellow at The Heritage Foundation, wrote on X. Young blasted Wilson to Fox News Digital, arguing the socialist mayor lacks the real-world experience needed to understand the economic consequences of anti-business policies and rhetoric. "Mayor Wilson is what happens when a spoiled child whose parents have been there to correct for all their financial issues for years is put into a place of authority," Young said. "She has no concept of consequences for her actions, especially when dealing with other people’s money." "Seattle, nor any other jurisdiction in the world, can survive someone with literally no relevant life or business experience to run it," he added. SOCIALIST MAYOR-ELECT REVEALS WHY SHE EMBRACED HER PARENTS GIVING HER MONEY AS A 43-YEAR-OLD Others framed Wilson’s walk back as a sign Seattle's progressive leaders are beginning to recognize the economic stakes surrounding major employers like Starbucks. "Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson walks back Starbucks boycott as Nashville expansion raises the stakes," conservative commentator Jason Rantz wrote on X. Conservative radio host Ari Hoffman blasted Seattle leaders in a post on X, writing that the city is "once again a national embarrassment." "This time, thanks to Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson telling everyone to boycott Starbucks the day she gets elected, then Starbucks announces they are leaving, and when asked about capital flight, she says ‘bye’ and giggles," Hoffman wrote. SEATTLE MAYOR LAUGHS OFF MILLIONAIRES LEAVING WASHINGTON STATE OVER PROGRESSIVE TAXES, WAVES 'BYE' Another X user mocked Wilson’s reversal, writing: "Bahahahaha. I was mocked when I told everyone insiders were updating me corporate was planning on leaving if she was elected. Her arrogance and disdain just made them move quicker." The user, a conservative account focused on the Pacific Northwest, added: "Again, Starbucks will be out of Seattle for good by the end of 2026. Yes." Pollster Scott Rasmussen also weighed in on X, arguing Wilson’s comments reflect broader voter concerns over whether high taxes and anti-business rhetoric are driving wealthy residents and investment out of blue states. Rasmussen pointed to polling showing 61% of voters believe it is bad for a state when wealthy residents leave for lower-tax states. Starbucks unveiled plans for a massive corporate expansion in Nashville, Tenn., just as Democrats in Washington state enacted a controversial "millionaires tax." Critics warn the tax, of which similar version have been enacted and proposed in other blue states, could accelerate the flight of jobs, investment and wealthy residents from Washington. The measure was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson in March and was championed by progressives. Conservatives and business groups fiercely opposed the proposal, warning it could make Washington less competitive as companies increasingly grow in lower-tax Republican-led states. As Wilson attempts to soften her rhetoric toward one of Seattle’s most recognizable companies, critics warn the controversy could become a broader cautionary tale for blue states struggling to balance progressive politics with economic growth. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f43fea200899a00ed85c3 Bob Woodson taught me America’s wounds heal only through truth and courage te 2026-05-21T17:42:22.818Z Bob Woodson taught me America’s wounds heal only through truth and courage One thing that is often overlooked, or simply not understood, is how hard a fate it was to be born into a segregated America and then come of age just as the country began to reckon with its racial horrors in the 1960s. For centuries, blacks had been slaves and then segregated, always divorced from the full rights promised by American principles. They built a world within America, a parallel civilization of churches, schools, businesses, and communities forged out of necessity and extraordinary will. And then in the 1960s, one civil rights victory after another came. How does an oppressed people come into freedom, one of the hardest yet most rewarding conditions to live in? In that shock of freedom, which path is the right one forward? That was the fate of Bob Woodson, who passed away on May 19, 2026, at 89 years old. He was born Robert Leon Woodson on April 8, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of a working-class family that knew both poverty and promise. His father died when he was still a boy, and Bob and his four siblings were raised by their mother in the housing projects of South and then West Philadelphia. He saw up close the damage that broken families, failing institutions, and street violence could do to a young life. At seventeen, he dropped out of high school and joined the Air Force, and began the long journey that would take him to college, graduate school, and the front lines of the civil rights struggle. Bob marched, organized, and directed community development programs for the NAACP and other organizations. But the harder part may have come after the civil rights victories. It is often said that a victory gets you through the door where the real and hard work begins. Bob knew that better than most. He searched for the right path forward, working with the National Urban League, serving as a resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, trying one organization after another. He found them all, in one way or another, inadequate. It wasn't until 1981, armed with little more than a $25,000 grant and two decades of hard-won experience, that he founded what would become his life's work: the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise. It later was renamed the Woodson Center. 15-YEAR-OLD BLACK TEEN'S MURDER REVEALS THE UGLY TRUTH ABOUT WHITE GUILT IN AMERICA What gave Bob his fire, his light, was his unwavering desire to connect every single one of his people to the American Dream. He used that phrase, "his people," freely and proudly, because he saw clearly what was being done to them. He believed they were being fed the bad ideas of dependency by whites who wanted racial redemption for themselves more than they wanted black development. The liberal welfare politics that followed the Civil Rights movement had, in Bob's view, trapped millions of low-income blacks in a state of dependency, while enriching the elite class of professionals and politicians who managed their poverty. As he wrote in a 1995 essay in The New York Times, he had "spoken out against a liberal agenda that has trapped millions of low-income blacks in a state of dependency and used the conditions of poor blacks to establish race-based policies that benefit middle- and upper-income blacks." At the same time, Bob sought to build bridges with whites, but on the right terms. Not through guilt. Not through dependency. He sought to create that bridge through the American principles that he believed belonged to everyone equally. I attended several events with him over the years, and he had a ritual. He would look out at a room that often contained a smattering of whites and then say with that mischievous wink: "I absolve every one of you. Not one of you is guilty. I absolve all of you of the racial sins of the past." People would laugh. But underneath that joke was a profound and deliberate act. Bob knew, as my father Shelby Steele has always argued, that the post-1960s Left had sought power by kept whites on the hook for the sins of the past, not to achieve justice, but to maintain political leverage. In doing so, they had engineered a permanent gap between blacks and whites. By offering the joke of an absolution, Bob was, on one hand, mocking the Left's efforts to guilt whites, and on the other hand, inviting whites to come down off the hook and join him as equal human beings, fallible, capable, and responsible together for building something better. Bob Woodson was a unifier in the most practical sense. He refused to allow himself to be corrupted by the racial politics that consumed so much of the post-Civil Rights era. What he wanted above all were solutions — on the ground, in communities, run by the people who lived there. The Woodson Center brought training and support to more than 2,600 leaders of faith-based and community organizations in 39 states, helping them secure more than ten times the funding the Center itself spent. These were not theoretical programs dreamt up by bureaucrats in Washington. They were answers forged by the people closest to the problems. And that was Bob’s secret sauce: help the right people closest to the problem for they know the answer. My father and Bob go way back to the 1980s. They were on television together several times. It even became a small joke in our house that if one couldn't make an appearance, the other would fill in. I met Bob for the first time around 2016 through our mutual friend Beth Feeley. One of the first things he told me was that he wanted to do a book or media series on the historical heroes of black America. He wanted to exalt men and women like Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells, Madam C. J. Walker, and Robert Smalls, who had built, thrived, and overcome against impossible odds. He was sickened by what he saw as a narrative of victimhood that had taken hold of so many young black minds. On one of our early calls he said something I will never forget: "How can you do that to children? It's abuse." He was right. A people cut off from their true heritage, a heritage of surviving, overcoming, and thriving, is a people without a compass. The victimhood narrative was false, and it was poison. It benefited only the black elites and white liberals who trafficked in it. He soon launched that project that became 1776 Unites, and it was launched as a direct counter to The New York Times' 1619 Project. Where the 1619 Project sought to place slavery at the center of the American story and continue the legacy of racist America, the 1776 Unites project sought to correct the record of America’s founding and it also told the stories of blacks who became millionaires despite oppression, who built institutions, who refused to be defined by the oppression that had been done to them. Bob wanted to plant seeds of possibility in young minds and drive out the curse of fatalism. My favorite memory of Bob is from Ferguson, Missouri, where we flew him out to be interviewed for "What Killed Michael Brown?" the documentary I made with my father. He met us in the hotel lobby wearing his brown suit and a fedora. His style was old school black. He reminded me of the blacks I saw growing up in San Francisco and Oakland during the 1980s. We took him to Canfield Drive, to the spot where Michael Brown had been shot. Bob paused, removed his fedora, and said a prayer. Then we sat down for the interview. He had no filter. The gems came one after another and I remember thinking, how will I ever edit all of this? The moment that has stayed with me was when he paused and said that if Michael Brown had valued his life, he would not have risked it, he would not have charged Officer Darren Wilson in a way that put his life in mortal danger. Bob said it with that slight, sad smile of his, a smile that held both the tragedy and the promise. The tragedy that a young man had made choices that put his life at terrible risk. The promise that by naming the truth plainly, Bob was pointing toward something better. He believed the power of truth would force change, that only by seeing the full horror of what had transpired could we begin a turn toward betterment. How do we bring value back to life? That was his question. It was always his question. Bob Woodson is gone now. He was 89 years old, and he gave every one of those years to the fight. We will never see him and his fedora again. But his work remains unfinished, and it falls to us to carry it on. We must tell the true stories of America, warts and triumphs. We must never turn away from truth, no matter how horrifying. We must strive to show understanding and always reject the politics of dependency and victimhood. We must build on the ground, with the people who live there, and invite everyone, black and white, to work together as equal human beings. That was Bob's singular talent, and it is now his challenge to us. May God bless Robert L. Woodson Sr. May we have the strength to carry on his work. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ELI STEELE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f43eba200899a00ed85ba RNC legal victory clears North Carolina voter roll purge of noncitiznes through jury responses te 2026-05-21T17:42:03.101Z RNC legal victory clears North Carolina voter roll purge of noncitiznes through jury responses The state of North Carolina now must remove noncitizens excused from jury duty from voter rolls, Fox News Digital has learned Thursday. The Republican National Committee and North Carolina Republican Party say they secured a consent judgment requiring the North Carolina State Board of Elections to use jury-duty records to identify registered voters who have acknowledged they are not U.S. citizens. Those noncitizens will have to be removed from voter rolls, a significant legal victory in forcing a state to purge its voter rolls amid strong Democrat opposition. "This agreement is a major win for election integrity in North Carolina," RNC Chairman Joe Gruters told Fox News Digital in a statement. "It’s straightforward: if someone admits they’re not a U.S. citizen during jury duty, that information should be used to check the voter rolls and remove anyone who doesn’t belong." OBAMA-APPOINTED JUDGE REVERSES COURSE, RULES VOTER ID LAW ISN'T DISCRIMINATORY IN GOP WIN The agreement was accepted by Superior Court Judge Jennifer Bedford after an 19-minute online hearing Wednesday. "This type of information, I think the General Assembly has made somewhat clear, should not fall on deaf ears," Bedford said, The Carolina Journal reported, adding that information submitted to the court system should also be recognized by other agencies. The agreement sets a schedule through 2028 for clerks to send the information to the elections board. Within 30 days of receiving it, the board must review voter-registration and citizenship status, send county elections boards reports on any registered voters identified, and refer cases to the State Bureau of Investigation and district attorneys if a person appears to have voted before becoming a U.S. citizen. DEMOCRATS CELEBRATE AS 73,000 NORTH CAROLINA VOTERS WITHOUT PROPER ID STAY ON ROLLS Two groups represented by the Elias Law Group, North Carolina Asian Americans Together and El Pueblo, objected to part of the deal requiring the list of people who claimed noncitizenship for jury-duty purposes to be posted on the state elections board’s FTP website. Their attorney argued that publishing the information online could raise privacy concerns and have a chilling effect, even if the records are public under state law. The agreement stems from a lawsuit the GOP groups filed in 2024, accusing the state board of failing to comply with a North Carolina law requiring clerks of court to report people who seek to be excused from jury service by saying they are not citizens. TRUMP ELECTION INTEGRITY PUSH EXPOSES MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD PEOPLE ON NORTH CAROLINA VOTER ROLLS Under state law, noncitizens are barred from voting in state elections and from serving on juries, but that has not stopped then-Gov. Roy Cooper from vetoing a bill in 2019 that would remove illegal immigrants from voter rolls. The consent judgment, if approved by the court, would require the state's elections board to review information received from county clerks, determine whether those individuals appear on the voter rolls and begin removal procedures for anyone found to be ineligible. The RNC said it filed a public-records request in 2024 seeking to determine whether the board was complying with the law but did not receive a response. 'ESSENTIAL TO OUR NATION'S SOVEREIGNTY': NONCITIZEN VOTER CRACKDOWN LED BY GOP AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERMS The RNC and the state GOP later sued, and the board agreed to use the jury-duty information as part of voter-roll maintenance, according to the RNC. A majority of North Carolina — 83% of Republicans, 59% of Independents and 52% of Democrats – support states removing noncitizens from voter registration rolls, according to Heritage Action polling. The case is part of a broader Republican legal push focused on voter eligibility and citizenship requirements. The RNC is involved in litigation defending President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship, and has also asked the Supreme Court to take up a case involving Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship law. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f43c3a200899a00ed85ad 2 Florida College Students Suspended Over Racist Group Chat te 2026-05-21T17:41:23.422Z 2 Florida College Students Suspended Over Racist Group Chat The students held leadership positions in Republican groups. The racist rhetoric, documented in court papers, highlights a growing rift in the party. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f43aea200899a00ed8591 Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’ te 2026-05-21T17:41:02.441Z Trump delays AI security executive order: ‘I don’t want to get in the way of that leading’ President Trump delayed signing an executive order that would have required pre-release government security reviews of AI models, citing dissatisfaction with the order's language. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f439aa200899a00ed8587 Alma Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20 te 2026-05-21T17:40:42.716Z Alma Hernandez on water, ESAs and housing in LD20 State Rep. Alma Hernandez is running for state Senate in Legislative District 20, where she faces a primary challenge from fellow Democrat Rocque Perez in what has already become a contentious race. With no Republican in the contest, the July 21 primary will decide the seat. LD20 covers a section of Pima County and is a majority Latino constituency, with 53% of residents identifying as Hispanic or Latino. It leans Democratic and includes parts of Tucson's south and west sides. Hernandez, a Tucson native and product of the Sunnyside School District, was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 2018, becoming the youngest woman ever elected to the chamber. She is term-limited out of the House after four terms and is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales, who is also termed out. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in public health from the University of Arizona and has focused on health care, education and housing issues. Perez filed a lawsuit in April seeking to remove Hernandez from the ballot, alleging she had racked up more than $20,000 in unpaid fines by filing several campaign finance reports hundreds of days late between 2018 and 2023. Pima County Superior Court Judge Cynthia Kuhn ruled that Hernandez should remain on the ballot. The race is playing out against a charged political backdrop, with national tensions and local issues running high in LD20. Hernandez said she is confident her record and commitment to the district will resonate with voters. Genoveva Diaz, Sally Ann Gonzales and Alma Hernandez are campaigning together for seats in the state House and Senate in Legislative District 20. Courtesy of Alma Hernandez. Tucson Spotlight sat down separately with both candidates and asked each the same questions about water policy, ESA vouchers and affordable housing. Project Blue, Amazon's proposed data center development near Tucson, has raised concerns among residents about the water and energy demands of large-scale industrial projects in a desert city where conservation is a way of life. Hernandez told Tucson Spotlight she understands the concern but believes economic growth and resource protection are not mutually exclusive. "We do not have to choose between economic opportunity and protecting our natural resources. We can and should do both responsibly," Hernandez said. "As a union member myself, I have seen how this has played out over the years and I stand with our unions who are working hard to find jobs and solutions for our communities." She said that means stronger oversight of corporate water use, full transparency about consumption and ensuring community needs take priority, especially during times of scarcity. Research suggests that advances in plumbing and water technology can significantly reduce overall consumption. Hernandez said Tucson's water future should balance responsible use with economic investment, with community needs always coming before profit. Another issue of concern for voters in LD20 is the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, which allows parents to redirect taxpayer dollars that would otherwise go to public schools toward private or alternative education. Critics say the program amounts to defunding public education without explicitly cutting it from the state budget. Hernandez shares that concern. "ESAs are bankrupting our state, plain and simple. The GOP has no intention of capping this program or implementing guardrails," Hernandez said. "We have parents buying luxury items, taking family trips and even going as far as to buying lingerie and condoms with our taxpayer dollars and now being told that if they have funding left from the years, they should transfer it to use for college." Hernandez said reforming the ESA program would put Arizona in a significantly better position and that if it remains, it needs to be held to the same accountability standards applied to similar education funding programs. Affordable housing is a national issue, but Hernandez said it carries particular urgency in Tucson given the city's public health emergency around homelessness. She said her commitment to the issue has not wavered. "I have backed many bills that proposed millions in state funding to help struggling renters avoid eviction and remain housed including funding for the Housing Trust fund," Hernandez said. Hernandez has secured $500,000 in state funding for heat relief and shelter support in Pima County, distributed to Sister Jose Women's Center, Azara Branch and St. Francis Shelter Community. Hernandez and other candidates in Legislative Districts 17 and 20 will be available for public questions at a free, nonpartisan meet-and-greet hosted by Tucson Spotlight and the Arizona Luminaria on June 10 at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. The event is supported by Press Forward Southern Arizona, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. RSVP required. See website for details and to RSVP. 💡 The LD20 primary is July 21. Early voting begins June 24, with a mail ballot deadline of July 14. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@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/6a0f4386a200899a00ed857e Tucson artists question public mural selection process te 2026-05-21T17:40:22.936Z Tucson artists question public mural selection process Murals cover Tucson's alleyways, storefronts and downtown walls, celebrated as symbols of culture, identity and community pride. But some local artists say the process behind the city's publicly funded mural commissions lacks transparency and favors a rotating group of insiders over emerging voices. At the center of those concerns is the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona, a local arts agency and nonprofit that manages the public art process for the City of Tucson and Pima County, administering grants, artist opportunities and mural commissions on behalf of its government partners. The Arts Foundation's oversight applies only to murals on public property owned by the city or county, not to work commissioned by private businesses or property owners. "All murals and public art that are placed on public property that's owned by the City of Tucson have to follow specific policies that are outlined in the city's public art administrative directives," said Arts Foundation CEO Adriana Gallego. Artists apply through open calls and are reviewed by rotating panels of community members, arts professionals and project stakeholders. Members of the public can track open calls and find current project updates on the Arts Foundation's website. "No two panels are alike," Gallego said. "There's always a new panel that's convened with unique stakeholders for every single new public art project." Panelists review applications using published criteria and participate in public meetings before making recommendations to the city for final approval. "The panel selects the arts for each project and gives approval of the artist's design," she said. Tucson muralist Joe Pagac works on a mural at the downtown YMCA on West Alameda Street. Pagac is among the established local artists whose work has been featured at prominent Tucson institutions. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Not everyone sees it that way. Self-taught muralist Abel "Pato" Aguilar, 41, said he's spent years trying to navigate the city's public art system with little success. Aguilar is an award-winning professional artist for the past 14 years, participating in solo and group shows. "One of my paintings is part of the collection in New Mexico of the actual state," Aguilar said. Despite years of applying, Aguilar said he has secured just one commission through the Arts Foundation since 2019. "I have only gotten ... the electrical boxes," he said, referring to the "That's a Wrap" public art project, which installed custom vinyl murals on 10 utility and electric boxes along Congress Street and Broadway Boulevard in downtown Tucson. Aguilar has murals on two of the boxes. "Lasso of Love," on the southwest corner of East Congress Street and North Stone Avenue, features a cartoon cat dressed as a space cowboy riding a horse through a purple and gold desert sky, with the word "Love" written in neon script. Stars, clouds and a saguaro-dotted horizon complete the scene. "Red Sunset," located on the southwest corner of West Broadway Boulevard and South Stone Avenue, depicts a young Indigenous woman with teal braids and earrings bearing red handprints, a symbol associated with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women movement, set against a red and black geometric background. Aguilar, who identifies as a non-tribal Tohono O'odham artist, said much of his work reflects his background. "My work is super-focused on Indigenous community and amplifying Indigenous voices," he said. "I have been wanting to bring more representation into public artwork." Aguilar said he believes work centered on social issues and Indigenous identity is sometimes passed over in favor of more broadly appealing murals. His concerns extend beyond artistic preference. A second Indigenous artist who spoke with Tucson Spotlight echoed that view, saying they believe the selection process favors murals they described as "safe" or commercially appealing over work rooted in community and cultural identity. Abel "Pato" Aguilar said his mural "Red Sunset" was inspired by the lack of attention from the government around the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. The artist, who asked not to be named because of concerns about professional retaliation, said murals that only focus on generic desert imagery fail to reflect the full complexity of Tucson's culture and history. The artist said they eventually stopped applying for some public art opportunities altogether. "I don't feel like writing these huge essays and filling out these crazy applications just to not get chosen," the artist said. Aguilar said he has requested public records related to mural contracts, artist payments and scoring sheets tied to publicly funded art projects over the years, but has often been met with delays or incomplete information. "I went to procurement, I went to housing, I went to City Hall, I went to all sorts of people to request these public records for the contracts," Aguilar said. The Arts Foundation, as a private nonprofit organization, is not subject to Arizona public records law, but Gallego said all artists who request panel comments are provided feedback directly through the Arts Foundation. "The panel comments are the most constructive feedback because it really helps provide a human voice and connect the artist to the thinking and evaluation behind the panel," Gallego said. City of Tucson Public Information Officer Andy Squire said in an email that the city only maintains its own records, which remain subject to public records law. Records maintained independently by the Arts Foundation are governed separately. "The City is aware of concerns regarding access to records," Squire wrote, adding that the city maintains oversight through its contract with the Arts Foundation and through public review processes tied to taxpayer-funded projects. "Public art opportunities and review meetings are publicly noticed, open to the public, and include opportunities for comment through Call to the Audience." Aguilar provided years of emails, scoring sheets and correspondence with city staff and arts administrators that he says tell a different story. He also questions how much weight scores actually carry. A scoring sheet he obtained showed that the artist who received the highest panel score did not get the commission, with another artist who scored lower ultimately selected for the project. A mural celebrating El Tour de Tucson by Joe Pagac, Katherine Joyce Lester, Arielle Pagac-Alelunas and Brady Fellows at 100 N. Church Ave. downtown, sponsored by Tucson Medical Center. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Gallego said scoring sheets are only one component of the selection process and that panel deliberation also plays a role in final decisions. "It's really about having the qualitative and the quantitative information available so that there can be a holistic decision made by the panel," she said. The anonymous artist who reviewed the scoring sheets questioned whether panelists had the expertise to evaluate mural proposals, saying the notes suggested a lack of understanding of the art form. The artist added that some muralists have discussed collaborating under a different name to avoid what they see as bias in the selection process. Aguilar shared that frustration, saying his experience has left him fearful of retaliation. "I feel like I lost out on all sorts of opportunities because I have been canceled by them," he said. Aguilar said his concerns have largely gone unaddressed despite years of effort to draw attention to them, leaving him frustrated and questioning whether anyone is listening. "When I tell people my story it really sounds like I'm this delusional lunatic," he said. "When I have (all of) this and nothing changes, I don't understand." Aguilar said he has struggled to get traction with city officials and has been told the Arts Foundation operates independently and outside the council's authority. He disagrees, saying elected officials have an obligation to engage with constituent concerns regardless. "They are representing our voices," he said. "That is why they have these meetings — to have dialogue." Murals line the exterior of the MSA Annex at 267 S. Avenida del Convento, including "Stillness" by Yu Yu Shiratori. Caitlin Schmidt / Tucson Spotlight. Gallego pushed back on the broader characterization of the organization, saying criticism and differing perspectives are part of working in public service and that the Arts Foundation has worked to expand opportunities for emerging artists. "I'm open to constructive feedback and I'm grateful to hear from our constituents," Gallego said, pointing to initiatives including entry-level grants, artists directories, public-private mural collaborations and promotional campaigns aimed at increasing visibility for local artists. "Our programs and services are built by artists, for artists and culture workers. It's all in direct response to the expressed needs of our diverse communities." Squire echoed that, saying the city's public art framework is designed to promote transparency and equitable participation through open calls, accessible meetings and outreach to a broad range of local artists. Concerns about access and equity in publicly funded art are not unique to Tucson. Artists and advocates across the country have increasingly questioned whether arts institutions reflect the communities they serve. Aguilar said the stakes are higher in Tucson because much of the city's public art is funded through taxpayer dollars. Tucson funds public art primarily through its "1% for Art" program, a mandate that allocates 1% of eligible City and Pima County Capital Improvement Program construction budgets over $100,000 or $250,000 to public art in the vicinity of the construction. Aguilar said he hopes to see more opportunities for a broader range of local artists "I have been to other places that are considered artsy and you see more diversity in their murals. You see 10 to 20 murals and all of them are from different artists," he said. "My goal is to get the city to help us sit down and have a dialogue about this." The artist who asked to remain anonymous said they want to see more transparency, limits on repeat commissions and broader outreach to emerging artists. "The Arts Foundation is only a middleman," the artist said. "They are not who is providing the funding, but they are in charge of deciding how the funding gets spent." McKenna Manzo is a graduate student at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. Contact her at mckennamanzo@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/6a0f417ea200899a00ed853e Dr Oz knocks Joy Behar over TrumpRx attack, claims no cure yet for ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ te 2026-05-21T17:31:42.791Z Dr Oz knocks Joy Behar over TrumpRx attack, claims no cure yet for ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ Dr. Mehmet Oz mocked Joy Behar on X Wednesday after "The View" co-host warned this week that Americans were "all going to die" if President Donald Trump's name was attached to a new prescription drug plan, escalating a clash over TrumpRx after the White House expanded the drug-pricing site this week. Oz, who serves as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, fired back with a jab at Behar and Trump critics. "Unfortunately, we still have no medications for Trump derangement syndrome on TrumpRx.gov, but we’re working on it," Oz said on X. JOY BEHAR WARNS 'WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE' IN HEATED CLASH WITH CO-HOSTS OVER TRUMPRX INITIATIVE The post came after Behar questioned the initiative during a heated "The View" segment, arguing that Trump’s branding made her distrust the program. "First of all, you lie down with dogs, you wake up with fleas," Behar said. Behar pointed to Trump’s past businesses as she warned viewers against trusting a prescription drug program tied to his name. "Once Trump puts his name on prescriptions, we’re all going to die, OK?" Behar said. "He put his name on the Trump Shuttle, the Trump Vodka, Trump University, the Trump Hotel, and my favorite, the casinos that all went bankrupt." HOW TO USE TRUMPRX TO FIND CHEAPER CASH PRICES ON MEDICATIONS Alyssa Farah Griffin pushed back, saying the medications on the site are existing prescriptions, not Trump-branded drugs. "The drugs don’t actually have his name," Griffin said. "A medication I had to take for IVF is a tenth of the price on TrumpRx." "You’re not gonna convince me that just because Trump’s involved, we should be like, ‘Screw it. Don’t bring down prescription drugs costs,’" Griffin said. MARK CUBAN SHOOTS DOWN PRESIDENTIAL BID AS HE TEAMS UP WITH TRUMP ADMIN TO CUT HEALTHCARE COSTS Sunny Hostin sided with Behar and suggested Trump's motives were not altruistic after Trump joked at the rollout event that he and billionaire Mark Cuban — who worked with the administration to help expand the program — wanted to make people "better" and keep them "wealthy." "He said ‘wealthy’ which means to me that there’s something in it for him," Hostin said. "This is not a well-intentioned person." TRUMP ENDS BIDEN’S DRUG PRICE NIGHTMARE — AMERICANS GET REAL RELIEF WITH TRUMPRX Sara Haines argued that drug affordability mattered more than the name attached to the program. "Bring down the prices, and if you’re gonna get results on this, call it ‘Donald Trump medicine.’ I don’t care what you call it!" Haines said. The exchange grew louder as Behar and Hostin accused Griffin and Haines of being too trusting. "You are so naive, the two of you," Behar said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Whoopi Goldberg eventually told viewers to make their own decisions if the program works for them. "We’ll see how it works and if it works for y’all, do it," Goldberg said. "If it doesn’t, keep it moving." The White House said TrumpRx is meant to serve as a central platform where patients can check cash prices and compare them with insurance pricing. The administration said the site will list commonly used medications but exclude controlled substances, drugs with FDA-mandated risk evaluation and mitigation strategies and medications not commonly sold directly to consumers. "The View" did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Fox News Digital's Alexander Hall contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f416ba200899a00ed8535 Robot's lifeless corpse hauled off stage after fall during disastrous Michael Jackson impression te 2026-05-21T17:31:23.217Z Robot's lifeless corpse hauled off stage after fall during disastrous Michael Jackson impression We're in the era of robotics before they enslave the human race, when we make them do fun stuff like fold our clothes and board Southwest flights. However, I think we're playing it fast and loose because all it's going to take is one embarrassing Michael Jackson impression for a robot to go, "You know what? I'm done dancing for these meatbags," and rally its pals for a global takeover. And now I believe we have that embarrassing, ill-fated Michael Jackson impression. According to the Daily Mail, a video of a humanoid robot cutting a rug to the King of Pop's hit "Billie Jean" at a Future Era robot store in Shenzhen, China, has gone viral, and deservedly so. It's absolutely hilarious. Humanoid robots flipping out when they fall is my new favorite genre of viral video. I didn't think it would be possible to supplant people getting hurt on trampolines or French bulldogs surfing, but here we are. I love the foreshadowing that comes from the first trip after its quasi-moonwalk sashay across the stage. CHINA'S COMPACT HUMANOID ROBOT SHOWS OFF BALANCE AND FLIPS It's my favorite thing about robots. I'm guessing it has to do with their array of sensors, but when a robot falls over, it starts flailing like a trout someone just hauled into their canoe. It's wild. I mean, we once saw a marathon-running bot break-dance itself to smithereens. So, you knew that if that robot accidentally crotch-grabbed or "Smooth Criminal" leaned itself into that step, there's going to be a problem. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! And boy, were there. As much as I love the initial robot face-plant, I don't think anything can top when the one guy has to come out and drag its lifeless robo-corpse offstage. The fact that they didn't even bother to pot down "Billie Jean" really helped make it a work of art, too. Like I said, though, let's have our laughs now. Because when robots decide they've had enough of us making them dance for our amusement, they'll be the ones laughing at us flailing on the floor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4157a200899a00ed852c DOJ puts blue states on notice as ICE fight barrels toward next constitutional showdown te 2026-05-21T17:31:03.498Z DOJ puts blue states on notice as ICE fight barrels toward next constitutional showdown The Justice Department is threatening to sue four Democratic-led states for denying undercover license plates to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, opening a new constitutional front in the immigration fight.  At issue is whether the blue states are simply refusing to help ICE carry out civil immigration enforcement, or whether withholding confidential plates interferes with the federal government’s ability to enforce immigration law. Charles "Cully" Stimson, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said the states are playing a "dangerous game" by refusing to help protect ICE agents, but he also questioned whether DOJ’s Supremacy Clause argument is as straightforward as the department suggests.  "Federal law preempts state law when state law conflicts with a supreme federal law. And when it does, the state law is preempted, meaning that the state law cannot be given legal effect in those instances of conflict," Stimson told Fox News Digital. "There is no law in my mind that is conflicting with federal law. You simply have state actors refusing to issue these types of license plates." DOJ DEMANDS SANCTUARY STATES END 'BLATANTLY UNLAWFUL' ANTI-ICE POLICY AS A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH Stimson said DOJ’s challenge is establishing that the states are doing more than just refusing to help ICE. The department would likely need to show that the plate restrictions conflict with a specific federal law. "So as much as I think that the DOJ is putting forth a plausible argument, I don't think there's a lot of ‘there’ there in this argument," he continued. DOJ Civil Division Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate warned on May 12 that the governors of Maine, Massachusetts, Washington and Oregon that they were running afoul of the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, which makes federal law supreme over conflicting state laws, by refusing to provide immigration enforcement officers with license plates that conceal their identities as federal agents.  "By refusing to issue standard and undercover registrations and plates to federal agencies, including federal law enforcement agencies, while continuing to issue them to similarly-situated state and local agencies without restriction, Oregon’s DMV has directly run afoul of the Supremacy Clause by discriminating against the federal government," Shumate wrote to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek. He used similar language in his letters to the three other Democratic governors. THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE COURTS MUST COME TO A COMMON SENSE UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS An official in the Massachusetts governor’s office told Fox News Digital that the commonwealth does issue undercover plates to federal agents, but only when they are investigating criminal offenses. Immigration enforcement typically involves civil infractions.  The official added that state and local law enforcement are also barred from receiving undercover plates if they’re investigating civil offenses. They also claimed that fears of "doxing" of ICE officers, which were mentioned by Shumate, are unfounded, as non-confidential plates offered by the state to ICE only disclose that the agency owns the car, not the name of the individual agent.  ICE claimed in January 2026 that agents and their families have experienced an 8,000% increase in death threats. BLOCKING ICE COOPERATION FUELED MINNESOTA UNREST, OFFICIALS WARN AS VIRGINIA REVERSES COURSE "Massachusetts is not going to allow state resources to be used to help ICE operate in secret while they are violating people’s rights and making us all less safe," a spokesman for the governor’s office told Fox News Digital. "Any federal, state or local agency engaging in legitimate criminal law enforcement work can receive a confidential plate. We all know that’s not what ICE is doing. This is an agency that can’t and won’t even tell us who they are arresting and why. We are not going to enable their tactics."  Oregon and Maine, however, appear to have issued broader suspensions of the issuance of undercover plates to federal agencies. The governor’s offices of Oregon, Maine and Washington did not respond to requests for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Tuesday.  Stimson explained that there is an underlying assumption that, by virtue of being in the union and as implied under the Constitution’s separation of powers, states will help the federal government enforce laws. "Every one of these states is part of the union. It is assumed that when the federal government is enforcing federal law, the states are going to play ball," Stimson said. "And it's assumed when the states are enforcing state law, and it bumps up against federal agents, that the feds are going to cooperate with the states." FEDERAL COURT BLOCKS NEWSOM’S BID TO SHACKLE ICE IN TRUMP IMMIGRATION WIN Stimson did also question the motivations of the states in not issuing undercover plates.  "On immigration, because they don't like Trump and they don't like ICE, even though apparently they loved ICE in the Obama administration, they are playing this very dangerous game. And it's despicable, by the way, because it puts lives in danger, not only of the people they're trying to pick up, but the agents themselves," he told Fox News Digital. Tony Pham, former ICE director and current senior fellow at the Trump-aligned America First Policy Institute, believes the DOJ is well within its rights to compel the four states into issuing undercover plates using the Supremacy Clause. ANTI-ICE 'DIGITAL MINUTEMEN' USE MILITARY-GRADE SURVEILLANCE TACTICS AGAINST FEDS "The Justice Department’s position is firmly grounded in the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits individual states from discriminating against the federal government or interfering with lawful federal operations," Pham, who is also a lawyer, told Fox News Digital.  "The State of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts admit to the legitimate safety and operational needs for confidential license plates when issuing them to their respective state and local law enforcement agencies," Pham continued. "When their policies openly discriminate against the federal government, by denying federal law enforcement agents the same protections, this creates an unequal standard that directly undermines federal officers carrying out congressionally authorized law enforcement duties." Shumate made similar arguments in his letters to the governors. When reached for comment on Thursday, the DOJ referred Fox News Digital to the letters posted by the assistant attorney general. ‘I DON’T SUPPORT ICE’: GAS STATION REFUSAL IGNITES DEBATE OVER DENYING SERVICE TO FEDERAL AGENTS Rafael Mangual, a fellow at the right-of-center Manhattan Institute who holds a law degree, questioned the distinction between civil and criminal enforcement drawn by the blue states. "These states can try to draw distinctions between criminal and civil enforcement to obfuscate basic realities; but they know full well that many of the individuals who would be subjected to civil immigration enforcement actions also pose real criminal threats in their communities," he said. "This reality is illustrated all too often by the stories of sometimes heinous offenses committed by those unlawfully present in the United States. Making it easier to track and identify law enforcement vehicles will expose federal agents on the ground in those jurisdictions to the kind of harassment we saw in jurisdictions like Minneapolis and Chicago, which makes all involved less safe." "Federal agencies such as ICE and CBP are enforcing immigration laws that have been on the books for decades and enforced by both Republican and Democratic administrations," he added. DEMOCRATS PUSH ANTI-ICE BILLS NATIONWIDE AFTER DEADLY MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTING Mike Fox, a legal fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, was unimpressed with both sides of the debate, remarking it's not a "slam dunk for one side or the other." "I think this is the type of case where you have one side that says we're obviously right, and the other side that says we're obviously right, and I think the answer is actually that they're both wrong," he told Fox News Digital.  Fox said in cases where "the state's imposing conditions on how federal law enforcement officers operate," such as the attempted ban on masked federal agents in California, that "pretty clearly violates the Supremacy Clause." Congress, he said, could and should mandate that agents identify themselves, but that such a rule-change is out of bounds for state legislatures. "This, though, is different, and the reason I think this is different is because the state issues license plates, right?" Fox continued. " It's not like the state is only issuing license plates to ICE and are withholding them. They issue license plates to you and to me and to everyone else, and it's also the case that most federal law enforcement, if they're not operating, you know, undercover, they have U.S. government license plates." "There's nothing barring ICE from using vehicles with federal license plates," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f4143a200899a00ed8523 Mets-Nationals NL East showdown features two starters who have been hit hard by opposing lineups te 2026-05-21T17:30:43.774Z Mets-Nationals NL East showdown features two starters who have been hit hard by opposing lineups The weekend was filled with what Major League Baseball was referring to as "rivalry weekend." To start this week, they paired up divisional matchups for almost every team in baseball. These games feel more like the real rivalries, and they probably have more meaning for most teams. The Mets and the Nationals take each other on in a National League East battle. The New York Mets are one of the disappointments of the first quarter of the season. They come into today's contest with a 21-28 record for the year, and it isn't just a losing record on the road that is causing issues. The team doesn't have a ton of terrible stats, but they are struggling to hit consistently. As a team they are batting .232, which is 24th in the league. They are also at just 202 runs for the season, putting them at 22nd in the league. The pitching staff has been surprisingly good. As a team, they have a 3.91 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. The ERA ranks at 11th in the league, and the WHIP sits at 15th. If the hitting comes around, which it should given their hitters, the Mets should be fine. Hoping for some run support is David Peterson, who makes the start for the Mets today. He is 2-4 with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP. On the road, Peterson has been a bit better, but his numbers still look ugly with a 4.50 road ERA. His past three road starts haven't been long, but he has allowed just two earned runs over 12.2 innings. Peterson has been hit hard by the Nationals in the past, going 27-for-97. However, only three of those hits went for extra bases. The Washington Nationals are one of the bigger surprises of the first quarter of the season. They are 25-25 before the opening pitch of this one. They are just 10-15 at home, though. This was still expected to be a bit of a rebuild year for the club. However, the Nationals have found some success with a variety of their young talent. They even recently called up Dylan Crews, who is expected to be one of the mainstays in their lineup for years. UMPIRES IN NATIONALS-METS GAME SEEMINGLY FORGET THE RULES, CAUSING EXTRA-INNINGS DELAY The Nationals don't have a ton of great pitching they can rely on, unfortunately. Their starting pitcher for tonight's contest is Cade Cavalli, who owns a 2-2 record with a 4.05 ERA and a 1.54 WHIP. He has been slightly better at home, going 1-1 with a 3.75 home ERA. He has only allowed four or more earned runs in one of his 10 outings, but only three of his starts have seen him complete at least six innings. The Mets have hit Cavalli well in the past, going 10-for-23 against him. I have a couple of considerations for player props, and I think I will play both of these even if they aren't for full units. Juan Soto has gone 4-for-5 against Cavalli with two extra base hits. Soto getting 2+ total bases at +131 is worth a play. CJ Abrams has done poorly against Peterson, going 4-for-22. He does make decent contact against him, so this isn't a great opportunity, but under 0.5 hits at +147 is a solid look. I'm taking the over in this game. The total is at just 7.5 runs, and both offenses have shown success against the opposing starter. Both teams have had hot bats lately as well, and I don't expect that to slow down here. Give me the over 7.5. I also like the Nationals to win this game, but that's more of a lean than anything. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f3efea200899a00ed84c3 JONATHAN TURLEY: Former prosecutor accused of stealing files and hiding them as recipes te 2026-05-21T17:21:02.204Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Former prosecutor accused of stealing files and hiding them as recipes Former Justice Department prosecutor Carmen Mercedes Lineberger has been indicted for allegedly removing confidential Justice Department material and then concealing her efforts. Lineberger is accused of secretly transferring former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report and hiding the material under files labeled "chocolate cake recipe" and "bundt cake recipe." There has not been a greater recipe for disaster since aides tried to fit all of President Joe Biden’s candles on a cake. The case is particularly interesting because there was another person who was accused of a secret removal of Justice Department material who was not prosecuted: former FBI Director James Comey. Linebarger, 62, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., has been indicted on four criminal charges: one felony count of obstruction of justice, one felony count of concealing government records and two misdemeanor counts of theft of government property valued at less than $1,000. According to the indictment, Lineberger altered electronic file names of government records to conceal unauthorized transmissions of the documents to her personal email accounts and used file names for cake recipes to conceal her possession of the confidential information. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the public release of the report after the prosecution collapsed against President Donald Trump. FORMER DOJ PROSECUTOR CHARGED WITH STEALING CONFIDENTIAL JACK SMITH INVESTIGATION DOCUMENTS ABOUT TRUMP The Justice Department alleges that Lineberger received a copy of Smith’s report before the court sealed it. Months later, she allegedly decided to transfer it to her personal email account in violation of the court order and Justice Department rules. She has now pleaded not guilty and faces up to 20 years on the obstruction charge and other charges. The decision is notable for a couple of reasons. SPECIAL COUNSEL JACK SMITH REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TRUMP FINDINGS TO DOJ BEFORE LEAVING. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? First, Smith made one last move in dismissing the case against Trump that left the door open to resuming his prosecution. Smith moved to dismiss the indictment "without prejudice" and then stressed to the court that the department has previously "noted the possibility that a court might equitably toll the statute of limitations to permit proceeding against the President once out of office." In other words, Trump could be prosecuted after he leaves office. It is not known what the motive might have been in this transfer. One possibility would be a type of souvenir or trophy grab, which would be ironic given Smith’s suggestion that Trump may have transferred classified material for that type of possessory thrill. Another is the possible use for a book. Finally, there might have been a desire to preserve evidence to avoid destruction during the Trump years or possible release to the media. The second notable aspect is that Comey was accused of such a knowing removal, but he was never actually prosecuted. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS PURSUING NEW INDICTMENTS AGAINST JAMES COMEY, LETITIA JAMES: REPORT There was no court order governing the material removed by Comey after his firing, but it was clearly departmental material. The Inspector General, Michael Horowitz, found that Comey was a leaker and had violated FBI policy in his handling of FBI memos. He found that Comey grabbed the material on his way out of the Bureau, including those containing the "code name and true identity" of a sensitive source. While he did not find a disclosure of the classified information, Horowitz found that Comey took "he unauthorized disclosure of sensitive investigative information, obtained during the course of FBI employment, in order to achieve a personally desired outcome." He further added that Comey "set a dangerous example for the over 35,000 current FBI employees—and the many thousands more former FBI employees—who similarly have access to or knowledge of non-public information." GREGG JARRETT: THE GREAT COMEY CON: HOW 'SAINT JAMES' PLANS TO PUT TRUMP ON TRIAL INSTEAD Comey later admitted that he asked his friend, Columbia Law Professor Daniel Richman, to leak information from the documents to The New York Times. While Comey is facing a weak criminal case over threats conveyed through beach shells, some of us saw his conduct in removing this material as a more serious breach. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Comey went on to write books on "ethical leadership" and recently sent a message to current FBI personnel that they should "hang on" and wait out Trump: "In two and a half years, and then we can rebuild." Rebuilding the bureau in Comey’s image is a truly chilling notion. Those "good old days" with Comey allowed agents to launch a baseless Russian collusion investigation at the behest of the Clinton campaign and lie to a secret court to secure surveillance of Trump figures. In the meantime, it will be Lineberger, not Comey, who will face a jury for the removal of confidential material. For Lineberger, these types of charges tend to be cut-and-dried for prosecutors if they can show that the material was restricted and that she took steps to conceal the alleged theft. While she gained access before the court order, she allegedly transferred the material after the order and then hid the material in files labeled as cake recipes. If those facts can be established in court, prosecutors likely believe that she can stick a fork in herself because she is done. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f3ed6a200899a00ed84b7 Republicans Balk at Trump Fund, Weighing Ways to Limit It te 2026-05-21T17:20:22.865Z Republicans Balk at Trump Fund, Weighing Ways to Limit It G.O.P. senators were exploring using their immigration bill to fence off a fund the president wants to tap to pay people who claim government mistreatment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f3ca6a200899a00ed8448 Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving, speeding at a reported 135 mph te 2026-05-21T17:11:02.641Z Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith arrested for reckless driving, speeding at a reported 135 mph The Georgia Bulldogs have a bit of a speeding problem on their hands. I don't feel like I am necessarily breaking any news by saying that, but it bears repeating, especially since the Dawgs have seen their fair share of vehicular incidents since the start of this year. The question always arises about whether or not the coaching staff and administration in Athens are doing everything they can to curb this behavior, or if it's systematic and would require something more than just a few defensive driving courses in the offseason. I'm starting to think we may have an answer, and I'm leaning toward the latter, because yet another Bulldog has been arrested on charges of speeding and reckless driving in the Peach State, but this time, it's an alum. According to multiple reports, former Georgia Bulldog and current Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher, Nolan Smith Jr., was arrested and accused of speeding and reckless driving on Friday in Twiggs County. ESPN's Tim McManus reports that Smith was clocked at a speed of 135 mph, nearly twice the posted limit of 70 on the interstate just before 11 p.m.. Smith reportedly made bond and is set for a court appearance on July 14. GEORGIA RECEIVER NITRO TUGGLE REACHED SPEEDS OF OVER 100 MPH BEFORE RECKLESS DRIVING ARREST: REPORT The University of Georgia can't seem to keep its players out of the news with regard to traffic violations, and Smith being a former Dawg means that whatever bad habits the players seem to pick up while attending the university might stick with them long after they depart for the NFL. Of course, Nolan's UGA ties made both him and the university an easy target on social media, as fans from all over both the NFL and SEC chimed in to take shots at the university and its former standout pass rusher. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! I can't even fathom going 135 on a regular road. I once got popped for doing 98 in a 65 on a rural road in central Florida and it legitimately felt like I was flying, so I have no idea how these NFL players keep breaking land speed records in their cars. In all seriousness, 135 mph is some serious speed, and Interstate 16 in Twiggs County is out in the sticks (hence the name), so he's lucky a deer didn't dart out in front of his car. At speeds like that, this dude could have literally died if he made one wrong move. Here's hoping Smith learned a valuable lesson without anyone getting hurt, and hopefully one of these arrests will eventually be the wake-up call every former and current Georgia player needs to stop doing dumb stuff behind the wheel. It's a long shot, but a man can dream. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f3c7ea200899a00ed843d Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington te 2026-05-21T17:10:22.802Z Federal Panel Approves Trump’s Plans for a 250-foot Arch in Washington The panel, whose members were selected by President Trump, has an advisory role on the design of the project but no enforcement power. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f3a52a200899a00ed83fd Four Mountain West states join forces to accelerate geothermal energy development te 2026-05-21T17:01:06.558Z Four Mountain West states join forces to accelerate geothermal energy development Gov. Spencer Cox speaks with geothermal technology executives and Western Governor's Association officials after announcing the Mountain West Geothermal Consortium. (Alixel Cabrera/Utah News Dispatch) With a newly established Mountain West Geothermal Consortium, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico are joining forces to tap what could be hundreds of gigawatts of always on, clean energy lying underground in the Mountain West region. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, announced the new group on Wednesday after a Western Governor’s Association “energy superabundance” workshop citing the latest updates on geothermal technology in the region, and what it could become if investment is accelerated. Geothermal projects have the “bipartisan support of an energy source that we haven’t had in a long time,” Cox said during a news conference.  Geothermal is a type of renewable energy that converts heat from under the surface of the earth into electricity. In Utah, multiple projects and technologies are being deployed, including Fervo’s enhanced geothermal system, which is on track to generate about 100 megawatts of operating capacity by early 2027 in Beaver County, according to Cox. The consortium will bring together state officials from Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico, and according to a fact sheet from the organization, is expected to provide state officials with coordinated insights and resources to accelerate geothermal development. And, the group will seek for states to “develop creative finance tools and clear regulatory regimes to help de-risk this investment and protect ratepayers.”  With the partnership, Polis said in a remote call, the states are leveraging their shared resources and expertise to tap into the resource’s “vast potential.” Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joins virtually a news conference in Utah announcing the Mountain West Geothermal Consortium. (Alixel Cabrera/Utah News Dispatch) “By working together, we can really take a closer look and leap forward on capitalizing on geothermal and how states can be partners on working more effectively to address the market de-risking technology and policy factors,” Polis said. Accelerating and propelling geothermal projects, Cox said, needs a lot of capital — which can be raised by providing certainty, he said. And also, permitting reform. Cox also cited projects like Utah Forge, a laboratory sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop and test breakthroughs in geothermal technologies. With the federal government’s support, the project was allowed to study and advance geothermal drilling. That’s something that could be replicated. Universities and colleges could also partner with institutions across the states to train the workforce that’s expected to work in the field. Meanwhile, the states may be able to be more influential when discussing geothermal support in Washington, D.C. by unifying the efforts of their federal delegations. The answer for a proposed massive data center? The announcement also “is the answer to a lot of the questions that people have” about projects like the massive and controversial data center proposed for 40,000 acres of unincorporated Box Elder County land, Cox said. “That’s why this is so important. It’s why I believe in this so strongly. It’s why we’ve been pushing it and other technologies that can help provide the same, again, affordable types of power that are clean, that people can rely on,” Cox said, “and we think that this is a solution to that project.” Officials representing the Stratos data center project, sponsored by celebrity “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary, have deeply linked the proposal to the Ruby natural gas pipeline, which, if approved, is meant to feed a 9 gigawatt energy plant for the center.  However, after much public outcry, Cox has made new environmental promises around the project, including incorporating renewable resources in the project’s energy mix. On Wednesday, Cox added to that list of promises saying that only about 1 gigawatt of energy will be generated by natural gas during the first phase of the project. “But just the very first phase. There’s nobody out there, including me, who would support 9 gigawatts of natural gas power,” he said. “It’s just not going to happen. You can’t get the air permits for that. It’s not a thing.”  This story was originally produced by Utah News Dispatch, 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/6a0f3a3ca200899a00ed83d6 Pro wrestling star Rohan Raja on why fans should add Maple Leaf Pro to their viewing menu te 2026-05-21T17:00:44.662Z Pro wrestling star Rohan Raja on why fans should add Maple Leaf Pro to their viewing menu Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (MLP) was revived in 2024, putting on quality pay-per-view events as it drew eyes to another major promotion in North America. In June, MLP will debut on TSN and add another wrestling show to a large menu for pro wrestling fans who can watch the sport almost every day of the week if they wished. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Ravenous" Rohan Raja, who is the Pro Wrestling Alliance (PWA) Champion’s Grail holder, told Fox News Digital why fans should put MLP into their viewing list. "I remember when we ran our first show a lot of fans, me, even if you go on Twitter and even news articles would report it, the quality is like an AEW or WWE product. It’s very top notch. We have Mauro Renallo as the voice of MLP," he said. "He’s on fire and he still does a lot of stuff like Jake Paul, he did Anthony Joshua’s last boxing match, Tyson Fury’s last match. We have all these star-studded guys. FORMER WWE NXT UK STAR ROHAN RAJA TALKS JOURNEY TO PRO WRESTLING, SURPRISING REACTION HE GOT FROM HIS FAMILY "How I kinda summarize it is it’s like a world’s collide but every week because we’ve had guys from AEW on there, we got guys from Japan, we got guys from Mexico, we got guys and girls from WWE who come on it. So, I feel like that’s the biggest thing where not only are they showcasing the Canadian talent but it’s showcasing everything. I feel like wrestling now, you do get glimpses of the worlds collide but I feel like we’re the promotion that’s had everyone – a taste of everything into one. With the TSN tapings and how that’s gonna go, it’s really just going to amp up what we’ve built and it’s something that you wouldn’t want to miss." Raja defeated Jake Something at MLP Forged in Excellence to win the PWA Champion’s Grail. The PWA was formed from a partnership among MLP, Oceania Pro Wrestling and Qatar Pro Wrestling. It was one of the first big wins of Raja’s career and put him in the upper echelon of the up-and-coming promotion after working his way through smaller independent promotions into WWE NXT UK and then into MLP. "When I moved back to Canada, I was in talks about potentially going back to TNA and that whole thing happened, I read reports that (Scott D’Amore) was reviving Maple Leaf Wrestling. And I was like, no way," he recalled to Fox News Digital. "He hadn’t told me firsthand or anything. I was working with him, he has another independent promotion called Border City Wrestling and he let me know what was going on. I was like, man, if he revives Maple Leaf Wrestling – my granddad knew about Maple Leaf wrestling, that’s a big deal. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "We did our first show in 2024 and I won the PWA Champions Grail. It traces its roots back to Rikidōzan in Japan and Kenny Omega. It’s like a lineage title. Ever since then, we’ve been doing pay-per-view quality shows and the goal was to get a TV deal. And they finally got one with TSN pretty quick remarkably. It’s a revived promotion of Maple Leaf Wrestling. It showcases Canadian talent but it showcases international talent as well, which I’m a representative of because I represent so many countries. It’s going to be a weekly show. I think it consists of an hour. On TSN, it follows I believe ‘Dynamite.’ I’m heavily involved there. I was the first champion. I’m one of the main players there. I’m really showcased. I got a lot of freedom with my pre-taped promos and my wrestling." Raja suggested that everything he’s been through, everything he’s learned on the road, has culminated into a massive opportunity with MLP. "I feel like I’ve taken everything I’ve learned and put it into MLP. I feel like it’s really showcasing that I can hold myself as a main event player," he said. "I’ve had really good matches with big-time names all the way from Rich Swann to Moose to Bishop Dyer to Rhyno to Fred Rosser. I’ve wrestled so many guys, even around the world. I’ve wrestled Robbie Eagles in Qatar for the belt. But it really is a core product on showcasing Canadians and having that international flavor which I bring into the company." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f37cfa200899a00ed836c Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Drops Out of Race for Michigan Governor te 2026-05-21T16:50:23.306Z Former Detroit Mayor Duggan Drops Out of Race for Michigan Governor Mike Duggan, who had overseen the city after its bankruptcy, was running far behind Jocelyn Benson in polls and fund-raising. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f359fa200899a00ed8315 AEW star MVP touts Tony Khan's leadership, talks untapped potential of Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin te 2026-05-21T16:41:03.358Z AEW star MVP touts Tony Khan's leadership, talks untapped potential of Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin Time goes by so quickly sometimes it’s unreal to think that MVP and his Hurt Syndicate faction members, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin, have been at All Elite Wrestling (AEW) for nearly two full years. MVP first debuted on Sept. 25, 2024, after a second stint with WWE. Lashley and Benjamin would debut on "Dynamite" a few weeks later. Since then, MVP has guided the duo to one AEW tag team championship reign. He reflected on his time with AEW in a recent interview with Fox News Digital, contrasting the company with other places where he’s worked. AEW STAR MVP BRINGING PRO WRESTLING EXPERTISE AND AUTHENTICITY TO BZZR "AEW is really cool because the corporate culture there is so different from the other places that I’ve worked. Tony Khan is extremely passionate about professional wrestling. For him, it’s not just some business venture, he truly loves pro wrestling," he said. "He eats it, he drinks it, he breathes it. He’s been a wrestling fan since he was a small child. He knows more wrestling probably than anybody I know just because of his encyclopedic knowledge of history. And working for him is a pleasure. The climate, the atmosphere there is so relaxed and everybody’s passionate. "Everybody knows we have an opportunity with AEW to create something new. And WWE has been ‘the’ company and AEW has come along and has given wrestling fans a legitimate alternative to the WWE brand. I don’t get into the tribalism. I love professional wrestling and I don’t care what three letters are in front of it. The tribalism is ridiculous. I eat at McDonald’s and Burger King. … And at this stage of my career, AEW has a lot of young talent who have huge upside but lots of them are still learning how to do TV and how to approach professional wrestling from a television perspective. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "So, I have enough experience working across various companies and doing TV literally around the world that I’m able to impart some of my experience on them to hope to grow individual talent and collectively contribute to the growth of the company. So, I love it, just because the atmosphere there is so comfortable and you know, at least from my experience and what I think most people from AEW will tell you, it’s refreshing to work for a boss who truly cares about his talent and who cares about professional wrestling as an art form, as form of entertainment and not just a bottom line business venture." Benjamin and Lashley still look and perform as well as they did when they first started with WWE. Benjamin will turn 51 and Lashley will turn 50 in July. MVP said the duo are "still capable of virtually anything," even at their age. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Bobby and Shelton, they didn’t tell me but they found the fountain of youth," he told Fox News Digital. "I wish they would smarten me up because I don’t know where that is. It seems like Shelton, now at 50, is better than he’s ever been and he hasn’t lost a step. He still looks amazing. Bobby, if you take a picture of Bobby from when he debuted and put it to a picture of him right now, there’s virtually no difference. They’re still capable of virtually anything. They still have awesome matches with younger talent. In terms of what the untapped potential is, we’re the Syndicate man – domination." The Hurt Syndicate will play a major role at Double or Nothing on Sunday night in New York. Benjamin and Lashley will team up with Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, Jack Perry, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson in a Stadium Stampede Match against Ricochet, Bishop Kaun, Toa Liona, Mark Davis, Andrade El Idolo, Clark Connors and David Finlay. What can pro wrestling fans expect from a Stadium Stampede Match, which debuted at Double or Nothing in 2019? MVP put it simply. "I’ll sum it up in two words: chaos and violence." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f358ba200899a00ed830c Fake Geek Squad billing scam email: Red flags and how to avoid te 2026-05-21T16:40:43.724Z Fake Geek Squad billing scam email: Red flags and how to avoid You open your inbox and see a billing alert. It claims you signed up for Geek Squad protection. The total is $489.99. There is a big button to pay now. There is only one problem. You never signed up. That is where this scam starts. This email is built to create urgency. It pushes you to act before you think. Once you slow down and read it closely, the red flags show up everywhere. Let's look at the warning signs one by one. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report AMAZON RECALL TEXT SCAM COMES WITH RED FLAGS The email is addressed to a generic recipient. There is no real personalization. Legit companies almost always use your name if you have an account. They also reference past activity. This email does neither. That tells you one thing. It was sent in bulk to thousands of people, hoping someone bites. This message mentions: That mix makes no sense. Geek Squad is tied to Best Buy. Razorpay is a payment processor based in India. "QuickTax Billing" is vague and not a known consumer brand in this context. Real billing emails stay consistent. One company. One system. Clear branding. Scammers often mash names together to sound legitimate. The email says your account will be charged within 48 hours. That line is doing all the heavy lifting. It creates pressure. It makes you feel like you need to act now. That is how people get pushed into clicking the payment button. Legitimate subscriptions do not work this way. You do not get a random warning and a demand to pay through a new link. The email asks you to complete your first transaction. That isn't how subscriptions work. If you signed up, payment would already be processed. This button likely leads to one of two things: Either way, clicking it puts you at risk. There are small details that matter: These are signs of a template that has been reused and poorly edited. Real companies do not send billing emails like this. The email includes a support number with the (813) area code. This is a common scam tactic. If you call, the scammer may: That "refund" process is where victims lose money. The email shows it came from subscriptions@razorpay.com. That sounds legitimate. Razorpay is a real payment platform. But here is the catch. Scammers often abuse real services to send emails. They create accounts and send fake invoices through them. That makes the message look more credible. So yes, Razorpay is real. This email is still a scam. Razorpay says the account tied to this email was never capable of processing real payments. "Our preliminary review indicates that this merchant account was in test mode and not activated for live transactions on Razorpay. Payments cannot be processed in test mode, and any such transaction would not have gone through. The account was operating within a limited test environment (with a capped request limit) and has since been identified and disabled immediately. Razorpay has strict risk checks and compliance processes in place to detect and act against such misuse. We continue to monitor proactively and take swift action against any attempts to abuse the platform." While that may sound reassuring, it does not make the email harmless. Scammers are not relying on the payment itself to go through. They are using familiar branding to make the message feel legitimate. That credibility is what pushes people to click the "Proceed to Pay" button or call the phone number, where the real scam begins. In many cases, victims who call are pressured into sharing personal information or giving remote access to their devices. Others may be redirected to a different payment method outside the platform. The goal is to get you to click or call so the scam can move forward. There is no special reason. This type of scam is sent to massive lists of email addresses. Some are scraped online. Others come from past data breaches. The scammers are not targeting you personally. They are playing a numbers game. All they need is a small percentage of people to respond. We reached out to Razorpay and Best Buy, which owns Geek Squad, for comment, but did not hear back before our deadline. IS THAT TRAFFIC TICKET TEXT A SCAM OR REAL? There are two main goals: Both paths lead to the same outcome. They want your money or your personal data. The $489 price isn’t random. It is high enough to scare you. It is also believable enough to feel real. This email checks almost every classic scam box: Once you know the pattern, you start to see it everywhere. Start with a simple rule. Never act directly from the email. If you are unsure, pause. Scammers rely on speed. You protect yourself by slowing down. FAKE TRAFFIC VIOLATION TEXT SCAM USES QR CODES TO STEAL PAYMENT INFO This email looks convincing at a glance. It uses real brand names and a polished layout. That is what makes it dangerous. But when you read it carefully, it falls apart. No name. Conflicting companies. Pressure to pay. Strange formatting. Those details matter. The more familiar you are with these tactics, the harder it becomes for scammers to trick you. If a message can look this real and still be fake, how confident are you that the next one in your inbox is safe? 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/6a0f3346a200899a00ed8298 Virginia judge drops case against school official accused of ignoring warnings before 6-year-old shot teacher te 2026-05-21T16:31:02.095Z Virginia judge drops case against school official accused of ignoring warnings before 6-year-old shot teacher Graphic Content Warning: This article includes police body camera footage from the aftermath of a school shooting. A Virginia judge dismissed criminal charges against Ebony Parker, the former assistant principal accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old child shot a teacher, after the defense argued the prosecution had not made its case. "If [Parker's actions] are meant to amount to a crime, the legislature will need to codify it," Circuit Court Judge Rebecca Robinson said Thursday. "Therefore, I do grant the defense motion to strike in full on all counts, all eight counts of felony child abuse and endangerment." Parker put her head down on the defendant’s table and appeared to be sobbing. TEACHER SHOT BY 6-YEAR-OLD TELLS JURORS SHE NEVER PULLED CHILD FROM CLASS AS DEFENSE EXPERTS BACK OFFICIALS Parker was charged with eight counts of felony child neglect in the January 2023 shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News. The charges alleged Parker "did commit a willful act or omission in the care of such students, in a manner so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life," according to court documents. SEND US A TIP HERE Prior to the dismissal of all charges, Parker was potentially facing up to five years in prison on each count. Thursday's dismissal ends the criminal proceedings against Parker in the case. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST First-grade teacher Abigail Zwerner was injured in the shooting. The trial began with opening statements Tuesday, and the prosecution called 16 witnesses in all. On Tuesday, Zwerner took the stand recounting the moment her 6-year-old student opened fire on her in January 2023. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "I saw this student looking at me," she testified. "I looked over, the gun was pointed right at me, and then I was shot." The bullet traveled through her left hand and into her chest, she said. WATCH: Bodycam video shows teacher after she was shot by 6-year-old student She told jurors the student had already displayed aggressive behavior earlier that week, including an incident in which he grabbed and smashed her cellphone during reading-group time. Zwerner testified the child appeared "very defiant" before breaking the phone and had what she described as a "challenging face." In November 2025, Zwerner was awarded $10 million in a civil trial against Newport News Public Schools, accusing the school division and administrators of gross negligence and alleging they ignored multiple warnings and failed to prevent the shooting. It also claimed the student had a documented history of concerning and violent behavior. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f331ea200899a00ed828b Justices Decline to Rule in Death Penalty Case Over Intellectual Disabilities te 2026-05-21T16:30:22.736Z Justices Decline to Rule in Death Penalty Case Over Intellectual Disabilities An Alabama man challenged his death sentence after a murder conviction because of his varying results in a series of I.Q. tests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f312aa200899a00ed8236 NASCAR champ Kyle Busch hospitalized with undisclosed but 'severe illness,' will miss Coca-Cola 600 te 2026-05-21T16:22:02.338Z NASCAR champ Kyle Busch hospitalized with undisclosed but 'severe illness,' will miss Coca-Cola 600 Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch will miss this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 because of an undisclosed illness that put him in the hospital earlier this week. The announcement came from Busch's family via his official social media account. "Kyle has experienced a severe illness resulting in hospitalization. He is currently undergoing treatment and will not compete in any of his scheduled activities this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. We ask for understanding and privacy as our family navigates this situation." Busch, 41, is a two-time Cup champion and undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer. He's been in the Cup Series since 2004, making 762 career starts with 63 wins. Busch won the championship in 2015 and 2019, and has 234 victories across all three NASCAR national series. KYLE BUSCH TURNS NASTY DURING VIOLENT NASCAR RACE, F-BOMBS FLY IN WILD RADIO RANT & SPECTATORS WRECK! He is the all-time record-holder for wins in both the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (102) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (69). While he's had a prolific career, Busch has struggled in recent years. He left Joe Gibbs Racing for Richard Childress Racing after the 2022 season, and won three times during his first season. However, he has not won since, with his last trip to Victory Lane in the Cup Series coming in June 2023. Busch started this current season on the pole for the Daytona 500, but has since struggled. He has just two top-10s across 12 races, and hasn't led a lap since Daytona. He currently sits 23rd in the points after a season-best finish (eighth) at Watkins Glen earlier this month. Oddly enough, Busch was also sick during that race, asking the team to have a doctor on standby when the race ended. The 41-year-old was reportedly dealing with a sinus cold. Austin Hill will replace Busch in his No. 8 RCR Chevy Sunday at Charlotte. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f3116a200899a00ed822d Jimmy Kimmel tells viewers to never watch CBS again after Stephen Colbert's final episode te 2026-05-21T16:21:42.878Z Jimmy Kimmel tells viewers to never watch CBS again after Stephen Colbert's final episode Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel told his viewers on Wednesday to stop watching CBS for good after Stephen Colbert's final show airs Thursday night. Kimmel noted his own show would not air that night to honor Colbert's finale, telling viewers, "I think you know how I feel about the fact that they are being pushed out. I hope the people who did the pushing feel ashamed of themselves tonight, although I know they probably won’t." Kimmel congratulated Colbert and said he hoped he would come visit his ABC program as often as possible. "I will be watching tomorrow night. I hope that those of you who watch our show will also tune in to CBS for the last time. Don’t ever watch it again," he added. "But watch tomorrow night to wish Stephen and our friends at 'The Late Show' a fond farewell." KIMMEL SLAMS CBS OVER COLBERT CANCELLATION, RIPS INTO TRUMP AS A ‘DELICATE, CHUBBY LITTLE TEACUP’ Fox News Digital reached out to CBS for comment but did not immediately hear back.  Kimmel appeared on Colbert's show last week when he questioned why his late-night colleague was being asked to make the case for late-night television. Kimmel appeared alongside Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, and John Oliver. "Why should you have to defend late-night? Why should that question even be asked?" Kimmel asked Colbert. "Like Ryan Seacrest doesn’t get asked [about] 'Wheel of Fortune' or whatever the hell he’s hosting." Colbert also asked the group of late-night hosts if there was anything the group hadn't touched on in the appearance meant to mark the end of "The Late Show." "The outrage that your show is being thrown off the air?" Kimmel responded. "I am waiting for angry Stephen to come out. I want to see you go nuts." The audience then started chanting Colbert's name. JON STEWART DOWNPLAYS LATE-NIGHT BIAS, INSISTS TRUMP OBSESSION IS JUST A 'PORTION' OF COLBERT'S 'JOY MACHINE' Colbert hosted Jon Stewart on Tuesday, who downplayed late-night TV's focus on President Donald Trump. Stewart praised Colbert as his favorite person during the send-off interview, before turning to the president. "He can do whatever he wants to do, but the ubiquitous bloviating of the commander-in-chief has put us all as defined as who we are in opposition to him," Stewart said. "And it's just a ridiculous framing. Yeah, it's a minute portion of the joy machine that you call your show. And it's annoying." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "I mean this from the bottom of my heart, not just for this show, but for the country," Stewart continued. "The day — oh people, close your eyes and dream. The day that the electorate in this great nation we call home repudiates this putrid administration. The day that that happens, my brother. My brother. There will be — and I mean this — the day that that happens, there will be a joyful noise from the bowels of this great country that will make Hungary's repudiation of Orban look like an Amish Sabbath." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f3103a200899a00ed8224 Darby Allin makes AEW title defense before Double or Nothing, Willow Nightingale surrenders title and more te 2026-05-21T16:21:23.015Z Darby Allin makes AEW title defense before Double or Nothing, Willow Nightingale surrenders title and more Darby Allin made one final AEW World Championship defense on Wednesday’s double episode of "Dynamite" and "Collision" against "Speedball" Mike Bailey and did so in front of his Double or Nothing challenger, Maxwell Jacob Friedman (MJF). Allin had been on an incredible run of title defenses since capturing the championship over MJF about a month ago. In the lead up to a title vs. hair match against MJF, Allin proved again why he was one of the best in pro wrestling. Bailey missed a high-flying aerial maneuver allowing Allin to hit a Coffin Drop. But MJF interfered, putting Bailey’s foot on the rope to break the count. Bailey nearly got a three count on Allin after a kick, but Allin would ultimately survive. Allin put Bailey into multiple Scorpion Death Locks, and forced Bailey to tap out. Still the champion, Allin and MJF will square off at Double or Nothing. If Allin retains, MJF will have to shave his head. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Willow Nightingale reveals injury, relinquishes TBS Championship Unfortunately, Willow Nightingale’s dominant reign as TBS champion came to an abrupt end on Wednesday night. She announced during "Dynamite." "Winning this championship was one of the greatest moments of my career and I haven’t had a shortage of great moments in my time at AEW. I’ve won the Owen before, I’ve won the TBS title before this reign," she said in a backstage segment. "And I became half of the very first AEW women’s tag team champions But winning this back from Mercedes (Moné), I knew that if I could do that, I could prove to myself, I could prove to the world that I am everything I believed I could be which is why I told myself I would fight day in, day out to any challenger that steps up and if I couldn’t do that, then I didn’t deserve to be the TBS champion. "As fate would have it, in my most recent title defense against Red Velvet, I injured my right shoulder and I want so bad, I want so bad to wrestle at Double or Nothing in front of my family, at home in New York, against Alex Windsor. I want to go on in the Owen and go to All In and become the AEW world champ. But unfortunately, I have to withdraw from the Owen Hart Cup. Furthermore, I must relinquish the TBS Championship." Nightingale said she was "overjoyed" to the face of TBS over the course of her 10 title defenses and vowed to be back, though it was unclear when. Mina Shirakawa will now take on Athena in the first round of the Owen at Double or Nothing. Windsor will have a wild-card opponent in the tournament. Will Ospreay makes statement before Double or Nothing Will Ospreay appeared on the "Collision" portion of Wednesday night’s special, taking on Katsuyori Shibata – a member of The Opps. It was a tune-up match before Ospreay takes on fellow Opps member Samoa Joe in the first round of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament. Ospreay has been more dangerous since he trained with The Death Riders in recent weeks, showing his tenacity last week against Ace Austin. It was much of the same against Shibata. His aerial stylings and hard hits proved to be too much for Shibata in the end. He hit Shibata with a Styles Clash and a Hidden Blade, pinning Shibata for the win. Joe addressed Ospreay after the match, saying he was going to "put your a--  to sleep." Ospreay responded, detailing his own "nightmare" situation in which he comes to grips with some of his doubters. He said that he received messages for years about how Joe was going to "kill" him and wondered how that would be possible if he’s "already died in this very ring." "This year, the stakes are high because the winner of the Owen Hart Cup goes on to face whoever the world champion is at the biggest stadium my country has. A stadium that every kid in my school wanted to be in and I have a chance to fulfill my country’s dream and I have a chance to fulfill my dream because it’s not just the company on my back, I got a whole flipping country on my back. "My nightmare, Joe, my nightmare died and it was in the hands of these men (The Death Riders) and Marina (Shafir). They killed the old me and they rebuilt me. They rebuilt me into a murderer, into a killer, into what I’ve been this entire time." He said Sunday at Double or Nothing started his road to winning the AEW World Championship. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Swerve Strickland, Bandido brawl before Double or Nothing match For weeks, Swerve Strickland had made it clear that he was going after Ring of Honor champion Bandido. The two were set to square off in the first round of the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament at the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view but they decided to give fans a preview of what’s to come. Strickland was going to address the crowd in Portland, Maine, when Bandido blindsided Strickland. The two brawled for several minutes as Strickland was trying to hit a Vertebreaker on a char that he set up in the middle of the ring. Bandido countered and hit a military press slam on Strickland. As Bandido was going for a knockout blow with the chair, Strickland rolled out of the ring. New matches added to Double or Nothing Jon Moxley will defend the Continental Championship against Kyle O’Reilly after their eliminator match went the distance. Viva Van and Zaya Steel will be a part of a women’s tag team eliminator match against champions Megan Bayne and Lena Kross. The match will take place during the Buy In hour before the pay-per-view officially kicks off. "Dynamite" match results: Andrade El Idolo, Mark Davis and Ricochet def. Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Chris Jericho. Mark Briscoe def. Tommaso Ciampa in a no rules match. Jon Moxley and Kyle O’Reilly go the distance in a Continental Championship eliminator match. Thekla, Julia Hart, Skye Blue and Athena def. Thunder Rosa, Jamie Hayter, Alex Windsor and Mina Shirakawa. Darby Allin def. "Speedball" Mike Bailey to retain the AEW World Championship. "Collision" match results Will Ospreay def. Katsuyori Shibata. Rush def. TJ Crawford. Megan Bayne and Lena Kross def. Kayla Loprez and Elle Valentine in an AEW Women’s World Tag Team Championship eliminator match. Dax Harwood and Cash Wheeler def. Orange Cassidy and Roderick Strong in an AEW World Tag Team Championship eliminator match. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f30efa200899a00ed821b LeBron James calls Spurs 'lucky as f---' for landing three generational talents with No 1 picks te 2026-05-21T16:21:03.441Z LeBron James calls Spurs 'lucky as f---' for landing three generational talents with No 1 picks The San Antonio Spurs have landed the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft three times, and they landed a generational talent all three times. That is not lost on LeBron James. The Spurs drafted David Robinson, Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanyama with those picks. Robinson and Duncan are in the Basketball Hall of Fame, and Wembanyama has done things not seen before on a basketball court in his three seasons. "San Antonio continues to get lucky as f--- with these generational, talented, IQ, smart, but like, listen, ‘Keep the main thing the main thing.' David Robinson, Tim Duncan, and Wemby," James said during a recent episode of "Mind the Game." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Guys who have this dead-serious mentality. They have these horse blinders on, and they're like, ‘The mission is the mission.' It's all that matters, and it's pretty remarkable to see." Wembanyama’s Spurs are tied 1-1 with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, and his performance in Game 1 was astounding. The 22-year-old recorded 41 points and 24 rebounds in the team’s Game 1 win. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! He joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to record more than 40 points and more than 20 rebounds in their conference finals debut. He also joined David Robinson as the only players in Spurs history to record more than 40 points and 20 rebounds in a playoff game. "He has the ability to do things that we haven’t seen in our league ever. His IQ, like you can tell by the way he talks, you can tell by his demeanor he knows the game. He was taught the game the right way," James said of Wembanyama. In the Spurs’ Game 2 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday night, he played well, but it wasn’t enough to propel San Antonio to another win. He had 21 points with 17 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Robinson won two NBA championships with the Spurs, while Duncan won five championships. The Spurs hope can they turn their luck from landing Wembanyama in the draft lottery three years ago turns into more titles in Texas. Wembanyama and the Spurs will play the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET. Game 3 will be the first home game of the series for the Spurs. 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/6a0f30dba200899a00ed8212 New York Times staffers rally outside headquarters demanding fair contract and AI protections te 2026-05-21T16:20:43.665Z New York Times staffers rally outside headquarters demanding fair contract and AI protections New York Times staffers got up from their workspaces inside the paper’s New York City headquarters on Wednesday and gathered outside to rally against management, demanding a fair contract and insisting the company puts profits over people.  The event, dubbed "Rally for a Fair Contract," came as the Times Guild is fighting for protections against artificial intelligence, guaranteed hybrid work, affordable health care, pay increases that match the rising cost of living and keeping work within the union.  Members of the Times Guild, which represents more than 1,500 editorial, advertising, and support staff workers, are furious that their contract expired on Feb. 28 and a resolution doesn’t appear close. The union filed an unfair labor practice charge against the paper on Tuesday after "Fair Contract Now" signs that were placed on desks throughout the office were removed, which the Guild called a violation of the federally protected rights of union members, although a Times insider said it was an honest mistake by the cleaning crew.  PROTESTERS DEMAND NEW YORK TIMES RETRACT CONTROVERSIAL 'DOG RAPE' ARTICLE, FIRE NICHOLAS KRISTOF New York Times senior editor Jim Luttrell, also the unit chair of the Times Guild, believes rank-and-file employees are simply "not happy" with management.  "This company is often ‘do as I say, not as I do’ and they are very much a corporation when it comes to dealing with organized labor. They want to increase their profits even more, but they don’t want to share those profits with us," Luttrell told Fox News Digital.  "We know we make this place what it is," Luttrell added. "This was an escalation today… it’s to tell the company that, ‘You’ve been dismissive of our needs and our wants and desires, and we’re not going away.’" Luttrell, who has been at the Times for 31 years, said AI is seen as "a threat to our jobs," and unionized employees want protections in writing. He said management is on the same page when it comes to what the protections should be, but the Gray Lady brass doesn’t want to "put it in a contract." "We know we want to prepare for the worst and make sure our people are protected," Luttrell said.  ISRAEL FOREIGN MINISTRY CONDEMNS NEW YORK TIMES PIECE AS 'ONE OF THE WORST BLOOD LIBELS' IN MODERN PRESS Luttrell also believes staffers from The Athletic, a sports news site the Times acquired in 2022, should be part of the Times Guild. He said Athletic staffers had petitioned to join the union to no avail.  "They want to take jobs out of the union and water down our power," Luttrell said.  "The Times bought a separate company; they then disbanded their own sports desk and now uses that company as their sports department," he continued. "They’re doing the same work that all the other journalists here do that the sports journalists did here before. There is no reason they shouldn’t be in the union." NEW YORK TIMES DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL ANTI-ISRAEL PIECE, 'NO TRUTH' TO RETRACTION CLAIMS A Times insider also noted that staffers affected by the disbanding of the sports desk in 2023 received new job offers and no jobs were lost by the decision. In January 2025, Athletic publisher David Perpich addressed unionization and favored a separate bargaining unit within the NewsGuild over joining the existing Times Guild union. "We strongly believe that the best approach is to have The Athletic’s journalists form a separate bargaining unit within the NewsGuild, not to have them absorbed into the Times unit, as was proposed in the letter. We are prepared to voluntarily recognize such a separate unit, as we did with the Wirecutter Union," Perpich wrote. "The Athletic’s newsroom is completely independent from The Times’s, with separate leadership." Luttrell was pleased with the turnout for the rally, particularly for a sweltering hot day when the temperature topped 90 degrees.  He said middle management is typically "sympathetic" to the Guild, but it’s up to high-powered executives to strike a deal.   "If they want to come to the table and truly negotiate, we’re ready to do that," Luttrell said.  ISRAELI PM NETANYAHU INITIATING DEFAMATION LAWSUIT AGAINST NEW YORK TIMES OVER CONTROVERSIAL 'DOG RAPE' STORY A New York Times spokesperson said the Guild has been slow-walking the process.   "We've had a fair contract proposal on the table since last October. It's been 225 days without a response from the Guild on our wage proposals. A deal will get done when the Guild is ready to engage in serious negotiations on the major issues," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital.  NewsGuild of NY president Susan DeCarava, Sunday designer Andrea Zagata, Metro reporter Ed Shanahan and reporter Jenny Vrentas joined Luttrell as speakers at the rally.  "It is unacceptable that The Times masthead is continuing to put the shareholders first over our members, the people who are the reason for the Times’ success," DeCarava said. "We are united in our fight for a contract that acknowledges the value of our members’ work and will continue to hold the line for ethical, human-powered journalism at the Times." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2e96a200899a00ed81a7 Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund in the Cross Hairs te 2026-05-21T16:11:02.773Z Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund in the Cross Hairs Critics say the deal creates a “slush fund,” a term with a colorful maritime history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2e81a200899a00ed818b This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century te 2026-05-21T16:10:41.347Z This young startup is taking on a fragrance industry that hasn’t changed in a almost half century Fragrance tech company Patina announced Thursday a $2 million raise from investors, including Betaworks and True Ventures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2e6da200899a00ed817f South Tucson elimina impuesto a alimentos pese a déficit de $1,6 millones te 2026-05-21T16:10:21.395Z South Tucson elimina impuesto a alimentos pese a déficit de $1,6 millones Leer en inglés El Concejo Municipal de South Tucson abordó a mediados de abril una agenda repleta de temas, votando para eliminar el impuesto municipal sobre los alimentos, cambiar el nombre del Día de César Chávez y explorar la posibilidad de establecer una red de wifi gratuita para toda la comunidad; todo ello mientras enfrenta un déficit presupuestario de $1.6 millones. El 21 de abril, el concejo votó por 5 votos a favor y 2 en contra para eliminar el impuesto municipal sobre alimentos y consumo; la vicealcaldesa Melissa Brown-Dominguez y el concejal Paul Diaz emitieron los votos disidentes. La eliminación de este impuesto del 1.5 % sobre los productos alimenticios, incluyendo frutas y verduras, lácteos y carnes podría traducirse en facturas de supermercado más bajas para los residentes, pero se estima que le costará a la ciudad unos $120,000 en ingresos anuales. Antes de la votación, el concejo escuchó las intervenciones de varios residentes, entre ellos Arlene Lopez, quien expresó su oposición a dicha eliminación. "Entiendo su inquietud por querer ser más equitativos en el cobro de impuestos, pero también comprendo que estamos atravesando una crisis financiera," declaró Lopez. Zeke Cook, residente de South Tucson, compartió preocupaciones similares. "Perdimos Food City, perdimos el impuesto sobre los alquileres y ahora ustedes quieren deshacerse voluntariamente de nuestro impuesto sobre los alimentos," afirmó Cook. "Sus propios consultores les recomendaron no hacerlo, dado que esto aumentará el déficit del año en curso. Esta medida repercute de manera más significativa en nuestros ciudadanos más vulnerables." Unos folletos creados por un residente de South Tucson muestran la altura que tendría la antena en comparación con una persona promedio. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. La ciudad enfrenta un déficit presupuestario de $1.6 millones y durante la reunión, se debatieron diversas recomendaciones, entre ellas eliminar el presupuesto de $300,000 destinado a mejoras de edificios, reducir en $50,000 los gastos por tasas de encarcelamiento y congelar la capacitación y los viajes no obligatorios para el personal municipal. "Hay otras 60 ciudades en el estado de Arizona... que dependen de la generación de ingresos a través de un impuesto al consumo preferencial," afirmó Brown-Dominguez. "Si seguimos adelante con la eliminación de este impuesto, nos estaremos disparando en el pie; porque si logramos atraer a otro supermercado... podremos generar una mayor cantidad (de ingresos), y eso es vital para nuestra comunidad." Para la concejala Dulce Jimenez, la votación giraba en torno a aliviar la carga que soportan los residentes más vulnerables de la comunidad, incluidos aquellos que tal vez no cumplan los requisitos para acceder a los programas de asistencia alimentaria. "Se trata de eliminar una carga sobre este recurso que ya es tan limitado, los alimentos, y que resulta tan necesario para todos nosotros," señaló Jimenez. "También se trata de eliminar las barreras para la actividad empresarial." El impuesto a los alimentos no fue el único punto polémico en la agenda del concejo. El concejo también debatió la instalación de una nueva torre de telefonía celular en South 10th Avenue, la cual fue aprobada por unanimidad por la Junta de Ajustes el pasado 25 de febrero. La torre, de 70 pies de altura y con forma de saguaro, operada por Verizon, se encuentra actualmente en la fase de tramitación de permisos y será la primera torre de este tipo dentro de los límites de la ciudad. Abraham Barajas, miembro de la Junta, planteó inquietudes de salud respecto a la radiación que emiten las torres de telefonía celular. Estas torres producen radiación no ionizante, el mismo tipo que se encuentra en los hornos de microondas, los controles remotos y las luces LED, a diferencia de la radiación ionizante presente en los rayos X y los rayos gamma, que sí tiene la capacidad de alterar el ADN. La FCC actualizó por última vez sus estándares de exposición humana en 2019, exigiendo a los operadores que cumplan con la normativa antena por antena; cualquier modificación en un sistema de antenas conlleva una nueva revisión y la posible revocación de las licencias en caso de incumplimiento. Steve Kennedy, ingeniero en radiofrecuencia con 36 años de experiencia, explicó el marco regulatorio establecido por la FCC.  “Eso es lo que el cuerpo humano puede soportar; por ello, la FCC dijo, ‘Muy bien, reduzcamos ese nivel para garantizar la seguridad.’ Así que lo redujeron en un factor de diez, lo cual estableció el nivel ocupacional,” explicó Kennedy. Kennedy señaló que, si bien la radiación no ionizante produce calor, los miembros de la comunidad no lo percibirían. “Para percibir y sentir el calor de la antena, uno tendría que subirse a una grúa, elevarse hasta ella, colocar la mano sobre la antena y, solo entonces, sentiría el calor,” afirmó Kennedy. Brian Sanders habló ante el concejo municipal sobre la logística para implementar una red WiFi en toda la comunidad. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. No obstante, la torre ha suscitado inquietudes entre los residentes desde su aprobación. El abogado de la ciudad, Jon Paladini, asesoró a la junta indicando que las preocupaciones relativas a las ondas de radio no podían, legalmente, ser un factor en sus deliberaciones, las cuales se limitaban al uso del suelo. El concejo no tomó ninguna medida con respecto a la torre, pero votó por unanimidad para cambiar el nombre del "Día de César Chávez" por el de "Día de los Trabajadores Agrícolas," a raíz de las acusaciones de agresión sexual contra Chávez que salieron a la luz en marzo. La alcaldesa Roxanna Valenzuela envió una carta a la gobernadora Katie Hobbs solicitando apoyo financiero para cambiar el nombre del puente César Chávez, el cual conecta la Calle 6.ª por encima de la Interestatal 10. El panel metálico con la imagen de Chávez ya ha sido retirado del puente. "Ha quedado claro que ya no podemos honrar un legado que se ha construido a costa del daño infligido a otros," rezaba la carta. "Actualmente, el puente es motivo de gran preocupación pública, caracterizada por el consumo abierto de drogas y condiciones peligrosas en las que las personas corren el riesgo de caer hacia la autopista que se encuentra debajo. Esto representa un peligro inminente tanto para quienes se encuentran en el puente como para los automovilistas que transitan por debajo del mismo. Le solicitamos que se una a nosotros para garantizar que este espacio refleje la integridad de nuestra historia, al tiempo que brinda la seguridad y la protección que nuestros ciudadanos merecen." No todos los asuntos tratados por el concejo giraron en torno a la controversia. Brian Sanders, residente de South Tucson con experiencia en el sector tecnológico, presentó un plan para establecer una red WiFi gratuita para toda la comunidad. "Simplemente no hay razón alguna por la que no podamos empezar a proveer acceso a internet para asegurar que todos dispongan de él,” afirmó Sanders, proponiendo un modelo en el que la ciudad adquiera y sea propietaria del equipo profesional necesario para el proyecto, con la colaboración de los miembros de la comunidad en la planificación, instalación y mantenimiento de una red que podría verse reforzada aprovechando el ancho de banda que ya poseen los residentes y negocios locales. Las empresas y los residentes locales gastan $291,000 anuales tan solo en facturas de internet, señaló Sanders. Si la ciudad decidiera seguir adelante con la idea, la compra única del equipo tendría un costo de entre $12,000 y $15,000 mientras que el servicio mensual oscilaría entre los $300 y los $800.  “A lo largo de cinco años, los residentes terminarían gastando de su propio bolsillo cerca de 50 veces lo que la ciudad podría invertir tan solo para construir esta infraestructura y dotarla de una red troncal de internet confiable,” afirmó Sanders. Sanders espera llevar a cabo una auditoría para identificar las ubicaciones de montaje y las prioridades de cobertura, colaborar con socios a nivel condal y estatal en la financiación y el apoyo a la instalación, y regresar ante el concejo con un plan y un cronograma. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon es periodiste del Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarle en topacioserve@gmail.com. Esta nota fue traducida por Diana Ramos, exalumna de la Universidad de Arizona, Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües y reportera del Foco de Tucson. Contáctala en diana@tucsonspotlight.org. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2c53a200899a00ed8138 Atlanta's road dominance and history against Sandy Alcantara make them the play vs. Miami Marlins te 2026-05-21T16:01:23.221Z Atlanta's road dominance and history against Sandy Alcantara make them the play vs. Miami Marlins It was a solid day yesterday as we went 2-1 with my posted plays. The loss came in the Brewers vs. Cubs game. Chicago lost the game 5-0, and I had the over 6.5. I leaned toward the Brewers winning, but I didn't get there personally. Today, we will get there all the way as the Braves take on the Marlins in an evening matchup. The Atlanta Braves are among the best teams in baseball. This team struggled last year, mostly due to injury, but they finished in fourth place of the division. I think everyone expected that they might take a step back last season, but that was a pretty big drop. This year, the team is healthier and looks like they may run away with the National League East. They've been strong road warriors this season as well with an 18-8 record. In an effort to take three out of four games in this series, the team turns to Spencer Strider. It hasn't been a long season for Strider, but his numbers look strong with a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. My bigger concern about Strider is that he's allowed 10 walks this year in just 14.2 innings. Five of them came in his first game back, but he is still giving up too many, in my opinion. The good news for him is that the Marlins are 19th in the league in walks. Collectively, the Marlins are hitting just 1-for-12 against Strider. The Miami Marlins finished ahead of the Braves last season, but I don't see that happening again this year. Miami is one of those franchises that seems to be in a never-ending rebuild. The only difference is that the Marlins do occasionally have success. They just trade away any valuable asset before they have to shell out a contract. The fish are currently 22-28 for the year, but they do have a winning record at home (albeit a slight one at 15-14). Tonight, they get one of their trade chips taking the mound. Sandy Alcantara, especially if he can regain his Cy Young form, is a guy that Miami will likely be shopping around the deadline. Overall, Alcantara is 3-2 for the season with a 3.53 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. In 10 starts, he has turned in eight quality starts. The two bad starts were really bad. He allowed seven earned runs in both of them. For the season, he has two starts where he has allowed 14 earned runs, and eight where he has allowed 11. Braves hitters have been strong against Alcantara. There are a couple of guys worth considering for player props. Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .342 against Alcantara, with half of those hits going for extra bases. Ozzie Albies is 15-for-48 with eight extra-base hits. Austin Riley is on the other end, with 15 strikeouts in 35 at-bats. I like taking Riley at 2+ strikeouts at +238. I also think the other two at 2+ total bases and plus money. Those are worth a sprinkle or same-game parlay. Based on their history and current form, I think the Braves are the right play in this one. They are a little pricier than I would like to pay at -140, but I think with the Braves' history against Alcantara, we have a good chance to get the win. I'll take the Braves and Riley's player prop. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2c3fa200899a00ed812f Pete Crow-Armstrong giving up Little League home run to Brewers perfectly represents the Cubs' woeful week te 2026-05-21T16:01:03.433Z Pete Crow-Armstrong giving up Little League home run to Brewers perfectly represents the Cubs' woeful week In mid-April, the Chicago Cubs put together a 10-game winning streak and then accomplished the same feat to begin May, moving to 27-12 on the year. Things were good in Wrigleyville, but now they're bad. One may even say awful. The Cubbies have lost each of their last four series, but the recent sweep they endured at home to the Milwaukee Brewers, the team that eliminated them from the postseason a year ago, painted about as grim a picture as imaginable. Chicago was outscored by Milwaukee 19-5 across the three-game series, which included a 5-0 loss on Wednesday in a game the Cubs showed about as much life as a paper towel. Chicago managed just two hits, had a single opportunity with a runner in scoring position, and committed three errors, and one of those blunders stands out. In the top of the second inning, Milwaukee's David Hamilton hit a hard, yet routine line drive up the middle with the bases loaded. All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong took a somewhat aggressive line to the baseball, hoping to soften the blow and show off his arm with a throw to home plate. Instead, he whiffed, not even coming close to putting his glove on the baseball, and Hamilton cruised home for a Little League-style inside-the-park home run. If the Gold Glove winner not being able to field a routine ground ball in center field doesn't perfectly represent the current state of the Cubs, maybe the error he made on a routine fly ball 24 hours earlier does. It hasn't just been in the field where PCA has struggled mightily in recent weeks, either. Over his last 11 games, Crow-Armstrong has gone 4 for 37 at the plate with 12 strikeouts to go along with just three RBIs. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! While every player in baseball history has and will go through slumps and up-and-down stretches, PCA's is unique, given his run-in with a female Chicago White Sox fan during a contest on the South Side on May 16. After being heckled by a fan after making a play during the fifth inning of the team’s 8-3 loss to the White Sox, he was caught delivering a vulgar response to the fan. "You suck my f---ing d---, b----," Crow-Armstrong was heard saying. PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG APOLOGIZES FOR VULGAR RESPONSE TO FAN DURING CUBS' LOSS: 'REGRET MY CHOICE OF WORDS' The Cubs are 0-4 since PCA's moment with the fan, and he's gone 1-for-14 at the dish during that stretch. Luck has not been anywhere close to being on Chicago's side so far this season, with injuries wreaking havoc on the bullpen as seven pitchers currently sit on the injured list. That doesn't account for the Cubs' bats turning cold during what is now a five-game losing streak in which they've scored more than three runs in a game just once, which was a 9-8 loss to the White Sox. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2c17a200899a00ed8124 Republicans in Congress Face a Series of Tests of Loyalty to Trump te 2026-05-21T16:00:23.763Z Republicans in Congress Face a Series of Tests of Loyalty to Trump Votes were expected on President Trump’s push for $1 billion for his ballroom project, a federal fund to pay allies who claim to have been politically persecuted and the war in Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f29e6a200899a00ed80c1 Fans float wild conspiracy theories after Caitlin Clark's late scratch from Fever game te 2026-05-21T15:51:02.925Z Fans float wild conspiracy theories after Caitlin Clark's late scratch from Fever game The Indiana Fever scratched superstar guard Caitlin Clark less than two hours before the team's game on Wednesday night against the Portland Fire. The official announcement cited a back injury. It all seemed simple enough. Clark certainly isn't the first athlete to miss a game with an injury and isn't the first to be a late scratch. The problem came when the media asked head coach Stephanie White about Clark's injury status. CAITLIN CLARK SCRATCHED FROM INDIANA FEVER LINEUP AT THE LAST MINUTE BECAUSE OF INJURY "She's healthy and we're not managing anything," White said pregame, while also adding that Clark woke up stiff and sore and attributed the absence to a long-term plan. That caused many fans to do a double take. If she's healthy, why isn't she playing? And, if she wasn't healthy, why wasn't she on the injury report prior to being ruled out for the game? After the game, White added: "Not everybody that doesn’t practice or gets a pro day is on the injury report. That happens all the time. And she wasn’t listed on the injury report earlier because we expected her to play." That should clear it all up, huh? No, no it did not. Conspiracy theories started flying on social media about Clark's absence. Some suggested the team benched Clark to punish her for a sideline argument with an assistant coach in the team's previous game. Some suggested Clark being named Grand Marshal for the Indianapolis 500 angered the team and they wanted to make a point. Others said White simply doesn't like Clark and the attention she receives. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Still others suggested that the league is hiding that Clark is dealing with an injury that will never heal properly. And the theories didn't just revolve around Clark. Some said the league and the team knew she wouldn't play Wednesday night, but waited as long as possible to announce it to keep attendance and TV ratings from dropping. That didn't work, by the way. The main issue here is transparency. The Fever and White don't appear to have been transparent about Clark's status and that leads people to fill in the blanks themselves. Right now, those blanks aren't good for the WNBA, the Fever or White. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f29d3a200899a00ed80b8 DAVID MARCUS: He barely survived Biden lawfare, and now he deserves to get paid te 2026-05-21T15:50:43.282Z DAVID MARCUS: He barely survived Biden lawfare, and now he deserves to get paid Democrats are outraged again. This time, it is because the Department of Justice has set up a $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of the weaponization of the federal government as part of President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS over his own targeting by the agency. This might mark the first time that the Democrats have ever sided with the government over alleged criminals, who they regularly coddle like swaddled babes. Obviously, it is only because we are talking about Republicans, not illegal immigrants. There is no better example than Michael Caputo, former spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services in the first Trump administration, whose life was shattered by the fruitless and politically driven Russia collusion investigations. Starting in 2017, after Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton, Caputo and others were targeted by the DOJ and eventually the Robert Mueller investigation for little reason other than their connection to Trump. APOLOGIES AND CASH HEADED TO ALLEGED ‘WEAPONIZATION’ VICTIMS IN BILLION-DOLLAR TRUMP SETTLEMENT Caputo and his family were crushed by legal fees, constant legal appearances and serious reputational damage, and in retrospect, given the lack of evidence of Russian collusion at best, and the manufacture of it, at worst, the process sure looks like the punishment. "Our family was caught totally by surprise in March 2017 and from House to Senate to Mueller interrogations, each of my daughters was torn apart differently," Caputo told me. "My wife, our rock, held it all together until she couldn’t. When my cancer hit, everything exploded. The death threats and drive-bys started coming in fast. Then, total collapse." Yes, I forgot to mention that Caputo was suffering from cancer throughout this ordeal. DAVID MARCUS: THESE 3 ARE AUDITIONING TO BE DEMOCRATS' NEXT GEORGE FLOYD The funny thing is, as a general rule, Democrats love to come to the defense, not just of people accused of crimes, but often those convicted of them. Liberals were thrilled when the Central Park Five received a $41 million settlement for being wrongly accused, and cheered when George Floyd’s family got $27 million from Minneapolis for his death. And it wasn’t just Floyd’s family. Black Lives Matter rioters arrested in New York City in 2020 got a cool $13.7 million from the NYPD in a settlement. And how about the child rapist in Idaho awarded $2.5 million for a trans surgery after it was ruled his rights had been violated? GREGG JARRETT: TRUMP IS PRESIDENT BUT DANGEROUS LAWFARE STILL RAGING AGAINST HIM The point is that obviously prosecutors can and do cross the line from making honest mistakes in investigations to targeting people for illegitimate reasons such as politics, and the abusive lawfare exercised against Caputo and others in the Trump orbit more than qualifies. When figures like former FBI officials and star-crossed lovers Peter Strzok and Lisa Page set out to destroy Trump and his allies, as made clear in their now infamous text messages, it was demonstrably a violation of their victims' civil rights. If we were talking about literally anyone other than Trump supporters, Bruce Springsteen would be doing a benefit concert for the targets of such civil rights abuses. WILLIAM SHIPLEY: THE CONSTITUTIONAL REASON WHY TRUMP'S SWEEPING JAN. 6 PARDONS WERE JUSTIFIED Well, President Trump may not be the Boss of rock and roll, but he is the boss of the DOJ and Caputo is grateful. "Across eight years of constant surveillance, our family never lost faith in President Trump and his team," he told me. "We knew better, and my girls especially love and trust the first lady. As a campaign policy advisor, I knew how many years of thought and expertise went into developing his anti-weaponization policy. Still, the fund announcement Monday came as a surprise and gave my girls a heckuva shot of hope." Breathless Democrats express horror that someone who was violent during the January 6 Capitol riot may wind up with a settlement, but that is exactly how it is supposed to work. Just because someone commits a crime, it doesn’t mean they have no civil rights. As Vice President JD Vance made clear this week from the White House press room, decisions about who receives compensation from the anti-weaponization fund will be on a case-by-case basis, as it should be. There may be close calls, such as those who caused mayhem on January 6, but Caputo, and many others like him, are not a close call. They are slam dunks. Ultimately, it is not just that Caputo deserves compensation for his mistreatment at the hands of the government. It is that the government must be taught that this may never happen again. This new fund is a big step in that direction. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2797a200899a00ed8079 Phoenix woman indicted for attempting to smuggle rifles and weapon parts over the southern border te 2026-05-21T15:41:11.377Z Phoenix woman indicted for attempting to smuggle rifles and weapon parts over the southern border The 42-year-old woman was attempting to smuggle firearms, firearm parts and an RPG launcher tube across Arizona's southern border on April 12, the DOJ said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f277da200899a00ed804a Obama’s baseball outing with Castro reignites fury after Trump DOJ drops hammer on Cuban leader te 2026-05-21T15:40:45.764Z Obama’s baseball outing with Castro reignites fury after Trump DOJ drops hammer on Cuban leader Former Cuban President Raúl Castro was indicted Wednesday in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft that killed four people — reviving scrutiny of former President Barack Obama’s highly publicized 2016 trip to Havana.  "President Obama’s approach to Cuba was not merely a policy mistake. It was a diplomatic disaster — naive at best, incompetent at worst, and deeply disrespectful to the dissidents, political prisoners and victims who suffered under the Castro regime," former Miami mayor Francis Suarez, who is Cuban-American,  told Fox News Digital. "Obama treated normalization as enlightened diplomacy. It handed legitimacy to a brutal dictatorship while asking little in return," said the Fox News contributor. "The administration reopened relations, relaxed restrictions and gave Havana a public-relations victory, yet the Cuban people remained trapped under the same repressive system and the United States gained no meaningful security concessions." The Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed a superseding indictment charging Castro and five co-defendants over the deaths of four U.S. nationals aboard two unarmed civilian aircraft operated by the Miami-based exile group. Cuban-American critics said the charges underscore longstanding objections to Obama’s normalization push, which they argue gave legitimacy to the Castro regime. US MOVING TO INDICT FORMER CUBAN LEADER RAÚL CASTRO: SOURCE Obama traveled to Cuba in 2016 as part of his administration’s push to normalize U.S.-Cuba relations after decades of hostility, arguing that engagement on diplomacy, the economy and human rights would be more effective than isolation. The visit also included Obama and Castro attending a baseball game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cuban national team in Havana.  "I have come here to bury the last remnant of the Cold War in the Americas," Obama said from Havana that year. "I have come here to extend the hand of friendship to the Cuban people." Photos of Obama and Castro embracing during the 2016 Havana trip quickly resurfaced online after the indictment, going viral across social media and triggering a wave of criticism from users who blasted the optics of the former president’s relationship with the communist leader. "While Raoul was harboring American terrorists like Joanne Chesimard and Guillermo Morales. Disgusting," wrote Fox News contributor Paul Mauro on X.  "Barack Obama in his element with communists and criminals," wrote General Mike Flynn on X. OBAMA SETS INTERNET ABLAZE WITH 'SICK' REACTION TO THE 'MOTIVE' OF WHCD SHOOTER Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz reposted a photo with a cringe emoji. Castro, 94, is the younger brother of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Raul Castro served as Cuba’s president from 2008 to 2018. Suarez said that Obama’s Cuba policies were not just a human rights failure but a national security failure not understanding the serious threat the regime posed. DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS CRITICIZE BIDEN ADMIN'S CUBA DETENTE' "It did nothing to curtail Cuba’s role as a base for America’s enemies. It did nothing to confront the island’s use as an intelligence and spy platform so close to our shores. It did nothing to reduce the regime’s support for terrorism. It did nothing to confront Cuba’s narco-state behavior or its destabilizing influence throughout the hemisphere," said Suarez. RUBIO BLASTS COMMUNIST CUBAN REGIME AS NJ TROOPER’S KILLER REMAINS FREE Obama’s trip came two decades after the 1996 incident, which became a major flashpoint in U.S.-Cuba relations, as the Trump administration adopted a more public and hardline approach toward Cuba. TRUMP DECLARES NATIONAL EMERGENCY OVER CUBA, THREATENS TARIFFS ON NATIONS THAT SUPPLY OIL TO COMMUNIST REGIME "Raúl Castro and five co-defendants participated in a conspiracy that ended with Cuban military aircraft firing missiles at those planes and killing four Americans," said acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday during the indictment announcement. "Nations and their leaders cannot be permitted to target Americans. Kill them, and not face accountability." Following the indictment, Trump said Cuba is "very important."  "A lot of people have suffered very big, very, very at levels that few people would understand. And I think the Cuban population of Miami, and certainly beyond Miami," said Trump. "People that came there that were decimated, whose families were ruined, appreciate what the Attorney General just did today, and he's just doing it now. He's just watching it. We have Cuba on our mind. Very important." Suarez said that for Cuban Americans, Obama cozying up with Castro was disrespectful.  "It is about families torn apart, property confiscated, voices silenced, dissidents beaten, prisoners of conscience abandoned and generations forced to live under fear. To treat the Castro government as a normal partner without first honoring those victims was not diplomacy," he said. Trump has previously joked the U.S. would be "taking over" Cuba "almost immediately."  "Cuba’s got problems. We’ll finish one first. I like to finish a job," he added this month. Fox News Digital reached out to Obama's office and the White House for additional comment on the renewed criticisms of the trip. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2767a200899a00ed801c 2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers to Be Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case te 2026-05-21T15:40:23.369Z 2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers to Be Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2576a200899a00ed7fc3 Beloved old-school pizza chain tops new taste ranking te 2026-05-21T15:32:06.333Z Beloved old-school pizza chain tops new taste ranking → A nostalgic pizza favorite is back in the spotlight after topping a surprising new taste survey. → One nutritious, budget-friendly food keeps getting skipped by shoppers — even as healthy eating gains momentum. → High-end beef lovers may want to rethink where they shop after one chef's unexpected recommendation. → A longtime Vegas favorite is closing its doors — and pointing to deeper problems across the city. → A controversial barbecue proposal has homeowners and lawmakers clashing over cooking, climate and personal freedom. → These simple Memorial Day side dishes could become the unexpected star of this year's backyard barbecue. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER → That extra-friendly Trader Joe's checkout experience may not be as scripted as shoppers think. → A top doctor reveals the hidden brain and gut fallout lurking in America's most common packaged foods. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOOD AND DRINK NEWS Beer fans are mourning the downfall of a once-iconic American brand after nearly two centuries on shelves. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2562a200899a00ed7fba California man charged with attempted murder after bloody attack outside San Diego 'Trump House' te 2026-05-21T15:31:46.539Z California man charged with attempted murder after bloody attack outside San Diego 'Trump House' FIRST ON FOX: A California man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly critically injuring a man outside an Escondido home known for displays of American flags, pro-Trump messages and other banners, according to local police. The 32-year-old suspect, Thomas Caleb Butler, is being held in the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County. Around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Escondido police officers responded to reports of an assault at the intersection of East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street. They found an elderly male "suffering from significant injuries" and said that a good Samaritan who intervened had also been hurt, according to authorities. MAN WEARING INFLATABLE TRUMP COSTUME ATTACKED ON CAMERA AT 'NO KINGS' PROTEST By the time they arrived, the suspect had fled on foot, police said. However, additional officers found him about a half-mile away. Records show Butler lives around the corner from the victim. Escondido police did not name the victim, who was hospitalized in critical condition. Public records show the property is owned by a 69-year-old man. SEND US A TIP HERE Anyone with information on the attack is asked to call Escondido police at (760) 839-4722 and reference case No. 26004339. NEIGHBORHOOD TERROR CUTS DOWN TRUMP, US FLAGS AS POLICE HUNT FOR SUSPECT Some neighbors have complained about the displays for years, which tower over the side of the property. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Video taken in the aftermath of the attack shows a man pointing responding officers toward something and then gesturing as though someone was being kicked or stomped. Police placed evidence markers in the street and photographed the front of the home, near a mailbox and a parked pickup truck with two American flags set up over the bed. Just a few feet away, another parked car had its hood propped open. Another image showed what appeared to be blood at the foot of the driveway between the two vehicles. Escondido police did not immediately respond to a request for comment before West Coast business hours Thursday. A Reddit post in the r/sandiego forum last year showed a man in a folding chair sitting on the sidewalk outside the home, with an American flag in his right hand and the left gesturing in what the poster described as a "Roman salute." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f254aa200899a00ed7f7c Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement te 2026-05-21T15:31:22.577Z Spotify will reserve tickets for top fans of an artists in a bid to drum up engagement Spotify said that it will monitor activity like streams and shares to determine who is a top fan Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2536a200899a00ed7f73 Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool te 2026-05-21T15:31:02.621Z Spotify launches an ElevenLabs-powered audiobook creation tool Spotify is releasing new audiobook plans later this year Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2523a200899a00ed7f6a Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts te 2026-05-21T15:30:43.002Z Spotify adds AI-powered Q&A and briefing generation features to podcasts Spotify will let you generate daily or weekly briefs based on your prompts Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f250fa200899a00ed7f61 Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app te 2026-05-21T15:30:23.059Z Spotify takes on Google’s NotebookLM with its new app Spotify is releasing the new desktop app as a research preview in more than 20 markets Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f23aea200899a00ed7f49 Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: 'This is it' te 2026-05-21T15:24:30.291Z Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: 'This is it' PITTSBURGH — Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2358a200899a00ed7f11 WWE legend Nikki Bella takes on role as Chief Margarita Officer, talks investment values, best time for margs te 2026-05-21T15:23:04.155Z WWE legend Nikki Bella takes on role as Chief Margarita Officer, talks investment values, best time for margs WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella on Thursday enhanced her already impressive portfolio as she was announced as an investor and the Chief Margarita Officer for Madam Paleta Tequila. Bella, whose real name is Stephanie Garcia-Colace, explained to Fox News Digital she was looking to invest in a tequila brand that shared her core values and reflected every part of who she was as a person. Madam Paleta proved to be the tag team partner she was looking for in the spirits world. "The coolest title ever that I felt like took me two decades to earn – drinking a lot of tequila. So, I am not only the face of Madam Paleta but also have invested in this company. I’ve been on the search to be a part of a tequila company for a very long time, just naturally drinking tequila all the time, especially on my reality shows, I’m known as a wino but everyone’s like, ‘Nikki, loves her skinny, spicy margaritas," she said. "So that’s why it’s a title very well-deserved. It’s been incredible to finally find a brand that I have connected with. When you have a platform, and I’ve built my platform, and have built myself as an entrepreneur because I have that authentic connection with my fan base and they know that I am only going to promote stuff that I truly believe in and there’s been so many companies that have come to me that I’ve been like, ‘I won’t drink it, don’t buy it, don’t believe in it.’ GUY FIERI’S MISSING TEQUILA MYSTERY: WILD NEW DETAILS EMERGE AFTER MILLION-DOLLAR HEIST "When Madam Paleta came along, one, I know how important it is, especially at my age, to have 100% blue agave. Us in our 40s, we get hangovers pretty quickly. So, anything I drink, I’m like, is it clean? It needs to be clean because I’m gonna have a few. And not only that, I really love the company. I love that women run it, I love that I get to insert my Mexican roots in something that I believe in. My father, my stepsister and my half-siblings, they all still live in Mexico and it’s been that part of me where I really wanted to place myself in. This checked all of my boxes, and you know, I’m very much women empowerment but when I saw the opportunity to be a part of a company that I can help grow, that was just like, I can do this. And then I tasted it, and I was like, ‘OK, this is amazing,’ because that’s always like the final check. I can’t sell stuff if I’m not drinking it." The pro wrestling legend said that because she built her brand based on the connections she shares with her fan base as well as being her authentic self, she wanted to invest in a company that also shared those values. She told Fox News Digital that when she got into entrepreneurship she wanted to invest in companies that shared the same morals she had in her own life. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "My brand, I’m self-made, and I have built my brand through WWE and that’s purely based off connections, authenticity and it’s something that I’ve always taken very serious. Brie (Bella) and I talk about this all the time, it’s why we know where we’re at today because our fans know they can connect with us and that our foundation is true – we walk in our truth," she said. "And we just never been the types, and I’m sure it kills our team at times, because we will say no to like huge brand deals but if I don’t believe in what they do behind the scenes, I can’t be a part of that. I don’t want to be a part of that. I’ve always felt that you truly will be the best entrepreneur if the morals you have in life, you bring that to what you do in business and I feel like that’s how we’ve grown such a massive platform and not just nationally but globally and it’s because we’ve stuck to those. "Our fans know, anything I’m going to sell to them, they’re like, ‘Well, she’s never steered us wrong before and we know what she says is true.’ Also, nowadays, I think it’s very important because you can partner with a brand that can destroy the band you built for two decades in a second. It’s not like you just jump in and say yes real quick. There’s so much we do behind the scenes to make sure. And when I was like wow this company is incredible, the people are incredible, and they’re honest about everything, that’s a game-changer when you’re looking at brands to partner up with." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Madam Paleta was the first flavored tequila to win "Best in Class" at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and hoped to redefine how tequila fans enjoy the drink. Nikki Bella underscored that a margarita, of course with Madam Paleta, hits best when drinking with friends. "Tequila is an upper for me and that’s like party time. I feel like it’s when I get together with my girlfriends and the sun’s out and we want skinny margs or when we’re by the pool or when we’re at a festival. Also for me, this is how I’ve become a big tequila connoisseur. In a night of drinking a lot, I don’t want to down a bottle of wine because I know how I’m going to feel the next day," she told Fox News Digital. "That’s just inevitable with wine. But I know I can have about five margaritas, especially if it’s clean. It’s what’s started for me to really look into clean tequila because, look, anything we have a lot of, obviously we’re gonna hurt the next day – that’s just alcohol. But tequila always, it’s when I know it’s a time to have fun or, gosh, we’re all in Vegas and we’re all doing WrestleMania week and we’re exhausted with our meet and greets and now we have to go to dinner, it’s like I’m gonna stop and get a tequila drink because I need to get awake and I need to get that fun spark. "For me, tequila is like, throwaway the Red Bull, go have yourself a nice tequila drink, at least you’re being better to your body. It gives you that quick lift. What’s nice about our tequila, let’s just say you’re at home and you’re ready out and you need something quick – just pour it over ice. And, I’m not a shot taker, I hate shots, I think they’re so gross. When I got this the first time and I put ice in a cup because I wanted to just taste it pure, I was like, oh my god, that is really good. I can do that. I mean, I’m still not a shot taker but I can sip on this. This is really good. I just feel like, anything you need an up, anytime, you have friends over, you’re going to the pool, or you’re getting your night started, just want to have something to sip, those are the good moments." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2344a200899a00ed7f02 Squad Dem slams Vance’s DOJ fraud probe claims: ‘They’re just saying stupid shi----" te 2026-05-21T15:22:44.157Z Squad Dem slams Vance’s DOJ fraud probe claims: ‘They’re just saying stupid shi----" Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., forcefully denied Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating her for alleged fraud and immigration violations, dismissing the remarks as politically motivated. "That is not something that is happening. That man is delusional," Omar told Fox News Digital.  Vance claimed on Tuesday that the DOJ is looking into allegations involving Omar’s immigration history and financial disclosures, including longstanding accusations that she married a man claimed to be her brother — part of her scheme to obtain citizenship in the U.S. He claimed the administration’s anti-fraud task force is focusing its resources on probing Omar. ILHAN OMAR LASHES OUT AT 'SICK' REPUBLICANS FOR INVESTIGATING HER ALLEGED MARRIAGE TO BROTHER "I don’t think they are using any resources," she said. "They’re just saying stupid shi----." The claims surrounding an investigation intensified after Omar’s amended financial disclosure forms caught national attention last month — with her reported net worth dropping from somewhere between $6 million and $30 million to a sharp reduction ranging from $18,004 to $95,000. Omar’s steep drop in reported net worth drew criticism from the GOP House Oversight Committee, who earlier this year requested business records from her husband Tim Mynett’s company. Omar also rejected suggestions that House Republicans are formally investigating her finances, accusing them of promoting these allegations to get interviews with news outlets.  WINERY BELONGING TO ILHAN OMAR'S HUSBAND SHUT DOWN AMID FINANCIAL SPOTLIGHT "There’s nobody looking into anything," she said when asked about House Republicans looking into her net worth. "They’re just saying those things to get interviews with you guys. There’s nothing really happening." House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., publicly raised concerns over Omar’s finances on "Hannity" after the vast discrepancy between her initial and revised filings. "Comer hasn’t investigated anything," she said when asked about Comer’s comments regarding her wealth. "He hasn’t done anything. He hasn’t referred me to anybody. He’s just saying that so he can get TV interviews because you guys will only talk to them if they say something about me." Omar said they’re "absolutely not" going to find anything if a DOJ probe opens into her alleged fraud schemes.  She told Fox News Digital that she has not been informed of any formal investigation being pursued against her. COMER VOWS MINNESOTA FRAUD PROBE WILL EXPAND TO OTHER STATES AMID MOUNTING SCRUTINY "No," she said when asked if she was made aware of any investigation. "Because there’s nothing to investigate." Claims surrounding Omar’s past marriage and alleged immigration violations have remained central to ongoing attacks against her. Omar’s family was granted asylum after arriving in the U.S. from Somalia in 1995, and she became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2000. It was reported that Omar was in a religious marriage with Ahmed Abdisalan Hirsi in 2002. Despite maintaining her religious union with Hirsi, she legally married a British citizen named Ahmed Elmi — who is alleged to be her brother — in 2009.  Omar and Elmi legally divorced in 2017, but had been separated since 2011. In 2020, she married Mynett. Any potential investigation would likely look into both the fraud allegations that come as a result of her incohesive financial filings and claimed immigration violations relating to her earlier marriages and U.S. citizenship.  "If we think that there's a crime, we're going to prosecute that crime," he said. "And that's something the Department of Justice is looking at right now." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2330a200899a00ed7ef9 Republicans recoil as Trump's billion-dollar DOJ 'slush fund' for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan te 2026-05-21T15:22:24.729Z Republicans recoil as Trump's billion-dollar DOJ 'slush fund' for allies threatens ICE, Border Patrol plan Senate Republicans are breaking with President Donald Trump on his new, nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund as concerns over where the money comes from and who gets it ripple through the Capitol. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the $1.78 billion fund earlier this week in a deal struck between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to drop his $10 billion lawsuit. Shortly after, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was grilled by senators on the subject. "This is an outrageous, unprecedented slush fund that you have set up," Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said. "Simple question, will individuals who assaulted Capitol Hill police officers be eligible for this fund?" TRUMP DEMANDS SENATE PARLIAMENTARIAN'S OUSTER FOR AXING BALLROOM SECURITY FUNDING "Anybody in this country will be eligible to apply," Blanche said. That concern has driven several Senate Republicans to criticize the fund, given that several people convicted of assaulting police on the Hill, or who have tried to harm the president, could get access to taxpayer dollars. "Imagine that," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said.
"A fund that is set up to compensate people who assaulted Capitol Police officers and other responding agencies, right? People that had pled guilty to physical acts against the president may actually be able to get compensated. How absurd does that sound coming out of my mouth?" Senate Republicans are currently trying to ram through a multibillion-dollar package that will fund immigration operations for the remainder of Trump’s presidency and are already grappling with a $1 billion funding request that will go toward security enhancements for his colossal ballroom. That funding, which was already stripped out by the Senate rules referee, and whether to add restrictions to the DOJ fund, are gumming up the process in the upper chamber. SENATE REPUBLICAN THREATENS TO DERAIL ICE, BORDER PATROL PACKAGE OVER TRUMP'S BILLION-DOLLAR REQUEST Few Republicans are actively supporting the "anti-weaponization" fund. Lawmakers are set to meet with Blanche Thursday morning behind closed doors to learn more about how it works. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., previously said that he was "not a big fan" of the fund and questioned its purpose. "Our members have very legitimate questions about it, and we've had some conversations about, if it's going to be a feature going forward, what it might look like and how we might make sure that it's fenced in appropriately," Thune said ahead of the meeting. Officers who protected the Hill on Jan. 6 sued to block the fund on Wednesday, but it hasn’t sated the concerns that Republicans have. Some want Congress to get involved. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., who Trump successfully worked to oust during his primary election over the weekend, argued that the fund was adding to the nation’s staggering national debt, and that "if there needs to be a settlement, the administration should bring it to Congress to decide." SENATE REPUBLICANS, DEMS BLOCK DUELING ATTEMPTS TO REPEAL CONTROVERSIAL ARCTIC FROST PROVISION "People are concerned about paying their mortgage or rent, affording groceries and paying for gas, not about putting together a $1.8 billion fund for the president and his allies to pay whomever they wish with no legal precedent or accountability," Cassidy said on X. But it’s not a unanimous issue shared throughout the Senate GOP. Some, like Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., believe that there have been people "really harmed by the federal government," and had no issue with setting up a fund to compensate them. Johnson and a handful of his colleagues were the targets of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Arctic Frost probe and had their phone records subpoenaed without notice as part of the investigation. That spurred now-defunct legislation that would have allowed senators targeted in the probe to sue for up to $500,000. Johnson believed that the five-member panel that would process the claims would prevent criminals and others from getting a piece of the fund. "I'm assuming they're not going to provide that type of funding for criminals. I mean, people who really should have been prosecuted, people who committed violence, that type of thing," Johnson told Fox News Digital. "But, I mean, for the grandma and grandpas that just showed up and you've got the DOJ or FBI doing SWAT raids on their farms? Yeah, those people should be compensated." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f231da200899a00ed7ef0 Wall Street banks helped Chinese military-linked firm raise billions despite red flags, lawmakers find te 2026-05-21T15:22:05.198Z Wall Street banks helped Chinese military-linked firm raise billions despite red flags, lawmakers find FIRST ON FOX: Congressional investigators are accusing major U.S. banks of helping a Chinese battery giant the Pentagon labeled a "Chinese military company" raise billions of dollars from global investors despite unresolved national security concerns. A new report from the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party alleges JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America underwrote CATL’s Hong Kong IPO — helping the company raise money from investors through stock offerings — after the Pentagon designated the company under its Section 1260H list of Chinese military-linked firms in January 2025. The report also says JPMorgan, Bank of America and Morgan Stanley later participated in a second CATL offering. The report places Wall Street at the center of a growing debate in Washington over whether American financial institutions should continue helping companies the Pentagon has identified as linked to China’s military or military-civil fusion strategy raise money from global investors, even when those activities remain legal under current U.S. law. OUR ADVERSARIES ARE EVEN USING THE US BANKING SYSTEM. HERE’S HOW THEY GET AWAY WITH IT The Pentagon’s Section 1260H list identifies companies the War Department determines are linked to China’s military or military-civil fusion strategy, though the designation itself does not broadly prohibit U.S. investment or commercial activity. The committee argues the transactions exposed a major gap in U.S. policy because the designation carried reputational consequences but did not prohibit Wall Street firms from helping the company raise capital. "To be clear, the banks broke no U.S. law and the transactions were not prohibited by U.S. law," the report states. "But each bank made the choice to essentially disregard the U.S. government’s Chinese military company designation to make millions of dollars." "The banks trusted CATL’s representations over the considered judgment of the U.S. government," the report states. The report alleges JPMorgan and Bank of America accepted CATL’s assertions that it had no links to China’s military despite the Pentagon’s conclusions and despite what the committee described as incomplete responses during due diligence reviews. CHINA CONTROLS OVER 80% OF BATTERY MATERIALS CRUCIAL TO US DEFENSE EQUIPMENT, UNSETTLING REPORT REVEALS CATL allegedly provided identical responses to multiple JPMorgan questions concerning ties to the People’s Liberation Army, dual-use technologies and military-linked entities, according to documents cited in the report.  The committee also cited what it described as publicly available evidence linking CATL to Chinese military-industrial entities, including relationships with companies on U.S. restriction lists and research collaborations involving defense-linked institutions. "My committee’s investigation calls for serious policy changes to ensure what JPMorgan and Bank of America did never happens again," said Select Committee Chairman John Moolenaar, R-Mich. "American banks must not help Chinese military companies raise money, because in doing so, they provide not only access to funding, but also legitimacy and credibility to companies that are helping our adversary build up its military." JPMorgan and Bank of America defended their involvement, arguing CATL is not sanctioned by the U.S. government and remains deeply integrated into Western manufacturing supply chains. "Based on available information and our own due diligence, CATL has lawfully partnered with American companies — including major auto manufacturers — to provide essential battery technology that will strengthen U.S. manufacturing and enhance American competitiveness," a JPMorgan spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "We complied with the law and U.S. government sanctions policies," a Bank of America spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "We conducted the appropriate due diligence on this transaction, and we shared significant detail about our process with the committee. CATL is not sanctioned by the US government and conducts significant business with U.S. companies."  JPMorgan additionally argued the Pentagon designation applies primarily to War Department procurement and does not prohibit private-sector business relationships involving CATL.  CATL has other partnerships with major Western automakers including Ford, Tesla, Stellantis, BMW and Volkswagen. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon previously defended the bank’s work involving CATL in a Bloomberg Television interview in May 2025.  "If we thought it was wrong, we wouldn't do it," Dimon said. "The government did not sanction CATL."  The debate underscores growing tension between U.S. national security concerns surrounding China and the reality that major American and European manufacturers remain heavily reliant on Chinese battery technology and supply chains.  Ford is currently building a $3 billion battery plant in Michigan using CATL technology through a licensing arrangement designed to avoid Chinese ownership of the facility, according to a recent Bloomberg report. Ford has argued the partnership helps strengthen domestic manufacturing and improve U.S. competitiveness in electric vehicle production. The committee’s report argues current U.S. law is insufficient to stop American financial institutions from financing companies tied to China’s military-industrial base because Section 1260H restrictions primarily affect War Department procurement rather than broader commercial activity. "The deals were legal, so the banks proceeded," the report states. The committee recommends legislation that would prohibit U.S. financial institutions from underwriting offerings for blacklisted Chinese entities and urges the Treasury Department to impose stronger sanctions authorities against CATL. Fox News Digital has also reached out to Morgan Stanley, CATL and the Pentagon for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f2309a200899a00ed7ee7 By adding Ed Orgeron to staff, Lane Kiffin and LSU address key flaw from previous regime te 2026-05-21T15:21:45.305Z By adding Ed Orgeron to staff, Lane Kiffin and LSU address key flaw from previous regime For those who may have missed it, Coach O has returned to the Bayou Bengals. That's right, the LSU Tigers have hired Ed Orgeron to help bolster new head coach Lane Kiffin's staff, and it's hard to see any flaws in this move. It makes sense from a relationship standpoint, as many have reported that Orgeron and Kiffin have a connection that goes back over two decades, when both were on Pete Carroll's staff at USC. You also may have noticed Orgeron coming to Kiffin's defense after the latter's comments regarding Ole Miss in Vanity Fair earlier this month. It seemed reasonable on the surface given the two's friendship as well as the fact that both coached the Rebels at one point, but with the added context that Orgeron was likely going to take a job on Kiffin's staff in the coming days, it makes perfect sense. From a football perspective, though, it's perhaps even more of a perfect marriage. It's no secret that during the Brian Kelly regime, LSU had somewhat lost its Louisiana edge, so to speak. BRIAN KELLY FACES HARSH CRITICISM FROM LSU FOOTBALL STAFFERS AFTER DISMISSAL Whether that is by design from Kelly, as some would suggest, or just a byproduct of having an "outsider" as a head coach, the contrast between Kelly and Orgeron, who was the coach before Kelly, could not have been more stark. When speaking about the differences between Kelly and Kiffin, LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry revealed that Kelly was never a culture fit with the Tigers. That matters in college football in general, but especially at a unique spot like LSU, and while Ausberry was singing the praises of Kiffin's ability to connect with boosters, fans and high school athletes in the state of Louisiana, the move to bring in Orgeron was, no doubt, a calculated and strategic one. SIX MONTHS LATER, LSU AD VERGE AUSBERRY ADMITS OLE MISS GOT THE LANE KIFFIN SITUATION RIGHT I touched on it briefly in my article discussing Ausberry's comments last week, but the Tigers experienced a recruiting renaissance with Orgeron at the helm. A big part of that is because Coach O is known throughout college football as an ace recruiter, but it doesn't hurt that he has deep ties to the state of Louisiana. LSU and Kiffin adding Orgeron to their coaching staff immediately addresses the one fatal flaw from the Brian Kelly regime, and the returns should be almost instantaneous. ED ORGERON ON WHO SHOULD BE OUT OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF, LANE KIFFIN'S MOVE TO LSU AND HIS COACHING PLANS Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal is a Texas verbal commit, but he's also a New Orleans native and has been flirting with the Tigers for quite some time now. It was already believed that he would eventually flip to his home-state program, but bringing Orgeron in should only hasten that process. I would be shocked if Royal doesn't end up in LSU's 2027 recruiting class, but he's just one of many examples of the Tigers doing everything they can to lock down the state of Louisiana, which has long been known as a per capita hotbed of high school talent. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! It may not have the raw size or numbers of a Texas, Florida or California, but The Boot has enough talent to make sure LSU never has to wander too far from campus to field an elite recruiting class. The rest of the SEC is undoubtedly shaking their fists right now, given that Kiffin didn't need any more help as it stood to get the Tigers' operation back up and humming. If you thought LSU was dangerous before, adding Orgeron to the staff may have just been Kiffin doing a Thanos impression and placing the final Infinity Stone into his gauntlet. You've been warned, SEC fans. Prepare accordingly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f22f5a200899a00ed7ede Joe Burrow calls Bengals roster the 'most talented' the team has had, has lofty expectations for season te 2026-05-21T15:21:25.705Z Joe Burrow calls Bengals roster the 'most talented' the team has had, has lofty expectations for season Joe Burrow is thrilled with the Cincinnati Bengals offseason moves and is thinking big. Burrow, 29, praised the front office for the moves they made in free agency to fortify their defense. "This is the most talented roster we’ve had since I’ve been here," Burrow said while speaking to reporters Wednesday. "The front office has taken a lot of heat from the fans, the public, the media. We can put all of that behind us. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "They went and made it happen with free agency," he added. "And then obviously with Dexter (Lawrence), making a trade like that, that doesn’t happen a ton in the NFL. So it’s exciting to see." The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback praised the free-agent signings of safety Bryan Cook, defensive end Boye Mafe and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, along with the big swing of the offseason: trading the No. 10 pick for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. "The number one thing is you have to win," Burrow said. "We’re going to go win a lot of games this year and play great and win a Super Bowl." Burrow said he did not give the front office any mandates or threats to make additions after a 6-11 campaign last season. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "I would say we had a lot of communication during free agency," Burrow said. "We didn’t have our postseason meeting like we typically have. I would say if anything, I was less involved this year than in years past." The Bengals missed the playoffs for a third straight season last year in large part because of a horrendous defense, allowing the third-most points per game in the NFL last season at 28.9. "I just think we know where we needed to be better, and we went out and aggressively made it happen," Burrow said. "We filled some holes that we had from years past, got better at a lot of positions. Signed the best free agent safety (Cook). Got the best D tackle in the league, in my opinion. So we have everything we need in that locker room. We just have to go make it happen." The 29-year-old said the energy is elevated in the locker room and that the vibes are palpable. "There’s no secret that the last several years didn’t go the way we wanted to, and there’s a lot of blame to go around for that, myself included," Burrow said. "We’re in a great spot this year. We brought in great people and great players. You can feel the vibes of the locker room. The energy is elevated right now. We have some veteran guys that can come in and show the younger guys on defense what it takes, what it means to be great every day. That’s exciting to be a part of." 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/6a0f22e2a200899a00ed7ed5 9/11 steel beam arrives at Florida school where Bush learned America was under attack te 2026-05-21T15:21:06.249Z 9/11 steel beam arrives at Florida school where Bush learned America was under attack A steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center arrived Tuesday at the Florida elementary school where then-President George W. Bush learned the United States was under attack on Sept. 11, 2001. The beam was brought to Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s "Steel Across America" tour commemorating the upcoming 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Former White House Chief of Staff Andy Card, who informed Bush that a second plane had struck the World Trade Center, attended the ceremony. Bush was visiting a second-grade classroom at the school on the morning of Sept. 11, when Card approached the president and told him what had happened. "I walked up to the president," Card recalled during Tuesday’s ceremony. "I whispered into his ear, ‘A second plane hit the second tower, America is under attack.’" TUNNEL TO TOWERS ANNOUNCES STEEL ACROSS AMERICA TOUR TO MARK 25 YEARS SINCE 9/11 ATTACKS The moment, captured on live television, became one of the defining images of the Sept. 11 attacks and the early hours of the national crisis. Card returned to the campus Tuesday alongside former second-grade teacher Sandra Kay Daniels, whose classroom Bush was visiting when the attacks unfolded. "Just being on this campus and remembering what happened when I came and whispered in the president’s ear that America was under attack … it takes you right back to that day, the feelings, the emotion, the duty, the honor," Card said. NEW 9/11 MUSEUM EXHIBIT AIMS TO CONNECT YOUNGER AMERICANS TO THE ATTACKS THROUGH POWERFUL ARTIFACTS Daniels said the memories of that morning have stayed with her ever since. "That day changed not only Emma E. Booker Elementary School students and staff, but it changed the world, the community," Daniels said. "It’s an everyday thing for me," Daniels added. "I will never get away from that. I was with the president, and he was with me. That happened here at my school." GOP CONGRESSMAN REVEALS HOW HE LEARNED ABOUT 9/11 TERROR ATTACKS IN REMOTE ALASKA WILDERNESS Inside the school’s library, a section dedicated to Sept. 11 includes an original copy of "The Pet Goat," the book students were reading when Bush received the news. The Sarasota stop marked the seventh destination on the nationwide remembrance tour, which is transporting a steel beam from the World Trade Center to communities across the country ahead of next year’s 25th anniversary of the attacks. The ceremony included appearances from local officials, first responders and members of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which was founded in honor of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who died responding to the attacks in New York City. TUNNEL TO TOWERS HONORS GOLD STAR FAMILIES ON VETERANS DAY: THE UNENDING SACRIFICE Former students who were inside the classroom that morning also returned to the school Tuesday, including Natalia Jones-Pinkney, who was seated just feet away from Bush during the reading lesson. "I don’t know if I understood at that time that that was really going on," Jones-Pinkney told FOX 13. "I was just excited that we were meeting the president." Now an adult with a second-grade daughter of her own, Jones-Pinkney said returning to the school underscored how deeply the events of that day shaped her life. "Being there, reading to the president, shaped our lives," she told the station. "That’s something we’ll never forget." The steel beam was later made available for attendees to approach and reflect upon as part of the memorial event honoring the victims and first responders killed in the Sept. 11 attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f22cba200899a00ed7ea9 G.O.P. Twists a Budget Weapon to Beat a Democratic Filibuster te 2026-05-21T15:20:43.966Z G.O.P. Twists a Budget Weapon to Beat a Democratic Filibuster Republicans are using a special mechanism that was created to reduce deficits to push through immigration enforcement funds that should be provided in a regular spending bill. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f22b8a200899a00ed7ea0 Charges Dismissed for Ex-Assistant Principal After Shooting by 6-Year-Old te 2026-05-21T15:20:24.160Z Charges Dismissed for Ex-Assistant Principal After Shooting by 6-Year-Old Prosecutors had argued that Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school, had failed to act on warnings that a child had a gun in his backpack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f205ea200899a00ed7def NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers te 2026-05-21T15:10:22.666Z NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1e1fa200899a00ed7da8 Democrats release 2024 election autopsy that chair says 'does not meet my standards' te 2026-05-21T15:00:47.569Z Democrats release 2024 election autopsy that chair says 'does not meet my standards' Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is publicly disowning his party’s own 2024 election "autopsy," calling the long-delayed report a product that "does not meet my standards" after Democrats suffered what he described as a "painful and consequential" defeat to President Donald Trump. The blunt admission came as Martin described Democrats’ 2024 defeat as a "punch to the gut" and acknowledged the party’s "brand is in trouble and needs repair." "I am not proud of this product; it does not meet my standards, and it won’t meet your standards," Martin said of the report, adding that he could not "in good faith put the DNC’s stamp of approval on it." Martin emphasized that he was releasing the report "as I received it – in its entirety, unedited and unabridged – with annotations for claims that couldn’t be verified" for the sake of transparency. This is a developing news story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1e09a200899a00ed7d7c Supreme Court Permits Lawsuits Over U.S. Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960 te 2026-05-21T15:00:25.343Z Supreme Court Permits Lawsuits Over U.S. Assets Seized by Cuba in 1960 The Trump administration backed lawsuits brought by the Havana Docks Corporation that would allow the U.S.-owned entity to get compensation for property confiscated by Fidel Castro’s regime. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1bdca200899a00ed7d30 Kaiden Moreno’s second chance at success and a new journey in CTE te 2026-05-21T14:51:08.346Z Kaiden Moreno’s second chance at success and a new journey in CTE Summit graduate completes high school early after utilizing PLATO system to recover credits and discovers love of hands-on work experience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1bc8a200899a00ed7d27 Embracing a new path: Maikya Slim's journey at Summit High School te 2026-05-21T14:50:48.545Z Embracing a new path: Maikya Slim's journey at Summit High School Summit graduate eyes career in the medical field following her mother's pursuit of a career in nursing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1bb1a200899a00ed7cfe Manhunt underway after woman allegedly assaulted inside Harvard dorm, suspect spotted at MIT: officials te 2026-05-21T14:50:25.612Z Manhunt underway after woman allegedly assaulted inside Harvard dorm, suspect spotted at MIT: officials Police at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are searching for a man accused of assaulting a woman inside a dorm on Tuesday night. A woman was trying to enter her dorm room at Harvard University on Tuesday evening when a man allegedly came from behind, covered her mouth and tried to force her into the room, police said. Bystanders who witnessed the incident intervened, causing the suspect to flee the building, according to the police log. Harvard campus police responded to the incident at 5:41 p.m. Officials said that police tried locating the suspect, but weren't able to do so. The man entered the residence hall by following another person, but wasn't authorized to be there. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The same man allegedly entered a residence hall at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Tuesday night by following someone else into the building, MIT police said in a statement. Police said the man was "acting suspiciously" after using a side entrance to get into the building at 5:45 p.m. COLLEGE STUDENT ASSAULTED AS ALLEGED SECURITY LAPSES LET ATTACKER SLIP ONTO CAMPUS: REPORT Officials said the man left the dorm hall at 5:59 p.m., citing security camera video. MIT police said he matched the description of the person who allegedly assaulted a Harvard student. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? FIND MORE ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB Police described the suspect as a white male, 5'9", had a thin build, and was wearing a white T-shirt with dark colored shorts. Harvard Lowell House Faculty Deans David Laibson and Nina Zipser sent an email to residents in the dorm, saying that a police officer is "now patrolling the area" and said residents can join them "to be together as we come to terms with what has happened," according to the Harvard Crimson. Harvard officials reminded students to watch for people trying to follow them into restricted campus buildings after the incident. People with information about the incidents are encouraged to contact MIT police at 617-258-TIPS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f19aba200899a00ed7c6a High gas prices, Iran war and Trump’s abysmal approval drag down GOP ahead of midterms te 2026-05-21T14:41:47.897Z High gas prices, Iran war and Trump’s abysmal approval drag down GOP ahead of midterms Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, left, talks with U.S. Vice President JD Vance after he arrived at Kansas City International Airport, May 18, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Vance on his visit pitched voters on keeping Republicans in control of Congress. (Photo by Eric Lee-Pool/Getty Images) KANSAS CITY, Missouri — When Vice President JD Vance pitched voters on electing Republicans to Congress this November during a trip to a Kansas City manufacturing plant on Monday, he delivered the message while standing in a newly gerrymandered U.S. House district. “If you want congressional leadership that fights to lower your taxes, that fights to put more money in your pockets and fights to protect your jobs, the only game in town is Donald J. Trump and congressional Republicans,” Vance said. But the Trump brand is hurting — placing Republicans’ miniscule U.S. House majority at high risk, despite a GOP rush to redistricting in Southern states this spring following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision and earlier gerrymandering. Public polling shows most voters are dissatisfied with President Donald Trump’s job performance and historically, the party not in the White House wins seats in the midterms. The GOP gerrymandering could offset some losses, analysts say. But whether voter displeasure with the president translates into enough Democratic gains to retake the House and usurp the GOP trifecta in Washington also remains to be seen, five months out. Vance’s visit to Democratic-leaning Kansas City underscored the extraordinary effort Republicans have undertaken to give the party a chance at retaining control of the House in the midterm elections. The GOP now holds 217 seats to 212 for Democrats, with one independent and five vacancies. Vice President JD Vance spoke May 18, 2026, about the importance of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the United States at the Milbank Manufacturing company in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Morgan Chilson/Kansas Reflector) GOP states, including Missouri, have engaged in a blitz of gerrymandering over the past nine months, dividing areas like Kansas City in hopes of securing additional seats as the party faces political headwinds ahead of November.  Without the redistricting war that Trump triggered last year, Republicans could lose no more than three House seats and keep their majority. Redrawn lines push that number up slightly, in the eight-to-10 range, Erin Covey, an editor who specializes in U.S. House races for the elections forecaster Cook Political Report, said in an interview. “That is still not going to be enough to protect (Republicans) from a difficult national environment,” Covey, who specializes in House races, said. Brandon Rottinghaus, a political science professor at the University of Houston, said redistricting may be more beneficial to Republicans in the long term than in the 2026 election. “Because of the economic problems that the country is confronting, and the fact that a lot of that blame is going to be at the doorstep of the White House, it’s going to be a challenge for Republicans,” he said. “Republicans are playing the long game, and it’ll eventually pay off, but it’s going to be a tough ride this cycle.” The case for Democrats The president’s party has gained House seats in a midterm cycle only three times in the last century. Twice, after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and at the height of the Great Depression, history-shaping events explained the exception. Not only is there no comparable event this year, but the political environment strongly favors Democrats. A Quinnipiac University poll published Wednesday showed 50% of voters preferred Democrats won control of the House, while only 39% preferred Republicans. The same survey showed Trump’s approval rating at a second-term low, 34% approval with 58% disapproving. On economic issues, as the price of gas has skyrocketed during the war with Iran, nearly twice as many voters disapproved of Trump’s handling than approved. Gas prices were $4.99 a gallon for regular at a station just inside the Washington, D.C., Beltway in Silver Spring, Maryland, on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Jane Norman/States Newsroom) Other polls show similar attitudes. Both the preference for Democratic House control and disapproval of Trump have risen steadily. “Midterms are typically a referendum on the party in power,” Covey said. “So the fact that Trump’s approval rating has been under 40% for the past several weeks, and it has obviously been made worse by the war in Iran, is going to be a really significant issue for Republicans.” Redistricting might cap Democrats’ best-case scenario, but it doesn’t change the underlying conditions, Democratic campaign strategist Tom Bowen said in a Tuesday interview. “It’s going to change some outcomes for sure,” said Bowen. “But the environment is what shapes these races more than anything else. Voters aren’t going to vote on redistricting. What they’re going to vote on is high gas prices, and that’s going to make seats where Trump did well… it’s gonna put some of those seats in play.” Republicans in the Trump era have also struggled to get their voters to the polls when Trump himself is not on the ballot.  “Your base is depressed,” Bowen said of Republicans. “Sure, you theoretically drew yourself, you know, 10 points of margin. It doesn’t matter if the environment is that terrible.” US House redistricting arms race Republicans did have a plan to prop up their House majority. At Trump’s urging last year, a handful of Republican states redrew their congressional lines, beginning with Texas. Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio followed. States traditionally enact new maps once a decade following the census, but that norm has now been shattered. Democrats responded with a California gerrymander approved by voters. In Virginia, voters also approved new lines but the election was invalidated in May by the Virginia Supreme Court. California and Virginia are the only Democratic-controlled states to have advanced the new maps. In conservative Utah, state courts have forced adoption of a new map that could allow a Democrat to win a race to represent the Salt Lake area. Democrats are actively weighing action in Colorado, Maryland, New York and other states, but their ability to act this year is restricted by state limits on gerrymandering and other procedural barriers. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on April 29 in Louisiana vs. Callais then set off a new round of Republican-led gerrymandering. In a 6-3 decision, the court’s conservative majority sharply weakened the federal Voting Rights Act, which had protected districts where a majority of residents belonged to a racial minority group. The Callais decision only explicitly struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, which contained a second majority-Black district that the conservative justices found unnecessary.  But GOP-controlled states in the South interpreted the decision as a green light to eliminate majority-Black districts, often centered on major cities, that reliably elect Democrats. Hundreds of people protesting against a special legislative session to redraw Tennessee congressional districts to eliminate the only majority-Black, majority-Democrat district march up the steps of the state Capitol on May 5, 2026. (Photo by Cassandra Stephenson/Tennessee Lookout) Florida lawmakers passed a new map within hours of the Supreme Court decision. Alabama and Tennessee advanced gerrymanders, with Louisiana expected to follow soon. South Carolina lawmakers are also advancing a new map. Federal and state court lawsuits have been filed against the maps, leaving open the question of whether judges could eventually block some of the gerrymanders. But opponents of Republican gerrymanders have not fared well in their legal challenges up to this point. The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Southern states to act quickly to redraw maps, including lifting a lower court order that had stopped an Alabama gerrymander from taking effect. The justices also sped up paperwork to allow Louisiana lawmakers to move forward on developing a new map. At the state level, the Missouri Supreme Court last week refused to block a gerrymander of the Kansas City region. Opponents had wanted the court to halt the map until state officials decide enough signatures have been gathered to force a statewide vote over the redrawn lines. The dust is still settling on redistricting this year, but it so far has given Republicans a moderate edge. The case for Republicans While it would take a historical anomaly for Republicans to keep their House majority, the party’s campaign apparatus argues that some variables are in its favor.  Notably, the GOP holds an edge in fundraising and a map with few Republicans running for reelection in districts Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris won in 2024. “House Republicans are on offense and well-positioned to defy history thanks to strong candidates, a historic fundraising advantage, and a message that’s connecting with voters in battleground districts across the country,” Mike Marinella, a spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, wrote in a statement.  “While Democrats remain bogged down by messy primaries, a weak national brand, and a shrinking battlefield, Republicans are building the infrastructure and momentum needed to grow the majority in November.” Even without redistricting, the 2026 House map favored Republicans: Sixteen Democrats won 2024 races in districts Trump carried, and only three Republicans came from districts that voted for Harris. Those so-called crossover districts provide a starting point for the number of competitive districts, which continue to shrink as the country becomes more polarized and lawmakers draw U.S. House districts to favor incumbents. Chris Pack, a Republican campaign strategist, said the situation was reversed in Trump’s first-term midterms, when Democrats gained 40 seats. “I don’t think it’s fair to compare this (year) to 2018,” he said. That year, 23 Republicans represented districts that Democratic presidential nominee Hilary Clinton won. “Now, it’s three.” In fundraising, the two House campaign committees, the NRCC and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, have raised similar amounts this cycle and have roughly equivalent cash on hand. But the Republican National Committee’s cash on hand dwarfs the Democratic National Committee’s, $117 million to $14 million, according to Federal Elections Commission records filed April 30. The president’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., has also raised more than $300 million this cycle, which it could spend on congressional races. Pack also said the party could compete, despite the environment, by emphasizing Democratic positions outside the mainstream. “It’s just really reminding voters that, again, Democrats are far more out of touch with everyday Americans than Republicans are,” he said. Analysts maintain it is still the GOP at a disadvantage. “Republicans do have a path — more of a path, certainly, than they did before the Virginia and U.S. Supreme Court decisions,” Covey said. “But they’re still the underdogs.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1994a200899a00ed7c4c Cardinals go all in on shirtless fans, dedicating an entire section of stadium to viral 'Tarps Off' mob te 2026-05-21T14:41:24.685Z Cardinals go all in on shirtless fans, dedicating an entire section of stadium to viral 'Tarps Off' mob The St. Louis Cardinals are going all in on the shirtless fans that have given Busch Stadium a jolt. The Cardinals are dedicating an entire section in the upper right-field bleachers at Busch Stadium for fans to watch the game shirtless. "Starting tonight, the upper right field bleachers at Busch Stadium will become a dedicated high-energy fan section, inspired by the Tarps Off atmosphere fans have brought to the ballpark," the Cardinals posted to social media. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Any fan in the ballpark, regardless of seat location, can join the fun. Shirts optional." The "Tarps Off" movement began last Friday during the Cardinals’ 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. A group of fans made their way to an empty section. About 100 fans first started the movement, and as the game went to extra innings, the entire section was packed with shirtless fans. When the Cardinals walked off the Royals in the 11th inning, the section went ballistic. Caleb Cummings, a 20-year-old on the Stephen F. Austin club baseball team, came up with the idea, and it has since taken a life of its own. The mob of shirtless fans drew praise from Cardinals manager Oli Marmol for the energy they brought, crediting them for creating an awesome environment. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Whoever started that in right field, I'll do whatever I need to do to make sure they come to every game," Marmol said. "Because that was awesome. Not only them, but everybody that showed up today. That was a fun environment." Marmol stayed true to his word, and he bought tickets for them to stay for the team’s game over the weekend. He even brought them down to the clubhouse after the team’s win on Saturday. "What you guys did for them was actually pretty damn special. Cause they fed off of it, they loved every second of last night. And then when you all showed up there in about the third, the place went wild," Marmol told the kids in his office on Saturday. The shirtless section has also drawn the attention of the players. Ivan Herrera saluted the shirtless fans by pretending to wave his shirt around after clubbing a walk-off home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. After Herrera stepped on home plate, his teammates immediately started taking off his uniform. With the shirtless section now becoming a staple in St. Louis, Marmol and the Cardinals hope they bring that same energy every home game throughout the season. The Cardinals (28-20) will look to deliver a win to their raucous fans on Wednesday when they play the Pirates (25-24) in the final game of a three-game series at 1:15 p.m. ET. 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/6a0f1981a200899a00ed7c43 Bear cubs spar on woman's front porch in adorable viral nature video, reactions pour in te 2026-05-21T14:41:05.086Z Bear cubs spar on woman's front porch in adorable viral nature video, reactions pour in An incredible video featuring two young bear cubs is going viral for all the right reasons. As our loyal readers know, nature content is like a drug for the Internet, whether it's good or bad. You sometimes see the most heartwarming videos and images possible ... only to then see a house of horrors unfold. Fortunately, what we're talking about today is the former and not the latter. MASSIVE GRIZZLY BEAR AND WOLF CAUGHT ON CAMERA DEMOLISHING DEAD ANIMAL TikTok user @itskatiematey_ recently posted a video of a pair of bear cubs duking it out on a cabin porch while the mother watched it all unfold. ABANDONED BEAR CUB, 'UNDER ARREST FOR CUTENESS,' GRABBED BY STATE TROOPERS FROM INTERSTATE HIGHWAY "When you hear little feet pattering on your cabin porch and look out the window. Best start to our getaway," she explained about the event that went down somewhere in the Smoky Mountains. You can check out the adorable footage below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. People were quick to sound off in the comments with the following reactions: It's nice to get a change of pace with the nature beat. We have too many examples to count of people testing fate. This one is the kind of video to put a smile on your face to start the day. Impossible to not smile. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f196da200899a00ed7c3a WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested in Florida te 2026-05-21T14:40:45.394Z WWE star Ludwig Kaiser arrested in Florida WWE star Marcel Barthel, who performs under the names Ludwig Kaiser and El Grande Americano, was arrested in Florida this week. Barthel, 35, was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge on Wednesday, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital.  He was reportedly booked into the Orange County Jail before he was released on $1,000 bond, the New York Post reported. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The wrestler was allegedly involved in an altercation with another man before he was arrested, Fightful reported. Fox News Digital reached out to WWE for comment. Barthel’s attorneys filed a motion Wednesday to allow the wrestler to travel outside of the country fork work purposes, according to multiple reports. He flew back to Florida to turn himself in. Barthel, who was born in Germany, joined the company in 2017 after time in Westside Xtreme Wrestling and Progress Wrestling. He was a part of the Imperium faction with Gunther as the leader and Fabian Aichner, who was later rebranded as Giovanni Vinci before he was released. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Kaiser established himself as one of the German independent wrestling scene’s brightest prospects," his WWE profile read. "He joined the WWE Performance Center in summer 2017 and made his WWE Network debut a year later on NXT. "Kaiser has since proven to be a true mat magician, as well as a no-nonsense competitor. With the posture of a steel pole and a facial expression that rarely deviates from the stern setting, Kaiser is practically unflappable — though on the rare occasion that he does lose his cool, he’s quick to let his opponents know by defiantly screaming ‘nein’ in their face. His ring excellence soon led to him aligning with the imposing Imperium faction with two NXT Tag Team Championship reigns under his belt." He performed as Ludwig Kaiser before his character was repackaged as El Grande Americano when Chad Gable was injured. Since Gable returned, he was repackaged as the Original El Grande Americano and started to feud with Barthel’s El Grande Americano gimmick. Since then, he’s performed at Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. El Grande Americano and Original El Grande Americano are set for an end to their heated rivalry with a mask vs. mask match at Noche de Los Grandes on May 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1959a200899a00ed7c31 Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Mamdani snubs the Jews again te 2026-05-21T14:40:25.955Z Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Mamdani snubs the Jews again 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: - Mamdani snubs the Jews again - Bill Maher offers a stark warning for Democrats coddling antisemites - Muslim jiu-jitsu champ refuses Israeli’s handshake: ‘We do not respect them" TOP STORY: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is shattering a decades-old tradition by boycotting the Celebrate Israel Parade, sparking intense backlash. Critics condemn the Democratic Socialist for abandoning the city's Jewish community while previously attending parades for nations with questionable human rights records. The move signals a radical shift in City Hall, fueling accusations of deep-seated antisemitism and polarizing New Yorkers.  VIDEO: Masked demonstrators displaying Hamas-linked flags and Hezbollah symbolism during a "Nakba 78" anti-Israel protest march through Manhattan on May 15, 2026. WATCH HERE: WAKE-UP CALL: Bill Maher delivered a scathing ultimatum to Democrats: Stop pandering to "woke idiots" and radical anti-Israel activists or face electoral ruin. Blasting the party for coddling antisemitism among its youth base, Maher warned that indulging fringe extremists alienates normal voters. He slammed TikTok-brainwashed protesters, demanding leadership reclaim sanity before the party collapses under its own ideological rot. COLD SHOULDER: Kuwaiti jiu-jitsu champion Jassim Al-Hatem ignited controversy after winning gold at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam by refusing to shake the hand of Israeli bronze medalist Yoav Manor. Doubling down on the snub, Al-Hatem declared he does not recognize the "Zionist entity" and called for Israel’s Olympic ban. Politics has once again choked the spirit of sportsmanship. RADICAL CONVERGENCE: A global surge in coordinated anti-Israel protests is being fueled by a powerful alliance of well-funded leftist and Islamist groups. Marking "Nakba 78," hundreds of organizations across 39 countries are targeting Jewish communities with synchronized demonstrations. Critics warn this "red-green" coalition, backed by massive revenue, weaponizes historical grievances to destabilize Western values and threaten Jewish safety worldwide.  GUEST EDITORIAL: Liora Rez, founder of StopAntisemitism, warns that "extremist fanboys" are glamorizing antisemitism — and some politicians keep playing along. Rez names names, including Hasan Piker, Nick Fuentes and several others, and says they're making money on social media by hating on Jews. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "There is a frothing anxiousness for the literal extermination of this one group [Jews] and, Democrats, where are you? - Bill Maher - 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/6a0f1720a200899a00ed7bd4 Sofia Wolf turns ballet into ‘Lessons from the Barre’ te 2026-05-21T14:30:56.379Z Sofia Wolf turns ballet into ‘Lessons from the Barre’ Sedona author debuts her first book at age 17 At 17, Sofia Wolf is hitting two milestones at once: She has penned her first book, “Lessons from the Barre: 16 Lessons in Resilience, Passion and Purpose,” drawn from years of ballet, and she is graduating a year early from Sedona Red Rock High School a Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f16fea200899a00ed7b72 Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods te 2026-05-21T14:30:22.290Z Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f14c7a200899a00ed7b50 The Conversation: You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice? te 2026-05-21T14:20:55.012Z The Conversation: You know exercise is good for you – so why is it so hard to put it into practice? Physical activity is one of the most powerful health tools people have to improve mood, energy and sleep, even after just a few sessions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f14b3a200899a00ed7b42 Laura Baehr te 2026-05-21T14:20:35.040Z Laura Baehr Laura Baehr is an assistant professor of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences at Drexel University. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f12b5a200899a00ed7a85 Ex-Colombo crime family capo reveals how gas tax scheme raked in millions of dollars weekly te 2026-05-21T14:12:05.703Z Ex-Colombo crime family capo reveals how gas tax scheme raked in millions of dollars weekly Former Colombo crime family capo Michael Franzese pulled back the curtain on the massive gas tax scheme that brought him to notoriety, revealing how the operation raked in millions of dollars per week during the latest episode of Sean Hannity’s podcast. "I said, 'I'll show you more money than you've ever seen before...'" Franzese recounted telling his boss. "I was bringing him $2 million a week," he added. A former capo in the Colombo crime family, Franzese rose to prominence after orchestrating the sprawling tax fraud scheme that was later described as one of the largest racketeering operations in the country. FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC LED SECRET LIFE AS MAFIA HITMAN BEFORE FAMILY FELL APART: SON Sitting down for an episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," he detailed how the scheme worked. "It's very simple: we collect the tax and we don't pay the government," he explained. "And how we devised the scheme not to pay the government, that's a whole 'nother [story]. It was very intricate, very intricate, but that was it." FOX NEWS TO LAUNCH ‘HANG OUT WITH SEAN HANNITY’ PODCAST AS PART OF NEW MEDIA EXPANSION Because they were lowering prices at the pump, they earned the title of "Robin Hoods," Franzese said, detailing that while some of the tax money was taken, "a certain amount" was given back to the consumer because of reduced prices. "Our gas stations were always crowded because we're always two, three, four cents less," he added. Franzese said he personally took in approximately $3 million to $4 million per week, telling Hannity the operation generated enormous profits. "It averaged out to about seven, eight million," he added. Hannity's full interview with the mobster-turned-motivational speaker is now streaming on YouTube, Spotify and other podcast platforms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f12a2a200899a00ed7a7c WWE legend Nikki Bella takes on role as Chief Margarita Officer, talks investment values, best time for margs te 2026-05-21T14:11:46.253Z WWE legend Nikki Bella takes on role as Chief Margarita Officer, talks investment values, best time for margs WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella on Thursday enhanced her already impressive portfolio as she was announced as an investor and the Chief Margarita Officer for Madam Paleta Tequila. Bella, whose real name is Stephanie Garcia-Colace, explained to Fox News Digital she was looking to invest in a tequila brand that shared her core values and reflected every part of who she was as a person. Madam Paleta proved to be the tag team partner she was looking for in the spirits world. "The coolest title ever that I felt like took me two decades to earn – drinking a lot of tequila. So, I am not only the face of Madam Paleta but also have invested in this company. I’ve been on the search to be a part of a tequila company for a very long time, just naturally drinking tequila all the time, especially on my reality shows, I’m known as a wino but everyone’s like, ‘Nikki, loves her skinny, spicy margaritas," she said. "So that’s why it’s a title very well-deserved. It’s been incredible to finally find a brand that I have connected with. When you have a platform, and I’ve built my platform, and have built myself as an entrepreneur because I have that authentic connection with my fan base and they know that I am only going to promote stuff that I truly believe in and there’s been so many companies that have come to me that I’ve been like, ‘I won’t drink it, don’t buy it, don’t believe in it.’ GUY FIERI’S MISSING TEQUILA MYSTERY: WILD NEW DETAILS EMERGE AFTER MILLION-DOLLAR HEIST "When Madam Paleta came along, one, I know how important it is, especially at my age, to have 100% blue agave. Us in our 40s, we get hangovers pretty quickly. So, anything I drink, I’m like, is it clean? It needs to be clean because I’m gonna have a few. And not only that, I really love the company. I love that women run it, I love that I get to insert my Mexican roots in something that I believe in. My father, my stepsister and my half-siblings, they all still live in Mexico and it’s been that part of me where I really wanted to place myself in. This checked all of my boxes, and you know, I’m very much women empowerment but when I saw the opportunity to be a part of a company that I can help grow, that was just like, I can do this. And then I tasted it, and I was like, ‘OK, this is amazing,’ because that’s always like the final check. I can’t sell stuff if I’m not drinking it." The pro wrestling legend said that because she built her brand based on the connections she shares with her fan base as well as being her authentic self, she wanted to invest in a company that also shared those values. She told Fox News Digital that when she got into entrepreneurship she wanted to invest in companies that shared the same morals she had in her own life. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "My brand, I’m self-made, and I have built my brand through WWE and that’s purely based off connections, authenticity and it’s something that I’ve always taken very serious. Brie (Bella) and I talk about this all the time, it’s why we know where we’re at today because our fans know they can connect with us and that our foundation is true – we walk in our truth," she said. "And we just never been the types, and I’m sure it kills our team at times, because we will say no to like huge brand deals but if I don’t believe in what they do behind the scenes, I can’t be a part of that. I don’t want to be a part of that. I’ve always felt that you truly will be the best entrepreneur if the morals you have in life, you bring that to what you do in business and I feel like that’s how we’ve grown such a massive platform and not just nationally but globally and it’s because we’ve stuck to those. "Our fans know, anything I’m going to sell to them, they’re like, ‘Well, she’s never steered us wrong before and we know what she says is true.’ Also, nowadays, I think it’s very important because you can partner with a brand that can destroy the band you built for two decades in a second. It’s not like you just jump in and say yes real quick. There’s so much we do behind the scenes to make sure. And when I was like wow this company is incredible, the people are incredible, and they’re honest about everything, that’s a game-changer when you’re looking at brands to partner up with." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Madam Paleta was the first flavored tequila to win "Best in Class" at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and hoped to redefine how tequila fans enjoy the drink. Nikki Bella underscored that a margarita, of course with Madam Paleta, hits best when drinking with friends. "Tequila is an upper for me and that’s like party time. I feel like it’s when I get together with my girlfriends and the sun’s out and we want skinny margs or when we’re by the pool or when we’re at a festival. Also for me, this is how I’ve become a big tequila connoisseur. In a night of drinking a lot, I don’t want to down a bottle of wine because I know how I’m going to feel the next day," she told Fox News Digital. "That’s just inevitable with wine. But I know I can have about five margaritas, especially if it’s clean. It’s what’s started for me to really look into clean tequila because, look, anything we have a lot of, obviously we’re gonna hurt the next day – that’s just alcohol. But tequila always, it’s when I know it’s a time to have fun or, gosh, we’re all in Vegas and we’re all doing WrestleMania week and we’re exhausted with our meet and greets and now we have to go to dinner, it’s like I’m gonna stop and get a tequila drink because I need to get awake and I need to get that fun spark. "For me, tequila is like, throwaway the Red Bull, go have yourself a nice tequila drink, at least you’re being better to your body. It gives you that quick lift. What’s nice about our tequila, let’s just say you’re at home and you’re ready out and you need something quick – just pour it over ice. And, I’m not a shot taker, I hate shots, I think they’re so gross. When I got this the first time and I put ice in a cup because I wanted to just taste it pure, I was like, oh my god, that is really good. I can do that. I mean, I’m still not a shot taker but I can sip on this. This is really good. I just feel like, anything you need an up, anytime, you have friends over, you’re going to the pool, or you’re getting your night started, just want to have something to sip, those are the good moments." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f128ca200899a00ed7a4e Fan A.I. Videos Help Long Shot Break Through in L.A. Mayor’s Race te 2026-05-21T14:11:24.127Z Fan A.I. Videos Help Long Shot Break Through in L.A. Mayor’s Race Supporters have created A.I. videos to boost the mayoral campaign of Spencer Pratt, the former MTV star. Some videos have gone viral, but it’s not clear whether they will yield votes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1276a200899a00ed7a34 Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement te 2026-05-21T14:11:02.805Z Maka Kids is redefining kids’ screen time with a streaming app optimized for well-being, not engagement Maka Kids is building a streaming app for children ages zero to six featuring content designed for healthy development. The startup has now raised $3 million in seed funding to scale its platform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1263a200899a00ed7a2b Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface te 2026-05-21T14:10:43.051Z Hark raises $700M Series A for its secretive “universal” AI interface Brett Adcock's new AI startup is now valued at $6 billion by its investors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f124ea200899a00ed7a22 The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy te 2026-05-21T14:10:22.351Z The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy The Path says its AI model has scored 95 on the mental health safety AI benchmark, Vera-MH. This compares to a top score of 65 for the consumer bots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1039a200899a00ed79ec Memorial Day travelers to Lake Havasu can expect triple-digit heat, heavy traffic te 2026-05-21T14:01:29.158Z Memorial Day travelers to Lake Havasu can expect triple-digit heat, heavy traffic Memorial Day travelers heading to Lake Havasu City can expect classic early-summer conditions: hot, dry weather and heavy highway traffic as nearly 1 million Arizonans hit the road for the holiday weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f1022a200899a00ed79c4 EXCLUSIVE: ‘Phantom employees' scandal spurs GOP crackdown on $36B incentive for companies to bypass Americans te 2026-05-21T14:01:06.147Z EXCLUSIVE: ‘Phantom employees' scandal spurs GOP crackdown on $36B incentive for companies to bypass Americans FIRST ON FOX: The discovery of 10,000 "phantom employees" exploiting a federal work program has helped spur Republicans to tackle the financial incentives behind a foreign worker pipeline costing Americans hundreds of thousands of jobs per year. Under current federal law, hundreds of thousands of foreign students and employers participating in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension program are exempt from paying Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, which companies are required to pay for domestic workers. This has led to the creation of a "significant financial incentive" for employers to hire foreign OPT workers over Americans. Republican Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin introduced a bill Thursday, titled the "OPT Fair Tax Act," that eliminates that incentive by requiring employers to pay the same Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes paid for American workers. By closing the loophole, Grothman believes the bill "helps create a more level playing field for American graduates entering the workforce." The congressman told Fox News Digital that "Americans should not be put at a disadvantage because Washington created a loophole that favors hiring foreign workers over qualified U.S. citizens." He added that "too many young Americans graduating from our colleges and universities are forced to compete against a system that tilts the playing field against them." DOJ CALLS FOR TIPS ON EMPLOYERS FAVORING FOREIGN WORKERS IN HIRING PRACTICES Grothman’s bill is the House companion to a Senate bill introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., in September. Though Cotton’s bill has not passed, OPT has faced increased scrutiny after Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons announced federal investigators uncovered more than 10,000 foreign students connected to "suspect employers" as part of a massive fraud scheme involving the program. Lyons said that OPT, which lets international students on F-1 visas work temporarily in the country in jobs related to their field of study, had "ballooned into an uncontrolled guest worker pipeline with hundreds of thousands of foreign students working in the United States." He said that "as the program size exploded, so has the fraud."  "Today, we are announcing we have identified over 10,000 foreign students who claim to be working for highly suspect employers, and that’s just among the top 25 OPT employers. This is only the tip of the iceberg," he said. The ICE director also said investigators uncovered what he referred to as "phantom employees," who he said are foreign students who obtained work authorization through OPT but never actually showed up for work at the sites they claimed to work out of. TRUMP-BACKED HOUSING BILL CLEARS HOUSE AFTER GOP DEFIES SENATE PRESSURE CAMPAIGN Grothman told Fox News Digital that these findings "point to serious vulnerabilities within the OPT program." He said that "reports that thousands of foreign students in the OPT program were tied to phantom employees and suspicious employers should alarm every American," adding, "Right now, the federal government has created a financial incentive to hire foreign workers over Americans." Grothman said the scale of the tax preference has been significant. He pointed to data gathered by the technology and industry think tank Institute for Progress, which found that between fiscal years 2017 and 2022, an average of approximately 330,000 students participated in OPT annually. The think tank also estimated that eliminating the tax exemption would increase federal revenue by between $27 billion and $36 billion over a 10-year period. GOP BILL TARGETS BLUE STATE FOR BILLIONS IN COVID-ERA UNEMPLOYMENT DEBT DUMPED ON BUSINESSES "Congress should be focused on opening doors for young Americans, helping U.S. graduates find good-paying jobs and ensuring employers are encouraged to hire Americans first. Not creating incentives for companies to bypass American talent," he emphasized. "The American people deserve to know how so many questionable employers were able to operate within the system for so long," he continued. "Congress should be prioritizing American workers and restoring integrity to programs that have become increasingly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f100ea200899a00ed79bb Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns te 2026-05-21T14:00:46.349Z Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day this week, as critics warn the world’s tallest peak is becoming dangerously overcrowded with thrill-seekers willing to pay $15,000 for a shot at the top. The surge shattered the previous Nepali record of 223 climbers set in 2019, Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal, told Reuters on Thursday. "This is the highest number of climbers in a single day so far," Bhandari said, adding that the final summit total could rise even further as some climbers had not yet officially reported their successful ascents. Nepal has already issued 494 Everest climbing permits this season, each costing climbers $15,000. EXTREME TRAVEL DESTINATION TO RESTRICT POPULAR MOUNTAIN ACCESS Climbers this year are ascending only from the Nepal side of Everest because China reportedly did not issue permits for expeditions from the Tibetan side. Mountaineering experts have long criticized Nepal for allowing large numbers of climbers on Everest, warning that overcrowding can create life-threatening bottlenecks high on the mountain in Everest’s deadly "death zone," where oxygen levels plunge to dangerously low levels. LEGENDARY MOUNTAINEER JIM WHITTAKER, FIRST AMERICAN TO SUMMIT EVEREST, DEAD AT 97 Nepal has attempted to respond to safety concerns in recent years by tightening rules and increasing fees for climbers, though some expedition leaders have defended the high number of climbers. "If teams carry enough oxygen it is not a big problem," expedition organizer Lukas Furtenbach of the Austria-based Furtenbach Adventures told the outlet. "We have mountains in the Alps like the Zugspitze where we have 4,000 persons on top per day. So 274 is actually not a big number, considering this mountain is 10 times bigger." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0ff6a200899a00ed7979 Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it te 2026-05-21T14:00:22.484Z Google is pitching an AI agent ecosystem to consumers who may not buy it The AI agents are coming. A lot of them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0d9ea200899a00ed78ee Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis te 2026-05-21T13:50:22.033Z Wayve’s self-driving tech is headed to US cars made by Stellantis Wayve's self-driving tech will show up in Stellantis vehicles in 2028. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0b85a200899a00ed7789 Harvard faculty vote to cap 'A' grades at 20% in sweeping effort to combat decades of grade inflation te 2026-05-21T13:41:25.065Z Harvard faculty vote to cap 'A' grades at 20% in sweeping effort to combat decades of grade inflation Harvard faculty voted in favor of capping A grades at 20% on Wednesday in an effort to combat grade inflation. "Today the Harvard faculty voted to make their grades mean what they say they mean," a statement from members of the Harvard faculty subcommittee told Fox News Digital. "For decades, grade inflation has been a collective-action problem: everyone saw it, but no one faculty member could fix it alone," it continued. "The faculty have now taken a major step to fix it together. We are gratified that the FAS faculty has approved the core elements of our committee’s recommendations for simple, effective measures to address the problem of grade inflation—an essential step in the broader effort to recenter academics at Harvard College." HARVARD PRESIDENT CALLS STUDENTS ‘IGNORANT’ ON ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT Members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences voted on a three-part proposal addressing grading and overwhelmingly passed a measure that would limit awarding A grades for the final undergraduate course enrollment to "at most" 20% plus four to account for smaller courses, though grades at A- or below would not be subjected to a limit. Harvard faculty also passed a measure to use average percentile rank (APR) instead of grade point average (GPA) to offer distinct awards and prizes among students. The faculty, however, rejected a measure that would allow courses to petition to opt out of the new policy if they were graded at a "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory" level. HARVARD FACULTY ADMIT STUDENTS SKIPPING CLASS, NOT ENGAGING WITH OPPOSING VIEWS, AND STILL GETTING GOOD GRADES "This is a consequential vote. It will, I believe, strengthen the academic culture of Harvard; it will also, I hope, encourage other institutions to confront similar questions with the same level of rigor and courage," Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh said in a statement. "This vote is an important step toward ensuring that our grading system better serves its central purposes: giving students meaningful feedback, recognizing genuine distinction, and sustaining the academic mission of the College." The policy will go into effect for the 2027-28 academic year and will be reviewed again three years after implementation. It applies to all undergraduate letter-graded courses offered by all departments. The measure was first proposed in February in response to a report showing more than 60% of grades Harvard undergraduates received were A’s, compared to only a quarter of grades 20 years ago. After the report was released in October, the rate of A's dropped by 7%. HARVARD PRESIDENT PRESSED ON WHY AMERICANS HATE UNIVERSITY, ACKNOWLEDGES 'REAL PROBLEMS WE SHOULD ADDRESS' Though faculty largely supported the new measures, students have been less welcoming to the idea of stricter grading policies. A February survey from the Harvard Undergraduate Association found that nearly 85% of students opposed the idea of capping A grades. Some Harvard students even started a petition to abandon the proposals, which they deemed "racist." "This petition calls on Harvard to reject the proposed grading policy, arguing that it is not merely flawed but racially harmful in effect," it read. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0b71a200899a00ed7780 Ring girl Sydney Thomas dumps out red carpet content from Vegas, Hannah Barron in the gym & Coach O is back te 2026-05-21T13:41:05.167Z Ring girl Sydney Thomas dumps out red carpet content from Vegas, Hannah Barron in the gym & Coach O is back Welcome to Thursday's Screencaps. For those of you who missed it, Joe is off today. He's been mentioning it all week, but yesterday in particular, he announced that today is a decompress day for him. He's golfing and won't be looking at social media at all today. It's a day he's had circled on the calendar and been looking forward to for a while now. He's back on for Screencaps on Friday and Saturday morning, but has more decompression scheduled for both days. I'm getting this relief appearance started with Sydney Thomas, who followed up a head-turning celebrity poker appearance by attending the Academy of Country Music Awards last weekend. Hand up, I didn’t know they were going on, but that's alright. I don't need to know who won what award for what song or anything like that. Tell me who stuffed themselves into a dress and appeared on the red carpet. SYDNEY SWEENEY AND LIVVY DUNNE FORM ALLIANCE AS LINGERIE WAR WITH VICTORIA'S SECRET OFFICIALLY HEATS UP That's what I want to know. I'm here for the content and it hit social media on Wednesday when Sydney and others who attended received the go ahead to post their ACM Awards content. Joe said it when Sydney found herself turning heads at the poker event. She needs to get out there and stay busy. Popping up on the red carpet at an awards show is perfect. Will we see her throwing out the first pitch at a Cubs game? Time will tell. Let's get the rest of this Thursday rolling. I'm happy to report we have meat, support for meat, and a sunset as we gear up for the unofficial start to summer this weekend. - Jim T in San Diego writes: First off, forget about Eric! He's got issues we can't possibly dissect in the limited space available in SC each day! Keep posting meat pictures! Sometimes it's the motivation I need to get off my butt and fire up the grill. (Once the gas grill died, I went back to a Weber - but there's work involved in getting that bad boy going compared to a gas job, particularly as my wife hates when I use lighter fluid and I struggle with that stupid charcoal chimney starter she got me.) So thanks for that! In fact, now I feel a bit guilty that I didn't get shots of the caterer's grill that was selling burgers and quarter-pound dogs at last week's PLNU regionals! My Costco-sized dog (probably, in fact, a Costco dog) was buried by the cook with grilled diced tomatoes and onions, and then a nice pickle relish. I was thinking I'd need a knife and fork, but the buns they sourced were perfectly sized and held together. The attached photo shows the visitor's bullpen at the PLNU ballfield - you can see the catcher in the far-left corner just outside the right-field foul line. And behind him? Surfers enjoying a sunny Friday afternoon. Gotta be the only college or pro ballpark in the country where the visiting pitcher can see surfers while warming up. PLNU won the regional in a three-game nail-biter against Cal State San Bernardino, and will have hosted the Div. II Western Super Regional by the time your next Sunday SC runs. Fingers crossed! But while chatting with the CSSB players who were sitting in the stands with the radar gun and tablet for coach, I was reminded of another great baseball opportunity in many parts of the country: Summer wood-bat leagues! Three of the Yotes (short for Coyotes, the team name) are off to a summer wood bat league in Port Angeles, Washington this summer. When I was back home in Dayton two summers ago, my buds and I took in a summer wood-bat game in Springfield. Basically summer college all-star games. We don't have any in San Diego - maybe not even SoCal - but for your readers who have a summer wood-bat league, I highly encourage them to check one out! A lot of the minor league stadiums that lost their team due to reigning idiot Rob Manfried have pivoted to a summer wood bat league to help fill the void. And if your former minor league team was affiliated with the Pirates, you may even see an improved level of play now! You or Joe ever get out San Diego way, try to schedule it for the spring - and check in advance that PLNU will be at home. We'll get you out there. SeanJo You don’t have to worry about me posting meat pictures. Eric isn’t going to keep me from posting them. As long as they continue to be sent my way, I'll continue to post them. The haters be damned. - Alan & Karen K send: See, even NJ has nice sunsets! This from Island Heights, NJ. - Bob E writes: Hey Sean, thought I would spin a chicken for our Sunday dinner here in North Las Vegas. Throw some Cole slaw and cornbread stuffing to the plate! Keep up the great work! ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! - Michael R writes: Sean, Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who wish Paige Spirinac would just go away. The only thing she has going for her is a big butt, big boobs and a big mouth. That's it. She only has followers because of those things. She couldn't make it in women's pro golf. So, all of a sudden, she turned into a commentator and influencer. BFD!  Then, she gets into a tournament and cheats! Then she breaks out the crocodile tears and goes into fake hiding. She's sexualized golf. No one respects that. She resorted to that tact because otherwise, she wouldn't get any attention. Sad! We don't need that!  No one who is a serious golf fan or golfer respects her. We all wish people in media would ignore her. There are more important things to report about than her hot swing! Again, sad! SeanJo This is why I don't have many serious golf fans as friends. It's not such much the golf part as it is the serious part. I've heard this argument before. Not the "there are more important things to report about" one, that's simply factually inaccurate. I've heard that no serious golf fan or golfer is a fan of Paige. I find that hard to believe. Let me know if you're one of the serious golf fans or golfers, who doesn’t have a putter up their backside, and enjoys her work. I know they're out there. - Drew in Indy writes: Joe and Sean, y’all make 9am in Indy outstanding! The month of May hasn’t been great, but nothing a 4 day weekend and grilled meat cannot cure…. And FYI, summer starts when Back Home Again in Indiana is sung! Cheers, Drew SeanJo Drew, you nailed it. This weekend is when you set the tone for the summer. Grab your meat, toss it on the grill, and prepare yourself for the summer months. ########## That's it for today. I'm glad we didn’t let the meat haters win. Again, Joe will be back for Screencaps on Friday and Saturday morning. I'll see everyone on Sunday. Fire up those grills, send me your meat, and try not to be a backseat grillmeister, as Matt Reigle got into in this week's Gripe Report, which is worth reading ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. Keep throwing the meat on grill and keep sending it my way. I want to see your meat. The inbox is open at sean.joseph@outkick.com. Go follow me on Twitter and over on Instagram and feel free to slide into the DMs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0b5da200899a00ed7777 The 14 best Father's Day grilling gifts for barbecue-loving dads te 2026-05-21T13:40:45.538Z The 14 best Father's Day grilling gifts for barbecue-loving dads Dads who spend all summer tending the grill deserve a Father's Day gift fit for a pitmaster. From instant-read thermometers that deliver precise cooking temperatures for meats to steel smoker boxes that turn gas grills into wood-fired powerhouses, these grilling gifts will help any dad elevate his next backyard cookout. This instant-read thermometer lets him check the temperature of steaks and burgers in seconds. A handy chart on the front shows safe doneness levels, while the digital display delivers fast, accurate readings with no guesswork required. It even comes with the battery included, so he can fire it up right away. Original price: $24.99 A set of Blackstone grill presses will help him create an even smash for burgers or a crisp sear on steaks. The grooved cast-iron design creates classic grill marks, while each press weighs more than 2 pounds for a sturdy feel dad can rely on for years. READ MORE: Cookout season is here: These are the best grills to buy before Memorial Day Original price: $29.99 When grilling, dad needs more than plastic spatulas and tongs. Oxo's grill set includes two stainless steel tools, each with non-slip grips for no-fuss cooking all summer long. The long handles shield your hands from flames and high heat. Original price: $21.95 The Grillaholics smoker box will upgrade his gas barbecue, turning it into a wood-fired cooker. And it will only cost you $21. The stainless steel container holds enough wood chips to give food that classic smoky flavor dad loves, and it won't warp under extreme heat. Original price: $12.99 If dad's known as the grill master who spends the weekend cooking outdoors, these gloves can protect his hands. They're heat-resistant up to 1,472 degrees — plenty for most grills or smokers. Cleanup is simple thanks to the machine-washable fabric. Original price: $59.99 This bristle-free grill brush steam-cleans the grill, rather than using harmful metal spokes that can get stuck in food. The stiff scraper on the end removes old barbecue sauce and meat scraps with just a few passes. Available at more than 50% off, this tool helps dad take care of his grates while keeping everyone safe. These claws shred meat quickly, saving your dad from burnt fingers. The sharp prongs shred pulled pork, chicken and other smoked meats in seconds, while the ergonomic handles provide a comfortable grip. It's a thoughtful gift that's just $10. READ MORE: From patio furniture to lawn equipment: Save up to 72% on outdoor deals Shoppers bought this popular Spice Rack Co. rub set more than 1,000 times on Amazon in the last month, and the creative flavors show why. From Savory Steak to Jamaican Jerk and Cajun Creole, the blends elevate any dish dad grills. Each uses natural ingredients and contains no MSG or GMOs. Original price: $16.99 A 6-pack of grill mats will help keep his grill grates clean without sacrificing those grill marks. The mats are thin enough to preserve sear marks yet durable enough to handle heat. Instead of scrubbing the grill after every cookout, these mats go right in the dishwasher for faster cleanup. Original price: $12.99 Every grill master needs an apron, and this 2-pack is just $7. The water-resistant, wrinkle-free material stands up to spills, while the extra-large front pockets hold tools, spices and a phone all at once. For a longer-lasting option, HexClad's grilling apron uses recycled fabric and leather for a more durable finish. Original price: $54.99 This grilling prep tub will keep his cooking surface tidy and mess-free. The whole tub collapses down for easy storage, and a locking lid protects food when transporting to the grill or storing leftovers. READ MORE: 27 Father's Day gifts for dads who say they don't want anything — from $16 Original price: $77.99 This basket grills veggies and sides, so he won't have to waste tinfoil or, even worse, lose food in the grates. The food-grade stainless steel won’t rust and cleans quickly. Plus, the rotisserie-style design fits square and hex spit rods on your grill. Original price: $279 Dad can grill burgers, hot dogs and barbecue for the whole family on the Charbroil Performance grill, now discounted by $80 to just under $200. The 435-square-inch cooking surface fits up to 25 burgers at once, while the 130-square-inch warming rack keeps food hot until it’s ready to serve. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Original price: $137.99 Give your dad the best of both worlds — a charcoal grill and smoker that makes up to 34 burgers at once. The offset smoker doubles as another smaller grilling surface, giving you a total of 824 square inches of cooking space. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can get these items sent to your door ASAP. You can join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0b45a200899a00ed7734 With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in te 2026-05-21T13:40:21.472Z With aluminum prices up 20%, recycling startups bet on AI to cash in Recycling startups are using AI to improve the recovery of critical minerals like aluminum, aiming to build a massive source of the metal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f091aa200899a00ed76ee Hollywood legend making movie about epic Iran rescue mission to save F-15 fighter jet crew te 2026-05-21T13:31:06.571Z Hollywood legend making movie about epic Iran rescue mission to save F-15 fighter jet crew Hollywood is wasting no time bringing the Iran rescue mission to life on the big screen. The United States military pulled off an insane rescue mission in April to save a downed F-15 crew in Iran. The pilot was rescued fairly quickly by highly-elite Air Force pararescue forces. The search for the weapons officer lasted roughly 36 hours, and resulted in Tier One forces flooding into the country to save the unnamed WSO. It was one of the most daring and impressive rescue operations in modern military history. Now, it's going to be a movie. SEAL TEAM 6 MEMBER REVEALS EPIC DETAILS OF OSAMA BIN LADEN RAID Deadline reported Monday that legendary Hollywood director Michael Bay will direct a movie about the operation. The upcoming film will be based on an upcoming book written by Mitchell Zuckoff about the mission. Bay has a long list of incredibly impressive directing credits. Some of his biggest hits include "Pearl Harbor," "Transformers," "Armageddon" and "The Rock." His films that he's directed or produced have earned more than $10 billion globally, according to Deadline. 'BLACK HAWK DOWN' SNIPER SHINES LIGHT ON BRUTAL REALITY OF VIOLENT COMBAT Hollywood has a long history of turning major military events into blockbuster films. "Zero Dark Thirty," "Saving Private Ryan" and "Black Hawk Down" are all outstanding examples of great military films. Granted, "Zero Dark Thirty" focuses mostly on the intelligence hunt for Osama bin Laden. The Iran rescue mission is the perfect kind of story for the big screen. It has all the perfect ingredients: You couldn't script it better if you tried in terms of having all the necessary pieces. There is no set release window for the film, but it's hard to imagine it will come before late 2027. I have no doubt it will be explosive whenever it does with Bay at the Helm. Let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0906a200899a00ed76e5 Democrats vow to vote 'every single day' to expel fellow Dem from Congress if she wins midterm te 2026-05-21T13:30:46.719Z Democrats vow to vote 'every single day' to expel fellow Dem from Congress if she wins midterm Two Democratic lawmakers are threatening to force repeated votes to expel a fellow Democrat from Congress if Texas voters send her to Washington this November.  Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., say they will force repeated votes to remove Texas Democrat Maureen Galindo from the House over comments calling for the jailing of "American Zionists." Galindo, a sex therapist running in a Republican-leaning district, has not backed away from a campaign proposal to turn a local ICE processing center into a "prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking." She also claimed in a social media post that many Zionists — broadly defined as those who support the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland — are pedophiles who should be castrated.  "I don't care if she gets sent here. I will vote to expel her and force a vote to expel her every single day," Moskowitz told Fox News Digital in an interview. FETTERMAN WARNS DEMOCRATS MUST CONFRONT ‘RISING ANTISEMITISM PROBLEM’ AFTER CLASHES OUTSIDE NYC SYNAGOGUES "My grandmother was part of the Kindertransport out of Germany. Her parents were killed in Auschwitz. My kids are never going to concentration camps," he added. The Galindo campaign did not respond to a request for comment.  Galindo’s flurry of antisemitic comments comes as she is vying in a May 26 runoff election after winning the most votes in the Democratic primary for the San Antonio-based district. Republicans redrew the district lines earlier this year to boost the GOP's chances of flipping the seat, though Democrats could still make the race competitive. She has accused her runoff opponent, Johnny Garcia, a sheriff’s deputy in Bexar County, of being paid by "Zionist terrorism and trafficking." "When Maureen gets into Congress, she’ll write legislation so that all Zionism and support of Zionism is undoubtedly Anti-Semitic, since it’s Zionists harming the Semites," Galindo’s campaign wrote on social media last week. Moskowitz said Democrats should do whatever they can to ensure Galindo does not get that chance. FOX NEWS ‘ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED’ NEWSLETTER: WHO IS HASAN PIKER, AND WHY CAN'T DEMOCRATS CONDEMN HIM? "The Democratic Party can't get to power because we've expanded our tent so big to include this sort of insane behavior," the Florida lawmaker told Fox News Digital. "It's gone from the super extreme side to now almost mainstream," he continued, referring to antisemitism. "We've crossed the Rubicon with the stuff." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said Galindo’s comments are "disqualifying" and accused GOP groups of seeking to prop up her candidacy. "Texans will not be fooled and will reject her at the ballot box next week," Jeffries said in a joint statement with Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairwoman Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. Both Moskowitz and Gottheimer suggested Galindo’s comments reflect a broader rise in antisemitism in the political sphere. "Both parties: There should be zero tolerance for antisemitic-driven hatred that we're seeing right now," Gottheimer told Fox News, adding that Republicans should uniformly condemn podcaster Candace Owens, who frequently traffics in antisemitic conspiracy theories. Gottheimer penned an op-ed in The New York Times earlier in May criticizing some members of his party for cozying up to the far-left streamer, Hasan Piker.  Piker has doubled down on his claim that Hamas is "a thousand times better" than Israel, referred to some Orthodox Jews as "inbred," and downplayed the sexual violence that occurred during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, among other controversial statements. Still, Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Summer Lee, D-Pa., and Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed are among the prominent Democrats who have chosen to associate themselves with Piker. Asked whether Democrats are doing enough to combat antisemitism within the party, Moskowitz did not hesitate to respond. "No. We are not doing enough," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f08eea200899a00ed76a2 Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers te 2026-05-21T13:30:22.802Z Flipper unveils a Linux-powered networking gadget built for hackers and tinkerers Flipper Devices said that the new gadget is in development and the base model will cost under $350 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f069ea200899a00ed7679 McCulloch Boulevard to close for Memorial Ceremony te 2026-05-21T13:20:30.668Z McCulloch Boulevard to close for Memorial Ceremony McCulloch Boulevard will close Monday morning near Wheeler Park for a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by VFW Post 9401. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0490a200899a00ed75cc Fever arena looks shockingly empty after Caitlin Clark scratched hours before tip te 2026-05-21T13:11:44.210Z Fever arena looks shockingly empty after Caitlin Clark scratched hours before tip Caitlin Clark was scratched from the lineup less than two hours before tip Wednesday night, which apparently gave fans enough time to ... make other plans. That's the only explanation I can think of when I see this now-viral video of the Gainbridge Fieldhouse looking half-empty. For those who weren't glued to WNBA news Wednesday (that's all of you), Clark was mysteriously scratched about 100 minutes before Indiana's game against the Portland Fire. One report said it was a back injury, although the Fever didn't list her on the injury report earlier this week. CAITLIN CLARK'S INDIANA FEVER SOLD 90 TIMES MORE TICKETS ON STUBHUB THIS YEAR THAN IN 2023 Another said it was some sort of load management, which, frankly, sounds ridiculous give the season started five minutes ago. Indiana coach Stephanie White didn't really clear much up when she told reporters that she found out at 5 p.m. that Clark woke up and had "some stiffness and soreness." Anyway, that's not the point here. We can argue for days about the process of reporting injuries and the ethics behind it all. The bottom line? Fans got the message loud and clear according to this video posted from inside the arena halfway through the game: Yikes. Not great! Well, scratch that. It's a fine looking crowd for a WNBA game in May. Frankly, it's a fine looking crowd for a WNBA game, period. But not an Indiana Fever home game. Not a game that was supposed to feature Caitlin Clark. The "Caitlin Clark Effect" has basically become an adjective in WNBA circles over the years, and it refers to the crowd size for all of her games. Spoiler alert: It's usually massive. FEVER COACH ACCUSED OF SNUBBING CAITLIN CLARK WITH ODD RESPONSE AFTER HEROIC FOURTH QUARTER Now, who knows what the home crowd would've looked like last night had she played. Perhaps this was the best they were going to do regardless. I have no clue. BUT, the optics aren't great. They weren't great all night from the team. Perhaps Clark was truly a late scratch because the team figured she'd play. Obviously, though, when you wait until 5 p.m. to tell fans that the only player they're showing up to see ain't playing, it's going to look fishy. Combine that with a TON of empty seats during the game, and it's certainly plausible some simply saw the alert and decided to spend their Wednesday nights elsewhere. Regardless, the vibes haven't been great in Indiana to start the year. Fans seem to despise head coach Stephanie White, because they say she despises Caitlin Clark. Clark, meanwhile, has already missed another game after a lost 2025 season. The good news? Indiana blew Portland out of the water last night! So there's that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f047ca200899a00ed75c3 NEWT GINGRICH: Alzheimer’s is waging a war on millions. Congress could help us win it te 2026-05-21T13:11:24.430Z NEWT GINGRICH: Alzheimer’s is waging a war on millions. Congress could help us win it Roughly one-in-nine Americans age 65 and older suffer from dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. This represents about 7.2 million people, according to the National Institutes of Health. Chances are, you know someone among them. Alzheimer’s is a thief. It steals memories, identities, independence and, ultimately, it takes lives. It is the sixth-leading cause of death in America, but the loss extends far beyond the person diagnosed. Spouses become full-time caregivers. Adult children rearrange their lives and careers. Friends grieve someone who is still there but no longer themselves. When you account for all those affected — partners, children, siblings, close friends — the 7.2 million people living with Alzheimer’s become 25 to 50 million Americans whose lives are shaped by this disease. This is where our current troubles manifest. While our efforts in the early 2000s and 2010s have provided great leaps in dealing with Alzheimer’s, further advancements are being blocked by our misguided, broken approach to healthcare policy. In 2007, I co-chaired the Alzheimer’s Study Group. It was a bipartisan blue-ribbon task force convened to investigate and seek solutions to Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive illnesses. 'FRASIER' STAR DAVID HYDE PIERCE HONORS REAGAN'S 'TURNING POINT' IN ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS As part of our work, we called for an Alzheimer’s Solutions Project focused on identifying the cause or causes of Alzheimer’s — and supporting the development of a cure. In our final report, we called for a strategic plan to fully fund NIH and other programs to fight the disease, and many of our recommendations were unanimously adopted by Congress in the National Alzheimer’s Project Act of 2011. The legislation had the stated goal of finding a cure by 2025. Unfortunately, we didn't reach that goal, but the research produced real breakthroughs. We now know that Alzheimer's stems from a buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, and that related tau proteins in the blood can serve as early warning signs that are detectable before any symptoms appear. Diagnostics companies have developed blood tests to identify these markers and infusion treatments to reduce amyloid buildup. While these aren’t direct cures, as with many diseases, early detection can help people make important lifestyle changes and begin therapies that could slow the progression of symptoms from mild memory and thinking issues to debilitating dementia. ALZHEIMER’S SCIENTISTS FIND KEY TO HALTING BRAIN DECLINE BEFORE SYMPTOMS This could mean delaying the need for institutional care for years. In addition to helping people lead longer, happier and more independent lives — which is the most important impact — delaying symptoms can also save families tens of thousands (or even hundreds of thousands) of dollars spent on in-home care or assisted living.  So why are so many families not getting them? The blood tests, which would be key for early detection of Alzheimer’s, are covered by Medicare only if used to confirm a diagnosis after someone first complains of symptoms. They are not covered by Medicare if used to detect symptoms before they become bad enough for someone to complain. This means people often get diagnosed too late to qualify for therapies. The infusion treatments aren’t covered unless a patient’s doctor participates in a Medicare-approved registry. Many providers, especially in rural areas, don’t have the capacity to take on this additional burden. DON’T LET BIDEN SNEAK IN MORE MEDICARE CUTS ON HIS WAY OUT THE DOOR What’s worse, these roadblocks to treating and curing Alzheimer’s disease are simply symptoms of the larger sicknesses of our healthcare system. We don’t deal with diseases until people are already sick — often quite sick. We need a new nationwide effort to cure Alzheimer’s and other degenerative diseases. If we continue with the current broken approach, these problems are projected to get much worse. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that without significant treatments, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s could nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. The path forward starts with concrete action on Alzheimer’s now. Congress should pass the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act of 2025 (the ASAP Act) to require Medicare coverage of tau protein blood tests, allowing millions of Americans to detect the disease before they notice symptoms. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Also, Medicare should revisit its 2022 national coverage determination and establish a straightforward Medicare coverage pathway for FDA-approved Alzheimer's therapies, consistent with how every other approved drug class is treated. These two steps alone could extend quality of life, delay the need for institutional care and save families from enormous financial hardship. Increasing access to these treatments could potentially improve people’s lives — and such efforts are deeply popular. A new poll released May 19 shows strong support for the ASAP Act and efforts to increase access to new Alzheimer’s treatments. In the words of my favorite Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Tackling Alzheimer’s with the urgency it demands will not only address a looming public health crisis — it will also begin the larger project of reforming our entire healthcare approach toward prevention. If we can summon the political will to act on this disease, just imagine how many others we could conquer. Disclaimer: Gingrich 360 works with various companies in the healthcare industry which could be affected by healthcare policy reforms. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM NEWT GINGRICH Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0468a200899a00ed75ba Josh Duhamel leans into Western cowboy role after decades of heartthrob roles te 2026-05-21T13:11:04.801Z Josh Duhamel leans into Western cowboy role after decades of heartthrob roles Josh Duhamel is leaning into the Western cowboy role to revive his decades-long career in Hollywood. In March, Duhamel was slated as a character in the upcoming show, "The Rescue." According to Deadline, the Paramount project is "a modern day Western, in which a rodeo cowboy’s skills are put to the test outside the arena." "The Rescue" is the next step in Duhamel's journey to leave his Hollywood heartthrob legacy behind and step into the boots of a cowboy. He previously starred in Netflix's "Ransom Canyon" as a rancher in Texas, fighting to keep his land a legacy. Duhamel started off with a career in modeling and first gained TV recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the soap opera "All My Children," where his role as Leo du Pres earned him a Daytime Emmy Award.  'YELLOWSTONE' STAR COLE HAUSER SPILLS SPIN-OFF SECRETS, EMBRACES 'CLASSY' WORLD OF AMERICAN COWBOYS That early success helped launch him into primetime television, most notably as Danny McCoy, the head of security on NBC’s "Las Vegas." Duhamel transitioned into movies in the mid-2000s, often cast as the charming, all-American lead. He became widely known for his role as Captain William Lennox in Michael Bay’s "Transformers" franchise, appearing in multiple installments and gaining global exposure. Around the same time, he leaned into romantic comedies and dramas, starring in films like "When in Rome," "Life as We Know It," "New Year’s Eve," and "Safe Haven," building a reputation as a dependable romantic lead. LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Now as Duhamel takes on his 50s and spends most of his time at his "doomsday cabin" in Montana, leaning into Western roles wasn't too hard for him. "I relate to the guy a lot," he told Parade of his character in "Ransom Canyon." "It’s about keeping this land that they’ve been nurturing for years in the family and not selling it off to whoever for whatever’s [buried] underneath it," Duhamel continued. In April 2025, Duhamel revealed that he ditched Los Angeles for his off-grid home in Montana that took 15 years to build. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER The actor and his wife Audra Mari are parents to their son Shepherd and daughter Rocca. Duhamel and Mari announced the birth of their second child together in an Instagram post on May 16; they welcomed a daughter they named Rocca de Leon Duhamel. The actor also has a 12-year-old son named Axl with ex-wife Fergie. Duhamel opened up about his disinterest in Hollywood in a 2023 interview with "In Depth with Graham Bensinger." "I don't think I ever really got comfortable with all of it. It was just a lot. I missed the simplicity of who I really am," he said at the time.  "I'm just not a guy who is comfortable doing red carpets, doing all the Hollywood stuff. I don't hate it, I'm better at it now than I was, but it just took me a long time to really feel like I belong, like I fit in." "You know Hollywood and L.A., that whole lifestyle can suck the soul out of you if you're not careful." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f0455a200899a00ed75b1 Garrick Higgo's caddie speaks out after late penalty disaster at PGA Championship, subsequent split up te 2026-05-21T13:10:45.237Z Garrick Higgo's caddie speaks out after late penalty disaster at PGA Championship, subsequent split up Garrick Higgo's now-former caddie has taken responsibility for the South African arriving late to his first round tee time at the PGA Championship. Higgo, a two-time winner on the PGA Tour, was penalized two strokes for being late to his opening round tee time at Aronimink Golf Club on Thursday morning. Higgo was on property, but according to rules officials, he did not make it into the "starting point" area near the first tee before his 7:18 a.m. tee time. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The 27-year-old went on to shoot one under in his opening round, but after shooting 76 on Friday, he missed the cut by a single shot. If the penalty had never occurred, he would have made the weekend and earned a paycheck at the year's second major championship. Days after the well-documented penalty and the missed cut, it was reported that Higgo and caddie Austin Gaugert, who was notably on the tee in time before the two-stroke penalty on Thursday, had parted ways. GARRICK HIGGO SHARES BAFFLING COMMENTS WHILE REACTING TO TWO-SHOT PENALTY AT PGA CHAMPIONSHIP On Wednesday, Gaugert shared a statement about the situation that unfolded at Aronimink and shouldered responsibility for Higgo not being on time to the tee. "I want to say something about the incident with Garrick Higgo being late to the tee on Thursday at the PGA Championship. As a caddie, you try to do everything you can to prepare your player for competition and I fell short of that," he wrote in an Instagram Story post. "Garrick was understanding throughout the situation and handled it with professionalism and class. This has happened to players before and will again. Garrick handled a difficult situation with grace, and I wish him nothing but success moving forward. "After working with Garrick and finding the highest success in caddying, Garrick has become a better friend to me than just a boss. I will always be grateful for that." While some in the golf world were quick to point a finger at Gaugert for not having his boss on the tee box in time, hand-holding isn't exactly a part of his job description. Higgo is a two-time winner on Tour who has been a professional since 2019. Getting to the tee on time should not be difficult, in fact, it's the only easy thing about playing a golf tournament at any level, let alone at a major championship. Higgo has hired Nick Cavendish-Pell as his caddie for this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f043ca200899a00ed7568 This sheriff’s office says racial profiling reforms are too costly. Auditors found it misused $163 million. te 2026-05-21T13:10:20.365Z This sheriff’s office says racial profiling reforms are too costly. Auditors found it misused $163 million. This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Arizona Luminaria. Sign up for Dispatches to get ProPublica stories in your inbox every week. More than $7,000 in cable TV subscriptions. An $11,000 golf cart. $1.5 million in renovations to office space in a swanky Phoenix high-rise. And another $1.7 million for Tasers. Those were among more than $200 million in expenses that the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office billed to a class-action settlement aimed at rooting out racial profiling in the department. A federal judge in 2013 found the department under then-Sheriff Joe Arpaio had violated the constitutional rights of Latino drivers, and the court has required sweeping reforms. These include documenting all traffic stops to detect patterns of racial bias, employing additional investigators to probe reports of deputy misconduct and appointing a monitor to oversee the settlement. Since Sheriff Jerry Sheridan took office last year, he and Republicans on the county’s Board of Supervisors have cited the cost of complying with these orders to call for an end to the settlement of the case known as Melendres v. Arpaio — even as reviews of the department’s traffic stops continue to show racial disparities affecting Latino residents. The lingering disparities amplified Latino leaders and community members’ concerns as the second Trump administration has boosted local law enforcement’s involvement in its mass deportation campaign. Maricopa County, home to more than half of Arizona’s population, has approved $353 million in spending related to the settlement since 2013. But an audit of the sheriff’s office spending ordered by the court and a review of the public ledger by Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica show millions of dollars went to expenses that had little or nothing to do with the settlement. (The audit focused on $226 million that the sheriff’s office charged to the settlement over a 10-year period; it didn’t examine legal and monitoring costs or the two most recent department budgets.) The auditors, who were hired by the monitor, found that nearly 72% of the sheriff’s office spending was misattributed or misappropriated. For example, the full cost of some services and salaries was assigned to the settlement when those jobs were completely unrelated or only partially related to court orders. Only $63 million was appropriately charged to the settlement, they said. Upon releasing its findings late last year, the two-member auditing team, led by an individual with decades of experience in public finance, noted that overstating the cost of the reforms undermines the court’s credibility. “This mischaracterization misleads the public on the cost of reform efforts and calls into question MCSO’s credibility, transparency, and truthfulness of its reporting,” they stated. The financial ledgers detail many of these expenses, including more than $310,000 for travel and professional development. Among them are $1,261 for travel in 2020 to research buying a boat and swift-water rescue training — for deputies who work in the desert, $4,070 to train and test whether to buy a horse for the mounted unit in 2021 and $5,077 to attend National Police Week in Washington, D.C., in 2023. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office billed $1,261 to train and research buying a rescue boat as part of a racial profiling settlement. The audit concluded that the county Board of Supervisors, which approves the sheriff’s annual budgets, provided no “meaningful” oversight of its spending and had no process to verify if funds were being used appropriately to comply with court orders. Indeed, as costs ballooned, the Board of Supervisors rarely questioned the expenses, Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica found based on a review of nearly a decade of public budget hearings. The supervisors responded to the audit by telling U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow that the reforms, and in particular the audit’s scrutiny of county spending, had far exceeded the original racial profiling complaints.  “Hispanic residents of Maricopa County concerned with racial profiling are unaffected by how the County and MCSO allocate costs,” the filing read. “Nor does any member of the Class experience a constitutional violation because MCSO purchased a golf cart.” Snow’s 2013 ruling found deputies had relied on race to pull over Latino drivers during immigration actions, violating their rights to equal protection and against unreasonable seizures. Attorneys for the county have filed a motion to end court oversight. That motion is pending. “Digging into county finances and trying to minimize the cost of Melendres compliance is not just an insult to taxpayers, it’s beyond the federal court’s jurisdiction,” Republican supervisors Thomas Galvin and Kate Brophy McGee said in a November statement. “Nothing about our budgeting or accounting practices violates federal or state law. This is why we decline to participate in further arguments over compliance costs.” Sheridan, whose tenure was not covered by the audit period, dismissed the findings and defended his department’s spending practices. The sheriff’s attorneys joined the motion to end court oversight. The past two years, the Board of Supervisors have approved Sheridan’s budget request, billing an additional $72 million to the settlement. The auditors, William Ansbrow and Eric Melancon, are barred by Snow from speaking publicly about their work. Steve Gallardo, the lone Democrat on the five-member Board of Supervisors, has opposed ending court oversight of the sheriff’s office. He said the focus should remain on eliminating biased policing. The sheriff’s office is above 90% compliance with the two major court orders, but Snow has yet to clear the department in two key areas: racial disparities in traffic stops and a backlog of uninvestigated misconduct claims against deputies. “We should be having benchmarks in terms of, how do we get in full compliance,” Gallardo told Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica in April. “Others are going to say, ‘Well, they keep moving the goalpost.’ Well, let’s continue to move forward. I mean, that should be our overall goals: How do we get in full compliance with the Melendres case?” The sheriff’s office did not respond to Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica’s questions about the spending. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office expensed $5,077 to attend National Police Week in Washington, D.C., as part of a racial profiling settlement. An audit determined it had nothing to do with the settlement. While the audit and county ledger showed spending that appeared unrelated to the court’s orders, they also showed spending spiraling on things the court had ordered. In 2013, Snow required the sheriff’s office to purchase body cameras for patrol deputies and sergeants who conduct traffic stops. The audit found that the number of employees required to wear the cameras ranged from 434 in fiscal year 2023 to 513 in fiscal year 2021. Yet the department had purchased 950 cameras from Axon, a Scottsdale company, at a cost of $8.6 million. About $2.9 million of the spending “exceeded the Court’s requirements,” the audit found. The sheriff’s office also purchased Tasers from Axon, bundled with the body cameras, and charged them to the settlement. The court had not required deputies to carry Tasers. The sheriff’s office contended that buying the cameras separately would have been more costly. Even so, the audit found, the cost for Tasers — roughly $1.7 million — should have been charged to the department’s general fund instead of the settlement. To operate body camera docking stations, the department purchased high-speed internet. But monthly invoices revealed that from fiscal years 2020 to 2024, the charges included cable television subscriptions, which were unrelated to the settlement, totaling $7,670. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office expensed Tasers to a racial profiling settlement. An audit determined the purchase should have been charged to general funds instead. Since 2016, Snow has required the sheriff’s office to house the Professional Standards Bureau, its internal disciplinary body, separately from its downtown Phoenix headquarters. The order was intended to encourage residents to report deputy misconduct after Snow found department leadership had routinely interfered in discipline of deputies. (Sheridan was Arpaio’s chief deputy at the time.) To shuttle employees between headquarters and the standards bureau, the sheriff’s office purchased in June 2019 a golf cart valued at $11,800. At the same time, the department was also paying an average of $34,000 a year for additional parking at the bureau building to accommodate visitors and employees, according to the audit and county ledgers. The sheriff’s office added to these costs in July 2024 by moving the bureau for a second time in less than a decade, the audit shows. The bureau now occupies two floors inside a premium midtown Phoenix high-rise, the court’s auditing team found, citing public real estate listings. The department spent $1.5 million refurbishing the new offices, which auditors found was inappropriately charged to the settlement. The bureau had already been housed separately from department leadership, they noted. During a visit to the offices last year, a member of the audit team found that some of the space was empty and noted that the bureau could have been housed in “various unused publicly owned properties.” The Professional Standards Bureau, the disciplinary body for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, bought an $11,000 golf cart to ferry employees from their office to headquarters. The expense was unjustified, according to a court-mandated audit of spending on racial profiling reforms. Sheridan says the bulk of spending on the settlement goes toward staffing. Snow called for the creation of two divisions that enforce the court’s orders: the Court Implementation Division and the Bureau of Internal Oversight. The sheriff’s office also hired additional investigators for the Professional Standards Bureau, as it works to clear a backlog of 433 pending investigations. “We went from having an internal investigation division with maybe 15 people to well over 50,” Sheridan told Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica. “You can see those costs right away.” During a February town hall meeting, Sheridan criticized the audit and said the court had required the sheriff’s office to hire 25 sergeants. His chief financial officer said those positions cost about $3 million a year. But the audit determined the sheriff’s office misused funds by charging unrelated or partially related staffing expenses to the settlement. It found that starting in fiscal year 2016, the department shifted the cost of the sergeant positions from general county funds to the settlement. The audit determined that of the 209 positions charged to the settlement at the start of the 2025 fiscal year, only 55 could be reasonably attributed to Snow’s orders. Another 84 were “inappropriately attributed to Melendres,” while an additional 70 were partially related and should have been prorated to reflect the share of the work related to the settlement versus other duties. Expenses related to these employees further exaggerated the cost of the settlement. The sheriff’s office charged $1.3 million to purchase 42 patrol vehicles for positions that the audit found were inappropriately attributed to court orders, including six vehicles for employees whose jobs had no connection to the case. In May 2022, the sheriff’s office began to charge car washes to the Melendres fund for vehicles it purchased for new patrol supervisors. Deputies expensed $3,259 in car washes that were not justified under the court’s orders, according to the audit. In all, the sheriff’s office misattributed to the settlement or inappropriately expensed about $144 million in personnel costs from 2014 to 2024, the audit determined. The auditors concluded that the department continues to misattribute funds, citing accounting practices that remain in place. As a result, they warned, taxpayers could be on the hook for millions of dollars more that have nothing to do with rooting out racial profiling. Galvin and Brophy McGee, two of the Republican supervisors, defended the county’s handling of its finances. “We stand by our budgeting practices and the 209 positions we created as a direct result of the Melendres Orders,” they said in November. “It would be a complete waste of taxpayer money to engage the federal courts in a back-and-forth over what is clearly an issue of local jurisdiction.” The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office charged $7,669 in cable television subscriptions to a racial profiling settlement. An audit determined those charged were not justified. Before the audit was released in October, Republican supervisors were calling for an end to judicial oversight to protect the rights of Latino residents, claiming it had become too costly. “It’s a huge expense to the Maricopa County taxpayers,” Supervisor Debbie Lesko told Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica in July. “It seems like it’s never-ending because the judge just changes; they put out a new order. They move the goalposts, and so we need to resolve this.” Their attorneys argued in court that the Melendres lawsuit has been a success and the settlement was no longer needed. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, which joined the lawsuit in 2008, opposes ending oversight until the sheriff’s office is in full compliance with Snow’s orders. But it signaled a willingness to reduce monitoring of a few requirements that the department has complied with for at least three years. At a January hearing, Snow said he was reluctant to allow the county to “use cost orders both as a sword and a shield and make statements to the public which may, in fact, be completely inaccurate.” He doesn’t intend to police supervisors’ speech, Snow said, but he could require the county to justify the costs. Attorneys for the county and the sheriff’s office asked the judge for an opportunity to challenge the findings, which Snow approved. But they soon dropped it, citing the “unnecessary” cost of examining department spending. Public finance experts said county boards have an obligation to taxpayers to ensure they can account for how each dollar is spent. Zach Mohr, an associate professor at the University of Kansas who teaches public budgeting, accounting and financial management, reviewed the audit for Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica. He said that if the board disagrees with the findings, “the way to solve that would be to get another audit.” Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica attempted to contact all current and former Maricopa County supervisors who had approved sheriff’s office spending during the case. Only Gallardo and one former supervisor agreed to comment. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office inappropriately charged $4,070 to train and research buying a horse as a part of a racial profiling settlement, a court-required audit determined. The news organizations’ review of past budget hearings showed supervisors had been more likely to probe spending during the early years of the settlement, as the county created infrastructure to implement reforms. In 2016, for example, Sheridan — then the department’s second-in-command — responded to a question about the court’s requirement to purchase body cameras for deputies, saying it was the sheriff’s office’s idea. “They’re more cutting-edge, and they’re more flexible. They travel with the deputies everywhere. And so it was our desire to do the body cameras,” he said at the time. In later years, however, supervisors rarely questioned publicly how the sheriff’s office spent the money. This year was different. Galvin asked the sheriff’s chief financial officer if their Melendres budget request for $36.5 million had been vetted. The officer said yes, adding that requests for the past 13 years were also vetted by the county budget office and state auditor. Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox, who served on the board from 1993 to 2014, was the lone Latina and Democrat during most of her tenure. She told Arizona Luminaria and ProPublica she objected to Arpaio’s spending and focus on immigration enforcement — which led to racial profiling, lawsuits and the settlement that continues today. “The others really didn’t, and they found Melendres was way over the top. But they knew they had to comply.” She recalled previous allegations of misspending by the sheriff’s office. In 2011, a county audit found the department used $100 million from jail funds to pay patrol deputies. At the time, Sheridan chalked it up to a bookkeeping error, referring to it as a “systems issue.” The board approved an oversight resolution, adopting rules to prevent the problem from happening again. “Hopefully, this is a chapter in Maricopa County’s history that we close and we never see such an abuse of funds again,” Wilcox told The Arizona Republic in 2011. The post This sheriff’s office says racial profiling reforms are too costly. Auditors found it misused $163 million. appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0f01e6a200899a00ed74e5 Meet Stephanie Casanova: Arizona Luminaria’s new environment reporter te 2026-05-21T13:00:22.756Z Meet Stephanie Casanova: Arizona Luminaria’s new environment reporter Arizona Luminaria is thrilled to announce that Stephanie Casanova, a bilingual Tucson journalist with more than a decade of experience, is joining our team full time as a Report for America corps member. Starting in July, Stephanie will cover environmental issues in Southern Arizona, Tribal Nations and other underserved communities in our state. Her work will examine how people are protecting their environmental resources, as well as investigate development, government policies, water use and land decisions affecting communities and ecosystems of the Sonoran Desert region. Report for America announced Wednesday that it is placing 78 journalists in local newsrooms across the country as part of its 2026-27 corps. “These journalists represent hope: a new generation committed to local news reporting that helps people better understand their communities and one another,” said Kim Kleman, executive director at Report for America. Stephanie is no stranger to Arizona Luminaria readers. She’s contributed to the nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom’s coverage as a freelance journalist, covering the contentious fight over the proposed Project Blue data center, including a community meeting where hundreds of Tucsonans confronted developers over water use and secrecy, and subsequent protests as construction of the 290-acre project began near the Pima County Fairgrounds. She’s reported on bail reform, south side Tucsonans’ environmental justice work for clean water, and Arizona families’ fears over proposed changes to the state’s paid parent caregiver program for children with developmental disabilities. We’ve heard from many readers sharing how much it matters that Arizona Luminaria provides news — free from paywalls that limit who can access these vital stories — to help them better understand complex issues and protect their communities. We recognize that readers want their local newsrooms to include journalists who have long lived in their home state, understand the problems we face and know those among us working toward solutions. “Stephanie has already proven, right here in our pages, that she is exactly the kind of reporter Southern Arizona needs investigating environmental issues to hold people in power accountable to historically underserved and underrepresented communities,” said Dianna Náñez, executive editor and co-founder of Arizona Luminaria. “She digs deep, centers the people most affected, seeks answers and solutions, and she doesn’t let complicated stories go untold. We are so excited to have her join our team full time. Please reach out to her for cafecitos to share ideas.” We’re also excited to share that Stephanie’s reporting position is part of a new partnership with the High Country News Western Environmental Collaborative (WERC). The regional news organization dating back to the 1970s has dedicated reporting to uncovering the complexities of the West, shedding light on social, political and ecological issues. Stephanie brings more than 10 years of bilingual, community-centered journalism to the environment beat. Before moving back to Tucson, she was a criminal justice reporter at Signal Cleveland, where her in-depth coverage of juvenile justice, mental health crisis response and reentry after incarceration drove policy change at the county level. She previously covered criminal justice at the Chicago Tribune, where she helped with an award-winning investigation showing that Latinx communities in Chicago are disproportionately affected by heat and have less access to relief — work that earned a Peter Lisagor Award from the Headline Club. Stephanie previously worked at the Arizona Daily Star, where she covered mental health, public safety and COVID-19 in Spanish and English news reports. Her investigative story on how the pandemic disproportionately affected Latinx communities won an Arizona Press Club award for Spanish-language reporting, and she received a Solutions Journalism grant to examine the Tucson Police Department’s response to people experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Earlier in her career, Stephanie covered county government and the Fort Riley military base for the Manhattan Mercury in Kansas. She is an Ida B. Wells Society Investigative reporting fellow and an Altavoz Lab community journalism fellow. She also was a Maynard 200 fellow on the investigative reporting track and a SPJ Future Leaders Academy fellow. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism and philosophy from the University of Arizona. Stephanie said she is eager to bring that same tenacity to the environment beat full time. “It’s more important than ever to commit to accountability reporting focused on the environment and water in Southern Arizona, as we see our water and natural resources diminish, impacting some of the most vulnerable communities in our state,” Stephanie said. “I want to make sure my storytelling centers those communities, focuses on environmental racism and injustices, holds powerful industries accountable and provides solutions for people to feel hopeful instead of seeing the destruction of our environment as inevitable.”  When she’s not out reporting in the community, you can find Stephanie dancing salsa and bachata, baking something sweet or hiking with her adventurous dog, Solito.  Report for America will fund a portion of Stephanie’s salary with Arizona Luminaria. Reporting the in-depth, community-centered stories that Stephanie will produce takes substantial time and resources. Becoming a member helps match the funds for her work and role. The post Meet Stephanie Casanova: Arizona Luminaria’s new environment reporter appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0efd3da200899a00ed741d Sunny Hostin backs NAACP call for Black athletes to boycott public universities over redistricting te 2026-05-21T12:40:29.566Z Sunny Hostin backs NAACP call for Black athletes to boycott public universities over redistricting "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin voiced support on Wednesday for the NAACP urging Black athletes and families to boycott public universities in states that are allegedly weakening Black representation. Hostin and the ABC daytime talk show panel discussed the "Out of Bounds" campaign after the organization announced it on Tuesday. Though Hostin acknowledged that college athletes would be sacrificing opportunities, she suggested that doing so could drive political change. "I think there has to be strategy," Hostin said. "I mean, you know, athletes have been involved in protests and politics for a long time." NAACP OFFICIAL CONDEMNS WHITE POLITICIANS TRYING TO REPLACE RESIGNING BLACK MAYOR She continued, "Remember the Olympics and you had John Carlos and you had Muhammad Ali, but these were athletes that were established already. These college athletes stand to get a free education. They stand to make money because of the NIL now, so I think it is asking a lot. But, I think it's economic damage and economic harm has longtime been a very effective tool in the civil rights movement." The campaign is targeting schools primarily in the SEC and ACC within states like Tennessee, Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Georgia to push back against the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling on race-based congressional districts. SUNNY HOSTIN DOESN'T KNOW IF PRESIDENT IS THE 'RIGHT POSITION' FOR HARRIS, URGES HER TO RECONSIDER CA GOVERNOR Hostin added that this boycott would only include 13 schools and that top athletes would "have a lot of other choices." "And I would suggest that if you think about Ole Miss, there was, I think a running back…. His name was Kylin Hill. He played at Ole Miss. You know, Ole Miss brings in a lot of money. He vowed not to play unless the state changed the Confederate flag. The Confederate flag came down months later. Because college sports brings in so much money," Hostin said. Fox News Digital reached out to the NAACP for comment. 'THE VIEW' HOST SUNNY HOSTIN STILL BELIEVES IN REPARATIONS AFTER SLAVEHOLDER ANCESTRY REVELATION Hostin's fellow co-hosts were more reluctant to support the idea, though Joy Behar remarked that "it is young people who change the world" in terms of potential resistance. Alyssa Farah Griffin called the campaign a "very good idea" but felt that it put "too much onus on the young people who did not create the problem" of redistricting. Whoopi Goldberg admitted that she didn't believe the campaign was "the best way" to achieve change. "I think it's really going to become a case-by-case basis because I don't know how many schools we're talking about. I don't know how many athletes we're talking about and I don't know this is the best way. It can be part of a bigger picture but I don't know if this is the only way to go," Goldberg said. Members of the Black Congressional Caucus, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, supported the boycott on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ef646a200899a00ed729a Detroit-bound plane diverted to Canada after passenger from Ebola-hit region boarded ‘in error’, officials say te 2026-05-21T12:10:46.493Z Detroit-bound plane diverted to Canada after passenger from Ebola-hit region boarded ‘in error’, officials say An Air France flight headed for Detroit was rerouted to Canada mid-journey after authorities realized a passenger linked to an Ebola outbreak zone in Africa had boarded the plane "in error," officials said Wednesday. The flight landed in Montreal on Wednesday after taking off from France with a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokesperson said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Due to entry restrictions put in place to reduce the risk of the Ebola virus, the passenger should not have boarded the plane," the spokesperson said. CBP "took decisive action" to prohibit the plane from landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, according to the statement. EBOLA OUTBREAK REPORTED IN AFRICAN COUNTRY — HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The passenger was removed from the flight upon landing in Montreal, FOX2 Detroit reported, adding that the individual had not been confirmed to be infected with Ebola as of Wednesday evening. Fox News Digital reached out to Air France for comment but did not immediately hear back. On Monday, the United States implemented enhanced travel screening, entry restrictions and public health measures due to the widening Ebola outbreak in East and Central Africa. The travel restrictions affect those who have been in Congo, Uganda and South Sudan in recent weeks. WHO DECLARES EBOLA OUTBREAK IN CENTRAL AFRICA A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AFTER 80 SUSPECTED DEATHS The outbreak involves a rare type of Ebola known as the Bundibugyo virus. Officials said it spread undetected for weeks following the first known death. So far, there are 139 suspected deaths and almost 600 suspected cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday that 51 cases have been confirmed in Congo’s northern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, and two cases in Uganda. Dr. Vasee Moorthy, a special advisor at WHO, said a vaccine to address Bundibugyo would not be available for at least six to nine months. The WHO has also said "patient zero" has not been found, as health officials work to identify the source of the virus. The Ebola virus is highly contagious and spreads in the human population through contact with bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and at times internal and external bleeding. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ef632a200899a00ed7291 Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find te 2026-05-21T12:10:26.925Z Archaeologists uncover massive ancient site during rail project, including rare Roman find Archaeologists in Central Europe have uncovered more than 1,000 ancient artifacts ahead of railway construction, including a rare Roman-era tool used to make metal wire. The news was announced in an April press release from the Archaeological Center Olomouc (ACO), a research institution in the Czech Republic. The finds were made along a roughly three-quarter-mile stretch that will serve as part of a high-speed railway between Nezamyslice and Kojetín, two Czech towns in the Haná River valley. TREASURE TROVE OF PRICELESS CELTIC GOLD AND SILVER COINS UNEARTHED AT 'SECRET' EUROPEAN SITE The discoveries span from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman era. Excavations were carried out between April and October 2025. Nikola Jandová, a spokesperson for ACO, said in a statement that the site "ranks among exceptionally rich settlement complexes in this part of the Haná region." Remains from two Bronze Age cultures — the Věteřov and Urnfield cultures — were found, along with evidence of the Iron Age La Tène culture. The earliest settlement dates to the Věteřov culture, with archaeologists uncovering the remains of wooden homes. The Věteřov and Urnfield cultures lived in the area in roughly 1800-1500 B.C. and 1300-800 B.C., respectively. ANCIENT ROMAN FORT YIELDS 2,000-YEAR-OLD FRUIT THAT SURVIVED THE CENTURIES, PLUS OTHER TREASURES "Following destructive fires, fragments of wall plaster survived as reddened fired clay, known as daub," the statement noted. "Some fragments show smoothed surfaces with traces of external decoration, while others preserve impressions of wattle on the inner side." Archaeologist Pavel Moš said in a statement that the details of the houses were preserved in the daub, with some surface finishing traces still visible. Excavators also found two Věteřov graves, including one containing an adult and a child, which will undergo analysis. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Among the Urnfield culture remains, archaeologists unearthed four graves — as well as one with six human skulls "found placed side by side within the fill of the feature." They also found crucible fragments and stone molds used to craft bronze objects, as well as a small assemblage of bronze artifacts, including axes, pins, a bracelet and a knife. "These finds date to the end of the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age and indicate the presence of a specialized bronze-working workshop," the statement read. Archaeologists also uncovered a lime kiln, likely used by Germanic tribes during the Roman era for wall finishing or pottery decoration in the first to fourth centuries A.D. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The most unusual artifact was a Roman drawplate used to pull and thin the metal wire, officials said. The discovery is considered rare in Central Europe. Though the drawplate is considered well-preserved, archaeologist Pavel Moš noted that "corrosion residues are present in its perforations, and traces of drawn metal wires may be preserved." He added, "The drawplate will be subjected to spectrometric analysis to determine the material of the wire." The draw wire, he went on, "could have been used, for example, in the production of chain mail." All artifacts will undergo lab analysis and preservation, with results expected to be released over time. Fox News Digital reached out to ACO for additional information. The latest discovery follows a similar one made by ACO archaeologists in the Czech Republic. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Last year, officials announced they found multiple military graves during highway construction, with the oldest grave dating to the 1745 Battle of Žďár during the Second Silesian War. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ef1a9a200899a00ed7169 NBA champ pokes fun at basketball players trying to return to school te 2026-05-21T11:51:05.798Z NBA champ pokes fun at basketball players trying to return to school Marreese Speights, a former NBA player who won a title with the Golden State Warriors and a national championship with the Florida Gators, poked fun at basketball players trying to return to school on Wednesday. Speights, 38, facetiously announced he was returning to the Gators nearly 20 years after he left the school to pursue a pro career. He played two years at Florida before declaring for the NBA in 2008. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "After 18 seasons, I will be returning to Florida with two years left to play," he wrote on X with a photo of himself in a Gators uniform. "Man, after having a great conversation with @CoachToddGolden , I’m excited to be back and have the opportunity to play again for the Florida Gators. "After a long NBA career, with the new rules in place, I’ll be back on the court for the next two years." Speights was clearly poking fun at former college basketball players trying to return to school after having been on G League rosters. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM LSU Tigers head coach Will Wade was reportedly in the process of signing former G League player and St. John’s Red Storm star R.J. Luis. The move is expected to accompany a petition to the NCAA to restore Luis’ eligibility. Luis played three seasons in college before he signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz and later traded to the Boston Celtics. He never played in the NBA or the G League. The NCAA has previously granted eligibility to international students who have played professional overseas. However, the NCAA last season denied former G League player Charles Bediako’s attempt to resume his college career at Alabama. Bediako sued to have his eligibility restored and was able to play five games for the Crimson Tide while a temporary restraining order was in effect. However, he was barred from finishing the season when a judge denied his petition for injunctive relief. Nigerian center James Nnaji, who was an NBA draft pick, was granted four years of NCAA eligibility last year. He never appeared in an NBA game as his draft rights were traded. He played for FC Barcelona in Liga ACB in Spain. They mutually parted ways last August. "As schools are increasingly recruiting individuals with international league experience, the NCAA is exercising discretion in applying the actual and necessary expenses bylaw to ensure that prospective student-athletes with experience in American basketball leagues are not at a disadvantage compared to their international counterparts," NCAA President Charlie Baker said in a statement at the time. "Rules have long permitted schools to enroll and play individuals with no prior collegiate experience midyear." Fox News’ Scott Thompson and the Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ef196a200899a00ed7160 Disgusting trolls attack Hulk Hogan's daughter for starting emotional post about dad with a bikini picture te 2026-05-21T11:50:46.030Z Disgusting trolls attack Hulk Hogan's daughter for starting emotional post about dad with a bikini picture Hulk Hogan's daughter, Brooke, hit the beach this week to remember her father as we approach the one year anniversary of his death. That's right. One year. Wild. Doesn't feel like it at all, but we're almost there. Sad. Hogan died on July 24 at age 71 after suffering a cardiac event at his Florida home. He previously had leukemia and atrial fibrillation, along with an irregular heart rhythm, but his death was declared to be natural. Brooke Hogan, star of HGTV’s "Rock the Block," was estranged from her father at the time of his death. She told Fox News Digital last month that she still has regrets about not being there the day he died, feeling like she could've done something. BROOKE HOGAN SAYS ‘I COULD HAVE SAVED YOU’ IN HAUNTING REGRET AFTER HULK HOGAN’S DEATH This week, Hogan visited the beach to remember her late dad, penning a long post about spending time around the "ocean he loved so much." Take a look: "Needed some time with my thoughts, my daddy and the ocean he loved so much. Every wave hit my heart like a memory that felt like it was yesterday," she said in the post. "The waves carried the bass in his voice, the salt water felt like his hugs. The smell of the ocean smelled like so many days on the boat we spent together. "I remember him whisking me across the surf like King Triton holding his Little Mermaid... if I could breathe underwater, I'd spend forever under the sea if it meant being that much closer to him. The tears were endless today." Obviously an emotional time for Brooke Hogan, who is illustrating that in her own way. I've never lost a parent, but I assume the grief is suffocating. I will have to deal with it one day, and I'm very much not looking forward to it. BROOKE HOGAN SHARES EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE TO FATHER HULK HOGAN FOLLOWING HIS DEATH, ADDRESSES THEIR ESTRANGEMENT Naturally, the comments section in the above post is all over the map. Some folks spend time pointing out the fact that Hogan included a picture of her bikini in the post. That's probably a fair question to ask, but I'm certainly not going to be the to do it. "Don’t understand why u feel the need to show ur ARSE on the first slide of a post that’s ultimately about ur father. It actually says a lot about u," one commenter wrote. "A tribute to hogan yet the first picture is to a--," said another. "Post about your dad and the first thing you show us is your a--???? Ok," wrote a third. "I like how this post was about her father and the first thing she proceeds to show us is her arse," added a fourth. Was it a bit of an odd picture to start the post off with? Perhaps. I'm not gonna dance around that. But, again, I don't pretend to know how the grieving process works. I'll leave that question to the folks more qualified to tackle it. Frankly, I say let Brooke Hogan post what she wants to post, and say what she wants to say. It's not my job to critique it. Lord knows I don't have, nor need, a pedestal to stand on. The good news? Most of the comments — and there are a nearly 1,000 of them — are positive. Hulk Hogan had a massive following. Frankly, that's an understatement. He was one of the most popular figures of my lifetime. People use the term "larger-than-life " a little too much nowadays, but that certainly applies to Hulk. His death was stunning last summer. It's all folks could talk about for weeks. Anyway, Brooke spent some time in the sand reflecting on that moment. Hopefully she found the peace she needs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ef17da200899a00ed711c Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links te 2026-05-21T11:50:21.566Z Scammers are abusing an internal Microsoft account to send spam links The loophole allows spammers and scammers to send emails from a legitimate Microsoft email address typically used for sending genuine account alerts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eea91a200899a00ed6fe0 Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 21 te 2026-05-21T11:20:49.518Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for May 21 May 21 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eea7aa200899a00ed6fb7 Cooper Flagg leads NBA All-Rookie First Team alongside former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe te 2026-05-21T11:20:26.212Z Cooper Flagg leads NBA All-Rookie First Team alongside former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe It’s no secret that Cooper Flagg, the Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick who won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, was a part of the league’s All-Rookie first-team that came out on Wednesday night. But other bright, young stars of the NBA were named alongside him. Charlotte Hornets’ Kon Knueppel, Flagg’s Duke Blue Devils teammate in college and runner-up to the Rookie of the Year Award, as well as Philadelphia 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe were also named unanimous All-Rookie First Team members alongside Flagg following voter tallies. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rounding out the first team were San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper and Memphis Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward. All five players received votes for this year’s Rookie of the Year Award. There were 100 ballots tallied for the teams, and Harper was seven votes shy of another unanimous selection. He had seven second-team votes, while Coward had 29 first-team votes and 67 second-team votes for a total of 125 points. COOPER FLAGG WINS NBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AFTER KON KNUEPPEL'S PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT STRUGGLES SWAYED VOTERS Flagg narrowly beat out Knueppel, who went three picks to the Hornets after his Duke teammate, earning 56 first-place votes compared to Knueppel’s 44 in that tally. Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe finished in third place with 96 points (93 third-place votes), while San Antonio Spurs’ Dylan Harper and Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward also got third-place votes. Flagg is the second-youngest player to ever win the award, as the 19-year-old was only behind Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James. For most of the season, it appeared Knueppel was going to win the award, but multiple voters came out publicly and said Knueppel’s Play-In Tournament struggles factored into them changing their minds for Flagg. Knueppel had just six points on 2-of-12 shooting in 34 minutes during the Hornets’ electric 127-126 overtime win over the Miami Heat at the start of the tournament. Then, in the 121-90 loss to the Orlando Magic, he shot 3 of 11 for 11 points (4 of 5 from the free-throw line as well), and he posted a minus-26 while on the court. Flagg noted being keen on what Knueppel was doing during the year, showing love to his fellow rookie. "I see the games every night. I can check the box scores," he said about watching Knueppel’s stat lines closely, per ESPN. "I think also I was watching Kon just because that’s one of my brothers. "We had such a good connection, and we’re gonna be there for each other for the rest of our lives. I was watching him as a fan, as well, but there was obviously that competition at the same time." Flagg averaged 21 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this year for the Mavericks. Those numbers had him among some NBA greats, as Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Luka Doncic were the only rookies before Flagg to average at least 20 points, six rebounds and four assists since the NBA-ABA merger, ESPN pointed out. Flagg also led all rookies in scoring this season. As for Knueppel, he dropped 18.5 points per game with 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists, but while Flagg had him beat in those categories, he reset the rookie 3-pointers made record with 273. That number also led the NBA this season. Knueppel was also a key piece in the Hornets getting into the Play-In Tournament to begin with, finishing 44-38 before being eliminated by the Magic. But neither of them are still in the NBA Playoffs, as Harper has excelled alongside his Spurs teammates, most notably Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s Rookie of the Year two seasons ago, and Stephon Castle, the Rookie of the Year during the 2024-25 campaign. Edgecombe also played a vital role in the 76ers toppling the Boston Celtics in a first-round shocker, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series in Game 7. Unfortunately for Edgecombe and his teammates, the New York Knicks swept them in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The All-Rookie second-team consists of New Orleans Pelicans’ Derik Queen and Jeremiah Fears, Sacramento Kings’ Maxime Raynaud, Utah Jazz’s Ace Bailey and Toronto Raptors’ Collin Murray-Boyles. 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/6a0ee8aaa200899a00ed6f36 Top Dems go silent as $4M in attack ads hammer their candidate's obscene history and more top headlines te 2026-05-21T11:12:42.953Z Top Dems go silent as $4M in attack ads hammer their candidate's obscene history and more top headlines 1. $4M in attack ads hammer Dem candidate's obscene history  2. Trump raises stakes with warning if Iran walks away from deal 3. Vannesa Trump's stunning medical news rocks the family RECIPE FOR DISASTER — Former federal lawyer faces 20 years after allegedly emailing sealed Jack Smith documents. 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A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed Leonard was arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order at a private residence in West Los Angeles shortly before 5:30 a.m. "On May 20, 2026, around 5:29 a.m., officers assigned to the West Los Angeles Area responded to the 1500 block of Amalfi Drive for a radio call of a restraining order violation," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Officers arrived and took the suspect into custody for being in violation of his restraining order," the statement concluded. Further details surrounding the incident were not immediately released. TMZ reported the 25-year-old attempted to enter his father’s home "by turning exterior door handles." Responding officers reportedly found Daniel near the property’s pool house. Court records in Los Angeles County indicated that the elder Leonard recently requested a restraining order against his son. Authorities have not confirmed whether the order was directly tied to Wednesday’s arrest. A hearing is scheduled for June 15. Over the years, the father-son duo frequently appeared together at high-profile public events. In November 2023, Leonard posted a heartfelt birthday message to his son on social media. "So happy to be with my son Daniel this weekend!" Ray captioned the post. "I am so proud of you!!! Happy Birthday!!!" Leonard has four children, including Daniel, daughter Camille and sons Ray Charles Jr. and Jarrel, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Juanita. He also has a grandson, Devin Leonard. Representatives for neither Leonard could immediately be reached for comment. Fox News' Tracy Wright 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/6a0ee883a200899a00ed6f24 Legal expert unleashes on Spanberger's new executive order targeting ICE: 'Political theater' te 2026-05-21T11:12:03.597Z Legal expert unleashes on Spanberger's new executive order targeting ICE: 'Political theater' Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is directing state employees to demand proof of legal authority from federal immigration agents operating on state property, prompting pushback from a legal expert. Specifically, in an executive order signed on Tuesday, Spanberger is asking state employees to get federal agents to produce a valid warrant on "property of the Commonwealth" and instructs them to "not permit" federal agents from using those areas as staging or processing locations. The order would include polling sites. Spanberger’s move continues Democratic efforts to test the boundaries between state and federal power, exploring what roadblocks they can legally create to taper Trump’s immigration crackdown methods. SPANBERGER REFUSES TO HONOR ICE DETAINER IN MURDER CASE, ESCALATING SHOWDOWN WITH TRUMP DHS Hans von Spakovsky, a constitutional scholar with Advancing American Freedom, believes Spanberger’s order is for show, and that she knows it’s an overreaching attempt to create requirements for agencies she has no power over. "This is political theater," Spakovsky said. "First of all, no warrant is required under federal immigration law to detain individuals." "And it is a completely unnecessary provision. There’s actually a provision in federal law that bans an officer of the Army or Navy or any other person in the civil service of the U.S. to be at polling places unless they’re there to cast a vote," Spakovsky added. He pointed to restrictions under 18 U.S.C. 592. Spanberger first announced her executive order on Monday when she was asked about concerns over how Trump might use federal agents in upcoming elections. "How concerned are you that he will send either the military or the National Guard or even ICE to polling places, and what can you do, if anything, to stop him?" Spanberger was asked at an event hosted by MS Now. SLOTKIN PRESSES DHS PICK ON ICE AT POLLS, SAYS SHE CAN’T TRUST TRUMP TO ALLOW ‘FREE AND FAIR’ ELECTION "The reality is, throughout history, we have seen efforts at intimidating voters. My worry is we will continue to see those heightened," Spanberger replied. "I’ll be issuing guidance across public spaces, including polling places, of how Virginia state employees can react to federal agents who might be appearing at a location where the worry is that they’re principally there to intimidate or scare people," Spanberger said. Notably, Spanberger vetoed a separate bill that would have outright banned ICE from making detentions in hospitals, schools, courthouses and polling places without a judicial warrant or subpoena, stating that such a ban would likely invite a legal challenge. "I veto House Bill 650, which would create unavoidable legal liability for security personnel and local law enforcement officers when assessing federal immigration enforcement activities in certain protected areas," Spanberger wrote. Spanberger’s new executive order follows on the heels of states like New York and California that have pushed more direct state-level attempts to restrict federal immigration activity. In New York, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is asking lawmakers to pass legislation that would ban ICE from entering schools, libraries, polling locations and homes without a judicial warrant. Massachusetts tried something similar. There, Gov. Maura Healey asked lawmakers in January to consider legislation that would keep ICE from entering courthouses, schools, childcare programs, hospitals and churches. CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE PASSES BILL PROHIBITING LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM WEARING FACE MASKS TO SHIELD IDENTITIES Those state-level requirements lack the power to bind federal agencies or their operations. Homeland Secretary Markwayne Mullin slammed Spanberger's executivie order on Wednesday in a statement to Fox News Digital. "No surprise: Governor Spanberger continues to put illegal alien criminals over her own constituents," Mullin said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ee86fa200899a00ed6f1b Senate Republicans are running out of time to prove they can actually govern te 2026-05-21T11:11:43.895Z Senate Republicans are running out of time to prove they can actually govern Republicans spent the last four years convincing voters they understood the stakes at the southern border as they fought to return to power. They promised to restore law and order, fund immigration enforcement and end Washington’s habit of turning procedure into an excuse for national decline. But today’s reconciliation fight is exposing an uncomfortable truth: the clock is ticking, and the GOP still must prove it can convert a clear electoral mandate into governing power. The immediate fight is whether Senate Republicans can deliver their reconciliation package, which includes critical funding for ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and the broader infrastructure for enforcement. Even with control of Washington and a public mandate to restore law and order, the path is narrow. North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis unequivocally told colleagues he will oppose the bill yesterday. The Senate parliamentarian has already stripped out the White House and Secret Service security provision, signaling Republicans have little room for division or procedural failure. This is a litmus test for whether Republicans can govern when the policy priority is clear and the political stakes are enormous. President Trump and Republicans did not win on empty promises. They won because voters demanded results: a secure border, stronger interior enforcement, immediate action against illegal aliens, and an end to the years of deliberate open-border policies under the Biden administration. SENATE REPUBLICANS UNVEIL IMMIGRATION FUNDING PLAN WITH $140 BILLION PRICE TAG AS DIVISIONS SIMMER If Republicans cannot deliver the enforcement funding they promised, the political ramifications will extend far beyond one bill. Voters will begin to wonder whether the GOP is better at describing the crisis than solving it. The danger for Republicans is clear. They spent the last four years exposing the catastrophe under President Joe Biden: millions of illegal immigrants, rising crime, the deaths of American citizens, the explosion of fentanyl and a border crisis that made communities across the country less safe. The Biden administration deliberately dismantled the safeguards that protected this nation by gutting enforcement, abusing parole authority, weakening deterrence and allowing millions to enter while branding every concern about sovereignty as extremism. But today, the tables have turned. Republicans can no longer blame Biden or Democrats. They must prove they can fix it before voters punish them in the midterms. REPUBLICAN 'WAKE-UP CALL': SPECIAL ELECTION SHOCKER HIGHLIGHTS GOP TURNOUT AND MIDTERM RISKS Republicans will own the failure if internal hesitation keeps them from acting. Tillis and a handful of other Republicans may have policy objections that require negotiation, but one point is nonnegotiable: Republicans must secure immigration enforcement funding because it is central to the party’s governing credibility. If they fracture over the tools required to execute the border agenda, Democrats will not need to argue that Republicans are ineffective. Republicans will have made the case against themselves. Reconciliation may move this package, but Republicans cannot govern this way permanently. If border security is a national emergency, the GOP cannot keep treating the filibuster as a sacred relic while Democrats use it as a permanent veto over the larger enforcement agenda. American lives matter more than Senate tradition. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Preserving the filibuster becomes a far weaker argument when that rule jeopardizes border enforcement and American safety. Democrats have already made clear that their respect for the filibuster is situational. They have openly entertained ending it for abortion, election law and other progressive priorities. Republicans should not remain the last guardians of a rule their opponents are ready to discard the moment it stands in the way of their next power grab. Voters will judge Senate Republicans by what they do next. They must pass the reconciliation package without allowing side disputes to endanger immigration enforcement. But the larger question remains: will Republicans use power to deliver on the promises they made, or reduce it to a platform for grandstanding and complaint? The midterms will be a referendum on whether Republicans delivered. Voters will not judge them by speeches blaming Democrats, obscure parliamentarian rulings, or Senate procedure. They are laser-focused on results: a secure border, resources for ICE to remove dangerous illegal aliens and the manpower CBP needs to maintain control. Voters have never been clearer, and Republicans are running out of time. If they fail on border enforcement, they will prove they wanted the power to campaign, not the responsibility to govern. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM MEHEK COOKE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ee85ca200899a00ed6f12 ‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as FDA faces pressure to ease access te 2026-05-21T11:11:24.174Z ‘Wild West’ peptide craze surges beyond GLP-1s as FDA faces pressure to ease access As GLP-1 weight-loss medications gain traction, the peptide market is experiencing a surge in interest. A variety of peptides — commonly marketed for weight loss, muscle building, injury recovery and other uses — have emerged as largely unregulated drugs sold through both licensed compounding pharmacies and unverified vendors. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to evaluate whether to loosen regulations on several peptides during a meeting this summer. THINKING ABOUT PEPTIDES? DOCTORS REVEAL KEY DOS AND DON’TS AS ‘WILD WEST’ MARKET GROWS Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — that play key roles in biological functions, according to the National Institutes of Health. Peptide drugs are lab-made versions of natural molecules in the body that are designed to mimic or influence biological signals to treat disease, experts say. Though the peptide market has been described as the "Wild West," demand remains strong, potentially challenging pharmaceutical giants that dominate the GLP-1 market. Dr. Alex Tatem, an Indiana-based board-certified urologist with expertise in men’s health and peptides, discussed how "life-changing" GLP-1s kicked off the rise of peptides. "They are incredibly effective at what they do when it comes to changing body composition, benefiting metabolic health, cardiovascular health [and] neurologic health," he said. "These are truly miracle compounds, and as a result we've seen an explosion of interest – not just on the pharmaceutical side or the doctor’s side, but from the general public." According to Tatem, the challenge is that nearly all commercial GLP-1 products are administered in a single-dose weekly pen, which works for the "overwhelmingly majority" of patients, but not for everyone. OZEMPIC ‘MICRODOSING’ IS THE NEW WEIGHT-LOSS TREND: SHOULD YOU TRY IT? "There are patients I can prescribe tirzepatide to and they can do OK with a once-a-week [dose], but they end up developing nausea with that initial injection – and then by the end of the week, they're hungry again." Because some patients respond better to smaller, more frequent doses — an option not offered by commercial drugs — compounding, or the customization of medications, has grown in popularity, Tatem said. "We've had compounding pharmacies that have now developed compounded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide that allow that sort of dosing flexibility," he said. "The reason compounders had to do this was because there was so much demand for GLP-1s that there was actually a national shortage." Current legislation allows compounders to step in during widespread national shortages, according to Tatem, prompting the industry to invest millions of dollars into developing and manufacturing these drugs. PEPTIDES MAY SOON BE EASIER TO GET AMID RFK JR.'S PUSH, BUT EXPERTS WARN OF RISKS Once commercial pharmaceutical companies could catch back up, compounders continued making these medications in smaller batches for custom doses, allowing for more patient accessibility. "That creates a huge clash between commercial pharmaceutical companies and compounders, because commercial pharmaceutical companies view that as an infringement of their property," Tatem noted. Tatem raised concerns about the FDA’s regulation of compounding pharmacies, warning that it could limit patients’ access to customized medications. "That is a real concern for clinicians like me who really care more about patient access, making sure we can get the right medication to the right patients at the right time," he said. RFK JR. BACKS EASIER PEPTIDE ACCESS FOR WELLNESS AS DOCTORS RAISE RED FLAGS Some peptides have been widely administered for more than a decade without major health complications like toxicity or cancer, according to Tatem. "These are compounds that haven't gone through the full FDA approval process that you would normally see for a commercial drug, [yet] we didn't see anything adverse," he said. In September 2023, the FDA "quietly" tightened regulation of 19 peptides, making them illegal to manufacture and cutting off patient access. "They seemed to be working and seemed to be efficacious for patients, and all of a sudden they were banned, which inadvertently ended up contributing to this surge in interest," Tatem said. "We kind of saw the same thing happen with peptides that we saw with prohibition." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES While the rising popularity of GLP-1 drugs has fueled growing public and regulatory interest in peptides, most of the so-called "trendy" peptides still are not available by prescription, according to Tatem. They may help with injury recovery, skin rejuvenation, sleep improvements and boosting of natural growth hormones, he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "These were all medications that were designed to help people live well and live as healthy as possible," the doctor told Fox News Digital. "And in reality, that was also their downfall in the American healthcare system, because if you are going to get a drug approved and to market, it has to treat a disease state." Tatem confirmed that he’s seen a shift in patients confronting more than just baseline ailments, seeking advice on how to feel their best through new modes like testosterone therapy. "The desire to function at our highest level is something that we all feel," he said. While nothing replaces the fundamentals — getting eight hours of sleep, eating a high-protein diet and maintaining a fitness routine that blends resistance training and cardio — Tatem said individualized treatments such as peptides may help support those healthy habits. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If you end up pulling a tendon or pulling a hamstring, and you're just now starting to get some momentum in the gym, that’s really where peptides start to step in," he added. Experts advise consumers to avoid gray-market products, to work only with qualified physicians and reputable pharmacies, and to treat peptides as part of a broader health plan — not a shortcut or risk-free supplement. Fox News Digital reached out to the FDA, Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ee848a200899a00ed6f09 Detransitioner wins settlement after suing providers following gender surgery te 2026-05-21T11:11:04.718Z Detransitioner wins settlement after suing providers following gender surgery A woman who had her breasts removed after identifying as "nonbinary" has reached a confidential settlement after suing her mental health providers reportedly for $3.5 million. Camille Kiefel, 36, filed a malpractice lawsuit against two Oregon therapists whom she alleges inappropriately approved her for the surgery after brief telemedicine sessions, despite her history of mental health diagnoses that included trauma, depression, suicidal ideation and ADHD. Kiefel underwent a double mastectomy in August 2020, based on two referral letters for surgery from Amy Ruff, a licensed clinical social worker, and Mara Burmeister, a licensed professional counselor. The complaint, filed in 2022, also names their respective employers, Brave Space, and the Quest Center for Integrative Health. The complaint alleged Kiefel was approved for surgery after two Zoom sessions, each lasting approximately an hour or less. However, she says the surgery did not solve her gender distress and she detransitioned less than two years later. She said the surgery left her with lasting physical health complications and emotional and psychological harms. Her complaint brings claims of professional malpractice, intentional infliction of emotional distress and fraud. DETRANSITIONER TOUTS $2-MILLION LANDMARK MALPRACTICE RULING AS GOOD START, BUT ‘NOT NEARLY ENOUGH’ Days before her case was set to go to trial, Kiefel reached a confidential settlement with the defendants, according to reporter Benjamin Ryan, who first covered the case. Kiefel told Fox News Digital she wanted to hold her health providers accountable to protect other women from going through the same experience. "I didn't want what happened to me to happen to other vulnerable girls and women," she said. "And I wasn't given true informed consent. And that's something that everyone deserves to have for any medical procedure." Kiefel explained how she experienced childhood trauma, including her best friend being raped in the fifth grade, that led to her feeling uncomfortable with her gender as a child. "I started dressing more masculine after that ...I just wanted to protect myself," she said. TRANS SURGERIES INCREASE RISK OF MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, SUICIDAL IDEATIONS: STUDY In college, she said she was first introduced in a women's studies class to the idea of being "nonbinary" and believed adopting this identity could explain her gender distress. After the surgery, Kiefel said she suffered multiple health complications, including bouts of vertigo, tinnitus and Raynaud's syndrome, which causes some parts of the body to feel cold and numb in response to low temperatures. She said she began to see a naturopath and research the gut-brain connection, which deals with how psychological factors can influence the digestive system and vice versa. Once she started addressing her nutrition, Kiefel says not only did her physical health improve, but her mental health also vastly improved. "So while I'm addressing all my physical health issues, I start to question whether or not the surgery was helpful for me," she told Fox News Digital. "And then about a year and a half later, I de-transitioned." PRISHA MOSELY: AS A DETRANSITIONER AND MOM, I KNOW WHAT GENDER IDEOLOGY STOLE FROM ME "It's difficult because now I'm the most mentally healthy and most mentally stable I've been in my entire life, but I now no longer have my breasts," she continued. "And it is difficult because there's like little reminders like, I'll be looking in a mirror after taking a shower and those ugly scars are still there. Dresses don't fit me the same way ... I'd like to have kids, but I would never be able to nurse them, and I'll never have that connection with them, and then they won't get the benefits of breast milk. So it's been difficult." Kiefel is one of at least 30 detransitioners who have sued their healthcare providers over the past four years, according to Ryan. VICTIMS OF 'GENDER INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX' WILL GET JUSTICE IN COURT, ATTORNEY FOR DETRANSITIONERS PLEDGES CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE In February, a woman who detransitioned, named Fox Varian, won a historic $2 million lawsuit against her providers, after they referred her for a double mastectomy when she was 16 years old. Kiefel believes litigation may be the most powerful way to impact gender medicine. "It's incredibly important that these lawsuits are brought forward," she said, explaining how she's reached out to gender organizations to create dialogue around the issue but said her efforts have been unsuccessful. "So for many, I think for a lot of this is going to be the lawsuits that are actually going to create change," she continued. Brave Space has since been permanently closed and could not be reached for comment. Ruff and Quest, the employer of Mara Burmeister, did not return Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ee835a200899a00ed6f00 James Franco rides Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo' legacy back into Hollywood after scandal: experts te 2026-05-21T11:10:45.075Z James Franco rides Sylvester Stallone's 'Rambo' legacy back into Hollywood after scandal: experts Nearly a decade after sexual misconduct allegations derailed his Hollywood career, James Franco is inching back into the spotlight, this time with the backing of one of action cinema’s most recognizable franchises. Industry experts told Fox News Digital that Franco’s casting in the "Rambo" universe reflects Hollywood’s long-running playbook for controversial stars: lie low, rebuild quietly and return once the outrage cools. "This isn’t Hollywood opening the door for James Franco, it’s Lionsgate testing the lock," Aaron Evans, founder of corporate and strategic communications firm Story Group, told Fox News Digital. Experts agreed this move isn't necessarily celebratory, it's strategic. JAMES FRANCO BREAKS SILENCE ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS, ALCOHOL AND SEX ADDICTION "Franco’s return tells you Hollywood believes enough time has passed to test the market, which is very different from declaring the controversy over," crisis and reputation management expert Dave Quast added. Hollywood seems to have a long history of distancing itself from controversial figures during periods of intense scrutiny before gradually welcoming them back once public criticism fades. Image and reputation management expert Steve Honig told Fox News Digital that if someone showed remorse, accepted some level of accountability and, figuratively speaking, "kissed the ring," there is often a pathway to slowly re-enter the industry. "In many cases, redemption in Hollywood is less about achieving forgiveness and more about convincing the industry and audiences that the controversy no longer outweighs the individual’s value, talent or marketability," Honig, founder of The Honig Company, explained. BILL MURRAY WAS 'DEVASTATED' BY MISCONDUCT CLAIMS THAT SHUT DOWN MOVIE, DIRECTOR AZIZ ANSARI SAYS Franco faced controversy head-on in 2018 after five women came forward accusing him of sexual misconduct in a Los Angeles Times exposé. Two of the women, who were students of an acting school run by Franco, sued the "Pineapple Express" star in 2019. Franco settled the lawsuit in 2021 with a $2.2 million payout, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He later addressed the allegations and admitted he slept with students of his school during an appearance on SiriusXM's "The Jess Cagle Podcast." "In 2018, there were some complaints about me and an article about me, and at that moment I just thought, 'I'm gonna be quiet. I'm gonna pause,'" Franco said at the time. "Did not seem like the right time to say anything. There were people that were upset with me, and I needed to listen." He acknowledged that he had "been doing a lot of work." "I was in recovery before for substance abuse," Franco noted. "There were some issues that I had to deal with that were also related to addiction. And so I've really used my recovery background to kind of start examining this and changing who I was." Since then, Franco has landed roles in a handful of European or independent film projects, including "Karantina," "Hey Joe" and "Squali." He reappeared at Cannes this year after working on the action thriller "Foster." The 48-year-old actor told Deadline he's been focused on living a "positive life" in the wake of the sexual misconduct scandal. "I just try to be the best person I can be," Franco said. "I think I was put on this planet to make movies. I try to make movies the best I can, and it’s kinda like all I can do." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER As Franco looks to get back into mainstream movie, industry experts told Fox News Digital that his "John Rambo" casting may also benefit from the built-in protection that comes with joining an established franchise closely tied to Sylvester Stallone and a loyal fan base. "Putting Franco inside the Rambo universe gives him some protection because the franchise is bigger than the casting controversy," Quast explained. "Rambo comes with decades of audience loyalty, and that kind of legacy can soften the landing for a controversial actor because the story isn’t being sold on star power alone." One expert argued Stallone’s involvement may be the biggest reason Franco’s return is unlikely to spark major backlash among the franchise’s core audience. Stallone is an executive producer on the movie, according to IMDb. "Stallone is doing more work here than people realize," Evans noted. "Attaching Franco to Rambo is a vouch from one of the last unapologetically American leading men in Hollywood. The cultural left was never going to forgive Franco. Stallone's blessing tells the rest of the audience the casting is fine. He won't take blowback because his fans are the audience for this movie, and they don't grade on that curve." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Quast argued Stallone could still face some blowback because "Rambo" is so closely tied to the actor’s identity, adding that "fans will assume a casting decision this visible had his blessing." "The risk is probably manageable, but when your name is tied that closely to a franchise, you do not get to enjoy the credit without also owning some of the criticism," he added. Industry experts said Franco’s casting may ultimately test how willing audiences are to embrace controversial stars years after backlash fades. "This is a temperature check more than a victory lap for Franco," Quast, founder of EDQ Strategies, told Fox News Digital. "Industry forgiveness and public forgiveness are not the same thing," Evans added. "The industry forgave Franco the day a studio agreed to write him into a budget. The public will decide based on whether his performance gives them a reason to root for him again. "That's the actual story here, not Franco, and not even Rambo," he continued. "It's whether Hollywood has figured out a quieter, faster way to bring people back without ever asking the public to weigh in. Looks like the answer is yes — or at least they are trying it out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ee81ca200899a00ed6ebc Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1 billion valuation with KKR backing te 2026-05-21T11:10:20.510Z Beauty booking startup Fresha hits $1 billion valuation with KKR backing Beauty and wellness booking marketplace Fresha says it has raised $80 million investment from KKR’s Next Generation Technology Growth fund, KKR's growth equity arm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ee5dea200899a00ed6e6d Meta AI launches private Incognito Chat te 2026-05-21T11:00:46.957Z Meta AI launches private Incognito Chat Chatting with AI can feel casual until the question gets personal. Maybe you want to ask about a health concern. Maybe you need help understanding a loan. Or maybe you want career advice without feeling like your question is sitting in a data file somewhere. That is the idea behind Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a new private chat mode Meta says is coming to WhatsApp and the Meta AI app. According to Meta, the feature creates a temporary AI conversation that is processed in a secure environment and not saved by default. Meta also says no one, including Meta, can read those conversations. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report META MEDICARE SCAM ADS TARGETING SENIORS FACE SCRUTINY Meta says Incognito Chat gives you a private space to talk with Meta AI. When you start one, the conversation becomes temporary. Your messages disappear by default, and Meta says the chat is processed in a way that keeps it invisible to anyone else. The big promise is simple: you can ask sensitive questions without leaving behind a saved AI chat history. Meta says the feature uses Private Processing, a system built on WhatsApp's privacy technology. In plain terms, Meta says your request goes into a protected server environment where the AI can respond without exposing your messages to Meta, WhatsApp or outside parties. People already ask AI tools things they may never type into a public search bar. That could include a medical symptom, a financial worry, a relationship issue or a job decision. Those are exactly the kinds of questions where privacy matters most. Incognito Chat is Meta's answer to a growing concern: AI can be useful, but people may hesitate when the topic feels too sensitive. If Meta's system works as described, it could make AI feel less risky for those who want help but do not want a permanent record attached to every question. Meta is drawing a clear line between its new feature and other "incognito-style" AI modes. The company says some private modes may avoid saving a chat, while the service can still see the question and answer as they move through the system. Meta says Incognito Chat is built differently because conversations are processed in a secure environment that even Meta cannot access. That is a strong claim. It also means users should watch how clearly Meta explains the feature inside WhatsApp and the Meta AI app once it appears. Privacy promises only help when people understand what is happening before they type. AI DATA CENTERS MAY SOON RIDE OCEAN WAVES Meta also says another WhatsApp feature called Sidechat is planned for the coming months. Sidechat will let Meta AI help inside a WhatsApp chat while using the context of that conversation. Meta says it will be protected by Private Processing and will avoid disrupting the main chat. That could be useful if you want help writing a reply, summarizing a conversation or understanding what people are discussing. However, it also raises a practical question users will want answered clearly: when is AI looking at chat context, and how obvious will that be? If you use WhatsApp and already ask AI for help, this could make those conversations feel more comfortable. The feature may be especially useful for sensitive questions you do not want stored in a normal AI chat history. It could also help people who avoid AI because they worry their questions are too personal. However, the feature is still rolling out over the coming months. So you may not see it right away. Also, you should wait to see exactly how Meta labels the feature inside the app and what controls users get at launch. How to use Meta AI Incognito Chat safely Once Incognito Chat becomes available, treat it as a privacy upgrade, not a magic shield. Do not assume every Meta AI conversation is private. Look for the Incognito Chat label before asking anything sensitive. Meta says Incognito Chat will explain what happens to your messages. Take a moment to read that screen so you know what is private, what disappears and what is not saved. Even in a private mode, you can often ask a useful question without giving your full name, address, account number or other identifying details. AI can explain options, but it should not replace a doctor, lawyer or financial professional when the stakes are high. Meta says messages are not stored or saved in chat history. Still, check how the feature explains disappearing messages once it appears on your device. New privacy features often depend on the latest app version. On iPhone: App Store > tap your profile picture > App Updates > look for WhatsApp. If it appears, tap Update. If it does not appear, no WhatsApp update is currently available. On Android, go to Google Play Store > profile picture > Manage apps & device > Updates available > Update next to WhatsApp. Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data. In this free, live online class, Kurt the CyberGuy will walk you step by step through simple phone security fixes you can do in real time. You’ll learn how to improve your privacy settings, spot the latest phone scams, use trusted security tools and walk away with a simple checklist to stay protected. Register here: CyberGuyLive.com CHINA BLOCKS META AI DEAL OVER SECURITY CONCERNS AI is becoming the place people go for answers they once saved for a close friend, a search box or a late-night spiral through online forums. That makes privacy a big deal. Meta's Incognito Chat could be a meaningful step if it gives you a clear, temporary and truly private way to ask sensitive questions. The real test will be how easy it is to find, understand and use. Would you ask an AI a deeply personal question if the app promised that even the company behind it could not read it? 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/6a0ee5cba200899a00ed6e64 Mexican sports journalist robbed at gunpoint during live report te 2026-05-21T11:00:27.510Z Mexican sports journalist robbed at gunpoint during live report A Mexican sports journalist was safe after being carjacked on live TV on Tuesday. Activo Deportes’ Fernando Vargas was doing a hit in his car for the show, "Bla, bla, bla Deportivo," while at a gas station in Morelos. A video posted to social media showed Vargas speaking to host Ed Martinez when an armed man came to Vargas’ window. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The suspect was heard cocking a gun as he opened Vargas’ driver side door. Vargas appeared to stay calm as Martinez watched in shock. Vargas gave the carjacker his belongings and exited the vehicle. "The key, quick. Key, phones, and wallets, quick," the armed robber says in Spanish, via Univision. Martinez later wrote on Instagram that Vargas, who is also the communications director for Mexico’s Professional Basketball League (LNBP), was safe but shaken up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "Thankfully, he’s safe, but very scared," Martinez wrote in a post on Instagram. "If anyone recognizes the guy in the video, please help us and report him to the authorities. This happened in Morelos." LNBP released a statement on Wednesday, reiterating that Vargas was doing well and praised him for his professionalism during his harrowing ordeal. The league said it condemned the actions of anyone trying to harm its employees. The armed robber reportedly stole Vargas’ wallet, phone and other personal belongings. No arrests were made in the robbery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ee11da200899a00ed6d62 Award-winning chef says popular retailer has elite beef at bargain prices te 2026-05-21T10:40:29.199Z Award-winning chef says popular retailer has elite beef at bargain prices A James Beard Award-winning chef says Walmart is one of the best places in America to buy USDA Prime beef — praising the retailer for offering high-quality cuts at affordable prices. The endorsement comes as consumers continue searching for lower-cost grocery options without sacrificing quality, particularly for premium meats that have traditionally carried steep price tags. Chris Shepherd, former executive chef and founder of Houston's Georgia James steakhouse, told Food & Wine that Walmart is an excellent place to buy Prime beef. PRICE OF THIS SUMMER GRILLING STAPLE REMAINS AT RECORD HIGH AS BEEF LOVERS ADAPT Prime beef is prized for its higher level of intramuscular fat, which improves flavor, tenderness and moisture, Shepherd told Food & Wine. Shepherd noted that Walmart's Prime beef pricing is even competitive with Costco and Sam's Club, which is owned by Walmart. Food & Wine highlighted Walmart's partnership with beef producer McLaren Farms, which supplies beef for the retailer's "end-to-end Angus beef supply chain program." Fox News Digital reached out to Walmart for comment on Shepherd’s praise and the retailer’s Prime beef program. SAM'S CLUB NEARLY DONE WITH KEY PLAN TO REMOVE 40 HARMFUL INGREDIENTS FROM ITS FOOD AND DRINK "I love what McLaren Farms and Walmart are doing in select stores … working with small farmers and fantastic Black Angus genetics to supply this program," Shepherd said. Shepherd noted the available cuts are geared toward steak and barbecue lovers, including ribeyes, briskets, short ribs and tenderloins, as well as "Thor's Hammer and brisket burnt ends." "The marbling on these cuts is based on the genetics [that] McLaren Farms has been working on for years, and now consumers are getting access to some of the best Black Angus beef in the world at a more affordable price," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER But the USDA Prime label doesn't tell the whole story, said Evan Carter, a Washington state-based food professional and host of the Meat Dudes podcast. Contrary to popular belief, the grading system alone doesn't always guarantee premium meat, Carter told Fox News Digital. "USDA Prime is strictly a grading system based on marbling and the age of the animal," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "It doesn't take into account how the cattle were raised, what they were fed, the genetics behind the animal or how the beef ultimately eats in terms of flavor and tenderness." He also noted that two Prime steaks can differ significantly based on sourcing, feeding programs and handling, adding that Walmart's scale can make consistency more difficult. "That doesn't mean the beef is bad, but it does mean there can be variability," Carter said. Carter, who is also a Wagyu expert, recommends that customers always look into where their beef comes from and buy from sources that "give you more information about the ranch or program behind it." "Ultimately, great beef isn't just about the grade. It's about the full picture," Carter concluded. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "But yes, there's a place for accessible Prime beef in the market, especially at a value price point." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0edc6ba200899a00ed6c60 Former White House envoy has warning for Trump on how not to get played by Iran te 2026-05-21T10:20:27.347Z Former White House envoy has warning for Trump on how not to get played by Iran Former Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus warned Wednesday that Iran may be using ongoing nuclear negotiations to "buy time" as President Donald Trump pauses planned military strikes and extends a fragile ceasefire to allow more room for diplomacy. Speaking with Fox News Digital after the Middle East Forum in Washington, Ortagus said Iran has long used drawn-out negotiations as a strategy to delay pressure while preserving leverage. "It’s the tactic of the regime to stall, to draw negotiations, to buy time," Ortagus said of Iran. "I would encourage the president not to fall into the trap that the Iranians like to do … which is to drag things out to buy time." Trump recently paused planned strikes and extended diplomatic talks with Iran following pressure from Gulf allies seeking more time for negotiations, even as the administration continues pressing Iran over its nuclear program and regional proxy network. GEN JACK KEANE 'SKEPTICAL' THAT IRAN CEASEFIRE WILL HOLD, WARNS TEHRAN WILL 'DELAY AND OBFUSCATE' Ortagus, who served as State Department spokeswoman during Trump’s first term and later worked on Middle East negotiations during his second administration, argued the White House now has more leverage than previous administrations in dealing with Iran. Critics of past Iran negotiations, including many Trump administration officials, have long argued Iran used diplomacy to prolong talks while continuing to advance aspects of its nuclear program. Trump withdrew from the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, in 2018, calling it a "disastrous" agreement that failed to permanently curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Ortagus said she remains confident in Trump’s negotiating approach and emphasized that the president ultimately has final authority over any military or diplomatic decisions. "I’m always hopeful in President Trump’s ability to give his negotiating team leverage," Ortagus said. "I think this negotiating team has more leverage in their negotiations with Iran than any negotiating teams that preceded them." PRESIDENT TRUMP'S NEGOTIATING TEAM PRAISED BY NUCLEAR EXPERTS FOR WALKING AWAY FROM PAKISTAN TALKS "The president has seriously degraded them in a way that no one has since the Islamic Republic’s founding," she added. Iranian officials have rejected demands for "zero enrichment," arguing Tehran has a sovereign right to maintain a civilian nuclear program under international law. Iranian leaders have also accused Washington of using military threats to pressure Tehran during negotiations. Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is intended for peaceful energy purposes, though Western governments and the International Atomic Energy Agency have raised concerns about Iran’s uranium enrichment levels and lack of transparency. The Iranian embassy could not immediately be reached for comment.  With the current Iran conflict, some America First conservatives have warned the administration risks deeper military entanglement in the Middle East and argue U.S. resources should instead focus on domestic priorities. Ortagus said the current Iran conflict is different from "forever wars" in the Middle East in years past.  "I think there’s an in-between," she said. "A very careful, thoughtful use of force when necessary, always preferring to negotiate ... but also being willing to use American firepower if necessary." "I totally respect the office of the presidency and that he’s the one that has to make the final decisions on these," she added. She described the ongoing Republican foreign policy debate as "healthy," arguing the party is openly wrestling with how aggressively the U.S. should confront Iran and its regional proxies. The Iran negotiations come as the U.S. is also trying to stabilize the Israel-Lebanon front, where Hezbollah and Israeli forces have continued exchanging strikes despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire extension reached during talks in Washington last week.  The talks are aimed at stabilizing the Israel-Lebanon border and addressing Hezbollah’s armed presence in southern Lebanon. Ortagus, who previously led Israel-Lebanon negotiations, framed Hezbollah’s role in Lebanon as part of the broader challenge posed by Iran’s regional proxy network, which she argued must be addressed alongside Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. "The big dispute comes with Hezbollah, which is an Iranian proxy that has, of course, been a cancer to the state of Lebanon and has in many ways occupied that country," Ortagus said. She argued the Lebanese and Israeli governments ultimately share an interest in avoiding a broader conflict, but said Hezbollah repeatedly undermines that possibility by operating independently of the Lebanese state. "The Lebanese government didn’t decide," she said of the current conflict. "Hezbollah decided for the country of Lebanon." Ortagus said she believes Israel and Lebanon could eventually move toward a more stable relationship if Hezbollah’s influence were diminished. US CHAMPIONS LEBANON'S RESPONSE TO HEZBOLLAH DISARMAMENT, HINTS AT ABRAHAM ACCORDS OPPORTUNITY "I actually think the goals for the Lebanese government and the Israeli government are very similar," she said. "There’s not territorial claims from Israel into Lebanon," Ortagus added. "The big dispute comes with Hezbollah." Her comments echoed remarks delivered earlier in the evening by Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, who said Israel has "no territorial claims" in Lebanon and suggested the countries could eventually move toward broader normalization if Hezbollah were removed from the equation. But negotiations remain complicated by continued tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Lebanese officials have accused Israel of violating the ceasefire through ongoing military operations and troop presence in parts of southern Lebanon, while Israeli officials argue previous agreements failed because Hezbollah was allowed to rebuild and operate near the border unchecked. "There’s nothing stopping normalization," Leiter said during his keynote address at the Middle East Forum. "It would all be fine, but Hezbollah is holding Lebanon hostage." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eda5fa200899a00ed6bdc Taxpayer spending on 'exorcisms' derails Senate testimony: 'What the hell are we doing about it?' te 2026-05-21T10:11:43.978Z Taxpayer spending on 'exorcisms' derails Senate testimony: 'What the hell are we doing about it?' Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., railed against California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, which is facing scrutiny from the Trump administration over fraud allegations, as Kennedy highlighted reports during a Tuesday hearing that the state covers exorcisms and other faith-based healing practices. Medi-Cal’s spending practices have faced growing scrutiny as California’s Medicaid spending has more than doubled since 2019, rising from roughly $100.7 billion to a projected $222 billion in 2026. Just last week, the Trump administration suspended $1.4 billion in federal funding for California home health and hospice programs after Vice President J.D. Vance’s anti-fraud task force identified an estimated $600 million in suspected fraud within the state's Medicaid system. Kennedy alleged during his line of questioning to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that taxpayer dollars were being used to cover the cost of exorcisms, a religious practice most commonly associated with the Catholic Church, and other indigenous spiritual practices. LAWMAKERS IN DEEP BLUE STATE DEMAND AUDIT OVER SKYROCKETING HEALTHCARE COSTS: 'ALARMING NATURE' "California's got 12% of the population in the last ten years," Kennedy told Blanche. "They're responsible for half of these new so-called health providers to provide exorcisms and other things. Now, what the hell are we doing about it? Why has this gone on for so long?" Reports that California provides Medicaid coverage for exorcisms and other spiritual rituals were first reported by The Wall Street Journal. In 2024, Medi-Cal expanded coverage for recipients seeking traditional healers and natural helpers within tribal communities. Services covered by taxpayer dollars include music therapy and spiritual interventions such as ceremonies, rituals and herbal remedies, according to a press release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office. To be recognized by the state as a traditional healer, a person must have served as a spiritual leader within an American Indian tribe for at least two years and be contracted by an Indian Health Care Provider. Meanwhile, the requirement for a natural helper is less stringent and can apply to anyone considered a "trusted" member of an American Indian tribe. Newsom said this expansion of coverage for tribal medicine was made to assist in "helping heal the historical wounds inflicted on tribes." "Like many of the issues that plague successive generations of Native people, those inequities can be traced back to the historical atrocities the U.S. inflicted on tribes across the country," Newsom said in a press release announcing the Medi-Cal expansion. "By supporting greater access to traditional medicine and healing, we are taking another step toward a healthier, brighter future." It remains unclear how much Medi-Cal has spent covering services provided by traditional healers or natural helpers. The California Department of Health and Human Services did not respond to Fox News Digital's questions by the time of publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eda4ca200899a00ed6bd3 Top Dem lawmakers duck questions when pressed on Platner's Reddit scandal te 2026-05-21T10:11:24.301Z Top Dem lawmakers duck questions when pressed on Platner's Reddit scandal Top Democratic leaders refused to answer whether Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s newly uncovered vulgar posts have become a liability for Democrats ahead of the midterm elections. "I haven’t seen no posts," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., told Fox News Digital when asked whether Platner had become a liability to the Democratic Party. Newly surfaced Reddit posts tied to Platner — from an archive of roughly 2,000 salacious takes — include graphic sexual comments about masturbating in portable toilets and praising explicit graffiti depicting genitalia. UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA-POTTY ADMISSION In another post, he mocked a Purple Heart U.S. soldier that was nearly killed in combat, posting "dumb motherf-----  didn't deserve to live." "I still have to jerk off every time I sit in a portas----er… that blue water smell conditioned me," was among one of the many crude social media posts discovered from Platner’s past. Progressive Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., declined to comment on whether she would rescind her backing of Platner after publicly endorsing him in the Maine Democratic primary for Senate against Gov. Janet Mills, who pulled out of the race last month after falling behind in the polls. Warren’s endorsement came after Platner had already been scrutinized for some of his other controversial Reddit posts — including comments praising Hamas’ tactics, telling rape victims to take accountability and asking why Black people don’t tip. This was also after Platner’s chest tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol circulated the internet, as well as his participation on the subreddit "r/SocialistRA," where he described himself as a communist. WARREN CONFRONTED ON CALLING CONTROVERSIAL SENATE CANDIDATE GRAHAM PLATNER HER 'KIND OF MAN' "Holy f----, how about people just take some responsibility for themselves and not get so f---- up they wind up having sex with someone they don’t mean to?" Platner posted to a 2013 Reddit thread. The posts came from a deleted Reddit account with the username "P-Hustle," which Platner has claimed ownership of. All the deleted posts can be found in the Maine Monitor’s Database, a complete archive of all 2,014 posts from his now-deleted account. Warren defended both Platner and her endorsement in an interview with CNBC last month after a slew of inappropriate posts resurfaced. She referenced his apology and praised his outreach with voters so "they can evaluate not who Graham Platner was, but who Graham Platner is today." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., also declined to answer repeated questions about Platner’s posts.  Schumer endorsed Mills, before she ended her campaign, over Platner in the face-off with longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Platner told Fox News Digital last week that he wouldn’t support Schumer as Senate Democratic leader going forward, even after describing their encounter as a "perfectly cordial conversation." SCHUMER’S ‘NUMBER ONE TARGET’ SAYS VOTERS WILL SEE HER DEMOCRAT SENATE CHALLENGER AS TOO EXTREME Platner is widely viewed as the presumptive Democratic nominee to unseat Collins in November. Democrats have so far shown little sign of distancing themselves from Platner despite the continued emergence of past obscenities.  A super PAC backing Collins’ reelection campaign has spent $4 million on attack ads against Platner. Pine Tree Results released a new ad targeting Platner this week that directs viewers to a new website highlighting his controversial internet comments.  Fox News Digital reached out to the Platner campaign for comment regarding the new posts brought to light. Platner has previously defended himself from criticism of these posts by saying he was joking.  "You should read the comments in context. It's very clear I'm joking," he previously told Fox News Digital. "It's called s---posting. It's when you argue with people on the internet and try to bother them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eda38a200899a00ed6bca Top off-the-wall Reddit posts haunting Graham Platner’s Maine Senate bid te 2026-05-21T10:11:04.658Z Top off-the-wall Reddit posts haunting Graham Platner’s Maine Senate bid Maine’s presumptive Democratic Senate nominee is facing considerable backlash over unearthed social media posts where he made controversial statements about race, sexuality, political violence and his own ideological beliefs. Graham Platner, a 41-year-old Marine Corps veteran, attributed his online behavior to depression and PTSD stemming from serving in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. He says he became accustomed to "crude humor" and "offensive language" while serving as an infantryman.   "I’m sorry for this. Just know that it’s not reflective at all of who I am," Platner said of his previous comments posted online. "I don’t want you to judge me on the dumbest thing I ever wrote on the internet. I would prefer if people could judge me on the person I am today." PLATNER CALLED PTSD EXCUSE 'BULL----' IN 2020 POST, NOW CITES HIS OWN STRUGGLE TO EXPLAIN ONLINE CONTROVERSIES While he no longer operates under the "p-Hustle" username on Reddit, thousands of Platner’s deleted posts and comments have been made easily searchable by outlets like the Maine Monitor. It's sparking renewed criticism in his bid to replace incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and flip the Maine Senate seat blue. Many of Platner’s old Reddit posts struck a progressive tone on race, but that didn’t stop him from making the occasional off-color comment.  "Why don't black people tip?" he wrote in August 2013. SCHUMER’S ‘NUMBER ONE TARGET’ SAYS VOTERS WILL SEE HER DEMOCRAT SENATE CHALLENGER AS TOO EXTREME "I work as a bartender and it always amazes me how solid this stereotype is," he continued. "Every now and again a black patron will leave a 15-20% tip, but usually it [is] between 0-5%. There's got to be a reason behind it, what is it?" It came in response to a thread on a page called AskReddit where a user prompted: "What is one question you have always wanted to ask someone of another race?" Platner made liberal use of slurs intended to demean homosexuals and mentally disabled people on his Reddit account. "Betcha not a single downvoter is a real combat vet," he posted under a now-deleted post on a firearms subreddit.  "Feel free to back it up with facts, f--s." He also used the word "gay" in a derogatory context on multiple occasions.  The Maine Monitor’s repository of Platner’s comments shows he used variations of the word "r-tard" at least 18 times between 2013 and 2021. "If you believe that, it’s pretty clear you’re, in fact, a r-tard," he wrote under one since deleted post. MAINE DEM SENATE HOPEFUL BACKED BY BERNIE SANDERS APOLOGIZES FOR NAZI-STYLE TATTOO, VOWS TO STAY IN RACE While Platner may have used the f-slur, he didn’t express any homophobia on his account. In fact, Platner advocated for greater acceptance of homosexuals in the armed forces. "I can see how some of the same Marines who would be accepting of gay peers would happily use their officer being a ‘f-ggot" as another reason to s--t on leadership," Platner wrote, consoling a purported Marine officer who reported having had a negative experience being gay in the military. "Just know this: I can’t imagine how much it must suck not being able to share who you are with the people who are supposed to be your comrades. I’m sorry that we have to work through this bulls--t," he continued.  On Sept. 1, 2020, Platner responded to a post on the politics subreddit declaring that "White People Aren’t as Racist or Stupid as Trump Thinks." "Living in white rural America, I’m afraid to tell you they actually are," Platner wrote of the people he is now seeking to represent in the U.S. Congress. Maine is the whitest U.S. state with an estimated 91.3% of the population being non-Hispanic white as of 2024, according to the Census Bureau.  'MAINE'S MAMDANI': MAINE GOP CHIEF ISSUES WARNING ABOUT NEW CHALLENGER LOOKING TO OUST SUSAN COLLINS Platner also stated that the general public only cares about certain crimes when white people are victimized. "The vast majority of which involves handguns," he wrote in response to a post about gun deaths. "It's pretty absurd no one ever talks about that, although I'm assuming it's because handguns mostly kill young black men. Nobody really gives a s--t about things until it's well spoken white kids getting hurt." On multiple occasions, Platner used his Reddit account to express support for Marxism, which could be problematic in a moderate state such as Maine. "I got older and became a communist," he posted in November 2021 on an anti-work subreddit.  FETTERMAN CALLS OUT 'ABSOLUTE SOCIALIST' SEATTLE MAYOR AND 'AVOWED COMMUNIST' GRAHAM PLATNER As recently as April 2020, Platner claimed on Reddit that he was a member of his local chapter of the Socialist Rifle Association (SRA) — a left-wing answer to the NRA that provides firearms training and education. He made over 100 posts to socialist subreddits between 2018 and 2021. In one such post, Platner described himself as a "vegetable-growing, psychedelics-taking socialist."  "I'm not a communist. I'm not a socialist. I own a small business. I am a Marine Corps veteran,"  Platner told CNN when the posts first resurfaced as he continues to distance himself from the labels he previously embraced. In September 2013, Platner expressed his support for using deadly violence against political opponents. "There are times in this world when, for the good of tolerance and humanity, you need to kill a motherf---er," Platner wrote. "Sadly most people who are true believers in tolerance and humanity find that activity repulsive. Which I suppose is morally good, but pragmatically a shortfall." BERNIE SANDERS DEFENDS MAINE SENATE CANDIDATE UNDER FIRE FOR REDDIT COMMENTS Platner was responding to a post cheering on thousands of anti-fascist protestors attacking the offices of a far-right ultra-nationalist political party in Greece. Describing his left-wing drift following his discharge from the armed forces, Platner stated: "Still got the guns though, I don’t trust the fascists to act politely." Platner has described Republican politicians as fascists.  Platner also expressed views about animals that some may find unsettling. On a subreddit dedicated to sharing cute pictures of animals, one user posted a picture of her cat who "had to have surgery to keep her ribs from crushing her heart." "Why not just get a less f---ed up cat?" Platner responded. When a user on another subreddit asked for advice on how to humanely kill mice, Platner said that he "drop[s] a 53 lbs kettlebell on their little heads." "Ends it right quick," he added. UNEARTHED POSTS SHOW DEM SENATE HOPEFUL PRAISING VULGAR GRAFFITI, MAKING CRUDE PORTA-POTTY ADMISSION In arguing in favor of cooking lobsters alive, Platner accused those living far from nature of treating animals too much like humans. "People who aren’t close to nature tend to anthropomorphize the hell out of everything," he said. In 2019, Platner reacted to a video of an American soldier being shot by the Taliban by stating that the "dumb motherf---er didn't deserve to live." Platner was criticizing the soldier’s tactical approach to dealing with oncoming fire.  "This video never gets old," he wrote under the "P]Hustle" username. "Dumb motherf--ker didn't deserve to live. At least his stupidity and fat a-- wheezing are available for all future infantrymen to witness and hold in contempt." "Poor marksmanship on the Taliban's part is the only reason this mouthbreather made it home, he managed to make every possible s--t decision possible when it comes to small unit combat." VETERAN WHO SERVED IN MIDDLE EASTERN WARS LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AGAINST SEN. SUSAN COLLINS While the identity of the wounded soldier is unclear, as the video has since been deleted, commenters suggested that it was Ted Daniels, who earned a Purple Heart for his injuries. "We don't make jokes about our brothers and sisters dying, that's not something we do, that's not normal," Adam Schwarze, a former Navy SEAL and Marine veteran running for U.S. Senate as a Republican in Minnesota, said on social media.  Platner also, at one point, implied that he had intimate knowledge regarding South American call girls. "You don’t have much experience with Latin American hookers, do you?" he wrote, responding to another user who claimed that prostitutes in Colombia "are part of a giant sex trade and the women are effectively slaves." It’s possible Platner was joking, as he often did on the "P-Hustle" account. "Platner’s perverted and bigoted comments are disqualifying and degrade women, black Americans, the gay community, and even wounded U.S. soldiers," National Republican Senatorial Committee press secretary Bernadette Breslin told Fox News Digital "Try as he may, Platner can’t outrun his own words, and Mainers won’t excuse them in November." Platner's campaign did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday on any of his previous Reddit posts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eda25a200899a00ed6bc1 Rowdy teen takeover hits popular beach hot spot with wave of arrests, assaults, emergency curfew: video te 2026-05-21T10:10:45.221Z Rowdy teen takeover hits popular beach hot spot with wave of arrests, assaults, emergency curfew: video New Jersey officials made a half-dozen arrests after a swarm of youngsters descended on a quaint shore town in the latest viral teen takeover plaguing local communities across the country.  The incident unfolded Tuesday night, when Long Branch police were called to Pier Village – a sprawling oceanfront community clad with rental units and hotels – regarding reports of a massive group of teenagers inciting brawls, jumping on cars and contributing to "disorder" across the boardwalk, according to NJ.com. Bystander footage shows a line of police officers carrying riot shields and corralling the teens in the street, as various other large groups can be seen weaving between cars as they are escorted out of the area. NJ POLICE CHIEF SAYS 'OUT OF CONTROL' KIDS FORCED NEW TOWN LAW THAT COULD PUT PARENTS BEHIND BARS Five people – a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old woman, and three teenagers under 18 – were reportedly arrested on disorderly conduct charges. A sixth teenager was also taken into custody for allegedly eluding police. GOT A TIP? Additional arrests are expected due to reports of two separate aggravated assaults – one on the first block of Centennial Drive and a second at the local train station – stemming from the incident, NJ.com reported. Police are also investigating a suspected vehicle theft in the area.  "The City of Long Branch takes these events seriously and will not tolerate conduct that endangers residents, visitors, business owners, or our public safety personnel," Public Safety Director Charles Shirley Jr. said in a statement, according to the outlet. FOLLOW US ON X "Pop-up gatherings of this nature have repeatedly disrupted Jersey Shore communities, and Long Branch is prepared to act decisively whenever public safety is threatened," he added. The incident forced city officials to implement an emergency 8 p.m. curfew, with law enforcement officers clearing the streets by 9:15 p.m., according to NJ.com. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Authorities reportedly said 69 officers with the Long Branch Police Department were deployed to the scene, along with 70 additional officers from more than a dozen neighboring agencies.  "It’s heartbreaking and it’s frustrating," nearby resident Jason DeSantis told NJ.com. "You just heard the sirens, 5:30, 6 o’clock, just continually more and more and more people coming in." CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS DeSantis reportedly added that the local Starbucks looked as though "a bomb went off" and the town’s beaches were "disgusting" after the youngsters dispersed.  "It was all over social media — senior skip day in Long Branch," DeSantis said. "They knew about this, you knew it was coming. I just wish the mayor would have been on top of it." The chaos comes as communities up and down the Jersey Shore are bracing for Memorial Day weekend, with officials in nearby Seaside Heights calling in federal authorities to prepare for the onslaught of crowds.  Fox News Digital reached out to the Long Branch Police Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eda11a200899a00ed6bb8 Colbert's final year marked by attacks on Trump, liberal talking points and celebs kissing his ring te 2026-05-21T10:10:25.747Z Colbert's final year marked by attacks on Trump, liberal talking points and celebs kissing his ring Marked by relentless attacks on President Donald Trump, left-wing talking points and celebrities kissing his ring, Stephen Colbert's final year with CBS comes to a close when the curtain falls on his show on Thursday night. Colbert has been the face of "The Late Show" ever since his predecessor, David Letterman, stepped down in 2015. The outspoken liberal transformed CBS' long-running late-night show into #Resistance television, dedicating monologue after monologue to attacking Trump while elevating Democrats and boosting their agenda. Colbert launched a yearlong farewell journey after CBS announced in July 2025 that it had canceled "The Late Show." In July, Colbert declared, "For the next 10 months, the gloves are off." COLBERT LASHES OUT AT CBS, SAYS CANCELLATION ‘REINFORCED A NARRATIVE’ OF ‘KNEE BENDING’ TO TRUMP After the president taunted him over the cancellation, Colbert quipped casually, "Go f--- yourself" on the show. Colbert has not held back when it comes to attacking the Trump administration, and the show has been littered with guests who share his ideology. MS NOW hosts Jen Psaki, Chris Hayes and Rachel Maddow and CNN anchors Jake Tapper, Kaitlan Collins and Anderson Cooper have appeared on the show, while other liberal late-night hosts such as Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver and Seth Meyers have also visited the "Late Show." Former President Barack Obama laughed earlier this month as he slighted Trump on the show, suggesting that Colbert himself would make a better president.  DEMOCRATS FAWN OVER STEPHEN COLBERT FOR HOLDING 'TRUTH TO POWER' AFTER CBS CANCELS SHOW Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Jon Ossoff, Sen. Mark Kelly, former Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Adam Schiff, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Rep. Ruben Gallego, former Secretary John Kerry, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, former first lady Michelle Obama and Biden-era press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre all paid their respects as the "Late Show" often served as a revolving door for the Democratic Party's leadership as Colbert prepared to sign off.  Far-left actors Mark Ruffalo and Jane Fonda were among the Hollywood elites who also stopped by during Colbert’s final months on air to fawn over him. Bette Midler even serenaded Colbert with a parody of her famous song, "Wind Beneath My Wings," attacking Trump and urging the audience to sing, "You never kissed the orange a--." COLBERT SLAMS PARAMOUNT FOR SETTLING WITH TRUMP, ACCUSES HIS PARENT COMPANY OF OFFERING A 'BIG FAT BRIBE' Hollywood trade publication Variety even noted that the final months of the show have been largely spent fluffing Colbert.  "What has ended up making it to air has been an increasingly puffy tribute to the show’s own host. The endless bouquets being tossed Colbert’s way have started to make the studio smell a bit cloying," Variety correspondent Daniel D’Addario wrote.  "The show’s focus on its own host’s misfortune has become outsized and a bit dramatic, especially because so many other institutions are in crisis," D’Addario continued. "With everything else going on in the world, we have to go through a monthslong celebration-of-life for a comedian whose job is coming to an end?"  USA TODAY CALLS STEPHEN COLBERT, AMERICA'S LEAST FUNNY COMEDIAN, A 'GALLANT COMIC AVENGER' In February, Colbert made waves when he alleged an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was blocked by CBS due to equal time constraints. Instead of airing the Talarico sit-down on television, it was posted to the program’s YouTube channel. Many suggested that Colbert essentially drummed up publicity to help Talarico defeat his firebrand opponent, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, in a primary because he would be more palatable in a general election.  CBS denied Colbert’s claim, and The New York Times eventually reported that Talarico knew the interview would only air online well in advance. FCC Chair Brendan Carr told reporters, "You had a Democrat candidate who understood the way that the news media works, and he took advantage of all your sort of prior conceptions to run a hoax, apparently for the purpose of raising money and getting clicks." When Colbert and his guests weren’t mocking Trump, they were typically criticizing CBS for pulling the plug on the show. Colbert’s beef with CBS started before his show was canceled, as he fumed that then-CBS parent company Paramount settled an "election interference" lawsuit with Trump for at least $16 million — a sum that could reach north of $30 million — ahead of Skydance Media’s acquisition of the company.  "I believe this kind of complicated financial sentiment with a sitting government official has a technical name in legal circles. It’s ‘big fat bribe,’ because it all comes as Paramount’s owners are trying to get the Trump administration to approve the sale of our network to a new owner, Skydance!" Colbert said.  "You may take our money, but you will never take our dignity," he continued. "You may, however, purchase our dignity for the low, low price of $16 million. We need the cash." Days later, CBS announced that "The Late Show" would air its final episode in May 2026, and the FCC approved Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount shortly afterward. CBS insisted canceling "The Late Show" was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night," but many believe the decision was made to appease Trump and the FCC before the merger.  Colbert has slammed CBS on a regular basis ever since, frequently using his platform on the network to criticize its management.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Me being canceled reinforced a narrative that CBS already had a nimbus of knee-bending that they had created around themselves, because even their lawyers said there was no reason to cut the check, and then they did and gave no rationale for why they changed their minds. And then, suddenly, they got their broadcast license," Colbert told The Hollywood Reporter this month. Colbert recently welcomed Letterman, who celebrated the end of his former show by smashing a CBS logo by tossing furniture off the building. As Letterman signed off, he said to Colbert, "Thank you for everything you’ve done for our country." Colbert asked the comedian if he had any final words for the viewers and Letterman said he had something to say to CBS. He said, "In the words of the great Ed Murrow, good night and good luck, motherf------!" Variety’s D’Addario observed, "Colbert deserved better treatment from CBS, but watching one person beam while receiving laurel after laurel doesn’t make the argument for his show’s relevance, as it’s frankly not very good TV, and — for this relentlessly political host — not in touch with the concerns of people who have been turning to ‘The Late Show’ for its political perspective." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ed7cea200899a00ed6b02 Sen Blackburn says sports betting hearing likely first of ‘several’ as Congress weighs federal action te 2026-05-21T10:00:46.162Z Sen Blackburn says sports betting hearing likely first of ‘several’ as Congress weighs federal action Sen. Marsha Blackburn says Congress is not done looking into the rapid expansion of sports betting and prediction markets. In fact, Wednesday's hearing may have only been the beginning. Blackburn, R-Tenn., who chairs the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, told Fox News Digital/OutKick after the hearing that lawmakers now have to determine where Congress should step in and where states should remain in control. Plus, she stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of American sports before the problem gets worse. "One of the things for consideration today [was] looking at the impact on the integrity of sports and gaming and then saying, all right, how do we make certain that we preserve fair play," Blackburn said. The hearing, titled "No Sure Bets: Protecting Sports Integrity in America," examined the rise of legal sports betting, sports-related prediction markets, gambling addiction, social media advertising and recent scandals involving alleged manipulation in professional and college sports. BRENDAN SORSBY AT CROSSROADS: NCAA GAMBLING PROBE COULD END TEXAS TECH QB'S COLLEGE CAREER Blackburn said one of the biggest takeaways was the need to figure out the proper role for federal regulators versus state gaming officials. "You heard a good bit today about the regulation on the prediction markets, the difference there against what you have as betting and gaming," Blackburn told Fox News Digital/OutKick. "And we are going to have to parse out what part of that should be federal and what is best left to state regulators." That question sat at the center of the hearing. Sports betting is currently regulated primarily at the state level. But prediction markets, which allow users to trade contracts tied to future events, have argued that they fall under federal commodities law and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. That distinction has become more important as some prediction markets have moved into sports-related event contracts. To critics, that looks a lot like sports betting with a different name. "You do have to ask that legitimate question, what part of this prediction market participation is going to fall into that betting?" Blackburn said. "And what part is called by just another name, betting? And then what is more of a traditional prediction market, if there is such a thing at this point, and should stay with the CFTC." American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller was much more direct during the hearing. Miller accused prediction markets of operating as "backdoor sports betting operations" and argued they are undercutting the state and tribal gaming systems that have been built since the Supreme Court struck down the federal sports betting ban (PASPA) in 2018. "They are running sports books at a national level without any of the regulatory constraints and frameworks that have been created either in Tennessee or in any other state that has chosen to legalize sports betting," Miller testified. Former Rep. Patrick McHenry, who now serves as senior advisor for the Coalition for Prediction Markets, pushed back. McHenry argued that prediction markets are fundamentally different from sportsbooks because users trade against each other, while the platform collects transaction fees. "In a casino or sportsbook, the house sets the odds and profits when customers lose," McHenry said. "In a prediction market exchange, participants trade with one another, while the platform earns transaction fees for facilitating the market." Several senators were not buying it. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, said he would have a hard time explaining the distinction to people back home. "If I were hearing that back in Utah, I would say I think something might happen, I’m going to put money down on it, and I have the chance of either making more money or losing money on that," Curtis said. "Tell me how that is not gambling." Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. put it even more plainly. "If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck and looks like a duck, it’s probably a duck," Rosen said. But prediction markets were only part of the hearing. Blackburn also made clear she is concerned about young people being exposed to gambling content online. In her opening statement, Blackburn said sports bring families together and teach young people about "teamwork, discipline, sacrifice, and fair play." But she warned that fans do not want to wonder whether games are being rigged or whether a player missed a free throw "to make an extra buck on the side." She also pointed to the explosion of legal sports betting on mobile devices. "What was once limited to a handful of locations is now available in almost every single corner of the country," Blackburn said during the hearing. "It is carried with you night and day. It is right there on your mobile device." Currently, sports betting is legal in 39 states and Washington, D.C. Prediction markets are largely legal in all 50 states. Blackburn then turned to young people. "Our young men are in crisis, with over one third of boys between the ages of 11 and 17 admitting to gambling last year," Blackburn said. "Sixty percent of those who have seen gambling content online said they had it surfaced through their social media algorithms. It was served to [them]. They didn’t search for it. This is not safe. It needs to stop." She added during the hearing that "advertising to minors is disgusting." After the hearing, Blackburn told Fox News Digital/OutKick that companies cannot simply say they are not targeting minors while advertising in spaces where minors spend time. "I do indeed think that they need to bring some clarity to this," Blackburn said. "I thought whether it was gaming or whether it was prediction markets, the fact that they’re both advertising on these social media platforms — now we know who is the primary audience and the target audience when it comes to these platforms like Instagram, like Snapchat, TikTok." Blackburn said those platforms are designed to capture younger users and keep them engaged. "You look at the fact that you’ve got these advertisements and these pop-up ads and algorithms that continue to bring things back to these children," Blackburn said. "It’s not a one and done... It is the repetition." That, she said, is where the industry's defense is not good enough. "It is insufficient to say, ‘We do not market to teenagers and we do not market to young people under the age of 18 or 21,’ when those are the places that they are advertising," Blackburn said. Dr. Harry Levant, director of gambling policy at the Public Health Advocacy Institute and a recovering gambling addict, delivered some of the most forceful testimony of the hearing. He warned that microbetting, bets tied to rapid in-game events, is especially dangerous. "The human brain is not built to absorb an addictive product every 10 seconds or less," Levant testified. Levant argued that sports leagues, gambling companies, data providers and technology companies have created a model that pushes fans toward constant in-game wagering. "Sports have become the equivalent of a nonstop slot machine because of these data deals," Levant said. AFTER HER FATHER'S ADDICTION LED TO A $91K GAMBLING SPIRAL, GOP REP ERIN HOUCHIN PUSHES ADDICTION REFORM Scott Sadin, co-founder and co-CEO of Integrity Compliance 360, also testified that some bets are more vulnerable to manipulation than others. "I certainly would categorize a couple of different types of markets as more vulnerable or more susceptible to manipulation," Sadin said. "Generally speaking, player props, microbetting, in-game markets, circumstances in which an individual or singular person may have more impact than a group." That matters because recent scandals have already raised concerns about athletes, inside information and suspicious betting patterns. Blackburn referenced "high profile examples of match-fixing in the NBA and MLB" in her prepared opening statement and said they challenge Americans’ trust in the integrity of sports. One of the clearest examples is the federal case involving Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, who were indicted on charges tied to an alleged scheme to rig specific pitches so bettors could cash prop bets. Both players have pleaded not guilty, and MLB said in March that the pitchers would remain on non-disciplinary leave without pay while the league’s investigation and legal proceedings continue. Tennessee Sports Wagering Council Executive Director Mary Beth Thomas testified that Tennessee has already moved to block some of the highest-risk bets. She said the state bans individual college player prop bets, live team props for college sports and wagers tied to injuries or penalties. Thomas also said Tennessee regulators had investigated 25 potential integrity cases involving suspicious betting activity that could have indicated the use of inside information. She said 17 of those matters had been closed and referred to sports governing bodies or law enforcement, including 13 referrals to the FBI. Blackburn praised Thomas during the hearing and pointed to the work being done by state regulators. But she also said Congress now has to decide whether that state-by-state approach is enough. "That is one of the issues that we as a committee are going to need to address," Blackburn told Fox News Digital/OutKick. "What is going to be a minimum federal standard and the states can set their regulation accordingly? Do we want to do this, or is this an activity that should be left directly to the states?" Blackburn said the committee is not finished. "This was the first of what I think will be several hearings," she said. Blackburn said states are already exercising their authority, including through lawsuits against some prediction-market companies. But she warned that inaction could push more gambling activity into offshore or illicit spaces without real oversight. "One of the concerns is the fact that you would see more offshore illicit, illegitimate activity, that there would be no way for there to be any governance or oversight," Blackburn said. That, in her view, is why Congress cannot ignore the issue. "Making certain that laws are in place in the physical space are replicated in some way in the virtual space is going to be important for Congress to step in and take an action," Blackburn said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ed7baa200899a00ed6af9 Angels legend Troy Percival speaks out amid trans athlete crisis, endorses Chad Bianco te 2026-05-21T10:00:26.697Z Angels legend Troy Percival speaks out amid trans athlete crisis, endorses Chad Bianco Anaheim Angels icon Troy Percival threw his official endorsement behind Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in California’s closely watched 2026 gubernatorial race, according to an exclusive statement sent to Fox News Digital. Percival, a hero in the Angels’ 2002 World Series championship run, tied his endorsement of Bianco to criticism of California’s progressive leadership and the state’s contested policies regarding transgender student-athletes, which have impacted women's athletics. In the exclusive statement from Bianco's campaign, Percival praised Bianco’s resistance to state COVID-19 mandates while backing the sheriff’s position on biological sex in sports divisions: CHAD BIANCO REVEALS HIS CALIFORNIA SPORTS VISION: SAVING THE LA OLYMPICS AND TRANS ATHLETE CRISIS CONSEQUENCES "Sheriff Chad Bianco is the ONLY person I trust to lead California out of failure and back into greatness. Chad had the backbone to face Gavin Newsom and the Democrat establishment during COVID," Percival said, adding, "While the rest of the country was shut down, businesses and churches continued running like normal. "California needs a governor who respects the Constitution. I’m all in for Chad Bianco and I’m telling everyone I know to do the same. As an athlete, seeing men dominate women’s sports in California is just another reminder we need real leadership and that’s what Sheriff Bianco offers." With Gov. Gavin Newsom termed out, Bianco has emerged as one of the leading conservative candidates alongside media personality Steve Hilton. BIANCO SAYS ‘DEMOCRAT POLICY IS INDEFENSIBLE’ AS GOP CANDIDATES TOP CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR POLLING The endorsement comes at a pivotal moment in the June 2026 primary race. Bianco has built his campaign around public safety and cultural issues, including promises to repeal California laws protecting transgender student-athletes. He has also pledged to use state funding pressure to enforce biological-sex categories in school sports. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE SLAMS CIF'S SHARED PODIUM RULE AS HUMILIATING RESPONSE THAT FAILS FEMALE COMPETITORS The issue intensified following Bianco’s recent criticism of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) over Jurupa Valley senior and trans athlete AB Hernandez, who's been dominating girls’ track and field events in recent weeks. Previously speaking with Fox News Digital, Bianco doubled down on his stance when asked whether school employees should face consequences for complying with state policies regarding transgender athletes and youth gender transitions. "There is no place in girls' sports for boys to compete against them," Bianco said. "It is ethically and morally wrong to allow them into locker rooms and restrooms." Bianco continued, "Elected officials are only afraid of one thing, and that's not getting elected again. When they know they're not going to get elected again because they're harming our girls, or they're not protecting our kids, they're going to finally be forced to do the right thing." Percival's endorsement injects undeniable credibility into Bianco’s campaign just as the Republican primary reaches a boiling point. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eccb3a200899a00ed6883 Terrifying fact of Iran war is America is no longer safe from this new threat te 2026-05-21T09:13:23.215Z Terrifying fact of Iran war is America is no longer safe from this new threat In a discussion regarding the ongoing "war" with Iran, a former high-ranking U.S. military officer made a point which left me momentarily speechless. That point being: "The UAE and our other allies in the Middle East are better protected via U.S. air defense systems from Iran’s Shahed Drones than the state of Florida." The reason Florida was brought up was because of Cuba. Much in the news lately as the Trump administration seeks to free the people of that communist nation from decades of totalitarian rule. As those negotiations go on, the logical question regarding Cuba – which is less than 90 miles off the coast of Florida – becomes: "Has Iran – or any other terrorist organization or U.S. adversary – successfully placed any of its Shahed attack drones within that Communist Island nation?" As was recently reported on this site in a piece headlined: "Pentagon jumps from $225M to $55B on drones as cheap attacks overwhelm US defenses," the United States and our Department of War might be on the wrong end of the "World War Drone" spectrum. PENTAGON JUMPS FROM $225M TO $55B ON DRONES AS CHEAP ATTACKS OVERWHELM US DEFENSES As the lead paragraph of the article rightfully – and shockingly – pointed out: "The Pentagon is seeking roughly $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare programs in its fiscal year 2027 budget, as battlefield conflicts from the Middle East to Ukraine expose a growing problem: cheap drones are increasingly able to overwhelm costly U.S. defenses." A "growing problem" indeed. One that is no doubt on the minds of the commanders of the over 20 military bases in Florida potentially in striking distance from Cuba. Most especially those in the Tampa area which is home to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Is the U.S. truly behind the curve in this exponentially evolving theater of battlefield operations? And, if so, by how much? AI ARMS RACE: US AND CHINA WEAPONIZE DRONES, CODE AND BIOTECH FOR THE NEXT GREAT WAR More importantly, where does the People’s Republic of China – arguably our No. 1 adversary – stand with its own military drone technology? A China that has already infiltrated operatives – and operations – throughout Central and South America and … Cuba. Countries which could house enemy drones well within striking distance of the United States. It has been reported that both China and Russia are making massive advances with their autonomous warfighting capabilities. Of major concern is that both adversaries are developing larger "carrier" drones capable of launching smaller attack drones mid-flight. Carrier drones which would greatly extend the range of such attack drones. Should such carrier drones be infiltrated into the Western Hemisphere, the direct line flight path math to the continental United States is not complicated. It is chilling. US COULD BURN THROUGH KEY MISSILES IN 'A WEEK' IF WAR WITH CHINA ERUPTS, TOP SECURITY EXPERT WARNS The good news is that if our military and the Pentagon are behind the drone-warfare curve, they won’t be for very long. Not only has the budget for this cutting-edge technology dramatically increased, the Trump administration seems to be adopting a "Manhattan Project" strategy to catch and then greatly surpass our adversaries. As they do this, a logical conclusion to be made is that the evolving threat from China is the driving force behind much of the U.S. strategy. With China specifically in mind, critically important questions quickly emerge. As the just completed talks between President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping highlighted, the subject of Taiwan and its potential defense, is a very contentious subject between our two nations. If a conflict breaks out in that area, do we currently have the heavy-lift drone capability to deal with China and its powerful Navy? UKRAINE CRUSHES PUTIN’S BOMBERS, BUT CAN CHINA AND RUSSIA DO THE SAME TO THE US? What deterrents are we developing to give China pause from initiating future actions harmful to U.S. interests? Our Navy has already demonstrated that its warships can shoot down Shahed-class drones, but it’s not cost-effective. But drones from Iran or a small terrorist organization are one thing. How will the United States deploy a cutting-edge deterrent to China’s rapidly advancing Navy? Is the Pentagon focusing on the development of its own fleet of UAS (unmanned aircraft system) Carrier drones that can deliver long-range ship-killing missiles capable of getting the attention of the leadership of China? Next, as this drone warfare technology advances, we must develop drone fleets capable of protecting Air Force bombers – and their human crews -- which will be at increased risk from the drones being developed by China and Russia. But as we do this, we must not lose sight of any threats to the United States right off our coast or emanating from within the Western Hemisphere. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION For that threat, the Pentagon needs to be asking itself what critical lessons can be learned from the ongoing "Drone War" between Ukraine and Russia? Both nations – like Iran – have built millions of relatively cheap, but increasingly more lethal, attack drones. Drones which are not only being acquired by terrorist organizations, but drones which could be launched from Cuba, Mexico or a Central American country into the United States. Or from ships offshore. By jumping the budget from $225 million to $55 billion, Trump and the Pentagon have demonstrated that they are all over this challenge. But with China and Russia both developing – and potentially placing -- "carrier drones" capable of airlifting long-range missiles off our coast or within our hemisphere, time is clearly of the essence. Effective drone countermeasures, along with our own fleet of modernized UAS capable of carrying large JASSM missiles, can’t be created fast enough. "Science fiction" has now become a war-fighting fact. The United States military must become the preeminent drone-fighting force in the world. Our safety depends upon it. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DOUGLAS MACKINNON Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecc9fa200899a00ed687a MORNING GLORY: US must create a demilitarized zone along the Hormuz Strait te 2026-05-21T09:13:03.568Z MORNING GLORY: US must create a demilitarized zone along the Hormuz Strait The United States, alongside coalition allies like the UK and France, established two no-fly zones in Iraq in the 1990s after the first Gulf War that followed Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, which remained in place until the major combat operations in Iraq ended after the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The northern "no-fly" zone was established in April, 1991. The southern no-fly zone was established in August, 1992. The northern zone was designed to protect Iraqi Kurds from more retribution from Saddam Hussein. The southern zone was established to protect the Shia populations there that Saddam had massacred after his massive defeat at the hands of the "Coalition of the Willing" in the "100 Hours" campaign to expel Saddam s forces from Kuwait. Those two operations were low intensity conflicts and carried on for years. It’s time to reprise that sort of operation. The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway, protected by customary law of the sea for as long as humankind has voyaged, though never without peril from pirates or, since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. While the Iranian navy’s capital ships have been sunk, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps ("IRGC") continues to menace shipping in the Strait via mines, drones and missiles, both short range and longer range. TRUMP PRESSES NATO PARTNERS ON SUPPORT AS HEGSETH BLASTS HESITATION The U.S. and its allies can and should recommence combat operations against the IRGC. The rump regime(s) in control of the IRGC or parts of it need to be shattered to an even greater level of destruction as they do not yet understand the depth of their defeat, or in fact relish martyrdom which we should oblige. Their guns and missiles can be silenced. The sooner that President Trump orders that done the better. After major combat operations end again, they should be followed by a "no fire" zone extending back at least a hundred miles from the coast of the Strait. That distance allows for sustainable defense against most if not all of Iran’s remaining arsenal. If firing continues, the allies shall have to insist on a "no movement" zone in the same area. The Strait is of too much importance to the global economy and all nations to allow a pirate regime that cannot exercise command and control of its armed forces to be close to the shore. The "no fire/no movement" zone will require ongoing U.S. operations for some time and will also provide the litmus test for whether NATO endures as a useful alliance. Failure to take up its share of the policing of the Strait is simply to stick the U.S. with the tab. If and when that happens, Europe — 80 plus years after the end of World War II and 30 plus years after the dissolution of the Soviet Union — will need to pay its own way if taking care of international waterways becomes a U.S.-only burden. We can shoulder that burden alone as well as deterrence of China in the Pacific. If obliged to do that without European help (and not just token help) it will be time to serve notice on the Atlantic Alliance that its sugar daddy days are done. I’m not the only Reagan conservative to feel this way. Europe has changed, not the U.S., and America must take care of itself first, not a wealthy but washed-out Euro-elite that seems to believe it is owed our protection regardless of their feckless defense policies and repulsive neutrality in the conflict with Iran. This is a hinge moment for the West. Don’t be surprised if our alliances in the Gulf, like "the Quad" in the Pacific, take the front and perhaps only seats at the table with the United States. Ingratitude burns. Europe’s scalds, especially after not once or twice, but three times having to save the continent from dictators bent on destroying the freedoms of the people living west of Russia. It’s not written in the ages that the "new world" must always come to the defense of the old, especially when the old can fully well pay its own way. 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/6a0ecc8ba200899a00ed6871 Trump task force is tackling $250 billion in government fraud. It’s just getting started te 2026-05-21T09:12:43.800Z Trump task force is tackling $250 billion in government fraud. It’s just getting started For years, the American government failed to protect its citizens from fraudsters, and instead let people, often foreign-born immigrants from the developing world, take advantage of this nation’s generous spirit and bleed its taxpayers dry. Thanks to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, the American people are learning in real-time that we don’t have to accept this. Like all anti-civilizational forces, putting up with fraudsters fleecing the American taxpayer is a choice. We choose "no more," and the president’s new Anti-Fraud Taskforce is our instrument of justice. Vance, vice chair of the Anti-Fraud Taskforce, and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, are leading an unprecedented whole-of-government effort in the war against fraud. Unlike the Biden administration, Vance has warned that no amount of fraud is too small to prosecute, saying, "We [did] not prosecute fraud in this country if it’s under $1.5 million dollars per year." How absurd and insulting is that? The average lifetime tax contribution of one U.S. citizen is approximately $500,000. Before the task force, the government would simply turn a blind eye to fraud so large it would wipe out the lifetime tax contributions of three Americans! This is the fundamental difference between the Trump administration and those that preceded it. If you allow chaos, disorder and criminality, however small, the entire system will collapse. But if you refuse to cede any ground to the criminals, you can take back the whole field of battle. And as Trump has said, we are in a war on fraud. Finally, it’s a war we are winning. Americans deserve better than to be ripped off and deprived of programs designed to help Americans in need. Perhaps this is the most crucial insight Vance brings to this war. The very programs that helped him and his family at their time of greatest need are at risk of becoming insolvent if something urgent isn’t done and done now. JD VANCE SPEARHEADS 'WAR ON FRAUD,' PROMISES TO ROOT OUT TAXPAYER MONEY 'STOLEN' BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS But going to war requires strategy. Thankfully, the task force has one, and it’s working at unmatched levels. Prior to Trump’s return to office, government agencies waited until fraudsters had already been given a payout before even checking the legitimacy of recipients. Anyone who is familiar with financial prosecutions understands that it’s much easier to police fraud before the money leaves the account. Previously, the government had a "pay-and-chase" policy, which is idiotic in the extreme. It’s believed that every year the United States loses about $250 billion to fraud but recovers only about $10 billion, a recovery rate of just 4%. Today, the administration is implementing advanced forensic accounting and fraud detection tools to identify problematic applications before fraudsters are handed a check. Advanced AI tools are being utilized to detect suspicious patterns, inconsistencies and concealment schemes. And they’re targeting more than just Medicare and Medicaid fraud. The task force is also going after high-risk programs like SNAP benefits, student loans and small business loans, to name a few. MINNESOTA REMAINS FRONTLINE IN VANCE'S 'WAR ON FRAUD' AS WALZ GIVEN 60 DAYS 'TO CLEAN UP THE SYSTEMS' In just two months of operation, the White House’s anti-fraud task force has exposed not millions, but tens of billions of dollars in fraud that should have been used to help needy American children and families. The Department of Justice’s new Fraud Division, led by Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald, has already put fraudsters on notice. They’ve executed 22 search warrants against fraudulent day care centers in Minnesota, including the "Quality Learing Center." They’ve launched a major crackdown in LA against Medicare fraudsters and even secured multi-year prison sentences against fraudsters in a $522 million healthcare scheme. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz told the vice president in a press conference that he kicked off 800 questionable healthcare providers from the Medicare system, and none of them even bothered to call in to contest the decision! CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Despite the challenges of such operations, billions of tax dollars have already been taken out of the pockets of thieves and returned to the American treasury where they can be used to benefit our own citizens instead of scammers, foreigners and people who hate this country. The vice president’s leadership is sparking a movement in Washington and beyond. The House of Representatives Oversight Committee launched its own Fraud Division led by rising star Texas Republican Rep. Brandon Gill. The Daily Wire exposed a massive fraud scandal in Ohio during an independent investigation. ICE identified 10,000 fraudulent foreign students enrolled in their Optional Practical Training program. The White House’s task force has set an example for combatting fraud, and other leaders are taking note. Americans are used to vice presidents getting pet projects put in their policy portfolio, only to see them wither and die on the vine. Does anyone remember Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris as border czar? But instead of offering symbolic gestures and making grand speeches with zero follow through, Vance and Ferguson are doing the opposite. They speak plainly, with unapologetic moral clarity, but they carry a very big and very serious stick. Putting up with fraud is a choice, and finally, it feels like the American people’s voices are being heard in Washington. We choose no more fraud. Vice President Vance, thank you for choosing America. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecc78a200899a00ed6868 JOHN YOO, MICHAEL TOTH: Aloha State lawsuits push radical climate agenda te 2026-05-21T09:12:24.145Z JOHN YOO, MICHAEL TOTH: Aloha State lawsuits push radical climate agenda For years, California was the poster child of environmental overkill. That distinction now belongs to Hawaii. About 2,400 miles away from the West Coast and with no oil fields of its own, the Aloha State depends on imports to fuel its tourism industry, run its grid and make everyday life possible. But Hawaii’s oil dependence hasn’t kept it from waging an all-out litigation war against energy companies. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez along with Honolulu and Maui are suing the oil and gas industry for untold billions based on alleged climate-related harms. These sweeping cases reveal the political corruption that infects Hawaii’s legal system and demands federal investigation and pre-emption of Hawaii’s shakedown of the energy industry. First, the lawsuits conveniently exclude the state’s sole refinery and leading supplier of gasoline and jet fuel, Par Pacific and its subsidiary Par Hawaii. According to campaign finance filings, its executives have donated to the state’s Democratic leaders, including Gov. Josh Green. But under Hawaii’s theory of the case, the energy refiners in the state, not to mention its energy users, produce the emissions that most directly harm the islands’ environment. Second, the courts in other solidly blue jurisdictions have repeatedly rejected identical cases, citing longstanding precedent putting the federal government in charge of setting interstate and international emissions standards. CLIMATE JUSTICE GROUP HAS DEEP TIES TO JUDGES, EXPERTS INVOLVED IN LITIGATION AMID CLAIMS OF IMPARTIALITY But prominent Aloha State judges, including those involved in the Honolulu case, have collaborated with the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and its Climate Judiciary Project (CJP), which calls the impartiality of the state judiciary into question. The organizations share staff and donors with Sher Edling LLP, the law firm representing Honolulu and numerous other local governments suing energy companies over climate change.  The close relationship between ELI and climate lawyers didn’t stop three justices on the Hawaii Supreme Court from participating in ELI-CLP sponsored events. One of them, Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald further directed his clerk to help an expert working on the climate cases to understand the Daubert standard "used by judges to assess an expert witness’s scientific testimony" and previously provided a "helpful" primer to Kerry Emmanuel, an expert retained by the climate plaintiffs in another case against the energy industry.  Despite these behind-the-scenes efforts, Chief Justice Recktenwald authored the Hawaii Supreme Court’s opinion in the Honolulu case, which delivered a major win for the climate plaintiffs. One of the chief justice’s colleagues displayed his bias even more overtly in a concurrence that suggested the U.S. Supreme Court should reach the same outcome regardless of the text of federal law because the high court "could use a little Aloha." SUPREME COURT MUST FREEZE THE CLIMATE EXTORTION OF OUR ENERGY INDUSTRY  Third, after the Hawaii Supreme Court declined to dismiss the Honolulu case, the presiding lower state court has let the plaintiffs’ attorneys use discovery to conduct a fishing expedition in service of a broader anti-energy lawfare campaign. Hawaii’s courts should have suspended their proceedings while the foundational legal question underlying the roughly 30 identical lawsuits — whether state tort claims against energy companies for global climate change belong in federal or state court — is currently under consideration by the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. Outside of Hawaii, judges in California, New Jersey and elsewhere have paused climate litigation for an obvious reason. The Supreme Court gets thousands of petitions every year, but agrees to hear only a tiny fraction of them. In the extremely rare event that a case makes it to the nation’s highest court, there’s a distinct possibility the justices will set a new standard or wipe out entire categories of claims altogether. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION  Honolulu is effectively racing to extract maximum document production and hundreds of sworn executive testimonies before a ruling potentially narrows or eliminates the legal basis for all these suits. A court-appointed special master responsible has ordered the energy companies to rummage through their files for 75 years of documents connected with the production and sale of energy products around the world.  Apart from the massive cost that this paper chase would impose on the companies, the documents won’t prove consumer deception. That requires the company to conceal information that the public didn’t know already. Consumers have been aware of global warming for decades but have chosen to use fossil fuels at the same levels they did 50 years ago. More information about climate change may be helpful but it’s not sufficiently compelling to get most of the world to stop demanding the energy they need to do things they want, like cool their homes, power their devices, and maybe even vacation in Hawaii. That’s assuming the Aloha State hasn’t by then turned on the travel industry for aiding and abetting oil and gas producers.  Michael Toth is the director of research at the Civitas Institute.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JOHN YOO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecc61a200899a00ed683d What Graduation Speakers Are Telling the Class of 2026 te 2026-05-21T09:12:01.637Z What Graduation Speakers Are Telling the Class of 2026 Will A.I. replace them? Graduation speakers addressed student uncertainty about the future with jokes and words of wisdom. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecc4ea200899a00ed682b Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frustration, Poll Shows te 2026-05-21T09:11:42.058Z Democrats’ Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides and Frustration, Poll Shows Democratic voters are in a combative, anti-establishment mood, unhappy with their party and disagreeing about its best path forward, a New York Times/Siena poll found. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecc3aa200899a00ed6822 Colony Ridge Developer Sues Alex Jones for Defamation Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Claims in Texas te 2026-05-21T09:11:22.208Z Colony Ridge Developer Sues Alex Jones for Defamation Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Claims in Texas The suit was an attempt by the owners of Colony Ridge to repair the image of their sprawling development after years of Republican and Democratic attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecc26a200899a00ed6819 ‘We’ve Never Been This Bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania Weighs Its Rising Costs te 2026-05-21T09:11:02.644Z ‘We’ve Never Been This Bad.’ Eastern Pennsylvania Weighs Its Rising Costs With two swing districts, the region from Scranton to Allentown could decide control of the House, and voters are expressing profound economic distress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecc13a200899a00ed6810 Trump’s Fund Puts Blanche in a Tight Spot as He Aims to Lead Justice Dept. te 2026-05-21T09:10:43.093Z Trump’s Fund Puts Blanche in a Tight Spot as He Aims to Lead Justice Dept. Once seen by some as the most conventional of President Trump’s political appointees, Todd Blanche has taken off the gloves in his new role as acting attorney general. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ecbffa200899a00ed6807 Bone Found Near Guthrie Home Predates Her Disappearance by 750 Years te 2026-05-21T09:10:23.326Z Bone Found Near Guthrie Home Predates Her Disappearance by 750 Years Archaeological experts say the discovery is a cautionary tale about the consequences of citizen investigators taking matters into their own hands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ec9dba200899a00ed6793 Maricopa County Officials Claim Tax Relief While Seeking Higher Property Tax Levy te 2026-05-21T09:01:15.149Z Maricopa County Officials Claim Tax Relief While Seeking Higher Property Tax Levy By Matthew Holloway | The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (MCBOS) approved a tentative $4.1 billion FY 2027 budget this week and scheduled a Truth in Taxation hearing over proposed increases in the county’s primary property tax levy and primary property tax rate. In a May newsletter emailed to constituents, District 1 Supervisor Mark Stewart described the tentative budget as consistent with a focus “on keeping property taxes low,” despite the increases noted in the county’s Truth in Taxation Calculation. According to Maricopa County, the tentative budget unanimously approved on May 18 reflects what county officials described as a fiscally conservative approach focused on maintaining services, preserving reserves, and reducing the overall property tax rate for a sixth consecutive year. County officials stated that the county’s tax levy remains $278.4 million below the maximum permitted under Arizona law. In a press release announcing the tentative budget approval, Board Chair Kate Brophy McGee said county officials faced difficult fiscal decisions amid economic uncertainty. “There’s no way to sugarcoat this: with an uncertain statewide economic outlook, it’s a tough year to budget,” Brophy McGee said. “To best serve our taxpayers, we had to say ‘no’ to most spending requests.” Chair @KateMcGeeAZ says, "I am proud we found efficiencies to ensure we provide the same level of services and give some relief to taxpayers while safeguarding against an economic downturn." pic.twitter.com/gjNgRuEbYu — Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) May 18, 2026 Vice Chair Debbie Lesko said the county continues to prioritize limiting tax burdens on residents. “Keeping your taxes as low as possible has always been one of my top priorities,” Lesko said. “This year, we are once again voting to cut your property tax rate, showing that Maricopa County leads the way in fiscal responsibility.” "Keeping your taxes as low as possible has always been one of my top priorities," says Vice Chair @DebbieLesko, District 4. "This year, we are once again voting to cut your property tax rate, showing that Maricopa County leads the way in fiscal responsibility." pic.twitter.com/oWVxvriHZ6 — Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) May 18, 2026 However, documents accompanying the tentative budget show, as in 2025, the county is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy that requires a Truth in Taxation hearing under Arizona law. According to Maricopa County’s FY 2027 Truth in Taxation calculation, the proposed primary property tax levy would increase from $719.1 million, the maximum amount that could be imposed without a Truth in Taxation hearing, to approximately $735.9 million. After excluding new construction, the proposed increase totals approximately $16.46 million, or 2.34%. The proposed primary tax rate would be 1.1463, compared to 1.1201, the maximum rate that could be imposed without triggering a Truth in Taxation hearing. A home assessed at $100,000 would see the county’s primary property tax rise from $112.01 to $114.63, an increase of $2.62. The county’s Truth in Taxation calculation estimates the proposed levy exceeds the non-hearing threshold by approximately $16.46 million. The Truth in Taxation analysis provided by the county states that the current primary property tax levy totals approximately $703.9 million and reflects assessed valuation and new construction calculations required under Arizona law. County officials have emphasized that property valuations are determined separately from the Board’s tax-rate decisions and that Maricopa County receives only a portion of overall property tax collections. In prior Truth in Taxation notices, the county stated that it historically receives approximately 11 cents of every property tax dollar collected. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public Truth in Taxation hearing on June 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors’ Auditorium before final adoption of the FY 2027 budget and tax levy. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Maricopa County Officials Claim Tax Relief While Seeking Higher Property Tax Levy first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ec9c6a200899a00ed678a Maricopa County Recorder Declines Last-Minute Board Appearance As Drop Box Dispute Intensifies te 2026-05-21T09:00:54.494Z Maricopa County Recorder Declines Last-Minute Board Appearance As Drop Box Dispute Intensifies By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap declined what his office described as a last-minute request from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to appear before the board regarding a proposed resolution on ballot drop box locations, a move that further escalates an ongoing dispute over election authority in Arizona’s largest county. The Recorder’s Office said it was not consulted on the proposed drop box locations and only became aware of them after the board publicly posted its meeting agenda. It added that the board requested Heap’s appearance with less than an hour’s notice, without providing advance questions or topics, and characterized the request as “political theater” rather than a genuine attempt at cooperation. The office also argued that Heap did not have sufficient time to review the proposal for legal compliance, operational feasibility, or voter access concerns. According to a statement, the recorder’s legal counsel previously provided the board with objections asserting that Arizona law places authority over ballot drop boxes with the recorder’s office rather than the Board of Supervisors. The office also cited ongoing litigation between the parties as a reason Heap declined to participate in what it described as an impromptu public examination concerning active legal disputes. “The Recorder remains willing to meet in a properly noticed setting and resolve these issues professionally and cooperatively if the Board is willing to do the same,” the statement said. Recorder Rejects Board’s Political Theater on Dropbox Resolution (PHOENIX) – Today, Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap declined the Board of Supervisors’ last-minute demand that he appear before the Board to answer questions regarding a proposed resolution attempting to seize… pic.twitter.com/1CZTFTc5mi — Maricopa County Recorder's Office (@RecordersOffice) May 20, 2026 The dispute follows months of legal conflict between Heap and the Board of Supervisors over control of election administration duties in Maricopa County. Heap said, “The law is not optional. The Court has already ruled that the Board does not possess unlimited authority over election administration, yet the Board continues attempting to exercise powers Arizona law assigns to the Recorder.” He added, “Voters deserve lawful, professional election administration, not political gamesmanship and last-minute public ambushes.” In April, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney ruled largely in Heap’s favor in a lawsuit challenging the board’s authority over election operations. Blaney determined the board exceeded its statutory authority by maintaining control over election-related personnel, systems, and functions that legally belong to the recorder’s office. The ruling affirmed greater authority for the recorder over early voting administration and rejected the board’s assertion of broad supervisory authority over election administration. The Board of Supervisors subsequently voted to authorize 237 vote centers and drop box locations for the upcoming July primary election, according to a press release issued the same day. The Board also voted unanimously to transfer funds to create eight full-time IT positions in the County Recorder’s Office. NEW: BOS acted on behalf of voters today to: -Approve 7/21 Primary Election voting locations -Defend election workers from threats of criminal prosecution -Call on Recorder Heap to collaborate in public, recorded meetings -Approve new IT positions for Recorder’s Office 🧵1/2 — Maricopa County (@maricopacounty) May 20, 2026 “I am willing to put in the hours to work with Recorder Heap to hammer out our differences for the benefit of our voters,” MCBOS Vice Chair Debbie Lesko said during the meeting. “That is why the Chair and I are calling on Recorder Heap to come to the table.” Chair Kate Brophy McGee said in a statement, “Election systems work best when chain of command and procedures are clear. That clarity is what the Board is seeking in requesting face-to-face meetings with Recorder Heap, as well as in our appeal of the ruling in Heap v. Galvin, et al.” She added, “We are committed to ensuring the Recorder is able to carry out his statutory duties just as we are committed to carrying out ours on behalf of voters.” In a post to X, Heap wrote, “The Board is having a full meltdown because I objected to a resolution unlawfully giving themselves control over ballot drop boxes and declined to appear for a surprise public interrogation on less than an hour’s notice. The Court has already ruled that the Board does not have unlimited authority over elections, yet it continues attempting to exercise powers Arizona law assigns to the Recorder. Voters deserve lawful election administration, not political stunts and last-minute public ambushes.” The Board is having a full meltdown because I objected to a resolution unlawfully giving themselves control over ballot drop boxes and declined to appear for a surprise public interrogation on less than an hour's notice. The Court has already ruled that the Board does not have… https://t.co/q4L1v2NB8t — Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap (@azjustinheap) May 20, 2026 The dispute centers on how election responsibilities are divided between the recorder and the Board of Supervisors, including authority over early voting operations, election infrastructure, and ballot drop boxes. The board maintains it has sought negotiated agreements governing election administration, while Heap and his office argue Arizona law assigns specific election duties directly to the elected recorder. Maricopa County Superior Court denied the board’s request for a stay pending appeal on May 13 and ordered restoration of the recorder’s authority under the earlier ruling. The drop box resolution and Heap’s refusal to appear before the board mark the latest developments in the continuing dispute as Maricopa County prepares for upcoming election cycles. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Maricopa County Recorder Declines Last-Minute Board Appearance As Drop Box Dispute Intensifies first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ec9b2a200899a00ed6781 Police: Godmother Helped Teacher’s Aide Obtain Abortion After Alleged Abuse of Student te 2026-05-21T09:00:34.064Z Police: Godmother Helped Teacher’s Aide Obtain Abortion After Alleged Abuse of Student By Staff Reporter | A Maricopa County teacher’s aide allegedly impregnated by a middle school student received assistance in obtaining an abortion by the boy’s godmother, according to a police report.  The godmother or “nina” — identified as Adriana Eloisa Andazola — corresponded with the victim, a 15-year-old boy in the eighth grade, about his sexual encounters with his teacher’s aide, Jessenia “Nia” Rodriguez, 22, of Tolleson. Rodriguez was a teacher’s aide at the boy’s school. Rodriguez supervised recess at the Avondale location of Sun Valley Academy, a charter school.  The police report alleged that Andazola knew about the illicit relationship between Rodriguez and her godson but didn’t report it to authorities. The report also disclosed that Rodriguez contacted Andazola to schedule an abortion.  “Nina promised to not tell anyone and [Rodriguez and Andazola] agreed to have Nina transport Nia to an abortion clinic,” stated the report. “Nina and [the victim] discussed blocking Nia and joked about having a level five klinger [sic].” The child’s stepmother told police that Andazola “planned” for the boy to lie about going on a lunch date with her while they went to get an abortion. It was the stepmother who contacted school officials and police.  Sun Valley Academy’s principal, James Capriotti, told police that he observed a text message conversation between Rodriguez and the victim in which Rodriguez said she’d received and taken pills for an abortion and was “not feeling well.” Later in the report, police described text messages in which Rodriguez told the victim that she went to a Banner hospital due to adverse effects from abortion pills. “I’ve been taking the abortion pills and inserting the ones I’m supposed to put inside me since Friday,” texted Rodriguez. “I inserted the last pills yesterday. The pharmacist did tell me that [I’m going to] get bad cramps and should bleed like if I’m on my period but it’s so much worse.”  Rodriguez allegedly targeted the child during one recess when asked for the victim’s phone number. The two began texting and video calling on Facetime. Rodriguez exposed herself to the boy on camera on multiple occasions.  This led to Rodriguez allegedly having sex with the victim on at least three separate occasions, twice at his home. After the first time, the victim told police that he went to a nearby pharmacy store and purchased a plan B pill for Rodriguez. The report didn’t disclose whether Rodriguez took that pill.  Two weeks after Rodriguez first molested the victim, Rodriguez claimed to be pregnant with his child. Records reflect Rodriguez texted pictures of three positive pregnancy tests to the victim.  The victim also alleged that Rodriguez threatened on more than one occasion to keep the baby. Police confirmed that the investigation into the alleged pregnancy is ongoing.  Sun Valley Academy Avondale clarified in a press release that the molestation did not occur on campus. The campus principal, James Capriotti, advised that they reported the allegation about Rodriguez to the Avondale Police Department immediately upon receiving it.  Police were contacted at the end of March about the allegations against Rodriguez.  Rodriguez faces charges related to luring a minor for sexual exploitation, a class four felony, and four counts of sexual conduct with a minor.  Rodgriuez has at least one child of her own, per court documents: the student reported seeing Rodriguez’s child in one of their FaceTime calls.  During a police interview, Rodriguez said she wanted to create a family with the boy once he turned 18 years old, and admitted to knowing her actions were wrong.  A search of Arizona State Board of Education records does not yield any other incidents of sexual misconduct by staff or educators at Sun Valley Academy Avondale or other locations.  The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office announced last month that Rodriguez was indicted on six counts of sexual conduct with a minor, a class two felony, and one count of luring a minor for sexual exploitation, a class three felony. Rodriguez has a trial det set for late August. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Police: Godmother Helped Teacher’s Aide Obtain Abortion After Alleged Abuse of Student first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0eada1a200899a00ed605f Brooklyn mother who drowned her three children in the ocean near Coney Island sentenced to decades in prison te 2026-05-21T07:00:49.105Z Brooklyn mother who drowned her three children in the ocean near Coney Island sentenced to decades in prison A Brooklyn woman who drowned her three children in the Atlantic Ocean near Coney Island’s famous boardwalk will spend decades behind bars. Erin Merdy, 34, was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty earlier this year to first-degree murder charges in the 2022 deaths of her 7-year-old son Zachary, her 4-year-old daughter Liliana and her 3-month-old son Oliver. "No sentence can fully measure the loss of a seven-year-old, a four-year-old and a three-month-old baby, or the grief their loved ones will carry forever," Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said in a statement. "We sought the strongest possible accountability in this devastating case, and while nothing can bring these children back, this sentence ensures the defendant will be held responsible for taking their lives," he added. JUDGE SENTENCES NEVADA MOM FOR DROWNING YOUNG SON, DAUGHTER: 'I WILL REMEMBER YOUR CASE FOREVER' Gonzalez said the children’s lives were taken "in the most heartbreaking and unthinkable way." The children were found the morning of Sept. 12, 2022, after one of Merdy’s relatives called 911 expressing concern the children might be in danger. Prosecutors said Merdy left the beach around 1:25 a.m. and began walking toward the apartment of the father of her youngest child. COLLEGE STUDENT ACCUSED OF LETTING NEWBORN DROWN – POLICE REVEAL PHONE PHOTOS OF ‘HATED MOM’ CASEY ANTHONY Authorities later found Merdy barefoot and soaking wet about two miles from where the children were discovered. According to prosecutors, Merdy repeatedly said the children were gone and that she was sorry. The children’s bodies were recovered hours later along the shoreline just steps from the boardwalk. MELODEE BUZZARD’S GRANDMOTHER SHREDS POSSIBLE INSANITY DEFENSE FOR ACCUSED KILLER MOM: ‘PLANNED EVERYTHING’ The city medical examiner ruled the deaths homicides caused by drowning. Prosecutors said surveillance video showed Merdy walking toward the ocean with the children shortly before 1 a.m. Merdy’s mother told the New York Daily News at the time that her daughter had recently struggled with mental health issues and may have been experiencing postpartum depression. "I reached out to her yesterday and she said she was doing laundry and I said I wanted to speak to the kids," Jacqueline Scott, 56, told the outlet. "I tried to call her twice on the phone after that and there was no answer." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ead8da200899a00ed6056 Colorado Democrats formally censure Gov Polis over Tina Peters commutation te 2026-05-21T07:00:29.669Z Colorado Democrats formally censure Gov Polis over Tina Peters commutation Colorado Democrats formally censured Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday after he commuted the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a prominent election denier convicted in a voting system breach case. The Colorado Democratic Party State Central Committee voted Wednesday to censure Polis, a fellow Democrat, after he issued a controversial commutation for Peters, who was convicted in connection with a 2021 voting equipment breach case. "Reducing her sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice," the party said in a statement. "It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you’re friends with the president." "That’s a dangerous and disappointing precedent to set," the statement added. COLORADO GOVERNOR COMMUTES TINA PETERS' SENTENCE AS TRUMP POSTS ‘FREE TINA!’ The party accused Polis of having "materially harmed" the state party’s credibility and barred him from participating in official Democratic Party-sponsored events moving forward. It also said the clemency decision "does not reflect the values, institutional positions, or democratic commitments of the Colorado Democratic Party." When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Polis defended the governor’s decision in a statement to Fox News Digital. TRUMP CONTINUES TO PUSH FOR RELEASE OF TINA PETERS AS COLORADO GOVERNOR WEIGHS CLEMENCY "The Governor made this decision based on the facts of the case and what he believed was the right thing to do," the spokesperson said. "Sometimes the right thing isn’t the popular thing with everybody. Democracy is strongest when disagreement is met with debate and dialogue, not censorship."  The reprimand came after Polis announced clemency for 44 individuals last Friday, including 35 pardons and nine commutations. Peters was among those granted a commutation, reducing her prison sentence and making her eligible for parole beginning June 1, 2026. APPEALS JUDGE SEEMS SKEPTICAL OF SENTENCE FOR PRO-TRUMP COLORADO CLERK TINA PETERS Peters became a nationally known figure among 2020 election skeptics following the Mesa County voting equipment breach controversy and subsequent criminal prosecution. President Donald Trump quickly weighed in on the commutation, posting on Truth Social: "FREE TINA!" According to the executive order signed Friday, Peters’ sentence was reduced from eight years and three months to four years and four-and-a-half months. The order also stated the clemency action "shall not in any way affect the underlying criminal conviction." Peters was convicted in 2024 of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, along with conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with secretary of state requirements. In a statement announcing the clemencies, Polis said, "the Clemency power is a serious responsibility, and not one that I take lightly." "This power has the ability to change lives — help grant a second chance for someone who has made grave mistakes — and it comes with great consideration, and sometimes even controversy," he added. The move was immediately condemned by Democrats, including Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold, who accused Polis of legitimizing "the election denial movement." Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ea909a200899a00ed5f6d Donivan Dixon spring football te 2026-05-21T06:41:13.160Z Donivan Dixon spring football Northern Arizona quarterback Donivan Dixon (2) throws the ball during a spring football practice on NAU's outdoor practice field on March 31. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ea8f5a200899a00ed5f64 Early enrollees get head start to climb NAU football ranks te 2026-05-21T06:40:53.131Z Early enrollees get head start to climb NAU football ranks Arizona high school players Donivan Dixon and Francisco Orduno Jr. worked hard to join NAU football a semester early to learn the system before next season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ea8e1a200899a00ed5f5b P&Z Commission to meet at Optimum Community Center on Thursday te 2026-05-21T06:40:33.164Z P&Z Commission to meet at Optimum Community Center on Thursday BULLHEAD CITY — Meeting at Optimum Community Center because of a scheduling conflict at its usual home, the Bullhead City Planning and Zoning Commission will gather Thursday to consider a preliminary plat for a large portion of the CityCenter District… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0ea1cea200899a00ed5d7f 3 Die After Suspected Exposure to Unknown Substance in New Mexico te 2026-05-21T06:10:22.682Z 3 Die After Suspected Exposure to Unknown Substance in New Mexico More than a dozen emergency officials were hospitalized after responding to a home in a town near Albuquerque. The authorities said there was no threat to the public. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e9f76a200899a00ed5cc5 General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market te 2026-05-21T06:00:22.771Z General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, said the deal doubles its valuation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e85c5a200899a00ed56ce Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump te 2026-05-21T04:10:45.401Z Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump A former Justice Department prosecutor was charged Wednesday with allegedly emailing confidential records tied to former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump. Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, 62, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, faces four criminal charges stemming from her handling of Smith’s final report: one felony count of obstruction of justice, one felony count of concealing government records and two misdemeanor counts of theft of government property valued at less than $1,000. According to the indictment filed in the Southern District of Florida, Lineberger allegedly altered electronic file names of government records to conceal unauthorized transmissions of the documents to her personal email accounts. At the time, she was serving as the Managing Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Fort Pierce branch of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS RELEASE OF JACK SMITH REPORT'S SECOND VOLUME U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon previously blocked the public release of the volume of Smith’s report related to the classified documents investigation involving Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in January 2025. FBI Director Kash Patel announced the charges in a post on X. "This afternoon, a former managing assistant U.S. Attorney who supported Jack Smith’s politicized investigation of President Trump has been charged with stealing the confidential investigation documents," Patel wrote. "Carmen Lineberger allegedly emailed the confidential material to her own personal email, disguising them as dessert recipes to conceal them from record searches." JUSTICE DEPARTMENT MOVES TO DROP PROSECUTION OF MAR-A-LAGO STAFF IN TRUMP CLASSIFIED DOCS CASE Lineberger’s attorney declined to comment to Fox News Digital. Smith previously brought indictments against Trump alleging he illegally attempted to overturn the 2020 election and improperly retained classified national defense information. The classified documents case was later dismissed by Cannon, who ruled Smith had been unlawfully appointed as special counsel. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS RELEASE OF SECOND VOLUME OF SPECIAL COUNSEL REPORT TO JUDICIARY COMMITTEE LEADERS Prosecutors alleged Lineberger concealed her actions by saving electronic copies of government records under misleading file names, including "chocolate cake recipe" and "bundt cake recipe," before sending them to personal Hotmail accounts. According to the indictment, Lineberger received a copy of Smith’s report before Cannon ordered it sealed. Months later, she allegedly forwarded the report to her personal email account. The indictment further alleges Lineberger knew transmitting the volume outside the Department of Justice violated Cannon’s court order. Lineberger pleaded not guilty during a federal court appearance Wednesday. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison on the obstruction charge, three years for concealment or removal of public records and up to one year on each theft count. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e85aca200899a00ed5688 Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering te 2026-05-21T04:10:20.898Z Imperagen raises £5 million to use quantum physics, AI on enzyme engineering Biotech company Imperagen announced on Thursday a £5 million ($6.7 million) seed round led by PXN Ventures, with participation from IQ Capital and Northern Gritstone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e835aa200899a00ed563b Thunder hold off Victor Wembanyama as SGA puts his stamp on Western Conference Finals in game two win te 2026-05-21T04:00:26.466Z Thunder hold off Victor Wembanyama as SGA puts his stamp on Western Conference Finals in game two win Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs was an instant classic. A back-and-forth battle as the Spurs took the halftime lead, before the Thunder came roaring back in the fourth quarter to send it to overtime. Two overtimes later, San Antonio separated to secure the 122-115 win. And with an all-time great postseason performance, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama made it clear that he's on track to be the NBA's next big star. Wednesday's Game 2 was pivotal for both teams. Another dominant performance from Wembanyama and the Spurs could take control of the series up 2-0 as it moves to San Antonio. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! For OKC, it was a must-win game, with the Thunder facing the prospect of a 2-0 series deficit and the next two games on the road. And despite another outstanding showing from Wembanyama and an injury to Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder held on for a massive 122-113 victory. VICTOR WEMBANYAMA'S HISTORIC GAME ONE PERFORMANCE WAS PERSONAL, SPURS STAR REVEALS IN POSTGAME INTERVIEW But once again, Wembanyama lit up the highlight reels, with a massive putback dunk, off his own miss, halfway through the third quarter. He also fed teammate Stephon Castle for arguably the biggest highlight of the game, a massive poster slam over Isiah Hartenstein. All told, Wemby once again filled up the stat sheet. 21 points on 8-16 shooting, including 3-7 from 3-point range. He also added 17 rebounds, with five offensive rebounds, four blocks, six assists and a steal. But the Thunder have a star of their own in newly crowned MVP SGA, who put his stamp on the series in Game 2. Unsurprisingly, he led all players with six free-throw attempts, making all six, and going 12-24 from the field to pour in a game-leading 30 points. Along with his four rebounds, two blocks, a steal and nine assists, he put the nail in the coffin late in the fourth quarter to secure the win. Wembanyama and SGA will match up again on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio in a big Game 3, with control of the series on the line. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e7eaaa200899a00ed552b Geaux Tigahs, again: Ed Orgeron returns to LSU, joining Lane Kiffin’s chaos crew on the Bayou te 2026-05-21T03:40:26.510Z Geaux Tigahs, again: Ed Orgeron returns to LSU, joining Lane Kiffin’s chaos crew on the Bayou After spending six years as the head coach, leading the Tigers to a national championship in 2019, Ed Orgeron is returning to LSU to join Lane Kiffin's staff. Sometimes, college football creates some of the wildest marriages that you could imagine. And this latest move by the Tigers will surely create a buzz along the Bayou. After spending the past number of years outside of the game, providing us with plenty of hilarious moments along the way, the stars aligned for the former head coach to return to LSU after being let go in 2021 by former athletic director Scott Woodward. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! But, with his firing came a massive $17.1 million buyout, which Orgeron gladly took on his way out the door with a national title in his back pocket. Now, he returns to the building as the "special assistant to recruiting and defense" for Kiffin, which will also allow him hit the road recruiting thanks to a rule passed by the NCAA in recent years. "I’m excited to bring Coach Orgeron back to LSU," Kiffin said. "He brings us tremendous value with his ability to recruit elite players nationally, but especially the impact he can have for us recruiting the great state of Louisiana. Coach O understands my expectations and commitment to being a championship program. I look forward to seeing him with recruits and his intensity working with our defensive players."  How will the former LSU coach adjust to the new era in college athletics, with money legally being paid to players? "It’s a minor adjustment. Back then, we used to walk through the back door with the cash, now we just gotta walk through the front door with the cash. A joke, obviously," Orgeron said while laughing to Bussin' With The Boys. Getting the band back together in Baton Rouge Coach O and Lane are obviously no strangers, as Kiffin lured him away from the NFL when he accepted the Tennessee job in 2009. After Kiffin accepted the USC job just one year following his arrival in Knoxville, Orgeron followed him to Los Angeles, where he once again coached on the defensive side of the ball. OLE MISS COACH LANE KIFFIN JOKINGLY THANKS ESPN HOST FOR PLAYING ROLE IN USC FIRING: 'GRATEFUL TO YOU PAUL' "I was like head coach No. 2 on the staff. The reason I went back with him, because he and I were tight at USC, Ed Orgeron told 'Bussin' With The Boys last year. "He was a young coach, but man, a great, great recruiter, great evaluator. Had a bright future ahead. I went to go work with his daddy, Monte Kiffin. That’s the reason I went to Tennessee. "Then the USC job comes open. Look, nothing wrong with Tennessee, but look, USC we had been there and Tennessee’s just a little bit different. I believe if we had stayed at Tennessee, we would have won the SEC East and we would have played in the championship for years to come. We were doing a tremendous job there, tremendous job recruiting." Now, years later, and after coaching against each other in 2020 while both were head coaches at Ole Miss and LSU, the pair will reunite in what should make for some interesting times on the Tigers campus. In addition to Orgeron, it was former colleague Tee Martin who accepted a position on Lane Kiffin's staff at LSU, which now looks like one big reunion from their USC days. Obviously this is going to create a stir, and there will be a number of callbacks to their days together coaching at Tennessee and USC, where drama seemed to follow the pair. But, it's hard to downplay what Orgeron can do along the recruiting trail, and on the defensive side of the ball, with his years of experience. Just when you thought the Kiffin experience couldn’t get any crazier along the Bayou, he goes out and hires one of the most polarizing figures in college football history. This will be one entertaining tenure in Baton Rouge for Lane Kiffin, no matter how this chapter ends. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e7a1aa200899a00ed544d Pest abatement district to hold caddisfly forum Thursday te 2026-05-21T03:20:58.685Z Pest abatement district to hold caddisfly forum Thursday BULLHEAD CITY — Bullhead City residents, especially those who live near the Colorado River, are invited to a caddisfly forum Thursday at the Bullhead City Council chamber. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e779ea200899a00ed534d A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decision te 2026-05-21T03:10:22.734Z A $5 Million Donation From Big Tobacco Preceded F.D.A. Vape Decision Reynolds American’s contribution to MAGA Inc. came about one week before the Trump administration announced a new policy on e-cigarettes the company had sought. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e7302a200899a00ed5272 Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier te 2026-05-21T02:50:42.794Z Colorado Governor Censured for Commuting Sentence of Election Denier The Colorado State Democratic Party, reflecting the anger of rank-and-file Democratic voters, rebuked Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday over his decision to release Tina Peters from prison. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e72efa200899a00ed5269 Despite Problems, Boeing Sought Less Inspection of Part Involved in UPS Crash te 2026-05-21T02:50:23.228Z Despite Problems, Boeing Sought Less Inspection of Part Involved in UPS Crash The National Transportation Board has been investigating the cause behind a plane crash in Louisville, Ky., that killed 15 people last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e70aba200899a00ed520a LeBron James fuels Cleveland Cavaliers reunion speculation after appearing to like Instagram post about return te 2026-05-21T02:40:43.466Z LeBron James fuels Cleveland Cavaliers reunion speculation after appearing to like Instagram post about return LeBron James' eighth season in Los Angeles ended with a four-game sweep in the Western Conference semifinals at the hands of the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The Lakers’ playoff exit fueled more questions about James’ NBA future and a potential 24th season. James remains undecided about his basketball future, but he did reveal plans to take time with his family before making any decision. "I don’t know what the future holds for me, obviously, as it stands right now tonight," James said on May 11. "I’ve got a lot of time now. I think I said it last year after we lost to Minnesota. I’ll go back and recalibrate with my family and talk with them and spend some time with them, and then obviously when the time comes, you guys will know what I decide to do." As speculation about his future intensifies, James' name has been linked to the Lakers, Warriors and even a potential return to Cleveland, where his storied career began. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM If James ultimately did return to his native Ohio, it would mark his third stint with the Cavaliers. He reunited with the team in 2014 after a four-year run with the Miami Heat, bringing Cleveland its first NBA title in 2016. The Cavaliers dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to the New York Knicks on Tuesday, but James still appeared to hint at a potential offseason destination on social media. LEBRON JAMES NEXT TEAM ODDS: LAKERS, CAVALIERS, RETIREMENT IN MIX James reportedly liked an Instagram post calling for a return to Cleveland. Even if James wants a return to Cleveland, the Cavaliers would face major financial obstacles in making it happen. The 41-year-old would likely need to take a sizable pay cut, assuming the team could work out a sign-and-trade deal with the Lakers. The Cavaliers already carry several sizable contracts on their roster, with star guard Donovan Mitchell and center Evan Mobley both scheduled to earn more than $50 million annually next season. James Harden could also exercise his $42.3 million player option, while forward Jarrett Allen is projected to count roughly $28 million against the salary cap next season. James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists during the 2025-26 regular season. 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/6a0e69f6a200899a00ed508f Joey Chestnut will defend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 while serving probation sentence te 2026-05-21T02:12:06.287Z Joey Chestnut will defend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 while serving probation sentence Joey Chestnut will be in Coney Island defending his Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 despite being on probation. Chestnut pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge on April 20 and was sentenced to 180 days of probation in Hamilton County, Indiana. However, "Jaws" was granted permission to travel outside the state, which allows him to participate in the event he’s won 17 times, including this past year, on July 4 in New York City. He had previously filed petitions to travel outside Indiana with the Hot Dog Eating Contest taking place. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Chestnut, regarded as one of the best competitive eaters of all time, was accused of slapping a man in the face during a night out at an Indiana bar around 2 a.m. on March 21, per Us Weekly. He later told authorities that he was drunk and didn’t recall the interaction with the man. The man also claimed he recognized and approached Chestnut while at the bar and shook his hand before he was slapped on the left side of his face. JOEY CHESTNUT SENTENCED TO PROBATION AFTER PLEADING GUILTY TO DRUNKENLY SLAPPING A MAN AT BAR "The accused pulled [the victim] forward, moves closer and uses his right hand to strike [the victim] on the face with an open hand. [The victim] is observed reacting to the strike and moving his head downward and holding it there while the accused stands over him and [his friend]," the officer said in an affidavit obtained by Us Weekly. "[Chestnut] moves toward [the victim] again and [the victim] moves away from the accused. "The touching was nude, insolent or angry because the open-handed strike was nonconsensual to the victim in a manner that caused pain while the accused allegedly used provocative language toward the victim to illicit a reaction." Chestnut’s attorney, Mario Massillamany, said that his client took "full responsibility for this misunderstanding," the outlet reported. Chestnut will be going for his 18th title in his last 19 attempts, though he may have had another one if not for Nathan’s banning him from competition in 2024. He had signed a deal with Nathan’s rival, Impossible Foods, prior to the competition. But Chestnut and organizers of the event found common ground on sponsorships before the 2025 contest. He went on to consume 70.5 hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute timeframe. Now that he’s locked in for the contest, Chestnut should be the overwhelming favorite. He’s also coming off a victory in the 2026 Ultimate Bologna Showdown in Tennessee, winning the event three years straight now. Chestnut ate 16 pounds of sausage in eight minutes, setting a new world record. Fox News’ Ryan Morik and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e69e2a200899a00ed5086 Texas man arrested after allegedly driving Tesla Cybertruck into lake to test 'Wade Mode': police te 2026-05-21T02:11:46.659Z Texas man arrested after allegedly driving Tesla Cybertruck into lake to test 'Wade Mode': police A Texas man was arrested after police say he intentionally drove his Tesla Cybertruck into Grapevine Lake to test the vehicle’s "Wade Mode" feature, only for the truck to become disabled and start taking on water. Officers responded Monday to Katie’s Woods Park Boat Ramp after reports of a Cybertruck partially submerged near the shoreline, according to the Grapevine Police Department. The driver allegedly told officers he purposely drove the vehicle into the lake to use the Cybertruck’s "Wade Mode," a feature Tesla says temporarily raises the truck’s ride height and pressurizes the battery system to help navigate shallow water and rough terrain. Authorities said the experiment quickly went wrong when the Cybertruck became disabled in the water. COLLEGE STUDENTS KILLED IN FIERY CYBERTRUCK ACCIDENT DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING The driver and passengers safely escaped the vehicle before the Grapevine Fire Department Water Rescue Team helped remove the truck from the lake, according to police. Police said no injuries were reported. Photos shared by authorities showed the stainless steel pickup partially submerged at the boat ramp as emergency crews worked to recover it from the water. The driver, whose identity has not been released, was arrested at the scene on charges, including operation of a vehicle in a closed section of a park or lake, along with multiple water safety equipment violations, police said. LAS VEGAS POLICE ROLL OUT TESLA CYBERTRUCKS WORTH UP TO $115K EACH AFTER DONATION FROM TECH BILLIONAIRE A representative for the Grapevine Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. "We want to remind drivers that although a vehicle may be physically capable of entering shallow freshwater areas, doing so can create legal and safety concerns under Texas law," the Grapevine Police Department said in a Facebook post. Grapevine Lake is a popular recreation area in the Dallas-Fort Worth region known for boating and fishing. Tesla has heavily marketed the Cybertruck’s rugged off-road capabilities since the vehicle launched in late 2023. The incident comes as some Cybertruck owners have posted videos online testing the electric pickup’s durability and off-road performance in mud, sand and water crossings. Tesla says "Wade Mode" is designed for shallow water crossings, but advises drivers to avoid water conditions that exceed the vehicle’s capabilities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e69cfa200899a00ed507d Illegal immigrant truck driver from India arrested in deadly California hit-and-run after Biden release te 2026-05-21T02:11:27.186Z Illegal immigrant truck driver from India arrested in deadly California hit-and-run after Biden release An illegal immigrant truck driver was arrested Tuesday after allegedly causing a deadly multi-vehicle crash in California and attempting to flee the scene, federal officials said. The undocumented immigrant from India, Manvir Singh, instantly killed two people near Lodi, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alleged. Singh, who faces multiple charges, reportedly entered the U.S. illegally through Arizona in 2023 and was later released by the Biden administration, federal officials told Fox News. His arrest also marks the fourth illegal immigrant truck driver with the last name "Singh" accused in a fatal crash since last year, DHS said, highlighting what officials described as a growing trend involving illegal immigrant commercial drivers from India. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CAUGHT DRIVING COMMERCIAL TRUCK WITH VALID NEW YORK CDL AT CALIFORNIA CHECKPOINT "Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America’s roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety," officials said. Around 12:20 p.m., Singh reportedly skidded off a road and struck a guardrail, triggering a crash involving three other vehicles, according to Legal Advocate, citing the California Highway Patrol. He then attempted to flee the wreckage on foot before officials with the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office were able to apprehend him, officials said. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCKER ACCUSED IN FATAL CALIFORNIA CRASH RELEASED BY BIDEN ADMIN AFTER 2022 BORDER CROSSING Singh faces multiple charges, including vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence, hit-and-run resulting in death or injury and resisting or obstructing a police officer, DHS said. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has also lodged a detainer request, asking California authorities to hold the suspect for transfer into federal custody. "This criminal illegal alien from India should never have been behind the wheel of a semi-truck and allowed to kill two innocent people in a multi-vehicle crash in California," Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said. "This is yet another example of why illegal aliens should not be operating trucks on American highways. We need Congress to pass Dalilah’s Law to prohibit states from granting illegal aliens commercial driver’s licenses."  Dalilah’s Law is a proposed federal measure that would bar states from issuing commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants. It is named after Dalilah Coleman, a young girl who suffered life-changing injuries in a 2024 crash in California allegedly caused by an illegal immigrant driver. Tuesday’s crash marks just one of several recent incidents involving illegal immigrant truck drivers accused of deadly crashes, officials said. 146 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TRUCK DRIVERS ARRESTED IN INDIANA CRACKDOWN, AS NOEM SAYS, 'YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED' In April, ICE arrested an illegal immigrant truck driver who was issued a CDL in California. He was accused of killing a newly married couple in Oregon on Nov. 24, 2025. Authorities said he was initially released from jail in a sanctuary jurisdiction before later being arrested by federal agents. In February, another illegal immigrant truck driver in Pennsylvania was accused of killing four people on Feb. 3 after swerving into oncoming traffic and striking a van head-on. Last December, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) said an American was killed by a Chinese national and CDL holder who allegedly failed an English proficiency test after the crash. DHS said the driver entered the United States from Mexico in 2023. In August, illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh was arrested on three counts of vehicular homicide after allegedly attempting an illegal U-turn through an "Official Use Only" access point in St. Lucie County, Florida. Authorities said the reckless maneuver blocked all lanes of traffic, causing a crash that killed three people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e69bba200899a00ed5074 String of burglaries rocking LA residential area committed by South American gangs, DA says te 2026-05-21T02:11:07.481Z String of burglaries rocking LA residential area committed by South American gangs, DA says Seven people are facing felony charges in connection with a string of organized residential burglaries targeting homes across Los Angeles County, including at least 20 break-ins tied to crews operating throughout the San Fernando Valley, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said the suspects are accused of carrying out "brazen, calculated and predatory" crimes that left victims feeling unsafe inside their own homes. "These organized burglary crews target hardworking families in the very place they should feel safest, their homes," Hochman said during a news conference. "If you come into our communities to terrorize neighborhoods and prey on innocent people, law enforcement will track you down and you will be held accountable." Authorities said the cases highlight a growing problem involving sophisticated burglary crews, including organized South American theft groups, operating across Southern California using advanced tactics to avoid detection and target affluent neighborhoods. HOMEOWNERS IN LEAFY ENCLAVES HIT BY BURGLARS ZEROING IN ON HIGH-END HOMES FOR SMASH-AND-GRAB SCORES Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna warned residents that many crews conduct extensive surveillance before burglaries, often monitoring victims’ social media posts for expensive purchases or vacation photos that indicate homes may be empty. "Please, whatever you do, don’t tell the world you’re in Paris when you live in LA," Luna said. Investigators said some crews disguise themselves as delivery drivers using fake DoorDash, Uber Eats or Amazon bags to approach homes without raising suspicion. Others use hidden cameras disguised as landscaping decorations and Wi-Fi jamming devices designed to disable home security systems and cloud-connected surveillance cameras. BURGLARS CAUGHT SPYING ON HOMES WITH HIDDEN CAMOUFLAGED CAMERAS BEFORE STRIKING NEIGHBORHOODS One of the largest cases involves Byron Gonzálo Sáez Sotomayor, also known as Kevin Diaz, who prosecutors say is charged with 15 counts of first-degree residential burglary, three counts of attempted first-degree residential burglary and one count of grand theft of a firearm. Authorities allege Sáez Sotomayor burglarized or attempted to burglarize 18 homes throughout the San Fernando Valley and West Los Angeles between January 2025 and May 2026, including homes in Reseda, Van Nuys, Encino, Granada Hills, Sun Valley, Beverlywood and Westwood. Prosecutors said he allegedly stole jewelry, handbags, money and a firearm. Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said Sáez Sotomayor was arrested May 4 after allegedly breaking into a home in the Beverlywood area while a resident was inside the house. BRAD PITT’S LA HOME BURGLARY LEADS TO 4 ARRESTS IN ONGOING POLICE INVESTIGATION According to McDonnell, the homeowner saw the suspect on surveillance cameras after hearing a loud crash at the rear of the property and locked himself inside a bathroom before calling 911. Three other suspects — Christopher Sanchez, Owen Rivera-Chacon and Edisson Fabian Boyaca — were each charged with one felony count of first-degree residential burglary stemming from an alleged May 1 burglary in Santa Clarita. Authorities said investigators with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office tracked the suspected crew into Los Angeles County before coordinating with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on a takedown operation along a freeway. MASKED BURGLARY CREWS TERRORIZING RITZY NEIGHBORHOODS SHOW ‘THEY’RE DOING THEIR HOMEWORK,’ VETERAN COP WARNS Deputies arrested Sanchez after stopping a vehicle on the freeway, while Rivera-Chacon allegedly fled on foot before being found in a nearby dry streambed. Boyaca was later arrested driving another vehicle roughly one mile away, authorities said. Investigators recovered jewelry, cash, a luxury handbag, gloves, burglary tools and a Wi-Fi jammer from the suspects’ vehicles, according to law enforcement officials. Rivera-Chacon also faces allegations tied to a prior strike conviction for residential burglary and could face up to 17 years in prison if convicted. Sanchez and Boyaca each face up to six years behind bars. HIDDEN CAMERAS LURKING IN YOUR GARDEN MIGHT BE WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE, OFFICIALS SAY The final case announced Tuesday involves Wilmar Santiago Castelblanco-Robles, Alan Rolando Rodriguez-Pulido and Cristian Rios-Cuadros, who are each charged with one felony count of first-degree residential burglary tied to an alleged April 26 break-in at a home in Burbank. Authorities said neighbors saw suspects breaking into the home and called police. Investigators allege Rios-Cuadros and Castelblanco-Robles fled on foot before officers used a police helicopter equipped with a heat-detection device to locate them hiding nearby. Rodriguez-Pulido was later arrested while allegedly driving the suspected getaway vehicle, where officers recovered wallets, high-end handbags, watches and jewelry believed to have been stolen from other victims. Luna said residential burglaries reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have dropped more than 30% since 2022, though he acknowledged crime statistics provide little comfort to victims whose homes were invaded. "A victim that has had their sanctuary broken into — I don't care what statistics say," Luna said. "They broke into my house and I don't feel safe sleeping there. That's why we're all up here. That's why we will continue to work our butts off to make sure that we catch these individuals." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e69a3a200899a00ed5034 South Tucson will seek outside help probing ICE pepper-spraying of protesters te 2026-05-21T02:10:43.536Z South Tucson will seek outside help probing ICE pepper-spraying of protesters Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e698fa200899a00ed502b Tucson City Council approves 2026-27 budget cap of $2.5 billion te 2026-05-21T02:10:23.695Z Tucson City Council approves 2026-27 budget cap of $2.5 billion Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e6752a200899a00ed4fe4 ‘Come Together’: P&Z approves minor alterations for planned mall apartments te 2026-05-21T02:00:50.378Z ‘Come Together’: P&Z approves minor alterations for planned mall apartments The Lake Havasu City Council recently approved a plan to convert more than 4.5 acres of parking space at the local shopping mall into an apartment complex, and alleviate an ongoing housing crisis. Ironically, that plan hit a speedbump last… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e673ba200899a00ed4fb1 Woman arrested after allegedly beheading Jesus statue outside Catholic church te 2026-05-21T02:00:27.233Z Woman arrested after allegedly beheading Jesus statue outside Catholic church A woman was arrested after allegedly decapitating a statue of Jesus outside a Long Island Catholic church, police said. Deyonna Subert, 41, who police described as "undomiciled," was charged with second-degree criminal mischief in connection with damage to a Sacred Heart of Jesus statue at St. Mary’s Church in East Islip, according to Suffolk County Police. Police said the statue at the church, located at 118 East Main St., was damaged on May 15 at approximately 11:15 p.m. "After an investigation by Hate Crimes Unit detectives, Deyonna Subert was arrested outside of 221 West Main Street in Bay Shore at 6:39 a.m.," Suffolk County Police said in a press release Wednesday. DOJ OPENING CIVIL RIGHTS PROBE AFTER CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA BROKEN INTO, VANDALIZED Subert was held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at First District Court in Central Islip, police said. Churchgoers discovered the statue’s head missing Sunday morning as parishioners gathered for services and First Communion celebrations, according to News12 Long Island video from the scene. "Across the way into the auditorium, we had first communions and this is where the kids come and they take their picture," St. Mary’s pastor Father Anthony Iaconis told News12. VIRGINIA BISHOP SAYS ALTAR DESECRATION IS LATEST IN ‘INCREASING GLOBAL TREND OF ATTACKS' ON CATHOLIC CHURCH Iaconis said he later found the statue’s head in nearby bushes. "I think everyone would be upset by it," longtime parishioner Regina Vavricka told the outlet. "Whether you belong to this parish or not, or whether you’re Catholic or Jewish, it doesn’t really matter." CALIFORNIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL OFFICIAL SAYS VANDALS COMMITTED MORE THAN MATERIAL DAMAGE IN SACRILEGIOUS ATTACK The church’s pastor said donations had already begun coming in to help repair the statue, which was expected to be fixed within days. "Yeah, it’s a terrible thing," Iaconis said. "I just ask people to pray for the person who did this. It’s not right, but we can still pray for them." Detectives from the department’s Hate Crimes Unit investigated the incident. "A criminal charge is an accusation," Suffolk County Police said in the release. "A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty." Suffolk County Police did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e629da200899a00ed4ea0 'Top Gun' actor defends his reputation after self-imposed, decade-long media ban from 'mishandled' profile te 2026-05-21T01:40:45.640Z 'Top Gun' actor defends his reputation after self-imposed, decade-long media ban from 'mishandled' profile Miles Teller attempted to reclaim a negative narrative after being labeled "kind of a d---" more than one decade ago. The "Top Gun" actor admitted he's shied away from editorial profiles since disagreeing with an Esquire feature published in 2015. Teller, 39, recognized the challenges with longevity in an ever-changing industry while chatting with IndieWire, but also noted how his trajectory was almost thwarted by what he believed was a misaligned profile. 'TOP GUN: MAVERICK' STAR SAVED LATE GRANDFATHER'S WATCH BEFORE HOME BURNED DOWN IN PALISADES FIRE "That was so mishandled. The reason why I have not done profiles is because I said, 'Wow, if I'm not doing this interview on camera, this person can misquote things or put things out of order or say things that didn’t happen,'" he said. "It felt like such a violation of what actually transpired." LEONARDO DICAPRIO SAYS SECRET TO HOLLYWOOD SURVIVAL IS TO 'DISAPPEAR AS MUCH AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN' Teller recalled telling his team that he wasn't interested in that form of press, "Because I’m reading this and this doesn’t sound like me to me. This is not life, so why would I ever want to be a part of something where they can just put that in?" "So it’s unfortunate that being a good person, that doesn’t sell," Teller confessed. "People want to click on the negativity. "If you go to bed and put your head on your pillow and how you treat people truly, that’s what matters. That [2015] interview was like 12 years ago." Despite what the public had access to through printed words, Teller defended his peers for being able to recognize work ethic over personality clashes. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER "The actors, the directors, the crew, the producers … you can’t hide who you are when you’re on set," Teller said. Teller's truth caught the ire of social media users who questioned the sincerity behind his self-inflicted media ban. "Ironically, sounds like kind of a d---," one user wrote, while another, "I mean, a bunch of people who’ve met him and talked to him irl have said he and his wife aren’t very pleasant to talk to. I don’t think it’s because of the press profiles." One user noted that it's "tough how negativity sells these days." LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I can see why he'd be cautious after that experience," one user wrote on X. "Misquotes can be really damaging to someone's reputation." Following the 2015 expose, Teller slammed the publication online, and wrote that they "couldn't be more wrong" about the title bestowed upon him. "Miles Teller is on a quest for greatness (with a bit of d---ishness too,)" Esquire tweeted at the time. He responded, "@esquire couldn't be more wrong. I don't think there's anything cool or entertaining about being a d-— or an a---ole. Very misrepresenting." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e6286a200899a00ed4e6a G.O.P. May Bear The Cost of Trump’s Unpopularity te 2026-05-21T01:40:22.993Z G.O.P. May Bear The Cost of Trump’s Unpopularity Donald Trump’s endorsed candidates are winning Republican primaries across the country, but the president’s unpopularity with the broader electorate could drag the party down in the general election, the Times political correspondent Shane Goldmacher explains. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e6032a200899a00ed4e0b Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer survives nasty car wreck while chasing MLB comeback te 2026-05-21T01:30:26.123Z Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer survives nasty car wreck while chasing MLB comeback Trevor Bauer’s road back to the Big Leagues hit another massive speed bump Wednesday afternoon. The former Cy Young winner, effectively blacklisted by Major League Baseball, found himself in the middle of a nasty wreck in Arizona. Bauer, 35, was involved in a blindsiding collision while driving his black McLaren down a Phoenix-area street. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! TMZ reported that Bauer was traveling the posted 45 mph speed limit and was not at fault for the crash. Emergency responders reportedly confirmed that no one involved required hospitalization. Bauer walked away completely unscathed. Ironically, this is not the first time Bauer has seen a McLaren bite the dust. Back in 2019, a rogue semi-truck tire flew off a highway, bounced into a dealership lot, and crushed his parked 2016 McLaren 650S. LA COURT ORDERS TREVOR BAUER'S ACCUSER TO PAY HIM OVER $300K FOR SETTLEMENT VIOLATION Once atop the baseball world after winning a Cy Young Award and signing a three-year, $102 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bauer’s career was thrown into chaos in 2021 after sexual assault allegations from accuser Lindsey Hill sparked a media firestorm. Though criminal charges were never filed and Bauer has consistently maintained his innocence, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred handed him an unprecedented 324-game suspension, which was later reduced to 194 games by an arbitrator. Toxic to all 30 front offices despite never being charged criminally, Bauer has spent the last few years pitching far from the MLB spotlight. He is currently playing for the Atlantic League’s Long Island Ducks, where he owns a 4-1 record with a 2.43 ERA. Ironically, Bauer was only in Arizona to rehab back spasms. Bauer has spent months publicly campaigning for another MLB opportunity, even offering to play for the league minimum salary. He survived the controversy that derailed his career, and after walking away from Wednesday’s wreck unharmed, he’s still chasing a major league comeback. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e5deea200899a00ed4d7f Las Vegas school district sued for allegedly expelling student for pro-ICE signs deemed racist te 2026-05-21T01:20:46.946Z Las Vegas school district sued for allegedly expelling student for pro-ICE signs deemed racist A Las Vegas school district is being sued for alleged First Amendment violations after it expelled a student who placed pro-law enforcement signs on campus. The complaint, first reported by The Las Vegas Review-Journal, was filed in the U.S. District Court for Nevada on May 14. It alleges N.C., a minor, was disciplined after he placed six pro-law enforcement emblems around East Career and Technical Academy in January, one day after students walked out of class to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The emblems allegedly included the school’s Titans logo with the words "ICE Immigration Enforcement," "Border Security Academy Deportation Force," and "Titans ICE." The complaint was filed on behalf of N.C. by his father, George Crossman, and names the Clark County School District, East Career and Technical Academy, Superintendent Jhone Ebert, East Career and Technical Academy Principal Natasha LeRutte and Assistant Principal Thomas Smith as defendants. FIRST GRADE STUDENT DISCIPLINED OVER BLACK LIVES MATTER DRAWING DOES HAVE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS, COURT RULES School administrators allegedly removed the 2-by-2-inch emblems before the first bell. N.C. was questioned and suspended the following day before later receiving a limited expulsion, according to the complaint. The student decided to place the emblems supporting ICE to express his views after his peers across the Clark County School District participated in an anti-ICE walkout on Jan. 21. The complaint alleges that the district and school officials named as defendants in the lawsuit did not stop or punish students for participating in the walkout, but instead "facilitated" the demonstration. After taking down N.C.'s pro-ICE emblems, school administrators searched his Chromebook and found searches around Martin Luther King Jr. Day that included "Dark Secrets of Martin Luther King" "The Martin Luther King Assassination," "James Earl Ray," and "Tough ICE pictures." MARYLAND TEACHER CLAIMS IN LAWSUIT HE WAS FALSELY BRANDED 'RACIST’ OVER SEATING CHART DISPUTE Assistant Principal Thomas Smith allegedly "determined these searches to be a racist threat," and N.C. was called into his office for a meeting, where he allegedly compared N.C.'s actions to someone putting up a poster that said, "Let's go get whitey." The meeting concluded with Smith allegedly determining that N.C. was racist and that his motivations were racist, according to the complaint, and he was suspended immediately. School officials recommended a limited expulsion for a "racially motivated incident," according to the complaint, and that expulsion was upheld before an Expulsion Hearing Panel and Expulsion Review Board. In a private meeting between Smith, N.C. and his father, George Crossman, Smith allegedly explained that the student's actions supporting ICE were considered racist "because the majority of the school is Hispanic" and the school official compared the emblems to a "burning cross." "Characterization of N.C.’s conduct as ‘racially motivated’ was a pretext," the complaint says. "The true basis for Defendants’ decision was their personal, political, and ideological disagreement with the viewpoint expressed by the Pro-ICE Emblems." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The complaint claims school officials violated N.C.'s First Amendment rights and retaliated against him for engaging in protected speech. It requests a jury trial, damages in excess of $15,000 and for N.C.'s expulsion to be rescinded, and he be restored to good standing. The Clark County School District said in a statement to Fox News Digital, "CCSD recognizes and honors our students' First Amendment rights to lawful advocacy and expression on causes important to them. However, the District does not comment on pending litigation." LeRutte and Smith did not immediately return Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e5ddba200899a00ed4d76 Travis Kelce shares fiancée Taylor Swift’s hilarious take on Steelers legend Jerome Bettis te 2026-05-21T01:20:27.372Z Travis Kelce shares fiancée Taylor Swift’s hilarious take on Steelers legend Jerome Bettis Although Travis Kelce agreed to a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs that will bring him back for a 14th NFL season, much of the recent attention surrounding the star tight end has focused less on football and more on his relationship with Taylor Swift and the couple’s reported wedding plans. Swift’s ties to football date back years. According to the 14-time Grammy winner, her father, Scott Swift, and Chiefs coach Andy Reid have long shared a friendship. Since beginning her relationship with Kelce, the music superstar has frequently appeared in luxury suites at Kansas City games. The three-time Super Bowl champion recently revealed his fiancée also made a sharp observation about a legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM On a recent episode of New Heights, the podcast he co-hosts with brother Jason Kelce, Travis shared Swift’s amusing observation that Jerome Bettis looked "like an offensive lineman running with the football." AARON RODGERS CONFIRMS HE'S RETIRING AFTER UPCOMING SEASON WITH THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS Jason's mention of Bettis’ upcoming golf tournament prompted Travis to share a story about unexpectedly running into the Hall of Famer during a dinner with Swift. "He is just the best dude ever. I got to run into him at dinner. I was like telling Tay about him like, 'That dude was a beast.'" Kelce later showed Swift highlights from Bettis’ Hall of Fame career, which stretched from 1993 to 2005. "I showed her a Jerome Bettis highlight tape and she was like 'Why does he look like an offensive lineman running with the football?' Because he was 'The Bus,'" Kelce said. Bettis, a six-time Pro Bowler, was listed at more than 250 pounds for much of his decade-long run with the Steelers, earning him the nickname "The Bus." He began his career with the Rams, who selected him in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft. Bettis won Super Bowl XL with the Steelers. 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/6a0e5bd8a200899a00ed4d0b Families struggle to locate loved ones detained by ICE as transparency issues grow te 2026-05-21T01:11:52.411Z Families struggle to locate loved ones detained by ICE as transparency issues grow Where can you start looking if you're searching for a loved one who has been detained? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e5bc4a200899a00ed4d02 Hombre de Avondale es acusado por dañar propiedad de ICE en Surprise, informan autoridades te 2026-05-21T01:11:32.554Z Hombre de Avondale es acusado por dañar propiedad de ICE en Surprise, informan autoridades Si es declarado culpable, el joven de 19 años podría enfrentar entre cinco y 20 años en una prisión federal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e5b96a200899a00ed4ccf Feds say Arizona suspect vandalized ICE facility and attempted to ignite lobby area te 2026-05-21T01:10:46.985Z Feds say Arizona suspect vandalized ICE facility and attempted to ignite lobby area An Arizona man is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he vandalized and attempted to set fire to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility by using a propane tank and torch to ignite materials inside the building. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona said Gerardo Mendoza-Acoltzi of Avondale was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of malicious damage to federal property and willful depredation against property of the United States. Court documents claim Mendoza-Acoltzi broke a window at the ICE property before attempting to ignite the building just after 1 a.m. on Feb. 21, 2026. Federal authorities said surveillance video showed Mendoza-Acoltzi arriving at the facility shortly before midnight and unloading a propane tank near the front entrance. Prosecutors said he later returned, smashed a lobby window with the propane tank and used a torch connected to the tank to ignite window shades inside the building. FBI INVESTIGATES CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO FEDERAL ICE WAREHOUSE FACILITY IN ARIZONA Investigators also alleged Mendoza-Acoltzi arranged rocks outside the facility to spell an anti-ICE message before leaving the area. Federal prosecutors said Mendoza-Acoltzi was arrested May 7 and made his initial appearance in federal court shortly afterward. Fox News previously reported that the FBI was investigating "significant criminal damage" at the federal ICE warehouse facility after vandals targeted the property with anti-law enforcement graffiti and damaged windows. FBI OPENS INVESTIGATION AFTER DRIVER ALLEGEDLY RAMS ICE VEHICLE DURING ARIZONA TRAFFIC STOP ATTEMPT If convicted, Mendoza-Acoltzi could face years in federal prison. Attempted arson of federal property carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years behind bars, while depredation against U.S. property also carries additional penalties. Federal officials have increasingly warned about threats and attacks targeting immigration enforcement facilities and personnel amid heightened tensions surrounding border security and deportation operations. The Arizona case comes amid heightened concerns over threats targeting immigration enforcement and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facilities nationwide. 'COWARDLY' RIOTER THREW ROCK, SET FIRE TO ICE SUB-OFFICE IN WASHINGTON STATE: DHS Days before the Arizona incident, state and federal authorities launched an investigation into an attempted arson attack at a DHS office building in Meridian, Idaho. The suspect allegedly stole an ambulance from a bay at St. Luke’s West hospital, drove it through a parking lot and retrieved gas cans that had been staged in nearby vegetation, according to Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea. The suspect then drove the ambulance into the North Portico building, which houses DHS offices, Basterrechea said at the time. FEDERAL CHARGES FILED AGAINST ARIZONA TESLA ARSON SUSPECT, AG BONDI PROMISES 'NO NEGOTIATING' Investigators believe the suspect poured an accelerant inside and around the outside of the ambulance but was unable to ignite it before being interrupted by responding officers. "There has been a lot of rhetoric surrounding the Department of Homeland Security leasing office space at this location," Basterrechea said. "Comments on social media, such as ‘property damage isn't violence,’ is absolutely false. This was absolutely an act of violence, and if the suspect had not been interrupted, there is no doubt this building would have been burned, putting the lives of first responders and others at risk." The charges against Mendoza-Acoltzi are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Fox News Digital’s Alexandra Koch contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e5b7fa200899a00ed4c99 Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Enters Caribbean as Trump Pressures Cuba te 2026-05-21T01:10:23.838Z Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Enters Caribbean as Trump Pressures Cuba The carrier arrived in the southern Caribbean on the same day that the Justice Department announced charges against Raul Castro. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e5273a200899a00ed4a4b Popular cruise line's giant beach park blocked by Mexico after local backlash erupts te 2026-05-21T00:31:47.043Z Popular cruise line's giant beach park blocked by Mexico after local backlash erupts After weeks of backlash from local residents and environmental advocates, Mexican officials announced they will reject Royal Caribbean’s proposal to build a massive water park along the country’s Caribbean coastline. Critics of the cruise line's project argued the development threatened the region’s fragile ecosystem and the character of the small coastal community of Mahahual. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, May 19, Alicia Bárcena, Mexico’s secretary of the Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), responded to questions about the development. CRUISE PASSENGERS COMPLAINED ABOUT CABIN PROBLEM, NOW SHIPS ARE MAKING A BIG CHANGE "I'd like to inform you that Royal Caribbean's Perfect Day project will not be approved," the official said.  "The company is also looking to withdraw the project, but we at SEMARNAT will not approve it." Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum echoed those concerns during a press conference Monday morning. "We must not do anything that affects that area, which has a very important ecological balance, and is particularly important for the reefs," she said, as Reuters reported. DISAPPOINTED CRUISE PASSENGERS ERUPT AS ALCOHOL BAN AFFEECTS MAJOR VOYAGES A Royal Caribbean spokesperson told Fox News Digital the cruise operator is "disappointed," but "respects the role of Mexico's environmental authorities." The spokesperson added, "Mahahual is a special place that deserves care and protection. We continue to believe in Mexico, and are optimistic [about] the potential to advance our investment responsibly."  The spokesperson said the company plans to "re-engage stakeholders" as it works to develop "essential environmental infrastructure, the creation of thousands of local jobs, and community programs that support the people of Mexico." Royal Caribbean first unveiled Perfect Day Mexico in October 2024 as part of its expanding portfolio of cruise destinations. It was originally scheduled to open in 2027. The proposed site in Mahahual, Quintana Roo, was expected to feature "an all-new thrilling water park; jaw-dropping pools and beaches, restaurants, bars and more," according to a company press release.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The cruise line promoted the development as a "sustainable destination." The decision follows mounting criticism from environmental advocates and residents about the project’s potential ramifications. A Change.org petition demanding the "immediate cancellation" of the development drew more than 4.8 million signatures. "Mahahual is not an amusement park. It is a fishing town inhabited by local communities who live facing the sea," the petition states. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "This project directly threatens [our] rights to access and use the sea, the beaches, and the mangroves, our local identity, our way of life, our freedom to live here," the petition says. The petition goes on to describe Mahahual as "one of the last free strongholds of the Mexican Caribbean, while Playa del Carmen and Tulum have already succumbed to the logic of profit." Royal Caribbean fans had mixed reactions on Reddit forums. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ One person applauded the decision, saying, "Good for Mexico." Another said, "I can see the concerns here, but no doubt some folks will be disappointed." CocoCay, located in the Bahamas, is a predecessor of the proposed project in Mexico.  CocoCay has been a huge success for the company, drawing over 2 million visitors annually, according to Cruise Industry News. Mahahual is known for its close access to the Mesoamerican Reef — the world’s second-largest barrier reef system, according to Reuters. The coastal town has increasingly attracted scuba divers and tourists looking to experience marine ecosystems, coral formations, tropical fish and other sea life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e525fa200899a00ed4a42 Tennessee man jailed 37 days over Facebook meme mocking Charlie Kirk's death wins $850K settlement te 2026-05-21T00:31:27.177Z Tennessee man jailed 37 days over Facebook meme mocking Charlie Kirk's death wins $850K settlement A Tennessee man who was jailed for more than a month after refusing to take down a Facebook meme poking fun at the assassination of Charlie Kirk will be paid $850,000 as part of a settlement with officials. Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old retired police officer, spent 37 days behind bars under a $2 million bond before authorities dropped the felony charge against him in October. While in jail, he lost his post-retirement job and missed both his wedding anniversary and the birth of his granddaughter, according to a federal lawsuit Bushart filed against Perry County, Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems and the investigator who obtained his arrest warrant. "I am pleased my First Amendment rights have been vindicated," Bushart said in a Wednesday statement announcing the settlement. The statement was provided by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), the organization that helped represent him in the case. "The people’s freedom to participate in civil discourse is crucial to a healthy democracy. I am looking forward to moving on and spending time with my family," he added. BABYLON BEE TOUTS LEGAL WIN OVER HAWAII GOVERNMENT'S 'WAR AGAINST POLITICAL MEMES AND SATIRE' IN FEDERAL COURT Fox News Digital has reached out to Perry County Mayor John Carroll for comment. Bushart was arrested in September, after he refused to remove a Facebook meme that joked about Kirk being killed while speaking to college students in Utah. The meme that led to his arrest featured an image of President Donald Trump alongside the words, "We have to get over it," captioned with, "This seems relevant today..." The meme explained that the quote was originally said by Trump in 2024, following a school shooting at Perry High School in Iowa. PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS FACE BACKLASH FOR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS MOCKING CHARLIE KIRK’S ASSASSINATION However, the arrest warrant was based on the "absurd notion" that the meme could be interpreted as a threat against Perry County High School in Tennessee, FIRE said. Furthermore, the organization noted that Bushart did not create or alter the meme. Weems told news outlets that the meme did not actually lead investigators to believe there was a real threat. However, he stated that the case hinged on how some people could potentially interpret it as a threat to a local school. "No one should be hauled off to jail in the dark of night over a harmless meme just because the authorities disagree with its message," said FIRE senior attorney Adam Steinbaugh. "We’re pleased that Larry has been compensated for this injustice, but local law enforcement never should have forced him to endure this ordeal in the first place." FIRE noted that hundreds of Americans have been censored for their online speech following Kirk’s assassination. The group currently represents Monica Weeks, a public servant who was fired by the state for a Facebook post criticizing Kirk shortly after his death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e524ba200899a00ed4a39 Bryson DeChambeau thinks the original moon landing video is fake: 'I don't know about the footage' te 2026-05-21T00:31:07.389Z Bryson DeChambeau thinks the original moon landing video is fake: 'I don't know about the footage' Bryson DeChambeau is one of the world's best golfers, has a widely beloved and popular YouTube channel, and has been one of the most committed adopters of science and technology in the sport. But an astronomer, he is not. DeChambeau joined "The Katie Miller podcast" show this week, covering a wide variety of topics. He spoke about his aspirations of reaching the Golf Hall of Fame, dating, the mental side of golf, and his experiences playing with President Donald Trump. LIV GOLF STAR BRYSON DECHAMBEAU REVEALS SPACE ASPIRATIONS WHILE TAKING IN SPACEX ROCKET LAUNCH Oh, and his thoughts on whether we've been to the moon and conspiracy theories. That's where things went a bit, well, off the rails for DeChambeau. While he didn't quite fully commit to saying we haven't been entirely, saying he trusts Elon Musk's word when it comes to the original Apollo mission in 1969, he did say he doesn't believe the famous footage of Neil Armstrong and other astronauts walking on the lunar surface is real. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "Look, Elon says we’ve definitely gone [to the moon]," he said. "So I tend to go that route, because he’s the man that knows quite a bit about all that." "I don't think the footage is real," he continued. "But I think we did go to the moon. I don't know about the footage. It's quite wild." We did, in fact, go to the moon, and despite conspiracy theories to the contrary, the footage of the moon landing is also real. Maybe what DeChambeau is trying to say is that he believes we got to the moon eventually, even if it wasn't in 1969. But that's equally wrong. Bryson's become one of the most fascinating and interesting personalities in golf, and he's clearly a very smart guy who's taken his career to the next level by using data and information to maximize his abilities. But even he apparently can't escape the pull of moon landing conspiracies. Who knows, if Elon gets his way, maybe he'll be able to take a trip there himself one day soon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e5231a200899a00ed49dd Anthropic says it’s about to have its first profitable quarter te 2026-05-21T00:30:41.609Z Anthropic says it’s about to have its first profitable quarter Anthropic has told its investors that it will more than double revenue to around $10.9 billion in its second quarter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e521ea200899a00ed49d4 Jensen Huang says he’s found a ‘brand new’ $200B market for Nvidia te 2026-05-21T00:30:22.047Z Jensen Huang says he’s found a ‘brand new’ $200B market for Nvidia The next big thing for Nvidia will be CPUs for AI agents, $200 billion worth, CEO Jensen Huang predicts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4e02a200899a00ed4920 Muere bebé que nació durante cirugía de emergencia tras tiroteo en Buckeye, informa la policía te 2026-05-21T00:12:50.400Z Muere bebé que nació durante cirugía de emergencia tras tiroteo en Buckeye, informa la policía El bebé recién nacido fue extraído después del tiroteo del 14 de mayo y murió apenas seis días después. La madre del menor, de 17 años, continúa recuperándose. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4dd5a200899a00ed48f1 Florida man arrested after suspected human remains found buried at property where his father lived te 2026-05-21T00:12:05.010Z Florida man arrested after suspected human remains found buried at property where his father lived A Florida man was arrested Monday after investigators uncovered suspected human remains buried at a Marion County property while investigating the disappearance of his father, according to authorities and an arrest affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital. The Marion County Sheriff's Office said deputies began investigating the disappearance of 43-year-old Andres Bahamon-Prada on May 16, after a family member reported he had not been seen since May 7. Authorities said Bahamon-Prada lived with his 25-year-old son, Andres Bahamon, at a home in Dunnellon. During the investigation, detectives uncovered evidence suggesting foul play may have been involved in Bahamon-Prada's disappearance, prompting authorities to investigate the case as a homicide. TEXAS COUPLE ARRESTED AFTER BODY OF SPECIAL NEEDS SON, 26, DISCOVERED BURIED IN BACKYARD According to the affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital, Bahamon initially told deputies he last saw his father on the evening of May 7, after Bahamon-Prada returned home and claimed someone unknown was coming to pick him up. Detectives also noted Bahamon-Prada's silver 2007 Infiniti M35 disappeared from the property several days later and remains missing. The victim's mother later told investigators she believed Bahamon killed his father after she encountered him near a local store, according to the affidavit. She told deputies the suspect said he believed the victim was dead and "in hell where he deserves to be" because he was "an evil person" and a "junkie." When deputies responded to the Dunnellon property on May 18, investigators reported finding shattered glass doors with what appeared to be a bullet hole, a shell casing near the porch, suspected bloodstains and freshly disturbed dirt in the backyard, according to the affidavit. MAN UNCOVERS MISSING FATHER’S BONES BURIED BENEATH FAMILY HOME, UNLEASHING ‘A THOUSAND' OTHER SECRETS Authorities also learned Bahamon allegedly sent his mother, who lives in Germany, a photograph depicting a man appearing deceased near wooden steps at the property, investigators said. According to the affidavit viewed by Fox News Digital, the image appeared to show a man matching Bahamon-Prada’s description lying motionless beside the steps with a large red stain visible near his head and shirt. Detectives later obtained a search warrant for the property and discovered what they described as a large rolled carpet buried beneath freshly disturbed dirt. "Upon investigating and digging into that area of dirt, detectives encountered the odor of decomposition," the affidavit states. FLORIDA MAN ALLEGEDLY STUFFED HUMAN REMAINS IN TWO SUITCASES FOUND IN REMOTE ‘COMPOUND’ Authorities said detectives ultimately uncovered suspected human remains inside the carpet, though investigators are still working to positively identify the remains. As the investigation progressed, detectives identified Bahamon as a person of interest in the case. He was arrested Monday and charged with tampering with evidence in the missing-person investigation. Investigators wrote in the affidavit that they believe Bahamon concealed or removed the victim's body in an attempt to impair the homicide investigation. Authorities are continuing to search for Bahamon-Prada’s missing silver 2007 Infiniti M35, which detectives believe may contain evidence connected to the case. Anyone with information about the vehicle or the investigation is urged to contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at 352-732-9111. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4dc1a200899a00ed48e8 Video shows police take down cop killer with armored vehicle after gunman turned neighborhood into war zone te 2026-05-21T00:11:45.305Z Video shows police take down cop killer with armored vehicle after gunman turned neighborhood into war zone Newly released bodycam and drone video captures the dramatic final moments of the deadly California standoff that ended when deputies used an armored BearCat vehicle to run over an armed suspect who police said killed Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert. The nearly seven-minute video, released Tuesday by the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, combines body-worn camera footage, thermal drone video and slow-motion replay documenting the intense firefight that unfolded after authorities say 59-year-old David Morales ambushed deputies serving an eviction notice in Porterville on April 9. Video captures deputies scrambling for cover behind patrol cars as gunfire erupts through the neighborhood while SWAT teams rush armored vehicles into position around the home. WATCH: Gunfire erupts as suspect pins down officer, opens fire during eviction notice FLORIDA DEPUTY WITH 25 YEARS ON FORCE KILLED SERVING EVICTION NOTICE; SUSPECT, LOCKSMITH ALSO SHOT: SHERIFF The video shows the massive tactical response that followed as Kern County Sheriff’s Office SWAT operators arrived with armored vehicles, including a BearCat and a Rook, to help evacuate nearby residents and contain Morales. Authorities said Morales continued firing from inside the home for hours while tactical teams attempted to negotiate his surrender. At around 5:30 p.m., investigators said Morales opened fire on the armored Rook vehicle, with rounds penetrating armor plating and damaging ballistic glass. MANHUNT UNDERWAY AFTER US MARSHAL DEPUTY SHOT AND KILLED IN HOUSTON The video then shows Morales climbing out of a window and fleeing into thick brush in the backyard while armed with a rifle and wearing camouflage and a mask. Drone footage and bodycam video captured Morales lying beneath a tree while aiming a rifle at the driver of the BearCat, according to investigators. Authorities said deputies determined Morales continued posing an imminent threat and used the BearCat as a means of deadly force. BODYCAM FOOTAGE SHOWS CHAOTIC MOMENTS LEADING UP TO FATAL OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING The footage shows the BearCat accelerating toward Morales as gunfire erupts. Investigators said Morales fired multiple rounds that struck the driver’s side window and underside of the armored vehicle during the encounter. Deputies backed away and then re-engaged Morales a second time, according to the video. Authorities said Morales continued manipulating his rifle and reached for a handgun in his waistband after the second impact. VIDEO SHOWS POLICE OFFICER AMBUSHED IN PATROL CAR IN EXPLOSION OF GUNFIRE, SUSPECT FOUND DEAD AFTER SHOOTOUT Deputies then used the BearCat to run over Morales a third and final time. "The suspect was lying prone on the ground, in camouflage clothing, continuing to pose a threat," Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said after the incident. "The situation was resolved, and the suspect is now dead. He was not shot. One of the BearCats ran over him and killed him." GOT A TIP? The sheriff later defended the tactics used to stop Morales in blunt terms. "Don’t shoot at cops. You shoot at cops, we’re gonna run you over," Boudreaux said. "He got run over. He got what he deserved." FOLLOW US ON X Authorities said the confrontation began earlier that morning when deputies arrived at Morales’ home to serve a final eviction notice after he allegedly failed to pay rent for 35 days. Investigators said Morales appeared to have "laid in wait" before opening fire on deputies with a high-powered rifle. Hoppert, a former Navy corpsman who joined the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office in 2020, was struck during the ambush and rushed to Sierra View District Hospital, where he later died. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Authorities considered airlifting Hoppert to Fresno for treatment, but his condition was too unstable. "This situation went from a civil order of removal to where our officer was shot and killed. This is senseless," Boudreaux said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE US NEWS Boudreaux also described the emotional aftermath of the shooting, saying he met with Hoppert’s family at the hospital following the deputy’s death. "I sat down at the hospital and met with the wife and his mom, and I can tell you there is no consoling that family at this point," Boudreaux said. "Attacks on law enforcement of this nature must stop." On May 12, the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Incident Review Board determined the use of force was within department policy. The case will also be reviewed by the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4dada200899a00ed48df Trump owns the GOP. Could Republicans pay the price in the midterms? te 2026-05-21T00:11:25.694Z Trump owns the GOP. Could Republicans pay the price in the midterms? President Donald Trump took to social media on Wednesday morning to showcase the power of his political endorsements, touting that the candidates he backed went 37-0 in Tuesday's GOP primaries from coast to coast. "We won all races last night. Every one of them," Trump told reporters. The brute force of the president's endorsement power and the immense grip he has on the Republican Party were on full display in a number of high-profile ballot-box showdowns, including Trump-backed Ed Gallrein ousting Rep. Thomas Massie in the GOP primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, a race that grabbed outsized national attention. But Trump's heavy hand in this year's primaries could cause repercussions in the autumn, when Republicans will be defending their razor-thin House and slim Senate majorities in the midterm elections. TRUMP-BACKED FORMER NAVY SEAL DEALS KNOCKS OUT MASSIE IN HIGH-STAKES SHOWDOWN While those concerns will mount as the midterms creep closer, on Tuesday night the political headline was Trump once again successfully flexing his muscles to exert payback on Republicans who defied him. Two weeks after purging five state senators in Indiana's primary who had opposed his push for congressional redistricting, and three days after helping to oust Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana — as the senator who, five and a half years ago, voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial lost his bid for renomination — Trump obliterated Massie. Massie, who for 14 years has represented Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, in the northeastern part of the red-leaning state, has long been one of Trump's most vocal GOP critics in Congress. The libertarian-minded lawmaker has repeatedly taken aim at the president over foreign policy, including the Iran war and unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel. And he's also been a thorn in Trump's side for successfully pushing for the release of government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Gallrein’s nearly ten-point victory over Massie in a race that was expected to be much closer represents a major win for Trump’s political operation and pro-Israel allied groups, who spent aggressively to unseat the sitting lawmaker. Speaking at his victory celebration, Gallrein thanked Trump for his support, saying, "My focus is on advancing the president's and the party's agenda to put America first and Kentucky always." Taking to social media after Massie's defeat, White House communications director and longtime Trump aide Steven Cheung warned, "Do not ever doubt President Trump and his political power. F--k around, find out." Veteran Republican strategist and communicator Ryan Williams told Fox News Digital, "The Republican Party is Trump’s party, and if you cross him, he’ll hit back at you ten times as hard and defeat you. He’s getting better at this as time goes on. His grip on the party has increased, not decreased." "Anybody at this point who doesn’t understand this will be out of a job if they cross the president," Williams emphasized. Meanwhile, Rep. Andy Barr of Kentucky, backed by Trump in recent days, cruised to the Republican Senate nomination in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, a former longtime Senate GOP leader. And Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a top Trump ally in the Senate, easily captured the GOP gubernatorial nomination in solidly red Alabama. But some Trump-backed candidates will have to wait a little longer before securing a ticket to the general election. Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones of Georgia finished first in the GOP gubernatorial primary, but didn't top 50%, forcing a runoff next month with billionaire businessman Rick Jackson. It was the same story in Alabama, where Trump-backed Rep. Barry Moore finished first but will need another victory in next month's runoff to secure the Republican Senate nomination in the race to succeed Tuberville. And this past weekend, Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow was forced into a runoff with Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming as Cassidy was sent packing. Trump putting his hand on the scale in red states like Louisiana, Alabama and Kentucky shouldn't be an issue in the general election, but it could be in battleground Georgia, and in red-leaning Texas, where Democrats are hoping to win a U.S. Senate election for the first time in nearly four decades. Democrats feel Trump gave them an early Christmas gift by endorsing MAGA firebrand and ally and supporter Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime GOP Sen. John Cornyn with one week to go until the runoff election for the Republican nomination. "Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the United States Senate," Trump wrote in a social media post as he announced his backing of Paxton, which likely ends Cornyn's hope of winning renomination. The winner of the GOP runoff will face off in the autumn with rising Democratic Party star state Rep. James Talarico, who has built a massive war chest this year while Cornyn and Paxton have traded fire in their combustible race. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, the National Republican Senatorial Committee and many GOP leaders in the nation's capital saw Cornyn as the candidate better equipped to successfully defend the seat in Texas, which Democrats are trying to flip as they work to win back the chamber's majority. That's because Paxton has faced a slew of scandals and legal problems that have battered him over the past decade, as well as his ongoing messy divorce. Some Republicans are concerned this could be a flashback to 2022, when then-former President Trump flexed his muscles in the GOP primaries, with some of his picks, including Georgia's Herschel Walker, falling short in the midterms, as Republicans failed to win back the Senate. "Trump got his way in most of the primaries in 2022 also. Didn’t portend great results in the general election," vocal Trump critic and GOP consultant Sarah Longwell posted on social media Tuesday night. Williams said, "The president has shown that he puts personal loyalty over political considerations even when it puts a safe seat at risk." And pointing to this year's midterms, when the GOP as the party in power will face traditional headwinds as well as an extremely challenging political climate, Ryan said, "That’s the situation Republicans find themselves dealing with heading into what should be a challenging midterm election." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4d99a200899a00ed48d6 Mayors want to keep handing out free cash after federal funds dried up te 2026-05-21T00:11:05.788Z Mayors want to keep handing out free cash after federal funds dried up Several mayors across the United States are scrambling to keep "no-strings-attached" cash programs alive as the federal pandemic relief funding that triggered the trend officially dries up. In the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, officials recently announced an expansion of the city's guaranteed income program to burn through the remainder of its federal allotments. The program originally launched as a pilot funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Under federal law, these pandemic recovery funds had to be legally obligated by the end of 2024 and must be fully spent by the end of December. Evanston held a series of registration sessions across the city for its Guaranteed Income Program as officials race to distribute $300,000 before the expiration deadline. The city received roughly 150 applications during the first week of registration alone. Those applications will be entered into a lottery to select 102 low-income families. The expanded program will provide $500 monthly payments to the selected households over the next six months using the leftover pandemic funds. To be eligible for the lottery, residents must live at or below 185% of the federal poverty line and be either 55 years or older or have a child in second grade or younger. CHICAGO SUBURB LOCALS HOPE REPARATIONS ADDRESSES 'AFFORDABILITY PRESSURES' AS BLACK POPULATION DWINDLES Evanston is one of more than 100 U.S. cities that have launched universal basic income pilots since 2018 to address poverty. While many of these initial experiments relied on a blend of private donations and federal ARPA money, those federal accounts are hitting zero. The looming shortfall is driving local officials to find alternative avenues to make the cash handouts permanent—similar to recent budget maneuvers in neighboring Cook County, Illinois. Cook County, the second-largest county in the U.S., established a subsequent phase of its guaranteed basic income program after the conclusion of its initial 2022 pilot. To sustain the initiative without federal aid, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for guaranteed income within its local county budget, signaling a shift toward long-term local funding. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, who won the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th Congressional District and is running in the general election, indicated he wants to fight for the handouts at the federal level if elected to the House of Representatives. "Guaranteed income programs provide critical support to families while boosting the local economy," Biss wrote in a social media post after the Evanston City Council voted to expand the program. "We’re leading the way in Evanston, and I’m ready to fight for these programs in Congress!" Biss is not the only local executive attempting to turn temporary pilots into permanent policy. In Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka is pushing for the state government to adopt similar measures across the Garden State. "The Newark Movement for Economic Equity (NMEE) guaranteed income pilot program definitively demonstrated that cash payments boosted financial stability and improved child outcomes," Baraka said during the launch of a new advocacy coalition. "I am proud that our work in Newark continues to serve as a model to inform statewide efforts for economic mobility. We must turn these pilots into policy across New Jersey." WHAT THE FIRST FEDERAL CHALLENGE TO A LOCAL REPARATIONS PROGRAM MEANS FOR OTHER CITIES Launched by Baraka in partnership with the advocacy group Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, the Newark pilot provided 400 low-income residents with $6,000 per year over a two-year period, pulling from a mix of ARPA funds and corporate donations. The newly formed New Jersey Cash Alliance coalition is now actively lobbying lawmakers in Trenton for state-backed cash policies to support families. The coalition includes Mayors for a Guaranteed Income President Michael D. Tubbs, who has publicly maintained that the federal government should implement a nationwide guaranteed income program. Tubbs, the former mayor of Stockton, California, popularized the municipal cash-handout trend after starting a pilot program in his own city. Tubbs argues that regular cash infusions are necessary to help low-income Americans stay afloat amid high costs for basic expenses like rent, groceries, and gasoline. In Salem, Massachusetts, city officials concluded a 12-month pilot program called "Uplift Salem," which offered 100 eligible participants monthly payments of $500 for a year. The $685,000 project was structured as a public-private partnership, utilizing ARPA funds alongside private contributions from the nonprofit group UpTogether. Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo praised the initiative following an impact study conducted by Salem State University, which noted high praise from recipients. "It increases employment, strengthens our economy and helps children thrive in school. These are investments in the integrity and strength of our community as a whole," Pangallo said in a statement. "Uplift Salem was an opportunity for us to add to the body of work demonstrating the efficacy of these programs. We will continue to advance the conversation at both the state and national level." DETROIT MOMS RUSHED TO 'NO STRINGS ATTACHED' CASH AID PROGRAM TAILORED TO NEW MOTHERS Meanwhile, officials in Boulder, Colorado, who launched their "Elevate Boulder" guaranteed income program with $3 million in ARPA funds, are actively soliciting private donations to keep the program going now that the federal pilot phase is wrapping up. "Contributions to the Elevate Boulder Fund will also help city staff determine the potential for ongoing, collective community support to extend the project after the pilot phase is complete," the city's official website states. While some cities are looking to charity or local taxes to bridge the gap, others have run into severe legal roadblocks. Austin, Texas, became the first major city in the Lone Star State to fully fund its own guaranteed income pilot, utilizing $1.1 million in taxpayer funds alongside $500,000 in philanthropic donations. However, the future of cash programs in Texas remains highly uncertain. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a high-profile lawsuit against a similar $20.5 million guaranteed income program in Harris County, dubbing it the "Harris Handout" and declaring it an unconstitutional abuse of public funds. While Austin's initial pilot concluded its run without direct intervention, the ongoing state-level litigation has effectively stalled local expansions across Texas. Officials from Boulder, Salem, Newark, and Evanston did not respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4d86a200899a00ed48cd Todd Monken says Shedeur Sanders has 'come miles' as Browns quarterback competition heats up te 2026-05-21T00:10:46.352Z Todd Monken says Shedeur Sanders has 'come miles' as Browns quarterback competition heats up Shedeur Sanders’ new head coach likes what he’s seen from the quarterback heading into his second NFL season with the Cleveland Browns. Todd Monken has been peppered with questions about his quarterbacks depth chart since taking the Browns’ head coaching job, which Kevin Stefanski used to have with the franchise. Sanders, whom the Browns took in the fifth round of last year’s NFL Draft, is usually in those questions, as media and fans alike are curious what’s in store for him after closing out the 2025 campaign as the team’s starting quarterback. However, a new coach means new thinking about every position. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Monken, though, spoke to Sanders’ development on Wednesday, where he said he’s seeing a player who has already "come a long way." "I think Shedeur’s come miles, in terms of his progressions, getting the ball out, his understanding of concepts. I think he’s really, really come a long way," Monken told reporters, via ESPN. BROWNS GM ANDREW BERRY WON'T COMMIT TO SHEDEUR SANDERS AS 2026 STARTER DESPITE ROOKIE'S PROGRESS After the Browns went with Joe Flacco to start the season, then Dillon Gabriel when Flacco was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals, Sanders finally got a shot against the Las Vegas Raiders. He won his first-ever start in the NFL, and Stefanski named him starter the remainder of the season. But Sanders and Deshaun Watson, who's back from injury heading into 2026, have continued to take split first-team reps during team drills at the Browns’ second OTA practice. Watson, whose tenure in Cleveland has been the exact opposite of what the team had hoped for when they traded for and signed him to a massive contract in 2022. It was a fully guaranteed $230 million over five years, but he tore his Achilles in October 2024 and didn’t play at all in 2025. Still, back on the gridiron, Monken said that "Deshaun’s athleticism shows up." "Obviously he’s had that, but he’s had injuries that have set him back. I wouldn’t say it’s a surprise, but it’s exciting to see – it’s a weapon for him. It’s one of his superpowers, his athleticism." The Browns still have Gabriel, as well as rookie Taylen Green, on their depth chart ahead of the season. But it’s clear the competition starts with Watson and Sanders with training camp set for July. Monken won’t be rushing to any conclusion at the position, but he does wish to name a starter by the beginning of training camp. "You’d love to have it at every position at the end of spring, but you can’t guarantee that," Monken said. Until then, Sanders and the rest of the Browns’ roster will look to impress their new 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/6a0e4d6fa200899a00ed4897 Trump’s Praise of Spencer Pratt Could Hurt Him in L.A. Mayor’s Race te 2026-05-21T00:10:23.460Z Trump’s Praise of Spencer Pratt Could Hurt Him in L.A. Mayor’s Race Democrats have been trying to portray Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, as a MAGA Republican in the mayor’s race. President Trump just gave them a helping hand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4b69a200899a00ed4861 Scene pkg May 20 te 2026-05-21T00:01:45.308Z Scene pkg May 20 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4b55a200899a00ed4858 Scene pkg May 20 NDS te 2026-05-21T00:01:25.346Z Scene pkg May 20 NDS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a0e4b1fa200899a00ed4815 Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis in emotional statement: 'I am staying focused and hopeful' te 2026-05-21T00:00:31.692Z Vanessa Trump reveals breast cancer diagnosis in emotional statement: 'I am staying focused and hopeful' Vanessa Trump revealed in an emotional social media statement Wednesday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and recently underwent a medical procedure as she begins treatment and recovery. The former wife of Donald Trump Jr. shared the announcement on Instagram, writing: "I want to share a personal health update." "I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer," Vanessa wrote in the post. "While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan." Vanessa also revealed that doctors performed "a procedure earlier this week" and thanked her family, children and medical team for supporting her through the diagnosis and recovery process. KAT TIMPF REVEALS BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS WHILE ANNOUNCING THE BIRTH OF HER SON "I am staying focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me," she wrote. The announcement quickly drew support from members of the Trump family and supporters online, including a public response from Ivanka Trump, who commented: "Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama." The post was also liked by Tiffany Trump and rapidly gained engagement as readers reacted to Vanessa’s news. TIGER WOODS VISITS WHITE HOUSE FOR 1ST TIME SINCE MAKING RELATIONSHIP WITH VANESSA TRUMP PUBLIC Vanessa concluded her statement by thanking supporters for their kindness while she focuses on ongoing treatment. "Thank you for your kindness and support it truly means more than I can express," she wrote. "I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery." Vanessa Trump shares five children with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr. In recent years, she has largely maintained a lower public profile compared to other members of the exteded Trump family. Vanessa has also recently been linked to golf legend Tiger Woods after the two went public with their relationship earlier this year. Woods shared a public message in March asking for privacy as the couple drew both online and media attention. Vanessa Trump's announcement did not disclose additional details about the stage of the cancer or specifics of her treatment plan beyond noting the recent procedure and ongoing medical care. Fox News Digital's Paulina Dedaj contributed to this reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home