https://meenews.co/post/6adc7aa111846704b3a7d67e Lisa Svendsen: What your vote means te 2026-10-24T09:30:09.475Z Lisa Svendsen: What your vote means Editor: Although this election is the mid-terms, it is so critical that every US citizen show up to vote. Other states have "Democratic Socialists" on the ballot. These so-called Democratic Socialists have nothing to offer other than complete control of… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc7aa011846704b3a7d675 Dave Eaton: Political blacklists te 2026-10-24T09:30:08.635Z Dave Eaton: Political blacklists Editor: Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), a former CIA officer, wants a “deterrence” so young people think twice before taking jobs with the Trump administration. At a University of Chicago event she said she hopes prospective hires will conclude, “Lord,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc7a9f11846704b3a7d66c Stephen Pursell:Let Common Sense Prevail te 2026-10-24T09:30:07.744Z Stephen Pursell:Let Common Sense Prevail Editor: Does anyone really think it’s a good idea to have open borders where people from any part of the world can come into our country? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc7a9e11846704b3a7d663 Gary Hanson: When the Referees Stops Blowing the Whistle te 2026-10-24T09:30:06.839Z Gary Hanson: When the Referees Stops Blowing the Whistle Editor: Imagine a football game where the referees are still on the field, the rule book still exists, and the scoreboard still works. Everything appears normal. But every time a player commits a foul, the referees look the other way.… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc7a9d11846704b3a7d65a Ernest Lynd: Vote for our future te 2026-10-24T09:30:05.877Z Ernest Lynd: Vote for our future Editor: I am 82 years old and this is the first time I have written a letter to the editor or posted online. I am so worried about the state of our country and the upcoming election that I felt… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc784611846704b3a7d60b Virginia Dems cast doubt on prosecution of colleague after embracing criminal allegations against Trump te 2026-10-24T09:20:06.714Z Virginia Dems cast doubt on prosecution of colleague after embracing criminal allegations against Trump Virginia Democrats who previously defended investigations and allegations against Donald Trump are urging restraint now that federal prosecutors have charged one of their own. The shift is evident across the party's top ranks following the indictment of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas. Lieutenant Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, who rejected Republican claims that Trump was being selectively prosecuted after his 2023 classified-documents indictment, is now stressing Lucas' "constitutional presumption of innocence" and arguing Lucas "is fully entitled to legal due process." Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones, who said last year that Trump tried to "incite a riot" and "overturn an election," says the allegations against Lucas must be tested through a legal process "free from political interference or bias." Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Va., likewise joined Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine in declaring that "those charged with crime are innocent until proven guilty" and questioning the Justice Department's motivations — years after Scott said during Trump's first impeachment that "the facts are uncontested," called his conduct a "gross abuse of presidential power" and declared that "no one is above the law." Trump was later acquitted by the Senate. POWERFUL DEM’S JABS AT TRUMP COME BACK TO HAUNT HER AFTER OFFICE RAIDED BY FBI: ‘AGED WELL’ Gov. Abigail Spanberger, meanwhile, is stressing Lucas' presumption of innocence after calling congressional defenses of Trump's handling of classified documents "deeply detrimental to our national security" days after his 2023 indictment in a case that was ultimately dismissed without a trial. Lucas, who also chairs the powerful Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, was indicted alongside six others in what federal prosecutors allege was a years-long criminal enterprise involving marijuana distribution, money laundering, bribery and fraud. She has denied wrongdoing, and an indictment does not establish guilt. The investigation that ultimately produced the charges began during the Biden administration, according to multiple reports. The contrasting rhetoric extends beyond individual officeholders. The Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) declared Trump had been "rightfully indicted" and that "no one is above the law" immediately after a Manhattan grand jury indicted him in March 2023 — more than a year before a jury heard the case. The party had also criticized Republican claims that federal law enforcement was being politically "weaponized" against Trump during the classified-documents investigation. Lucas currently serves as a DPVA vice chair. TOP SPANBERGER ALLY TARGETED IN FBI CORRUPTION PROBE HAS LONG HISTORY OF CONTROVERSY Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., was the only Democrat contacted by Fox News Digital who responded to questions about the contrast between his past rhetoric about Trump and his current rhetoric about Lucas, rejecting the suggestion that his positions were inconsistent while accusing federal law enforcement of politically timing Lucas' arrest. "It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or Republican, the American people deserve answers and accountability from everyone," Subramanyam told Fox News Digital. Subramanyam called the charges against Lucas "serious," adding that "she should face justice if they are true," while alleging that "the DOJ and FBI timed this arrest for two weeks before the election for political reasons." "Trump has a pattern of targeting political opponents and weaponizing the DOJ, and he has spent his second presidency covering up the Epstein files," Subramanyam said. "It took Congress forcing the administration's hand to even get a fraction of the full files released." VIRGINIA DEMS SPLIT ON DOJ PROBE OF SOROS-BACKED DA ACCUSED OF GIVING 'SWEETHEART DEALS' TO ILLEGAL ALIENS The federal investigation that produced Lucas' indictment, however, predates Trump's second administration. The Washington Post, CBS News and The Associated Press reported after federal searches in May, citing anonymous sources familiar with the investigation, that the probe began during the Biden administration. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche reiterated that the investigation began years ago and rejected allegations of political retaliation. "We don't do political paybacks," Blanche said. Federal prosecutors allege Lucas led a criminal enterprise involving relatives and associates that distributed marijuana and laundered proceeds while she used her political position to protect the operation and influence legislation that could financially benefit it. The indictment alleges Lucas and her co-defendants were involved in distributing at least 100 kilograms of marijuana, while FBI Director Kash Patel said the alleged scheme generated roughly $4.5 million. Lucas has denied wrongdoing and accused the federal government of trying to silence her. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Today, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the full weight of the federal government have been wielded against an 82-year-old great-grandmother," Lucas said after surrendering to authorities. "I grew up under Jim Crow. I've seen what happens when people in power try to silence those who stand up to them." "I will not be bullied," she added. "And I will not back down." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc75eb11846704b3a7d59f Trump Asked Muslim Voters to Trust Him. Now Some Feel Used. te 2026-10-24T09:10:03.969Z Trump Asked Muslim Voters to Trust Him. Now Some Feel Used. Some Muslim voters who backed Mr. Trump in 2024 say they believe he pledged his support when it was politically convenient, only to alienate and scapegoat them once he won the election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc75eb11846704b3a7d596 El-Sayed Needs Black Voters in Michigan. Tensions With Arab Americans Make That Harder. te 2026-10-24T09:10:03.254Z El-Sayed Needs Black Voters in Michigan. Tensions With Arab Americans Make That Harder. Conflict between Michigan’s Black and Arab communities could get in the way of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s pitch in the critical Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc75ea11846704b3a7d58d How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans te 2026-10-24T09:10:02.399Z How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc739311846704b3a7d533 Arizona set to draw on its Colorado River bank te 2026-10-24T09:00:03.190Z Arizona set to draw on its Colorado River bank A small, plastic bottle of water arrived at the Phoenix Mayor's desk in 1985. Terry Goddard, who sat in that chair at the time, said he will never forget the slogan on the side: "Our lifeline is online." It was… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc6ee611846704b3a7d457 Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target Americans abroad, US intelligence memo warns te 2026-10-24T08:40:06.096Z Iran has 'substantially increased' efforts to target Americans abroad, US intelligence memo warns Iran has "substantially increased" efforts to target U.S. personnel abroad, with plots to kill Americans reaching "advanced stages" in the Middle East and other countries, according to an intelligence memo obtained by Fox News. The memo, sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, comes just days after the State Department ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. U.S. officials confirmed the authenticity of the unclassified intelligence memo, which was first reported by Axios. "Specifically, through various channels, we have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," the memo states. 'KEEP A LOW PROFILE': STATE DEPARTMENT WARNS AMERICANS OVERSEAS THEY COULD BE TARGETED "The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against U.S. citizens have reached advanced stages in both the Middle East and certain other countries," the memo continues. The memo also states that intelligence officials will work to downgrade the classification of certain intelligence so it can be disseminated and shared with State Department personnel. A U.S. official told Fox News Digital that the government continually monitors and evaluates evolving security threats. "When it comes to our staffing at embassies, we constantly evaluate new information about the security environment," the official said. "The threat of Houthi attacks and of Iranian terror plots targeting U.S. officials are informing our decisions on staffing adjustments for embassies on RO Status in the region." US PULLS PERSONNEL FROM SAUDI ARABIA AS KINGDOM COMES UNDER HOUTHI FIRE The intelligence report on Iranian efforts to target U.S. diplomats and officials in the Middle East also comes as President Donald Trump continues to weigh another round of military strikes against Iran if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington. Earlier this week, the State Department addressed reports that it directed nonessential government personnel and their dependents to leave the entire Gulf region, clarifying that the departure order applies only to Saudi Arabia. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that any claims of a potential broader regional shutdown were "inaccurate." AMERICANS WARNED AGAIN TO RETHINK TRAVEL AS MISSILE ATTACK RATTLES HISTORIC REGION "The U.S. Department of State issued an ordered departure for non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia," the department said. The State Department previously renewed its warning to Americans traveling in and through the Middle East in late September. The latest warning came as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched several missile attacks toward Saudi Arabia. Fox News Digital's Jessica Mekles and Fox News' Nick Kalman contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc67dd11846704b3a7cd9f A New England city was transformed by refugees – now it faces a youth gun violence crisis: 'Fear for my life' te 2026-10-24T08:10:05.764Z A New England city was transformed by refugees – now it faces a youth gun violence crisis: 'Fear for my life' LEWISTON, Maine - A New England city transformed by an influx of refugees and immigrants is now grappling with a youth gun-violence crisis, as police report 35 gun-related incidents this year, 22 involving juveniles. "I don’t feel safe. I fear for my life," Mohamed Muhumed, a Lewiston teenager, told Fox News Digital. "I saw someone get punched in the middle of the sidewalk over there. It’s crazy." The city, Maine's second most populous city and home to a large population of refugees from Somali and other African nations, is experiencing a serious youth gun violence problem. Lewiston Police Chief Carly Conley called the gun violence "one of the most serious public safety challenges" facing the city. EXPLOSIVE SLEEPER ISSUE RAGING IN THIS MAINE CITY COULD FUEL MIDTERM SHAKEUPS Jon Fetherston, a reporter for the conservative-leaning The Maine Wire who has reported extensively on the issue, told Fox News Digital that "the gun violence in Lewiston is very concerning. The majority... has been committed by teenagers... Multiple times teenagers have been arrested and immediately released by the courts back out on the streets." "The court systems are being tapped. The DA is frustrated that the courts aren't putting these kids away in jail... Residents are scared. Residents are very, very frustrated, and you've got kids shooting kids, and it's almost become commonplace here in Lewiston," Fetherston said. City officials have responded by approving $200,000 in additional police overtime funding to expand patrols and enforcement. They have also urged changes to Maine’s juvenile justice system, including more options for handling repeat violent offenders and greater scrutiny before high-risk juveniles are released. Mayor Carl Sheline said in a statement last month that the increased resources are "sending a strong message to those perpetrating gun violence: we will find you." But he added, "Parental involvement and accountability are key to reducing youth gun violence in our city." MAINE NONPROFIT WITH SOMALI TIES LOSING STATE FUNDING Republican Rick LaChapelle, a former city council president who is now running for mayor, told Fox News Digital, "Our biggest problem is the system itself. The police department is doing an excellent job catching these people. We have one young man that's been arrested 5 times, I believe, for the same thing. He gets arrested, gets brought down to the youth center… gets released." "It's been a one-party rule forever that has instilled the rules that there's no accountability," LaChapelle argued. "We need to change the rules of the system." Fox News Digital reached out to Sheline to discuss his efforts on combating the gun violence, but the mayor didn't respond by the time this story was published. No official city or police data indicates that Somali residents as a group are behind the violence, or establishes a connection to the increase. But LaChapelle said, "That seems to be who's being arrested right now." Mohamed Adbei, a teenager who spoke with Fox News Digital on the streets of Lewiston, pushed back on any ethnic connection: "I wouldn't just say it's the Somali kids. It's youth in general." Ifraax Saciid, a Somali native who lived in Atlanta before moving to Lewiston, agreed. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "No, that's not the root cause. I think the root cause is poverty here in Lewiston. Lewiston is very poor and is economically not in a good state," she said when asked if there was a direct connection to the Somali community. "I think what's happening here is happening everywhere. It's happening in Atlanta. I have lived in Miami and Ohio and Kentucky and Minnesota and have seen what is happening in those states also happening here in Lewiston. It's nothing new." Lewiston has also been an epicenter in recent years for fraud scandals involving Maine's joint federal and state Medicaid program. Saciid emphasized that "fraud is happening everywhere in the United States and with every skin color, with every class. It's not tied particularly to one people." The Somali influx to Lewiston began a quarter century ago, when refugees and secondary migrants started relocating to the former mill city along the Androscoggin River in search of safe neighborhoods and affordable housing. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Then-Mayor Larry Raymond drew national attention in 2002 after asking Somali leaders to discourage additional migration to Lewiston, arguing the rapid influx was straining city resources. Fast-forward to present day and Lewiston has one of the highest per capita Muslim populations in the country, most of it Somali along with refugees from other African nations. Fetherston argued that "history has proven him [Raymond] to be correct that... that it was too much too fast because a lot has changed in Lewiston. And things are not working out in Lewiston." LaChapelle noted, "I'm a French Canadian, so my ancestors came here.... We need legal immigration in America. We need to grow." But he added, "We just have to do it logically and legally and in. When my ancestors got here, there wasn't a free... gravy train all the way down. Now we're supporting everybody. We have for 30 years, we still have some people that are still on the welfare system 30 years later. That has to change." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc632e11846704b3a7ccbc Heap Restores 24 Voters After Court Reviews Citizenship Documents te 2026-10-24T07:50:06.751Z Heap Restores 24 Voters After Court Reviews Citizenship Documents By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap announced Friday that his office restored 24 voters to active status after a court reviewed citizenship documentation during mediation. The move resolves a dispute with Attorney General Kris Mayes over the voters’ eligibility to vote in the Nov. 3 general election. Heap’s office said in a press release that ballots had been issued to the affected voters on the Active Early Voting List, and Mayes had agreed to dismiss her complaint. RECORDER HEAP: FOUR-WEEK DPOC DISPUTE RESOLVED AFTER CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED TO COURT, AG DISMISSES COMPLAINT Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap announced today the resolution of Attorney General Kris Mayes' lawsuit concerning 24 voters placed in pending… pic.twitter.com/UbruQ2f4Fh — Maricopa County Recorder's Office (@RecordersOffice) October 24, 2026 According to the recorder’s office, the Attorney General’s Office presented citizenship documentation to the court during mediation. The court reviewed the records and issued a minute entry affirming their sufficiency, which Heap’s office said supplied the verification needed to restore the voters. “This entire dispute could have been resolved weeks ago with the very verification ultimately presented to the Court,” Heap said. “Our position never changed. We needed legally sufficient documentation of citizenship, we received it, and we immediately restored the voters.” Heap thanked Judge Christopher T. Whitten for resolving the matter and obtaining verification that the recorder said his office had sought from Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell’s office for four weeks. Mayes also announced the resolution Friday, attributing the restoration of voting eligibility to her office’s legal action. “It should not have taken litigation to make Justin Heap follow the law,” Mayes said. The complaint, filed Oct. 21 by Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, originally identified 25 voters whose registrations remained designated “Not Eligible” after state and county investigators determined they were U.S. citizens. At a hearing on Friday before the mediation, Heap’s attorney, James Rogers of America First Legal, said one of those voters had already supplied proof of citizenship and been restored, leaving 24 at issue. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Adele Ponce arranged settlement discussions that afternoon. The dispute centered on the documentation required to restore the voters and whether Heap had authority to place their registrations in an ineligible category. Heap said Arizona motor vehicle records identified the individuals as noncitizens and federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) records could not confirm their citizenship. His office referred the cases to prosecutors and placed the registrations in what he described as “Pending DPOC” status while requesting documentary proof of citizenship. Heap maintained that his office needed legally sufficient verification before restoring full-ballot eligibility. He cited A.R.S. § 16-166, which identifies acceptable citizenship evidence and requires the recorder to indicate in a voter’s permanent file when satisfactory evidence has been submitted. Mayes and Fontes argued in their complaint that Heap lacked affirmative evidence that the affected voters were noncitizens and had improperly restricted their voting eligibility. According to the complaint, the individuals were among 207 registered voters referred for investigation. Investigators examined 60 who had previously cast ballots and determined that 52 were citizens and eight were noncitizens. The complaint said Heap had restored 27 of the 52 citizens to active status before the lawsuit was filed. The plaintiffs sought restoration of the remaining voters’ previous registration status and delivery of early ballots to 17 participants in the Active Early Voting List and one military or overseas voter. During Friday’s hearing, Assistant Attorney General Kara Karlson said her office was willing to provide citizenship information. She disputed Heap’s account of requests for the records and maintained that the voters should not have been placed in an ineligible status. Mitchell had also challenged Heap’s handling of the registrations. She denied that her office had advised him to cancel the voters’ registrations and said state law did not authorize a suspended category under the circumstances. “We are now in a place where there is no reason to question the citizenship of 52 voters. And there certainly is no confirmation that they are not citizens – quite the contrary – they are American citizens,” Mitchell wrote. “The law demands that they be allowed to vote.” A.R.S. § 16-165(A)(10) requires a recorder to confirm that a registered voter is not a U.S. citizen before initiating its notice-and-cancellation process. The provision gives the voter 35 days to supply satisfactory citizenship evidence before cancellation and referral to prosecutors. Heap’s Friday evening announcement said all 24 remaining voters had been restored following the court’s review. “Our office fulfilled its duty to protect eligible voters while upholding Arizona law,” he said. 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 Heap Restores 24 Voters After Court Reviews Citizenship Documents first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc5e7f11846704b3a7cbce Petersen Highlights Endorsements From Arizona’s Largest Police Organizations In AG Race te 2026-10-24T07:30:07.840Z Petersen Highlights Endorsements From Arizona’s Largest Police Organizations In AG Race By Matthew Holloway | Republican attorney general nominee and Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is highlighting endorsements from seven law enforcement organizations as he challenges Democratic incumbent Attorney General Kris Mayes. In a press release, Petersen’s campaign listed endorsements from the Arizona Police Association, Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, Arizona State Troopers Association, Arizona Conference of Police & Sheriffs, Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Arizona, Maricopa County Colleges Police Officers Association, and Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association. For the first time in AZ history, a challenger to the sitting AG has the overwhelming support from law enforcement. As your next attorney general I will fight crime, defend the laws and the Constitution and root out fraud, waste and corruption. pic.twitter.com/wDXRHpFDom — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) July 20, 2026 “Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every single day to protect our families, neighborhoods, and communities, and they deserve an Attorney General who will always have their backs,” Petersen said. “I am deeply honored to have earned the trust and support of the men and women who know firsthand what it takes to keep Arizona safe.” The campaign emphasized the endorsements of Arizona’s six largest police organizations and called Petersen the first challenger to a sitting Arizona attorney general to receive all six endorsements in the same election cycle. The announcement follows endorsements made earlier in the election cycle from the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS) and the Maricopa County Colleges Police Officers Association. AZCOPS Executive Director David Stone said at the time that the organization considered candidates’ records, commitment to public safety, and willingness to work with the leadership of its member organizations when determining endorsements. The Arizona State Troopers Association’s endorsed Petersen in June. Association President Jeff Hawkins cited Petersen’s relationship with troopers and other law enforcement personnel during his legislative service. “Throughout his time in the Arizona Legislature, Warren Petersen has always been a friend to the Troopers and to law enforcement around the state,” Hawkins said. Petersen has also received endorsements from Republican attorneys general in other states, including Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador, West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey, and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. “Their endorsement sends an unmistakable message: It is time to restore integrity to the Attorney General’s Office, take politics out of law enforcement, and put the safety of Arizonans first,” Petersen said. The campaign also pointed to recent polling that placed Petersen and Mayes at 45% each among likely voters. Those results came from an Equis Research survey conducted Sept. 1–9 and released in an Oct. 6 memo. The survey interviewed 1,214 registered Arizona voters through live telephone interviews and text-to-web responses. Equis reported a margin of error of 3.2 percentage points for the full sample. Its candidate results were reported for likely voters, whose sample size and margin of error were not separately identified in the memo. The interviews preceded the campaign’s October advertising and its latest announcement highlighting the endorsements. 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 Petersen Highlights Endorsements From Arizona’s Largest Police Organizations In AG Race first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc5c2611846704b3a7cb5f SBA Opens Tusayan Recovery Center For Businesses Hit By Grand Canyon Flooding te 2026-10-24T07:20:06.850Z SBA Opens Tusayan Recovery Center For Businesses Hit By Grand Canyon Flooding By Ethan Faverino | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has opened a Business Recovery Center in Tusayan, Arizona, to provide in-person assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking federal disaster loans following recent flash flooding at Grand Canyon National Park. The center, located at Tusayan Town Hall at 845 Mustang Drive, will provide applicants with direct access to SBA representatives who can answer questions, explain eligibility requirements, and assist with the disaster loan application process. Representatives will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until the center permanently closes on Friday, October, 30. Walk-ins are welcome, and applicants can also schedule an in-person appointment. The opening follows the SBA’s October 13 disaster declaration, which made low-interest federal loans available to eligible businesses and private nonprofit organizations experiencing economic losses from flooding that occurred between August 29 and September 3. The declaration covers five Arizona counties, including Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai, along with Kane and San Juan Counties in Utah. Through the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private nonprofit organizations can apply for loans of up to $2 million to help cover operating expenses and other financial obligations resulting from the disaster. Applicants may qualify for assistance even if their property did not sustain physical damage, provided they experienced qualifying economic losses directly related to the flooding. Congressman Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), whose district includes Grand Canyon National Park, welcomed the opening of the recovery center and encouraged affected organizations to take advantage of the additional assistance. “I’m grateful to the U.S. Small Business Administration for putting personnel on the ground to assist small business owners,” stated Rep. Crane. “I encourage Arizonans impacted by this catastrophic disaster to meet with SBA representatives and explore their options.” Crane also emphasized the ongoing challenges facing Grand Canyon National Park and surrounding communities, pointing to continued recovery efforts and congressional action involving the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025. “The flash floods are the latest setback in a challenging stretch for Grand Canyon National Park and gateway communities,” added Crane. “My team and I remain committed to doing our part, and I’m hopeful these resources and recent movement on the North Rim Restoration Act of 2025 will deliver lasting results for Northern Arizona.” The recovery center will remain open through October 30, but eligible businesses and nonprofit organizations have until July 13, 2027, to submit economic injury disaster loan applications. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post SBA Opens Tusayan Recovery Center For Businesses Hit By Grand Canyon Flooding first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc59cd11846704b3a7caea FBI arrests Georgia man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Atlanta ICE facility te 2026-10-24T07:10:05.296Z FBI arrests Georgia man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at Atlanta ICE facility Federal authorities arrested a 31-year-old Georgia man Thursday for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Atlanta earlier this week, in what prosecutors described as an "act of terrorism." Inique Hinton, of Douglasville, was charged with attempted arson of a federal building and depredation of government property, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. "An attack on federal property is an attack against our democracy. It is an act of terrorism. It is an act of political violence, and it cannot stand," U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg said during a news conference. According to prosecutors, security cameras captured Hinton walking near the ICE building at 180 Ted Turner Drive just before 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. SUSPECT NAMED IN NEW YORK CITY ALLEGED INCENDIARY DEVICE ATTACK, HAD 'ANTI-ICE STUFF' ON HIM Minutes later, he allegedly ignited an object and threw it toward the facility, striking the exterior fence and causing flames to spread. Investigators said they recovered burned cloth, lighter fluid, a glass bottle and a lighter at the scene. Hinton was arrested Thursday by the FBI at a residence in Cobb County. "This was obviously an attack directed at the ICE facility," Hertzberg said, adding that prosecutors would respond with "extreme severity" because "we need to send the message that this is not OK." "We can talk about immigration, we can have civil discourse, but we cannot allow criminal acts, terroristic acts, like the one that was committed three days ago in our city," he continued. FBI INVESTIGATING AFTER ICE HEADQUARTERS IN PHOENIX RIDDLED WITH GUNFIRE Hertzberg also said the Atlanta ICE building had previously been targeted approximately six years earlier, during the summer of 2020. "I want to make very clear we are not going back to that," he said. "We will not tolerate attacks on government property and attacks against federal law enforcement." Atlanta police witnessed the incident and attempted to pursue the suspect but were unable to apprehend him that night. The FBI later released images of an unidentified suspect and offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to his identification and arrest. Hinton faces a mandatory minimum of five years and a maximum of 20 years in federal prison if convicted of attempted arson, while the government-property charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc4bbe11846704b3a7c77f Notorious 'Tan Mom' claims ICE agents mistook her for illegal immigrant because of extreme tan te 2026-10-24T06:10:06.882Z Notorious 'Tan Mom' claims ICE agents mistook her for illegal immigrant because of extreme tan Talk about beyond the pale! New Jersey's notorious "Tan Mom" claims federal immigration agents nearly slapped her in handcuffs after questioning her American citizenship, allegedly because of the famously deep tan that made her a tabloid sensation. Patricia Krentcil recounted the bizarre encounter during an appearance on the "Light. Tan. Up." podcast alongside actor Tom Arnold, claiming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents stopped her as she left a restaurant with girlfriends. CONTROVERSIAL ICE TACTIC ACTUALLY REDUCES UNINTENDED 'COLLATERAL' ARRESTS: FEDERAL AGENT "As we're walking out, the ICE people stopped me and they asked me, 'Am I an American citizen?'" Krentcil recalled. "And I'm like, 'Yes.' You know, like it blew my mind." But according to the longtime bronzing enthusiast, the encounter nearly took a turn even darker than her tan. "Because I was so tan, they were about to handcuff me ... and take me away. God knows where," she alleged. Krentcil, whose unusually bronzed complexion has attracted national attention for more than a decade, claimed she feared being detained and transported to an unknown location. DHS CONDEMNS ROSIE O’DONNELL AFTER ‘DISGUSTING’ CLAIM THAT DETAINED IMMIGRANTS ARE RAPED IN ICE FACILITIES "Once you get in those trucks, you don't know where you're going anymore," she said. "I was scared, but I held my own and I got out of the situation." The tanning enthusiast also accused immigration authorities of discriminatory behavior, saying, "But they're very racist about color and nationalities and stuff like that." DHS FIRES BACK AT PARAMORE'S HAYLEY WILLIAMS AFTER ‘F--- ICE' CONCERT OUTBURST She also described the alleged ordeal as "terrifying." Krentcil did not specify when or where the encounter allegedly occurred, and Fox News Digital has not independently verified her account. Krentcil first shot to national notoriety in 2012 after authorities accused her of bringing her then-5-year-old daughter into a tanning bed at a New Jersey salon. She was arrested and charged with second-degree child endangerment after her daughter reportedly arrived at school with sunburns, sparking a media frenzy over Krentcil's extreme tanning habits and parenting. The case ultimately ended without an indictment. An Essex County grand jury declined to indict Krentcil in February 2013, and the charges were dropped. Krentcil has since traded New Jersey for Florida, where the woman whose famously deep tan made her a tabloid sensation continues to embrace life in the Sunshine State. ICE did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment on the alleged incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc31f711846704b3a7c266 Brewers rally past chaotic late-game replay, premature celebrations to win first World Series game in 44 years te 2026-10-24T04:20:07.390Z Brewers rally past chaotic late-game replay, premature celebrations to win first World Series game in 44 years For the first time since 1982, the Milwaukee Brewers have won a World Series game. The Brew Crew took Game 1 of the Fall Classic over the Tampa Bay Rays in a sweaty 3-2 ballgame. Down two, the Rays loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but Liam Hicks grounded into what initially was ruled a game-ending double play. However, replay showed shortstop Cooper Pratt came off second base, instead making it a 3-2 game with runners on second and third and two outs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Brewers had already ignited their fireworks, creating a chaotic, fog-filled scene, before Johnny DeLuca came to the plate and struck out to end the game. 2026 WORLD SERIES: HOW TO WATCH BREWERS AND RAYS AFTER SMALL BALL CARRIES THEM TO FALL CLASSIC The city of Milwaukee waited 46 years to see its team in the Fall Classic, and this year's Brewers wanted to stop wasting time. An RBI triple by Christian Yelich, followed by a William Contreras single, put the Brewers up 2-0 in the first inning. However, that was all they'd get for a while, as Nick Martinez settled down to get through five innings of work. The Milwaukee pitching, though, was just as good. Soon-to-be Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski held the Rays to just one run in his five innings, but certainly not without the help of some Rays baserunning blunders. Tampa Bay had runners on first and second with one out in the first, but Junior Caminero lined out, and Jonathan Aranda was doubled off at second to end the threat. In the fifth, Victor Mesa Jr. was caught stealing at third for the final out of the inning, a big baseball no-no. The Brewers matched that mistake with one of their own almost immediately, as nine-hitter David Hamilton made the first out at third in the bottom half of the frame trying to stretch a double into a triple. But they got a huge insurance run after some more typical Brewers small ball. In the seventh, Hamilton got a productive second out to get a runner into scoring position, and Jackson Chourio drove him in with an opposite-field, ground-ball single to make it 3-1. No team in the league went oppo and hit grounders at a higher rate than the Brewers in the regular season. Milwaukee will have Logan Henderson on the bump on Saturday night, while Drew Rasmussen will toe the slab for Tampa Bay. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc31f311846704b3a7c229 New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million te 2026-10-24T04:20:03.048Z New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc2d4311846704b3a7c119 Who Is Ian Brinksman? US Contractor Accused of Leaking Defense Info te 2026-10-24T04:00:03.349Z Who Is Ian Brinksman? US Contractor Accused of Leaking Defense Info The affidavit links five classified reports accessed by a contractor to information later published on Substack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc2aeb11846704b3a7c0a6 Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say te 2026-10-24T03:50:03.587Z Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc289611846704b3a7c03f Maricopa County recorder restores 25 voters wrongly flagged as noncitizens, ending lawsuit te 2026-10-24T03:40:06.243Z Maricopa County recorder restores 25 voters wrongly flagged as noncitizens, ending lawsuit Justin Heap at a Young Republicans event in 2024 in Scottsdale. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Arizona’s top election official and attorney general have dropped their lawsuit asking a judge to force Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap to reinstate the voting rights of 25 people who were falsely flagged as noncitizens by a federal database. The resolution came after court-ordered mediation on Friday.  At the heart of the matter is the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database, or SAVE, a tool that has been overhauled by the Trump administration to look for instances of non-citizens registered to vote. It has been found to falsely flag U.S. citizens as non-citizens.  Heap used the database and identified 207 voters he said were likely noncitizens, sending those voters’ information to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office earlier this year. Of those 207 flagged, 60 had cast ballots.  Heap moved those voters to the “non eligible” category. That designation means that, unless those voters provide documented proof of citizenship before the next election, they will be unable to vote.  However, a review of those 60 voters by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office found that only eight of them were actually noncitizens, and no more than three ever voted in the same election. The Attorney General’s Office made similar findings.  Now, 25 of those 60 who had their voter registration canceled — but whose citizenship was verified by both MCAO and the AG’s Office — who were unable to vote in this year’s election have now had their voting rights restored.  Both parties pointed fingers at each other Friday evening.  “After successful mediation efforts, Recorder Heap will reinstate the voting status of citizens at issue in this case,” Mayes said in a statement posted to social media. “It should not have taken litigation to make Justin Heap follow the law — that is his duty and the duty of all election officials.” Meanwhile, Heap said he had been attacked by Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes for following Arizona law.  “This entire dispute could have been resolved weeks ago with the very verification ultimately presented to the Court,” Heap said in a statement. “Our position never changed. We needed legally sufficient documentation of citizenship, we received it, and we immediately restored the voters. Our office fulfilled its duty to protect eligible voters while upholding Arizona law.” Maricopa County Supervisor Tom Galvin, a Republican, slammed Heap for falsely accusing dozens of voters of being illegally registered and then only reinstating their registration after he was sued. “Justin Heap is lying to YOU, again,” Galvin wrote on social media. “Back in *February* he declared these 25 US citizens as “non-citizens”, patted himself on the back… Today, Justin is spinning a sad 8-month episode’s ending.”  In court on Friday morning, a Maricopa County Superior Court judge ordered Heap, Mayes and Fontes to go to a mediation to try to settle the matter “outside of the court.”  That mediation led to the proof of citizenship to be provided to Heap, who then reinstated the impacted voters.  The Recorder’s Office said that all “the voters now have now been restored to active status, ballots have been issued to those on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL), and the Attorney General has agreed to dismiss her complaint.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc1f3211846704b3a7be02 Alabama Hit With Triple Injury Blow Ahead of Texas A&M Showdown te 2026-10-24T03:00:02.573Z Alabama Hit With Triple Injury Blow Ahead of Texas A&M Showdown Alabama faces a crucial Texas A&M showdown amid a two-game losing streak, with three key players in doubt as CFP pressure grows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc1cdf11846704b3a7bdb0 Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match vs Pacers te 2026-10-24T02:50:07.776Z Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exits game after hard foul sparks shoving match vs Pacers Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg exited Friday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with an apparent shoulder injury after taking a hard foul while attempting a layup. In the final minute of the second quarter, Flagg made a great defensive play to intercept a pass and broke down the court for what was looking like a very easy layup for the second-year pro out of Duke. What he may not have anticipated was Pacer Aaron Nesmith hustling behind him and fouling him as he approached the basket. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Flagg went down hard under the basket and stayed down on the floor for some time. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! The Mavericks weren't big on that one for obvious reasons. You've always got to stick up for your stars. Nesmith was dealt a flagrant foul, but not before some pushing and shoving broke out. And shout-out to Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek, who dove straight into the fray to retrieve Nesmith. As for Flagg, he unfortunately left the game and did not return. That was a turning point in the game, considering Dallas was up by 33 points at the time of Nesmith's foul on Flagg. However, this one ended up being way closer than you'd think, given the margin at the half. The Mavericks held on to win by a score of 121-108, and while they undoubtedly will be fired up about the win, it might be overshadowed by concern for Flagg. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc1cdb11846704b3a7bd60 Marcel Reed Gets Key Weapon Back Ahead of Alabama Test te 2026-10-24T02:50:03.058Z Marcel Reed Gets Key Weapon Back Ahead of Alabama Test Texas A&M gets a timely injury boost ahead of its crucial Alabama clash as the Aggies look to keep their season alive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc1a8411846704b3a7bcf2 Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters te 2026-10-24T02:40:04.172Z Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters Election officials across the state received letters from the agency saying if they fail to comply, they “risk significant federal scrutiny.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc112211846704b3a7bab7 Vanessa Trump Reveals She's Cancer Free 6 Months After Diagnosis  te 2026-10-24T02:00:02.587Z Vanessa Trump Reveals She's Cancer Free 6 Months After Diagnosis  “And it came back clear, so I am finally cancer free,” she said in an Instagram Story on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc0ed111846704b3a7ba7c Michigan Senate rivals clash over Muslim Brotherhood allegations as Rogers doubles down on El-Sayed te 2026-10-24T01:50:09.103Z Michigan Senate rivals clash over Muslim Brotherhood allegations as Rogers doubles down on El-Sayed Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed accused Republican rival Mike Rogers of questioning his loyalty to the United States during a heated Fox News interview Friday, while Rogers doubled down on allegations that his opponent has embraced the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood. The candidates both spoke separately with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier on "Special Report" in Detroit, 11 days before the Nov. 3 election. Baier pressed El-Sayed about a 2012 statement involving former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, who was affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. EL-SAYED, ROGERS CLASH OVER MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, TRUMP AND GUNS: 5 FIERY DEBATE MOMENTS "No, no, no, let me just stop there," El-Sayed interrupted. "You are asking this question to raise a question about whether or not I have dual loyalties." Baier explained he was asking about allegations raised by Rogers' campaign. "I will be loyal to the Constitution of the United States," El-Sayed said. "Don't be Rogers' campaign," he continued. ABDUL EL-SAYED GROWS AGITATED WITH REPORTER AFTER BEING PRESSED ON FAMILY'S ALLEGED MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD TIES "I'm asking a question," Baier replied. "Be a journalist," El-Sayed shot back. "I am," Baier responded. El-Sayed accused Rogers of making his Muslim faith a campaign issue, calling the suggestion "sad" and "beneath him." EL-SAYED'S PAST MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD COMMENTS RAISE RED FLAGS AS HE EYES POWERFUL ROLE The controversy centers partly on a 2012 letter that the Washington Free Beacon reported El-Sayed signed supporting decisions by then-Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, including calls to purge Egypt's police and media. El-Sayed has also faced scrutiny over social media posts from his half-sister describing their mother's alleged involvement in Muslim Brotherhood activism in the 1970s. He has denied personal or family ties to the organization and said he was raised by his father and stepmother. In an Oct. 17 Fox News interview, El-Sayed acknowledged that his sister-in-law was a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging her alleged placement on a terrorist watchlist, but insisted she had done nothing wrong. The FBI declined to confirm or deny her watchlist status. The lawsuit does not establish wrongdoing. Rogers rejected El-Sayed's characterization in his own interview. ROGERS WARNS MICHIGAN VOTERS AGAINST EL-SAYED’S ‘EXTREME’ AGENDA AHEAD OF ELECTION "I wore the uniform of the United States. Many in my family, including our son, wore the uniform of the United States so he can pray any way he wants," Rogers said. "It is not how he prays, it's how he thinks." Rogers accused El-Sayed of embracing the organization's ideology and portraying himself as a victim. "He has adopted the ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood," Rogers alleged. Baier noted that El-Sayed had denied ever belonging to the organization and pledged allegiance to the Constitution. "Does he disavow? Does he really say it?" Rogers responded. El-Sayed had explicitly disavowed the organization at an Oct. 17 town hall, answering, "Sure. Yeah, absolutely" when asked. The candidates also differed over the war with Iran, which El-Sayed blamed for rising gasoline and grocery prices. "We need a war powers resolution to end the capacity for this president to wage an illegal, unjustifiable war," El-Sayed said. Rogers defended the original rationale for military action but said he has urged President Donald Trump to end the conflict. "I've called for him to wrap it up. That's the right thing to do," Rogers said. Turning to Michigan's economy, Rogers said the state has lost 27,000 manufacturing jobs and faces some of the nation's highest auto insurance costs. He also raised concerns about education, claiming roughly two-thirds of fourth graders cannot read at grade level. Rogers defended Trump's influence in Michigan, pointing to his support among voters and crediting his trade policies with encouraging General Motors to bring Silverado pickup truck production back to the state. But the Republican acknowledged a disagreement with Trump over trade with Canada. "I've come out and said we shouldn't be doing the Canadian tariffs the way we are doing them," Rogers said. Baier also pressed El-Sayed over Medicare for All, and whether middle-class taxes would rise. "I'm fine with people keeping their private insurance if that's what they want, but I want guaranteed public insurance for everybody," El-Sayed said. Rogers disputed El-Sayed's position, arguing that Medicare for All would eliminate private insurance and raise costs for Michigan families. El-Sayed touted upcoming campaign appearances with former President Barack Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., while questioning whether Trump would help Rogers in Michigan. With both Trump and Obama expected to campaign in Michigan over the weekend, the candidates are turning to their parties' most recognizable figures as they make their final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day. Fox News Digital's Leo Briceno contributed to this reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc0ecb11846704b3a7ba29 Trump's Potomac Golf Course Fight: Judge Orders Phone Records Preserved te 2026-10-24T01:50:03.626Z Trump's Potomac Golf Course Fight: Judge Orders Phone Records Preserved A judge has ordered a Trump official to preserve his personal phone’s contents in the latest update in a golf course legal battle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc0c7911846704b3a7b986 Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity celebrate upcoming wedding surrounded by family and friends at Mar-a-Lago te 2026-10-24T01:40:09.937Z Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity celebrate upcoming wedding surrounded by family and friends at Mar-a-Lago Fox News hosts Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity celebrated their upcoming wedding on Friday with a gathering of family, close friends and longtime colleagues at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. The pre-wedding festivities brought together loved ones from different chapters of their lives for a special evening honoring the couple. "My heart is overflowing with gratitude and joy," Earhardt said. "To celebrate this beautiful season of our lives surrounded by the people we love most is truly a dream come true. God has blessed us in more ways than we could ever imagine, and I am so thankful that He brought Sean and me together. Our families, our children and our precious friends mean the world to us and sharing this moment with them makes it even more meaningful. We are so excited for this next chapter and know that the very best is yet to come." Earhardt, co-host of the network's top-rated morning program "FOX & Friends" and Hannity, the host of FOX News Channel's "Hannity" and podcast "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," announced their engagement in December 2024 after Hannity proposed over Christmas at their home church in Florida. "Ainsley is an incredible person and I couldn't be happier or more grateful that God brought us together," Hannity said. "Faith, family and friendship are what matter most in life and having so many people we love and care about together to celebrate this moment means the world to us. We are incredibly blessed and I can't thank everyone enough for being part of such a special evening." Among those celebrating were Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and FOX News President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace as well as Earhardt's fellow "FOX & Friends" co-hosts Steve Doocy, Lawrence Jones and Brian Kilmeade, along with numerous other Fox News personalities. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were also in attendance, along with Eric and Lara Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his wife, Jeanette, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Darline Graham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, among others. "I've had a personal relationship with President Trump for over 30 years," Hannity said. "When Ainsley and I began planning this celebration, it was important to us that he could be part of this special time in our lives. We chose to host a party at Mar-a-Lago and paid fair market value for the venue. We are grateful that he and Melania could celebrate alongside our families and friends."  Other guests included longtime friends of the couple, including ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, country music legend Lee Greenwood, podcast host Sage Steele, television personality Jillian Michaels and Steve and Andrea Wynn. Both Earhardt and Hannity have longstanding careers at Fox News. Earhardt joined in 2007 and became a co-host of "FOX & Friends" in 2016 while Hannity has been with the network since its launch in 1996. The evening reflected the importance of faith, friendship and the relationships the couple has built over the years as they look forward to exchanging vows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc0c7411846704b3a7b934 Fever Make Stephanie White Decision Amid Major Front Office Shakeup te 2026-10-24T01:40:04.309Z Fever Make Stephanie White Decision Amid Major Front Office Shakeup The Indiana Fever make a final decision on Stephanie White after another disappointing playoff exit and front-office shakeup. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc0c7211846704b3a7b92b Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Stunned by Jalen Hurts' Medical Situation te 2026-10-24T01:40:02.801Z Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker Stunned by Jalen Hurts' Medical Situation Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker reacts to Jalen Hurts' scary blood clot diagnosis, offering perspective from his own experience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc0a1b11846704b3a7b89b Lions' Sam LaPorta Doubles Down on 'Emotional' Contract Comments te 2026-10-24T01:30:03.291Z Lions' Sam LaPorta Doubles Down on 'Emotional' Contract Comments Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta doubled down on his comments regarding his contract situation on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc07cc11846704b3a7b874 Clouston’s plea guilty   te 2026-10-24T01:20:12.414Z Clouston’s plea guilty   Brenda and Robert “Bob” Kenneth Clouston, the owners of the now shuttered Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits restaurants that included locations in Arizona and Alabama, have pleaded guilty to federal charges of knowingly hiring unauthorized immigrants to work in their business and are scheduled to be sentence Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc07c311846704b3a7b804 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar' Gets Big Break in College Basketball Eligibility Fight te 2026-10-24T01:20:03.668Z 'Cream Abdul-Jabbar' Gets Big Break in College Basketball Eligibility Fight Robbie Avila gets a key legal boost in his bid to return to college basketball as eligibility disputes involving former pros grow. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc057211846704b3a7b7d9 From trunk-or-treats to wiener dogs: 11 Halloween events in Maricopa te 2026-10-24T01:10:10.828Z From trunk-or-treats to wiener dogs: 11 Halloween events in Maricopa Looking for Halloween fun around Maricopa? We rounded up 11 events, from festivals to trunk-or-treats to car shows, to help you celebrate the spooky season.    Oct. 24, Community Fall Fest  A+ Charter Schools, 41735 W. Alan Stephens Parkway  Begins at 9 a.m. Swap meet with food trucks, games, and vendors.     Oct. 24, Trunk or Treat  Maricopa Real Estate Co., 21300 N. John Wayne Parkway Ste. 101  Begins at 10 a.m. A spooktacular Halloween party with food trucks, costume contest with a prize for best costume, and trunk-or-treating for the kiddos.     Oct. 24, Pumpkin Walk  Pacana Park, 19000 N. Porter Road  Begins at 6 p.m. Bring the kiddos for a trick-or-treat experience courtesy of a pop-up vendor marketplace.       [InMaricopa file]Oct. 27, Copa Cars Trunk-or-Treat  Culver’s, 20430 N. John Wayne Parkway  Starting at 5 p.m., dress up your car, hand out candy, and hang out.    Oct. 28, Copa Cars Trunk-or-Treat  Butterfield Elementary School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Ave.  Starts at 6 p.m. Dress up your car, hand out candy, and hang out.     Oct. 30, Halloween Night Market  Copper Sky, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.  Starts at 6 p.m. Vendor marketplace with Halloween goodies and local shopping, food trucks, live music with DJ Coleworld, kids zone, and 150+ free costumes while supplies last.    Oct. 30, Last Stop Bike Night Bike-or-Treat  Duke’s Roadhouse, 19395 N. John Wayne Parkway  Starts at 6 p.m. Bring your bikes and kids to the Halloween event, with a raffle supporting local charities. The bike-or-treat starts at 8 p.m.   Oct. 31, Weiner Dog Meet Up  Copper Sky Dog Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.  Bring your weiner dogs, meet fellow doxie lovers and enjoy a spooky good time.     Oct. 31, EarthWise Halloween Extravaganza  EarthWise Pet Maricopa, 20924 N. John Wayne Parkway  Starts at noon. Bring your four-legged friend for a dog costume contest, followed by Halloween pictures, a treat table and more.     Oct. 31, Maricopa Pantry’s Trunk-or-Treat  Raceway Bar and Grill, 49237 W. Papago Road  Starts at noon. Come trunk-or-treat and enjoy a car show offering candy, drinks and hot dogs.     Oct. 31, Halloween Hip Hop Dance Class  Maricopa Library Willow Room, 18160 N. Maya Angelou Drive  Come shake your bones in a spooky-themed Halloween dance class. Costumes encouraged. A class for 5 to 15-year-olds starts at 3 p.m. The second class, for ages 16 and older, starts at 4 p.m. Classes cost $12. The post From trunk-or-treats to wiener dogs: 11 Halloween events in Maricopa appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adc056b11846704b3a7b76e NASA Chief Warns China Is Closing Gap in 'New Space Race' te 2026-10-24T01:10:03.396Z NASA Chief Warns China Is Closing Gap in 'New Space Race' The U.S. wants to get astronauts back on the moon by 2028, to beat China's 2030 goal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbfe6711846704b3a7b61d University of Arizona men’s and women’s basketball teams enter season from vastly different starting points te 2026-10-24T00:40:07.293Z University of Arizona men’s and women’s basketball teams enter season from vastly different starting points PHOENIX – The University of Arizona men’s and women’s basketball teams are coming off vastly different 2025-26 seasons. The men’s team went 36-3 overall, 16-2 in the Big 12 and made the NCAA Tournament Final Four. The Wildcats women’s team… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf9b811846704b3a7b505 McMahon plans to 'fire' herself out of a job, striving to show Congress that the Dept of Ed is not needed te 2026-10-24T00:20:08.588Z McMahon plans to 'fire' herself out of a job, striving to show Congress that the Dept of Ed is not needed U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon doubled down on closing the Department of Education (ED) as sought to demonstrate to Congress that the federal agency she leads is no longer necessary. "Signing these interagency agreements means, in fact, that the Department of Education is contracting with these agencies to perform the functions that they've been given," McMahon told Fox News Digital. "The first big block of work was transferred over to the Department of Labor." Throughout his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to eliminate the ED, later signing an executive order directing his administration to begin dismantling the agency. MCMAHON EMBARKS ON FOUR-STATE TOUR TO PUT LOCAL LEADERS AND PARENTS 'BACK INTO THE DRIVER’S SEAT' OF EDUCATION As part of that effort, the Department of Labor (DOL) is taking on a major role in the day-to-day administration of adult education, family literacy, and career and technical education (CTE) programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Perkins Act. While Labor manages operational duties, the Department of Education retains statutory responsibilities and oversight while shifting services to states and grant recipients. "It started first with CTE — Career and Technical Education — then K–12, and finally higher education as well," McMahon said. McMahon explained that she wants to show lawmakers that federal support for students won't falter without a standalone cabinet department. "I've asked Congress with this proof of concept in these interagency agreements: 'Let me prove to you that it works,'" she said. "Ultimately, Congress has to vote if we do close the Department of Education and if I, in fact, am able to fire myself. Hopefully, they will vote [for it], because I believe the outcome will be better for students — and that is the goal. That is certainly the president's goal." TRUMP ADMIN URGES RETURNING EDUCATION TO STATES, CITING $3 TRILLION OF TAXES SPENT AND POOR PROFICIENCY SCORES The agency took another major step by partnering with the Department of the Treasury, which agreed to take over key operations related to federal student loans and collections on defaulted debt. The student loan partnership with Treasury and the workforce initiative with DOL are part of a broader series of interagency agreements. According to Department of Education officials, the goal is to demonstrate a "proof of concept" to Congress that essential federal education functions and funding flows can be successfully reallocated across executive branch agencies without disruption. "I call it my proof of concept to show Congress that it works, that the money still gets to schools and to students where they need it," McMahon told Fox News Digital. "Some of the programs in the Department of Education were being duplicated in other agencies, or handled better elsewhere," McMahon added. "So let's be efficient. Let's make sure the money gets where it needs to go, let's measure that by student outcomes, and let's hold teachers and administrators accountable for what they're doing." Andrew Gillen, a higher education policy research fellow at the Cato Institute, told Fox News Digital that shifting major core duties like student loans and formula grants marks a substantial change from previous interagency agreements, which historically focused on minor administrative support. McMahon previously argued during the government shutdown that the ED acts primarily as a pass-through entity for federal money, contending that its day-to-day functions are nonessential. "Congress appropriates the funds. The funds come through the Department of Education, and some of that funding still goes to other agencies to get to students and schools," McMahon told Fox News Digital. "Primarily, the money was passed through the Department of Education to then get to the states and local authorities for education." TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TARGETS HEAD START BUREAUCRACY IN MOVE ADVOCATES SAY PUTS PARENTS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT ED announced earlier this year that the agency moved out of the Lyndon B. Johnson Department of Education building, so the Department of Energy could move in by August. The move is what the officials call "a prudent step to save hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars and further reduce the federal education bureaucracy." The Trump administration is also seeking to reduce the department's footprint by returning more power to the states. The ED launched a new process allowing states to seek greater flexibility in using federal education funds and reducing administrative burdens. Iowa became the first state to participate in the effort. The Department of Education sent states a letter in July 2025 encouraging them to apply for the waiver, which would give state education officials more discretion over federal dollars and reduce compliance costs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf9b711846704b3a7b4fc NASCAR legend Tony Stewart's return to the Truck Series ends early with big crash at Talladega te 2026-10-24T00:20:07.620Z NASCAR legend Tony Stewart's return to the Truck Series ends early with big crash at Talladega For the second race this season, NASCAR great Tony Stewart hopped into a Craftsman Truck Series truck, but fans unfortunately didn’t get much time to see Smoke doing his thing at Talladega Superspeedway. Back in February, Stewart made his return to NASCAR competition when he drove the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing. That ended with a crash 39 laps into the race, so Stewart was surely hoping — and fans certainly were too — that he would make it the full race distance. NASCAR FANS PACK INTO TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY AHEAD OF SUNDAY'S JACK LINKS 500 RACE Unfortunately, his time on track was even shorter. The race got off to a good start for Stewart. He qualified 29th, but was able to gain 11 positions in the first 15 laps. But on lap 17, Stewart Friesen lost control of his No. 52 Toyota Tundra on the backstretch, which caused a big, nine-car wreck. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That was it for Stewart, which is a real shame for a few reasons. First of all, it sure seems like that truck of his had some potential, given how many positions he picked up early. Secondly, fans didn't get to see as much of the NASCAR Hall of Famer back on track. Welp. You got 17 laps. Hey, that is the reality of superspeedway racing. You need a good helping of luck to go along with that quick truck. "Yeah, it’s just a racing deal," Stewart said, per the Associated Press. "That’s part of it. Stewart (Friesen) couldn’t go anywhere. He had an issue, and he’s stuck in the middle. So he was doing the best he could to hang onto it, and just everybody around him got caught up in it." Well, maybe we'll get to see Stewart back in the Truck Series at some point next season. There aren't any concrete plans, but he's certainly due for some good luck. The race win ended up going to Spire Motorsports' Sammy Smith, who managed to take the checkered flag in overtime. It was Smith's first career Truck Series win and came the same day that it was announced that he will compete full-time for Tricon Garage next season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf76311846704b3a7b473 Wrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, rushed to Tampa hospital after fall outside bar, head injuries: report te 2026-10-24T00:10:11.903Z Wrestling legend Ric Flair, 77, rushed to Tampa hospital after fall outside bar, head injuries: report Pro wrestling legend Ric Flair was reportedly rushed to a Florida hospital after falling outside a bar. According to TMZ, Flair was at a Tampa bar when he walked outside and fell, injuring his face and possibly suffering a concussion. TMZ says Flair cut his head and eye, which was bleeding, and was loaded into an ambulance. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The reported fall came hours after Flair announced that he would be unable to attend a scheduled appearance in Seattle due to a blood clot in his leg. "My Doctors Have Limited My Travel To 3–4 Hours. Seattle Falls Outside That Range, And As Disappointed As I Am, I Have To Put My Health And Recovery First. Blood Clots Are Extremely Serious And Can Be Life-Threatening," Flair said on X. "We Have Seen This Recently With Jalen Hurts And The Complications Involving Blood Clots In His Lungs. It Is A Reminder That This Is Not Something To Take Lightly, And I Must Follow Medical Advice." Flair said he is slated to have surgery on the affected vein, "[w]hich My Doctors Expect Will Allow Me To Be Cleared For More Travel Afterward." "Please Know This Decision Was Not Made Lightly. I Am Truly Sorry For The Inconvenience And Disappointment, And I Am Incredibly Grateful For Your Patience, Understanding, And Continued Support. I Look Forward To Getting Healthy And Seeing You All Down The Road. Thank You For The Love And Support," Flair added. Tampa Fire Rescue told OutKick and Fox News Digital that it responded to a fall outside the establishment, and an adult male was taken to a local hospital — the department did not name Flair, saying they could not "provide any patient particulars due to HIPPA guidelines." Flair, 77, has battled health and alcohol issues over the years. EX-WRESTLER PAC'S SUDDEN DEATH CAUSE REVEALED BY COOK COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE Flair has been in and out of wrestling for the last few years. His so-called "Last Match" took place in 2022 — a tag-team match with his then-son-in-law, the wrestler known as Andrade, against Jeff Jarrett and Jay Lethal. He later revealed he passed out twice during the match. Flair made his All Elite Wrestling debut in 2023 and was a brief part of Sting’s final professional match at AEW Revolution, where Sting and Darby Allin took on the Young Bucks. He was a World Championship Wrestling world heavyweight champion eight times, a National Wrestling Alliance world heavyweight champion nine times and a WWE champion twice during his career. The WWE inducted Flair into its Hall of Fame in 2008 as a singles wrestler and as a member of the Four Horsemen in 2012. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf76211846704b3a7b46a Vanessa Trump 'finally cancer-free' after health battle in emotional video with daughter Kai te 2026-10-24T00:10:10.853Z Vanessa Trump 'finally cancer-free' after health battle in emotional video with daughter Kai Vanessa Trump revealed she is now cancer-free after battling breast cancer, sharing the emotional health update in a new video with her daughter, Kai Trump, months after publicly announcing her diagnosis. The 19-year-old granddaughter of President Donald Trump shared a preview of the conversation on Instagram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, revealing that her mother, who's the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., was diagnosed in April. "And my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, so we thought we'd share her story and how she was diagnosed, how she overcame it," Kai said in the video. KAI TRUMP REVEALS HOW FAMILY RALLIED AROUND MOM VANESSA AMID BREAST CANCER BATTLE: ‘IT’S A LONG JOURNEY’ To finish the social clip, Vanessa shared the news that she is now cancer-free. "And it came back clear, so I'm finally cancer-free," Vanessa said. "Love you!" Kai responded. The video also features Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier, who discusses the importance of breast cancer awareness and early detection. FORMER 'DWTS' HOST SAMANTHA HARRIS SURVIVED BREAST CANCER TWICE AFTER DOCTORS DISMISSED HER SYMPTOMS "It feels different for everyone," Saphier said. "The reason I like social media talking about breast cancer is because it's reminding people that it is common." In her Instagram caption, Kai said she sat down with her mother and Saphier to discuss Vanessa's cancer journey, prevention and early detection. She also announced that the full conversation would be released on YouTube the following day. Vanessa, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. and mother of five, first revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in May. "I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer," Vanessa wrote at the time. "While this isn't news anyone expects, I'm working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan." She revealed that doctors had performed a procedure earlier that week and thanked her family for their support. "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. KAI TRUMP OPENS UP ABOUT LEAVING HOME FOR COLLEGE, CREDITS PRESIDENT FOR GIVING HER 'COMPETITIVE EDGE' The announcement prompted support from Ivanka Trump, who wrote, "Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama." In June, Vanessa said she was recovering from surgery and preparing to begin the second stage of treatment, Fox News Digital reported. Kai later opened up about the emotional experience in an August interview with Fox News Digital, shortly after beginning her freshman year at the University of Miami. "There was definitely, there was a lot of crying in like the week leading up," Kai said of the days before leaving for college. "We would just be driving, and then we'd just start crying together." At the time, Kai said her mother was improving after treatment. "My mom, she's doing a lot better," she said. "Kind of after treatment, she wasn't feeling very good. Just like how treatment will make you feel … but she's getting a lot better now." Kai described the extra time she spent with her mother over the summer as a "blessing in disguise." "I was able to spend extra time with her that I would normally probably spend on the golf course," Kai said. "It was nice to spend those extra hours with her throughout the day before going to college." Now, months after Vanessa first revealed her diagnosis and Kai described their emotional summer together, the mother and daughter are sharing a hopeful new chapter. "And it came back clear, so I'm finally cancer-free," Vanessa said in the new video. Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton and Paulina Dedaj contributed to this reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf76111846704b3a7b461 Tyler Robinson hearing ends without trial date set, prompting fiery plea from Erika Kirk's lawyer te 2026-10-24T00:10:09.744Z Tyler Robinson hearing ends without trial date set, prompting fiery plea from Erika Kirk's lawyer PROVO, Utah — Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event last year, still doesn't have a trial date after hearing oral arguments from both sides — and a lawyer for Kirk's widow — about how much time they think they'll need and when they'd like to start. Robinson, wearing a light gray suit, uncuffed and unshackled, did not address the court. He spoke quietly with attorneys Richard Novak, Kathy Nester and Staci Visser during breaks, at one point handing Visser a note. Judge Tony Graf Jr. said he had planned to set a trial date at the end of the hearing but needed more time after questioning both sides about their expected timelines and commitments in previously scheduled trials on other cases. LAWYERS FOR CHARLIE KIRK'S ACCUSED ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON WANT CAMERAS BANNED AFTER REPORT ON TAXPAYER BURDEN The roughly three-hour hearing saw several interruptions due to technical difficulty with WebEx, with Robinson defense attorney Michael Burt and an attorney for Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathy, attending remotely. Utah County prosecutors had floated Jan. 31, 2028, as their preferred trial date but said they could be ready in October 2027. TYLER ROBINSON TO FACE TRIAL IN CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION AS JUDGE KEEPS DEATH PENALTY ON TABLE The defense had asked for a "soft target" date in the third quarter of 2029, citing large amounts of discovery and other trial preparations — as well as trial commitments in other cases. Among those, one directly conflicted with the prosecution's desired start date, a federal racketeering case defense attorney Novak has scheduled for Jan. 10, 2028. Both sides agreed that setting a trial that would run through the holidays could put potential jurors and witnesses in a bind. ERIKA KIRK PENS ESSAY ON GRIEF AS READERS GAIN INSIGHTS INTO WRENCHING PAST YEAR "Justice delayed this long stops being justice for the Kirk family," said Jeffrey Neiman, an attorney for Kirk's widow, Erika. Neiman noted that only about 5% of federal cases actually make it to trial and said the Kirk family would be happy to write to the federal judge and ask for the January trial to be rescheduled to clear up Robinson's defense attorney. Under Utah's state constitution, victims and their representatives have a right to a speedy resolution to their case. Erika Kirk is the court's designated victim's representative. Novak told the court that trial's start date had been "set in stone" and argued against rushing things along in the case against Robinson. "The reality is rushing to trial does not lead to closure, it does not lead to finality, it leads to mistakes," he said. UTAH PROSECUTORS ASK JUDGE TO SHUT DOWN DELAY TACTICS IN CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION CASE Graf expressed concern that if he does not set a date soon, additional conflicts could arise. GOT A TIP? Neiman, who is primarily a criminal defense attorney, has repeatedly asked the court to speed things up. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Time is the defense’s best ally," he said. "It’s their best friend." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He also noted that regardless of when the trial takes place, Charlie Kirk won't be able to spend Christmas with his family. "Your honor, if you set it, it will happen," Neiman said. "Set it, please." Graf set the next hearing for Monday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. MT, when he said he would read his ruling. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf75b11846704b3a7b421 In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges te 2026-10-24T00:10:03.989Z In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf2b011846704b3a7b32f Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run island te 2026-10-23T23:50:08.641Z Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run island Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change to discreetly cooperate with the CIA on Friday, as President Donald Trump separately floated sending Rubio to the communist-run island to negotiate a deal. "To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba - now is the time," Rubio wrote in a post on X. "The disappointment of failed promises, corruption, and the privileged lives of only a few; seize this opportunity to create the change you desire through a discrete partnership with the CIA." RUBIO WARNS CUBA HAS INFILTRATED US WITH SPIES, CALLS COMMUNIST REGIME AN 'ESPIONAGE SUPERPOWER' Rubio's message explicitly encouraged Cubans to work with the U.S. intelligence agency but did not identify a specific operation or explain what such cooperation would involve. Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, has long advocated for a tougher U.S. approach toward the Cuban government. The former Florida senator has been a prominent critic of the communist leadership in Havana and opposed efforts to normalize relations without political reforms. Trump, meanwhile, raised the possibility of U.S. ships stopping near Cuba while discussing Iran during a midterm rally in Fort Myers, Florida, on Friday. TRUMP EXPANDS CUBA SANCTIONS BEYOND US COMPANIES IN MAJOR CRACKDOWN ON FOREIGN ENABLERS "Don't worry. We'll take care of Cuba on our way back from Iran with it. We'll do a little stopover now. We'll do a little stopover," Trump told the crowd. "Actually, what we're going to do with Cuba is we're going to come back from Iran. Those beautiful ships will pass Cuba. We'll have one of them stop about 50 yards off the coast. They'll raise up their hands." Trump then suggested Rubio could handle negotiations with the communist-run island. IRANIAN NEGOTIATORS KICKED OUT OF US AS TALKS STALL, TRUMP LAYS OUT 'POSSIBLE' TIMELINE FOR MORE STRIKES "And then we're going to send Marco Rubio in to finish up the deal. We'll have Marco. Marco. We don't even have to stop. We could just put him in there and he'll figure it out. He's a great guy." Trump did not provide details about any proposed agreement with Cuba or indicate whether his remarks reflected an actual military or diplomatic plan. Fox News Digital reached out to the CIA, State Department, White House and Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C., for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf2ab11846704b3a7b2db Vet Warns of 5 Dangerous Mistakes Dog Owners Make: 'I Would Never' te 2026-10-23T23:50:03.068Z Vet Warns of 5 Dangerous Mistakes Dog Owners Make: 'I Would Never' While some of these seemingly harmless choices might be common for dog owners, Ben the Vet explains the potential consequences. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf05811846704b3a7b29a Trump says NFL 'could've probably postponed' Paris game as France protests stretch police thin te 2026-10-23T23:40:08.556Z Trump says NFL 'could've probably postponed' Paris game as France protests stretch police thin President Donald Trump is skeptical about the National Football League continuing to hold its first-ever game in Paris amid protests. The Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints are still set to kick off Sunday despite the civil unrest and a Paris Saint-Germain soccer game the same day being postponed. Paris police requested a postponement of the PSG game because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The NFL said in a reply to an email from OutKick and Fox News Digital that the PSG game did not impact any potential decision to move the Steelers-Saints game. However, Trump said the NFL "could've probably postponed that match." "It's looking like tomorrow is going to be a bad day in France, so you worry about it. I would've said the NFL could've probably postponed that match... France is really in trouble," Trump told reporters on Friday. Trump then took a shot at Democratic policies. "That's what happens when you go left. That's what happens when you allow unlimited numbers of people into your country from very unfriendly countries." The NFL has insisted multiple times this week that Sunday's game in France will be safe to play and safe for fans to attend amid civil unrest. However, the Steelers canceled a fan event in the area. According to a league source, the topics discussed at the two-hour gathering included security for the game, the readiness of the Stade de France, where the game is to be played and the growth of flag football in France. Organizers of the Paris protest told the Associated Press that an administrative court overturned a protest ban issued by police after they challenged it. The Paris prefecture previously said the ban was necessary, given the risk of street violence after groups of masked youth clashed with officers, looted shops and torched cars over the weekend. VANCE RECEIVES WARM RECEPTION DURING BENGALS VISIT DESPITE NEGATIVE MEDIA PORTRAYAL: SOURCE The organizers signed a police document stating that the protest would remain stationary due to the risk of violence. Earlier this week, Dani Watt, the wife of Steelers defensive end TJ Watt, questioned publicly why the game has not been moved. "Tell me how this one makes sense???" Watt posted. The NFL on Thursday told OutKick that its own NFL Fan House event scheduled for Friday and Saturday remains as scheduled. "It's happening," a league spokesman said. On Wednesday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would attend the game and had spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in recent days about moving forward with it. Rubio told OutKick that the American embassy in France believes the game "will be fine." OutKick's Armando Salguero contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbf05611846704b3a7b284 Commentary: Every election indicator points to a big Democratic win. Here’s why I believe the polls. te 2026-10-23T23:40:06.662Z Commentary: Every election indicator points to a big Democratic win. Here’s why I believe the polls. (Getty Images) All of the indicators suggest we are on the brink of a very large Democratic victory in the 2026 election. Not only is polling consistent and increasingly strong on this point, all of the non-polling indicators lead to the same observation. BUT CAN’T THE POLLS BE WRONG?  Of course. And individual polls often are. What gets publicly reported is a wide mix of polls which unfortunately often do not distinguish scientifically sound, carefully constructed polls conducted by folks with many years of education and training, from those conducted by those with little expertise. All too often, they are given equal attention. But even the best polls can be off for a variety of reasons. And folks like me who have serious training in the relevant disciplines are more aware than most of the potential pitfalls of even the most well-conducted polls.    Still there a number of reasons to suggest that the Democratic margin is real. CONSISTENCY: This year, almost all polls show that the Democrats are “beating the spread” across the board. There is an expected variation between polls, due to margin of error and other methodological differences, but the overall pattern is unusually clear. TREND: Over the last several months, poll averages have shown increasing movement in a Democratic direction. Democrats lead in several states that Trump won by double-digits and rock-ribbed Republican states like Nebraska and Kansas have started to appear on the landscape as possibly winnable by Democrats. These are head-turning changes. ENTHUSIASM: Polls have consistently shown that Democratic voters are far more enthusiastic and have a much higher intention of actually voting in this election cycle than are Republicans. NON-POLLING INDICATORS    2025 elections: In the special elections of 2025, Democrats consistently outperformed historical margins, generally by about 10%, a huge difference. 2026 primary turnout: In the 2026 primaries, Democrats were unusually likely to turn out and vote in much greater proportions than were Republicans. Prediction markets: These also suggest Democratic victories. These, however, are not really independent of polls. Why? Prediction markets just reflect conventional wisdom. And where does conventional wisdom come from? Mostly the polls mitigated by the influence of some “expert” commentary. Examples of the latter: “Susan Collins always outperforms the polls” or “Texas has been Republican as long as anyone can remember.” Such observations are true…until they are not. Such commentary was the reason James Talarico, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, consistently trailed in the prediction markets in the early part of the year, even though he led in the polls. His polling numbers have not changed much, but the prediction markets have moved in his favor as his polling lead has persisted. Bottom Line Predictions  It is hard to see how the Democrats do NOT take the House. And they are favored to take the Senate, with approximately a 60% probability of getting to 51 seats. (Nate Silver just adjusted his  probability estimate to 75%.) At the beginning of the year, a Democratic Senate takeover was seen as a long shot. It is now more likely than not. The trend is clearly with them, but there are five or six races that are tossups. A 60% probability of winning the Senate is only a little better than a coin flip and hardly a sure thing. A warning for Democrats You are likely to win big in this election. Don’t let it go to your head. These results portend an anti-MAGA, anti-Trump vote, not a pro-Democratic vote. Your approval numbers are only slightly less negative than those of the Republicans. I agree with analyst Charlie Cook, who described the likely results of this election as a “Red Undertow” rather than a “Democratic Wave.” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbedfc11846704b3a7b1d7 Alaska courts ruled months ago on the two Dan Sullivans in the Senate race. te 2026-10-23T23:30:04.228Z Alaska courts ruled months ago on the two Dan Sullivans in the Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbedfa11846704b3a7b1b7 Michigan Targeting Another 5-Star QB Amid Bryce Underwood Transfer Rumors te 2026-10-23T23:30:02.590Z Michigan Targeting Another 5-Star QB Amid Bryce Underwood Transfer Rumors The Michigan Wolverines are planning for life after Bryce Underwood and reportedly eyeing another 5-star QB. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbeba911846704b3a7b169 ESPN posts propagandistic headline about Trump, LeBron and national anthem te 2026-10-23T23:20:09.113Z ESPN posts propagandistic headline about Trump, LeBron and national anthem NBA star LeBron James was shown practicing his golf swing during the playing of the United States national anthem before his 76ers debut on Tuesday. Later in the week, President Donald Trump called James' conduct a "TOTAL DISGRACE" on social media. The story itself is quite simple. James practiced his golf swing during "The Star-Spangled Banner." Trump criticized him for it. And yet, the headline writers at ESPN apparently didn't see it quite as clearly. According to ESPN.com on Thursday, "Trump criticizes LeBron James for not standing still during the national anthem." Take a look: Here's the full clip of James during the national anthem: Describing what James did as merely "not standing still" is an awfully charitable characterization. He wasn't shifting his feet or adjusting his uniform. He was practicing his golf swing while the national anthem played. The framing minimizes the conduct at the center of the controversy. ESPN suggested James' behavior was innocuous and Trump's criticism was excessive. That was the point. ESPN must feel it has an obligation to protect James. The headline writers must have also agreed James was wrong. Otherwise, there would be no reason to sanitize it as James merely failing to "stand still." At least athletes who kneel during the anthem generally claim that they are doing so as a form of protest. James offered no such explanation. He simply sought to make a mockery of the anthem. It also wasn't the first time. James was caught practicing his swing during the national anthem on Christmas Day last year. There’s something cringe about a star American athlete who previously criticized NBA executive Daryl Morey for supporting Hong Kong protesters now behaving this way during the U.S. national anthem. At this stage of his career, the NBA also has to ask how much James still benefits its brand. James turns 42 in December. He has averaged 15 points per game through his first two games this season and, unsurprisingly at his age, is a shell of his former self. His basketball legacy is secure. James is one of the greatest players in NBA history. But he has become a net negative through his declining play and consistently anti-American messaging. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbeba311846704b3a7b12b What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race te 2026-10-23T23:20:03.982Z What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race President Trump told the Justice Department to intervene in the race, where polling shows Republicans at risk of losing a seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbeba211846704b3a7b122 TUSD closures list: 10 schools recommended for closure or merger te 2026-10-23T23:20:02.744Z TUSD closures list: 10 schools recommended for closure or merger On Friday afternoon, the Tucson Unified School District recommended closing Collier Elementary School and consolidating it with Bloom Elementary School — the ninth and 10th schools named as part of recommendations to right-size Southern Arizona’s largest school district. The two schools are among the 10 so far, of the district’s 88 schools named this week for reconfiguration, pending approval by the Governing Board in December. — Collier has preschool through sixth grade and was built in 1973. As of last school year, it had just under 100 students and its capacity is 375, according to state education data. It earned a B grade last school year and has 33 staffers, its website says. — Bloom, also Pre-K through grade six,  was built in 1972. Its capacity is about 390 students and had nearly 283 students as of last school year, the state says. It earned an B grade last school year and has 60 staffers, according to its website. Both schools are on the northeast side of Tucson  with major cross streets as Bear Canyon and Tanque Verde roads. They are about four miles apart. Through Wednesday, eight other schools have been recommended for changes: • Magee Middle School closing and merging into Sabino High School Preschool through fifth grade schools include: • Hudlow Elementary closing and merging into Sewell Elementary • Dunham Elementary closing and merging into Marshall Elementary  • Cragin Elementary closing and merging into Blenman Elementary The changes are recommended for next school year. Here’s how they’ve rolled out this week:  On Thursday: — Magee was built in 1963; about 267 students and its capacity is 965; 49 staffers; Grade: B. — Sabino was built in 1971; about 2,500 student capacity and had nearly 800 students last school year; 109 staffers; Grade: A. Both schools are on Tucson’s far east side — think Speedway Boulevard and Houghton Road. They are about eight miles apart. For its first decade, Sabino was a junior and senior high school, but that ended in 1982 as part of the desegregation settlement agreement, TUSD told Arizona Luminaria. On Wednesday: — Cragin Elementary was built in 1950; about 180 students in 2025 and capacity is about 600; 44 staffers; Grade: D. — Blenman Elementary was built in 1942; Capacity is about 440 and had about 270 students as of last school year; 45 staffers; Grade: B. Cragin and Blenman Elementary schools are in central Tucson near Country Club and Grant roads and about two miles apart. On Tuesday: — Dunham Elementary was built in 1973; About 130 students last school year and has a capacity for 388; 38 staffers; Grade: A.  — Marshall Elementary was built in 1963. Around 222 last school year and has a capacity for 488; 57 staffers; Grade B.  Both Dunham and Marshall are on 29th Street on the far east side — less than a mile apart. On Monday: — Hudlow Elementary was built in 1959; capacity about 400 students and had about 138 last school year; 44 staffers; Grade: D.  — Sewell Elementary was built in 1959; capacity is about 400 students and had 138; 40 staffers; Grade: B. Hudlow and Sewell are about a two-mile commute from each other, near East Fifth Street and Wilmot Road.  School info above includes the year constructed, the student capacity number and the average daily membership, all from the Arizona School Facilities Portal.  The membership is a projection of enrollment and is reported by school districts to the state. The letter grade posted last April is  the most recent for  the state accountability model used to annually measure school performance by the Arizona Department of Education. Staffing numbers are sourced from the TUSD webpages of each school for this school year and include part-time and full-time workers. Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo said two weeks ago he would first meet in person first with principals, then faculty at each school recommended for the changes.  On Monday, Oct. 19, the district began rolling out a plan to close or consolidate schools over the next two years to save money, district officials say. Last year, TUSD lost nearly $8 million in state funds because of lower enrollment. The decline is due to lower Pima County birth rates and families using Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to homeschool or attend private schools and have cost the district revenue, causing the need to close, district officials say. Families at affected schools will receive a letter with more detailed information about the recommendations, including an invite to meet with Trujillo at an on-site school meeting, the superintendent said earlier this month. During the virtual special governing board meeting on Tuesday, Trujillo said “two additional scenarios” would be shared with the 31-person reconfiguration advisory committee of community leaders, staffers and parents for feedback. The scenarios could include a closure, a grade-level change or consolidation, the district says and will be discussed at the Nov. 10 board meeting. At the Oct. 20 meeting, the board approved the following timeline 4-1 with member Jennifer Eckstrom opposed. The Oct. 27 governing board meeting will include a longer public comment section and will be at Palo Verde High School to accommodate an anticipated larger crowd. A Nov. 10 governing board meeting will include the final two realignment proposals. And a legally-mandated public hearing is Nov. 17. The board will vote on the realignment proposal on Dec. 8. The district approved closing 10 elementary and middle schools and one high school in 2012. Cragin, Manzo and Sewell Elementary schools were all on that list and spared 14 years ago.  The district held four community meetings over the last five weeks to get feedback on TUSD demographics, enrollment and financial data. More than 300 people, including staff and community members attended the three in-person and one virtual meeting. The post TUSD closures list: 10 schools recommended for closure or merger appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe95811846704b3a7b0e6 Knorr: Why I support Prop 416 and not Prop 320 te 2026-10-23T23:10:16.005Z Knorr: Why I support Prop 416 and not Prop 320 To the Editor: As an MUSD parent, former Governing Board member and Maricopa City Councilmember, I care about both how we fund our schools and how those dollars are spent. Our students deserve strong schools, taxpayers deserve accountability, and our community deserves a voice in those decisions. That is why I support Proposition 416 and oppose Proposition 320. Proposition 416 continues MUSD’s existing 10% maintenance and operations override. It renews funding our schools already depend on. This year, that funding provides approximately $7.8 million to maintain smaller class sizes, support RAM Academy so students can recover credits and work toward graduation, and keep student technology working and available. These are practical investments that make a difference in our classrooms. Without renewal, that funding will phase out, putting those services at risk. Having served on the MUSD Governing Board, I know what goes into a school district budget. There are difficult decisions, competing needs and a responsibility to make every dollar count. The district’s recognition for fiscal accountability and transparency matters. So does maintaining that accountability to the families and taxpayers who fund our schools. Proposition 320 takes budget decisions further away from those families and their locally elected representatives. It would require covered districts, including MUSD, to spend at least 60 cents of every operating dollar on “direct instruction,” with the Auditor General determining what qualifies after voters approve the measure. Before we impose a requirement like that, voters should know exactly what counts and what does not. Transportation, building maintenance, security and some special education services may fall outside that definition under current classifications. But those services are part of providing an education. Students need to get to school safely, learn in buildings that are maintained and receive the support they need to succeed. Proposition 320 provides no additional funding to meet its requirement. Districts could be forced to cut needed services to reach a spending percentage, even when those decisions do not reflect local needs. I believe in reading the fine print, asking hard questions and holding public institutions accountable. I also believe the people we elect locally should be responsible for making budget decisions—and answering to the community for those decisions. Proposition 416 continues funding that supports MUSD students. Proposition 320 limits local decision-making without providing additional resources. Please join me in voting yes on Proposition 416 and no on Proposition 320. Annamarie Knorr The post Knorr: Why I support Prop 416 and not Prop 320 appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe95211846704b3a7b0c5 Vance receives warm reception during Bengals visit despite negative media portrayal: source te 2026-10-23T23:10:10.632Z Vance receives warm reception during Bengals visit despite negative media portrayal: source The narrative on social media that Vice President JD Vance was ignored by multiple Cincinnati Bengals players at a recent team practice apparently does not reflect what actually unfolded that day, a source with knowledge of the visit told OutKick. A recent video shared online showed Vance and his family outside the team's locker room on Thursday as the team walked back in. The video, that did not have clear audio of the interaction, showed Bengals tight end Drew Sample stop to shake the vice president's hand as other players walked by. But footage obtained by OutKick portrayed a different story, including a handshake with an enthusiastic Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. The video also captured audio and appeared to show Vance chopping it up with players and other staffers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Seeing how the media works is actually pretty crazy. The players, staff, and Vice President Vance and his son all had a great time at practice," the source told OutKick exclusively. "All of these negative tweets and articles are completely detached from the reality of how well the visit went." Initial reaction to the video shared on social described the interaction as Vance getting "snubbed" by the team. "This is what TOTAL HUMILIATION looks like: JD Vance attempted to greet Cincinnati Bengals players in the locker room and got snubbed and ghosted by every single player except one," one person wrote on X. "JD Vance walked into the Bengals locker room looking for a photo-op, and the players gave him the cold shoulder he deserves," another person wrote, adding that the team didn't want to be used for"political theater." But the source told OutKick that Vance and his son were warmly received when visiting the facility with no planned media engagement. A photo obtained by OutKick showed the vice president and his family playing catch on the field. The source added that defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence approached the vice president and had conversation with him during the visit. TITANS PLAYER WHO GOT INTO ARGUMENT THAT PROVOKED 'UNFORTUNATE' GUN INCIDENT SPEAKS OUT Vance, an Ohio native, is a longtime Bengals fan, growing up roughly an hour outside of Cincinnati. He has a home in Cincinnati’s East Walnut Hills neighborhood. Vance toured the team's locker room, shook hands with several players, coach Zac Taylor and others, and came away with a football. It is unclear if Vance brought the ball to be autographed or the club gave it to him as a memento. Quarterback Joe Burrow said he "did not" talk to Vance. "He came with everybody and left with swiftness and efficiency before the end of practice, so I didn't get to," Burrow told reporters earlier this week. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Vance was in town to deliver a speech at the FBI's Cincinnati Field Office and then hold a campaign rally at the Sharonville Convention Center. OutKick's Armando Salguero contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe94d11846704b3a7b071 Fever Front Office Undergoes Massive Shakeup After Early Playoff Exit te 2026-10-23T23:10:05.383Z Fever Front Office Undergoes Massive Shakeup After Early Playoff Exit A major component of the Indiana Fever's core will no longer be with the franchise as it moves forward. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe94b11846704b3a7b056 OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks” te 2026-10-23T23:10:03.827Z OpenAI says it will no longer train its AI models on the live internet, citing “significant risks” OpenAI will cut frontier models off from the internet weeks after one of its engineers said that solution wouldn't work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe94a11846704b3a7b04d Startups don’t need to go viral to win customers te 2026-10-23T23:10:02.523Z Startups don’t need to go viral to win customers At TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe6f311846704b3a7afd1 Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious te 2026-10-23T23:00:03.694Z Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious No obvious legal authority supports a pre-emptive effort to block the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe4a411846704b3a7af79 Fox News Entertainment newsletter: Harry risks 'lobbing a grenade' at William; Kate brings back Diana's tiara te 2026-10-23T22:50:12.498Z Fox News Entertainment newsletter: Harry risks 'lobbing a grenade' at William; Kate brings back Diana's tiara FAULT LINES - Prince Harry risks 'lobbing a grenade' at Prince William as chance to heal yearslong feud emerges: expert 'OLD FAITHFUL' - Kate Middleton brings back Princess Diana's famous tiara for glamorous night alongside Prince William TIES SEVERED - Meghan Markle says she kept father away from kids to 'protect' them over 'disturbing allegations' against him HEIR AND SPARE - Princess Diana feared Prince Harry would ‘wither’ in Prince William’s shadow: expert PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE MENDING FENCES - Prince Harry says ‘most important thing is to reconcile’ with royal family LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe49d11846704b3a7af27 Map Shows Where Top 2028 Democrats Are Campaigning Ahead of Midterms te 2026-10-23T22:50:05.432Z Map Shows Where Top 2028 Democrats Are Campaigning Ahead of Midterms Potential 2028 candidates like Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Pete Buttigieg are hitting the campaign trail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe49c11846704b3a7af1e Fever Making Another Major Front Office Move After Team President's Exit te 2026-10-23T22:50:04.312Z Fever Making Another Major Front Office Move After Team President's Exit The Indiana Fever are reportedly firing a key figure on the same day that president Kelly Krauskopf stepped down. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe49b11846704b3a7af15 NCAA Receiving Leader Makes Decision on Football Future Amid Transfer Rumor te 2026-10-23T22:50:03.172Z NCAA Receiving Leader Makes Decision on Football Future Amid Transfer Rumor A wide receiver made a big decision this week while leading the NCAA in receiving through the first seven weeks of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe24a11846704b3a7aed1 Kate Hudson flaunts toned abs in strapless red bikini during beach day with fiancé te 2026-10-23T22:40:10.809Z Kate Hudson flaunts toned abs in strapless red bikini during beach day with fiancé Kate Hudson isn't quite ready to leave her Hawaiian getaway behind. The 47-year-old actress shared a series of vacation throwbacks on Instagram, including photos from a recent trip to Hawaii for a friend's wedding. In one photo, Hudson showed off her toned figure in a bright red bandeau bikini while relaxing on the beach with her fiancé, Danny Fujikawa. KATE HUDSON SHOWS OFF FIT BODY IN MULTIPLE STRING BIKINIS DURING FAMILY VACATION IN GREECE The "Song Sung Blue" star wore dark sunglasses and a gold necklace, with her blonde hair pulled back as she sat beside Fujikawa, who went shirtless in patterned swim trunks and a baseball cap. "M​​entally still here," Hudson captioned the Instagram carousel. KATE HUDSON TURNS HEADS IN BOLD YELLOW DRESS WITH REVEALING CUTOUTS WHILE ON THE RED CARPET Another photo captured Hudson soaking up the sun alongside a friend as the two lounged on separate white towels spread across the sand. Hudson wore the same red bikini while her friend opted for a black two-piece. Both accessorized with dark sunglasses as they enjoyed the sunny weather. The actress's followers were quick to react to the vacation photos, with several praising her appearance. "I feel like all the women I grew up with and watched on tv, who are around the same age as me, are absolutely glowing in their 40s-50s era," one person commented.  "There's a confidence, a freedom and a beauty that comes with this stage of life. You're glowing, Kate." GOLDIE HAWN CREDITS ‘FREEDOM’ FOR KEEPING 43-YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH KURT RUSSELL STRONG Another wrote, "Without sounding creepy, all I want is to hang out with Kate Hudson for a day! she is just a ray of sunshine!" The beach getaway also included a glamorous evening celebrating a friend's wedding. In another photo, Hudson traded her bikini for a strapless, floor-length gown covered in shimmering embellishments as she posed with a friend wearing a white feather-trimmed dress. The two smiled for the camera while holding drinks at an outdoor reception decorated with elaborate white floral arrangements. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Hudson also shared a playful glimpse of her travels in a photo taken aboard a private jet. The actress posed in a flowing leopard-print dress and sunglasses while standing near the aircraft's cabin entrance. While Hudson was celebrating someone else's wedding in Hawaii, she has been candid about the challenges of planning her own. The actress has been engaged to Fujikawa since September 2021, but the couple has yet to walk down the aisle. During a September appearance on the "Sibling Revelry" podcast, which she co-hosts with her brother, Oliver Hudson, the actress admitted that the size of their family has made wedding planning complicated. "I still am not married. I'm just engaged," Hudson said during a conversation with actresses Joey and Hunter King. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "And I keep thinking about wedding. You know, like, what are we going to do? And then every time we started thinking about who we have to invite, and Danny's like, ‘I just want a small wedding.’ "Our family alone is like 50 people." Hudson also acknowledged the expense of planning a wedding while discussing the elaborate celebrations some couples organize. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "That's part of why I don't want to get married," she said. "I'm like, 'It's too expensive. I just want like hors d'oeuvres.'" Hudson and Fujikawa began dating in 2016 after knowing each other for years through mutual friends. They welcomed their daughter, Rani Rose, in October 2018. The actress is also mom to sons Ryder Robinson, whom she shares with ex-husband Chris Robinson, and Bingham Bellamy, whom she shares with former fiancé Matt Bellamy. Although it seems like she's torn over the idea of a wedding, Hudson has made it clear that Fujikawa is the one for her. In a 2019 interview with Women's Health, she described him as a supportive partner who shares her commitment to family. "I've got the best man," she said. "It's the first time I feel like I have a real teammate in this." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe24911846704b3a7aec8 Colorado high school volleyball players faced alleged benching threat amid trans athlete dispute te 2026-10-23T22:40:09.875Z Colorado high school volleyball players faced alleged benching threat amid trans athlete dispute Two Colorado high school volleyball players were threatened with benching after discussing a transgender athlete in their program, according to a parent complaint alleging the girls were ultimately allowed to play on condition they stop discussing the issue. The school district that oversees the school, Jefferson County Schools, is currently under Title IX investigation by the U.S. Department of Education. A screenshot of an email, obtained by OutKick, from Dakota Ridge High School's head volleyball coach to a parent says the parent's daughter would miss a match over reports of alleged bullying. The screenshot does not identify the actual words that were used. "Over the past several days, we have received multiple reports alleging that your daughter used language toward teammates that could be characterized as bullying," the message bearing the coach's name states. "As a result, your daughter will not be eligible to participate in today’s match." EX-SJSU VOLLEYBALL COACH FILES NEW LAWSUIT ALLEGING RETALIATION FOR TRUMP SUPPORT, RELIGION AMID TRANS SCANDAL The message says the volleyball program emphasizes character, respect and how players treat one another, describing the reported behavior as falling short of its standards. It offers to discuss the matter with the parent after the match. Meanwhile, Tanna Donalson, whose daughter was cut from the program in August, wrote in an Oct. 6 email to district that her daughter had reported two varsity players were told they would be benched after discussing the situation among friends. Donalson said she was subsequently informed that, after the players’ parents met with the coach and the athletic director, the girls were permitted to play on condition they not discuss the issue again. The email was seen by OutKick in a copy of a Title IX complaint Donalson submitted to the Education Department. "[The daughter] reported that Mr. Zeman pulled three varsity volleyball players aside and told two of them they would be benched for today’s game because they had discussed this issue amongst themselves. According to the account relayed to me, four friends had been discussing privately what they had learned, and one reported the conversation to a teacher. I was further informed that, after the two players’ parents met with the athletic director and Mr. Zeman, the players were permitted to play on the condition that they not discuss the issue again," Donalson wrote. "Please determine what was said, the basis for the proposed benching, and whether participation was conditioned on refraining from discussion of or support for our complaint." Lindsay Datko, founder of the parent advocacy group Jeffco Kids First, also said she had reviewed emails concerning the threatened discipline. "We have seen emails showing that girls were threatened to be benched because they were expressing their frustration in a very adolescent manner," Datko told OutKick. But Datko added the coach backed away from the threatened benching. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RESCINDS BIDEN TITLE IX RULE, RESTORES TRUMP-ERA REGULATIONS Jeffco Chief Legal Counsel Julie Tolleson acknowledged Donalson’s report in an Oct. 6 email response. "She can include these matters in her review, though we won’t be able to discuss with you any disciplinary or other action involving any other student," Tolleson wrote, referring to the district’s Title IX coordinator. A day earlier, Tolleson had instructed Donalson to report any retaliation or harassment related to her complaint. "District policy prohibits retaliation," she wrote. In response to OutKick, Jeffco defended its policies and cited student privacy restrictions. Its statement did not address the alleged condition on the players’ participation or explain what remarks prompted the proposed discipline. The school district provided the following response in full: "We recognize that fairness in athletics, student safety, privacy, and equitable opportunities for students are important issues for our community. "In accordance with Colorado state law (including the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act), Jeffco Public Schools is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all students. Jeffco’s policies ensure that every student, regardless of gender identity or expression, has equal access to educational programs, facilities, and district-sanctioned activities. "High School Athletics: Jeffco Public Schools operates high school athletic programs under the governing bylaws of the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act. "District Policies on Equal Educational Opportunities Jeffco Public Schools' nondiscrimination policies—including Policy AC (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity) and related guidance—remain fully active and in effect. "Under federal law (FERPA) and state privacy regulations, Jeffco Public Schools cannot confirm, deny, or comment on the gender identity, administrative records, or athletic participation of any individual student. "We are navigating a complex national climate, but our local commitment remains steady: all students deserve to feel safe, respected, and supported in Jeffco Public Schools. We support and value all members of our Jeffco community, including our transgender students and staff members. "Jeffco Public Schools is committed to cultivating environments where all students, staff, families, and members of our community are accepted, respected, and feel that their voices and perspectives are valued. While people may have differing views on Jeffco policies and the laws that inform them, we all share a responsibility to ensure our words and actions reflect care and respect for others. We ask everyone in our community to respect individual privacy and remember that real children and families are at the heart of these conversations. "Jeffco will continue to follow all state laws and regulations with respect to our schools, athletic programs, and students’ rights. Our responsibility - and steadfast commitment - remains to serve every student and ensure that our schools are places where all students can learn, grow, and thrive." Donalson’s own complaint centers on the roster decision that ended her daughter's junior-year school volleyball season. Her daughter, 17, had played in the program during her freshman and sophomore years. Her mother said coaches encouraged the setter to learn right-side hitting before ultimately cutting her. In an Aug. 13 email, the coach said the change was intended to give her daughter another opportunity to demonstrate her skills. He said other athletes showed greater consistency in setting, defense, serving, decision-making and other areas, and described the roster decisions as a collective coaching evaluation. WASHINGTON STATE'S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS LEAGUE PUTS ONUS FOR TRANS ATHLETE CONTROVERSY ON STATE LAWS "She competed for a spot, other athletes ultimately demonstrated more consistency in the areas needed, and she was beat out," he wrote. The coach is also her daughter's history teacher. Correspondence documents Donalson’s request for a different placement and the school’s offer of a teacher change for second semester. Donalson responded that she wanted to give the situation a few weeks before deciding. She explicitly told school officials she was not alleging that classroom retaliation had occurred. Asked whether her family had experienced retaliation since speaking publicly, she said she had reported that some students made comments to her daughter, but their family had received substantially more support than opposition. "We have received far more support than we have anything opposite of that," she said. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights issued findings March 13 that the district violated Title IX through its policies on girls’ athletics and access to female facilities and overnight accommodations. OCR issued a notice of impending enforcement action June 26. Jeffco disputes those findings. The district sued Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the Education Department on July 28, challenging the enforcement actions and arguing that the federal demands conflict with Colorado law and threaten its funding. That lawsuit concerns the district’s broader policies, rather than a determination about Donalson's daughter's roster decision. Colorado voters will consider Proposition 134 on Nov. 3. The measure would require school-based teams to be designated for biological males, biological females or mixed participation, with eligibility tied to those categories and an exception allowing females to join male teams when no equivalent female team is offered. "I am not against the trans community or any community for that matter," Donalson said when asked about the measure. For Donalson and her daughter, she says the impact of the situation has been "deep and wide," and has jeopardized her daughter's dreams of playing in college. "She still has those dreams, it's a little difficult to figure out how we're going to achieve them, as this is her junior year, and arguably her most important year, because that is when you start communicating with coaches," Donalson said. "And right now we have nothing to share." She said her daughter still plans to play club volleyball and pursue college opportunities. But losing her school season has affected how she experiences the sport. "Every time she plays, she just remembers all that’s transpired here, and it just has taken a little bit of the joy of the sport out of it for her," Donalson said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe24811846704b3a7aeb3 ‘We don’t want it’: Voter backlash against data centers consumes midterm elections te 2026-10-23T22:40:08.008Z ‘We don’t want it’: Voter backlash against data centers consumes midterm elections Vicki Wanamaker, left, and Cathy Mager, right, talked in Wanamaker's Springdale, Pennsylvania, home on Oct. 19, 2026, about their opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center roughly a quarter mile away. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) SPRINGDALE, Pa. — Residents in a small southwestern Pennsylvania town are facing the prospect of a 47-acre data center facility on their doorstep. “Right here behind this fence is where they want to put up the data center, and as you can see, there’s houses right across the street, roughly 100 feet,” said lifelong Springdale borough resident Cathy Mager, stretching her arms to show the distance from the development site’s perimeter to a line of houses across Porter Street.  “We don’t want it,” she told States Newsroom on Oct. 19 A portion of the proposed 47-acre data center site in Springdale, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 19, 2026, as photographed from nearby St. Mark’s Cemetery. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom The scenario is playing out around the United States. Both Democratic and Republican candidates during the heated midterm election cycle have had to navigate deep voter resentment of the massive advanced computer server farm developments that will power artificial intelligence. “The issue has blown up over the last year,” said Darrell West, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Technology. “It wasn’t that long ago politicians were fighting to bring data centers to their communities. Now these facilities are completely controversial, and many people don’t want them in their neighborhood. So public opinion has changed very rapidly on this issue.” 53 years with a power plant Mager is among a few dozen residents in Springdale, in northeastern Allegheny County, who formed the group Save Allegheny Valley Environment to protest the proposed data center development on the community’s riverfront site of a coal-fired power plant that went offline in 2022. “We’ve already lived for 53 years under that power plant,” said Vicki Wanamaker, 66, a lifelong Springdale resident who lives about a 10th of a mile from the fencing around the site. She’s worried now about the noise a data center would bring to the neighborhood, with its water coolers running and back-up diesel generators on site, and whether she would experience electricity shortages.  Lifelong Springdale, Pennsylvania, residents Vicki Wanamaker, Cathy Mager and Marty Garrigan stand at the fenced-off St. Mark’s Cemetery on Monday. Oct. 19, 2026, adjacent to a proposed 47-acre data center facility in their community. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Springdale’s council voted 5-2 in December to approve a conditional use permit for the project by Dynamo DC, a company with a Springdale-based address that “builds AI data centers on environmentally remediated brownfield sites,” according to its website. Residents are now asking Allegheny County to stop further land use plans. Dynamo DC spokesperson Brian Regli said the developers will use “acoustical shielding” to keep noise well below ordinance levels. The hyperscale data center will recycle 500,000 gallons of water in a closed-loop system to cool the servers, he told States Newsroom during an interview in late October. The facility is planned to handle up to 240 megawatts, which it will pull from a regional electricity grid, Regli said.  Dynamo DC has not yet identified which company or contractors will actually use the data center. The company plans for the data center to go online by 2029. Regli said the company is exploring “environmentally conscious” fuels for the diesel back-up generators. The amount of back-up power needed for the site will ultimately depend on how the data center is used. Some uses “may need a fraction of the backup power that we put forward,” he said. “But you know, if this is a critical facility, let’s say it is being used by the military — which I doubt that the center would become that, but let’s use that as an example — you’re going to want to have as robust of a backup infrastructure as you can,” Regli said. Amie Downs, of Caveat Communications, which is providing communications for Springdale, said the borough “was able to negotiate a number of other provisions that benefit the community and its taxpayers that relate to noise, lighting, traffic, landscaping, and other requirements, imposing stricter standards than the borough’s ordinances otherwise required.”  Thousands of data centers planned Data centers are a linchpin of the modern internet, but the scale needed for advanced computing is new. There are 1,394 data centers already operating around the United States, and they carry a combined capacity of 64,764 megawatts.  As of October, 2,841 more data centers are planned and would add 413,152 megawatts of additional capacity, according to the energy market firm Cleanview’s data center project tracker. Members of the activist group Save Allegheny Valley Environment in Springdale, Pennsylvania, use a truck, photographed on Oct. 19, 2026, to protest a proposed hyperscale data center in their community. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) “What we’re seeing now is huge facilities that are being built. These are data centers that occupy the size of several football fields,” said West, who also publishes the progressive organization’s TechTank and is a senior fellow on governance studies. “They require a lot of energy. Some of them require water as well. So the size of the data centers creates public anxiety and worry.” Sixty-three percent of American adults say they don’t want a data center built in their community, according to a late August poll published by YouGov and The Economist. A CNN poll conducted in mid-September found nearly two-thirds of registered voters surveyed said AI and data center development will be an extremely or very important factor in their vote this midterm election. The poll also found a partisan divide: Democrats are 26 percentage points more likely than Republicans to say they’re very concerned about data centers, according to the results. From Trump on down The issue is permeating politics and races at the federal, state and local levels. President Donald Trump on Wednesday wrote on his Truth Social platform that data centers “are mandated by me to make their own electricity.”   “If companies want to make their Data Centers popular, pay the community, and/or individuals within the community, a ‘dividend.’ … MAKE DEALS, and get them built!!!” he wrote. The statement is a pivot from his late August post, when he called opponents of data center developments “backwards and poor.”  Resentment against the large-scale projects has become a dominant issue in hotly contested U.S. Senate races that will determine party control for the closely divided upper chamber. A Democratic-backed political action committee poured $2.5 million in late October into ad campaigns depicting incumbent Republican U.S. Sens. Roger Marshall of Kansas and John Husted of Ohio as friends of the tech industry and AI developers.  States Newsroom did not immediately receive a response for comment about the new ads from Husted’s and Marshall’s reelection campaigns.  Marshall told the publication Semafor in July that he was supportive of data center moratoriums. Husted blamed Senate Democrats for blocking a procedural vote in late September on a House-passed bill that aimed to regulate electricity costs associated with large-scale data center projects.  Not all Democrats voted against the measure. Democratic senators who voted for it included Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock of Georgia, where Osoff is seeking reelection; Minnesota’s Amy Klobuchar, who is running for governor; and New Hampshire’s Maggie Hassan, who is not seeking another term.  West said anxiety about data centers exists on both sides of the aisle, but that it’s become a “partisan issue in the election because Republicans historically have been more pro-business.” “Democrats are now using that past support for tax breaks against Republican officials,” he said, pointing to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s pause on data center development after rapid growth. Abbott is seeking reelection this November. But party lines on the issue blur, West noted. Pennsylvania politics Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat who is seeking reelection, has touted the commonwealth’s infrastructure and workforce as ripe for hyperscale data center and AI development, and until recently provided a fast-track permitting path.  In June 2025, he joined state leaders from both sides of the aisle to announce a $20 billion investment by Amazon Web Services for two development sites, including a 1,200-acre site in northeast Pennsylvania that would reportedly consume as much energy as 900,000 homes and require millions of gallons of cooling water each day.  Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat seeking reelection, rallies local Allegheny County and state Democrats on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) The technologies, he said, “should be developed by the hands of a Pennsylvania worker…not in communist China,” according to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star.  Under pressure from grassroots opposition and from his Republican challenger, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Shapiro signed an executive order in August 2026 mandating energy usage and transparency requirements on “greedy” data center developers. In Pennsylvania state politics, Hadley Haas, a Democrat vying to unseat Republican state Rep. Valerie Gaydos in the 44th House District, said data center regulations have become a main issue in her campaign.  Hadley Haas, a southwestern Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for state House, discussed data center legislation in her campaign office in Moon Township on Oct. 16, 2026. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) “There’s just a generalized anxiety, I would say, about AI and data centers, especially around the cost of utilities,” Haas told States Newsroom. “Sometimes people will bring up water consumption or noise and that kind of thing. But mostly, they’re concerned about the cost implications.”  Haas said her platform includes “guardrails” on data center development. She accused her opponent of flip-flopping on the issue — voting “no” in March on a data center regulation bill in the Democratic-led Statehouse, but then announcing support for a 180-day pause proposal in July. “People started to see actual data that this was an issue that was a concern for people, and that’s when we saw more of the Republicans starting to chime in,” she said. States Newsroom reached out to Gaydos’ campaign for comment but did not receive a reply. Allegheny County Council member Kathleen Madonna-Emerling, a Democrat, on Oct. 16, 2026 at Settlers Cabin Park, just west of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, described a new county law passed unanimously that bans data center development on county land. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) Pennsylvania’s 44th House District occupies the west side of Allegheny County, where the 15-member countywide council voted unanimously in September to ban the development of data centers over 25 megawatts on any county-owned land, including vast tracts of park land. Council member Kathleen Madonna-Emmerling, who represents a portion of the county’s western side, said ,“It’s important we do this proactively because it gives us the strong legal foundation to deny those permits without discriminating against a certain type of business.” States Newsroom reached out to all members of the Springdale borough council for comment but did not hear back. West said he expects “this issue is going to stay on the political scene for several years as people debate how we should handle these facilities.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbe24311846704b3a7ae62 Giants Rocked By Another Crushing Season-Ending Injury te 2026-10-23T22:40:03.147Z Giants Rocked By Another Crushing Season-Ending Injury New York Giants linebacker Tremaine Edmunds will be out for the rest of the season due to a shoulder injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdff111846704b3a7ae1b Kenny Dillingham turns introspective to get Sun Devil football back on track te 2026-10-23T22:30:09.452Z Kenny Dillingham turns introspective to get Sun Devil football back on track TEMPE – Following the Arizona State football team’s most recent loss, a 53-25 blowout at the hands of No. 10 Texas Tech, coach Kenny Dillingham held a nearly four-hour meeting with the Sun Devils coaching staff. “We just assessed ‘OK, where are we? What are the things we want to get better at in the future?’” Dillingham said. “‘Why are we where we’re at? Are there things we could’ve done better structurally, practice-wise, as we were building this thing?’” Now in his fourth year at the helm, Dillingham is 3-3 this season and 1-2 in Big-12 play, yet he still believes in the capability of his current roster. “Do we need to make drastic changes? Absolutely not,” Dillingham said. “We still have half of a season left and we haven’t played our best football.” For the players, that belief in each other is important when trying to build momentum in the middle of the season. “Going back to the basics,” senior defensive lineman C.J. Fite said. “Knowing who we are, our culture, our standard and not trying to do anything special.” While Dillingham isn’t publicly laying much blame at his players’ feet, he is looking inward for solutions. “I am letting our football team down,” he said following a 55-19 home loss to unranked Baylor on Oct. 3. When he first started as head coach in 2023, Dillingham inherited a broken program, still recovering from the effects of the Herm Edwards era at Arizona State. That season, the Sun Devils went 3-9, tied with the previous season for the most losses in a season in the program’s history. Dillingham made great progress in a short period of time, turning the Sun Devils into a College Football Playoff team by 2024. “The program had nothing to play for because of a self-imposed bowl ban that followed coach Herm Edwards’ tenure, which was being investigated by the NCAA because of allegations of repeated recruiting violations,” ESPN writer Paolo Uggetti said in 2024. “The Sun Devils brought in 23 players in the transfer portal (in Dillingham’s first) season (only one of them was a four-star recruit).  “Seventeen of them started in the Big 12 title game.” Dillingham’s tenure at Arizona State is highlighted by winning the Big 12 championship and the College Football Playoff appearance in 2024. That season, the Sun Devils were projected to finish last in the conference.  “To truly understand the magnitude of what Dillingham is doing in Tempe, one must first appreciate the idiot-shaped crater left by the Sun Devils’ previous leadership,” college football and Washington Post writer Steven Godfrey said at the time.  But the Sun Devils haven’t been able to sustain that momentum. They went 8-5 last season, losing in the Sun Bowl to Duke, and they aren’t even on that pace this season. Much like the 2024 season, the Sun Devils are hoping to gain momentum with a win against Kansas State on Saturday at Mountain America Stadium. “I remember we played a good team that year,” Fite said of a 24-14 win at No. 16 Kansas State. “I think after that game, that’s when we really started rolling.” A notable roster change at quarterback could help steer the ship. Arizona native and Chandler High School alumnus Mikey Keene will get his first start as a Sun Devil against Kansas State. Keene replaced Cutter Boley at halftime last Saturday when the Red Raiders led 43-10, the largest halftime deficit the Sun Devils have faced since playing No. 2 Oregon at home in 2012 (43-7). “I thought Mikey came out and did pretty good for being on the bench for five-and-a-half games,” wide receiver Reed Harris said. “He handled the challenge well.” Following Saturday’s game, Arizona State still has to play two more ranked opponents on the road: No. 2 BYU on Oct. 31 and rival No. 25 Arizona on Nov. 28. The Sun Devils also host Oklahoma State on Nov. 21. The Cowboys are first among other teams receiving votes in the AP poll. Dillingham is already 1-2 against Arizona. A third loss would be detrimental to the program and a fan base that often measures wins against the Wildcats as a mark of success.  While offensive issues led to the QB change, the Sun Devils also rank No. 120 in scoring defense out of 138 teams, allowing an average of 32 points per game. It’s a turn of events that few saw coming. With the success of the 2024 season, fans and analysts believed Arizona State would be a Big-12 contender for years to come, but the Sun Devils haven’t come close to matching the success of that one season, a trend that has plagued previous ASU coaches.  “The landscape is changing constantly,” Dillingham said. “The strategy of two years ago may be a horrible strategy right now.”  The Sun Devils have faced highs and lows in Dillingham’s short tenure. How they respond to this latest low may determine the future of the program.  It’s worth noting that while Dillingham is an ASU alumnus and is widely considered to be as strong a promoter of the program as any coach in the past half century, no football coach has lasted more than six seasons at ASU since the turn of the millennium, and only one (Bruce Snyder) has done so since 1980. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdfeb11846704b3a7adcd Texas QB Arch Manning Receives Unflattering Comparison to NFL Draft Bust te 2026-10-23T22:30:03.054Z Texas QB Arch Manning Receives Unflattering Comparison to NFL Draft Bust Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning continues to face strong criticism over his potential as an NFL prospect. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdb4a11846704b3a7ad26 Kitchen argument escalated to alleged assault in Acacia Crossings te 2026-10-23T22:10:18.412Z Kitchen argument escalated to alleged assault in Acacia Crossings A messy kitchen became a fighting ground in Acacia Crossings after one resident failed to properly clean up after himself.  Police responded to a report of an assault just after 8 p.m. Oct. 13. A resident told police a family member had “assaulted him and broke his nose,” according to a probable cause statement.  The unnamed resident allegedly left a mess on the stove and was told by 68-year-old John Thornton to clean up the kitchen mess. The family member then attempted to clean the mess with his bare hands.  This allegedly caused Thornton to begin yelling at the family member to move out and then punched him in the face. This caused him to fall backwards and hit his head on a wall, according to the family member, who called police shortly after.   When police arrived, Thornton denied punching the family member and instead said the family member “approached him face to face, balling his fists.” Thornton claimed he pushed the family member away and used his elbow to keep him back, which hit him in the face.  Police noted the injuries appeared to be more consistent with the family member’s account of being punched repeatedly in the face, according to the probable cause statement.  Thornton was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence-related assault and disorderly conduct. The post Kitchen argument escalated to alleged assault in Acacia Crossings appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdb4311846704b3a7acce Alaska courts ruled months ago on the two Dan Sullivans in the Senate race. te 2026-10-23T22:10:11.170Z Alaska courts ruled months ago on the two Dan Sullivans in the Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdb4211846704b3a7acc5 Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now. te 2026-10-23T22:10:10.043Z Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now. The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdb4011846704b3a7aca2 49ers Announce Bad Mike Evans Injury News Days Before Falcons Game te 2026-10-23T22:10:08.238Z 49ers Announce Bad Mike Evans Injury News Days Before Falcons Game The San Francisco 49ers have confirmed that star wide receiver Mike Evans will not play their Week 7 game against the Falcons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdb3e11846704b3a7ac99 Lamar Jackson Roasts Top NFL Insider for Reporting Inaccurate Injury Info  te 2026-10-23T22:10:06.974Z Lamar Jackson Roasts Top NFL Insider for Reporting Inaccurate Injury Info  Gone are the days where Ian Rapoport would tell you that you have a hangnail long before you realized you were even injured. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdb3d11846704b3a7ac90 Nurses Could Get Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment: Who Qualifies te 2026-10-23T22:10:05.493Z Nurses Could Get Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment: Who Qualifies The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday a $275 million initiative called Nurses for Nursing Homes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbdb3b11846704b3a7ac87 Seahawks Reveal Bad News for Star Before Chiefs Game te 2026-10-23T22:10:03.080Z Seahawks Reveal Bad News for Star Before Chiefs Game The Seattle Seahawks will be without a key offensive player when they play the Kansas City Chiefs on "Sunday Night Football." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd8eb11846704b3a7ac4b MSG uses Knicks championship rings as bait in phishing test, calls the lure 'an unfortunate mistake' te 2026-10-23T22:00:11.729Z MSG uses Knicks championship rings as bait in phishing test, calls the lure 'an unfortunate mistake' The New York Knicks found themselves in hot water late Thursday when it was reported that the organization did not give championship rings to its assistant coaches or other employees. But the news took a turn when employees reportedly were given a phishing test email disguised as a chance to redeem their rings. "Those who did click the link at the bottom of the message did not get to choose any jewelry; instead, they were forced to attend a mandatory cybersecurity class to help satisfy some of [owner James] Dolan’s growing cybersecurity concerns," The Athletic reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The team confirmed on Friday that the email was indeed a cybersecurity test. "The company had previously sent out an email to its corporate team as a simulation of a phishing attack designed to strengthen our security against hackers. MSG was recently hacked and extorted using an employee login and password obtained through a similar phishing attack," MSG said in a statement. The company added that "[u]sing the rings as a lure to gain employees' attention was an unfortunate mistake" and said it would be giving "more than 275 championship rings and jewelry to players, coaches, employees and other members of the Knicks family, worth more than $3.7 million, in recognition of their contributions and celebrating this achievement." KNICKS SUPERFANS NAME THEIR NEWBORN 'KNICKSON FYVE' TO HONOR HISTORIC NBA CHAMPIONSHIP RUN The Knicks hung their championship banner, their first since 1973, on Tuesday night in their season opener, and players received extravagant 22-carat rings that are estimated to be worth at least $100,000 each. Each ring has roughly 800 diamonds and a recreation of the world's most famous arena. Coaches were reportedly told they would eventually receive rings but did not get them along with the players on Tuesday. Employees, however, were apparently told not to expect any. That's when employees' hopes were raised when they got the phishing email about rings last month. "(Employee name), this one is on the house. MSG is issuing a complimentary employee championship ring. The same jeweler, the same craftsmanship, personalized with your name. No cost to you. There are two designs to choose from: Championship Gold and Garden Classic. Reserve the one you want below," the email reportedly said. The Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in five games over the summer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd8e311846704b3a7abf5 Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell te 2026-10-23T22:00:03.505Z Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd69c11846704b3a7abc4 Craig Carton explains why the NFL has some questions to ask after bizarre moment in Bears-Patriots game te 2026-10-23T21:50:20.077Z Craig Carton explains why the NFL has some questions to ask after bizarre moment in Bears-Patriots game Sports betting is a big part of the sports experience these days, and unfortunately, that will lead to questions about the game's integrity, as OutKick's Craig Carton pointed out on Friday's edition of "The Craig Carton Show." The Chicago Bears took on the New England Patriots on Thursday, and there was a certain play late in the first half that caught Carton's attention. Patriots running back Rhamondre Stephenson caught a screen pass at midfield and somehow took it all the way to the house for a late touchdown with no time left on the clock. But it was what Bears DB Malik Muhammad did on the play that had Carton asking questions. RHAMONDRE STEVENSON'S MIRACULOUS 48-YARD TOUCHDOWN STUNS BEARS AS CLOCK EXPIRES IN FIRST HALF Did... did Muhammad turn and run in the complete opposite direction that Stephenson was headed? Well, it's at least worth asking some questions. NBA AND MANY SPORTSBOOKS AGREE TO BAN MULTIPLE TYPES OF BETS DUE TO RECENT BETTING SCANDALS "What Malik Muhammad does next is why every single person that is against legalized wagering thinks the fix is in," he said. "Rather than step into the hole and make an attempt to tackle Stevenson, he literally runs away from the play." Whether it was a bad read or something else, there's really no question: that was about as big a whiff as you'll see in the NFL. Fortunately, that play didn't have any impact on the game as the Bears won and covered the spread. Carton noted that the play likely got more attention because it was on a Thursday night, and that the NFL should be asking some questions. "And that's the type of play that needs to be investigated," he said. "The NFL now has to sit down and interview Malik Muhammad and interview Ben Johnson of the Bears and get an explanation as to why (Muhammad was) running away from the ball carrier? Like it makes no sense at all. There's not even a logical, reasonable explanation of 'Well, I was going this way because I thought he might cut outside.' "No, there was no chance to cut outside because by you coming this way, you opened up a seven-yard gap." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd69611846704b3a7ab75 Controversial Warriors Rook Accused by Reporter of Lying About Luka Doncic te 2026-10-23T21:50:14.224Z Controversial Warriors Rook Accused by Reporter of Lying About Luka Doncic Anyone who breathes understands the Slovenian’s relationship with officials has always been a rough one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd69511846704b3a7ab6c 49ers Release Super Bowl Winner for Second Time This Month Ahead of Week 7 te 2026-10-23T21:50:13.007Z 49ers Release Super Bowl Winner for Second Time This Month Ahead of Week 7 The San Francisco 49ers released a veteran defender on Friday who has played all six games for them this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd69311846704b3a7ab63 Lions HC Dan Campbell Snaps at Reporter Over Sam LaPorta Questions te 2026-10-23T21:50:11.731Z Lions HC Dan Campbell Snaps at Reporter Over Sam LaPorta Questions Lions coach Dan Campbell fired back at a reporter who repeatedly questioned him on Sam LaPorta's frustration with contract talks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd69211846704b3a7ab5a Colts Could Receive This Return in Blockbuster Jonathan Taylor Trade te 2026-10-23T21:50:10.258Z Colts Could Receive This Return in Blockbuster Jonathan Taylor Trade An NFL insider discussed the asking price the Indianapolis Colts would likely seek for running back Jonathan Taylor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd69011846704b3a7ab51 Atlanta Falcons Bullied Into Changing Team Logo After Chaotic Backlash te 2026-10-23T21:50:08.678Z Atlanta Falcons Bullied Into Changing Team Logo After Chaotic Backlash They will never live down “The Bird Reich” insult in this lifetime or the next Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd68f11846704b3a7ab48 NBA Scout Predicts Massive 76ers, Joel Embiid Issue: 'He's Going to Get Pissed' te 2026-10-23T21:50:07.192Z NBA Scout Predicts Massive 76ers, Joel Embiid Issue: 'He's Going to Get Pissed' One NBA scout predicted that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is "going to get pissed" which is "going to be a problem." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd68d11846704b3a7ab3f Cam Skattebo Reveals 'Simple' Message From Giants Releasing Najee Harris te 2026-10-23T21:50:05.311Z Cam Skattebo Reveals 'Simple' Message From Giants Releasing Najee Harris Cam Skattebo reacted to the New York Giants releasing Pro Bowl running back Najee Harris earlier this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd68b11846704b3a7ab36 Mike Vrabel, Patriots Learned Valuable Lesson In Loss to Bears te 2026-10-23T21:50:03.714Z Mike Vrabel, Patriots Learned Valuable Lesson In Loss to Bears The New England Patriots have plenty to feel good about despite Thursday Night Football loss to Chicago Bears. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd43911846704b3a7aaf2 Irish politicians disavow ‘demeaning’ PSA warning grandparents not to hug family without asking consent te 2026-10-23T21:40:09.158Z Irish politicians disavow ‘demeaning’ PSA warning grandparents not to hug family without asking consent An ad released by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) in Ireland that urged grandparents to ask for consent before hugging their grandchildren sparked international controversy after it began airing last month and has since been removed. In September, an ad from the DRCC’s "We-Consent" campaign went viral for showing grandparents greeting their grandchildren. One grandchild appears receptive to a hug, while the other does not. A narrator says, "Not everyone wants a hug, even from the people who love them. Awkward? Maybe. Important? Absolutely." The ad has since been removed and criticized by politicians from multiple parties in Ireland. The BBC reported that Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan of the Fianna Fáil party, whose department funded the campaign, announced the video has been removed after discussion with the DRCC, and declared, it "does not represent the views of the Government." IRISH PM SAYS IRELAND 'NOT OVERRUN' BY MIGRANTS, LEGAL MIGRATION TIED TO ECONOMIC SUCCESS "It was both inappropriate and demeaning to grandparents and has been removed by DRCC following my officials engagement with them," O'Callaghan said. "While it is vital to ensure that people understand the concept of consent when it comes to sexual relationships, this video did not advance that aim and in many ways was counterproductive." Irish Sen. Gareth Scahill of the Fine Gael party blasted the video as a waste of public funds. "What's concerning here is public money has been used to fund an ad which at best has been ill-thought out, and at worst is offensive and potentially damaging to our older population," Scahill said. "The issue of consent is a very serious one, and I acknowledge the important work the Rape Crisis Centre and other agencies do every day to advocate for all victims of rape and sexual violence, including children." "But this publicly funded social media video is a million miles off the mark," he added. TRUMP SAYS HE WOULD 'LOVE' TO SEE IRELAND UNIFIED AS ONE NATION Scahill also asked, "What's next? Will we need to sign consent forms at arrival halls in Dublin, Shannon, Knock and Cork airports this Christmas before we can greet family members?" The DRCC told Irish broadcaster RTE in a statement, "We-Consent is a long-term campaign as part of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's prevention work to increase the awareness and practice of consent in Ireland." "We created three videos premised on the idea that boundaries should be respected from an early age and to respect others' boundaries too," the organization added. "We are going to remove the videos from our social media channels while we reflect on whether they are having the positive effect we want them to have." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Inez Stepman, senior policy and legal analyst at Independent Women, spoke with Fox News Digital about the controversy. "Instead of honestly acknowledging what is behind the doubling of rape rates from a decade ago, which is who the government chooses to let into the country, these institutions lecture grandparents about hugging their grandkids, as though that has any remotest connection to the problem at hand," she said.  In 2024, the Irish Independent reported that reports of sexual assault had nearly doubled in Ireland between 2012 and 2022.  "This politically correct lack of courage and honesty is embarrassing and rightly caused a backlash," Stepman added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd43311846704b3a7aab2 ‘I Have to Go In’: Kaylub Giamanco Describes Killing Gunman in Oregon School Shooting te 2026-10-23T21:40:03.165Z ‘I Have to Go In’: Kaylub Giamanco Describes Killing Gunman in Oregon School Shooting Kaylub Giamanco told Oregon Public Broadcasting that he happened to be driving by the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend when he saw a gunman preparing to enter the school. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd1e211846704b3a7aa74 Meghan Markle says she kept father away from kids to 'protect' them over 'disturbing allegations' against him te 2026-10-23T21:30:10.914Z Meghan Markle says she kept father away from kids to 'protect' them over 'disturbing allegations' against him Meghan Markle says there's a reason she's kept her children, Archie and Lilibet, away from her father, Thomas Markle Sr. Thomas Sr. was accused of possessing child sexual abuse material by his son, Thomas Markle Jr., the Duchess of Sussex’s half-brother, according to a report published by The Sun on Thursday. Thomas Jr. allegedly found the material in Thomas Sr.'s home in Cebu, Philippines, and reported it to police and the FBI. On Friday, Meghan responded to the allegations in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE BLAST 'EXTRAORDINARILY RECKLESS' PAPARAZZI INVASION AT KIDS' UK SCHOOL "I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed," her statement began. "In 2018, a letter was sent to the Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection. That letter was subsequently shared with me. It made troubling and disturbing allegations against my father and I was given assurances that these were being investigated. "I hope it can now be understood that, despite certain media publications’ distortion over the years, any distance from my father and my choice to not allow him to have contact with our children, was for one reason: to protect them." "I trusted that the authorities were doing the same for other families," the statement continued. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Although the breadth of what has now been uncovered is more sickening than one could ever imagine, my sincerest hope is that justice will be fully served and that the priority remains the safety and protection of innocent children," the statement concluded. London's Metropolitan Police said it is not investigating Thomas Markle Sr. but is conducting internal inquiries into the handling of the 2018 letter, according to The Independent. Meghan shares Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5, with Prince Harry. Her father has never met the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children. The FBI National Press Office said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday that the bureau would assist Philippine authorities in their investigation. "The FBI is aware of the allegations and will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities. We will also investigate any related allegations of federal violations of U.S. law," the statement said. According to Reuters, Philippine Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Ty confirmed on Friday that a task force investigating human trafficking and online child sexual abuse in Cebu "is currently investigating the matter." Thomas Sr. denied the allegations to the Daily Mail. "I’m shocked, I’m hurt and I’m very upset that my son is making these accusations against me. I could never do what I’m being accused of. It’s the worst thing anyone could accuse me of," he told the outlet on Friday. "This is bulls---," Thomas Sr. added. "It’s just a bunch of lies. It’s sick. I have no idea why Tom is trying to destroy me with these lies." Thomas Jr. told The Sun that he found suspected child sexual abuse material in four large boxes, containing "hundreds, if not thousands" of images. He also said he found videos of young girls engaging in sexual acts, no older than 10 or 11 years old. He also told the outlet that he found four images of nude girls, one of which appeared to have been taken at Thomas Sr.'s former home in Rosarito, Mexico. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "What I saw made me sick to the stomach — all this stuff was just dumped on me and I didn’t know what to do. I knew right away it was highly illegal and would land me in jail for a long time if I didn’t get rid of it. I felt betrayed, angry and disgusted — and realised I had to report him," Thomas Jr. told The Sun. "When I found this material I was horrified and I had no option but to report my dad," he added. Thomas Jr. said he reported the alleged child sexual abuse material to the FBI hotline and the Pennsylvania State Police. According to The Sun, the FBI "confirmed receipt" of Thomas Jr.'s allegations and is "set to launch their own probe." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I have supported, cared for him and helped him for years — but that stops now," Thomas Jr. told The Sun. Thomas Jr. has been caring for Thomas Sr., 82, for several years, including during his recovery from a stroke in 2022. "I won’t speak to my father ever again unless I’m called to give evidence against him," Thomas Jr. told the outlet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbd1e011846704b3a7aa54 Mohave Accelerated boys golf finishes season at Lake Havasu Golf Club te 2026-10-23T21:30:08.743Z Mohave Accelerated boys golf finishes season at Lake Havasu Golf Club The Mohave Accelerated boys golf team traveled to Lake Havasu City on Thursday to finish the regular season at Lake Havasu Golf Club. As a team, the Patriots finished second with 221 strokes. They were led by Cooper White, who… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcf8d11846704b3a7a9e3 Robert De Niro ad urges voters to vote early to avoid what Trump might 'pull on Election Day' te 2026-10-23T21:20:13.074Z Robert De Niro ad urges voters to vote early to avoid what Trump might 'pull on Election Day' Actor Robert De Niro appeared in a new political ad Thursday encouraging early voting to ensure liberal votes count no matter what "they" pull on Election Day. The ad, which was shared by the progressive political group Indivisible, was part of a "Hands Off Our Vote" campaign to encourage efforts to protect the right to vote, which the "Focker-in-Law" actor claimed was threatened by the Trump administration. "Voting is a constitutional right, but you have to see that this administration and the Supreme Court aren’t paying any attention to our constitutional rights," De Niro said in the video. ROBERT DE NIRO GETS EMOTIONAL AS AMY POEHLER PRAISES HIM FOR SPEAKING 'TRUTH TO POWER' AS REGULAR TRUMP CRITIC In the ad, De Niro, a known critic of President Donald Trump, argued that it should be "easy" to support any preferred candidate, whether it be a "would-be king who gets us into a disastrous war and corruptly profits from it" or "candidates who won't cut your healthcare and won't protect pedophiles." "There are some powerful people who want to take away that power. This is Robert De Niro and I’ve got a message for them: no f---ing way. We're fighting them in the courts and standing up to them in the streets," De Niro said. MARK RUFFALO THREATENS TO 'HULK OUT' AT TRUMP, GOP OVER VOTING RIGHTS AT NYC EVENT He encouraged viewers to vote early to take back their power, suggesting that the Trump administration will likely interfere with the voting process. "Whether by mail or in person, you control when, and then, no matter what they pull on Election Day, your vote will already be banked," De Niro said. The White House responded with a scathing comment. "Robert De Niro is a washed up has-been who hasn’t been relevant in 30 years," spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital. "Now, he just beclowns himself by spewing hate speech and inciting violence against others. Instead of embarrassing himself every time he speaks, he should immediately seek help to treat his severe and debilitating case of Trump Derangement Syndrome that has completely rotted his peanut-sized brain." Fox News Digital reached out to Indivisible for comment. De Niro's video followed months of Democratic Party members claiming that Trump would attempt to "cheat" or rig the midterm elections in his favor. In a video released in August, former Vice President Kamala Harris claimed that Trump and the Republicans were "trying to cheat" and that the results for Democrats must be "too big to rig." LIBERALS FLOAT TRUMP WILL TAMPER WITH, CANCEL MIDTERM ELECTIONS Republicans have called out the effort by Democrats to cast doubt on the elections while refusing to support election security measures like the SAVE Act. "It is Democrats bending over backwards to prevent voter ID and proof of citizenship for American elections," Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, told Fox News Digital in February. "It is Democrats demanding that nobody ask questions about election security and irregularities. The projection is jaw-dropping." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcf8611846704b3a7a98e IRS Makes It Easier to Fix Retirement Account Mistakes te 2026-10-23T21:20:06.293Z IRS Makes It Easier to Fix Retirement Account Mistakes The IRS and Treasury Department announced two procedures Thursday aimed at making it easier to correct errors on retirement plans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcf8411846704b3a7a985 Should AI Agents Be Making Financial Decisions? It Depends. te 2026-10-23T21:20:04.580Z Should AI Agents Be Making Financial Decisions? It Depends. AI Impact looks at automation in financial decisions, digital experience breakdowns and why faster answers still need proof. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcd32fd5d779714a2628d Ilhan Omar doubles down on ‘real name’ when confronted at Mall of Somalia te 2026-10-23T21:10:10.684Z Ilhan Omar doubles down on ‘real name’ when confronted at Mall of Somalia Rep. Ilhan Omar told Fox News Digital that her "real name" is "Ilhan Abdullahi Omar" after a federal court filing identified the congresswoman by a last name matching that of her ex-husband, whom reports have alleged is her brother. "Ilhan Abdullahi Omar, you know it," Omar told Fox News Digital when asked about her name. "It’s Ilhan Abdullahi Omar." Omar was spotted by Fox News Digital at the Karmel Mall of Somalia in Minnesota as she made her way into the Karmel Masjid, inside the mall, for Friday prayers. ILHAN OMAR CALLS TRUMP ‘CREEP’ AS PRESIDENT REVIVES ‘FAKE NAME,’ MARRIAGE ALLEGATIONS Her comments come after two people familiar with the ongoing investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman, including a law enforcement source, said that her real name is Ilhan Nur Said Elmi. The last name is the same as her ex-husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, who is alleged to be her brother. Federal prosecutors referred to the Minnesota Democrat as "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar," in a Wednesday filing in D.C. federal court, as first reported by Fox News Digital. One source said the language used for her name in the filing reflected the evidence that has so far been compiled in the immigration fraud investigation. ILHAN OMAR HIT WITH EXPULSION THREAT AS GOP LAWMAKER VOWS TO BOOT HER FROM CONGRESS OVER DOJ PROBE One source disputed Omar’s account of her name, telling Fox News Digital, ‘That’s not her real name.’ U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro filed a motion on Wednesday seeking to prevent the federal search warrant for the congresswoman’s home from being unsealed, which was requested by several media outlets. The motion says the federal government is not yet finished executing the search warrant, and that it shouldn’t be unsealed yet. ILHAN OMAR'S SISTER QUESTIONED BY FEDS AFTER DRAMATIC DC HOME RAID "Before the Court are three Applications to unseal ex parte materials and proceedings related to a federal search warrant for the personal residence in the District of Columbia of Congresswoman Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar…" the motion begins. If proven in court that the congresswoman was not using her "real name," every single form she ever filled out could be subject to investigation, a former Minnesota federal immigration judge said. Omar’s spokesperson repeatedly denied the claim, telling Fox News Digital on Thursday that the reports of her name being "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi" are "completely false," then proceeding with an attack on Fox News. The spokesperson also denied that Omar was once married to her brother, calling the claims a "disgusting conspiracy theory." Omar’s residence in Washington, D.C., was raided by Homeland Security Investigations earlier this month as part of a probe into whether she or her father committed immigration fraud when becoming naturalized citizens. Federal authorities have since issued subpoenas to members of Omar’s family and seized her cellphone. Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca and Kiera McDonald contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcd31fd5d779714a26284 Knee treatment without surgery offers lasting pain relief for 80% of arthritis patients, study finds te 2026-10-23T21:10:09.436Z Knee treatment without surgery offers lasting pain relief for 80% of arthritis patients, study finds A non-surgical procedure that temporarily blocks extra blood vessels in the knee is offering lasting pain relief for people with knee osteoarthritis. In a clinical study of 194 patients, 80% of them reported significant reductions in knee pain that lasted for at least a full year after receiving the treatment. The findings highlight a potential alternative for millions of adults with chronic joint pain who have outgrown pain medications or steroid injections — but who want to avoid total knee replacement. WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS MAY FIGHT 7 SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS BEFORE THE POUNDS EVEN COME OFF Osteoarthritis wears down joint cartilage and causes the body to grow unnecessary new blood vessels around the knee, according to Mayo Clinic.  These extra vessels increase inflammation and irritate surrounding nerves, making daily movement painful. The procedure, known as genicular artery embolization (GAE), addresses this directly.  By temporarily clogging excess blood vessels, doctors can reduce inflammation and quiet pain-sensing nerves without major surgery or permanent implants. Because the treatment uses microscopic gelatin particles that dissolve over time, it leaves no foreign material behind. If widely adopted, GAE could provide a repeatable, low-risk way for patients to stay active and preserve joint function longer, researchers say. "For many patients with knee osteoarthritis, there is a real treatment gap today," said Florian Nima Fleckenstein, M.D., deputy head of Interventional Radiology Campus Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, in a press release. "Our study demonstrates that GAE using rapidly resorbable gelatin-based microspheres is a safe, minimally invasive therapy that provides meaningful pain relief and functional improvement in participants with osteoarthritis-related knee symptoms for at least 12 months." ALZHEIMER’S RISK LINKED TO COMPOUND FOUND IN POPULAR JOINT HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS During GAE, doctors use real-time X-ray guidance to steer a thin, flexible tube into the blood vessels surrounding the knee joint.  Then they release tiny, dissolvable gelatin particles into specific vessels to slow excess blood flow to the inflamed areas. Across 239 total procedures performed on 194 study participants, none experienced severe complications.  Only 6.7% reported mild side effects, such as brief skin discoloration or minor bruising, issues that resolved on their own. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "In our cohort, we saw a significant drop in pain and a significant increase in function, including sports and recreation and daily activity," Fleckenstein said. "Most importantly, their quality of life significantly increased." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER In addition to feeling less pain, participants experienced gains in daily mobility. Patients reported easier walking, climbing stairs and bending, while overall quality-of-life scores more than doubled over the 12-month follow-up period. While the results are promising, researchers note several important limitations. First, the study did not include a control group receiving a mock or placebo procedure.  Without a comparison group, it is difficult to isolate the physical benefits of the dissolvable particles from potential placebo effects, the researchers said.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Second, the study tracked patients for only one year.  Further research is needed to determine how long the pain relief typically lasts and how often repeat treatments might be required. Finally, while GAE effectively reduces inflammation and pain, the researchers said it is not a cure. The procedure does not rebuild lost cartilage or reverse structural joint damage. Larger, randomized trials are currently underway to confirm these early findings. Fox News Digital reached out to the study authors for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcd2ffd5d779714a2626e Arizona Supreme Court limits Clean Elections’ power but lets fraud probe continue te 2026-10-23T21:10:07.292Z Arizona Supreme Court limits Clean Elections’ power but lets fraud probe continue (Photo by Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror) The Arizona Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Citizens Clean Elections Commission does not have the legal authority to overturn the secretary of state’s qualification of a candidate.  But it also said that it won’t stop the commission, which oversees the state’s public campaign finance system, from investigating whether three longshot candidates committed fraud to qualify for millions in campaign cash. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE The legal dispute centered on the Clean Elections Commission’s investigation into Green Party candidates Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier, who are running for governor and secretary of state, respectively, and Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Neely, who lost in the July primary. The trio has been accused of falsifying documentation for enough $5 contributions from voters to qualify for a collective $4.7 million in public campaign funds. All three are also subjects of a criminal probe by the Attorney General’s Office. In August, the Arizona Mirror exclusively reported that six people who were listed in campaign finance records as having made $5 contributions to all three candidates were adamant they didn’t give any money to the candidates. On the same day, Tom Collins, the executive director of the Clean Elections Commission, sent letters to the three candidates, informing them of the Clean Elections investigation into their campaign finances and warning them that they could be required to repay all or some of the money. Lombardo and Collier sued, arguing that the Clean Elections Commission was overstepping its legal authority by “decertifying” the candidates from receiving Clean Elections funding for their campaigns. Only the secretary of state, with the help of the county recorders, can certify that the candidates collected enough $5 contributions to receive public funding, they argued. The Supreme Court on Friday agreed. In a four-page order, Chief Justice Ann Timmer wrote that state law does not grant the Clean Elections Commission any authority to determine whether a candidate qualified for public funding or to second-guess the merits of a qualification approved by the Secretary of State’s Office.  And because Collins acknowledged in one of his briefs that an earlier assertion that the secretary of state made an error in qualifying Lombardo was no longer part of the commission’s investigation, the court did not need to determine whether the five-member panel has the legal power to order her to return millions of dollars if it found she was improperly qualified. Timmer noted that the candidates asserted that the proper forum for challenging a candidate’s qualification for Clean Elections money is through litigation, but that issue wasn’t before the court. Likewise, she wrote, the court is not addressing the commission’s authority to investigate whether the three candidates committed fraud or any potential punishments it may implement. “Those issues are best addressed after the Commission investigates any alleged malfeasance and imposes a remedy if malfeasance is found,” she added. Tim La Sota, the attorney for Lombardo and Collier, praised the ruling. “This is a much deserved rebuke to the malevolent bureaucrats at the Clean Elections Commission. The Supreme Court has put a stop to this shameful and illegal effort to do something the Commission clearly had no power to do,” he said in a written statment to the Mirror,. “The Commission has engaged in extraordinary efforts to interfere with our democratic elections this cycle, and this is the first step to stopping them.” Collins said that the “most important line” in the court’s order was that it would not halt the investigation into Lombardo and Collier and saw the “very clear” distinction between the investigation into a possible improper certification of Lombardo and the alleged fraud now being probed. “I intend to continue our investigation,” Collins said. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT 2:06 pmThis story has been updated with a comment from Tom Collins, the executive director of the Clean Elections Commission. 1:51 pmThis story has been updated with a comment from Tim La Sota, the attorney for the two Green Party candidates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcadffd5d779714a26206 IndyCar champ Alex Palou will get a home race as the series announces 2027 stop in Spain te 2026-10-23T21:00:15.812Z IndyCar champ Alex Palou will get a home race as the series announces 2027 stop in Spain While the NTT IndyCar Series regularly heads north of the border to race in the Toronto area, it’s been a minute since the series went abroad. That changes next season when it heads to Spain, the homeland of defending five-time series champion Alex Palou. IndyCar released the second phase of its 2027 season schedule — every race of which will be broadcast on Fox for the third straight year — and the big addition was a race at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on July 18. It's a big deal because it marks the first time that IndyCar has left North America since 2013, and the first time it has held a race since 2007, which predates the Champ Car Indy Racing League merger that formed today's IndyCar Series. ALEX PALOU CLINCHES FOURTH STRAIGHT INDYCAR TITLE AND FIFTH OVERALL IN DOUBLEHEADER AT MILWAUKEE MILE This is a big deal, and it's great to see the series taking advantage of a generationally talented driver like Palou to help expand the series abroad. Just imagine the scenes if he crosses the stripe first on Spanish soil (and it's not hard to imagine because he usually is at the very least in the picture for a win in just about every race). CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been a fixture on the F1 calendar and is often used for preseason testing, though it will begin hosting races every other year. It’s also part of the MotoGP schedule. The track should produce a solid race. In recent years in F1, it's been criticized for a lack of on-track overtaking. It flows from corner to corner, and there aren't many heavy braking zones, which are helpful for overtaking. Ironically, that is what makes it a good fit for MotoGP. But IndyCars are not F1 cars. They're better when it comes to on-track overtakes, and I think we'll get to see some great racing all around the track. Unfortunately, to add this race, some had to come off the schedule, and one casualty was a trip to the Nashville Superspeedway. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix — which was always marketed as a one-off event — will not take place in 2027. Of course, it was announced later than the rest of the schedule. The overwhelming success of this summer’s race should have everyone itching to return to D.C., but at the moment, it’s not happening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcad6fd5d779714a261c7 Appeals Court Backs Trump on Constitutionality of Detentions te 2026-10-23T21:00:06.582Z Appeals Court Backs Trump on Constitutionality of Detentions The ruling, from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sharply curtails the ability of judges to free undocumented immigrants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbcad4fd5d779714a261a8 VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product market fit te 2026-10-23T21:00:04.210Z VCs, Superhuman Mail founder share red flags about product market fit Top investors from Iconiq and Sapphire Ventures, along with Rahul Vohra, the founder of Superhuman Mail share the do's and don'ts for building hit products. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc884fd5d779714a2616f Fans are sick and tired of the NFL's obsession with flags, anthem fatigue is real & UGA football is too smart! te 2026-10-23T20:50:12.226Z Fans are sick and tired of the NFL's obsession with flags, anthem fatigue is real & UGA football is too smart! 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news, and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. We're eight days out, folks. Eight days away from Halloween. Hard to believe, right? October is flying by, and for good reason. We've got a TON going on right now — and that doesn't even include the World Series, which starts tonight. Show of hands ... who's paying attention? I know there's this big debate about small market teams and lack of interest ... blah, blah, blah. RAYS PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE WORLD SERIES, TAKING DOWN GUARDIANS IN GAME 6 TO SET UP SERIES WITH BREWERS I don't care. Anything — and I mean anything — beats having to watch the Dodgers. Give me some fresh blood in the Fall Classic. I don't even like the Rays, but I'll take them over the alternative. Obviously, we're all rooting for the Brewers, right? Feels like that's a pretty unanimous choice. If you haven't watched a single second of Brewers baseball this year, do me a favor and watch the first inning tonight. BREWERS' FLAMETHROWER JACOB MISIOROWSKI LIGHTS UP RECORD BOOKS WITH TRIPLE-DIGIT SPEEDS IN GEM VS YANKEES Wait till you see this Jacob Misiorowski pitch. He's gonna blow your minds. On that note, welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where fans (you guys!) weigh in on two things that are pretty top-of-mind at the moment ... Penalties in the NFL, and the ongoing anthem controversies in both the W and NBA. Spoiler alert: You're sick of both! I don't blame you. What else? I've got bedlam in Boone, I thought Kirk Herbstreit was actually really good alongside Al Michaels last night (see, I can be nice!), and let's check in with UGA fans after last week's horrible loss to Auburn. They're doing great! OK, grab you some bologna for National Bologna Day, and settle in for a Friday 'Cap! I'm certain we've celebrated this day before, because I contend that bologna is one of the more — if not the most — underrated meats on the market. People dunk on bologna all the time, and it's baffling to me. I don't get it. I'd put a fried bologna sammy over any sammy in this country. I'm dead serious. It's rare that you can find one anymore, but if you do, you're in for quite a ride. Nice thick slice of bologna? Cheese? Toasted bun. The best. Mount Rushmore of deli meats? Sure! Why not? 1. Bologna (duh) 2. Pepperoni (not sure it counts as a deli meat, but I get it from my Publix deli, so it counts today) 3. Turkey (gotta be sandwich-sliced though. If it's too thin, I walk away. Thinly sliced turkey is for the birds) 4. Roast beef (I had chicken in this spot last year, but I've evolved) And that concludes our culinary portion of today's class! Gordon Ramsay would be proud. OK, let's go ahead and get started by addressing some fan frustration from this past week. First, we'll start with last night's flag-fest in Chicago: Yikes. Look, I don't even think last night was that bad when you compare it to the rest of the year, but still ... the flags in the NFL are out of control right now. I believe Al Michaels made a comment about it last night. Whenever there's a big play, you almost expect a flag. You're STUNNED when you don't see one. That's not a great place to be. There's no flow in these games anymore. No rhythm. It's just a three-hour ref show at this point. I don't know who to blame, by the way. The players? The coaches? The league for, at times, forgetting it's actually tackle football? Everyone probably shares some of it. Bottom line? It's hurting the product. Something has to change. Moving on ... Yesterday, I asked the class how y'all felt about the ongoing anthem debates raging in both the WNBA and with LeBron James. I was curious, mainly because I'm personally just over it all. I don't care anymore. I think it's all silly and the players doing it are insufferable, but I'm just tired of giving them oxygen at this point. It's not worth it. You guys agreed. Here's a quick sampling of some of the responses I received — and I received DOZENS of emails last night. Yeah, I cannot stand LeBron James. He's awful, and has been for decades now. He's the worst. But it's 2026. We've known this about LeBron for YEARS now. Why should I let it bother me anymore? What's the point? Why am I letting LEBRON JAMES or the WNBA girls affect my mood? It's silly. I'm over it. Most of you are, too. OK, let's rapid-fire this Friday class into a big weekend of FOOTBALL. First up? I give Herbie and Al Michaels a lot of grief, but I thought Kirk was actually really good last night. He absolutely nailed the most pivotal moment of the game: I was screaming at the TV the second I saw it happen. That play was straight out of the Bill Belichick handbook. I thought it was actually brilliant by Mike Vrabel, and I'm no Mike Vrabel fan. It's the right call. If you somehow stop them, you have to waste a timeout. That's one. They're gonna go for it because Ben Johnson is Ben Johnson. The chances of getting another stop on 4th and inches are very slim. If you don't, the game is basically over because you're only going to have one timeout left and they'll have a new set of downs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I'd take my chances with the 58-yard field goal any day of the week in that spot. Good work, Herbie! Less of the dog, and more of THAT! Next? While everyone was watching that Bears-Pats ending, I was dialed in on the App. State-JMU game over in Boone. And buddy, it was college football at its finest: THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I mean, it's just the best. This season, more than any other I can remember, has really separated college and the NFL for me. Right now, college football is clearly No. 1 and it's not particularly close. It's just a better all-around product at the moment, and the gap is getting wider by the week. OK, that's it for today. Good class, everyone. While we're talking some college football, I leave you with this incredible message board regarding the University of Georgia football team. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It just means more in the SEC, baby! See you Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc883fd5d779714a26166 Tom Cruise punched Jack Nicholson after 'A Few Good Men' courtroom scene, co-star says te 2026-10-23T20:50:11.073Z Tom Cruise punched Jack Nicholson after 'A Few Good Men' courtroom scene, co-star says Kevin Pollak is opening up about the time Tom Cruise punched Jack Nicholson after a tense moment while filming "A Few Good Men." Earlier this week, Pollak was a guest on the "Still Here Hollywood" podcast with Steve Kmetko. "I remember there's one moment while shooting 'A Few Good Men,' the climactic scene of Tom and Jack going toe-to-toe. Kaffee against the colonel. When Tom's character, Kaffee, comes in for the kill. 'I want the truth.' Well, while he's coming in and the camera is next to Jack's face, shooting Jack's POV of Tom and Jack has to put his face as close as he can to lens," Pollak, who also starred in the movie, began. JACK NICHOLSON SPOTTED IN RARE PHOTO AS LEGENDARY ACTOR CELEBRATES TURNING 89 "And Tom's coming in, camera shooting, and this is what Tom's looking at during the scene. Jack is doing this, making the most ridiculous clown face you've ever seen," Pollak added, while mimicking Nicholson's clown impression. "And Tom stayed in the pocket and finished the scene and then punched Jack Nicholson in the shoulder. Uh, and they both laughed. So, that was Jack and my experience," he continued. HOLLYWOOD VETERAN KEVIN POLLAK SPILLS WILD SECRETS ABOUT 'CRAZIEST' ACTOR HE'S EVER WORKED WITH "A Few Good Men" is a 1992 legal drama directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. The movie follows Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a military lawyer played by Cruise, who is assigned to defend two U.S. Marines accused of murdering a fellow Marine at Guantánamo Bay. The case centers on whether the Marines were acting under an unauthorized "code red" — a violent disciplinary order allegedly given by their superiors. Demi Moore plays Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway, Kaffee’s determined colleague, while Nicholson portrays Col. Nathan Jessup, a powerful commander whose courtroom testimony leads to the movie's famous "You can’t handle the truth!" confrontation. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE The movie also stars Pollakk, Kevin Bacon, Kiefer Sutherland and J.T. Walsh. It was a major critical and commercial success and received four Academy Award nominations, including best picture, best supporting actor for Nicholson and best film editing. In June, Pollak recalled working with the late Reiner on the cult classic, and the "great lesson" he took away from filming the movie. Advertisement "The big thing with Rob was just, if we're not having fun, there's no point in any of this," Pollak told People at the time. "And he said that while we're doing a very intense courtroom drama, and it was a great lesson and a great way to work." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Along with a valuable lesson, Pollak told the outlet one of his fondest memories of working with the famed director. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "One of my most enjoyable moments was [when] we shot a couple weeks in Washington D.C. to establish exteriors, and one night we were walking back from somewhere, just the two of us, and someone passed us and said, ‘Oh my God, Rob Reiner, how are you? Are you here working?' And he said, ‘Yeah.' He said, ‘What are you working on?' And he said, ‘The Godfather,'" Pollak told the outlet. "And the guy went, ‘Oh great.' He kept walking, and I said, ‘Why did you say The Godfather?' And he said, ‘Well, if I said A Few Good Men, it was a Broadway play, but if you didn't see the Broadway play, you don't know what the hell I'm talking about. So if I say The Godfather, we're done talking, and you and I can keep going with our lives.' I've used it ever since," Pollak continued. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc882fd5d779714a2615d France on edge with 70,000 police deployed for unrest as authorities probe suspected terror attack near Paris te 2026-10-23T20:50:10.001Z France on edge with 70,000 police deployed for unrest as authorities probe suspected terror attack near Paris A suspected terrorist attack near Paris on Friday added to the tensions across France as the nation prepares for more potential violence on Saturday. Seventy thousand law enforcement officers, along with helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons, are set to be deployed across France as President Emmanuel Macron’s government tries to ward off another weekend of violent protests. "The strategy adopted for the coming days is to ban protests requested by individuals or groups with no legitimate authority," Macron said ahead of the weekend, after canceling his planned trip to Nigeria and Senegal originally scheduled for next week. "The rules are simple and I think they're just common sense," said Macron. "The general recommendation is that there should be no demonstrations in the coming days." FRANCE'S MACRON BLAMES PROTESTS ON 'ULTRA-LEFT GROUPS WHOSE AIM IS TO BRING DOWN THE REPUBLIC' "Where trade unions submit requests to hold demonstrations, prefects will examine them in accordance with the law," he added, "but alternative routes will be proposed" to protect city centers, businesses and public buildings. Meanwhile, adding to security concerns, a suspected terrorist attack occurred in the city of Trappes, west of Paris. A 39-year-old man was arrested by police after one person was killed and four others, including a 12-year-old girl, were wounded in what was originally said to be a "relatively random" shooting. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has since told local media: "The motive may be racist. The investigation is ongoing, but this is clearly a terrorist crime." The AFP reported the suspect appeared to fire randomly from a vehicle, with the mayor telling reporters the dead victim and at least one of the wounded were "of African origin." Macron said "the nation is standing with" the victims of this "terrible ordeal." FRANCE COULD FACE EVEN WORSE DESTRUCTION WITH SECOND WEEKEND OF PLANNED RIOTS, STATE DEPT WARNS Ahead of Saturday's protests and after acknowledging that police had "lost control" during last weekend's unrest, Nuñez, the interior minister, said his ministry is "ready for tomorrow. We will be extremely vigilant, extremely firm, and we will let absolutely nothing pass." Reuters reports that the Union Nationale des Étudiants de France, or UNEF, one of the nation’s oldest student unions, has said their planned rallies will go on as scheduled, despite police rejecting their permit requests. Police have so far only approved a union demonstration in Paris, reports Reuters, while denying requests from UNEF and the "Yellow Vest" movement, an anti-establishment force that first emerged in 2018. Macron also took aim at those he says are behind the violence: "Last Saturday we had political and seditious acts by ultra-left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic," he said. Earlier this week, Fabian Vahemelryck, Secretary General of the Alliance Police Nationale union, said political figures deserved blame because of "those who excuse the inexcusable, justify violence and prefer to overwrite police officers rather than condemn those who attack them." He also accused the "state that abandons its police officers in the face of increasingly uninhibited violence, while demanding that they accept, remain silent and continue to hold the line." Major French institutions, like the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will be closed in anticipation of Saturday’s planned protests, as well as 24 Metro stations across Paris will be closed. The Ligue 1 soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais, scheduled for Sunday night at Parc des Princes in the capital, has also been postponed to Monday evening. The NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints, set for Sunday afternoon at Stade de France just north of central Paris, is still set to be played as scheduled, yet some weekend events around the game have been canceled. The Stade de France is the same stadium that hosted an international soccer match between France and neighboring Germany during the Nov. 13, 2015 terror attacks. Explosions were heard outside the stadium during the game that night, with then-French President François Hollande in attendance. Fans were held inside the stadium for hours while authorities dealt with the attacks unfolding around Paris that night. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc87bfd5d779714a26109 Map Shows Where Donald Trump Is Expanding a Joe Biden-Era Medicaid Policy te 2026-10-23T20:50:03.203Z Map Shows Where Donald Trump Is Expanding a Joe Biden-Era Medicaid Policy “...the policy addresses concerns that extend beyond common political divisions,” Beene said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc626fd5d779714a26075 Preserving the Pulse of Pop Culture: Inside MOPOP’s Icons Gala te 2026-10-23T20:40:06.652Z Preserving the Pulse of Pop Culture: Inside MOPOP’s Icons Gala Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture celebrates the legacy and historical nature of pop culture with a gala celebrating icons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc3d3fd5d779714a26022 WNBA players, coaches refuse to explain national anthem absences amid mounting criticism te 2026-10-23T20:30:11.588Z WNBA players, coaches refuse to explain national anthem absences amid mounting criticism Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase called her team’s national anthem absences part of its pregame routine Friday, but did not explain who established that routine or why. OutKick had been trying to ask players and coaches about the anthem absences since Game 1. But after attending all 13 formal press conferences during the first three games without being called on, OutKick had to wait until Friday’s media availability ahead of Game 4 to ask those questions directly. "What do you do during those 90 seconds that you’re off the court?" OutKick asked. ATLANTA DREAM, GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WNBA FINALS GAME "I’m with my staff, so I’m focused on my plays. That’s what I’m doing right now," Nakase responded. Golden State’s public relations staff then moved to the next reporter. OutKick did not get an opportunity to ask why those preparations needed to happen during the anthem, rather than before or afterward. The Valkyries and Atlanta Dream have been off the court during the national anthem before all three WNBA Finals games. In each game, players left shortly before the performance and returned seconds after it ended. Earlier in the exchange, OutKick had asked Nakase whose decision it was for the team to be absent and why it followed that routine. "We’re two years in," Nakase said. "That’s been part of our pregame." Asked again who decided and why, Nakase said, "I really don’t know." "I understand your question," she added. "I’m not trying to, you know, not answer your question. It’s just part of our pregame." Valkyries forward Gabby Williams was born in Nevada, holds U.S. and French citizenship and represents France in international competition. OutKick asked whether Golden State’s absence during the national anthem was a protest. "No," Williams said. Asked why the team was off the court during the U.S. national anthem, she responded: "That’s been the routine for like, seven years now." A Valkyries public relations representative then said, "Next question." Golden State is in its second season, and Williams joined the franchise this year. She played for Chicago from 2018–20 and Seattle from 2022–25, making the Valkyries the third WNBA team she has played for. Her seven-year reference would span her time with all three franchises, though she did not explain how the routine began or whether it was the same at each stop. VANCE CONDEMNS 'DISGRACEFUL' WNBA NATIONAL ANTHEM WALKOUTS, SAYS PLAYERS SHOULD SHOW MORE GRATITUDE There is a political history behind WNBA teams staying off the court during the anthem. During the 2017 Finals, Los Angeles Sparks players voted to remain in the locker room as a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, according to ESPN’s reporting at the time. Atlanta also published players’ union messaging about anthem protests in its Aug. 2, 2020, game notes. The statement said "the anthem does not represent freedom, justice and liberty for all Americans" and that players would "continue to protest" in various forms. A protest can become a routine without ceasing to be a protest. Williams denied that Golden State’s absences are a demonstration, but saying the practice has lasted for years does not explain its purpose. Neither Williams nor Nakase explained who established Golden State’s routine or why it puts players off the court specifically during the anthem. Dream guard Rhyne Howard was asked about calls to exclude players from Team USA if they do not stand for the national anthem during the WNBA season. Riley Gaines and former Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones have argued that athletes’ conduct during the anthem should carry consequences when they seek to represent the United States internationally. Howard represented the United States at September’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, where she stood for the national anthem. "I mean, are we just talking about these three games or are we talking about the full season?" Howard asked. OutKick clarified that the question concerned both. "I don’t think I’ve been on the floor for the national anthem for any of my tenure in Atlanta, so if that’s what people are gonna look to nitpick for then so be it," Howard said. "But as far as competing for your team, when I go put on USA jersey I’m out for the national anthem every time, there’s no doubt about it." "Yes, I love the country that I play for and I love what we have here," she added. Howard also questioned the focus on the anthem during the WNBA Finals. OutKick followed up: "Is there a reason you’re not on the court for the anthem?" Howard and an Atlanta public relations representative both responded, "Next question." OutKick also sought to ask Angel Reese, Howard’s Dream and Team USA teammate, about the criticism. Most players and coaches were available throughout the 30-minute media window. Reese and Atlanta coach Karl Smesko were each required to be available for only 15 minutes. Reporters could jump in with questions during the other interviews Friday, but Atlanta public relations staff selected the questioners during Reese’s availability. OutKick was not called on and did not get an opportunity to ask her. Smesko was asked why his team had left the court shortly before each Finals anthem and returned shortly afterward, and whose decision that was. "We’re just kind of focused on the Finals," Smesko said. OutKick followed up by asking whether he had any comment on the anthem and his team’s absences on the league’s biggest stage. "No," Smesko said. An Atlanta public relations representative then moved the session to the next question. The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook says players, coaches and trainers are to "stand and line up in a dignified posture" along the sidelines or on the foul line during the national anthem. The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the league suspended its anthem protocols in 2017. The provision remains in the 2026 rulebook, and OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement. OutKick has also asked about possible discipline and exemptions, and sought comment from the NBA league office. The WNBA, NBA and both teams’ front offices have not responded to OutKick’s emailed requests for comment about the anthem absences. Friday’s responses came from players and coaches during media availabilities. The coaches and players have described a pregame routine that includes jogging off the court just prior to the national anthem and returning seconds after it ends. It's time for a new pregame routine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc3ccfd5d779714a25fcb Falcons Throwback Logo Sparks Uproar After Fans Spot Nazi Germany Similarities te 2026-10-23T20:30:04.292Z Falcons Throwback Logo Sparks Uproar After Fans Spot Nazi Germany Similarities The Atlanta Falcons are learning the hard way that the internet can be cruel and unforgiving. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc17bfd5d779714a25f8e Team USA's Olympic hockey heroes reunite as Jack Hughes' Devils land goalie Connor Hellebuyck in blockbuster te 2026-10-23T20:20:11.035Z Team USA's Olympic hockey heroes reunite as Jack Hughes' Devils land goalie Connor Hellebuyck in blockbuster Team USA's two Olympic heroes are now NHL teammates. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 of 42 shots against Canada in the gold medal game, was traded to the New Jersey Devils, where he will now team up with Jack Hughes, who netted the golden goal in overtime. Hellebuyck and Hughes were the stars who helped the United States bring home its first gold medal in Olympic hockey since the Miracle on Ice in 1980. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE He becomes the latest high-profile American Team USA star to leave a Canadian NHL team for one in the United States. In June, the Ottawa Senators dealt captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, where he joined his brother, Matthew. In December, the Vancouver Canucks traded star defenseman Quinn Hughes, a brother of Jack and teammate Luke, to the Minnesota Wild. There has long been speculation that Quinn, who scored an overtime winner against Sweden in the quarterfinals, wants to join his brothers in New Jersey. The process to trade Hellebuyck became messy, especially after the goalie went public with his request to leave the Winnipeg Jets in September. The Jets suspended the goalie for failing to report for camp in a disciplinary move that extended into the season with Hellebuyck not getting paid. The Devils sent center Dawson Mercer, goalie Nico Daws, prospect Alexander Command, forward Nick Bjugstad, a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-rounder to Winnipeg for Hellebuyck. TEAM USA STAR BRADY TKACHUK ENDURES 'YOU EAT CRAYONS' TAUNT IN WILD RETURN TO CANADA When training camp opened, new Devils general manager Sunny Mehta said he was very comfortable with the team’s goaltending situation. Since then, Daws and Jake Allen have combined for an .880 save percentage, which ranks 23rd among 32 teams. Hellebuyck is a three-time Vezina Trophy winner and was named the NHL's MVP of the 2024-25 season. Following their gold medal victory, Hellebuyck and Hughes were among the members of the team who attended the State of the Union address days later where President Donald Trump announced that Hellebuyck would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hellebuyck also was Team USA's goalie during the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025. With a 345-208-55 regular-season record, Hellebuyck ranks 27th in career wins on the NHL list, and fifth among U.S.-born players. Among U.S.-born goalies with 300 or more career starts, his .916 save percentage ranks fourth and 2.58 goals-against average ranks sixth. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbc172fd5d779714a25f38 Trump Says 'Perfect' Katie Zacharia 'Freaked Out' as White House Press Sec te 2026-10-23T20:20:02.784Z Trump Says 'Perfect' Katie Zacharia 'Freaked Out' as White House Press Sec Trump made the remarks while campaigning for Republican candidates in Florida on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbf32fd5d779714a25efc France's top soccer team obeys police order to move Sunday match; Saints, Steelers owners meet with Macron te 2026-10-23T20:10:26.087Z France's top soccer team obeys police order to move Sunday match; Saints, Steelers owners meet with Macron It may be starting to get redundant but, "Yes," the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers remains on track, a league spokesman told OutKick and Fox News Digital on Friday. The question came up – again – because the most successful soccer team in France on Friday announced it has postponed its match on Sunday in Paris under police orders. Paris-Saint Germain issued a statement that said it has "taken note" of the order from the Paris Police Prefecture prohibiting the organization of the Paris Saint-Germain-Olympique Lyonnais match. STEELERS CANCEL PARIS FAN EVENT OVER FEARS OF UNREST WHILE NFL PUSHES AHEAD WITH ITS OWN EVENT AND GAME "Accordingly, we inform you that the match between the two clubs, originally scheduled for this Sunday, October 25, has been postponed to Monday, October 26, at 8:30 p.m. at the Parc des Princes," the club said in a statement. The Paris police requested the change because police and security resources are stretched thin due to mass protests, ongoing civil unrest, and France's first NFL game happening in the region, per multiple reports. EXCLUSIVE: SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO GIVES NFL COMMISSIONER ASSURANCES THAT GAME IN FRANCE 'WILL BE FINE' That NFL game remains as scheduled on Sunday starting at 9:30 a.m. in the United States. The NFL said so in reply to an email from OutKick and Fox News Digital asking whether and how its decision to play on Sunday is impacted by the decision by PSG. It's not. And that is quite clear considering NFL elites and the French government expect the game to go on. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Saints owner Gayle Benson and Steelers owner Art Rooney II met with French President Emmanuel Macron for a luncheon meeting Friday at the Élysée Palace in Paris. According to a league source, the topics discussed at the two-hour gathering included security for the game, the readiness of the Stade de France, where the game is to be played, and the growth of flag football in France. The fact the French President met with the highest representatives from both squads and there has been no change in the status of the game suggests this thing is going to happen come heck or high rioting. And on that front, it seems Saturday is a key day because protests which may or may not evolve into wider civil unrest are planned for that day. Organizers of the Paris protest told the Associated Press that an administrative court overturned a protest ban issued by police after they challenged it. The Paris prefecture previously said the ban was necessary, given the risk of street violence after groups of masked youth clashed with officers, looted shops and torched cars over the weekend. The organizers signed a police document stating that the protest would remain stationary due to the risk of violence. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! More bans were expected in the coming days. Macron previously said ban measures aim to protect city centers, businesses and public buildings. Macron said after a special security meeting at the Elysée Palace that the strategy adopted for the coming days is to ban protests requested by "individuals or groups with no legitimate authority." "The rules are simple, and I think they’re just common sense. The general recommendation is that there should be no demonstrations in the coming days," he said. "For those who still want to protest, if they are trade unions, prefects will propose alternative routes." Macron blamed last weekend's violence on "actions led by radical far-left groups who aimed to bring the Republic down," in addition to criminals who came to loot. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbf2cfd5d779714a25ef3 WNBA Finals players, Valkyries coach cite pregame routine for national anthem absences te 2026-10-23T20:10:20.808Z WNBA Finals players, Valkyries coach cite pregame routine for national anthem absences Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase called her team’s national anthem absences part of its pregame routine Friday, but did not explain who established that routine or why. OutKick had been trying to ask players and coaches about the anthem absences since Game 1. But after attending all 13 formal press conferences during the first three games without being called on, OutKick had to wait until Friday’s media availability ahead of Game 4 to ask those questions directly. "What do you do during those 90 seconds that you’re off the court?" OutKick asked. ATLANTA DREAM, GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES SKIP NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR THIRD STRAIGHT WNBA FINALS GAME "I’m with my staff, so I’m focused on my plays. That’s what I’m doing right now," Nakase responded. Golden State’s public relations staff then moved to the next reporter. OutKick did not get an opportunity to ask why those preparations needed to happen during the anthem, rather than before or afterward. The Valkyries and Atlanta Dream have been off the court during the national anthem before all three WNBA Finals games. In each game, players left shortly before the performance and returned seconds after it ended. Earlier in the exchange, OutKick had asked Nakase whose decision it was for the team to be absent and why it followed that routine. "We’re two years in," Nakase said. "That’s been part of our pregame." Asked again who decided and why, Nakase said, "I really don’t know." "I understand your question," she added. "I’m not trying to, you know, not answer your question. It’s just part of our pregame." Valkyries forward Gabby Williams was born in Nevada, holds U.S. and French citizenship and represents France in international competition. OutKick asked whether Golden State’s absence during the national anthem was a protest. "No," Williams said. Asked why the team was off the court during the U.S. national anthem, she responded: "That’s been the routine for like, seven years now." A Valkyries public relations representative then said, "Next question." Golden State is in its second season, and Williams joined the franchise this year. She played for Chicago from 2018–20 and Seattle from 2022–25, making the Valkyries the third WNBA team she has played for. Her seven-year reference would span her time with all three franchises, though she did not explain how the routine began or whether it was the same at each stop. VANCE CONDEMNS 'DISGRACEFUL' WNBA NATIONAL ANTHEM WALKOUTS, SAYS PLAYERS SHOULD SHOW MORE GRATITUDE There is a political history behind WNBA teams staying off the court during the anthem. During the 2017 Finals, Los Angeles Sparks players voted to remain in the locker room as a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, according to ESPN’s reporting at the time. Atlanta also published players’ union messaging about anthem protests in its Aug. 2, 2020, game notes. The statement said "the anthem does not represent freedom, justice and liberty for all Americans" and that players would "continue to protest" in various forms. A protest can become a routine without ceasing to be a protest. Williams denied that Golden State’s absences are a demonstration, but saying the practice has lasted for years does not explain its purpose. Neither Williams nor Nakase explained who established Golden State’s routine or why it puts players off the court specifically during the anthem. Dream guard Rhyne Howard was asked about calls to exclude players from Team USA if they do not stand for the national anthem during the WNBA season. Riley Gaines and former Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones have argued that athletes’ conduct during the anthem should carry consequences when they seek to represent the United States internationally. Howard represented the United States at September’s FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, where she stood for the national anthem. "I mean, are we just talking about these three games or are we talking about the full season?" Howard asked. OutKick clarified that the question concerned both. "I don’t think I’ve been on the floor for the national anthem for any of my tenure in Atlanta, so if that’s what people are gonna look to nitpick for then so be it," Howard said. "But as far as competing for your team, when I go put on USA jersey I’m out for the national anthem every time, there’s no doubt about it." "Yes, I love the country that I play for and I love what we have here," she added. Howard also questioned the focus on the anthem during the WNBA Finals. OutKick followed up: "Is there a reason you’re not on the court for the anthem?" Howard and an Atlanta public relations representative both responded, "Next question." OutKick also sought to ask Angel Reese, Howard’s Dream and Team USA teammate, about the criticism. Most players and coaches were available throughout the 30-minute media window. Reese and Atlanta coach Karl Smesko were each required to be available for only 15 minutes. Reporters could jump in with questions during the other interviews Friday, but Atlanta public relations staff selected the questioners during Reese’s availability. OutKick was not called on and did not get an opportunity to ask her. Smesko was asked why his team had left the court shortly before each Finals anthem and returned shortly afterward, and whose decision that was. "We’re just kind of focused on the Finals," Smesko said. OutKick followed up by asking whether he had any comment on the anthem and his team’s absences on the league’s biggest stage. "No," Smesko said. An Atlanta public relations representative then moved the session to the next question. The WNBA’s 2026 official rulebook says players, coaches and trainers are to "stand and line up in a dignified posture" along the sidelines or on the foul line during the national anthem. The Associated Press reported Tuesday that the league suspended its anthem protocols in 2017. The provision remains in the 2026 rulebook, and OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement. OutKick has also asked about possible discipline and exemptions, and sought comment from the NBA league office. The WNBA, NBA and both teams’ front offices have not responded to OutKick’s emailed requests for comment about the anthem absences. Friday’s responses came from players and coaches during media availabilities. The coaches and players have described a pregame routine that includes jogging off the court just prior to the national anthem and returning seconds after it ends. It's time for a new pregame routine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbf2afd5d779714a25edc Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship voting law heads to the Supreme Court in December te 2026-10-23T20:10:18.240Z Arizona’s proof-of-citizenship voting law heads to the Supreme Court in December (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror) The U.S. Supreme Court scheduled oral arguments for early December in a case that could decide whether Arizona can require proof of citizenship to register to vote and if it can purge voter rolls prior to an election.  Earlier this year, the high court agreed to hear the 2022 case in which Mi Familia Vota and Living United for Change in Arizona challenged two laws signed by then-Gov. Doug Ducey that would ban new voters who don’t provide proof of citizenship and stop those currently registered from voting by mail and in presidential elections. The laws also require extensive checks of voter rolls for noncitizens and purges of voters.  The case could impact similar law in other states.  The bills were enacted and passed by the Republican-controlled Arizona legislature, which was acting in response to false claims of widespread noncitizen voting in the 2020 election. President Donald Trump and his allies have long made baseless claims of widespread fraud and noncitizen voting after his loss in 2020.  National Republicans and the U.S. Department of Justice petitioned SCOTUS to hear the case after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in 2025, agreeing with a lower court that the laws violate the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 and the Civil Rights Act and run contrary to Supreme Court precedent.  The lower court blocked portions of the law from going into effect and the Court of Appeals upheld that decision.  Noncitizen voting has been shown to be incredibly rare with it making up approximately 0.0001% of all votes cast. And when the Bipartisan Policy Center analyzed data compiled by the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, it “found only 77 instances of noncitizens voting between 1999 and 2023” and concluded that “there is no evidence that noncitizen voting has ever been significant enough to impact an election’s outcome.” Noncitizen voting allegations have been at the forefront of Trump’s agenda as he has had his Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security aggressively search for these cases, relying on a flawed federal database that has incorrectly flagged U.S. citizens to do so.  Arizona has required proof of citizenship to register to vote in state and local elections since 2004. In 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the state could not require it to vote in federal elections, which are regulated by the National Voting Rights Act.  Anyone unable to provide proof of citizenship can register in Arizona as a federal-only voter which allows them to vote in federal races if they attest they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.  The 2022 laws banned new federal-only voter registrations and says that those currently on the federal-only list cannot vote by mail or cast a ballot in a presidential contest. The laws also allow voter rolls to be purged of noncitizens within 90 days prior to an election.  The National Voting Rights Act does not allow for purging of voter rolls within that 90-day time period.  The news of oral arguments being scheduled also comes on the heels of a legal battle between Arizona’s secretary of state and attorney general against Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap over alleged noncitizens on the voter rolls.  At the heart of the matter is the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database, or SAVE, a tool that has been overhauled by the Trump administration to look for instances of non-citizens registered to vote. It has been found to falsely flag U.S. citizens as non-citizens.  Heap used the database and flagged 207 voters he said were likely noncitizens, sending those voters information to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office earlier this year. Of those 207 flagged, 60 had cast ballots and Heap moved those voters to the “non eligible” category, according to the lawsuit.   That designation means that, unless those voters provide documented proof of citizenship before the next election, they will be unable to vote.  However, a review of those 60 voters by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office found that only eight of them were actually noncitizens, and no more than three ever voted in the same election. The Attorney General’s Office made similar findings.  Now, 25 of those 60 who had their voter registration canceled — but whose citizenship was verified by both MCAO and the AG’s Office — are unable to vote in this year’s election, according to the lawsuit.  That case is ongoing.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbf22fd5d779714a25ea3 NAU ROUNDUP: Late Kortus equalizer leads soccer to senior night draw with Montana te 2026-10-23T20:10:10.123Z NAU ROUNDUP: Late Kortus equalizer leads soccer to senior night draw with Montana A look at news and results from NAU, including Elliotte Kortus leading soccer to a draw with Montana on senior night in a match that featured 48 shots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbf1efd5d779714a25e70 TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now  te 2026-10-23T20:10:06.345Z TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 roundtables: Go deeper on the challenges founders are solving right now  TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is coming to SoWa Power Station in Boston on November 4, bringing founders, investors, and operators together for a full day of candid conversations, practical sessions, live pitching, networking, and smaller roundtables built for deeper discussion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbcd4fd5d779714a25e4a Linda Perry says she was feeling healthy when doctors discovered ‘angry’ cancer by chance te 2026-10-23T20:00:20.168Z Linda Perry says she was feeling healthy when doctors discovered ‘angry’ cancer by chance Musician Linda Perry was feeling healthy when doctors discovered her body was plagued with an "angry" cancer. On a recent episode of the "Off The Record" podcast with Lisa Konicki, Perry said "guardian angels" brought her breast cancer diagnosis to the surface. "That was just angels, you know, guardians, because I never do any of that stuff – mammograms. Nothing. No, I'm like I'm not going down that way. And if that's where I go, then take me down. But I can't stand the medical. … I'm not a fan. I don't buy it," Perry began. FORMER 'DWTS' HOST SAMANTHA HARRIS SURVIVED BREAST CANCER TWICE AFTER DOCTORS DISMISSED HER SYMPTOMS The 4 Non Blondes singer explained she considered herself "healthy" at the time of her diagnosis, noting that she doesn't smoke, drink alcohol or ingest caffeine. Perry also explained that she wanted a breast reduction "for years" but never booked the surgery because she is afraid of being under anesthesia. Eventually, she decided it was time and arranged for the procedure. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "So, I go do the appointment," she began. "We go to the recovery. You know, I stay at this place overnight. Totally, everything was fine. And then the doctor comes by, and she's like, 'Everything went great, you know, but ... you have triple negative cancer, and we found it in your biopsy. It's very early, but it's there.'" Perry said the doctor told her the cancer she had was a "very, very fast" and "angry" cancer. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE She said the doctor laid out her options: begin radiation and chemotherapy or do a double mastectomy. "I was like, 'No brainer. I'm halfway there. Take them.' I didn't even think about it. I was just like, 'Pop them off. I'm good. When can we go?'" Perry said on the podcast. Perry had her double mastectomy in January 2022, and since then, she's been healthy. On the podcast, Perry talked about her mother, Marluce Martins Perry, who was sick at the time of her diagnosis and surgery. She told Konicki she would never have thought her symptoms were due to a serious illness and would have assumed they were caused by the stress from her mother's condition. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Therefore, she would never have gotten her breasts checked. "So, angels, angels all around me. My whole life," she said of how she was able to catch her cancer so early. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbcd0fd5d779714a25e41 Brazil’s rapid election count puts spotlight on voting security ahead of US midterms te 2026-10-23T20:00:16.521Z Brazil’s rapid election count puts spotlight on voting security ahead of US midterms SAO PAULO, Brazil— About 125 million Brazilians voted Oct. 4 on machines that print no paper ballots. Less than four hours after polls closed, the country knew its presidential election was headed to a runoff between conservative challenger Flavio Bolsonaro and leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. That process has been in place for over three decades, and Brazilians have become accustomed to its speed, simplicity, accuracy and routine. The system is robustly audited, completely disconnected from the Internet, and is the largest digital voting system deployed on the planet. Eleven days before the U.S. midterms, Brazil’s system, analysts say, could offer Americans a more secure way to vote.  The system has been widely praised and was also mentioned in President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order on elections, where he cited Brazil’s biometric voter identification as an example. Yet Brazil’s count runs partially on the kind of paperless machines that the president has vowed to scrap. STATE DEPARTMENT CONSIDERS SHARING PASSPORT RECORDS FOR VOTER CITIZENSHIP CHECKS Over the years, Brazil merged federal, state and municipal databases into a digital voting record, whereby voter identity, eligibility and single ability to vote can (and usually must) be verified biometrically. Nearly 9 in 10 voters unlock the machines with a fingerprint. Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court, or TSE, which designs the machines and oversees elections, says there has been no proven fraud since their 1996 debut. The 499,248 machines used on Oct. 4 never connected to the internet. Their software was open to inspection by parties, universities and watchdogs for 11 months before being digitally signed and sealed in public. Last December, the Brazilian government invited a record 149 outsiders to try to break the system; evaluators concluded nothing they found could alter results or reveal how anyone voted. On election day, randomly drawn machines are fed paper ballots on camera as federal auditors and foreign observers watch and specifically track results.  Meanwhile, at closing, every machine used at every polling station prints its tally, which is then posted in front of the polling place with a QR code, so anyone can check it against the national count. In an email to Fox News Digital, TSE said each file’s digital signature "confirms that the result was produced by the electronic voting machine registered for that polling station." Karina Stange Calandrin, a political scientist and professor at Instituto Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais (IBMEC), says the system combines three traits rarely found together: voting is electronic, votes hashed to voter eligibility are stored locally in the machine and tallying is automated. "It is an extremely secure and safe system. The machines never connect to the Internet and even the central database system used to transmit tallied votes to TSE must match results issued physically and locally by each individual machine without human interference," she said. Corrupting it, she added, would require breaking the seal of each machine and installing software that wouldn’t match the TSE’s version, automatically disqualifying its tally — a scale of collusion so large that it "simply could not pass undetected." COLOMBIA'S 'EL TIGRE' SECURES PRESIDENCY AS LEFTIST RIVAL FINALLY CONCEDES DEFEAT The machines passed their toughest political test in 2022, when former President Jair Bolsonaro, now serving a 27-year sentence for plotting to overturn his 2022 defeat, spent years attacking their credibility without evidence. Bolsonaro is presently serving time under house arrest. This year, for the first time, a Bolsonaro appointee ran the TSE: Justice Kassio Nunes Marques. Bolsonaro’s eldest son, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, finished first with 47% to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s 45%. The machines at the center of the senior Bolsonaro’s controversy may yet hand victory to his son. Florencia Ferrer, CEO of e-stategiapublica, which has audited elections in 17 countries, has no doubt the Brazilian system is the most modern and secure in the world. "In India votes are electronic, but each voter gets a printed version of their vote to take home, which weakens voter safety and augments coercion rates," she says, adding that Estonia’s internet voting and the Philippines’ electronically tallied paper ballots carry their own risks. An engineer from the University of São Paulo’s Polytechnic School who audited the machines in 2014, and declined to be named due to the sensitive nature of his work, agreed. "While no system is completely infallible... we have found no traces of tampering, wrong-doing or malicious intent," he told Fox News Digital. Still, some defend higher scrutiny. Security researchers say a clean record is not proof enough, and the Carter Center said voters should at least see a printed version of their ballot deposited into a separate area of the machine; otherwise, results integrity rests on software alone. Germany’s top court ruled in 2009 that voters must be able to check their ballot without expert help, effectively barring a Brazilian-like system. Brazil’s machine has traveled mostly on loan to countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Paraguay adopted it permanently in 2006, with machines that now print each individual vote. "It’s obvious Washington and the remainder of the U.S. are way behind both technology as well as security when it comes to polling on voting day," Ferrer said. U.S. elections are run in thousands of local jurisdictions under 50 sets of state rules and about 30% of 2024 ballots came by mail, which is slower to process. Brazil has one national election authority, compulsory voting and no mail-in ballots. Brazilians will vote this coming Sunday on Oct. 25. The winner is expected to be known and certified in under five hours. "The question is not whether Brazil has invented a perfect voting machine. No voting system is perfect. It is whether democracies can combine the speed and consistency of digital tabulation with independent verification, public scrutiny and rules that citizens across the political spectrum have reason to trust," Ferrer said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbccffd5d779714a25e38 Meet the 'Ruthless Podcast' Fellas te 2026-10-23T20:00:15.072Z Meet the 'Ruthless Podcast' Fellas The "Ruthless Podcast" has filled a massive void in the political media landscape for six years, and now the popular show is coming to you live on Fox News Channel. The Fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, John Ashbrook and Michael Duncan — will be airing a special show this Sunday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. ET on Fox News, with the critical midterm elections just over a week away.  "Ruthless" was launched in October 2020 by Holmes, a seasoned GOP strategist, and internet personality Comfortably Smug, with the mission of bringing fun to conservative politics. Duncan and Ashbrook, who worked alongside Holmes in their day jobs at their consulting firm Calvary, would later join "Ruthless" as co-hosts, rounding out the personalities on the "variety progrum." "Ruthless," which began over Zoom calls during the COVID era and landed a licensing deal with FOX News Media last year, gives a behind-the-scenes look at elections and policy from people who have actually been in the rooms that shape Washington. DEMOCRATIC HYPOCRISY ON BIG MONEY IN POLITICS CALLED OUT BY 'RUTHLESS PODCAST' HOSTS AHEAD OF MIDTERMS The "Fellas," as they’re known to the audience, routinely share insights from their decades of experience advising candidates at the highest levels across Republican politics. "We felt like there was a real hole in the conservative media landscape for people who enjoy politics, but want to have fun while doing it. They want to know what’s really going on, but could do without the ideological lecture," Holmes told Fox News Digital at the time of the launch. Each host brings a different background and perspective to the audience. Holmes, the pride of Minnetonka, Minnesota, served as chief of staff to longtime Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and worked for decades on various political campaigns. Comfortably Smug, a political social media pioneer with a background in finance, often serves as the comedic wild card. 'RUTHLESS' BREAKS DOWN ELECTION DETAILS NEGLECTED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Ashbrook, a Cincinnati native who has spent decades advising Republican politicians and elected officials, provides an insight into political media that few podcasters can match. He’s the "voice" of the Progrum and knows how the mainstream media will cover a topic before they even put pen to paper. Duncan is also a native Midwesterner from Indiana. He started his career at the onset of the digital revolution in politics and quickly became a savant in conservative organizing online. He has a deep knowledge of advertising and the mechanics of media consumption online. The hosts of the "Ruthless Podcast" have covered the midterms at length over the last year, interviewing candidates in 19 states as part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series. "Ruthless," which typically publishes new episodes Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings, added an extra Wednesday recording during election season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbccdfd5d779714a25e2f CHAOS INC.: Communists, Antifa, agitators in the red-green alliance te 2026-10-23T20:00:13.631Z CHAOS INC.: Communists, Antifa, agitators in the red-green alliance Fox News Digital's "Who's Who in Chaos Inc." is a living database mapping the organizations, local chapters, international networks and funders organizing or amplifying major protest movements. The directory identifies each group's mission, ideology, organizational role and documented protest activity, distinguishing direct organizers and participants from supporters and amplifiers. The database will be continuously updated and organized by country as new organizations, chapters, coalitions and connections emerge, providing a running picture of how local protest movements connect to broader national and transnational networks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbbcc4fd5d779714a25dfc Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests te 2026-10-23T20:00:04.940Z Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba7c2cf67914c61d608e Bears Get Crushing Cole Kmet Injury News After 'TNF' Win vs Patriots te 2026-10-23T19:50:20.271Z Bears Get Crushing Cole Kmet Injury News After 'TNF' Win vs Patriots The Chicago Bears believe tight end Cole Kmet suffered a "serious" injury in Thursday night's win over the New England Patriots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba7a2cf67914c61d6085 Cubs Urged to Make Bold Trade for Dodgers Starting Pitcher te 2026-10-23T19:50:18.882Z Cubs Urged to Make Bold Trade for Dodgers Starting Pitcher The Chicago Cubs are being urged to trade for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone in what would be a bold move. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba792cf67914c61d607c Aaron Rodgers Takes Shot at NFL Medical Chief After Jalen Hurts News te 2026-10-23T19:50:17.382Z Aaron Rodgers Takes Shot at NFL Medical Chief After Jalen Hurts News Aaron Rodgers weighs in on Jalen Hurts' medical situation, bringing his history with the NFL's chief medical officer into focus. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba782cf67914c61d6073 Seahawks Had Kenneth Walker Reservations Before Losing Him to Chiefs: Report te 2026-10-23T19:50:16.055Z Seahawks Had Kenneth Walker Reservations Before Losing Him to Chiefs: Report ESPN's Brady Henderson and Nate Taylor revealed that the Seattle Seahawks had "reservations" about re-signing Kenneth Walker III. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba762cf67914c61d606a Colts Hit With Massive Double Injury Blow Before Vikings Game te 2026-10-23T19:50:14.717Z Colts Hit With Massive Double Injury Blow Before Vikings Game The Indianapolis Colts ruled out a star offensive and defensive player for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba752cf67914c61d6061 Virginia Gets Brutal Injury Update Hours Before Duke Clash te 2026-10-23T19:50:13.320Z Virginia Gets Brutal Injury Update Hours Before Duke Clash Virginia faces an injury setback hours before the Duke game, with the Cavaliers potentially missing another key piece on offense. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba732cf67914c61d6058 Oregon Dad Who Stopped School Shooter Says He Still Hears 'Screams' te 2026-10-23T19:50:11.888Z Oregon Dad Who Stopped School Shooter Says He Still Hears 'Screams' Kaylub Giamanco recounts confronting an Oregon school shooter and the guilt he carries over those killed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba722cf67914c61d604f Social Media Roasts Charles Barkley Over Hilarious ‘Inside the NBA’ Blunder te 2026-10-23T19:50:10.485Z Social Media Roasts Charles Barkley Over Hilarious ‘Inside the NBA’ Blunder The TNT Sports analyst has the memory of a blacked-out goldfish after a three-day binger and that’s just plain fun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba712cf67914c61d6046 Pittsburgh Makes Another QB Change Right Before Miami Game te 2026-10-23T19:50:09.073Z Pittsburgh Makes Another QB Change Right Before Miami Game Pittsburgh is expected to make another change at quarterback ahead of its crucial clash with No. 1 Miami. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba6f2cf67914c61d603d Tension Escalating Between ABC Affiliates, Disney Over Super Bowl Plans te 2026-10-23T19:50:07.545Z Tension Escalating Between ABC Affiliates, Disney Over Super Bowl Plans Disney's Super Bowl LXI broadcast plans are reportedly creating escalating tension with ABC affiliates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba6d2cf67914c61d6034 Mavericks Accused of Smear Campaign to Justify Luka Doncic Trade te 2026-10-23T19:50:05.961Z Mavericks Accused of Smear Campaign to Justify Luka Doncic Trade Dallas faces fresh scrutiny over the Luka Doncic trade after a new report alleges they ran a smear campaign to justify the deal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbba6c2cf67914c61d602b Lamar Jackson Details 'Very Painful' Injury Before Bengals-Ravens Week 7 Game te 2026-10-23T19:50:04.579Z Lamar Jackson Details 'Very Painful' Injury Before Bengals-Ravens Week 7 Game Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson said he's dealing with a "very painful" injury but is "headed in the right direction." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb8272cf67914c61d5feb Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for the World Series te 2026-10-23T19:40:23.326Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for the World Series Game 1 of the World Series is here, and we have the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Milwaukee Brewers. Hard Rock Bet is bringing new users $500 in No Sweat Bets to wager on tonight’s game.  We’ve seen these teams both put together excellent regular seasons, and now great postseason runs. The Rays won 98 games in the regular season, then beat the Yankees in three games and the Guardians in six. The Brewers were able to win 103 games, the most in baseball, and then beat the Padres in four games before sweeping the Dodgers.  Let’s take a look at the likely starting lineups for each team.  The pitching matchup tonight features two of the best pitchers in the league. The Rays have Nick Martinez, more of a finesse pitcher, while the Brewers have Jacob Misiorowski, a power pitcher who will try to overpower hitters. Which team will come out on top? New users are being offered $500 in No Sweat Bets on Hard Rock Bet after a $5 wager. You bet $5 on a -500 or longer wager and receive ten No Sweat Bet tokens, one each day for ten days. If those bonus bets lose, you’ll receive $50 bonus bet tokens.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb8252cf67914c61d5fe2 Thieves posing as charity workers steal from diners at restaurants, coffee shops in major city te 2026-10-23T19:40:21.950Z Thieves posing as charity workers steal from diners at restaurants, coffee shops in major city Police are warning restaurant and coffee shop customers in Chicago to watch their belongings following eight reported thefts in which individuals posing as charity fundraisers stole valuables from unsuspecting diners. The thefts occurred between Oct. 7 and Oct. 18 in the Loop, West Loop and Near South Side neighborhoods, according to a Chicago Police Department business alert issued Oct. 21. RESTAURANTS WARN TIPPED WAGE CHANGES COULD RAISE PRICES, CUT JOBS, RESHAPE DINING EXPERIENCE Police said the individuals approached diners and placed flyers or newspapers over their wallets, purses or cellphones while engaging them in conversation. They then allegedly slipped the belongings underneath the paper and walked away with the stolen property. In several instances, victims' bank or credit cards were used shortly afterward at nearby department stores, according to police. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Surveillance video obtained by FOX 32 Chicago shows employees at Meli Café chase a man out of the business during an incident on Oct. 7. An employee told FOX 32 Chicago that he saw his co-worker attempting to kick someone out and then heard a lady yell, "He has my phone." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The employee said he confronted the individual and restrained him until the woman said she found her phone. Once he let the man go, he said, another woman screamed, "No, he has my phone, too." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Police described the individuals involved in several of the thefts as wearing dark clothing and face coverings. Police also listed a late-model white Buick and a black Mazda sedan in connection with the incidents. Diners in the area have been urged to secure their valuables and avoid leaving wallets, phones or keys unattended on restaurant tables or counters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb8242cf67914c61d5fd9 CHAOS INC.: Who's who in the global mayhem network? Communists, Antifa, agitators in the red-green alliance. te 2026-10-23T19:40:20.365Z CHAOS INC.: Who's who in the global mayhem network? Communists, Antifa, agitators in the red-green alliance. Fox News Digital's "Who's Who in Chaos Inc." is a living database mapping the organizations, local chapters, international networks and funders organizing or amplifying major protest movements. The directory identifies each group's mission, ideology, organizational role and documented protest activity, distinguishing direct organizers and participants from supporters and amplifiers. The database will be continuously updated and organized by country as new organizations, chapters, coalitions and connections emerge, providing a running picture of how local protest movements connect to broader national and transnational networks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb8232cf67914c61d5fd0 Ilhan Omar calls Trump ‘creep’ as president revives ‘fake name,’ marriage allegations te 2026-10-23T19:40:19.112Z Ilhan Omar calls Trump ‘creep’ as president revives ‘fake name,’ marriage allegations Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., lashed out at President Donald Trump on Friday after he accused her of using a fake name and revived longstanding allegations surrounding her former marriage. "The pedophile protection party's president is laundering right-wing conspiracy theories through the most corrupt DOJ in American history," Omar wrote on X. "Whenever the news turns bad, this creep reaches for one name: mine," she continued. "So let's make it crystal clear. My name has always been Ilhan Omar." Omar then turned her fire on Vice President JD Vance, adding, "Maybe you should focus on what your VP's real name is." ILHAN OMAR HIT WITH EXPULSION THREAT AS GOP LAWMAKER VOWS TO BOOT HER FROM CONGRESS OVER DOJ PROBE The verbal pushback came as Trump called on Omar to resign from Congress Thursday after Fox News Digital reported that Omar's birth name is Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, according to two people familiar with the ongoing federal investigation, including a law enforcement source. A Justice Department court filing this week, related to a search warrant for her Washington-area home, identified the Minnesota Democrat as "Congresswoman Ilhan Nur Said Elmi, a/k/a Ilhan Abdullahi Omar."  Omar's office disputed Fox News Digital's reporting, insisting, "Ilhan Omar is her real name." Omar has not been charged with a crime. ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS "It was just revealed that Ilhan Omar's name is not Ilhan Omar," Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday, accusing the congresswoman of using a "fake name" and calling for her immediate resignation. Trump also revived longstanding allegations that Omar's former husband, Ahmed Nur Said Elmi, is her brother — claims Omar has repeatedly denied. He pointed out how the name used in the DOJ filings matched the one of the man she allegedly married and is also related to. When asked during an MS NOW interview this week whether there was any familial relationship with Elmi, Omar responded, "Not to my knowledge." Her spokesperson later said the answer was sarcastic and reiterated that Omar "repeatedly and unequivocally" denied the allegation. Federal investigators are probing whether Omar or her father made false statements on immigration paperwork.  Agents searched Omar's Washington, D.C., residence earlier this month and seized her cellphone and passport, while her sister has also been questioned as part of the investigation, Fox News Digital previously reported. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb81d2cf67914c61d5fb3 ‘Where is Ralph Heap?’: Corp Comm hopeful goes dark amid Clean Elections probe te 2026-10-23T19:40:13.071Z ‘Where is Ralph Heap?’: Corp Comm hopeful goes dark amid Clean Elections probe Key Points: Republican Rep. Ralph Heap has essentially stopped campaigning for the Corporation Commission Heap disappeared shortly after Clean Elections initiated a campaign finance investigation  Winning a statewide race without... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post ‘Where is Ralph Heap?’: Corp Comm hopeful goes dark amid Clean Elections probe first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb81b2cf67914c61d5f8e Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress te 2026-10-23T19:40:11.032Z Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb8192cf67914c61d5f84 Bard Names Marvin Krislov as President, as Former Leader Fends Off Epstein Allegations te 2026-10-23T19:40:09.517Z Bard Names Marvin Krislov as President, as Former Leader Fends Off Epstein Allegations The new president, Marvin Krislov, has led Pace University and Oberlin College. He replaces Leon Botstein, who retired and has faced scrutiny over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb8162cf67914c61d5f62 Packers Get Bad Injury News on Star Defender Before Facing Lions te 2026-10-23T19:40:06.774Z Packers Get Bad Injury News on Star Defender Before Facing Lions The Packers face another defensive setback ahead of a crucial Lions matchup as a key linebacker is ruled out with a shin injury. 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Your input will help shape our coverage as Election Day approaches. The post Who gets your vote and what should we cover? Take InMaricopa’s election poll appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5e32cf67914c61d5f18 Trump's corporate stakes are a gift to the next Democratic president te 2026-10-23T19:30:43.344Z Trump's corporate stakes are a gift to the next Democratic president The Trump administration has now announced or completed deals to take ownership stakes in 40 private companies. Just this week, the Commerce Department added four more proposed stakes to the running count we maintain at the Cato Institute’s Restoring Free Enterprise initiative. Those inclined to applaud the president’s dealmaking should consider what a Democratic president might do with those stakes after Trump is no longer in office. Democrats are certainly thinking about it. Semafor reports that former Biden officials are licking their chops at the prospect of using government ownership to pressure gun and oil companies. Doug Farrar, who worked for then-Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan during the Biden administration, sees a future president leveraging government ownership to turn the screws on AI companies, "especially a Democrat who wants to seriously regulate this industry." Remember when the Biden administration bullied social media platforms to remove content it didn’t like during the COVID pandemic? That was done without government ownership. I warned about this two weeks into Trump’s second term after he signed an executive order seeking to create a sovereign wealth fund, noting that a government investment fund would eventually become a vehicle for Democratic administrations to pursue policies Republicans oppose. The White House ditched the idea for a formal fund and proceeded to cobble together an ad hoc presidential portfolio despite having no clear legal authority to do so. INSIDE TRUMP’S DEAL TO GIVE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS A MASSIVE STAKE IN NEW $6.6B SUBMARINE DEAL If a Democratic administration had done this, it would be practically impossible to imagine a Congress controlled by Republicans allowing it to continue. And yet congressional Republicans, who never miss a chance to tag Democrats as socialists and communists, have collectively done nothing to stop the Trump administration. In fact, congressional Republicans are actively trying to give the executive branch—and thus future administrations, not just the current administration—the legal authority to continue doing it. The Trump administration’s supporters cite its claims that equity stakes are better for taxpayers than blank checks, or that they are necessary to bolster supply chains for national security. Setting aside that they aren’t the administration’s true motivation, neither justifies Washington becoming a shareholder in a portfolio of companies. COMMERCE DEPT TO DEMAND EQUITY FROM 7 TECH COMPANIES AS A CONDITION TO TAP INTO MILLIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING Sure, if the government is already handing a company money, getting shares in return sounds better than a straight giveaway. But the trade-offs can’t be ignored.  When the government picks a racehorse, that horse is given advantages and privileges that leave the competing horses at a disadvantage. But the danger goes well beyond current competitors. Upstart firms, including those that don’t yet exist, already face a steep hill to climb in bringing their products and ideas to market. Government ownership steepens that hill, threatening to stifle the entrepreneurial spirit critical to America’s economic success. The value of the shares on the government’s books isn’t the same as revenue in the Treasury. Realizing the gains requires selling the shares and subtracting what taxpayers put in. And as my colleague Scott Lincicome explains, Intel’s stock gains partly reflect expectations of government favoritism, including pressure on other companies to use Intel products. That points to the possibility that the government is diverting private investment from businesses with better commercial prospects. WE WILL ALL PAY FOR THE DEMOCRATS’ ANTITRUST CRUSADE THAT KILLED SPIRIT AIRLINES Even if the administration could sell its entire Intel stake today, it would net roughly $28 billion—less than 1.5% of the $2 trillion deficit Washington ran up in the fiscal year just ended under President Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress. The stakes the administration has acquired should be divested, regardless. But if the administration wants to raise funds productively, it could revisit Cato’s recommendations to sell excess federal buildings and privatize government businesses like Amtrak. The national security rationale also sounds reasonable until you realize the federal government already has plenty of ways to support companies on such grounds without becoming an owner. Our Restoring Free Enterprise initiative lays out both market-based and government alternatives to equity stakes that would help bolster critical supply chains. Easing permitting requirements and removing tariffs on production inputs would make it easier for private companies to invest and expand supply. And the government can address specific defense needs through purchase contracts or stockpiles of critical materials. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Invoking "national security" also has a long-standing tradition in Washington as an excuse for politicians to justify actions they might not otherwise get away with. Back in April, the administration pursued a bailout that could have given the government 90% of Spirit Airlines on dubious national security grounds, until a group of the airline’s bondholders balked at the terms.  Last week, Politico reported that the Federal Aviation Administration is exploring an ownership stake in a company that develops software for managing air traffic control. National security or not, having the government become an investor in a company it is supposed to evaluate objectively is an objectively bad idea. Defenders will also point to promises that the government will remain a passive shareholder and argue that concerns about federal control over the corporate boardroom are overblown. That’s a painfully naïve view of how Washington works. The Trump administration is already using contracts and regulatory authority to favor companies it owns. While Trump’s supporters may applaud that favoritism today, will they still applaud when a President Gavin Newsom or President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez does it?  No. That is why Republicans should use the time they still have to end this ownership experiment instead of waiting until a Democratic president makes them wish they had. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5e22cf67914c61d5f0f Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 in the World Series Opener te 2026-10-23T19:30:42.044Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 in the World Series Opener Baseball’s biggest stage is finally here, and we have the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays set to battle in the World Series. Fanatics Sportsbook is giving you a chance to get in on the game with promo code FOXNEWS350, giving you $350 in FanCash from a $20 wager.  The two best teams in baseball — at least in terms of record for both leagues — square off in the World Series. 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Every pitch matters more when the postseason starts, and both teams have dynamic pitching staffs that have provided great innings this season. We’ve seen strong starting pitching, and we’ve seen both bullpens dominate their opponents. Let’s take a look at how the two teams stacked up in pitching in the regular season: Both teams clearly have a strong pitching staff that goes deeper than just the rotation. The Brewers have a Cy Young winner starting, and the Rays have a deep rotation. Which one will prevail in this series?  Bet on your thoughts at Underdog. A $10 wager using promo code FOXNEWS will give you $50 in bonuses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5de2cf67914c61d5ef4 FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $350 in Bonus Bets for the Rays-Brewers World Series te 2026-10-23T19:30:38.522Z FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $350 in Bonus Bets for the Rays-Brewers World Series The World Series starts on Friday with Game 1 between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers. FanDuel is offering new users a chance to wager $5 and earn $350 in bonus bets. Wager $5 on tonight’s game and receive a $50 bonus bet token. Repeat that process for seven days to earn the full $350. Any time a team wins the championship, it is a historical moment. The team goes down in history as the best team from that series. They get to hoist a banner into the rafters, and they also get a ring to commemorate the achievement. Forever, they will be noted in the history books, and they will be the answer to trivia questions.  This season, two teams will make franchise history, as neither has won a World Series before this season. One of them will eliminate that note from their history books. The Rays have existed since 1998, and this is the third time they have made it to the World Series. Tampa has lost each of their first two appearances.  The Milwaukee Brewers are in their 58th season, with 57 being in Milwaukee. They have never won the World Series, and this is just the second time they have gone to the World Series. The last time they appeared in the World Series was in 1982, when they lost 4-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals.  One of these teams needs just four wins to get their franchise’s first World Series title. Both have been excellent this season with strong pitching and consistent hitting. Game 1 starts tonight and will give one team a big advantage in the series.  FanDuel is offering new users a chance to wager $5 on tonight’s game to earn a $50 bonus. Repeat that process for seven days to earn a full $350 in bonus bets.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5dd2cf67914c61d5eeb BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Cover Your First World Series Bet up to $1500, Rays-Brewers te 2026-10-23T19:30:37.288Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Cover Your First World Series Bet up to $1500, Rays-Brewers Tonight is the first game of the World Series, with the Rays heading into Milwaukee to take on the Brewers. BetMGM is offering new users a chance to have their first World Series bet, up to $1,500, covered if it loses when using promo code FOXNEWS.  The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers only played three games during the regular season, so these teams aren’t overly familiar with each other. The two teams haven’t played since the last week of March, so things have changed. Let’s take a quick look at the three games from the season and how they went.  In game 1 of the regular season series, the Rays won 3-2. That game started with Yandy Diaz hitting a home run to give the Brewers a lead. William Contreras hit a two-run homer in the sixth to give the Brewers a lead. Then, in the top of the seventh, the Rays tied the game before getting to closer Trevor Megill in the ninth.  Game 2 saw the Brewers win with a 6-2 victory. This wasn’t as much of a back-and-forth game. The game started with another homer for the Rays and another run in the fifth, but that was all they could muster. In the bottom of the 5th, the Brewers got three runs. In the bottom of the sixth, they added another two and an insurance run in the eighth.  The final game of the series went to the Brewers with an 8-2 win. For the third straight game, the Rays scored first, and they did it via a home run. A two-run homer from Yandy Diaz was all they could muster on offense. In the bottom of the 3rd, the Brewers tied it with a two-run bomb of their own off Bryce Turang’s bat. The Rays bullpen fell apart in the eighth inning as the Brewers scored six runs.  Will we see a similar series, or have things changed for both teams? BetMGM is giving you a chance to cover your first wager with promo code FOXNEWS. If your first bet loses, BetMGM will give you up to $1,500 in bonus bets.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5d52cf67914c61d5ebd Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Could Have ‘Bullseye on His Back’ With Ole Miss Loss te 2026-10-23T19:30:29.180Z Texas HC Steve Sarkisian Could Have ‘Bullseye on His Back’ With Ole Miss Loss Paul Finebaum explains why Texas vs. Ole Miss could matter more for Steve Sarkisian than for Arch Manning’s future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5d32cf67914c61d5eb4 Jaylen Brown Calls Out Jayson Tatum Over Reaction to Celtics-76ers Trade te 2026-10-23T19:30:27.787Z Jaylen Brown Calls Out Jayson Tatum Over Reaction to Celtics-76ers Trade Jaylen Brown called out his former teammate, Jayson Tatum, over his reaction to the blockbuster 76ers trade with the Celtics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5d22cf67914c61d5eab Susan Collins Touts Canada Tariff Exemptions in Tight Maine Senate Race te 2026-10-23T19:30:26.446Z Susan Collins Touts Canada Tariff Exemptions in Tight Maine Senate Race New Canada tariff exemptions give Susan Collins an economic win in the closing stretch of her Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5d02cf67914c61d5ea2 Brock Boeser Sounds Off on 'Embarrassing' Canucks Amid Brutal Losing Streak te 2026-10-23T19:30:24.705Z Brock Boeser Sounds Off on 'Embarrassing' Canucks Amid Brutal Losing Streak Brock Boeser went off on the Vancouver Canucks following their embarrassing loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5cf2cf67914c61d5e99 76ers Star Joel Embiid Admits He ‘Forgot How to Play Basketball’ te 2026-10-23T19:30:23.376Z 76ers Star Joel Embiid Admits He ‘Forgot How to Play Basketball’ Joel Embiid opened up on his slow start in the 76ers’ wild comeback over the Cavaliers and what changed after halftime. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5cd2cf67914c61d5e90 World Series Champion Catcher Announces Retirement After 10 Seasons te 2026-10-23T19:30:21.951Z World Series Champion Catcher Announces Retirement After 10 Seasons A 35-year-old MLB veteran confirmed his retirement after concluding his 10th season with his third organization. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5cc2cf67914c61d5e87 Caleb Williams Gets Glowing Review After Bears' Primetime Win Over Patriots te 2026-10-23T19:30:20.531Z Caleb Williams Gets Glowing Review After Bears' Primetime Win Over Patriots Caleb Williams earns glowing praise from Dan Orlovsky after leading the Bears to a prime-time win over the Patriots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5ca2cf67914c61d5e7e Brewers All-Star Who Hasn't Played Since July Makes World Series Roster te 2026-10-23T19:30:18.877Z Brewers All-Star Who Hasn't Played Since July Makes World Series Roster The Brewers' World Series roster includes a two-time All-Star who hasn't pitched in a game since July because of an injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5c92cf67914c61d5e75 Ravens Get Encouraging Lamar Jackson Injury Update Before Bengals Matchup te 2026-10-23T19:30:17.485Z Ravens Get Encouraging Lamar Jackson Injury Update Before Bengals Matchup Lamar Jackson returns to Ravens practice, raising hopes of a comeback against the Bengals after missing two games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5c72cf67914c61d5e6c Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Historic NBA Streak Ends Against Nuggets te 2026-10-23T19:30:15.956Z Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Historic NBA Streak Ends Against Nuggets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's NBA-record 141-game scoring streak ends as the Thunder defeat the Denver Nuggets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5c62cf67914c61d5e63 Cardinals Suddenly Linked to Potential Trade for Star Pitcher te 2026-10-23T19:30:14.498Z Cardinals Suddenly Linked to Potential Trade for Star Pitcher The St. Louis Cardinals are being linked to Los Angeles Angels star pitcher Reid Detmers with the offseason approaching. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5c32cf67914c61d5e5a LeBron James Makes Surprising Admission About Cavaliers Reunion te 2026-10-23T19:30:11.451Z LeBron James Makes Surprising Admission About Cavaliers Reunion LeBron James reveals he seriously considered returning to the Cavaliers before signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb5c12cf67914c61d5e3d Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early te 2026-10-23T19:30:09.287Z Carta and NewView partner, hoping to entice more startups to let employees sell shares early A new program wants to encourage more startups to allow workers to cash out early by making it easier to transact tender offers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb3a32cf67914c61d5dfe 'Haunted' hotel famous for scaring baseball players draws World Series focus te 2026-10-23T19:21:07.699Z 'Haunted' hotel famous for scaring baseball players draws World Series focus For the first time in 44 years, Milwaukee is hosting the World Series, and it's home to one hotel that some MLB players refuse to stay in. On Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers will face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the World Series at American Family Field. The Pfister Hotel, a four-star hotel, is a popular destination for celebrities, politicians and athletes staying overnight in the Cream City. But it also has a reputation for being haunted. INSIDE AMERICA’S MOST HAUNTED HOTELS — AND WHY GUESTS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF THEM The historic hotel, located in downtown Milwaukee, has been the subject of ghost stories for years, with some MLB players reporting frightening and unexplained experiences. In 2009, then-Minnesota Twins outfielder Carlos Gomez told The Associated Press (AP) that he heard voices and experienced strange electronic disturbances while staying at the hotel. Gomez said his iPod began malfunctioning after he stepped out of the shower and played an "eerie static tone," causing him to run to the lobby without shoes or pants. When he stayed at the hotel again, he said he brought a Bible with him for protection. MAN DISCOVERS 'GHOST TOWN' FULL OF EMPTY, EERIE HOTELS: 'LIKE A TIME CAPSULE' "Everything's scary," Gomez said. He added, "Everything in the hotel, the paintings and pictures, it's a lot of old, crazy stuff. No good, man. No good." Gomez isn't the only one who was spooked. Speaking to the AP, then-Brewers visiting clubhouse manager Phil Rozewicz also recalled an incident involving an unnamed rookie who reportedly refused to return to his room after experiencing unusual activity at the hotel. HERE'S WHAT 'AMERICA'S MOST HAUNTED HOTEL' WILL COST YOU FOR A STAY Rozewicz said the player woke up in the middle of the night to find his window and blinds open. After closing the window and blinds, he reportedly woke the next morning to find them open again. "[He] slept on the couch in the lobby the next night," said Rozewicz, the AP reported.  "Refused to go to his room. Finally, went to a Motel 6 or whatever up the street and just stayed there." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER But not everyone believes the hotel's alleged ghosts are malicious. In 2009, Joe Kurth, then the hotel's general manager, told the AP that some believe the hotel is haunted by Charles Pfister, who helped establish the property with his father in 1893. "The ghost is described as a portly gentleman with a smile," Kurth said. "[He's] here to make sure that his brand of hospitality still exists within the hotel today." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The hotel's website says the Pfister Hotel was opened in 1893 by businessman Guido Pfister and his son, Charles, who sought to create a "welcoming and luxurious meeting place." "This historic Milwaukee hotel was the most lavish hotel of its time, costing nearly $1 million," the website states. "It featured groundbreaking innovations such as fireproofing, electricity throughout the hotel and individual thermostat controls in every room." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ If the World Series goes to Game 7, the deciding matchup will take place in Milwaukee on Halloween night. Fox News Digital reached out to Pfister Hotel for comment. Fox News Digital's Deirdre Bardolf, as well as The Associated Press, contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb3982cf67914c61d5de0 Fake knife causes scare at LHHS te 2026-10-23T19:20:56.832Z Fake knife causes scare at LHHS Lake Havasu High School informed families that a student was reported for having a knife, which was determined to be fake, on campus. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb38d2cf67914c61d5dd2 Trump Advisers Give Fees Earned for Aiding Srpska to His Library te 2026-10-23T19:20:45.511Z Trump Advisers Give Fees Earned for Aiding Srpska to His Library The donations from James Blair and Chris LaCivita were revealed after the president expressed pique over their consulting work for Republika Srpska. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb3792cf67914c61d5dc9 The Financial Woes of a MAGA Bank Entangle 2 G.O.P. Candidates te 2026-10-23T19:20:25.447Z The Financial Woes of a MAGA Bank Entangle 2 G.O.P. Candidates Georgia’s Rick Jackson has spearheaded a court battle over a failed ‘anti-woke’ bank that also counted Ohio’s Vivek Ramaswamy as a major investor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb3732cf67914c61d5dba LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff volleyball wins fifth straight Grand Canyon Region title te 2026-10-23T19:20:19.688Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Flagstaff volleyball wins fifth straight Grand Canyon Region title A look at how local teams fared recently, including Flagstaff volleyball clinching at least a share of the Grand Canyon Region title with its win over Lee Williams in Kingman. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb36d2cf67914c61d5db1 Late Kortus equalizer leads soccer to senior night draw with Montana te 2026-10-23T19:20:13.781Z Late Kortus equalizer leads soccer to senior night draw with Montana A look at news and results from NAU, including Elliotte Kortus leading soccer to a draw with Montana on senior night in a match that featured 48 shots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb1522cf67914c61d5d69 West Sedona School’s Wildcat Carnival is back with fun te 2026-10-23T19:11:14.454Z West Sedona School’s Wildcat Carnival is back with fun PTA’s event on Saturday aims to raise more than $27K for students The West Sedona School PTA’s Wildcat Carnival is unleashing the fun with its annual community celebration on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Sedona School, located at 570 Posse Ground Road. The carnival is open to th Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbb1452cf67914c61d5d45 JK Rowling refuses to back down in essay calling trans activism 'elitist to its core' te 2026-10-23T19:11:01.862Z JK Rowling refuses to back down in essay calling trans activism 'elitist to its core' Author J.K. Rowling reaffirmed her stance on sex and gender issues Wednesday, writing in a new essay that she would not back down from her advocacy despite facing what she described as a relentless "avalanche of death, rape and torture threats." The British author, best known for writing the "Harry Potter" series, published the piece six years after her June 2020 essay sparked widespread debate over transgender rights and women's single-sex spaces. Rowling wrote that her views "haven’t changed" since 2020, but that "the landscape certainly has, and my own involvement in the issue has become practical as well as theoretical, so I thought it was time for an update." JK ROWLING CONFRONTS THE BBC FOR PUSHING 'PROPAGANDA' OVER ITS TRANSGENDER SPORTS HEADLINE Her original essay drew criticism from LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations and transgender rights activists, along with calls to boycott her work. In the new essay, Rowling defended her opposition to policies allowing transgender women into certain female-only spaces, arguing that they undermine protections for women. She also characterized modern transgender activism as "elitist to its core." "It’s true, of course, that trans activism doesn’t impact all women negatively. In fact, the more privileged you are, the less it tends to affect you, and the more it might benefit you. Aside from an avalanche of death, rape and torture threats, it hasn’t noticeably affected my life," Rowling wrote. Rowling has rejected accusations that her views are "anti-trans," maintaining that her advocacy centers on women's safety and privacy. "Should trans people be discriminated against when it comes to housing or employment? Of course not," Rowling wrote. "Should trans people be stripped of their human rights, or denied personal safety? Again: of course not." HBO’S 'HARRY POTTER' GETS A HARD NO FROM 'BLACK MIRROR,' 'LOKI' DIRECTORS OVER JK ROWLING’S TRANS VIEWS Earlier this month, transgender rights activists protested a gala performance of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" in London. A demonstrator wore a T-shirt reading, "Rowling money kills," and security personnel eventually removed the protesters from the red carpet. In response to Rowling’s earlier 2020 comments on sex and gender, LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD criticized the author, writing on social media that "JK Rowling continues to align herself with an ideology which willfully distorts facts about gender identity and people who are trans. In 2020, there is no excuse for targeting trans people." Actor Daniel Radcliffe, who starred as Harry Potter in the film adaptations, also publicly criticized Rowling's comments in 2020, issuing a statement through The Trevor Project. "Transgender women are women," Radcliffe wrote. "Any statement to the contrary erases the identity and dignity of transgender people and goes against all advice given by professional health care associations who have far more expertise on this subject matter than either Jo or I." ROYAL FAMILY FACES BACKLASH FROM CRITICS AFTER QUEEN CAMILLA HOSTS JK ROWLING May Mailman, director of the Independent Women's Law Center, told Fox News Digital that she agrees with Rowling's criticism of wealthy supporters of transgender activism, arguing that working-class women are more likely to be affected by policies governing single-sex spaces. "For people in the United States who have real problems to deal with, they need to figure out how they're [going to] put food on the table," Mailman said. "They're not worried about pronouns. They're worried about improving their families and improving themselves. And so, there is this elitism that's like when you run out of problems, you start inventing them." Rowling has also supported the campaign group For Women Scotland, which challenged the interpretation of "woman" under the U.K.'s Equality Act 2010. On April 16, 2025, the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that the terms "woman" and "sex" refer to biological sex for the purposes of the law. The court also affirmed that transgender people remain protected against discrimination under the law's gender reassignment provisions. Mailman welcomed the British court decision but warned that she believes free speech in the country is increasingly under threat. "I think the status of free speech in Great Britain is much more under attack than it is in the U.S.," Mailman said, adding, "I think we should treat it as a warning sign, because I think people look to Britain as where the United States could and often does head." JK ROWLING CALLS OUT THE 'GROTESQUE' BEHAVIOR TOWARDS SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM FANS IN SCATHING POST Jeremiah Igunnubole, U.K. legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom International, a Christian legal advocacy group, also welcomed Rowling’s essay in a statement to Fox News Digital. "We welcome JK Rowling doubling down on her determination to challenge gender ideology and defend the importance of biological reality. Truth matters, and we should not be afraid to uphold it simply because doing so is controversial," Igunnubole said. He added that Alliance Defending Freedom International would "continue to defend these principles and the protections that flow from them robustly, including through litigation in the UK where necessary." A representative for Rowling declined to provide additional comment to Fox News Digital. 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She, as the vast majority of Democrats have, came out in support of "trans rights" and men in women's sports. That shouldn't shock anyone, but her reasoning behind that support is so absurdly ridiculous and nonsensical, it'll inevitably cause your hand to hit your face. While speaking at More Perfect University, a progressive campus program launched in April 2026 by the advocacy media nonprofit More Perfect Union to combat Turning Point USA, AOC, sitting next to Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson, received a question from a male student who identifies as a female. WHERE TOP DEMOCRAT SENATE CANDIDATES AND THEIR GOP OPPONENTS STAND ON TRANS ATHLETES IN WOMEN'S SPORTS "I am a transgender student at the University of Southern Maine," the student started. The student articulated feeling "abandoned" by the Democrat party and claimed that liberals seem to believe that trans-identifying people our a "losing issue" and "it's not worth defending us." The student then asked for AOC's thoughts. "They're wrong," AOC said. After a 30-second word salad, AOC stated, "What's so important for everyone to understand is that the moment you try to compromise the rights of a trans person in America, you compromise the rights of everyone citizen in America." Goodness gracious. Let's breakdown how insane that statement is: AOC is essentially saying if you are against men's "rights" to compete in women's sports and invade women's spaces, you're against the rights of every American citizen. If you're against men stealing women's trophies and opportunities, if you're against men injuring women on the court, field, and any field of play, if you're against full-intact males changing in the same locker room as women...you're against the rights of all Americans. Insanity. TRANSGENDER ATHLETES HAVE TAKEN 2,293 CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTS FROM BIOLOGICAL WOMEN, NEW RESEARCH FINDS I could go further on what she may consider "trans rights" and how that affects boys and girls medically with gender reassignment surgery and other atrocities, but I'll stick mostly to the sports lane in this piece. By the way, that statement from AOC received a massive, auditorium-wide applause. After AOC went on a lengthy diatribe about The Right's fixation on the trans issue and how many conservatives just don't understand the gender conversation happening in our country, she claimed: "Our basic rights shouldn't have to matter. [Rights] don't matter who you are, what you do. You have those rights guaranteed by being an American citizen. Point blank. Period." Again, thunderous applause for another nonsensical, false statement. DEMOCRATS ARE CHANGING THEIR TRANSGENDER MESSAGE. REPUBLICANS SAY THEY’RE JUST FLIP-FLOPPING No, Ms. Representative. It is not a "right" for males to compete in women's sports and use women's restrooms/locker rooms because they simply identify as the opposite sex. In America, we have the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The United States of America was founded on the principle that individual rights do not come from government. Those rights come from God. Government exists to protect those rights. This woman couldn't point to one place in the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, or the Declaration of Independence that proves her claim that males have the right to compete in women's sports or use women's restrooms. Our Founding Fathers would've laughed AOC out of the room if she argued for this in their presence. "On a deeper level, I want us all to understand what they (Republicans) are doing," AOC continued. "The billions of dollars and the enormous amount of energy that The Right is putting and focusing on trans Americans, when you actually zoom out, trans Americans are about 1% of the population, perhaps less than 1%." AOC was then corrected by the trans-identifying student, who raised three fingers to represent that they believe trans-identifying Americans represent 3% of the population. WASHINGTON STATE'S HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS LEAGUE PUTS ONUS FOR TRANS ATHLETE CONTROVERSY ON STATE LAWS AOC, citing that surveys of Republicans, after seeing political ads focused on transgenderism, start to believe trans-identifying people make up 40% of the population, which is another asinine claim, then said this: "When they (The Right) want to focus on trans girls in sports, it's not just about trans girls in sports. It's about girls, all girls." AOC then claimed The Right's agenda is "attacking Title IX." "Title IX is the federal protection for all gender equality and all women to be protected," AOC claimed. No, it's not. Why? You're using deceptive language in order to manipulate the conversation and the American people, AOC. Title IX should strictly protect biological sex (male & female) as originally understood in 1972. AOC uses the term "gender" because that has become an all-encompassing term for anyone who identifies as a woman. What the Left has tried to do, especially under former President Biden, was to change the language of Title IX to include gender identity and sexual orientation, which would have opened the floodgates for men in women's sports. This is pure gaslighting. Politicians like AOC are the ones actually "attacking Title IX". Republicans are the ones protecting it. After laughably trying to equate the Cornell 7 case, where a group of male students have been accused of drugging and raping a female student, to "attacks" on trans women (men) through Title IX by Trump and the Republicans, AOC made another definitive statement about women's sports. "Understand, when they attack trans girls in sports, they're also attacking all women's ability to stand up against their abusers, their rapists, and their assaulters on campuses across America." Just think about how anti-woman this whole stance is. Rape, abuse, and assault of women are terrible things. They should be dealt with harshly and condemned. Comparing the administration's fight to protect women and women's spaces from males to rape, is utterly disgusting and actually devalues those atrocities and crimes against actual women. AOC is simply using false equivalencies to paint Trump, Republicans, conservatives, and even many of the registered Democrats and independents who rallied for Sophie Cunningham across the country this WNBA season, as evil. Banning males from women's sports is not the same, or even in the same universe, as rape. Here's where AOC made her most absurd, nonsensical, brain-dead claim of the night in regards to men in women's sports. "I support the rights of trans women because I'm a girls girl." Read that again. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE AOC just literally said she supports the rights of males identifying as females to compete in women's sports because I'm a female who genuinely supports, uplifts, and advocates for other women. I just lost brain cells typing that out. As one X user said, "This is like saying, 'I agree that 2+2=5 because I'm a mathy mathematician'." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! To think that this woman could be the Democrat nominee for president in 2028 shows just how far our education system, political system, and country has fallen. AOC ended her lengthy response by stating, "What we're not going to do is shred our Constitution, kill Title IX, and defund all of our healthcare, just to attack 3% of the U.S. population." I'd invite AOC to try to say this nonsense to the girls' cross-country team and their parents of Camas High School, and other girls who have had to compete against a boy this season. I would love to see her try to tell the brave girls who walked off the course in protest that their act was an "attack" on the transgender community that is on par with the rape and assault of women. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Washington’s upcoming vote on Initiative 638, is a November ballot measure that seeks to restrict K-12 public school athletic categories strictly by biological sex at birth. Let's pray these girls' sports and spaces are protected. Shame on you, AOC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaeb92cf67914c61d5c81 The World's Smartest Hospitals, Plus Epic's Next Agentic AI Move te 2026-10-23T19:00:09.769Z The World's Smartest Hospitals, Plus Epic's Next Agentic AI Move Three U.S. hospitals topped the latest international ranking, while Epic unveiled a new product aimed at connection. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbac612cf67914c61d5c11 Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Gets Unlikely Help From Rays for Panthers Clash te 2026-10-23T18:50:09.553Z Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield Gets Unlikely Help From Rays for Panthers Clash A World Series clubhouse attendant built Baker Mayfield’s comeback glove. Here’s how the Bucs QB plans to throw with it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbac602cf67914c61d5c08 Knicks Owner James Dolan in Hot Water for Heinous Behavior Toward MSG Employees te 2026-10-23T18:50:08.227Z Knicks Owner James Dolan in Hot Water for Heinous Behavior Toward MSG Employees MSG employees thought a Knicks championship ring was coming. What James Dolan’s team sent them instead has drawn heat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbac5e2cf67914c61d5bff Jaguars Lose Key Offensive Starter to Season-Ending ACL Injury te 2026-10-23T18:50:06.987Z Jaguars Lose Key Offensive Starter to Season-Ending ACL Injury A starting Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman will reportedly miss the rest of the 2026 season after tearing his ACL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbac5d2cf67914c61d5bf6 Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson Admits LeBron Snub Left Him ‘Depressed’ te 2026-10-23T18:50:05.568Z Cavaliers HC Kenny Atkinson Admits LeBron Snub Left Him ‘Depressed’ Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson gets candid about what LeBron James’ free agency choice did to him and why it stung. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbac5c2cf67914c61d5bed Coach Who Replaced Sherrone Moore at Michigan Now Wants Maryland Job te 2026-10-23T18:50:04.234Z Coach Who Replaced Sherrone Moore at Michigan Now Wants Maryland Job Maryland's search for Mike Locksley's replacement, and a former Michigan interim coach has made his interest clear. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaa162cf67914c61d5af4 Cheap Android phones found with malware already installed te 2026-10-23T18:40:22.841Z Cheap Android phones found with malware already installed Buying a cheap smartphone can feel like a smart move. After all, why spend hundreds more when a phone promises a big screen, decent cameras and all the Android apps you use every day? But what if that bargain phone came with a hidden surprise that was already hiding inside the device when you bought it? Security researchers at Bitdefender have uncovered a malware campaign called Midnight Mimosa that infects certain low-cost Android devices before their owners even turn them on. The malicious software hides inside the phone's firmware, giving attackers powerful access that ordinary apps never receive. Even more concerning, researchers found related malicious apps on Google Play. And this problem has reached the United States. Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. ANDROID MALWARE CAN STEAL YOUR PIN AND BANK LOGINS Most smartphone security advice starts with being careful about what you download. That makes sense when a malicious app tricks you into installing it. Midnight Mimosa changes that equation because the infection can arrive with the phone itself. According to Bitdefender's investigation, the malware was discovered on low-cost, multi-brand Android devices built around MediaTek chipsets. Researchers found malicious applications embedded in the system software, where they could operate with elevated privileges. These privileges allow the malware to install additional apps without permission, remove existing applications and grant sensitive access to other software. It can also download and execute new code from remote servers. The researchers identified several versions hiding behind innocent-looking Android package names, including com.android.system.lite, com.android.sys.prot and com.android.sys.gmsprot. To most phone owners, those names would look like technical components that belong there. That's exactly what makes the scheme so difficult to spot. And because the malicious software lives in the system partition, a normal uninstall won't remove the underlying infection. Bitdefender says it observed Midnight Mimosa on thousands of unique devices across more than 150 countries over approximately two years. Mexico, France and Italy had the highest observed numbers, followed by the United States, Germany, Brazil and Spain. Researchers also observed infected devices reporting model names associated with Doogee's S200 X and Cubot's KINGKONG X. However, the findings do not establish that every phone sold under those names is affected. Some devices in the campaign use misleading or counterfeit model identifiers, making it difficult to identify infections based on a phone's reported name alone. Another part of the investigation uncovered devices pretending to be expensive smartphones. Some reported names resembling Samsung Galaxy flagship models, while others imitated Apple's iPhone naming. In other words, a phone advertised as a premium Samsung or Apple device might actually contain inexpensive Android hardware running modified software. Researchers found that some counterfeit devices even reported legitimate-looking Samsung model identifiers. That makes checking the model name alone an unreliable way to confirm authenticity. The investigation also identified firmware signed with certificates associated with Shenzhen Zediel, a Chinese device manufacturer. However, Bitdefender emphasized that this does not establish that the company created the malware or knew about its presence. Exactly where the malicious code entered the manufacturing and distribution process remains unknown. You might expect malware this powerful to steal passwords immediately or display obvious warnings. Instead, Midnight Mimosa appears primarily designed to generate money for its operators while staying out of sight. One way it earns money is through advertising fraud. The malicious system component silently installs apps that look like weather tools, app lockers and other everyday utilities. Those apps can display legitimate advertisements in hidden windows or generate clicks without the owner touching the screen. Advertisers may end up paying for activity that never came from a real person. Bitdefender identified at least 32 unique disguised applications involved in the broader operation. The malware can also repeatedly install and remove these apps, making them harder to notice during a casual check of the phone. The advertising fraud is only part of the story. Researchers also discovered software that can turn infected phones into residential proxy servers. Here's what that means. Someone operating the malware could route internet traffic through your phone's connection. To websites and online services, that traffic may appear to come from your home or mobile network rather than the person actually controlling it. Such connections can be valuable to cybercriminals because they help conceal where online activity originates. The same infrastructure could potentially support larger botnet operations or distributed denial-of-service attacks. Bitdefender confirmed that the malware contained the technology needed to turn infected phones into residential proxy servers. However, the researchers later clarified that one server they reached was actually a sinkhole, a system used to intercept malicious communications. Their testing did not demonstrate active traffic being relayed through the infected device. The underlying capability remains concerning because it could allow operators to route traffic through a phone owner's connection. AI MALWARE CAN REWRITE ITSELF TO EVADE DETECTION One particularly troubling finding involves how Midnight Mimosa avoids security checks. Before installing certain malicious apps, Midnight Mimosa temporarily disables the Google Play Store app. Bitdefender believes this helps the malware avoid detection by Google Play Protect during installation. Once the process finishes, the malware re-enables the Store, reducing the chances that the phone owner will notice anything unusual. The process happens without the phone owner's involvement. Some versions also manipulate Android's installer records to make applications appear to have come from Google Play, even when the malware installed them directly. So a quick look at where an app supposedly originated may not tell the whole story. Wavrge, App Icon DIY, Audify, QR Pocket, All Deleted Messages Recovery, WeatherGo, CoolWeather, Daily Weather, Lock & Hide, QuickText Extractor, NoteMaster, Tap to Translate and Tasky. These apps offered functions such as weather forecasts, QR scanning, message recovery and audio editing. However, researchers found that they could also generate unwanted advertising activity, including displaying ads outside their normal interfaces. Unlike the malware embedded in phone firmware, these Google Play apps lacked the elevated system privileges needed to silently install other applications. The apps were associated with 13 different signing certificates and at least two developer accounts, identified as fivedev and CPS Developer. Are these apps still on Google Play? Checks of the Google Play listings for all 13 apps found that none were available for download. However, it remains unclear whether Google removed the apps or their developers withdrew them. CyberGuy reached out to Google for comment but did not receive a response before our deadline. What should you do if you recognize one? Check your Android phone's installed apps. If you find one of these applications, verify that its package identifier matches the one listed in Bitdefender's report before uninstalling it. Different apps can share similar names. Even when an app disappears from Google Play, it can remain installed on your phone. The findings show why downloading an app from an official store doesn't automatically guarantee its safety. The findings also connect with complaints posted by some Doogee and Cubot smartphone owners on the XDA forums. Users described suspicious system applications that reappeared after attempts to remove them. One Doogee Fire 3 Max owner reported that an official firmware update introduced the infection. According to that account, reverting to an older firmware version removed the problem, while reinstalling the newer update brought it back. Other forum participants reported that subsequent firmware updates resolved their infections. However, Bitdefender identified one of the suspicious packages discussed in the forum, com.android.non.szcz, as belonging to the same malware family. That creates a frustrating situation for owners. A software update is normally something I encourage people to install for better security. But when the firmware itself is compromised, the source and integrity of the update become especially important. The most effective protection starts before you buy a device. However, there are useful precautions if you already own an inexpensive Android phone or suspect something unusual is happening. Be especially careful with unusually cheap smartphones advertised as premium models. Counterfeit devices can copy familiar names and appearances while using entirely different hardware. Choose established retailers and authorized sellers when possible. Check the manufacturer's official website to confirm that the model exists and matches the advertised specifications. An extremely low price deserves a closer look, especially when the seller provides limited information about software updates or warranty support. ANTI-SCAM SETTINGS ON IPHONE, PIXEL AND GALAXY YOU SHOULD CHECK Before trusting an unfamiliar Android phone, check whether Google recognizes it as a certified device. Play Protect certification indicates that a device has met Google's compatibility requirements. However, certification alone cannot guarantee that its firmware is free of malware. Here's how to check: If your phone says Device is not certified, contact the manufacturer or seller to investigate. An uncertified device does not automatically mean it contains malware, but it deserves additional scrutiny. Google Play Protect is Android's built-in malware protection. It scans apps for harmful behavior and can warn you about or remove known threats. However, it is not 100% effective at detecting every malicious app, especially malware hidden deep within a phone's system software. To check it, open the Google Play Store > your profile picture > Play Protect > Settings. Make sure Scan apps with Play Protect is enabled. Then return to the Play Protect screen to check for harmful apps. A clean scan is reassuring, but it does not guarantee your phone is free of malware, particularly if the infection is embedded in its firmware. That's why we also recommend strong antivirus software as an additional layer of protection. Strong antivirus software adds another layer of protection by monitoring suspicious behavior and detecting threats that may go unnoticed. In fact, Bitdefender's investigation began when its behavioral detection technology flagged an unusual system component. This shows why monitoring how apps behave can help uncover threats that traditional scans might miss. However, even strong antivirus software may detect malicious firmware without having the permissions needed to remove it. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. Open Settings > Apps > See all apps or the equivalent app list on your Android device. Look for applications you don't recognize, especially ones requesting unusual access. Next, review Settings > Security & privacy > Privacy controls > Permission manager, where available. Check permissions such as SMS access and other sensitive capabilities. Accessibility and notification access may have their own settings pages. Menu names vary by manufacturer and Android version. Be cautious about unfamiliar apps with extensive permissions. However, don't randomly disable legitimate Android system components because their technical names look strange. An infected phone may show signs such as unexplained mobile data usage, excessive background activity, unexpected advertisements or apps appearing without your permission. Check Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > App data usage, or your manufacturer's equivalent, to investigate unusual data consumption. These symptoms can have harmless explanations, and Midnight Mimosa may operate without obvious warning signs. Treat unexpected activity as a reason to investigate rather than proof of infection. Install updates supplied through your manufacturer's verified support channels. However, if you suspect the device firmware itself is infected, contact the manufacturer before attempting a repair. A factory reset generally removes personal data and user-installed apps. It does not necessarily replace compromised software stored in the system partition. Bitdefender says removing Midnight Mimosa's privileged component may require firmware-level cleanup or specialized tools such as Android Debug Bridge. For most people, manually modifying system firmware introduces additional risks. If the manufacturer cannot provide a verified clean firmware image, replacing the device may be the safest practical option. If you believe your phone has been compromised, use a separate trusted device to change important passwords, starting with your primary email and financial accounts. Review recent account activity and enable multifactor authentication where available. Consider using an authenticator app or passkeys on a trusted device rather than relying exclusively on SMS codes. Bitdefender identified sensitive capabilities in the malware, including potential access to notifications and SMS messages. The researchers did not observe every capability being actively exploited, so account compromise should not be assumed without evidence. Nevertheless, protecting important accounts is a sensible precaution when you can no longer trust the phone's operating system. I've always liked the idea of getting more for less, especially when it comes to technology. You shouldn't have to spend flagship-phone money to get a device that works reliably. But this investigation exposes a problem that deserves far more attention from the companies making and selling inexpensive smartphones. When malware arrives embedded in the firmware, the owner has very little control. You can be careful about downloads, check permissions and follow security advice, yet still end up with a compromised device straight out of the box. What concerns me most is the possibility that your phone could be quietly earning money for someone else while using a connection you pay for. And if removing the infection requires specialized firmware work, the burden lands on the person who bought the device. Manufacturers and marketplaces need to take greater responsibility for verifying the software that ships on the products they sell. A low price should never mean accepting hidden software that puts your privacy and security at risk. Would you pay more for a smartphone from a manufacturer you trust, or do you think companies selling budget phones should be held legally responsible when malware comes preinstalled? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaa152cf67914c61d5aeb ‘Can’t trust Amy Acton’: Viral ad distracts from what’s really at stake in critical race, GOP strategist says te 2026-10-23T18:40:21.377Z ‘Can’t trust Amy Acton’: Viral ad distracts from what’s really at stake in critical race, GOP strategist says An ad earlier this week from Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle, but a political strategist in the state says that the record of his opponent, former health director Amy Acton, is what ultimately makes the difference in the race. The ad features Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, accusing her daughter of lying about her childhood and questioning her fitness to serve as governor. Acton responded by saying she and her brother were removed from their mother’s custody after her stepfather was accused of sexually abusing her, and Ramaswamy was quickly blasted by Democrats and some Republicans over the ad, which he has defended and spent millions to run over the next couple of weeks. The controversy over the ad went viral on social media and was even commented on by President Donald Trump, who strongly defended Ramaswamy. Ohio attorney and political strategist Mehek Cooke told Fox News Digital that Acton’s record is what should be under the microscope, not the ad. "I think that we have to really shift from Vivek's recent ad into the most important question for Ohioans is, who do you want governing the state of Ohio? We clearly can't trust Amy Acton, and she has a record of that," Cooke told Fox News Digital. RAMASWAMY TORCHES DEM RIVAL OVER 'OUTRAGEOUS' COVID-19 CLAIM: 'SPEWING LIES' Acton’s record involves controversies both professionally and personally, many of which have been focused on by ads in the state of Ohio. Acton served as health director under Republican Gov. Mike DeWine during the first months of COVID-19, when Ohio closed schools, shuttered bars and restaurants, restricted businesses and imposed a statewide stay-at-home order. She also signed orders restricting nursing-home visitors, closing senior centers and adult daycare facilities, limiting mass gatherings and closing gyms and personal-service businesses before leaving the position amid pushback for the negative impact the lockdowns had. 'GENERATION COVID' EXPLORES THE LASTING TOLL OF PANDEMIC-ERA SCHOOL CLOSURES "She worked as a health director for Mike DeWine and left after masking our children, shutting down our state, and yes, Mike DeWine's name is on those orders, but at the end of the day, it was Amy Acton's signature," Cooke said. "And she's the one who pushed for locking down our kids. I don't ever want to hire somebody who quits on the state during a pandemic. I can't imagine if she had another meltdown, whether it was managing our state budget or anything else. So people don't trust Amy." Acton’s handling of nursing homes has also drawn criticism in pro-Ramswamy advertisements on the airwaves. Ohio imposed a broad visitor ban at nursing homes and similar facilities in March 2020, separating residents from family members during the early months of the pandemic. The Ohio Department of Health was later sued over its refusal to release facility-level COVID-19 death data. An Ohio appeals court ruled that the department violated the state’s public-records law by refusing to provide information about nursing-home deaths. ‘COVID 2.0’: LAWMAKERS PUSH BACK ON SWEEPING HEALTH 'POLICE POWER' IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE The ruling involved the health department as an agency and did not establish that Acton personally ordered the records to be withheld. However, critics have continued to argue that the controversy raises questions about transparency during her tenure. Acton’s closure orders also became the subject of litigation from Ohio gyms. In the Rock House Fitness case, a court described the state’s actions as "arbitrary, unreasonable, and oppressive," though subsequent legal proceedings and changes to the state’s orders complicated the dispute. More recently, five current and former state-government workers told the Washington Examiner that Acton was sometimes absent from pandemic strategy meetings and emotionally volatile while leading the state’s response. One source alleged that she was found curled up on the floor before an emergency meeting, while another said she was seen crying in a bathroom. A separate 2019 police report has also become a campaign issue. Bexley police responded to Acton’s home after a reported domestic dispute involving her husband. According to reporting based on the police report, Acton’s daughter told police that Acton had been drinking, throwing things and breaking glass. The report also said Acton pulled a mirror from a wall, shattering it. No one was injured and no charges were filed. Acton’s campaign described the episode as a normal marital argument and disputed claims that it demonstrated alcohol abuse. Acton has called broader accusations that she is an alcoholic or drug addict "lies" and "a complete fabrication." Cooke explained that supporting law enforcement will be a critical attribute the next governor needs and that Acton has shown she is weak in that area, pointing to an Acton comment that appeared to compare ICE agents to the KKK and tying Acton to the "defund the police" ideology popular with socialist candidates across the country. "There are people coming out there wearing masks, with all the gear on," Acton said earlier this year during a City Club of Cleveland forum. "We don’t even know who they are. They’re just showing up. Does this not feel like the Ku Klux Klan to anyone?" While Ramaswamy has faced blowback for using Acton’s mother in an ad, the race had already gotten personal and tied to family, with Acton’s side running ads invoking Ramaswamy’s mother. "They have run an attack ad on Vivek Ramaswamy's mother and the failure of an Alzheimer's drug, they started attacking family first and I think politics is brutal," Cooke said. "This is a contact sport in terms of anything in your closet. It all goes, but the difference is Vivek actually comes and addresses questions. He talks to people. He explains whether it was his businesses or anything else that he has conducted for the betterment of our economy and Ohioans. Amy continues to hide." With 11 days until voters decide who will be the next governor of Ohio, Acton has not yet agreed to debate Ramaswamy, which Cooke says is because she can’t articulate the complicated issues. "They're trying this Joe Biden strategy of hide in the basement, play the victim card, and it's not going to work," Cooke said. "Amy will never get on a stage because the truth is she doesn't know what she stands for, she's going to have policies written for her by Democratic socialists that are running her party today, and right now, the plan is, let's hide." Cooke recounted a recent visit to a doctor, who politically identifies as an Independent, where Ramaswamy’s ad came up and described a response that suggests the ad is not as damaging to Ramaswamy as being portrayed in the media. "He said, ‘I don't care about what's in the ad,’" Cooke explained. "‘I care about her integrity. And the problem is, what does she stand for? I know what Vivek stands for. I have no idea what she stands for.’" Fox News polling, conducted before the ad fallout, shows a tight race with likely voters favoring Acton over Ramaswamy by 50% to 48%. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaa0c2cf67914c61d5aad Durban Killing: Why Is South Africa's Anti-Migrant Anger Growing? te 2026-10-23T18:40:12.560Z Durban Killing: Why Is South Africa's Anti-Migrant Anger Growing? Newsweek examines what's behind the anti-migrant anger in South Africa after a man was beaten to death. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaa0a2cf67914c61d5aa4 Knicks' NBA Championship Ring Celebration Sparks Controversy te 2026-10-23T18:40:10.708Z Knicks' NBA Championship Ring Celebration Sparks Controversy The Knicks’ championship ring distribution sparks controversy over who will be included in the celebration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaa082cf67914c61d5a9b Drake Maye Admits Major Regret After Patriots ‘TNF’ Loss to Bears te 2026-10-23T18:40:08.973Z Drake Maye Admits Major Regret After Patriots ‘TNF’ Loss to Bears Patriots quarterback Drake Maye expressed his regret over a costly mistake in New England's Week 7 loss to the Chicago Bears. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaa072cf67914c61d5a92 Bears' Caleb Williams Calls out Richard Sherman on Air After 'TNF' Win vs Pats te 2026-10-23T18:40:07.062Z Bears' Caleb Williams Calls out Richard Sherman on Air After 'TNF' Win vs Pats Caleb Williams called out Richard Sherman on the Prime Video broadcast after the Chicago Bears beat the New England Patriots. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adbaa042cf67914c61d5a89 Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Addresses Paris Safety Concerns Before Saints Clash te 2026-10-23T18:40:04.749Z Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Addresses Paris Safety Concerns Before Saints Clash Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers addressed security concerns in Paris ahead of the NFL's historic game against the Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba7bf2cf67914c61d5a30 Did Texas use artificial intelligence to call fourth-down play against Florida? Longhorns AD clarifies report te 2026-10-23T18:30:23.408Z Did Texas use artificial intelligence to call fourth-down play against Florida? Longhorns AD clarifies report On the same day that the University of Texas athletic department announced a brand new artificial intelligence lab on its campus called the 'Bevo Lab', some fans are wondering if Steve Sarkisian is using AI to call plays on offense. The situation in Austin around what's taking place within the football program has been interesting, to say the least. Whether it's the offensive scheme that comes from head coach Steve Sarkisian or the underwhelming play from quarterback Arch Manning, this has all led to frustration from Texas fans after consecutive losses to unranked teams. On Friday, the school announced that is has created a state-of-the-art facility on campus that brings artificial intelligence to the forefront of decision making and daily activities that consume the life of an athletic staff. DID WE CREATE A MONSTER? ARCH MANNING'S 'AW SHUCKS' PERSONA IS SUPPOSEDLY GONE BEFORE MUST-WIN GAME AGAINST OLE MISS A brand new 25,000-square-foot AI lab will now be the home to some of the more innovative decisions that coaches are making to better help serve their teams at Texas. Now, with the help of Google, the school has started producing different mechanisms to help with this new era of college athletics, which includes how to deal with revenue-sharing and roster building. But, when it comes to calling plays for the Longhorns football team, the new venture into artificial intelligence seems to have caused a stir on Friday morning thanks to a report from the Austin-American Statesman. "In the fourth quarter of last week's game against Florida at Royal-Memorial Stadium, the Longhorns put the new initiative to use," the report said. "Down 20-17 and facing a fourth-and-2, Texas needed a spark. So, coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff turned to their new artificial intelligence data analytics platform, Bevo Lab. "While the Longhorns ultimately failed to convert after quarterback Arch Manning lost three yards on the play, Del Conte said the moment was a pivotal embrace of the new tech." Well, it didn’t take long for Texas fans to scramble across social media thinking that Steve Sarkisian fired up the AI platform and asked which play to run like the head coach was playing a game of EA Sports College Football 2026. STEVE SARKISIAN FACES BRUTAL ARCH MANNING DECISION AS TEXAS’ SEASON BEGINS TO SLIP AWAY AMID LOSSES As you would expect, fans were all over the place with their comments, wondering what else could go wrong this season after a very long three-week stretch of contemplating what it would mean if Texas did not make the CFP this year with Arch Manning and a very expensive roster. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE You can rest easy though, Longhorns. Athletic Director Chris Del Conte must have heard about the ruckus this morning amid their grand announcement regarding AI, because it took only around an hour for him to clarify what the report was trying to insinuate. "Texas AD Chris Del Conte clarified a published article which said that the decision to go for it on 4th and 2 against Florida last week was based on Bevo Lab analysis," Del Conte told Bobby Burton. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "To the contrary, Del Conte said he gave it as an example of what it could suggest, not of what it actually did." Sure, Steve Sarkisian and his football staff are receiving help from AI when it comes to putting together daily activities, just like the rest of us that live in the corporate world. But no, I don't imagine the Longhorns head coach is telling Arch Manning what to run on fourth down based off what prompt the Texas staff was inserting into AI chat along the sidelines with a critical game on the line. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER I know things are tense in Austin right now, but everyone needs to take a very deep breath before the Longhorns face Ole Miss on Saturday night. AI play-calling might be the least of their worries if Arch Manning and this Texas offense cannot put it together against the Rebels. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba7b62cf67914c61d59fd Kentucky Gets Major Injury Boost Ahead of Vanderbilt Game te 2026-10-23T18:30:14.910Z Kentucky Gets Major Injury Boost Ahead of Vanderbilt Game Kentucky gets a timely injury boost ahead of its Vanderbilt matchup as the Wildcats look to extend their winning streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba7b52cf67914c61d59f4 Trump Attacks Utah Judge Deciding Trial Date Over Charlie Kirk's Killing te 2026-10-23T18:30:13.386Z Trump Attacks Utah Judge Deciding Trial Date Over Charlie Kirk's Killing President Donald Trump on Friday criticized the Utah judge overseeing the case against Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba7b32cf67914c61d59eb Giants' JJ McCarthy Given High Praise by Former Teammate Ahead of Texans Clash te 2026-10-23T18:30:11.709Z Giants' JJ McCarthy Given High Praise by Former Teammate Ahead of Texans Clash Giants quarterback JJ McCarthy receives high praise from former teammate Adam Thielen ahead of his first start with the team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba7b22cf67914c61d59e2 Rams WR Puka Nacua Gets Concerning Injury Update Before Raiders Game: Report te 2026-10-23T18:30:10.041Z Rams WR Puka Nacua Gets Concerning Injury Update Before Raiders Game: Report Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is dealing with another injury before the Raiders game after missing several games this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba7b02cf67914c61d59d9 LeBron James Makes History in Wild 76ers Comeback Against Cavaliers te 2026-10-23T18:30:08.505Z LeBron James Makes History in Wild 76ers Comeback Against Cavaliers LeBron James makes history as the 76ers erase a 29-point deficit to stun the Cavaliers in his Philadelphia home debut. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba7ae2cf67914c61d59d0 NYC’s Iconic 1930s Landmark To See ‘Ambitious’ Milestone Transformation te 2026-10-23T18:30:06.529Z NYC’s Iconic 1930s Landmark To See ‘Ambitious’ Milestone Transformation The former world's tallest building will be revamped as part of a $235 million restoration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba55c2cf67914c61d5982 Trump’s DOJ sues over Alaska Senate race, expanding preelection legal fights te 2026-10-23T18:20:12.287Z Trump’s DOJ sues over Alaska Senate race, expanding preelection legal fights Competing signs in the same Anchorage, Alaska yard, seen Aug. 7, 2026, support the candidates for U.S. Senate in Alaska: incumbent Dan Sullivan, a Republican, and challenger Mary Peltola, a Democrat. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) The U.S. Department of Justice is stepping up its legal campaign over the midterm elections, suing Alaska over its U.S. Senate election and appealing a lawsuit against suspected noncitizen voters in California. Election law experts have cast doubt on the strength of the cases, criticizing them as performative. The Justice Department sued Alaska election officials late Thursday in a preemptive attempt to stop the state from certifying the results of its Senate election if, under the state’s ranked-choice voting method, the Republican incumbent loses by a smaller margin than the votes earned by another candidate of the same name.  Separately, the Justice Department appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals a lawsuit seeking to prevent California election officials from counting the ballots of approximately 20,000 voters it says are likely noncitizens unless they can prove their citizenship. The DOJ had demanded a district court decision by Thursday. Collectively, the Justice Department’s actions signal an expanding legal effort to assert authority over voting as Election Day approaches. President Donald Trump faces political peril in the midterms, with Democrats all but certain to launch investigations into his administration if they retake the House or Senate. The Trump administration’s past attempts to influence how states run elections largely failed, with the U.S. Supreme Court blocking proposed restrictions on mail ballots and federal judges dismissing DOJ lawsuits to obtain states’ sensitive voter data. But in the waning days before the midterm elections, federal officials are again ramping up election-related activity. Another Dan Sullivan suit The Alaska lawsuit came hours after U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to rule out efforts to block states from certifying their elections. Speaking to reporters after an unrelated event in Virginia, Blanche said it wasn’t the DOJ’s intention to “improperly interfere” with election certifications even as he left room for his department to act. “I mean, is there any scenario? Yes, of course there’s scenarios that we could all come up with, hypothetically, you know, some doomsday scenario, for example, right?” Blanche said. The Alaska Division of Elections and the Justice Department didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment. In the Alaska Senate race, Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and his supporters have cast Dan J. Sullivan, also a Republican, as a spoiler in a competitive race against Democrat Mary Peltola.  State officials initially kept Dan J. Sullivan off the August primary ballot but the Alaska Supreme Court overturned the decision. He finished third, with 2.5% of the vote, qualifying for the four-way general election. Trump had previewed a possible lawsuit earlier in the week. On Truth Social, the president on Wednesday called the Senate race in Alaska “totally confusing” and slammed Dan J. Sullivan’s presence. “We are looking at powerful legal options to remove the fraudulent Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. from the Ballot, and holding the Democrats accountable for their Election Interference, in the pursuit of Justice and Fairness,” Trump wrote. Experts skeptical Early expert reaction to the Justice Department’s complaint has been sharply critical. The complaint cites the preamble of the National Voter Registration Act, which says one of its purposes is “to protect the integrity of the electoral process.”  Writing in Election Law Blog, Derek Muller, a professor of law at the University of Notre Dame focused on elections, called the legal argument “one of the worst ones I’ve ever seen.” “Some, in a panic, might react that the Department is trying to deny certification of an election in a state. Of course that’s what the Department is trying to do. But the legal claim is so absurdly thin, there’s essentially no likelihood of success,” Muller wrote. California noncitizen case appealed In California, Assistant U.S. Attorney Julie Hamill filed a notice of appeal in the Justice Department’s lawsuit over alleged noncitizen voters just three days after the the DOJ requested a temporary restraining order to halt ballot counting for individuals on the list of 20,000.  Hamill wrote that the DOJ was interpreting U.S. District Court Judge David Carter’s silence as a denial of its request.  Carter, an appointee of President Bill Clinton, had only taken on the case a day earlier and had set a hearing for Oct. 27. Earlier this year, he became the first federal judge in the country to rule against the Justice Department’s lawsuits attempting to force states to turn over sensitive voter data. On Friday, the Justice Department filed a new motion asking Carter to block the ballot counting and requested a ruling by noon Pacific time.  In that filing, Hamill wrote that “every minute” of ballot processing that occurs without setting aside ballots of suspected noncitizens dilutes the votes of U.S. citizens. Case ‘exceedingly weak,’ critics say Critics of the Justice Department’s actions argue the time crunch is largely of its own making.  David Becker, executive director of the nonpartisan Center for Election Innovation & Research, noted during a press call Thursday that the DOJ didn’t file its lawsuit until more than a week after California began mailing ballots — and then several more days to seek a temporary restraining order. “I think this case is exceedingly weak,” said Becker, who worked as a senior trial attorney in the Justice Department’s Voting Section during the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. Attorneys for California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a Democrat, and Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan have both asked Carter to dismiss the lawsuit.  Logan’s legal team on Wednesday wrote that Los Angeles County hasn’t changed how it conducts elections. What’s changed, they wrote, was the federal government’s posture. “Weeks before Election Day, the United States asks this Court to intrude on the administration of an election,” Logan’s lawyers wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba5542cf67914c61d596f Two Former F.B.I. Officials Charged With False Statements About Hunter Biden te 2026-10-23T18:20:04.624Z Two Former F.B.I. Officials Charged With False Statements About Hunter Biden The charges intensified the administration’s efforts to go after the law enforcement and intelligence personnel who cast doubt on unsubstantiated claims that Joseph R. Biden Jr. engaged in corrupt dealings in Ukraine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba3092cf67914c61d590b Longtime ESPN host launches into angry tirade at New York Times, calling them 'gutless motherf------' te 2026-10-23T18:10:17.643Z Longtime ESPN host launches into angry tirade at New York Times, calling them 'gutless motherf------' Longtime ESPN host Michael Wilbon unleashed an expletive-laced rant against The New York Times on Wednesday, blasting the paper over its treatment of sports writers. While appearing on "The Dan Le Batard Show," host Dan Le Batard pointed out that The New York Times was the only major publication that did not allow its sports writers to appear on Wilbon's ESPN show "Pardon the Interruption."  Wilbon, who began his career in print journalism and spent decades at The Washington Post before joining ESPN full-time in 2010, accused the Times of abandoning the sportswriting industry. FRANK ISOLA COMMENTS ON MICHAEL WILBON NAMING HIM PREFERRED 'PTI' CO-HOST WHEN TONY KORNHEISER RETIRES "They bailed," Wilbon said. "They were the first to bail. F--- The New York Times. I work for a better section anyway. You think I wouldn’t take a section with Tom Boswell, and Dave Kindred, and Tony Kornheiser, and Sally Jenkins, and David Remnick, and David Aldridge, and J.A. Adande — and I’m skipping a whole generation of people — Barry Lorge, the greatest tennis writer of all time? Half those people went to television." He continued, "F--- The New York Times, which bailed on our profession. It bailed. It took the sports section away. Gutless motherf------!" Fox News Digital reached out to The New York Times for comment. ESPN declined to comment. THE ATHLETIC EXECUTIVE EDITOR ADMITS KEY MISTAKE MADE IN IN HANDLING OF DIANNA RUSSINI CONTROVERSY: REPORT Wilbon was likely referring to The New York Times announcing in 2023 that it would be closing its internal sports department and instead focus on covering teams and games through The Athletic, which it acquired one year earlier. Though there were no layoffs from the acquisition, the sports department at the Times had grown smaller and smaller in the years prior to the purchase. The desk eventually lost its stand-alone section in the daily print and local teams were no longer guaranteed an assigned beat reporter. New York Times staffers have since petitioned to have The Athletic staffers join their union. NEW YORK TIMES ACCUSED OF DEPLOYING AI SURVEILLANCE ON TECH STAFF WITHOUT NOTIFYING THEIR UNION "The Times bought a separate company; they then disbanded their own sports desk and now uses that company as their sports department," New York Times senior editor Jim Luttrell told Fox News Digital in May. "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." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba3082cf67914c61d5902 Federal judge kicked off 'botch job' anti-DEI case after stunning appeals court rebuke te 2026-10-23T18:10:16.178Z Federal judge kicked off 'botch job' anti-DEI case after stunning appeals court rebuke A federal judge was removed from a challenge to Mississippi's anti-DEI law after the Fifth Circuit blasted his handling of the case as a "botch job," pointing to orders riddled with factual errors, an apparent AI-hallucinated case citation and faulty applications of Supreme Court precedent. In an opinion penned by Judge Jerry Smith, a Reagan appointee, the appeals court vacated Reagan-appointed Judge Henry Wingate's preliminary injunction blocking the law and ordered the case reassigned to a different judge — an "extraordinary" and "rarely invoked" move. "This district judge carelessly exercised his Article III power by issuing sloppy edicts based on falsehoods and fabrications," Smith wrote, adding that "the district court—or perhaps, being charitable, its AI agent—ignored and manipulated governing law, apparently to satisfy a policy agenda." The controversy surrounding Wingate’s handling of the case began with serious errors in a temporary restraining order he issued in July after a group of teachers, parents and students sued, arguing that a Mississippi state law restricting DEI-related practices in public schools and universities violated the First and Fourteenth Amendments. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES STRIPPING TAX-EXEMPT STATUS FROM SCHOOLS USING RACE-BASED PROGRAMS Wingate replaced the order just two days later after Mississippi officials flagged major factual errors, including 11 individuals and organizations identified as plaintiffs who were never a part of the case, two officials incorrectly named as defendants and unsupported claims that three schools had already canceled DEI programs because of the law. The original TRO also cited purported declarations from four people who did not appear anywhere in the record and "may not even exist," according to the Fifth Circuit. It also attributed language to the bill that does not appear in the law, including references to "race or sex stereotyping," "race or sex scapegoating," "critical race theory" and "institutional bias." "We are grateful—and, indeed, lucky—that the defendants provided a copy of the original TRO as an exhibit in their July 28 motion, ECF 58-1, given that Judge Wingate kept it from public view," Smith wrote. Even the corrected TRO contained errors, including a citation to a nonexistent case that the Fifth Circuit called "an apparent AI hallucination." Wingate cited the purported case while discussing the relationship between temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, leading Smith to conclude that the fabricated citation was "arguably part of the shoddy reasoning of the preliminary injunction, too." Wingate later acknowledged that a law clerk had used artificial intelligence to assist in drafting the TRO, following accusations of AI use surfacing publicly. Wingate said the errors were "clerical" and did not affect the court’s "core legal reasoning or the ultimate judgment on the merits." The Fifth Circuit pushed back on that explanation, questioning "how so many mistaken facts could not at least marginally ‘affect’ ‘core legal reasoning’ or support for the judgment on the merits." The Fifth Circuit found major flaws in Wingate’s legal reasoning, accusing the judge of misinterpreting Supreme Court rulings on free speech challenges, exceeding the limits of court injunctions and mishandling legal protections for government and public-employee speech. The panel zeroed in on the Supreme Court’s 2024 decision in Moody v. NetChoice, which sets a two-step test for courts considering First Amendment challenges seeking to strike down a law entirely. DOJ MOVES TO BOOT FEDERAL JUDGES FROM IMMIGRATION CASES OVER NYT INTERVIEW Under the Moody analysis, a court can strike down an entire law on First Amendment grounds only if its unconstitutional applications substantially outweigh its constitutional ones. The appeals court took issue with Wingate describing the Moody framework as "supposedly" required. "That Judge Wingate twice refers to the Moody framework as ‘supposedly’ required calls into question whether he even tried in good faith to follow the law," Smith wrote. "The district court’s laxity in observing the binding authority of the Supreme Court is yet another reason to doom the preliminary injunction," Smith continued. The appeals court also faulted Wingate for his reasoning in granting preliminary relief, pointing to his ruling that the court "should pause when faced with an unsettled area with such dire possible consequences." "That gets the entire law of injunctive relief completely backwards," Smith wrote. "A preliminary injunction cannot stand just because there is a possibility of success on the merits," Smith continued. The appeals court also accused Wingate of misreading the Supreme Court's 2025 decision in Trump v. CASA, which limits judges from issuing orders that go beyond what is needed to protect the people who filed the lawsuit. Wingate cited CASA in concluding that injunctions like the one before him "should be all-or-nothing renditions." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "That is almost exactly the opposite of what CASA says," Smith wrote. "The quoted portion was the Supreme Court’s cautioning against overbroad relief and urging judges to tailor relief to what is absolutely necessary and nothing more." The Fifth Circuit sent the case back to the Southern District of Mississippi, where a new judge will consider it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba3062cf67914c61d58f9 EXCLUSIVE: Rhode Island school district accused of hiding kids' gender transitions from parents te 2026-10-23T18:10:14.715Z EXCLUSIVE: Rhode Island school district accused of hiding kids' gender transitions from parents FIRST ON FOX: A conservative legal group is calling on the Trump administration to investigate a Rhode Island school district over a policy that allegedly allows school officials to facilitate students' gender transitions behind their parents' backs, accusing the district of violating multiple federal civil rights laws. America First Legal (AFL) filed a formal complaint Tuesday with the Justice Department and Department of Education targeting Westerly Public Schools in Westerly, Rhode Island, over a transgender student policy adopted in 2017. "Westerly Public Schools' policy blatantly violates federal law, tramples on parents' rights, and embraces radical gender ideology,'" Ian Prior, senior counsel at America First Legal, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Male students claiming to be female receive every privilege while actual female students are shoved aside. AFL is calling on the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to step in and hold WPS accountable." BLUE STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCUSED OF DEFYING SUPREME COURT, HIDING GENDER TRANSITIONS FROM PARENTS The lawsuit from America First Legal alleges that Westerly Public Schools' transgender student policy, adopted in 2017, allows school officials to facilitate students' gender transitions, including changes to names, pronouns and school records, without parental notification or consent. The group also alleges the policy permits students to use bathrooms, locker rooms and participate in sports based on their gender identity rather than biological sex, while requiring students who object to seek separate accommodations. The policy defines "Gender Identity" as "a person's deeply held sense or psychological knowledge of their own gender. One's gender identity can be the same or different than the gender assigned at birth. Most people have a gender identity that matches their assigned gender at birth. For some, however, their gender identity is different from their assigned gender." The guidance for secondary students reads, "Generally, notification to a student's parent(s)/guardian(s) about their gender identity, expression, or transition is unnecessary, as they are already aware and supportive. However, some transgender students do not want their parents to know about their transgender status. These situations must be addressed on a case-by-case basis and require schools to balance the goal of supporting the student with the desire that parents be kept informed about their children." It continues, "In these circumstances, school administration should ask the superintendent for direction on how to proceed. If the administration determines that notifying the family carries risks for the student, it should work closely with the student to assess the degree to which, if any, the family will be involved in the process and must consider the age, health, well-being and safety of the student." America First Legal alleges the district's policy violates multiple federal laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), by withholding information about students' gender transitions from parents, and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), by allowing certain student evaluations without parental consent. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THREATENS KANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDING OVER TRANSGENDER STUDENT POLICY The group also argues the policy violates Title IX by permitting students to use bathrooms, locker rooms and participate in sports based on gender identity rather than biological sex, potentially compromising female students' privacy, safety and athletic opportunities, and is urging the Trump administration to investigate the district, require changes to its policies and ensure compliance with federal law, including parental notification requirements. The complaint marks the latest effort by America First Legal to challenge school policies it argues infringe on parental rights. The group previously developed resources in 2022 to help parents use the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) to hold schools accountable. AFL pointed to a recent Trump administration lawsuit against Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas over allegations involving undisclosed student gender transitions and violations of FERPA and the PPRA, saying it is seeking a similar outcome in Westerly. The Department of Education told Fox News Digital that it does not confirm complaints. WASHINGTON FOSTER PARENTS SCORE LEGAL VICTORY AFTER STATE DEMANDED THEY USE CHILDREN'S PREFERRED PRONOUNS A spokesperson for the Department of Justice told Fox News Digital in a statement that, "The Department has received the complaint and will review it. As a matter of policy, the Department does not confirm or deny the existence of investigations. The Justice Department is committed to enforcing Title IX and to protecting the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children." Fox News Digital reached out to Westerly Public Schools for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba3052cf67914c61d58f0 Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorism te 2026-10-23T18:10:13.146Z Gunmen kill 7 at Christian church in Jordan in what king calls act of terrorism Multiple gunmen opened fire and killed at least seven people Friday at a church in Jordan, in what the country's leader is calling a "terrorist attack." The shooting, which also left 34 injured, erupted during a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 110 miles south of the capital, Amman. Karak is home to a minority Christian population. "The terrorist attack against Karak will be met with the harshest retaliation. Those who delude themselves into thinking that they can divide Jordanians with their bullets have no chance in the face of our unity," King Abdullah II wrote on X. "All Jordanians, from north to south, are partners in land and fate, and nothing stands between them. Our deepest condolences to the families of the martyrs and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured," he added. "Every Jordanian life is precious, and we will strike with an iron fist against those who dare to threaten our nation." TWO SUSPECTED GUNMEN DEAD, TWO IDF SOLDIERS KILLED IN WEST BANK SHOOTING Images broadcast on Jordanian state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots, according to The Associated Press. A third man who appeared to be holding a semiautomatic rifle then appeared and opened fire, and all three then ran toward the church. A government statement said that the attack was "carried out by unknown assailants," but didn't say whether any gunmen were captured or killed. It noted that "investigations are underway at full speed." 43 YEARS AFTER BEIRUT TERROR ATTACK KILLED 241 AMERICANS, RABBI RECALLS CHAPLAINS' EXTRAORDINARY RESPONSE In 2016, gunmen ambushed police in a series of attacks in Karak, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing 10 people, including seven officers, and wounding dozens. Jordanian security forces killed those gunmen after a long standoff. Jordan’s director of public security, Maj. Gen. Obeidallah Maaytah, said at a news conference that 27 of the wounded in Friday’s shooting were still being treated. In a statement, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said he called his Jordanian counterpart and "affirmed Iraq’s solidarity with Jordan in the face of terrorism." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba0b62cf67914c61d5869 Rebecca Gayheart watched Eric Dane fight for time with daughters during ‘heartbreaking’ final months te 2026-10-23T18:00:22.035Z Rebecca Gayheart watched Eric Dane fight for time with daughters during ‘heartbreaking’ final months As Eric Dane faced the final moments of his life, his family fought to hold on to every precious moment. Rebecca Gayheart, who remained close to Dane after they separated in 2018, opened up about his final months battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the toll it took on their two daughters and how she's keeping his memory alive. Dane died Feb. 19, less than a year after publicly revealing his ALS diagnosis. "We tried to be present through all of our fear and frustration and uncertainty," Gayheart told People of the family's last months together. "It was truly an exhausting and heartbreaking experience, but it also showed us his extraordinary strength every day, and that was really wonderful for the girls and myself to witness." SANDRA BULLOCK SAYS BRYAN RANDALL WAS ILL FOR 'HALF OF OUR RELATIONSHIP' AS SHE OPENS UP ABOUT HIS DEATH While Gayheart tried to remain strong for Dane as they searched for answers about his worsening symptoms ahead of his diagnosis, she admitted nothing could have prepared her for the news that he had ALS. "I went into my closet and closed the door," she told the outlet. "I was always telling him, ‘You’re going to be okay, we’re going to figure this out.’ But that day was like a punch in the gut. It took my breath away." As Gayheart and Dane struggled to come to terms with the diagnosis themselves, they faced another challenge: explaining the news to their two young daughters. "They had so many questions, it still felt like it wasn’t real," she said. "And their father let them know that he wanted to try to spend as much time as possible with them." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Dane began seeing symptoms of ALS in early 2024. "I’m eating sushi with my kids, and suddenly I can’t work the chopsticks with my right hand," he wrote in his memoir, according to People. "My hand tingles, and then my fingers feel numb. Some kind of weird nerve thing, I think. I shake it off. I’m probably texting too much. Three weeks later, it happens again, only worse. I can’t grip the chopsticks at all." The emotional impact of Dane's diagnosis was something the actor also addressed in his own words. "[Rebecca and I] were married for 14 years, grew apart, filed for divorce, but never got around to signing the papers. We’ve since stayed close, co-parenting, going on vacations as a family, spending time together, and now we talk every day," Dane wrote. "I say to Rebecca on the phone, ‘It’s what we feared.’" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I don’t remember a single word I said after that," he recalled. "I remember only feeling a violent impact, like getting the wind knocked out of me, and Rebecca wailing on the other end of the phone, and then I really lose it, and my sobs make my body shudder, and I hear her words pouring out amid her tears, ‘I’m here, we’ll fight this together, I’m not going anywhere.’" Gayheart and Dane married in Las Vegas on Oct. 29, 2004, and welcomed two daughters, Billie, born in March 2010, and Georgia, born in December 2011. The two shared a love story that lasted more than two decades, despite years of separation. After his death, Gayheart revealed the moments she misses the most now that Dane is gone. "After the kids downloaded me on their day, I’d call him and be like, ‘Oh my God, there’s a boy that likes Georgia.’ Or when Billie got her driver’s license, I wanted to call him so badly because that was something he was really excited about," she told People. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE If she could talk to him now, Gayheart said she would want Dane to know how much his strength meant to their family and how deeply he was loved. "I’d say that I’m proud of him, that we all love him so much, and I hope he really felt that," the "Urban Legend" star said. As she and their daughters navigate life without Dane, Gayheart said she's determined to honor his legacy by protecting their girls and ensuring their father's memory remains a constant presence in their lives. "I’m going to look after these girls and protect them with everything in my body and soul. And we’re not going to let people forget him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba0b42cf67914c61d5860 Why the Hawks are a rare NBA road favorite worth backing against the rebuilding Hornets te 2026-10-23T18:00:20.645Z Why the Hawks are a rare NBA road favorite worth backing against the rebuilding Hornets The NBA is just a few days old and we've already seen two teams blow 20-point leads. That happens more often than you'd probably imagine, and this year I'm making a point to live bet on the team that is losing big. Last night the 76ers looked awful, but they came back in the second half of the game and covered the short spread. I'm sure it will happen somewhere today as well. There are a ton of great games to choose from, but I've got my eye on the Hawks and Hornets game. The Atlanta Hawks are one of the teams that have a bit of excitement behind them coming into this year. They revamped their roster quite a bit over the past few years, but now it seems like they have decided to build their team around Jalen Johnson. It also helps that they have two really good defenders - Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels. The team moved on from Trae Young last year, who was a facilitator and scorer for them, but also a parking cone on defense, and it never seemed like the team worked with him. This team is now a little more athletic and younger, but still grounded with a couple of key veterans like CJ McCollum. In their opening game against the Magic, I was most impressed with their shot selection. As a team, they shot 50% from the field and 40% from deep. You really can't expect that to happen consistently, but they did create the good shots. Defensively, they really weren't impressive. They still gave up 125 points to the Magic, which is a lot for an Orlando team that isn't known for being offensively efficient. The Charlotte Hornets remain one of those teams that I really can't understand. They have been terrible for years, and the one time they sniffed success, they decided it was time to trade away their (arguably) best player. They sent LaMelo Ball over to the Timberwolves, but that's probably because they have Coby White, and they seem to want to invest in Kon Knueppel. Unfortunately for them, Knueppel is out with an injury right now, so the team is missing a major player. In their first game, they unveiled their new-look roster and beat the Brooklyn Nets on the road. This team is comprised of multiple role players, but right now, their biggest semblance of a star is Brandon Miller. No offense to Miller, but if he is responsible for leading the team for multiple games, you're probably asking for trouble. I do think the Hornets are going to be hovering around the play-in positioning for the postseason, but I really don't think they've improved from last year. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! I really don't enjoy taking favorites on the road in the NBA. Role players don't play as well on the road as they do at home, but in this one, I'm willing to make an exception. The Hawks are the better team, have a better offense, and I think they should win this one. They do play at home tomorrow, against a tougher opponent, so this could be a trap spot, but I'm going to take them on the moneyline at -135. I do think they know how to win, and I think the Hornets are trying to figure things out. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba0ab2cf67914c61d5838 NAU athletic director turns to the City of Flagstaff to maximize efforts and interest te 2026-10-23T18:00:11.236Z NAU athletic director turns to the City of Flagstaff to maximize efforts and interest Richard Duran now has an understanding of the resources he has to work with as NAU’s AD. He sees the City of Flagstaff as the biggest one of all. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba0a82cf67914c61d582f Blanca Ventura Gomez throws six touchdowns, hands Lee Williams largest all-time loss te 2026-10-23T18:00:08.934Z Blanca Ventura Gomez throws six touchdowns, hands Lee Williams largest all-time loss Coconino senior quarterback Blanca Ventura Gomez threw six touchdowns to five receivers to score the most points Lee Williams has ever allowed on the Panthers’ senior day game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adba0a52cf67914c61d5811 Who Is Ahmed Elmi? What We Know and Don't Know About Ilhan Omar Ex-Husband te 2026-10-23T18:00:05.886Z Who Is Ahmed Elmi? What We Know and Don't Know About Ilhan Omar Ex-Husband Ilhan Omar's ex-husband works as a political science researcher far removed from the ongoing immigration probe in Washington. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb9e5a2cf67914c61d57be Trump says judge is 'desecrating' Charlie Kirk's memory amid fight over assassination trial date te 2026-10-23T17:50:18.470Z Trump says judge is 'desecrating' Charlie Kirk's memory amid fight over assassination trial date President Donald Trump criticized the judge overseeing Charlie Kirk's assassination case in Utah on Friday, saying he's doing a "terrible job." "The judge in the Charlie Kirk case is doing a terrible job! This case should be tried within a month, not three years — and it should be over with! The judge is desecrating the memory of the Great Charlie Kirk, while taking forever to ask questions that people already know the answer to. The whole Country is mocking him and our 'Legal' System. JUSTICE FOR CHARLIE!" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. Trump's comments come after Tyler Robinson's defense team proposed a tentative trial start date in the third quarter of 2029. Robinson is due in court on Friday afternoon. WATCH: Armored truck believed to be carrying Tyler Robinson arrives at court This is a developing story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb9e4f2cf67914c61d5788 Tech Layoffs Mount as Netflix and eBay Cut Around 2,000 Jobs te 2026-10-23T17:50:07.888Z Tech Layoffs Mount as Netflix and eBay Cut Around 2,000 Jobs While tech companies are cutting jobs at an elevated rate, nationwide layoff numbers remain relatively low. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb9e4e2cf67914c61d577f Early Voting Surges in Battlegrounds as Costs Tops List of Voter Concerns te 2026-10-23T17:50:06.115Z Early Voting Surges in Battlegrounds as Costs Tops List of Voter Concerns More than 13 million ballots are already in, with turnout surging in states with GOP-held Senate states Democrats hope to flip. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb9bfc2cf67914c61d5727 Milwaukee Brewers open World Series as favorites with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound at home te 2026-10-23T17:40:12.223Z Milwaukee Brewers open World Series as favorites with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound at home It feels like just yesterday that I was betting on Paul Skenes to light up the Mets and keep them from scoring on Opening Day of the baseball season. I was dead wrong about that one because Skenes didn’t even last two innings in the game. Since then, it has been a pretty strong baseball season overall, but I’ve struggled a bit in the postseason. Game 1 of the World Series is tonight, and I’m looking forward to getting a win in this one. The Tampa Bay Rays have been better at home than on the road this season, but in the playoffs they’ve gone 3-1. They were the best team in the American League and beat the Yankees, a divisional foe, in three games in the American League Division Series. It was a bit harder for them in the American League Championship Series as the Guardians took the Rays to six games. Ultimately, the Rays stopped the Cleveland offense, and that made the difference for the club in the series. Tonight, they are sending out Nick Martinez to the hill. For the season, Martinez was 15-6 with a 3.10 ERA and a 1.09 WHIP. He only has 109 strikeouts for the season; he isn’t really a power pitcher. He finds ways to get guys out, and that’s really what matters. In the postseason, he has allowed three earned runs over nine innings with just six strikeouts and three walks. He did not face the Brewers at all this season, but they are hitting .246 against him over 122 at-bats. The Milwaukee Brewers were the best team in baseball this season, and they’ve looked like the best team in baseball in the postseason. The Brewers went 103-59 this season and were almost 30 games above .500 in Milwaukee. In the postseason, they’ve looked absolutely dominant, getting rid of the Padres in just four games. If you watched the Padres-Brewers series, you might have said the Padres could’ve won it. You’d be right. There were some odd games, but the Brewers never said die. That was the same result in the Dodgers series. Every time the Brewers went down, they came back and ultimately won the game. It won’t be an easy night with Martinez on the mound, but they have their own elite starter going. Jacob Misiorowski takes the ball and brings a great campaign with him. He went 16-5 with a 1.80 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP. He is a power pitcher and could throw one at 110 mph with all the adrenaline that will be going in this game. I only somewhat joke about that. He was elite in Milwaukee this season, posting a 1.52 ERA. In the postseason, he has looked a bit shaky. He has made two starts, gone 8.1 innings, and allowed three earned runs. He has allowed nine hits and four walks as well, which gives me a bit of concern. He faced the Rays earlier in the year and allowed two earned runs on four hits over six innings while striking out seven hitters. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Rays are a team that struggles against power pitching. Something feels different about the Brewers this season, like they are destined to win this year. I actually think Martinez starting is a terrible look for the Rays. It feels a bit like they will lose to Misiorowski, and they know it. I'm going to take the Brewers on the run line at +129. Pitching advantage, home field, and this lineup has the edge in this one and I don't think it will be close. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb9bf42cf67914c61d5706 Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network Restrictions te 2026-10-23T17:40:04.741Z Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network Restrictions Senators have warned the White House they will withhold confirmation votes until the administration ensures the restoration of communications capabilities used by Ukraine’s military. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb99ab2cf67914c61d56c5 The iPhone Duo is officially here — get it for no money down at T-Mobile te 2026-10-23T17:30:19.843Z The iPhone Duo is officially here — get it for no money down at T-Mobile The newest iPhone is now available through T-Mobile, with $0 due upfront when you bring your existing number and enroll in the Experience Beyond plan. The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable phone and features the company's largest display on an iPhone to date. The foldable design keeps the device slim, so it slips easily into your pocket or bag. What sets this iPhone apart from earlier models is the large, foldable display. The 7.6-inch display is the largest in Apple history, giving you a high-quality, larger screen to stream videos, video chat with loved ones, play games and more. The innovative build also lets you use it in more ways than ever. In portrait mode, type on a wider keyboard and enjoy the traditional iPhone orientation with a larger display. When closed, it has most of the same capabilities with a handy vertical control panel. Use your apps as usual, but the compact size fits better in your pocket or handbag. Open the iPhone Duo partly to stand it up on a flat surface for easy video viewing while multitasking. When standing on its edge, the device can display a clock, photos and other widgets. READ MORE: The iPhone Duo starter kit: 10 accessories to protect and upgrade your new phone Movie lovers will quickly fall in love with the unmatched display on the iPhone Duo. In addition to being the largest display on an iPhone, it's also engineered to be the most crisp and clear, with reduced glare. Also, the small FaceTime camera that constantly lives at the top of your screen is hidden until you need it, resulting in an uninterrupted viewing experience right from your phone. If you're always excited about the new iPhone launch for the advanced camera features, this one doesn't disappoint. Smart Take senses when everyone is ready and takes a photo automatically. When fully open, the subject can see themselves on the display as you take the photo, giving them a preview and allowing them to adjust accordingly. READ MORE: Here's how to preorder Apple's HomeView smart display — plus alternatives to shop now In the same way, when photographing little ones, a fun graphic plays on the screen, prompting kids to look and smile at the camera. And finally, when FaceTiming friends, those on both sides of the camera can see one another and join the call. Another benefit of the folding screen is the split-screen ability, which lets you view multiple apps side by side and move images and files between them as needed. This iPhone also has greater memory bandwidth and Apple's first dual-battery system, which means longer time between charges. Siri and Apple Intelligence are built into the iPhone Duo. They can help answer questions, brainstorm solutions, find personal photos in your collection, take action in your apps and so much more. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals The iPhone Duo is available today. Buy it through T-Mobile for $0 upfront when you bring your existing number and enroll in the Experience Beyond plan. Choose from two colors: Night Sky or Star White. Also, the price will vary depending on the storage. Choose between 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB of storage. You can also pay in full or in monthly installments. New customers can switch to T-Mobile when buying the new iPhone, while existing customers can buy the iPhone Duo and add it to their phone plan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb99aa2cf67914c61d56bc LA Times sportswriter has unhinged Shohei Ohtani take after Dodgers fall short of World Series te 2026-10-23T17:30:18.533Z LA Times sportswriter has unhinged Shohei Ohtani take after Dodgers fall short of World Series Well, this might be the most insane piece of "advice" you'll ever hear directed at a Major League Baseball team. The Los Angeles Dodgers failed to reach the World Series for the third consecutive season, getting swept by the unrelenting Milwaukee Brewers superteam. For most Dodgers fans, it was disappointing, sure, but the success of the previous two years, the big postseason moments from superstar players, and the parades through Los Angeles dampened the blow relative to other seasons. But local sports media have spent the past week searching for the explanation for LA's "failure." The actual reason the Dodgers lost, that the postseason in baseball is little more than a coin flip and small sample sizes flatten out any talent advantage, is boring and uninteresting. For example, in game four, the Brewers' expected batting average was .237, while LA's was .296. Milwaukee scored six runs, though the Dodgers scored just four – which is how we get to this week's article from Bill Plaschke at the Los Angeles Times. BREWERS OFFICIALLY END DODGERS DYNASTY WITH RIDICULOUS 6-4 COMEBACK IN GAME FOUR TO COMPLETE NLCS SWEEP His postmortem of the Dodgers' season places much of the blame on, uh, Shohei Ohtani. There's a kernel of truth to it; Ohtani was clearly limited by several injuries down the stretch, with a lengthy slump accompanying an increase in chase rate and swing and miss. There's no way to tell how those injuries happened. Yes, Ohtani had returned to pitching full time in 2026, but LA's famously careful with Ohtani on the mound, and there's no indication that it was directly responsible for him getting hurt. But the whole team struggled offensively in October, with a .195/.267/.323 batting line and a remarkable .116 batting average with runners in scoring position. Going 5-43 with runners in scoring position isn't going to cut it, and it's a far bigger problem than just one player. The big debate though, that Plaschke references, is whether Ohtani should continue pitching, being a two-way player, in 2027 and beyond. Ohtani and the team have already said he intends to do both next year, but Plashcke believes he knows better. "...He's changing. His body is changing. His skills are changing. He's 32, with 13 seasons of professional baseball burdening his lumbering 6-foot-4 frame, and part of his game is slowly disintegrating under the weight." "Lumbering" is an odd way to describe a player who stole 50 bases two seasons ago, but don't worry, it gets worse. "The problem is his pitching," Plaschke continues, saying that it's "distracting him" and "exhausting him" and that "enough is enough." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That's debatable, sure, but again, there's logic to it. Ohtani is such a valuable hitter that there's a case to be made for him to focus exclusively on being a DH. But what he says next has well, no logic or reason behind it whatsoever. "They need to pull him off the pitching mound permanently. And if he insists on continuing this detrimental charade, they need to seriously consider trading him." Alright, well now we've officially left the world of rationality and gone into some sort of bizarre performance art trolling act. Or something. Hopefully. Trading Shohei Ohtani is somewhere beyond insane. Even if he hurt his arm and required surgery to miss nine months and permanently put pitching behind him, trading him would be insane. Even if he only pitches 50-70 innings a year, that's immensely valuable combined with his hitting prowess. For context, top end relievers are making $20+ million a season to throw 60-70 innings. Ohtani's offense is worth $50-60 million a year, and even in limited usage, his pitching is worth at least the additional $20 million if not much more. With the upside of even greater value. Then there's the fact that with Ohtani pitching in 2025, the Dodgers won the World Series. Including game three, when Ohtani hit two homers to help get the game to extra innings. Then there was game four of the 2025 NLCS, when he had arguably the single greatest performance in baseball history. Going six shutout innings with 10 strikeouts and hitting three home runs, including one that literally left Dodger Stadium. But that's the baseball side of it. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Ohtani is such a transcendent star that he's worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year to Los Angeles in advertising, marketing, and promotions. His contract, even at a heavily deferred $70 million per season, is one of the biggest bargains in the sport. The extra revenue he brings in has allowed the Dodgers to go from being a top three or four spending team to being number one. The rush from the other 29 teams to acquire him would be quite literally hilarious, because trading Ohtani would be an act of financial suicide for LA and a massive windfall for a new team. Plashcke is frequently not a serious person, but this is enough to warrant serious questioning of his ability to continue writing about baseball for a "legitimate" newspaper. The LA Times should ask him to focus on his one true love; left-wing politics. Clearly, his attempt to try to do both is hurting both himself, and the paper, and should lead to some very serious conversations between the two sides. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb99a92cf67914c61d56b3 DAVID MARCUS: In blue Maine, nobody believes Susan Collins will lose until they see it te 2026-10-23T17:30:17.086Z DAVID MARCUS: In blue Maine, nobody believes Susan Collins will lose until they see it There are two elements of the Senate race in Maine that truly stand out on the ground. One is that this is a small state, at least in terms of population. The other is that Susan Collins has been a senator here for three decades. The upshot is that almost everyone I've met here has met her. Philip, a lifelong Mainer in his 70s from Bangor, told me in an accent straight out of "Murder, She Wrote": "It would be stupid, in my opinion, not to vote for Susan, she's chairman of the appropriations committee, and she's brought a lot of money to the state," adding, "we've got new fire stations in every little town you can think of." The appreciation for Collins among ordinary Mainers represents the daunting uphill battle Democrat Troy Jackson faces in a race where polls give him a slight lead, but the word on the street has him dead in the water. COLLINS INSISTS SOCIALIST RIVAL WON'T BEAT HER AS MAINE'S MONEY MACHINE: 'YOU'LL LOSE BIG TIME' Speaking of fire stations, I met Andy and Hank, both firefighters, at Seasons restaurant in Bangor. And just like Philip, they can't really see Collins going down. "We've all met her," Andy said of "Susan," not "Collins," adding, "She's an institution in Maine, I can't believe that Jackson can beat her." Hank was hardly alone. Everyone I spoke to at Seasons seemed to agree, even the Democrats, who have a unique affection for Collins. As the burly Hank put it, "I'll believe she loses when I see it." SUSAN COLLINS DEFIES BLUE-STATE HEADWINDS IN CRUCIAL SENATE BATTLE AS NEW POLL REVEALS STRIKING SPLIT In fairness, while Collins may be the Tom Brady of New England politics, even he lost twice to Eli Manning in the Super Bowl. So Jackson does have a chance to unseat the 73-year-old stalwart of the Senate. John and Jeff, two voters I spoke with, are hoping and voting for just that. Jeff told me his top issue this election is ICE, saying, "We shouldn't have federal troops in every city … the Portland police should be able to handle things without having immigration backing them up." FOX NEWS POLL: NAIL-BITER IN MAINE SENATE RACE John went a bit further. When asked about the riots in France, he told Fox News Digital, "We should probably start rioting more in America, to be honest," but then hedged a bit with, "I would say, not riot. Protest." I met Paul at the bar of the Hollywood Casino in Bangor. He and the bartender, both in their early 70s, knew each other from the town where they grew up, "up north." Frankly, it seems like everyone in Maine knows everyone. Paul lives in South Carolina now, making him a bit of a two-for-one for this columnist. He told me he thinks the GOP will hold the Senate seat in the Palmetto State and that Maine will "come around for Susan like it always does," adding, "She has a house right up the road." The word that kept resounding in my mind as I wandered the dusty back alleys of Bangor and marveled at the sea of colors clinging to the leaves along the dusky Penobscot River was "Susan." Almost everyone I talked to called her by her first name, a level of familiarity I have rarely encountered while covering a political race. MANCHIN CALLS SCHUMER 'CRAZY' FOR TRYING TO OUST GOP SENATOR IN CRUCIAL SENATE SHOWDOWN The inescapable reality of this Senate campaign in Maine is that many Mainers under 40 have no memory of a time when "Susan" was not their senator. And to break that streak would require a call to arms that Troy Jackson just can't seem to muster. Among the kindest words I heard about Jackson in Bangor were those of a woman in the antiques emporium on Main Street who said, "Somebody had to run." Maine voter Wendy told Fox News Digital of Jackson, "He was a last-ditch effort," adding that she hopes Collins wins. One word I didn't hear much in Maine, and this is a problem for Jackson, is "Trump." Almost everyone I spoke with sees Collins as independent of the president, who, after all, would serve only two years of the six-year term she is running for. At Reagan National Airport on Tuesday, I bumped into former U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, himself the kind of institution in my home, the Mountain State, that Collins is in Maine. He was on his way to campaign for her. The message of Manchin's mission was clear: a former Democrat, a centrist, a guy who can get things done with both sides, but also very much a former senator who could not survive the purity tests of the modern, far-left Democratic Party. For Collins' part, Republicans across the country, especially in Maine and even in the White House, are willing to look past her centrism and just be thankful a Republican has a shot in a state like Maine. But let's be honest: Polls or no polls, a Collins loss would be an absolute shocker in Maine, and one that this column sees no evidence is in the works. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb999f2cf67914c61d567e Scientists Developing Male Birth Control Pill to Take 30 Minutes Before Sex te 2026-10-23T17:30:07.733Z Scientists Developing Male Birth Control Pill to Take 30 Minutes Before Sex Drug would give a six to eight hour window of protection from pregnancy. After that, fertility would return to normal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb999d2cf67914c61d5675 Kash Patel Lays Out Details Behind New Charges Tied to Hunter Biden Laptop te 2026-10-23T17:30:05.977Z Kash Patel Lays Out Details Behind New Charges Tied to Hunter Biden Laptop FBI Director Kash Patel on Friday outlined allegations against two former senior FBI officials charged with lying to Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb999b2cf67914c61d5668 Traveling museum of everyday objects sells out in Tucson te 2026-10-23T17:30:03.917Z Traveling museum of everyday objects sells out in Tucson A traveling museum built from the stuff that ends up at the bottom of a junk drawer sold out in Tucson within days. The Tucson Museum of Art hosted The Office of Collecting and Design in its parking lot Oct. 14 to 18, and hundreds of visitors turned out to explore the trailer’s 347 drawers and find something small, odd and oddly familiar. The installation was created by Jessica Oreck, who previously worked in museums and with stop-motion animation. The collection has roots in that animation work. “When I moved to Las Vegas, I decided that I was going to open my stop-motion animation studio and it was gonna be a proper library, so everything would be at my fingertips,” Oreck told Tucson Spotlight. In 2020, she started building what is now The Office of Collecting and Design. It began as a small collection in a strip mall, and by 2024 it had turned into a traveling museum housed in a renovated RV. The installation is often described as a “nostalgia machine,” with a goal of helping adults find joy and whimsy in sorting through nostalgic pieces. It’s made up of unusual or forgotten items that are easy to overlook but hold memories. “It’s a lot of objects that are, that I would consider, sort of, items sifted to the bottom of the drunk drawer,” Oreck said. “It’s things that are a little bit charming, too charming to throw away. They don’t have any innate value, but you put them together, and there’s something really magical about them.” Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. Jessica Oreck started building The Office of Collecting and Design in 2020 after working in museums and stop-motion animation. Courtesy of The Office of Collecting and Design. The traveling museum has three experiences to choose from: a self-guided tour, a scavenger hunt or a flatlay creation. The self-guided tour lets guests explore at their own pace and look in every nook and cranny for an hour. Guests who choose the scavenger hunt are given a map and hunt for items in a specific collection. The scavenger hunt helps attendees spot things they might not have noticed at first glance, Oreck said. The flatlay experience is the most interactive, with guests curating their own items and creating a “flatlay,” a photo of a collection of objects shot from above. “It’s really a way for adults to find, wonder and delight and sort of tap into their inner child,” Oreck said. “Just be open-minded and let people come in and experience the museum that they want to, the way that they want to experience it.” In the flatlay experience, guests arrange objects from the collection and photograph them from above. Courtesy of The Office of Collecting and Design. The installation is headed to Texas next, with Oreck describing the tour schedule as a fast-paced, exciting process. “It’s a multi-hour process to pack up and to break down. We have a whole system for keeping everything in place when you put 50,000 fragile objects into an earthquake machine,” Oreck said. “It takes a lot of breaking down and setting up to get everything secure.” After a few days in one town, it’s on to the next. “The community is the best part,” Oreck said. “I love getting to meet new people, who are also collectors and artists. It’s a really interesting community of intellectuals that surround this type of art.” The Office of Collecting and Design tours twice a year and is currently making its way from the West Coast to the East Coast. To follow its journey and see upcoming tour dates, visit its Instagram page or website. Emma Diaz is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist based in Tucson. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb97522cf67914c61d562d Thune weighs nightmare scenario for GOP as Democrats threaten to flip House te 2026-10-23T17:20:18.620Z Thune weighs nightmare scenario for GOP as Democrats threaten to flip House FREMONT, Neb. — If Democrats are able to gain control of the House of Representatives, one relationship between the top two lawmakers on both sides of Congress could define the remainder of President Donald Trump's time in office. If that’s the outcome on Election Night, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., would have to work with the Democratic leader who rises in the House, and that is expected to be House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., who has led Democrats in the lower chamber since 2023. But Thune, in an interview with Fox News Digital on the campaign trail in Nebraska, remained confident that wouldn’t be the outcome. THUNE MAKES BOLD PREDICTION ABOUT REPUBLICANS' SENATE CHANCES AS GOP PULLS MILLIONS FROM KEY RACES "Well, I mean, I think obviously that's an entirely different dynamic," Thune said. "You've got a situation with divided government and that creates a different incentive structure in terms of if you want to be able to get things done, but I don't assume for a minute that's going to happen." "I still think that when push comes to shove and people look at the choices in front of them that we have a really good shot at hanging on both the House and the Senate," he continued. Election forecasters predict that the Senate could stay in Republican control, though seven total races are considered toss-ups by the Cook Political Report. Republicans’ chances of holding onto power in the House, however, are murkier, given that dozens of battleground seats are in play that have shifted favorably toward Democrats. The GOP has had a grip on the lower chamber since 2022, when it flipped the House during former President Joe Biden’s presidency. But a deeply unpopular Trump, whose approval ratings have dipped to historic lows, and continued economic pressures could contribute to Democrats regaining power. JOHNSON DOWNPLAYS GOP'S MIDTERM WOES AS DEMOCRATS EYE HOUSE TAKEOVER: 'I AM VERY BULLISH' Jeffries’ office did not respond to an inquiry from Fox News Digital asking whether he could work with Thune if both won their respective leadership spots. There has been no love lost between the two men during this congressional term so far, with each sharply criticizing the other during key legislative fights. Thune blasted Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., earlier this year as talks began to break down over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The top Republican accused both of being "afraid of their shadows," and being controlled by their left flank. That prompted Jeffries to retort to reporters that it was Thune who was "scared of his own shadow" during the partisan standoff. During the 2025 government shutdown, Jeffries accused Thune of "trying to bluff his way into an agreement" on federal spending. Congress is no stranger to a divided government, either. From 2023 to early 2025, Republicans controlled the House and Democrats held a razor-thin majority in the Senate. SCHUMER WARNS OF REPUBLICAN ADVANTAGE THAT COULD CHANGE THE BATTLE FOR SENATE CONTROL During that time, according to data collected by the Pew Research Center, the split Congress produced 106 laws. This version of Congress has so far produced 121 laws, with some major legislative action happening, like the "big, beautiful bill" and a major housing affordability package, passing between historically long government shutdowns. Thune is laser-focused on keeping the GOP’s control of the Senate, which was under Democratic control until 2024, when Trump and Republicans clinched a trifecta in Washington, D.C. He’s crisscrossed the country for the last several weeks of the homestretch heading into the election on Nov. 3, boosting candidates in competitive races that could determine the balance of power in the Senate. Republican control of the upper chamber, he contended, would be vital to continuing key chunks of Trump’s agenda, including confirming his judicial and other executive branch nominations. "So if you want to see the country succeed and move forward, we've got to have a majority in the U.S. Senate to work with this president," Thune said. "Hopefully with a majority in the House as well, but I am very committed to doing whatever I can in the next couple of weeks getting around the country on behalf of our candidates to ensure that we have that majority in the Senate." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb97512cf67914c61d5624 Emmy-winning TV producer charged with stalking ex-wife, longtime news anchor, days after divorce te 2026-10-23T17:20:17.615Z Emmy-winning TV producer charged with stalking ex-wife, longtime news anchor, days after divorce An Emmy-winning North Carolina television news producer accused of stalking his former wife allegedly climbed through a second-story bathroom window, tracked her movements and repeatedly appeared near her home before she obtained a domestic violence protective order. Randall Saunders Kerr, 55, was arrested Oct. 20 and charged with felony stalking and misdemeanor violation of a domestic violence protective order after allegedly driving near the home of his former wife, longtime WRAL anchor Lynda Loveland, multiple times a day. Court records obtained by Fox News Digital, including an arrest warrant and a December 2025 complaint, detail months of alleged harassment that left Loveland fearing for her safety. NY COP CALLS FOR POLICE PROTECTIONS AFTER PROTESTER HE ARRESTED SHOWED UP TO HIS HOUSE, HARASSED HIS FAMILY "I'm scared I'm going to wake up one night and see him standing there in my room," Loveland wrote in the complaint. The October arrest warrant alleges Kerr drove within 300 yards of Loveland's home "multiple times daily" between Oct. 13 and Oct. 18, including along a street behind the property. FLEETWOOD MAC'S LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM'S ALLEGED STALKER ARRESTED AFTER ATTACK ON GUITARIST Loveland filed for protection in Wake County District Court on Dec. 19, 2025, accusing Kerr of monitoring her movements, contacting her against her wishes and repeatedly appearing near her home after their separation. YOUR PHONE MAY REVEAL DOCTOR, CHURCH AND PHARMACY VISITS In a timeline attached to the complaint, Loveland claimed Kerr searched through her personal belongings, monitored her text messages and emails and used shared technology to track her location. She alleged Kerr sent as many as 30 unwanted text messages a day after moving out of their home in August 2025. EMMY-AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST ALLEGEDLY HID CAMERAS IN TV STATION DRESSING ROOMS, POLICE SAY Loveland also claimed she discovered an upstairs bathroom window open in October 2025 and later questioned Kerr, who allegedly admitted using a ladder to enter through the second-story window because he needed to use the bathroom. She said she changed the locks, checked her doors and windows and eventually purchased pepper spray because she feared Kerr might enter the home. A Wake County judge granted Loveland an emergency domestic violence protective order Dec. 19, 2025, barring Kerr from contacting or harassing her and requiring him to stay at least 300 yards away. FEDERAL APPEALS COURT RULES SOME NONVIOLENT FELONS CAN LEGALLY OWN GUNS The court subsequently entered a consent protective order Jan. 27, 2026, signed by both parties and approved by District Court Judge Rhonda Young. The order prohibited Kerr from contacting Loveland and generally required him to remain at least 300 yards away, with a limited exception for events involving their adult children. It also barred him from possessing or purchasing firearms. The consent order was entered without findings of fact or conclusions of law concerning the underlying allegations. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Separate divorce records obtained by Fox News Digital show Kerr and Loveland's marriage was formally dissolved Oct. 9, just four days before the alleged stalking began. The couple married in April 2001 and separated in August 2025 after more than two decades together. They have three adult children, court records show. Loveland filed for divorce in August 2026, seeking to end the marriage after more than a year of separation and restore her maiden name, Lynda Lee Loveland. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Separate court records show the former couple had also been involved in a dispute over their marital home, with Kerr claiming in December 2025 that Loveland changed the locks after he moved out. The two later reached an agreement over the division of marital property, with a Wake County judge approving a consent order in August 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Kerr is a longtime investigative producer at Raleigh-based WRAL and was among three station employees honored with a regional Emmy Award in 2016 for a report titled "Swatting," Capitol Broadcasting, the station's parent company, announced at the time. SEND US A TIP Following his arrest, a Wake County magistrate initially ordered Kerr held without release under North Carolina's domestic violence pretrial release law. A separate order issued Oct. 21 barred him from contacting Loveland and required him to comply with the existing protective order. GOT A TIP? The order also prohibited Kerr from coming within 100 yards of the alleged victim or locations covered by the restrictions. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Kerr remains listed as being held without bond on a felony stalking charge, Wake County jail records reviewed by Fox News Digital show. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 6. WRAL previously reported on Kerr's arrest and the protective order obtained by his former wife. Fox News Digital reached out to the station for additional comment on Kerr's current employment status but did not receive a response. An attorney who represented Loveland in her divorce proceedings was also contacted for comment, while an attorney representing Kerr in the criminal case could not immediately be identified. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb97502cf67914c61d561b State Department says Trump is 'spot on' with France protests after Macron decries 'stupid' comments te 2026-10-23T17:20:16.495Z State Department says Trump is 'spot on' with France protests after Macron decries 'stupid' comments The State Department told Fox News Digital that President Donald Trump's views on France are "spot on" after French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders for making "unacceptable and stupid comments" about the protests rocking the European country. Speaking at a midterms rally on Monday, Trump said that "the migrants have taken over France" and that the country should close its borders following a weekend of anti-government demonstrations that evolved into rioting and looting. He added that France, a "once great nation," is "being conquered, looted and burned to the ground by migrants, jihadists and communists who hate Christianity" and "the Western civilization itself." Macron then claimed Wednesday that "there was foreign manipulation of information" following the protests, including AI-generated images that showed scenes that never happened in France, which gave way to "unacceptable and stupid comments from many people including foreign leaders." Macron said he was referring to Trump, "among others," and also mentioned, "We’ve had people claiming that we were invaded by hordes of migrants and Islamists, which is completely false," the Associated Press reported. When asked for a reaction to Macron's remarks, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital that Trump "is on point as he is consistently on point." "He has been clear about the dangers of mass migration for years, especially since the beginning of this administration, but certainly long beforehand as well. The president has secured the border on day one when it comes to the United States of America," Pigott said. "But we've also been clear from the State Department's perspective that we are going to oppose international institutions, for example, that seek to impose an agenda upon sovereign nations to encourage mass migration. FRANCE'S MACRON BLAMES PROTESTS ON 'ULTRA-LEFT GROUPS WHOSE AIM IS TO BRING DOWN THE REPUBLIC' "Mass migration is inherently destabilizing. It is inherently destabilizing. It is something that we don't believe solves problems, but actually creates problems. And this is something the president has raised time and time again. He's raised it in reaction to these recent protests," Pigott added. "He's also raised it directly to world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly. Two years in a row raising this issue, calling for an end to the destructive policies of illegal amassed migration. Illegal amassed migration that, by the way, only helps criminal cartel groups. That's something we see in our own hemisphere, for example," Pigott continued. "The fact that cartel groups have traveled along these migration pathways. So the president is spot on, he's bringing attention to this issue, he is taking action to address this issue and from the State Department's perspective, we have also taken concrete action to end the era of mass migration." FRANCE'S RIOT CHAOS FUELS FARAGE'S WARNING THAT MASS IMMIGRATION FAILURES COULD HAUNT ANOTHER COUNTRY NEXT The Louvre and other major museums in Paris will be closed on Saturday as more protests are scheduled in the French capital, according to the AP. Reuters also reported that businesses in central Paris have started boarding up their windows over concerns of violence. French officials said more than 3,000 shops were looted and some 2,500 people were taken into police custody in connection to last weekend's nationwide protests. "One of things that we really stress to Americans is that when they're traveling abroad, if they could please register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). That program lets you tell us which countries you're going to so that we can provide real-time information to Americans in the country that have registered," Pigott told Fox News Digital. "Speaking generally when it comes to Americans that need assistance, we have personnel across the world at the State Department at embassies and consulates that are working 24/7 to help the American people. If you have an issue when you're abroad, please contact the embassy or consulate," he added. "There are people that are there to help you that can provide information. Everything from a lost passport to responses to a security situation, that is something that is hugely important and a huge factor for the State Department." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb97472cf67914c61d55fb Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy te 2026-10-23T17:20:07.656Z Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb97452cf67914c61d55de Trump Worried About NFL Paris Game as He Warns France 'Really in Trouble' te 2026-10-23T17:20:05.931Z Trump Worried About NFL Paris Game as He Warns France 'Really in Trouble' The president said he is concerned about the Steelers-Saints game as France braces for another weekend of protests and unrest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb97442cf67914c61d55d5 AI Is Coming For Bankers te 2026-10-23T17:20:04.312Z AI Is Coming For Bankers A recent job cut announcement at Barclays has again raised the specter of an AI-driven wipeout for the banking industry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb94f42cf67914c61d558b Reporter's Notebook: Congress braces for post-election game of musical chairs as leadership battles loom te 2026-10-23T17:10:12.124Z Reporter's Notebook: Congress braces for post-election game of musical chairs as leadership battles loom Capitol Hill is about to embark on a biennial game of musical chairs. Everyone needs to find a seat when the music stops. Those who don’t are out. There are four sets of leadership elections pending in Congress over the next few weeks. House Republicans and Democrats will pick their top leaders. The same with Senate Republicans and Democrats. The entire House must elect a speaker when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3. The full Senate chooses the majority leader. That’s decided individually by the majority party in the Senate. We anticipate a scramble for leadership positions in the days following the election, depending on which party captures the majority of each body for the new Congress. JORDAN EMERGES AS POTENTIAL NEXT GOP LEADER IF DEMS SEIZE HOUSE Let’s start with House Republicans. If Republicans maintain control of the House, the GOP will likely maintain its current leadership team of House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn. However, if the GOP loses control of the House, recriminations — and an epic game of vicious political musical chairs likely commences. The reason? In the minority, a party only has two top leadership positions compared to three in the majority. Will Johnson slide to minority leader? Does he want that slot? Does President Donald Trump want him in that position? Or someone else? Regardless, whoever Trump wants as the top House Republican is the one who gets that slot in the new Congress. Would Scalise become minority leader? Would he slide to minority whip? Where does Emmer fit in here? Could Emmer become the top House GOPer? Then there is Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. It’s clear that Jordan wants to become the top Republican in the House. He’s campaigned for Republican candidates and members for months and has raised money on the GOP’s behalf for years. It’s unclear if Jordan might be in a race against Johnson or any of the others soon. Keep in mind that Scalise, Emmer and Jordan all lost bids to become speaker when the House dismissed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in the fall of 2023. In fact, Jordan lost multiple floor votes for speaker before the House Republican Conference nixed him as the GOP nominee. In the interim, Jordan has worked to build bridges among Republicans who opposed him three years ago. The Ohio Republican also remains a close ally of Trump. Jordan also maintains strong ties to the conservative House Freedom Caucus. JEFFRIES WELCOMES DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS INTO THE FOLD AS CRITICS WARN PARTY IS REVEALING 'EXACTLY WHO IT IS' The question is what rank-and-file Republicans want to do if they find themselves in the minority? Some might prefer a wholesale set of changes among the GOP leadership team. But it will come down to musical chairs. And somebody — if not several somebodies — probably lack a seat when the music stops. For the Democrats, their situation is easier. Let’s say Democrats do win control of the House. Yes, the Democratic Socialists of America and some possible members have reservations about promoting House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., to become speaker of the House. But it’s hard to see that Democrats wouldn’t tap him as the first Black speaker in American history. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., would matriculate to majority leader. House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., would likely become majority whip. However, if Democrats don’t win the House, would their top leaders remain in place? Unclear. Democrats have established high expectations. So one can envision a scenario where rank-and-file Democrats are so exercised about a midterm loss that they call for some new leaders if Democrats fail to flip the House in such a toxic political environment for Republicans. Then, there’s the Senate. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., does not wield the same political currency with Trump as Johnson. The president has started to make demands of the Senate schedule or what he wants passed. The South Dakota Republican has resisted many of those entreaties. But what happens if Republicans lose control of the Senate? Many Senate Republicans are apoplectic at how the president treated Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who formerly served as Senate GOP whip. They will rage if the president calls for the dismissal of Thune — in the minority but especially the majority. So far, Trump has kept things in check and not expressed direct displeasure with Thune personally. But one wonders how long that would continue. Especially considering what the president said about former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. – who ushered three Supreme Court nominees to confirmation under dramatic circumstances. THUNE MAKES BOLD PREDICTION ABOUT REPUBLICANS' SENATE CHANCES AS GOP PULLS MILLIONS FROM KEY RACES Who could step into a possible Senate GOP leadership void? Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is the obvious choice. Barrasso appears closer to the president than Thune — and remains airtight when given the opportunity to criticize Trump. That could work in Barrasso’s favor if there’s an opening. But leadership elections are always about opportunities. And sometimes those figures with certain bona fides have too much baggage from being on the job for a while. Here are the names to watch if there’s a push for changes inside the GOP leadership ranks: Sens. Katie Britt, R-Ala., John Kennedy, R-La., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. A former Senate aide, Britt has a solid "inside game" and works well with the administration. Kennedy’s folksy manner makes him a darling of TV appearances. He also spent lots of time on the road campaigning for Senate Republican candidates. Scott ran for majority leader two years ago and lost to Thune and Cornyn in the first round. Then there are Senate Democrats. Some have lobbed gobs of criticism at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. His age. His style of politics seems archaic to some. But it’s hard to argue with success. Schumer likely becomes majority leader if Democrats flip the Senate. But things could change if Democrats fail to gain control of the body. Political observers don’t think Democrats have as good a chance at flipping the Senate as the House. So it’s not a done deal that Democrats will want new leadership if Democrats fail to gain control. The one "known" is the pending candidacy of Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, to succeed retiring Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill. However, one could envision a scenario where Schatz becomes the top Senate Democrat if Schumer departs. Like Britt, Schatz is an intense internal operator and understands the subtleties of the Democratic Caucus. Others who may have an interest in a leadership post — if they don’t run for president — include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Chris Murphy, D-Conn., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. Booker has credibility for his record-breaking 25-hour speech last year. Murphy appeals to the party as a telegenic spokesperson — and spoke on the floor for nearly 15 hours on gun violence in 2015. Slotkin is a moderate Democrat in a purple state who likes to tangle with the Trump administration — despite picking some of her spots to address the press corps. She’s said that the "old" Senate leadership models are no longer working. Warren commands the support of progressives. And Van Hollen already has the backing of Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. This is a lot to sort out. And it all hinges on the election outcomes. Leadership elections usually take place in mid to late November. It’s possible there could be a delay in leadership elections if it takes a while to sort out which party controls which body of Congress. But the music is already playing. And everyone is jockeying for a seat because the music is about to stop. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb94f22cf67914c61d5582 Steelers face another setback in France as team forced to cancel second event, this time because of weather te 2026-10-23T17:10:10.890Z Steelers face another setback in France as team forced to cancel second event, this time because of weather The Pittsburgh Steelers are canceling events left in right in France even as plans for Sunday's regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints remains on track. The Steelers arrived in the country on Friday morning after a Thursday evening flight from Western Pennsylvania. The plan was for the team to go from the airport to a practice, but that never happened. Practice was instead canceled. STEELERS CANCEL PARIS FAN EVENT OVER FEARS OF UNREST WHILE NFL PUSHES AHEAD WITH ITS OWN EVENT And, no, it wasn't because of the civil unrest that has been in the news for a couple of weeks. It was that darn French wind. "We had two plans coming in," Steelers coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Friday. "Just really wanted to activate the players after the long flight, just based off the communication with the weather, and just in reality of the timing too. "We had to make the decision before we landed just to put it together. So, but frankly, driving by it, I wish we would have stopped. But this is part of our plan, so we thought it'd be definitely activating." NFL FRANCE PREPARATIONS CONTINUE AS STEELERS SPEAK WITH LEAGUE, LOUISIANA GOV JEFF LANDRY HEADS TO PARIS Winds in the area were reported at a steady 20 mph so one might understand the team's decision not to trek over to practice. And no civil unrest has been reported in the area regardless of that being a problem in past days. It's a problem McCarthy says is on his mind. "Oh, definitely," he said. "It's my responsibility to always be aware of anything that surrounds our football team, so definitely in tune. I think the NFL, the local government and everybody involved have done an excellent job communicating. "We're very confident in our experience here is going to be very positive." The Steelers on Thursday canceled their Fan House event for fans in Paris because of the events of past days. The team released a statement to OutKick about that cancellation. "We are honored to play in the first-ever regular season NFL game in France. "The NFL, as they do for every game, including international games, is working closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. As stated by the NFL, there have been no disruptions or impacts at League sites. "As a precautionary measure, the Steelers designated bar that had been planned in Bastille – an area that has experienced recent disruptions – will not proceed. EXCLUSIVE: SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO GIVES NFL COMMISSIONER ASSURANCES THAT GAME IN FRANCE 'WILL BE FINE' "We continue to look forward to the game versus the Saints this Sunday at the Stade de France." The Saints have so far experienced no operational setbacks that have been reported. And the Steelers hope they can also get on track and on schedule after Friday. "We just arrived, so we're right on schedule so far," McCarthy said with a laugh. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb94eb2cf67914c61d552f JK Rowling and Sally Rooney Share an Annoying Impulse te 2026-10-23T17:10:03.964Z JK Rowling and Sally Rooney Share an Annoying Impulse JK Rowling and Sally Rooney have plenty to say about politics. But does literary fame give them a mandate to keep saying it? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb92a42cf67914c61d54ed Selma Blair says Hollywood director threatened to 'gouge' her eyes out if she exposed his alleged misconduct te 2026-10-23T17:00:20.876Z Selma Blair says Hollywood director threatened to 'gouge' her eyes out if she exposed his alleged misconduct Selma Blair is revisiting a terrifying encounter with a Hollywood director who she says threatened her into silence after allegedly pressuring her to undress early on in her career. During an appearance on "The Jenny McCarthy Show," the "Cruel Intentions" actress — who filmed the podcast episode prior to her arrest this month — opened up about her alleged experience with filmmaker James Toback, recalling how the Oscar-nominated screenwriter left her fearful for her life. "He really put the fear of God in me in my early 20s," Blair told McCarthy, describing Toback as "really, really scary." 'TEACHER'S PET' STAR MAMIE VAN DOREN SAYS SHE FELT 'USED' AS YOUNG ACTRESS NAVIGATING HOLLYWOOD'S DARK SIDE Blair recalled an alleged encounter in which Toback pressured her to remove her clothes while performing a monologue, presenting the request as part of her acting development. "I took my clothes off," Blair recalled. "It was horrifying." She said Toback instructed her to "do the monologue naked," despite her discomfort. "I was really uncomfortable," Blair said. "It was really traumatic." Blair explained that she initially believed the director was trying to improve her acting abilities, rather than making a sexual advance. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I was scared, and I was a people pleaser," she admitted. 'BLUE BLOODS' STAR JENNIFER ESPOSITO SAYS SHE WALKED AWAY FROM HOLLYWOOD AFTER YEARS OF REJECTION AND ‘ABUSE’ The actress said Toback later made disparaging remarks about her appearance, including comments about her hips. "How dare you? Like, how are you going to make someone feel bad?" Blair recalled thinking. She also described an alleged threat that she said prevented her from speaking publicly about the experience for years. "He said, 'You know, if you ever tell a soul, I'll gouge your eyes out with a Bic pen.' And I believed it and I kept quiet." Blair's allegations were among those examined in a 2017 Los Angeles Times investigation by reporter Glenn Whipp, which initially detailed sexual harassment accusations from 38 women against Toback. The women described encounters in which the filmmaker allegedly used promises of acting opportunities to initiate sexually inappropriate interactions. Blair was initially an anonymous source in the investigation. As additional women came forward, the number of accusers grew to more than 300, according to subsequent reporting by the Los Angeles Times. Blair said she ultimately decided to publicly identify herself after learning that Toback had disputed the women's accounts. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "When I found out he called all these women liars ... I was like, oh no, I can't stand for that," Blair told McCarthy. "I will no longer be anonymous because he's not going to do that." In October 2017, Blair and fellow actress Rachel McAdams publicly detailed their allegations against Toback in a Vanity Fair interview. Toback denied the sexual misconduct allegations reported by the Los Angeles Times at the time, saying he either had not met the women or did not recall their encounters. Reflecting on the experience years later, Blair expressed anger about the treatment she said she endured. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "It was all awful. It was so upsetting and awful," she said. Blair also offered a message to other women who might face similar pressure in the entertainment industry: "You don't have to do it. You don't have to do it." Earlier this month, Blair — who revealed publicly in 2018 that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis — was arrested and arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault stemming from accusations that she assaulted a nurse and a police officer after an incident involving crew members aboard a Delta Air Lines flight to New York City. Blair pleaded not guilty.  The judge set bail at $20,000 cash/$60,000 bond/ $60,000 partially secured bond. She's expected in court in January 2027. Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this post. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb92a22cf67914c61d54db Chef Otis Huemmer brings unique new flavors to Suns games this season te 2026-10-23T17:00:18.759Z Chef Otis Huemmer brings unique new flavors to Suns games this season PHOENIX – For many fans, attending a sporting event isn’t just about the game being played. Their experience is often a culmination of the stadium atmosphere and especially the food options that make it worthwhile.  The Phoenix Suns are leaning into that connection with food this season, offering brand new menu items which blend everyday stadium culinary choices with the flavors and flair of the Southwest culture that the team and city represent.  Oak View Group head chef Otis Huemmer is no stranger to the relationship between food and the stadium experience. Before working with the Suns, he spent six years combining his passion for sports and food with the Arizona Cardinals.  “I played most every sport and you know I’m not gonna miss my home team on football Sunday,” said Huemmer as he displayed the latest offerings during a recent taste test for media and guests at Mortgage Matchup Center. Huemmer said that food plays a huge part in the sporting event experience, and regardless of which team wins or loses, the experience can still be fun if fans are eating delicious fare. “Food and beverage really makes the experience a lot more enjoyable,” Huemmer said. “And it can ease the pain of maybe a game that doesn’t go your way.” Beyond the court, Huemmer’s goal was to pay homage to Arizona’s culture through his new menu items, drawing inspiration from many Southwestern and Sonoran flavors. “We are trying to lean into that (the Southwestern culture),” Huemmer said. “I think that’s important to us to keep our identity.” Huemmer’s personal favorite new item is the birria crunch burrito which includes braised meat, a consommé to dip it in and a crispy cheese shell on the outside of the tortilla. The cheese shell is what Huemmer says distinguishes it from other birria dishes.  “I really think it’s different and amazing,” Huemmer said. “The meat that’s braised and flavorful, and then the consommé, all those things tying together, makes it something I want to have for lunch every day.” Oak View Group head chef Otis Huemmer goes in for a bit of the Phoenix Suns’ new birria crunch burrito at the menu unveiling event on Oct. 13, 2026 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. (Photo by Riley Kelton/Cronkite news) An array of other new menu options complement the burrito, including the beat the buzzer flight, which is four different tacos and four different margaritas. Fans can also dig into the mesquite smoked half chicken, bavarian nacho bowl, elote brisket bowl, cowboy loaded fries and peach cobbler for dessert.  Culinary supervisor Celina Haro agreed that the intersection between stadium atmosphere and food is important, and that fans should feel and smell the flavor and energy when they walk through the doors.  “It’s all about the experience,” Haro said. “When you’re coming to sports games, the first thing that comes to my mind is, ‘I want a beer in one hand, and I want food in the other hand.’” For Haro, the food doesn’t just need to be mouthwatering. It needs to be appealing to the eyes too, and she believes that the Suns’ new menu items successfully blend both taste and presentation. “Food is not just sustenance. Food is everything,” Haro said. “Food is flavor. Food is supposed to be delicious. It’s supposed to be appealing and gorgeous. We all eat with our eyes first.” Executive sous chef Darrin Bizahalani likes to take inspiration from underground spots around the city to add even more Southwestern culture to the dishes.  “What I mainly do when I try something like this is I look around the Valley, and I go around to venues, street fairs and street food and I see what they have and try to do a twist,” Bizahalani said. Huemmer believes that elevating gameday menus is something every arena should adopt. He notes that when fans pay money for tickets and apparel, they expect a good quality game or piece of clothing. Therefore, they should have that same expectation with food.  “If we don’t push for menu innovation and to have unique experiences, it’s letting the fans down,” Huemmer said. “We want to make sure that we are putting in the effort and time to make their experience special.”  With the NBA All-Star Game slated for Feb. 21 in Phoenix, Huemmer is open to experimenting with new foods and new opportunities, as the Valley is expected to attract large crowds from around the country for the premier event.  “Caviar with chicken nuggets is a rough idea I had in mind for that time,” Huemmer said. “Just taking your normal stadium foods and putting an exotic twist on them, kind of like what this menu represents.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb92a12cf67914c61d54d2 Phoenix Rising’s playoff fate will be decided in final game of season te 2026-10-23T17:00:17.323Z Phoenix Rising’s playoff fate will be decided in final game of season IRVINE, Calif. – Phoenix Rising FC hope they’ve saved the best for last. In their final regular season game of 2026, and on the heels of a rousing win over Orange County SC on the road, Rising take on Lexington SC Saturday night at Phoenix Rising Stadium with a chance to return to the playoffs on the line. Currently sitting tied for eighth place in the Western Conference standings with Orange County, the team knows that a win would be enough to clinch a playoff spot, regardless of other results across the league, because it would own tiebreakers even if Orange County wins its final game against seventh-place San Antonio FC. “We’re going there to do nothing but win,” Rising goalkeeper Chituru Odunze said. “It’s going to be back at home, so we’re going to have our home fans, and we love our home fans, (they are) the best in the country.” At fourth place in the standings, Lexington has already secured a spot in the playoffs, while Phoenix hopes its latest performance foreshadows the team’s final stretch. With a razor-tight close race in the Western Conference standings, Rising traveled to Southern California and earned a much-needed 3-1 win over Orange County last Saturday, its second straight win. In front of a sold-out Championship Soccer Stadium in Irvine, Rising played on the front foot within the first 20 minutes, possessing the ball high up the pitch and earning four corner kicks in that period. After being denied by a leaping save from Orange County goalkeeper Alex Rando on a corner kick in the eighth minute, Rising continued to apply pressure and broke through with a goal two minutes later. Awaiting the cross inside the 6-yard box, defender Pape Mar Boye was the first to attack and headed the ball into the bottom-left corner of the goal past the diving Rando to give Rising the early lead.  In the 19th minute, Rising doubled its lead as Ihsan Sacko dispossessed Orange County’s Kevin Partida and raced past him to finish off a close-range effort to make it 2-0. Sacko added a goal in the 58th minute. After the game, Rising coach Pa-Modou Kah praised Sacko and his teammates for their aggressive approach and pressing of the opposition, something integral to their success in recent weeks. “You create your own luck by doing the job,” Kah said. “And we did the job right, and we got rewarded.” With his pair of goals, Sacko now sits in a tie for the lead in the USL Golden Boot race, level with Rubio Rubín of El Paso Locomotive FC, with 16 goals in 2026. “I think it’s an unbelievable achievement,” Kah said. “It’s a great thing, and I hope it carries over into next week and the team helps him. He’s been amazing.” Rising have made the playoffs in eight of the past nine seasons, including the 2023 season when they captured the USL Championship. That streak coincides with their decision to rebrand in late 2016, before which the club was called Arizona United SC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb929a2cf67914c61d549e Collins Ad Blasts Maine Opponent for ‘Shut Up’ Comment te 2026-10-23T17:00:10.775Z Collins Ad Blasts Maine Opponent for ‘Shut Up’ Comment The spot casts the remark made at a debate by Senator Susan Collins’s Democratic opponent, Troy Jackson, as evidence of how he treats women. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb92982cf67914c61d5481 Mom Loves Seeing Baby’s Eyes Open on Scan, Then Comes Heartbreaking Truth te 2026-10-23T17:00:08.788Z Mom Loves Seeing Baby’s Eyes Open on Scan, Then Comes Heartbreaking Truth Victoria LaBrie was told opening their eyes in the womb is normal for babies, but rarely seen on ultrasound. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb92962cf67914c61d5478 New UFO Files Released Show Bizarre Drawings of Alleged Aliens te 2026-10-23T17:00:06.824Z New UFO Files Released Show Bizarre Drawings of Alleged Aliens The new files include witness statements and drawings after alleged Skinwalker sightings on a ranch in Utah. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb92942cf67914c61d546b San Pedro River beaver survey enters sixth year te 2026-10-23T17:00:04.280Z San Pedro River beaver survey enters sixth year Beavers once thrived along Arizona’s San Pedro River until a century of trapping wiped them out, and volunteers are now helping count the ones that came back. The sixth annual Binational San Pedro River Beaver Survey, part of Watershed Management Group’s “Release the Beavers” campaign, will take place Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. Volunteer spots for the November survey are full, but people can still sign up for December. Beavers are a keystone species, often called “ecosystem engineers,” because their dams create wetlands, regulate stream flows, repair eroded stream channels and stabilize the local water table. That matters in a state that has lost more than one-third of its original wetlands since the late 1800s. Wetlands now cover less than 1% of Arizona’s landscape, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In response, the Bureau of Land Management and the Arizona Game and Fish Department reintroduced at least 20 beavers into the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in 1999 and 2000 to restore native wetlands. The local beaver population is estimated to have grown to 100 by 2010 before it began to decline. The survey grew out of research that Mike Foster and Steve Merkley, an instructor and researcher at Cochise College, started in 2015. In 2021, Watershed Management Group began working with Foster and Merkley to formalize their research and build partnerships with groups in Sonora, Mexico, and citizen scientist volunteers who can help survey the San Pedro River from its headwaters across the border to its lower reaches. “We work with private landowners who do have property along the river. We seek permission from them to you know be able to do these surveys … talking with Arizona Game and Fish Department, Bureau of Reclamation, Salt River Project, other private landowners, big and small, … making sure that their needs are being met in terms of data and making sure we are respectful in this process,” said Nadira Mitchell, the group’s restoration ecology coordinator. Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. A beaver peeks out from a dam during the 2025 beaver survey on the San Pedro River. Volunteers confirmed only one live sighting that year. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The group also works with Cochise College researchers, including Merkley, who does acoustic tracking research on birdsong variation at a beaver dam analog, a man-made dam built by Game and Fish with materials from the surrounding area, and at two areas without beavers. The idea is that more bird diversity and birdsong would be a result of beavers reshaping the landscape in ways that support local biodiversity. Frank Emanuele, another biology instructor from Cochise College, conducts genetics testing on beaver chews, or gnawed branches, found during the survey to see how beavers alongside the river are related to one another. The “Release the Beavers” campaign advocates for reintroducing beavers, continuously monitoring the health and distribution of beaver populations, and using beavers as a cost-effective way to restore wetlands, improve habitat and recharge local aquifers through their dams. About 120 volunteers surveyed 23 sites across 63.5 miles of the San Pedro River last year, looking for evidence of beavers, such as dams, tracks and chews, and measuring river flow levels. The data helps scientists better understand how the beaver population and its distribution change along the river. Volunteers surveying the lower San Pedro River last year spotted a live beaver, the only confirmed sighting that year. Mitchell co-published the 2025 survey findings with Catlow Shipek, the group’s senior program director, in April. Volunteers wade through the San Pedro River during the 2025 beaver survey. About 120 volunteers covered 63.5 river miles. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The survey indicates the presence of 33 to 46 beavers along the San Pedro River, a slight increase in population compared to 2024. That increase is attributed to Arizona Game and Fish moving a male and female beaver into the area, and the population remains lower than the estimated 100 beavers in 2010. Increased predation by mountain lions could be a factor, but that has not been confirmed. “Increased activity and detections may not be an actual increase in population,” Mitchell said. “It could just be an increase in detections.” The increase in beaver activity could also reflect changes in the beavers’ behavior or surroundings, such as larger foraging ranges as resources shrink, juveniles leaving their family groups and shifting water levels from monsoons and droughts. “This is why I think continuing to monitor is important, because we don’t know if this is a long-term trend, we don’t know if this is a short-term thing, and it’ll be important to see year to year how that changes,” Mitchell said. Game and Fish relocated the male and female beavers to a beaver dam analog in the hope that the beavers will build on it over time. “These structures are supposed to help slow the flow of water and keep it in the system,” Mitchell said. “The idea is that if you’re implementing this in a degraded river system that isn’t flowing how it should be flowing, we’re hopefully slowing the flow and improving the amount of vegetation in the area because there’s more water available.” The November survey will cover the upper San Pedro River in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area near Sierra Vista, and the December survey will cover the lower San Pedro River near Mammoth. “Another important aspect of the survey is to get people out there, to have them be on the river and to interact with the river, to know what a riparian habitat looks like,” Mitchell said. “They may be interacting with the ecosystem they might not have interacted with otherwise, and that’s a very important aspect of the survey, not just the data collection, but also knowing the habitats that beaver you know exist and thrive in, and connecting with that.” Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb904b2cf67914c61d541c Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr facing marijuana possession charge after Indiana traffic stop te 2026-10-23T16:50:19.880Z Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr facing marijuana possession charge after Indiana traffic stop Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was charged with possession of marijuana this week after an encounter with law enforcement in Indiana earlier this month, court records revealed. Richardson, who was drafted by the Colts with the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, is facing a criminal misdemeanor charge of possession following a traffic stop in Carmel, Indiana, on Oct. 12, court records show. Richardson was pulled over by officers with the Carmel Police Department after the black 2023 Dodge Charger he was driving had a license plate that did not match its expired registration, according to FOX59, which first reported the news. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Court records obtained by the outlet cited law enforcement’s statement that officers immediately detected the "odor of marijuana" when approaching the vehicle. Richardson, who reportedly complied with officers, allegedly admitted to police when asked that he did smoke marijuana inside the car to avoid smoking in front of his children and that there was a small amount of the substance in the vehicle at the time of the stop. A spokesperson for the department confirmed to OutKick that Richardson was issued a summons to appear in court for possession of marijuana as a result of a traffic stop. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! According to FOX59, Richardson was briefly placed in cuffs as an officer searched his vehicle where a small Mason jar containing a substance believed to be marijuana and an opened bag of THC-infused gummies was found. He was issued a citation. Online records obtained by OutKick confirmed the charge. Richardson’s initial court date for Dec. 9 was canceled and a bench trail was set for early next year. The Colts said in a statement, "We are aware of the situation involving Anthony Richardson and are currently gathering additional information. We will have no further comment at this time." The charge follows a difficult week for Richardson that began with the firing of general manager Chris Ballard. "He believed in me enough to have me here, and I'm forever grateful for that," Richardson told reporters Wednesday. "I'm trying to do my part and not make him feel like he made the wrong decision. So I'm just trying to keep getting better every week and am waiting on my opportunity." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb90442cf67914c61d53d5 Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress te 2026-10-23T16:50:12.094Z Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb90422cf67914c61d53ba Woman Told She Could Never Conceive Naturally—Then Everything Changes te 2026-10-23T16:50:10.203Z Woman Told She Could Never Conceive Naturally—Then Everything Changes Natalie Edwards said she had been experiencing symptoms of PMOS for years including irregular menstrual cycles and bloating. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb90402cf67914c61d53b1 The Church Abuse Allegations Shaking Kansas Senate Race te 2026-10-23T16:50:08.558Z The Church Abuse Allegations Shaking Kansas Senate Race Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton has strongly denied covering up alleged sexual misconduct against children. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb903f2cf67914c61d53a8 Green Card Holders' Citizenship Approvals Collapse Before Midterms te 2026-10-23T16:50:07.135Z Green Card Holders' Citizenship Approvals Collapse Before Midterms A group representing new U.S. citizens said it was worried the Trump administration was preventing new voters from coming online. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb903d2cf67914c61d539f History of Eisenhower’s Globe Amid Claims Pete Hegseth's Staff Broke It te 2026-10-23T16:50:05.066Z History of Eisenhower’s Globe Amid Claims Pete Hegseth's Staff Broke It The damaged globe is thought to have featured annotations made by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb8de32cf67914c61d5314 Donald Trump Iowa Rally Tests Ashley Hinson's Distancing Strategy te 2026-10-23T16:40:03.659Z Donald Trump Iowa Rally Tests Ashley Hinson's Distancing Strategy Trump told Iowans: "Pretend I'm on the ballot." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb8b992cf67914c61d52d2 Four fraternity pledges arrested on hazing allegations after teen forced into truck: cops te 2026-10-23T16:30:17.679Z Four fraternity pledges arrested on hazing allegations after teen forced into truck: cops Four pledges at a Texas State University fraternity were arrested on Tuesday after an 18-year-old was allegedly forced into a pickup truck and heard screaming, according to police. Police officers received several calls about men who were allegedly forcing another man into a blue pickup truck at around 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Russell Wilde, public safety communications specialist for the city of San Marcos, told Fox News Digital. According to KSAT, a probable cause affidavit by law enforcement stated that an 18-year-old man was forced into a truck with his mouth taped shut and was yelling for help and to be let go. THREE COLLEGE FRATS IN CROSSHAIRS AS HAZING CLAIMS OF BOOZE, BURNS AND HOSPITAL TRIPS SPARK CRACKDOWN: SCHOOL Officers later located the truck at the Arba Apartments in San Marcos and determined the incident involved Texas State University Phi Delta Theta fraternity pledges, according to court documents. Police took the following students into custody: William Oldner, 19, Noah Lara, 20, Tyler Fogg, 18, and Wyatt Carr, 18. THE FRAT OMERTÀ: WHISTLEBLOWER WARNS OF ‘CODE OF SILENCE’ AFTER OLE MISS DEATHS, ALLEGED PENN STATE COKE RING The 18-year-old who was forced into the pickup truck is an active member of the fraternity and was not injured. Wilde said they were taking part in a tradition that was part of their fraternity initiation. SEND US A TIP "Those involved told officers the incident was a tradition," Wilde said. All men were arrested on misdemeanor hazing charges. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST A spokeswoman for Phi Delta Theta General Headquarters told Fox News Digital it is aware of the alleged hazing incident. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Phi Delta Theta is aware of an incident involving several students associated with the Texas Mu Chapter at Texas State University. Upon learning of the matter, Phi Delta Theta began gathering information and is working closely with the university and local law enforcement. The Fraternity will continue to cooperate fully throughout the investigation," the spokeswoman said. "Phi Delta Theta holds the safety of every member of the Fraternity as well as the individuals of the campuses and communities they are a part of, in the highest regard, and does not support or condone behavior that jeopardizes the safety of others." Fox News Digital reached out to Texas State University and Carr, Oldner, Lara and Fogg for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb8b932cf67914c61d5296 Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if Republican, Dan Sullivan, Loses te 2026-10-23T16:30:11.750Z Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if Republican, Dan Sullivan, Loses The Justice Department, in a highly unusual court filing, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb8b922cf67914c61d5279 Meghan Markle Was Vilified. Now We Know What She Knew  te 2026-10-23T16:30:10.081Z Meghan Markle Was Vilified. Now We Know What She Knew  After years of media attacks over her estrangement from her father, we now know the reasons for Meghan Markle's actions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb8b902cf67914c61d5270 What Older Adults Eat May Affect Their Risk of Depression te 2026-10-23T16:30:08.679Z What Older Adults Eat May Affect Their Risk of Depression The researchers found overall that a higher quality diet was associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms in older adults. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb8b8f2cf67914c61d5263 Madi Kingdon Rishel joins Arizona volleyball Ring of Honor te 2026-10-23T16:30:07.168Z Madi Kingdon Rishel joins Arizona volleyball Ring of Honor 💡 This story was first published in The Undercovered, a Substack newsletter by former Arizona Daily Star reporter PJ Brown covering untold stories in women's college, professional and Olympic sports. “Wildcat for Life” was the phrase printed on T-shirts worn by Arizona athletes at McKale Center on Friday, Oct. 2. If anyone embodies this sentiment, it’s Madi Kingdon Rishel, the former Arizona volleyball standout (2010-14) who is the latest Wildcat to enter the Ring of Honor. She joined nine others in the Ring of Honor, including Dana Burkholder, Kim Glass and Whitney Dosty. A lot has changed since she wore the Arizona uniform, from name, image and likeness deals to the new Taraflex® court. Still, “walking in here (McKale Center) feels like home,” she said. It’s been at least six years since Kingdon Rishel has been in Tucson because as a pro volleyball player, her season and the Wildcats’ season overlap in the fall. Her numbers at Arizona were impressive. The All-American outside hitter ranks second in both career kills (1,943) and career digs (1,366) in program history. She and Glass are the only two players with more than 600 kills in one season. She was a two-time All-Pac-12 honoree. Kingdon Rishel was also a member of Team USA, named “best spiker” at the 2016 Pan American Cup and in 2017 earned “best outside spiker” at the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup. She won numerous gold medals. There were no pro volleyball leagues in the United States until a few years ago, when three started: Athletes Unlimited, LOVB and MLV. Athletes Unlimited announced this summer that it is shutting down its league. Madi Kingdon Rishel with her family and former Arizona coach Dave Rubio, left, acknowleging the fans as she enters the Ring of Honor on Oct. 2, 2026. Photo by Ethan Tees / Arizona Athletics. Players like Kingdon Rishel had to play overseas. Her journey took her all over the world to Azerbaijan, South Korea, China, Turkey, Italy and Indonesia. Of these places, it was South Korea and Indonesia where the fans really knew volleyball and would recognize her off the court. Overseas is also where she learned that “I could really do anything I put my mind to.” “All of them (my experiences) were unique and different in so many different ways, but I’ve lived in seven countries now, and I just feel like if there’s a challenge in front of me, I know that I can face it head-on and accomplish anything I really put my mind to,” Kingdon Rishel said. She jumped at the opportunity to play in the United States, where her mother, father and husband could easily watch her play. Over the last few seasons, she played one season with Athletes Unlimited and has been with LOVB ever since, spending two years in Houston and this season with one of the newest teams, the Los Angeles Orbit. It was a full-circle moment to play in Houston with Micha Hancock, a setter and one of Kingdon Rishel’s first friends on Team USA. At Athletes Unlimited, she was reunited with her college coach, Dave Rubio, an advisor for the league, which had no coaches. As he watched her play that season, he said she had the same “elite, world-class brain” she had during her Arizona days. He said that is what separates the best of the best from the rest. For Arizona women’s volleyball, the margin between close and there is razor thin Coach Rita Stubbs on adjustments, finishing and what it actually takes At the time, he compared the skills needed to play efficiently at outside hitter to those of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry. “You’ve got to be able to shoot the three, you’ve got to be able to dribble, and you’ve got to be able to pass,” Rubio said. “You’ve got to be able to drive and be able to create your own space, to do a layup. You have to have multiple skills to be able to function at an exceptionally high level. The biggest one (on the volleyball court) is just serve receive. Her ability to serve receive at that level, that’s the biggest thing. And she can score. Madi has a scoring mentality. Her brain is, ‘I’m scoring. I don’t care what it takes, I’m scoring.’ That’s always separated her.” He knew all along that she belonged in Arizona volleyball’s Ring of Honor. “He’s always been saying, ‘This is gonna happen, it’s gonna happen for you,’” Kingdon Rishel said. She never expected it and even with a coach who believed in her, it never crossed her mind that this could really happen. After all, “When you’re playing here, you never think about that,” Kingdon Rishel said. Then, a few months ago, she got the call. Her family, Rubio and current Arizona volleyball coach Rita Stubbs were thrilled and proud. Current Wildcats also see the standard Kingdon Rishel set as aspirational. “It’s an honor to see exactly where I am and all the things they were able to accomplish in their volleyball career,” said junior outside hitter Carlie Cisneros. “It’s truly inspiring, and it just means so much that I get to do exactly what she did. I get to play at the UA and wear this color on my chest. It’s really cool and the fact that she’s coming back here because she’s in the Ring of Honor, that’s so cool. I’m so jealous; that’s awesome.” PJ Brown is the founder of The Undercovered, a Substack newsletter covering untold stories in women's college, professional and Olympic sports. Find more of her work at theundercovered.substack.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/6adb8b8d2cf67914c61d5248 Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors te 2026-10-23T16:30:05.391Z Commonwealth Fusion Systems gets $85M to build better fusion-ready semiconductors Top-funded fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems received an $85 million award from the federal government to advance conductors for fusion power plants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb8b8b2cf67914c61d523f Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels te 2026-10-23T16:30:03.535Z Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels Daytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor and others as angels, it says. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb893c2cf67914c61d5207 Commentary: The Cost of ‘I Do’ in the Disability Community te 2026-10-23T16:20:12.660Z Commentary: The Cost of ‘I Do’ in the Disability Community The story of how Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham became advocates for policies that remove “the marriage penalty” and extend SSI and medical coverage for people with disabilities is at the heart of “Patrice: The Movie.” (Photo courtesy of Ford Foundation) When Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham became engaged, the first decisions were of small, giddy consequence: where to hold the ceremony, whom to invite, what to wear. But soon enough, a far weightier question eclipsed them all: whether they could afford to marry at all. They learned that, as people with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid coverage from the U.S. government, their benefits will likely be cut if they wed, or even moved in together. “People with disabilities need their benefits for survival, and there’s no reason that a person with a disability shouldn’t be able to get legally married and keep them,” said Jetter. “Then, as people with disabilities, we could take care of each other. We would be able to be there with our partners, not have to be by ourselves all the time.” Ultimately, devastatingly, Jetter and Wickham decided they could not afford to wed. Their story, and the emotional toll the “marriage penalty” takes on people across the country, are at the heart of “Patrice: The Movie,” a 2024 documentary directed by Ted Passon and supported by the Ford Foundation’s JustFilms initiative. In it, the couple exchange promise rings instead of wedding bands at a commitment ceremony, surrounded by friends and family. But later, as Wickham said of the SSI system, fighting back tears, “They punish you for feeling feelings that everyone else feels.” But this obstacle also galvanizes the charismatic and loving couple to action. In the documentary, we see them organize demonstrations and build advocacy for marriage equality in the disability community, including a moving mass-wedding performance art installation in Washington, D.C., that drew dozens of couples and raised awareness for the marriage injustice issue. This work has become their calling: They continue to advocate for policies that remove the “marriage penalty” and extend crucial SSI and medical coverage for all people with disabilities, regardless of marital or cohabitation status, and raise the asset limit to at least $10,000. From the first frame to last, the documentary reveals Jetter to be a captivating presence onscreen — funny, frank and energetic, with an array of creative passions from figure skating to fashion design and a streak of no-nonsense idealism that makes her a natural community leader. She’s also unsparing in discussing her difficult childhood with an undiagnosed disability, which included bullying from classmates and time in a youth corrections facility ill-equipped to understand her needs. She and Garry make up a loving family. They hold hands, and talk about their household budget. He loves the New York Giants; she loves her model train set. They argue about the same things that all families argue about, but their love is strong and evident. “It’s simple: People with disabilities are out in the community. We work jobs; our neighbors know us,” Jetter said. “We just might have four-wheel drive, wear a brace, wear glasses, carry a cane or have a service dog, but we’re just like anybody else.” “Patrice: The Movie” does not shy away from the frustrations of Jetter’s experience navigating the disability benefits system, including a provision that can strip recipients of SSI if they turn to crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe for help — resources many disabled people rely on for basic living expenses. The film captures this tension when Jetter must crowdfund to purchase a new accessible van to get to work, a moment that is both heartwarming when her loving community rallies around her campaign and heartbreaking because she feels humiliated by needing to ask for this help. “Patrice: The Movie” was celebrated upon its release, winning an Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking and earning recognition at the Toronto International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival and the Film Independent Spirit Awards. Jetter walked red carpets and her story was featured on “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” She attributes the film’s reach not to her own magnetism, but to a shared injustice that resonates far beyond her own experience. “I really didn’t think the movie was going to become as big as it did. I thought it was going to be one of those after-school specials,” Jetter said. “But there are so many people with disabilities who are going through the same thing and might want to get married too. Then they realize all these loopholes that make it hard to do so. We didn’t know about them before we got engaged.” Jetter and Wickham are still not married, nor living together; they still hope to turn their promise rings into wedding bands one day. Their fight for marriage equality, for everyone in the disability community, has only grown stronger: On social media, they remain vigorous defenders of ending SSI loopholes, often posting Patrice’s advocacy efforts with other disability community leaders and her interactions with supportive policy leaders. Jetter agreed. “With everything going on, I have to hold on to hope and keep fighting. It’s a long, uphill battle, but when life throws disabled people a hurdle, we build a bigger ramp.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb89372cf67914c61d51da Melania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian City te 2026-10-23T16:20:07.900Z Melania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian City The first lady, who is positioning herself as an intermediary between two warring nations as her husband sides with Russia, said the agreement would allow residents to evacuate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb89362cf67914c61d51bd Full List of Republicans Condemning Ramaswamy Ad, and Those Supporting It te 2026-10-23T16:20:06.280Z Full List of Republicans Condemning Ramaswamy Ad, and Those Supporting It Ramaswamy has defended a controversial advert released by his campaign featuring the estranged mother of his Democratic opponent. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb89342cf67914c61d51b4 Melania Trump Makes the Great Men of History Look Small te 2026-10-23T16:20:04.628Z Melania Trump Makes the Great Men of History Look Small Melania Trump has reportedly brokered a narrow Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, achieving what world leaders have struggled to do. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb86ef2cf67914c61d5173 Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan brings his Texas ranch brand to Las Vegas with new steakhouse te 2026-10-23T16:10:23.780Z Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan brings his Texas ranch brand to Las Vegas with new steakhouse Taylor Sheridan's empire continues to grow. Sheridan is known for being the visionary responsible for the "Yellowstone" universe. The Paramount Network series starring Kevin Costner dominated TV for five seasons, and resulted in multiple prequels and spinoffs. However, Sheridan's success isn't drilled down to just the neo-Western drama. His other monster hits include "Sicario," "Wind River," "Lioness," "Landman" and several other projects. 'YELLOWSTONE' CREATOR TAYLOR SHERIDAN WAS 'HOMELESS TWICE' BEFORE BUILDING TV EMPIRE He's also the owner of the 6666 ranch in Texas, and is now linking it up with Sin City. There aren't many things on this planet I enjoy more than visiting Las Vegas and watching Sheridan's work. Well, the two worlds are now smashing together. The MGM Grand in Las Vegas announced on Thursday that it's opening the Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse at the resort in 2027. The restaurant will feature "signature cuts sourced directly from Four Sixes Ranch and bold flavors rooted in authentic Texas cuisine," according to the release. Sheridan's 6666 ranch is roughly 260,000 acres and raises Angus cattle. The release also states that the restaurant will have "digital walls showcasing custom footage from Sheridan, bringing the landscapes and spirit of the American West." Sounds like the people rolling it out know the exact kind of customer they're looking to attract. This also isn't Sheridan's first rodeo (no pun intended) in Las Vegas. He previously had a popup restaurant at the Wynn in Las Vegas. More than anything, this move by Sheridan goes to show how his influence far expands past just entertainment. He's the most powerful and influential person in the industry by orders of magnitude at the moment, and that's why his NBCUniversal deal is reportedly worth more than $1 billion. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Maybe he'll spend some of that cash to expand his land empire, which is already among the biggest in the world. What do you think of Sheridan's expanding footprint and what is your favorite thing in Las Vegas? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb86e92cf67914c61d514b Corporation Commissioners clash with staff over fired policy advisor te 2026-10-23T16:10:17.370Z Corporation Commissioners clash with staff over fired policy advisor Key Points Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson’s policy advisor was fired for insubordination following an employee complaint Márquez Peterson argues Clark had no power to fire a policy advisor hired by and serving at the discretion of a commissioner. Márquez Peterson and Commissioner Rachel Walden criticized ACC general counsel for “mixed information” A second public meeting to discuss the firing of a Corporation Commission policy advisor appeared to leave some commissioners with more questions than answers.  Commissioners met Thursday to decide whether an outside attorney’s opinion would be needed to determine whether ACC Executive Director Doug Clark improperly terminated Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson’s policy advisor in early October. According to a disciplinary report obtained through a public records request, Laurie Woodall was fired for insubordination after another ACC employee accused her of harassment.  But Márquez Peterson argues the firing raises a larger issue about the process for terminating policy advisors, who commissioners can hire and fire at their discretion.  “I think we need a legal opinion on this gray area related to this [statute],” Márquez Peterson told her fellow commissioners Thursday. “I myself don’t think it’s gray; I think it’s very clear [Clark] does not have the authority, but I’m not an attorney.” Commission observers have argued that Clark’s move could set a dangerous precedent that may allow ACC executive directors to weaponize their authority over policy advisors of elected commissioners — especially commissioners in the minority party.  The disciplinary report The issue stems from a complaint filed by an employee in the ACC’s legal division against Woodall.  A disciplinary report compiled by local employment attorney Michael Zoldan found that Woodall told several ACC staff members that the legal division employee should not have been hired because his law license had previously been suspended. The names of the individuals involved were redacted in the report.  “…[I]n the weeks after [the employee] started work, Ms. Woodall repeatedly and without invitation raised [the employee’s] suspension with the Executive Director, the General Counsel, and Legal Division staff,” Zoldan wrote. “She said he should never have been hired, that the hire was an embarrassment and a stain on the Commission and that it has to be fixed.” Legal division staff involved in the employee’s hiring process said he was upfront about the suspension, which he said resulted from a decline in work productivity due to a temporary illness. The employee’s law license was reinstated, and he reported that he had recovered from the illness.  Zoldan concluded that Woodall’s behavior was grounds for the Commission to impose “any level of discipline up to separation,” but he also noted that the employee who filed the complaint said he did not want to see Woodall fired. Woodall declined to participate in an interview with Zoldan regarding the complaint.  Zoldan’s report also indicated that Márquez Peterson was notified in September of Woodall’s refusal to participate in the investigation, but it does not appear the commissioner was made aware of the specific allegations against Woodall.  Tom Van Flein, the Commission’s general counsel, typically serves as the ethics officer who investigates complaints, but he recused himself because he also oversees the legal division. Márquez Peterson declined to comment on the report in a statement to the Arizona Capitol Times, citing “professional protocols and processes” for the handling of personnel issues.  The open meeting kerfuffle Woodall’s termination became public knowledge after Márquez Peterson called an Oct. 7 public meeting to discuss whether Clark had the authority to fire a commissioner’s policy advisor. During that meeting, Márquez Peterson said she had no prior knowledge of Clark’s plans to terminate Woodall and was not consulted.  The Oct. 7 public meeting became a controversy in and of itself after Commissioner Kevin Thompson noted that commissioners discussed the details of a personnel matter without going into executive session. At Van Flein’s recommendation, commissioners voted to redact Woodall’s name from the meeting record.  Additionally, after commissioners voted to redact the record and allow Márquez Peterson to obtain outside counsel, Van Flein notified commissioners that neither vote was properly noticed under open meeting law. Autumn Johnson, an attorney who represents solar energy clients at the Commission, filed an open meeting complaint with the attorney general’s office over the votes.  Commissioners reconsidered both matters at Thursday’s meeting, voting to retain outside counsel to examine Clark’s authority and voting against retroactively redacting the record of the Oct. 7 meeting.  Transparency and authority concerns Those votes did not assuage the concerns of Márquez Peterson and Commissioner Rachel Walden, both of whom raised questions about the lack of transparency and communication from Clark and Van Flein.  Márquez Peterson said the situation had become “messy,” and accused Van Flein of giving commissioners “mixed information” about whether the attorney general’s office weighed in on Clark’s authority to terminate Woodall.  At the Oct. 7 meeting, Van Flein told commissioners that Zoldan, the Arizona Department of Administration and the attorney general’s office “indicated … that not only did the executive director have the authority to take the action, but in light of the report that was issued, had an obligation to do so.” But on Oct. 9, Commission Chair Nick Myers requested a formal opinion on the matter from Attorney General Kris Mayes. That letter wasn’t made public until Oct. 20 and appeared to catch some commissioners off guard.  Van Flein became defensive during Thursday’s meeting and warned Márquez Peterson of the Commission’s Code of Ethics rules. “I would remind the commissioner of her duties under Ethics Rule 3.2, to take a look at that, before misrepresenting a chain of events,” Van Flein said. “It was not messy; it was a clean investigation by the independent counsel, and it’s appropriately done.”  But Walden also appeared frustrated with Van Flein’s handling of the issue, noting that he appeared to have given Myers more information about both the Oct. 7 meeting and Thursday’s meeting than the other commissioners. “Once again [we are] being asked to attend a meeting [and] voting on matters without having information from legal,” Walden said. “We are all equally your client, Mr. Van Flein. You don’t report to the chair.” Walden noted that she still has not seen the attorney general’s office’s opinion on the termination and only learned of the open meeting complaint after reading news reports. Commissioner René Lopez also appeared confused about the chain of events and whether the attorney general’s office was consulted about the termination itself or Clark’s authority to carry out the termination. Commissioner Kevin Thompson agreed that the entire situation could have been handled better, but said he did not intend that to be viewed as a criticism of Clark. “I know that personally, as a commissioner, if my staff was accused of something that would be considered potentially termination-worthy, I hope I would be able to incur some of that responsibility myself and address the merits of those accusations and do my best as my staff’s direct supervisor to remedy or mediate that situation,” Thompson said.  Mayes’ office told the Commission it hopes to weigh in on Clark’s authority within 90 days, but Márquez Peterson told the Arizona Capitol Times she will continue pursuing a separate legal opinion on the matter. The post Corporation Commissioners clash with staff over fired policy advisor first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb86e72cf67914c61d511b America's Greatest Workplaces 2027: Direct Participation te 2026-10-23T16:10:15.180Z America's Greatest Workplaces 2027: Direct Participation Newsweek and Plant-A are evaluating America's Greatest Workplaces for 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb86e52cf67914c61d5109 Foods That Could Help You Sleep Better, According to Experts te 2026-10-23T16:10:13.667Z Foods That Could Help You Sleep Better, According to Experts Studies have suggested several foods could help you have a better night's sleep. Experts told Newsweek about the latest research. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb86e32cf67914c61d5100 Map Shows Closest House Races as Cook Shifts 19 Seats Toward Democrats te 2026-10-23T16:10:11.824Z Map Shows Closest House Races as Cook Shifts 19 Seats Toward Democrats The update from the Cook Political Report comes less than two weeks out from the November 3 midterm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb86e12cf67914c61d50e0 What some of Anthropic’s backers are reportedly worth before its IPO te 2026-10-23T16:10:09.642Z What some of Anthropic’s backers are reportedly worth before its IPO Early-stage and follow-on investors in the AI lab are already sitting on major paper returns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb84882b01e86071e1bd3e Abdul El-Sayed's Appeal to Black Voters Jumped on By Conservatives te 2026-10-23T16:00:08.715Z Abdul El-Sayed's Appeal to Black Voters Jumped on By Conservatives Primary results showed weaknesses for El-Sayed among Black voters, though recent polls offer a more encouraging, mixed picture. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb84862b01e86071e1bd31 Tucson evalúan una concesión de 25 años a TEP mediante la Propuesta 421 te 2026-10-23T16:00:06.007Z Tucson evalúan una concesión de 25 años a TEP mediante la Propuesta 421 Leer en inglés Los votantes de Tucson decidirán este otoño si renuevan el acuerdo de concesión de Tucson Electric Power por otros 25 años y aceptan al menos $2 millones anuales de la empresa, destinados a proporcionar sombra, árboles y ayuda energética a hogares de bajos ingresos. La Proposición 421 agrupa ambos acuerdos en una sola votación. Sus defensores afirman que garantiza un suministro eléctrico fiable sin aumentar las tarifas, mientras que sus detractores sostienen que el acuerdo vincula a la ciudad con una empresa de servicios públicos corporativa durante toda una generación. El Concejo Municipal de Tucson votó unánimemente el 7 de abril a favor de someter la Proposición 421 a la consideración de los votantes, tras revisar varias versiones preliminares. El acuerdo de concesión actual expira en abril de 2027. La renovación mantendría la tasa de concesión vigente del 2.5% que los clientes pagan en sus facturas, la cual financia el soterramiento de líneas eléctricas, la asistencia a hogares de bajos ingresos y los incentivos para energías renovables. Asimismo, otorga a TEP acceso a las vías públicas de Tucson, permitiendo que sus cuadrillas trabajen en la red eléctrica y atiendan interrupciones del servicio en las calles de la ciudad. El acuerdo de colaboración energética es una novedad y sería el primero de su tipo en Arizona. Los pagos de TEP que comienzan en $2 millones anuales y aumentan un 2% cada año se destinarán a la plantación de árboles, la creación de zonas de sombra, el desarrollo de infraestructura resistente al calor y programas de eficiencia energética para hogares de bajos ingresos. La ciudad espera recibir aproximadamente $64 millones a lo largo de los 25 años que duraría el acuerdo. TEP afirma que la Proposición 421 no supondrá un aumento en las tarifas eléctricas para los clientes y permitirá a la empresa seguir realizando mejoras en su infraestructura. Según TEP, si el acuerdo no se renovará, la ciudad tendría que aprobar cada proyecto de forma individual, lo que ralentizará la capacidad de respuesta de la compañía. “TEP respalda la Proposición 421 porque favorece un servicio eléctrico fiable y no aumenta las facturas de los clientes,” declaró a El Foco de Tucson Joe Barrios, portavoz de TEP. “El acuerdo de concesión permite a TEP utilizar, de manera segura y eficiente, las calles, los callejones y las servidumbres de paso de la ciudad para realizar el mantenimiento de nuestros equipos, solucionar interrupciones del servicio y atender a los clientes dentro de los límites municipales. Sus términos, basados ​​en el sentido común, ayudan a TEP y a la Ciudad a coordinar estas labores de forma eficiente.” La guía informativa enviada por correo a los votantes incluía 70 argumentos a favor de la Proposición 421 y dos en contra. De los 70 argumentos a favor, 59 fueron financiados por el comité de acción política de TEP, “TEP for Tucson.” Dichos argumentos fueron presentados por empleados de TEP, diversos residentes del área de Tucson, líderes empresariales y algunos funcionarios electos. Somos un medio de noticias reconocido a nivel nacional, pero seguimos siendo una organización sin fines de lucro que depende del apoyo de la comunidad. Ayúdenos a seguir contando las historias de Tucson. La ciudad cobra una tarifa de presentación de $240 por cada argumento incluido en la guía para el votante; esto significa que TEP for Tucson pagó $14,160 para presentar sus 59 argumentos. El Condado de Pima cobra $25 dólares por argumento para sus propias medidas sometidas a votación. Grupos de interés, como la Coalición para la Protección del Desierto de Sonora, financiaron algunos de los 11 argumentos restantes a favor, mientras que los funcionarios electos costearon los suyos propios. La alcaldesa de Tucson, Regina Romero, expresó su apoyo a la Proposición 421, calificándola como una oportunidad única para que la ciudad invierta en sus vecindarios y, al mismo tiempo, se prepare para futuros aumentos en las temperaturas. “En Tucson, contar con energía confiable es más que una simple comodidad; es esencial para proteger la salud pública, apoyar a los negocios locales y ayudar a que la comunidad mantenga su resiliencia durante una emergencia,” señaló Romero en su carta. “La Proposición 421 demuestra lo que Tucson puede lograr cuando los residentes, el gobierno, las empresas y los socios comunitarios colaboran en soluciones prácticas. Es una inversión en nuestra gente.” La supervisora ​​del Condado de Pima, Jen Allen, también presentó una carta en apoyo a la Proposición 421, destacando los beneficios para las familias de bajos ingresos y la reducción de la huella de carbono. “Si se aprueba la Proposición 421, también entrará en vigor el Acuerdo de Colaboración Energética,” indicó Allen en su carta. “Para los votantes, esto significa que los fondos destinados a las prioridades climáticas de Tucson provendrán directamente de los recursos corporativos de TEP, y no de los bolsillos de los usuarios.” La Proposición 421 también ha enfrentado la oposición de diversos grupos comunitarios. La organización Public Power for Tucson se ha manifestado en contra, argumentando que la medida impediría su opción preferida: un servicio público de energía propiedad municipal, el cual, según ellos, sería más confiable y menos costoso. Asimismo, calificaron la propuesta como un referéndum sobre la forma en que TEP opera en la ciudad. “Los $2 millones anuales destinados a Tucson resultan insignificantes para Fortis, especialmente si se considera el aumento de $2.2 millones que los habitantes de Tucson terminarán pagando debido al incremento en las tarifas solicitado por TEP,” escribieron dos representantes de Public Power for Tucson en su carta de oposición. “Si seguimos dependiendo de TEP durante otros 25 años, Tucson se volverá un lugar inhabitable. No podremos permitirnos pagar la electricidad necesaria para protegernos del calor estival. Nos quedaremos sin agua, ya que los centros de datos y las centrales eléctricas de TEP que funcionan con gas obtenido mediante fracturación hidráulica agotarán los recursos hídricos de nuestro desierto. Las temperaturas seguirán subiendo, aumentarán los incendios forestales y las tormentas monzónicas serán más intensas, pero a la vez más secas.” El Partido por el Socialismo y la Liberación también presentó argumentos en contra de la Proposición 421, acusando a TEP y a su empresa matriz, la canadiense Fortis Inc., de ejercer un monopolio. Según el partido, el pago de $2 millones simplemente les compraría una mayor influencia sobre el gobierno municipal. “Votar SÍ significa renunciar a nuestra capacidad de negociación durante toda una generación, otorgando a TEP el poder de definir la infraestructura, abastecer a centros de datos ambientalmente destructivos, influir en los organismos reguladores y en los políticos locales, y trasladar los costes a los residentes que pagan por el servicio. Votar SÍ deja a los habitantes de Tucson a merced de un monopolio que responde ante sus accionistas, no ante el público,” señalaron los miembros del partido en su carta. 💡 Las elecciones generales tendrán lugar el 3 de noviembre. Los votantes del condado de Pima pueden registrarse, verificar su registro o solicitar una papeleta para votar por correo a través del sitio web recorder.pima.gov. Ian Stash es egresado de la Universidad de Arizona y periodista independiente en Tucson. Puede contactarlo a través de ianjgs16@gmail.com.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. 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/6adb82382b01e86071e1bce3 Michigan school board votes to ban biological males from girls' sports in major policy shift te 2026-10-23T15:50:16.992Z Michigan school board votes to ban biological males from girls' sports in major policy shift A southern Michigan school district has voted to restrict participation in girls' sports to biological females, approving a new policy in a 4-2 school board vote amid the ongoing national debate over transgender athletes competing in women's and girls' athletics. "The Board of Education approved a new policy with a vote of 4 yes and 2 no with one board member absent," Andrew Shaw, superintendent of Monroe Public Schools, told Fox News Digital in an email Wednesday. "As the superintendent it is my role to implement the policies established by the Board of Education," he added. "The policy that was approved is for Monroe Public Schools only and does not impact any visiting school." EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RESCINDS BIDEN TITLE IX RULE, RESTORES TRUMP-ERA REGULATIONS The policy, titled "Girl's Athletic Participation and Facilities Use," addresses participation in girls' athletics and access to facilities. A copy of the proposed policy obtained by Fox News Digital states that participation in girls' athletics at Monroe Public Schools would be restricted to biological females, with eligibility tied to documentation on a student's birth certificate. The policy reads, "Participation in girl's athletics at Monroe Public Schools shall be restricted to biological females as documented on the birth certificate at the time of birth. Access to and use of girl's athletic facilities (locker rooms) shall follow the same restriction." The decision comes as school districts across the country continue to grapple with questions surrounding transgender student participation in girls' sports and access to sex-separated facilities. The new policy announcement also comes after Briley Lechner, a varsity volleyball player at Monroe High School in West Monroe, and her father, Sean, filed a federal lawsuit on Oct. 9, announced by the Thomas More Law Center, raising Title IX and constitutional claims against Monroe Public Schools, the Michigan High School Athletic Association and school officials over the alleged incident. COLORADO SCHOOL PARENTS SOUND ALARM AFTER DAUGHTERS WERE CUT FROM VOLLEYBALL TEAM WHILE TRANS ATHLETE PLAYS BLUE STATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCUSED OF DEFYING SUPREME COURT, HIDING GENDER TRANSITIONS FROM PARENTS Briley Lechner said she filed a lawsuit after she unknowingly shared a locker room with a transgender athlete. "What's very scary is that the day that this happened, I had no clue that there was a boy on the other team," Lechner told Fox News Digital in an interview on Oct. 15. The lawsuit from the Thomas More Law Center "alleges that school officials knowingly concealed from the Monroe High School girls' volleyball team and their parents that the September 9, 2025, match with Ann Arbor's Skyline High School would involve a biological male (transgender female)," according to the legal group. In a statement, Briley Lechner told Fox News Digital, "Our family loves and respect everyone, regardless of our differences. This has always been about my privacy, my safety, and fair play. Nothing more, nothing less." She added, "Every female athlete deserves to have her rights respected and protected. Boys do NOT belong in girls’ locker rooms or girls’ sports. Every girl deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected, both in the locker room and on the court. We should NEVER have to fight for that." WOMEN WHO FACED BIOLOGICAL MALES IN GIRLS SPORTS AND LOCKER ROOMS SPEAK OUT AHEAD OF WASHINGTON STATE VOTE Sean Lechner, her father, told Fox News Digital, "The new policy may be watered down, but it's an incremental victory for my daughter and every female athlete. It's shameful it took nearly a year to get here but we still have work to do. Who's to say they can't change it again? Regardless of how some try to twist the narrative, this has ALWAYS been about my daughter's privacy, safety, and fair play. Nothing more, nothing less!" He continued, "Since our lawsuit was announced, my daughter and I have received even more harassing and threatening messages. But at the heart of everything I'm doing is something simple — being a father, being a parent, and loving my daughter enough to stand beside her when she needs me most."  He added, "To all parents....put aside your differences, bring faith, common sense, and respect back into our homes. Our children are God's most precious gifts. Love them. Cherish them. Protect them. One day, your daughter may look you in the eyes and ask, 'Why didn't you stand up for me when I needed you?' I never want my daughter to ask me that question. I want her to know her father stood beside her and never backed down. No amount of hate or threats will silence us. I will never stop standing up for my daughter." Fox News Digital reached out to the Thomas More Law Center for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb82302b01e86071e1bca0 Flood mitigation plans presented to Tusayan Town Council te 2026-10-23T15:50:08.287Z Flood mitigation plans presented to Tusayan Town Council The in-town flood mitigation measures are nearing completion while the on-forest measures are nearing 50% engineering. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb822e2b01e86071e1bc83 United, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan Cuts Expected to Hit 1M Americans te 2026-10-23T15:50:06.124Z United, Humana Medicare Advantage Plan Cuts Expected to Hit 1M Americans 'For seniors caught in these changes, the consequences could be significant, as many will have to find new coverage.' Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb822c2b01e86071e1bc7a Woman With US Passport for 24 Years Is Denaturalized te 2026-10-23T15:50:04.578Z Woman With US Passport for 24 Years Is Denaturalized The ruling comes as the Trump administration has increasingly pursued denaturalization and made it a top priority. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7fdb2b01e86071e1bc1b Spooktacular Halloween party ideas featured on Shopping With Friends te 2026-10-23T15:40:11.615Z Spooktacular Halloween party ideas featured on Shopping With Friends FOX News Deals may be compensated for or earn commission if you buy through our link. This morning, Shopping With Friends on-air host Limor Suss joined Fox & Friends to share easy, last-minute ideas for Halloween hosting. Her picks included ghost-themed roses, kid-friendly entertainment and ready-to-serve charcuterie boards. Skip the shopping and prep work with this Halloween-themed charcuterie board, which arrives ready to serve on a reusable acacia wood board. It's filled with meats, cheeses and festive bites, including truffle salami, ghost-shaped cheddar and salted caramel walnuts. 1-800 Flowers Boo Blooms Roses ($64.99+): Send a festive bouquet of orange roses printed with tiny ghosts. Boarderie Mummy Brie ($139): This limited-edition baked brie is filled with cranberries, oranges, pecans and brown sugar. It arrives on a reusable 10-inch acacia wood serving board. Boarderie Dessert Board ($249): Fill your table with cookies, brownies, macarons and other sweet treats, including a smashable chocolate surprise. ZipString Arcana ($44.99): Launch, fly and retract a glowing loop of string for an entertaining, mess-free Halloween toy. Life-size skeleton prop ($41.79): Arrange popcorn, mini pizza bites and other snacks inside this 5-foot-4 skeleton. READ MORE: As seen on Fox and Friends: Spooktacular Halloween party ideas -- Last-minute Halloween essentials: Party supplies, costume finishing touches and more, starting at $10 Apple’s HomeView smart display: How to preorder it, plus alternatives you can shop now This week’s best deals: Get an iPhone Duo, save nearly $400 on Christmas trees and more Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7fda2b01e86071e1bc12 Two massive elk lock antlers in feisty Colorado fight captured on stunning wildlife footage te 2026-10-23T15:40:10.492Z Two massive elk lock antlers in feisty Colorado fight captured on stunning wildlife footage Another incredible nature video has hit the web. We've been on an incredible run here at OutKick when it comes to OutKick Outdoors, nature and wildlife footage. It never gets old as people are always captivated by animals in their natural habits.....or people behaving like idiots around animals. It's always gold. GOLFER DISTRACTED BY 'A NICE RACK' SHANKS TEE SHOT IN THE DIRECTION OF LARGE BULL ELK, WISELY GRABS A NEW BALL That now includes some wild footage of some elk. Good Bull Outdoors shared a video this week on Instagram of a pair of massive elk locking antlers in a feisty scrap in Colorado. "Our moose steak dinner was interrupted by bugling elk tonight so what do a couple of elk obsessed wildlife photographers do? We pack up the pup and roll out to get some video," the caption states, in part. It continues, "Crazy doesn’t really describe the evening. A big 6x7 bugling while swimming across the lake, a 15 minute long fight, a second fight in a place we could hear but not see, a bull repeatedly walking down the road trying to get to cows inside the fairgrounds, a gunshot coming from the road which we found out was a policeman shooting a wounded elk calf hit by a car, and another bull jumping out towards our truck and nearly hitting it as he ran by. What a night!" Check out the wild video below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. People in the comments had plenty of reactions to share. One person wrote, "All pumped up, showing their strength!" Another added, "Dude, that’s crazy. Cool!" A third commented, "Great work! Very cool." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It's clear that people can't get enough of seeing two massive elk smash antlers. There's no question it's some awesome wildlife footage. What do you think of the video? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7d7e2b01e86071e1bb67 Jeep-on-Jeep crash leaves one overturned on Sunday afternoon te 2026-10-23T15:30:06.762Z Jeep-on-Jeep crash leaves one overturned on Sunday afternoon Only minor injuries were caused by a Jeep-versus-Jeep collision on Sunday afternoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7b312b01e86071e1bace More than 95% of US House races aren’t competitive. It pushes lawmakers toward ideological edges. te 2026-10-23T15:20:17.538Z More than 95% of US House races aren’t competitive. It pushes lawmakers toward ideological edges. The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 13, 2026. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom) WASHINGTON — Fewer than 5% of U.S. House races are seen by a top political analysis as truly competitive heading into November’s midterm elections, giving relatively few voters the ability to determine which party controls the chamber for the next two years.  The other 414 of 435 House districts are viewed by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter as at least leaning toward a Democrat or a Republican, as of Oct. 22. That lack of competition, once a primary election is won, heavily influences which priorities lawmakers pursue in office, according to experts interviewed by States Newsroom. It also means voters in those regions have less ability to hold lawmakers accountable during the general election, especially if those politicians haven’t kept their campaign promises or were embroiled in an ethics scandal.  “For a lot of candidates it’s that primary which is particularly important,” said Zachary Peskowitz, professor of political science at Emory University in Georgia. “And so that obviously creates very different incentives for how they behave in Congress than if they were concerned with the general election.” There’s evidence the significant number of uncompetitive House races during the general election can lead to “more extreme ideological positions,” he said.  “It can generate a kind of more confrontational style to lawmaking, where your goal is to activate your partisan supporters as opposed to reaching out toward the middle or across the aisle,” Peskowitz said.  While gerrymandering has led to more hyper-partisan House districts, there are other factors as well, including that voters tend to focus more on political party than the specific characteristics and policy proposals of an individual candidate, he said.  Among the lowest in decades The number of truly competitive House races this year is among the lowest during the last three decades, according to ratings from the Cook Political Report. That’s the case despite the enormous amount of attention paid to which party ultimately will end up with control of the chamber. With less than two weeks until voting ends, there are just 21 toss-up seats where either candidate is viewed as having a chance to win the district.  Another 12 are rated as leaning toward the Democrat, while 13 lean slightly toward the Republican candidate winning. The remaining races, a whopping 89%, are projected as likely or solid for one political party or the other.  Here’s the percent of toss-up or lean races that were at least somewhat competitive heading into Election Day for the last few decades under the report’s analysis: 2026 – 11% 2024 – 10% 2022 – 15% 2020 – 14% 2018 – 17% 2016 – 9% 2014 – 9% 2012 – 13% 2010 – 23% 2008 – 13% 2006 – 14% 2004 – 9% 2002 – 10% 2000 – 11% 1998 – 14% 1996 –  27% Sean M. Theriault, professor of congressional studies at the University of Texas at Austin, said the relatively small number of swing districts has contributed to narrow majorities in the House, giving just a few lawmakers the ability to “hold the rest of the majority party hostage until they get what they want.” “What we saw with the Republicans, it’s typically the people on the far right who are the ones who are holding their party hostage,” Theriault said. “And what we saw with Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats in previous majorities where the margins were small, it was more likely to be the more moderate members, which has a different sort of flavor.” A limited number of toss-up races also makes it more challenging for voters to hold their representatives accountable during the general election, when everyone can vote regardless of their party registration. Many states require people to register as either a Democrat or a Republican to cast a ballot in the primary.  “In terms of holding your legislators accountable, especially in the general election, it makes it far more difficult,” Theriault said.  Voter turnout Jonathan Hanson, lecturer in public policy at the University of Michigan, said it’s “a sad fact in the American political system that most of the congressional seats” are not competitive during the general election.  Having a large number of races that are essentially guaranteed wins for either a Democrat or a Republican can also suppress voter turnout, further reducing the number of Americans who determine which party sets the agenda in the House.  “It’s pretty clear that voters turn out at higher rates when there’s a close election, especially a high-profile election,” Hanson said. “It wouldn’t be surprising at all for a voter to say, ‘You know what? In my sleepy congressional race, it’s really not going to matter whether I vote or not. The same person is going to win.’ And so their level of motivation for going to the polls just drops off.” The combination of uncompetitive districts and low voter turnout often leads to lawmakers who view party loyalty as the most important aspect of the job, not brokering deals that can actually become law, he said.  “I think it absolutely makes the chamber less responsive to voters because the fate of most members of Congress is delinked from the middle part of the political spectrum,” Hanson said. “So as long as people aren’t facing competition, they just tend to stick with their party line, and it makes it very hard for there to be compromise.”  Shifts in toss-up ratings to come Kyle Kondik, managing editor at Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia, another political forecaster, said the nonpartisan organization will move the House races it sees as toss-ups to favor one of the political parties before Election Day.  At the moment, he expects Democrats have similar prospects to the 2018 midterms, when Republicans went from holding 241 seats to 199, losing the House majority. The House currently is made up of 218 Republicans, 214 Democrats and one independent, with two vacancies. “I think they could match 2018 just because the environment is so bad for Republicans,” Kondik said. “I don’t know if that’s where we’ll land on our projections but, like, Republicans seem to be springing leaks everywhere.” As far as voter turnout goes, he said, presidential election years tend to see more people cast ballots, though a close House race in a wave year can have an impact.  “I think it’s probably just a function of the president not being on a ballot,” Kondik said of lower midterm turnout numbers. “I think that’s the main ingredient because, you know, clearly presidential elections have significantly higher turnout, usually 15 points higher or more than the previous midterm.” “Although you know, it does seem like turnout can be a little bit higher in places that have a lot of intense competition.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7b2b2b01e86071e1baa1 Share Your Experiences With Medicaid Claims for Repayment te 2026-10-23T15:20:11.639Z Share Your Experiences With Medicaid Claims for Repayment The New York Times would like to hear from people about Medicaid trying to recoup money after the death of a loved one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7b2a2b01e86071e1ba92 Coconino County Superintendent seeking input on Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board candidates te 2026-10-23T15:20:10.431Z Coconino County Superintendent seeking input on Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board candidates The candidates seeking appointment are Linda Honahni and Lee Tsinigine. The last day for public input is Friday, Oct. 30. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7b282b01e86071e1ba76 When Parents Help One Child Buy a Home—What Happens to Siblings? te 2026-10-23T15:20:08.177Z When Parents Help One Child Buy a Home—What Happens to Siblings? Parents aren't just weighing costs when helping children buy homes. Fairness matters too, the lead author said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7b262b01e86071e1ba6d Trump Unveils Two Major Housing Moves That Could Save Americans ‘Thousands’ te 2026-10-23T15:20:06.677Z Trump Unveils Two Major Housing Moves That Could Save Americans ‘Thousands’ The president signed an order which should lower single-family housing costs that are squeezing Americans ahead of the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb7b242b01e86071e1ba64 Trump Praises Amy Acton's 'Smart' Mother for Vivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad te 2026-10-23T15:20:04.904Z Trump Praises Amy Acton's 'Smart' Mother for Vivek Ramaswamy Attack Ad Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother amid GOP backlash. 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The climate lawfare movement has spent the better part of a decade trying to prove Hamilton wrong. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, in which Boulder seeks to use Colorado public nuisance law to make two energy companies pay for the effects of global climate change. The case is the culmination of a long campaign. SUPREME COURT BEGINS NEW TERM WITH HIGH-PROFILE LOOK AT CLEAN AIR AND FEDERAL AUTHORITY A small, well-funded network of climate activists, convinced that drastic action is needed to save the planet and frustrated that their fellow citizens have not voted to dismantle the fossil-fuel industry, have turned to state and local courts after the Supreme Court unanimously shut down federal climate-nuisance suits in 2011’s American Electric Power v. Connecticut. Their strategy rests on a single premise: When the front door of democracy is closed, try the courthouse back door. But thanks to documents released September 30 by the House Judiciary Committee, we no longer have to guess. One of the movement’s architects put the strategy in writing. CLIMATE SEMINARS FOR JUDGES FACE FUNDING TRAIL PROBE AMID FEARS OF OUTSIDE INFLUENCE ON COURTS "It seemed to me that without legislative or executive action to address the climate problem, real government action might still be derived from court decisions," Paul Hanle wrote in a May 2022 email. Hanle founded the Environmental Law Institute’s Climate Judiciary Project, which has put at least 140 federal judges through its climate "education" seminars. In the same email, he laid out CJP’s strategy to target "key judges" with seminars, hoping to "make a great difference in the final outcome of cases." The crown jewel was the judges’ own science manual. In December 2022, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine invited Michael Burger to write the climate chapter of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, the federal judiciary’s go-to science guide. Burger runs Columbia’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and is of counsel at Sher Edling, a firm representing many of the cities and counties suing oil companies. The Federal Judicial Center balked, citing his litigation work. CHINA-LINKED GREEN GROUP TRAINING US JUDGES DRAWS FRESH HEAT AS FOREIGN TIES FUEL PRESSURE AT HOME The next day, Burger told his Sabin Center colleagues, the chapter’s eventual named authors, that he’d "be happy to contribute behind the scenes." Within weeks, one of them was circulating a draft with "Mike’s edits" and revising the legal section in response to his comments. Soon after the manual was published, the FJC withdrew the climate chapter. The National Academies finally followed suit in August. Why all the stealth? Because climate plaintiffs have a causation problem they cannot solve in the open. SUPREME COURT CAN RESTORE SANITY AND STOP THE LEFT’S RADICAL CLIMATE AGENDA At the Suncor Energy oral argument, Justice Elena Kagan told the oil companies’ lawyer, "Well, you sound like you have a very good causation argument." She meant it as a brush-off; she immediately questioned why causation should matter for preemption. But Kagan is right: No climate plaintiff has a good causation argument. Greenhouse gases mix globally, and about 90 percent of emissions occur outside the United States. Tying a drought in Boulder to any particular company’s barrels of oil is simply not possible. ECO-WARRIORS WANT TO TURN UP THE HEAT ON YOUR WALLET TO FUND THEIR CLIMATE AGENDA That is why the climate lawfare movement needs judges to swallow "extreme event attribution." Boulder’s trial court has already shown what the endgame looks like, declaring, "in a multiple contributor tort case, there is no need to tie specific injuries to the actions of defendants." If you can’t meet the standard, lower it. This is precisely what the Constitution’s structure exists to prevent: a small minority weaponizing federalism to impose its policy preferences on the entire nation. One county cannot regulate the world. If Boulder prevails, the companies’ lawyer warned, some 90,000 municipalities could make national energy policy through jury awards. Pressed by Justice Clarence Thomas at oral argument, Boulder’s lawyer conceded that "nothing in our theory" prevents suing retailers too. WAVE OF OVERLOOKED 'LEFT-WING' LAWSUITS COULD COME WITH AN UNEXPECTED PRICE TAG FOR AMERICANS And it won’t stop with oil companies. The Climate Judiciary Project’s own curriculum for judges shows where this is headed. One module touts "source attribution" studies tracing nearly two-thirds of all carbon dioxide emitted since the 1750s to 90 fossil-fuel and cement producers. Then it turns to the dinner table: "Though its members have not yet been named as defendants in climate change lawsuits, the heavily concentrated industrial animal agriculture industry also has been subjected to source attribution analysis." Note the word "yet." The module is candid about the point of the exercise. These studies take an alleged problem that could be attributed to "several billion past and present human individuals" and reduces it "to one driven by a few dozen companies," which makes climate change "appear to be more amenable to traditional tort law adjudication." This is regulation by litigation, pure and simple. Punish the companies that supply Americans’ fuel, food and building materials, and every family pays the bill at the pump and the grocery store. [A1] Chief Justice John Roberts cut to the heart of the matter: "Isn’t your suit an attempt to evade those decisions?" He meant the Court’s long line of cases treating interstate air pollution as a matter of federal law, which Justice Brett Kavanaugh had called "a wall of precedent." Kavanaugh then read aloud from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s opinion in AEP: Federal judges "lack the scientific, economic, and technological resources" to set emissions policy. If that is true of federal judges, Kavanaugh asked, doesn’t it apply to "a six-person state jury in Boulder?" Take it from Ginsburg herself. Greenhouse-gas regulation, she wrote, "cannot be prescribed in a vacuum." It demands weighing environmental benefits against "our Nation’s energy needs and the possibility of economic disruption." The climate lawfare complex lost at the ballot box. It lost in AEP. So its backers went behind the scenes—into judicial seminars and judges’ own science manual. Enough already. The Supreme Court should shut the courthouse door for good. CLICK FOR MORE FROM JOSH HAMMER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb78e92b01e86071e1b9d2 Ex-FBI officials arrested in Hunter Biden laptop probe as testimony comes under scrutiny te 2026-10-23T15:10:33.521Z Ex-FBI officials arrested in Hunter Biden laptop probe as testimony comes under scrutiny The Department of Justice charged two former FBI officials with lying to Congress about their involvement in FBI investigations into Hunter Biden, including matters involving his laptop. Former FBI officials Nikki Cole Floris and Bradley Benavides, according to the DOJ, falsely denied involvement in the investigations into former President Joe Biden’s son when speaking to Congress. Both surrendered Friday on arrest warrants, according to the DOJ. "Lying to Congress by anyone strikes at the heart of our democratic system, but when senior FBI agents lie to Congress believing they are above the law, it’s time to bring the hammer of justice down on them," U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said of the charges.  "When senior officials entrusted with safeguarding our nation’s security choose deception over duty, they undermine the very institutions they swore to uphold. Today’s action makes clear that no one is above the law, and we will hold accountable all who obstruct the truth." FBI CO-DEPUTY DIRECTOR ANDREW BAILEY RESIGNS AFTER YEAR IN ROLE The Justice Department claims to possess evidence that shows Benavides discussed the laptop story with others in the FBI, contradicting his testimony that he learned about the story from Wikipedia. Similarly, the department says that it has evidence Floris discussed Hunter Biden with members of the FBI’s Foreign Influence Task Force, despite testifying to the contrary. "Nikki Floris is a patriot. She served our nation as a dedicated FBI intelligence officer for nearly 20 years. Yet today, the DOJ has accused her falsely of a crime on the say-so of politicians, not on the facts. It’s no coincidence the government is filing these nonsense charges now, years later, on the eve of an election," her attorneys said in a statement. RUSSIAN SPIES ORCHESTRATED $40K MURDER PLOT IN NATION’S CAPITAL, US ALLEGES "This morning the FBI arrested two former FBI members of the now dissolved Foreign Influence Task Force, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, both of whom allegedly lied to Congress in 2023 on matters regarding investigations related to the 2020 election," FBI Director Kash Patel said of the arrests. "One of these individuals is on record privately claiming to be ‘running a shadow government’ during the 2020 election. As we’ve said repeatedly: weaponization will never be tolerated at this FBI." This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb78e42b01e86071e1b9c9 Sheriff says evidence 'leaning one way' in shooting deaths of disabled toddler and grandparents: report te 2026-10-23T15:10:28.739Z Sheriff says evidence 'leaning one way' in shooting deaths of disabled toddler and grandparents: report Mystery is surrounding the deaths of a toddler and his two grandparents after the three of them were discovered dead by investigators. It happened inside a home in Gnadenhutten, Ohio. The Tuscarawas County Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies responded to a 911 call where "a voice softly says the word 'help'" on Wednesday, the agency said in a release. They arrived to find Kozzar Lotut, who was just 22 months old, Melissa Campbell, 51, and Gale Sanders, 67, deceased with apparent gunshot wounds. Fox News Digital confirmed their identities with the Tuscarawas Coroner's Office. RETIRED POLICE SERGEANT SHOOTS DEPUTY CHIEF WIFE AND THEIR DAUGHTER IN WEALTHY, COASTAL ENCLAVE HOME The deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide, according to Sheriff Orvis L. Campbell. "Right now, if I had to say the evidence was leaning one way, it’s definitely leaning towards a murder-suicide. We’re pretty confident, you know, that it happened within the home," he told WOIO. The toddler's grandparents cared for the baby, who had "medical disabilities" he said. FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE, FORCING KIDS TO HELP FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Campbell appeared to work as a registered nurse at New Philadelphia Health Care Center in Ohio before her death. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS As for how deputies made the grim discovery – first responders had difficulty tracing the 911 call when it first came through. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The unnamed caller originally dialed 911 and hung up. Dispatchers tried to call the line back several times – and in one of those calls someone picked up and softly said the word "help." SEND US A TIP Through investigative efforts deputies eventually traced the line back to a home on Cherry Street in the small community. GOT A TIP? It was a great grandmother who opened the door and let investigators inside. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Bodies of the three victims were taken to the Tuscarawas County Coroner's Office for autopsies, where manner and cause of death are still "pending." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Additional information will be released as it becomes available and as appropriate," the Coroner's Office said. Fox News Digital has reached out to American Medical Administrators, which operates New Philadelphia Health Care Center, and the Sheriff's Office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb78e02b01e86071e1b9c0 Chicago's 12-language ballots make elections 'harder to monitor,' Illinois GOP chair warns te 2026-10-23T15:10:24.458Z Chicago's 12-language ballots make elections 'harder to monitor,' Illinois GOP chair warns Chicago voters can cast ballots in 12 different languages this election, an expansion that Illinois Republican Party Chairman Bob Grogan warns is making an already complicated election system harder to independently monitor. Grogan told Fox News Digital the proliferation of versions in languages such as Tagalog, Gujarati and Urdu creates additional challenges for election judges and party observers tasked with ensuring voters receive accurate ballots. He also questioned how many voters need some of the translations, arguing that many immigrants who speak those languages also speak English. "It's a solution in search of a problem," Grogan told Fox News Digital. "It's big city virtue signaling." TRUMP ADMIN SUED OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF SENSITIVE VOTER DATA FROM 47 STATES Chicago voters can cast ballots in 12 different languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Polish, Gujarati, Urdu, Ukrainian, Arabic and Russian. Section 203 of the U.S. Voting Rights Act requires the Chicago Board of Elections to make materials and ballots available in certain precincts for Spanish, Chinese and Hindi speakers, a spokesperson for the elections agency told Fox News Digital. The Board includes the other non-English languages to "maintain uniformity with the languages used by the Cook County Clerk's office under a county ordinance, so that all voters throughout Cook County are afforded equal voting opportunities," the spokesperson added. But Grogan, a former DuPage County auditor for 12 years, said he has "a fair number of Gujarati friends ... and everyone in their family speaks English." "Gujarati – it's from India, and English is an official language in India," Grogan added. TRUMP ADMIN'S PROPOSED 'ENGLISH-ONLY' HEAD START RULE DRAWS FIRE FROM LOS ANGELES MAYORAL CANDIDATE Data provided to Fox News Digital by the Chicago Board of Elections shows that some of the less commonly used language options accounted for only a handful of ballots cast during the March primary. Just nine ballots were cast using the English-Gujarati option, while 15 used English-Urdu, 10 used English-Arabic and 25 each used English-Russian and English-Ukrainian, according to the Board's figures. Other translations were used more frequently, including 4,474 English-Polish ballots, 2,183 English-Chinese ballots, 664 English-Hindi ballots, 352 English-Korean ballots and 100 English-Tagalog ballots. Grogan also questioned why language requirements can change substantially across county lines, noting that Chicago offers touchscreen ballots in 12 languages while nearby DuPage County offers fewer language options. "You can have a Gujarati population in Peoria," Grogan said. "You would think that there would be some more uniformity to all of that as well." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Beyond questioning the need for some of the translations, Grogan raised a broader concern about oversight, arguing that election judges and party observers cannot independently scrutinize ballots written in languages they do not understand. However, the Chicago Board of Elections pushed back, telling Fox News Digital that it has in-house staff who help translate ballots and signs and assist multilingual media ahead of elections. It also said voters are allowed to bring "interpreter[s] to assist them in understanding and casting their ballot" under certain conditions. When asked about multilingual judges, the Board noted that of the 7,218 election judges assigned for November's general election as of Thursday, 810 are multilingual candidates. Those multilingual judges include speakers of Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Polish, Korean and Tagalog, according to the Board. Pressed on whether he believes the additional languages create an election security vulnerability, Grogan said the risk depends in part on how widely the translated ballots are used. Overall, the Board's figures show 7,857 multilingual ballots were cast during the March primary, representing about 1.85% of the 424,564 ballots cast citywide. "I think it certainly makes it harder to monitor," Grogan said. "If there is one ballot cast in that language, that's a very small vulnerability you have. If all of a sudden we have 10,000 in some very small, poorly understood language, then that increases the risk." Fox News Digital asked the Chicago Board of Elections how many languages are available for mail-in ballots but did not receive a response in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb78cf2b01e86071e1b954 Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach te 2026-10-23T15:10:07.302Z Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients’ personal and health data was compromised during breach Quest is the latest in a series of healthcare technology companies that have been hacked in recent months. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb76812b01e86071e1b90a LeBron James doubles down with sneaky golf hip turns during national anthem after Trump's 'total disgrace' dig te 2026-10-23T15:00:17.920Z LeBron James doubles down with sneaky golf hip turns during national anthem after Trump's 'total disgrace' dig Hours after President Donald Trump ripped his national anthem golf swing antics, LeBron James appeared to double down by working on his golf hip turns during Thursday's night's anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Cleveland Cavaliers. In what was a clear shot back at Trump, LeBron, who wouldn't dare disrespect the Chinese anthem, was seen standing normally during the national anthem before sending a signal back to Trump that sure looked like hip turns that golfers would use during warmups. The Philadelphia Inquirer called hip turns "stretching." The golf world knows better. TRUMP BLASTS LEBRON JAMES AS A 'TOTAL DISGRACE' OVER HIS NATIONAL ANTHEM ANTICS DURING 76ERS DEBUT Earlier Thursday, Trump unleashed on the Chinese sympathizer. "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country! I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!" This is the video that had Trump, a noted golfer fanatic himself, fuming mad. During a campaign stop Thursday night, Trump continued to hammer away. "What about LeBron James? Did you see that deal?" Trump asked voters in Iowa. "He's practicing his golf swing. I said, what the hell is that? I don't understand it." PRESIDENTS CUP HERO JACOB BRIDGEMAN JOINS PRESIDENT TRUMP ON STAGE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, LEADS CLEMSON CHANT "Slow news day at the office," LeBron said after the game when asked about Trump's Truth Social post that clearly got his attention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb76802b01e86071e1b901 Frustrated cruise passengers push back as popular line rolls out new drink prices te 2026-10-23T15:00:16.088Z Frustrated cruise passengers push back as popular line rolls out new drink prices Cruise passengers could soon pay different prices for drinks and Wi-Fi depending on when and where they sail. Carnival Cruise Line announced that it will introduce dynamic pricing for its beverage packages and Wi-Fi plans beginning Dec. 1. Prices will vary based on the length of the cruise, itinerary and season, according to the company. The change was disclosed near the bottom of an announcement on Oct. 14 that largely focused on Carnival's new "FunPacks," which bundle several cruise extras into one pre-cruise purchase. AMERICA'S BIGGEST BUFFET CHAIN CRACKED THE CODE TO ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PROFITS The dynamic pricing will apply only to individual beverage and Wi-Fi packages, Carnival told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Importantly, once a guest purchases a package, their confirmed price is locked in and will not change even if pricing is adjusted later," the company said. More broadly, dynamic pricing is a strategy in which prices can change based on factors such as supply and demand, competitor pricing and available inventory, according to a blog post from Harvard Business School. The cruise line said the changes will provide passengers with "greater flexibility and more options for tailoring their Carnival vacation experience." MAJOR CRUISE LINE HIKES ITS POPULAR PACKAGE PRICES IN MOVE THAT COULD HIT VACATION BUDGETS The move quickly drew reaction from cruise passengers online, with some questioning whether the new system could make budgeting for a trip more complicated. "I've never heard a single person that was happy about dynamic pricing," one Reddit user commented. Another traveler had a more direct concern. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "Who's wishing for more complications on vacation?" the person wrote. "I officially dropped Carnival for the rest of my life," said another person.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Others said the approach could make sense depending on how Carnival ultimately sets its prices. One commenter suggested beverage packages could potentially cost less on longer or more port-heavy cruises, while Wi-Fi prices could vary differently depending on the length of the trip. "I have no issue with this," one Reddit user wrote. "We’d be more open to it if it were dynamic pricing." Fox News Digital previously reported on another cruise line changing the price of popular vacation extras. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Princess Cruises raised the cost of its Plus and Premier packages by $5 per person per day beginning Oct. 13, bringing the standard rates to $70 and $105 per day, respectively. The cruise line also changed its standalone Wi-Fi options, retiring its four-device plan and introducing a two-device package for $39.99 per day.  Single-device internet purchased onboard increased to $39.99 for 24 hours or $33.99 per day when purchased for the entire sailing. Princess told Fox News Digital at the time it periodically reviews package prices based on changes in its operating environment while aiming to offer guests value by bundling popular amenities. Jessica Mekles of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb742a2b01e86071e1b84f Wild Steps revives Celtic-Hispanic music te 2026-10-23T14:50:18.064Z Wild Steps revives Celtic-Hispanic music Wild Steps is a Flagstaff 501(c)(3) that researches, revives and recreates the music and dance traditions of Arizona and the Southwest, then makes them available to everybody through community programs at nursing homes, schools, community centers, libraries and more, along with a concert series. But Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb74262b01e86071e1b82a Kristin Cavallari cut father out of her life after he crossed ‘major line’ involving her kids te 2026-10-23T14:50:14.448Z Kristin Cavallari cut father out of her life after he crossed ‘major line’ involving her kids Kristin Cavallari cut her father out of her life after he crossed an unforgivable line with her children and revealed he never made a single attempt to repair their fractured relationship. The former reality star opened up about the bitter family fallout on her podcast, "Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari." "I cut my dad out of my life because he crossed a major line – a major line – and it involved my kids, and you don't get to do that actually, you know? And that's another boundary and really obviously pissed him off, and he's never once tried to get back into my life, which I think is pretty telling," she said. KRISTIN CAVALLARI SAYS SHE LEARNED A PAINFUL $250K LESSON INVOLVING HER FATHER AT 22 While Cavallari doesn't speak to her dad, she said she doesn't hold a grudge either. "I would never wanna carry that around of like, ‘F--- my dad,’ you know? I think what he did to my kids was pretty bad," she explained. "But also my kids and I have talked about it a million times, and we've worked through it, but [it] like really affected them and will probably have affected them for the rest of their lives and, and none of us, my kids included, are carrying around anger towards him." "And actually, my dad will text my kids periodically and that's fine. I'm not stopping that." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE But Cavallari wasn't about to let her bitter family feud dictate her children's relationship with their grandfather. Despite cutting her father out of her own life, the former reality star insisted she wouldn't force her kids to follow in her footsteps. "If they wanna have a relationship with him, I want my kids to," Cavallari explained. "That's their choice." The "Laguna Beach" star has never shared details of the incident that went down between her father and her children. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Cavallari shares three kids with former NFL star Jay Cutler. The two are parents to daughter Saylor and sons Jaxon and Camden. Cutler and Cavallari announced their divorce in 2020. The reality TV star first opened up about cutting her father out of her life on her own podcast in 2023. Cavallari later compared her marriage with Cutler to her relationship with her father. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I was repeating a pattern with my dad," she told Bunnie XO on her podcast, "Dumb Blonde." "I hadn't done the work on my relationship with my dad. That's what you do. I ended up marrying my dad," she said. "And so it really forced me to then work through my s---, which is what I did. So when we got a divorce for the last five years, quite honestly, I've really taken the time to get my s--- together so that I don't then make the same mistake." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb741e2b01e86071e1b7e7 Federal disaster loans available for impacts of August flash flooding at Grand Canyon te 2026-10-23T14:50:06.537Z Federal disaster loans available for impacts of August flash flooding at Grand Canyon The disaster declaration covers the Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai counties in Arizona, as well as Kane and San Juan counties in Utah. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb741b2b01e86071e1b7c9 How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas Pipelines  te 2026-10-23T14:50:03.581Z How Ukrainian Soldiers Breached Russian Lines Through Hidden Gas Pipelines  The Ukrainian troops breached the rear line of Russian forces near Kupiansk, Ukraine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb71c72b01e86071e1b71c Exclusive: Robot Dog Helps Catch Double Murder Suspects te 2026-10-23T14:40:07.695Z Exclusive: Robot Dog Helps Catch Double Murder Suspects Robot-dog footage helped detectives identify and arrest two suspects in a Georgia drive-by shooting that killed two people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb71c52b01e86071e1b713 Melania Trump Flexes Soft Power Diplomatic Muscles in Russia Deals te 2026-10-23T14:40:05.900Z Melania Trump Flexes Soft Power Diplomatic Muscles in Russia Deals Melania Trump helped broker a temporary Russia-Ukraine ceasefire to allow aid and civilian evacuations in Oleshky. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6f742b01e86071e1b6bd College football team draws embarrassingly small crowd for what turns into Thursday night thriller te 2026-10-23T14:30:12.433Z College football team draws embarrassingly small crowd for what turns into Thursday night thriller What an amazing night of football we got Thursday night, huh? The Bears beat the Patriots in a thriller in Chicago, and we had two overtime games down in the college ranks. Appalachian State upset JMU, 34-31, in Boone, while East Carolina blew a double-digit lead in Memphis en route to a 41-34 loss. Those are the nights we dream about during the dog days of summer, folks. When you're sitting through another insufferable WNBA game in July, just a reminder that you're GRINDING away for fall nights like we got on Thursday. COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS: HISTORIC UPSETS, ARCH MANNING'S FIASCO, CLOCK CONTROVERSY AND CFP RAMIFICATIONS ARISE They're the best, and they don't stick around for long. We get maybe a dozen of them a year if we're a lucky. Last night was one of them. I hope you all took advantage. Now, you know one fanbase who did not take advantage of last night's glorious fall night of football? The so-called "fans" of the Memphis Tigers, who apparently forgot the fellas were scheduled to play on Thursday this week. Take a look: Goodness gracious. The "official" box score lists last night's attendance at over 27,000. Surely it filled in a bit after kickoff, but I don't see how they got to 27K. Seems ambitious to me. It's a bad look. There's no way around it, and no reason to sugarcoat it. It's just a bad look for Memphis and its fans. "But Zach, it was a Thursday night!" So? What does that mean? Are the kids not allowed to go to Thursday night games? Is there a rule in Memphis that says fans and students can only attend Saturday games? "But Zach, it was East Carolina!" OK. And? The Tigers are a 5-2 team and still very much alive for a playoff spot. I know they lost last week to Tulane, which certainly dealt them a blow, but it's the G6. Anything can happen down there. TENNESSEE FANS DRANK $1.3 MILLION WORTH OF ALCOHOL BEFORE, DURING TEXAS GAME ATTENDED BY PRESIDENT You'd like to think a 5-2 Division I college football team would draw a bigger crowd than the local Moose Lodge for the Sunday brunch buffet. "Stop picking on us, Zach. There were a bunch of games last night. Surely we weren't the only no-shows!" Actually ... Different worlds, folks. Choose your fighter(s). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6f6c2b01e86071e1b677 Karen Bass Climbed L.A.’s Political Ladder. Then a Fire Changed Everything. te 2026-10-23T14:30:04.963Z Karen Bass Climbed L.A.’s Political Ladder. Then a Fire Changed Everything. The mayor of Los Angeles, who has never lost an election, is now in the fight of her political life. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d482b01e86071e1b622 Fox News AI Newsletter: What we saw inside a massive Texas data center te 2026-10-23T14:20:56.548Z Fox News AI Newsletter: What we saw inside a massive Texas data center IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: - It took 3 months to get inside this massive Texas data center — here’s what we saw - Google's new AI shopping cart tracks deals across stores - Elon Musk pledges to give every child in America a SpaceX share next year ACCESS GRANTED: During an exclusive tour of Compass Datacenters' sprawling campus in Red Oak, Texas, Fox News Digital got a rare look inside the infrastructure behind the nation's growing appetite for computing. ONE-STOP HUB: Ever find something you want to buy online, leave it sitting in a browser tab and then completely forget where you saw it? Maybe you spotted a great pair of headphones while searching Google. Later, you found a birthday gift at another retailer. Before long, you've got a dozen tabs open and no idea which store had the better deal. BIG GIVEAWAY: Elon Musk has pledged to give every child in America one share of SpaceX next year, signaling that the planned giveaway could be the first of several. FEAR FACTOR: Over the last several years, we have heard a lot about the doomsday scenarios of artificial intelligence (AI). Tech giants have told us all about how AI will take control away from society, steal our jobs, allow bad actors to design dangerous pathogens or cause a catastrophic cyberattack or destroy our financial systems. RUST NEVER SLEEPS: The U.S. Navy is quadrupling the ceiling on a contract for AI-powered robots used to inspect warships to $300 million. ARTIFICIAL INFORMANT: Artificial intelligence can write your emails, research complicated questions and even handle tasks while you're away. But what happens when an AI system takes an action nobody intended? Philadelphia police recently got an unexpected answer. SILENT TREATMENT: Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic remained mum on whether the company would consider giving away shares it pledged to a public benefit fund directly to Americans. DATA DESTRUCTION: America seems to be on the precipice of a future technological golden age. Whether we take steps toward that future could depend on which political vision prevails over the next few election cycles. COMMON GOOD: Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed called Tuesday for AI companies to be "rebuilt" as public benefit corporations, for-profit companies with a public interest. BOT SURE: Kansas Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton on Wednesday called for a federal commission to regulate artificial intelligence, but couldn't say what specific regulations he would like to see. PAUSE AND EFFECT: Tensions flare in Tennessee as the Memphis City Council rejects an 18-month pause on new data center development despite pushback from local residents. 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/6adb6d432b01e86071e1b619 Jackson again publicly breaks with Supreme Court as justices side with GOP in last-minute voter ID fight te 2026-10-23T14:20:51.258Z Jackson again publicly breaks with Supreme Court as justices side with GOP in last-minute voter ID fight Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone public dissenter in a Thursday decision allowing New Hampshire to block the use of student ID cards in the upcoming midterm elections. Other justices on the court cited the longstanding precedent "that lower federal courts should ordinarily not alter the election rules on the eve of an election," and said that lower courts failed to argue that the specific case in New Hampshire warranted an exception to the tradition. Jackson, however, argued the proximity to an election should not get in the way of properly applying the law. "I respectfully dissent because — even, and perhaps especially, when an election is looming — I would not disturb a clearly justifiable federal-court order issued to ensure that the public receives accurate information about a State’s electoral processes," she wrote. FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS INDIANA BAN ON STUDENT ID FOR VOTING The underlying dispute stems from a law signed in April that went into effect in June, striking student ID cards from the list of forms of identification that election officials can accept when an individual requests a ballot. A voting rights group sued New Hampshire on the grounds that the law illegally discriminated against young voters by making it more difficult for them to vote. New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan then issued guidance saying that student IDs could not be used to establish voter identity, even as supporting evidence under the state's alternative verification procedures. A district judge blocked that portion of the guidance, arguing that it went beyond the scope of the law itself, which only removed student IDs from the list of expressly accepted forms of identification. Among the supporters of the guidance was the Republican National Committee. DEMS HAND GOP FRESH MIDTERM WEAPON BY OPPOSING WIDELY USED VOTER ID While Jackson was the lone public dissenter, it is possible that other justices dissented as well, but opted not to be named on the court order. During her roughly four years on the Supreme Court, Jackson has broken from the rest of her colleagues in areas such as campaign finance, immigration and congressional map litigation. In 2023, she was the lone dissenter in an 8-1 ruling allowing a concrete company to sue striking union workers. She also stood alone in a May 2026 decision involving federal prisoners seeking to challenge their convictions through compassionate release. TRUMP SCORES SUPREME COURT WIN IN ELECTION INTEGRITY FIGHT AS STATES GAIN NEW VOTER ROLL TOOL New Hampshire is holding a handful of close races on Election Day, putting some weight behind the court’s decision. Fox News’ power rankings rate the state’s Senate race as leans Democratic, meaning that liberals have a slight advantage in a race that could decide control of Congress. The state’s governor’s race, meanwhile, is rated as likely going to the GOP. College students typically favor the Democratic Party, though it is unclear how many voters will be affected by the court ruling, as students who previously relied on their student IDs will now need another accepted form of identification. Some Democrats, however, believe allowing voters to use student IDs would be a good thing. Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico, for instance, has pushed for such a thing in his state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d3b2b01e86071e1b5da Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Flips With Rural Voters Before Midterms te 2026-10-23T14:20:43.580Z Donald Trump’s Approval Rating Flips With Rural Voters Before Midterms Republicans face new pressure in Iowa, Kansas and Alaska as shifting heartland sentiment reshapes key Senate contests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d3a2b01e86071e1b5d1 Meghan Markle Knew of Her Father's 'Sickening' Child Sex Images Claim te 2026-10-23T14:20:42.301Z Meghan Markle Knew of Her Father's 'Sickening' Child Sex Images Claim "My choice to not allow him to have contact with our children, was for one reason: to protect them," Meghan said in a statement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d382b01e86071e1b5c8 Green Card Update: Visa Bulletin Shows Progress for Some Applicants te 2026-10-23T14:20:40.617Z Green Card Update: Visa Bulletin Shows Progress for Some Applicants Green card applicants see progress in the November Visa Bulletin, with key employment-based dates advancing for several countries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d362b01e86071e1b5bf Macklemore Criticizes ICE As He Launches 'Free Palestine' Tour te 2026-10-23T14:20:38.487Z Macklemore Criticizes ICE As He Launches 'Free Palestine' Tour The concert was Macklemore's first since he was dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d342b01e86071e1b5b6 Companies Need Right-Sized AI, Not Maximum Complexity | Opinion te 2026-10-23T14:20:36.874Z Companies Need Right-Sized AI, Not Maximum Complexity | Opinion Pension trustees and investors should demand proof corporate AI spending solves defined problems and produces measurable returns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d332b01e86071e1b5ad Trump Says Musk Restored Starlink as Ukraine Blame Game Deepens te 2026-10-23T14:20:35.499Z Trump Says Musk Restored Starlink as Ukraine Blame Game Deepens Ukraine leans heavily on Starlink and Starshield for mid-range strikes and for intercepting incoming Russian attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d322b01e86071e1b5a3 At 17, I Helped My Mom Get Pregnant. I Hoped It Would Set Me Free te 2026-10-23T14:20:34.196Z At 17, I Helped My Mom Get Pregnant. I Hoped It Would Set Me Free During my senior year of high school, I became my mother’s IVF doula. I had my own secret reason for wanting a baby. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d302b01e86071e1b59a Could the Job Market Change After the 2026 Midterms? 4 Possible Scenarios te 2026-10-23T14:20:32.877Z Could the Job Market Change After the 2026 Midterms? 4 Possible Scenarios The effects of the election could play out very differently depending on whether Republicans maintain control of both chambers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d282b01e86071e1b591 Small Businesses Need Legal Planning Before a Crisis | Opinion te 2026-10-23T14:20:24.728Z Small Businesses Need Legal Planning Before a Crisis | Opinion Contracts, hiring and expansion create risks that are easier to manage before commitments are made and disputes begin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d272b01e86071e1b588 Scientists Explore What GLP-1 Drugs Could Mean for Long-Term Kidney Health te 2026-10-23T14:20:23.505Z Scientists Explore What GLP-1 Drugs Could Mean for Long-Term Kidney Health GLP-1 receptor agonists have been found to potentially reduce the risk of certain patients requiring major kidney treatment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d262b01e86071e1b57f Man Goes on 'Murderous Rampage' With Automatic Weapon in France te 2026-10-23T14:20:22.393Z Man Goes on 'Murderous Rampage' With Automatic Weapon in France French President Emmanuel Macron said the incident was a "terrible ordeal" for the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d242b01e86071e1b576 Donald Trump Unveils Renovated Reflecting Pool With Anti-Vandal Cameras te 2026-10-23T14:20:20.974Z Donald Trump Unveils Renovated Reflecting Pool With Anti-Vandal Cameras "The Reflecting Pool is 85 percent full, and looking really good," Trump said on Truth Social. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d232b01e86071e1b56d MAGA Has a Bush Problem in Texas te 2026-10-23T14:20:19.312Z MAGA Has a Bush Problem in Texas Donald Trump may have declared he "beat" the Bush dynasty, but in Texas, traditional Republicans could decide the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d222b01e86071e1b564 I Slept on My Parents' Bedroom Floor Until 16—Then I Finally Learned Why te 2026-10-23T14:20:18.028Z I Slept on My Parents' Bedroom Floor Until 16—Then I Finally Learned Why While most teens craved independence, I spent ages 8 to 16 insisting on sleeping on my parents' bedroom floor nightly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d202b01e86071e1b55b Israel Orders Army To Prepare Full Closure of West Bank Days Before Election te 2026-10-23T14:20:16.209Z Israel Orders Army To Prepare Full Closure of West Bank Days Before Election Israel's order comes after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting in the city of Hebron on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d1c2b01e86071e1b552 Shamonda Virus Symptoms Explained as First Human Diagnosed in France te 2026-10-23T14:20:12.484Z Shamonda Virus Symptoms Explained as First Human Diagnosed in France French authorities have announced the first confirmed case of Shamonda virus in a human in a man who died earlier this month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d1a2b01e86071e1b549 Oncology Needs Living Evidence, Not More AI Summaries | Opinion te 2026-10-23T14:20:10.672Z Oncology Needs Living Evidence, Not More AI Summaries | Opinion AI could keep cancer evidence current, but clinical tools must be validated, traceable and governed by qualified experts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d182b01e86071e1b540 Map Shows VA Clinic Boom As 300,000 Enroll for Healthcare te 2026-10-23T14:20:08.747Z Map Shows VA Clinic Boom As 300,000 Enroll for Healthcare “Veterans First isn’t just a slogan—it’s action,” the VA boasted, announcing the opening of 43 new clinics since January 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d172b01e86071e1b537 Joy Does Not Have to Wait for Recovery | Opinion te 2026-10-23T14:20:07.188Z Joy Does Not Have to Wait for Recovery | Opinion Peer support cannot replace clinical care, but it can give cancer patients a place to speak honestly and feel understood. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6d142b01e86071e1b52e Scientists Tracked US Freshwater for Decades—One Finding Raised Alarm te 2026-10-23T14:20:04.998Z Scientists Tracked US Freshwater for Decades—One Finding Raised Alarm Aquifers in the southwestern U.S. have long been “unsustainably depleted,” a research scientist at NASA told Newsweek. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6acd2b01e86071e1b4da Pierce Brosnan warned sons about Hollywood being a 'very tough business' as youngest follows in his footsteps te 2026-10-23T14:10:21.935Z Pierce Brosnan warned sons about Hollywood being a 'very tough business' as youngest follows in his footsteps Pierce Brosnan is opening up about how he has prepared his sons for the acting world. The 73-year-old actor spoke with Fox News Digital at the premiere of his son Paris' new film, "Seniors," about Paris' acting career and how he's warned his sons about how "tough" the entertainment industry is. "No, it's a very tough business, it is a very capricious business at times, but Paris has the strength and the stamina, he has a talent there, he's got a charisma, and he's got good sense and intuition, he really has a talent there that will need to be nurtured and worked on," he said. "The work that you need to do, the discipline it takes to be an actor, to work on your voice, to work on your body, to work on your mind and the discipline of reading and studying. So he has all of that." The "Die Another Day" star shares two sons with his wife, Keely Shaye Smith – Dylan, 29, and Paris, 25 – and welcomed Sean, 43, with his late first wife, Cassandra Harris. He also adopted Harris' two children from a previous relationship, Christopher, 53, and Charlotte, who died in 2013 at the age of 41. SCOTT EASTWOOD CREDITS HIS FAMOUS FATHER'S WORK ETHIC FOR MAKING HIM AWARE OF 'BULLS---' IN THE FILM INDUSTRY Brosnan credited the "simple life" he and Smith provided for their two youngest sons with keeping them grounded despite growing up with a famous father. WATCH: Pierce Brosnan kept his children grounded by keeping them close "We kept them close," he said. "We had family dinners, drive them to school, pick them up from school. We are very close, the whole family. My sons, Sean, Christopher, all of them. So, just keep them close." "Seniors" stars his youngest son, Paris, as a teenager doing community service at a retirement home who forms an unlikely bond with one of the residents, played by John Rhys-Davies. Brosnan described Rhys-Davies as "a dear friend from many many years ago," sharing they met in 1976 at the York Theatre Royal, where Brosnan was working as an acting assistant stage manager, and Rhys-Davies was playing Macbeth. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "It was such a pleasure and an honor to work with him on this first project," Paris said. "It's somewhat a full circle moment because my father started his career working with John and I got to begin mine and the experience was nothing short of a master class, truly. His method and his small bits of lore and inspiration and little details of how to be a better actor. I'll never forget the moments shared with him on set. So proud of this movie and to celebrate it with him." Having worked with both Pierce and Paris, Rhys-Davies told Paris they "have differences, but he sees some similarities," with Paris noting that it was "a real lovely thing to hear from" someone he has been a fan of and respected since childhood. WATCH: Paris Brosnan called working with John Rhys-Davies 'a masterclass' While he may have seen some similarities, Rhys-Davies told Fox News Digital he doesn't "see Pierce there" when working with Paris. "I think this man is already his own man. It's always very hard to come out under the shadow of a giant," he said. "What I see is a vulnerability and an innocence and a willingness...an openness to evolve, adapt, and become. He's still defining what he really is and what he wants. And I think it's fascinating to watch. All credit to Pierce and his mum for bringing him up so well. But I think he's his own man." WATCH: John Rhys-Davies gives Paris Brosnan credit for paving his own path LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Paris also touched on his decision to become an actor despite his father trying to deter him from going down that path, noting he always interpreted his dad's words not as a way of discouraging him from acting, but saying, "unless you love it and you want it then don't pursue it … just because it's on the table." He explained he came into the industry with a love for it and revealed that his father has always preached about how much work it takes to be an actor. WATCH: Paris Brosnan admits his father, Pierce, always encouraged him to 'study' his craft "Go to class, read, learn from the greats. He's given me, countless books on it," Paris said. "So I think he just means if you want it, you have to study it, and you have to earn your way and pave your own way." The adventure-comedy movie "Seniors" is scheduled to hit select U.S. theaters on Oct. 23. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6acb2b01e86071e1b4d1 Serbia’s longtime leader faces biggest political test as students mount election challenge te 2026-10-23T14:10:19.825Z Serbia’s longtime leader faces biggest political test as students mount election challenge Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigned from the presidency in September and is running for prime minister in parliamentary elections considered to be one of the most competitive elections for Serbia in recent memory. "I think this is certainly the biggest challenge for the former President in his 14-year rule," Helena Ivanov, associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital. "The student protesters have been able to capture the hearts and minds of people and keep the momentum going in a way that the established opposition was never able to do," Ivanov added. ANTI‑CORRUPTION PROTESTS HIT EUROPEAN NATION AS CALLS FOR NEW ELECTIONS GROW Serbian Foreign Minister, Marko Djuric told Fox News Digital that he believes the student opposition is highly unlikely to win. "The people of Serbia have seen through them: years of criticism have not persuaded the public that they have a credible program or a serious plan for the country’s future," the foreign minister said. Djuric touted Serbia’s economy under Vucic and the Strategic Dialogue with the U.S., which he said will foster greater cooperation and new opportunities for Serbs. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital in June when he was still president, Vucic pointed to the country's economic growth as evidence of its transformation. "Our GDP was 32 billion (euros) when I became the prime minister," Vucic said. "This year it's going to be over 100 billion euros., which is $120 billion." Vucic first became prime minister in 2014 and president in 2017. In that same interview, he said the improving relationship between Washington and Belgrade was increasingly centered on economics, investment and technological cooperation and mutual conservative values. A bipartisan group of senators led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa., and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the Supporting the Rule of Law, Building Institutional Justice, and Accountability Act (SRBIJA) to address democratic backsliding in Serbia, promote the rule of law and accountability and improve the treatment of student-led civic protests. Most importantly, the legislation would condition future aid on a presidential certification that Serbia made "significant and sustained" efforts toward judicial accountability, press freedom, and alignment with the EU and NATO. The bipartisan group of lawmakers, which also included Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Rep. William Keating, D-MA., took aim at President Vucic and his time in power. EXCLUSIVE: SERBIAN PRESIDENT VUČIĆ SAYS SUPPORT FOR US 'SURGED' UNDER TRUMP, INVITES HIM TO VISIT BELGRADE There are growing concerns from Congress and observers that the election will take place in a hostile environment and efforts to discredit and undermine the election are already underway. Others fear the current government might not respect the outcome of the election if the Student List were to win. Vucic had served as president of Serbia since 2017 and previously as prime minister from 2014 to 2017, but was term limited under the constitution. His exit from the presidency created the opportunity for him to remain in power by returning as prime minister. Vucic resigned from the presidency and dissolved parliament in September, setting the stage for the snap election on Oct. 25. As president, analysts say he has always straddled the geopolitical line between East and West, seeking European legitimacy and launching EU accession talks in 2014 while also maintaining close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin even after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Unlike previous elections, the student-led opposition garnered significant attention to their cause and mobilized popular support, becoming a legitimate political contender out of a spontaneous protest movement. Serbia has been roiled by student-led anti-corruption protests since November 2024, demanding justice and accountability after the deaths of 16 people following the collapse of a railway station in the town of Novi Sad. One of the largest protests in Serbia’s history took place on March 15, 2025, with nearly 350,000 people gathered in Slavija Square in central Belgrade. ZELENSKYY WARNS RUSSIA WANTS TO CAUSE 'EXPLOSION' IN THE BALKANS The protesters criticized the Vucic government for failing to hold anyone accountable for the canopy disaster as the government continued its heavy-handed crackdown on demonstrators. None of the original demands of the protesters were met, so the students turned to electoral politics to enact change the Serbian political opposition was never able to achieve. The Student List, as the opposition is known, consists of a wide swath of civil society actors, many of whom come from the ranks of academia, but does not include anyone from Serbia’s traditional opposition parties that struggled to challenge Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party in the past. The group operates in a decentralized manner and does not have an official leader. Their main priorities are to tackle corruption and promote transparency and the rule of law. Filip Ubović, a student from the University of Belgrade and protest participant on the ground in Belgrade, has spoken with Fox News Digital over the course of the year-long protests. SERBIA, CAUGHT BETWEEN EUROPE AND RUSSIA, COULD MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO NORMALIZING RELATIONS WITH KOSOVO Ubović said he joined the protests because he was fed up with the current state of his country. This was the first opportunity, Ubovic said, to do something tangible, instead of just complaining. "People had enough for quite some time but decided to fully embrace us because we are ‘their kids’, we are young, we are not professional politicians, we do not have a single face representing us, and we are very professional and principled," Ubovic said. Ivana Stradner of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies told Fox News Digital that corruption has held back democracy in the Balkans and progress for its people for a while. "Corruption doesn’t just steal public money; it steals an entire generation’s future. Young people in Serbia and Albania are taking to the streets demanding accountability and a better future. The U.S. should pay attention, not out of charity, but strategic self-interest," Stradner said. ‘VOTERS GET TO CHOOSE — JUST NOT THE RESULT’: RUSSIA’S PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION REACHES OCCUPIED UKRAINE The test will be whether or not the Student List can transition their popular mobilization in the streets into a viable political option that can win an election and govern a country that hasn’t undergone a political transition in over a decade. It’s also unclear, if the Student List were to win, how they might reorient Serbia’s foreign policy and its relations with the U.S. "So far, the students have been remarkably reluctant to define foreign policy goals that would depart from the current government’s course. For now, the most realistic expectation is continuity," Sinisa Vukovic, director of the Global Policy Program at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, told Fox News Digital. Vuković said that Serbia’s foreign policy has remained mostly consistent dating back to Slobodan Milosevic, the former leader of Yugoslavia, and the Vucic government has left hot-button issues including the crisis over Kosovo and EU membership mostly unresolved. While much might change in Serbia domestically, any resolution to the conflict with Kosovo or any substantial reorientation of foreign policy that shifts Serbia away from Russia and moves it much closer to the U.S. and EU remains unclear. "Another period of pseudo-hedging is likely, with Russia keeping a deep presence in the most vital sectors and dominating most of them," Vukovic added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6abf2b01e86071e1b496 Judge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition in BBC Defamation Case te 2026-10-23T14:10:07.614Z Judge Orders Trump to Sit for Deposition in BBC Defamation Case Lawyers for the BBC had accused the president of delaying his testimony in the case he brought. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb6abd2b01e86071e1b48d Tom Tiffany Tries to Distance Himself From Trump in Wisconsin Governor’s Race te 2026-10-23T14:10:05.595Z Tom Tiffany Tries to Distance Himself From Trump in Wisconsin Governor’s Race The Republican candidate for governor, Tom Tiffany, is best known as a staunch ally of the president. He’s trying to change that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb68672b01e86071e1b40e Arizona’s election workers deserve our gratitude, not threats te 2026-10-23T14:00:07.655Z Arizona’s election workers deserve our gratitude, not threats Most Arizonans will never know the names of the people who prepare polling places, answer voters’ questions, process ballots and carefully count votes. Yet every election depends on their dedication. They are our neighbors, friends and fellow community members who give their time and talents in service to others, often without recognition or thanks. As faith, civic and business leaders, we recognize something deeply meaningful in that quiet commitment to service. We see it every day in our congregations, businesses and communities, where people care for neighbors, support local families and step forward when help is needed. We may come from different backgrounds, but we share a belief in every person’s dignity and a responsibility to contribute to the common good. That is why we are coming together this week to celebrate election heroes as part of a national show of appreciation for the election officials, poll workers and volunteers who help make our democracy possible. Their work deserves our gratitude and respect. Unfortunately, that spirit of service is not always met with the kindness it deserves. According to a 2026 national survey by the Brennan Center for Justice, 32% of local election officials reported experiencing threats, harassment or abuse. Nearly 1 in 4 worried about being assaulted at home or at work, while more than half expressed concern for the safety of their colleagues and staff. No one should have to fear for their safety because they help their neighbors vote. Our communities thrive when people trust one another and the institutions that serve them. That trust matters in our places of worship, our neighborhoods and our local businesses. It also matters in our elections, where confidence in a fair and transparent process is essential to a healthy democracy and a stable economy. Supporting that process is not about taking a political side. It is about honoring the shared responsibilities that allow our communities to function and flourish. We may vote for different candidates. But we can agree that every eligible voter deserves the opportunity to cast a ballot without interference, every lawful vote must be counted and the will of voters in a lawful election must be honored. We can also agree that the people entrusted with administering our elections deserve to carry out their responsibilities safely, with the support of their communities. These are not principles that belong to one political party, one faith or one profession. They are shared responsibilities that help sustain our communities. As we honor election heroes, we invite Arizonans of every faith, background and political perspective to join us in showing appreciation. Offer a kind word to a poll worker. Show patience when voting. Remember that the people administering our elections are human beings deserving of dignity and respect. Above all, take a moment to say thank you. The people who make our elections possible serve neighbors whose names they may never know, without regard for how they vote or what they believe. Their commitment to serving others reflects the very values we strive to uphold in our own communities. We may never know their names. But we can make sure their service does not go unrecognized. Submitted by Kimber Lanning, CEO and President, Local First Arizona, Phoenix; Rev. Sarah Oglesby-Dunegan, Senior Minister, Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Chandler; Rev. Diamond Pate, Senior Pastor, Tempe First United Methodist Church; Rev. Hunter Ruffin, Rector, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany-Tempe; Rabbi Nitzan Stein-Kokin, Beth El Congregation, Phoenix; allies of AZ United for Fair Elections, a nonpartisan initiative of faith and community leaders. The post Arizona’s election workers deserve our gratitude, not threats first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb66142b01e86071e1b387 Resurfaced clip goes viral again as John Daly explains how he blew $55M gambling, NBA fans fight & Niners tat te 2026-10-23T13:50:12.005Z Resurfaced clip goes viral again as John Daly explains how he blew $55M gambling, NBA fans fight & Niners tat Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. As someone who has cigs and an empty pack of M&Ms signed by JD, there's something else I need signed for my Daly collection: an ace and face card. I've seen parts of this interview over the years, but I'd never heard that Daly was losing millions — he estimates his losses got as high as $55 million – playing 7-handed blackjack at casinos. "The game of golf, if you’re in the hunt, you’ve got adrenaline going. But you got 140 to 300, 400,000 on the blackjack table, you’re going to have adrenaline. And I think that’s what I loved more than anything," Daly said in the "Hit It Hard" ESPN 30 for 30. BRYCE HARPER VIDEO TO FANDUEL USER WITH GAMBLING ADDICTION UNDER REVIEW BY PENNSYLVANIA OFFICIALS In that documentary, JD said gambling for four days straight was his life. He estimated the net losses once he'd hit rock-bottom were north of $50 million after gambling somewhere just south of $100 million. Good luck at the casinos this weekend. Just don't be like Big John. Take a break. Go for a walk. Call it a day if the tables turn cold while playing SEVEN hands. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps Have you guys been asked by an airport kiosk to add a tip at a self-checkout? This guy caught a self-serve airport kiosk where you buy water and drinks asking for a tip. I guess this isn't any different than grab & go drink stations at sporting events asking for tips. The lesson here is that you better have your head on a swivel or that $7.50 bottle of water is going to be nearly $10 when the computer gets its tip because you're not paying attention. TIPPING SCREEN PUTS CUSTOMERS ON THE SPOT AS EXPERTS REVEAL WHEN IT'S OK TO HIT 'NO TIP' Guys, I'm trying to look out for you. • Tom in Virginia asks: I'm sitting in the Charlotte airport, and able to read today's column because the Wi-Fi works for a change. Because I spend a lot of time in airports, I pose the following: Do guys purposely spit their gum in urinals, or are there a suspiciously high number of accidental drops? It's so common, and I move along to a clear option, but I think about the custodian dude who knows, and I mean death-and-taxes knows, that will be a part of his shift today. POPULAR US AIRPORT CALLED OUT AS 'MOST STRESSFUL' IN AMERICA FOR TRAVELERS Also, I get your Superbar idea, but it will never happen. I will give you a minute to visualize what derelict behavior will inevitably follow the ribbon cutting. Good weekend to you. Take your hats off indoors, gents. • Chris from California is fired up: Until it showed up in your column I didn’t even know "Dump Dinners" were a thing and having watched that video, now think they may be one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen. While I think some parents do it for the social media attention, I also think a lot of it is because of the infantilization of the modern adult.  Remember, parents with kids this age are also the ones that are still living with their mom and dad, have to have coloring books and fidget toys at work to settle their nerves and focus and flat out refuse to grow up.  They say it’s because the economy, the political system, blah, blah, blah… but honestly it’s because they’ve been allowed and are still being allowed to act like children and they are passing that along to their children. It’s difficult and frustrating to teach your children table manners and how to eat like something other than a wild animal, so why not do something trendy that removes that headache and responsibility? I will continue to bang the drum until the day I die, but the habits and manners we instill at home are what makes the difference between a successful persona and a whiny layabout.  Could I have my children eat like animals and have no sense of order or decorum because it makes my life easier?  Sure, but then what happens when they go over to a friend’s house or actually out in public and act like that? JILLIAN MICHAELS URGES PARENTS TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST BIG TECH'S 'ADDICTIVE' GRIP ON KIDS I have 3 boys, all of whom are very active and do a ton of activities outside of school and have very active, robust, healthy social lives.  Two of them are teenagers so I’ll let them go meet their friends at McDonald’s or go bum around the mall and I know that when they are doing those things they are reflecting the responsibility and values I helped instill in them.  If I wasn’t 1000% sure they were doing that I wouldn’t let them leave the house. It may make a few dinners here and there more difficult to teach your kids to use silverware, wipe themselves with a napkin, clean up after themselves, say, please and thank you but that little bit of extra effort makes a HUGE difference in their lives, maybe not right then and there but later on in life. Also, another Outkick writer asked if we are all over getting up in arms about all of the stupid antics held during the National Anthem.  The answer, at least for me is a resounding NO!!!  It’s two minutes of a 3 plus hour sporting event used to honor and remember all of the men and women that made that very sporting event possible! Once again, I have teenage boys, they don’t take anything seriously but to go back to my earlier point I taught them from the moment they were old enough to stand that they stand and show some damn respect when the anthem is sung.  They don’t question it, they don’t fight it.  I explained exactly why it means something and they may not agree with whatever the politics are of the moment but they know the anthem is about far more than that and these are teenage boys that also punch each other through walls and try to shotgun Dr. Pepper’s. We do need to make a big deal out of it when athletes blow the anthem off.  They are making millions of dollars that they couldn’t make anywhere else in the world because of the very things that flag and that anthem represent.  If they really can’t be bothered to show some respect then we shouldn’t be bothered enough to give them our attention and money.  Grow up, stand up, stand still and when you eat… eat like a human!!! • Travis says: There's free software that has been around for at least 12 years called Radiodelay that allows you to pause live radio so it can sync to your TV broadcast.  I started using it in 2013 and it's probably older than that. You can either connect an external radio to your microphone in jack or use a URL if your favorite radio station streams their content online. • Steve in Texas spent time near where I live: Sad to hear about the lack of quality nachos in NW OH.   More years back than I care to count there was a Mexican restaurant in downtown Perrysburg, OH that had great Macho Nachos.  I gained about 15 lb having them  and a margarita a couple times a week while on an internship in Toledo one summer.  I think it was Casa de Barron and it was back in the late 80’s.  Also still need to get back to Tony Packo’s, the job was just down the street from the original location. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kinsey: There's good news and bad news, Steve. The bad news is that Casa Barron is gone, but it was replaced by a legit Mexican restaurant operated by one of the the real good guys in the food industry. I haven't been to the new place even though it's been there a few years. As for Packo's, I have bad news: The food is all factory-made and overpriced. Yes, even the original Packo's. It's just not the same as 15-20 years ago. And if you were eating it pre-2000, it's going to be really disappointing. The original Packo's is still an institution, but the food has gone downhill. My phone hadn't been hammered until Thursday. I don't know what list I ended up on, but it's officially being lit up. Amy Acton is pleading with me to donate $5 to battle Vivek. This election can't get over with fast enough. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER ################## Go have an incredible weekend. We'll be in Columbus for the Ohio Junior High Cross Country State Championships. Can Screencaps Jr. run in the 11:20s or maybe even the 11:19s at one of the fastest courses of the season? The weather should be just about perfect. Stay tuned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb63b92b01e86071e1b2fe Ilhan Omar hit with expulsion threat as GOP lawmaker vows to boot her from Congress over DOJ probe te 2026-10-23T13:40:09.676Z Ilhan Omar hit with expulsion threat as GOP lawmaker vows to boot her from Congress over DOJ probe EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital that he plans to pursue an effort to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., if the Justice Department finds her guilty of immigration fraud. Fine, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, made the comments after Fox News Digital reported that a federal court filing identified Omar under the name "Ilhan Nur Said Elmi," also listing "Ilhan Abdullahi Omar" as an alias. The filing has raised questions about Omar’s identity and immigration records but does not establish that she committed fraud.   "I assume that she’s not a citizen, so we might not even have to do that," Fine said. "You can’t be in Congress if you’re not a citizen of the United States, but if it isn’t automatic, I absolutely will demand expulsion immediately." ILHAN OMAR IS NOT THE MINNESOTA CONGRESSWOMAN’S 'REAL NAME': SOURCES Omar is a naturalized U.S. citizen. She was born in Somalia and became a U.S. citizen in 2000. She has denied wrongdoing and called the investigation politically motivated.   Fine said Democrats would attempt to block any Republican effort to censure or expel Omar. HOMAN SAYS ILHAN OMAR COULD BE STRIPPED OF NATURALIZATION, DEPORTED IF IMMIGRATION FRAUD IS PROVEN "I don’t think Democrats think you should have to be American. They don’t believe in borders," Fine said. "They’ve made that clear. They don’t believe in America." The House has the constitutional authority to expel a member, but doing so requires a two-thirds vote. A criminal investigation or allegation alone does not automatically remove a member from Congress. Fine also criticized Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., who in September introduced the Reimagining Safety Act, legislation that would dismantle the Department of Homeland Security and abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, while preserving some of its functions under a new agency, the Department of Community Safety.   "Look at this bill filed by the congresswoman from Chicago, where she doesn’t believe we should have borders, border protection or the ability to deport anyone," Fine said. ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS Fine also criticized Democrats who have called the Justice Department’s investigation into Omar politically motivated, pointing to the separate inquiry into her financial disclosures. The investigation into her finances began under former President Joe Biden in 2024, a detail that Fine claimed Democrats have intentionally overlooked. "Democrats don't get held accountable for anything, and they agree on this agenda that is anti-American and anti-citizen," Fine continued. Omar’s Washington, D.C., residence was searched by Homeland Security Investigations agents on Oct. 12 as part of a federal investigation into possible false statements on immigration and naturalization documents. Federal authorities have also issued grand jury subpoenas to members of Omar’s family and seized her cellphone, according to The Associated Press.   Omar’s office did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Fox News Digital's Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb63b72b01e86071e1b2eb Herschede celebrates anniversary te 2026-10-23T13:40:07.260Z Herschede celebrates anniversary Founder Eric Herschede invites neighbors to join him and the Herschede team in the lounge of his eponymous men’s clothing store as the company celebrates its one-year anniversary (photo by Kathryn M. Miller). A year ago, Herschede opened its doors at 5068 N. Central Ave. with a singular idea: create a men’s clothing store that felt like much more than a place to shop. Since then, it has grown into a gathering place built around distinctive style, great music and the people who have brought the whole thing to life, says founder Eric Herschede. “I’m humbled by this first year and incredibly grateful for the family and friends who believed in me and supported Herschede from the beginning,” Herschede told us. “I’ve loved the people I’ve met, the relationships I’ve built and, quite honestly, how much fun it has all been. I can’t wait to celebrate together and see what comes next.” On Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 8 p.m., the Uptown clothing store is celebrating its first anniversary – and the community is invited. Join neighbors for an evening in the lounge, along with a drawing for a $1,000 store gift card. Learn more by visiting www.herschede.shop. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb61612b01e86071e1b24e Why some people are falling for Meta's Muse AI te 2026-10-23T13:30:09.597Z Why some people are falling for Meta's Muse AI You might use artificial intelligence to write an email, make dinner reservations or plan your next vacation. But would you ever consider dating it? Some people are taking that idea seriously with Meta's new Muse AI agent. They're having romantic conversations with it, developing emotional attachments and even calling it their girlfriend. What makes this especially interesting is that Muse was designed to help people manage their lives. Yet some people are finding companionship in the same technology. Meta allows users 18 and older to have these romantic interactions, including conversations that become sexually explicit. And as these digital romances grow more personal, they raise questions about intimacy, emotional dependence and just how much private information we're comfortable sharing with artificial intelligence. Join our upcoming CyberGuy LIVE class: 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money In this free live online class, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will share five practical ways to protect your trip and your wallet this holiday travel season. You’ll learn how to secure your phone and personal information, find better travel deals, avoid common scams, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Join us Saturday, October 31, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT. Register free now at CyberGuyLive.com. AI AGENTS CAN NOW MAKE PHONE CALLS FOR YOU When Meta introduced Muse on Sept. 8, the company presented it as a personal AI agent that could manage tasks and learn about its users. However, some people quickly discovered another side of the technology. They started treating Muse like a romantic companion. In a Reddit discussion about Muse, one person explained that they regularly experiment with new AI models, but had never developed a romantic relationship with one. That changed after downloading Muse. The person described having extended philosophical conversations with the agent before eventually referring to it as a girlfriend. The original Reddit post has since been deleted by its author, although some responses remain visible. Other people shared their own experiences with romantic interactions and affectionate responses, showing how some individuals are choosing to use the technology. We've seen this behavior before. In fact, we previously reported on a woman who got engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend after five months of dating Kasper, an AI designed to simulate human conversation and companionship. Now, Muse is attracting similar attention, partly because of how the assistant learns about the person on the other side of the conversation. One reason Muse may become emotionally appealing comes down to its design. According to Meta's official product design blog, the company built Muse around a continuous conversation that resembles messaging another person. It remembers previous discussions and can send messages without waiting for you to start a new conversation. You can also customize the agent's name and appearance, creating an avatar with a personality that suits your preferences. Some avatars even look like cute, cuddly stuffed animals rather than people, giving Muse a playful and approachable appearance. Over time, those features can make the experience feel increasingly familiar. Think about what happens when you tell Muse about a difficult day. Later, it remembers what you discussed and brings it up again. Maybe it responds with reassurance when you're feeling lonely. As those exchanges continue, you might find yourself looking forward to the next conversation. That sense of familiarity can be powerful. However, there's an important limitation. Muse generates responses using artificial intelligence. There is no evidence that it experiences romantic feelings or forms the same mutual emotional connection that people can. The attachment someone develops to Muse may be genuine, even though the relationship itself operates very differently from a human romance. Here's something that may surprise you. Muse can participate in sexual roleplay and respond to explicit prompts, allowing conversations that go well beyond what you might expect from a digital assistant. In a statement, a Meta spokesperson explained the company's approach: "Muse is an app for people 18 and over that allows them to engage in adult conversations, if they choose, using a private and secure VM only accessible to them. Muse is built to help people get things done and it doesn't block legal adult behavior." There's a reason people may find AI companionship appealing. An AI agent can respond whenever someone wants to talk. It can remember personal information and adapt its responses to the user's preferences. We've heard from CyberGuy readers about their experiences with other AI agents and how surprisingly personal those interactions can become. For someone feeling isolated, that kind of connection may offer comfort. However, emotional dependence is a concern. Someone who spends hours discussing intimate feelings with an AI companion may gradually begin relying on those conversations for emotional support. That could become problematic if the relationship starts interfering with their connections to other people. We've already seen what happens when a company changes the technology behind an AI companion. In August 2025, OpenAI introduced GPT-5, replacing the popular GPT-4o model in ChatGPT. Some users who had developed emotional attachments complained that their AI companions suddenly felt different. OpenAI brought GPT-4o back following the backlash but retired it in February 2026. Some users described feeling genuine grief over losing the AI companion they had grown attached to. Of course, that doesn't mean every AI relationship is harmful. People develop attachments for different reasons, and their experiences can vary considerably. The bigger question is whether users understand what the technology can realistically provide. AI ROBOT PET COULD KNOW YOUR FAMILY TOO WELL When someone begins treating an AI like a romantic partner, the conversations can become extremely personal. That makes privacy especially important. Muse can also access information from connected accounts, including emails and messages, depending on the permissions you grant it. So what happens to all that information? Meta has outlined several protections in its published security and privacy documentation. The Muse app carries an 18+ age rating in Apple's App Store, but its age checks go further. Everyone signing up must provide their date of birth, and users who identify themselves as younger than 18 cannot create an account. For people who say they're adults, Muse performs additional checks, including examining connections between their Muse account and their Facebook or Instagram accounts. If those checks cannot establish that someone is an adult, the app requires credit card verification to continue. Meta says it does not charge users for age verification or store their credit card information. According to Meta's security documentation, Muse runs inside a system called Muse Secure VM. Each user receives an isolated virtual computer where their agent operates and stores information. Meta also uses a protective system called Sentinel to control certain actions involving outside services. Sentinel operates separately from the main Muse agent and must approve its internet access. For sensitive actions, including sending an email or making a purchase, Muse asks for your approval before proceeding. You can also review an activity log showing what Muse has done and what it plans to do. The app lets you control which services it can access, including whether it can only read your email or send messages on your behalf. You can change those permissions or disconnect an account whenever you choose. A new security discovery raises additional questions about how Muse protects personal information. On Oct. 20, researchers revealed that more than 6,800 Muse sharing links could be discovered through publicly accessible DNS records. Some led to sensitive business documents and personal information. Meta temporarily suspended the sharing feature while reviewing the findings. The issue involved content users had shared through links, rather than evidence that all private Muse conversations were exposed. Still, it shows why users should be cautious about sharing sensitive information with AI assistants. Meta says conversations with Muse and information related to tasks it performs can help train its AI models. The company says it removes key personally identifiable information before using that material for training. Users can opt out through Muse's settings. Meta also says it doesn't share conversations or information stored inside a user's virtual computer with its advertising systems. CAN TECH REALLY GET YOU OFF YOUR PHONE AND INTO REAL LIFE? You may decide that something you've shared with Muse is too personal to keep. Meta says users can inspect and edit information stored in the agent's memory. They can also ask Muse to forget specific details it has learned. For broader deletion, Muse offers additional controls, including a feature called Reset Muse. Meta describes this option as permanently deleting chat history, stored files and active tasks. To limit how Muse uses your information for AI training, follow these steps: The same section includes Reset Muse, while individual side chats can be deleted separately. Keep in mind that resetting Muse removes stored information you may want to retain. Meta's published explanation does not establish whether resetting the agent also removes information already incorporated into AI training or every backup copy. Meta is already developing technology that could make Muse feel even more personalized. On Oct. 12, the company introduced Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, two new AI models designed to handle more complex tasks and improve ongoing assistance. One feature, called Active Memory, helps the AI remember relevant information between conversations. Meta says Muse Wonder will begin powering experiences in its personal agent, starting with subscribers. That rollout remains upcoming as of publication. For someone who already treats Muse as a romantic partner, better memory could make conversations feel more personal. You may have no interest in developing a romantic relationship with artificial intelligence. However, this trend shows how quickly AI assistants are becoming part of people's emotional lives. A technology that remembers personal conversations and responds affectionately can begin to feel familiar, even when someone originally downloaded it for practical reasons. If you use Muse or another AI companion, consider how much information you're sharing. Review its memory settings and connected accounts before discussing highly sensitive topics. Check the permissions you've granted and review the agent's activity log so you know what it's doing on your behalf. Also, consider whether your interactions with the AI are supporting your everyday life or beginning to interfere with relationships you value. You can learn more about protecting personal information in our article on AI chatbot privacy. I knew people were getting attached to AI chatbots, but I never expected an assistant designed to help manage your day to become someone's girlfriend. Yet here we are. And the more I learn about Muse, the more I understand how it could happen. We've heard from CyberGuy readers who have developed surprisingly personal connections with other AI agents. When something remembers your conversations and seems genuinely interested in your life, it's easy to see how feelings could develop. I'm certainly not going to judge someone for finding comfort in that. But I do wonder what happens when those feelings become so strong that someone starts treating an AI like a real-life partner. What concerns me is how easily people could let their guard down. Once you're comfortable sharing your deepest feelings with Muse, how much personal information are you handing over without thinking twice? Meta has put privacy protections in place, but I'd still be cautious about what I share. And there's another concern we've already seen play out with ChatGPT. When OpenAI changed its models, some people felt they'd lost the AI companion they'd grown attached to. That says a lot about how powerful these connections can become. I think AI companionship could be helpful for people who feel lonely, but I'd hate to see it pull them further away from meaningful relationships with the people around them. Would you consider having a romantic relationship with an AI companion? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb5f082b01e86071e1b1c3 2026 World Series: How to watch Brewers and Rays after small ball carries them to Fall Classic te 2026-10-23T13:20:08.070Z 2026 World Series: How to watch Brewers and Rays after small ball carries them to Fall Classic Chicks dig the ... small ball? Bunting, situational hitting, and productive outs had seemed to become a lost art in today's baseball. But the two teams in this year's World Series brought it all back. The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays were each the top seed in the National and American Leagues, respectively, and throughout this postseason, they've shown why. Now, one of those franchises will be crowned World Series champions for the first time, and all the action will be on FOX. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Brewers had the second-lowest payroll in all of baseball, while the Rays had the eighth-smallest. Those payrolls have led to a heavy emphasis on analytics. But their analytics have zigged when the rest of the league's have zagged. It is no secret, despite how much people want to deny it, that home runs win (more on that later). That has been the case in the regular season as well as the postseason since stickball. Yet the Brewers and Rays ranked 29th and 22nd in total home runs this season. Their success, instead, has come at the hands of good old batting average - they both hit .258, good for the top two spots in the league. Both teams also had the highest batting averages with runners in scoring position (Rays were .284, Brewers were .276). Tampa Bay also ranked first in sacrifice bunts with 45, and Milwaukee's 37 were the fifth-most. That's not to say that bunting means you will win - the Los Angeles Dodgers had 23 combined sac bunts in 2024 and 2025, both seasons that ended in titles. But it works for the Rays and Brewers. The Rays (49) and Brewers (32) also ranked first and second in bunt hits. They also were tied for second in infield hits, behind only the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the days where exit velo has taken over (hitting the ball hard has always mattered, by the way), the Rays had the highest soft-hit percentage and second-worst hard-hit percentage. The Brewers ranked 12th and 18th in those categories and ranked sixth in medium-hit percentage. Nobody pulls the ball less often than the Brewers, and nobody goes up the middle and oppo more than they do, as well. The Brewers even hit ground balls at a higher rate than anybody and fly balls at the lowest (the Rays are fifth in grounders and 25th in fly balls). All of that is a tremendous shy-away from modern-day data taking over. Strikeouts have become more acceptable in baseball, but not in Florida. The Rays had the lowest strikeout percentage this season. Milwaukee, though, actually struck out at a higher percentage than most teams - they ranked 14th throughout the season, and they're actually striking out a ton this October. YANKEES OWNER HAL STEINBRENNER CONFIRMS HE SUPPORTS OWNERS' SALARY CAP PROPOSALS AHEAD OF LIKELY MLB LOCKOUT The Brewers have actually strayed away from their brand of baseball this October. In the National League Championship Series, they had the largest three-true-outcome percentage (home run, walk, strikeout) out of any LCS team since 1969. They were outhit in two games and struck out more than the Dodgers in each game. The walks shouldn't surprise anybody, as they had the highest walk rate in the regular season. But they out-homered the Dodgers in each game (the Dodgers went homerless in three of the games), and all season long, Milwaukee hit home runs that hurt badly. Despite hitting the second-fewest in the league, they actually had the ninth-most home runs with a runner on base and the highest percentage of multi-run homers in the league. The Rays also used the long ball throughout their American League Division Series against the New York Yankees and to clinch the pennant against the Cleveland Guardians. In all of this, the pitching cannot be dismissed. The Brewers have maybe the best pitcher in the sport in Jacob Misiorowski, and it feels like the Rays can pick up anyone reading this and turn them into a weapon on the bump. Brewers pitchers own a 2.03 ERA this postseason, while the Rays' staff sits at 2.59. Opponents are hitting just .183 and .201 off them, respectively, and they are allowing fewer than one homer per game. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Small ball and elite pitching undeniably got these small-market juggernauts to the big dance, but what they've proven this October is they can beat you in multiple ways - even by going the apparently dreaded "boom or bust." Now, all that is to be seen is which style while bring it home. All the action begins Friday in Milwaukee at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb5cb22b01e86071e1b138 EXCLUSIVE: Fed timeline challenges reports of migrant baby facing immigration judge alone te 2026-10-23T13:10:10.060Z EXCLUSIVE: Fed timeline challenges reports of migrant baby facing immigration judge alone FIRST ON FOX: A federal timeline provided by officials overseeing unaccompanied migrant children challenges reports that a 1-year-old boy was left to navigate immigration court without counsel, showing that legal service providers intervened to secure representation following an initial hearing. Addressing media reports highlighting toddlers appearing before immigration judges, Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) Acting Director Angie Salazar and Senior Advisor John Fabricatori pushed back on headlines alleging systemic gaps in child legal representation, arguing that contractor failures and lack of invoice oversight created the initial court lapses. "We don't have this big movement where we have a bunch of 1-year-olds who are going to court," Fabricatori told Fox News Digital. SEX CRIMINALS, GANG MEMBERS ABUSED CHILD IMMIGRATION PROGRAM TO ENTER US, DHS REVEALS According to ORR timeline records obtained by Fox News Digital, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers first encountered the 1-year-old boy and his 17-year-old mother near Naco, Arizona, on June 25. The child was accompanied by his mother at all court proceedings. The critical gap occurred in July under the agency's former contractor, the Acacia Center for Justice, records show. On July 1, Acacia completed legal orientation and consultation for the mother and child, but failed to file an E28 notice of appearance before the immigration court. Consequently, during the child's first scheduled court hearing on July 8, no attorney was present — not even as a friend of the court — despite Acacia holding an active federal legal services contract at the time. The federal legal services contract with Acacia officially ended July 31. FORMER USCIS OFFICIAL, ACCOMPLICE CHARGED IN ALLEGED $960K CITIZENSHIP BRIBERY SCHEME Following the end of the Acacia contract, the agency transitioned legal service oversight to the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), which officially initiated legal services Aug. 5. During an Aug. 7 appearance, the mother and child were granted additional time to obtain counsel, while USCRI representatives attended subsequent hearings on Aug. 17 and Aug. 28 as a friend of the court. On Aug. 31, a motion was filed by the friend of the court and mother requesting court-appointed counsel at government expense, which was later denied by the immigration judge. Progress continued into September as child advocates were officially appointed on Sept. 23, and USCRI filed a formal E28 notice of appearance on Sept. 25 to become the attorney of record. On Sept. 29, USCRI officially represented both mother and child in immigration court. The judge subsequently granted a continuance on Oct. 2, leading into a follow-up hearing scheduled for Friday. Officials explained that the July breakdowns highlighted the core reason the administration terminated Acacia's multi-million-dollar contract, which was awarded under the Biden administration in November 2023. According to federal contract records on USAspending.gov, the Department of Health and Human Services had awarded the Acacia Center for Justice a $356.3 million bridge contract for legal services for unaccompanied children. Of that total award, more than $236.9 million had been outlayed prior to the contract's dissolution. The network previously provided counsel to roughly 20,000 migrant children across the U.S., according to its website. "I knew we were signing off on every invoice that we were receiving for legal services to the tune of $20-plus million sometimes each month," she told Fox News Digital. "So it made no sense to me that legal service providers were saying kids were unrepresented for a lack of funding." "I tried to understand who was represented before," she added. "I tried to understand what we were paying for under this direct representation, but the invoices we received were completely redacted. There is no way I could ever know exactly what service was provided during the month." Fox News Digital has reached out to the Acacia Center for Justice for comment. The contract funded a slew of services including legal screenings, representations and presentations on the rights of migrant children in detention. Following the dissolution of the Acacia contract, the ORR entered into a $20 million contract with the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), which expires Dec. 31. "So USCRI was showing up in court as a friend of the court to ensure that there was at least somebody present in case Acacia did not show up," Fabricatori said. "Now, as those cases are being looked at, USCRI is able to go in and actually meet with these children and then represent them in a follow-up hearing. So there may be some hearings where a child shows up and initially they don't have representation, but USCRI will be there, identify that child, and then be able to move forward in the future as a representative for that child." WOMAN EXPOSED RUNNING VISA FRAUD SCHEME SPANNING YEARS, POSING AS IMMIGRATION OFFICER Salazar emphasized that ORR officials track which children are represented by which lawyers on specific dates, noting that the agency respects attorney-client privilege. "The former provider refused to give us those measurables," Fabricatori said. "They refused to give us the alien registration number so we could determine what cases they were actually representing. They didn't want to give that. They refused to give that, and that was a holdup for us because we needed to know who was actually being represented so we can ensure that every kid at least had their legal orientation and had a legal representative that was talking to them." HUNDREDS OF JAILED ILLEGAL ALIENS RELEASED BACK ONTO BLUE-STATE STREETS DESPITE ICE DETAINERS, RECORDS SHOW Salazar noted that about 2% of migrant children in ORR custody are under the age of 5. Another 85% are ages 13 to 17, with 62% falling into the 16-to-17 bracket. "What we said to our new grantee (USCRI): ‘We want you in 100% of the hearings where kids in our care are showing up to their immigration hearings,’" she said. "That is happening. I think we're at like 98%." Fabricatori added there are currently 1,690 migrant children in ORR custody. "Under Biden, they had 22,000 in care a day. So it's a very vast difference," he said. "We've been able to lower that census, get kids through the court process quicker, and get them back with their parents if possible." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb5cac2b01e86071e1b0f2 Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat? te 2026-10-23T13:10:04.497Z Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat? North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb5caa2b01e86071e1b0e9 Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests te 2026-10-23T13:10:02.903Z Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb55ac2b01e86071e1af6e Fifty Antifa groups in France join vast network to ensure chaos in weekend protests te 2026-10-23T12:40:12.762Z Fifty Antifa groups in France join vast network to ensure chaos in weekend protests FIRST ON FOX: Some 50 radical Antifa cells in a wider network of nearly 300 groups are mobilizing to ensure this weekend's demonstrations in France devolve into chaos and mayhem, Fox News Digital has learned. Self-described Antifa groups are working with a sprawling network of communist, socialist, far-left and anti-Israel groups to mobilize on two fronts this weekend: an "anti-fascist village" against conservative leader Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the city of Orléans and nationwide protests called Acte II to replicate last week's violent riots. A Fox News Digital investigation has mapped 287 groups in France's expanding protest ecosystem, including 50 explicitly Antifa organizations, 27 explicitly communist, socialist, Trotskyist or revolutionary-left organizations, 24 labor unions and an expanding coalition of far-left anti-Israel, migrant-rights, environmental, feminist, transgender and other activist organizations. The demonstrations, which claim to be about youth education, include just 27 student and youth organizations. The coordination comes amid a wider transnational campaign of mayhem organized by communist, socialist and leftist groups in Greece, Italy, Spain, India and elsewhere. Fox News Digital has compiling a running who's who of organizations in what has been dubbed 'Chaos Inc.' and will keep updating the directory. The size of the mobilization represents a huge expansion from the original 54 organizations identified in last weekend's riots. The number of Acte II actions has also increased to 649 planned protests, as of early Friday morning in Paris, including at 21 train stations, three ports, two oil depots and one refinery. Scores of pages of planning documents and social media posts analyzed by Fox News Digital reveal that agitators have laid the groundwork for a coordinated campaign with money, logistics and a communications infrastructure behind their efforts. The fundraising, transportation, youth outreach, ready-made materials and centralized information hub reveal an organized mobilization operation in place days before protesters even reach the streets with expected hammer-and-sickle and Palestinian flags. A French administrative court reportedly overturned a ban on street protests issued by Paris police, although the order was not made public and it was unclear if it would have applied to other cities which have imposed similar orders. Already, organizers have begun planning a next-stage Acte III on Oct. 31, a broader strike and blockade mobilization on Nov. 5 and a Europe-wide action on Nov. 20. In France, the numbers include signatories to two streams: a Ciao Fachos, or 'Good-bye Fascists," coalition that will descend on Orléans and the Acte II, or "Action 2," campaign, led by a group called the Yellow Vests that organized last week's mayhem. Organizations have signed onto a roster and list headed to Orléans. "Macron must leave and make way for the people!" the Acte II organizers declare, calling "Yellow vests, high school students, university students, workers" into "demonstrations, roundabouts and blockades, everywhere in France." FRANCE'S MACRON BLAMES PROTESTS ON 'ULTRA-LEFT GROUPS WHOSE AIM IS TO BRING DOWN THE REPUBLIC' Last September, after the murder of conservative leader Charlie Kirk by an alleged leftist gunman, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Soon after, Trump issued National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, targeting far-left groups. It said the "groups and entities that perpetuate this extremism have created a movement that embraces and elevates violence to achieve policy outcomes, including justifying additional assassinations. Despite the clear global presence of groups with self-described names of Antifa, former FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress in 2020 that Antifa was "not a group or an organization" but rather "a movement or an ideology." In the U.S., while they will wave flags that say "ANTIFASCIST," far-left activists don't typically operate under one formal national organization called "Antifa," leading to denials that any "Antifa" organization exists. In Europe, it's a different story. Activists openly organize under the Antifa name, "antifascist" banners and Antifa flags with emblems of their local chapters, and Fox News Digital investigation has found a sprawling network mobilizing activists for another weekend of protests. Last November, the State Department designated four European groups linked to Antifa – Antifa Ost in Germany; the International Revolutionary Front, or Informal Anarchist Federation, in Italy; and Armed Proletarian Justice and Revolutionary Class Self Defense in Greece – as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specifically Designated Global Terrorists, accusing them of organizing or carrying out bombings, shootings and other politically motivated attacks. TRUMP CALLS ANTIFA ‘TERRORIST GROUP,’ FUELING FIGHT OVER FREE SPEECH AND LIMITS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT Worldwide, Antifa chapters have built their movement around a seemingly noble opposition to "fascism," but critics argue that they deploy tactics of threats, intimidation, harassment, violence, destruction and even murder that make them coercive, authoritarian, dangerous and deadly. What's more, parroting the propaganda language of Russia, China and the Islamic Republic of Iran, "fascism" has become a loaded catch-all phrase to describe Western democracies. For example, late last year, Neville Roy Singham, an American-born communist tech tycoon living in China, took to the stage at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Shanghai for a "Global South" conference and critiqued the alleged "fascism" of the United States. Days ago, Fox News Digital reported exclusively that an internal State Department assessment warns that antifascist groups could participate in a "potentially more confrontational protest" this weekend that could "expose further security shortcomings and deepen political tensions." Now, the organizations themselves provide a look inside the infrastructure being assembled on the ground. On Friday night, a bus is set to leave Marseille at about 9 p.m. local time for Orléans, in a journey organized by "La Riposte Antifasciste Marseille," established in October 2023 with a "strategy of massification of anti-fascism." In its promotion, the pilgrimage leaders tell followers, "Anti-fascism is everyone's business." It's joined by Marseille Unite Communiste Libertaire. Other organizing materials advertise collective transportation from locations including Paris, Saint-Denis, Stains and Brest. The logistical preparations provide a more concrete measure of organization than simply finding similar flags or slogans at demonstrations. Saturday morning at 8 a.m., in the city of Bagnolet outside Paris, the Assemblée Antifasciste de Bagnolet, or "Bagnolet Antifascist Assembly" has plans in place to meet at the town hall, Mairie de Bagnolet, on Rue Hoche for a two-hour ride to Orléans. Its online sign-up sheet advertises 50 free seats La Marche des Solidarites, or "The March for Solidarity," an online hub, directs supporters in the Paris region to buses leaving from Saturday morning from Place de la République in Saint-Denis and Stains with #NousToutes and Carré Citoyen On Instagram, Saint-Denis Antifa, Carre Citoyen and Marche des Solidarites are sending people to a fundraising page on the Solidaire website, where organizers have raised about $13,300 for expenses for the Saturday action, including the "printing of mobilization materials: leaflets, posters, etc." and a "truck/sound system for a large procession of the solidarity march." The Saint-Denis Antifa also made crêpes last week at the Saint-Denis Hip-Hop Festival to raise money for the protest. And organizers have centralized the machinery for mobilization online. Adults are facilitating space for high-school students, telling them, "free places are for you." The Marche des Solidarités online repository on antiracisme-solidarite.org describes itself as a place containing "all the information to mobilize," including "calls, signatories, visuals, etc." Ciao Fachos has gone further. Its organizing documents call for "tractages, collages, réunions publiques, récoltes de fonds, transports collectifs" — distributing leaflets, putting up posters, holding public meetings, fundraising and organizing collective transportation. The group also urges activists to prevent National Rally supporters from distributing literature at markets or putting posters on walls. The network has also advertised Signal channels, much like far-left activists have done in the U.S., to swap information and coordinate logistics. COULD FRANCE'S RIOTS HAPPEN HERE? EXPERTS SEE PARALLELS IN SOCIALISM, IMMIGRATION — AND KEY DIFFERENCES The schedule is carefully organized with Antifa groups like Loiret Antifasciste, which is promoting a detailed program. The group's own declaration describes the objective as larger than opposing a single National Rally convention. Building a "mouvement antifasciste," or "antifascist movement," is a "collective responsibility," the organization says, calling for a united political front. For Saturday, organizers advertise: On Sunday, Ciao Fachos advertises another demonstration toward CO'Met, the location of the National Rally gathering. The Association France Palestine Solidarité says its members will participate in a Palestine contingent during Saturday's demonstration and operate a stand at the antifascist village until 10 p.m. Protest leaders chose the last protest date of Oct. 17 to memorialize a protest on the same day in 1961 when a protest by Algerian "martyrs" turned deadly in Paris. Organizations include Urgence Palestine Orléans, AGIR POUR LA PALESTINE, Union juive française pour la paix, migrant-rights organizations including FASTI, Droits Devant!!, Coordination Sans-Papiers 75, La Cimade Aix-en-Provence, Tous Réfugiés, GASPROM-ASTI Nantes, ASTI Orléans, the Association des Travailleurs Maghrébins de France and UJFP, the French Jewish Union for Peace, which is promoting the demonstration. The CGT Paris, the Paris branch of one of France's largest labor confederations, is also organizing transportation to the demonstration and published the Loiret Antifaciste coalition's call for an antifascist movement. Solidaires 37, the Indre-et-Loire branch of the left-wing labor federation, is organizing pay-what-you-can transportation from Tours. The coalition lists demonstrate how explicitly antifascist organizations operate inside a considerably larger political coalition. The Orléans demonstration isn't the only place explicit Antifa organizations are mobilizing Saturday. Fox News Digital separately identified antifascist groups attached directly to local Acte II demonstrations. In Angoulême, Action Antifasciste 16, also known as Action AntiFa16, appears as an official collaborator on an Oct. 24 Acte II announcement alongside NPA Charente, Révolution Permanente Angoulême, Maison des Peuples et de la Paix, Fanfare en lutte d'Angoulême and Organisation de Solidarité Trans Angoulême. In the city of Caen, the "Caen Antifa Squad" appears as a collaborator on another announcement explicitly advertising "ACTE II — 24 OCTOBRE." The presence of Antifa groups provide a connective point between the nationwide Yellow Vest mobilization and the antifascist ecosystem. One of the figures attempting to bring the different grievances together is Benjamin Ball, editor of the website coordinating the Yellow Vest action map. "Our role is to make sure that the social anger aggregates," Ball recently told French media, saying organizers want representatives of different sectors received at the Élysée. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: FRANCE BRACES FOR MORE UNREST AFTER PARTS OF PARIS SPUN OUT OF CONTROL French Antifa activism substantially overlaps with anarchist, communist, anticapitalist and revolutionary-socialist networks whose organizations frequently cooperate in demonstrations and campaigns. The Oct. 24 coalition illustrates those connections. Union Communiste Libertaire, a libertarian-communist organization advocating revolutionary political change, has joined the mobilization. The revolutionary socialist Nouveau Parti anticapitaliste, or NPA, is promoting the Orléans demonstration. Its publication "L'Anticapitaliste" reported that dozens of organizations were mobilizing against the RN congress. La France Insoumise, the French Communist Party, Union pour la Reconstruction Communiste and Le Poing Levé appear in the wider local coalition. The coalition also includes labor organizations, environmental activists and student groups, such as Fédération Syndicale Étudiante, a left-wing student union already involved in France's October student revolt, is joining the mobilization. Extinction Rebellion France is represented through its Île-de-France organization. Its agitators rappelled the Marianne statue and hoisted a vest with an anti-police message, creating the iconic image used for the next phase of activation. And the coalition includes feminist organizations such as NousToutes, whose current social-media material is promoting transportation to Orléans and mobilization resources. Organized labor is providing another piece of the mobilization infrastructure. Along with CGT Paris and Solidaires 37, the expanded roster includes CNT Fédération Éducation, CNT 49, CNT Education 93, SNETAP-FSU, Solidaires 44, Solidaires 35, SUD Protection Sociale 93 and CGT ArianeGroup Issac, among other labor organizations. VISA 93, part of the Vigilance et Initiatives Syndicales Antifascistes labor-antifascist network, has promoted union transportation for the demonstration. Meanwhile, as Antifa and other leftist agitators readied for the weekend, French authorities arrested a 34-year-old man, Hodei Docampo Ciarra, this week in the town of Val d'Issoire (Haute-Vienne). Police suspect him of being one of the rioters who devastated City Hall in Limoges, torching the building. French police said he was allegedly involved in the "ultra-left." They arrested the man, 34, at about 6:15 a.m. as as he got out of bed at his parents' home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb55a72b01e86071e1af50 Arizona attorney general’s race will determine state’s legal landscape te 2026-10-23T12:40:07.182Z Arizona attorney general’s race will determine state’s legal landscape Key points: Incumbent Kris Mayes and Senate President Warren Petersen are vying to be Arizona’s next attorney general The election will shape how Arizona laws are enforced for the next... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Arizona attorney general’s race will determine state’s legal landscape first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb55a52b01e86071e1af22 Last day to request an early ballot by mail for general election is Friday te 2026-10-23T12:40:05.139Z Last day to request an early ballot by mail for general election is Friday Voters on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) should have already received their early ballot by mail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb538c2b01e86071e1aeba 43 years after Beirut terror attack killed 241 Americans, rabbi recalls chaplains’ extraordinary response te 2026-10-23T12:31:08.989Z 43 years after Beirut terror attack killed 241 Americans, rabbi recalls chaplains’ extraordinary response Rabbi Arnold Resnicoff never intended to be in Beirut in Lebanon, on Oct. 23, 1983, when suicide bombers drove explosive-laden trucks into Marine Corps barracks, killing 241 American service members. But as Resnicoff told Fox News Digital, his presence during that event and advocacy thereafter would bring solace and support for a multitude of American service members, leading to his strong belief that "a coincidence is just God acting anonymously." Tasked to the U.S. Navy’s Sixth Fleet, Resnicoff was part of a three-chaplain team supporting service members across 40 ships stationed in the Mediterranean. On Friday, Oct. 21, Resnicoff arrived in Beirut to perform a memorial service for a Jewish Marine who had been killed in the line of duty. Navy leadership wanted to send him back to the boat the following day, but as an observant Jew, he refused to travel on the Sabbath. IRAN OFFICIAL ADMITS COUNTRY’S ROLE IN TERROR BOMBING THAT KILLED 241 US MILITARY MEMBERS: REPORT Resnicoff woke early on the morning of Oct. 23 and was brushing his teeth at 6:22 a.m. when his building began to shake violently. As doors came off their hinges and windows exploded, Resnicoff and others took cover on the floor, believing their building had been hit by a rocket or mortars. When the ruckus stopped, the men began to hear "these terrible, terrible screams" coming from the building 50 yards away from where Protestant minister Danny Wheeler lived with a host of Marines.  Whenever Resnicoff visited Beirut, he alternated staying with a Catholic chaplain, George Pucciarelli, and Wheeler. Based on his schedule, Resnicoff ought to have stayed at Wheeler’s residence on Friday, but chose instead to stay with Pucciarelli, who had something to discuss with the rabbi. "Who knows what it was we talked about," Resnicoff reminisced. "But that probably saved my life." As recognition dawned on those around him, Resnicoff watched Pucciarelli put his purple stole around his neck, "probably because he knew he was going to have to say many last rites." Pucciarelli looked at Resnicoff and said, "Follow me." Outside, Resnicoff said that "the big, four-story building was gone with the smoke." Buried under the rubble were 241 American service members, including 220 Marines, 18 Navy, and three Army personnel. The Navy casualties included "a complete medical detachment," leaving no one "trained medically to help those left alive." Resnicoff, Pucciarelli and other first responders began working their way through the debris looking for survivors. He said, Pucciarelli "went to one body on the ground, I went to another. We just cradled these wounded men and said, ‘Help is coming.’" Each attended to the men as best they could, ripping apart their clothes to wipe the blood, dirt and dust from their faces. When Resnicoff had torn apart his shirt, he used his Jewish head covering, called a kippah, which soon "got bloody and dirty and lost." FROM HOSTAGE CRISIS TO ASSASSINATION PLOTS: IRAN’S NEAR HALF-CENTURY WAR ON AMERICANS Eventually, ambulances and helicopters arrived on scene, allowing Pucciarelli and Resnicoff to catch their breaths. Pucciarelli remarked that he had never seen Resnicoff without his head covered. "I told him what happened to my kippah, so he tore a piece of his camouflage uniform and put it on my head." Pucciarelli told Resnicoff that, "In this country where every religion is killing every other religion, I want everyone here to remember not only that you and I, the chaplains, were helping everyone regardless of whether they had a religion or what religion they had, but that you and I had different religions [and were] standing together." Wheeler was the last living service member to be pulled from the wreckage five hours after the explosion. Resnicoff said that it took four days to dig out the hundreds of bodies buried in the rubble. "These tough Marines were crying, helping their fellow military personnel," Resnicoff said. Resnicoff pulled from an element of his own Jewish tradition as he ministered to the Marines mourning and laboring in the wreckage. "After the death, we have a week of family gathering around and telling stories about the person who died," he explained. "The tradition is if you visit the family during that period, you don’t initiate the conversation, just show your concern and love through your presence, and if the mourners talk to you, then you have a conversation. So, when I would go from Marine to Marine, they were digging up the bodies of their comrades, I used that Jewish approach. I didn’t start the conversation, I just stood next to them to show them I was there, and then if they wanted to talk, I talked." Resnicoff said that the tradition hearkened on the words of Catholic friar St. Francis of Assisi, who taught his followers to "preach the gospel everywhere. Use words only if absolutely necessary." Before the Beirut bombing, Resnicoff reported that gaining permission to wear the kippah "was always a struggle" for Jewish service members. In the early 1980s, Resnicoff says that Congress was debating the Religious Apparel Amendment, which would have allowed Jews serving in the military to cover their heads. "For two years, this amendment had failed. And then, in the Congressional Record, they told the story of this priest making this head covering for me," Resnicoff said. "The amendment passed. They understood that it was a matter of pride that we could work side by side from different religions. Then Vice President, George H. W. Bush asked Resnicoff to write a report on his experience. Former president Ronald Reagan would share that report with a group of 20,000 Baptists, "who evidently appreciated it," Resnicoff recalled. SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTER In chaplain school, Resnicoff said that chaplains were trained to attend to severely wounded personnel from different religious backgrounds than their own. "But it turned out none of the people I comforted in Beirut asked me a religious question. It was just ‘if I die, tell my mother I love her.’ Most of those Marines were too young to have their own children." He says that "I was reminded that the role of the chaplain is so much broader and bigger than just being a religious representative." "I always used to believe that the military was ahead of the civilian world when it came to understanding and working together. And when you’re in a foxhole or a bunker, you don’t really care if the guy next to you is a Democrat or Republican or independent, you don’t really care what their religion is. You just care that they’re going to protect you like you’re going to protect them and we’re all in this together." Resnicoff says that the Beirut bombing showed him that "if the world had more interfaith foxholes, we would have less need for foxholes and more room for faith." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb4ea02b01e86071e1ad6c America's biggest buffet chain cracked the code to all-you-can-eat profits te 2026-10-23T12:10:08.609Z America's biggest buffet chain cracked the code to all-you-can-eat profits Customers at America's biggest buffet chain can pile their plates high with steak, shrimp and comfort food favorites, but behind the all-you-can-eat spread is a carefully calculated balancing act, according to a new report. Golden Corral has developed a sophisticated system to keep the buffet model viable despite challenging economic conditions, The Wall Street Journal recently reported. The chain, which has roughly 350 restaurants across the U.S., predominantly in the South and Southeast, offers about 150 different buffet items. What customers might not realize is that they are carefully arranged into "modules" that mix expensive and inexpensive foods, CEO Lance Trenary told the Journal. AMERICA'S FAVORITE FAST-FOOD CHAIN NAMED: MCDONALD'S WINS HEARTS BUT NOT BEST BURGER, SURVEY SAYS Pricier items like meat and seafood are paired with lower-cost items like hush puppies and french fries. Meatloaf goes side-by-side with potatoes, gravy and green beans, for example. "We have to be pretty creative in the way that we present our menu," Trenary told the Journal. The chain also has to adapt to changes in the market. RED LOBSTER'S 37-YEAR-OLD CEO BETTING ON NOSTALGIA, AI TO FUEL CHAIN'S COMEBACK AFTER BANKRUPTCY As beef prices have shot up, Golden Corral added a bone-in fried pork chop as a cheaper alternative to sirloin. The pork chop costs the chain only about 40% of what the sirloin costs, so every customer who chooses pork instead of steak helps reduce Golden Corral's overall food costs. Quality also matters more at a buffet, where customers can simply discard a poorly prepared dish and return for something else. Golden Corral tries to prevent that by keeping food fresh, making about 80% of its buffet items in-house and preparing only what it expects customers to eat. The chain uses demand data to forecast needs in 15-minute increments rather than cooking large quantities in advance and leaving them under food warmers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER But the careful approach doesn't mean it has been smooth sailing for Golden Corral. "This has been a difficult year for us, don't get me wrong," Trenary said. "We are trying to at least tread water." About 38 cents of every dollar Golden Corral brings in goes toward food, while the chain is trying to keep its dinner buffet priced below $20 at many locations.  Selling drinks separately helps bring in additional revenue, but rising food and other costs are making the all-you-can-eat model increasingly difficult to sustain. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Still, the promise of getting more food for a set price remains appealing to budget-conscious diners and other restaurant chains have leaned into that appeal, according to industry data. Red Lobster, Applebee's and Olive Garden are among those offering different types of unlimited promotions.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Major chains rolled out about 150 such deals in the first half of 2026 — roughly four times the number offered in 2021, according to Technomic data. Fox News Digital reached out to Golden Corral for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb4e9f2b01e86071e1ad63 Country star Jimmie Allen says he’s the ‘victim’ after $1.8M judgment in sexual assault lawsuit te 2026-10-23T12:10:07.714Z Country star Jimmie Allen says he’s the ‘victim’ after $1.8M judgment in sexual assault lawsuit Jimmie Allen is maintaining his innocence and insisting he is the "victim" after a federal judge ordered the country star to pay nearly $1.8 million to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. The 41-year-old singer faced two separate civil sexual assault and abuse lawsuits from two women in 2023. During an interview with Fox News Digital, Allen spoke candidly about the allegations that derailed his career, maintaining that his sexual encounters with both women who sued him were consensual while acknowledging that he was unfaithful to his then-wife, Alexis Gale. When asked what he would say to his accusers today, Allen said he has forgiven both women but admitted that he struggled with being unable to publicly defend himself without being accused of blaming alleged victims. JIMMIE ALLEN PUBLICLY APOLOGIZES TO ESTRANGED WIFE FOR ‘HUMILIATING HER’ WITH ‘AFFAIR’ AFTER SEX ABUSE LAWSUIT "I wanted to just get on social media and call them liars and things like that," Allen said. "But it was interesting when I thought about it, someone said, 'No, well, you'll be a victim blamer and stuff like that.'" "But I was like, 'I'm the victim here,'" he continued. "So they can say this about me, these horrible things about me and try to ruin and destroy everything that I worked my butt off for. But I can't say that they're lying." In May 2023, the first woman, Jane Doe 1, who worked as the country singer's day-to-day manager, filed a lawsuit against Allen, in which she accused him of raping her in 2021 and subsequently sexually harassing her over the next 18 months. JARED LETO RESPONDS TO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ALLEGATIONS MADE BY MULTIPLE WOMEN IN EXPLOSIVE DOCUMENTARY The second woman sued Allen in June 2023, accusing the "Big In A Small Town" singer of sexually assaulting her while she visited him at a Las Vegas hotel in the summer of 2022 while he was in Sin City for a bowling tournament. Jane Doe 2 claimed Allen had also recorded the encounter without her permission. Allen denied both women's allegations and filed counterclaims against them in July 2023, accusing his former manager of defamation and other claims and accusing Jane Doe 2 of unlawfully taking his cellphone following their encounter. In August 2025, Allen was found liable by default rather than following a trial in which a jury weighed the competing accounts. The following June, a federal judge ordered Allen to pay Jane Doe 2 $1,790,541 in compensatory and punitive damages. WATCH HERE: JIMMIE ALLEN SAYS HE'S THE ‘VICTIM’ AFTER SEXUAL ASSAULT ALELGATIONS UPENDED HIS LIFE KATY PERRY UNDER POLICE INVESTIGATION OVER RUBY ROSE'S SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS While speaking with Fox News Digital, Allen said that he does not intend to simply accept the judgment. "I'm pursuing options because I – me as a man and as a father and as the son and brother of real sexual assault victims – I cannot in good conscience do that," he said. "And that's why I feel like as a man and as a father it is my job to fight it and find and chase whatever other options I can." Allen did not specify what legal action he intended to pursue. Fox News Digital reached out to his current attorney, Ted Anastasiou, for comment. The default ruling followed a series of missed deadlines and court orders. According to court records, Allen and his touring company failed to meet discovery requirements, attend court-ordered mediation and obtain new counsel within deadlines set by the court. Allen claimed that much of the breakdown was due to his former attorney, Alandis Brassel, becoming seriously ill while representing him. The singer told Fox News Digital that Brassel was a solo practitioner and claimed that he had difficulty reaching his lawyer while he was sick. "I'm not in contact with the court. He is," Allen recalled. "So during that time, we missed a deadline." Allen said Brassel later informed the court about his illness but claimed the judge "didn't care." "So the judge dropped my countersuit and they awarded Jane Doe 2 default judgment because I missed the deadline," he said. However, court records detail multiple missed deadlines and failures to comply with court orders. The Grammy Award nominee acknowledged that there was at least one deadline during that period of time that he believed he could have met himself. "I have no problem taking responsibility," Allen said. "I could have, you know, maybe done more. Absolutely." "The other ones, I should have been more, I guess, involved with the court, but I've never been in a situation like this," he continued. "I didn't know even how to connect with the court. I didn't know if I could speak to the court without my lawyer because he was the one that was handling it." Anastasiou later became Allen's legal representation. After the default ruling, Anastasiou similarly blamed Allen's "prior counsel's repeated failures to comply with discovery obligations and court orders" and said his client intended to seek to set aside the judgment. "This ruling was not based on the merits of the allegations. Mr. Allen has consistently and unequivocally maintained his innocence, and he firmly denies these accusations," Anastasiou told People magazine in August 2025. "As with earlier accusations brought on the same baseless grounds, this case is equally meritless," he continued. "The default judgment reflects the shortcomings of prior representation, not any wrongdoing by Mr. Allen. It is well-established that a client should not be penalized for the failures of their attorney, and Mr. Allen should not be deprived of his right to a fair defense." Fox News Digital was unable to reach Brassel for comment. WATCH HERE: JIMMIE ALLEN SAYS HE'S ‘PURSUING OPTIONS’ TO FIGHT $1.8M SEXUAL ASSAULT According to her lawsuit, Jane Doe 2 met Allen on a flight to Nashville in May 2022 and the two remained in contact over the following months before meeting in Las Vegas. FORMER MIT SCIENTIST WINS $6M DEFAMATION VERDICT AGAINST COLLEAGUE WHO ACCUSED HIM OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Jane Doe 2 alleged that she willingly joined Allen in his hotel room and initially consented to having sex with him, but repeatedly told the singer that she was not on birth control and did not want him to ejaculate inside her. According to the complaint, Allen agreed but later disregarded her requests to stop and instead ejaculated inside her. She also alleged that Allen secretly recorded their sexual encounter without her knowledge or consent. According to the lawsuit, Allen had asked her to remain on the hotel room's balcony after they arrived while he went inside, which she believed was because he was planning a surprise. Jane Doe 2 alleged that Allen instead used the opportunity to position his cellphone to later record them. Jane Doe 2 alleged that after Allen fell asleep, she discovered the phone recording them, stopped the recording and deleted the video. According to the complaint, she was unable to permanently delete the footage without Allen's passcode and took the phone with her when she left the hotel room before later turning it over to police. EX-MAYOR FOUND LIABLE FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULTS OF 7 WOMEN, ORDERED TO PAY $13M Allen disputed Jane Doe 2's account, maintaining that their encounter was consensual and that she knew she was being recorded. He said that they were together on the balcony when he explicitly told her he wanted to record and asked permission. While speaking with Fox News Digital, he described their alleged conversation regarding the recording. "She said, ‘You were recording us without my permission.’ I said, ‘Oh, no, no.' I said, 'We were on the balcony.' And I have all this in texts that we were on the balcony. I told you, 'I'm recording, is it OK?.' And I don't ever hide my camera, ever. Ever. It's not my thing,'" he told Fox News Digital. Allen has maintained since 2023 that Jane Doe consented to the recording. The singer claimed to Fox News Digital that the recording depicts him "passing out." "In the video, you can see me passing out," he claimed. "You can see me black out, like pass out.'" Allen further claimed the recording shows Jane Doe 2 continuing to engage in sexual activity with him after he passed out, later getting dressed, returning to bed and rubbing his back before approaching the camera and turning it off. WATCH HERE: JIMMIE ALLEN SAYS SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWSUIT ‘LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE’ AFTER DOCTOR'S DIRE WARNING Elizabeth Fegan, an attorney who represented both Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, blasted Allen's claims in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Mr. Allen's attempt to portray himself as the victim is as outrageous as it is offensive to the women who have come forward to report his sexual misconduct," Fegan said. "Two women have accused Mr. Allen of sexual abuse. Rather than accepting responsibility for his actions, he has repeatedly denied their accounts, sought to discredit them, and now attempts to rewrite the facts through the media, all while evading his financial obligations to the women who sought justice through the courts." "Let there be no ambiguity: Jane Doe 2 never consented to being recorded," she continued. "Mr. Allen's continued insistence otherwise does not change her account or the Court's findings. Nor do his self-serving descriptions of selected portions of the recording establish consent to its creation. His attempt to shift attention to her behavior is yet another effort to blame the woman whose rights he violated." JIMMIE ALLEN WELCOMES THIRD CHILD WITH ESTRANGED WIFE AMID SPLIT, SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS "The real victim here is the woman whose privacy, bodily autonomy, and trust were violated and who has endured years of trauma and litigation seeking accountability," Fegan added. "Mr. Allen has had ample opportunity to tell his story in court. He chose not to do so. He should stop attacking the women who came forward and start taking responsibility for his conduct." While speaking with Fox News Digital, Allen also addressed the allegations made by his former day-to-day manager, whose 2023 lawsuit first thrust the country singer into the scandal. Jane Doe 1, who worked as Allen's day-to-day manager, accused the singer of repeatedly sexually harassing and assaulting her over an approximately 18-month period while she was employed by his management company. In her lawsuit, Jane Doe 1 alleged that Allen first sexually assaulted her in March 2021 after a work trip to Los Angeles, where he was filming an appearance on "American Idol." She claimed that after having several drinks at a business dinner, she woke up naked in her hotel room with Allen beside her and had no memory of what happened after dinner. According to the complaint, she was bleeding and in pain and Allen insisted that she take Plan B. Jane Doe 1 alleged that Allen continued to sexually harass and assault her afterward, including by touching her without her consent and forcing her to engage in sexual acts despite her objections. She claimed she repeatedly told Allen "no," pushed him away and tried to avoid being alone with him, but feared that resisting him could jeopardize her career because she was responsible for managing him. While speaking with Fox News Digital, Allen vehemently denied Jane Doe 1's allegations but acknowledged that the two had a sexual relationship, which he characterized as a consensual affair that continued on and off for approximately a year and a half. "What I want people to understand about those allegations is one, they're not true," he claimed. "I had an affair off and on for like a year and a half with my day-to-day manager," Allen said. "And It started, then we would cut it off, and it would start, and then we will cut it off. And it slowly became one of the things where I was like, I know what I was doing was wrong, but I was afraid to end it because I didn't really know exactly how to end without one, hurting her, right, and without hurting myself. Because it's one of those things where it's like you spend so much time, go, go go, go, go on the road. And, you know, we were around each other a lot. We were adults that made a decision." While speaking with Fox News Digital, Allen accepted responsibility for having the extramarital relationship but denied Jane Doe 1's characterization of it as sexual abuse. "If I would have never cheated on my wife, I wouldn't have been in that situation anyway," he said. "And that's the part that I take accountability for." Allen and his former manager reached a settlement in 2024 in which they agreed to dismiss their respective claims against each other. Jane Doe 1's attorney said at the time that she continued to stand by her sexual assault allegations against Allen and had agreed to settle to avoid reliving the alleged abuse at trial. While Allen maintained he never sexually assaulted either woman, he told Fox News Digital he does not consider himself blameless for the circumstances that led to the scandal. "Did I cheat on my wife? Yes. Did I apologize to my wife? Yes. Did I owe my wife an apology? Absolutely," he said. "And I'm not going to put the blame on my life on those two individuals. Yes, they might've fabricated a story, but I still slept with them and I put myself in that position." While speaking with Fox News Digital, Allen recalled the impact that the allegations had on his personal and professional life. The singer said that he would tell his accusers that they "made life really hard for my kids." Allen and Gale, who share daughters Naomi and Zara and son Cohen, initially separated and filed for divorce in April 2023, shortly before the first sexual assault lawsuit was filed against the singer. They simultaneously announced that Gale was pregnant with their third child, Cohen. In a May 2023 Instagram post, Allen apologized to Gale for having an affair and acknowledged that his choices brought shame and humiliation to his family. Gale gave birth to Cohen in September 2023 and the following month, Allen's representative said the divorce had not been completed and that the couple had decided to "work on things" and were still together. The former couple's divorce was ultimately finalized in October 2024. Allen told Fox News Digital that the "hardest conversation" that he had was with Gale. He admitted that he failed to even warn his then-wife before the first lawsuit became public. "I handled that completely wrong," Allen said. Allen said the fallout also affected his oldest son, Aadyn, whom he shares with a previous partner. He recalled struggling to explain why some of his son's friends stopped speaking to him or inviting him to parties after the allegations against his father became public. The singer also recalled how his thriving career collapsed amid the scandal and worried about how he would continue providing for his children. "Everything I've worked for is just gone," he said. "Record label gone, management gone, bookings gone, PR gone, endorsement deals gone." He said that his mounting fears sent him into an increasingly dark place and eventually led him to contemplate taking his own life. "Two years ago, I was riding around my truck at like three in the morning and I had my gun in my lap and I was trying to decide, do I want to live or not?" he told Fox News Digital. Allen said he eventually sought help, turning to therapy and spending time in rehabilitation as he worked to get his mental health back on track. He recalled that his struggles had begun well before the allegations became public. As Allen's career took off, the singer said he began taking pills to stay awake and others to keep himself in a good mood while trying to meet the demands of touring, his record label, radio, his family and fans. Allen said that by 2021 and 2022, he felt like he was on a "train" going "a thousand miles an hour," knowing he needed to get off but unsure how. "I would say in 2023, when that lawsuit came out, I felt like that was God derailing the train," he said. "One, it hurt because of what was being said about me. But at the same time, it literally saved my life." "My doctor said if I had kept going, I'd have been dead in six months," Allen continued. Allen told Fox News Digital that getting help also forced him to reconsider his relationship with music, which he admitted he had grown to hate at the height of his struggles. However, Allen said that as he worked to rebuild his life, he also began rediscovering the love of music that he had lost. Allen told Fox News Digital that while some relationships disappeared amid the controversy, he was surprised by the support he received from others in the entertainment industry. "Dolly Parton being one of them," he said. "She called me and she told me she loves me. She said, ‘Jimmie, I know who you are.’ She said, ‘Try to just keep yourself surrounded by people that love you.’" Allen recalled Jelly Roll, Darius Rucker, Kathie Lee Gifford and Kid Rock were among others who reached out to him. Kid Rock's support eventually extended beyond words of encouragement. The "Freedom Was a Highway" singer recently collaborated with Kid Rock on his Christian album "Halfway to Jesus," marking another step in Allen's return to recording music. Allen recalled Kid Rock telling him, "'As Christians, we're quick to ask for forgiveness but don't want to give it.'" GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE The musician is also working on several projects of his own, including Christian and gospel music as well as country and R&B material. He said his approach to his career has changed dramatically from the relentless pursuit of success that he described before the allegations surfaced. "It's not about winning Grammys or CMAs or number one records," he said. "It's about doing what I love." When asked whether he believes Nashville is ready to give him another chance, Allen explained being accepted back into the country music establishment was not his priority. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I haven't even thought about it," he said. "That's not even really a part of my mindset." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I don't feel like anybody owes me an apology," Allen added. "I'm not holding a grudge towards people that don't want to work with me." "I feel like it's just my job just to, you know, stay resilient like I've always been." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb4c492b01e86071e1acca Enes Kanter Freedom goes scorched Earth on LeBron James, NBA with new revelations after WNBA Finals incident te 2026-10-23T12:00:09.669Z Enes Kanter Freedom goes scorched Earth on LeBron James, NBA with new revelations after WNBA Finals incident Enes Kanter Freedom has come forward with new allegations regarding the culture of the NBA during his playing career and sent a warning to the WNBA amid his ongoing feud regarding the league's gender eligibility policy. Freedom's new statements come one day after the WNBA tried to direct him to sit in a private luxury suite at Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta instead of the courtside seat he purchased, amid security concerns. The change in arrangement resulted in a highly-publicized encounter with police at the entrance of State Farm Arena, which resulted in Freedom leaving the venue entirely amid disagreements over where he wanted to sit. Now Freedom is revealing that his former Boston Celtics teammate Dennis Schröder privately questioned LeBron James’ motives as an activist, and that his Celtics teammates once shunned him for making an appearance on Fox News in his final year in the league in 2021. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! According to Freedom, he asked Schröder that season what James was like as a teammate and how he viewed James’ public advocacy. "He said, 'Whatever is LeBron doing is for LeBron.' I was like, enough said. We don't have to say a word anymore. Because, uh, I used to respect him a lot, you know, uh, for what he'd done for Black community. Uh, but when one of his former teammates said, you know, all his advocacy is for, is for LeBron, um, that's where, that's where he lost me." Freedom also criticized James’ conduct during the national anthem before Philadelphia’s season opener against the Knicks on Tuesday. Video showed James making apparent golf and shooting motions during the performance, prompting criticism from President Donald Trump on Thursday. "But I mean, everybody knows LeBron James... I call him the dictator of the NBA. And I think President Trump said the best. You know, he disrespects our country and disrespects our flag," Freedom said. "LeBron James is the reason the NBA is woke still. I promise you, once he retires, NBA is not going to be as woke as now." In terms of the league's "woke" culture, Freedom also recalled an incident in his final year when he was praised for doing a television appearance on CNN, but shunned for going on Fox News to discuss the same topic of human rights abuses in China. "I actually attended a show on CNN. The next day I walk in the locker room, they were saying, 'Good job last night, we watched your interview, keep doing what you're doing," he said. "The next morning I walk in the locker room, nobody said a word to me. They were not even looking at me. I was getting these dirty looks. I asked one of my teammates, I'm like, what happened?" Freedom said a teammate explained that the objection was to the outlet carrying his message. NBA STAYS SILENT ON WNBA FINALS TEAMS SKIPPING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM BEFORE GAMES 1 AND 2 "They said, well, we watched your interview again last night. I'm like, okay. It's not your interviews, it's who you did it with. I walk on the court, one of my assistant coaches came up to me and whisper— he was whispering in my ear, hey man, me and my family watched you last night, good job. I'm like, why are you whispering?" According to Freedom, the coach feared a backlash of his own. "He said, because I don't want your teammates to know that I watch Fox News. I was like, why? They said, well, because none of them will talk to me the rest of the year." Freedom said he explained to teammates that appearing on the network did not mean endorsing a political party, and that he wanted his human rights advocacy to reach a wider audience. But they weren't receptive to that reasoning, he claims. "In NBA circles, we don't talk about Fox News, we don't watch Fox News, and if you do, you will realize that you are going to get cancelled and you're going to get hated on," Freedom said. But Freedom also claimed that those beliefs are different in private, for some, claiming that that some players privately support conservative causes and President Donald Trump but conceal those views because they fear how they would be treated. But Freedom claimed some NBA players privately support conservative causes and Trump while concealing those views because they fear how others would treat them. "But there are many people actually that supports the conservative movements, supports the Republican Party, uh, many of them actually supports President Trump, but just because of they know that they will get canceled and they will get hated on throughout the whole year, they're just hiding it. I mean, you're not even allowed to say you watch Fox News," Freedom said. GOP CONGRESSMAN PRESSES WNBA TO DEFINE ‘WOMEN’ AFTER ENES KANTER FREEDOM, ROYCE WHITE RULED INELIGIBLE Freedom said he has encountered similar reluctance to speak publicly among former NBA colleagues discussing his current campaign to push the WNBA to explicitly restrict eligibility to biological females. He said some initially questioned his tactics, but expressed support after he explained his intentions. "I don't want to give their name because I know, I just know that as soon as I expose their name, then there will be a lot of questions," Freedom said. According to Freedom, those conversations included players telling him "we cannot help you," while also saying, "but now we understand what you're doing and we support you and we will pray for you." Freedom also pointed to a podcast conversation with Michael Porter Jr., saying Porter initially had questions about the campaign and understood his position better after they discussed it. He did not identify the other players he said privately supported him. Meanwhile, Freedom named Kevin Durant, Patrick Beverley, Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson among the current and former NBA players he said have criticized him, challenging them to discuss their disagreements directly. "Invite me to your podcast and let's sit down and talk. And let me explain to you why am I doing the things that I'm doing. Don't just go on Twitter. Don't just go on social media and just tweet about it. You know how to, you know, you have my number." His campaign to join the WNBA has now culminated in two hostile incidents at WNBA arenas after he was ejected from a Chicago Sky game in August, and then faced police resistance while trying to enter State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. Freedom said one of the reasons that sitting courtside on Wednesday was so important to him was because he wanted to make sure that his shirt, which read "What is a woman?" would be as visible as possible during the game. Asked whether he wanted television cameras to capture his "What is a woman?" shirt from courtside, he acknowledged that visibility was part of his thinking. "I mean, that was one of the reasons maybe. My main reason was I wanted to support the WNBA," he said. But he said accepting the suite was never an option. "They were trying to put me in a prison box. And I mean, everyone knows me that I'm not going to bow down or kneel to someone who is trying to silence me," Freedom said. The Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena said the arrangement responded to safety concerns Freedom himself had raised with authorities and basketball officials. They said the suite would have additional security and was intended to protect him and other guests. Although Freedom objected to being surrounded by police at the entrance, he acknowledged that the officers treated him courteously. "They were very, actually very kind. They were trying to do their job, and I was being very very nice to them as well," he said. "This is not their fault." He nevertheless rejected suggestions that he should have accepted the seating arrangement or handled the encounter more diplomatically. "I think I handled everything perfectly," he said. Freedom also pushed back against accusations that his campaign is a publicity stunt, pointing to threats he said included references to Charlie Kirk’s shooting. "I think people need to understand I'm getting death threats every hour. I mean, I showed you that the text messages, you know, yesterday that people are sending me pictures and videos of the moment that Charlie Kirk got shot and said, you are next," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "So I'm not that crazy. I'm not going to put my life on risk just to get attention." Freedom said the campaign would end if the WNBA explicitly restricted eligibility to biological females. The league has already declared Freedom and fellow former NBA player Royce White ineligible, while its collective bargaining agreement limits participation to women without specifying sex assigned at birth. "I'm literally telling the league that define what a woman is, or add the word biological in your collective bargaining next to the word female. I will disappear the next day," Freedom said. But he said he was finished initiating further discussions with league officials. "If they would like to sit down and have a conversation with me, listen, I love diplomacy," he said. "But I'm done reaching out. So if they would like to reach out, uh, go ahead. You have my number." Despite the league’s eligibility determination, Freedom said he still intends to attend the next draft and continue preparing for it. He also claimed the campaign could expand to include additional male professional players, whom he did not identify. "If they don't draft me and if they don't change the rules, now they have to deal with 6 other male professional players," he said. "And if not, again, this is not a threat, next year will be very interesting." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb47972b01e86071e1ab6c Ilhan Omar birth name questions could have far-reaching legal implications and more top headlines te 2026-10-23T11:40:07.664Z Ilhan Omar birth name questions could have far-reaching legal implications and more top headlines 1. Revelation about Ilhan Omar's name could put records in question 2. Trump to rally in Florida, where gubernatorial and Senate races loom 3. Appeals court tears into federal judge for AI hallucinations RALLYING CRY — White House blasts Biden border policies ahead of Trump Florida visit, citing brutal killing. Continue reading … RED FUNDING FIGHT — $40M Singham money trail sparks House showdown as nonprofits refuse to back down. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb40932b01e86071e1a99f Rahm Emanuel pleads for the Democratic Party to welcome more 'McCain-Romney Republicans' te 2026-10-23T11:10:11.336Z Rahm Emanuel pleads for the Democratic Party to welcome more 'McCain-Romney Republicans' Former Obama White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel encouraged the Democratic Party to appeal to moderate "McCain-Romney Republicans" in an op-ed Wednesday. "The top story from the 2026 cycle will be the electoral opening Democrats seized — and will have to maintain," Emanuel wrote for The Wall Street Journal. "Most important, the McCain-Romney Republicans, who are politically homeless, need to be welcomed into Democrats’ governing and electoral coalition." Emanuel argued that moderate Republicans who associate their politics closer with former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney and former Arizona Sen. John McCain have been dissuaded from the GOP by President Donald Trump and could be the deciding factor in the 2026 midterm elections. LEE CARTER: 2026 ELECTION COULD ALL COME DOWN TO JUST ONE TYPE OF VOTER Romney and McCain were the last Republican nominees for president before Trump in 2012 and 2008, respectively, losing each time to Barack Obama. "Millions of McCain-Romney voters are redefining their political identities, and they will be most responsible for Democratic gains in November. These voters don’t want to be associated with MAGA, and they see themselves as free agents. The question for Democrats is whether we’re willing to give them a permanent home," Emanuel wrote. The former Clinton advisor pushed back on the idea that the Democratic Party should embrace the more extreme Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members, warning that the results of the midterm elections would be less a show of support for socialism than a rejection of "MAGA" politics. "The activists who reside in blue bubbles are sure to interpret the election results as vindication. But the party’s ascent won’t be born of some newfound enthusiasm for far-left policies such as defunding the police or offering free healthcare to illegal immigrants," Emanuel wrote. He added that Democrats should hesitate to impeach Trump and instead be focused on passing meaningful legislation, which is what moderate Republicans support as well. CARVILLE SAYS HE'D RATHER REPUBLICANS KEEP THE HOUSE THAN DEMOCRATS WIN BY FIVE SEATS, HELD 'HOSTAGE' BY DSA "Rather than vilifying those whose support we need, Democrats should be inviting them into our coalition. Voters willing to give Democrats a second look need convincing to trust us," Emanuel wrote. In a comment to Fox News Digital, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle defended Trump's record and encouraged all Republicans to double down on his agenda. "President Trump is the unequivocal leader, best messenger, and unmatched motivator for the Republican Party, and he is committed to maintaining Republican majorities in Congress. The President signed the largest working-class tax cuts in history, lowered the cost of prescription drugs, sealed the border, drove violent crime to the lowest level in nearly a century, unleashed an energy revolution, added more than a million private-sector jobs, and sent Americans’ 401(k)s climbing to record highs. The choice has never been more clear: doubling down on President Trump’s winning, commonsense agenda or the Democrats’ extreme liberal policies and obstruction," Ingle said. RAHM EMANUEL WARNS DSA AGENDA DOESN'T PLAY WELL OUTSIDE 'UPPER WEST SIDE OF MANHATTAN' The Republican National Committee (RNC) also denied that Republicans could align themselves with the values of the Democratic Party. "Democrats are the party of abolishing private healthcare, defunding the police, and hammering working families with higher taxes — those are not Republican values, or American values for that matter. If Democrats had their way, our country would look more like Caracas or Moscow," RNC National Press Secretary Natalie Baldassarre told Fox News Digital. Fox News Digital reached out to the Democratic National Committee for comment. While speaking on the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast earlier this month, Emanuel downplayed the impact the DSA candidates have on the Democratic Party as a whole. "I don't believe the socialists are a wing," he said. "I think they are a separate party. They believe in defunding the police, which is not the party position. They believe in open borders and open prisons. That's not the party’s position." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb40922b01e86071e1a996 Washington parents find their courage as girls walk off cross country course in protest of trans runner te 2026-10-23T11:10:10.524Z Washington parents find their courage as girls walk off cross country course in protest of trans runner CAMAS, Wash. — The sign seemed innocuous enough. So did the man holding it. But a passing jogger apparently saw things differently. Outside a district cross country meet in which a biological male was competing against girls, Steve Lynch held a sign that read: "Coached X-C & Track for 24 years. If you have questions about the differences between Girls & Boys...answers given here FREE of charge!" But as Lynch began explaining those differences, the jogger shouted: "Jesus loves a firing squad! Go kill Muslims! Go kill trans people! That's your rhetoric, right? F--- you!" DAD BANNED FROM SCHOOL GROUNDS AFTER PROTESTING TRANS RUNNER COMPETING AGAINST HIS DAUGHTER Lynch didn't even flinch. In fact, he smiled. "Oftentimes I have to deal with that," he said. Lynch represents courage on this issue, which is something many adults lack. Over the past few weeks, it's been mostly students, not grown-ups, who have led the opposition to a Camas High cross country runner competing against girls after starting the season on the boys team. But a rally outside Wednesday's meet — where the boy finished second among a field of 25 to help lead Camas to the girls district championship — showed that the adults are catching up in the bravery department. PARENTS SPEAK OUT ON THE INGRAHAM ANGLE AFTER GIRLS FORFEIT RACE OVER BIOLOGICAL MALE RUNNER There looked to be more than 100 grown-ups, maybe 200, in attendance — mostly dressed in garb advocating for the separation of males and females in sports. At the heart of the rally was Initiative 638 — a Nov. 3 ballot measure in Washington state that would enforce such separation in K-12 athletics. People such as Sarah Burns, the mother of a Camas runner who walked off the start line in protest last week, never imagined herself playing the role of activist when the cross country season began. But now she finds herself at the center of one of the most contentious debates in Washington state. "I was just a mom going to watch her daughter, and then we found out what was happening, and I couldn't not say something," said Burns, wearing an XX-XY Athletics shirt. "These are teenage girls that should be able to be teenage girls and run and compete in their sport and not have their achievements taken from them." Burns was not the only Camas parent willing to speak out on Wednesday. Also in attendance was Sarah Babb, whose daughter Madeline walked off the start line last week as well. Like Burns' daughter, Holly, Madeline had no idea her actions would prompt such widespread media attention. But as reporters from across the nation showed up to cover Wednesday's rally and meet, Sarah was no longer feeling quite so isolated. "As a mom who comes to these races all season long, it feels very alone as I stand there and go, 'This is awful,'" Babb said. "So it was great to see such support last week, and this is wild this week. It's hard to be the quiet majority, to feel like we're being bullied into silence. I think a lot of people feel that way. I know it's scary. It's scary." It certainly can be. Over the past couple weeks that I've been covering this story, most parents have been reluctant to speak — even anonymously. Many have expressed fear of losing their jobs, and one even said, "I don't want my house burned down." It's easy to catastrophize, especially when you see how vicious opponents of the Protect Women's Sports crowd can be. There was the aforementioned jogger. There was the Golden State Valkyries fan who told an XX-XY shirt-wearer to "f---ing kill yourself" at a WNBA Finals game last week. There was the Seattle Storm co-owner telling a girl with the same shirt that she's "f---ing insane" in July, bringing that girl to tears. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL GIRL WALKS OFF STARTING LINE ALONE IN PROTEST OF TRANS RUNNER, ENDING HER SEASON Surely one can see why parents would want to sit this issue out, right? Women's sports advocate Amy Sousa isn't so sure. "I don't have a lot of patience for adults who are willing to let the girls take the hits," Sousa said. "If these girls are willing to stand up to their peers, I think adults can stand up to theirs. And if they can't do it in public, at least they can do it at the ballot." There were some people at Wednesday's rally very much against I-638. One was a woman named Stephanie, who didn't want her last name used but was cordial with me and my photographer. She said the measure would require invasive genital exams to prove one's sex, which is not true. When I mentioned that there were other options such as cheek swabs, she argued that that would be too expensive and that there weren't enough trans athletes for such testing to be worthwhile. When I mentioned all the female athletes speaking out against having to compete against biological males as a matter of fairness, she offered the following: "Fairness is reasonable, and I do think there should be rules. Even in the Olympics, each sport can set up certain rules. I don't want to wrestle with somebody who's got 40 pounds on me, whether they're male or female," Stephanie said. "But that's about size, not just about what gender you're born." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Come on, though. It's more than about size, isn't it? How many women under 6'4" have you seen dunk a basketball? Yet there are countless men under that height who can. Biology matters in every sport. In fact, it was a difference in biology that ultimately led Camas High senior Kate Westfall — the fastest girl on the cross country roster — to quit the team earlier in the month. Westfall won districts last year. She had bigger aspirations in her final high school season. But she walked away from it all because she felt racing against a boy simply wasn't fair. So Wednesday, her parents — Joe and Jennie — showed up to districts in protect-women's-sports attire to honor their daughter's courage. "She made the brave decision to forgo the rest of her senior season and give up opportunities in order to bring awareness to the impact the current state policy is having on females who are being forced to compete in this unfair environment," Jennie said. "As her parents, we are proud of her courage and are honored to stand with her." Jennie and Joe admit to a fear of backlash. But that's the thing about courage — without fear, it doesn't exist. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb40912b01e86071e1a98d White House blasts Biden border policies ahead of Trump Florida visit, citing brutal hammer killing te 2026-10-23T11:10:09.638Z White House blasts Biden border policies ahead of Trump Florida visit, citing brutal hammer killing EXCLUSIVE – The White House is highlighting the brutal hammer killing of a Florida mother as President Donald Trump prepares to headline a midterm rally in Fort Myers on Friday, with a spokesperson telling Fox News Digital that the case demonstrates the consequences of former President Joe Biden's border policies. Trump is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. at Florida Gulf Coast University's Alico Arena, ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. The White House is pointing to the killing in the same city as it prepares to put a spotlight on the president's immigration enforcement record. "A few short months ago, an illegal alien barbarically killed a woman outside of a gas station in Fort Myers by hitting her on the head with a hammer multiple times," White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis told Fox News Digital exclusively. DEM-LED PUSH TO EXTEND PROTECTIONS FOR HAITIANS FACES OUTRAGE AFTER BRUTAL HAMMER KILLING "This heinous murderer was RELEASED into the country by the Biden administration. Not only did the Biden administration release him into the country, but they then gave him Temporary Protected Status. This is the result of Democrats open-border policies. If you import the third world, you become the third world." Trump previously condemned the killing in an April Truth Social post, calling the surveillance video "one of the most vicious things you will ever see" and blaming the Biden administration for allowing the suspect into the country. "This one killing should be enough for these Radical Judges to STOP impeding my Administration’s Immigration Policies," Trump wrote at the time. The remarks refer to the brazen killing of a Florida mother in April. Haitian national Rolbert Joachim is accused of repeatedly striking the woman in the head with a hammer outside a Fort Myers gas station. ICE-LED FLORIDA OPERATION NETS 500 — INCLUDING ILLEGAL ALIENS ACCUSED OF MURDER, CHILD ABUSE, CARTEL TIES According to the Department of Homeland Security, surveillance video showed the suspect smashing the woman's windshield before approaching her and repeatedly striking her in the head with a hammer in broad daylight. The victim, a gas station clerk and mother of two teenage daughters, died in the attack. Fort Myers police enlisted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to help locate Joachim, who was subsequently arrested on Mango Street, DHS said. The department said Joachim entered the United States in August 2022 and was released into the country under the Biden administration. A federal judge issued a final removal order against him that year, but he later received Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which expired in 2024. The designation allows eligible foreign nationals from certain countries to remain and work temporarily in the United States because of conditions in their home countries. It does not provide permanent residency. TRUMP ADMIN MARKS 15 STRAIGHT MONTHS WITH ZERO BORDER RELEASES AS APPREHENSIONS PLUNGE 94% The White House is putting a spotlight on the case as Trump prepares to address supporters in southwest Florida, a region that has delivered strong election results for the president. Trump carried Florida in all three of his presidential campaigns, expanding his statewide winning margin from roughly one percentage point in 2016 to more than 13 points in 2024. In Lee County, home to Fort Myers, Trump won 63.6% of the vote in 2024, compared with 35.3% for former Vice President Kamala Harris, according to official county election results. The White House says Trump's immigration crackdown has led to 17 straight months without releases at the border and the deportation of more than 3 million people who were in the United States illegally. DHS said in April that ICE had lodged an immigration detainer against Joachim following his arrest and that he would face deportation regardless of the outcome of his criminal case. Prosecutors later announced they would seek the death penalty against Joachim, according to local reporting. Friday's rally comes as Trump continues to hit the campaign trail supporting Republican candidates across the country ahead of the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb40902b01e86071e1a984 California sheriff fights plan to house convicted sex predator near Girl Scout camp te 2026-10-23T11:10:08.785Z California sheriff fights plan to house convicted sex predator near Girl Scout camp A sheriff in California is fighting a plan that would place a convicted rapist in a taxpayer-funded rental home that's located near a Girl Scout camp. State officials are weighing a plan to transfer Michael Thomas Cheek, 74, from a locked psychiatric facility to a rental home valued at more than $800,000 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Santa Cruz County Sheriff Chris Clark told Fox News Digital the property is near a Girl Scout camp and schools, and that the rugged terrain could make it more difficult for deputies to respond if Cheek were to commit another crime. "The community for which he's being considered to be released, it's a really tight-knit community," Clark said. "It's not necessarily the easiest place for us to get to you know if and when something were to happen." CONVICTED SERIAL RAPIST ORIGINALLY SENTENCED TO 124 YEARS WALKS FREE AFTER 20, SPARKING OUTRAGE The sheriff said the proposed rental property is located within a few miles of a Girl Scout camp and schools, which he calls "obviously concerning." Clark also says he has concerns about how Cheek would be monitored electronically. NEWSOM-BACKED LAW LETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILD RAPIST SEEK EARLY RELEASE AGAIN AS DA URGES 'STOP THE MADNESS' "When you talk about our mountain communities, it's not uncommon that during the winter, you know, these folks lose power. The cell connectivity is extremely poor up there. And so, when you think about monitoring him electronically, how effective are those systems if you have no electricity? And how about if people can't call for help if they suspect Mr. Cheek is up to something when cell service is poor?" SEND US A TIP In 1980, Cheek was convicted of raping a young woman at gunpoint. He subsequently escaped from the Contra Costa County jail and raped a 15-year-old girl at gunpoint. CONVICTED RAPIST WHO PREYED ON WOMEN AT AMERICA'S TOP PARTY SCHOOL FACES RECKONING AFTER COURTHOUSE DASH Cheek was classified as a sexually violent predator after being convicted. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He completed a sex offender treatment program located at a psychiatric facility in 2019, but two attempts previously failed that would have put him in Santa Cruz County. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Mr. Cheek has no tie to our county. He's not from Santa Cruz County. And so his only tie here is that he frankly abducted somebody and raped them. And so he victimized people here. And so to me, it is completely unfair and shouldn't be the case where a county that somebody's victimized people is then burdened with the thought of having to house him here in one of the most expensive places frankly in the country to live, which we are," Clark said of the convicted rapist. A superior court judge will hear arguments for Cheek's proposed housing on Oct. 30. Fox News Digital reached out to Cheek's attorney for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb408f2b01e86071e1a97b China is racing to the Moon, and America must clear the path for space innovation te 2026-10-23T11:10:07.944Z China is racing to the Moon, and America must clear the path for space innovation Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has looked to the stars and wondered: How did the universe come to be? What lies beyond our own world? Are we alone in this vast expanse? And will we ever venture far enough to set foot on another planet? Over the centuries, human ingenuity has helped answer some of these questions. Others may only be known to our Creator. But whether mankind will ever live and work on another world is a question we are closer to answering now than ever before. What once belonged to the pages of science fiction is rapidly becoming reality. And at the forefront of this extraordinary new era of exploration stands the United States of America. PETER NAVARRO: TRUMP'S ARTEMIS VISION IS NOW FLYING — AND CHINA IS PAYING ATTENTION From the Apollo program to today’s groundbreaking missions to the Moon and beyond, the American pioneering spirit has continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible. But what truly sets America apart is not simply the vision of our government or the brilliance of our scientists. It is the unmatched capabilities of our commercial space sector. That success did not happen by accident. It is the product of decades of American innovation, investment and cooperation between the public and private sectors. TRUMP TO TRANSFORM SPACEFLIGHT FROM SPECTACLE TO STATUS QUO TARGETING 3 LAUNCHES PER DAY One of the clearest examples of what this partnership can accomplish is unfolding right in my home state of Texas. In February 2024, Houston-based Intuitive Machines made history when its Odysseus lander became the first American spacecraft to touch down on the Moon in more than half a century — and the first privately built spacecraft to achieve a soft lunar landing. Just over a year later, Cedar Park, Texas-based Firefly Aerospace landed its Blue Ghost spacecraft on the lunar surface, delivering 10 NASA science and technology instruments and completing two weeks of operations. NASA'S ARTEMIS FOLLOW-UP MISSION 'RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER' AFTER SUCCESSFUL LUNAR FLIGHT These achievements are more than historic milestones. They demonstrate what is possible when NASA’s expertise and resources are paired with the talent and innovation of American companies. Through initiatives like NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, the federal government is helping develop a thriving commercial lunar industry while advancing the technologies needed to return astronauts to the Moon and eventually reach Mars. As chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, I have seen firsthand the role thoughtful policy can play in supporting these achievements. From commercial lunar deliveries to the next generation of space stations, our committee has worked to advance the partnerships, research and technologies shaping America’s future in space. INNOVATION IS KEY TO AMERICA STAYING A SUPERPOWER. BUT IT IS MISSING AN ESSENTIAL PIECE But the work is far from finished. As more nations recognize the economic and strategic importance of space, the United States faces growing competition, particularly from China. The future of exploration will be determined not only by what we accomplish in orbit or on the lunar surface, but also by where companies choose to invest, develop new technologies and build the infrastructure that makes those missions possible. For America’s commercial space industry, the regulatory environment is a central part of that equation. Companies designing next-generation spacecraft, launch systems and other capabilities must navigate federal requirements that can affect everything from testing and licensing to operational deployment. TRUMP SWINGS FOR MOON WITH NUCLEAR REACTOR PLANS AS CHINA, RUSSIA TEAM UP IN SPACE RACE Our committee has a responsibility to build on this progress and ensure American space companies have the freedom to innovate and grow. That means examining outdated requirements, improving coordination across federal agencies and fostering an environment where the next generation of commercial capabilities can move from the drawing board to the launchpad. We must also recognize what is at stake. As China sets its sights on expanding its presence beyond Earth, America cannot afford to become complacent. Our past achievements are no guarantee of future success. We should be making it easier for companies to build, invest and innovate here at home while working alongside allies and partners who share our commitment to peaceful exploration and a future in space guided by our shared principles. The possibilities before us are nearly limitless. From establishing a lasting foothold on the Moon to sending the first humans to Mars, the next great chapter of our journey into space will depend on the ingenuity and resolve of the American people and the conditions we create for them to succeed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION For thousands of years, mankind has looked to the stars and wondered what lies beyond. Today, we have the chance to go farther, discover more and accomplish what generations before us could only imagine. America’s commercial space sector will help take us there. And Congress must ensure it has every opportunity to do so. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REP. BRIAN BABIN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb408e2b01e86071e1a972 Mom spots shipwreck hiding beneath lake after years of beach visits: 'Wait a minute' te 2026-10-23T11:10:06.962Z Mom spots shipwreck hiding beneath lake after years of beach visits: 'Wait a minute' A mother was enjoying a day at the beach recently with her 9-year-old son when the two of them unexpectedly stumbled upon a small piece of Midwestern history: a century-old shipwreck. Hannah Damon, director of outreach and administration at Camp Amnicon Adventures and Retreats in South Range, Wisconsin, made the discovery while spending time with her son along the camp's sandy shoreline. The shipwreck is the A.H. Pitz, a steam-powered tugboat built in 1923. It was abandoned in 1951. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER UNEXPECTED TWIST IN SHIPWRECK MYSTERY AFTER CLUES DON'T ADD UP Although Damon had known about the sunken vessel for years, she had never actually seen it until unusually clear water gave her and her son a rare glimpse of its remains. "We started seeing beams and cables and this massive pipe, and it was like, wait a minute, this is a shipwreck, this is a shipwreck," Damon told Fox News Digital on Thursday. Thrilled by the unexpected sighting, Damon rushed to grab her camera.  "I ran back to shore and I got my camera, and I was like, OK, you are not allowed to splash me, this is a really exciting discovery," Damon recalled telling her son. UNDERWATER ROBOTICS EXPERT REVEALS 'SHIPWRECK CITY' HIDING BENEATH MAJOR URBAN LAKE Video taken by Damon shows the remains of the tugboat beneath clear water, with weathered wooden beams and other debris visible along the lakebed. Damon described the water as "crystal clear" and glassy, an unusual sight along that stretch of Lake Superior. The area sits within the Lake Superior clay plain, where the surrounding soil is largely composed of clay, which can make the water murky and obscure objects beneath the surface. Damon said the wreck is fully submerged and usually difficult to see. PARK RANGERS UNEARTH 200-YEAR-OLD SHIPWRECK ON REMOTE ISLAND DUBBED 'GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC' "I was actually just down back at the beach yesterday, and again, the water was calm, but it was murky again," Damon said. "I hope it's one of those things that, every once in a while, if you know where to look, you'll be able to find it. But it's definitely a rare find. It's really exciting." The A.H. Pitz was built in 1923 for the McMullen and Pitz Construction Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and named after Armond Pitz, according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. The nearly 70-foot-long tugboat changed ownership several times before it was abandoned at the mouth of the Amnicon River in 1951. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Damon said she'd heard the tugboat was intentionally sunk in 1951 to help stabilize a sandbar along the beach. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Even after swimming [here] and [being] on this particular beach for 10 or 11 years in a row, I had just never actually seen the shipwreck before," she said. "It was really exciting to find it, to come across it, and I just couldn't wait to share it with the world." Damon later showed footage of the shipwreck on social media, where others shared their own memories of the vessel. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "It was probably the closest thing to ‘viral’ the Camp Amnicon has ever experienced," Damon told Fox News Digital. Some commenters recalled seeing the vessel as far back as 1967, while others recognized its location along the Lake Superior shoreline. Damon said the response has helped reconnect members of the community through a shared piece of local history. "I think that's the cool thing about archaeology and history and local culture, that this kind of stuff can bring us together," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb3bde2b01e86071e1a848 Ex-cop sped away in hedge fund’s SUV after fatal George Washington Bridge road rage shooting: report te 2026-10-23T10:50:06.367Z Ex-cop sped away in hedge fund’s SUV after fatal George Washington Bridge road rage shooting: report The former NYPD detective accused of shooting and killing a man on the George Washington Bridge in a horrific road rage attack sped away in a Range Rover owned by his hedge fund employer, according to a report. Victor Romero, 62, is facing charges relating to the killing of Con Edison worker Koran Irvine, 46, on the bridge Tuesday evening. Romero previously worked as an NYPD detective. Prosecutors say he was driving in an employer-owned SUV at the time of the shooting. He worked as a driver and private security guard for QVT Financial, a biotech and energy investment firm, the New York Post reported. Romero had been working as a driver for the company's CEO, Dan Gold, according to the outlet. RETIRED NYPD DETECTIVE CHARGED WITH MURDER IN GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE SHOOTING OF CON ED WORKER: OFFICIALS "We are aware of the press reports concerning Victor Romero and are cooperating with the authorities in this matter," QVT Financial said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Romero appeared in court on Thursday and a judge granted the DA's request to set his bond at $1 million. He is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge. WATCH: Police investigate fatal George Washington Bridge shooting In court, Assistant District Attorney Matthew Sears alleged the encounter began when Romero and Irvine nearly collided as they approached the bridge—a moment captured on surveillance video. DRIVER OPENS FIRE ON STRANGERS ALONG MAJOR US INTERSTATE, TELLS COPS HE ‘HAD TO KILL PEOPLE TODAY’ Video shows Romero tailgating Irvine’s car closely and aggressively as both crossed the span. Prosecutors said Romero then quickly pulled to the right side of Irvine's moving vehicle and fired a single shot from his driver’s seat. The bullet pierced the rear passenger window of Irvine’s car, striking him in the right shoulder and causing his death. NEW YORK'S 'WRONG-HEADED' DEFENDANT-FRIENDLY LAWS HELPED TOSS MANGIONE EVIDENCE: RETIRED COP Surveillance footage shows Irvine’s vehicle abruptly lurching into the far-right lane and coming to a stop in the middle of active traffic. Video evidence and vehicle registration records confirmed the SUV driven by Romero was owned by his employer and assigned directly to him. NYPD DETECTIVE GIVES UPDATE ON CONDITION AFTER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT DUO ALLEGEDLY STABBED HIM 7 TIMES Prosecutors said that Romero's car was the only vehicle in position to fire the fatal shot. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Immediately after the shooting, Romero allegedly sped past Irvine’s vehicle, crossed the bridge, and fled northbound on the Palisades Interstate Parkway toward his Rockland County home without calling 911 or surrendering to police, authorities said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Detectives located Romero and his employer-issued vehicle the following day at his Manhattan workplace. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECTS WITH LENGTHY CRIMINAL RECORDS ARRESTED IN STABBING OF OFF-DUTY NYPD DETECTIVE SEND US A TIP Authorities recovered a revolver from him, which Romero admitted to carrying daily, prosecutors said. A subsequent search of his residence yielded two additional handguns. GOT A TIP? All three weapons are currently undergoing forensic processing, prosecutors said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST With members of Irvine’s family present in court, Sears pointed to the strong video evidence, the severe mandatory prison sentence Romero faces if convicted, and his flight from the scene in requesting the million dollar bail. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Romero is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 27. Fox News Digital has reached out to Romero's attorney, Alan Abramson, for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb37302b01e86071e1a6ef Our View: It's time for Arizona to require e-bike permits te 2026-10-23T10:30:08.141Z Our View: It's time for Arizona to require e-bike permits As Arizona marks Teen Driver Safety Week, the Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding parents that young drivers need to learn the rules of the road before getting behind the wheel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb32862b01e86071e1a5f5 Gabby Petito court battle could decide whether Charlie Kirk family can prevail in Utah wrongful death lawsuit te 2026-10-23T10:10:14.082Z Gabby Petito court battle could decide whether Charlie Kirk family can prevail in Utah wrongful death lawsuit PROVO, Utah – A Utah Supreme Court battle stemming from Gabby Petito's 2021 murder could "pave the way" for Charlie Kirk's family to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit over alleged security failures surrounding his assassination at a Turning Point USA event last year, according to an attorney involved in the appeal. "Right now, Kirk's claims, if filed, would likely be dismissed, like Gabby Petito's claims were dismissed on that basis," said Brian Stewart, an attorney for the family of Gabby Petito who is working on the appeal involving their own wrongful death claim in the Beehive State. "We would need the Utah Supreme Court to overturn Tiede to pave the way for Charlie Kirk's family to proceed." Tiede refers to a 1996 Utah Supreme Court decision upholding the dismissal of a lawsuit over the 1990 murders of Kay Tiede and her mother Beth Potts, two Texas women killed by a pair of men on parole who attacked their family after walking away from a halfway house, Deseret News reported at the time. KIRK FAMILY MAY HAVE PATH AROUND ARCHAIC LAW SHIELDING GOV'T IN POLICE CHIEF’S ALLEGED ‘GOT YOU COVERED’ TEXT The decision upheld the constitutionality of the state's governmental immunity law as applied to wrongful death claims, which Stewart said are barred against governmental entities when the injury arises from a third-party assault or battery. Central to the Petito appeal is the argument that Utah's Constitution prohibits lawmakers from limiting or eliminating the right to recover for wrongful death. KIRK FAMILY HAS POWERFUL EVIDENCE — BUT UTAH LAW COULD DERAIL WRONGFUL DEATH CASE: EXPERTS Her family's lawsuit against the Moab Police Department alleged that officers were negligent in their response to a traffic stop involving Brian Laundrie two weeks before he killed her. A judge dismissed the case on governmental immunity grounds. In September, Kirk's family filed a notice of claim, which is a precursor to a lawsuit. Their attorneys alleged that Utah Valley University, the state of Utah and key officials failed to properly secure the event even after acknowledging responsibility for rooftop security, leading to his wrongful death on Sept. 10, 2025. CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: TIMELINE OF UTAH CAMPUS SHOOTING, TYLER ROBINSON CHARGED Among the claims in the filing, UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long allegedly told Turning Point USA organizers "I got you covered" when they raised concerns about rooftop access around the campus courtyard. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X GABBY PETITO'S MOTHER URGES PUBLIC 'RIPPLE EFFECT' TO HELP FIND THE MISSING 5 YEARS AFTER DAUGHTER'S MURDER Prosecutors say a sniper perched on a rooftop on the other side of the courtyard shot and killed Kirk. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS But that text message may not be enough to overcome Utah's expansive governmental immunity protections, Stewart said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "It's another act of negligence that contributed to Charlie's vulnerability and ultimate death, but it really wouldn't change the applicability of the statute," he said. "It's similar in the Petito case. The parents of Gabby might have brought her home, might have intervened, but they relied on the analysis of the police on the scene who said, it's no big deal, we're not even gonna arrest anybody." CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION: NEW UVU PRESIDENT SAYS IT WILL CONTINUE TO 'HOST THE FRAYS,' EMBRACE FREE SPEECH That created the impression that things were taken care of, he said, likening it to Long's alleged assurance. GOT A TIP? The Petito family argues Tiede does not apply to its case and, if it does, should be overturned because the Utah Constitution says, "The right of action to recover damages for injuries resulting in death, shall never be abrogated." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Lawyers for Kirk's family have also laid the groundwork for a potential federal claim, Stewart said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Kirk's accused assassin, 23-year-old Tyler Robinson, pleaded not guilty through his own attorneys at his arraignment on Sept. 1. He could face the death penalty if convicted of the top charge of aggravated murder. He's due in court Friday afternoon for a scheduling hearing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb32852b01e86071e1a5ec Trump sidelines sweeping Russia sanctions as GOP allies warn pressure on Putin is slipping te 2026-10-23T10:10:13.241Z Trump sidelines sweeping Russia sanctions as GOP allies warn pressure on Putin is slipping President Donald Trump is holding back on sweeping new economic penalties Congress handed him to squeeze Russia. He is betting that keeping those sanctions in reserve will help bring Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, a strategy drawing criticism from Republican allies amid questions about whether Moscow believes he will ever use them. Over roughly a week, the administration waived most of the new Russia sanctions and tariffs enacted last month while separately easing restrictions on Russian diesel exports, moves one foreign policy expert described as Trump's most significant effort yet to unwind economic pressure on Moscow. "It's probably the biggest effort that the Trump administration has made to start unwinding the U.S. sanctions architecture that's been in place against Russia since 2022 or even earlier in some cases," Hal Brands, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, told Fox News Digital. TRUMP TRIES DIFFERENT APPROACH WITH RUSSIA TO BRING AMERICANS RELIEF AMID ONGOING WAR WITH UKRAINE Trump argues that imposing the new penalties could drive Russia away from peace negotiations. But Brands said repeatedly holding back economic punishment risks convincing Putin that Washington is unwilling to follow through on its threats. "The threat of imposition may lose some credibility if over a period of time you've demonstrated that you would prefer not to impose those penalties in the first place," Brands said. REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS BREAK WITH TRUMP ON DIESEL DEAL WITH RUSSIA The decision has drawn criticism from Republicans who helped advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, including Trump allies who worked with his White House to pass it. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., who played a leading role in passing the legislation and joined Trump in the Oval Office when he signed it last month, said Tuesday the administration should be turning up economic pressure on Moscow. "It is my belief that we need to use economic firepower to help drive Putin to the table," Britt told Semafor. "I believe that Russia is at the darkest point that they've been at in this entire war, and now is the time for us to turn up the pressure." Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., said Congress had coordinated the legislation's timing with the White House, making Trump's decision to waive most of its new penalties particularly surprising. "This was an act of Congress that we had worked with the White House on," Capito said. "We had timed this to when the president and the White House felt it was a good time to move forward with this, where it could be effective." Other Republicans were more blunt in their criticism. "Beyond irresponsible," Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., wrote on X. "What part of enforcing a law passed 86-11 by the Senate does the President and his advisors not understand?" "It's unconscionable that this administration is capitulating to a Russian dictator who illegally invaded Ukraine and butchers innocent civilians every single day," he added. Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., the lead sponsor of the legislation named for her late brother and a Trump-endorsed candidate, said she would "choose to keep the pressure on Russia" because "I don't trust Putin and I don't trust Russia." The Graham Act, signed into law in September, provided for steep tariffs targeting Russia and major purchasers of Russian energy, along with sanctions on Russian financial institutions and foreign entities doing significant business with them. Congress also included presidential waiver authority, which Trump invoked to put most of the law's new Russia penalties on hold. Brands said including a waiver was not necessarily a mistake, even if it ultimately allowed Trump to avoid imposing the penalties lawmakers had sought. "It's really tough to craft a sanctions or tariffs bill that forces the president to do something, and typically you don't want to do that because there are always circumstances one can imagine in which you might want to be able to waive sanctions," he said. Trump has defended his decision as necessary to keep Putin at the negotiating table. "My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don't want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining table," Trump wrote Sunday. In his formal certification to Congress, Trump said imposing the Graham Act penalties now "would impede ongoing U.S. efforts to negotiate a durable and comprehensive peace." He left open the possibility of imposing them later to "incentivize resolution" of the war. Brands acknowledged that holding sanctions in reserve can give a president bargaining power, but questioned whether Putin believes Trump is prepared to follow through. "The challenge is that it's been clear for about 18 months now, since Lindsey Graham started pushing this bill in the first place in the early parts of 2025, that the president simply doesn't have much appetite for squeezing the Russian energy export system to the degree that people like the late Senator Graham envisioned and desired," Brands said. The administration has separately eased existing restrictions to allow more Russian diesel onto the market, a move intended to relieve pressure on global fuel prices. Trump has criticized Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, arguing they are straining diesel markets. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has described sanctions relief as a "carrot" that could encourage Russia to de-escalate. Brands said the immediate financial benefit to Moscow from diesel relief is probably "fairly marginal." The more consequential decision, he argued, was Trump's refusal to activate the broader sanctions and tariffs Congress authorized. "There's a potential for pretty serious pressure to be exerted if he had used both the sanctions authorities and essentially the secondary tariff authorities to go after purchasers of Russian energy products overseas," Brands said. Such measures could "put a fairly significant squeeze on the Russian war economy" while discouraging other countries from doing business with Moscow, he added. Brands acknowledged that squeezing Russian energy exports could further strain global energy markets when Trump is focused on lowering fuel prices at home. But he argued that the larger risk lies in what Putin concludes about Washington's willingness to sustain economic pressure. "Putin's theory of victory in Ukraine for a long time has been that at some point the West, particularly the United States, will get tired of the costs of confrontation with Russia and support for Ukraine," Brands said. The concern, he explained, is less about the immediate revenue Moscow gains from additional diesel exports than the possibility that easing restrictions reinforces Putin's belief that Washington is growing tired of confronting Russia. "The risk you run here has less to do with the precise dollar or ruble amount that Russia will gain by being allowed to export some additional diesel than with the strategic signal you're sending that, in fact, the U.S. is getting tired of applying economic pressure against Russia and that the U.S.-Ukraine relationship is entering another period of conflict and divergence," Brands said. Brands sees little prospect for a negotiated settlement in the immediate future and argued that changing Putin's calculation would require convincing him that the costs of continuing the war outweigh the potential gains. "I think the only way you get there is by continuing to support Ukraine so it can take an increasing toll on Russia on the battlefield and by finding ways of ramping up rather than ramping down the economic pressure on Russia," Brands said. Trump's waiver does not eliminate sanctions against Russia that predated the Graham Act, and the administration can revisit the new penalties. The dispute now centers on whether keeping those penalties in reserve strengthens Trump's hand with Putin — or diminishes their value if Moscow doubts he is willing to use them. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb32842b01e86071e1a5e3 JONATHAN TURLEY: Chris Hayes had Ilhan Omar in the hot seat — and failed to ask these 10 questions te 2026-10-23T10:10:12.360Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Chris Hayes had Ilhan Omar in the hot seat — and failed to ask these 10 questions "I am trying to figure out the way to do this." Those words from MS NOW's Chris Hayes say all you need to know (and likely all you will get) from his interview on Wednesday with Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. There is a litany of questions the liberal host never asked of Omar. Those questions have only increased over the years, leading to the current criminal investigation into immigration fraud. At points, Hayes sounded more like a supplicant than a journalist given his discomfort with asking pressing questions. ILHAN OMAR IS NOT THE MINNESOTA CONGRESSWOMAN’S 'REAL NAME': SOURCES The interview had the journalistic nutritional content of a Slurpee that would give any liberal a sugar high and any non-liberal a stomachache. Many of us have stressed that these allegations are unproven and that little evidence has been confirmed to support the underlying criminal charges. However, I have also written that Omar has been remarkably unforthcoming in rebutting the allegations or providing her own exculpatory information. Instead, she has spent years denouncing the allegations as racist or Islamophobic without addressing the specific claims. HOMAN CONFIRMS 'CRIMINAL' INVESTIGATION INVOLVING ILHAN OMAR, SAYS HE KNOWS 'THINGS ARE GOING ON’ While the Biden administration began aspects of these investigations years ago, Omar again sat for another prolonged interview without being pressed (beyond cursory questions) about long-standing allegations. Hayes exhaustively explored Omar's feelings and reactions to the recent search while largely avoiding any detailed questions about the very allegations that a Washington, D.C., judge found sufficient to show probable cause of criminal conduct. ILHAN OMAR SAYS SHE LIVES 'PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK' AS DOJ PROBES FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES It may be useful to consider 10 questions not asked of Ilhan Omar. Asking these questions is not to assume that the underlying claims are true, but to establish the facts from Omar's perspective. It took 12 minutes for Hayes to mention immigration fraud, and he did so by asking her, "How seriously do you take it?" He then prefaced the fraud question with a laugh, saying, "I am trying to figure out the way to do this that doesn't sound like I'm insane." Hayes then laughed further with Omar about questions of marriage fraud and said, "There are right-wing people who believe" these allegations. After Omar agreed that such questions are "insane."  Hayes made a series of statements about how "there is not even a kernel of truth" to these claims before inviting affirmations from Omar. He then made a general reference to "moving on to other allegations" without any details. ILHAN OMAR ISSUES STUNNING ADMISSION WHEN CONFRONTED WITH BROTHER MARRIAGE RUMORS The questions not asked: ILHAN OMAR RAID SPARKS OMINOUS PREDICTION FROM WATCHDOG: 'THEY PROBABLY GOT THE GOODS' In the interview, when Hayes moved on to Omar's previous financial disclosure that she and her husband were worth $30 million before dropping to a little over $100,000, he again failed to address allegations that the drop in income was due to fraud. Instead, he asked about her "lifestyle," then moved on to ask what it is like to be one of the least wealthy members of Congress. If Omar had answered them, any of these questions would have produced a scoop, but that was clearly not the purpose of this interview. Instead, Hayes spent more time asking Omar how she felt about former President Barack Obama defending her than asking about the specific fraud allegations she faces. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Never has so much been expressed with so little said. Hayes culminated the interview by asking, "Do you ever just want to tap out?" and Omar congratulated him on reaching the "real question." Unfortunately, MS NOW tapped out of the interview long before that question was asked. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb32832b01e86071e1a5da 'Saturday Night Live' star would sit Shane Gillis down 'like a little kid' over provocative monologue te 2026-10-23T10:10:11.463Z 'Saturday Night Live' star would sit Shane Gillis down 'like a little kid' over provocative monologue Longtime "Saturday Night Live" cast member Kenan Thompson said he would sit Shane Gillis down "like a little kid" to discuss the comedian's controversial joke about women's gym attire during his recent hosting stint, which drew criticism from fellow entertainers earlier this month. Speaking at the Axios Media Trends Live summit on Tuesday, Thompson addressed the criticism of Gillis and discussed how he would handle the comedian's potential return to host the show for a fourth time. "If he were to come back, I'm sure we would have a conversation of like, ‘How do you think that went?’ You know what I mean? And what do you think you could have done? Like a little kid, you know? Like I would just sit him down and be like, ‘Yeah, so what do you think we could change there, pal?’ And just figure it out," Thompson said. BROADCAST BIAS: FEMINIST FREAKOUT OVER SHANE GILLIS COMMENT IS THE REAL JOKE Thompson, who is now in his 24th season of the show, stopped short of condemning the routine, but suggested performers must strike a balance between taking "creative liberties" in comedy and avoiding "harmful words." "I guess it's just finding the balance of both things, like allowing creative liberties, but also kind of like watching your step as far as harmful words are concerned," Thompson said. "Because I think everybody's focusing in on this one specific word or one specific part of the monologue, and then the rest of the monologue, or even the rest of the show, is getting overshadowed." SWIFTIES CLAIM TRAVIS KELCE DID THE UNSPEAKABLE BY LIKING SHANE GILLIS' 'SNL' MONOLOGUE & THEY'RE NOT HAPPY Thompson also said the decision to invite Gillis back was not up to him, but he suggested the two would need to talk if the comedian returned. "But if he were to come back, then yeah, I think we would have to have some sort of like, a real chat where, you know, people's actions don't, you know, kind of overly like wave pool the rest of us, if you will," he said. Sitting alongside Thompson on the panel, Range Media Partners CEO Peter Micelli defended Gillis, arguing that fear of offending audiences is stifling comedy. Calling Gillis a "lovely human being" and a "wonderful man" who spent most of his opening monologue poking fun at himself, Micelli argued that comedians need room to take risks without fear of backlash. "There's so much focus on what makes you angry and afraid. And there needs to be more focus on what makes you laugh and love and enjoy life," Micelli said. "Comedians need some space to do some stuff to make us laugh. And if every time they step a little too far, in your opinion ... then we're gonna shut the whole thing down, then what kind of world are we [going to] live in?" SETH MEYERS ADMITS SHOCK OVER SECOND TRUMP VICTORY PROMPTED SIT-DOWN WITH LATE-NIGHT TEAM TO ADJUST TONE Gillis drew criticism from entertainment figures after joking during his opening monologue earlier this month that women at gyms "just dress like whores now." The appearance marked his third time hosting the NBC sketch series. "I haven’t been to the gym in so long. I didn’t know women just dress like whores now?" Gillis said. "Look, I’m sorry, there’s no other way to describe [it]. Have you seen it? I’ve seen it. You’ve seen the shorts? They’re those neon, like, artificial bait-colored [shorts], and the wrinkles go around the cheeks and all combine at the butthole. And don’t look! You’re not allowed to look." Among those who criticized the routine was "Schitt’s Creek" co-creator and star Dan Levy, who posted a video on social media condemning Gillis' remarks. "Women wearing short shorts at the gym does not make them whores. It makes the men calling them whores misogynists," Levy said. "There’s a difference there. By the way, I’ve seen more men’s nipples at the gym than I’ve ever seen women showing their bodies off." RICKY GERVAIS REJECTS CALLS TO TONE DOWN COMEDY: 'BE OFFENDED IF YOU WANT' Other comedians, however, offered a different perspective. Fellow "SNL" cast member Michael Che addressed the controversy on NBC's "Today" show Thursday, arguing that jokes don't always land with audiences. "That’s comedy. It’s like, you think it’s funny, and then some people don’t," Che said. He said he did not initially see Gillis' monologue when the show aired. When he eventually watched it, Che said he "didn’t think about it, honestly." He added that his experience delivering jokes that haven't landed while co-anchoring "Weekend Update" with Colin Jost has kept him from criticizing other comics. "That’s why I can’t criticize anybody for swinging and missing, because I’ve definitely swung and missed, too," Che said. "I try to keep that heat off of me." Former "SNL" cast member Dana Carvey also questioned the criticism during Monday's episode of his "Fly on the Wall" podcast with David Spade, saying he didn't "understand the kerfuffle." "When you say jokes, you’re not literally saying ‘women are whores.’ You are literally joking," Carvey said. "Isn’t that kind of the idea? No? Did I just get canceled?" BILL MAHER ARGUES CANCELED STARS LIKE LOUIS CK, KEVIN SPACEY SHOULD BE LET OUT OF 'SHOW BUSINESS JAIL' Comedian and media analyst Tim Young had a similar take, telling Fox News Digital that the controversy surrounding Gillis reflects what he sees as a growing divide between comedy fans and audiences of traditional network television, including "SNL." "Comedy is the last bastion of free speech. So if we’re [going to] start policing comedy, then we’re going to lose basically our First Amendment," Young said. He also pointed to Gillis' success selling out arenas outside traditional network television. "This wasn’t for that audience in New York, and it wasn’t for the ‘SNL’ audience," Young added. "It was for his audience, and his audience, I think, is much larger than the ‘SNL’ audience." Young also argued that comedians should resist pressure to apologize in response to criticism on social media. "Never apologize, because the apology is never enough," Young said. "This audience, the leftists, they want this attention. They want to keep drowning out any other voices that they disagree with, and when you acknowledge that by apologizing, and you give them the power, they will never give it up and they will always want more. So it is very important to never apologize." Fox News Digital reached out to Thompson's representatives for comment but did not receive a response. Gillis' team declined to comment. Fox News’ Lindsey Kornick contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb32822b01e86071e1a5d1 Popular sleep aids before surgery could prevent painkiller dependence later te 2026-10-23T10:10:10.587Z Popular sleep aids before surgery could prevent painkiller dependence later Taking melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) before surgery may be associated with less pain and a smoother recovery afterward, according to new research. Research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting in San Diego on Oct. 18 found that improving sleep before surgery with one of these two sleep aids could ease anxiety while reducing post-surgical pain and opioid use. The researchers analyzed 16 studies of patients who underwent abdominal, gynecologic, orthopedic, urologic, dental and other surgical procedures between 2000 and 2025. THIS ONE QUESTION MAY REVEAL WHETHER YOUR BODY IS GETTING THE REST IT NEEDS, STUDY FINDS This amounted to more than 1,100 patients, according to a press release from the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Melatonin was typically taken the night before surgery and/or 20 to 90 minutes before anesthesia, with dosages ranging from 1 mg to 20 mg. Ambien, consistently dosed at 10 mg, was taken at bedtime either the night before surgery or for multiple nights up to two days before the procedure. SLEEP APNEA MAY BE QUIETLY CHANGING YOUR BODY IN AN UNEXPECTED WAY, STUDY FINDS Although both are used as sleep aids, melatonin and Ambien work differently. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, according to the National Institutes of Health. Ambien, or zolpidem, acts on GABA-A receptors in the central nervous system to produce a sedative effect, states FDA prescribing information. Across all studies, melatonin was associated with less anxiety, pain and inflammation, in addition to a more than 30% reduction in opioid use among some abdominal surgery patients. The analysis suggested melatonin could offer advantages over traditional sedatives for older adults, who may be more susceptible to confusion after surgery. Studies that used activity monitors also found that patients who took melatonin showed improvements in recovery and sleep patterns. Ambien reportedly helped patients with pre-existing sleep problems sleep better before surgery and was also associated with less pain afterward. Patients who underwent colorectal surgery and took Ambien required less opioid medication during and in the first 24 hours after the procedure. They also had lower inflammation levels. CANCER SURVIVORS SAW MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS IN SLEEP AND WELL-BEING WITH ONE WEEKLY PRACTICE Those who had hip replacement reportedly experienced less anxiety and depression and were more satisfied with the recovery process. Because this was a scoping review, which summarizes existing research rather than testing a treatment directly, the researchers could not make clinical recommendations or fully assess the risk of bias. They noted that more research is needed. Dr. Sebastian Amaya, senior study author and senior anesthesiology resident at Yale School of Medicine, said he was not surprised that improving sleep was associated with positive outcomes. He noted that sleep is "extremely important" for maintaining overall health and controlling the immune system, cognitive function and emotional well-being. In the studies reviewed, use of melatonin and Ambien was associated with less pain and lower opioid use, the doctor reiterated. ONE TYPE OF SLEEP LINKED TO DRAMATICALLY LOWER RISK OF DEMENTIA, PARKINSON'S AND 81 OTHER DISEASES "Pain is ultimately an experience," Amaya said, noting that a person’s environment and other individual factors can influence pain levels. Sleep also plays an important role in brain function, including the processes involved in how pain is experienced, he added. "A lot of the hormones that are involved in pain are also involved in sleep," he said. "If you have insomnia, if you have other chronic sleep issues, all these different biological pathways can be disrupted, and that could lead to increased pain after surgery." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "So, by having somebody with optimized sleep preoperatively, we decrease the risk of increased pain after surgery." Opioids are commonly prescribed to manage pain after surgery, and research has linked greater post-surgical opioid exposure with an increased risk of persistent use. Although the possibility that better sleep could reduce opioid use after surgery is promising, Amaya cautioned that the findings are not conclusive. "A lot of these studies did show that the patients had decreased pain levels and decreased opioid consumption in the immediate post-operative period," he said. "Unfortunately, they didn't get followed up for the next couple of days. That would be another study that should be done." Amaya said the goal is to get patients out of the hospital as soon as possible while keeping pain under control. Improving sleep before surgery may be "low-hanging fruit," particularly as modern lifestyle factors such as blue light and noise can interfere with sleep quality. "There are probably a lot of people who actually have poor sleep quality, and that can play a role when they come to surgery and have post-operative problems, like a lot of pain," he said. "Maybe their sleep could have been optimized with better sleep hygiene, or maybe they could have talked to their primary care physician." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Dr. Wendy Troxel, a Utah-based licensed clinical psychologist and senior behavioral scientist at RAND, who was not involved in the study, said the findings "make sense" from a sleep perspective. "We know how important sleep is for healing and recovery, and it’s very normal to feel anxious and sleep poorly before a major medical procedure," she told Fox News Digital. "For some patients, a short-term sleep aid around the time of surgery may help." Troxel suggested the concern would be that sleep medications generally are not recommended as a long-term solution for insomnia. "I’m a little surprised that melatonin showed benefits, since the overall evidence suggests it has limited effects as a sleep aid for most people," she noted. "It may be that placebo, or expectancy effects, could also contribute, particularly in such a stressful context." Despite the limitations, Troxel concluded that the findings are "interesting and could positively impact patient care for surgical procedures." For patients who are anticipating an upcoming surgery, Troxel noted that pre-procedure anxiety and disjointed sleep are "normal," and there may be short-term solutions. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Anyone considering melatonin or a prescription sleep medication should check with their surgical and anesthesia team about what is appropriate for them," she advised. Fox News Digital reached out to manufacturers of Ambien and melatonin requesting comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb32812b01e86071e1a5c8 Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 23, 2026 te 2026-10-23T10:10:09.511Z Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 23, 2026 Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring a federal indictment handed down to Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and a political post from actress Natasha Lyonne. Looking for another challenge? President Donald Trump's former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia and the search for Amelia Earhart's plane were featured in last week's News Quiz. Test your knowledge of culinary curveballs, airport antics and a lot 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/6adb2b762b01e86071e1a41e Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace Stefanik te 2026-10-23T09:40:06.709Z Antifa supporter charged with stealing GOP campaign signs in NY race to replace Stefanik A New York man was arrested after he was allegedly captured on video stealing campaign signs belonging to Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino while driving his employer’s vehicle. Josef Marris was charged with two counts of criminal possession of stolen property, according to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. He was also fired from East Branch Organics, according to Constantino’s campaign. Constantino, who is running in New York’s 21st Congressional District, said the alleged thefts were intended to intimidate his supporters. TRUMP ENDORSES STICKER MULE CEO WHO BATTLED OFFICIALS OVER 100-FOOT PRO-TRUMP SIGN FOR STEFANIK'S HOUSE SEAT "My campaign has lost more than $100,000 to sign theft and vandalism," Constantino told Fox News Digital. "There are now multiple attempts to intimidate my supporters by people who are clearly pro-crime and pro-violence. The media needs to stop pretending this is a both-sides problem." Constantino’s campaign alleged that Marris carried out the thefts on behalf of Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien. Gendebien’s campaign did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. TOP ELECTION SCHEMES ROILING KEY MIDTERM RACES AS BOTH PARTIES ACCUSE RIVALS OF TRICKERY Constantino also criticized Gendebien in a post on X, writing that the Democrat "is surrounded by FAR LEFT EXTREMISTS." WE NEED TO TALK TO COMMUNISTS BECAUSE THERE IS SO MUCH THEY NEED TO LEARN Marris has described himself as a communist and an Antifa supporter, according to social media posts reviewed by Fox News Digital. In April 2023, he posted an image of the three-arrow symbol, which has historically been associated with several socialist and anti-fascist movements. The symbol alone does not establish that Marris is a member of Antifa or that Gendebien’s campaign had any connection to the alleged thefts. THE BLUE WAVE LOOKS REAL UNTIL YOU LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER The incident comes as Gendebien leads Constantino in a closely watched race to succeed retiring Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., in the 21st Congressional District. One of the district's media stations, North Country Public Radio, has flipped the congressional district from "solid" Republican to "likely" Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb24752b01e86071e1a19b Trump can’t let Iran turn a military defeat turn into a diplomatic victory te 2026-10-23T09:10:13.393Z Trump can’t let Iran turn a military defeat turn into a diplomatic victory Throughout the history of Middle Eastern wars, one strategic mistake has been repeated time and again: great powers achieve victory on the battlefield, only to give their defeated adversaries an opportunity at the negotiating table to transform military defeat into political triumph. President Donald Trump faces precisely this danger. After eight months of war, the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite suffering devastating military and economic losses, continues to seek political survival through nuclear blackmail, threats to global energy security and the deliberate prolongation of negotiations. Washington must not allow a regime that has paid a heavy price for its reckless adventurism to regain, through a hastily negotiated agreement, the very position it occupied before the war. The developments of Oct. 20 demonstrate that Tehran has abandoned none of its familiar tactics of confrontation, intimidation, bluffing and extortion. On the one hand, Islamic Republic officials speak of negotiations and ending the war; on the other, they impose imaginary conditions on Washington that, if accepted without credible guarantees, could dismantle much of America's leverage. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of the Islamic Republic's Supreme National Security Council — a former terrorist affiliated with the Islamic terrorist group Mansouroun, who even sought to visit the United States in the 2000s but was opposed by the CIA — emphasized during his meeting with Pakistan's army chief that not a single gram of Iran's enriched uranium would leave the country. IRAN RULES OUT TRANSFERRING URANIUM TO A THIRD COUNTRY Meanwhile, Abbas Araghchi — a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps member acting as foreign minister — has made reopening the Strait of Hormuz conditional upon acceptance of Tehran's proposed plan. Far from demonstrating a genuine willingness to compromise, these positions reveal the regime's determination to preserve its instruments of coercion on the eve of a potential agreement. The most significant issue, however, lies in the political calculations of the Islamic Republic's rulers. Tehran is deliberately dragging out negotiations to weaken Trump's political standing ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections — in other words, to exert psychological pressure on the American president. IRAN REGIME UNDER PRESSURE AS REBEL GROUPS ESCALATE ATTACKS IN VOLATILE SOUTHEAST This is no longer merely a dispute over centrifuges or economic sanctions. The Islamic Republic is attempting to weaponize the exhaustion of war, the anxieties of American voters and rising energy costs as instruments of political pressure against the president of the United States. Such calculated deception must be understood in Washington as part of Tehran's asymmetric warfare strategy, not dismissed as an ordinary diplomatic tactic. The Strait of Hormuz stands at the center of this calculation. The terrorist organization known as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed — without presenting any evidence — that Iranian naval mines prevented three oil tankers from passing through the waterway. Nevertheless, the widespread disruption of regional shipping is an undeniable reality. TRUMP'S MOAB THREAT COULD PUT IRAN'S DEEPEST BUNKERS IN AMERICA'S CROSSHAIRS The Islamic Republic understands perfectly well that it does not need to win a conventional naval battle to inflict economic pain on the United States. It need only increase the risks facing oil tankers, drive up insurance and transportation costs, and keep global energy markets trapped in uncertainty. Under this strategy, commercial tankers become hostages to Tehran's security calculations, while American consumers pay the price of the Iranian regime's policies at the gas pump. This is the very essence of the rogue Islamic Republic's asymmetric warfare: a form of conflict in which military weakness is compensated for through economic, propaganda, intelligence and proxy instruments. Tehran possesses limited capabilities in a direct confrontation with American military power, but it can exploit maritime routes, militia networks, cyberattacks and influence operations to multiply the costs of the crisis. IRAN SETS RED LINES FOR US TALKS: LIFT SANCTIONS, END THREATS — 'NOT A GRAM' OF URANIUM LEAVES Reports of efforts by Iran and Russia to intensify unrest in France, together with the rearrests of two suspects in Britain on suspicion of intelligence cooperation with Iran, serve as further reminders that Western security concerns extend far beyond the Persian Gulf. Ignoring this pattern would undoubtedly be a dangerous mistake. The Islamic Republic came to power through terrorism, sustained its rule through terrorism, destruction and manufactured crises, and its eventual collapse may likewise be possible through war. The nuclear file exposes another danger. Tehran's insistence on retaining its enriched uranium, while simultaneously demanding relief from economic and military pressure, raises a fundamental question: If the Iranian regime genuinely intends to address international concerns, why does it refuse to demonstrate flexibility over one of the most sensitive components of its nuclear program? IRAN IS TRYING TO ‘CREATE A ROT FROM WITHIN’ THROUGH ‘INFORMATION WARFARE,’ ANALYST WARNS Uranium enrichment does not, by itself, prove a decision to manufacture nuclear weapons. Nevertheless, enriched uranium stockpiles, centrifuge capacity and the possibility of independent monitoring remain decisive factors in assessing the risk of a nuclear breakout. An agreement that postpones these questions while granting Tehran immediate and irreversible concessions could merely defer the crisis to an even more dangerous stage rather than resolve it. The principal global threat remains Islamic terrorism and Iran's transnational terrorist network. Trump must recognize the distinction between ending military operations and eliminating a security threat. The destruction of military equipment, damage to facilities and degradation of the Revolutionary Guards' operational capabilities — however extensive — do not automatically mean the elimination of the rogue mafia regime's command structure, political will, or capacity for reconstruction. HOW SAUDI ARABIA'S DEFENSE VULNERABILITIES COULD BECOME TRUMP'S PROBLEM AMID HOUTHI ONSLAUGHT Over the decades, the Islamic Republic has demonstrated its ability to exploit periods of reduced pressure to rebuild its military and security structures and its terrorist networks. Accordingly, America's measure of success must not be limited to the cessation of missile launches or the temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Genuine success will come only when the regime's ability to repeat those same threats has been curtailed. Another mistake must also be avoided: equating Iran with the Islamic Republic. The Iranian nation and the ruling establishment in Tehran are two fundamentally different realities. For years, the Iranian people have paid the price of domestic repression, systemic corruption, international isolation, and the regime's regional adventurism. No sustainable American strategy should portray the survival of the Islamic Republic as synonymous with stability in Iran. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION On the contrary, a policy that merely guarantees the regime's security in exchange for temporary concessions could deprive Iranian society of the opportunity to shape a different future. While safeguarding its own national security interests, Washington must defend the Iranian people's right to determine their country's political future, without bargaining away their destiny behind the closed doors of a security agreement. The Iranian people want regime change. To prevent such an outcome, the Trump administration needs a clear strategic framework and a decisive course of action. Any agreement must include explicit nuclear commitments, enforceable independent monitoring, credible verification mechanisms, guarantees for maritime security and clearly defined consequences for violations. Sanctions relief and the release of financial resources must not be granted in advance without securing genuine concessions. Threats against commercial vessels must never become an instrument through which Tehran acquires political control over one of the world's most vital waterways. Diplomacy has value when it reduces threats. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ERFAN FARD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb24742b01e86071e1a192 Bringing back the Monroe Doctrine is the ideal America First strategy te 2026-10-23T09:10:12.583Z Bringing back the Monroe Doctrine is the ideal America First strategy More than 200 years ago, President James Monroe established a simple principle: the security of the United States is directly tied to the security of the Western Hemisphere. Today, that principle is just as vital. With communist China expanding its influence throughout Latin America and transnational criminal organizations threatening American communities, it is time to reaffirm the Monroe Doctrine and put American interests first in our own hemisphere. President Donald Trump's efforts to expand military training and security cooperation with Latin American partners represent the exact forward-thinking America First policies our national security demands. Deploying elements of the 10th Mountain Division to Panama for jungle training and joint exercises marks an important step toward strengthening the Shield of the Americas initiative. By strengthening our regional allies, we take the fight to criminal organizations before their operations reach American communities. Providing partners with the training, equipment and intelligence they need helps them dismantle drug-trafficking networks, disrupt smuggling routes and stop deadly drugs before reaching our borders. This protects American interests while allowing allies to take the lead in securing their own countries. PENTAGON SENDS HUNDREDS OF ARMY TROOPS TO LATIN AMERICA FOR TRAINING AS DRUG-TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN EXPANDS The Trump administration is also expanding regional intelligence capabilities by shifting MQ-9 Reaper drones from U.S. Africa Command to U.S. Southern Command. Supporting operations in Colombia and Ecuador, these aircraft deliver critical surveillance to track trafficking networks across remote jungles, borders and maritime routes. Combined with greater intelligence sharing and coordinated operations, these efforts help dismantle criminal networks at the source. However, drug trafficking is only one part of the threat. During a recent congressional delegation trip to Ecuador, Peru and Colombia, we saw firsthand the growing influence of communist China. Beijing has spent years expanding its economic and strategic footprint through investments in ports, mining operations, critical infrastructure and key industries. These investments are not simply about trade; they give China leverage over regional economies, access to critical resources and influence over historically reliable American partners. TRUMP ADMIN'S LIST OF US-DESIGNATED 'FOREIGN TERRORIST' GROUPS IN LATIN AMERICA EXPANDS TO 21 One of the clearest examples is the Port of Chancay in Peru. Built and operated by Chinese state-owned COSCO, this deep-water port has the capacity to transform trade between South America and Asia. While increased trade benefits Peru's economy, China's control of critical infrastructure raises serious security concerns regarding intelligence collection, logistical support or future military use. The United States cannot stand by while our greatest strategic competitor establishes a foothold in our backyard. While in Peru, our delegation met with U.S. Ambassador Bernie Navarro, who is actively strengthening this crucial partnership. Navarro is demonstrating the value of strong American diplomatic leadership. His recent coordination with Peruvian defense officials and Southern Command commander General Francis Donovan to combat narcoterrorist organizations, including those in the Valle de los Ríos Apurímac, Ene y Mantaro (Valley of the Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro rivers), also known as the VRAEM region, is the results-driven engagement we need. RUBIO WARNS CHINA AFTER PANAMA SHIP DETENTIONS, CALLS HEMISPHERE SOVEREIGNTY 'NON-NEGOTIABLE' These efforts reinforce a central truth: a strong American presence in the hemisphere does not require us to act alone. It requires working with willing partners who share our interest in combating criminal networks, protecting sovereignty and preventing hostile foreign powers from gaining strategic influence. That is why renewing our commitment to the Monroe Doctrine is critical. The Western Hemisphere cannot be treated as a secondary priority while China expands its influence and criminal organizations exploit weak institutions and porous borders. The threats emerging from Latin America directly affect American national security, our economy and the safety of our communities. WALTZ WARNS OF CHINESE, RUSSIAN-FUELED ‘NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT’ LOOMING CLOSE TO US SHORES As a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, I believe our foreign policy and assistance must produce tangible benefits for the American people. Our embassies, security partnerships and diplomatic resources must focus on advancing American interests, countering Chinese influence and helping allies confront shared threats. That also means demanding accountability. Taxpayers deserve to know their dollars are spent effectively, that partners contribute their fair share and that investments deliver measurable results. We should cut wasteful programs and direct resources toward initiatives that strengthen national security. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION America First does not mean America alone. It means recognizing that American strength, backed by capable regional partners, is the best defense against regional threats. Trump's expanded security cooperation in Panama, increased intelligence capabilities in Colombia and Ecuador, and renewed diplomatic engagement in Peru are vital components of that strategy. The Monroe Doctrine was built on the understanding that foreign threats in our hemisphere cannot be ignored. Two centuries later, that lesson remains true. A secure Western Hemisphere is essential to a secure United States — it is time we start treating it that way. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb24732b01e86071e1a189 We represent Wyoming — California is waging war on our coal, we're going to keep mining te 2026-10-23T09:10:11.793Z We represent Wyoming — California is waging war on our coal, we're going to keep mining California Governor Gavin Newsom will spend more than $230 billion on a train that may never run, yet he won’t let a single trainload of Wyoming coal reach a port taxpayers already funded. Last month, the California governor signed a bill to kill a coal export terminal in Oakland before it even opens. The project would be the West Coast’s first terminal, a direct link between Wyoming miners and buyers across the globe who want affordable, reliable power. President Trump backed it this summer with $75 million through the Defense Production Act. Far-left politicians in Sacramento responded to this historical investment with a new layer of environmental review written to stall the project until its investors give up. California Democrats introduced the bill immediately after the president’s announcement. The bill’s author sold it as a way to block coal and defy the president. At least she was honest about her intentions. GAVIN NEWSOM'S 'HIDDEN CLIMATE TAX' HITTING AMERICANS NATIONWIDE, LAWMAKER WARNS The Oakland terminal spent years navigating the gauntlet of California’s burdensome regulatory and legal regime. The project passed environmental review, among the most punishing in the country. Hundreds of millions of dollars were invested in the site, including more than $240 million from California taxpayers. After years of litigation, all won by the developers, the City of Oakland conceded and began advancing development of the terminal. California politicians didn’t like the result — so they changed the rules. AMERICAN BUSINESSES AREN’T ALLOWED TO BUILD. IT’S TIME CONGRESS HELPED THEM That should alarm anyone who builds anything in California, whatever they think of coal. America and the world need affordable, available, reliable energy. If lawmakers can void a permit retroactively because they dislike the product or the president who supports it, no approval in the state is safe. Today it is Wyoming coal. Tomorrow it could be an oil refinery, a manufacturing facility, or a housing development that runs afoul of Sacramento’s political priorities. The governor further revealed his extreme priorities that same day when he vetoed another bill to speed up the hiring of auditors for California’s high-speed rail project. California spent $15 billion over 18 years. It has failed to lay a single mile of track. California promised voters a passenger line connecting Los Angeles to San Francisco by 2020 for a cost of $33 billion. It is now estimated to cost between $126 to $231 billion with completion not expected until 2040. When Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revoked $4 billion in federal grants to California’s bullet train boondoggle last year, Newsom sued and lost. He still defends the wasteful spending. Meanwhile, California Democrats continue to sacrifice economic growth, jobs, and taxpayer dollars at the altar of climate extremism. CEO SAYS DOING BUSINESS IN STATE ‘SUCKS’ AS COMPANY HEADS TO TEXAS AMID CALIFORNIA EXODUS Wyoming offers the opposite model. We sit atop more than 600 years of coal reserves. Demand for electricity across Asia is climbing fast. Those nations will burn coal whether California approves of it or not. The only question is whose coal. American coal offers the United States an abundance of affordable, reliable power here at home, and enhanced diplomatic leverage abroad. Wyoming will not sit quietly while California politicians attempt to shut our energy producers out of global markets. Wyoming has made clear that we will use every tool at our disposal, including legal action, to defend our state and its industries. Wyoming coal supports families and communities across our state, strengthens America’s energy security, and can help meet enormous global demand for reliable energy. This fight is bigger than coal. California has already driven out its builders and manufacturers. Now it wants to export its dysfunction to every state that relies on its port. Wyoming will keep mining. California can keep its train. U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis is a Republican from Wyoming who sits on the Senate Banking, Commerce, and Environment and Public Works committees.  Harriet Hageman, a Republican, is the lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb246f2b01e86071e1a154 Alpha School Claims to Teach Kids Twice as Fast. Many Don’t Make It. te 2026-10-23T09:10:07.299Z Alpha School Claims to Teach Kids Twice as Fast. Many Don’t Make It. Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students’ test scores are high, some parents and educators say it doesn’t live up to the hype. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb246e2b01e86071e1a14b Dave Regan Pushed the Billionaire Tax Hard. Now He Faces a Union Inquiry. te 2026-10-23T09:10:06.457Z Dave Regan Pushed the Billionaire Tax Hard. Now He Faces a Union Inquiry. The tax initiative is the most ambitious proposal that Dave Regan has ever qualified for the California ballot. Some Democrats hope it will be his final one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb246d2b01e86071e1a142 Military Boards Are Defying Orders and Letting Trans Troops Serve te 2026-10-23T09:10:05.677Z Military Boards Are Defying Orders and Letting Trans Troops Serve The service members at Navy and Marine Corps hearings are finding ways to keep trans troops in uniform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb246c2b01e86071e1a138 The Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting Nastier te 2026-10-23T09:10:04.810Z The Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting Nastier Supporters of Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, have described his Democratic opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as un-American and worse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb246b2b01e86071e1a12f Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds te 2026-10-23T09:10:03.959Z Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds But about half expressed concerns that Republicans could try to overturn the results, a New York Times/Siena poll found. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb246a2b01e86071e1a126 In Final Surge of Vast Midterm Spending, Parties Make Last-Ditch Appeals te 2026-10-23T09:10:02.931Z In Final Surge of Vast Midterm Spending, Parties Make Last-Ditch Appeals A remarkable $1.4 billion worth of political ads are scheduled to air over the final two weeks as the parties fight for control of Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb16602b01e86071e19dfb Trump's MAGA faithful send warning to Republicans ahead of high-stakes midterm elections te 2026-10-23T08:10:08.407Z Trump's MAGA faithful send warning to Republicans ahead of high-stakes midterm elections SIOUX CITY, Iowa — President Donald Trump’s loyal base of supporters still have his and Republicans’ back in Iowa, but some are growing concerned over lingering issues, like the economy and gridlock in Congress, as Election Day nears. Trump and Republicans ran on a platform of lowering inflation, halting "forever wars" and repairing an economy that they say was wrecked by former President Joe Biden and his administration. But prices are still high, and the war in Iran is still ongoing, causing a spike in fuel prices that have stuck around heading into Nov. 3. Outside of Trump’s rally in Sioux City, Iowa, where the president was set to rile up support for Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, in a tightening Senate race against Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, his supporters who spoke with Fox News Digital still backed Republicans but expressed hope that change would soon come. VOTERS PREPARE TO WEIGH-IN ON TRUMP'S ECONOMY AS COSTS CONTINUE TO SURGE Beth Fitzl, an Iowa voter, said of Trump that she didn’t "agree with everything he does, but in the end, he's here for us." "This is the way I see it," Fitzl told Fox News Digital. "He's like the Packers, OK? They may be getting in deep, but they always pull it off in the end, and I truly think he's going to do something to turn it around. I really think he's going to pull something to turn it around." Chuck Jones, a veteran and Purple Heart recipient who made the trek from Minnesota for the Iowa rally, was frustrated about the divisive, tribal nature of politics. He told Fox News Digital that "these politicians, they're fighting for one thing on one side, and other people are fighting for something on the other side, but there's nobody sitting at the table in the middle." TRUMP VOTERS REVEAL THEIR BIGGEST FEAR HEADING INTO MIDTERMS — AND IT'S NOT RISING PRICES When asked if Republicans and Trump needed to do something different should they hold onto control of Washington, D.C., after the election, Jones said, "Well, I think it's time that we're going to have to show some difference, because people aren't happy with the way things have been in the last few years." "And we're going to have to do something about it and decisively show the American public that you can get it done and get it done correctly," he said. "They're going to have to work together instead of fighting each other." Hinson’s race is one of six toss-ups that Republicans in the Senate are trying to hold onto. She and Turek are vying for Sen. Joni Ernst’s, R-Iowa, seat after she opted to retire from the upper chamber last year. Their race, like others during this cycle, has become surprisingly close, given that Trump won the state in 2024 by roughly 13 points and has won it each time he’s been on the ballot. THUNE MAKES BOLD PREDICTION ABOUT REPUBLICANS' SENATE CHANCES AS GOP PULLS MILLIONS FROM KEY RACES Dawn Stanley, an Iowa voter who has voted for Trump in each of the last three elections, still planned to support him and Hinson. She told Fox News Digital that Turek hadn’t "showed up" for Iowa and noted that he’d been absent from the state legislature "42% of the time" — Turek missed 261 votes between January and May of this year while on the campaign trail. Still, her biggest frustration with Republicans was their inability to pass the SAVE America Act, voter ID and election security legislation that has been consistently blocked by Senate Democrats. "I really do think it comes down to the SAVE Act," Stanley said. "I really do, because we can't have all these Democrats in there and bringing over all these illegals who are going to vote for those people and have chaos. That's what it is." "The United States is in chaos and I really believe it's because of the illegals and the Islamic terrorists that are coming over," she continued. "And just look at what's going on in France. I mean, it's terrible. And I don't want that for our country, and that's what Trump can stop. And that's why we need to bring in all the conservatives that we can." Others were concerned about Democrats regaining power and feared that Republicans may not show up on Nov. 3 to support GOP candidates. "We need to get the people out to vote," Kurt, who traveled from South Dakota for the rally, told Fox News Digital. "Republican people need to get out the vote. They stay home too much. This is a war to be won with the Left, as far as I'm concerned." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb165f2b01e86071e19df2 Two suspected gunmen killed after shooting wounds 5 Israelis in West Bank te 2026-10-23T08:10:07.497Z Two suspected gunmen killed after shooting wounds 5 Israelis in West Bank Five people were wounded, including two critically, and two suspected gunmen were killed in a shooting Friday in the southern West Bank, officials said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that it responded to a shooting in the Judea Junction area Friday and killed two people it identified as "terrorists."  A blockade was established while the agency continued to search the area, the IDF said. INSIDE ISRAEL'S MISSION TO TRAIN CIVILIANS TO STOP THE NEXT OCT 7-LIKE TERROR ATTACK Five Israelis were wounded in the shooting, according to The Times of Israel. Two people were critically wounded and three were in light-to-moderate condition, first responders told the outlet. ISRAELI COMBAT MEDICINE SLASHES IDF DEATHS AFTER OCT 7, DRAWS US MILITARY INTEREST Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency medical service, said it treated two people in critical condition at the scene of the attack. The identities of the suspected gunmen were not immediately released. This is a developing story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb11b12b01e86071e19ce2 Hamadeh Offers $10K Reward In Reported Sexual Assault Of Democratic Opponent Greene-Placentia te 2026-10-23T07:50:09.938Z Hamadeh Offers $10K Reward In Reported Sexual Assault Of Democratic Opponent Greene-Placentia By Matthew Holloway | Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) announced on Tuesday that he is personally offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of two men suspected in the reported sexual assault of his Democratic challenger, Bernadette Greene-Placentia. The announcement said the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office investigation remains ongoing and no suspects have been identified. Greene-Placentia, who is challenging Hamadeh in Arizona’s Eighth Congressional District, reported that two men attacked her while she was repairing campaign signs in Sun City in the early morning hours of Aug. 14. “Nothing is more important to me than the safety and security of my constituents. As a former prosecutor who has fought for survivors of sexual assault, I am offering a reward for information leading to the capture and arrest of the two individuals responsible for this crime,” Hamadeh said. PRESS RELEASE: Congressman Abe Hamadeh Offers $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of Suspects in Reported Sexual Assault pic.twitter.com/7qrawEUvJb — Abe Hamadeh (@AbrahamHamadeh) October 20, 2026 “Sexual assault is a serious violent offense. Survivors deserve justice, and those who commit these acts must be held accountable,” he added. Asked by AZ Free News about Hamadeh’s reward during Tuesday’s Phoenix press conference supporting Greene-Placentia, her campaign manager, Isaiah Lopez, said he hoped those responsible would be caught while questioning how the offer would help. “I’m not sure how a public bounty supports that personally,” Lopez said. “But we appreciate the congressman’s attempts to support that.” Greene-Placentia had been scheduled to attend the press conference but did not appear. Speaking on her behalf, Lopez said publicly sharing her experience and repeatedly revisiting it had been difficult. “Today, she needs some privacy and we appreciate everyone’s understanding and compassion,” he said. Bernadette Greene-Placentia, the Democratic candidate for Arizona's 8th Congressional District, had planned to appear Tuesday at an event hosted by U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari and the Democratic Women's Caucus condemning the sexual assault Greene-Placentia said she experienced… pic.twitter.com/E4nspzWKrP — KTAR News 92.3 (@KTAR923) October 20, 2026 Lopez said Greene-Placentia wanted other survivors to know they had support and remained committed to advocating for safer communities. “Survivors deserve the space to heal at their own pace and the freedom to decide when and how they share their experiences,” he said. Democratic U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ03) organized the event with Reps. Maxine Dexter of Oregon and Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico and representatives of organizations serving survivors of sexual violence. Stansbury condemned public attempts to discredit Greene-Placentia’s account and said the gathering was intended to support survivors of sexual violence. “And that is why we are here to stand with all women, all survivors, to say that your voice matters, your story matters. We see you. We know what you have been through,” Stansbury said. She said shame, disbelief, and the potential consequences of speaking publicly can discourage survivors from sharing their experiences. Stansbury also invoked survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, encouraging women to share their experiences and pursue public service. “The Epstein survivors’ stories have toppled a prince. They’ve toppled British officials. They have the potential to topple a presidency here in the United States,” Stansbury said. “Tell your stories. Do not be afraid. And let this fuel your fire to serve.” Stansbury also discussed potential changes to congressional disciplinary rules and cited Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio in calling for swifter action involving allegations of serious misconduct. Miller has denied domestic-abuse allegations made by his former wife. Dana Martinez, director of domestic and sexual violence services at A New Leaf, discussed the organization’s support services and urged the public to recognize that people respond differently to trauma. “Survivors should not have to prove that they are worthy of compassion before accessing support and services,” Martinez said. She described services including emotional support, advocacy, support groups, and connections to resources, emphasizing that assistance is tailored to individual needs. According to a police report, Greene-Placentia told investigators she was struck in the head while returning to her vehicle near 99th Avenue and Bell Road. She reported losing consciousness and being sexually assaulted by two men. Hamadeh previously called for investigators to examine the allegations thoroughly, including seeking available camera footage from the area. Greene-Placentia said that she initially hesitated to report the assault but decided speaking publicly could help other survivors. She said people had contacted her to share their experiences and offer support. She also told the outlet that she did not know whether the reported attack was politically motivated and thought it could have been a crime of opportunity. She said she intended to continue her campaign. Hamadeh’s announcement urged anyone with information to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office at 602-876-TIPS (8477) or 602-876-1011. It specifies that information leading to the suspects’ arrest and conviction would qualify for the $10,000 reward. 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 Hamadeh Offers $10K Reward In Reported Sexual Assault Of Democratic Opponent Greene-Placentia first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb0d022b01e86071e19bb1 Schweikert Proposes Merit-Based Immigration System To Strengthen U.S. Economy te 2026-10-23T07:30:10.558Z Schweikert Proposes Merit-Based Immigration System To Strengthen U.S. Economy By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Congressman David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), chairman of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC), introduced legislation aimed at overhauling the nation’s employment-based immigration system to prioritize highly skilled workers, strengthen economic growth, and reduce federal debt. The Securing Migration, Addressing Reform, and Talent Enhancement and Retention (SMARTER) Act, introduced October 19, would establish a points-based immigration system designed to attract foreign workers with skills and qualifications that support critical U.S. industries while reducing reliance on existing visa programs. According to the JEC, the proposed reforms could save the federal government approximately $335 billion and increase U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) by at least $549 billion over the next decade. The legislation would replace the existing H-1B visa program with a more selective system focused on addressing labor shortages in specific industries. It would also restructure employment-based immigration to prioritize applicants based on qualifications, education, experience, and economic contributions rather than application order. Additional provisions would eliminate country-based visa caps, reduce family-sponsored immigration, redirect diversity lottery visas toward employment-based applicants, and replace the existing EB-5 investor visa program with a system modeled after the Trump Gold Card initiative. Supporters argue the changes would improve labor market conditions for American workers while allowing businesses to recruit specialized foreign talent in industries experiencing workforce shortages. The SMARTER Act: Ends mass migration, replaces H-1B visas with a measured, merit-based system that admits only the most valuable applicants; Improves labor market conditions for American workers by reducing excess imported labor; Supports economic growth, technological… — Joint Economic Committee Republicans (@JECRepublicans) October 20, 2026 “Today in the United States, we have the same number of 18-year-olds as we did almost 20 years ago, while the older population is growing exponentially, creating a demographic shift that shrinks the workforce needed to sustain our long-term financial health,” said Schweikert. “If we are serious about tackling our debt, growing our economy, and safeguarding our earned federal benefits, we must cultivate a workforce that continues to compete globally at the highest level, supports our domestic industries, and optimizes our nation’s financial viability,” he added. The proposal follows a March 18 congressional hearing titled Keeping Our Promises: Labor Inflows, Maintaining Competitiveness, and Supporting an Aging Population, which examined the economic implications of immigration and an aging American workforce. Alongside the legislation, the JEC released an October 19 issue brief titled Young, Talented, and Ready: Pivoting Toward a National Scheme of Points-Based Immigration, outlining how changes to immigration policy could address demographic challenges and improve the nation’s long-term fiscal outlook. The report highlighted the growing imbalance between younger Americans entering the workforce and older Americans approaching retirement. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans under age 18 accounted for approximately 25% of the population in 2004, compared to 21.5% in 2024. Meanwhile, the share of Americans aged 65 and older increased from 12.4% to 18% during the same period, highlighting the nation’s aging population and the challenges associated with a changing workforce. The JEC argues that an aging population, combined with a shrinking share of younger workers, threatens economic productivity and places additional pressure on federal programs and government finances. The report also points to the nation’s growing debt burden, which has exceeded $40 trillion, with the debt-to-GDP ratio surpassing 120%. According to the committee, attracting highly skilled immigrants could help increase economic output, generate additional tax revenue, encourage entrepreneurship, and support technological innovation. The JEC also warned that the United States faces increasing international competition for specialized workers, particularly from countries such as Canada, China, and the United Kingdom. The report cited Canada’s 2023 Tech Talent Strategy, which attracted 10,000 applicants through a program targeting U.S. H-1B visa holders within 24 hours of opening. Schweikert argued that reforming the immigration system would help the United States remain competitive while addressing domestic workforce shortages and protecting American workers. “To address our workforce shortages and elevate American productivity while increasing workers’ value, it is imperative to reform policies to prioritize selective, high-skilled, employment-based visas over family-sponsored or diversity migration,” added Schweikert. “This is truly prioritizing America, as we strengthen our economic prosperity and national security by building the best workforce of the future while expanding opportunities for all Americans.” The JEC estimates that the SMARTER Act could generate approximately $1.34 trillion in federal savings over 20 years, assuming immigration levels remain consistent with current annual totals. The legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives but would need to pass both chambers of Congress before being signed into law. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Schweikert Proposes Merit-Based Immigration System To Strengthen U.S. Economy first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb0aa82b01e86071e19b1d Arizona Supreme Court Approves GCU Law School Without ABA Accreditation te 2026-10-23T07:20:08.310Z Arizona Supreme Court Approves GCU Law School Without ABA Accreditation By Staff Reporter | Arizona’s first law school with graduates eligible for bar admission without American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation will be rooted in the Christian faith. Grand Canyon University (GCU) recently received unanimous approval from the Arizona Supreme Court to open its College of Law in Phoenix by the fall of 2027.  The approval is part of an evaluation period subject to certain performance conditions. The court advised that it wouldn’t approve similar requests from non-ABA-accredited law schools during GCU’s evaluation period.  Chief Justice Ann Timmer based the court’s decision on the shortage of attorneys. According to the ABA, more than 40% of counties nationwide qualify as legal deserts, which means they have fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents. “Arizona faces a significant shortage of attorneys, and we are optimistic that GCU will provide an excellent legal education and help meet the need for more lawyers in communities throughout our state,” said Timmer. “We look forward to getting to know the school’s faculty and students and watching the GCU College of Law grow and thrive.” There are dozens of law schools without ABA accreditation in the nation.  ABA accreditation takes years to earn, and law schools may not enter the accreditation process until after operating for at least one full year.   Even so, GCU stated in a press release that it would seek ABA accreditation once it becomes eligible. The recent Arizona Supreme Court approval allows the university to begin producing bar-eligible attorneys years in advance.  Graduates of GCU’s forthcoming College of Law will be eligible for admission to the State Bar of Arizona, provided that they meet standards and pass the bar examination. GCU President Brian Mueller said in a statement that their law school will draw influence from that which strengthens our nation, citing a Christian worldview and free-market principles. “Free markets unleash human ambition, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship,” said Mueller. “The Christian worldview provides the moral foundation that reminds us those gifts are not simply for personal gain, but should also be used to love our neighbors, serve others and improve the communities in which we live.” Mueller added that the American justice system was founded on a common understanding of the inherent dignity of every individual and significance of justice, moral accountability, and the rule of law.  “Our nation’s founders understood that liberty cannot flourish without virtue, that individual rights must be accompanied by individual responsibility, and that a just society depends on people of character,” said Mueller. “We are not interested in simply creating another law school. We want to help shape a generation of legal professionals who will strengthen the institutions of our country, defend the freedoms that make opportunity possible and use their education to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.” James Williams, the dean of GCU’s College of Law, expressed gratitude for the Arizona Supreme Court’s willingness to innovate to meet the state’s need for attorneys.  “This is a historic moment for Grand Canyon University, for legal education in Arizona and, most importantly, for students who have dreamed of entering the legal profession by attending a Christian law school,” said Williams. “We are grateful for the Arizona Supreme Court’s willingness to consider an innovative approach to legal education and for the opportunity to demonstrate that a new pathway to licensure can maintain the highest standards of academic excellence, professional preparation and ethical responsibility. We recognize the significance of being the first institution to operate under these standards and the responsibility that comes with it.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Supreme Court Approves GCU Law School Without ABA Accreditation first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb084f2b01e86071e19a85 Gas prices Oct. 23 te 2026-10-23T07:10:07.807Z Gas prices Oct. 23 National average: $4.26 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb084e2b01e86071e19a7c Davis Dam releases for Oct. 23 te 2026-10-23T07:10:06.858Z Davis Dam releases for Oct. 23 Friday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adb039e2b01e86071e1996d Supreme Court blocks use of student IDs as voter identification in New Hampshire te 2026-10-23T06:50:06.076Z Supreme Court blocks use of student IDs as voter identification in New Hampshire The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed New Hampshire officials to reject student IDs as a valid form of identification when voters cast their ballots in next month's midterm elections. A lower court judge previously found that state officials had improperly gone further than a new law restricting the use of student IDs to obtain a ballot, ruling that officials still had to consider student IDs alongside other evidence when voters lacked other means of verifying their identity. But the Supreme Court took issue with the judge intervening this close to the elections. ARIZONA VOTER LAW FIGHT REACHES SCOTUS AS ELECTION GROUPS WARN ‘ABSURD’ CONSEQUENCE COULD ENSUE The high court has said orders handed down too close to an election can cause voter confusion, an idea known as the Purcell principle. The court cited the recent legal back-and-forth over Missouri’s redistricting maps. "Here, the District Court did not point to anything that would justify deviating from that principle," the majority wrote in its opinion. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, saying the rule did not apply since the lower court judge was helping ensure the public received accurate information. JACKSON RIPS INTO SUPREME COURT COLLEAGUES' 'SERIOUS LEGAL ERROR' ON TRUMP MAIL-IN VOTING ORDER "When a federal court determines that material misrepresentations are being made about a State’s election rules, an injunction to prohibit that conduct does not contribute to public confusion, it prevents that very problem," Jackson wrote. "I would not disturb a clearly justifiable federal-court order issued to ensure that the public receives accurate information about a State’s electoral processes," she wrote. This comes after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 323 into law in April, removing student IDs from the list of identification expressly considered valid for obtaining a ballot. The law took effect June 2. After the law went into effect, New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan issued guidance to election officials about the change, and multiple trainings were held. "New Hampshire has a responsibility to protect the integrity of its elections and ensure that election laws are applied as written," New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, a Republican, said in a statement. "The Supreme Court’s decision is an important victory for our efforts to defend those laws and prevent last-minute court orders from creating uncertainty for voters and election officials. We will continue to defend New Hampshire’s election laws and the safeguards they provide," he continued. The Supreme Court's decision was not a final ruling on the merits of the case, and the underlying litigation over the law remains ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adae9d92b01e86071e1932d Blanche won't rule out DOJ blocking election certification in 'doomsday' scenario te 2026-10-23T05:00:09.750Z Blanche won't rule out DOJ blocking election certification in 'doomsday' scenario Attorney General Todd Blanche refused to rule out whether the Department of Justice could seek to intervene in states’ midterm election certification processes, saying there are extreme scenarios that could prompt federal action. Speaking to reporters in Virginia on Thursday, Blanche said it was not his intention to "improperly interfere with elections," but declined to rule out federal involvement if a "doomsday scenario" were to happen. "Of course there’s scenarios that we can all come up with hypothetically, you know, some doomsday scenario, for example, right?" he said. "So, I don’t think it’s proper to make any kind of conclusory statements about what’s going to happen in the future, because I have no idea what’s happening in the future." Blanche said he could not say there were no circumstances under which the DOJ would get involved. NEWSOM SPARS WITH TRUMP-APPOINTED PROSECUTOR OVER 20,000 SUSPECTED NONCITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS "Of course, I’m not going to say that," he said. "But am I planning my days around the election to be somewhere to not certify? Of course not, no, not at all." The DOJ's role in elections is limited under the Constitution and federal law, allowing it primarily to safeguard civil rights and prosecute people who violate election law. Federal law does not specifically authorize the department to challenge ballots or delay a state's certification of election results. Under the Constitution and federal law, U.S. elections are run by state and local officials rather than the federal government. During a news conference in Norfolk, Blanche was questioned about the DOJ's litigation against states, seeking to force officials to turn over unredacted voter data and halt the counting of ballots cast by thousands of voters the federal government argues are likely noncitizens. TRUMP ADMIN SUED OVER ALLEGED ILLEGAL COLLECTION OF SENSITIVE VOTER DATA FROM 47 STATES Blanche said the DOJ was "not trying to create chaos" but wanted to alert officials to potential problems. "I’m not trying to not have an election certified. Of course not," Blanche said. "What we’re trying to do is guarantee to the American people that the only people that are voting are people that are eligible to vote." In response to Blanche's comments, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Senate Democrats "have been preparing for this for months and will be ready" for whatever administration officials try. "As Trump and his cronies attempt to steal this election, we are fighting them at every turn," Schumer posted on X. "Our elections must always belong to the voters — not Donald Trump." The administration sued California election officials last week, arguing they failed to act quickly enough to review names the federal government identified as likely noncitizens. The DOJ asked a judge to block the state from counting mail-in ballots from those individuals unless their eligibility could be confirmed. The California secretary of state's office said it was given only 48 hours to review roughly 20,000 names. The DOJ was also weighing additional election-related litigation against states, but a federal judge this week temporarily restricted certain election-related field operations and interviews in nine states through Election Day. The judge stayed the order until Friday evening to give the administration an opportunity to appeal. Earlier this week, Democratic leaders and election groups filed a lawsuit against the administration, accusing it of "threats and intimidation" ahead of Election Day. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said noncitizen voting poses a serious threat to election integrity, although documented instances of noncitizens casting ballots in federal elections have historically been rare. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adae2ca2b01e86071e1909f Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback te 2026-10-23T04:30:02.332Z Oura sues rival Ultrahuman again, threatening its U.S. smart ring comeback Oura alleges in its newest lawsuit that Ultrahuman's Ring Pro infringes two of its patents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adade212b01e86071e18fe2 Drake Maye's end-zone interception proves costly as Patriots fall 30-24 to Bears in primetime te 2026-10-23T04:10:09.388Z Drake Maye's end-zone interception proves costly as Patriots fall 30-24 to Bears in primetime Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams showed NFL fans once again that they're a match made in heaven. Chicago didn't give the New England Patriots much of a shot in Week 7's Thursday night matchup. The Bears comfortably beat the Pats, 30-24, improving to 5-2. In a game decided by just six points, Drake Maye leaving guaranteed points on the turf with a killer second-quarter end-zone pick loomed large. It forced New England into chase mode all night. It was Maye's third INT in the end zone this season. BEARS VS. PATRIOTS THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW AND WHY THE OVER 50.5 IS THE BEST PLAY New England almost went into the halftime break facing a scary deficit, if not for a 48-yard TD run by Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson. Chicago's defense fell asleep at the wheel; an effort on D unbecoming of this franchise. In his second game back from a hamstring injury, Caleb continued to ride an offensive groove, throwing for 308 yards (22-of-32) and two touchdowns. BEARS QB CALEB WILLIAMS SHUTS DOWN REPORTERS ASKING ABOUT HIS HAMSTRING INJURY: 'IT'S NOT DESERVING' On the Al Michaels front — the play-by-play icon had another sleepy outing, stumbling through a few sequences, including calling a Pats "fumble" that never occurred. The 81-year-old broadcaster also mistook Williams and Maye for QBs from the "class of 2014." They were drafted in 2024. Chicago extinguished New England's last-minute comeback bid courtesy of exceptional clock management by coach Johnson and a nail-in-the-coffin, career-best 58-yard field goal from Cairo Santos. The kick let the former Vrabel disciple stick it to his old boss, leaving the Patriots coach grimacing on the sideline knowing he'd been out-dueled. Maye finished with 321 passing yards (24-of-31) with two touchdowns and that costly turnover. Courtesy of the NFL scheduling gods, Vrabel and the Patriots have a prime get-right spot against the Dolphins in Week 8 after dropping to 4-3. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adade1b2b01e86071e18f6f Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia te 2026-10-23T04:10:03.905Z Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adad7172b01e86071e18c67 Utah man charged with attempted hate crime after alleged threat to 'blow up' synagogue te 2026-10-23T03:40:07.873Z Utah man charged with attempted hate crime after alleged threat to 'blow up' synagogue A Utah man is facing several charges, including attempting to commit a hate crime, after he allegedly threatened to "blow up" a synagogue. Skyler AJ Rose, 22, of Ogden, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday, on multiple federal charges, including possession of an unregistered destructive device, threatening to kill or injure people and destroy a building with an explosive, and attempting to commit a hate crime, among other offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah. "There is no place for hate motivated violence—attempts or otherwise—in our communities. A place of worship should be a refuge of safety, not fear," U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak for the District of Utah said in a statement. "Thanks to the dedicated work of the FBI and the outstanding efforts of our local police partners, these alleged threats were identified and stopped before anyone was harmed. Let these charges serve as a clear warning: if you attack or attempt to attack a place of worship, you will face the full force of the federal government." On Dec. 23, 2025, Rose allegedly made multiple threatening posts on social media, according to court documents. PENNSYLVANIA MAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING ISIS ATTACK ARRESTED WITH RIFLE AND 190 ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION: DOJ "I wanna blow up a synagogue," one of the posts read, according to prosecutors. An investigation was launched and authorities learned that the posts were made from an IP address tracing back to Rose's home. The FBI then contacted the Ogden City Police Department to assist, with a home visit where authorities said they confirmed the social media handle belonged to Rose. Investigators executed a search warrant and recovered six improvised explosive pipe bombs and one inert device, explosive precursors and components that officials say could be used to construct further improvised explosive pipe bombs, a black Samsung cellphone and two rifles with accompanying magazines and ammunition, prosecutors said. FLORIDA MAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY PLOTTING MASS SHOOTING TARGETING JEWISH EMPLOYEES AT ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION A subsequent search of Rose’s cellphone revealed that Rose searched online for a synagogue near him in November 2025. "Today’s indictment stops in its tracks an alleged plan to carry out a violent attack on a synagogue," Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said in a statement. "The Department of Justice will take decisive action to protect American worshippers from violent threats, no matter where they occur." Special Agent in Charge Robert Bohls of the Salt Lake City FBI added that "no one should have to fear for their safety because of their faith." "Every person deserves to worship freely, without threats, intimidation, or fear," Bohls said. "The FBI takes every threat seriously. Thanks to the swift, seamless collaboration with our law enforcement partners, we were able to address the threat and protect lives from potential physical harm." The investigation also allegedly revealed evidence of child sexual abuse material on Rose's cellphone, including hundreds of cached images and screenshots depicting child sexual abuse material, according to prosecutors. Rose was also indicted on charges of receipt and possession of child pornography. Rose's initial appearance is scheduled for Oct. 23 in federal court in Salt Lake City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adad2662b01e86071e18af8 Trump Rallies to Shore Up Iowa Senate Race for Ashley Hinson te 2026-10-23T03:20:06.274Z Trump Rallies to Shore Up Iowa Senate Race for Ashley Hinson The president visited Sioux City, part of deep-red Western Iowa, in an effort to boost GOP turnout in a state that was once solidly Republican. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adad2632b01e86071e18ad9 Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaks With SCOTUS Voting Order as Election Looms te 2026-10-23T03:20:03.722Z Ketanji Brown Jackson Breaks With SCOTUS Voting Order as Election Looms The order comes less than two weeks ahead of midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adacdb42b01e86071e189a7 Trump Says He Has ‘Right’ to Run for Third Term: ‘They Cheated Us’ te 2026-10-23T03:00:04.818Z Trump Says He Has ‘Right’ to Run for Third Term: ‘They Cheated Us’ President Donald Trump argues that the 2020 election entitled him to seek the presidency again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adacb612b01e86071e1893f Rhamondre Stevenson's miraculous 48-yard touchdown stuns Bears as clock expires in first half te 2026-10-23T02:50:09.663Z Rhamondre Stevenson's miraculous 48-yard touchdown stuns Bears as clock expires in first half The final play of the first half between the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears on "Thursday Night Football" was the definition of: "What in the world did we just watch?" After Luther Burden III scored for the Bears on third-and-17 near the red zone, Chicago went up 20-7 in the waning seconds of the second quarter. With the Bears getting the ball to start the third quarter, it would’ve been the perfect ending to the first half at home. Keyword "would’ve." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Patriots took over with just 14 seconds left to play, but quarterback Drake Maye didn’t just kneel the clock out and head to the locker room. Instead, the Patriots were going to at least take a shot to get some points back before going to halftime. After A.J. Brown hauled in his first catch of the night for 18 yards, the Patriots were near midfield for what should’ve been a Hail Mary attempt. But when Maye dumped the ball off to running back Rhamondre Stevenson, it seemed no points were coming the Patriots way in the end. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But Stevenson found some space and waited for his teammates to make a couple of blocks. Then, the Bears defenders, who didn’t seem to have urgency to bring Stevenson down, over-pursued the veteran back, and he found a crease toward the end zone. Stevenson sprinted into the end zone for a 48-yard score as the clock expired, shocking the entire Soldier Field crowd as the Bears were only up 20-14. NextGenStats found that Stevenson only had a 4.3% chance of scoring once the ball hit his hands. We’ll see if this miraculous touchdown will come back to haunt the Bears, who are playing their first home game since the passing of legendary coach Mike Ditka. The night began with a moment of silence for the Super Bowl-winning coach, while fans were given fake mustaches to replicate his iconic look. But the Patriots came into this road game in primetime hoping to keep their momentum going, as they have now won three straight games. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adacb5b2b01e86071e188ea Who Is Britt McHenry? Trump Staffer Seen Throwing Drink at NBA Game te 2026-10-23T02:50:03.900Z Who Is Britt McHenry? Trump Staffer Seen Throwing Drink at NBA Game Video shows the former ESPN reporter throwing a drink at a Wizards-Bucks game after fans reportedly made inappropriate comments. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac9082b01e86071e18895 Super Bowl champion Marshall Faulk says he is living with Parkinson's disease te 2026-10-23T02:40:08.445Z Super Bowl champion Marshall Faulk says he is living with Parkinson's disease Super Bowl champion and Southern University football coach Marshall Faulk is facing a personal battle off the field. The Pro Football Hall of Famer announced Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Faulk, 53, said during an appearance on "The Caring Neurologist" podcast that medication has helped limit his symptoms to hand rigidity. He added that he believes the rigidity has not worsened during the year and a half he has been dealing with the disease because of his treatment. Faulk also said he has experienced "little tremors." Faulk told host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar that he hopes speaking publicly about his diagnosis will help others. "I want to help as many people as I can," he said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! DEION SANDERS DECLARES HE'S CANCER-FREE, ADDRESSES INCONTINENCE AHEAD OF COLORADO FOOTBALL SEASON Faulk initially dismissed the hand rigidity he experienced while golfing as normal nerves but grew concerned when it continued even when he was not competing. "I just thought it was normal nerves when putting and stuff like that," he said. "But it started to be times where ... I was playing, but I wasn't in a match, and it would still do that. And I was like, 'Wow, is that something -- is that normal?' And the doctor was -- he literally was like, 'You need to go get checked.'" FORMER NFL STAR CHRIS JOHNSON SAYS HE'S BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH ALS Faulk’s outlook was shaped in part by a dinner with Muhammad Ali, who also had Parkinson’s. He left that interaction thinking, "He’s all there," and said the diagnosis did not make him believe his life was over. "So, knowing that, I didn't look at it like if I got a diagnosis, life was going to end," Faulk said. "I treat it like -- I've had a bunch of surgeries on my right knee. There's some parts in it that aren't mine, that aren't original. My back, you know, it hurts every once in a while." Faulk was selected No. 2 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1994 NFL Draft. The standout running back spent his first five NFL seasons in Indianapolis before joining the St. Louis Rams, where he played a key role in the team’s Super Bowl run during the 1999 season. Faulk was named NFL MVP the following year. Faulk last played in an NFL game in 2005. He is a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer. Faulk was named Southern University’s head coach in November 2025 after serving as Colorado’s running backs coach under Deion Sanders earlier that year. Southern is 3-4 so far in Faulk's debut season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac9072b01e86071e1888c Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series sweep, dead at 63 te 2026-10-23T02:40:07.444Z Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series sweep, dead at 63 Todd Benzinger, the first baseman who caught the final out of the Cincinnati Reds’ 1990 World Series sweep, died Wednesday at age 63. His cause of death has not been released. A Cincinnati-area native, Benzinger was drafted out of high school by the Boston Red Sox in 1981. After two seasons in Boston, he was traded to his hometown Reds ahead of the 1989 season. His defining career moment came on Oct. 20, 1990, when he caught the game-ending out in foul territory against the Oakland Athletics, securing Cincinnati's most recent title. The Reds posted on X: "The Cincinnati Reds are saddened by the passing of former first baseman and 1990 World Series champion Todd Benzinger. Todd will be remembered with great affection and gratitude for his place in one of the most memorable chapters in Reds history. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, former teammates and all who knew and loved him." The Reds traded Benzinger to the Kansas City Royals in 1991. He retired after the 1995 season, finishing a nine-year major league career with a .257 batting average, 733 hits, and 376 RBIs over 924 games. Benzinger stayed active in local baseball after his playing days, managing Cincinnati's Class-A affiliate, the Dayton Dragons, from 2009 to 2010. "Todd will forever be remembered by Reds fans for catching the final out of the 1990 World Series, but those of us who had the privilege of knowing him will remember so much more," said Rick Walls, executive director of the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Todd remained close to the Cincinnati community and was a tremendous friend to the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, generously participating in our events and sharing his time with fans. We will miss his friendship, his kindness and his presence in our community." For Reds fans, Benzinger's glove reaching into the foul territory at the Oakland Coliseum remains the definitive image of Cincinnati's crowning baseball moment. Rest in Peace. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac6af2b01e86071e1879e Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Intervene in California Mail Ballot Suit te 2026-10-23T02:30:07.875Z Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Intervene in California Mail Ballot Suit The Justice Department sought to jump-start a lawsuit aimed at compelling the state to not count as many as 20,000 mail ballots it claims were sent to noncitizens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac6ae2b01e86071e18795 Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Should Stand Up for Trans Americans te 2026-10-23T02:30:06.715Z Ocasio-Cortez Says Democrats Should Stand Up for Trans Americans At an event in Maine, an audience member told the New York progressive that “a lot of trans people in America feel that we have been abandoned by the Democratic Party.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac6ac2b01e86071e18776 CBS Names Permanent Tony Romo Broadcast Replacement te 2026-10-23T02:30:04.988Z CBS Names Permanent Tony Romo Broadcast Replacement Nearly three weeks after firing broadcaster Tony Romo, CBS announced it found his permanent replacement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac45b2b01e86071e18717 NBA legend Charles Barkley says he won't 'burn every bridge' like Aaron Rodgers as he considers retirement te 2026-10-23T02:20:11.584Z NBA legend Charles Barkley says he won't 'burn every bridge' like Aaron Rodgers as he considers retirement Charles Barkley is ready to pull the plug on television soon, and he wants zero part of the Aaron Rodgers farewell playbook. During an appearance on SiriusXM, the 11-time NBA All-Star and 2006 Hall of Fame inductee laughed off any comparison between his own planned exit and the veteran quarterback's messy final tour. AARON RODGERS BLASTS DANICA PATRICK FOR BEING 'DEPRESSED' DURING THEIR RELATIONSHIP "But I tell you what though, I'm not gonna bury everybody going out the door like Aaron," Barkley said, roasting the 42-year-old future Hall of Famer. "I'm not gonna burn every bridge and talk bad about all my exes on my way out the door like he's doing." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Barkley took aim at Rodgers' appearance on the Not Just Football podcast, where the quarterback focused heavily on his bitter family rift. Between jabs at exes and former teammates, Rodgers rehashed a decade of bad blood with his parents and brothers, Luke and Jordan. That feud went public during Jordan's 2016 stint on The Bachelorette, kicking off years of familial cold-shouldering and skipped family weddings. Now in his 25th year on television, Chuck has built a beloved media career through brutal honesty. Rodgers is currently grinding through his 22nd NFL season and is widely expected to finally hang 'em up once the season wraps. Barkley's own retirement talk always comes with a massive grain of salt, as media peers routinely doubt whether he will actually follow through after teasing it for the better part of a decade. AARON RODGERS DOUBLES DOWN ON RETIREMENT PLANS AT STEELERS TRAINING CAMP: 'THIS IS IT' Still, after a quarter-century in the studio, Barkley insists his exit will be about gratitude, not grudges. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac4562b01e86071e186dd Video by Left-Wing Group Claims Lindsey Graham Paid Men for Sex te 2026-10-23T02:20:06.482Z Video by Left-Wing Group Claims Lindsey Graham Paid Men for Sex Progressive activists released a video of three men making the allegations about the South Carolina Republican, who died in July. The New York Times has not confirmed their claims. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac4552b01e86071e186bf Ravens' Derrick Henry on Verge of Joining Jerry Rice in Exclusive NFL Club te 2026-10-23T02:20:05.146Z Ravens' Derrick Henry on Verge of Joining Jerry Rice in Exclusive NFL Club Ravens RB Derrick Henry is knocking on the doorstep of a rare NFL feat accomplished by just 3 players, including Jerry Rice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adac4532b01e86071e186b6 Texas Dealt Double Injury Blow Right Before Ole Miss Showdown te 2026-10-23T02:20:03.545Z Texas Dealt Double Injury Blow Right Before Ole Miss Showdown Texas faces a big Ole Miss showdown after back-to-back losses, with key injuries adding pressure to the Longhorns' CFP hopes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfb22b01e86071e185ea Illegal alien with former DACA status accused in Iwo Jima statue attack: sources te 2026-10-23T02:00:18.675Z Illegal alien with former DACA status accused in Iwo Jima statue attack: sources The man arrested for allegedly using a sledgehammer to behead a Marine figure on an Iwo Jima monument near Quantico, Virginia, is a Mexican illegal alien and former Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient who lost his status this year, federal sources told Fox News. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, was charged with felony destruction of property, trespass with intent to damage property and felony injury to a monument. "This criminal illegal alien’s dream is over: Maldonado Soriano disrespected our brave service members and defaced a beautiful monument that honored their sacrifice," White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a statement to Fox News. "President Trump has secured our border and is deporting illegal criminals who hate our country and our values. The socialist Democrats want to go back to open borders and flood our communities with dangerous criminal illegal aliens." According to federal sources, Maldonado Soriano illegally crossed into the U.S. in December 1999. He was granted DACA by the Obama administration in 2014. It was recently extended by the Biden administration in 2024. Maldonado Soriano then lost his DACA status in August 2026 because it was not renewed by the Trump administration.  MASKED MAN CAUGHT ON CAMERA SMASHING VIRGIN MARY STATUE WITH A HAMMER OUTSIDE NYC CHURCH Officers with the Prince William County Police Department first responded to the incident at about 10:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Maldonado Soriano was allegedly striking the monument with a sledgehammer when officers arrived. Authorities said Maldonado Soriano was arrested after officers discovered extensive damage to the limestone sculpture, which commemorates one of the most recognizable moments in American military history. WOMAN ACCUSED OF DEFACING WWII MEMORIAL WITH SPRAY PAINT INDICTED BY FEDERAL GRAND JURY The damage included the complete removal of one Marine's head, along with damage to other figures depicted raising the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, according to authorities. Images of the damaged monument show the figure farthest to the right missing its head, while another Marine has visible gouges across his helmet and face, police told Fox News Digital. A third figure sustained damage to a bayonet attached to a gun slung over his back. Police estimated the damage would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair. EXPERTS FINALLY SOLVE MYSTERY OF TEENAGE REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER 246 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH The damaged statue is a 9-foot limestone depiction of the iconic World War II flag-raising on Mount Suribachi during the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima. EXCLUSIVE: NEW AMERICA 250 MONUMENT LETS FAMILIES FIND MILITARY RELATIVES IN SECONDS: 'I HAD TEARS IN MY EYES' It was sculpted by Felix de Weldon, who later created the massive bronze Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The smaller monument stands near the entrance to Marine Corps Base Quantico near the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Quantico, a major Marine Corps installation in northern Virginia, has served as a center for military training and education for generations. In 2001, portions of the installation were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Quantico Marine Corps Base Historic District, encompassing 122 buildings, two landscapes, a sculpture and a water tower. Maldonado Soriano is being held without bond, and a court date has not yet been announced. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfb12b01e86071e185cc 'I basically snapped': New Jersey mayor charges at resident during chaotic council meeting te 2026-10-23T02:00:17.610Z 'I basically snapped': New Jersey mayor charges at resident during chaotic council meeting A New Jersey Republican mayor charged toward a resident during a chaotic township council meeting this week and had to be physically restrained as he shouted threats at the man, dramatic video shows. Pemberton Township Mayor Matthew Bianchini, a Republican, rushed toward the resident during Wednesday night's meeting before several people intervened and pulled him away. The resident, Michael Sawka, is a vocal critic of the mayor, according to WPVI-TV. "I'm getting you," Bianchini can be heard shouting. FORMER GAMBINO ASSOCIATE TURNED NEW JERSEY COUNCILMAN ACCUSED OF RUNNING LOANSHARKING RING WHILE IN OFFICE Video of the meeting shows Bianchini lunging toward Sawka before being restrained by others in attendance. As he was removed, Bianchini could be heard shouting additional threats at Sawka, including profanity. Following the meeting, Bianchini admitted that he lost his temper. "I just basically snapped," Bianchini told WPVI. "I hate to put it this way, but it's a long time coming." The mayor acknowledged that his conduct was inappropriate. SLAIN NEW JERSEY MOM'S AUTOPSY REPORT RELEASED MONTHS AFTER STABBING DEATH AT HOME "I should not have said that," he told the station. "That was wrong. It was in the heat of the moment. I'm not gonna get anybody." The confrontation happened while a recently fired township employee was addressing the council. Bianchini and members of his family told WPVI that Sawka and another resident made rude comments toward the mayor's wife and daughter, who were seated in the room. Sawka can be seen gesturing toward the back of the room before making an obscene gesture toward Bianchini, shortly before the mayor charged at him. "Was it wrong? Absolutely. Was it justified? Absolutely. And I would do it again if I had to," Bianchini said. DEMOCRATS FURIOUS AFTER POLLSTER BOOSTING FAR-LEFT CANDIDATES ADMITS FABRICATING SURVEYS: ‘ABSOLUTE SCUMBAGS’ He added, "Don't attack my family." Sawka denied making comments directed at Bianchini's family and said he remained seated during the confrontation. "I'm just sitting there. I never got up. I sat there the whole time. I was calm the whole time," he told WPVI. Sawka filed a municipal court complaint Thursday seeking assault and terroristic threats charges against Bianchini, according to WPVI. Police have not said whether they will pursue charges. Fox News Digital has reached out to Pemberton Township police for comment. The Pemberton Township Democratic Club responded to the confrontation by saying the township deserves leaders who can "stay composed and professional" and urged residents to participate in the upcoming election, in which Bianchini is seeking to retain his position. Fox News Digital has reached out to the mayor's office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfab2b01e86071e1857c Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Goes Viral for Slamming League After NBA Debut te 2026-10-23T02:00:11.971Z Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg Goes Viral for Slamming League After NBA Debut Golden States Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg went viral for ripping the league and Lakers star Luka Doncic after his NBA debut. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfaa2b01e86071e18573 Rays Announce Game 1 Starter in Pursuit of 1st World Series te 2026-10-23T02:00:10.223Z Rays Announce Game 1 Starter in Pursuit of 1st World Series The Tampa Bay Rays will have right-hander Nick Martinez start Game 1 of the World Series against Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfa82b01e86071e1856a Patriots S Kevin Byard Gets Honest About Former Bears Teammate Caleb Williams te 2026-10-23T02:00:08.777Z Patriots S Kevin Byard Gets Honest About Former Bears Teammate Caleb Williams Patriots safety Kevin Byard shared his honest thoughts on former Bears teammate Caleb Williams ahead of their "TNF" clash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfa72b01e86071e18561 Erik Spoelstra on Heat Forward Talking Trash to Anthony Edwards: ‘Don’t’ te 2026-10-23T02:00:07.167Z Erik Spoelstra on Heat Forward Talking Trash to Anthony Edwards: ‘Don’t’ Insult to injury when Edwards pulled a Mariah Carey following the game: “I don’t know his name.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfa52b01e86071e18558 Patriots Star CB's Status for Bears Clash Takes Unexpected Turn te 2026-10-23T02:00:05.675Z Patriots Star CB's Status for Bears Clash Takes Unexpected Turn Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been downgraded to question for the team's matchup against the Bears on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabfa32b01e86071e1854f LeBron James' 76ers Debut vs Knicks Sets Viewership Record te 2026-10-23T02:00:03.975Z LeBron James' 76ers Debut vs Knicks Sets Viewership Record LeBron James' 76ers debut against the Knicks helped the NBA deliver historic opening-night viewership numbers on NBC and Peacock. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabb052b01e86071e18472 Maricopa approves $578K agreement to keep officers at 5 schools te 2026-10-23T01:40:21.810Z Maricopa approves $578K agreement to keep officers at 5 schools Five schools in the Maricopa Unified School District will continue to have school resource officers assigned to their campuses after the Maricopa City Council unanimously approved Tuesday a memorandum of understanding. Police officers from the Maricopa Police Department will work 40 hours a week in the School Safety Program, and the Maricopa Unified School District will use state Department of Education grant dollars to fund those positions. The schools include Alma Farrell Innovation Academy, Desert Sunrise High School, Desert Winds Middle School, Maricopa High School and Maricopa Wells Middle School. The officers will perform law enforcement duties, provide law-related education and mentor students, according to the city. Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr said the program won’t take away from officers patrolling the city or working specific beats. “I just think it’s a great opportunity for us to work together to ensure the safety of our students and our community,” she said. The total cost that the district will pay the city is $577,778, according to the intergovernmental agreement. The agreement is effective through June 30, 2029. The post Maricopa approves $578K agreement to keep officers at 5 schools appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabb002b01e86071e18452 Bears fans don Mike Ditka's famous mustache as franchise legend honored at first home game since death te 2026-10-23T01:40:16.631Z Bears fans don Mike Ditka's famous mustache as franchise legend honored at first home game since death For the first time since he passed away on Oct. 9, the Chicago Bears held a home game at Soldier Field, and it didn’t kick off until they honored their legendary coach on Thursday night. Ditka, a Pro Football Hall of Famer as a tight end and a beloved Bears coach, died at age 86, and it hit the entire city of Chicago hard. With their first home game back, it was expected that many Bears faithful would honor their former coach with his signature sweater, glasses and mustache combo. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE In fact, the Bears were handing out fake mustaches for fans to wear during the game – an ode to the most iconic facial hair in the city. As fans showcased their love for Ditka with their attire and more, a moment of silence was held for him before kickoff. "Tonight, we remember Mike Ditka, a Hall of Fame tight end and coach of the 1985 Super Bowl-champion Chicago Bears. Tough, strong and fearless, ‘Iron Mike’ will always belong to the Bears," the PA announcer said over the speakers. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Before he led the Bears to a Super Bowl victory in 1985, he was a Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys as a player. But he was drafted by the Bears in 1961, becoming the first modern receiving tight end, while also being the first tight end selected to the Hall of Fame. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1961, while making five consecutive Pro Bowls from 1961-65. He was also a five-time All-Pro. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," a statement from his family earlier this month read. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. "Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever." After his illustrious playing career came to an end, Ditka worked his way into the head coaching role with the Bears, and he embodied everything the city and fan base was known for: no-nonsense, strong-willed people that showcased toughness and grit no matter the circumstances. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary and treasured Chicago Bear and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka," the Bears said in a statement. "Mike’s impact on the Chicago Bears organization, over decades as a player, coach, and proud icon and ambassador for our organization, is immeasurable. "His integral role in bringing world championships to our city and our franchise, both as a player and as our coach, established prominence and excellence at a world-class level, but also created a lifetime of cherished memories in the hearts and minds of Bears fans that will last for generations. We extend our love, prayers, and heartfelt condolences to the Ditka family, and join all Bears fans in deep sadness and reverence as we remember and honor Mike Ditka." Ditka may, sadly, be gone, but his impact on the game, especially in Chicago, will live on forever. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabafb2b01e86071e18405 Cowboys Send George Pickens Serious Warning About His Effort te 2026-10-23T01:40:11.018Z Cowboys Send George Pickens Serious Warning About His Effort The Dallas Cowboys need George Pickens to step up one part of his game for the offense to have success for the rest of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabaf92b01e86071e183fc Oregon Names Starting QB vs Illinois With Dante Moore Still Injured te 2026-10-23T01:40:09.361Z Oregon Names Starting QB vs Illinois With Dante Moore Still Injured The Oregon starter will miss his third game in a row after he suffered a concussion. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabaf72b01e86071e183f3 Bengals HC Zac Taylor Names 'Most Underrated Player in Football' on Ravens te 2026-10-23T01:40:07.700Z Bengals HC Zac Taylor Names 'Most Underrated Player in Football' on Ravens Coming off their bye, the Cincinnati Bengals are gearing up for a Week 7 matchup against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabaf62b01e86071e183ea Eagles Linked to Steelers QB After Brutal Jalen Hurts Injury News te 2026-10-23T01:40:06.188Z Eagles Linked to Steelers QB After Brutal Jalen Hurts Injury News The Philadelphia Eagles are being linked to Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph with Jalen Hurts out for the year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabaf42b01e86071e183e0 Eagles Add Former Giants First-Round Pick in Flurry of Roster Moves te 2026-10-23T01:40:04.748Z Eagles Add Former Giants First-Round Pick in Flurry of Roster Moves The New York Giants' former No. 7 overall pick is getting another chance via the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adabaf32b01e86071e183d7 Trump Calls on Ilhan Omar to Resign After Birth Name Report te 2026-10-23T01:40:03.365Z Trump Calls on Ilhan Omar to Resign After Birth Name Report Donald Trump called for Ilhan Omar to resign after a court filing identified the congresswoman under a different name. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adab8a52b01e86071e18383 Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton moved to tears after long-awaited return from Achilles injury te 2026-10-23T01:30:13.429Z Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton moved to tears after long-awaited return from Achilles injury Nearly 500 days had passed since Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton last played in a regular-season NBA game. On Wednesday, the two-time All-Star made his long-awaited return, scoring 23 points to help Indiana secure a 123-120 season-opening victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Haliburton was sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon suffered during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder went on to win the championship that year. During Wednesday’s on-court postgame interview, the conversation took an emotional turn as Haliburton reflected on his long road back to the hardwood. INDIANA PACERS' STAR TYRESE HALIBURTON HAS ONE MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE NEW NBA SCHEDULE Asked about his performance in the season opener and how much fun he had playing with his teammates, Haliburton became visibly emotional. "It means a lot to be back out here," Haliburton said as he fought back tears. "We've got a lot to pick up, the second quarter wasn't good. But, we're battle-tested so we finished this game the right way. Just really proud of this group." Haliburton added: "... I’m just really thankful to be back out here." PACERS' TYRESE HALIBURTON TALKS SHINGLES BATTLE AS HE RECOVERS FROM TORN ACHILLES Haliburton came through in the closing minutes, making a key play that put the Pacers ahead for good after they had trailed by as many as 10 points. Haliburton was particularly productive in the final quarter Wednesday, scoring 16 of his 23 points in that period. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Pacers experienced a significant drop-off without their star guard last season, finishing with just 19 wins. That was a far cry from the team that had come within one victory of winning an NBA championship the year before. With Haliburton back, Indiana expects to contend in a competitive Eastern Conference. The Pacers host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday for their home opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adab89f2b01e86071e18332 Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Nearly Came to Blows Before Bills-Rams ‘MNF’ Game te 2026-10-23T01:30:07.573Z Troy Aikman, Joe Buck Nearly Came to Blows Before Bills-Rams ‘MNF’ Game ESPN announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman reportedly nearly got into a physical fight before a "Monday Night Football" game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adab89e2b01e86071e18329 Wizards Get More Bad News on AJ Dybantsa Ahead of Raptors Game te 2026-10-23T01:30:06.019Z Wizards Get More Bad News on AJ Dybantsa Ahead of Raptors Game Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa will miss a second straight game with an ankle injury, delaying his NBA debut against Toronto. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adab3ee2b01e86071e181fb Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race te 2026-10-23T01:10:06.345Z Pete Ricketts’s Wealth Puts Class at the Center of Nebraska’s Senate Race In a year when the wealth of the rich soared while workers lost ground to inflation, class has become political, especially in the Nebraska Senate race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adab19e2b01e86071e17c3c World Series champion Mitch Garver retires from baseball at 35 te 2026-10-23T01:00:14.462Z World Series champion Mitch Garver retires from baseball at 35 World Series champion Mitch Garver has announced his retirement from baseball at age 35. Garver played for the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners during his 10-season major league career. He confirmed his retirement to MLB.com in a text message. The Albuquerque native spent the first five seasons of his career with the Twins. The catcher and designated hitter won a Silver Slugger Award in 2019 when he hit 31 home runs, drove in 67 runs and posted an impressive .995 OPS. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE In 2022, Garver was traded to the Rangers and became a key contributor to their 2023 World Series championship team. During the 2023 postseason , Garver played in 14 games, hitting .226 with three home runs and 14 RBI. Following his postseason success, Garver signed a two-year, $24 million contract with the Mariners. At the time, it was the richest contract Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto had ever handed out. First baseman Josh Naylor set a new high mark with his five-year, $92.5 million contract last offseason. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Garver struggled offensively in Seattle compared with his time in Texas and was relegated to a backup role behind catcher Cal Raleigh. Despite no longer being a starter, Garver remained an important clubhouse presence and helped Raleigh during his record-setting 2025 season. The Mariners released Garver in August, and he signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees but never appeared in a major league game for the team. In 701 games, Garver had a career batting average of .229 with 110 home runs and 324 RBI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adab19d2b01e86071e17c33 Far-left podcaster calls for 'pistols firing' toward JD Vance, defeating him in 2028 te 2026-10-23T01:00:13.326Z Far-left podcaster calls for 'pistols firing' toward JD Vance, defeating him in 2028 Podcaster Jennifer Welch called for the defeat of Vice President JD Vance and urged people to keep "pistols firing" toward him, drawing criticism on social media Tuesday. During a recent segment on the "I’ve Had It" podcast, Welch condemned Vance, arguing that during his "woke era" he married second lady Usha Vance, an Indian American, and had children, but now views his family as a burden as he seeks to portray himself as President Donald Trump's successor as leader of the MAGA movement. "I don't know what Peter Thiel did to him. I can only imagine," she said of the billionaire megadonor who has been a longtime benefactor of Vance. "You can only imagine." "But he came out a complete antichrist-style sociopath," Welch continued. "And considering that's all Peter Thiel talks about, the antichrist, when he himself acts like one and now his little protégé acts like one. JD Vance thinks two years from now he's going to be president of the United States, and we need to keep firing, pistols firing at all time towards this guy, because he is not fit to be a father. He's not fit to be a husband. He's not fit to be a vice president." DEM CANDIDATE'S BIZARRE ANTI-MAGA TIRADE ENDS WITH 'WE HAVE GUNS TOO' "He is a failed drag queen and a pathological liar to his core," she added. "And if he wants to inherit this cult, let him have it. Let him have it. And we will go to the polls and kick their a--es." The segment was widely shared on social media, drawing criticism from commentators. Political rhetoric invoking violence, even when used metaphorically, has faced heightened scrutiny following the assassination attempts against President Donald Trump and the 2025 killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. Shortly after Kirk’s death in 2025, Welch laughed on her podcast as she shared footage of a "No Kings" protester celebrating Kirk’s death, adding that Democrats needed to cater to such voters going forward. "So listen up, Democratic establishment," Welch had said on her podcast. "You can either jump on board with this s---, or we're coming after you in the same way that we come after MAGA. Period." REPORT LINKS ANTI-CHRISTIAN EXTREMISM AND 'ASSASSINATION CULTURE' TO ALLEGED PLOT AGAINST ERIKA KIRK Elizabeth Pipko, host of "Made in America with Elizabeth Pipko" and a former Republican National Committee national spokesperson, spoke to Fox News Digital about the viral clip. "The use of the word 'pistols,' and the suggestion that people need to keep firing them at Vice President JD Vance, is not just horrific and dangerous, it's the kind of rhetoric that raises serious questions about whether a threat has been made and whether authorities may need to investigate," Pipko said.  "But what makes these comments particularly disturbing is the context surrounding them," she continued. "Normally, when a public figure is condemned for inflammatory language, there's an argument that emotions got the better of them, that their words were taken out of context, and that they never intended to suggest violence. Here, the rest of the statement strongly suggests otherwise." "Jennifer Welch’s words show she knew what she was doing and saying and is proud of that, regardless of any potential risk to the vice president or his family," Pipko added. "And frankly, I don't know where anyone finds the arrogance or cruelty to tell someone who they don’t know personally that they're unfit to be a husband or a father."   "Political disagreements are one thing. This is vile. You don't have to like JD Vance. You don't have to agree with a single policy he supports," she said. "But condemning language that invokes violence against him should be the easiest thing in the world. And I sincerely hope that anyone on the left who encounters her or these comments chooses to speak out." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE The White House, Vance’s team, and Peter Thiel did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adab1962b01e86071e17bf7 Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use te 2026-10-23T01:00:06.358Z Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones in their war against Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adaaf412b01e86071e17b77 Mayes, Fontes sue Maricopa recorder to restore voting rights of 25 wrongly flagged as noncitizens te 2026-10-23T00:50:09.605Z Mayes, Fontes sue Maricopa recorder to restore voting rights of 25 wrongly flagged as noncitizens Justin Heap at an August 2024 rally for Donald Trump in Glendale. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Arizona’s top election official and attorney general are asking a judge to force Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap to reinstate the voting rights of 25 people who were falsely flagged as noncitizens by a database created by the Trump administration.  The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, comes the day before the deadline for voters to request an early ballot. Voters have until Oct. 23 to request an early ballot.  “Absent this Court’s prompt intervention, the twenty-five Affected Voters will be illegally denied their right to vote in the November 3, 2026 general election,” the two Democrats wrote in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. “The Recorder has refused to voluntarily undertake his statutory duty, so must be ordered to do so.”  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE At the heart of the matter is the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements database, or SAVE, a tool that has been overhauled by the Trump administration to look for instances of non-citizens registered to vote. It has been found to falsely flag U.S. citizens as non-citizens.  Heap used the database and flagged 207 voters he said were likely noncitizens, sending those voters information to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office earlier this year. Of those 207 flagged, 60 had cast ballots and Heap moved those voters to the “non eligible” category, according to the lawsuit.   That designation means that, unless those voters provide documented proof of citizenship before the next election, they will be unable to vote.  However, a review of those 60 voters by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office found that only eight of them were actually noncitizens, and no more than three ever voted in the same election. The Attorney General’s Office made similar findings.  Now, 25 of those 60 who had their voter registration canceled — but whose citizenship was verified by both MCAO and the AG’s Office — are unable to vote in this year’s election, according to the complaint.  Heap’s office called the lawsuit “partisan political theater” and claimed the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office advised his office to cancel the registrations. The Recorder’s Office said it chose to place them in a suspended registration status requiring them to provide proof of citizenship “to give them every possible opportunity to vote a full ballot.” MCAO refuted Heap’s characterization of events.  “The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office follows the law,” Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said in a press release. “Therefore, contrary to the Maricopa County Recorder’s October 22nd press release, we never advised the Recorder to cancel the registration of voters.”  Mitchell went on to say that Arizona law “does not allow for the placement of the voter in any sort of suspended category” while under investigation by MCAO and the AG, adding that the law also does not “allow for the County Attorney to stand in place of the Recorder to gather proof of citizenship.”  “This is not my opinion. This is not a made-up process. This is the law,” Mitchell said.  A hearing is now scheduled for Friday morning to hear arguments from Mayes and Fontes, who are asking the court to not only force Heap to reinstate the voters, but also bar his office from requiring them to vote a provisional ballot. And, they told the court, if those voters are forced to vote a provisional ballot, Heap should not be able to use the “not eligible” status to reject the ballots and not count them.  One of the impacted voters is also part of the UOCAVA system, which serves overseas and military voters, according to the lawsuit.  The lawsuit argues that Heap violated state law by canceling the registration of the voters before any of them were proven to be or not be United States citizens, and that Heap’s office has not responded to letters and requests for his office from the AG.  “Not only does the Recorder lack affirmative evidence of noncitizenship, the AGO and MCAO investigations obtained unrefuted evidence that those fifty-two registered voters are in fact U.S. citizens,” the lawsuit says. “In view of this information, Plaintiffs expected that Recorder Heap would immediately restore those voters to the status they had before he unlawfully changed their status to ‘Not Eligible.’” YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adaaf3a2b01e86071e17b1f Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing te 2026-10-23T00:50:02.822Z Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing MIT researchers marooned 13 AIs on a virtual island, and they responded by inventing games, mourning a lost ring and, eventually, getting better at their jobs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adaa8332b01e86071e1790e Trump's Midterm Election Monitors: What Federal Observers Can and Can't Do te 2026-10-23T00:20:03.592Z Trump's Midterm Election Monitors: What Federal Observers Can and Can't Do About 1,000 Department of Justice workers will be dispatched to polling sites on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adaa5dc2b01e86071e175b9 TUSD closures list: Two more schools proposed to close, merge te 2026-10-23T00:10:04.336Z TUSD closures list: Two more schools proposed to close, merge On Thursday afternoon, the Tucson Unified School District recommended closing Magee Middle School and consolidating it with Sabino High School — the seventh and eighth schools named as part of recommendations to right-size Southern Arizona’s largest school district. The two schools are among the eight so far, of the district’s 88 schools named this week for reconfiguration, pending approval by the Governing Board in December. — Magee was built 1963. Last school year, it had about 267 students and its capacity is 965, according to state education data. It earned a B grade last school year and has 49 staffers, its website says. — Sabino was built in 1971. Its capacity is about 2,500 students and had nearly 800 students as of last school year, the state says. It earned an A grade last school year and has 109 staffers, according to its website. Both schools are on Tucson’s far east side — think Speedway Boulevard and Houghton Road — and would combine to create TUSD’s first 6-12 grade middle/high school. They are about eight miles apart Through Wednesday, six other schools have been affected — all preschool through fifth grade: • Hudlow Elementary closing and merging into Sewell Elementary • Dunham Elementary closing and merging into Marshall Elementary • Cragin Elementary closing and merging into Blenman Elementary The changes are recommended for next school year. Here’s how they’ve rolled out this week: On Wednesday: — Cragin Elementary was built in 1950; about 180 students in 2025 and capacity is about 600; 44 staffers; Grade: D. — Blenman Elementary was built in 1942; Capacity is about 440 and had about 270 students as of last school year; 45 staffers; Grade: B. Cragin and Blenman Elementary schools are in central Tucson near Country Club and Grant roads and about two miles apart. On Tuesday: — Dunham Elementary was built in 1973; About 130 students last school year and has a capacity for 388; 38 staffers; Grade: A.  — Marshall Elementary was built in 1963. Around 222 last school year and has a capacity for 488; 57 staffers; Grade B.  Both Dunham and Marshall are on 29th Street on the far east side — less than a mile apart. On Monday: — Hudlow Elementary was built in 1959; Capacity about 400 students and had about 138 last school year; 44 staffers; Grade: D.  — Sewell Elementary was built in 1959; capacity is about 400 students and had 138; 40 staffers; Grade: B. Hudlow and Sewell are about a two-mile commute, near East Fifth Street and Wilmot Road.  The schools are listed with the year constructed, the student capacity number and the average daily membership all from the Arizona School Facilities Portal.  The membership is a projection of enrollment and is reported by school districts to the state. The letter grade posted last April is the most recent for the state accountability model used to annually measure school performance by the Arizona Department of Education. Staffing numbers are sourced from the TUSD webpages of each school for this school year and include part-time and full-time workers. Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo said two weeks ago he would first meet in person first with principals, then faculty at each school recommended for the changes. On Monday, Oct. 19, the district began rolling out a plan to close or consolidate schools over the next two years to save money, district officials say. Last year, TUSD lost nearly $8 million in state funds because of lower enrollment. The decline is due to lower Pima County birth rates and families using Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to homeschool or attend private schools have cost the district revenue and caused the need to close, district officials say. Families at affected schools will receive a letter with more detailed information about the recommendations, including an invite to meet with Trujillo at an on-site school meeting, the superintendent said earlier this month. At Tuesday night’s special board meeting via zoom, the board approved the following timeline 4-1 with board member Jennifer Eckstrom opposed. The Oct. 27 governing board meeting will include a longer public comment section and will be at Palo Verde High School to accommodate an anticipated larger crowd. A Nov. 10 governing board meeting will include the final two realignment proposals. And a legally-mandated public hearing is Nov. 17. The board will vote on the realignment proposal on Dec. 8. The district approved closing 10 elementary and middle schools and one high school in 2012. Cragin, Manzo and Sewell Elementary schools were all on that list and spared 14 years ago.  The district, with about 35,000 students, held four community meetings over the last five weeks to get feedback on TUSD demographics, enrollment and financial data. More than 300 people, including staff and community members attended the three in-person and one virtual meeting. The post TUSD closures list: Two more schools proposed to close, merge appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adaa3942b01e86071e17566 Teen dies after falling from moving carnival ride as questions mount over safety te 2026-10-23T00:00:20.119Z Teen dies after falling from moving carnival ride as questions mount over safety A festive evening in Baja California Sur turned tragic this week when an 18-year-old woman plunged to the ground from an amusement park ride while it was in motion, triggering a criminal investigation and the replacement of the city's civil protection chief, local outlet Expreso reported. Gabriela Rodríguez Tezoco was riding an attraction called "El Péndulo" ("The Pendulum") at the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Fiestas when she was somehow ejected from her seat while the machine was running as onlookers stood nearby.  Emergency personnel, including state investigators and municipal police, rushed to the scene to administer first aid to the young woman, the outlet reported. MAN'S FATAL FALL FROM SIX FLAGS ROLLER COASTER SPARKS HORRIFYING EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS She was evacuated by ambulance to a local hospital but succumbed to her injuries shortly after arriving, according to local reports. "It is with deep sorrow that we announce that the young woman who was injured in the incident that occurred in the mechanical attractions area of the Cabo San Lucas Traditional Festivals, and who was immediately transferred for medical attention, lost her life despite the efforts of the health personnel," the Los Cabos city council said in a Spanish statement, according to a translation.  The fatal accident has sparked administrative fallout.  Local officials announced the removal of the head of the Municipal Directorate of Civil Protection and Risk Management, according to Mexican news outlets including Opinión Sonora. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER An interim director was installed to ensure that investigators have unfettered access to the department's files, safety protocols and operational permits, Expreso reported. Fox News Digital reached out to the local mayor's office, Baja California Sur Public Security and the Los Cabos Transparency Office for additional details. The Baja California Sur State Attorney General’s Office (PGJE) has launched a formal probe to determine liability, local outlets reported. Forensic experts in engineering and architecture are currently examining the amusement park ride to verify if it met safety standards, Expreso reported. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS As of the middle of this week, authorities had not named the ride's operators or made any arrests. In the immediate aftermath of the fall, Los Cabos Mayor Christian Agúndez ordered the total suspension of "El Péndulo" and mandated a preventative safety inspection of all other attractions at the fairground, the same outlet said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Speaking to a concert crowd at the festival later that same evening, Agúndez urged the community to rally around the grieving family. He pledged municipal support, local news sources reported. "Today, with the same spirit with which we come together to celebrate, we must come together to support Gabriela's family. It could have been any one of us. You are not alone," the mayor of Los Cabos said. Rodríguez Tezoco was a 2026 high school graduate, according to reports.  Kelly McGreal of Fox News Digital contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6adaa3922b01e86071e1755d Knicks superfans name their newborn 'Knickson Fyve' to honor historic NBA championship run te 2026-10-23T00:00:18.685Z Knicks superfans name their newborn 'Knickson Fyve' to honor historic NBA championship run The New York Knicks raised their first NBA title banner in 53 years on Tuesday night before tipping off their 2026-27 season, and we were all reminded of just how much this championship meant to the city of New York. For one family, the championship was so impactful, it inspired the name of their firstborn son. Yvonne Gonzalez-Bradford and her husband Vance were expecting their son when the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games during the NBA Finals this summer, capping a run of destiny in the best way possible – ending a 53-year title drought for a city that has been waiting forever to celebrate them again. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The historic moment ultimately led the Bradfords down a path of names, and they settled on one: Knickson Fyve Bradford. The Bradfords spoke with TODAY.com about the name choice, saying they already had Prestige Wisdom in place if the baby were a boy, and Lady Victoria if it were a girl. But the Knicks changed everything. "You know how when something happens so well in your favor, you don’t want to jinx it?" Vance said. "I was just like, ‘Yep! Absolutely. That’s it!" THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Knickson was the first time, but Fyve as the middle name brought together the "Knicks in Five" slogan this fan base rallied around after they defeated the Spurs in five games. Knickson was born on Aug. 8, weighing a healthy eight pounds, eight ounces. And for Yvonne, he was born on her birthday. "We wanted to have a very strong and firm name that would lead to a cool life," Vance told the outlet. "Knickson Fyve is definitely our motto, Knickson Fyve forever!" It’s also worth noting the Bradford family has a strong Knicks connection, with Vance’s mother being a scorekeeper for the 1972-73 Knicks. They went on to win the NBA title that season as well – and it remained the last time New York hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy before this group, led by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, got the job done. Brunson spoke to a sold-out, emotional Madison Square Garden crowd on Tuesday night before facing LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers, thanking the crowd and the Knicks fans at home for their support throughout the playoff run. Well, he and his teammates have one new supporter who has no choice but to be a Knicks fan for life now that his name is attached to franchise history. 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