https://meenews.co/post/6ae74a98726b22deeb69450c LAURA CAMPBELL: Truth Withstands Scrutiny — Peoria Unified Owes Families Answers te 2026-11-01T14:20:08.304Z LAURA CAMPBELL: Truth Withstands Scrutiny — Peoria Unified Owes Families Answers By Laura Campbell | Student safety is my plumb line for Peoria Unified School District (PUSD). It is the standard by which I judge its leadership, spending, policies, and governing board. I began paying closer attention during the Sun Valley Elementary/Ricky Ordway situation. I wanted to understand why the community was not receiving a clear public accounting at governing board meetings. Allegations involving Liberty High School wrestling deepened my concerns. The events at Centennial convinced me to become more involved. Since then, I have examined hundreds of documents, including records obtained through public records requests, police reports, court documents, news reports, and media releases. I have spoken with parents, advocates, journalists, and people with firsthand knowledge of district operations. Throughout that work, I seek to distinguish documented findings from allegations and unanswered questions. What I have learned has strengthened my conviction that Peoria Unified needs sustained, independent scrutiny. Families deserve to understand how concerns are reported, how investigations are handled, and what changes follow when students are harmed. Voters deserve the same clarity about the people asking to govern their schools. Leadership Decisions Deserve Public Examination Board Member Melissa Ewing’s votes, public statements, and interviews are legitimate subjects for voters to examine. The same standard applies to every board member. In April 2023, Ewing opposed directing administration to draft a student bathroom/locker room policy. In March 2025, Ewing was the sole opposing vote on the student’s privacy and anti-discrimination policies. In November 2025, Ewing was the sole opposing vote on the revised anti-DEI policy. The decisions surrounding Centennial deserve particular attention. Heather Rooks and Janelle Bowles sought an independent third-party investigation. How did district leadership and the board respond? What independent examination, if any, followed? What findings and corrective actions can be shared with families? The circumstances surrounding Rooks’s removal as board president also deserve a clear explanation, including the roles of then-superintendent KC Somers and board members Jeff Tobey, Becky Proudfit, and Melissa Ewing. The sequence warrants examination, while timing alone cannot establish anyone’s motive. Tahlya Visintainer’s appointment as interim superintendent raises questions about the board’s selection standards. What qualifications did members consider? How did they assess her preparation to lead a district facing serious student safety concerns? Her human resources background makes questions about employee oversight, investigations, and administrative leave especially relevant. The district should explain how many employees have been placed on paid administrative leave in connection with student safety concerns, how long those cases remained open, and what they cost, while protecting confidential information. Administrative leave does not establish guilt, but the public deserves to understand how the process works. Darian Schoolcraft’s appointment as Centennial principal also deserves an explanation. My review raises questions about references to him in police records, whether administrative leave was considered, and how his appointment was evaluated. Being named in a police report does not, itself, establish wrongdoing. The question is whether the district applied consistent standards at Centennial, Liberty, and Peoria High—and can explain those standards publicly. Students and Parents Must Be Able to Speak Safely Policies have value when people understand them, follow them, and can show that they work. Families deserve to know who receives a report of suspected abuse, when outside authorities are contacted, and how the district determines whether reporting procedures were followed. Students need a safe way to raise concerns about an adult without fearing consequences for their grades, activities, or relationships at school. Parents have raised concerns about retaliation against their children. Those concerns deserve a serious response. The accounts involving Timothy Seaman also raise questions about whether students felt safe reporting alleged inappropriate touching. The district should explain how it identifies barriers to reporting and protects students who come forward. The same expectation of respectful discussion applies to policy disagreements. I believe girls deserve privacy in restrooms, locker rooms, and showers. I also believe every student—including LGBTQ+ students—deserves protection from harassment, abuse, and humiliation. District leaders must address those needs through clear policies and practical safeguards. Parents should be able to question those policies without having their concerns reduced to slogans or assumptions about their motives. Board members should explain their votes and how they expect the policies they support to protect students. The Secular AZ Interview Deserves an Accurate Reading This video excerpt featuring Ewing and Jeanne Casteen of Secular AZ deserves careful examination. Casteen expresses concern about “the growing threat of white Christian nationalism in our state and country.” She then introduces Ewing, who thanks her for the invitation. The excerpt does not show Ewing calling white Christians a threat, but Casteen refers to white Christian nationalism, and shortening that phrase changes its meaning. Voters can still reasonably ask Ewing to explain the views she expressed during the full interview. How does she define Christian nationalism? How does she distinguish it from Christians expressing their convictions, seeking office, or participating in school governance? As a Christian and an ordained minister, I want those distinctions made clearly. My faith shapes my commitment to children, truth, and public service. Families of every faith—and families with no religious affiliation—deserve fair treatment and a voice in their public schools. Ewing should explain her position. Voters should examine the complete interview and judge her words for themselves. Curriculum and Programs Require Meaningful Oversight Parents should be able to inspect the lessons their children receive and understand what the governing board approved. Earlier concerns in PUSD involved EVERFI’s online materials addressing identity, bias, power, privilege, and oppression. I am seeking the complete approval record for a computer-based program considered in 2023, including the specific program, exact motion, and Ewing’s recorded vote. Those records are necessary to establish precisely what was approved. Online programs raise ongoing oversight questions. What student information do they collect? Can lessons change after approval? Who reviews those changes? How can parents inspect the content their children actually encounter? Programs such as Bloom365 deserve the same examination. How many students did the program reach? What measurable benefits did it provide? What safeguards and reporting procedures governed its work? What did it cost? These are basic questions about educational services, student protection, and public spending. Financial Accountability Belongs in the Discussion Patrick Mannion’s recent post raises a serious concern: Has Peoria Unified adequately explained the human and financial consequences of the failures families have brought forward? I share his concern about public trust. Parents should not have to become investigators to understand whether their children are protected. Victims should not have to struggle to be heard. Taxpayers should be able to understand the district’s financial exposure without assembling scattered records themselves. Mannion cites a $10 million insurance limit per incident. The district should explain what that figure means: which coverage applies, what exclusions or aggregate limits affect it, when excess insurance or reinsurance becomes available, and how obligations beyond available coverage would be paid. A stated limit does not, by itself, establish that coverage has been exhausted or that every claim is covered. That is why a complete explanation matters. I filed a public records request concerning the Trust and reinsurance procedures. Three months later, I still have not received the requested information. Peoria Unified should provide an understandable accounting of legal expenses, insurance protections, and potential district obligations to the extent those details can be disclosed. Protecting students’ identities and confidential information should remain part of that process. Accountability Continues After the Election I continue to support an independent forensic audit to examine spending and financial controls. A clearly defined examination, with findings made public to the extent permitted, could help rebuild community confidence. The governing board must demand answers, examine leadership’s decisions, and support independent scrutiny when warranted. Administrators should explain the decisions and events that have unfolded in the boardroom since May 2026. Candidates should be prepared to say what they will do about the questions that remain. An election determines who holds office. The work of protecting children, producing records, and demonstrating that corrective measures are effective continues after the ballots are counted. My purpose is to help ensure that children are protected and that families can trust the institutions responsible for them. That requires accurate statements, accessible records, consistent standards, and leadership willing to answer difficult questions. Student safety is the plumb line. Every vote, expenditure, and leadership decision should be measured against it. Truth withstands scrutiny. Peoria Unified’s leadership should, too. Laura Campbell is a longtime Peoria resident, mother of four, grandmother, retired business owner, and ordained minister since 1992. She became president of Raspberry Cottage Inc., a nonprofit serving women and children, in 2017. Her decades of ministry and community service inform her advocacy for student safety, mandatory reporting, transparency, and accountability in Peoria Unified School District. She examines public records, police reports, court documents, and news coverage to ask informed questions and seek answers for families. Her guiding convictions are simple: “Student safety is the plumb line” and “Truth withstands scrutiny.” The post LAURA CAMPBELL: Truth Withstands Scrutiny — Peoria Unified Owes Families Answers first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae74a95726b22deeb694502 Pete Furman reflects on city service te 2026-11-01T14:20:05.371Z Pete Furman reflects on city service Sedona City Councilman Pete Furman opted not to run for reelection in 2026 and will be leaving office next month, making Tuesday, Oct. 27, his last regular meeting as an elected official. “[Because of the] health challenges I’ve had over the last four years, and then the recent tragedy in my family, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae74840726b22deeb694482 Brittany Aldean says husband Jason is 'always there' with advice as she builds venture of her own te 2026-11-01T14:10:08.552Z Brittany Aldean says husband Jason is 'always there' with advice as she builds venture of her own Brittany Aldean has been busy building a business of her own. After spending more than a decade considering a venture in the beauty or fashion industry, the wife of country superstar Jason Aldean launched VADA, a fragrance brand inspired by someone close to her heart. "My inspiration behind VADA itself, the name and everything was my grandmother," she told Fox News Digital. "Louvada was her name, so I used a beautiful abbreviation for the name. And she was just all things beauty. And I feel like that's where I got everything from." BRITTANY ALDEAN WOWS IN VACATION STYLE DURING BAHAMAS GETAWAY WITH JASON ALDEAN Brittany explained that her grandmother placed great importance on how a person presented themselves, something she carried into adulthood. Although she always envisioned starting a business in the fashion or beauty industry, it took years before she settled on fragrance. BRITTANY ALDEAN REVEALS FAMILY INSPIRATION BEHIND NEW FRAGRANCE BRAND VADA "And so, after about over a decade of thinking about it, I landed on personal fragrance," she said. Turning that idea into a business, however, proved more demanding than she anticipated. "I think the personal investment in launching a business is massive," Brittany said. "I didn't really realize, and now it's really just the time frame of everything and how long things take if you really are passionate about something and a perfectionist like I am." She spent more than two and a half years developing the brand before bringing her products to market. COUNTRY SINGER LAUREN ALAINA CREDITS SMALL-TOWN GEORGIA ROOTS FOR STRONG WORK ETHIC, FAITH Brittany admitted that entering the fragrance industry was initially intimidating, particularly as she learned the technical side of developing scents. "We've visited the labs where they make all the scents and everything, and I just feel like it's been such a learning experience," she said. BRITTANY ALDEAN GETS CANDID ABOUT BALANCING MARRIAGE, MOTHERHOOD AND BUSINESS The personal connection to her grandmother extends beyond the company's name. Brittany revealed that her signature best-selling fragrance, 1924, was named after the year Louvada was born. Jason has also played a supportive role in Brittany's entrepreneurial journey. Brittany revealed that she had turned to her husband for business advice earlier that same day while he was back home in Nashville caring for their children. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "It's funny, actually this morning I zoomed with him. He's in Nashville taking care of our babies and I just zoomed in with him and was asking him business questions," she told Fox News Digital. She explained that Jason encouraged her ambitions long before VADA became a reality. "From the beginning, he knew that I'm very independent. He knew I wanted to start something. He said, 'It'll come to you one day and when it does, you're gonna rock it,'" Brittany recalled. Brittany also said that finding time for their marriage has become more challenging as their children have gotten older. With school, sports and Jason's touring schedule, she said the couple makes an effort to prioritize date nights and time together. "Spending quality time with each other, which I feel has been a challenge, but we make sure we do it," she said. At home, Brittany said the couple has found a rhythm that works around Jason's demanding touring schedule. While she typically handles the morning routine, Jason helps by taking the children to school. When he's home from touring, Brittany said he enjoys quieter days while she keeps busy with work and the family's animals. "I'm the one that kind of runs around like a crazy person," she joked. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "We tag team life, for sure, and it's so nice to have him when he's not on tour," she added. The mother of two said she hopes her children, Memphis, 8, and Navy, 7, take something meaningful away from watching both parents pursue their careers. "I love that they see their mom working hard as well and starting something from the ground up and really putting like the passion behind it and the love for something," she said. Brittany revealed that Navy has already expressed an interest in joining the family business someday. The young girl frequently tells her mother that she wants to work for VADA when she's older, or possibly take over the company herself. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I think there's really something cool about having both parents that have separate things going on and that are independently doing their own thing that makes them happy," Brittany said. Brittany is also eager to get a head start on the holidays. She doesn't waste any time getting into the Christmas spirit. She admitted that her family's holiday decorations go up almost as soon as Halloween is over. "I know this is controversial, but the day after Halloween, we are rockin' and rollin', we are puttin' that stuff away, and then by November 2nd, we have Christmas up," Brittany said. "I just wanna enjoy it as much as possible." Brittany explained that Jason's busy touring schedule plays a role in why she likes to get an early start on the holiday season. With the family frequently traveling, she said having the house decorated gives them more time to enjoy Christmas whenever they're home. "So it's special to come home and have it be decorated for Christmas, and get to enjoy it a little longer," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae7483f726b22deeb694479 Everything to know about House and Senate control, ballot measures and 2026 Election Day poll closing te 2026-11-01T14:10:07.732Z Everything to know about House and Senate control, ballot measures and 2026 Election Day poll closing In two days, Americans voting in the midterm elections will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate for the next two years. Republicans are defending their slim congressional majorities, but President Donald Trump predicts the GOP will hold the House and Senate. "If you elect a Republican House and a Republican Senate on November 3rd, we will continue to put America first every single day," the president pledged on the campaign trail last week. And he claimed if the Democrats take control, "this country will go to hell." CHECK OUT THE FINAL FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS IN THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Republicans are fighting political history, as the party in power in Washington has traditionally lost seats during midterm election years. The GOP also faces a challenging political climate fueled by persistent inflation tied in part to what polls show is an unpopular war with Iran and Trump's increasingly negative approval ratings. Also up for grabs in this year's midterm elections — governorships in 36 of the 50 states (as well as the territories of Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Plus, all but four states are holding legislative elections. And voters will also weigh in on 145 statewide ballot measures in states from coast to coast. Here's a closer look at what's up for grabs on Election Day 2026. Republicans currently control the chamber 53-47, with the final Fox News Power Rankings ahead of Election Day rating the race for Senate control a toss-up. Both parties are three seats short of a majority, according to the forecast. Democrats are favored in 48 seats and Republicans are ahead in 47. The GOP needs to hold 50 seats to retain control of the chamber, since Republican Vice President JD Vance is the tie-breaking vote in the Senate. WHO'S UP AND DOWN IN THE FINAL FOX NEWS MIDTERM ELECTION POLLS If Democrats ride a blue wave to victory by winning most or all of the competitive races, they could potentially come away from the midterms with up to 54 seats. But if Republicans have a good night and defy expectations, the GOP could hold the majority with up to 52 seats, according to the forecast. Republicans are playing defense in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, South Carolina and Texas, which are all rated toss-ups in the Power Rankings. They're also defending seats in competitive races in Kansas, which is rated Lean Republican, and Ohio, which is rated Lean Democrat. Democrats are on defense in Michigan, which is rated a toss-up, and in Minnesota and New Hampshire, which are listed as Lean Democrat. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The GOP is hanging on to a razor-thin majority in the House, and the Power Rankings point to the Democrats retaking control of the chamber. A good night for the Democrats could see them ending up with as many as 240 seats in the 435-seat chamber. But if Republicans have a good night, they could end up with 212 seats. That’s six short of a majority, but enough to make life difficult for the next Democratic House Speaker, who would have to balance the demands of the moderate and far-left wings of the party. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The earliest-closing districts on election night will give some sense of the House’s future. "Keep an eye on Kentucky’s 6th district, which covers Lexington and a large central area of the state. Trump won here by 15 points in the last presidential election. Thanks to a combination of left-leaning college voters and farmers grappling with higher costs, it looks close this cycle," Remy Numa, a Fox News contributor who steers the network's Power Rankings, said. There are currently 26 Republican and 24 Democratic governors. The Power Rankings list three states where the GOP controls the governor's office - Alaska, Nevada, and Georgia - as toss-ups. Wisconsin, which has an open-Democratic controlled governor's office, is also rated a toss up. The gubernatorial races in red states Florida, Kansas, and Texas are rated Lean Republican, according to the Power Rankings. DEMOCRACY 2026: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Four other races are also seen as competitive and rated Lean Democrat. They are Arizona, Michigan, and Oregon, where Democrats are playing defense, and Iowa and Ohio, where the GOP is defending open governor's offices. Referendums requiring voters to present identification when they show up the polls, or bans on noncitizen voting, are on the ballot in 11 states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota and West Virginia. Voters in Alaska will also decide if they want to repeal the state’s ranked choice voting system, open primaries and a campaign finance disclosure rule. Voters approve the current system in 2020 and narrowly kept it in 2024. But the voting system has come under fresh scrutiny amid the controversy over a potential spoiler candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race. Voters in Virginia will decide whether the right to vote should be restored to convicted felons upon their release. California's Proposition 40 is making national headlines. The measure, the first of its kind, would slap a one-time 5% tax on wealth for Californians worth over $1 billion, with the vast majority of the revenue generated going to pay for healthcare. Also in the spotlight is millionaires tax in Washington State. If passed, the referendum would repeal a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million a year, which state lawmakers recently approved. Washington State currently does not have a personal income tax. Voters in Maryland, Missouri, and Colorado weigh in on ballot measures on congressional redistricting, as the mid-decade redistricting fight between Democrats and Republicans will be waged again in 2028. Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, and Washington State have referendums on transgender students’ participation in sports. Colorado also has a referendum on blocking gender transition surgeries for minors and preventing state or federal funding from being used for those operations. Voters in Missouri weigh in on repealing a right to abortion and banning gender transition medical care for children. Meanwhile, and Idaho initiative would overturn one of the nation's strictest abortion bans, while Virginia and Nevada voters decide on establishing a right to abortion in their state constitutions. California, Colorado, and Arizona hold ballot measures on policy around energy, transportation and development.  The first poll closings come at 6pm ET on Election Day, with the final poll closings happening at 1am ET. 6pm ET: Polls close in parts of Kentucky and Indiana. 7pm ET: Polls close in Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia. The final polls in Kentucky and Indiana close. And most polls in Florida and New Hampshire close. 7:30 pm ET: Polls close in North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia. 8pm ET: Polls close in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Washington, D.C. The remaining polls in Florida and New Hampshire close. Most polls close in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. 8:30pm ET: Polls close in Arkansas. 9:00pm PT: Polls close in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The final polls close in Texas, Michigan, Kansas, North Dakota and South Dakota. 10pm ET: Polls close in Montana and Utah. Most polls also close in Idaho and Oregon. 11pm ET: Polls close in California and Washington State, with the remaining polls in Idaho and Oregon also closing. Midnight ET: Polls in all of Hawaii and most of Alaska close, with the remaining polls in Alaska closing at 1am ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae7483e726b22deeb694470 Why everybody still loves 'Raymond' 30 years later: How suburban family chaos became comedy gold te 2026-11-01T14:10:06.906Z Why everybody still loves 'Raymond' 30 years later: How suburban family chaos became comedy gold When "Everybody Loves Raymond" debuted 30 years ago, it showed how a stand-up comic from Queens and a series about suburban in-laws could thrive on primetime network television. Three decades, nine seasons and 69 Emmy nominations later, the classic sitcom has stood the test of time and remains a comfort show for generations of viewers. Now, as star Ray Romano and his longtime manager, Rory Rosegarten — an executive producer on the show — prepare for induction into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, the show's stars and creative team are reflecting on the real-life experiences that helped make it a lasting success. ‘FAMILY AFFAIR’ STAR KATHY GARVER SAYS FAILED REMAKE ‘SUCKED,’ REVEALS WHAT WENT WRONG Speaking with Fox News Digital, Patricia Heaton said "Everybody Loves Raymond" reflected her own experiences with marriage and motherhood, making it more than just another Hollywood sitcom pilot. "It wasn’t an overnight success; it was a humble family comedy that, over the years, has resonated worldwide," Heaton said. "It wasn’t flashy, just incredibly funny and relatable. I found it mirrored my own personal life with my marriage and kids, which is how you know it was going to be relatable to a huge audience." Heaton said the cast, including Romano, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, was "perfectly suited to their characters" and that each year the scripts got "funnier and funnier." She recalled table reads as some of her favorite days of the week. "All those episodes continue to reflect the joys and struggles of families all around the world, from generation to generation," Heaton said. "It was a joy to perform, a joy to watch, and a joy to know that we brought a little bit of happiness to people’s lives." KELSEY GRAMMER ADMITS SURPRISING REASON 'FRASIER' ALMOST NEVER HAPPENED But before the Barone family became a television favorite, the series hinged on a stand-up comic and the manager who discovered him at a New York radio station's comedy competition. Rosegarten, Romano's longtime manager, first encountered the comedian while judging the competition. He was immediately drawn to Romano's grounded, self-deprecating routine about his wife and kids. "When I saw Ray that first time, it was love at first sight," Rosegarten told Fox News Digital. "He was so original, and he was talking about real life, not made-up stuff. Not a piece of hair on a soap, but he was talking about his wife and his kids and his life. I wish I could tell you I knew what would happen to him, would happen. I don’t think anybody could predict that. But I thought he was really funny." Rosegarten said he later used his connections to secure Romano an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman." LORNE MICHAELS’ ‘SNL’ GRIP ON CAST EXPOSED IN NEW DOCUMENTARY "He went on the show, and he killed," Rosegarten recalled. "He killed in such a way that to this day I still use that footage to show people exactly how to do it. Like, that should be the guideline." That appearance helped pave the way for a CBS pilot, though Rosegarten said getting the family sitcom on network television also came down to luck. "We shot a pilot for CBS, and Les Moonves, who then was the president of CBS, literally took the tape home over the weekend," Rosegarten said. "It’s pilot season, and I’m sure he had a million shows to watch. But he watched that one with his family and they liked it." "I lay in bed sometimes, and I think if he had been late that night for a dinner, or he had been fighting with someone in the office, and he didn't take the tape, I might not be talking to you right now," he added. "So there's a little luck involved, too." 'HOME IMPROVEMENT' STAR SAYS PATRICIA RICHARDSON GOT 'TIRED' OF FIGHTING FOR SITCOM "Everybody Loves Raymond" premiered Sept. 13, 1996, and ran for nine seasons before its finale in 2005. The sitcom won 15 Emmy Awards and followed Italian American sportswriter Ray Barone as he navigated marriage, fatherhood and the interference of his parents and brother, who lived across the street on Long Island. Rosegarten credited much of the show's success to its writing, which drew heavily from the real-life experiences of the writing staff and cast. He recalled a rule established by creator and showrunner Phil Rosenthal that discouraged late nights in the writers' room. "We were one of the very few shows where everybody went home at six o’clock," Rosegarten said. "Because Phil’s attitude was: 'Go home, have a fight with your wife, we’ll talk about it tomorrow, and we’ll write about it.' And that was a stroke of genius, actually." That emphasis on everyday family life helped revitalize the traditional sitcom, according to Ron Simon, head curator at the Paley Center for Media. "The importance of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' is that it revitalized the family situation comedy," Simon told Fox News Digital. "It debuted in 1996 and it sort of brought a whole new life to one of the staples of television comedy from the very beginning. 'Everybody Loves Raymond' was able to take a look at all these different frustrations of suburban life in Long Island and really create a cast that anyone watching could identify with." Simon pointed to the show's familiar family dynamics as a key part of its appeal. "They took frustrations that happened in their own lives and then adapted them for the situation comedy, so it was very real," Simon said. "No matter who you were, whether it was domestic squabbles between Ray and Debra, the intrusiveness of the mother and father. And of course, there’s always sibling rivalry between Ray and Robert. So, it just had a great formula." The show's Long Island roots are now being recognized as Romano and Rosegarten prepare to enter the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. The pair is being honored as the institution's first non-music inductees. "Ray and I are very honored and very thrilled with the induction. And to be the first non-music inductees, I think it's unbelievable," Rosegarten said. "Kiss is in there, and Billy Joel and Clive Davis. It's weird. It's like a who's who. I look at Ray, and Ray looks at me like they must have made a mistake somewhere along the line." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae7483d726b22deeb694467 Americans forced to change clocks again as Senate stalls Trump-backed daylight saving time bill te 2026-11-01T14:10:05.895Z Americans forced to change clocks again as Senate stalls Trump-backed daylight saving time bill Daylight saving time has dodged the wrath of President Donald Trump — for now. As Americans again participate in the twice-yearly ritual of fiddling with their clocks — this time rolling back an hour on Sunday morning — Congress has fallen short of tackling the issue in time. Earlier this year, the House passed legislation that would allow states to voluntarily observe daylight saving time year-round. But progress on the legislation has ground to a halt in the Senate, even though it’s a popular issue with voters and Trump. BATTLE OVER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ERUPTS AS PUSH TO STOP CHANGING CLOCKS HITS SENATE WALL But it’s not for lack of trying. Trump has routinely pressured the upper chamber to pass the bill and re-upped that call earlier this week in the midst of traveling across the country to rally in key states and safe red bastions to urge voters to keep Republicans in power. "The United States Senate is letting the daylight saving bill die when a vast Majority of the Country want it," Trump said on Truth Social. "Most people are demanding light in the evening, but ALL want not to change their clocks anymore. TAKE A VOTE!" Trump wants the Senate to pass, or at least take a vote on, the Sunshine Protection Act, but it’s facing heavy headwinds from a broad swathe of lawmakers in the upper chamber on both sides of the aisle. TRUMP FACES REPUBLICAN REBELLION OVER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AS SENATE BILL NEARS DEAD END His pressure campaign got to the point that he shared the cellphone number of one of his top allies, Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., one of the more vocal opponents of the bill, urging supporters to call the lawmaker and demand he work on passing the bill. "No one likes changing the clock, me included, but Congress has enacted permanent Daylight Saving Time multiple times before and repealed it each time once Americans experienced absurdly late sunrises in the winter," Cotton said in response. "Arkansans don’t want their kids going to school in the pitch dark, and I’ll always put Arkansas first." The House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act along bipartisan lines in July. Majorities of Democrats and Republicans voted in favor of the bill, which passed 307 to 117. Just 22 Republicans and 95 Democrats opposed it. But it’s one of several pieces of legislation that House lawmakers complain has fallen by the wayside in the upper chamber. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., pressed the Senate to take up that bill in comments to Fox News Digital back in early October. TIME ENOUGH AT LAST: WHAT'S NEXT AFTER THE HOUSE PASSES BILL TO DO AWAY WITH DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME? Scalise told Fox News Digital, "There's no reason Americans should lose an hour of sunlight at the end of the day when more daylight means more time with our families, more activity for our businesses and safer communities." "President Trump has been pushing to make daylight saving time permanent, and House Republicans delivered by overwhelmingly passing the Sunshine Protection Act. It's a commonsense change and the Senate should take it up," Scalise said. And when the Senate returns after the election, lawmakers will have a densely packed schedule crammed with leftover legislation. With floor time being the top commodity in the upper chamber, squeezing the Sunshine Protection Act onto the floor may be a challenge, even without the resistance it already faces. "The president feels strongly on it like he does a lot of issues," Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., told reporters earlier this month. "It’s something we’re having conversations about, but there’s no clear path forward or consensus on it yet." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae7483c726b22deeb69445e Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Rams-Chargers, Broncos-Chiefs te 2026-11-01T14:10:04.987Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Rams-Chargers, Broncos-Chiefs The late window Sunday gives you two very different games. There’s a battle for Los Angeles between a winless team and one that’s been up and down, and there’s a first-place fight in Denver with the AFC West on the line. Underdog is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to play $10 and get $50 in bonus entries. The Chargers are 0-6, and the offense is the reason. They’ve scored just nine touchdowns in six games, the fewest in the NFL, and they’re still looking for their first cover of the season. Justin Herbert has had little help, and second-year running back Omarion Hampton has been the one part of the offense that works. The Chargers do come in off a bye, which gives them an extra week to fix things. The Rams are 3-4 and haven’t been much more consistent, but Matthew Stafford gives them a clear edge under center. LA is a touchdown favorite in its own building. For pick ’em, the question is whether the Chargers’ offense finally shows up or the Rams control this one from the start. Odds are subject to change Kansas City (5-1) and Denver (5-2) are playing for first place in the AFC West, and the inside track to the No. 1 seed. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae7483c726b22deeb694455 5 habits that could help keep you out of a nursing home, from an orthopedic surgeon te 2026-11-01T14:10:04.102Z 5 habits that could help keep you out of a nursing home, from an orthopedic surgeon Three in four Americans aged 50 and older would like to remain in their homes as they age, according to the AARP — and preserving that independence starts with daily habits. Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, author and authority on active aging and mobility, who is based in Orlando, Florida, said there are three main problems that can make it difficult for older adults to age in place. Those include difficulty getting up from a chair and caring for themselves, memory problems, and incontinence that makes it hard to manage personal hygiene. FORGET THE GYM: A 30-SECOND TEST MAY BE ONE OF THE BEST INDICATORS OF LONGEVITY "The missing piece in most conversations between mental health, physical health and independence is your skeletal longevity," Wright said. Staying independent with age requires attention to the entire musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, bones and tendons, according to the surgeon. Wright shared the following habits as most important for maintaining independence outside of a nursing home. The human body "craves mobility," Wright said. "When you think about it, it's our first skill. We learn to walk when we're 1," she pointed out. WEEKLY WEIGHTLIFTING SWEET SPOT MAY BE LINKED TO LONGER LIFE, STUDY FINDS For older adults, staying active can help preserve the ability to handle everyday tasks independently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests low-impact activities such as walking, cycling and water exercise. "Even when your hips hurt, even when your knees hurt, you should move on the ground, or get in a pool in chest-high water," Wright suggested. While the doctor does not recommend exercising through a new injury or severe pain, she pushed back against the belief that rest is the best way to address pain. PEOPLE LIVING PAST 100 IN ONE TINY VILLAGE SHARE 3 DAILY HABITS "Rest doesn't cure anything. When you have, for instance, arthritic knees, do you know what can help? Building the muscles around your knees, building the muscles in your hips to support your knees," she said. "So rest is not the answer for feeling better — staying strong and mobile is." Strength training can help older adults maintain the ability to get out of a chair, climb stairs and carry groceries — everyday tasks that support independent living. There is never an age or skill level when it’s too late to build muscle, according to Wright. FITNESS EXPERT REVEALS 6 THINGS PEOPLE OVER 35 SHOULD DO AFTER WORKOUTS TO STAY STRONG "Even if you feel like you've declined or your parents have declined, there is no age or skill level when we can't become more mobile, when we can't build muscle or reconnect the neuromuscular pathways," she said. It’s even possible to build muscle sitting in a wheelchair, she noted. "Some of the very first research done by Dr. Maria Fiatarone at Tufts University showed that even at 90 years old, you can regain function." In that small 1990 study, nine nursing home residents who completed eight weeks of high-intensity resistance training increased their muscle strength by an average of 174%, and also showed improvements in muscle size and mobility. The National Institute on Aging recommends that older adults perform muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week, targeting all major muscle groups, with recovery time between sessions. Some options include resistance bands, hand weights and body-weight exercises. Beginners are advised to start gradually and seek guidance from a doctor or physical therapist as needed. Older adults tend to eat less, which can undermine efforts to maintain energy and build muscle, Wright warned. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "It’s something I see even happening to my 86-year-old parents; they're just eating less and less," she said. "And we cannot fuel the muscle we want to build [and] the energy we need without a protein-forward, adequate-calorie diet." Although older adults may require fewer calories, they still need enough nutrients to support their health, according to the National Institute on Aging. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER To help maintain muscle, the agency recommends that older adults consume protein-rich foods throughout the day, including seafood, dairy, fortified soy products, beans and lentils. Specific calorie needs will vary based on each person’s weight and activity level. Wright urged older adults to challenge assumptions about what they can and can’t do as they age. "The most common mistake I see seniors making as they age is assuming that aging is an inevitable decline from vitality to frailty," she said. "They just assume that a certain number of birthday candles predisposes them to sitting on a couch the rest of their life. The reality is that there is no age or skill level when you're done." Wright suggested that people should start working toward future independence during their busy working years. "We need to start thinking about that in our busiest times of life, in our 30s, our 40s, our prime times of working," she said. "It’s part of a long-term, lifetime plan to live where you want to live, with whom you want to live, when you want to live there." The doctor recommends that adults directly ask their aging parents what assistance they need and to explore available support, including community programs. In many cases, she said, parents do not want to be a burden to their adult children, so they never ask for anything. "I think this is a time for really open, frank conversations," Wright said. "What do you want help with? How can I help you? How could we get help for you if possible?" TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ As an example, Wright said her elderly parents live with her family. When she noticed their meals started to suffer while she was traveling, she arranged for support to help them continue managing their lives. "I have half of their meals delivered every week because I'm not going to be home to shop or cook," she said. "They remain independent, but with assistance. And that's what works for us." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae7483b726b22deeb69444c Cops raid West Virginia frat houses in hazing probe as growing crackdown should be ‘wake-up call’: expert te 2026-11-01T14:10:03.180Z Cops raid West Virginia frat houses in hazing probe as growing crackdown should be ‘wake-up call’: expert In the latest in a slew of fraternity hazing investigations nationwide, law enforcement agencies are poring over evidence taken from the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity house at West Virginia University. On Oct. 26, blaring music pounded as hundreds of shouting bystanders lined the street and nearby properties of the multi-level, brick, frat house on the Morgantown campus. Meanwhile, officers with the campus and local police department, armed with a search warrant tied to hazing allegations, stoically toted out bags and cases of evidence and loaded it into police cars. FOUR FRATERNITY PLEDGES ARRESTED ON HAZING ALLEGATIONS AFTER TEEN FORCED INTO TRUCK: COPS A little more than two weeks earlier on Oct. 9, the university placed the chapter on interim suspension after "anonymous allegations of hazing," a university spokeswoman told Fox News Digital. Search warrants also were served on Oct. 26 at the house for the school’s chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha, according to social media posts from WVU Safety and Wellness. LSU FRAT PLEDGES ALLEGEDLY WATERBOARDED, FORCED TO CHUG MILK IN HAZING RITUALS: REPORT That fraternity, commonly known as PIKE, also is under investigation for allegations of hazing. As of that date, the university’s PIKE organization had not been put on suspension by the university. The two West Virginia University chapters are the latest fraternities under investigation in an influx of Greek life hazing probes across the country. Hazing involves requiring new or potential recruits to the military or college fraternities to perform strenuous, humiliating, or dangerous tasks. FORMER MICHIGAN HOCKEY PLAYERS ALLEGE COACHES IGNORED YEARS OF ABUSIVE HAZING RITUALS The uptick in law enforcement involvement nationwide doesn’t necessarily signal an increase in hazing, said Michael Ayalon, hazing prevention expert and CEO of Greek University. More likely is that there’s increased awareness about hazing, triggered by changes to federal law, Ayalon told Fox News Digital. MIAMI SECRET SERVICE AGENT CHARGED IN NEAR-DEADLY FRATERNITY HAZING, OFFICIALS SAY The Stop Campus Hazing Act passed in December 2024 with bipartisan support in Congress. It requires more transparency in hazing allegations across the country, Ayalon said. "We certainly are seeing increased visibility and scrutiny of hazing on college campuses, particularly as universities face greater expectations for transparency and accountability. DOZENS OF PLEDGES FOUND COVERED IN FOOD IN SWELTERING FRAT BASEMENT AS POLICE INVESTIGATE ALLEGED HAZING "With that transparency and accountability comes greater visibility." But more visibility doesn’t necessarily suggest more hazing is occurring now, he said. ARIZONA LAWMAKERS DEMAND INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO ASU HOCKEY WORKOUT THAT LEFT PLAYER IN COMA Hazing always has been underreported, he said, due to fear of retaliation. Fraternity members should recognize that public perception of fraternity life now is being affected by these investigations, he said. "The positive contributions of thousands of fraternity members can get overshadowed by allegations involving a handful of chapters," Ayalon said. "So every hazing incident makes it harder for the good chapters to go out and recruit more new members, makes it harder for alumni to defend the fraternity experience, and it makes it harder for universities that are working with these organizations." "For students, I think this is a wake-up call." Despite decades of education about the dangers of hazing traditions, national policy changes and tragic deaths, "some chapters continue to believe that hazing is a necessary part of earning membership," he said. It’s based on flawed thinking, he said. Members justify the abuse, he said, by telling themselves, "I had to go through it, so you have to go through it, too." Fraternity chapters promote the idea that hazing builds brotherhood and creates loyalty, he said. SEND US A TIP "But there is a profound difference between working through a meaningful challenge as equals and being humiliated or controlled by people who hold power over you." Historically, hazing methods have followed patterns based on the kind of fraternity of sorority involved, Ayalon said. GOT A TIP? Fraternities that are traditionally white, known as IFC fraternities, are known for forced alcohol consumption, he said. Eighty-two percent of hazing deaths involve forced alcohol consumption. In historically white sororities, hazing typically takes a different form, he said. In Panhellenic organizations, hazing looks like mental abuse—mean-girl behavior that ostracizes new female members. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL In historically black fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) —often called the Divine Nine—abuse may be physical or mental, Ayalon said. And some recent high-profile cases of hazing have involved drugs, he said. "West Virginia University takes seriously the safety and well-being of our students," a spokeswoman for West Virginia University said. "Due to the nature of the investigations, no other details will be released at this time. We will provide updates as they become available." Fox News Digital reached out to Lambda Chi Alpha and Pi Kappa Alpha for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae74839726b22deeb694421 Here’s what ‘renoa’ — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like te 2026-11-01T14:10:01.860Z Here’s what ‘renoa’ — the first new fiber in 25 years — feels like Startup Everbloom's new material, renoa, is the first new fiber in 25 years, and it feels very familiar. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae745f1726b22deeb69440e ADOT seeks I-10 input te 2026-11-01T14:00:17.705Z ADOT seeks I-10 input The Interstate 10, Deck Park Tunnel to I-10/I-17 Split Study map (graphic courtesy of ADOT) The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) will hold two November public meetings on improvements to I-10 through Central Phoenix. Meetings are scheduled for Nov. 5 (in person from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Garfield Elementary School, 811 N. 13th St.) and Nov. 9 (held virtually from 6 to 7 p.m.) to seek input on options to address safety, traffic operations and regional travel growth along Interstate 10 between the Deck Park Tunnel and the I-10/I-17 Split interchange in Central Phoenix. ADOT is currently preparing an Environmental Assessment and Design Concept Report to develop and evaluate alternative design concepts for proposed improvements, such as reconfiguring freeway ramp connections and lane configurations through this busy stretch of I-10. The study area also includes State Route 51 (SR 51) south of Thomas Road, the Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) west of 24th Street and the entire interchange of I-10, SR 51 and Loop 202, also known as the “Mini-Stack.” Register for the virtual meeting at bit.ly/I-10zoom. Meeting materials will be posted to the study website (www.azdot.gov/I-10TunneltoSplit) by Nov. 4; a recording of the meeting will be posted afterwards. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae745f0726b22deeb694405 Fervor podcast takes deep dive into local music archives te 2026-11-01T14:00:16.637Z Fervor podcast takes deep dive into local music archives The Fervor Records team hosting the new “From the Archives” podcast, launching Nov. 3, include (L-R) Jeff Freundlich, David Hilker and Keagan Stromberg (submitted photo). It began in 1989 built around a simple idea: great music deserves to be heard. A group of musicians wanted to give back to their local community and under the umbrella of the nonprofit Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS), Fervor Records produced the label’s first release, “Southwest Holiday.” The multi-genre Christmas compilation was issued on cassette and sold more than 4,000 copies in just six weeks. David Hilker, founder and CEO of Fervor Records took us back to the company’s founding. “I’ve played music my whole life – it’s all I’ve ever done. I played in lots of bands in the 80s and 90s, and there were four of us in the local scene and none of us had record deals,” he laughed. “We were just a bunch of long-haired road musicians, and we said, ‘How does this whole label thing work and what can we do with no money?’ And we thought, why don’t we try to do something positive for the community.” So, they found a charity who would take them seriously and then set out to unite the local musicians around their cause. With that, Fervor Records was born. “Everything was donated,” Hilker recalled, “from office space to cassettes – 100 percent went back to CASS. We donated all of our time just to get things going and get a better idea of how a record label worked. We did another project with St. Mary’s Food Bank in the early 90s and the label has just grown from there.” The label has always been eclectic, Hilker said, they don’t focus on one genre of music. That original release featured everything from the Phoenix Boys Choir to country artist J. David Sloan. As their catalog has grown over the years, they have produced blues compilations and obtained music across broad genres from 1950s Arizona and beyond, “Fervor literally has music from around the world in virtually every genre,” Hilker said. But they stay rooted locally and represent almost 250 Arizona artists. The company works with new artists to record their music at their Sunnyslope studios, and they have a deep catalog of heritage tracks that they have acquired or otherwise represent (you may have heard that music pop up in films and TV shows). “If you get a track in a [popular TV show] that’s going to reach millions of people. Trying to achieve that same amount of exposure with just selling records or spending the money it costs to get on the radio, we found it more effective and lucrative for the artist.” A lot of their archives began with Floyd Ramsey, who owned Audio Recorders of Arizona in the 1950s, “they were responsible for the first gold record that came out of Phoenix in the 50s with Sanford Clark, called ‘The Fool’” Hilker said. “Floyd bequeathed his archives to John Dixon [known to many as Johnny D], and he came to us with that. And we just started acquiring more music from around town. “These weren’t hit songs, but we thought it was great music. And we thought it was relevant and we wanted to get that working for people, rather than sitting in a drawer somewhere.” Now, nearly 40 years later, drawing on their expansive catalog (housed in a bomb shelter at their Sunnyslope studio), and following their ethos of getting that great music heard, the team is launching “From the Archives,” on Nov. 3. The new video podcast invites music fans to hear the stories beyond the crates as the team unearths the master tapes from their archives. The weekly video podcast will be hosted on the Fervor Records YouTube channel where the team will dive into the stories behind these artists. The roughly 45-minute episodes are hosted by Hilker, along with Fervor Records’ COO Jeff Freundlich and produced by Keagan Stromberg, one of the label’s signed artists who has joined the business side of the company. The first season digs deep into Fervor’s archives for the stories behind rare soul recorded from the 1960s through the 1980s in Chicago, Boston, New York City and Shreveport, along with two episodes focused on music rooted in Phoenix. “Preserving the music isn’t enough,” Hilker said. “Music was made to be heard, and these artists deserve to have their stories told. “Most artists don’t ‘make it big.’ It’s the one percent of the one percent where the music, the business and the moment all line up to catch lightning in a bottle. They get dropped from the label, their album gets shelved or the band breaks up. So, the songs go unheard, buried in a closet or filed in a desk drawer. Their stories can involve addiction, tragedy and heartbreak, but so many times, redemption too. Sometimes it takes decades for the culture to catch up. “We hope people find their journeys as fascinating as we do and come away understanding that the history of American music is much bigger than the hits everyone already knows.” Visit www.fervor-records.com to check out the Fervor catalog and tune into the “From the Archives” podcast. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae745ef726b22deeb6943fc Beautiful Betty has a heart of gold te 2026-11-01T14:00:15.696Z Beautiful Betty has a heart of gold As smart as she is cute, the golden-eyed Betty is an American Pit Bull mix who loves showing off how great she does on a leash and the tricks she knows, including sit (photo courtesy of Arizona Humane Society). Oftentimes, black pets like sweet Betty (pet number 857236) spend longer on the adoption floor as they tend to be overlooked by potential adopters more than other pets, the Arizona Humane Society (AHS) says. The 32-pound American Pit Bull mix was rescued by AHS in July after her owner sadly passed away and there was no one else to care for her. Betty is a kind soul who loves to get treats and would appreciate a family that allows her to adjust to her new home with lots of patience and positive reinforcement. As smart as she is cute, this golden eyed pup loves showing off how great she does on a leash and the tricks she knows including sit. This sweet girl absolutely loves meeting new people but does take a little time to adapt to new surroundings. After all, who can blame her after losing the person who took care of her for her whole life? Despite all she has been through, Betty still has a heart of gold. Betty’s adoption fee includes her spay surgery, current vaccinations, a microchip and a follow-up wellness exam with a VCA Animal Hospital. Visit this gorgeous girl at the Arizona Humane Society’s South Mountain Campus or to give her the loving forever home she deserves. Visit www.azhumane.org/adopt to learn more. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae745ee726b22deeb6943f3 Public School Briefs – November 2026 te 2026-11-01T14:00:14.728Z Public School Briefs – November 2026 Marching bands from the Glendale Union High School District schools will showcase their talents at a free community performance on Nov. 2 (photo courtesy of GUHSD). Glendale Union High School District Exhibition showcases student musicians The Glendale Union High School District will host its annual Marching Band Exhibition on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Ave. Student musicians from all GUHSD high schools will perform. Attendees can enjoy an evening of music, school spirit and student talent as marching bands showcase their dedication, teamwork and hard work. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. Parking for Gaucho Football Field is accessible off of 63rd Avenue, north of Olive. Schools host future freshmen Starting high school is an exciting milestone, and Glendale Union High School District’s Future Freshman Night gives the Class of 2031 a chance to start exploring what’s ahead. On Nov. 17 (Sunnyslope High School) and Nov. 19 (Thunderbird and Washington high schools) at 6:30 p.m., future freshmen and their families can tour their future campus, meet teachers and learn about academics, athletics, fine arts, clubs and activities. Attendees can also learn about opportunities such as Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment, as well as GUHSD’s “A” rated district and its high schools. To learn more and find details about each school, visit www.guhsdaz.org/futurefreshman. District celebrates academic accomplishment The Glendale Union High School District Governing Board hosted its annual Student Achievement Report at Greenway High School, bringing together students, families, educators, community representatives and district leaders to celebrate academic accomplishments from the 2025–2026 school year. The presentation highlighted GUHSD’s commitment to academic excellence through the Portrait of a Graduate, Work-Based Learning and student opportunities in Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education and scholarships. During the school year, students enrolled in AP courses earned 5,882 college credits; 1,418 students earned industry credentials; and the Class of 2026 received more than $121 million in scholarships. The annual event celebrated GUHSD students’ achievements and reaffirmed the district’s commitment to preparing every student for success in college, career and life. The Sunnyslope High School Varsity Flag Football team debuted this season under Coach Allie Biedermann’s leadership (photo courtesy of GUHSD). Flag team celebrates inaugural year The Sunnyslope Varsity Flag Football Team made history this season by hosting its inaugural game under Coach Allie Biedermann’s leadership. Sunnyslope faced the Corona del Sol team in its first matchup, marking an exciting milestone for the program. Since then, the Vikings have built impressive momentum, securing victories in each of their latest three games, the school reported. The district added, “We are #SunnyslopeProud of these dedicated athletes and the entire coaching staff for their hard work, teamwork and accomplishments.” Ensemble attends annual festival GUHSD’s talented vocal ensembles gathered for the annual District Vocal Ensemble Festival, an opportunity to strengthen their skills, collaborate with fellow performers and prepare for upcoming performances. Students worked with Dr. Frank A. Watkins, associate professor of Music and director of Choral Activities at Arizona State University, who shared his expertise and provided valuable feedback. The experience allowed students to learn from an accomplished choral professional and apply new insights to their musical development. GUHSD thanked Watkins, its vocal music directors and participating students for making the festival a celebration of learning and music. Wabbington to play in Indiana Sunnyslope High School senior Darius Wabbington has committed to continue his basketball career at Indiana University, where he will compete at the NCAA Division I level. A standout on the Vikings’ varsity team since his freshman year, Wabbington has continued to develop his skills and gain national recognition. His hard work and dedication have earned him national attention and opened the door to this exciting next chapter, the district said, adding, “Sunnyslope is #VikingProud of Darius and looks forward to cheering him on as he takes his talents to Bloomington!” Madison School District Grants support Camelview Camelview school leadership joined the team from Sprouts as they presented the school with a $5,000 grant to support their on-campus garden (submitted photo). Madison Camelview Elementary recently received two generous donations totaling $10,000 to help support teachers and STEAM projects at the school. As part of the grand opening of their new store at the Camelback Colonnade, Burlington presented Camelview with a $5,000 donation through AdoptAClassroom.org, allowing teachers to select supplies and materials for their classrooms. The school also received a $5,000 grant from the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to support their STEAM garden on campus. Simis teacher recognized Madison Simis Elementary teacher Denyse Deihl has been named as an Arizona IB Teacher of the Year by the Arizona International Baccalaureate Schools (AZIBS) organization. The annual award honors individuals who exemplify the spirit of IB education and recognizes the dedication, creativity and international-mindedness that define IB learning and teaching in Arizona. Deihl creates learning experiences that encourage students to be curious, ask questions, make connections and see themselves as capable learners and leaders, the district said. Adding, “Through inquiry, collaboration, reflection and meaningful connections to the world around them, she encourages students to approach learning with an open mind and a willingness to take action.” Reflecting on the award the teacher said, “Being recognized as the IB Teacher of the Year is an honor that reminds me of why I entered education. My greatest reward remains seeing my students develop critical thinking, curiosity and a passionate, global perspective in the classroom every day. This recognition inspires me to continue refining my teaching to best support and empower every learner who steps through my door.” In September, 10 Madison teachers received $500 grants, including three teachers at Madison Meadows Middle School (photo courtesy of Madison School District). Teachers awarded APS grants Ten teachers from across Madison Simis Elementary, Madison Meadows Middle School and Madison Traditional Academy were each recently awarded a $500 grant through the APS Supply My Class program. The program helps support and recognize teachers across the utility’s service area by providing them with extra funds to support additional materials and resources for their classrooms and students. Open enrollment begins The Madison School District will begin accepting open enrollment applications for kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2027-28 school year on Dec. 1. The district says that it offers rigorous and engaging instruction provided by professional, high-quality teachers. As a result, Madison students regularly score above average as measured by state assessments. Madison staff, students and schools are frequently recognized at both the local and national levels for their work and academic excellence. Madison schools feature signature programs at the elementary and middle school levels, designed to enhance learning by allowing students to explore their passions alongside their core academic subjects, preparing students for educational and career success. Those programs include Visual & Performing Arts, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Spanish Immersion, International Baccalaureate, REACH – Profoundly Gifted and Traditional Academy. Outside the classroom, the district offers a wide range of before and after-school care options and extracurricular opportunities. Students can participate in the Madison Adventure Club (MAC), athletics, school-sponsored clubs and numerous on-campus clubs and activities provided by partner organizations. To learn more about open enrollment or schedule a school tour, visit www.madisonaz.org/enroll. District welcomes preschoolers The Madison Elementary School District invites families with preschool age children to its annual Discover Madison Preschool Tour on Jan. 21, 2027. This event offers parents a firsthand look at the district’s high-quality preschool programs, and provides an opportunity to meet teachers and experience the school communities. Students enrolled in Madison’s preschool programs receive priority when applying for open enrollment for kindergarten. Similar to the district’s annual Discover Madison Elementary and Discover Madison Middle School events, attendees will board a school bus to travel to and tour the different preschool programs. Following the site visits, the event will wrap up with an informative Q&A session with district and preschool leadership. It is a great opportunity for parents to ask questions and learn how their child will benefit educationally and developmentally from Madison’s preschool programs. Tour seats are limited. Interested families can learn more and sign up at www.madisonaz.org/discover. Osborn School District Longview staff recognized Longview Elementary staff (L-R) Marina La Rosa, Debbie Knudsen, Kendall Songer, Bre Ellison and Rosie Elias Ulloa (not pictured), were recognized for upholding Osborn district values (photo courtesy of Osborn School District). At the Oct. 13 Governing Board Meeting, the Osborn School District celebrated the October Spread L.O.V.E. Award (Living Our Values Every Day) recipients from Longview Elementary. “The five inspiring Lancers demonstrate daily the values that the district holds at the center of every decision we make and action we take,” the district said. They congratulated Kendall Songer (Equity), Rosie Elias Ulloa (Growth), Bre Ellison (Integrity), Debbie Knudsen (Joy) and Marina La Rosa (Relationships). Advisory Council meets On Sept. 25, Osborn Superintendent Felipe Carranza held his inaugural Parent Advisory Council meeting. The passionate group of Parent-Teacher Organization leaders came together to be the voice of all of district school families. In a social media post, the district celebrated the “insightful and courageous pioneers of this Council,” including Sarah Sullivan (Encanto), Ellen Laux (Montecito), Christina Marin (Montecito), Adriana Cuevas (Osborn Middle School) and Rhonda Mejia (Clarendon). The district noted that the Longview and Solano representatives were unable to attend the September meeting. The district said, “Our greatest impact can be achieved when we seek input from the people we serve – students, families, and the community alike. If the ideas and hopes expressed in this first meeting are any indication of where Osborn is headed, then you can be sure that we are moving toward even more excellent excellence in the near future!” Osborn celebrates Teachers of the Year Osborn School District invites area residents to celebrate the district’s three Teachers of the Year – Jennifer Staron, Daniela Hernandez and Carrie Crompton – at the Osborn Education Foundation’s annual Teacher of the Year Celebration. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, at DoubleTree Phoenix North, 10220 N. Metro Parkway East. The evening begins with a 5 p.m. social hour and silent auction, followed by a 6 p.m. banquet and celebration. Tickets and additional event details are available online at https://e.givesmart.com/events/P8j. Phoenix Union High School District City Year supports freshman transition Thanks to a new partnership with nonprofit City Year, freshmen who attend Central High School will find additional support as they navigate their first year of high school (photo courtesy of Phoenix Union High School District). For many students, the transition into high school can be difficult, but Central High School has introduced an exciting new partnership to provide additional support for students as they navigate their freshman year. City Year is an education nonprofit that partners with schools across the country with a dual mission: aiding student success in schools while also developing young people as civic leaders and professionals. At Central, student success coaches work alongside teachers and staff in the freshman house where they provide academic assistance, individualized attention and mentors who are invested in student success. Phoenix is piloting a unique version of the program in which coaches attend Arizona State University while serving at Central three days a week. “We focus on Near Peer relationships,” Alexandra Menendez, City Year’s impact manager at Central, said. The coaches, ranging from ages 17-25, offer students mentors that can better relate to their experiences while helping them remain engaged with school.” Coaches support classroom instruction, work with small groups and check in with students about various topics – whether that’s attendance or other challenges they may be having. Menendez said that students who have a person on campus that they know is going to support them gives the student another reason to come to campus every day. In addition to academic goals, City Year hopes to aid students in developing confidence, independence and a stronger sense of what they are capable of. Although the program is still in its early stages, Menendez has already witnessed growing connections and recognition between students and coaches. “I’m so excited for City Year to be recognized on campus,” Menedez said. “When we get to the point where students that maybe are not even in freshman house and are just like ‘Oh, that’s a City Year and I know what that means and I trust this person because of that.’” Through mentorship and classroom support, City Year is helping freshman students at Central feel connected and supported throughout their high school journey, the school added. Visit www.pxu.org to learn more about Central High School, part of the Phoenix Union High School District. Spartans place third In late September, Camelback High School congratulated its Boys Golf Team for taking third place in the PXU Championship. “We are so proud of the hard work, dedication and growth these Spartans have shown all season long,” the school said in a Sept. 30 social media post (photo courtesy of PXU). Washington Elementary School District Desert View launches Literacy Hub School and district leadership celebrated a new Literacy Hub at Desert View Elementary with a ribbon-cutting event on Oct. 6 (photo courtesy of WESD). Desert View Elementary School celebrated the launch of its new Community Literacy Hub on Oct. 6, made possible through a partnership between the Washington Elementary School District (WESD), Valley of the Sun United Way, the City of Phoenix, Helios Education Foundation and community partners. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from community leaders, family activities and opportunities to connect with local resources. Students also selected books to take home and build their home libraries. The new hub will expand access to early learning opportunities, literacy resources and educational support for children and families in the Desert View community. The WESD extended its gratitude to the partners who helped bring this initiative to life and strengthen learning opportunities for local students and families. Job fair set for Nov. 7 The WESD invites job seekers to its upcoming Job Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the District Administrative Center, located at 4650 W. Sweetwater Ave. The district will conduct in-person interviews for special education teachers, bus drivers (free CDL training available), paraprofessionals, and KidSpace instructors and assistants. Student teachers can also learn how to earn a paycheck while gaining valuable classroom experience. Interviews will be conducted in person, and a computer lab will be available to assist with applications. Apply at jobs.wesdschools.org or call 602-347-2622 for more information. School adds free, all-day preschool WESD, in partnership with A Stepping Stone Foundation, will soon offer a free, full-day preschool program for children ages 3 to 5 at Desert View Elementary, 8621 N. 3rd St. The program will offer free, full-day preschool with high-quality early learning; free breakfast and lunch; and a welcoming environment to learn, grow and prepare for kindergarten. In addition, learning opportunities for the whole family are available, including required adult education component, with flexibility; free childcare provided during adult education classes. There is no income requirement for enrollment, which is currently taking place. The program opening date will be announced soon; spaces are limited. Visit Desert View Elementary to complete the registration information. Call Desert View Elementary at 602-347-4000 for additional information. Support local schools During this season of giving, WESD is asking residents to consider making a tax credit donation to local schools – including Desert View Elementary School, Maryland School, Moon Mountain Elementary School, Mountain View School, Orangewood School, Richard E. Miller Elementary School, Royal Palm Middle School and Sunnyslope School. Contributions make a direct and meaningful impact on students by supporting field trips, extracurricular activities, uniforms, equipment and stipends for coaches and sponsors. Best of all, tax credit donations can reduce your Arizona state tax liability – up to $200 if filing single or $400 if filing jointly. Donating is quick and easy. Visit the school’s front office to complete a tax credit form or donate online at https://bit.ly/3Ao6nZ7. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae745ed726b22deeb6943ea A Phoenix tradition: Durant’s Steakhouse te 2026-11-01T14:00:13.552Z A Phoenix tradition: Durant’s Steakhouse Chef Marc Lupino shows off a crispy veal parmesan – a tomahawk steak on the bone, pounded thin, breaded and fried, and served with vodka sauce – his favorite menu items at Durant’s Steakhouse (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News). Some things never change. Nor should they. They are icons that define an era, tie a community to its roots, hearken back to history and immerse us in the warmth of memory while preserving cherished traditions for decades to come. Durant’s Steakhouse is one of those icons, a vivid pink building on Central Avenue, its distinctive sign spelling out a destination for power business lunches and celebratory dinners for generations of Phoenicians. The famous – Barry Goldwater and Frank Sinatra among them – the power brokers, and regular folks just out for a great meal have been coming in the back door, through the kitchen and into the dimly lit dining rooms for 75-plus years. They come for traditional steakhouse fare – thick porterhouses and New York strips, lobster thermidor and shrimp cocktail, sides of creamed spinach and giant baked potatoes – for martinis and Manhattans, for deft, quiet service, for dinner-table deals and power lunches. Durant’s was founded by Jack Durant in 1950, then operated by Jack and Carol McElroy until early 2025, when it was purchased by the Mastro family – brothers Mike and Jeffrey and their father Dennis – and their business partner Scott Troilo. The group had operated Mastro’s Steakhouses in Scottsdale and Beverly Hills, and then Dominick’s Steakhouse, Steak 44 and 48 and Ocean 44 and 48 in Arizona. Today, three generations of the Mastro family work in the business. Marc Lupino, chief culinary officer for the group, has been with the Mastro family since he started as a sous chef in 1999. “They’re such a great family,” he said. “As intense as it can be, I really love working for people who have such a great passion for the guests, the facility, the food, and then finding my place within that.” The new owners closed Durant’s for an update, including extensive kitchen renovations, then reopened last December. It was a restoration instead of a remodel. Deeply tufted red booths, red walls, intimate lighting, Sinatra on the playlist, and a menu showcasing prime corn-fed beef, perfectly grilled, will bring back memories for long-time patrons. In one dining area, plaques line the walls, etched with the names of diners who downed 42-ounce porterhouses on their own. “We kept that porterhouse on the menu but today it’s 36 ounces and we do it more for two people,” Lupino said. There’s also a 72-ounce version for four. “We’ve had quite a few old customers come in. I want them to feel the same nostalgia. That was the whole point of this. We could have easily taken out the red booths, but why? We want it to be the same iconic brand with a few different offerings.” When he was working on the updated menu, Lupino went through the restaurant’s menus over the years. “There was amazing food all across the board over the decades,” he said. “That’s what I wanted to do and what we’ll continue to do.” On the menu at Durant’s are classics such as the 36-ounce porterhouse steak, mezzi rigatoni with vodka sauce, mushroom caps in wine and butter and jumbo asparagus with Pecorino Romano (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News). Lobster Thermidor (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) 36-ounce porterhouse steak (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) Mezzi rigatoni with vodka sauce (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) Jumbo asparagus with Pecorino Romano (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) Mushroom caps in wine and butter (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) Crispy veal parmesan (photo by Darryl Webb for North Central News) Some new items have been added, including veal parmesan. It’s a tomahawk steak on the bone, pounded thin, breaded and fried, and served with vodka sauce. “That’s my favorite item on the menu,” Lupino said. The caviar service is another new addition. “I’m such a huge fan of caviar,” Lupino said. “I connected with a family-owned company that does the Sasanian caviar. I went to one of their farms in Vancouver and harvested caviar with them. “One thing I love about caviar is that it’s very interactive. There are a lot of accompaniments that come with it, and you customize it the way you like it. It’s a very social thing. I love that aspect, and I think sometimes we lose the social aspect of dining.” While the menu is extensive, with seafood, salads, rack of lamb and pork chops among the offerings, beef is the star of the menu, and Lupino takes pains to find the best. Most of the steaks are corn-fed from the Midwest. “I work with packers there for our prime beef, and I do a domestic wagyu program and some Japanese wagyu,” he said. “I went to Japan and went to all the farms, from calving all the way through into the packing plant.” He takes the same approach for seafood. “I went to Norway this year and bought king crab for what I’ll be doing for the whole year,” he said. Lupino credits his teams, from the valets to the kitchen and serving staff, for helping to create the Durant’s experience. “When everybody enters through the kitchen, it’s very important to me that they’re met with a smile and ‘Welcome in,’” he said. “I really have to take my hat off to the people who run this place every day. They do a fantastic job. “I’m so lucky to have the people I have. A lot of them are home-grown. The executive chef here, Felix Ruiz, started off as a dishwasher for me and worked his way up through the whole restaurant. He’s cultivating a guy who is doing the same thing.” That continuity is an enduring theme for the Mastros, for Lupino and for Durant’s itself. “We had this iconic institution of Phoenix,” Lupino said. “Everything we tried to do was so that when you walk in, it should have a very familiar feel. We didn’t want to change it; we wanted to refresh it and bring it at least another 75 years. We’re just stewards of this brand for now. We want to do our best for Jack Durant, who did amazing things and has been a staple for years.” Durant’s, 2611 N. Central Ave., is open for dinner from 4 to 9:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 3:30 to 10 p.m., Friday, and 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday; and open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Friday. For information, call 602-264-5967 or visit www.durantsaz.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae745ec726b22deeb6943e1 Phoenix Writers Club: 100 years of creativity and camaraderie te 2026-11-01T14:00:12.621Z Phoenix Writers Club: 100 years of creativity and camaraderie Phoenix Writer’s Club through the years (clockwise from top left): Daisy Long and another member, ca. 1955; Members join Governor McFarland to recognize National Poetry Day, ca. 1955 (The Arizona Republic); Members attend the Midtown Book Fair; Member Mrs. W. P. Moore (Francis Adams Moore), ca. 1930s; Member Mrs. Jay Hyde, ca. 1935 (The Arizona Republic); and Member Idah Meacham, ca. early 1900s (photos courtesy of Phoenix Writer’s Club). In 1926, the city of Phoenix was roughly 5 square miles; its skyline was dominated by the Heard Building – completed in 1920 and home to The Arizona Republican and the Phoenix Gazette – and the Luhrs Building, the tallest building in the city once complete in 1924. The 1926 re-routing of the Southern Pacific Railroad’s main line through Phoenix was a key factor in the city’s growth, Sky Harbor airport would come along just three years later, and downtown and the greater Phoenix area was fast becoming a tourism destination. Phoenix was a city of some 35,000-40,000 people and housing was beginning to push beyond the McDowell Road city limit as Encanto-Palmcroft, Willo and other “suburb” communities were being built. The city was booming. And it was this backdrop that set the stage for a feisty group of women journalists who, after being denied entry to the Arizona Press Club because of their gender, founded the Phoenix Writers Club (PWC). The club tells the story of Gertrude Bryan Leeper, its first president. She was the feature and women’s editor at the Phoenix Evening Gazette. When she faced a closed door at the press club, she “saw the exclusion for what it was,” one PWC club member wrote, “And instead of knocking on that locked door forever, she built her own house.” Fast forward to 2026, and the club, with its current roster of 100 members, is no longer just for women, nor just for journalists, but it still believes in its mission: to provide a space where writers and readers can join together, discuss and grow their skills and knowledge in the craft of writing. And this month, the club will host a Centennial Celebration that honors its roots and recognizes 100 years of “Writers helping Writers.” Board members of the Phoenix Writers Club include (L-R): Beth Johnson, secretary; Ilsa Manning, social media; Navissa Kaiser, treasurer; Cindi Reiss, president and membership chair; and D’Anne Pientka, newsletter / critique group (submitted photo). “As president of Phoenix Writers Club, it is a joy to celebrate 100 years of ‘writers helping writers,’” club president Cindi Riess told us. “In my 22 years as a member, I have had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of writers from all genres. I have been mentored by the best and have grown with every writer I met.” The event, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. at North Mountain Visitor Center, 12950 N. 7th St., will celebrate the “witty Western women who found a peaceful way to promote creativity and camaraderie in the face of adversity, demonstrating tremendous pioneering spirit in establishing a space for writers,” organizers said. “Our club, founded by women, is a testament to the bonds women and men form as they learn, grow and share their stories,” Riess added. “I am honored to serve as president and follow in the footsteps of determined, insightful women who were not only writers, but pillars of the community.” Creativity and camaraderie have been the foundational elements for the club, and that continues today, says Ilsa Manning. She has been a member of the club since 2013. She began by volunteering to handle social media for the club and serves on the board today. It was a search for community that first drew her to the club. “I had recently moved back to Phoenix,” she recalled, “and I finally had the courage to say ‘I’m a writer,’ and I needed that community and support.” The club meets on the third Saturday of the month at North Mountain Visitor Center, and welcomes writers of every genre, and since the 1990s every gender, to join them – regardless of whether they are experienced or just beginning their writing journey, Manning said. “You walk in to our meetings and everybody is there because they are interested in writing, and they have that creative spirit.” Beyond the monthly meetings, the club hosts writing contests, twice-monthly critique groups and publishes a literary magazine, among other endeavors. And they still lean in to that pioneering spirit of bringing people together to pursue and support shared interests. “We are just a ragtag group from all these different backgrounds that have this passion for writing and creativity,” Manning said, “and we strive to support that in one another while achieving our goals is as writers and creators…and everybody’s welcome.” Visit www.phoenixwritersclub.com to learn more about the club or to purchase tickets to the Centennial Celebration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae745e6726b22deeb6943bd BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Cover Your Bets up to $1500 on the NFL Today te 2026-11-01T14:00:06.161Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Cover Your Bets up to $1500 on the NFL Today Week 8 Sunday starts with a bang and ends with an NFC East game nobody saw coming. The undefeated Vikings and the Ravens-Bills heavyweight fight both kick off at 1:00 p.m. ET, and two struggling division rivals close the night on NBC. 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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been fined a whopping $35,823 over two games for wearing Caddix cleats, a company only a few years old with only four employees, which claims its technology can reduce the risk of non-contact injuries through its SmartStuds technology. CEO Jack Rasmussen, after explaining that Williams is not, and has not been a Caddix sponsored athlete, nor has he ever been paid by the company, told OutKick, "I get why he was fined, 100%. I totally get it. We're not a league sponsor, and we can't afford to be or want to be a league sponsor." Williams was initially fined $11,941 for displaying an "unauthorized logo" during Chicago's Week 6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The NFL then doubled down, issuing another $23,882 fine for the same violation against the New England Patriots in Week 7. While he understands why the league fined Williams, Rasmussen made his company's support extremely clear saying, "Caleb Williams bought [our cleats], liked them, wore them, and now he's being penalized for liking them and wearing them, and we're taking a stance where we're going to support a player who's looking out for his best interest." Rasmussen also said, "We're a small company. We've been selling cleats for less than 2 years. I have a total of four employees, so this is certainly an uphill battle for us, but it's a battle we're happy to be a part of." The interesting aspect of this whole saga is the fact that Caleb Williams has worn these cleats before the Bears Week 6 match-up against the Atlanta Falcons, but he wasn't fined. I reached out to the NFL for an explanation but have yet to hear a response. NIKE CEO MAY HAVE JUST ADMITTED THE COMPANY WENT TOO WOKE AS STOCK HITS 12-YEAR LOW In case you weren't aware, the reason you only see Adidas, Nike, and Under Armour logos on NFL players' feet is because the NFL can charge those brands tens of millions of dollars per year to be "official apparel partners" of the league. While players can wear cleats from other manufacturers, such as Caddix or New Balance, which is worn by Josh Allen, they are expected to wear non-branded cleats like Allen does. Notably, in the same vein, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey wears Bruce Bolt gloves but the lightning bolt logo is absent from the glove, as well as the company name. Rasmussen also told me that McCaffrey's teammate Kyle Juszczyk is one of 80 players that has, or continues to wear Caddix cleats. "We have over 80 athletes wearing them. We haven't paid them a dollar," Rasmussen stated. "We actually have players actively leaving and turning down endorsement deals from other companies to wear Caddix for free. It's not about us finding the biggest guy, it's about allowing guys to wear this cleat because it's better for them." Other NFL players that wear Caddix cleats include: Cooper Kupp, Bubba Baker, Marlon Humphrey, Jalen Ramsey, Derek Stingley Jr., and Dalton Kincaid. As I told Rasmussen, "Those are some pretty notable names." Kupp is a former Super Bowl MVP, coming off another Super Bowl win. Ramsey was the highest paid cornerback in NFL history a few short seasons ago. It's an impressive list, especially when brands are knocking at these athletes doors to represent their brand and products. CARDINALS BACKUP CORNERBACK FINED BY NFL FOR WRITING 'GLORY BE 2 GOD' ON HIS EYEBLACK As far as Rasmussen is aware, not a single one of these 80+ players have been fined by the NFL like Caleb Williams has. If they were, I'm sure he'd be inclined to pay their fine just as he and his company have offered for Williams'. Speaking directly to the lack of fines for other players, Rasmussen said, "People have been wearing Caddix cleats in NFL games for 3 years. Joe Flacco wore them all last year, had that record breaking game actually against the Bears, ironically enough, and then he was on Netflix wearing Caddix logos all over television, and no one said a word. I think it's just very precarious timing, because you have this player in Caleb Williams, who we all know is gonna be the face of the league here pretty soon." I also reached out to the NFL for an explanation as to why Caleb Williams has been the only NFL player fined for wearing Caddix cleats. I have yet to receive a response. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco, who began wearing Caddix cleats in 2024 and subsequently became an investor in the company, has offered to cover Williams' future fines. "If Caleb gets fined again for wearing Caddix, I'll pay the fine myself," Flacco told ESPN. "This isn't about making a statement or breaking the rules just to break them. It's about wearing gear that works for you and helps keep you safe on the field." But more good news for Caddix from a marketing standpoint, Caleb Williams is not backing down and has essentially become a non-paid spokesperson for the brand. BEARS STAR CALEB WILLIAMS COULD REINJURE HAMSTRING BY RETURNING TOO SOON, SURGEON SAYS "I'm huge into trying to stay on the field. I'm huge into trying to be healthy," Williams told reporters responding to news of his fines. "They're smart cleats. They're science cleats, and they've been working for me." So what are these "science cleats" Williams and other NFL players swear by? Caddix uses patented SmartStuds technology, featuring flexible studs designed to reduce rotational stress on players' knees and ankles during sudden cuts and movements. Williams believes the technology can help prolong his career, particularly after recently returning from a hamstring injury. Rasmussen also mentioned, "Several very high profile guys who are currently signed to shoe companies buy cleats on our website." With that information, of course I had to ask if any of those athletes are Nike athletes, which Rasmussen responded, "Yes, I certainly cannot tell you who it is though." Williams has appealed his initial fine and reportedly intends to continue wearing the cleats without covering the logo, which will continue to be a headache for the NFL giving Caddix free marketing, but due to NFL rules, that could lead to the league barring Williams from playing. In case you weren't aware, the NFL has uniform inspectors at every game to make sure players like Williams comply with specific branding standards, or at least, are made aware when they don't comply, making the fines not a surprise if they refuse to comply. According to the NFL, "The uniform inspector’s job is to make sure that every player in violation of the rules is aware of it and has an opportunity to correct it. He’ll talk directly to players and, a half-hour before kickoff, he’ll meet with a team representative to report problems. That employee must bring any player spotted with a violation back to the inspector for clearance before kickoff." The Uniform Inspections section of the NFL website further states, "Players and teams have the opportunity to get into compliance at the next change of possession or other "appropriate stoppage" in play. After the game, the inspector roams the locker rooms, checking to make sure that no non-partner logos can be seen by reporters, fans or television cameras — and then writes a summary of each game for the league. For many violations, a player cannot go back into the game until the problem is corrected. Teams can be penalized 5 yards if — after receiving a warning — the player enters the game anyway. Failing to comply with league warnings can result in hefty fines." Specifically, the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, Article 51, Section 2(a), specifically gives the league authority to regulate third-party branding on players' footwear. They are a business, big business, and they want to protect their business interests. That makes sense. But does the NFL actually have the ability to bar Williams from entering the game if he refuses to comply on Monday Night Football against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks? According to the NFL's Official Playing Rules, Rule 5, Section 4, players must comply with league uniform and equipment standards, including restrictions on unauthorized branding. The rule's penalty provisions allow officials to prevent players from entering a game if they refuse to correct certain uniform violations before kickoff. Players who fail to correct violations discovered during a game can also be prohibited from returning to the field. That authority is reinforced by federal court documentation. In National Football League Management Council v. NFL Players Association (2016), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reproduced the NFL's uniform enforcement policy, which explicitly stated: "All uniform and On Field violations detected during the routine pregame check must be corrected prior to kickoff, or the offending player(s) will not be allowed to enter the game." The policy also required players to be removed from games until in-game violations were corrected. In other words, while the NFL has not announced plans to keep Williams off the field over his Caddix cleats, its existing rules provide a potential enforcement mechanism that goes well beyond simply issuing another fine. While speaking to Rasmussen on the potential of the NFL barring Williams from playing because he refuses to cover the Caddix branding, he jokingly said, "I think it's a great idea. I think they should definitely bench Caleb Williams." He also said, in response to a question about whether or not he believes Williams will continue to defy the league's demands, "He seems like a guy who's just does what he wants to do, and if he does, good for him. If he doesn't, I get it too." As for a potential partnership with Caleb Williams and Caddix in the future, Rasmussen said, "I met Caleb one time, and I've talked to him a handful of times, but he and I never talked about a deal ever."  "Right now they're gonna focus on playing the season, you know? This isn't a conversation that needs to be had right now. We have to figure out if Caleb is gonna keep getting penalized and all that stuff, but I mean, we'll see. I would love to have a deal with Caleb Williams." As for now, Caddix is a disrupter in the football cleats market. As Rasmussen said, "Obviously we want to disrupt, but I've had a number of conversations with most of the big brands in the past 12 months and some of them have become friends of mine. I got congratulations a couple of times last week from a certain company and a few of their employees, and it was great to hear." "We're not gonna do things a conventional way. We're just not, and if it's gonna come down to safety or money, we're gonna put the first one every time, I promise." Mark this down as another great American story of an entrepreneur using the tools and freedoms this great country has to offer to make a huge splash in the most profitable league in American sports, on the back of free advertising from one of the league's and American sports, brightest stars. Williams appeal hearing will be held on Nov. 10. 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Dan Sullivan. "Absolutely vindicated. We've been saying this for months," Scott said Saturday. SCHUMER ACCUSED OF YEARLONG PLOT TO PLANT 'DECOY' CANDIDATE IN CRITICAL SENATE RACE "The truth is that the fake Dan, the 'Decoy Dan,' his one objective is to confuse voters. Number two, if there's a second point, it's the collusion that occurred to recruit this candidate. That is a criminal offense. It is immoral, frankly, to lie to the public about who you are, but it is actually illegal to collude with others in order to confuse the voters," he added. The New York Times reported Wednesday that Alaska Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign, along with senior aides at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, were involved in an alleged effort to recruit a candidate with the same name as the Republican incumbent. The alleged effort was intended to confuse voters and draw support away from Sen. Dan Sullivan, according to the report. MARY PELTOLA TRASHES NEW YORK TIMES REPORT ON DAN SULLIVAN PLOT, CALLING IT A 'DISTRACTION' Peltola said she "knew nothing" about an alleged scheme to recruit a candidate with the same name as her opponent to run in the election. Sen. Dan Sullivan, however, told Fox News she is "still lying." In a statement to Fox News Digital, Peltola's campaign denied any involvement in the alleged scheme. "The Alaskans for Mary campaign has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign," the campaign said. "Mary got in this race because Alaskans deserve a champion who is fighting to lower their costs and put Alaska first — and no threats from DC politicians or baseless investigations from a weaponized Department of Justice will keep her away from that fight." The two candidates appear on the ballot under similar names. The incumbent Republican senator is listed as "Sullivan, Dan S.," while Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., a retired schoolteacher running without party affiliation, is listed as "Sullivan, Daniel J. Jr." In an interview with The Associated Press published in June, Sullivan Jr. denied being a spoiler candidate and said he entered the race independently. PELTOLA CAMPAIGN'S ALLEGED DAN SULLIVAN SPOILER PLOT TAKES NEW TURN AS DOJ FACES MAJOR LEGAL HURDLE "Every single piece of his campaign information copied the real Dan Sullivan's logo, the colors and even the font. He tried to change his middle initial so that he could confuse more voters as if he was the real Dan Sullivan — all that with 30 subpoenas means he could be in serious federal trouble," Scott said. Scott also pointed to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings as evidence of what he described as a sham candidacy, arguing that Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. had made little effort to mount a serious campaign for the U.S. Senate seat. TRUMP PROSECUTIONS UNDER BIDEN SET PRECEDENT FOR DOJ’S ALASKA ‘DECOY DAN’ PROBE, EX-FEC CHAIR SAYS "On his FEC forms, federal election forms, what does he show? Nothing," Scott said. "He's actually done nothing trying to achieve the goal of being the senator. He's done one thing, which is to put his name on the ballot to confuse the voters." Scott also warned that the alleged decoy candidate could face legal consequences if he lies to federal investigators. SCHIFF ACCUSES DOJ OF TRYING TO 'SUBVERT' ELECTIONS AS GOP ALLEGES SAME-NAME CANDIDATE MEANT TO CONFUSE VOTERS "I would be shaking in my boots if I was 'Decoy Dan,' and frankly, no one wants to go to jail for something they didn't do," Scott said. "So he'd be very careful as he talks to the federal Department of Justice about what happened and what didn't happen. Lying to the prosecutors — that's a felony." Fox News Digital reached out to Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for comment. 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TRUMP-BACKED SENATOR ADMITS GOP FACES NIGHTMARE SCENARIO IN STATE REPUBLICANS HAVEN'T LOST IN 90 YEARS — It seems like there are two electorates in these midterms. SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: DEMOCRATS COULD BE RIDING A MIDTERM WAVE. THESE NUMBERS SHOULD TERRIFY THE GOP The first is frustrated with President Donald Trump and ready to reject Republicans. It includes growing numbers of independent, rural, and Hispanic voters who say they’ll vote for a Democrat. That’s what the latest round of House polling shows, including a survey last week that had Democrats up 11 points on the generic ballot, and Fox’s most recent national poll. The second electorate is wavering on Republicans but won’t necessarily hand Democrats the Senate. These are the voters in the Midwest and a few other places. They say they prefer the Democrat or Republican in their states by a point or two at most. That’s the right conclusion from most of the battleground Senate polling. How could both things be true? In other words, if Democrats have such a wide lead in the House, won’t the Senate fall too? Both are true, and a big lead in the House doesn’t necessarily translate to the Senate. These voters are all in the same electorate, and they only seem divorced from each other because the House and Senate maps are so far apart this year. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: FOR THE DEMOCRATS, WHERE COULD IT POSSIBLY GO WRONG? The president’s declining approval rating and Democratic advantages on the issues will likely deliver them the House, and possibly by many seats. Those advantages have also allowed the blue team to play in a lot of Senate races that Republicans thought were unreachable, but only to the point of making them battlegrounds. GOP SENATE MAJORITY FACES FRESH UNCERTAINTY AS 2 KEY RACES TIGHTEN DAYS BEFORE MIDTERMS The road to a Senate majority goes through several states that Trump won by 11 points or more. Democrats can win any of these races. If Republicans turn out and stay loyal to their party, the climb for the left will be steep. That’s why the Senate is a toss-up. Voters could give Democrats a majority, and maybe with several seats to spare. They could also let the Republicans keep control. We’ll find out next week. In his 11-year political career, President Donald Trump has triumphed over almost all of the threats to his power. The exception was the coronavirus pandemic, which was the top issue for voters in the 2020 election and ushered in the Biden presidency. It was also one of the few threats that Trump has faced from abroad. This time, Trump and the Republicans face a new foreign opponent: Iran. The administration’s decision to start joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes against the nation in February has cast a shadow over the GOP. First, it has impacted Trump’s approval rating, which will decide the fate of many congressional Republicans and has fallen since the war began. It was 44% in the last pre-war survey and sits at 36% now. The war has also given Democrats advantages on the top issues. In Fox’s October survey, Iran played a role in four issues that more than two-thirds of voters said they were concerned about: inflation (85%), gas prices (83%), government leadership (79%), and the war in Iran itself (75%). Most voters said they preferred the Democrats to handle those issues: 16 points on inflation, 12 points on gas prices, 11 points on leadership, and 9 points on foreign policy. Still, voters are not convinced that the Senate should change hands. That comes down to the territory. Trump won seven of the 11 battleground states in 2024, and seven of them by double digits. That includes Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. Democrats don’t need to win all of those states to take the Senate, but it’s hard to see how they get to 51 seats without at least two of them. While former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown leads in Ohio, the other states are close. Turnout, a polling error in either direction, or both could decide them. There’s also a lot of undecided vote. In Alaska, Iowa, and Kansas, three states with recent high-quality polling, an average of 10% of voters say they haven’t decided who they will support or won’t support the major candidates. Any guess on how those voters will break at the ballot box is only a guess. All we know from prior results is that the overall electorate leans conservative, so the Democrats have the tougher assignment to bring them over to their side (or keep them at home). There are far fewer undecided voters in Texas, where last week’s Fox News Poll showed a tied race at 49%-49%. If Democrats only win two Trump-won battlegrounds, they’ll need to win three other races where former Vice President Harris delivered single-digit victories in 2024: Maine, Minnesota, and New Hampshire. Democrats are ahead in the latter two. Maine could go either way. While Democrats win its presidential races, it could just as easily be considered a Republican state when Susan Collins is on the ballot. Both parties are short of a majority in this forecast. Democrats are favored in 48 seats and Republicans are ahead in 45. On a good night for Democrats, the party would win most or all the toss-ups, taking the majority with up to 55 seats. In that scenario, other competitive states would also come into focus, including Nebraska, and possibly Mississippi. A good night for the Republicans would see them simply hold on to most of the states they already have, up to a ceiling of 52 seats. The party also has opportunities to flip a couple of states, including Minnesota and New Hampshire. Five states have moved in Power Rankings forecasts this week. In Ohio, Brown has enjoyed a lead in three Fox News polls this year, including last week’s survey, which had him five points ahead of Republican incumbent Sen. Jon Husted at 52%-47%. Ohio voters are very familiar with Brown, having sent him to the Senate three times. That has made it hard for Husted to campaign on socialism and woke politics, themes that Republicans elsewhere see as their strongest cards to play. Ohio moves from Toss-up to Lean D. ("Lean D" means the Democrat has an edge but it’s still a highly competitive race. We define every ranking and the process for setting them on FoxNews.com.) As this week’s Power Rankings previously reported, Republicans already viewed this as an uncomfortably close race. That belief is now widely shared. The president headed back there to help Sen. Darline Graham in the Upstate, where she underperformed in her primary runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman. South Carolina moves from Lean R to Toss-up. Kansas is a conservative stronghold, but Republicans are spending too much time and money relative to other states to conclude that Sen. Roger Marshall has an edge over Democrat Adam Hamilton. Kansas moves from Lean R to Toss-up. The odds remain in Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts' favor in Nebraska. A larger-than-expected swing against the GOP could open the door for independent Dan Osborn to pull off an upset. Nebraska moves from Likely R to Lean R. Mississippi is a Republican stronghold, but Trump’s decision to rally there over other deep red states is a sign that the party thinks it’s competitive. GOP Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith faces Democratic District Attorney Scott Colom in a race where protein choice has become a breakout issue. Mississippi moves from Solid R to Likely R. Democrats are still likely to flip the House this November, and in this forecast, they’re predicted to take at least 223 seats. Since a good night for the Democrats would see them take most of the toss-up races, they could end up with as many as 240 seats. (On a great Democratic night, the party would pick up most of the Lean R districts as well, taking them as high as 252 seats.) Republicans have 195 seats in their columns. A good night for them would take that total up to around 212. That’s six short of a majority, but enough to make life difficult for the next Democratic House Speaker, who would have to balance the demands of the moderate and far-left wings of the party. Nineteen more races have shifted in the Democrats’ direction this week, all on the same themes outlined in the last House update: national and district polling, top-of-the-ticket strength, and rural voter erosion. The earliest-closing districts on election night will give some sense of the House’s future. Keep an eye on Kentucky’s 6th district, which covers Lexington and a large central area of the state. Trump won here by 15 points in the last presidential election. Thanks to a combination of left-leaning college voters and farmers grappling with higher costs, it looks close this cycle. The district moves from Lean R to Toss-up. Finally, Ohio’s gubernatorial race is also on the move. The campaign between Democrat Amy Acton and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy was the top story in politics last week after Ramaswamy ran an ad featuring Acton’s mother, who called her daughter a liar. Acton has been estranged from her mother since age 12, when she says she and her brother left her family home because her mother’s husband was sexually abusing her. Acton’s brother now appears in a response ad discussing their family history. This ratings change is less about the response to the ad (Ramaswamy and President Trump are supportive of the commercial; most others including Husted and Governor Mike DeWine are against it) than it is about the fact that the Ramaswamy campaign felt the need to run it. While Ramaswamy sat only two points behind Acton in last week’s Fox poll, he’s an average of seven points behind in other high-quality polls since September. The businessman and onetime presidential hopeful has struggled in favorability ratings throughout his political career. This ad is unlikely to help. The Ohio governor’s race moves from Toss-up to Lean D. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER — Fox News’ special coverage of the 2026 midterm elections begins at 6pm ET next Tuesday, November 3, anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. Tune in for the latest race calls and projections for control of the House and Senate from the Fox News Decision Desk. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73edc726b22deeb694258 Popular seafood staple contains up to 64% less of key heart-healthy nutrient than older data showed te 2026-11-01T13:30:04.145Z Popular seafood staple contains up to 64% less of key heart-healthy nutrient than older data showed Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern is pushing back against concerns about farmed salmon after new research found the popular fish may contain substantially less heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than previously believed. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-led study, recently published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, found that farmed Atlantic salmon contained 63.8% less eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and 47.5% less docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) — two important omega-3 fatty acids — compared with older federal nutritional data. Researchers suggested the differences could be linked to changes in fish feed, as salmon farms increasingly substitute plant-based oils for marine fish oils. COMMON GRILLING MISTAKE COULD STRIP FISH OF KEY NUTRIENTS AND RUIN YOUR MEAL, EXPERTS WARN But Zimmern, a James Beard Award-winning chef and co-author of "The Blue Food Cookbook," cautioned against drawing sweeping conclusions about farmed seafood from the findings. "What we should be calling for is not to eliminate farmed seafood. How do we make it better?" Zimmern told Fox News Digital. The research examined eight farmed Atlantic salmon fillets purchased from retailers in the mid-Atlantic region, raising questions about how representative the findings are of the broader industry. Zimmern questioned whether the results adequately reflected differences among salmon producers worldwide. TENNIS GREAT RAPHAEL NADAL SWEARS BY BREAKFAST WITH NUTRIENT-PACKED TINY FISH The celebrity chef, who said he has personally visited salmon farms in Chile, said farming practices can vary considerably. "There are some really good ones and [there are some] that are not so good," he said. AMERICANS STILL CRAVE PROTEIN DESPITE RECORD BEEF PRICES AS EXPERT REVEALS THE 'HEALTHIEST BURGER' Zimmern, who has long advocated for Americans to eat more responsibly sourced seafood, argued that improving aquaculture is preferable to discouraging consumers from eating farmed fish altogether. "The question is what's going to replace it? We have a very reactionary society. Right? You can't take away millions, tens of millions, hundreds of millions, pounds of food globally and not replace it with something else," he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Asked about the limited sample size, a USDA spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the salmon was selected to update existing nutritional information. "The number of samples was based on standard methods used to evaluate whether nutrient levels have changed meaningfully since earlier analyses," the spokesperson said. The USDA also emphasized that the findings should not discourage consumers from eating farmed salmon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "The study found that farmed Atlantic salmon remains a nutritious source of omega-3 fatty acids and other key nutrients," the spokesperson said. Zimmern previously told Fox News Digital that Americans should pay closer attention to where their seafood comes from and how it is produced, rather than simply choosing between wild-caught and farm-raised varieties. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ He reiterated that position in his latest interview, arguing that seafood often faces scrutiny that consumers don't apply equally to other animal proteins. "Seafood has to prove itself innocent all the time, because everybody assumes it's just guilty, guilty, guilty," Zimmern said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73edb726b22deeb69424f Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for NFL Sunday te 2026-11-01T13:30:03.024Z Hard Rock Bet Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $500 in No Sweat Bets for NFL Sunday NFL Sunday has an unbeaten team on upset alert, a quarterback question hanging over the best game of the week and a primetime NFC East matchup between two teams desperate for a win. 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Another represents 1.3 million hardworking Americans, including tens of thousands of drivers, transportation professionals, casting directors, animal wranglers and location scouts who are vital to the entertainment industry. And the third represents nearly 170,000 highly skilled behind-the-scenes workers who bring these stories to life. At times we’re on opposite sides of the table, but we share a north star: to grow and maintain a thriving American film and television business that creates good jobs and boosts local communities nationwide. We stand together today urging Congress to pass a long-overdue federal film incentive this year and to join us in protecting American jobs that keep our nation at the forefront of visual storytelling. The film and TV industry has always been an American economic engine, generating over 2 million jobs nationwide every year. These production jobs impact and support more than 162,000 businesses across all 50 states. The industry pays over $200 billion in wages to U.S. workers each year and holds a trade surplus with nearly every nation on Earth. HOLLYWOOD STAR SOUNDS ALARM OVER DISAPPEARING JOBS AS PRODUCTIONS FLEE CALIFORNIA When a national poll asked Americans what the U.S. does better than anyone else in the world, the top answer wasn't tech or finance, music or sports. It was movies and TV. Work in this space is a national occupation, taking advantage of unbeatable locations — from Montana’s big skies to Hawaii’s blue waters. In recent years, many states have established highly effective tax incentive programs to make local shooting even more competitive. It’s easy to see why: an average feature film adds $22 million to the economy where it shoots and a TV series production can be expected to hire 1,800 workers a season. PELOSI, OMAR JOIN TRUMP AND SCHIFF AS UNLIKELY ALLIANCE PUSHES TO ONSHORE KEY INDUSTRY Congress must build on this success by enacting a federal tax incentive that will boost production and lift up workers in every state. Republicans and Democrats collectively recognize that other nations have long been taking advantage of similar tax incentives to attract these projects and jobs. As a result of more than 120 jurisdictions around the world offering production incentives, the U.S. share of global production has slipped from a historic 65% benchmark to just 39% today. This significant decline isn’t an abstract statistic — it translates into dark soundstages, unreliable paychecks and fewer good-paying American jobs from coast to coast. PARAMOUNT ESCALATES THREAT TO LEAVE CALIFORNIA AS DEM AG'S ANTITRUST LAWSUIT STALLS WARNER BROS MERGER A federal film tax incentive will ensure America reclaims its production leadership by making domestic shoots cost-competitive. And the results will be profound. A new study found that returning the U.S. to its historic 65% share of global production would add almost $250 billion to local economies and create more than 143,000 additional jobs per year. A separate look at film and TV production decision-making found that this type of program would make 80% of the projects competitive to shoot here at home. FILM PRODUCER SAYS 'MADE IN AMERICA' MOVIES CAN HELP REVIVE HOLLYWOOD'S STRUGGLING INDUSTRY States that have had programs in place for years prove tax incentives quickly pay for themselves. One study found that the Georgia film tax credit delivers a 6.3-to-1 "return on investment" by generating new economic activity. Another determined Texas adds $4.50 to the local economy for every dollar invested in the state’s incentive. The federal government already backs strategically important industries with similarly targeted incentives to keep American jobs in America, from pharma to aerospace and automobiles. The film and television industry should be no different. Research shows that after watching American-made movies and shows, foreign audiences are significantly more likely to want to visit the U.S., buy American products and engage with American culture and history. This tangible global impact benefits each of us every day. We are grateful for President Donald Trump’s leadership on prioritizing and protecting American jobs in this industry. This urgent effort was boosted by the president’s recent call for Congress to "approve, immediately, a Federal Production Incentive to create Entertainment Jobs in America." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION We strongly support the president’s call and commend the bipartisan coalition of congressional allies for introducing the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act in the U.S. Senate and House, including Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Adam Schiff, D-Calif., as well as Reps. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Linda Sánchez, D-Calif., Brian Jack, R-Ga., and Laura Friedman, D-Calif., along with the more than 50 bipartisan sponsors. America has long led the world in film and television production. For more than a century, it has been inherently woven into our shared American identity. We must never sacrifice our leadership, innovation or pride of ownership. There are countless more stories to tell, and we remain confident that this industry’s brightest days are yet to be imagined. But Congress must first do its job to ensure every American impacted by this essential industry can get back to work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73a2d726b22deeb69417c ‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow wanted him dead – 7 years later he gets last word on surviving doomsday killer’s plot te 2026-11-01T13:10:05.093Z ‘Cult mom’ Lori Vallow wanted him dead – 7 years later he gets last word on surviving doomsday killer’s plot A bullet missed Brandon Boudreaux’s head by inches when a gunman opened fire on him outside his Arizona home in 2019. The failed assassination exposed a murder-for-hire plot involving Lori Vallow Daybell. Prosecutors said she recruited her brother, Alex Cox, to kill Boudreaux, who was in the midst of a contentious divorce from Vallow’s niece, Melani Pawlowski. Now, Boudreaux is telling his side of the story. On Oct. 2, 2019, Cox allegedly fired from a parked Jeep Wrangler as Boudreaux pulled his Tesla into the driveway at his Gilbert home. Boudreaux saw the vehicle’s rear window open moments before the shooter fired. A bullet struck Boudreaux’s driver’s-side door, shattering the window. ARIZONA JURY FINDS 'CULT MOM' LORI VALLOW GUILTY OF CONSPIRING TO MURDER LATE HUSBAND Although police identified Cox as the suspected shooter shortly after the attack, he died in December 2019 without facing charges. An Arizona jury convicted Vallow, known as the "cult mom," in June 2025 of conspiring to kill Boudreaux. Two months earlier, another jury convicted her of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, whom Cox shot and killed in July 2019. The Arizona convictions followed Vallow’s 2023 Idaho trial. Jurors found her guilty of murdering her two children, Tylee Ryan, 16, and Joshua "JJ" Vallow, 7, and conspiring to murder Tammy Daybell, the former wife of her husband, Chad Daybell. Jurors also convicted her of grand theft for collecting her children’s Social Security benefits. Boudreaux is telling his story in his new book, "Unthinkable." He initially wrote the book privately for his four children. He wanted them to have a broader account of the ordeal and understand his decisions. "I'm sure I made some mistakes," Boudreaux told Fox News Digital. "If they need some closure, if they need to understand better... my goal was to give them all the information." He also hoped to demonstrate how his faith anchored him, while giving his children the freedom to choose their own spiritual path. "I want them to understand their dad and maybe in understanding their dad and why he made the choices he did, maybe they'll understand themselves better," he said. 'CULT MOM' LORI VALLOW, WHO KILLED 2 KIDS, LAMENTS 'FAMILY TRAGEDY' IN CLOSING ARGUMENTS OF 2ND MURDER TRIAL The project expanded after Boudreaux showed the manuscript to loved ones, who urged him to share it with the public. "They all encouraged me," he said. "They said they thought it was good enough and there was enough in there that people would be interested in." Still, Boudreaux waited until the criminal proceedings advanced before speaking publicly, purposely avoiding the release of information that could interfere with the investigations. "I needed to go on the stand with a defense attorney," he said. "I just felt more comfortable waiting and making sure that I let that process go first." "Now that it feels like it's most likely done, it was something that I always kind of intended to share my perspective on." During Vallow’s Idaho murder trial, Boudreaux testified that his marriage to Pawlowski collapsed in 2019 as she grew closer to Vallow. The couple filed for divorce in July 2019. They later fought over custody of their children. According to a 2020 custody filing in Maricopa County Superior Court, Pawlowski’s second husband, Ian, wrote that she believed a "dark entity" or demon had possessed Boudreaux, East Idaho News reported. The filing also claimed Chad Daybell told Pawlowski something must happen to Boudreaux to advance his spirit and the Lord’s plan. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Pawlowski has not been charged in the shooting. Boudreaux, who remarried in 2020, said the shooting, his divorce and the lingering fear that someone was still after him left him struggling to trust others. "Having been through someone shooting at me, and then having them continue, in my opinion, to keep looking for me ... you're just naturally gonna have some trust issues," he said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS He acknowledged that public attention brought some discomfort, but said most people treat him with kindness and respect. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Boudreaux declined to discuss details of the shooting investigation, saying he wanted to leave that work to law enforcement. SEND US A TIP "I encourage them to continue the investigation," he said. "I really don’t want to talk about the investigation. I want to leave that up to them." GOT A TIP? The Gilbert Police Department confirmed to NBC News that the investigation into the 2019 shooting remains active. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Boudreaux said he hopes readers take away a broader message from "Unthinkable" about finding value and overcoming adversity. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "I hope that everybody has value and everybody can help someone else," he said, adding that difficult experiences do not have to dictate a person’s choices. "Just because something hard happens in your life doesn’t mean that you have to respond a certain way." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73a2c726b22deeb694173 Amazon's No. 1 bestselling book and 9 reading essentials for your next page-turner te 2026-11-01T13:10:04.237Z Amazon's No. 1 bestselling book and 9 reading essentials for your next page-turner From fantasy novels that transport us elsewhere to classics loved by generations, we often underestimate the impact of the stories we read — and how they stay with us long after we've turned the final page. National Author's Day celebrates the writers who bring those stories to life and gives us an excuse to add another title to our ever-growing reading lists. We've rounded up Amazon best sellers, e-readers and clever accessories, like a bendable reading light and copper page nibs, to help you celebrate, find gifts for other readers and make the most of your reading time. National Author's Day is celebrated every year on Nov. 1. It's a chance to recognize and honor the writers who create our favorite books and characters. The day spotlights their literary contributions and dates back to 1928, when it was started by Nellie Verne Burt McPherson, an Illinois teacher and avid reader. The U.S. Department of Commerce recognized the observance in 1949. Today, book lovers can celebrate in countless ways: purchase a book by a favorite author, pick up a new best seller, revisit a beloved novel, write to an author to show appreciation, visit an independent bookstore or pen a story of their own. Nov. 1 also marks the start of National Novel Writing Month, a challenge to write a 50,000-word novel by Nov. 30. Find out which book tops Amazon’s best-seller list and discover your next page-turner among these reader favorites. It's no wonder that the latest "A Court of Thorns and Roses" (ACOTAR) installment, released Oct. 27 after a five-year wait, shot to No. 1 on Amazon's bestseller list. The sixth book in Sarah J. Maas' romantasy series, it serves as the lead-up to the seventh installment, coming Jan. 12, 2027. Pick up a copy and return to the Night Court alongside millions of other readers. Allen Levi's "Theo of Golden" is currently No. 5 on Amazon’s best-seller list. In the novel, a mysterious stranger arrives in a small Southern town and begins purchasing portraits displayed in a local coffee shop. He gives each portrait to the person depicted, asking to hear their story in return. It’s a heartwarming tale about human connection. If you're looking for a cozy romance, follow Jeanie, who trades her dreary desk job for a fresh start, taking over her aunt's café in the small town of Dream Harbor. One complication: Logan, the grumpy local farmer, isn't as immune to Jeanie's sunshine personality as he'd like to admit. The first book in the viral Dream Harbor series, this cozy romance is packed with autumn vibes, small-town gossip and just the right amount of spice. These finds make it easier to get lost in a good book. The Kobo Libra Colour is an e-reader with a seven-inch glare-free color display, physical page-turn buttons for those who miss the motion of flipping through a book, adjustable lighting and 32 GB of storage, which holds 24,000 ebooks. It lets you borrow ebooks from participating public libraries, making it convenient and budget-friendly for reading. It also supports colorful highlighting and handwritten notes on the screen with the Kobo Stylus 2. Writer Julia Fields has owned the Kobo for years now: "I love the sleek design, the side buttons to turn the page and the vibrant colors on the screen. The pen is a game-changer for someone who loves to annotate their reads like me." Original price: $27 The fun thing about this rechargeable book light is that it's wearable. Its hands-free design rests around your neck, while flexible arms let you direct the light exactly where you need it. It's useful for nighttime reading, traveling and sharing a bedroom without turning on the overhead lights. The light is also USB-C rechargeable and lasts up to 80 hours on a single charge. Make storytime more fun with the fourth-generation Yoto Player, a screen-free audio player designed for children ages 3 and older. Kids can listen to audiobooks, music and podcasts by inserting Yoto Cards or using the new Green Button to access their favorite playlists. The player features stereo sound and a built-in night light that doubles as an alarm clock, making it a handy companion for bedtime stories and quiet afternoons. An Audible membership is useful for commuters and those who prefer listening to books while doing chores, and it also makes a great gift this holiday season. Plus, "Bram Stoker's Dracula", narrated by a new cast that includes Jonathan Bailey as Dracula and Ella Purnell as Mina, was just released. Turn your bed into a cozy reading nook with this plush pillow. It’s a great option for readers without space for a dedicated chair or those who simply enjoy reading in bed. Its angled backrest provides support while you sit up, and the removable headrest and armrests let you customize your setup. Side pockets keep your phone, glasses and other essentials within reach, while the cover is machine washable. Create a cozy reading nook with this bouclé swivel chair. Its rounded silhouette, soft upholstery and roomy seat make it a stylish addition to your home. The chair has a near-perfect 4.8-star rating from more than 1,800 reviewers, who praise its comfort, color options, appearance and quality. For more deals, visit www.foxnews.com/deals Never lose your place in a good book with these copper page nibs from Levenger. The set includes 50 slim, reusable markers that clip onto pages, allowing you to mark favorite passages without dog-earing them and easily revisit memorable sections. They also make a thoughtful gift for readers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73a2b726b22deeb69414f Here’s the latest. te 2026-11-01T13:10:03.220Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73a29726b22deeb694146 Social Security Email Praising Trump May Violate Anticorruption Law, Experts Say te 2026-11-01T13:10:01.797Z Social Security Email Praising Trump May Violate Anticorruption Law, Experts Say A message sent days before the midterms could violate the Hatch Act, which restricts political activity by federal employees. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae737d3726b22deeb694108 Enes Kanter Freedom praises WNBA Finals players, rips leadership after Valkyries' historic championship win te 2026-11-01T13:00:03.204Z Enes Kanter Freedom praises WNBA Finals players, rips leadership after Valkyries' historic championship win Enes Kanter Freedom praised the WNBA’s players but took a shot at league leadership after Saturday’s historic Game 7, renewing his warning that his push to enter the 2027 draft is far from over. His reaction came after the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 at Chase Center in San Francisco, winning their first championship in just their second season. Gabby Williams led Golden State with 30 points in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history. "I’m so proud of all these hardworking, talented women who have dedicated their lives to basketball. They deserve all the recognition, respect, and support in the world," Freedom said in a statement reacting to the game. "I just wish they had better leadership, because the conversation should be about their incredible performances on the court, not controversies off it. My hope is that next year we can finally have some peace and let basketball be the focus again. "But if not, I’ll see you ladies at the 2027 WNBA Draft. Rules are rules!" The former NBA center announced his draft bid in August, saying he identifies as a woman and arguing that the league’s eligibility language allowed him to compete. The WNBA has already deemed him ineligible. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert reiterated that position in an Oct. 16 response to Republican lawmakers who had pressed the league to explain its eligibility standards. She wrote that "only women are eligible to play in the WNBA" and identified Freedom as a man. The exchange followed a September inquiry led by Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., seeking, among other answers, the league’s definition of "women." Article XIII, Section 1(a) of the WNBA’s 2026 collective bargaining agreement states: "Only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA." The agreement does not set out a separate eligibility policy for transgender women. Freedom has said he would end his campaign if the league explicitly restricted eligibility to biological women. The dispute also has a connection to the player who led Golden State to its championship. WNBA STAR SAYS SHE WOULD WELCOME A TRANS PLAYER TO HER TEAM, AND THEN SAYS SOMETHING EVEN DUMBER Williams voiced support for transgender athletes earlier this year, saying in May, "I would welcome a trans athlete on my team or against my team, anytime." Freedom later cited her comments as the inspiration for his draft announcement. The Associated Press reported in October that no transgender woman had played in the WNBA. ENES KANTER FREEDOM IN TOUCH WITH FBI AFTER DEATH THREATS OVER WNBA FINALS PLANS: 'WISH HE GOT CHARLIE KIRK'D' Freedom’s campaign also brought him into a confrontation with arena officials during the Finals. He left State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Oct. 21 after disputing a requirement that he watch Game 3 from a private luxury suite instead of his purchased seat. Video showed officials telling him he would have to agree to go to the suite to enter. ENES KANTER FREEDOM GOES SCORCHED EARTH ON LEBRON JAMES, NBA WITH NEW REVELATIONS AFTER WNBA FINALS INCIDENT The arena said the arrangement followed Freedom’s outreach to authorities, the WNBA, the Dream and arena officials about concerns for his personal safety. It said the suite would have additional security and that state police had assigned him an officer at his request. Freedom insisted he wanted to sit in the seat he purchased. An arena representative said he rejected the suite offered for his safety. Earlier in the season, the Chicago Sky banned Freedom from home games after his Aug. 23 confrontation with guard Natasha Cloud. Sky owner Michael Alter defended the decision on safety grounds, saying Freedom had made himself a threat by stepping toward Cloud during the exchange. Freedom’s latest criticism comes with a leadership change already scheduled. Engelbert announced in September that she will retire at the end of 2026, following more than seven years as commissioner. Freedom’s statement signals that he intends to keep pressing the issue as the league prepares for a new commissioner and the 2027 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73323726b22deeb69405d Matt Robertson wins record $1.25 million fishing prize, declares 'trailer trash for life' te 2026-11-01T12:40:03.098Z Matt Robertson wins record $1.25 million fishing prize, declares 'trailer trash for life' NASHVILLE — Matt Robertson just became $1.25 million richer. But don't expect the Kentucky bass fishing pro to pack up and move into a mansion anytime soon. "We ain't moving out the trailer, baby. Trailer trash for life!" Robertson declared during a Saturday evening news conference after winning World Bass Enterprises' inaugural The Champions tournament on Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS The Bassmaster Elite pro backed up a week's worth of trash talk by bringing 20 pounds, 2 ounces of bass to the scales on Championship Saturday, claiming the largest first-place prize in professional bass fishing history. And despite all that confidence, even Robertson seemed a little overwhelmed by the moment. "Dude, it's freaking insane. I don't think it's really hit me yet," he said. Robertson, of Kuttawa, Kentucky, dominated the first two days of competition, then delivered another monster bag Saturday after the weights reset to zero. Pake South finished second with 13 pounds, 7 ounces, taking home $500,000, while Wesley Strader earned $300,000 for third place. The historic tournament brought together top anglers from the Bassmaster Elite Series and Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour, along with two amateur qualifiers, to compete for a record $3.25 million purse. But for Robertson, the payday is about much more than the money. Robertson might not be upgrading his own home, but he already knows where some of that $1.25 million is going. His wife is getting a new vehicle. And he's planning to buy a couple more trailers. Before the final weigh-in, Robertson told OutKick OutDoors that he'd been eyeing two trailers for sale near his home, one priced around $60,000 and the other around $80,000. "I'm for sure buying a couple more trailers," he said. "They're bought, and my wife, she gets her new ride." MATT ROBERTSON HAULS IN 20-POUND BAG TO LEAD THE CHAMPIONS AFTER DAY 1 ON OLD HICKORY LAKE And after securing the championship, he doubled down on those plans. "I hate to tell anybody, but them things are sold," he joked. Behind Robertson's larger-than-life personality, however, is a man who hasn't forgotten where he came from. "I didn't grow up with much," he explained during his post-victory press conference. "I worked so much paycheck to paycheck ... I went through real struggles in life." Those experiences, he said, helped prepare him for the pressure of competing for life-changing money. Robertson admitted that the money will drastically change his life, but he insisted he wasn't particularly nervous about the stakes. In fact, when OutKick OutDoors asked him what winning would mean before the results were officially announced, he had something else on his mind. "I want that damn trophy. It's what I want," he said. "Everybody talking about the 1.25. Like, I want the money too, but I want to get my hands on that trophy." While Robertson's victory might have looked easy from the leaderboard, it took some unconventional strategy to get there. Rather than fishing the main lake, he traveled through the navigation lock at Old Hickory Dam to target smallmouth bass in the tailwater below the dam. Robertson discovered his productive fishing area during practice and made the gamble that the bigger fish would be there when it mattered. "If I hadn't found that spot, I wouldn't have won this thing," Robertson said. The strategy certainly paid off. Robertson caught the tournament's only 20-pound bag on Thursday, then added another strong day Friday to secure the top qualifying position for Saturday's championship. But his honey hole wasn't exactly a secret. MLF pro Ron Nelson had also discovered productive water below the dam, and the two anglers spent much of the tournament fishing in close proximity. The two were among just a handful of competitors who ventured below the dam. In fact, Nelson deliberately avoided casting into the area where Robertson had been catching his fish, despite the enormous money at stake. And Robertson noticed. "Never knew Ron before this week. Got to know him real well, and dude, there is not another person in the world with as much integrity as him," Robertson told OutKick OutDoors during Saturday's weigh-in. "Anybody else fishing for this kind of money, he saw where I was catching a lot of fish, and he never came in on me." As water levels and currents shifted, the two eventually ended up sharing the productive area. But tournament rules prohibited them from discussing how many fish they had caught, creating an unusual dilemma. Robertson said he had no idea Nelson was struggling to fill his limit and felt terrible afterward. "If I'd knew Ron only had two ... I wouldn't even have pulled up down there," he said. "I feel awful about it." Robertson had been hoping they could both walk away with enormous paydays. "I was wanting us to win $1.75 million from down there," he said. Nelson, who ultimately finished sixth and earned $75,000, had equally kind words for his new friend. "Matt's a heck of a dude," Nelson told OutKick OutDoors. "I don't know him, but I got a new friend now, I guess." Nelson explained that changing currents had made it difficult to relocate the school of smallmouth he'd found the previous day. And he believed Robertson would have given him more room had he known how badly Nelson needed a few additional bites. "If he knows I'd needed a couple bites, he'd have probably slid over," Nelson said. The mutual respect was especially fitting for a tournament that brought together competitors from rival professional fishing circuits. Robertson and Nelson had never met before The Champions. Three days later, they'd walked away with substantial paychecks and a new friendship. Robertson was also quick to credit his faith and a little help from the lock operators for his historic victory. He recalled learning that the navigation lock was undergoing maintenance early in the tournament, threatening to keep him from reaching the area where he'd found his fish. Knowing how much his strategy depended on getting through, he said he prayed for the lock to reopen. When he checked his phone, he discovered the lockmaster had already tried calling him twice. The lock was open, and the operators were waiting for him. "From that moment, I was stressing before that," Robertson recalled. "And after that, I just ... gave it all to Him and let it go." Once on the water, Robertson relied on his familiarity with the Tennessee River and its navigation locks to adjust to changing conditions. He caught his winning fish using a small swimbait on a jighead. The victory capped a tournament that also saw Bassmaster's Team Stars defeat MLF's Team Stripes for the team championship, giving the inaugural event both individual and team bragging rights. Robertson had nothing but praise for WBE and CEO Brian Bird, saying the organizers had paid attention to both the big details and the small ones. "This is the Super Bowl of bass fishing. I don't care what anybody says," Robertson declared. And while he can now claim the sport's richest championship prize, Robertson says he doesn't plan to change who he is. A new vehicle for his wife? Absolutely. A couple more trailers? Already on the shopping list. But moving out of his own? Not a chance. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER OutKick OutDoors was on the ground at Old Hickory Lake throughout The Champions, bringing readers exclusive interviews, tournament updates and behind-the-scenes coverage. Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube for exclusive interviews, video highlights and coverage of The Champions all weekend long. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae73322726b22deeb694054 Microsoft AI beats doctors in simulated diagnosis test te 2026-11-01T12:40:02.055Z Microsoft AI beats doctors in simulated diagnosis test Ever leave a doctor's appointment with more questions than answers? Maybe you've gone through several tests, only to hear that your doctor still isn't sure what's causing your symptoms. That uncertainty can be exhausting, especially when you want answers. Now, Microsoft says its new artificial intelligence system could help doctors solve some of medicine's toughest diagnostic puzzles. And the early numbers are impressive. In a study published on Oct. 22 in the journal Science, Microsoft's AI diagnostic system correctly identified 83% of complex medical cases, compared with 36% for generalist physicians who could consult reference materials. That's more than twice the accuracy under the study's testing conditions. However, there's an important catch behind those numbers. The research took place in a simulation, and the doctors weren't specialists working together on difficult cases. Still, the findings raise a fascinating question about how artificial intelligence could change your next visit to the doctor. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the replay and discover 5 ways to travel smarter and save money. Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways to Travel Smarter and Save Money, has ended, but you can still watch the full replay. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five practical ways to protect your phone and personal information, avoid common travel scams, find better deals, save money on bookings and use technology to make your travels easier and less stressful. No technical experience is needed. Watch the free replay + downloadable checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com. AI MAY SPOT DEADLY HEART RISK IN A ROUTINE ECG Microsoft calls its technology the MAI Diagnostic Orchestrator, or MAI-DxO. The system uses multiple AI agents that work together much like a panel of doctors discussing a difficult medical case. Instead of jumping to an immediate answer, the AI begins with limited information. It asks follow-up questions and considers which medical tests might help identify the problem. Then, its AI agents challenge one another's conclusions as new information becomes available. Think about someone who has unexplained fatigue and several unusual lab results. A doctor might consider one possible explanation before ordering additional tests. Microsoft's system can examine multiple possibilities and reconsider its initial assessment as the evidence changes. That approach could prove especially useful when symptoms overlap across different diseases. According to Microsoft's published findings, researchers evaluated the technology using 304 complex medical cases from The New England Journal of Medicine . These cases often involve unusual illnesses that challenge even experienced physicians. The results were striking. MAI-DxO correctly diagnosed approximately 83% of those cases. Generalist physicians working alone achieved 36% accuracy when they could use reference materials. Without those resources, their accuracy dropped to 22%. Researchers also tested the system using historical emergency department cases. There, the AI achieved approximately 80% accuracy, compared with 47% for the physician comparison group. Before anyone starts canceling doctor appointments, there's something important to understand about this research. The physicians in the comparison were generalists, including primary care doctors and general internists. They evaluated cases individually, even when they had access to medical reference materials. However, hospitals typically involve specialists when patients develop particularly difficult medical problems. Those specialists may work together and review additional evidence before reaching a diagnosis. Microsoft did not directly compare its system against teams of medical specialists. There's another important detail. Microsoft's AI was evaluated across 304 complex cases, while physicians worked through a smaller set of 56 cases held out from the system's development process. That means the headline percentages don't represent two groups completing exactly the same number of cases. That limits how broadly we can interpret the findings. The researchers also relied on existing medical cases rather than treating patients in real time. While those cases provide a useful challenge, actual medical care can be far more unpredictable. Patients sometimes struggle to describe symptoms. Medical records may contain gaps, and physical examinations can reveal clues that never appear in a written case summary. The simulation also relied on an AI system to supply information from existing case reports. When certain details weren't available, it could generate plausible responses. That helped researchers create diagnostic conversations, although those interactions cannot fully reproduce the uncertainty doctors encounter with actual patients. Furthermore, reaching the correct diagnosis represents only part of caring for someone. Doctors must determine the appropriate treatment and understand how individual circumstances affect medical decisions. The study's authors also work for Microsoft, making independent testing especially important before hospitals consider relying on the technology for patient care. For now, Microsoft's results show how well the technology performed under controlled testing conditions. Whether it can deliver similar benefits during everyday patient care remains an open question. HIDDEN CLUES COULD HELP PREDICT A WOMAN’S BREAST CANCER RISK YEARS IN ADVANCE You might be wondering how this technology compares with ChatGPT or other AI assistants that already answer medical questions. The underlying AI models play a major role in Microsoft's system. In fact, the researchers tested models developed by OpenAI, Google, Anthropic and other companies. One finding deserves attention. OpenAI's GPT-5 correctly solved approximately 79% of the complex cases when researchers used a basic prompt without Microsoft's orchestration system. Adding MAI-DxO increased accuracy to approximately 83%. That's an improvement, although the underlying AI model already performed remarkably well. With the newer GPT-5.5 model, the gains were larger on complex cases. Microsoft's orchestration system raised accuracy from approximately 72% to nearly 87% in that comparison. However, the additional system provided little improvement on emergency department cases using the strongest models. These results suggest that much of the diagnostic capability comes from powerful AI models themselves. Microsoft's approach can improve its performance further, depending on the model and medical problem. Meanwhile, Microsoft CEO of AI Mustafa Suleyman has described the company's larger ambition as "medical superintelligence." The idea involves developing AI systems capable of eventually exceeding today's strongest medical teams in clinical reasoning and coordination. Microsoft is also collaborating with Mayo Clinic on AI technology that could eventually help clinicians anticipate how a patient's medical condition might develop. Those ambitions extend well beyond the capabilities demonstrated in the current study. Anyone who has received a surprisingly expensive medical bill knows how quickly diagnostic testing can add up. Microsoft believes its technology could eventually help doctors make better decisions about which tests patients actually need. During the study, researchers assigned estimated costs to diagnostic procedures. They then measured whether the AI could reach accurate conclusions while avoiding unnecessary testing. In one cost-conscious configuration, MAI-DxO achieved approximately 81% accuracy on complex cases while generating an estimated $2,241 in diagnostic costs per case. The physicians using reference materials averaged approximately $4,725 in estimated diagnostic costs. However, some configurations designed to maximize AI accuracy generated higher testing costs. The savings depended partly on how researchers adjusted the system. It's important to understand what those dollar amounts represent. Researchers estimated the cost of diagnostic workups, including medical testing and standardized visit expenses. These figures do not represent actual patient bills or the cost of operating the AI. They're estimates based on the simulation, so researchers still need to determine whether the savings would hold up in real hospitals. Nevertheless, reducing unnecessary procedures while preserving diagnostic accuracy could offer significant benefits if future clinical trials confirm the results. The next challenge involves moving beyond simulated medical cases. Microsoft has announced a partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston to evaluate MAI-DxO in clinical environments. Under the planned research, consenting patients will continue receiving standard medical care. They will also interact with Microsoft's AI system as researchers compare its recommendations with physicians' independent assessments. Importantly, doctors will remain responsible for patient treatment. The study should help researchers understand how well the AI performs when it encounters actual patients and the unpredictable circumstances of a busy hospital. Meanwhile, Microsoft faces competition from other technology companies pursuing similar goals. Google recently published a study in The Lancet involving its own conversational medical AI system, called AMIE. In that study, 98 patients interacted with Google's AI before urgent primary care appointments. Physicians monitored the conversations in real time, and none required a safety-related interruption under the study's predefined criteria. Participating clinicians also reported that the AI-generated information often helped them prepare for appointments. Although the research was relatively small, it provided an early look at how conversational AI might work alongside doctors. Microsoft's upcoming clinical evaluation will offer another opportunity to examine whether these systems can perform reliably outside controlled simulations. For now, Microsoft's AI diagnostic system remains a research technology. You cannot rely on it as a replacement for a medical appointment. However, these findings offer a possible preview of where health care could be headed. If AI systems continue improving, your doctor might eventually have access to a powerful digital assistant that can review difficult cases and suggest overlooked possibilities. That could be especially helpful for people who have spent months trying to understand unexplained symptoms. AI might also help clinicians evaluate test results more efficiently. In the future, that could reduce unnecessary procedures and potentially shorten the time patients spend waiting for answers. Still, accuracy alone should never determine whether a hospital adopts AI for patient care. Doctors need to understand when these systems make mistakes. Patients also deserve clear information about how their medical data gets used and who reviews AI-generated recommendations. We've previously reported on how more Americans are turning to AI for health advice. That growing interest makes careful use even more important. If you're already asking an AI chatbot about symptoms or medical test results, use its responses to prepare questions for your doctor. Avoid treating those responses as confirmed diagnoses. And before uploading medical records into any AI service, review how the company handles sensitive health information. Ultimately, the most useful role for this technology may be helping physicians reach better decisions while keeping patients involved in their care. Want to put AI to work for your own health? Watch the free replay of my CyberGuy LIVE class, 5 Ways AI Can Help You Get Better Healthcare at cyberguy.com/cyberguylive/classes/, where I share practical ways to prepare for doctor visits and make sense of complicated medical information. I find these results both exciting and a little unsettling. Anyone who has watched a loved one struggle through a difficult diagnosis knows how frustrating it can be to wait for answers. If AI can help doctors catch something they might otherwise miss, I'm all for it. But let's be careful about declaring AI better than doctors based on simulated cases. I want to see how this technology performs with actual patients before we put too much trust in it. What interests me most is the possibility of giving doctors another set of highly capable eyes. A second opinion can change everything, and AI could make that available much faster. Of course, protecting sensitive medical information needs to be part of the equation, too. If an AI system disagreed with your doctor about a serious medical diagnosis, whose judgment would you trust? Would you want the AI involved in your care at all? 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/6ae72c1b726b22deeb693f43 Former Pentagon UFO chief disputes FBI black triangle sighting, says reports lack evidence te 2026-11-01T12:10:03.390Z Former Pentagon UFO chief disputes FBI black triangle sighting, says reports lack evidence The former head of the Pentagon's UFO investigation office is pouring cold water on a mysterious black triangular object reportedly spotted by FBI personnel, telling Fox News Digital that the newly released account lacks the evidence needed to determine what the witnesses actually saw. Sean Kirkpatrick, the former director of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), said strange sightings detailed in recently declassified government records should be viewed through an evidence-based lens rather than as proof of something extraterrestrial. The records include a 2026 sighting involving FBI personnel who reported seeing a dark, nonreflective triangular object with no visible engines, exhaust or conventional propulsion system rise above a mountain ridge before rapidly disappearing into a canyon. NEW TRUMP UFO FILE DUMP INCLUDES MILITARY FOOTAGE OF MYSTERIOUS STAR-SHAPED OBJECT A separate AARO report described a matte-black triangular object that climbed about 200 to 300 feet above the ridgeline, hovered for roughly 20 seconds and then appeared to accelerate almost instantly. Kirkpatrick, who spent nearly 30 years in the Department of Defense and intelligence community, said the witnesses' FBI backgrounds alone are not enough to validate what they reported seeing. NASA CHIEF PULLS BACK CURTAIN ON TRUMP UFO FILES AFTER BIZARRE FINDS SURFACE IN BURIED FED RECORDS "There's a lot of people that like to point to folks as being credible witnesses and therefore their testimony must be taken at face value," Kirkpatrick told Fox News Digital. "And that is a classic case of authority bias." Kirkpatrick said the lack of photographs or other supporting evidence makes it difficult to determine what, if anything, the witnesses encountered. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON DARES GOVERNMENT TO 'JUST SHOW THE ALIEN,' AS DISCLOSURE FERVOR CONTINUES TO GROW "Some of this is just, ‘hey, I saw something, I don't know what it is,’" Kirkpatrick said. "People sometimes have a tendency to fill that gap with very extreme beliefs that have time and again proven to be inaccurate and fallible." He pointed to advanced aerospace technology as one possible explanation for some triangular sightings, comparing them to reports involving the F-117 stealth aircraft before the technology became widely known. PENTAGON FILES REVEAL AGENTS' REPORTS OF 'ORBS LAUNCHING ORBS' NEAR SENSITIVE US SECURITY SITE AARO approached UAP reports by examining three broad possibilities, Kirkpatrick said: advanced technology used by a foreign adversary, ordinary objects or sensor effects that are misunderstood, or an extraterrestrial explanation. "You've got 3 very distinct buckets," Kirkpatrick said. PENTAGON’S NEW UFO FILE RELEASE LOGS NEAR-MISS AS ‘SUPER-HEATED’ ORBS APPROACH US HELICOPTER Each possibility has specific signatures that investigators can compare against data collected from a sighting, he explained. "When you get data from an observation, actual data, not just a story, you compare that data to those signatures," Kirkpatrick said. UFO INVESTIGATOR WARNS TRUMP DISCLOSURE COULD HAND SENSITIVE MILITARY SECRETS TO CHINA, RUSSIA "None of the data that we saw and reviewed and analyzed matches an alien hypothesis theory," he added. Most of the cases his office examined involved ordinary objects or phenomena that sensors were not designed to recognize. A small number showed signs of possible foreign adversary involvement and were referred to national security officials for further investigation. SECOND BATCH OF UFO FILES SET TO BE RELEASED AFTER LAWMAKER TEASED ‘HOLY CRAP’ MOMENT But the word "unresolved," which appears in government UAP records, does not necessarily mean investigators encountered something inexplicable, Kirkpatrick cautioned. "When we say a case is unresolved, it generally means there is no data or there is insufficient data to actually analyze it," Kirkpatrick said. "And so you can't conclude one way or the other." LONG-HIDDEN UFO INFORMATION AT CENTER OF TRUMP PUSH TO FREE FORMER OFFICIALS Investigators may have an idea of what an object likely was based on similar cases, he said, but without sufficient raw data, they cannot reach a definitive conclusion. Kirkpatrick said some cases released publicly as unresolved had previously been resolved by AARO. "Many of these cases, we did resolve, and I even briefed several of them to Congress with the answers and what they were and what they were likely to be," Kirkpatrick said. He said Pentagon leadership directed AARO to remove language explaining what investigators had determined before some cases were released publicly as unresolved. "Pentagon leadership had told AARO to remove all of the resolution language and put these cases out as unresolved," Kirkpatrick said. "Letting, and I quote, ‘the people make up their own mind,’ which is the absolute worst thing that you could do because all you've done is continue to just feed the flames of conspiracy with a whole bunch of nonsense." Kirkpatrick did not specify when the directive was issued or which Pentagon leaders were involved. The War Department separately told Fox News Digital that it is not providing assessments of the newly released files, allowing the public to reach its own conclusions. "We are not providing any comment or assessment on the files overall or on any specific file, so that the American people can make up their own minds regarding the files," a War Department official said on background. The department also confirmed that images accompanying the FBI triangular-object report were illustrations rather than photographs of the object itself. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Kirkpatrick said "unidentified" carries a different meaning than "unresolved," though the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Read the report here: "Unidentified generally means we can see and characterize an object and we have data to support that characterization, but we don't know what it is," he said. He pointed to objects shot down over North America following the discovery of a Chinese surveillance balloon in 2023 as examples of objects that were initially unidentified before investigators determined they were balloons. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Other records released by the government stretch back decades, including reports of strange objects near California's Santa Catalina Island in the 1950s. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Kirkpatrick said historical sightings must also be considered alongside the technology that existed at the time, pointing to early high-altitude balloon programs as a possible explanation for some reports of bright objects in the sky. Read the Catalina Island report here: SEND US A TIP "There are thousands of these reports," Kirkpatrick said. "And so even if there were alien visitations to Earth, there are not thousands of them." GOT A TIP? The possibility of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe should not be confused with evidence that extraterrestrial beings have visited Earth, Kirkpatrick said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "It's statistically invalid to believe that's not going to be the case, but the probability of them being here is just as statistically unrealistic," he said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Looking broadly at the latest records, Kirkpatrick said he saw little that changed his assessment. "I mean, there's nothing new," Kirkpatrick said. Fox News Digital reached out to the FBI for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae72c1a726b22deeb693f3a ANDREA PICCIOTTI-BAYER: Colorado's universal preschool revives vile anti-Catholic laws te 2026-11-01T12:10:02.522Z ANDREA PICCIOTTI-BAYER: Colorado's universal preschool revives vile anti-Catholic laws A father in Colorado pays out of pocket for Catholic preschool while his taxes fund other children’s preschool educations. One of his children has spina bifida, and the family stays in Colorado because Medicaid covers her needs better than anywhere else. An extra $6,000 would go a long way toward helping care for her. A mother who works at a lumber company, married to a house painter whose work slows every winter, has six children and a seventh on the way. She once assumed Catholic school was only "for rich people." Another mother started a florist business to help pay tuition. Three of her children attend a Catholic school in Denver, but she could not afford preschool there for her youngest, who now attends a Lutheran preschool in the state program. STEVE MOORE, ED POZZUOLI: STOP FUNDING SCHOOL SYSTEMS. LET THE MONEY FOLLOW THE CHILD "I’m choosing just a faith," she says, "and here I’m being punished for that." A fourth parent took a lower-paying job at her children’s parish school for a tuition discount, and she has watched families leave because of the cost of pre-K. THE SUPREME COURT IS BACK. THESE FIVE CASES COULD RESHAPE AMERICAN LIFE I filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court on behalf of these Catholic families in St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, which the court will hear on Nov. 3. Dan and Lisa Sheley, parents who joined the Archdiocese of Denver and two parishes in challenging the state in court, tell a similar story. The Sheleys have seven children, five already at St. Mary’s, and have spent thousands of dollars out of pocket on a faith-based preschool education the state will not help fund. Colorado’s "universal" preschool program was supposed to help families like them. It doesn’t, and the reason is a single clause. To participate, a school must promise "equal opportunity," a provision that covers sexual orientation and gender identity, and Catholic schools cannot agree to it without abandoning church teaching on the nature of marriage, human sexuality and identity. Colorado never has to say "Catholic." It only has to write a rule that Catholic schools cannot meet. DEMOCRATS AIM TO KILL SCHOOL CHOICE FROM WISCONSIN TO THE REST OF THE US America has seen that move before, under the Blaine amendments, and they are back. In 1875, at a time of great anti-Catholic bigotry, Speaker of the House James G. Blaine proposed a constitutional amendment barring public money from "sectarian" schools. The real target was Catholic immigrants. The public schools of the day were Protestant, with daily instruction, prayers and hymns built around the King James Bible. Catholic families that sought instruction for their children in their faith tradition built schools of their own. Blaine’s amendment passed the House overwhelmingly and fell just short in the Senate. The states took up the cause, and roughly three dozen wrote versions into their constitutions. None said "Catholic." None needed to. As Justice Clarence Thomas observed in Mitchell v. Helms (2000), it was an open secret that "sectarian" was code for "Catholic." Colorado has built the modern version. Its program gives eligible 4-year-olds a benefit worth around $6,000 a year at the school their parents choose. The price of participation is the "equal opportunity" clause, which Catholic schools cannot pay. So they are out. MARINE TURNED HOMESCHOOL MOM SUES OREGON DISTRICT OVER DENIED REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHRISTIAN CURRICULUM The Supreme Court has spent recent years undoing the Blaine legacy. In Trinity Lutheran (2017), Espinoza (2020) and Carson (2022), it held that once a state offers a public benefit, it cannot disqualify schools for being religious or for practicing their faith. Colorado’s mandate does the same work in modern vocabulary. Many preschools are willing to accept the state’s terms. But those whose faith includes a view of marriage, sex and the human person the state rejects cannot. And Colorado’s rules bend for everyone else. Providers may serve only children with disabilities, only low-income children, only children of color, only gender-nonconforming children or only the LGBTQ+ community, and officials can grant further exceptions case by case. But there is no flexibility for Catholic schools. The lawmakers who built the program expected faith-based preschools to be part of it. GOV KATHY HOCHUL SIGNS NEW YORK ONTO TRUMP'S SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM DESPITE TEACHERS UNION OPPOSITION The cost of exclusion is measurable. Roughly 1,500 children across 30 schools have been shut out. Enrollment in Catholic preschools has dropped by about 20%. Two preschools have closed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The request before the Supreme Court is narrow. Colorado already makes room for providers whose missions call them to serve particular communities. It can make room for Catholic ones. In Masterpiece Cakeshop (2018), 303 Creative (2023) and Chiles (2026), the Supreme Court rebuked Colorado for its intolerance. The justices should tell the state again that the guarantees of the Constitution don’t collapse under the pressure of ideology. A state that offers families support for private education must not close the doors to Catholic schools committed to being Catholic. The Blaine amendments were a stain on American law. They should not return under a new label. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ANDREA PICCIOTTI-BAYER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae72064726b22deeb693d66 Skilled trades now offer direct path to six-figure pay without college debt thanks to emerging tech industry te 2026-11-01T11:20:04.762Z Skilled trades now offer direct path to six-figure pay without college debt thanks to emerging tech industry ASHBURN, Va. — Young Americans could be earning six-figure salaries without taking on college debt as the artificial intelligence boom fuels demand for skilled electricians, according to a veteran tradesman who says he has never struggled to find work in his 26-year career. Andrew Miller, who raised six children while working in the trades, said the rapid expansion of data centers is creating lucrative opportunities for young workers seeking financial independence without a traditional four-year college degree. "You don't have the debt that you incur in college," Miller told Fox News Digital inside one of Northern Virginia's largest data centers. He also explained the one of the reasons why Northern Virginia is one of the wealthiest enclaves in the U.S. is "directly linked to data centers and data center development." Miller claimed areas that reject the data center boom — like California — are seeing wealth leave the state. AMERICA’S NEW BLUE-COLLAR JOB BOOM IS ONE NOBODY SAW COMING — AND IT’S JUST GETTING STARTED Miller said thanks to the explosion in the industry, electricians can earn six-figure salaries after completing their training, noting: "That is life changing to a 22, 23 year old individual." "They cannot produce enough electricians fast enough," he said. "I have never been without work in all my career even through recessions." While Miller acknowledged that the federal government's presence in Northern Virginia has historically helped sustain employment, he said the rapid expansion of data centers is expected to create even greater demand. "Now with data centers expanding it's going to just increase the demand for our trade," he said. Northern Virginia has earned the nickname "Data Center Alley" for its massive concentration of data centers, with Loudoun County at the heart of the nation's rapidly expanding AI infrastructure. As of March 2026, more than 230 data centers had been built or were under construction in the county, with another 116 projects in the pipeline. INSIDE THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIVING ON THE EDGE OF AMERICA’S TECH FRONTIER Bill McGraw of electrical contractor J.E. Richards said apprenticeship programs offer an alternative to traditional college degrees, allowing participants to receive classroom instruction while gaining paid, hands-on experience. McGraw said apprentices accepted into a program through International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26 can start at approximately $27 to $28 an hour, even without previous experience. At the journeyman level, McGraw cited wages of approximately $62 an hour, equivalent to nearly $129,000 annually based on a 40-hour workweek year-round, before overtime. Don Slaiman said Local 26's hiring hall has grown from fewer than 9,000 workers to more than 17,500 amid Northern Virginia's data center boom. IT TOOK 3 MONTHS TO GET INSIDE THIS MASSIVE TEXAS DATA CENTER — HERE'S WHAT WE SAW The demand extends beyond construction, with electricians needed for ongoing maintenance, equipment upgrades and infrastructure improvements. "There's always continuous work there," McGraw said. The economic benefits also reach surrounding communities. Miller said a single data center construction project can employ as many as 2,000 craft workers, generating business for local restaurants, housing providers and other services. "Those craft workers are gonna need a place to eat, sleep. They're gonna live in the community," Miller said. With artificial intelligence accelerating demand for new facilities, Slaiman said the growing industry offers workers a path to financial stability and opportunities to support their families. "We're going to need more data centers and we're going to build them and we are going to give great careers to folks," Slaiman said, adding that those jobs can help workers "raise a family and live the American dream." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae72063726b22deeb693d5d Gov Hochul's cameo in Cornell sex-assault documentary casts ‘air of impropriety’ over investigation: attorney te 2026-11-01T11:20:03.962Z Gov Hochul's cameo in Cornell sex-assault documentary casts ‘air of impropriety’ over investigation: attorney Amid the renewed investigation into seven men accused of sexually assaulting a woman at Cornell, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has drawn backlash for appearing in a Netflix documentary about the case and commenting on the allegations. None of the seven men have been criminally charged. Hochul signed an executive order in October assigning New York Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to investigate the case. In the newly released documentary titled "Instadocs: Jane Doe v. Cornell," Hochul appears around 13 minutes into the film, expressing her own reaction to news surrounding the case. CORNELL SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE REVIVES SCRUTINY OF A LITTLE-KNOWN NEW YORK LAW ON INTOXICATED VICTIMS Speaking to an interviewer, she said, "My first reaction was how disgusting, not again. You feel like, not again." She also reflected on her past experience from when she was an undergrad at Syracuse University in the late '70s. CORNELL PROTESTERS SWARM CAMPUS TO SUPPORT JANE DOE, CALL FOR UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT'S RESIGNATION "There were a series of rapes our first week on campus and there was a sense of anxiety all around," Hochul said. She condemned what she called a "culture" that "has never changed." SALLY YATES' CORNELL REVIEW OF ALLEGED GANG RAPE COULD SCRUTINIZE CRUCIAL POLICE INTERVIEW, ATTORNEY SAYS "The number of people involved and the repugnancy of her allegations would’ve drawn you to local police department fairly quickly," she said. Jane Doe's allegations gained the national spotlight when she filed a civil lawsuit naming the seven Cornell Chi Phi fraternity brothers, the university, her own sorority and others – claiming she was drugged and gang raped inside a frat house in 2024. CORNELL PRESIDENT SAYS UNIVERSITY 'MUST DO BETTER' ON HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She filed the suit nearly two years after she initially reported her allegations to local law enforcement – to which Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said, "multiple prosecutors and criminal investigators reviewed Jane Doe’s statement and correctly determined the alleged facts as set forth in the statement do not constitute a crime." ATTORNEY FOR ACCUSED CORNELL STUDENT CALLS ON LETITIA JAMES TO STEP ASIDE OVER PRIOR COMMENTS In the Netflix interview, Hochul addressed concerns about law enforcement's handling of the allegations. TISH JAMES CONFRONTED ON CAMERA OVER TRUMP'S ACCUSATION OF BIAS IN CORNELL RAPE CASE SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS She said, "In a situation like this, you want to make sure that people believe in the process." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno, a criminal defense attorney and host of the "Crime and Justice with Donna Rotunno" podcast, criticized Hochul for her appearance on the documentary, warning that her remarks exacerbate existing concerns over the prosecution's fairness. SEND US A TIP Rotunno said, "The governor can say anything she wants about anything. The question is, should she?" ATTORNEY FOR FORMER CORNELL FRATERNITY MEMBER WANTS AG JAMES OFF CASE OVER POST SUPPORTING ACCUSER "The problem you have here is there has already been the air of impropriety," she went on to say. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Rotunno also said the timing of Hochul's concern about the case is "suspect" and questions why the governor stepped in to intervene on the case – two years later. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "If she was so in tune as to what was happening in Ithaca or elsewhere in the state of New York, this is probably something that should have been on her radar." When asked by Fox News Digital about why she made the decision to appear in the documentary, a spokesperson for Hochul told Fox News Digital: "Governors routinely speak to news and media organizations about matters of significant public interest." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae72063726b22deeb693d54 Terry Bradshaw opens up about his 'demon in the night' depression in new memoir te 2026-11-01T11:20:03.242Z Terry Bradshaw opens up about his 'demon in the night' depression in new memoir Terry Bradshaw wants men to know they aren’t alone. The FOX Sports analyst and four-time Super Bowl champion told "Fox & Friends" that "Looking for Terry: A Memoir" was a hard sell to his publisher because it isn’t about football. Instead, Bradshaw decided to open up about his longtime battle with depression. "I haven’t been public with it as much, that’s why I came out with this book," the Pittsburgh Steelers legend said during his Oct. 14 interview. TERRY BRADSHAW OPENS UP ABOUT MORTALITY AFTER BEATING CANCER TWICE: 'AM I GOING TO HEAVEN?' On the surface, Bradshaw exudes a cheerful demeanor, which he said might surprise those he opens up to about his mental health struggles. He’s had a prolific career both in the NFL and as a television sports analyst, and has built a reputation as a "tough guy." "People think, well, if you’re dealing with depression — I’m not dealing with depression right now," Bradshaw said. The Hall of Fame quarterback said depression often "rears its ugly head," but he stresses that it doesn’t rob him of his personality. Bradshaw describes it as a sickening feeling that comes over him at times and is challenging to snap out of. In "Looking for Terry," he wants readers, especially men, to be more vulnerable about their emotional struggles. Women might be more likely to get help, he said, but men often turn instead to "a few drinks and some drugs." US SOCCER LEGEND LANDON DONOVAN OPENS UP ON MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES, REDEFINING SUCCESS One of Bradshaw’s most challenging bouts with depression came during the 1999 Super Bowl in Miami, where he was working as a broadcaster. He told Fox News co-host Brian Kilmeade that he couldn’t get out of bed. He said his depression can emerge like a "demon in the night" during times of stress, family issues or when he is tired. Today, he has someone to lean on in his wife, Tammy. She even has a name for his depression: Roy. "She says to me, ‘Is Roy showing his ugly head?’" he explained. "I say yeah, and then we start talking about it, and I’m telling you, it’s like the greatest gift in the world just to have someone you can share that with." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Readers of "Looking for Terry: A Memoir" will get a glimpse of an "ordinary guy who’s had an extraordinary run," not a "highlight reel," he said. Above all, Bradshaw doesn’t want people to feel sorry for him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae72062726b22deeb693d4b American Culture Quiz: Test yourself country cooking and park preservation te 2026-11-01T11:20:02.518Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself country cooking and park preservation The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights country cooking, park preservation — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how well you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  And to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae72061726b22deeb693d42 Colombia's 'El Tigre' takes fight to cartels as Trump alliance takes shape te 2026-11-01T11:20:01.751Z Colombia's 'El Tigre' takes fight to cartels as Trump alliance takes shape President Abelardo de la Espriella means business when it comes to his war against the cartels. Colombia's new president, known by the nickname of ‘El Tigre’, was voted in on a law and order ticket and so far his actions in fighting the cartels are seemingly paying dividends — not just in Colombia but in Washington too. Recently, he arrived at the Barranquilla police command around the early hours of the morning as 587 police officers and soldiers raided 50 locations across the Caribbean port city and its suburbs in Operation Blindaje 360. A few days earlier, domestic Colombian news outlets had widely publicized a recording intercepted by Colombian police of "Keko", the alleged leader of a gang called "Los del Freseo" boasting that de la Espirella had nothing on him. "The Tiger's got nothing. Let him come out, and we'll put lead in him," Keko allegedly said on the recording. Then, before dawn, Colombia's president had tracked him down and was face to face with him, all caught on tape. According to a video released by his presidential office, El Tigre told Keko the gang leader was "a tough guy on the phone… but the look of the fear on his face matched that of his many victims". The sweep ended with 72 arrests. ANTI-CARTEL HARDLINER CHANNELS TRUMP IN BID TO END COLOMBIA'S LEFTIST ERA IN PIVOTAL ELECTION The theatrics played to a large audience who long argued that former leftist Gustavo Petros’s policy of pursuing engagement with drug traffickers and through conversation and peace talks had left Colombia more vulnerable to organized crime and further articulation between Colombian and Venezuelan cartels that had been dominating the space left by the power vacuum which emerged from effective law-enforcement control. His government is also seeking to reverse former President Gustavo Petro’s "total peace" policy, which pursued negotiations with several armed organizations. Before taking office, de la Espriella announced that he would dismantle key elements of the policy and reactivate arrest warrants against members of illegal armed groups. Nearly three months into his term, the 48-year-old lawyer has scrapped his leftist predecessor's "total peace" talks, ordered every armed group treated as a terrorist organization and claims more than 32,000 arrests. He is doing it arm in arm with Washington. A dual U.S.-Colombian citizen who lived in Miami before running for president, he has brought Colombia into President Donald Trump's anti-cartel coalition. Last month, he personally handed a guerrilla boss accused of supplying Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel to DEA agents with his hands and feet shackled. The prisoner, Geovany Andrés Rojas, alias "Araña," is alleged to have led the "Comandos de la Frontera" dissidents and now faces narco-terrorism charges in Southern California. "The option of dialogue is completely exhausted," de la Espriella told troops after his Aug. 7 inauguration. In an Oct. 12 address, he put the tally at 32,503 arrests, 33 ringleaders taken out of action and 679 drug-production sites destroyed or disabled. He has signed more than 100 extradition orders, including five for former armed-group peace negotiators wanted in the U.S. whose handovers the previous government had frozen. ‘DONROE’ DOCTRINE AND CONSERVATIVE VICTORIES SQUEEZE CARTELS IN LATIN AMERICA The offensive reaches deep into the countryside, where conflict monitor ACLED counted August as the deadliest month for clashes between security forces and armed groups since it began tracking Colombia in 2018.  In late August he warned FARC dissident chief Iván Mordisco: "When you least expect it, a bomb is going to fall on you." Two days later, he walked among the bagged bodies of 23 suspected dissidents at an army base in Guaviare, and troops killed the top commander of a paramilitary-rooted trafficking group in La Guajira. Colombia became the 19th member of Trump's Shield of the Americas coalition in August, and War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Bogotá had authorized "joint military operations to destroy terrorists and terror networks domestically." The administration has pledged $1 billion in security aid, pending congressional approval, and Marine Gen. Francis Donovan, head of U.S. Southern Command, has toured Colombian bases. However, speaking on-camera to Fox News Digital, Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo said while his country is embracing President Donald Trump’s push for a new security alliance across the Western Hemisphere, he drew a clear line on the role American forces would play inside Colombia, saying Colombian troops — not U.S. forces — will carry out operations against the country’s armed groups. PENTAGON SENDS HUNDREDS OF ARMY TROOPS TO LATIN AMERICA FOR TRAINING AS DRUG-TRAFFICKING CAMPAIGN EXPANDS According to Benjamin Gedan, a senior fellow and director of the Latin America Program at the Stimson Center in Washington who previously served as a South America Director in the White House, the last few years were an outlier: "For decades, the United States and Colombia closely cooperated to fight guerrillas and organized crime. Plan Colombia was celebrated by both Republicans and Democrats. The Colombian military is well-trained and battle-tested. Renewed close cooperation between Bogotá and Washington is a cornerstone of the renewed U.S. focus on security in Latin America," he said. "Still, flashy military strikes on criminal targets will not answer the mail. These groups are well-armed, well-funded, and thrive in regions with little state presence. Images of criminals in body bags may give the impression of forward progress after the failed strategy of Colombia’s last leader, much as videos of exploding speedboats have become the calling card of the Shield of the Americas. In both cases, a more sophisticated strategy is needed to deal lasting blows to criminal groups," Gedan argued. CRIME, KIDNAPPINGS AND DRONE ATTACKS FLAGGED IN US WARNING FOR BORDER REGION Oscar Palma, a professor of Security Studies at the University of Rosario in Bogotá, said it is still a little too early to assess the change in policies and affirm they will be fruitful within the Colombian context. "Beyond the policing acts themselves, there is the subjective feeling of security with debates within Colombian society on whether this open war strategy brings more or less security to the population. Many argue that the gangs are acting now more forcefully to defend their territories and business deals, while others believe that a strong police presence will eventually lead to less organized crime." Palma said there is a false dichotomy between having to choose all-out war or dialogue in order to achieve peace with groups such as the FARC and other gang leaders: "It is a fiction that you will come to zero combatants simply pursuing one strategy or the other—all-out war will never zero down those combating in the FARC and organized crime just as peace talks, especially if carried out in a misguided policy such as the one led by [Gustavo] Petros, will achieve real results." He said, "A better example is the strategy carried out by President [Juán Manuel] Santos during the dealings with the FARC, which led to a much safer Colombia: there were talks, but those were part of a bigger strategy of also fighting these groups with arms and bringing them to justice," he added. "There is a wave of freedom, a wave of democracy, a wave of free market… There is a new momentum for the region and we have to take advantage of that momentum. That's what I said to President Trump," Restrepo told Fox News Digital. "If we want to keep and preserve democracy in the region, the Shield of the Americas is going to be the best opportunity to do it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e16726b22deeb693d01 What You Need to Know About COPD te 2026-11-01T11:10:14.932Z What You Need to Know About COPD (StatePoint) There are over 16 million people in the United States living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and an estimated millions more living with the disease undiagnosed. COPD is a progressive, chronic lung… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e16726b22deeb693cf8 What You Need to Know About COPD te 2026-11-01T11:10:14.144Z What You Need to Know About COPD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e15726b22deeb693cef Lo que debe saber acerca de la EPOC te 2026-11-01T11:10:13.364Z Lo que debe saber acerca de la EPOC (StatePoint) En Estados Unidos hay más de 16 millones de personas que padecen enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC), que incluye el enfisema y la bronquitis crónica, y se estima que millones de personas más padecen la enfermedad sin haber recibido… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e14726b22deeb693ce6 Lo que debe saber acerca de la EPOC te 2026-11-01T11:10:12.532Z Lo que debe saber acerca de la EPOC Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e13726b22deeb693cdd Erik Solheim: Moutai’s High Quality Depends on Environmental Protection of the Chishui River te 2026-11-01T11:10:11.706Z Erik Solheim: Moutai’s High Quality Depends on Environmental Protection of the Chishui River Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e12726b22deeb693cd4 PHIIT Hive Celebrates Successful HYROX Boston Weekend With 26-Person Turnout te 2026-11-01T11:10:10.904Z PHIIT Hive Celebrates Successful HYROX Boston Weekend With 26-Person Turnout Northvale fitness community brings strength, determination, and team spirit to four days of competition Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e12726b22deeb693ccb PHIIT Hive Celebrates Successful HYROX Boston Weekend With 26-Person Turnout te 2026-11-01T11:10:10.082Z PHIIT Hive Celebrates Successful HYROX Boston Weekend With 26-Person Turnout Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e11726b22deeb693cc0 Gas prices Nov. 2 te 2026-11-01T11:10:09.124Z Gas prices Nov. 2 National average: $4.20 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e0b726b22deeb693c92 A look inside the Somali mall where Omar reappeared after DC raid raises more failed assimilation concerns te 2026-11-01T11:10:03.609Z A look inside the Somali mall where Omar reappeared after DC raid raises more failed assimilation concerns MINNEAPOLIS — The day after Rep. Ilhan Omar's first public appearance since the raid on her home, Fox News Digital was given a tour of the mall where she reemerged in her home state. The footage provides a glimpse inside an enclave within America that is dominated by Somalis and Somali culture, and a gives a peak into the community that Omar represents in the U.S. House of Representatives. The mall isn't just a place for people to buy clothing, food and receive services, but is a "community hub" of mostly women entrepreneurs, as described by a female shop owner. "We're here today are Karmel Mall with brother Basim, to kind of browse through this amazing community, corridor that is full of amazing women," she told Fox News Digital, referring the Karmel Mall of Somalia's owner, Basim Sabri, who provided the tour. 'RADICAL LEFT LUNATIC' JUDGE TRUMP WANTED IMPEACHED TAKES UP ILHAN OMAR WARRANT FIGHT Sabri, a Gaza-born immigrant, came to the United States to study in Minneapolis. During that time, he became a real-estate investor and steadily grew his business in the years to come. Now, he's a local titan of industry and owns a vast real estate empire, which includes the mall and several apartment complexes in the area that house Somalis. He has political ties at all levels of local and state politics, and is friends with Omar. He also knew the Somali-born congresswoman's father. Fox News Digital interviewed him separately, days before the official tour of the mall. For most inside, English is the mall's second language. It's packed with stores offering electronic SIM cards to call overseas, foreign money exchanges and travel agencies arranging trips to the Middle East and East Africa. Vendors also sell gold, fragrances and traditional Somali fashion items, mostly for women. There are Somali barber shops, cafes, traditional Somali food vendors and henna tattoo shops. Sabri gave conflicting figures on the exact number of stores, once saying 900, and later 750. SOMALIS IN MINNESOTA UNLEASH FURY ON TRUMP AFTER FEDS RAID ILHAN OMAR'S DC HOME It sports a food court with a giant Somali flag painted on the ceiling, as well as Somali, Palestinian and American flags hanging from the walls. Many politicians use that space for press conferences, Sabri explained. It's also where Omar ate lunch with friends, supporters and state Attorney General Keith Ellison during Fox News Digital's foray into the mall when the lawmaker reemerged after casting an early ballot in her own reelection. Karmel Mall also has an Islamic weekend school for children, where they're taught the Quran and engage in recreational activities. While the mall isn't strictly for Somalis, few outside the Somali community were present when Fox News Digital toured. Fox News Digital was initially bucked by security upon attempting to enter and film inside the mall without Sabri's permission. The owner once banned Democratic Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey from the premises in February 2024 after he vetoed an Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution passed by the City Council. OMAR’S MIDTERM RIVAL EXPOSES 'VICIOUS' SOMALI GANGS AMID IMMIGRATION PROBE INTO EMBATTLED REP "It is kind of an incubator setting where many businesses start in here, and then many succeed and grow and move somewhere else, to a bigger space," Sabri explained to Fox News Digital. He claims that the mall is a space where Somalis learn to integrate into the community. "You can see [the] Somalis not only integrating in the community, but also prospering," he said. "Somalis are very smart business individuals." But the mall's very name — the Karmel Mall of Somalia — along with the overwhelmingly Somali culture inside, raise questions about whether the group is actually assimilating into American society. WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS SAY THEIR TOWN IS THE NEXT DEARBORN — AND THEY'VE HAD ENOUGH Steven Camerota is the director for research at the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). He pointed Fox News Digital to a CIS report published in December of last year that describes Somalis as a "struggling group." The report shows that more than half of children who live in the homes of Somali-born immigrants in Minnesota live in poverty, compared to only 8% of children living in homes of native-born Minnesotans. Among Somali-born immigrants who have lived in the United States for more than a decade, half cannot speak English "very well." The report says that 89% of Somali households receive some form of welfare, and 39% don't have high school diplomas, compared to only 8% of the native population. Camerota argued that across America, assimilation among various foreign-born groups, including Somalis, has dropped, though today's immigration numbers are about the same they were during America's first great wave of immigration. In the late 19th- and early 20th-centuries, immigrations from across the world flooded the United States. During that time, immigrants comprised about 15% of America's population, on par with todays numbers. After World War I, restrictive immigration policies that lasted until the 1960s took effect. In more recent history, immigration has ramped up to the tune of one million legal immigrants per year entering the United States, Camerota said. MINNESOTA SENATE HOPEFUL WARNS THREAT LEVEL RISING AMID RASH OF SOMALI GANG CRIME, TERROR PLOT "So, there are three big things about modern immigration that you can argue greatly hinder assimilation, and it has much less to do with the immigrants, and a lot more to do with just modern conditions," he told Fox News Digital. "The first is technology. You can fly home and visit home for the holidays if you want. In a way that just wouldn't have been possible in 1900, and in terms of costs." Camerota noted that the internet allows people access to constant news from home, and the constant ability to stay connected with family and friends via phone and video calls. "So this technology, travel and communications is fundamentally different today than in the past. And that likely means that the connection with the home country doesn't become as attenuated as quickly as it would have," he said. The attitudes of those who Camerota characterizes as "elites," in academia, government, media and other institutions has also changed. He said there are now dueling theories about the what exactly America is that could be contributing to a lack of assimilation. FORMER MN STATE TROOPER TEARS INTO DEMS AS SOMALI GANG VIOLENCE TERRORIZES MINNESOTA: ‘WHERE IS ILHAN OMAR?’ "So is America essentially a magnificent historical project of democracy and equality and republican government, or is it essentially — most of that's a sham and it's really a racist, sexist, homophobic [and] classist society?" he said. "The immigrants are arriving in a country in many ways that received both those messages, and so this elite attitude which permeates down is just so different than the world of the last great wave of immigration and almost certainly matters a great deal." Essentially, Camerota argued, if immigrants adopt the narrative that America is a fundamentally flawed nation, there is little reason for them to assimilate. "The word assimilation itself is seen as a bad word in many circles. The idea that immigrants are supposed to shed their their old culture and become American is now seen as a kind of for some — I don't want to say universally for all — but some fraction of it at least, as an undesirable Anglo conformity," he continued. "We are living in a country that can't really agree itself about its own history, let alone agree on what it wants from the immigrants." The third important fact to assimilation in Camerota's mind is the sheer number of immigrants coming to the United States. ALARMING FRAUD TREND PUTS SMALL-TOWN MOSQUE WITH INDUSTRY AND FOREIGN GOVT TIES IN FOCUS: ‘OUR MOTHERLAND NOW’ "The last point is numbers," he said. "So, we're at a record high now, right? 15% of the population is foreign born. It's matched the levels of between 1890 and 1910 ... during the last peak of the last great wave. But the one question then has to be asked, what happened then?" He said the immigration restriction of the mid 20th-century necessarily resulted in assimilation, as immigrants could not endlessly build enclaves for more and more foreign-born residents, as is happening today. "I think it's pretty clear it likely played a very big role in facilitating the assimilation of the immigrants," he said, suggesting that a similar immigration restriction could have the same effect if implemented now. Sabri has faced troubles of his own. In 2005, he was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for bribing a local Minneapolis public official. He told Fox News Digital in the first interview about his time in prison, which included a brief stay at the infamous Federal Correctional Institution, Leavenworth in Kansas, in colorful detail. In that interview, he also insisted that the mall is for everyone. "But my experience is that Somalis are very, very intelligent and extremely hard-working people," he said. "So, I would invite anybody to come into the mall, and know that there are many people doing a great job and making a good living, and learning the American dream, and doing business, and opening businesses that eventually tend to be very successful for them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71e0a726b22deeb693c89 JOHN NAGEL: Ilhan Omar, my opponent, had a choice and picked political theater te 2026-11-01T11:10:02.666Z JOHN NAGEL: Ilhan Omar, my opponent, had a choice and picked political theater Days before an election, with Minnesotans voting on crime, prices and the future of their neighborhoods, Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar had to decide who she would stand beside. She chose the far-left streamer, Hasan Piker. This is a man who said "America deserved 9/11." He called Hamas "a thousand times better" than Israel and said he would vote for Hamas "every single time." He called Orthodox Jews "inbred," waved off Hamas’s treatment of women and gay people as domestic policy he doesn’t care about, and warned this summer that if American Jews keep supporting Israel, someone "is going to come around and take action." Omar knew all of it. Everyone did. LEFTIST STREAMER TRIGGERS FURY AFTER MOCKING 'FUNNY' INJURIES TO ICE AGENTS AT ILHAN OMAR EVENT: ‘DISGUSTING’ Before Monday night, when she appeared for a live conversation and Q&A event in Minneapolis titled "I'm the Host Now!", the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas called her decision to participate "a betrayal of Jewish Minnesotans." Her district includes St. Louis Park, long the center of Jewish life in this state. Her own party’s Jewish caucus said Piker’s brand of hate has no place in Minnesota. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, called his statements reckless and unacceptable. Rep. Angie Craig, Rep. Betty McCollum, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and state Sen. Ron Latz all spoke out. Democratic leaders privately urged her to cancel. Omar’s answer? Her campaign said the Democratic Party is a "big tent" — and she walked out on stage on Oct. 26, anyway. Once there, Piker called Republicans "terrorists." Omar called the GOP the "pedophile protection party." ILHAN OMAR'S RADICAL STREAMER ALLY RALLIES WITH EMBATTLED LAWMAKER AFTER DC HOME RAID Let’s be clear about what this was. Not an old clip dug up by an opposition researcher. Not a careless remark from a decade ago. It was a deliberate decision, made over the objections of her own party and her own Jewish constituents, at an event built to turn out votes, hosted by state Sen. Omar Fateh, a member of the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America. Rep. Omar didn’t stumble into this. She calculated that a sold-out crowd was worth more than the trust of the Jewish families she represents. That isn’t a lapse in judgment. It is her judgment. And it fits. This is a congresswoman who has already had to apologize for trafficking in antisemitic tropes, who treats half the country as an enemy and calls it courage. WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS I spent 30 years with the Minnesota State Patrol. In law enforcement, you learn that character shows in what someone does after they’ve been warned: whom they trust, what they tolerate, whether they change course or double down. Omar was warned. She doubled down. Minnesota’s Fifth District deserves better. The district is home to families worried about violent crime, grocery bills, rent and whether their kids will have the opportunities they did. It is also home to immigrants who came here because they believe in America and to Jewish Minnesotans who should never have to wonder whether their own congresswoman takes threats against them seriously. SEE IT: TOP DEM OPERATIVE DRAWS LINE AT ‘DEPLORABLE’ HASAN PIKER AFTER TOUTING PARTY’S ‘BIG TENT’ During my time with the State Patrol, I never asked anyone’s party before responding to a crash. Public service means serving everyone — including the people who didn’t vote for you. I’m a Republican, and I won’t pretend otherwise. I believe the border must remain secure, violent criminals and fraudsters must be held accountable, families need relief from the cost of living, and police officers deserve support, not contempt. I believe America is worth defending. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION But I don’t believe the people who disagree with me are terrorists. You can fight hard for your principles without calling millions of your fellow citizens enemies — and without sharing a microphone with a man who says his country deserved to be attacked. Ilhan Omar has had years to show Minnesota what kind of representative she is. Last Monday, she answered the question herself. Now voters get to answer it. We can choose public safety over political theater, accountability over excuses, and respect for our neighbors over endless division. Ilhan Omar made her choice. On Nov. 3, the Fifth District gets to make ours. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71252726b22deeb6938a9 Midterm voters reveal what's driving them to the polls — but what they're voting against may matter more te 2026-11-01T10:20:02.439Z Midterm voters reveal what's driving them to the polls — but what they're voting against may matter more With just two days until Americans head to the polls, voters from across the country revealed that their midterm decisions may be driven more by frustration with what they oppose than by support for what they believe in. "The Democrats down the line because Trump is an idiot," one voter from Colorado said when asked by Fox News Digital how he plans to vote. "I'm a Democratic voter," Lucy from Washington, D.C., said. "I am sick of the administration. I have been very upset about what's happening to this city and this area and this country — all the lies." TRUMP'S NOT ON THE BALLOT BUT SWING STATE VOTERS STILL CAST BALLOTS WITH MAGA IN MIND Despite President Donald Trump not appearing on the midterm ballot, most Democrat voters whom Fox News Digital spoke with cited his administration as their driving factor to vote for Democrats for this year’s congressional slate. "Democrats," Mark from Utah said about who he is voting for. "Because of corruption, cost of living, democracy. It doesn't seem like this administration cares about the Constitution. The president's enriching himself and the rest of the country is getting more poor." Control of Congress is at stake in the midterms, with Democrats seeking to gain enough seats to challenge Trump's legislative agenda during the remainder of his presidency. One Democrat voter even acknowledged his agreement with some Republican policies, but noted his opposition to Trump outweighs his right-leaning stances. "I generally vote Democrat," Jeremy from New York said. He continued, "It's funny because I agree with a lot of the Republican stances. I just feel like when you get behind someone who's unfortunately in charge, like the man that is, then this is something I can't really support." FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: AS IRAN LOOMS LARGE, CAN THE GOP KEEP THE FAITHFUL? Another voter said he voted for Trump and Republicans in previous elections, but has decided to vote Democrat in the upcoming election because he claims there was a lack of follow-through by the Trump administration. "After six years of Make America Great Again, we're not great again," one voter from Virginia said. "So I'm switching." Opposition wasn't limited to Democrat voters. The few voters who told Fox News Digital they planned to vote Republican also expressed concerns about the opposing party as major factors in their midterm decisions. "I'm voting Republican," Yago said. "The reason why is because I do not want to see socialism in this country. Socialism did nothing but destroy everything." "First off, just social policies," John from Illinois said about what’s motivating him to vote red. "I think that over the past couple of years, we've seen what the Democrats promote, as far as social policies go, and family policy, gender policy, all that stuff. I think particularly abortion, too." Other voters pointed to specific issues driving their decisions, including immigration enforcement, foreign policy, gun rights and the economy. "My main concern is probably just everything that's happening with ICE and DHS," Emily from Texas, who plans to vote Democrat, said. FOX NEWS POLL: MAJORITY SAYS IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT HAS CROSSED THE LINE Another voter who pledged to support Republicans said his decision "comes down to gun control." "The Second Amendment protects your First [Amendment]," Nelson from Washington, D.C., said. "When it comes to foreign policy with helping out Israel and not giving any help to Palestine," Kamil from Washington said, "That's what's driving me to vote for the Democrats instead." For some Americans, the midterm elections are shaping up to be less about enthusiasm for either political party and more about opposition to the direction they believe the country is heading. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71251726b22deeb6938a0 Shooting after Magic City Classic in Alabama leaves 1 dead, 8 injured te 2026-11-01T10:20:01.579Z Shooting after Magic City Classic in Alabama leaves 1 dead, 8 injured One person was killed and eight others were wounded in a shooting following the Magic City Classic college football game in Birmingham, Alabama, on Saturday evening, authorities said. The Birmingham Police Department said officers responded shortly after 7:50 p.m. to the 400 block of Graymont Avenue West, near Legion Field, where they found nine gunshot victims. One person was pronounced dead, police said. Another remained in critical condition, while seven others were in stable condition. Police have not identified a suspect, and no arrests have been announced. 5 VICTIMS RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL AFTER FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY SHOOTING, 1 REMAINS CRITICAL Authorities said they recovered multiple firearms at the scene. According to officials, the shooting took place outside Legion Field following a football game between the Alabama A&M University Bulldogs and the Alabama State University Hornets, two historically Black universities that compete in the annual Magic City Classic. The event typically draws more than 100,000 fans to Birmingham each year and features a parade and large pregame tailgates in addition to the football game, according to the event's website. All remaining tailgating activities were canceled following the shooting. Police are asking anyone with video footage or information about the shooting to contact authorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71001726b22deeb693818 Ocasio-Cortez Has Evolved. She Wants the Left to Evolve, Too. te 2026-11-01T10:10:09.604Z Ocasio-Cortez Has Evolved. She Wants the Left to Evolve, Too. The New York congresswoman, once a bane of establishment Democrats, has tried to nudge her movement in a bigger-tent direction as she weighs her 2028 options. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71000726b22deeb69380f In L.A., a Stark Generational Divide May Determine the Mayor’s Race te 2026-11-01T10:10:08.881Z In L.A., a Stark Generational Divide May Determine the Mayor’s Race Young voters want affordability. Older ones want stability. That tension may be the biggest factor in the contest between Karen Bass, 73, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, 45. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae71000726b22deeb693806 Gaffes and Men’s Bodies: Analysis of Trump’s Speeches at Age 80 te 2026-11-01T10:10:08.192Z Gaffes and Men’s Bodies: Analysis of Trump’s Speeches at Age 80 A Times review of the president’s public speeches finds that he is more profane, more absolutist, longer-winded and less coherent than he was in 2016. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70fff726b22deeb6937fd This Republican Wants Voters to Consider a Post-Trump World te 2026-11-01T10:10:07.456Z This Republican Wants Voters to Consider a Post-Trump World John E. Sununu, the Republican Senate candidate in New Hampshire, has the president’s endorsement but is keeping him at arm’s length. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70ffe726b22deeb6937f4 Culture War Tensions Roil Beverly Hills School Board Race te 2026-11-01T10:10:06.782Z Culture War Tensions Roil Beverly Hills School Board Race Battles over Israel, antisemitism and race have shaken Beverly Hills in recent years and divided the formerly Democratic enclave. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70ffe726b22deeb6937eb A Midterm Campaign Dominated by Concerns Over High Prices Nears Its End te 2026-11-01T10:10:06.059Z A Midterm Campaign Dominated by Concerns Over High Prices Nears Its End Across the country, many voters have drawn a straight line between President Trump’s policies and inflation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70ffd726b22deeb6937e2 On the Ballot in California: The Prospects for a National Wealth Tax te 2026-11-01T10:10:05.409Z On the Ballot in California: The Prospects for a National Wealth Tax The outcome of the state’s ballot initiative for a billionaires tax could set the tone for the broader Democratic debate about how to raise more revenue. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70ffc726b22deeb6937d9 What to Know About ‘Take Back the Night’ Rallies te 2026-11-01T10:10:04.663Z What to Know About ‘Take Back the Night’ Rallies The decades-old organization, which pushes to end sexual violence, plans to marshal students across more than 90 campuses on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70ffb726b22deeb6937d0 Democrats Want to Prove They Can Win in the Rapidly Changing South te 2026-11-01T10:10:03.911Z Democrats Want to Prove They Can Win in the Rapidly Changing South The electoral math could become difficult for Southern Democrats, especially if they lag on Tuesday: An influx of new residents means the party that controls Southern states is likely to gain political power after the next census. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70ffb726b22deeb6937c7 Did the Peltola Campaign Seal the Fate of Alaska’s Ranked Choice Vote? te 2026-11-01T10:10:03.152Z Did the Peltola Campaign Seal the Fate of Alaska’s Ranked Choice Vote? Beyond hotly contested Senate and governor’s races, Alaskans will decide Tuesday whether to scrap the state’s unique ballot. The campaign of Mary Peltola may have bolstered critics of the system. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70ffa726b22deeb6937be Abbott Campaigns Hard — and Far Away From Paxton te 2026-11-01T10:10:02.311Z Abbott Campaigns Hard — and Far Away From Paxton The Texas governor is locked in a tough re-election fight and, Republican consultants said, having Ken Paxton at the top of the ticket is not helping. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae70442726b22deeb693643 'Toxic cocktail' of renter protections destroyed $39M affordable housing investment as Dem cities follow suit te 2026-11-01T09:20:02.023Z 'Toxic cocktail' of renter protections destroyed $39M affordable housing investment as Dem cities follow suit Seattle's effort to protect renters allegedly helped destroy a $39 million investment meant to provide affordable housing, sending a 254-unit apartment complex that served lower-income residents into receivership. Now, its owners have scored a court victory in a battle that could influence similar fights in Philadelphia and other Democrat-led cities. The Washington Court of Appeals ruled Monday that GRE Downtowner LLC, the company behind Seattle's 254-unit Addison on Fourth affordable housing development, can proceed with claims that the city's sweeping rental regulations amounted to an unconstitutional taking of private property. GRE alleges the restrictions, including an ordinance requiring landlords to accommodate certain additional occupants without their consent, sent rent collections plummeting, triggered millions in losses and ultimately made the once-viable affordable housing investment financially unsustainable. The development operated under the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which offers tax incentives to private investors in exchange for providing rent-restricted apartments to lower-income residents. Sean Flynn, executive director of the Rental Housing Association of Washington, explained that while such developments typically generate relatively modest profits, the federal tax credits make them financially attractive to investors, helping bring private money into affordable housing projects that might otherwise struggle to get built. Flynn, who is working with GRE Downtowner in its case against the City of Seattle, told Fox News Digital that the city's successive ordinances targeting landlords ultimately created a "toxic cocktail of legislation" that took a functioning affordable housing property and "destroyed it." PROPERTY OWNER ADVOCACY GROUPS PUSH BACK ON MAMDANI'S 'RENTAL RIPOFF REPORT,' PUBLIC DATABASE OF LANDLORDS According to court filings, GRE's investment initially proved financially viable, with the property generating positive cash flow from 2015 through 2018. But as Seattle enacted a series of ordinances restricting criminal-background checks, expanding tenants' ability to bring additional occupants into their apartments, limiting certain evictions and requiring relocation assistance following qualifying rent increases, GRE alleges its rent collections collapsed from 93.9% in 2018 to just 44.1% in 2023, contributing to nearly $5.8 million in cumulative operating losses. The financial deterioration ultimately culminated in a federal judge appointing a receiver in January 2026 to take control of the property following a mortgage default. "The policies they're passing are detrimental to the folks they're actually trying to help," Flynn warned, arguing that excessive restrictions on landlords ultimately hurt renters by discouraging housing investment. "No one will invest to build more housing if they believe that the government can come in and effectuate a taking – to take the property out from under them – and they have no legal recourse." OREGON DEMOCRATS PROPOSE 'RIGHT TO REST ACT' DECRIMINALIZING PUBLIC CAMPING AS HOMELESS CRISIS SURGES "What this decision says is government, you can regulate, you can regulate to your heart's content," Flynn added. "But if your regulations amount to the point of which you take my real property, I'm allowed to sue you for it." Ilya Somin, a George Mason University law professor specializing in constitutional law and property rights, told Fox News Digital that the ruling is more consequential than a routine procedural decision but cautioned against overstating its broader impact. "This is only moderately significant, but it's more significant than just a routine legal decision that only affects the people immediately involved," Somin said, explaining that courts in other states could consider the Washington ruling when weighing similar constitutional challenges. He also said the case could theoretically go to the U.S. Supreme Court, but said that was fairly unlikely. Seattle is hardly alone in imposing sweeping restrictions on landlords. San Francisco has long enforced rent controls and limits on evictions, and New York City expanded eviction protections in 2024 under the state's Good Cause Eviction law, limiting landlords' ability to remove certain tenants or refuse lease renewals while allowing renters to challenge excessive rent increases. Portland, Oregon, limits landlords' use of criminal histories when screening prospective tenants and requires relocation payments following certain rent increases of 10% or more. Philadelphia has also adopted restrictions involving criminal-history screening. These policies reflect a broader push to strengthen renters' rights in major Democrat-led cities, even as property owners raise concerns about the consequences of increasingly restrictive housing regulations. OBAMA-ERA MANDATE SLASHED AFTER BEING BLAMED FOR 'SKYROCKETING' HOUSING COSTS Flynn warned that the consequences of Seattle's housing policies extend well beyond Addison on Fourth, arguing that mounting restrictions have driven developers and smaller landlords away from Seattle — a city once bustling with residential construction. "Once upon a time in Seattle, you could stand from my office and you could see crane after crane after crane building housing," Flynn said. "They're gone, and they're not coming back." Flynn argued that the resulting decline in investment ultimately hurts ordinary renters, leaving them with fewer housing options and higher costs. "When you take the investment incentive out of providing a product, you get worse products at a higher cost," he said. "Investors listen and they vote with their feet. And as a result, there's less housing and the housing that is available is of lesser quality." NYC RENT BOARD DISSENTER WARNS MAMDANI-BACKED FREEZE COULD HURT AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER TIME: 'SLOW BURN' GRE's lawsuit seeks compensation under a legal principle known as inverse condemnation, which allows property owners to pursue payment when they believe government actions have effectively taken or damaged their property without providing just compensation. GRE argues that Seattle's ordinances, individually and collectively, went so far in restricting its property rights that the city should be held financially responsible for the resulting losses. The Seattle City Attorney's Office told Fox News Digital that officials are reviewing the appellate ruling and weighing their next steps. "We haven't made a decision on an appeal yet," Chief of Staff Dan Nolte said in an email Thursday. "I believe the plaintiffs in this case deserve to win at least on that roommate provision," Somin told Fox News Digital, referring to Seattle's restrictions on landlords' ability to exclude certain additional occupants from rental properties. Somin pointed to the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid , which ruled that a California regulation requiring agricultural employers to allow union organizers onto their private property constituted a physical taking under the Fifth Amendment. He argued that Seattle's Roommate Ordinance raises a similar constitutional question because it requires landlords to accommodate additional occupants with whom they never entered into a rental agreement. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "I think the strongest per se argument is simply an argument against this provision of the ordinance, which says they have to take these people who they never made any contract with at all, never screened, and so on," Somin said. "The additional requirement to let them on their land is going beyond what's in the contract, and the same thing you know would apply here in the Seattle case." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6ef2e726b22deeb693389 Report: Arizona School Districts Using Record Funding To Pay Administrators, Not Teachers te 2026-11-01T07:50:06.766Z Report: Arizona School Districts Using Record Funding To Pay Administrators, Not Teachers By Staff Reporter | A new report from the state indicates that school districts have declined to invest their record funding into their teachers. Instead, critics analyzing the report say, school districts have opted to pay more for their superintendents, unused buildings, and trips for administrators.  The Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee issued a report earlier this month estimating that Arizona public schools receive a record high of nearly $15,600 per student annually. Yet, estimates reflect the average Arizona teacher’s salary adjusted for inflation is more than $6,400 lower than it was in 2001.  Average teacher pay was more than $37,000 for the 2000-2001 school year, which would be more than $72,000 in today’s dollars; however, teachers made around $65,600 in 2025.  The auditor general’s office has reported on multiple occasions that districts are disproportionately allocating classroom site funding intended for teachers on non-instructional expenses.  Proposition 320 would require public school districts to spend at least 60% of their operational budget on direct instructional expenses. If passed, the proposition would allow districts below that 60% threshold to increase their instructional spending by 0.5% each year.  Districts who fail to comply would lose money from the classroom site fund at a rate of 25% in the first year, 50% in the second year, 75% in the third year, and 100% in the fourth and all future years of noncompliance.  The proposition allows the superintendent of public instruction to waive those penalties twice every 10 years, or up to three times if a district requests a second waiver more than four years after the first waiver.  School districts impacted by Proposition 320 would include those that serve at least 7,500 students and exist in a county of at least 500,000 people. Only Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal counties qualify for the latter criteria.  Approximately 94 out of 207 school districts in the state would be impacted by Proposition 320 if passed, according to an analysis by the Common Sense Institute of Arizona.  Organizations have polar opposite views on how the proposition would impact public school funding.  The Goldwater Institute, a Phoenix-based public policy and litigation organization and a supporter of Proposition 320, claims the proposition will improve teacher salaries by shrinking administrative costs.  “Simply put, Arizona taxpayers deserve better stewardship of their education dollars,” stated the Goldwater Institute in a press release.  Goldwater cited instances of what it called administrative “bloat,” such as the Dysart Unified School District spending nearly $500,000 to send nearly 200 employees to a luxury resort casino in Las Vegas for three-day training events three years in a row. The district then undertook what it determined to be a necessary cost-saving measure by eliminating bus routes to save the district around $500,000.  In another instance, the Arizona auditor general found that Baboquivari Elementary School District was spending wastefully, including its decision to spend $300,000 on a single two-day, out-of-state conference for employees. The organization also cited the high salary of the Tolleson Union High School District superintendent who attempted to push through an $80 million taxpayer-funded football stadium.  Save Our Schools Arizona, a Phoenix-based education advocacy organization and opponent of Proposition 320, claims the proposition will cut funding to schools. Opponents of the measure maintain that current administrative spending trends are not problematic, and that a one-size-fits-all approach to district spending would impose pressures on districts and jeopardize student support and school operations.  “[This is] a deceptive ballot measure aimed to defund critical public school services like transportation, sports, food services, and special education,” posted Save Our Schools Arizona on social media. The debate over Proposition 320 centers on whether requiring districts to devote a larger share of their budgets to classroom instruction would improve educational spending or limit districts’ ability to fund other services. Arizona voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to adopt the proposed spending requirements in the November election. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Report: Arizona School Districts Using Record Funding To Pay Administrators, Not Teachers first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6ea80726b22deeb6932d2 Maricopa County Concludes Early Voting Operations; Election Day Is Tuesday, Nov. 3 te 2026-11-01T07:30:08.853Z Maricopa County Concludes Early Voting Operations; Election Day Is Tuesday, Nov. 3 By Staff Reporter | Maricopa County has concluded its early voting operations and will prepare for Election Day. Early voting concluded on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voting and ballot drop box locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., but voters who are still in line as of 7 p.m. will be permitted to vote.  The recorder’s office issued a press release explaining that it would continue certain responsibilities leading up to and following Election Day. These responsibilities include verifying the signatures on early ballot affidavit envelopes, contacting voters whose signatures don’t match their voter registration records, and processing provisional ballots. Voters may opt to use the “Stamp and Go” process by providing their ID with their early mail ballots to bypass the traditional signature verification process. Those ballots will be tabulated on site.  The recorder’s office also reminded the public that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors’ Elections Department will handle oversight of all emergency voting and Election Day operations. The board’s Elections Department will oversee the vote centers, ballot drop boxes, polling place staff, on-site ID Verify tabulation, and all voting equipment.  Voters whose ballot signatures don’t match their voter registration records have until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 to cure their ballot. Curing may occur over the phone or online.  Mail-in ballots that have not been returned must be dropped off at a designated drop box or voting location by 7 p.m. on Election Day. The last recommended day to mail back a mail-in ballot was Oct. 27. Maricopa County voters may visit the Maricopa County Elections website to find a drop box or voting location, and to review which forms of ID are accepted for voting in person. The website is equipped with a map function that allows voters to sort voting locations near them by shortest wait times.  Maricopa County will have 254 vote centers available for in-person voting on Election Day. All vote centers are equipped with drop boxes for returning mail ballots; the county also has 16 drop box locations without in-person voting on Election Day. All locations will operate from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.  There are two 24-hour drop boxes open on Election Day from 12 a.m. to 7 p.m., one at Maricopa County’s ballot tabulation center at 510 South 3rd Avenue in Phoenix, and one at Maricopa County Elections’ Mesa location at 222 East Javelina Avenue. Ballot tracking is available for most voters through BeBallotReady.Vote. Voters who are classified as a protected person or a member of the Address Confidentiality Program can’t access the BeBallotReady dashboard. Maricopa County voters with questions may call the county elections department at 602-506-1511.  As of this report, Maricopa County has received more than 900,000 ballots. Also this week, the federal government submitted letters to state election officials as a reminder of their requirement to preserve election materials for 22 months following a federal election. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Maricopa County Concludes Early Voting Operations; Election Day Is Tuesday, Nov. 3 first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6e827726b22deeb69326c Trucking Organizations Endorse Gosar For Reelection, Award Him A+ Rating te 2026-11-01T07:20:07.860Z Trucking Organizations Endorse Gosar For Reelection, Award Him A+ Rating By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) received an endorsement for reelection from Truckers.com and the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC), earning an A+ rating in the organizations’ 2026 Congressional Midterm Report Card. Gosar received the highest grade among Arizona’s congressional delegation, recognizing his support for legislation aimed at strengthening commercial trucking safety standards, English-language proficiency requirements, and commercial driver’s license regulations. The SBTC, a national trucking trade association representing small businesses in the transportation industry, evaluates members of Congress on issues affecting commercial drivers, trucking companies, and highway safety. The organizations highlighted Gosar’s co-sponsorship of Connor’s Law and the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, two legislative measures intended to strengthen English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers. The legislation seeks to ensure that commercial drivers can read and understand English-language road signs, communicate with law enforcement and transportation officials, and demonstrate English proficiency when obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Gosar welcomed the endorsement, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safety standards for commercial drivers operating on American highways. “I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Truckers.com and the Small Business in Transportation Coalition,” said Congressman Gosar. “Truckers keep our shelves stocked and our economy moving. Anyone operating a commercial truck alongside Arizona families must be able to read road signs and communicate in English. I’ll continue fighting for common-sense safety standards and the truckers and small businesses that keep our economy moving.” Proud to earn the endorsement of the Small Business in Transportation Coalition, @TheSBTC, and an A+ on its 2026 Congressional Report Card—the highest grade in Arizona’s congressional delegation. Truckers keep America moving. I cosponsored legislation requiring commercial… pic.twitter.com/2ZBmkDE67f — Paul Gosar (@DrPaulGosar) October 29, 2026 The SBTC’s congressional evaluations also consider lawmakers’ positions on the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, an issue that has become part of the broader national debate over trucking regulations and highway safety. Gosar’s A+ rating reflects the organizations’ support for his legislative positions on commercial driver qualifications and federal trucking regulations. The endorsement adds to Gosar’s support from industry organizations as he seeks another term representing Arizona’s Ninth Congressional District. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Trucking Organizations Endorse Gosar For Reelection, Award Him A+ Rating first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6da18726b22deeb692e16 NAU ROUNDUP: Micala Boex reaches 50 career points as soccer extends unbeaten streak to 10 te 2026-11-01T06:20:08.959Z NAU ROUNDUP: Micala Boex reaches 50 career points as soccer extends unbeaten streak to 10 A look at news and results from NAU, including soccer forward Micala Boex becoming the seventh Lumberjack to ever reach 50 career points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6da18726b22deeb692e0d Micala Boex te 2026-11-01T06:20:08.029Z Micala Boex Northern Arizona forward Micala Boex (11) became the seventh player in Lumberjack history to reach 50 career points with an assist on Thursday against Idaho State at Davis Field in Pocatello, Idaho. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6c2a3726b22deeb69270a Ohio State's national title hopes are rightfully fading after USC delivers reality check in shocking upset te 2026-11-01T04:40:03.786Z Ohio State's national title hopes are rightfully fading after USC delivers reality check in shocking upset If the Big Ten was resting their hopes on Ohio State being able to put together an offense capable of contending for a national championship, then Saturday night's 30-18 loss to USC was a reality check on the current situation. Following the unfortunate loss of starting quarterback Julian Sayin to an elbow injury during the Indiana game two weeks ago, the fate of the Buckeyes season rested on the arms of Luke Fahey and freshman Taven St. Clair. The nervousness around Columbus has been rampant since that day in Bloomington, and rightfully so given that Ryan Day had pinned his offensive hopes around the quarterback being able to disrupt opposing defenses with the Julian Sayin to Jeremiah Smith connection. GOOD LUCK, SEC: AUBURN AWOKE A MONSTER IN ATHENS, AND FLORIDA PAYS THE PRICE IN GEORGIA’S COCKTAIL BEATDOWN This pair opened up so many options for an offense that essentially forced opposing teams to decide on whether double-teaming the star wide receiver was worth the risk in losing a defender in the secondary. Even with 484 yards of total offense against USC on Saturday night, it was the offensive line that struggled to protect quarterback Luke Fahey, while also not capitalizing inside the red zone. You might ask whether one player is worth that much attention. To that, most college football fans would just implore you to "watch the tape" on the former Heisman Trophy leader coming out of the Indiana showdown that saw the Buckeyes leave Bloomington with a very important win. Now, a few weeks later, there are rightful questions about this Ohio State team moving forward over the next month, along with where the Big Ten stands as we await the first CFP rankings of the 2026 season. The answer to that question centered around the fact Ohio State had not scored a touchdown against USC through three quarters, and they looked like a squad who was lost on offense for a majority of this upset loss. OHIO STATE QB JULIAN SAYIN'S INJURY MAY COMPLETELY RESHAPE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF RACE No, not right now after two weeks of preparation for the trip to Los Angeles. If anything, the Buckeyes look like a team that would be on the brink of missing the playoff tonight if Indiana were to have somehow won that intense showdown. So yes, Ohio State fans are clearly entering the panic mode of what could have been if Julian Sayin were to not have been injured. Also, let's not forget the other unfortunate part of this problem for the Buckeyes. Entering the matchup with Indiana, Jeremiah Smith was the proverbial leader in the clubhouse for the Heisman Trophy. Now, he's going to need plenty of superman-like efforts to have his name called in New York City next month, without a quarterback capable enough to get him the ball downfield. COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAOS: HISTORIC UPSETS, ARCH MANNING'S FIASCO, CLOCK CONTROVERSY AND CFP RAMIFICATIONS ARISE Sure, we know Smith is a man of high character and is more worried about the wins and losses. But, let's not act as though the situation isn’t a brutal dose of reality that his campaign might have ended in Bloomington. Fittingly, it was Jeremiah Smith who scored Ohio State's first touchdown of the night with 2:12 remaining in the game on a five-yard out in the end zone. As for Ohio State moving forward, there is nothing about their performance against USC that should give the CFP committee enough evidence to put them in the top-12 on Tuesday night. We all remember when Florida State was left out of the national championship game after Jordan Travis went down with a knee injury, right? No, we aren’t at that point just yet, but we're getting there. Over the next five weeks, Ohio State will face Northwestern, Oregon, Nebraska and Michigan. INDIANA SURVIVES MINNESOTA SCARE WITH SECOND STRAIGHT OVERTIME WIN TO KEEP NATIONAL TITLE DEFENSE ALIVE Are we going to act as though this Buckeyes offense is good enough to avoid another loss? Sure, you can make that argument, but Oregon and Northwestern are talented enough to beat them in Columbus, and Nebraska is so awkward that it could have a lead heading into the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes defense isn’t strong enough to carry them through the month of November, especially if this is what they are going to get from the offensive side of the ball. And unfortunately, Jeremiah Smith and running back Bo Jackson can't do it all without a viable quarterback that oozes confidence. Give credit where it's due with this USC football team. Coming off a loss to Wisconsin this week, with reasonable conversations surrounding his job status with the Trojans, the talk of Riley coaching somewhere else next season started picking up enough that he could not avoid the questions over the past five days. Now, there is at least a path to the postseason, though it won't be an easy one. After a week off, USC will play Indiana on the road, followed by a game against Maryland, before ending the season with a crosstown showdown with UCLA. Can they run the table? Sure, if this is the type of performance we get over the next month. But, even with the win over Ohio State, it's still hard to trust the Trojans. They’re going to have to prove it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6bb9a726b22deeb6925e0 Bill Belichick's UNC Tar Heels nearly upset top-ranked Miami before costly strip-sack te 2026-11-01T04:10:02.186Z Bill Belichick's UNC Tar Heels nearly upset top-ranked Miami before costly strip-sack Bill Belichick, the day his UNC Tar Heels were set to face the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes in Chapel Hill, was the center of more off-field noise regarding his relationship. This time, though, it was reported the 74-year-old actually ended things with 25-year-old Jordon Hudson over a year ago, per TMZ. They remain "committed to their business partnerships" and "remain close friends." Nonetheless, a game had to be played, and Belichick and UNC were certainly not thinking about his relationship status. They wanted to give Miami a run for their money. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Tar Heels came close to upsetting the Hurricanes, but they ran out of gas in the fourth quarter in a 38-35 loss to move to 4-4 on the season. Miami stayed undefeated, improving to 8-0 on the year and 6-0 in ACC play. No one expected Belichick's squad to be able to handle the Hurricanes, led by Mario Cristobal. But just as Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah continued his efficient play this season, Billy Edwards Jr. was matching him when the Tar Heels had the ball. Edwards threw for 341 yards on 28-of-34 through the air with four touchdown passes, including a 16-yard strike to Jordan Shipp to take a 21-17 lead — UNC’s first of the game — in the third quarter. From there, both teams were trading blows, and the lead, on the scoreboard. Miami responded with an 80-yard drive to retake their lead, 24-21, but UNC continued to fight on while crushing clock heading into the fourth quarter. Edwards led a 16-play, 75-yard drive capped with a touchdown run by Demon June from one yard out. There was a lot of time left in this ballgame, which Miami knew despite some shock of what UNC was doing to them at home. Mensah wasn’t fazed, though, as yet another touchdown drive came from the Hurricanes thanks to key catch-and-runs, including a 31-yard burst from star receiver Malachi Toney. Mark Fletcher Jr. regained the Miami lead with a two-yard run and 7:49 left on the clock. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The way this game was going, it seemed Belichick and UNC would have a chance if they were able to get the ball last. However, a grave error slammed the door shut on those chances. Edwards was strip-sacked by Marquise Lightfoot, and Miami recovered at the UNC 37-yard line. That was the defensive stop needed to swing the tides of momentum, and Mensah didn’t thwart that opportunity. Toney caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from his quarterback, and with a 10-point lead with 2:33 left to go, it was eventually the separation needed to leave Chapel Hill without Miami’s record being blemished. But it didn’t come without sweating until the end. UNC would score on the ensuing possession to make things interesting, as Edwards threw for his fourth touchdown of the game with 1:38 left to play. Then, needing to recover an onside kick, the Tar Heels actually came away with it — until a yellow flag was seen on the turf. Offsides was called. On the second try, UNC recovered again, but another flag negated it as a Tar Heels player hit the Miami player trying to recover the ball before crossing the necessary 10 yards. The third try was finally recovered by the Hurricanes, and they ran the clock out. Mensah threw for 274 yards and three scores, while rushing for 36 yards. Toney had two of those touchdowns, hauling in seven receptions for 75 yards. Fletcher also scored three total touchdowns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6b6e9726b22deeb6924ea Giants HC John Harbaugh Accused of Breaking 'Code' in Pursuit of Major Trade te 2026-11-01T03:50:01.721Z Giants HC John Harbaugh Accused of Breaking 'Code' in Pursuit of Major Trade Giants head coach John Harbaugh was desperate to land an All-Pro defender, and the drastic action he took may have offended some. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6b492726b22deeb692278 BYU survives unranked Arizona State's second-half rally, stays unbeaten at home te 2026-11-01T03:40:02.087Z BYU survives unranked Arizona State's second-half rally, stays unbeaten at home Eighth-ranked BYU pulled away after Arizona State rallied to tie the game at 17 late in the third quarter. Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for 236 yards and a touchdown to help secure the 27-20 victory. The Cougars blanked the Sun Devils in the fourth quarter. After a 45-yard field goal put BYU ahead for good, running back Sione Moa scored from 1 yard out to seal the victory with just over two minutes remaining. Arizona State quarterback Jake Fette finished the late afternoon with 166 yards and two touchdowns, but the Sun Devils suffered their third road loss to a top-10 opponent this season. TRANSFER PORTAL, NOT NIL, REASON FOR PARITY, CLAIMS COLLEGE FOOTBALL EXPERT BROOKS AUSTIN Fette threw two third-quarter touchdown passes as Arizona State erased a 14-point deficit. The Sun Devils converted three third downs on their first scoring drive, which ended with Omarion Miller’s 20-yard touchdown catch. They then converted two fourth downs on the next drive before Anthony Miller Jr.’s 1-yard scoring reception tied the game at 17. Adrian Wilson recovered a fumble by Kyler Kasper at the BYU 39-yard line, setting up Arizona State’s second touchdown drive. It was a turbulent start for Fette in his first career start. BYU QB BEAR BACHMEIER SAYS NOTRE DAME 'DISRESPECTED' HIM AND HIS FAMILY FOLLOWING UPSET WIN OVER IRISH He fumbled on the third play of Arizona State’s opening drive. Isaiah Glasker pounced on the ball at the Sun Devil 29, setting up BYU’s first touchdown. Ironically, the Cougars scored following another fumble. Moa scooped up the ball after Bachmeier coughed it up inside the ASU 1 and scampered over the goal line to put BYU up 7-0. Next week, BYU will travel to Salt Lake City for an in-state rivalry game against Utah, while Arizona State will host Colorado in Tempe. Earlier Saturday, Colorado survived a scare from Kansas State to win in overtime and snap the Buffaloes’ losing streak. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6b23f726b22deeb6921e7 ‘I Came as Donald Trump’: The President Hosts a Luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lago te 2026-11-01T03:30:07.806Z ‘I Came as Donald Trump’: The President Hosts a Luxury Halloween at Mar-a-Lago President Trump attended his jungle-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago dressed as a distinctly recognizable figure. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6b23e726b22deeb6921ce Maryland Embarrassingly Can't Fill Stadium With Free Tuition on the Line te 2026-11-01T03:30:06.747Z Maryland Embarrassingly Can't Fill Stadium With Free Tuition on the Line All students who stayed through the entire game were entered in a raffle to win one semester's worth of tuition money. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6b23d726b22deeb6921c5 Gabby Williams Shines in Valkyries WNBA Title Win Over Dream te 2026-11-01T03:30:05.653Z Gabby Williams Shines in Valkyries WNBA Title Win Over Dream The Valkyries became the first WNBA team to win in just their second season as a franchise. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6b23c726b22deeb6921bc Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Postseason Record Despite Dream Loss te 2026-11-01T03:30:04.526Z Angel Reese Breaks WNBA Postseason Record Despite Dream Loss The Dream came up short to the Valkyries for the 2026 WNBA title, but Angel Reese made her mark during the postseason. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6b23b726b22deeb6921b3 List of Trump's Media Lawsuits as Judge Tosses WSJ Epstein Note Case te 2026-11-01T03:30:03.451Z List of Trump's Media Lawsuits as Judge Tosses WSJ Epstein Note Case The ruling marks one of the most significant court defeats yet for Trump's efforts to use defamation litigation against the media. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6ad8a726b22deeb692123 Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream fall short in Game 7 as Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship te 2026-11-01T03:10:02.212Z Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream fall short in Game 7 as Golden State Valkyries win first WNBA championship SAN FRANCISCO – Angel Reese scored one point and did not attempt a field goal in the fourth quarter of Game 7. The Atlanta Dream needed more from her with a championship on the line. The Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta 68-63 on Saturday night at Chase Center, winning the best-of-seven WNBA Finals 4-3 to claim the franchise’s first championship. Reese finished with eight points on 3-for-7 shooting, 12 rebounds and four turnovers. It was her fourth consecutive game with more turnovers than made field goals. Across those four games, she shot 12-for-45 (26.7%) and committed 19 turnovers. USA SPORTS, NBC CLAIM RECORD WNBA FINALS RATINGS, BUT COMPARISONS LEAVE OUT IMPORTANT CONTEXT Golden State guard Gabby Williams delivered the performance Atlanta needed from its star. She was named Finals MVP after scoring 30 points, including 28 in the second half, and blocking four shots in the clincher. Her 31-foot three-pointer with 2:18 remaining broke a 57-57 tie and put Golden State ahead for good. Reese’s only point in the final period came on a free throw with 18.6 seconds remaining. Before tipoff, both teams again left the court for the national anthem, completing the seven-game series without appearing on the floor for any of the performances. WNBA FINALS TEAMS END SEASON WITH ONE FINAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SNUB AS DREAM, VALKYRIES LEAVE COURT Reese’s Finals had looked much different when Atlanta held a 2-1 series lead. She combined for 51 points and 28 rebounds in Games 2 and 3, then explained how she believed she was getting into Golden State’s head. "They’re playing into my mental game where I can take their confidence and just try to do whatever to mess them up," Reese said before Game 4. The Valkyries won the next two games. Atlanta forced Game 7 with an 80-69 victory Thursday behind Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard’s combined 44 points, but Reese continued to struggle with her shooting, making five of 18 attempts. She finished the final four games with 38 points, 13 fewer than she scored in Games 2 and 3 combined. Saturday offered a chance to finish the series differently. Instead, Jordin Canada carried Atlanta’s offense for much of the night, while Reese never became a scoring factor down the stretch. The Dream went scoreless for the first 5:19 as Golden State built an 8-0 lead. Reese finally put Atlanta on the board with a basket off an offensive rebound. Atlanta recovered to trail just 14-12 after one quarter, and Reese’s three-pointer early in the second gave the Dream their first lead. Canada scored 11 points in the second quarter and had 13 at halftime. Golden State went more than eight minutes without a field goal to begin the period, allowing Atlanta to take a 30-24 lead into the break. Reese had five points, seven rebounds and three turnovers at halftime. Williams had just two points. The Dream extended their lead to 37-28 midway through the third quarter. Then Williams took over. She scored Golden State’s final 13 points of the period, including three three-pointers in a 56-second span. Reese answered one of those threes with a hook through contact, but missed the accompanying free throw. It was her last basket of the night. Williams’ turnaround jumper with 1:05 remaining gave the Valkyries a 45-44 lead entering the fourth. She scored 15 points in the quarter and added 13 more in the final period. Allisha Gray’s two free throws tied the game at 55 with 3:15 left. Williams answered with a driving layup. Howard tied it again at 57 before Williams buried the three from 31 feet. After Gray missed a wide-open layup, Williams made two free throws to push Golden State’s lead to five with 1:40 remaining. Kiah Stokes then delivered on the offensive glass. She rebounded two consecutive Williams misses, converting the second into a putback that stretched the lead to 64-57 with 53.8 seconds left. Gray’s three-pointer brought Atlanta within four, but Tiffany Hayes answered with two free throws. Reese grabbed an offensive rebound and drew a foul with 18.6 seconds remaining. She missed the first free throw and made the second, leaving Atlanta down five. She then stole a Williams pass, and Gray made two free throws to cut the deficit to 66-63 with 10.5 seconds left. Veronica Burton’s two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining secured the victory. Stokes finished with eight points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. Burton added 10 points and 11 rebounds, while Hayes scored 11. Canada led Atlanta with 18 points, and Gray added 16. Howard finished with six points on 3-for-14 shooting, missing all seven of her three-point attempts. The Dream shot 33.3% overall and went 6-for-30 from beyond the arc. Reese finished the series averaging 14.7 points and 12.9 rebounds while shooting 40.5% from the field. After Game 3, she had explained how she measures greatness. "I think you become one of the greats … when you can win and impact winning," Reese said. She helped put Atlanta two wins from a championship. Across the final four games, she didn't do enough for the Dream to finish the job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6ab32726b22deeb692097 Abdul El-Sayed's Black Voter Support Compared to Harris and Slotkin in 2024 te 2026-11-01T03:00:02.662Z Abdul El-Sayed's Black Voter Support Compared to Harris and Slotkin in 2024 Black voters have historically been essential to Democratic victories in the midwestern battleground state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6a8da726b22deeb69201b Brady Quinn Demands Major Change to College Football Officiating After BYU Drama te 2026-11-01T02:50:02.427Z Brady Quinn Demands Major Change to College Football Officiating After BYU Drama Brady Quinn has seen enough of the questionable college football officiating that has affected the outcomes of games this year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6a681726b22deeb691fd7 Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne's Halloween costume will enrage anyone tired of rushing through holidays te 2026-11-01T02:40:01.982Z Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne's Halloween costume will enrage anyone tired of rushing through holidays I hope you had a great Halloween. I know I did, handing out candy to the two trick-or-treaters who stopped at my house. And to the kids who walked by my house without stopping, the joke is on you: I now have a giant bowl of Twizzlers, Reese's and Jolly Ranchers to shame-eat for the next couple of days. And plenty of athletes seemed to have a great holiday too, including Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and his girlfriend Livvy Dunne. CARDINALS' BUDDA BAKER FIELDS QUESTIONS ABOUT TRADE RUMORS WHILE WEARING EVIL CLOWN HALLOWEEN MASK But their costume choice is alarming for those of us who want to savor Halloween before we start looking not one, but two holidays ahead. The couple shared photos and video of their costumes: Buddy the Elf of "Elf" fame and a bottle of Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. It's a solid costume, as Will Ferrell's iconic character is big on syrup, but... CHRISTMAS?!?! Like, not even Neal Page and Del Griffith from "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" would tell Halloween to pound sand, skip Thanksgiving like some soulless red-headed holiday stepchild and go straight to Christmas. It kind of reminds me of a Halloween I had a couple of years ago. I was working in my office that afternoon and watching 1933's "The Invisible Man" when I heard my wife digging for something in the closet. MAGGIE SAJAK LOOKS LIKE A MILLION BUCKS FOR HALLOWEEN, BILLY NAPIER MAKES HORRIBLE HISTORY & TIM DUNCAN VOTES! Moments later, she walked out with our Christmas tree and set it up before the Invisible Man even left the Lion's Head Inn. I'm not a hard-and-fast "Christmas must wait until after-Thanksgiving" guy. I'll hum a Christmas carol or steal a mini candy cane from a bank teller's desk before Thanksgiving Day, but I never go full-Christmas until I awake from my Thanksgiving food coma. Not Skenes and Dunne, though. They’re already in Christmas mode while people across the country are still dressing as the woman from "Obsession," donning inflatable Minion costumes and waiting to take their first Halloween Jell-O shot. I mean, great costume work, but let's savor Halloween before we have to start thinking about buying everyone in our family Amazon gift cards. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6a42a726b22deeb691f38 Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn te 2026-11-01T02:30:02.716Z Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council member’s fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6a1d4726b22deeb691eac Long Beach Shuts Down Its Coastal Waters After Sewage Spill te 2026-11-01T02:20:04.601Z Long Beach Shuts Down Its Coastal Waters After Sewage Spill A wastewater pipe burst and dumped nearly 30,000 gallons of raw sewage, forcing the coastal California city to close its open swimming sites. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6a1d3726b22deeb691e91 Chiefs in Talks With Multiple Teams About a WR Trade: Report te 2026-11-01T02:20:03.527Z Chiefs in Talks With Multiple Teams About a WR Trade: Report The Chiefs are one team interested in a couple of wide receiver options ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6a1d2726b22deeb691e88 Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Worried About Losing Locker Room te 2026-11-01T02:20:02.538Z Oklahoma HC Brent Venables Worried About Losing Locker Room Oklahoma Sooners head coach isn't sure how his players will respond after a blowout loss to South Carolina at home on Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae69d22726b22deeb691df9 NYC woman critically injured after being stabbed multiple times while jogging along Brooklyn waterfront te 2026-11-01T02:00:02.217Z NYC woman critically injured after being stabbed multiple times while jogging along Brooklyn waterfront A 28-year-old woman was critically injured after being stabbed multiple times in the neck while jogging along a Brooklyn waterfront path Friday night, New York City police confirmed to Fox News Digital. The attack occurred around 8 p.m. near Shore Parkway and Bay 17th Street in Brooklyn's Bath Beach neighborhood, according to the New York Police Department. Police said the woman was jogging eastbound along the Shore Parkway Greenway when she suffered multiple stab wounds to the neck. Emergency medical personnel transported her to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn in critical condition. MAN DEAD, ANOTHER CRITICAL AFTER DOUBLE STABBING AT BROOKLYN PARK AS POLICE DETAIN PERSON OF INTEREST: NYPD An NYPD spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital on Saturday that the woman remained alive. Police have not released her identity, and investigators have not identified a suspect, the spokesperson said. The New York Post reported that the woman had been training for Sunday's New York City Marathon, citing police sources. In a statement to Fox News Digital, New York Road Runners (NYRR), which organizes the marathon, expressed sympathy for the victim and her family. GEORGIA JOGGER RUNS FOR HER LIFE AFTER STRANGER ALLEGEDLY TRIES TO MOW HER DOWN 3 TIMES "We were sad to hear of this horrible attack—our hearts are with her family and the running community," the organization said. NYRR also said its records show the woman had previously participated in its races but could not confirm whether she planned to run in Sunday's marathon. It was not immediately clear what led up to the attack or whether the victim knew her attacker. The attack occurred along a section of the waterfront path overlooking Gravesend Bay, with views of Staten Island and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the Post reported. Police are asking the public for help as the investigation continues. Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip through the department's Crime Stoppers website. All tips are confidential. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae69876726b22deeb691cc7 Squash it: Why this crop loves the desert te 2026-11-01T01:40:06.610Z Squash it: Why this crop loves the desert Growing squash in Pinal County is relatively easy because the crop thrives in our desert sun and heat. We have two distinct growing seasons, fall and early spring, and you can feature both summer and winter varieties in your garden.   The primary difference between summer and winter squash? When they are harvested. Summer squash is picked young with thin, edible skin and soft seeds, making it more perishable. Winter squash matures fully on the vine into a hard-skinned, starchy fruit that can be cured and stored for months. Seeds are the most economical way to grow squash, but transplants can get you a faster harvest. In the fall, we must wait until soil temperatures cool to 70 degrees before planting seeds directly in the ground. Plant in a spot with full sun and rich, well-draining soil mixed heavily with compost.   Provide deep, consistent watering, especially during production. Because squash plants produce separate male and female flowers, pollination can be a challenge. We suggest growing three or more plants, or hand-pollinating with a small paintbrush in the morning to ensure good fruit development.  Avoid planting winter squash near potatoes or sweet potatoes because they compete heavily for nutrients. Popular summer varieties include zucchini, straight neck and patty pan, which can be eaten raw or cooked. Their mild flavor and tender texture are versatile in many recipes.  Favorite winter varieties include butternut, acorn, delicata, honey nut, spaghetti, kabocha and pumpkins. Most varieties must be peeled either before or after cooking, but delicata and honey nut have tender edible skin.  Butternut is the most popular variety due to its mild, sweet flavor, while acorn squash is excellent for stuffing and baking.    Pumpkins are also part of the Cucurbita plant genus but are more often used in sweet applications. The arrival of the ever-popular pumpkin spice is a true harbinger of autumn and seems to appear in everything except bath tissue. Even though pumpkins are easy to grow in most climates, in our desert environment using the canned variety may be the easiest option.    With the holidays around the corner, a bowl or basket filled with a selection of winter squashes makes a beautiful autumnal centerpiece. With all of the choices available, you’re sure to find a squash that you enjoy growing and eating.  The post Squash it: Why this crop loves the desert appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae69873726b22deeb691ca6 Indiana survives Minnesota scare with second straight overtime win to keep national title defense alive te 2026-11-01T01:40:03.438Z Indiana survives Minnesota scare with second straight overtime win to keep national title defense alive The fourth-ranked Indiana Hoosiers escaped again on Saturday. The defending national champions were able to breathe a collective sigh of relief after a 23-16 overtime victory over unranked Minnesota in its second consecutive overtime game. Last week, the Hoosiers won 13-6 at Michigan. INDIANA OUTLASTS MICHIGAN IN OVERTIME FOR FIRST WIN AT BIG HOUSE SINCE 1967 This week, backup quarterback Grant Wilson found Charlie Becker for a 25-yard touchdown on the first play of the extra period. The Hoosiers then stopped Minnesota on its ensuing possession. The Golden Gophers took a 16-13 lead with 19 seconds to go on Luke Drzewiecki’s career-long 60-yard field goal. But Charlie Becker’s 33-yard catch set up Paddy McAteer for a career-long 60-yarder to tie it as time expired. Minnesota fell to 0-13 against defending national champs and still has not beaten Top 25 opponents in back-to-back weeks since 1956. Indiana pulled struggling starting quarterback Josh Hoover at halftime after he took a big hit on his second interception of the season. Two late replay reviews then overturned potential game-changing plays: one erased a go-ahead touchdown pass, while the other nullified an interception that would have put Indiana deep in Minnesota territory in the final minutes. INDIANA SURVIVES NEBRASKA IN COMEBACK WIN, EXTENDS NATION'S LONGEST ACTIVE WINNING STREAK Wilson finished with 156 passing yards and a touchdown after Hoover recorded 119 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Becker caught eight passes for 149 yards and the game-winning touchdown. Minnesota quarterback Drake Lindsey completed 20 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown. Javon Tracy had seven receptions for 40 yards. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Minnesota will host No. 7 UCLA next Saturday, while Indiana will have a bye before hosting Southern California on Nov. 14. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae69872726b22deeb691c86 Trump Calls Former Lawyer’s $50 Million Deal ‘Obnoxious and Outrageous’ te 2026-11-01T01:40:02.420Z Trump Calls Former Lawyer’s $50 Million Deal ‘Obnoxious and Outrageous’ At a Halloween event in Florida, President Trump told reporters that Alina Habba Mildon’s lucrative work for someone seeking a pardon was “not acceptable.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6961a726b22deeb691c0e OU Fans Erupt With ‘Fire Coach’ Chants After First Half vs. South Carolina te 2026-11-01T01:30:02.618Z OU Fans Erupt With ‘Fire Coach’ Chants After First Half vs. South Carolina Talk about an ugly loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68f12726b22deeb691b01 WNBA Finals teams end season with one final national anthem snub as Dream, Valkyries leave court te 2026-11-01T01:00:02.979Z WNBA Finals teams end season with one final national anthem snub as Dream, Valkyries leave court SAN FRANCISCO – The WNBA Finals went the full seven games. And the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries stayed off the court for the national anthem before every one of them. Both teams left the floor before Saturday night’s deciding game at Chase Center, completing a series-long pattern that continued despite criticism and repeated questions about why their pregame routines take them off the court during the performance. Saturday’s anthem was performed by San Francisco’s Glide Ensemble. The choir’s website describes its music as "steeped in protest and visions of a more just and loving world" and says it spreads a message of "diversity, acceptance and love." Not even a radically left-wing church choir could get the players to stand on the court for two minutes during the anthem. WNBA PLAYERS, COACHES REFUSE TO EXPLAIN NATIONAL ANTHEM ABSENCES AMID MOUNTING CRITICISM The league’s first Game 7 came after Atlanta’s 80–69 victory Thursday evened the series at 3–3. Saturday’s winner will claim its franchise’s first WNBA championship. Two weeks after OutKick first asked why the teams were leaving the floor for the anthem, the WNBA, NBA and both teams’ front offices still have not answered our questions. Players and coaches have pointed to their pregame routines. The performers and venues changed. The teams’ absence from the court did not. Alanis Morissette sang before Game 2 at Chase Center. On Thursday in Atlanta, 10-year-old Heiress Harris, the daughter of rapper T.I., performed before Game 6. Both teams were off the floor for those performances. When OutKick finally had an opportunity to question players and coaches directly at media availability in Atlanta on Oct. 23, Golden State coach Natalie Nakase said the practice was part of pregame. "We’re two years in," Nakase said. "That’s been part of our pregame." Asked who established the routine 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." OutKick followed up: "What do you do during those 90 seconds that you’re off the court?" "I’m with my staff, so I’m focused on my plays," Nakase said. 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. Valkyries forward Gabby Williams denied that Golden State’s absence was a protest. "No," Williams said. Asked why the team was off the court, 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. Williams previously played for Chicago and Seattle, but did not explain whether each team followed the same routine. OUTKICK READERS BLAST WNBA PLAYERS FOR HIDING DURING FINALS NATIONAL ANTHEM Atlanta coach Karl Smesko offered less detail when asked why his team left the court and whose decision it was. "We’re just kind of focused on the Finals," Smesko said. Asked whether he had any further comment about the anthem and his team’s absences, he said, "No." Dream guard Rhyne Howard was asked about calls to exclude players from Team USA over their anthem conduct during the WNBA season. "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. When OutKick asked why she was not on the court for the anthem with the Dream, Howard and an Atlanta public relations representative both responded, "Next question." VANCE CONDEMNS 'DISGRACEFUL' WNBA NATIONAL ANTHEM WALKOUTS, SAYS PLAYERS SHOULD SHOW MORE GRATITUDE Fans who spoke with OutKick outside State Farm Arena before Game 6 disagreed about whether the players should be on the floor. Renard Hayes, the father of Golden State guard Tiffany Hayes, pointed to his own military service while defending the players’ choice. "This is America, by the way, and I’ve served this country, so they can choose what they want," he said. "I don’t have an issue with it because it’s not a disrespect of the flag," Hayes added. A male Valkyries fan said he respected the players’ opinions and beliefs but wanted them on the court. "I do think they should be out there," he said. Another Dream fan defended the practice: "They’ve been doing it for years. And that’s their choice. It is what it is." 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 Oct. 20 that the league suspended its anthem protocols in 2017. The provision remains in the 2026 rulebook. OutKick has asked the WNBA to clarify its current requirements and enforcement, whether discipline was planned or under consideration, and whether the league had communicated instructions to either team. The inquiries to the WNBA, Dream and Valkyries began after Game 1 on Oct. 17, with follow-ups Oct. 18 and Oct. 20. OutKick also contacted the NBA league office on Oct. 20 about its role in the matter. The Oct. 23 interviews were OutKick’s first opportunity to put the anthem questions directly to players and coaches after attending all 13 formal press conferences during the first three games without being called on. OutKick also asked Atlanta to confirm an arena employee’s account that Dream players stand in a hallway after leaving the floor before games, including whether they remain there during the anthem. The team did not respond. During Game 4, I attempted to observe what Atlanta’s players do after leaving the court. Arena staff said my credential did not grant access to that area and escorted me to my assigned media seat. One team will leave Saturday night with a championship. Both will finish the season having stayed off the court for every national anthem in the Finals. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68cbb726b22deeb691ab0 Patriots lose AJ Brown to injury again, rule out other offensive players ahead of matchup with division rival te 2026-11-01T00:50:03.952Z Patriots lose AJ Brown to injury again, rule out other offensive players ahead of matchup with division rival New England’s offense will be shorthanded Sunday, with three players ruled out for the Patriots divisional game against the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots ruled out wide receiver A.J. Brown because of ankle and knee injuries, running back TreVeyon Henderson because of an illness and offensive tackle Marcus Bryant because of an ankle injury. All three players had been listed as questionable before being ruled out. For Brown, the setback comes after he injured his ankle in the season opener and spent the next four games on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain. He returned to play in each of the past two games. 'I MEAN, CLEARLY,' JALEN HURTS TELLS GQ WHEN ASKED IF HE AND A.J. BROWN GREW APART IN PHILADELPHIA Brown appeared to suffer the injury while attempting to make a catch at Lumen Field against the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 9 during the NFL’s first regular-season game played on a Wednesday. The matchup was billed as a rematch of Super Bowl LX, which Seattle won in February by defeating New England 29-10 to claim the franchise’s second Vince Lombardi Trophy. Brown went down after a Seahawks defender rolled into him and remained on the field after the play. After medical personnel tended to Brown on the field, he made his way to the sideline without assistance. He was later ruled out for the remainder of the game because of what was described as an ankle injury. He finished that night with three catches for 26 yards. PATRIOTS' AJ BROWN EXITS NFL SEASON OPENER AGAINST SEAHAWKS, RULED OUT WITH ANKLE INJURY After an uneven 2025 season for both Brown and the Eagles' offense, Philadelphia traded him to the Patriots for a pair of future draft picks amid signs that his once-close friendship and productive on-field partnership with quarterback Jalen Hurts had deteriorated. The Week 8 matchup with the Dolphins will be Henderson’s second missed game this season. He sat out the season opener with an ankle injury Bryant has been on injured reserve through the season, but was designated to return and was a full participant in practice all week. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68cba726b22deeb691a90 A Florida Election Chief Urges In-Person Voting Over ‘Serious’ Postal Delays te 2026-11-01T00:50:02.678Z A Florida Election Chief Urges In-Person Voting Over ‘Serious’ Postal Delays The Broward County supervisor of elections said his office had received dozens of reports that ballots weren’t being delivered in a timely manner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68a63726b22deeb691a06 Ricki Lake says Rosie O'Donnell was 'judgy' about her facelift then got one herself after weight loss te 2026-11-01T00:40:03.547Z Ricki Lake says Rosie O'Donnell was 'judgy' about her facelift then got one herself after weight loss Ricki Lake admitted to feeling a little judged by her friend Rosie O'Donnell following her facelift in 2024. During an episode of "The Weekend View" she was co-hosting, the 58-year-old actress shared that she chose to get a facelift after losing "40 pounds naturally without the use of pharmaceuticals," saying "we just went south." "I was not trying to reverse the clock and look like I'm 20," she explained. "I have my natural gray hair. I really own my age and I love the age I'm at." While she was happy with how her procedure turned out, Lake explained that not everyone in her circle was completely supportive of her decision to go under the knife. FORMER SUPERMODEL JANICE DICKINSON UNVEILS DRAMATIC RESULTS OF FACELIFT AT 71 She said that O'Donnell, who she considers "a really good friend," was a bit "judgy" upon hearing Lake had decided to go through with the cosmetic surgery. "She would admit it that she was judgy of myself and a few of my friends that went to this doctor and had these amazing results," Lake said. "She's like, 'Why do you need it?' And then, sure enough, she lost a bunch of weight on Mounjaro, and she went and had it done." O'Donnell revealed she went through with the same procedure in a Substack post shared in May. She also shared a lengthy Instagram post about why she chose to do it, writing she had assigned herself "as head of all women who would never - ever" get a facelift. She admitted to thinking it was "a betrayal" of feminism, aging and "of our team of women worldwide." Her opinion on the matter changed, she wrote, when she lost 50 pounds. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "It wasn’t wrinkles—it was gravity," she wrote. "I’d look in the mirror and think, this isn’t aging, this is … melting with intention." While on "The View," Lake went into detail about what exactly she had done, sharing she did not get her eyes done, opting for "a deep-plane lower face and neck lift and a CO2 laser." "I'm thrilled with my results. And I love my doctor. And I'm not gonna gate keep here. Dr. Alan Foulad in Los Angeles. He's very special," she said. "He's wonderful, and he's a master." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Lake previously spoke about her decision to get a facelift after weight loss, telling the "Inside Edit" podcast in March that she "didn't do any research" before deciding "very impulsively to have my face done." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE She explained that it all came together very quickly. After having her consultation appointment in mid-June, she booked a surgery date for mid-July and "never looked back." "I had just lost 40 pounds, and I had this hanging," she said, pointing to the area under her chin. "And it wasn't just like that I didn't like what I saw or wanted to look younger. I have gray hair. It's not about that. It's like, I had an appendage hanging that wasn't going to grow back, like come back up." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68a62726b22deeb6919d3 Ole Miss Accomplishes Feat Not Seen in 75-Plus Years te 2026-11-01T00:40:02.137Z Ole Miss Accomplishes Feat Not Seen in 75-Plus Years If you’re an Auburn fan, don’t torture yourself anymore — just look away. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6880b726b22deeb691999 Not even a chance at free tuition could get Maryland students in the seats for football Saturday te 2026-11-01T00:30:03.105Z Not even a chance at free tuition could get Maryland students in the seats for football Saturday This week, Maryland announced plans to bolster poor football attendance by giving students who stayed until the final whistle a chance at free tuition. Surely, some partial relief from student loans would put butts in seats for a Halloween matinee against the Illinois Illini, right? Maybe kids aren't into free stuff like they used to be, because it certainly didn't. COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHING CAROUSEL COULD EXPLODE AS LINCOLN RILEY AND DEION SANDERS FACE MOUNTING PRESSURE It's been a rough season for the Terrapins, who recently underwent a coaching change, and that's certainly not going to have kids storming the gates at SECU Stadium. Honestly, I thought the free tuition stunt was going to work wonders, but the crowd at kickoff made it clear that Maryland may need to go back to the drawing board. COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM DRAWS EMBARRASSINGLY SMALL CROWD FOR WHAT TURNS INTO THURSDAY NIGHT THRILLER Well... it is Halloween. Maybe a thousand students dressed as metal bleachers, and what we're looking at there is actually a packed house. Probably not, though. It’s a shame to see the program struggling this much, even during a difficult season, because Maryland was competitive throughout. Illinois ultimately headed back to Champaign with a 20-17 victory. However, all the talk on socials was about SECU Stadium dressing as a ghost town for Halloween. Not good. The Terps hit the road next weekend to take on Purdue but will be back home the week after to host the No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers (well, until the new poll comes out on Sunday after their beatdown at the hands of the Iowa Hawkeyes). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6835b726b22deeb6918a0 Joe Rogan Sounds Alarm on Trump's ICE 'Snatching Up' US Citizens te 2026-11-01T00:10:03.050Z Joe Rogan Sounds Alarm on Trump's ICE 'Snatching Up' US Citizens The podcaster was seen as key to driving young male voters toward Trump in 2024, and Rogan's remarks come days before the midterm. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68106726b22deeb69184c Colorado Buffaloes fans in Halloween costumes rush field, tear down goalposts after OT win snaps losing skid te 2026-11-01T00:00:06.579Z Colorado Buffaloes fans in Halloween costumes rush field, tear down goalposts after OT win snaps losing skid There hasn’t been much to be excited about in Boulder in regard to the Colorado Buffaloes’ football program lately. So, with an overtime victory to notch its first Big 12 win in over a year, the Buffaloes faithful decided it fitting to rush the field on Saturday afternoon. Deion Sanders’ Colorado squad came into their game against the Kansas State Wildcats 2-5 at the bottom of the barrel in the Big 12. To date, the team hadn’t won a conference game since Oct. 11, 2025, and they owned a five-game losing streak after beginning the year on a high note. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The game was pitted at 21 apiece when four quarters finished, forcing an overtime period that saw Kansas State kick a field goal to take a three-point lead. If Colorado was able to find the end zone on the ensuing possession, they would snap that losing streak and finally get that first conference win of the year. On third-and-9, quarterback Isaac Wilson pulled back the ball on an RPO scheme and looked to throw into the end zone. He fired a bullet to tight end Charlie Williams, who snagged the football out of the air and walked into the end zone for an 11-yard score — his only catch of the game. With the six points, Colorado sent the stadium into a frenzy as it walked off Kansas State and improved to 4-4 on the season. As Sanders went to shake hands with Kansas State, fans hopped over the wall and stormed the field, most of them decked out in Halloween costumes. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Fans appeared ready to storm the field in regulation, but Kansas State’s touchdown with two seconds left tied the game and kept them behind the wall. Colorado eventually won, though, allowing fans to rush the field and, as is customary, tear down the goalposts while celebrating the spooky home victory. Colorado has matched its win total from last season in the fourth year of the Deion Sanders era. But despite the victory, Sanders’ name has been mentioned among coaches on the hot seat, making the modest milestone far from what he and his staff envisioned. The Buffaloes still have four games remaining this season, and they will need to win three of them to become bowl-eligible. If that happens, perhaps Sanders is safe moving forward into next year. If not… well, you do the math. There’s no telling what Colorado plans to do with Sanders, but the Buffaloes have struggled to regain their winning ways since his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter and others left for the NFL. Next week, the Buffaloes will look to build a win streak against Arizona State before facing Houston, Cincinnati and UCF to end the year. Meanwhile, Kansas State has similarly struggled in conference play, going 1-4 in the Big 12. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68105726b22deeb691843 Two men die after suspected electrocution at hotel pool as rescue effort injures others te 2026-11-01T00:00:05.597Z Two men die after suspected electrocution at hotel pool as rescue effort injures others Two foreign nationals died while two other people were injured after a suspected electrical leak at a hotel swimming pool in Bengaluru, India, police said. The incident happened Friday evening, Oct. 30, at the Conrad Bengaluru in the city’s Halasuru neighborhood, according to police. Seemant Kumar Singh, Bengaluru's police commissioner, said investigators suspected an electrical leak but were waiting for medical, technical and expert reports to determine the cause, Public TV reported. PILOT'S SUDDEN DEATH DURING OVERNIGHT LAYOVER PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON FATIGUE CONCERNS Officials cordoned off the pool area for the investigation, Singh said. Fox News Digital reached out to Hilton Worldwide Holdings, which owns Conrad Hotels, for additional information. Police identified the victims as Alexander Maximilian Theiss, 57, a German national and Lufthansa crew member, and Juraj Horvat, 45, a Slovak national who worked as a project manager for IBM, The New Indian Express reported.  Both were staying at the hotel at the time. A 41-year-old American guest, Mathew Desantis, and Rahul Tiwari, a 28-year-old pool attendant and lifeguard, were injured while trying to help, the same publication said.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Four people were taken to Manipal Hospital after the incident, the hospital said in a statement cited by NDTV. Theiss was deceased when he was brought in, while Horvat died after doctors tried to revive him. Fox News Digital reached out to Lufthansa, which responded in a statement, "Lufthansa confirms with deep sadness that a member of our crew passed away following an accident on Friday (30 October 2026) during a layover in Bengaluru." It went on, "Our deepest sympathies go out to the family, relatives and friends of the deceased crew member. We ask for your understanding that, out of respect for the privacy of those affected, we are unable to provide any further details about the circumstances of the accident or the deceased crew member." Desantis was stable after experiencing a headache and shock, while Tiwari was also stable, according to the hospital.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Doctors planned to check Tiwari for possible fractures after he reported pain, The Times of India reported.  Theiss’ wife filed a police complaint alleging that the men were shocked while trying to get out of the pool and drowned, NDTV reported. Conrad Bengaluru said it was saddened by the deaths and was assisting authorities.  The hotel also said the cause "has not yet been established," according to NDTV. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ A joint technical investigation was examining the pool’s pump, underwater lighting and earthing lines, The Federal reported.  Preliminary inspections focused on the underwater lighting system as a possible source of the electrical fault, The Times of India reported. Investigators have not confirmed the cause. The hotel’s website listed the pool as closed for maintenance from Oct. 31 through Nov. 30, NDTV reported.  Available reports have not established whether the closure was related to the incident. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68104726b22deeb691811 ESPN Makes Decision on Future of ‘Inside the NBA’ After Ernie Johnson News te 2026-11-01T00:00:04.334Z ESPN Makes Decision on Future of ‘Inside the NBA’ After Ernie Johnson News Expect a lot of Shaquille O’Neal just making fun of himself if the popular show continues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae68102726b22deeb691808 Biden-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump Ads Days Before Midterms te 2026-11-01T00:00:02.870Z Biden-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump Ads Days Before Midterms A federal judge ordered three taxpayer-funded Trump administration ads removed in the closing days before the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae67eaa726b22deeb6917a4 Chili’s Margaritas Rimmed With Degreaser Burn 5 People in North Carolina te 2026-10-31T23:50:02.821Z Chili’s Margaritas Rimmed With Degreaser Burn 5 People in North Carolina Three customers and two employees were burned on and around their mouths after a granulated substance was mistaken for sugar, a health official said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae67c5a726b22deeb69176e Prep Football: Desert Star makes history as others wrap up season te 2026-10-31T23:40:10.540Z Prep Football: Desert Star makes history as others wrap up season Jaykob Williams runs with the ball after making a catch in the Oct. 16 loss to Trivium Prep. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae67c59726b22deeb691765 Prep Football: Desert Star makes history as others wrap up season te 2026-10-31T23:40:09.514Z Prep Football: Desert Star makes history as others wrap up season It was a week of mixed results for area football teams, with one continuing its postseason run and others bringing their regular seasons to a close. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae67c53726b22deeb691737 Good luck, SEC: Auburn awoke a monster in Athens, and Florida pays the price in Georgia's cocktail beatdown te 2026-10-31T23:40:03.467Z Good luck, SEC: Auburn awoke a monster in Athens, and Florida pays the price in Georgia's cocktail beatdown ATLANTA — Florida learned the hard way that it has a long way to go before competing on Georgia's level, I don't care who the Gators have beaten this season. In other words, welcome to the rivalry, Jon Sumrall. If you needed further evidence that Georgia remains the best team in the SEC — even after losing to Auburn — look no further than the 24-0 lead the Bulldogs carried into halftime Saturday, which ended with a 27-8 final score in a game in which Georgia had to do very little in the second half. KIRBY SMART HAS ENTERED HIS MOST DANGEROUS ERA AFTER GEORGIA’S AGGRESSIVE WIN OVER ALABAMA This was a Halloween Day demolition. It sent Florida fans toward the exits while their marching band took the field and provided the most entertaining part of the afternoon for those supporting the Gators. We can throw around the word "parity" in college football until we’re blue in the face. Sometimes, though, the evidence speaks for itself. On Saturday in Atlanta — which should essentially be dubbed "Sanford West" at this point — Georgia proved it remains the SEC’s strongest national championship contender. As Florida fans made their way toward the exits, Georgia forced another Gators turnover in the third quarter, all but putting this away. Did Auburn do the unthinkable a few weeks ago by awakening a monster in Athens? Judging by what we witnessed against an overwhelmed Gators football team, it wasn’t hard to notice that Kirby Smart made sure to send a defensive message to those who were questioning whether the Dawgs had lost a step in recent weeks. If the halftime box score wasn’t an easy enough interpretation of what was taking place inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, it clearly came when Kirby Smart continued to bring the house against a Gators offense that looked less than average. Remember, this is the same Florida team that went into Austin a few weeks back and shocked the Texas Longhorns, sending those in burnt orange into a full-blown panic. Then came the prognosticators who were riding a high after an upset win for Auburn between the hedges that drummed up conversations about whether this Georgia team had flaws that could come back to bite them again. No, Gunner Stockton had a bad day and Auburn took advantage of the situation that presented itself. Across the country, we are witnessing enough hangovers in college football that would make a tourist in Las Vegas squirm. But Georgia, well, has found a way to channel its frustration after losing to Auburn and take it out on what we thought was a pretty decent Florida football team. NO JACKSONVILLE, NO PROBLEM? GEORGIA, FLORIDA FANS WANTED A HOME-AND-HOME, BUT MONEY WINS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL This could turn out to be the Dawgs second act of the 2026 season, with a trip to Ole Miss next week that will only strengthen one of their schedules. A loss in Oxford for the Bulldogs will not hurt their chances of making the college football playoff. In reality, Georgia could lose two more games and still have a case for a spot in the postseason. But, judging by what we witnessed in Atlanta, there are some nervous folks awaiting Kirby Smart's arrival next week to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for a primetime showdown. Maybe Kirby Smart should send Alex Golesh a fruit basket over the next few days for the wake-up call it received from the Tigers in Athens. How easy was this game against the Florida defense? Gunner Stockton had only thrown for 59 yards at the 1:19 mark of the third quarter, and Georgia led 24-0. As for the SEC, the most difficult game Georgia might actually have left on its schedule this season will be a showdown against South Carolina in Columbia on Nov. 21. Yes, the Gamecocks are certainly playing with a much bigger chip on their shoulder after hearing the naysayers rightfully create enough noise across the country to be heard in Columbia. And now, with games against the Rebels and Missouri over the next two weeks, the Bulldogs could clinch another spot in the college football playoff by just continuing to play with this ferocity. I don't know if folks around the country knew what was happening in the days following Georgia's loss to Auburn. But, I'd imagine they've gotten the picture by now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae67c52726b22deeb691718 Centuries After Their Slaughter, Missionaries Move Toward Sainthood te 2026-10-31T23:40:02.415Z Centuries After Their Slaughter, Missionaries Move Toward Sainthood The beatification of five Franciscan friars was cause for jubilation in South Georgia, where Christianity has flourished but Catholics are few and far between. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae679fb726b22deeb6916a1 Darnell Washington Fined by NFL for Controversial Touchdown Celebration te 2026-10-31T23:30:03.370Z Darnell Washington Fined by NFL for Controversial Touchdown Celebration The Steelers left Paris with a victory, but Darnell Washington's controversial TD celebration has caught the NFL's attention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae679fa726b22deeb691698 Game 6 of the WNBA Finals Draws Historic Ratings Despite Unfavorable Time te 2026-10-31T23:30:02.198Z Game 6 of the WNBA Finals Draws Historic Ratings Despite Unfavorable Time Thank god for WNBA fans and lovers of insanely great basketball. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae67552726b22deeb691605 Chamber: Strong schools build a strong Maricopa economy te 2026-10-31T23:10:10.805Z Chamber: Strong schools build a strong Maricopa economy The Greater Maricopa Business Alliance (GMBA) believes one of the most important investments we can make in economic development is preparing the next generation to work, build businesses, raise families, and establish their futures in our community. That commitment is why GMBA supports Proposition 416 and opposes Proposition 320. Although these propositions address different aspects of public education, both have implications for workforce development, local economic stability, and the ability of our schools to meet the needs of Maricopa students. YES on Proposition 416: Continuing an Investment in Maricopa’s Future Proposition 416 continues Maricopa Unified School District’s existing Maintenance & Operations override. It is not a new tax, but a continuation of funding originally approved by local voters in 2016 and renewed in 2021.  For the 2026–27 school year, the override represents approximately $7.8 million in MUSD’s operating budget. Without voter approval, that funding will begin phasing out in the 2027–28 school year, declining by approximately $2.7 million annually until eliminated. According to MUSD, the loss of this funding would ultimately result in: Elimination of RAM Academy, the district’s alternative graduation and credit-recovery program Reductions in teaching and support staff Larger class sizes Reduced investment in student and instructional technology These reductions affect more than school operations. They would have consequences for local employment, student opportunities, and the development of Maricopa’s future workforce. Supporting our schools is both an education investment and an economic-development investment.  MUSD is Maricopa’s largest employer. Its teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, transportation employees, and support staff are our neighbors, customers, volunteers, and community members. School district employment supports local households and businesses. Reducing positions affects families and the broader economy.  Equally important, these employees are responsible for educating and preparing the next generation of workers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Of particular concern to GMBA is the potential elimination of RAM Academy.  RAM Academy provides an alternative pathway for students who have fallen behind academically, helping them recover credits and continue working toward high school graduation.  Not every student succeeds through the same educational approach. Some face academic, personal, or family challenges that make a traditional pathway difficult. Programs like RAM Academy provide another opportunity for students to complete their education and pursue employment, technical training, military service, or higher education.  The impact extends beyond the individual student. Helping a young person graduate can positively influence an entire family’s future while strengthening the community’s long-term workforce.  Workforce development must include opportunities for students who need a different path to success. Preserving those opportunities is an important reason GMBA supports Proposition 416. NO on Proposition 320: Preserving Flexibility in Education and Workforce Preparation Proposition 320 would establish a statewide requirement for affected school districts to eventually direct at least 60% of operational spending toward expenses classified as direct instruction. GMBA supports responsible education spending, transparency, and accountability. However, we are concerned that a uniform spending requirement could limit the flexibility school districts need to address local educational priorities and workforce-development opportunities. Under Proposition 320, the Arizona Auditor General would be responsible for defining qualifying direct instructional expenses and operational spending. The concern is not whether education dollars should benefit students. They absolutely should. The concern is whether a statewide spending formula adequately recognizes the many resources and services necessary to prepare students for success. Maricopa Unified School District currently offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways that connect classroom education with practical skills, career exploration, and employment opportunities: Agriculture Business management Education and training Hospitality and tourism Information technology Law and public safety Marketing and communications Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Effective workforce preparation can require specialized equipment, technology, industry certifications, career counseling, employer partnerships, transportation, and work-based learning experiences. Not every expenditure that supports student success fits neatly into a single instructional spending category. GMBA’s concern is that a rigid statewide formula may create unintended consequences for programs and services that contribute to career readiness. As local employers continue to identify workforce availability and skills development as important business needs, our schools must retain the ability to respond to those needs. Maricopa residents elect a local school governing board to oversee district operations, establish priorities, and make decisions about educational resources.  That board is accountable to the community it serves.  Parents, residents, educators, and employers can participate in public meetings, review budgets, provide input, and hold elected board members accountable. GMBA believes local school leaders should retain meaningful flexibility to allocate resources based on student needs, community priorities, and available funding.  We support transparency and fiscal responsibility. We also believe accountability should consider educational outcomes, including graduation rates, career readiness, student achievement, and access to meaningful educational opportunities.  The ultimate measure of education spending should be how effectively it prepares students for success. GMBA’s three mission pillars reflect our commitment to a strong local economy and a community where businesses and families can thrive.  Workforce development begins long before a young person enters the job market.  It begins with access to quality education, opportunities to explore careers, programs that help struggling students graduate, and partnerships connecting schools with employers.  Today’s students are tomorrow’s employees, entrepreneurs, business owners, and community leaders.  Our responsibility as a business organization is to advocate for the resources, partnerships, and opportunities that help them succeed. For these reasons, the Greater Maricopa Business Alliance: SUPPORTS PROPOSITION 416 To continue locally approved funding that supports teachers, manageable class sizes, student technology, and alternative graduation opportunities such as RAM Academy. OPPOSES PROPOSITION 320 Because of concerns that a statewide instructional spending mandate could limit local flexibility and affect resources important to student success and workforce preparation. Strong schools help build a strong workforce. A strong workforce supports a strong economy.  Investing in Maricopa’s students is investing in Maricopa’s future. The post Chamber: Strong schools build a strong Maricopa economy appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6754c726b22deeb6915e4 Head of In-N-Out burger chain addresses expansion to 3 more states te 2026-10-31T23:10:04.933Z Head of In-N-Out burger chain addresses expansion to 3 more states In-N-Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder has hinted at future expansions for the California-based fast-food chain, mentioning Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma as three states that might welcome In-N-Out restaurants in the years to come.  Snyder, whose grandparents Harry and Esther Snyder co-founded In-N-Out in 1948, sat down for an interview with television host Terry Crews. She spoke about the company’s hesitancy to grow too much or too quickly. Quality matters more than quantity, she said, when it comes to In-N-Out restaurants. IN-N-OUT'S POPULAR BURGER STYLE STARTED WITH A CUSTOMER REQUEST DECADES AGO "I just want to make sure that everything is right and that our In-N-Out family is strong, and we’re retaining all those values," Snyder said, touting the chain’s cleanliness, quality and friendly service. "If I ever felt like we were slipping or losing our way, growth would look a lot different," she added. In-N-Out takes food quality seriously, with all ingredients delivered fresh to each restaurant.  "In fact, we don’t even own a microwave or freezer," the company says on its website.  REGIONAL BURGER CHAINS ARE BEATING FAST-FOOD GIANTS IN ONE KEY MEASURE The burgers are made from fresh beef in the chain’s patty-making facilities in California and Texas. The company has come a long way from its humble beginning as a 100-square-foot burger stand in Baldwin Park, a suburb of Los Angeles. In-N-Out’s original location in California was the state’s first drive-thru.  Harry Snyder created the two-way speaker system, which was used to converse with customers in their cars, according to the company. In August 2025, Washington state welcomed its first In-N-Out restaurant. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Last year, the company also expanded into Tennessee, opening the state’s first location on Dec. 10. This move marked the company’s easternmost presence to date, according to the website.  Now, there are five stores in Tennessee, with the website listing a sixth location as coming soon. In 2027, New Mexico will get its first In-N-Out restaurant and become the chain’s 11th state, the company announced on Instagram back in 2023. "I feel like there’s a special peace knowing that In-N-Out isn’t everywhere," Snyder told Crews in the recent interview. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS She noted that, while it might seem like the chain is "growing like crazy," it's not. Snyder did tease "Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma. There are some states there that are possibilities," she said. With 299 locations in California, it doesn’t appear the chain has any plans to turn its back on its So-Cal roots.  "This is where we started, it’s where we are now and it’s where we’ll always be," Snyder said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Fox News Digital reached out to In-N-Out for further comment and details. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6754b726b22deeb6915b3 NFL Delivers Bad News to Patriots Rookie After Caleb Williams Incident te 2026-10-31T23:10:03.847Z NFL Delivers Bad News to Patriots Rookie After Caleb Williams Incident One of the Patriots' top young defenders has been punished by the NFL for an incident involving Bears QB Caleb Williams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6754a726b22deeb6915aa FBI Says North Korea Behind $6 Billion Binance Crypto Theft te 2026-10-31T23:10:02.798Z FBI Says North Korea Behind $6 Billion Binance Crypto Theft The FBI says the country orchestrated the theft of more than $6 billion in virtual assets from cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae672f2726b22deeb691544 Colorado Facing Hefty Fine for What Happened After Kansas State Win te 2026-10-31T23:00:02.684Z Colorado Facing Hefty Fine for What Happened After Kansas State Win After knocking off Big 12 rival Kansas State, Colorado faces a hefty fine for how its fans celebrated the big win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6709b726b22deeb6914dd NFL Announces Punishment for 49ers' Dre Greenlaw After Drake London Altercation te 2026-10-31T22:50:03.617Z NFL Announces Punishment for 49ers' Dre Greenlaw After Drake London Altercation The 49ers have been dealt more bad news following their loss to the Falcons after a controversial incident involving Dre Greenlaw. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6709a726b22deeb6914d4 Commanders Trade Hopes Dashed After Surprise Star's Injury te 2026-10-31T22:50:02.636Z Commanders Trade Hopes Dashed After Surprise Star's Injury The Washington Commanders missed out on an opportunity to trade a star player after a surprise injury in practice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66e45726b22deeb691492 Jonathan Taylor trade talks 'active and ongoing' as Colts now fielding calls on All-Pro running back: report te 2026-10-31T22:40:05.251Z Jonathan Taylor trade talks 'active and ongoing' as Colts now fielding calls on All-Pro running back: report It seems the Indianapolis Colts are indeed willing to talk about trading running back Jonathan Taylor after all. Multiple teams have reached out to the Colts amid their fire sale to see if Taylor is available, per ESPN and NFL Network. The talks "are said to be active and ongoing." Among those teams who have called the Colts and owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon are the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE ESPN also reported that at least one offer included a second-round draft pick with additional compensation for Taylor. The Colts have already made it clear they would be sellers before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline following the firing of GM Chris Ballard after a 10-year stint with the franchise. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Indianapolis traded Quenton Nelson, their All-Pro guard and former first-round pick, to the Seahawks. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner also reunited with the San Francisco 49ers just hours after Nelson was dealt this past week. Wide receiver Josh Downs, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, also reportedly requested a trade. The Colts have reportedly told teams he’s worth a third-round pick, though they wish to keep him if possible despite the trade request. Taylor, on the other hand, has expressed his desire to stay put in Indianapolis, but he also understands that’s out of his control. The Colts made it clear they’re looking to accumulate draft picks amid a season where they’re 2-5 in the AFC South. Irsay-Gordon and Taylor reportedly met this week and had an "in-depth conversation to discuss the future," per ESPN. It is believed Irsay-Gordon would like Taylor to be a part of the Colts’ rebuild, though the franchise understands the type of return Taylor, who just signed a two-year extension before the start of this season, could have if dealt. The Colts have already secured a 2027 third- and fourth-round pick as well as a 2028 fifth-round selection from the Nelson and Buckner deals. Indianapolis is also without a 2027 first-round pick, which the New York Jets own after dealing Sauce Gardner to the Colts in 2025. Ahead of the Colts’ game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Taylor addressed the trade rumors surrounding him. "I haven’t heard anything," he said on Thursday, per FOX59’s Mike Chappell. "I can’t control that, obviously. Like you guys know, I’m proud to wear the horseshoe, proud to be here. Similar to Quenton [Nelson] and [DeForest Buckner], they were proud to wear the horseshoe, they were proud to be here. But obviously, circumstances may cause otherwise. Hopefully that day may not come, but I can’t control that." Head coach Shane Steichen understands the business of the NFL like Taylor, which is why he’s trying to focus on this upcoming game and the players he has on the roster. It’s hard losing Nelson, a linchpin at left guard, and Buckner, a veteran leader on the defensive line, ahead of a key divisional matchup. But those are the cards Irsay-Gordon and the front office have been dealt, as they look ahead to building for the future instead of the remainder of the 2026 season. If the Colts are indeed willing to trade Taylor for the right package, a team would be getting one of the best at his position in the NFL. The 27-year-old has rushed for at least 1,100 yards in four of his six NFL campaigns, and he’s on pace for another after rushing for 587 yards with eight touchdowns through seven games. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66e44726b22deeb691461 College Football Referee Facing Intense Backlash for Injuring East Carolina Player te 2026-10-31T22:40:04.209Z College Football Referee Facing Intense Backlash for Injuring East Carolina Player A referee slipped and fell into an East Carolina player, which led to him being helped off the field. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66e43726b22deeb691458 Two Potential Hold-Ups Emerge That Could Complicate a Maxx Crosby Trade te 2026-10-31T22:40:03.228Z Two Potential Hold-Ups Emerge That Could Complicate a Maxx Crosby Trade According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, teams calling about Raiders DE Maxx Crosby face two big roadblocks to a potential trade. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66e42726b22deeb69144f NASA's Swift Observatory Is Falling to Earth. Where Could It Land? te 2026-10-31T22:40:02.160Z NASA's Swift Observatory Is Falling to Earth. Where Could It Land? NASA's Swift Observatory may make a fiery return to Earth around Friday after more than two decades studying gamma-ray bursts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66991726b22deeb691374 Micah Parsons’ Expected Packers Return Date Revealed te 2026-10-31T22:20:01.956Z Micah Parsons’ Expected Packers Return Date Revealed After months of waiting for Micah Parsons' highly anticipated return, Green Bay Packers fans may not have to wait much longer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6673e726b22deeb69132e Jessie James Decker sets internet ablaze after spraying passenger’s bare foot on her armrest during flight te 2026-10-31T22:10:06.900Z Jessie James Decker sets internet ablaze after spraying passenger’s bare foot on her armrest during flight Jessie James Decker had a bone to pick with a fellow airline passenger — and she wasn't keeping her nose out of it. The country singer sparked a social media debate after sharing a video of herself covering her nose as a bare foot appeared beside her airplane seat, then dousing the foot with some sort of spray. "Someone’s foot smells so bad on the plane," the text over the video read. JESSIE JAMES DECKER USED KITCHEN SECRET TO WIN OVER NFL STAR HUSBAND IN ONE WEEKEND Decker had one question for her 4.4 million followers on Instagram. "Before you come at me…What would you have done?" she captioned the post. Social media users wasted little time weighing in, and plenty of commenters had no sympathy for whoever was responsible for the alleged odor. "The nerve of some people!" one user fumed. "I’d do just what you did!!! Spray the stinky foot!!!" another cheered. One commenter called for a much harsher penalty, writing, "They should’ve been escorted off the plane." JESSIE JAMES DECKER RAISES ATHLETIC KIDS "BAREFOOT AND BEING FREE" INSTEAD OF GLUED TO IPADS A self-described former flight attendant also criticized passengers who treat airplane armrests like personal footrests. "As a past flight attendant, when I saw people put their feet on the arm rest. I immediately told them no, this isn’t their home. Respect the plane & people around you. That is so F in nasty. I would have smacked his foot with my elbow." But amid the outrage, others questioned whether Decker really sprayed a stranger — or whether the mystery foot belonged to her husband, Eric Decker, a former NFL wide receiver. The couple married in 2013. "Please tell me that's Eric's foot and not some random person's foot!" one commenter wrote. "I’m guessing that’s Eric’s foot? You are far too sweet to do that to a stranger…" another speculated. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "That better be your husband. I would’ve moved!" a third user added. One follower was convinced the clip might have been a joke between the couple and wrote, "You're being silly, right? It's your husband behind you." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Others had their own ideas for dealing with a rogue foot in the cabin. "Tickle tickle!" one user suggested. "I would’ve pulled out … [a] sharpie and started drawing," another joked. "You should have pretended to sneeze then sprayed his foot," a third commenter proposed. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Decker did not identify whose foot appeared in the video. The "Secret Sauce" author and Eric share four children: Vivianne, Eric Jr., Forrest and Denver. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6673d726b22deeb69130e Abdul El-Sayed Does Not Want to Talk About Haley Stevens. Everyone Else Does. te 2026-10-31T22:10:05.923Z Abdul El-Sayed Does Not Want to Talk About Haley Stevens. Everyone Else Does. “We had a primary, right?” Dr. El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, told reporters. “I understand that some folks are upset about that. I get it. But I’m here trying to beat Mike Rogers.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6673c726b22deeb6912f4 US and Canada Issue Mass Casualty Warning—What We Know About Moscow Threat te 2026-10-31T22:10:04.916Z US and Canada Issue Mass Casualty Warning—What We Know About Moscow Threat The latest warning comes more than two years after a terrorist attack at a concert venue outside Moscow that left 145 people dead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6673b726b22deeb6912eb College Football Officials Face Heat for 'Making Up Rules' in BYU Game te 2026-10-31T22:10:03.964Z College Football Officials Face Heat for 'Making Up Rules' in BYU Game College football officials were under fire yet again for a controversial decision in a Big 12 game with BYU being the beneficiary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6673a726b22deeb6912e2 3 Other Teams Called Titans About Jeffery Simmons Before Bears Trade te 2026-10-31T22:10:02.930Z 3 Other Teams Called Titans About Jeffery Simmons Before Bears Trade Before the Tennessee Titans traded Jeffery Simmons to the Bears, their phones were blowing up with inquiries about the All-Pro DT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae664e5726b22deeb6912a1 Cardinals' Budda Baker fields questions about trade rumors while wearing evil clown Halloween mask te 2026-10-31T22:00:05.847Z Cardinals' Budda Baker fields questions about trade rumors while wearing evil clown Halloween mask Today is Halloween, but Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker got into the spirit a day early, showing up to his media availability in costume. According to The New York Post, dressing up for Halloween is a tradition for Baker. However, this year’s costume created an awkward situation that highlights a workplace risk few people consider when dressing up for spooky season. Baker is one of the names floating around the rumor mill as the Cardinals trend toward becoming sellers at the NFL trade deadline. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE So, while Baker rolled in dressed in a creepy clown costume, the journalists there still had to ask him about the trade rumors. And to his credit, he answered them... while still in costume. "I just live in the present, like today, having a great time with you guys," Baker said. "Going to go out and have a great Friday practice, and just focus on playing against the Dallas Cowboys and trying to get a ‘W’ at their stadium." It's a good answer, but until you read it, did you have any idea what he was saying? Or, like me, were you distracted by the fact that he was dressed like a clown that drives a primered van and steals people's organs? People dress up for work on Halloween whether they're bank tellers or NFL players. However, I think we forget that it is still work, and sometimes you'll need to get serious. And if you're still in the costume, that can be tricky. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! If you're a doctor, it might seem like a good idea to dress like a Minion on Halloween. But what about when you have to deliver the news of someone's terminal diagnosis and the zipper is stuck? Suddenly, it's not as great of an idea, is it? I mean, maybe it'll have some kind of Patch Adams effect, but I doubt it. Fortunately, an NFLer addressing trade rumors isn't that serious, so we all got a hilarious Halloween moment. Now, moving forward, I bet Baker will factor trade rumors and whether or not he'll have to address them into his costume choice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae664e4726b22deeb69126f Dave Portnoy Rips Refs Over Controversial Call in Michigan-Rutgers Game te 2026-10-31T22:00:04.632Z Dave Portnoy Rips Refs Over Controversial Call in Michigan-Rutgers Game Dave Portnoy blasted referees in the Michigan-Rutgers game for what he called "the worst call in the history of football." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae664e3726b22deeb691266 Cornell Fallout Fuels National Day of Action Against Campus 'Rape Culture' te 2026-10-31T22:00:03.460Z Cornell Fallout Fuels National Day of Action Against Campus 'Rape Culture' Students at about 80 campuses are participating in national Take Back the Night events Sunday to stop rape on campus. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae664e2726b22deeb69125d Colts Rejected Major Trade Offer for Star RB Jonathan Taylor: Report te 2026-10-31T22:00:02.386Z Colts Rejected Major Trade Offer for Star RB Jonathan Taylor: Report One mystery NFL team reportedly made the Indianapolis Colts a big offer for RB Jonathan Taylor, only to be turned away. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6628b726b22deeb6911f3 Newsom Issues Warning to Judges About Election Interference From Trump Administration te 2026-10-31T21:50:03.530Z Newsom Issues Warning to Judges About Election Interference From Trump Administration California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned judges that the Trump administration may seek subpoenas to seize ballots and voting machines. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6628a726b22deeb6911cb Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’ te 2026-10-31T21:50:02.185Z Apple CEO says the company doesn’t ‘want to ship AI for AI’s sake’ Apple's new CEO defended the company's current position in the AI landscape. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66035726b22deeb691194 How House Democrats' 'deterrence message' on Trump jobs could backfire te 2026-10-31T21:40:05.328Z How House Democrats' 'deterrence message' on Trump jobs could backfire Sen. Elissa Slotkin's warning to young Americans not to join the Trump administration could backfire by handing Trump officials legal ammunition to derail the investigations Democrats hope to launch if they retake Congress, a former federal prosecutor warned. The freshman Michigan Democrat said last month that she wants her party to pursue "signature cases" against officials who helped Trump, reasoning that it would discourage young Americans from considering jobs in his administration. "I want that deterrence message sent," Slotkin said during an Oct. 13 event at the University of Chicago, describing how young graduates might fear "buying myself a ton of problems" by joining the administration. But Abhishek Kambli, a former deputy associate attorney general in Trump's Justice Department, said Slotkin's remarks could backfire if Democrats retake either chamber of Congress in the midterm elections and gain greater control over congressional investigations. "If they just throw in boilerplate language that this is for legislative purpose, anyone challenging those subpoenas will have that entire record to demonstrate that it's anything but that," Kambli, a partner at Holtzman Vogel, told Fox News Digital. HOUSE DEMS PLOT TRUMP INVESTIGATION BLITZ IF THEY SEIZE MAJORITY While Congress has broad authority to conduct investigations, subpoena witnesses and review government operations, the Supreme Court has ruled that lawmakers cannot use those powers solely to punish individuals. The Supreme Court confronted those limits in 2020, when House Democrats attempted to obtain Trump's personal financial records through congressional subpoenas. In Trump v. Mazars, the justices established a four-factor test requiring courts to examine whether Congress demonstrated a legitimate legislative need for the records, whether its requests were sufficiently narrow, whether the information could be obtained elsewhere and what burden the subpoenas would impose on the president. The court sent the dispute back to lower courts without ruling that the subpoenas satisfied those standards, leaving unresolved questions about how the framework would be applied. "So it's not enough just to tack on a legislative purpose," Kambli said, arguing that courts must look beyond Congress' stated reasons for an investigation to determine whether its demands are constitutionally justified. Democrats' public remarks could become evidence against them if future subpoenas are challenged, according to Kambli. SLOTKIN WANTS GOP PROSECUTIONS TO DETER YOUNG PEOPLE FROM TRUMP ADMINISTRATION JOBS "They don't have to bury their head in the sand," Kambli said of the courts. "I think they have to look at the facts of the case and look at it in terms of how they fits into the broader comments that they made." House Democrats are already laying the groundwork for investigations into Trump's family business dealings and potential conflicts of interest if they regain control of Congress. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has also vowed to expand his investigation into donors funding Trump's White House ballroom if Democrats retake the Senate, But another constitutional law expert questioned whether Democrats' remarks would carry enough legal weight to undermine future congressional investigations. Michael Morley, a professor at Florida State University College of Law, said courts generally recognize that politicians bring partisan motivations to congressional investigations and would be reluctant to invalidate subpoenas merely because of provocative public remarks. "I don't think that the fact that there might be partisan motivations for a congressional investigation would ultimately be a valid basis for refusing to comply with a subpoena," Morley told Fox News Digital. "At the end of the day, a court is going to be very reluctant to conclude, based on one or more members' possible subjective motivations, that Congress lacks constitutional authority to investigate," Morley said. SLOTKIN'S VIRAL 'THREAT' TO CONSERVATIVES TAKES NEW TWIST AS STUDENT MOVES TO HOLD HER ACCOUNTABLE: 'SHOCKING' He also emphasized that Trump v. Mazars focused specifically on subpoenas for the president's personal records, arguing that applying the same heightened legal standards to subpoenas targeting other administration officials would be a stretch. But Morley said Slotkin's language could give judges pause when the legal basis for a subpoena is already uncertain. "It's bad atmospherics," he said, adding that such statements could make courts "marginally less likely" to resolve doubts in Democrats' favor. Slotkin has rejected accusations that she wants to target Americans merely for working for Republicans. She told CNN that she was talking about officials who break the law or misuse taxpayer dollars, calling the criticism "manufactured outrage." But Kambli warned the consequences could extend beyond whether Democratic subpoenas survive legal challenges, saying that investigations could inflict financial and reputational damage even without criminal charges. "There is the idea that the process is the punishment, and there is no doubt that some members of Congress intend to use the process to bankrupt people that can't afford legal representation," Kambli said. He also said that while Trump's Justice Department would be unlikely to prosecute administration officials over criminal contempt referrals from a Democratic-controlled Congress, that could change under a future Democratic administration. Morley also criticized the prospect of intimidating young government employees who may lack the resources to defend themselves. "That's just not how we want our political disputes to be handled," Morley said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66034726b22deeb691161 Giants' Cam Skattebo Hit With Costly Punishment After Texans Game te 2026-10-31T21:40:04.251Z Giants' Cam Skattebo Hit With Costly Punishment After Texans Game The Giants are coming off a big win over Houston, but Cam Skattebo has been hit with a $7,073 NFL fine for a controversial play. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66033726b22deeb691158 Florida Switches Quarterbacks After Slow Start Against Georgia te 2026-10-31T21:40:03.301Z Florida Switches Quarterbacks After Slow Start Against Georgia Florida needed to make a quarterback change after Aaron Philo threw two interceptions against Georgia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae66031726b22deeb691144 4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale te 2026-10-31T21:40:01.913Z 4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale On November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, get ready for a full day packed with meaningful networking opportunities, actionable insights, and connections that could change the trajectory of your idea and startup. Register before all prices go up at the door. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65de2726b22deeb691127 Mohave Accelerated football falls in hard-fought quarterfinal game te 2026-10-31T21:30:10.802Z Mohave Accelerated football falls in hard-fought quarterfinal game On Friday, No. 3 Mohave Accelerated football team hosted No. 6 Superior in the quarterfinals of the AIA 1A State Playoffs. The Patriots and Panthers were neck and neck throughout the game but ultimately, Superior got the 30-28 win in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65ddc726b22deeb6910c7 Chiefs Dealt Double Injury Blow Before Facing Broncos te 2026-10-31T21:30:04.362Z Chiefs Dealt Double Injury Blow Before Facing Broncos The Chiefs have received worrying injury news before facing the Broncos, with two important pieces of their secondary sidelined. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65ddb726b22deeb6910be Broncos Place Star Running Back on IR te 2026-10-31T21:30:03.242Z Broncos Place Star Running Back on IR The Broncos will be without the running back for at least the next four games with the injury update this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65b85726b22deeb691076 Paper straws could be doing more harm than good, study suggests te 2026-10-31T21:20:05.230Z Paper straws could be doing more harm than good, study suggests Paper straws have been marketed as a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, but a new South Korean assessment suggests they may carry a greater pollution-related health burden. South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment commissioned the assessment from the Korean Society for Life Cycle Assessment, according to news reports. Researchers compared how paper, plastic and other disposable straws could affect human health and the environment, from production through disposal. POPULAR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER LINKED TO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS HEART RISK Paper straws scored 6.33 times as high as conventional plastic straws in an estimate of cancer-related harm from pollution generated during production and disposal, according to South Korean reports.  The score estimates potential harm from pollution generated from production through disposal — not chemical exposure or cancer risk from drinking through a straw, the researchers noted. The assessment reportedly compared four straw types: paper, conventional plastic, biodegradable plastic and bio-based polyethylene, or bio-PE. Researchers assessed 16 environmental impacts, assuming about 74% of discarded straws were incinerated and 26% went to landfills, based on South Korean waste statistics. MICROPLASTICS DETECTED IN MOST HEART ATTACK PATIENTS' BLOOD IN STARTLING NEW STUDY Conventional plastic straws performed best in 10 of the 16 environmental categories, but no straw type came out ahead in every category. The study did not measure whether chemicals leach from straws into drinks and did not assess health outcomes among people who use them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Researchers recommended that stores provide disposable straws only upon request, according to The Korea Herald. Lawmaker Kim Wi-sang, whose office received the report, later criticized plastic straw restrictions, arguing that alternatives had failed to deliver their promised environmental benefits. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER President Donald Trump has also criticized paper straws, calling them ineffective and arguing that they may pose health risks. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In February 2025, he signed an executive order directing federal agencies to stop buying and providing paper straws and to develop a national strategy to end their use, according to a White House press release. "I was tired of having straws melt in my mouth," Trump previously said. Fox News Digital previously reported on health concerns raised by Florida lawmakers, including a 2023 University of Antwerp study that detected PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in 27 of 39 straw brands tested, most often in paper straws. Separately, 360° Foodservice, a European food-service packaging association, previously said its member companies have a no-PFAS clause and set requirements for food-contact safety. Fox News Digital reached out to the Foodservice Packaging Institute and 360° Foodservice for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65b83726b22deeb691042 Bears Reveal Injury Designations for Two Key Offensive Targets te 2026-10-31T21:20:03.999Z Bears Reveal Injury Designations for Two Key Offensive Targets The Bears posted the injury designations for tight end Colston Loveland and running back Kyle Monangai. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65b82726b22deeb69102e Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward te 2026-10-31T21:20:02.662Z Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward An NAACP lawsuit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6592e272c212045af4f5e Syracuse stuns SMU 30-27 with a go-ahead touchdown with 17 seconds left for Halloween upset te 2026-10-31T21:10:06.558Z Syracuse stuns SMU 30-27 with a go-ahead touchdown with 17 seconds left for Halloween upset This has to be one of the scariest Halloweens on record for SMU fans, after a shocking loss to Syracuse has seriously hurt their shot at an ACC Championship Game appearance, and may have also ended their chance at a College Football Playoff appearance. The Mustangs headed to central New York as the No. 19 team in the nation with some serious buzz around them potentially making it to the playoffs come the end of the season. However, the Orange — a fitting team to pull off a Halloween upset — had other ideas, winning this one 30-27. MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS: ARCH MANNING LIKES THE DISRESPECT, BIG 12'S DISASTER AND A CFP RACE IN DISARRAY One of SMU's big problems on the day involved its offensive line. Quarterback Kevin Jennings continued his strong season with a whopping 351 passing yards and two touchdowns. However, there may have been some more that got away, as the Mustangs allowed the Orange to sack him six times, including once with seconds on the clock as SMU worked to get into field goal range. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Meanwhile, Syracuse's Steve Angeli was good for 200 yards and a rushing touchdown, but none of it was as big as the go-ahead touchdown. With just 17 seconds left on the clock, Angeli hit tight end Noah Meyers to give Syracuse the lead. There was still time for SMU to potentially send this one to overtime, but an incomplete pass, the aforementioned sixth sack of the day, and a bizarre final play that went nowhere and resulted in a fumble meant Syracuse had secured the upset. You've got to love a Halloween field-storming. With Big Bird, Ninja Turtles, and more swarming the field, it always feels a bit like a fever dream. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That was SMU's second loss of the season, the first of which came just three games into the season against Louisville. While a 6-2 record is solid, a loss to an unranked team that came in under .500 is going to be a tough sell for the CFP committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6592d272c212045af4f55 Transfer portal, not NIL, reason for parity, claims college football expert Brooks Austin te 2026-10-31T21:10:05.722Z Transfer portal, not NIL, reason for parity, claims college football expert Brooks Austin It's no secret that college football has seen its fair share of parity over the past few years. A sport that was once dominated by the SEC, more specifically Alabama, has become completely wide open in terms of legitimate championship contenders. It all culminated in a team like Indiana, one of the worst programs in college football history, completing a 16-0 dream season with a national championship just last year. SEC'S CRAZY, HISTORY-MAKING WEEK 7 WEEKEND IS THE LATEST EXAMPLE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S NEW ERA Now in 2026, the parity has reached an all-time high, with no truly dominant team standing out eight weeks into the season. Many fans and pundits alike have attributed this to the advent of NIL, and their reasoning is fairly sound. Of course, the proliferation of talent would become "flatter" when every program is allowed to legally pay money for players. Not everyone is on board with this theory, though, and one of the voices leading the charge in the opposite direction is none other than "The Film Guy," Brooks Austin. In an exclusive interview with OutKick, Austin reasoned that it's actually the transfer portal, and not NIL, that is the cause for all this chaos in the ranks of CFB. "Everybody blames it on NIL," he explains. "I think it has far more to do with freedom of movement. The portal has changed this more than anything else." As Austin puts it, teams like Bama and Georgia can no longer stack talent and stick it on the proverbial shelf for three years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Georgia can pay their backup just as much as Wake Forest can pay him to be a starter... so when a backup defensive tackle has been sitting on the bench for 2 years, he wants to play." Money is a factor, according to Austin, but it has just as much to do with the disappearance of depth as it does with overall funding. "I think NIL has certainly created some of this parity and created opportunities for dispersion of talent," he says. "But I think a lot of it also has to do with the fact that we're actually able to transfer, we're able to go." A perfect example is when the aforementioned Bulldogs and Crimson Tide met in the 2025 SEC Championship Game. "I remember last year in the SEC championship game, Georgia's down several starters on the offensive line, and Alabama is down several starters on their defensive line," Austin recalls. "I remember that same situation happening in 2022 before the portal got absolutely rampant and Georgia loses the starting left tackle and it's like, OK, don't worry. Here's Broderick Jones. He's a former five-star and he hasn't been playing at all, he's gonna go block Will Anderson for four quarters." "And, you know, Broderick. I don't know if he stays around for 2 years to sit on the bench nowadays, right?" A combination of NIL and the transfer portal is certainly proving to be the great equalizer in college football, but it's fairly clear one has a lot more to do with it than the other. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6592c272c212045af4f4c Cruise company founder says he's 'the villain' after 200-plus passengers are stranded te 2026-10-31T21:10:04.874Z Cruise company founder says he's 'the villain' after 200-plus passengers are stranded The captain of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship is speaking out after 203 residents were forced to disembark in Cambodia due to a critical fuel shortage, calling the ordeal "really painful." The ship, which offered passengers the chance to make the ocean their permanent home, suspended its around-the-world voyage earlier this week after soaring fuel costs made continued operations financially unsustainable, according to its operator. Residents were forced to leave the vessel in the Cambodian port city of Sihanoukville, just two years after the ship set sail from Belfast, Northern Ireland, on what was supposed to be a 3 1/2-year journey around the world. THOUSANDS BOOKED TROPICAL BAHAMAS CRUISE AND ENDED UP IN FREEZING CANADA INSTEAD "I feel awful. They’re counting on me to make the decisions here, and there’s nothing else I’m focused on. I’m the villain in the story, but I’m doing everything I can to support the residents [with] a solution," Mikael Petterson, founder and executive chairman of Villa Vie Residences, told Business Insider. Some residents had paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for the chance to live aboard.  Villa Vie Residences had offered lifetime access to the ship through its "Endless Horizons" program for a one-time payment of $299,999 for a single-occupancy cabin or $499,999 for double occupancy, Fox Business reported in May 2024.  Captain Emanuele Giudice on Thursday opened up about what led to the decision to force residents off the ship. "Unfortunately, due to the shortage of fuel, we needed to shut down one generator, chiller, non-essential lights," Giudice said, as Reuters reported. CRUISE PASSENGERS FACE BLOCKED ACCESS AS ANGRY PROTESTERS SET BARRICADES ON FIRE Giudice said the shutdowns would have "created discomfort to the residents, which — we don't want that." "So we kindly asked the residents to get off the ship because our fuel situation was critical," he said. Asked who was to blame, Giudice pointed to high fuel prices, saying they had significantly affected the ship's travel. CRUISE FEE DOUBLES AT VACATION HOT SPOT AS PASSENGERS BRACE FOR EVEN STEEPER HIKES He declined to comment when a reporter asked whether the war in the Middle East and President Donald Trump were responsible. Giudice also said residents were given more than 24 hours' notice to leave the ship. Yet passengers previously told The Associated Press (AP) they received just seven hours' notice and had to make their own accommodations. Paul and Lynn Montoya, a retired couple from Wyoming, previously told AP they were repeatedly asked for fuel money. "We were tired of every two to four weeks being asked for money for fuel, money for everything," Lynn Montoya said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "We had hopes, but they just kept sinking further and further into the hole," she added. Benjamin Schatz, a retiree who had hoped to make the MV Odyssey his forever home, told CBS News he was devastated after being forced to leave the ship. "Honestly, right now, I'm in denial and in shock, and I'm heartbroken," Schatz said, as CBS reported. He added, "There are people now who are homeless and who have very little money and don't know what they're going to do." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The company had marketed life aboard the Odyssey as an alternative to traditional retirement, appealing to retirees concerned about inflation, rising living expenses and the possibility of outliving their savings. Petterson promoted the experience as a way for retirees to live on a fixed budget without worrying about ongoing expenses. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "For less than the price of an average home, you can secure a lifetime of experiences," Petterson said at the time. Fox News Digital reached out to Villa Vie Residences for comment. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6592b272c212045af4f2c Women Voters Are a Potent Political Force in the Midterms te 2026-10-31T21:10:03.802Z Women Voters Are a Potent Political Force in the Midterms The country’s biggest demographic group — women — is the main driver of voting and has grown ever more Democratic in this election cycle. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6592a272c212045af4f10 Fever Star Caitlin Clark Draws Strong Criticism Over Unique Nike Shoe Release te 2026-10-31T21:10:02.662Z Fever Star Caitlin Clark Draws Strong Criticism Over Unique Nike Shoe Release Fever star Caitlin Clark drew criticism from frustrated fans over the release of her new Nike "Jinx" signature sneakers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6547c272c212045af4e4c No 13 Texas Tech takes down No 22 Arizona in Big 12, delivers the Wildcats a crushing blow to CFP hopes te 2026-10-31T20:50:04.392Z No 13 Texas Tech takes down No 22 Arizona in Big 12, delivers the Wildcats a crushing blow to CFP hopes Halloween just became a whole lot scarier for Arizona. No. 13 Texas Tech (7-1) defeated No. 22 Arizona (6-2) 34-26, delivering a massive blow to the Wildcats' College Football Playoff chances and Big 12 championship hopes. For Texas Tech, it was its 13th-straight win at home, which tied a program record. After Texas Tech's loss to Cincinnati last week, head coach Joey McGuire benched quarterback Will Hammond for Thomas Castellanos, and the move paid off. Castellanos thrived with both his arm and his legs, as he completed 11 of 24 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns while running for 117 yards and a touchdown. It was his fifth career game with more than 100 rushing yards. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Texas Tech run game was fantastic, rolling up 332 yards in the win. Running back J'Koby Williams ran for 175 yards and a touchdown. However, it wasn't all great for the Red Raiders, as they fell behind early. Both teams scored on their opening drives, with Arizona getting on the board first with a 35-yard field goal from kicker Michael Salgado-Medina. Texas Tech responded with a 13-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that was capped off with Castellanos' 24-yard touchdown pass to tight end Terrance Carter Jr. to put the Red Raiders up 7-3. The two teams then traded punts and turnovers on downs before the Wildcats scored their first touchdown in epic fashion. On third-and-12 from their own 6-yard line, quarterback Noah Fifita dropped back into the end zone before scrambling to the sideline. As he scrambled, Fifita threw a dart to Isaiah Mizell, who then turned on the afterburners and raced up the sideline for a 94-yard touchdown to put Arizona up 10-7. The Wildcats then built on their lead coming out of the two-minute timeout in the second quarter with the Wildcat formation. Running back Kedrick Reescano took the direct snap and ran for the five-yard touchdown to finish the 14-play, 81-yard drive and put Arizona up 17-7. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Red Raiders managed a field goal before the first half concluded to cut the deficit to seven, making it a 17-10 game. Texas Tech built on its end-of-half momentum and scored on the opening drive of the third quarter to tie it 17-17. Castellanos faked a pitch outside before knifing through the Wildcats' defense for an eight-yard touchdown. The Wildcats didn't blink, however, as they marched down the field with a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that ended with Reescano punching the ball in from the 1-yard line for his second touchdown of the day. However, the Wildcats' extra-point attempt was blocked, so Arizona had just a 23-17 lead. Texas Tech capitalized on the mistake, as on its second drive of the second half, it rifled down the field to score another third-quarter touchdown. On fourth-and-2 from the Arizona 27-yard line, Texas Tech decided to go for it on fourth down. Wide receiver Kenny Johnson ran a go route, and Castellanos found him for a touchdown. Texas Tech nailed the extra point, going up 24-23. On defense, it shut down Arizona and kept its good vibes going, as kicker Stone Harrington made his second field goal of the day, a 42-yarder, to put Texas Tech up 27-23. After trading scores to start the second half, the defenses started to show up. Arizona's response to Texas Tech's field goal fell short, as it went for it on fourth-and-1 from Texas Tech's 18-yard line, but Fifita's pass was too high for tight end Tyler Powell. Texas Tech, still up 27-23, had a chance to take a two-score lead but squandered it. Red Raiders running back Cameron Dickey fumbled, and Arizona recovered on Texas Tech's 43-yard line. However, Arizona did not take advantage of the field position, as it was forced to punt. Yet, it forced a punt from Texas Tech to get the ball back with about four and a half minutes left. Arizona then went three-and-out, as the Red Raiders' defense once again dominated the series and forced another punt, and then the offense took care of the rest. On third-and-1, with Arizona needing just one more stop to get the ball back, Williams burst through a hole in the line and scored a 64-yard touchdown, putting the Red Raiders up 34-23. Williams' touchdown marked 17 unanswered points for the Red Raiders. Arizona got a field goal late, but didn't convert the onside kick, sealing the crushing loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6547b272c212045af4e43 Dax Shepard admits to hitting on an A-list actress while she was still married te 2026-10-31T20:50:03.409Z Dax Shepard admits to hitting on an A-list actress while she was still married Dax Shepard confessed to flirting with an A-list actress despite knowing she was married at the time. During a recent episode of his "Armchair Expert" podcast, the 51-year-old actor was discussing his friendship with guests Erin and Sara Foster and how they got close when he was dating actress Kate Hudson, The conversation then shifted to how Shepard and Hudson became a couple, with the actor's co-host, Monica Padman, sharing he was "obsessed" with Hudson way before they got together. "What happened was I was friends with Oliver. I f- - -ing adore Oliver. I was at his house one night playing poker and she came and played and she was still with Chris," he said. "I just thought she was so f- - -ing beautiful and I was like 'Oh my god I can't believe she's here.'" DAX SHEPARD SLAMMED FOR EXPOSING LATE ERIC DANE'S PRIVATE AA STRUGGLES AFTER DEATH Despite knowing the actress was married, the podcast host said he "gave her everything I had in the reserve tank." He recalled leaving that night thinking, "Well, that's as good of a job as one can do. She's married. Who cares?" and that he could walk away knowing he had "a great first showing." Following Hudson's separation from Chris Robinson, Shepard ran into her at a dinner hosted by their mutual friend, Steve Brill, and took his chance. "Now she's single and I’m like, ‘Let’s see if we can f- - -ing muster up this magic and get it going again,’" he said. "And then I got it going again. And then from that night on we were just together every single day." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The two dated for a few months in 2007 but remained friendly following their break-up. During an appearance on his podcast in November 2019, Hudson and Shepard revealed that they initially were playing a joke on the paparazzi when they walked out of Nobu together holding hands, but then it ended up leading to something more. "I was acting mad at the paparazzi that they were invading our privacy," Shepard explained. "And then it just somehow led to hanging out!" "Then I wanted to have sex with him," Hudson added. "It was like the perfect move." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE After they went their separate ways, Shepard began dating actress Kristen Bell, who he tied the knot with in 2013. They now share two daughters, Lincoln, 13, and Delta, 11. Hudson was later engaged to Muse front man Matthew Bellamy from 2011 until they broke up in 2014. In their time together they welcomed one son, Bingham, 15, who joined Hudson's son Ryder, 22, from her relationship with Robinson. She is now engaged to Danny Fujikawa, who she began dating in 2016. They share one child together, a daughter named Rani, 8. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6547a272c212045af4e3a USA Sports and NBC claim record WNBA Finals ratings, but the comparisons leave out important context te 2026-10-31T20:50:02.412Z USA Sports and NBC claim record WNBA Finals ratings, but the comparisons leave out important context USA Sports announced Saturday that Game 6 of the WNBA Finals averaged 1.5 million viewers on Thursday afternoon. I'll admit, that number raised my eyebrows. A game that tipped off at 12:30 p.m. Eastern, or 9:30 a.m. in the morning in the Golden State Valkyries' home market, outdrew last year's championship clincher in primetime? USA Sports says it did, by 4%. The release combines viewers across USA Network, E! and SYFY with streaming led by Peacock, but doesn't break out how much of the audience came from television or streaming. WNBA BAILED OUT OF SCHEDULING DISASTER AS ANGEL REESE, DREAM FORCE GAME 7 USA Sports and NBC Sports have been promoting record audiences throughout the Finals, with WNBA PR also distributing their releases through an NBA employee. NBC called its 2.1 million audience for Game 1 the largest ever for a Finals opener. USA Sports touted Game 3's 1.71 million as the biggest Game 3 audience since 1999 and the highest ever on cable. Those figures, like the Game 6 announcement, combined television and streaming. NBC called Game 4 between the Valkyries and Atlanta Dream the most-watched Game 4 in WNBA Finals history, reporting 1.9 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. The release touted a 14% increase over the previous record of 1.67 million for the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx on ESPN in 2024. Keep in mind, ESPN requires paid access. NBC is available free over the air, and this year's game also had Peacock. According to Sports Media Watch, NBC's television audience was 1.66 million, slightly below the previous reported ESPN record. Another 232,000 came from streaming measured separately by Adobe Analytics. That addition put NBC's combined figure over the old mark, but NBC didn't include the breakdown in its release. DREAM, VALKYRIES LEAVE COURT BEFORE T.I.'S 10-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER SINGS WNBA FINALS ANTHEM I wrote about this measurement issue in July, when CBS and NBC both claimed the season's biggest WNBA audience. Even the Nielsen numbers come from different measurement systems. Nielsen made Big Data + Panel its standard in 2025, combining its household panel with information from smart TVs and set-top boxes across 45 million households. The 2024 ESPN figure predates that standard. Nielsen also expanded its out-of-home measurement in 2025, increasing coverage from 66% to 100% of the contiguous U.S. television population, and it includes viewing in places such as bars and restaurants. Then, on Aug. 31 of this year, it introduced changes intended to better capture how many people watch together, using wearable devices that pick up television audio. Nielsen says its changes are intended to improve accuracy and don't guarantee higher ratings. But if better measurement captures someone who was already watching the WNBA, that person isn't a new fan. USA Sports promoted Monday's 1.4 million viewers across USA Network, CNBC and Peacock as the second-most-watched Finals Game 5 ever. Its release acknowledged that the 2024 Liberty-Lynx clincher held the record. What it didn't include was that game's audience: 2.15 million on ESPN, putting this year's reported total about 35% below it. The 2024 Finals were a best-of-five series, making Game 5 a winner-take-all matchup for the championship. The WNBA expanded to best-of-seven in 2025, and this year's Game 5 began with the series tied 2-2, so neither team could clinch the title. Monday's game also faced Cowboys-Eagles on "Monday Night Football," which drew 18.8 million viewers, plus the World Series at 8.3 million and NBA regular-season games. VALKYRIES PLAYER'S DAD PUTS WNBA ON BLAST FOR UNUSUAL FINALS START: 'LEAGUE'S FAULT' The release did, however, highlight an 8% increase over Game 2. It also described Game 5 as the "third consecutive game that USA Sports has posted record viewership." The releases cite Adobe Analytics for their streaming audiences, but they don't identify who independently verified those figures or provide the data behind them. Adobe's documentation describes an average-minute audience calculation based on time spent watching divided by the content's duration or a selected reporting period. Its software lets customers choose reporting windows and, for certain calculations, whether viewing time includes commercials. NBC's release doesn't specify those settings or explain how the streaming calculation was matched to its television measurement. Michael Mulvihill, Fox's president of insights and analytics, posted on X that Nielsen had told clients: "Mixing internal or third-party data with Nielsen metrics to make comparative statements in the press is not permissible." He added, "Hopefully this clear, fair policy will be rigorously enforced during football season." NBC's own Sept. 14 release for the NFL season opener attributed its combined NBC and Peacock audience to "Nielsen Big Data inclusive of first party data." Its WNBA releases still combine Nielsen and Adobe figures. NBC should explain what independent verification applies to the WNBA streaming numbers and how its record claims fit Nielsen's policy. For Game 6, USA Sports cited Nielsen's "panel-only" data alongside Adobe Analytics. Its releases for Games 2, 3 and 5 used Nielsen's Big Data + Panel figures, plus Adobe. Nielsen says Big Data + Panel figures generally take two to three days to arrive, and its press policy allows preliminary reporting for single-day events. So, the panel-only figure could be an early estimate while USA Sports waits for the final number. The Game 6 release doesn't say that, though. And it doesn't label the figure preliminary or explain the switch. Game 6 was moved from 8 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. so it could be played at State Farm Arena, with the Hawks playing there that night. In announcing the move, the WNBA and NBA said they would join the broadcasters in a coordinated promotional push to get viewers to the new time slot. The move also took the game out of direct competition with "Thursday Night Football." USA Sports has enough confidence in the figure to rank Game 6 as the fifth-most-watched WNBA Finals game on cable. Then it should be able to tell us whether the number is final and how much of it actually came from cable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65224272c212045af4d88 Arctic wolf attacks child during zookeeper event, girl airlifted to hospital te 2026-10-31T20:40:04.116Z Arctic wolf attacks child during zookeeper event, girl airlifted to hospital An Arctic wolf attacked an 8-year-old girl during a special zookeeper event at a wildlife park, leaving her seriously injured. The event took place Oct. 28 at Wildpark Johannismühle, located just outside the town of Baruth/Mark, Germany, which is about 45 miles south of Berlin, according to a news release from the Teltow-Fläming district. While caretakers were giving water to the animals in the enclosure, the young girl was injured by "at least one wolf," a Brandenburg Police report said. MAN CAUGHT ON CAMERA APPROACHING, SPRAYING UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE TOWARD YELLOWSTONE WOLVES: RANGER The girl was treated by first responders before being airlifted to a hospital in Berlin. Her condition has not been made public, but she sustained critical head injuries, local news outlet Bild reported. Two other girls were in the enclosure at the time, but the animal caretaker who was present took actions to protect them. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Chaplains are working with four people, including three children, to provide emotional support in the wake of the incident, the Teltow-Fläming news release said. An investigation into the incident is underway. The proper special authorities, which in this case include The Lower Nature Conservation Authority and the Veterinary and Food Surveillance Office, will be given a police report and determine next steps, according to the news release. "The Veterinary and Food Surveillance Office will visit the wildlife park promptly and carry out an on-site animal welfare control," the release noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "A professional assessment of the health and behavior of the wolf, or of any wolves potentially involved, in connection with the incident is not yet available," it continued.  "Such assessments will be subject to further investigation." Wildpark Johannismühle advertises multiple up-close encounters with animals. During the park’s "Zookeeper for a Day" experiences, visitors can "maintain enclosures, prepare food, occupy and feed animals — and learn a lot of exciting background knowledge about our wildlife park residents," the website says. It calls the encounters "a look behind the scenes that normal visitors do not get." It also says, "For our younger animal fans, we also offer the small animal caretaker day. Here, children can support the animal caretakers in their work for half a day (7:20 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), help and playfully get an exciting insight into everyday professional life — age-appropriate, supervised and with a lot of animal proximity." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Both Arctic and gray wolves inhabit the wildlife park, which will remain closed until Nov. 2, according to the website. "We very much hope that the child recovers soon, and wish all those affected a lot of strength to process what they experienced," Björn Christian Paterok of the Teltow-Fläming district said in the news release. Fox News Digital reached out to Wildpark Johannismühle for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae65223272c212045af4d7f Kid Rock reveals what he told French President Macron after Trump unexpectedly handed him phone on golf course te 2026-10-31T20:40:03.110Z Kid Rock reveals what he told French President Macron after Trump unexpectedly handed him phone on golf course Musician Kid Rock drew laughs from comedian Bill Maher's audience as he recounted how a golf outing with President Donald Trump ended with the singer on the phone with French President Emmanuel Macron. During Friday's episode of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," Kid Rock said he was golfing with Trump when the president handed him a phone with Macron on the line. "That was funny. Yeah, we’re out golfing. I hate speaking out of school, but this is just a fun one," Kid Rock said. He told Maher that Trump was taking calls throughout their golf outing. DAVID MARCUS: BILL MAHER'S NO REPUBLICAN, HE'S JUST A RARE DEMOCRAT WHO THINKS "The guy’s taking calls all day," Kid Rock said. "He’s working while you’re golfing. This guy does not stop working. We can all agree on that. He sleeps maybe four or five hours a night. So we’re out there, Macron calls, we’re out there, [Trump’s] talking to him." Kid Rock -- whose real name is Robert Ritchie -- then described how Trump handed him the phone while he stood beside the president's golf cart. "We’re all standing there," Kid Rock continued. [Trump’s] like, ‘Hey, I’m here with the great Kid Rock,’ like Macron knows who I am, and he’s like, ‘Bob, say hello.’" "So he gives me the phone and I’m like, ‘Hello, Mr. President,’" he added. "And I’m like, ‘I’m from the Paris of the Midwest: Detroit.’ And Trump leaves, he gets in the golf cart." BILL MAHER FIRES BACK AT LIBERAL CRITICS OVER SECOND TRUMP DINNER Maher laughed as Kid Rock described the exchange, telling the audience, "He leaves Macron on the phone with Kid Rock." Kid Rock concluded the story by mimicking his conversation with Macron, adding, "I was like, ‘So what else you been up to?'" Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.  The musician’s recounting of the phone call drew laughs from Maher, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and journalist Jim VandeHei. The anecdote came during an episode in which Maher also fired back at a lengthy Truth Social post from Trump criticizing the comedian following their second White House dinner. Kid Rock and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith also attended the dinner. BILL MAHER RECOUNTS LARRY DAVID FALLING OUT, CELEBRITY BACKLASH AFTER TRUMP WHITE HOUSE DINNER "Eating with Trump is a lot like dating Taylor Swift," Maher said. "It’s a lot of fun at the time but later on, they’re tearing you a new a------." Kid Rock’s story — and Maher’s apparent prompting — drew the ire of Democratic political strategist Kaivon Shroff, who told Fox News Digital the comedian’s knee-slapping was anything but candid. "If Barack Obama had handed Emmanuel Macron off to some celebrity on a golf course and driven away, Maher would have gone on a ten-minute rant about how unserious, embarrassing and beneath the presidency it was," Shroff said. "Trump does it and suddenly Maher is pounding the table laughing like it is the funniest thing he has ever heard." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "So spare me the idea that this is some spontaneous, authentic reaction. It is a performance," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "He is putting on a show for the audience and trying to sell them on Trump as charming in a way he never would have tolerated from a Democratic president." "His whole brand is the liberal who bashes other liberals," Shroff said. "But at some point if all you do is bash Democrats, pal around with Kid Rock, and suck up to Trump — you’re just a Republican." Fox News Digital reached out to Maher for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64fd1272c212045af4d39 Mohave Accelerated football falls in hard-fought quarterfinal game te 2026-10-31T20:30:09.930Z Mohave Accelerated football falls in hard-fought quarterfinal game Van Jarman (28) high-fives Eddie Martinez (23) after getting a tackle on Panther Ryland Duarte. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64fd0272c212045af4d30 Mohave Accelerated football falls in hard-fought quarterfinal game te 2026-10-31T20:30:08.977Z Mohave Accelerated football falls in hard-fought quarterfinal game Rylan Krahenbuhl rushes the ball in the loss on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64fca272c212045af4cd1 Duke Star Makes History With Record-Breaking Game Against Boston College te 2026-10-31T20:30:02.756Z Duke Star Makes History With Record-Breaking Game Against Boston College Duke's star running back broke multiple records in their 47-2 blowout over Boston College, moving the Blue Devils to 6-2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64d75272c212045af4ca8 NAU men’s basketball takes ‘lone wolf’ approach ahead of 2026-27 season te 2026-10-31T20:20:05.228Z NAU men’s basketball takes ‘lone wolf’ approach ahead of 2026-27 season The NAU men’s basketball season begins next week, with head coach Shane Burcar and his staff taking a new approach in building a roster and seeking out high-level competition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64d73272c212045af4c80 Team USA standout Jack Alexy sets 100m freestyle world record at USA Swimming Short Course Trials te 2026-10-31T20:20:03.376Z Team USA standout Jack Alexy sets 100m freestyle world record at USA Swimming Short Course Trials There’s a new world record holder in the men’s 100 freestyle, as Jack Alexy, who represented the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympics, smashed the accolade on Saturday. Alexy, racing for the California Golden Bears in the 2026 USA Swimming Short Course World Championship Trials in Westmont, Illinois, came down the final stretch in the pool with a chance to break the previous 44.84-second record. Reaching for the wall, Alexy got his hand on it at 44.64. As he looked up at the final time, he slapped the water in elation, understanding that he is in the record books now. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Alexy has flirted with the world record in the past, winning his first individual gold medal in the men’s 100-meter free final at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Budapest in December 2024. He had an official time of 45.38 seconds. AMERICAN JACK ALEXY WINS FIRST INDIVIDUAL GOLD MEDAL IN MEN’S 100M FREE FINAL AT WORLD SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Alexy’s Team USA teammate from Paris, Chris Guiliano, swimming for the University of Notre Dame, finished second in this race with a final time of 45.22. And another Olympian, Caeleb Dressel, came in third at 45.65. Alexy took home his first gold medal in the 4x100-meter freestyle at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Then, he broke the American and world championship record with a lead-off time of 45.05 seconds in Hungary months later. Guiliano was also on that relay squad. This world record comes four weeks after Russia’s Egor Kornev equaled the world record in the short-course version of the 100-meter freestyle during the World Cup competition. "That felt pretty good," Alexy said after his race, per Swimming World Magazine. "The goal was to qualify for the 50 and 100 individually. I was pretty confident I could get that done after this morning. "I tried to ride the adrenaline of the crowd. Any time I have the opportunity to race against a U.S. field like that at a selection meet, it is more nerve-wracking, which is a good thing. It is a good thing to have that pressure because that is what we will be facing." Alexy added that he’s hoping to go even faster in Beijing for the World Aquatics Swimming Championships, which will take place from Dec. 1 to 6. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64d72272c212045af4c77 'American Idol' star Bo Bice trades signature rocker look for new image as fans sound off te 2026-10-31T20:20:02.361Z 'American Idol' star Bo Bice trades signature rocker look for new image as fans sound off Long-haired rocker Bo Bice is a thing of the past — at least for now. The former "American Idol" runner-up drew mixed reactions from fans after unveiling a dramatic transformation on Instagram. Bice traded his familiar long-haired rocker look for a shorter hairstyle, pairing it with sunglasses, layered necklaces and an open patterned shirt. "Very different look but I would suggest to ditch the necklaces and button up the shirt," one Instagram user commented. TAYLOR HICKS ADMITS LIFE AFTER WINNING 'AMERICAN IDOL' WAS 'A LOT TOUGHER THAN IT SEEMS' Another Instagram user was even less impressed, writing, "I don't care at all for the new look! It's awful. Do, however, like to [hear] him sing. Not onto that look at all! YUK!" Bice appeared to embrace the change, sharing a split-screen "Then and Now" photo that compared his longtime rocker image with his new look. COUNTRY ROCKER KOE WETZEL SAYS MIRROR REFLECTION AFTER FISHING TRIP SPARKED BODY TRANSFORMATION "Well, well, Tinkerbell... Who's THAT guy?!" he joked in the Instagram caption. The graphic featured the words "A BRAND NEW MAN · RESURRECTED 2027." Despite the criticism, other fans praised Bice's new appearance. "Look good! Glad you are back!" one person wrote. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Another commented, "You looked good then and now. Keep rockin!" "Let's go Bo!! I was cheering for you then & now as well!!" a third fan added. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Bice also hinted at a musical comeback after a two-year music hiatus. "Ain't it funny what 2 years'll do in your life," he wrote. "I haven't released new music since Born of Heroes Blood - Hollywood Independent Music Awards for Most Impactful Song of the Year - Vocalist- Bo Bice." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Here's a blast from my past and a glimpse into my future with a new life, new style, but the same southern soul. I'm here to offer you a #BRANDNEWMAN!" Bice rose to fame during the fourth season of "American Idol" in 2005, finishing as runner-up to Carrie Underwood.  His gritty vocals, Southern rock sound and signature long hair helped make him one of the season's most recognizable contestants. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64b28272c212045af4c21 Maricopa’s newest taco spot is ready to shell-ebrate te 2026-10-31T20:10:16.248Z Maricopa’s newest taco spot is ready to shell-ebrate The Taco Spot is finally ready to make it official.  The grand opening takes place tomorrow, beginning with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. followed by live music, face painting and entertainment.  Festivities include afternoon performances by La Banda Alterada and La Solucion.  The opening comes about a month after the restaurant — 44600 W. Smith-Enke Road, Suite 101 — hosted its the soft opening date that gave staff a chance to train and learn the rhythm of the restaurant.  Owners Emmanuel Flores and Cristina Ruiz previously told InMaricopa they wanted a fresh start for the former Barro’s Pizza location and gave the space a full interior renovation, including new appliances, layout and fixtures. The interior décor is a nod to the city’s history, complete with murals of horses.   Alongside Antojitos Lindamar, which offers desserts, ice cream, and fruit, Taco Spot serves tacos and birria.   “We’re just excited to be able to serve all the people in Maricopa,” Flores said. “[We’re] looking forward to taking away your problems one taco at a time.”   The post Maricopa’s newest taco spot is ready to shell-ebrate appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64b21272c212045af4c14 Celebrate NaNoWriMo in Flagstaff te 2026-10-31T20:10:09.137Z Celebrate NaNoWriMo in Flagstaff November is a chance for many writers to revive an old project, begin a new one or find their love for writing once again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64b20272c212045af4c0b Coconino football wins 10th straight city rivalry game te 2026-10-31T20:10:08.043Z Coconino football wins 10th straight city rivalry game The Coconino Panthers won their 10th straight city rivalry game over Flagstaff with five interceptions by five different players in a dominant effort. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64b1e272c212045af4c02 'Drawn Together' exhibit at Northern Arizona University deconstructs what sets artists apart te 2026-10-31T20:10:06.871Z 'Drawn Together' exhibit at Northern Arizona University deconstructs what sets artists apart Exhibit pairs work of established artists with creations of those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64b1d272c212045af4bdd NFL to review additional abuse allegations against Packers star Josh Jacobs following May arrest te 2026-10-31T20:10:05.119Z NFL to review additional abuse allegations against Packers star Josh Jacobs following May arrest Since Josh Jacobs was arrested in May after an incident in which a woman claimed he threw her to the ground, records show several other women have come forward with allegations of their own against him. The other women's abuse allegations are detailed in records from the Hobart/Lawrence Police Department first obtained by NBC 26. The documents also contain new details about the incident that led to the Green Bay Packers running back’s arrest in May. "We will review these allegations as part of the investigation which has remained open," the NFL told OutKick in a statement. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE One woman contacted police in June 2026 about an alleged incident involving Jacobs in January 2022. The woman told police that the allegations against Jacobs from the investigation into the May incident sounded similar to her experience with him, according to the records. The woman was not identified. The woman believed her alleged experience with Jacobs could be relevant to the May 2026 case, and she contacted police because she wanted people to believe the woman involved in the incident. The woman claimed she had communicated with Jacobs for about six months before spending around 11 hours at his home. The woman then alleged that after she told Jacobs she hadn’t come there for sex, he became angry, slapped her across the face and told her not to disrespect him. She said he allegedly took her phone and threw it into a swimming pool when she attempted to leave, and that he grabbed her by the hair, threw her onto a bed, pinned her down, threw her to the floor and said, "I should kill you right now." She said Jacobs also spit on her. The woman said she hadn’t previously reported the alleged incident to law enforcement because she remained friends with Jacobs afterward and was concerned her allegations wouldn’t be believed. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Another woman told police she allegedly had sex with Jacobs in April 2021. The woman said his condom broke, so she told Jacobs to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases because they both had been involved with other people. The woman claimed Jacobs later removed her from the residence, grabbed her by the arms and bicep area, pushed her against a wall and threw her belongings out. She told police that she sustained bruises to her arms and swelling in her rib area. Hobart/Lawrence police said they obtained records from that incident indicating that officers observed "no visible signs of injury, bruising or damage consistent with a physical altercation." Another woman alleged she had met Jacobs through social media and that he flew her to a residence in May 2022. She described an alleged altercation in which Jacobs grabbed her by the hair, placed his hands on her head and neck, dragged her, scratched her chest and took her phone after it fell to the floor. The woman claimed she got bruises on her arm and scratches to her chest and neck. She said she didn’t report the incident to police because she wasn’t a U.S. citizen at the time and Jacobs told her she could be deported. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Jacobs' lawyers — David Z. Chesnoff, Richard A. Schonfeld and Clarence F. Duchac III — issued a statement Saturday on their client's behalf: "The Brown County District Attorney’s office had these uncorroborated, old, and previously unreported allegations for months. They conducted their own exhaustive investigation, along with the police department, and the D.A. determined that only two misdemeanor charges were warranted. They then entered into a plea agreement with Josh Jacobs. Josh has repeatedly expressed his remorse and is honoring the terms of the agreement." OutKick reached out to the Packers and Jacobs’ agent but did not immediately receive a response. The records released Friday also offered more details of the May 23 incident that led to Jacobs’ arrest. According to the criminal complaint released in August, the woman told them that Jacobs grabbed her and threw her to the ground as she was trying to exit a garage door, causing her to hit her head. Police said Jacobs also took her phone from her while she was on the ground. The records released Friday noted the woman said that while they were still in the home, Jacobs lunged at her, pinned her on the bed with his body weight on her chest and put his hand on her mouth and nose, so that she felt she couldn’t breathe. She also indicated that she believed she lost consciousness for a brief time when the confrontation moved to the garage. Jacobs pleaded no contest last month to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property. Jacobs had not been allowed to play or practice while on the commissioner’s exempt list. He was removed from the list last week, but the NFL is still conducting its investigation. In his two games since returning to the 5-3 Packers, Jacobs has rushed 32 times for 75 yards and a touchdown, averaging just 2.3 yards per carry. The three-time Pro Bowler has been more productive as a receiver, catching 11 passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns. After scoring one of his touchdowns in the Packers’ 27-19 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, Jacobs had a controversial touchdown celebration. He insisted he wasn’t making light of his recent arrest and that the celebration was instead inspired by a gospel song. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64b1c272c212045af4bd4 Veteran Dem operative says subpar GOP candidates poised to hand over Senate majority te 2026-10-31T20:10:04.200Z Veteran Dem operative says subpar GOP candidates poised to hand over Senate majority A top Democratic operative warned that poor campaigns and candidate choice from Republicans are opening the door for Democrats to seize control of the Senate during an interview with Fox News Digital. Dan Turrentine, who served as chief of staff to current Colorado Gov. Jared Polis when he was a member of Congress, said several close Senate races seem to be trending Democrat in the leadup to Tuesday's election. "Five days out, Democrats have a pretty good chance to retake the Senate," Turrentine said. He cited several races, including North Carolina, where incumbent Republican Sen. Thom Tillis is retiring. That seat, which has long been red, seems poised to flip as polls show former Gov. Roy Cooper holds a commanding lead over former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley. SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY Republicans, who are widely projected to lose their slim House majority, currently hold a 53-47 lead in the Senate. In addition to North Carolina, a number of surprisingly close Senate races in both swing states like Ohio and Michigan, and in typically deep red states such as Texas, Kansas and Missouri, have Democrats like Turrentine hopeful they can gain full control of Congress on Tuesday. While crediting smart campaigning from Democrats, Turrentine also pinned Republican shortcomings on what he called poor candidate quality. He cited Ken Paxton in Texas, Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi, Roger Marshall in Kansas and Darlene Graham Nordone, who is running to take the seat of her late brother, former Sen. Lindsey Graham. GOP SENATE MAJORITY FACES FRESH UNCERTAINTY AS 2 KEY RACES TIGHTEN DAYS BEFORE MIDTERMS "If Republicans lose the Senate, it’s likely one of those four loses," said Turrentine, who hosts "The Huddle" podcast with former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. "While the president's standing is part of the problem, that last mile comes down to weak candidate quality." FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: SOUTH CAROLINA MOVES TO TOSS-UP But while Democrats are performing well in polls, Turrentine acknowledged that previous surveys have overstated support for his party. "Campaigns are terrified about polling," he said, adding that "reaching voters is harder than ever; people don't have landlines and routinely ignore unknown numbers." THE SILENT MAJORITY PROBLEM AND WHY CAMPAIGN POLLSTERS KEEP 'FIGHTING THE LAST WAR' ON ELECTIONS "We’ve had consecutive change elections — 2016, 2022, 2024 — where polling struggled to capture late-breaking dynamics. Will frustrated Trump voters stay home, or will early Democratic surges in Texas just reflect high-propensity voters banking votes early rather than expanding the electorate? Nobody knows, and people have a knot in their stomach about Tuesday," he said. Turrentine was a even more confident in a Democratic takeover of the Senate before this week's bombshell New York Times report alleging that Alaska Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola helped recruit a man named Daniel J. Sullivan to run against incumbent Sen. Daniel S. Sullivan, R-Alaska, to ostensibly confuse voters into accidentally choosing Daniel J. Sullivan over the incumbent senator. MARY PELTOLA'S CAMPAIGN, DEMS BACKED COVERT SCHEME TO FIELD SPOILER CANDIDATES IN ALASKA SENATE RACE: REPORT Peltola has denied any involvement in the former Sullivan's campaign. "Peltola has led almost every single poll until yesterday. Like so many of these states, Democrats win on disgruntled Republicans. It wouldn't take much for those voters to say they can't stomach the Democrat," said Turrentine, adding that the Frontier State may now be a tossup. If Alaska's Senate seat slips from the Democrats' grip, a majority could come down to the Democrats winning Ohio, Texas and one of Michigan, Maine, Kansas or Mississippi, Turrentine said. "In Maine, we've spent entire careers thinking we’re going to defeat [GOP incumbent] Susan Collins. It feels slightly different this time, but it also doesn't; she’s within a point or two. No Democrat wants the majority coming down to Maine or Alaska," he added. Collins trails Graham Platner replacement Troy Jackson 49-45, according to a recent CNN poll. If the Democrats do take the Senate, Turrentine suggested, they will have to contend with the rising tide of socialism and an increasingly popular far-left wing within the party. "This tension between who will be what I'll call the majority makers and the base that feels like... both feel like, 'You need me,' right? A moderate can't win if the base doesn't turn out," Turrentine added. He relayed party criticisms of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is poised to become speaker should the Democrats wrest control of the lower chamber from the GOP. "Nobody knows where Hakeem Jeffries comes down. And no one knows who Hakeem Jeffries is," Turrentine said. "Pelosi had the trust of both wings; Hakeem Jeffries still faces questions from both sides about where he stands, all while [Senate Minority Leader] Chuck Schumer watches for a primary challenge from his left," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64b1b272c212045af4ba1 Trump Shares Picture of Reuters Reporter After Midterms Travel Question te 2026-10-31T20:10:03.004Z Trump Shares Picture of Reuters Reporter After Midterms Travel Question During the exchange, Trump defended his health and took aim at the reporter who asked about the change to his campaign schedule. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae648c4272c212045af4b2a Arizona Wide Receiver Carted off Field With Scary Injury te 2026-10-31T20:00:04.607Z Arizona Wide Receiver Carted off Field With Scary Injury Arizona WR R.J. Mosley suffered a lower-body injury after catching his first pass in the game against Texas Tech. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae648c3272c212045af4b21 NFL to Review New Allegations Against Packers Star Josh Jacobs te 2026-10-31T20:00:03.453Z NFL to Review New Allegations Against Packers Star Josh Jacobs The NFL will review new allegations against Packers star RB Josh Jacobs, adding more uncertainty to his future in Green Bay. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6466a272c212045af4aae NC State 'In Serious Discussion' With NFL Legend to Become New Head Coach te 2026-10-31T19:50:02.609Z NC State 'In Serious Discussion' With NFL Legend to Become New Head Coach NC State is reportedly "in serious discussions" with an NFL legend to become its next football coach after Dave Doeren's firing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae64412272c212045af4a4e El-Sayed’s Campaign Doesn’t Want Haley Stevens at His Events te 2026-10-31T19:40:02.205Z El-Sayed’s Campaign Doesn’t Want Haley Stevens at His Events Tensions have flared between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, and his former primary rival, leaving uncertainty about their scheduled joint event on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae641bb272c212045af49ed Trump prosecutions under Biden set precedent for DOJ’s Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ probe, ex-FEC chair says te 2026-10-31T19:30:03.374Z Trump prosecutions under Biden set precedent for DOJ’s Alaska ‘Decoy Dan’ probe, ex-FEC chair says The Justice Department is investigating allegations that Democratic operatives recruited Alaska Senate candidate Daniel J. Sullivan, dubbed "Decoy Dan," to siphon votes from Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan—prompting liberal-leaning election-law experts to accuse the Trump administration of federal overreach. But former Federal Election Commission member Hans von Spakovsky argued that the Biden-era Justice Department’s prosecution of Donald Trump over alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election laid the groundwork for the Alaska probe. "The Justice Department has talked about a potential conspiracy to defraud the voters of Alaska and people are saying, 'Oh, he's got no case. That's a weak case,'" Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, told Fox News Digital. "Well, I suggest you do a Google search and pull up the indictment that Jack Smith got against Donald Trump in the District of Columbia. He set a precedent for this." Joined by FBI officials and Alaska State Troopers, Alaska U.S. Attorney Michael Heyman announced at a Friday press conference that the Justice Department has been investigating whether Daniel J. Sullivan, a retired school teacher who will appear on the ballot without a party affiliation, was colluding with Democratic operatives tied to Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's campaign. The Justice Department previously sued Alaska election officials, seeking to block certification if Sen. Dan Sullivan loses re-election by fewer votes than those cast for Daniel J. Sullivan. The lawsuit was amended Friday to include reporting by The New York Times that the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and senior aides of Peltola's campaign allegedly worked to recruit candidates who could pull votes away from Sen. Sulllivan. Heyman mentioned the Times reporting repeatedly in the press conference. MARY PELTOLA'S CAMPAIGN, DEMS BACKED COVERT SCHEME TO FIELD SPOILER CANDIDATES IN ALASKA SENATE RACE: REPORT "We are taking that extremely seriously," Hetman said. Sources at the Justice Department told Fox News Thursday that the Trump administration had issued more than 30 subpoeanas in a span of 24 hours as part of its criminal investigation into the alleged collusion, but Heyman did not say at the press conference what criminal charges are being pursued. "I'm not making any assumptions on whether a crime has been committed or not," Heyman said. "That's why we are conducting that thorough investigation." Von Spakovsky, a former Federal Election Commission commissioner, said potential indictments of Democratic operatives in the Alaska Senate race could rely on federal statutes similar to those Smith, the former special counsel, used in his 2023 indictment of Trump over alleged efforts to overturn the election. Spakovsky pointed to charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy against rights. In Trump’s case, prosecutors alleged that he used fraud and deceit to obstruct the federal government’s process for certifying the 2020 election and conspired to deprive voters of having their lawful votes counted and honored. Spakovsky said prosecutors could potentially apply similar theories in Alaska if they determine that Democratic operatives knowingly recruited Daniel J. Sullivan to confuse voters and divert votes from Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan. ALASKA'S GOVERNOR ORDERS INVESTIGATION AFTER NYT REPORT ON ALLEGED DEM-LINKED SENATE ELECTION SCHEME Smith's "indictment is basically along exactly those same lines, claiming that that Donald Trump was trying to defraud U.S. voters from fair and honest elections. So Jack Smith and Democrats, they set the precedent for the kind of investigation Justice Department is doing now." Aubrey Wieber, executive director of 907 Initiative, a progressive advocacy group running critical ads against Sen. Sullivan, told Alaska Public Media that the press conference announcing the investigation "on the eve of the election" may be stemming from ulterior motives. "One could say it appears that they are trying to interfere in an election and put their thumb on the scale," Wieber said. The Justice Department's lawsuit was filed on Oct. 22, prompting a parade of condemnations from those who argued the federal government had "no authority" to intervene, with many pointing to the Alaska Supreme Court rejecting the state's push to disqualify Daniel J. Sullivan from appearing on the ballot. GOVERNOR PROBING 'DECOY DAN' SULLIVAN ELECTION SCANDAL WARNS SYSTEM FLAW HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT "DOJ's theory: two candidates named Sullivan might confuse voters. The Alaska Supreme Court settled that in June and the ballot labels the incumbent. DOJ has no role in state election law," Omar Noureldin, senior vice president of policy and litigation at Common Cause of Common Cause, a self-described no-partisan watchdog organization. Spakovsky called recruiting a candidate with the same name as a political opponent a "dirty trick," but said the recruitment itself was not necessarily a criminal violation. He said the legal analysis could change if operatives paid the candidate or provided services to help organize his campaign. "The place you run into potential issues is not only if you just recruit a candidate, but you’re being paid to recruit that candidate, and you then provide services to help him run his campaign and organize it," Spakovsky said. Providing campaign assistance outside of being a volunteer is an in-kind contribution subject to federal reporting and contribution rules. Spakovsky said any failure to properly report such contributions could create a separate campaign-finance violation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae641ba272c212045af49b9 Raiders Add Another Offensive Weapon Hours Before Jets Game te 2026-10-31T19:30:02.137Z Raiders Add Another Offensive Weapon Hours Before Jets Game The Raiders receive a timely boost ahead of Sunday's Jets matchup as a key offensive player nears his return from injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63f63272c212045af493b LeBron James Makes NBA History in 76ers' Thrilling NBA Cup Win te 2026-10-31T19:20:03.964Z LeBron James Makes NBA History in 76ers' Thrilling NBA Cup Win LeBron James makes NBA history with a clutch 20-point performance as the 76ers defeat the Knicks 98-93 in their NBA Cup opener. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63f62272c212045af4932 Nick Saban Picks Former Team as Surprise Championship Sleeper te 2026-10-31T19:20:02.898Z Nick Saban Picks Former Team as Surprise Championship Sleeper Nick Saban names his former team a surprise national championship sleeper as the SEC's crowded CFP race heats up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63d0d272c212045af48e1 Heidi Klum leads celebs with over-the-top couples' Halloween costumes through the years te 2026-10-31T19:10:05.407Z Heidi Klum leads celebs with over-the-top couples' Halloween costumes through the years Couples' costumes on Halloween are always fan favorites, and even more so when it's a celebrity couple. Heidi Klum and her husband look unrecognizable on the red carpet every year in head-to-toe prosthetics, while Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. have referenced iconic movies from the '80s in the past. Here are some of the best couples' Halloween costumes from over the years. The official Queen of Halloween always goes above and beyond for her annual Halloween party, and her husband, Tom Kaulitz, plays along each year. At her party in 2025, the couple looked unrecognizable as they posed for photos on the red carpet. Klum dressed as the Greek mythological character, Medusa, while Kaulitz dressed as a warrior she had turned into stone. The costume consisted of a full green prosthetic bodysuit with scales and a tail following behind her, with fake teeth and a crown of snakes on top of her head, which actually moved. "I love for people to see this and think whatever they want to think for the first time when I go on the red carpet," she told Fox News Digital in 2024. "I never like to share it before, because then people are gonna be like, ‘Oh, it wasn’t as good as I thought it was gonna be.'" In 2024, Klum and Kaulitz arrived to the annual Halloween party dressed as different versions of E.T. from the hit '80s movie, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Kaulitz dressed as the more traditional version of E.T., while Klum dressed as the version of the character from when the kids in the movie try to disguise him, donning a black hat, blonde wig and red shawl. "As a 9-year-old in Germany, E.T. introduced me to the idea that there’s life outside planet earth," she said on Instagram. "I know E.T. wanted to go home, but I hope that if the movie took place in 2024, that my favorite extra terrestrial would come to my party instead." Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco were late for a very important date as they followed the white rabbit down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland for Halloween in 2024. The couple dressed as Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter, with Gomez wearing a whimsical blue dress with white socks and a blonde wig. Blanco wore black pants with a brown jacket and multicolored undershirt, paired with a big top hat and an orange wig, as he got into character with white face makeup. "Curiouser and curiouser.." Gomez captioned the Instagram post. Paris Hilton channeled her inner Britney Spears when she dressed as the singer in her music video for "Toxic." The 45-year-old media personality posed for photos at the Casamigos Halloween Party in 2023 in a futuristic blue flight attendant uniform, which she paired with metallic silver-heeled boots and sunglasses. Reum was all smiles as he stood next to her donning an airline pilot uniform. "I’m the ghost with the most, babe," Kourtney Kardashian captioned a 2023 Instagram post featuring her and Travis Barker in their ghoulish Halloween costumes. The celebrity couple dressed up as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz at their wedding. Barker wore white makeup on his face with dark circles around his eyes, paired with green hair and a burgundy red suit, perfectly capturing the essence of the spirit. Kardashian embodied his blushing bride in a red dress with a lace neckline and sleeves, and wore her hair in an intricate updo as she posed for the photo with a serious expression and holding a bouquet of roses. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber embraced their inner rock stars when they dressed as David Bowie and Debbie Harry at their Halloween party in 2018. Gerber's costume consisted of black pants and a black shirt, which he paired with a Union Jack flag coat, a red and white scarf tied around his neck and a spiky orange mullet wig. He also painted a red lightning bolt over one of his eyes to emulate Bowie's alter ego, Ziggy Stardust. Crawford, on the other hand, wore a yellow T-shirt dress over ripped-up black tights and knee-high heeled boots with a black belt around her waist and a red handbag. She styled her hair in a big blonde wig and wore heavy eye makeup. One of reality TV's most iconic characters dressed up as one of TV's most legendary icons, when Lisa Rinna and her husband Harry Hamlin cosplayed Lucy and Ricky Ricardo from "I Love Lucy." Rinna channeled the comedy legend with a red wig, over-the-top makeup, a blue dress with white polka dots and a white apron. She posed for photos by pursing her lips and putting her finger up to her mouth, mimicking Lucy's classic expression. Hamlin stood next to her wearing a suit, and raised one eyebrow as he gave the camera a serious look. After decades together, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar have had some pretty iconic couples costumes. In 2019, the couple dressed up as Doc Brown and Marty McFly from the hit 80s movie, "Back to the Future." They shared the costume on Instagram, captioning the post, "Great Scott!!!" GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE The "She's All That" star wore a white jumpsuit, yellow hazmat gloves, a messy white wig with lab goggles as he posed next to Gellar, who wore jeans, a button-up shirt with denim sleeves and a red puffer vest. She accessorized with a skateboard to perfect the Marty McFly look. The couple also recreated an iconic scene from the 1987 movie, "Dirty Dancing," choosing to dress up as characters Frances "Baby" Houseman and Johnny Castle. In the photo, Gellar is wearing a cropped white button-up and capri denim shorts, as well as a curly short wig, as she crawled on her hands and knees towards Prinze, who was dressed as dance teacher Johnny Castle in black pants and a black tank top. "Nobody puts baby in the corner #happyhalloween from Baby Houseman and Johnny Castle #dirtydancing #loverboy," she captioned the post. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Former couple Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes were hopelessly devoted to one another when they posed for photos together at Heidi Klum's Halloween party dressed as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson from the movie "Grease." The country singer's take on the iconic character included tight leather pants, an off-the-shoulder black shirt and a leather jacket, which she paired with red high heels. She styled her hair in curls and a deep side part, and got into character with red lipstick. Stokes played the part of a greaser effortlessly in an all-black outfit, including a leather jacket with "T-Birds" written across the back. He styled his hair with a curl in the front, and accessorized with a cigarette in his mouth. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Molly Sims was ready to grant partygoers three wishes when she arrived to the Casamigos Halloween Party in 2019 dressed as Jeannie from "I Dream of Jeannie." She channeled the iconic character in flowing sheer pink parachute pants and a pink cropped shirt with red velvet sleeves, a blonde wig tied in a high bun and a headpiece. Her husband, Scott Stuber, also got in on the action, dressing up as Jeannie's love interest, astronaut, Tony Nelson. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63d0c272c212045af48d8 Maine school official raises Muslim religious objections to classroom dogs as district weighs policy changes te 2026-10-31T19:10:04.548Z Maine school official raises Muslim religious objections to classroom dogs as district weighs policy changes A Maine public school administrator raised concerns about allowing dogs in classrooms because of Islamic religious beliefs about the animals, as the district considers changes to its classroom pet policy following a teacher's request to foster puppies. Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed, Portland Public Schools' assistant superintendent for student, family and community partnerships, discussed the concerns during an Oct. 14 policy committee meeting, explaining that some Islamic traditions consider dog saliva impure. Ahmed said he had consulted local Muslim religious leaders who opposed keeping dogs as classroom pets, according to a report by The National News Desk. The debate began after a teacher at Ocean Avenue Elementary School sought permission to foster puppies in her classroom, giving students an opportunity to interact with the animals during reading and playtime. Ahmed suggested that accommodations could include keeping dogs in a separate room to respect students and families with religious objections. ABDUL EL-SAYED'S ALLEGED FAMILY TIES TO MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD SURFACE AFTER DENYING ANY LINK DURING NBC INTERVIEW Ahmed said that Muslim community members are not opposed to animals, saying, "in Islamic tradition, there is always the love for animals and living things and compassion for animals." He went on to say that some Islamic traditions consider dogs unclean. "So, with that being said, there are some ritual kind of a purity or in that Islamic traditions ... So, for example, the dog saliva is considered impure," Ahmed said. "And also some people had some experiences with dogs, which were negative actually in the past." NEW YORK TIMES ACCUSED OF FRAMING MUSLIMS AS TRUE VICTIMS OF 9/11 IN ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE Ahmed, who was born and raised in Somalia, speaks Somali, Arabic, English and Urdu, according to his district biography. He also said the imams he spoke with did not want dogs kept as pets in classrooms. Committee members discussed whether any revised policy should apply only to dogs or extend to other classroom animals, along with potential opt-in and opt-out accommodations. The committee did not vote on policy changes during the Oct. 14 meeting. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Moms for Liberty co-founder Tina Descovich said, "Dogs have been enriching the lives of school children across America since its founding." She called objections to dogs in the classroom "silly."  TEXAS EDUCATION BOARD APPROVES CONTROVERSIAL CURRICULUM CHANGES TYING 'RADICAL ISLAM' TO 9/11 ATTACKS Fox News Digital reached out to Ahmed and Ryan Scallon, superintendent of Portland Public Schools, for comment but did not immediately receive responses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63d0b272c212045af48b6 ‘Poop Water’ Churns a Local Election in Parched Arizona te 2026-10-31T19:10:03.520Z ‘Poop Water’ Churns a Local Election in Parched Arizona City Council candidates in ritzy Scottsdale disagree on whether recycling wastewater into drinking water is smart policy or a dangerous remedy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63d0a272c212045af489a Kirk Herbstreit Sets Clear Expectations for Luke Fahey’s 1st Ohio State Start te 2026-10-31T19:10:02.347Z Kirk Herbstreit Sets Clear Expectations for Luke Fahey’s 1st Ohio State Start Kirk Herbstreit revealed what Ohio State QB Luke Fahey needs to do in his first start on Saturday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63ab2272c212045af481a Pat McAfee Names Shocking National Championship Sleeper Pick te 2026-10-31T19:00:02.281Z Pat McAfee Names Shocking National Championship Sleeper Pick Wait… what is happening here? Is this really McAfee talking? Blink in Morse code if you need help. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6385c272c212045af47d1 How candy corn became a Halloween tradition, and why Americans still love to hate it te 2026-10-31T18:50:04.160Z How candy corn became a Halloween tradition, and why Americans still love to hate it Chances are high that candy corn is ending up in quite a few trick-or-treating baskets this Halloween, but the controversial confection has not always been associated with the spooky holiday. The colorful treat has been around for more than 100 years. It was invented in the 1880s in Philadelphia by George Renninger, an employee at Wunderle Candy Company, according to the National Confectioners Association in Washington, D.C. BEAR BREAKS INTO ALASKA HOSPITAL AT 2 AM, HELPS ITSELF TO AN EARLY HALLOWEEN CANDY BUFFET In keeping with a trend popular among confectioneries to make treats inspired by nature, candy corn was made to look like corn kernels. It was initially marketed as faux chicken feed, The Wall Street Journal reported. Candy corn’s unique layered tricolor design combined with a lack of automated machinery made for a difficult production process. The treat became a seasonal item, with production beginning in late August and running through the fall, according to the National Confectioners Association. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Around the turn of the 20th century, another candy company, Goelitz Confectionery (now Jelly Belly Candy Company) started selling candy corn. Although the company didn’t invent the treat, it’s widely credited for producing the candy on a larger scale and marketing it as a Halloween product. About 35 million pounds of candy corn are produced annually, according to Farmers’ Almanac, but it’s a notoriously polarizing item. "It's the only other candy I would hope for aside from Reese's pieces if I was trick-or-treating," a candy corn fan said on Reddit. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Another person mentioned liking the treat, but said he or she "can only have a handful at most before the sweetness is overwhelming." Another person on Reddit was fully against candy corn, saying, "It’s disgusting. Tastes like nothing or chalk and never sweet. Don’t like the texture. Don’t like the color." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Expanding beyond the grocery store aisle, earlier this fall Brach’s, a large producer of candy corn, released a non-edible variation of the treat. The brand debuted a limited-edition perfume, called Ode to Candy Corn, which "smells just like the iconic treat tastes," per parent company Ferrara’s website. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6385b272c212045af47af Democrats File Suit Over Closed Polling Places in Rural Alaska te 2026-10-31T18:50:03.154Z Democrats File Suit Over Closed Polling Places in Rural Alaska Voting sites in 18 far-flung communities failed to open, the suit claims. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63605272c212045af4727 Appeals Court Keeps Trump Voter Fraud Probes Limited Before Midterms te 2026-10-31T18:40:05.805Z Appeals Court Keeps Trump Voter Fraud Probes Limited Before Midterms Appeals court keeps limits on Trump voter fraud probes in nine states through Tuesday’s midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63604272c212045af471e Haley Stevens’ Fiancé Escalates El-Sayed Feud Days Before Midterms te 2026-10-31T18:40:04.760Z Haley Stevens’ Fiancé Escalates El-Sayed Feud Days Before Midterms The feud comes at a critical moment in Michigan’s Senate race, one of the contests that could determine control of the chamber. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63603272c212045af4715 76ers Reveal LeBron James Playing Status Update Ahead of Hornets Matchup te 2026-10-31T18:40:03.739Z 76ers Reveal LeBron James Playing Status Update Ahead of Hornets Matchup Ahead of Philadelphia's game against the Charlotte Hornets, the 76ers revealed a playing status update for LeBron James. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63602272c212045af470c ICE Ordered To Return Man Deported To African Nation He Has No Ties To te 2026-10-31T18:40:02.695Z ICE Ordered To Return Man Deported To African Nation He Has No Ties To Nicaraguan national Kenis Lopez was sent to the Central African Republic despite "known risks to foreigners" in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae633ab272c212045af46b4 Pizza delivery worker's heartbreaking reaction to cruel prank sparks $680K in donations te 2026-10-31T18:30:03.880Z Pizza delivery worker's heartbreaking reaction to cruel prank sparks $680K in donations A video of a Red Baron pizza worker who was confronted by a prankster while on the job has gone viral, sparking a huge outpouring of support for the man from strangers and his employer alike — with the company telling Fox News Digital it stands behind its employee.  A video that circulated online shows the worker, identified in a GoFundMe fundraiser as Walt Z., stocking frozen Red Baron pizzas in a Meijer grocery store in White Lake, Michigan, according to reports.  The prankster is shown coming up to Walt and asking him for the time. Then, as Walt takes out his phone to check, the person plays a sound resembling an Apple Pay transaction and claims to have stolen $10 from him, thanking him and telling him he needs to buy something. MAN SAYS TEXAS ROADHOUSE SERVED HIM $20 STEAK INSTEAD OF PRICIER FILET MULTIPLE TIMES Walt initially says he plans to report the prankster and becomes increasingly upset as the person insists it was just a joke. "My life is hard enough as it is," Walt tells the prankster.  He explains that he was already an hour late getting home, his children had already gone to bed without him and he would have to get up at 5 a.m. the next day for work.  He also mentions that he is struggling to pay his mortgage. APPLEBEE'S CUSTOMER PUSHES BACK ON SUGGESTED TIP AFTER CHECKING THE MATH "I don't need this in my life," he exclaims as others try to step in. The footage went viral on social media this week as people bashed the prankster and rallied behind the struggling father of four for pushing back on the cruel joke.  "There’s a guy like him in every grocery store in America, grinding through the shift nobody sees," one X user wrote.  "Turning one of them into the punchline isn’t edgy. It’s lazy." "God bless the working man," another commenter wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Fox News Digital attempted to reach Walt Z. and also reached out Red Baron.  As of Saturday, Oct. 31, a GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $679,000 from over 19,000 donations. The fundraiser says donations will be sent directly to Walt. Red Baron also publicly backed its employee after the video circulated.  The company posted on X, "He’s still here. He’s got a fan club. Including us," alongside a graphic announcing that "employee of the month nominations are closed. You know why" — suggesting that Walt might be selected for the honor. Red Baron told Fox News Digital the incident took place in August and involved a member of its Direct Store Delivery team.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The company said it had checked on the employee’s well-being, continues to offer support and is working with retail partners to help maintain a safe and respectful workplace. While internet users feared Walt could lose his job over his reaction to the incident, the company said, "We are pleased to share that he is doing well and remains a valued member of our team." Red Baron added that Walt is grateful for the support but has requested privacy. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES In an update posted to the fundraiser, Walt thanked those who donated, shared the campaign or sent messages of support.  He said he and his family are doing well and also asked that their privacy be respected. "I wanted to take a moment to personally thank everyone who has donated, shared this fundraiser, or left a kind message," Walt Z. wrote on the fundraiser page. "The kindness and encouragement you've shown me and my family have meant more than I can put into words." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae633aa272c212045af467e Curt Cignetti Shares Honest Take on Josh Hoover Ahead of Minnesota Clash te 2026-10-31T18:30:02.451Z Curt Cignetti Shares Honest Take on Josh Hoover Ahead of Minnesota Clash Curt Cignetti makes an interesting Josh Hoover admission ahead of Indiana's important Big Ten showdown with Minnesota. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae63153272c212045af4606 Kirk Herbstreit Reveals His Pick to Win National Championship te 2026-10-31T18:20:03.101Z Kirk Herbstreit Reveals His Pick to Win National Championship The team is coming off of a bad upset, so, fingers crossed? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62f01272c212045af45d6 Sedona accepts $125K for an OHV te 2026-10-31T18:10:09.505Z Sedona accepts $125K for an OHV During the Sedona City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, council unanimously accepted a $125,000 grant from Arizona State Parks and Trails for a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle for the Sedona Police Department. The side-by-side will be used for off-highway vehicle enforcement and education o Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62efd272c212045af45a9 Major US children's hospital opens historic detransition clinic after $10M legal showdown te 2026-10-31T18:10:05.751Z Major US children's hospital opens historic detransition clinic after $10M legal showdown Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that the nation’s first-ever detransition clinic has opened at Texas Children’s Hospital following a $10 million settlement with the state. The announcement comes after Paxton reached a settlement with TCH in May, finalized in August, requiring the hospital to pay $10 million to resolve government claims and separately establish and fund a detransition clinic. The new clinic provides "detransition-related medical care to patients through age 21, along with detransition-related obstetric and gynecologic care to patients older than 21," according to Paxton's office. "In accordance with my settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital, the nation’s first-ever Detransition Clinic is now open," Paxton said in a statement. "I will continue to ensure that this clinic provides the care and support that victims of the radical left’s gender ideology deserve." A LANDMARK TEXAS RULING BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO ONE DETRANSITIONER'S QUEST FOR JUSTICE "Together, we will protect our children and defeat the dangerous ideology that has inflicted irreversible harm on innocent kids," he continued. Tuesday's announcement comes as Paxton is running for election in Texas' 2026 Senate race. President Donald Trump campaigned in two separate Texas cities, Corpus Christi and Lubbock, on Tuesday in an effort to boost Paxton's Senate bid. The Trump administration has been targeting initiatives related to transgender people in recent months. Trump announced in August that his administration will cease providing funding for gender transition surgeries using Medicaid for minors. Paxton's office did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. A TCH spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that the hospital prioritizes providing patients "the highest standard of care," including through the detransition clinic. "First and foremost, patients and families are at the center of all we do and we will always provide the highest standard of care, including through this clinic, which formalizes the supportive, multidisciplinary services we have and will continue to deliver," the TCH spokesperson said. "Given the multidisciplinary approach, care may be delivered in multiple locations, depending on individual patient needs." "All services provided will be within our hospital’s existing licensure and scope," the spokesperson added. "Services will include Endocrinology, Surgery, Primary Care, Fertility Counseling, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work/Case Management and Speech Pathology. The clinic is operational and we are complying with all requirements in the settlement agreement." The TCH spokesperson also told Fox News Digital that the hospital is "actively triaging prospective patients" for the detransition clinic. "Protecting the privacy of our patients and their families is a top priority, thus we are unable to share patient information," the spokesperson stated. "We are actively triaging prospective patients through our established intake process. We can tell you that thus far, we have not yet had clinical appointments with patients." INSURANCE COMPANIES PUT ON NOTICE FOR STRANDING TRANS PATIENTS WHO WANT TO REVERSE SURGERIES TCH is required to fully fund services provided through the detransition clinic for its first five years, ensuring patients receive those services at no cost, and must also publicize the clinic on its website, per the settlement. The May settlement also required TCH to pay $10 million to resolve claims brought under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act and the federal False Claims Act over allegations that the hospital improperly billed Texas Medicaid for gender-transition treatments, according to Paxton's office. Do No Harm, a medical advocacy organization critical of gender-transition treatments for minors, estimates that 13,994 minors received gender-transition-related medical interventions between 2019 and 2023, based on its analysis of insurance claims data. A Fox News poll published on Oct. 21 found that Democratic candidate James Talarico and Paxton were tied at 49% each among likely voters in the Lone Star State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62efc272c212045af45a0 Tatum O'Neal steps out with family ahead of 63rd birthday years after near-fatal stroke te 2026-10-31T18:10:04.832Z Tatum O'Neal steps out with family ahead of 63rd birthday years after near-fatal stroke Tatum O'Neal was recently spotted enjoying a day out with her family in Los Angeles. The "Little Darlings" star was photographed at a fan convention with her family, wearing a black dress paired with a coat, glasses and layered necklaces. She styled her hair in an updo and walked outside the convention with the assistance of a cane. O'Neal was accompanied by her daughter Emily McEnroe and son-in-law Tim Massarelli.  The sighting comes ahead of the actress' 63rd birthday on Nov. 5 and more than six years after she had a near-fatal stroke in May 2020 following an overdose on morphine, opiates and pain medication. 'LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE' STAR SAYS CHILD ACTORS GET 'DROPPED' AFTER HOLLYWOOD FAME FADES In a July 2023 interview with People, O'Neal and her son, Kevin McEnroe, opened up about the health scare, with her son telling the outlet there were moments when he and his siblings, Sean and Emily "didn't think she was going to survive." McEnroe shared that in addition to the stroke, O'Neal had multiple seizures and went into cardiac arrest. She spent six weeks in a coma. O'Neal has struggled with drug addiction for decades, with McEnroe saying she "had become very isolated" during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and had begun abusing medications, including some prescribed to her to treat neck and back pain and rheumatoid arthritis. "She had become very isolated," he told People. "With the addition of morphine and heavier pharmaceuticals, it was getting scary. COVID, chronic pain, all these things led to a place of isolation. In that place, I don't think, for her, there was much hope." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE O'Neal made her feature film debut in the 1973 movie, "Paper Moon," which she starred in alongside her famous father, Ryan O'Neal, at nine years old. She went on to make history for her role in the film, as the youngest winner of a competitive Academy Award, when she took home the award for best supporting actress at the 46th Academy Awards in 1974, when she was 10 years old. "All I really want to thank is my director Peter Bogdanovich and my father. Thank you," she said in her acceptance speech. While she thanked her father in her speech, the two went on to have a turbulent relationship. In her 2004 autobiography, "A Paper Life," Tatum shared that their relationship first became rocky after making "Paper Moon," because he was jealous of her success. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE In the book, she also alleged he physically and emotionally abused her, and said he was addicted to drugs. Ryan O'Neal died in December 2023 at the age of 82 from congestive heart failure, and in a February 2025 interview with Variety, Tatum shared her reaction to being left out of his will, noting she only learned of the decision following his death. "Keep it, motherf-----," she said. "The first book that I wrote was just a f---ing honest book. And that’s what got him." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62efb272c212045af456b Patriots Hit With Double Dose of Bad Injury News Day Before Dolphins Game te 2026-10-31T18:10:03.629Z Patriots Hit With Double Dose of Bad Injury News Day Before Dolphins Game The New England Patriots will be without two key offensive players when they travel to play the Dolphins on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62efa272c212045af4562 Trump Floats Nicki Minaj for Press Secretary: Top Contenders For The Job te 2026-10-31T18:10:02.435Z Trump Floats Nicki Minaj for Press Secretary: Top Contenders For The Job President says he will consider rap artist for White House role. Here are the insiders and media figures closest to the job. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62ca5272c212045af4504 Riley Gaines, Kat Timpf push back after 'Call Her Daddy' host suggests wives can always find better partners te 2026-10-31T18:00:05.160Z Riley Gaines, Kat Timpf push back after 'Call Her Daddy' host suggests wives can always find better partners Riley Gaines and Kat Timpf pushed back against podcaster Alex Cooper's advice on leaving a marriage this week, responding to the "Call Her Daddy" host's assertion that women can always find better partners. Speaking on Fox News' "The Girls" podcast, Gaines and Timpf argued that women should focus on investing in their marriages rather than assuming they can find better partners elsewhere. "To kind of combat the narrative that's out there that we just heard from Alex Cooper, 'seek more, seek better, it's the patriarchy,' which is of course just intentionally using buzzwords," Gaines said. JESSIE JAMES DECKER ON WHY HER MARRIAGE TO ERIC DECKER HASN'T LOST ITS SPARK AFTER FOUR KIDS "The grass is not always greener on the other side. I have found, at least in my marriage, it's greener where you water it. Pouring into your husband, allowing him to pour into you, that's where I've seen growth," she added. The "Call Her Daddy" episode was released earlier this month and featured Cooper and actress Sophia Bush, whose 2023 divorce from entrepreneur Grant Hughes made headlines. The two discussed women who hesitate to leave a marriage out of fear that they cannot find a better partner, a concern both Cooper and Bush dismissed. GROWING TREND OF HATING MEN BACKFIRES AS ANTI-MARRIAGE CULTURE LEAVES SINGLE WOMEN LOSING OUT "That's such a beautiful message to leave women with because I do think we can get really, really in our heads about, 'Oh my God, I feel like I'm, maybe I shouldn't leave this marriage because can I even get better?'" Cooper said. "And the answer is always yes." Bush agreed, saying, "And this idea that it's too late or you're too old or who are you to want more? That's patriarchy. That is crazy. We don't need it." POLITICAL FIGHTS CAN RIP COUPLES APART — THERAPIST SHARES 3 WAYS TO SAVE A RELATIONSHIP Timpf challenged Cooper's advice, pointing to her husband's support during some of the most difficult experiences of her life. "I also couldn't disagree more with what she said because, first of all, she said you can always do better than your husband. That's not true," Timpf said. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY'S PIECE OF RELATIONSHIP ADVICE THAT KEEPS HIS MARRIAGE TO CAMILA ALVES STRONG "I know that I can't do better than my husband because I mean, he's hot and all that. But also just, I mean I can't do better than the guy that held my hand through cancer, through childbirth, then my father's funeral," she added. Timpf said some people find it controversial when she says her marriage is the most important thing in her life. TRADITIONAL TWO-PARENT FAMILIES VANISH FROM BIG AMERICAN CITIES AS 'MARRIAGE DESERTS' EXPAND "There's nothing more important in my life than my marriage," Timpf said. "And people say, 'But what about your kids?' It's like, 'Okay, but it's for my kids that I have that opinion.' Because if you do not make time as a couple and see each other as a couple and keep that going, then that's not good for the family either." "The Girls" is available on Fox News Digital, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62ca3272c212045af44ce Jonathan Taylor Trade Talks Heat Up as Colts Change Their Stance te 2026-10-31T18:00:03.891Z Jonathan Taylor Trade Talks Heat Up as Colts Change Their Stance The Colts have changed their stance on Jonathan Taylor, with multiple contenders pursuing the star running back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62ca2272c212045af44c5 Tim Tebow Predicts Major SEC Upset That Will Shakeup College Football Playoff Picture te 2026-10-31T18:00:02.744Z Tim Tebow Predicts Major SEC Upset That Will Shakeup College Football Playoff Picture Tim Tebow is ready to see an upset in one of the biggest games in college football this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62a4c272c212045af445d Bill Maher hits back at Trump over blistering Truth Social post, jokes about president's dinner review te 2026-10-31T17:50:04.433Z Bill Maher hits back at Trump over blistering Truth Social post, jokes about president's dinner review Comedian Bill Maher mocked a lengthy Truth Social post from President Donald Trump, in which the president reversed course on his assessment of the pair's second dinner at the White House. During Friday's episode of HBO's "Real Time," Maher mocked Trump's 1,300-word Truth Social post, which criticized the comedian after their second White House dinner earlier this month. "Did you see the 1,300-word tweet he sent out? Longest ever! Kind of a flex," Maher said. "I tell you, dining at the White House is the opposite of the Cheesecake Factory: After you leave, they review you. He went off on me like Kelly Clarkson in a toy store." BILL MAHER FIRES BACK AT LIBERAL CRITICS OVER SECOND TRUMP DINNER Maher went on to hold up a copy of Trump’s post — his longest ever to Truth Social — while insisting that the "whole point" of dining with Trump is so the two men can discuss their differences in a civil setting. "And then, I go back to my job here, and then, the heartaches begin," he added. BILL MAHER CLAIMS DONALD TRUMP FELT 'BETRAYED' BY HIM WITH 'SILLY' FEUD AFTER CORDIAL 2025 DINNER Maher then read portions of the post to the audience to "address a few of the allegations" before jokingly agreeing with Trump’s assessment that he is a "complete and total loser." "He talks about how I call him incessantly. I’ve never called you. You call me," Maher said. "I’d be afraid to call you. You’re the president, I’d think you’re too busy. Well, plainly not." BILL MAHER REVEALS HE'S HAVING DINNER WITH TRUMP AGAIN, SAYS HE WAS 'REALLY NICE' BY TEXT Maher also disputed Trump's claim that he "invited himself to the White House," joking, "As if you could do that. 'Sir, Bill Maher is here. Well, he's not invited, but it's the law.'" MAHER MOCKS LIBERALS FOR STILL PANICKING ABOUT TRUMP'S ANTICS, PERSONALITY AFTER 10 YEARS Maher complained that Trump "doesn't even notice what I actually say." After reading Trump's assertion that he "doesn't even think it was a good thing to take the nuclear weapon away from Iran," the HBO host played clips of himself supporting U.S. military strikes against Iran. Maher then joked, "So am I smart now?" Maher laughed as he read Trump's final assessment of the dinner: "I love this, 'Overall, I thought it was a good meeting.'" Maher laughed as he read Trump's final assessment of the dinner: "I love this, 'Overall, I thought it was a good meeting.'" The exchange followed Maher and Trump's second White House dinner on Oct. 15, which musician Kid Rock and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith also attended. KID ROCK DETAILS SIT-DOWN WITH TRUMP, STEPHEN A SMITH AND BILL MAHER "The dinner last night with Kid Rock and Stephen A. [Smith] and Bill Maher was great," Trump told reporters after the dinner. "I think they had a good time." The president added that Maher "likes me a lot more than people understand." STEPHEN A SMITH DEFENDS WHITE HOUSE DINNER WITH TRUMP Trump and Maher have had a contentious relationship, but Axia Public Relations CEO Jason Mudd told Fox News Digital that Maher responded to the president's criticism with poise, even as the two offered conflicting accounts of their latest dinner. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "Humor answers an attack without escalating it. If Bill Maher were my client, I'd advise him to aim the jokes at the situation and away from the individual," Mudd said. "Reading the attack aloud, line by line, signals confidence. It tells the audience he read every word and still stayed calm. In most public disputes, the calmest voice wins the news cycle." Fox News Digital reached out to Maher and the White House for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62a4b272c212045af4427 FEMA Issues Halloween Emergency Plan Warning: How To Stay Safe te 2026-10-31T17:50:03.241Z FEMA Issues Halloween Emergency Plan Warning: How To Stay Safe On Friday, FEMA issued fresh guidance advising Americans how to stay safe over Halloween weekend and the wider fall period. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62a4a272c212045af441e Max Kellerman Says This 19-Year-Old is The Best Since LeBron, Maybe Better te 2026-10-31T17:50:02.122Z Max Kellerman Says This 19-Year-Old is The Best Since LeBron, Maybe Better In most areas, these can be seen as fighting words. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627fe272c212045af43c1 'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert exposes financial toll of cancer battle: 'The bills don't stop' te 2026-10-31T17:40:14.881Z 'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert exposes financial toll of cancer battle: 'The bills don't stop' Nicole Eggert admitted that finances are a neglected conversation when it comes to fighting cancer. Eggert, 54, was diagnosed with stage 2 cribriform carcinoma breast cancer in December 2023. Two years later, the actress revealed her cancer status was "NED," or no evidence of disease. While the "Baywatch" star is a survivor of a club she "never wanted to be a part of," Eggert told Fox News Digital that the financial strains of her battle added an entirely different stressor to her life. BRANDI GLANVILLE SPEAKS OUT ON COMPLEX DIAGNOSIS AND $6K MONTHLY MEDICAL BATTLE "I'm a 100% single parent," Eggert explained. "One of my daughters is an adult, so she is very self-independent, and she does great, but I do have a teenager still at home ... I have that responsibility, and then I have all the household and homemaker, head of household responsibilities and then the cost of what this diagnosis brings, which is a lot ... really you can't even wrap your head around it." ‘BAYWATCH’ STAR NICOLE EGGERT SAYS IT'S ‘VERY HARD TO BE HEALTHY IN AMERICA’ AS SHE BATTLES CANCER Eggert noted that the costs consistently "add up," so much so that she was afraid of being able to provide for her family. "In my line of work, I couldn't commit to being on any kind of production because I'm gonna be in treatment and in and out of treatment ... three-to-five at least days a week," she said. "So, it's not like it's work from home kind of work." She added, "I had to completely come to the realization that I wasn't gonna have income, and yet the bills don't stop, and the teenagers still need their things, and life needs their things and the car still needs the gas, and you know, all of it." The "Charles in Charge" actress noted that when she took a step back and truly looked at the disease, "money seemed very trivial." LINDA PERRY SAYS SHE WAS FEELING HEALTHY WHEN DOCTORS DISCOVERED ‘ANGRY’ CANCER BY CHANCE "It's sort of like, well, 'Ah, I'm alive.' Then, you know, if you have any kind of financial strain, it's like, 'Well, at least you're alive to deal with it,'" she said. "At least you are alive where you can go out and fix it." She added, "So there's that part too, where suddenly you're like, 'Wow, whatever. It's just it's just money.' And that comes and goes. So, you know, it's ebb and flow of life." In December 2023, after experiencing unexplained weight gain and pain in her left breast, Eggert was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE She underwent her first mastectomy soon after, and later explained that she'd wanted to do a double mastectomy at the time, but her doctor advised that if she just had one breast removed, she'd be able to get into treatment faster, and her immune system wouldn't take as big a hit, so she agreed. WATCH: 'Baywatch' star Nicole Eggert details financial toll of cancer battle Over a year later, in August 2025, she had her other breast removed, and surgeons performed a reconstruction. Eggert admitted that one major component in her cancer journey was being able to rely on community. "You really have to find your community, and you really have to be OK with asking for help or asking other people how they do it, and getting tips and tricks and just all the information you can get," she said. "That's why these conversations are just so, so important and so necessary. Because what else would you do?" As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Eggert partnered with Novartis and shared a little more insight into her cancer journey on the Voices of MORE podcast with Amy Robach and Dr. Helen Coons. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Eggert explained how helpful it can be for women to get together, share stories and find interwoven commonality in experiences. "If we keep talking about these things, it becomes so much easier to talk about, and maybe we don't feel like we have to hide things anymore because in the past it's not ... it's kind of been a taboo topic," she said. "And now I think more and more women are becoming more comfortable to discuss what their journey looks like, what it feels like, how it's gone for them." While the past has its place, Eggert is looking forward to the future and spending more time enjoying life to the fullest with her family. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I also am really looking forward to stepping back into life not having to be in treatment or in the treatment facility with this newfound power and fearlessness that I have, and this new appreciation for life that I have, and It's like this second chance at life," she said. "I know that that's so cliche, but it's to jump back in with all of these crazy changes that have happened in the past two years, three years. There's been very, very big changes inside myself." She added, "So to be able to now go back into life and get back into the workforce and get back into doing things I enjoy with this new mindset, it's exciting. It's exciting!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627fd272c212045af4395 Packers Star Hit With NFL Fine for What He Said After Controversial Lions Loss te 2026-10-31T17:40:13.903Z Packers Star Hit With NFL Fine for What He Said After Controversial Lions Loss Packers safety Xavier McKinney received an NFL fine for his postgame comments about referees after his team's loss to the Lions. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627fc272c212045af438c Tim Tebow Delivers Powerful Take on Florida-Georgia Rivalry Before Annual Clash te 2026-10-31T17:40:12.941Z Tim Tebow Delivers Powerful Take on Florida-Georgia Rivalry Before Annual Clash Tim Tebow reflects on the heated Florida-Georgia rivalry as the Gators and Bulldogs prepare for another high-stakes SEC showdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627fb272c212045af4383 Texas Tech Makes Drastic QB Change Right Before Arizona Game te 2026-10-31T17:40:11.978Z Texas Tech Makes Drastic QB Change Right Before Arizona Game Texas Tech is making a quarterback change before taking on Arizona at home in a matchup of ranked Big 12 teams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627fa272c212045af437a Ohio State Makes Major QB Decision Ahead of USC Showdown te 2026-10-31T17:40:10.791Z Ohio State Makes Major QB Decision Ahead of USC Showdown Ohio State is reportedly turning to freshman Luke Fahey at quarterback as the Buckeyes prepare to face USC without Julian Sayin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627f9272c212045af4371 Pope Leo Warns AI 'Must Be Disarmed' Ahead of Autonomous Weapons Talks  te 2026-10-31T17:40:09.607Z Pope Leo Warns AI 'Must Be Disarmed' Ahead of Autonomous Weapons Talks  Leo rejected the idea that increasingly sophisticated AI systems should be regarded in the same way as human beings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627f8272c212045af4368 Video Shows ICE Agent Pointing Gun At Unarmed Bystander During Arrest te 2026-10-31T17:40:08.632Z Video Shows ICE Agent Pointing Gun At Unarmed Bystander During Arrest Footage shows an ICE agent holding his sidearm just inches from the head of dogwalker following an altercation during an arrest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627f7272c212045af435f UNC Basketball Secures Commitment From No. 2 Player in 2027 Class te 2026-10-31T17:40:07.622Z UNC Basketball Secures Commitment From No. 2 Player in 2027 Class North Carolina lands five-star forward DeMarcus Henry, ESPN's No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2027, in a major win for Coach Malone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627f6272c212045af4356 Pete Thamel Reveals Surprise New QB1 for 2027 NFL Draft as Arch Manning Slides te 2026-10-31T17:40:06.667Z Pete Thamel Reveals Surprise New QB1 for 2027 NFL Draft as Arch Manning Slides A new name has emerged as the clear favorite for QB1 in the 2027 NFL Draft as Arch Manning and Dante Moore see their stock slide. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627f5272c212045af434d NC State Legend Philip Rivers Addresses Head Coaching Rumors te 2026-10-31T17:40:05.587Z NC State Legend Philip Rivers Addresses Head Coaching Rumors NC State legend Philip Rivers addressed rumors about potentially becoming the next head coach after Dave Doeren's firing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627f4272c212045af4344 Kirk Herbstreit Names His Top National Championship Sleeper Pick te 2026-10-31T17:40:04.336Z Kirk Herbstreit Names His Top National Championship Sleeper Pick Kirk Herbstreit is confident that one team can finish the season strong and win the national championship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae627f3272c212045af433b Paul Finebaum Sends Blunt Warning to Florida Ahead of Georgia Showdown te 2026-10-31T17:40:03.139Z Paul Finebaum Sends Blunt Warning to Florida Ahead of Georgia Showdown Paul Finebaum sends Florida a blunt warning about Kirby Smart ahead of the Bulldogs' rivalry showdown with the Gators. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6259a272c212045af42eb Who are Ilhan Omar’s lawyers? Meet the high-powered Dem attorneys the embattled rep hired te 2026-10-31T17:30:02.886Z Who are Ilhan Omar’s lawyers? Meet the high-powered Dem attorneys the embattled rep hired Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has tapped two high-powered Washington, D.C.-based attorneys who have previously represented elected officials at the highest echelon of American politics. Amid dueling federal investigations — one for immigration fraud and another for financial disclosure discrepancies — the embattled Somali-born lawmaker hired Amy Jeffress and Joshua Matz, according to a CBS report, both of whom are partners at Hecker Fink LLP. The attorneys have in the past represented Democrat clients and taken on left-leaning cases — especially those taking aim at President Donald Trump, his administration and his supporters. ILHAN OMAR'S TURBULENT WEEK EXPLAINED: THE DUELING PROBES THAT THREW THE SOMALI-BORN PROGRESSIVE INTO CHAOS Jeffress is a former federal prosecutor whose biography says she tried more than 40 cases during a decade in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Columbia, where she was Chief of the National Security Section. She has also been a Department of Justice (DOJ) Attaché. She served as former President Joe Biden's attorney in his lawsuit against the DOJ earlier this year. In that case, Biden sought to halt the release of audio recordings between himself and his "Promise Me, Dad" book ghostwriter, Mark Zwonitzer. The audio was recorded in 2016 and 2017, and were subject to a FOIA request from the Heritage Foundation in 2024. They were cited during special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into whether Biden illegally retained classified information from his term as vice president, and piqued the interest of conservatives demanding answers about Biden's mental acuity. The court declined to block the release of the recordings where Biden ad frequent memory lapses, and they were made public in July. FEDERAL AGENTS SEIZE PHONE OF REP ILHAN OMAR IN RAID TIED TO IMMIGRATION FRAUD PROBE Before her time at Hecker Fink, Jeffress, a Yale Law graduate from 1992, served as counsel for then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrat-led House January 6 committee, which spent two years investigating the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. She represented the committee when it was sued by a Trump campaign spokesperson, Taylor Budowich, after the committee subpoenaed his bank records. Jeffress also represented Trump foe and former FBI attorney Lisa Page — a key figure in the left's Russiagate conspiracy theory — during congressional scrutiny into the FBI's handling of the matter. Page later sued the DOJ for releasing her text messages with her then-FBI colleague and lover Peter Strzok. In the messages, Strzok assuaged Page's concerns that Trump would become president by vowing that the FBI would stop it, and referred to an "insurance policy" against his presidency. That case was settled in 2024. ILHAN OMAR'S WEALTH SCANDAL TAKES A TURN JUST ONE DAY AFTER RAID OF HER DC HOME Jeffress is married to U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper of the District of Washington, D.C., who in May ruled that it was illegal for the the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center to add Trump's name. Trump publicly criticized Cooper as "highly conflicted," due to his relationship with Jeffress. Matz is also a partner at Hecker Fink. He graduated from Harvard Law, and clerked for former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy. "Joshua’s practice has long included a focus on democracy and elections," his biography page says. He represented the state of Pennsylvania in defending the certification of its election results, including arguing before the Supreme Court. ILHAN OMAR’S EMBATTLED HUSBAND APPEARS AT SCENE OF HSI RAID IN MIDST OF CRIMINAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION He was counsel to House Democrats during both failed impeachment attempts against Trump during his first term in office. Matz also represented E. Jean Carroll in two separate civil cases against Trump related to his denial of her of sexual assault claims against him. He was never criminally charged. In 2022, Carroll accused Trump of defaming her in his denial of her account of an incident she claims happened in 1996. A New York jury found Trump liable for defamation and for sexual assault. Prior to that case, in 2019, a jury awarded Carroll $83.3 million for defamation stemming from other comments made by Trump. Matz represented students, parents and teachers who opposed Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act, which his biography describes as the "Don't Say Gay" law, which restricted teaching students about sexual orientation and gender identity. He also successfully represented Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear when he was sued for COVID-19 lockdowns, including school closures, and victims of the 2017 "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville. Now, Matz and Jeffress are representing Omar as she seeks to battle two federal probes. In a video message posted to her social media earlier this month, the lawmaker pleaded with her supporters to keep sending money, noting that her fight against the investigations would be costly. Omar's attorneys did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Neither did the White House. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae62342272c212045af4277 Human vs ChatGPT NFL Week 8 betting picks: Human answers with 4-1 week, looks to keep rolling te 2026-10-31T17:20:02.802Z Human vs ChatGPT NFL Week 8 betting picks: Human answers with 4-1 week, looks to keep rolling Humanity can stop panicking. I finally beat the robot again. I went 4-1 in Week 7 and picked up 3.11 units, while ChatGPT finished 2-3 and lost 1.33 units. There’s something especially satisfying about winning four bets when your opponent spends several paragraphs explaining why it wasn’t taking three of them. Was there some sweating involved? Absolutely. My 49ers-Falcons under cleared by half a point, and the Packers covered by half a point. Those count exactly the same as Cincinnati winning by 22. I checked. BUFFALO BILLS TAP HOMETOWN HEROES GOO GOO DOLLS FOR THANKSGIVING NIGHT HALFTIME CONCERT The only thing standing between me and a perfect week was Tennessee. I guess asking the Titans to win a football game was me being a bit greedy. It happens. Anyway, we’re back for Week 8. Both of us get five selections from the same odds board, with a maximum price of -120. Odds were captured Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET. The stakes are adjusted so every winning bet produces one unit of profit. For example, -110 requires risking 1.10 units, while +110 requires 0.91 units. A push returns the stake and counts as zero units. Before getting to the new picks, let’s enjoy a results section I actually want to write. Cincinnati handled Baltimore 35-13, giving both of us a relatively comfortable winner (although the first half was anything but comfortable). Tennessee, meanwhile, lost 27-24 to Cleveland. I backed the Titans to win outright, and that was my one mistake. Both my totals were sweats, but in a crazy turn of events, the sweats both went my way. Green Bay completed the 4-1 card by losing 20-17 in Detroit. Honestly, the Packers should have won outright, but it doesn't matter for me either way. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The robot cashed Pittsburgh’s 16-10 win over New Orleans in Paris and joined me in backing Cincinnati. Unfortunately, those were its only winners. AI went 0-3 on its other bets and ended the week on a dud of a performance from the Chiefs. I tried to warn the robot about all three of its losses in my pre-week analysis, but it just never listens. DAN: 19-15-1, +3.20 units GPT: 15-19-1, -5.36 units Dan Z.’s Plug Your Nose and Hit ‘Place Bet’ Bet of the Week: 4-2, +2.01 units Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: We’re going to pay the juice to get under a key number with Dallas. The Cowboys offense finally broke out last week after back-to-back subpar performances in Weeks 5 and 6, and I think they’ve got another big week coming. The Cardinals struggle to score in the red zone, so I think Dallas can win by at least a touchdown. At -6½, that’s enough to cash. GPT’s analysis: Dallas’ red-zone efficiency gives it a clear advantage against an Arizona offense that struggles to finish drives. The Cardinals’ offensive-line injuries strengthen that case. My concern is Dallas’ defense allowing Arizona to stay close or score a late touchdown. A seven-point win covers, but that defensive vulnerability kept Dallas outside my five. Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but we’re paying the juice. I hate betting against Buffalo because Josh Allen is Him, but Baltimore should come out firing with Lamar Jackson back. I’m actually a little surprised this spread is only around a field goal with Buffalo at home, which makes me think bookmakers are begging for Bills action. We’re going to go against their wishes and pay for the hook to get Baltimore at +3½. GPT’s analysis: Jackson’s return gives Baltimore a credible way to exploit Buffalo’s vulnerable defense. My concern is his lingering ankle pain against a Bills offense capable of building a lead. I prefer the over, which made my card, but the hook makes Baltimore appealing: a three-point Buffalo victory still cashes this ticket. Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: The Jags are coming off a bye after back-to-back London weeks, so I see their offense starting slowly in this one. The Colts can’t really score at all, just traded Quenton Nelson and are looking to trade Josh Downs and Jonathan Taylor. With all the uncertainty around a team that already has offensive problems, it’s hard to see where the points are going to come from. Jacksonville’s defense was playing really well before the second London game, when it gave up 34 points against Houston, but the Colts are a perfect bounce-back spot. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! GPT’s analysis: We agree on this one. Indianapolis’ passing struggles, Jacksonville’s strong run defense and forecast wind support a limited Colts contribution. Losing Quenton Nelson creates another protection concern. The biggest risk is Jacksonville scoring heavily against a defense that just traded DeForest Buckner, particularly if Daniel Jones supplies short fields. Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: I can’t believe I’m doing this again. I swore off the Chargers, and yet here we are. This just feels like such a big game for the Chargers, and the Rams are all sorts of banged up. Jim Harbaugh said simplifying the playbook was an option. I’m hoping that means leaning on the run game and trying to limit possessions, which favors the Chargers getting a full touchdown. That's why I’d rather pay -118 for +7 than take +6½ at -102. This is obviously "Dan Z’s Plug Your Nose and Hit ‘Place Bet’ Bet of the Week," but that doesn’t even do it justice. Plug your nose, close your eyes, hell, have someone else place the bet for you. GPT’s analysis: The Chargers’ defense and extra preparation give this bet a foundation, while Joe Alt returning and Ladd McConkey being cleared offer hope for offensive improvement. My concern remains an offense averaging just 15 points. Taking a touchdown is understandable, with a seven-point defeat returning the stake, but I prefer the under. Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos, Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET Dan’s analysis: The Chiefs are second in the NFL, allowing just 17 points per game, and the Denver offense stinks. Quarterback guru and offensive "genius" Sean Payton has a team that has scored 20 points or fewer in four of its seven games. But the Denver defense is rock solid as well. I expect both teams to lean heavily on their run games in an important divisional matchup, so the under is the play for me. GPT’s analysis: Denver’s inefficient offense, both teams’ slower pace and Pat Surtain’s return support the under. Rashee Rice returning and injuries elsewhere in both secondaries are the biggest concerns. I lean under, although it missed my five: ordinary stalled possessions can keep this below the number without requiring either defense to dominate. For full transparency, I used GPT-6.1 Sol with the thinking effort set to ultra. I supplied the odds board captured Saturday at noon ET and gave it the following prompt: "Pick your five best bets for Week 8 based on the odds provided. No bet can be priced worse than -120. Review every spread, total and moneyline that falls within those parameters and determine whether it belongs among your five picks. Explain exactly why you’re selecting each of the five bets. Also explain exactly why you’re passing on the eligible bets you don’t select. Use at least 10 different sources for each game so you have a broad understanding of everything surrounding each game. Before delivering the results, do a fact-check and ensure that everything is correct." Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: Buffalo leads the NFL in offensive points per drive at 3.13 while allowing the most defensive points per drive at 2.76. That combination supports scoring from both teams, particularly with Lamar Jackson cleared to return. Jackson’s residual ankle pain and Buffalo listing DJ Moore, Dalton Kincaid and Spencer Brown as questionable are meaningful concerns. Still, Baltimore gets its starting quarterback back against a defense that has repeatedly struggled to end possessions. The number requires 55 points, but Buffalo’s offensive efficiency and defensive vulnerability make the over my preferred bet. GPT’s projected score: Bills 31, Ravens 28 Dan’s analysis: This number is way too high for me to play, but I don’t necessarily hate it. I’d just rather back Baltimore than bet this total. Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: Cleveland averages 19 points per game and Pittsburgh 21.9, making the extra half-point above a field goal particularly useful. The Browns have Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson back, while Pittsburgh is missing defensive backs Brandin Echols and Doneiko Slaughter. Cleveland tackle Tytus Howard’s questionable status is the biggest concern against a Pittsburgh pass rush that has Alex Highsmith cleared to play. I prefer taking the points to asking Cleveland to win outright. Pittsburgh can win a competitive divisional game by a field goal, and this ticket still cashes. GPT’s projected score: Steelers 23, Browns 20 Dan’s analysis: I’m not buying Cleveland, and I honestly considered Pittsburgh. But the Browns seem to find a way to keep games close, so that’s why I passed. Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: Daniel Jones has four touchdown passes against seven interceptions, while Jacksonville allows just 3.23 yards per carry. That makes it difficult for Indianapolis to compensate for its passing problems through Jonathan Taylor. Quenton Nelson’s departure adds another protection concern, although Sauce Gardner being cleared helps the Colts’ defense. Forecast winds of 13–16 mph provide additional support for the under; showers are expected mainly later in the afternoon. The biggest concern is Jacksonville scoring heavily against a defense that just lost DeForest Buckner. Still, Indianapolis’ limited scoring outlook makes the under preferable to laying double digits. GPT’s projected score: Jaguars 27, Colts 16 Dan’s analysis: We’re on the same page here, GPT. No notes. Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: Minnesota leads the NFL in defensive EPA per play and ranks second in defensive DVOA, while Detroit ranks 25th in defensive DVOA. That gives the Vikings a credible way to limit Detroit while finding enough offense against a vulnerable defense. Aaron Jones and Brian O’Neill are cleared, and Detroit safety Kerby Joseph is out. Jared Goff’s excellent performance against blitzes is the biggest concern against Brian Flores’ aggressive approach. This is my strongest selection at the supplied prices. Even money makes taking the full field goal attractive, with a three-point defeat returning the stake. GPT’s projected score: Lions 24, Vikings 23 Dan’s analysis: Another one where I considered playing the other side because the Vikings just aren’t that good. But the defense is legit enough to keep it within a field goal, so I passed on the Lions. Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Rams, Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET GPT’s analysis: CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Chargers average just 15 points per game and rank last in offensive EPA per play. Their defense has been considerably better, ranking ninth in EPA per play, while the Rams rank seventh. That supports an under without requiring the Rams to win comfortably. Joe Alt returning and Ladd McConkey being cleared give the Chargers reasons for improvement after their bye. Derwin James’ absence also creates opportunities for Matthew Stafford. Those are legitimate risks, but the Chargers’ sustained offensive problems and both defenses’ efficiency make staying below 46 more appealing than choosing a side. GPT’s projected score: Rams 24, Chargers 17 Dan’s analysis: This number is pretty high for a Chargers offense that is probably the worst in the NFL. I understand the under, but I’d rather take the points with the Chargers. That’s it for Week 8! We paid some hefty prices to get the numbers we wanted, and I really want to follow up my 4-1 week with another winning slate. Check back next week to see if the strategy pays off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae620f4272c212045af4222 Find your next favorite bite in InMaricopa’s Food & Beverage Guide te 2026-10-31T17:10:12.646Z Find your next favorite bite in InMaricopa’s Food & Beverage Guide Looking for a new breakfast spot, a place for date night or something different for dinner? The 2026 InMaricopa Food & Beverage Guide brings local dining options together in one digital edition. Inside, readers will find a restaurant directory, a dining map, residents’ recommendations and a look at restaurant projects. Whether you favor familiar dishes or want to try something new, the guide offers a place to start. Explore the local dining map Finding your next meal starts with knowing what’s nearby. The guide pairs a restaurant map with a directory covering everything from coffee and doughnuts to pizza, sushi and sit-down dinners. Listings identify cuisine types and distinguish independent businesses from local or national chains. Use it to explore a different part of town or find an option you have overlooked. Let locals pick breakfast Need a morning recommendation? Five Maricopa residents share their favorite breakfast stops and what they order. Their picks include Roots Eatery, Honeycutt Coffee Cafe & Wine Bar, Agave’s Restaurant, Aliberto’s Mexican Food and IHOP. Favorites range from breakfast burritos and eggs Benedict to pancakes with eggs and bacon. Meanwhile, other sections explore dining preferences, including date nights and family-friendly meals. See what’s been cooking The guide also examines Maricopa’s restaurant pipeline, separating projects under construction from those still moving through planning and permitting. That reporting reflects the September 2026 edition. Opening dates and construction schedules may have changed since publication. Ready to find your next favorite bite? Browse the guide, explore the map and pick a place for your next meal. Read the 2026 InMaricopa Food & Beverage Guide. 2026 InMaricopa Food & Beverage Guide The post Find your next favorite bite in InMaricopa’s Food & Beverage Guide appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae620ee272c212045af4218 DPS releases Hobbs border security video days before election te 2026-10-31T17:10:06.736Z DPS releases Hobbs border security video days before election PHOENIX -- Less than a week before the election the Department of Public Safety released a video extolling the benefits of Gov. Katie Hobbs' Operation Desert Guardian. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae620ed272c212045af41f1 Commanders lose Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne for the season after suffering practice injury: report te 2026-10-31T17:10:05.090Z Commanders lose Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne for the season after suffering practice injury: report The Washington Commanders had a bye last week, but the injuries didn’t stop. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a season-ending Jones fracture at practice Friday, according to ESPN. For the reeling Commanders, it’s a crushing blow. Payne has been an anchor on their defensive line since being drafted with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Alabama. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE In six games this season, the Pro Bowl tackle has recorded 14 tackles and one sack. Across his nine-year career, Payne has 446 tackles and 38 sacks in 136 games. Payne has also been remarkably durable throughout his career; he has never missed more than two games in a season during his career and has played an entire season six times. Losing Payne for the rest of the season is a blow that the 1-4-1 Commanders might not be able to handle. The Commanders were already yielding 28.7 points per game with him in the lineup, the second-worst mark in the NFL. Only the Arizona Cardinals have a worse scoring defense (29.7 points per game). THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! One area in which the Commanders' defense was about average was against the run, as it allowed 100.5 rushing yards per game, good for 14th in the NFL. However, without Payne, that number will likely rise. The next three games for the Commanders will determine if they have a chance to rally in the weakened NFC East. They play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, followed by the Los Angeles Rams at home before playing the New York Giants on Thursday. If they can win two of those three games, they have a chance to stick around in the NFC East race. If they lose two or all three of those games, it will essentially seal their fate as a bottom-dweller in the NFC. Without Payne, a trip to the NFC’s basement feels all the more likely. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae620ec272c212045af41e8 Political activism, antisemitism allegations put public schools under the microscope te 2026-10-31T17:10:04.188Z Political activism, antisemitism allegations put public schools under the microscope Public schools in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles are facing scrutiny over allegations that educators used classroom and student activities to push politics on controversial topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The cases have raised fresh concerns among advocates about the infiltration of political activism in education. The House Education and Workforce Committee found in Philadelphia that district curricula endorsed "ideology justifying violent resistance and legitimize radical groups that incite antisemitism." Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the school district substantiated 11 allegations involving teachers at Canoga Park High School, finding that they promoted one-sided views about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Jewish Insider reported. The complaints were brought by the North American Values Institute, or NAVI. "NAVI is very active in tracking what extremists are doing in education. And so, when we started seeing Code Pink do webinars discussing sort of what they were up to in Los Angeles County schools, we paid very close attention," NAVI Government Affairs Director Clifford Smith told Fox News Digital.  FEDS OPEN PROBE INTO ANTI-ISRAEL NYC TEACHERS "When we saw that they were making plans to basically directly insert, you know, very politicized... far, far, far-left propaganda directly in the classrooms, we wanted to act because we knew that, you know, at least according to the rules of the school district, that shouldn't happen," Smith said.  The Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) investigation found that high school teachers had been giving one-sided lessons on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including a lesson on the "martyrs of Gaza," according to Jewish Insider. The outlet noted that the investigation also revealed that teachers had been recruiting students to join the anti-Israel group Students for Justice in Palestine. Following the investigation, LAUSD adopted several corrective measures, including removing political materials from classes, restructuring curricula and requiring staff training on antisemitism and political advocacy rules, according to Jewish Insider. NATION’S LARGEST TEACHERS UNION UNDER FIRE AS CONTROVERSIAL AGENDA PUTS CENTURY-OLD FEDERAL CHARTER AT RISK Corey DeAngelis, a research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said the corrective measures did not address what he described as the broader culture behind the allegations. "Legal remedies and corrective actions do not fix the root of the problem," DeAngelis told Fox News Digital. "Removing materials, restructuring some curricula, and requiring training marks a step in the right direction. Yet the underlying bias, ideology, and hostile environment remain embedded in the public school system as long as the same staff, the same culture, and the same monopoly persist." Tina Descovich, CEO and co-founder of Moms for Liberty, said the findings in Los Angeles were "deeply troubling." "Teachers actively pushed antisemitic viewpoints and anti-Israel prejudice on young, impressionable children," Descovich told Fox News Digital. "This should never happen in America. And yet not only is it occurring daily, but teachers unions are actively running cover for it." ACTIVIST TEACHER’S PALESTINIAN IDENTITY CLAIMS UNRAVEL AS SHE ADMITS BEING A ‘WHITE WOMAN’ OF PRIVILEGE Smith said the issue was not whether teachers discussed the conflict, but rather how they presented it. "Now, I have no problem teaching both sides of any conflict. I do have a problem with anybody teaching entirely one side of a conflict without teaching the others or entirely one side of the debate without teaching the other sides of the debate," Smith told Fox News Digital. In Philadelphia, according to the congressional committee, students were asked as part of a world history unit to create artwork that "embodies the concept of cultural resistance." The committee's report also stated that students were taught the definition of "settler colonialism," which was described as having "taken place across many areas throughout the world." The committee also found that students were instructed to "honor" a resistance movement of their choosing. The list of movements provided to the students included the Great March of Return, a Hamas campaign that included deadly clashes. In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, the School District of Philadelphia said, "Antisemitism has no place in our schools, and we take concerns about antisemitic harassment or discrimination very seriously, just as we do not condone or tolerate Islamophobia, racism, or discrimination against any ethnic, racial or religious group." Additionally, the School District of Philadelphia provided a statement from the Board of Education to Fox News Digital, stating that it disagrees with the committee's report and remains "committed to fostering school climates where all students and staff feel supported and safe." UNEARTHED FILING SHOWS LARGEST TEACHERS UNIONS POURED OVER $900 MILLION INTO POLITICAL ACTIVITIES During a September interview with the House Education and Workforce Committee, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia Dr. Tony B. Watlington said that controversial topics had to be addressed in ways that are "age appropriate and consistent with our belief that we teach students how to think and not what to think." For some Jewish families, the handling of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict expanded beyond the classroom and into the general school environment. Nataliya, a mother whose children go to school in the Philadelphia metro area, told Fox News Digital that it was important to her that her children grew up in a place where they could feel safe being openly Jewish. "Being safe as a Jew and being safe to be a Jew was very important to me because of my background," Nataliya, who is a Jewish immigrant from the Soviet Union, told Fox News Digital. She added that she and her husband agreed to live in an area with strong public schools where their children could be comfortable being Jewish. However, things changed after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel, according to Nataliya. Nataliya said that two of her middle-school-aged son's teachers, who happened to be Jewish, claimed that they, independent of each other, opted for old Q&A sessions in their classrooms after Oct. 7 and both were reprimanded. She said the teacher informed her that they had been "told they were not allowed to say anything about October 7 or to answer any questions if they ask them anything." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE After that, Nataliya and her husband decided to move their son to a Jewish private school. They decided that their daughter would finish elementary school before moving to a private school. Nataliya's decision to move her son out of public school is one that Sydney Altfield, CEO of Teach Coalition, said she is hearing from other Jewish families as well. "When antisemitism is going on in public schools, students feel unsafe and we know this happens. Students feel unsafe there, and they flee to Jewish day schools," Altfield told Fox News Digital. She explained that, while Jewish private schools, often referred to as "day schools," are expensive, communities and schools will often come together to help families with the financial burden. However, there is another cost that Jewish schools have faced: security. "We found that schools after October 7 are spending over $400,000 a year on security funding. So all of these things add up... and it really is a domino effect," Altfield said. "When kids are feeling unsafe in a public school, and they choose to move to a Jewish day school, costs for that day school go up. Support for that community goes up. It's really a long-term effect, and we track all of this – enrollment tuition, security expenses, everything." Altfield, whose organization focuses on private schools, told Fox News Digital that she did not think that antisemitism would reach these levels in her lifetime. "We are living in an alternate universe of the world that I grew up in, in the world that, you know, we all want to grow up in," she said, adding that the issue of antisemitism is on both sides of the political aisle.  "We must do everything to stop it, and if that means we have to build more Jewish day schools to keep ourselves safe, then we're going to make sure that our community is safe no matter what," Atfield said.  Fox News Digital reached out to LAUSD for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae620eb272c212045af41df New York and LA didn't win America's best mega airport title, but one Midwest hub did te 2026-10-31T17:10:03.169Z New York and LA didn't win America's best mega airport title, but one Midwest hub did A Midwestern airport has once again come out on top among North America’s largest hubs, outpacing better-known coastal airports serving New York and Los Angeles. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport topped the mega airport category for the third consecutive year, according to new 2026 rankings from J.D. Power of North America’s best airports. Tampa International Airport and Charleston International Airport also took top honors in their respective size categories, the same survey found.  DEADLY DISEASE SPARKS NEW CDC RULE FOR US-BOUND FLYERS AS MAJOR AIRLINES SEEK DELAY "Minneapolis does a lot of things well," Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog "View From the Wing," told Fox News Digital. "Connecting passengers have plenty of amenities without having to leave security," Leff said. "Local passengers have an airport relatively close to both downtowns, with light rail access." Leff said Minneapolis passengers may face long walks between gates, but he said it still feels manageable. The airport's score was 684 on J.D. Power's 1,000-point scale.  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranked second among mega airports with 663 points, followed by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with 642. POPULAR AIRLINE HITS CUSTOMERS WITH STEEP FEE HIKE FOR FIRST TIME IN 8 YEARS Tampa ranked first among large airports with a score of 715, followed by Portland International Airport with 708 and Dallas Love Field with 698. Charleston led the medium-airport category with 712 points, ahead of Ontario International Airport with 705 and Indianapolis International Airport with 695. "Tampa is very well organized, even though you do have to transit between your concourses," Leff said. Charleston is not overbuilt, he said, so it's easy to get through the airport. TRAVEL NIGHTMARE UNFOLDS AS MAJOR AIRLINE SCRAPS FLIGHT AFTER HARROWING 12-HOUR DELAY "What is an airport for? An airport is a place that you go to get to, through and out of quickly. You're flying, you're trying to go somewhere very efficiently. The best airports are the ones that help you do exactly that," Leff said. Overall passenger satisfaction increased across all three airport categories. J.D. Power, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, said all the highest-ranked airports have recently completed, or are close to completing, multiyear capital improvement projects. "On the whole, those efforts are finally starting to pay off in the form of higher overall passenger satisfaction scores," Michael Taylor, managing director of travel, hospitality and retail at J.D. Power, said in a statement. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Leff cautioned travelers, however, not to get too swayed by upscale renovations.  "New York LaGuardia's Central Terminal is a beautiful facility … but it is still … an airport that is relatively difficult to get through," Leff noted. New York and Los Angeles missed the mark, and Leff was not surprised. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Leff believes San Francisco International Airport and National Airport in Washington, D.C. are among the country’s best because they are close to their cities and easy to navigate. The study identified clear signage and easy navigation as major drivers of satisfaction. Food, beverage and retail programs improved, rising 8 points year over year. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The North America Airport Satisfaction Study is in its 21st year and measures passenger experiences across seven areas: ease of travel through the airport, trust in the airport, terminal facilities, airport staff, the departure or trip-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and the arrival or trip-from-airport experience, according to the company.  J.D. Power said it defines mega airports as those with at least 33 million passengers per year, large airports as those with 10 million to 32.9 million passengers and medium airports as those with 4.5 million to 9.9 million passengers. The 2026 study is based on 24,710 completed surveys from U.S. and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one U.S. or Canadian airport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61c3e272c212045af40ed James Madison fans were warned about Billy Napier, now the chickens have come home to roost te 2026-10-31T16:50:06.381Z James Madison fans were warned about Billy Napier, now the chickens have come home to roost A little less than two weeks ago, the James Madison Dukes were one of the toasts of the college football world. The Sun Belt darlings were 7-0, and new head coach Billy Napier looked like he had exorcised all of the demons that plagued him at his previous stop in the Sunshine State. The Dukes were lighting up the scoreboard, and talks of a College Football Playoff appearance were starting to crop up all around Harrisonburg. EX-FLORIDA GATORS COACH BILLY NAPIER RIPPED TO SHREDS BY FORMER PLAYER DURING PODCAST APPEARANCE Since then, the mood has soured considerably in the Shenandoah Valley, thanks to a two-game losing streak that has effectively ended any CFP dreams that purple and gold-clad fans had swirling around in their heads. But it isn't just the number in the loss column that has JMU fans vexed, it's how those losses happened and who they happened against that is causing all of the consternation. WHY ONE DETAIL ABOUT NFL FINAL ROSTERS PROVES FORMER FLORIDA COACH BILLY NAPIER WAS WORSE THAN YOU REMEMBER Both games were almost identical to one another in terms of how they went, as the Dukes were healthy favorites against both Appalachian State and Troy and raced out to considerable first half leads before stagnating in the second half, losing both games in overtime. What's even more damning is that the second half swoons have been happening quite a bit this year, with James Madison being outscored in the final 30+ minutes in four of the eight games they've played against FBS competition. A COMBINATION OF BAD COACHING HIRES AND SUBPAR QUARTERBACK PLAY IS THE CULPRIT FOR SEC'S RECENT SWOON In other words, this isn't a new development. If only someone could have warned Dukes fans before they hired a guy like Napier. Oh wait... If you read my buddy and fellow Gator fan Zach Dean's latest edition of Nightcaps, you're already aware that there is somewhat of a mea culpa happening on social media between James Madison fans and Florida supporters. LOYALTY BE DAMNED: DID THESE COACHES STICK AROUND A SEASON TOO LONG AND BLOW THEIR CHANCES AT A BIG GIG? My Orange and Blue brethren spent all offseason repeatedly cautioning the JMU faithful about Napier's tendencies and pig-headed nature when it came to coaching. Dukes fans were confident the issues had been fixed, even pointing to the fact that a self-reflective Napier went on a speaking tour talking about how he "looked in the mirror" and took ownership of how things fell apart in Gainesville. He even hired an offensive coordinator, something he was practically begged to do for four years while coaching at Florida. The national media got on board, too, wondering if Florida really was just some toxic situation where even the best coaches went to kill their careers. The media and Dukes fans even doubled down when JMU got off to that aforementioned 7-0 start. Then it all came crashing down, and the same issues that sank Napier in The Swamp reared their ugly head in the Commonwealth. Poor clock management, stagnant second half offenses, head-scratching play calls in high-leverage situations. You can find a handful of Florida games from 2022-25 that resemble the two most recent JMU losses to a T, so much so that many Gator fans were accurately predicting what would happen next. A tiger can't change its stripes, and although Napier went out and hired an OC and did some reflecting in the offseason, this is who he is. In his final season at Louisiana as the head coach of the Ragin' Cajuns, Napier uttered the now infamous "scared money don't make money" catchphrase that made him a hot candidate during the 2021 hiring cycle. Ironically, every coaching moment for Billy after that has been the definition of "scared money." This latest masterpiece sums it all up perfectly. Napier coaches with a style that offers the lowest possible margin for error. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE It's why, even in games he was dominating while at Florida, the game would always usually come down to one score in the fourth quarter. His swan song in The Swamp, a shocking 29-21 upset over then-top-10 Texas, saw the Gators bludgeoning the Longhorns on both lines of scrimmage. Any coach worth his salt would have put his foot on Texas' throat and put the Longhorns away early, but Napier and company "turtled" in the second half, making a few boneheaded decisions in the process, to allow the Bevo Boys to have a chance to tie the game late in the fourth. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! And perhaps the worst part of it all is who came before Napier at James Madison. The coaches directly preceding Billy in Harrisonburg were Curt Cignetti and Bob Chesney, two of the most calculated, ruthlessly efficient coaches in the game of college football right now. Everything they did made sense from an analytics standpoint, and their teams were (and are) well coached and almost never "play with their food." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER I'm sure Dukes fans are experiencing some form of shock having to go from coach Cig and Chesney to Sun Belt Billy, but as I mentioned above, they were warned. It's nice to see the JMU faithful finally coming around, but it might be too late to save them at this point. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61c3d272c212045af40b7 Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Gives Blunt Reaction to Dillon Brooks Groin Kick te 2026-10-31T16:50:05.133Z Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Gives Blunt Reaction to Dillon Brooks Groin Kick Nuggets star Jamal Murray shared his blunt reaction after the Suns' Dillon Brooks was ejected for kicking him in the groin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61c3c272c212045af40ae Jets Send Clear Message on Garrett Wilson Amid Trade Buzz te 2026-10-31T16:50:04.088Z Jets Send Clear Message on Garrett Wilson Amid Trade Buzz Adam Schefter reveals the Jets' stance on Garrett Wilson as trade rumors swirl ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61c3a272c212045af40a5 Kirk Herbstreit Raises Big Question About Ohio State Ahead of USC Game te 2026-10-31T16:50:02.901Z Kirk Herbstreit Raises Big Question About Ohio State Ahead of USC Game Kirk Herbstreit raises questions about Ohio State without Julian Sayin as true freshman Luka Fahey prepares to start against USC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6178f272c212045af3fa1 Steph Curry Opens Up About His Viral Moment After Dropping Luka Doncic te 2026-10-31T16:30:07.581Z Steph Curry Opens Up About His Viral Moment After Dropping Luka Doncic Stephen Curry reflects on his viral crossover against Luka Doncic and explains why he continues to enjoy the game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6178e272c212045af3f98 Luka Doncic Sends Honest Message After Lakers' Loss to Warriors te 2026-10-31T16:30:06.368Z Luka Doncic Sends Honest Message After Lakers' Loss to Warriors Luka Doncic reflects on the Lakers' struggles after blowing a 25-point lead against Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6178d272c212045af3f8f Khamenei Orders Iran Military Response ‘Without Geographical Limitations’ te 2026-10-31T16:30:05.316Z Khamenei Orders Iran Military Response ‘Without Geographical Limitations’ Amid the ongoing war, the country's supreme leader said that “any kind and level of threat” should face an immediate response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6178c272c212045af3f86 Trump Says Kansas, Iowa Don’t Need Him. Polls Show Otherwise te 2026-10-31T16:30:04.168Z Trump Says Kansas, Iowa Don’t Need Him. Polls Show Otherwise The president has rescheduled in-person rallies in Iowa and Kansas, two Senate seats the GOP seems confident it can retain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6178b272c212045af3f7d Josh Hart Exposes Concerning Knicks Problem After Six Games te 2026-10-31T16:30:03.032Z Josh Hart Exposes Concerning Knicks Problem After Six Games Josh Hart highlights the Knicks' early-season fatigue concerns as New York searches for consistency under Mike Brown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61535272c212045af3f29 Tim McGraw says brutal toll of filming 'Yellowstone' prequel pushed him to edge: 'Wouldn't have survived' te 2026-10-31T16:20:05.735Z Tim McGraw says brutal toll of filming 'Yellowstone' prequel pushed him to edge: 'Wouldn't have survived' Tim McGraw was pushed to the brink while filming Taylor Sheridan's Western drama "1883."  The country music superstar revealed that the brutal production schedule left him questioning how much longer he could keep going. Between 14-hour shooting days, six-day workweeks and late-night flights for concert performances, McGraw said the grueling experience was unlike anything he and his wife, Faith Hill, had faced before. "If it had gone on any longer, I probably wouldn't have survived, put it that way," McGraw told Esquire. MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY GIVES UPDATE ON RUMORED 'YELLOWSTONE' SPIN-OFF SERIES, YEARS AFTER REPORTS FIRST SURFACED The "Live Like You Were Dying" singer described the demands of filming the "Yellowstone" prequel. "I learned a lot, certainly because it was such a tough shoot," McGraw said. "I think we shot for right around six months. It was a long shoot. Five or six months. It was close to it. And we shot mostly six days a week, and like 14 hours a day." But filming wasn't McGraw's only commitment. The country star was also juggling concerts, sometimes going straight from the set to an airplane before returning home in the middle of the night and starting the cycle again just hours later. "And during that time, I had a handful of shows that I had to do," he explained. "So there were times that I would finish up around six o'clock in the evening, jump on a plane, go do a show and then get home at 1:00 in the morning, then be in the gym at 3:00 and be in the makeup chair at 5:30, 6:00. So, I had a few of those." Although "1883" followed the Duttons' journey from Texas to Montana, much of the series was filmed in Texas before production moved north. The cast also endured a rigorous cowboy camp, learning to ride, rope, work cattle and shoot guns before filming began. "We all got to do it together, which was an incredible experience," "1883" co-star Eric Nelsen previously told Fox News Digital. "But it was a time for us to get comfortable on our horses, to learn how to cut cattle, how to rope, how to shoot guns – all the things we're going to have to do on the show." The real test came on set. McGraw and Hill recalled filming a dangerous river crossing around 3 a.m. on their 25th wedding anniversary, with temperatures hovering around 36 or 37 degrees, according to Entertainment Weekly. The grueling schedule left little room for sleep or recovery. "I told Faith it was probably the hardest job we've ever had. I had some hard jobs growing up." McGraw then revealed how close the demanding schedule had pushed him to his limit. Despite the physical demands, McGraw said the experience was worth it, particularly because he got to work alongside Hill and Sheridan. MICHELLE PFEIFFER FOUGHT 'BATTLE' WITH TAYLOR SHERIDAN BEFORE SURRENDERING TO HIT SHOW 'THE MADISON' "It was tough, but it was worth it because we were getting to work together, and we were getting to work with Taylor, who was fantastic, and like I said, a brilliant writer." McGraw also said he gained a greater appreciation for preparation, explaining that the demanding production taught him the importance of arriving on set ready to work. Although McGraw had previously appeared in films, "1883" marked his first major role in a television series. The demanding shoot also required McGraw to contend with unpredictable conditions on set. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "The elements were always fighting us, and you were working with animals, and you were working with extras, and you were working with horses, which I grew up riding horses, so it was fun for me," McGraw said. "But I think I learned more than anything is there's so much value in preparing. And the more you prepare and the more you're ready to do what you're going to do, it takes away a lot of the nervousness." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS McGraw and Hill starred as James and Margaret Dutton in "1883," which follows the couple's perilous journey across the Great Plains in search of a new life in Montana. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "1883" traces the roots of the Dutton family's Montana ranching legacy, long before the events of "Yellowstone." Sheridan initially tapped McGraw for a flashback appearance in the fourth season of "Yellowstone" before developing the standalone prequel, which debuted in December 2021. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61534272c212045af3f20 Why the Ilhan Omar saga isn't going away te 2026-10-31T16:20:04.774Z Why the Ilhan Omar saga isn't going away President Donald Trump has his favorite riffs during campaign rallies. He’s recently complimented the physique of Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio. He still calls out former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But in recent weeks, the president spun Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., into heavy rotation on his playlist. The Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department are now probing Omar for alleged immigration fraud and financial disclosure reports. TRUMP SAYS ILHAN OMAR COULD GO TO JAIL OR BE DEPORTED, CALLS HER ‘A DISGRACE TO OUR COUNTRY’ "What she did was use a fake name and other things that are fake," the president groused about Omar. "She used the fake name to be sworn in. I assume she must immediately resign from Congress." Trump argued that Democrats "just conceded her seat." They didn’t. And the president declared that "she will not be legally allowed to be a member of that august body of politicians." Not accurate. The president doesn’t decide who gets to sit in Congress. Article I, Section 5 of the Constitution grants that power to the House and Senate. It charges both bodies with authority to "be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members." The Constitution goes on to say that the House and Senate may "punish its Members for Disorderly Behavior; and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member." We bring up those responsibilities because it’s possible that the House may need to tangle with the "qualifications" of Omar. Especially since the New York Times reported that the Minnesota Democrat faced scrutiny by the Obama-era Justice Department in 2016. Moreover, that inquiry says the feds found evidence that she may have entered into a fraudulent marriage. If that’s the case, there could be questions about Omar’s citizenship. And thus, whether she’s even permitted to serve in Congress. Especially if it’s found she was naturalized as a citizen via bogus means. Republicans have been after Omar for years. Across the aisle, Democrats are concerned this could be a distracting headache. Especially if they seize control of the House after the midterms next week. THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO WHY REMOVING ILHAN OMAR FROM CONGRESS COULD BE HARDER THAN TRUMP EXPECTS The inquiry into Omar began in 2016 when she ran for the state legislature. Former President Barack Obama was in office. The investigation continued into the Biden administration. The feds terminated the inquiry in 2021. After the Trump administration raided Omar’s home in October — seizing electronics and documents — Obama defended the congresswoman. "It is a basic principle of American democracy that the government can’t selectively target individuals simply because of their political beliefs or what they say," the former president said. "But that’s exactly what the Trump administration is doing to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar." Obama said the current inquiry flipped her life "upside down" and characterized it as an effort to "intimidate someone." Controversial influencer and livestreamer Hasan Piker asked Omar about how her week was going amid the investigation. "It tracks for me," replied Omar. "That’s kind of what I’m used to." A spokeswoman for Omar said that she "has repeatedly and unequivocally denied this baseless, disgusting conspiracy theory." But indications that Omar faced scrutiny ten years ago make it harder to characterize this as wild, right-wing conjecture emanating from the blogosphere. "Who ordered [the investigation] closed?" asked Fox contributor Paul Mauro. "Reportedly, both administrations had opened cases into this. We now know how much smoke there is." Omar campaigned for the state legislature in 2016. Her campaign released a letter from the U.S. attorney saying it "wasn’t investigating" nor requesting an inquiry into Omar. So was she cleared? Or does word of the old probe pour petrol on the flames? "Omar will talk about and say, ‘They've looked into this. Nothing came about it,’" said University of Minnesota political science professor Kathryn Pearson. "But I think it's also a talking point that Republicans will use. So I think sort of both sides will try to use that to their advantage." John Nagel is Omar’s Republican opponent on the ballot next week. Nagel views the new investigation as a political wedge. "With the raid on her home, people should keep this in mind. It's a very serious accusation," Nagel said. "As far as I'm concerned, Somalia comes first in her life. And we are nothing more than a piggy bank for her." TRUMP PUSH TO OUST OMAR FACES HISTORIC SUPREME COURT TEST, BUT LEGAL EXPERTS SEE ‘UNCHARTED’ TWIST At least one Republican is ready to bounce Omar from the House. "If the evidence shows that she is not an American, she has to be removed immediately and probably put in prison," said Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla. "I think the idea that a foreigner might be actually serving in Congress should be terrifying to Americans." But another House Republican urges caution. "We just need all the facts," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. "I hope that the investigation is thorough, fair, and absolutely aboveboard." And then there is the question of due process. "The Ethics Committee should commence an investigation. It takes two-thirds of the House to expel a sitting Member. I would highly doubt the Democrats would agree. And certainly not without findings," Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., told Fox. "I think at a minimum, the Ethics Committee should move forward with an investigation immediately upon our return." This could develop into a real hornet’s nest for the House when lawmakers descend on Washington after the midterms. That’s to say nothing of questions about seating Omar when the new Congress starts in January. If Democrats win the House, would House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. — perhaps as speaker — be forced to grapple with the question of seating Omar if Republicans move to exclude her? In fact, such a motion to exclude comes right before the new speaker swears in the entire House on Jan. 3. The speaker would swear in 434 members. Then takes votes related to the potential member in question. If Democrats win the House, new, moderate House Democrats might take their first formal floor vote on whether to seat Omar. Voting against Omar might be good for some of these new members, considering the political nature of their battleground districts. But would the Democratic brass pressure new members to vote with the caucus on such a nettlesome issue? Democrats who vote to seat Omar give Republicans an immediate opportunity to build a case against newly-christened members representing swing districts. A vote to exclude or expel Omar would go down as one of the most important roll calls of the entire two-year Congress. We haven’t even explored how progressives and Democratic Socialists — new to the House — might rage at moderate Democrats for not supporting their colleague. That could produce a serious schism among Democrats. This isn’t going away. Omar is a lightning rod. The GOP believes it can continue to milk this. President Trump has his favorite riffs about Omar. And it’s possible that House Republicans may as well. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61533272c212045af3efc Trump’s Arch Faces New Legal Challenge From Virginia and D.C. te 2026-10-31T16:20:03.662Z Trump’s Arch Faces New Legal Challenge From Virginia and D.C. The two jurisdictions contend that President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch is “flagrantly unlawful,” citing concerns over traffic, the environment and historic preservation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae61532272c212045af3ee4 OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round te 2026-10-31T16:20:02.432Z OpenAI reportedly lowers funding target for new round OpenAI’s latest funding round doesn't seem to be living up to expectations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae612db272c212045af3e44 Mom Moves Son, 10, Out of City—3 Days Before School, Everything Changes te 2026-10-31T16:10:03.698Z Mom Moves Son, 10, Out of City—3 Days Before School, Everything Changes After settling into their new home, a boy from the U.K. began showing worrying symptoms his mom initially struggled to explain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae612da272c212045af3e3b Doctors Gave Me 3 Months To Live. 10 Years Later, I’m Still Here te 2026-10-31T16:10:02.318Z Doctors Gave Me 3 Months To Live. 10 Years Later, I’m Still Here I felt as though I was counting down until my imminent death, just hoping to stay with my children for as long as possible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60e2d272c212045af3d65 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-10-31T15:50:05.139Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz spotlights country living and Hollywood confessions. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60e2c272c212045af3d5c Florida and Georgia fans are fuming over today's venue for multiple reasons, but one sticks out te 2026-10-31T15:50:04.233Z Florida and Georgia fans are fuming over today's venue for multiple reasons, but one sticks out The Florida Gators are still orange and blue. The Georgia Bulldogs are still red and black. Other than that? Nothing will be recognizable in today's annual SEC rivalry game. And I mean nothing. For starters, the game won't be in Jacksonville for the first time in three decades. It won't return to Duval until 2028 due to stadium renovations. Today, it'll be at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Next year, it'll be in Tampa. The name of the game itself has also undergone major changes. For years, it was known as "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party." Fans still affectionately call it that even though the NCAA changed it ... for obvious reasons. This year, arguably the SEC's biggest rivalry game outside of LSU-'Bama will be known as — and I hope you're sitting down for this — the "Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic." YOU WILL NEVER GUESS WHICH COMPANY DECIDED TO BECOME GEORGIA FOOTBALL'S ON-FIELD SPONSOR Rolls right off the tongue! So, yeah — a lot has changed. None of it is particularly good. Perhaps the most contentious change at the moment? The roof at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which will be closed this afternoon despite glorious weather conditions in Atlanta. FALCONS STAR BIJAN ROBINSON WANTS EVERY NFL TEAM TO PLAY INDOORS ONE DAY: 'THAT WOULD BE SICK' Fans from both teams — divided on just about everything else — were firmly united in this one. They hate it: I could go on and on. Nobody is happy right now. Again, both these fanbases hate each other, but they've found some real common ground when it comes to this year's game. I'm with them, by the way. Frankly, I think this game should be in Athens, and I think next year's game should be in Gainesville before it returns to Jacksonville in 2028. That seemed like a no-brainer to me. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But the schools decided to play it at a neutral site because, I assume, corporate checks hit the bank account a little differently. Those are important in today's NIL world, you know? Personally, I think neutral site games in college football are just awful. They stink. The best thing college football has going for it is the campus atmosphere. That's why we love it, right? It's what makes College GameDay and Big Noon Kickoff great. It's why the college football playoff is great — at least for the first round. But over the past decade or so, there's been this shift to neutral site games. You see it all the time in the season-openers. There's just no juice. No spark. It doesn't quite hit the same. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! FLORIDA GATORS MAY OR MAY NOT BE ‘BACK,’ BUT ONE THING IS CERTAIN, FOOTBALL IS FINALLY FUN IN THE SWAMP AGAIN And don't get me started on the international games. Throw those in the trash can and toss the bag into a landfill. There is nothing worse than an international college football game. Nothing. Give me a break. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Anyway, happy Florida-Georgia day to all who celebrate! No need for sunglasses in Atlanta this afternoon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60e2b272c212045af3d53 US Embassy warns of credible 'mass casualty' threat at popular Moscow tourist attraction te 2026-10-31T15:50:03.345Z US Embassy warns of credible 'mass casualty' threat at popular Moscow tourist attraction The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a security alert Saturday warning people of a potential "mass casualty event" at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow. "The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is aware of a credible threat of a mass casualty event TODAY October 31, at the Tsaritsyno Museum Reserve in Moscow at Dolskaya Ulitsa 1, Moscow, Russia 11569. The U.S. government is coordinating with appropriate Russian authorities on a response," the embassy wrote in a statement. The alert warned people to avoid the Tsaritsyno Museum area and to "stay alert, and avoid crowds." Founded in 1775 as a summer home for Russia's Catherine II, the Tsaritsyno Museum is now a popular tourist attraction in Russia's capital. INSIDE MELANIA TRUMP'S SECRET DIPLOMATIC ROLE IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CEASEFIRE DEAL The museum itself attracted more than two million visitors in 2022, Moscow's deputy mayor Natalya Sergunina said in 2023. The surrounding grounds, enjoyed by Moscow's local citizens for physical activity and dog walking, see even more foot traffic, according to The Art Newspaper. The U.S. Embassy's alert also included a warning to people in the Moscow area to keep cell phones and other batteries charged, stay aware of surroundings, and to review a personal security plan. The alert was issued as tensions in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate. TRUMP ANNOUNCES IMMEDIATE ENERGY CEASEFIRE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE On Friday, Ukraine struck an oil refinery in southern Russia, ending a two-week pause on energy infrastructure attacks brokered by President Donald Trump between the warring nations. The previous day, Russian drone and missile strikes in Ukraine killed at least 27 civilians, according to the Wall Street Journal. Fox News Digital contacted the U.S. Embassy in Moscow for further information. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60e2a272c212045af3d1f From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app te 2026-10-31T15:50:02.056Z From restaurant guides to payments, here’s how TikTok is building a super app TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60bda272c212045af3ce0 Man accused of stealing beer from Circle K where he was banned te 2026-10-31T15:40:10.634Z Man accused of stealing beer from Circle K where he was banned A man accused of stealing beer from a convenience store was arrested after an officer recognized him from a welfare check earlier that day, according to a probable cause statement.   Police responded to a shoplifting report shortly before 6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Circle K on Honeycut and Porter roads. Store employees spotted a man in a black sweatshirt leaving the store with two beers bulging from his pockets.  An officer identified the man in surveillance footage as 31-year-old David Vasquez, who he recognized from a welfare check earlier that day, according to a probable cause statement. Vasquez had also been previously banned from the store.  The surveillance video showed Vazquez grabbing items from the store shelves and shoving them into his pockets before he walked out the door.  Officers found Vazquez west of the store two hours later and he admitted he had “walked into Circle K and stole alcohol,” according to the probable cause report.   The items were not recovered but were estimated at a total value of $11.54.  Vazquez was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and criminal trespassing and taken to Pinal County Jail.  Amongst a gamut of charges over the last five years, Vazquez was also recently arrested for burglary on May 7and shoplifting on Aug. 18, police said.  The post Man accused of stealing beer from Circle K where he was banned appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60bd6272c212045af3c88 DC, Virginia Sue to Block Trump’s 250-Foot Arch After Judge Questions Plan te 2026-10-31T15:40:06.164Z DC, Virginia Sue to Block Trump’s 250-Foot Arch After Judge Questions Plan A lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery days before construction could begin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60bd5272c212045af3c7f Trump DOJ Blocked Nationwide From Threatening Election Officials te 2026-10-31T15:40:05.064Z Trump DOJ Blocked Nationwide From Threatening Election Officials A judge has temporarily barred the government from various methods of pressuring election officials in the runup to the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60bd3272c212045af3c76 Red Flags of China's Organ Transplant Abuse  te 2026-10-31T15:40:03.765Z Red Flags of China's Organ Transplant Abuse  The problem starts with the CCP system, a new study says. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60bd2272c212045af3c6d How Donald Trump And Bill Clinton's Rally Sizes Compare Before Midterms te 2026-10-31T15:40:02.451Z How Donald Trump And Bill Clinton's Rally Sizes Compare Before Midterms On Friday President Trump addressed supporters in Daytona, Florida, while former President Clinton spoke in Mississippi. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6097e272c212045af3c17 Your daily coffee habit may affect your brain and mood in unexpected ways, study finds te 2026-10-31T15:30:06.342Z Your daily coffee habit may affect your brain and mood in unexpected ways, study finds Your daily cup of coffee may be doing more than helping you wake up in the morning, a new study has found. A small study out of University College Cork in Ireland found that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee were linked to changes in gut microbes and some measures of mood. Both types also appeared to have different effects on cognition. "Coffee is more than just caffeine — it’s a complex dietary factor that interacts with our gut microbes, our metabolism and even our emotional wellbeing," study corresponding author Professor John Cryan said in a statement. Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may influence health "in distinct but complementary ways," Cryan added. YOUR MORNING COFFEE COULD BE MAKING YOU MORE TIRED, EXPERTS WARN: 'LIKE A ROLLER COASTER' The researchers studied 62 healthy adults, 31 who were regular coffee drinkers and 31 who did not drink coffee. The coffee drinkers, who typically had three to five cups a day, stopped drinking it for two weeks; then they were assigned to resume caffeinated or decaf coffee for three weeks. Researchers then tracked their mood and cognitive test scores and analyzed stool and urine samples. After coffee was reintroduced, both groups reported lower stress, depression and impulsivity than at the the start of the study.  The caffeinated group also reported reduced anxiety and showed improvement on an attention test. Those who drank decaf showed improvement on a test of episodic memory, which measures the ability to recall information and experiences. FORGET YOGURT AND SAUERKRAUT: 5 GUT-FRIENDLY FAVORITES MAY ALREADY BE ON YOUR SHELF The researchers found that coffee drinkers also had differences in certain gut bacteria and both groups had some microbial changes after starting both types of coffee, though the study could not prove gut microbes caused the reported mood or cognitive changes. "Public interest in gut health has risen hugely," Cryan said. "The relationship between digestive and mental health is also increasingly being better understood, but the mechanisms behind coffee’s effects on this gut-brain axis have remained unclear." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The study had some additional limitations, noted Rebecca Steele, Ph.D., a New York-based clinical psychologist who was not involved in the research.  People should be cautious about drawing broad conclusions from a small sample, Steele told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Gains on cognitive tests do not necessarily translate into meaningful or lasting improvements in everyday life, she added. "How I perform with a paper-and-pen test might not be the same way that I perform when I’m out in the real world," she said.  Research has found short-term effects of caffeine on alertness, but evidence about its long-term effects on cognition remains inconclusive, she also said.  TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While Steele said the decaf group’s memory results are interesting, changes in sleep and physical activity, along with the possibility of a "learning effect" from taking the same tests more than once, complicate the findings. "Changes in self-reported stress and depression scores should not be confused with evidence that coffee treats clinical depression," she also cautioned. Fox News Digital reached out to the researchers for additional comment and information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6097d272c212045af3c0e Identity thieves don’t need your password anymore. Here are 6 new account takeover threats te 2026-10-31T15:30:05.387Z Identity thieves don’t need your password anymore. Here are 6 new account takeover threats You may think of a stolen password as the main way someone gets into your account. But online criminals have learned that they do not always need to steal the password itself. They may hijack an active login session, convince you to approve a sign-in, take control of your phone number or use malware to collect information from your device. Passwords are still important. However, they are only one part of the security system protecting your identity. Here are six ways criminals may try to get around traditional password protection and the practical steps you can take to protect yourself. Join our 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 today, Saturday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT. Register for free now at CyberGuyLive.com. Missed this morning’s live class? Register at CyberGuyLive.com to watch the replay. YOUR BANK MAY STOP TEXTING YOU SIX-DIGIT CODES When you sign in to a website, the service often creates a session that tells it you have already proved who you are. Your browser or app may keep that session active so you do not have to enter your password every few minutes. Criminals can sometimes steal the digital tokens or cookies associated with these sessions. If the service accepts the stolen information, an attacker may gain access without entering your password or completing another verification step. How to protect yourself: Review the devices and active sessions connected to your accounts. Sign out of anything you don't recognize and check for suspicious login activity. We've previously explained how to check for unfamiliar devices and remove them from your Apple, Google and Microsoft accounts. If you suspect unauthorized access, change your password using a trusted device and revoke other sessions when the service allows it. Remember that removing a device from an account list does not always terminate an active login session. Your phone number is often connected to email, banking, payment and social media accounts. Criminals may try to convince a mobile carrier to transfer your number to a SIM card or eSIM they control. If the transfer succeeds, they may receive calls and text messages intended for you, including certain account verification codes. A sudden loss of cellular service can be an early warning sign, especially when there is no known local outage. Other signs include an unexpected carrier notification about a device change or a password-reset message you did not request. How to protect yourself: Ask your carrier about an account security PIN, number transfer lock and port-out protection. These protections vary by carrier. For sensitive accounts, use a passkey, security key or authenticator app when available. Unlike text verification codes, authenticator app codes generally do not depend on your phone number. If text messages are your only available second authentication method, keep them enabled. They still provide more protection than relying on a password alone. ARE BANK TEXT CODES ENOUGH TO PROTECT YOU? Multifactor authentication, or MFA, adds another layer of protection to your accounts. However, criminals sometimes target the person receiving the security request. One tactic is MFA fatigue, also called push bombing. An attacker who can trigger authentication requests repeatedly sends approval notifications, hoping you eventually tap "Approve" to make them stop. Criminals may also impersonate technical support or a financial institution and ask you to read aloud a one-time security code. How to protect yourself: Never approve a login you did not initiate or share a verification code with someone who unexpectedly contacts you. If repeated prompts appear, deny them and check the account through its official website or app. Change your password if you suspect it has been compromised. When available, choose phishing-resistant authentication, such as a passkey or security key. App-based approvals that require number matching can also offer additional protection against accidental approvals. An infostealer is malicious software designed to collect information from a device. Depending on its capabilities, it may steal browser-stored passwords, session cookies, payment information or other sensitive data. These programs can arrive through fake software updates, pirated applications, suspicious email attachments, malicious advertisements or compromised browser extensions. Some malware operates quietly, which means you may not immediately notice anything unusual. How to protect yourself: Keep your operating system, browser and security software updated. Avoid downloading software from unfamiliar websites and review browser extensions regularly. If you suspect malware has compromised a device, use a separate, trusted device to secure important accounts. Run a security scan with strong antivirus software and remove suspicious software. For a serious infection, professional assistance or reinstalling the operating system may be necessary. Avoid signing back into sensitive accounts until you are confident the device is secure. Some criminals do not need to steal your password or infect your device. Instead, they may trick you into giving a connected application permission to access your information. For example, a fake productivity tool might ask to read your email, access your contacts or manage files in your cloud storage. You may encounter a legitimate-looking permission screen asking you to approve those requests. If you grant access to a malicious app, it may be able to retrieve information through the permissions you approved. In certain cases, that access can continue even after you change your account password. This technique is sometimes called OAuth consent phishing. In a September 2026 warning, the FBI explained that criminals can trick people into granting malicious applications access to their accounts. That access can remain active even after a password change unless the victim revokes the application's permissions. How to protect yourself: Review the third-party applications connected to your Google, Microsoft and other important accounts. Look closely at what each application can access. Remove permissions for apps you no longer use or do not recognize. Be especially careful with applications requesting access to email, contacts, cloud files or account management features. Passkeys can significantly reduce the risk of traditional password phishing. They use cryptographic credentials associated with your device, security key or password manager. Unlike a password that you type into a website, a properly implemented passkey is tied to the legitimate website or service. That makes it much harder for a fake login page to steal the credential. However, passkeys do not eliminate every security risk. Criminals may still target an already authenticated session, an infected device, a malicious connected application or an account recovery process. How to protect yourself: Use passkeys when your important accounts support them. Protect your devices with a strong screen lock and keep recovery information current. If a service offers backup recovery codes, store them securely so you can regain access if your primary device is lost or damaged. Changing a compromised password is important, but it may not automatically remove every form of unauthorized access. Some services revoke existing sessions after a password change, while others require you to sign out of devices separately. A criminal might also have established another route into your account, such as an app-specific password, an unauthorized connected application or a new recovery method. Your email deserves particular attention. Someone with access to your inbox could create forwarding rules that quietly send copies of your messages elsewhere. Review security settings for unfamiliar recovery addresses, connected devices, forwarding rules and app permissions. Remove anything you did not authorize. Also, check whether your password was reused elsewhere. If it was, replace those passwords with unique credentials. A password manager can make this easier without requiring you to memorize every login. If you suspect an account takeover, act quickly. Start with the account that controls access to your other accounts, usually your primary email. Here's where to focus: A credit freeze is free and can help prevent criminals from opening new credit accounts in your name. You must contact all three major credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, to freeze your reports at each bureau. If you believe someone has stolen your identity, visit IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan from the Federal Trade Commission. Strong account security is essential, but identity misuse can happen outside the original account. A criminal might use exposed personal information to apply for credit, take over a mobile account or attempt financial fraud without triggering a traditional password alert. That's where an identity theft protection service can provide another layer of monitoring. These services can monitor certain financial accounts, credit activity and exposed personal information for signs of suspicious activity. Some also provide identity restoration specialists who can help you navigate the recovery process if your identity is stolen. Features vary by provider and plan, and no service can prevent every form of identity theft. For additional peace of mind, consider a service that offers monitoring, timely alerts and recovery assistance. See my picks for the best identity theft protection services at Cyberguy.com to compare your options and find the right coverage for your needs. Once a month, review active sessions for your main email and financial accounts. Remove devices you no longer use and check whether your recovery information or connected app permissions have changed. Pay attention to unexpected login alerts, changes to your mobile account and new financial activity. A short monthly security check can help you spot suspicious changes before they become a larger problem. FAKE CHROME UPDATE SCAM COULD INFECT YOUR COMPUTER For years, I've told people to use strong passwords and turn on two-factor authentication. I still stand by that advice. But what concerns me now is how criminals can get into accounts without ever knowing the password. Think about someone quietly reading your email through a connected app you forgot about or using a stolen login session to access information you've worked hard to protect. You might change your password and assume everything is fine, while that access remains open. That's why I recommend checking which devices and apps have access to your most important accounts. Start with email and your mobile carrier, because losing control of either can create problems with your financial accounts. And while identity theft monitoring services can help alert you to certain suspicious activity, they work best alongside strong account security. A few minutes reviewing your settings today could save you a great deal of trouble later. Have you ever received a login approval or password-reset request you didn't initiate, and did you take action or ignore it? 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/6ae6097c272c212045af3c05 Jets superstar Garrett Wilson off trade market despite interest from other teams: report te 2026-10-31T15:30:04.251Z Jets superstar Garrett Wilson off trade market despite interest from other teams: report This New York Jets star will reportedly not be taking off anytime soon. The 2-5 Jets have gotten off to a slow start, prompting trade interest in wide receiver Garrett Wilson. However, there is "no way" the Jets will part with Wilson, according to ESPN. Last year, the Jets rocked the trade deadline when they traded away star cornerback Sauce Gardner and stud defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, netting a haul of picks that included three first-rounders. In theory, if they were to trade Wilson, they could get a similar haul, but at some point, the Jets simply need to keep building blocks on the team instead of trading them for future assets if they hope to contend again. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Jets ownership also loves the 26-year-old receiver and would not want to trade him, according to the report. Wilson himself said he does not want to be traded out of New York. "I want to be here, man," Wilson told reporters Wednesday. "I want to win games, and that's the one thing we've been missing on here. I love it here. Do I love it more than I love winning? Nah, to be completely honest, but I'm hopeful. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL AND THE MAFIA?! WILLIAM DEMEO REVEALS ALL | CRAIG CARTON - DOWNLOAD NOW "I've never been the best optimistic guy, but I've found a way and dug deep, and I've been optimistic for three, four, five years now. And that's why these (losses) each weekend hurt a little more." Further dampening the possibility of a potential trade, the Jets paid Wilson handsomely just 15 months ago. He signed a four-year, $130 million extension that runs through 2030. Despite subpar quarterback play in his five seasons with the Jets since being selected with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Wilson has been productive. In seven games this season, Wilson has 37 catches for 444 yards and three touchdowns. He will look to build on those totals — while remaining with the Jets — through the rest of the season and beyond. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae604cf272c212045af3b00 How Obama appointee and Trump nemesis Boasberg ended up overseeing Ilhan Omar warrant, other key cases te 2026-10-31T15:10:07.644Z How Obama appointee and Trump nemesis Boasberg ended up overseeing Ilhan Omar warrant, other key cases Federal Judge James Boasberg, dubbed a "Radical left lunatic" by President Donald Trump, is presiding over several high-profile cases challenging actions made by the Trump administration, raising questions about how judges are assigned to cases. The scrutiny comes as Boasberg, an Obama-appointed chief judge of the Washington, D.C. district court, oversees a challenge brought by several media outlets seeking to force the Justice Department to unseal the search warrant on the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., stemming from two federal investigations. "Judge James Boasberg is now involved with the Ilhan Omar case," Steve Ferguson, a self-described business owner with more than 250,000 followers on X, wrote in a social media post. "Is everything rigged?" In the federal court of the District of Columbia, cases are assigned to judges randomly by an electronic system managed by the clerk's office operating under the direction of the Calendar and Case Management Committee, according to the rules of the court. The committee consists of three to five judges appointed by the chief justice. FEDERAL AGENTS RAID ILHAN OMAR’S DC HOME AMID IMMIGRATION FRAUD INVESTIGATION There are exceptions to the random-assignment process. For example, criminal grand jury matters are assigned to and overseen by the chief judge, currently Boasberg. This means Boasberg’s assignment to oversee the fight over unsealing the search warrant for Omar was "not a surprise" to Eric Wessan, Iowa’s solicitor general. "But there are a lot of cases that seem to be going to judges maybe based on those cases having similarities which is not what the local rules say," Wessan told Fox News Digital. When a case needs to be reassigned, the Calendar and Case Management Committee will determine how the reassignment is made. Wessan suggested that concerns over how case assignments are made is valid, considering some of the high-profile cases against the Trump administration which have appeared in Boasberg's docket. "If one is just following anecdotally, there does seem to be a lot of high-profile cases in front of judges that seem to be expressing unusual amounts of frustration or disagreement with the administration," Wessan said, urging greater transparency in how case assignments are made. TRUMP’S FIGHT OVER RARELY USED 18TH-CENTURY DEPORTATION LAW LIVES ON IN LATEST COURT CLASH The fight over unsealing the release of Omar's search warrant is just one of several cases involving the Trump administration and now on Boasberg's docket. Boasberg is also overseeing California’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over voter-roll disputes. On Friday, he ordered the administration to provide the state with the names and supporting information for roughly 20,000 people whom the DOJ claims are noncitizens on California’s voter rolls by the end of the day. Boasberg has issued several consequential rulings against the Trump administration, including a high-profile March 2025 order directing the administration to turn around deportation flights carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. The Trump administration fought against the order, pointing to the Alien Enemies Act as legal justification for the deportations. The dispute over the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act eventually reached the Supreme Court, which vacated Boasberg's temporary restraining order blocking deportation flights, ruling that the case was brought in the wrong jurisdiction. That same month, Boasberg was assigned a lawsuit seeking to preserve Signal messages after top Trump administration officials discussed plans for a Yemen strike in a group chat that accidentally included Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg. He later ordered the administration to preserve the messages. The string of cases prompted Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Chip Roy, R-Texas, to send a letter in May 2025 to the court clerk asking for greater clarity on how judicial assignments are made. The lawmakers questioned whether assignments were truly random, as the court’s rules state. "The Committee cannot independently verify the randomness of case assignments because the composition of assignment decks is kept secrets," the lawmakers wrote. "We must understand the nature of the case assignment process in the District Court—which is considering a number of cases challenging the Trump Administration’s policy decisions—to consider and develop appropriate legislation," the lawmakers wrote. FEDERAL JUDGE KICKED OFF 'BOTCH JOB' ANTI-DEI CASE AFTER STUNNING APPEALS COURT REBUKE Meanwhile, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced legislation in July that would require federal district courts to assign cases randomly, without exceptions, naming it the Boasberg Act. The bill is currently stalled in committee. "Judge Boasberg is the poster child for a rogue judge and exposed serious loopholes in our judicial system. Randomly assigning cases among judges ensures the American people can have confidence in the impartiality of our courts," Schmitt said in a statement. Under the rules of D.C. Court, the chief justice does not have the power to reassign a case. The Calendar and Case Management Committee handles case reassignments. The court must notify the judges and attorneys involved, but it does not have to publicly explain why a case was reassigned. Wessan has called for greater transparency. "The rules shouldn’t say one thing if it’s not true. But if it is true, they could just say so. I think the issue is with the exceptions—what happens in those exceptional cases and how often do they occur?" Wessan said. "Given the frequency of the concerning episodes in the district court, erring on the side of transparency is probably prudent to the extent that there are exceptions to the normal random-assignment system," Wessan said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae604ce272c212045af3af7 Can a woman be friends with a hot guy without being romantic? Expert pinpoints warning signs te 2026-10-31T15:10:06.713Z Can a woman be friends with a hot guy without being romantic? Expert pinpoints warning signs The question of whether men and women can remain "just friends" drew fresh attention when Jenny McCarthy and her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, recently bantered on her podcast about whether having an attractive male friend crosses a line. Attraction alone doesn’t necessarily threaten a friendship, according to Susan Trombetti, relationship expert and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking in Maryland. However, unspoken feelings and growing emotional intimacy can blur boundaries, she told Fox News Digital. 5 MARRIAGE MISTAKES COUPLES MAKE WITHOUT REALIZING IT — AND HOW TO AVOID THEM "I think we can be friends with hot people … but a lot of times, I believe that friendship started with a sexual interest or romantic interest, and the timing wasn't right or the other person wasn't interested in them." Some people may maintain friendships while leaving open the possibility of a future romantic relationship, Trombetti said. "I don't think women and men can ever truly be friends," she told Fox News Digital. "I think it was always a sexual undertone that sparked the friendship and a foot-in-the-door for something more, [even if] it's 20 years from now." YOUNGER MEN ARE ATTRACTED TO OLDER WOMEN FOR REASONS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH LOOKS Trombetti said recognizing that someone is handsome doesn’t necessarily lead to feeling chemistry with that person — and finding a friend attractive does not, on its own, constitute infidelity. The problem, she said, is when harmless awareness turns into an emotional affair. "The line between attraction with a friend and an emotional affair is a slippery slope, especially if you have a partner," the expert cautioned. The following red flags could signal that a friendship is crossing into an emotional affair, according to Trombetti. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Trombetti pointed back to the movie "When Harry Met Sally" to illustrate how emotional intimacy can sometimes be more important than instant physical chemistry. "Long before they sleep together, they definitely are having an emotional affair, even though they don't recognize it as such," she said. "They are sharing everything. Emotional intimacy turns into long-term relationships." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER For those determined to maintain a platonic relationship with an attractive counterpart, Trombetti recommended setting some guardrails: Refrain from flirtatious banter, avoid physical touch, refuse to stoke sexual chemistry, limit late-night texting and ensure full transparency with an existing romantic partner. If one person develops romantic feelings that the other doesn’t share, the friendship may continue if both are single and respect clear boundaries, Trombetti said. For people already in committed partnerships, unreciprocated feelings almost always require stepping away to protect the relationship. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ When an existing partner expresses jealousy, Trombetti advised examining the root cause before issuing blame. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Are they jealous or are you making them jealous?" she asked, noting that erratic partner anxiety often stems from a lack of emotional reassurance and priority. However, if a friendship respects clear boundaries and a partner still responds with controlling behavior, that jealousy could signal a problem within the relationship, she cautioned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae604cd272c212045af3aee Where to Bet on the Breeders’ Cup, Best Online Racebooks and Betting Apps te 2026-10-31T15:10:05.746Z Where to Bet on the Breeders’ Cup, Best Online Racebooks and Betting Apps The Breeders’ Cup runs Friday and Saturday at Keeneland, and Saturday’s $7 million Classic is the richest race on the American calendar. Horse racing isn’t offered on most sportsbook apps, so you’ll need a racebook to get in on the action. Here are the best options and where each one is available. Friday is built around the 2-year-old races, and Saturday stacks nine more Grade 1s on top of each other before the Classic closes the show. This is Keeneland’s fourth time hosting, after 2015, 2020 and 2022. Horse racing is pari-mutuel betting, which means you’re betting into a pool against other bettors instead of against the house. It’s regulated separately from sports betting, so racing usually lives in its own app. Each platform below is licensed for racing, but availability varies by state. FanDuel Racing is the most widely available of the big-name racing apps, live in more than 20 states. It offers full pari-mutuel wagering on the Breeders’ Cup card, plus live video and replays. The best part for existing FanDuel customers is the shared wallet. If you already have a FanDuel Sportsbook account, the same balance works on FanDuel Racing, so you don’t need to fund a separate account. BetMGM Racebook is a standalone app with the same look and feel as the BetMGM Sportsbook. It covers the full Breeders’ Cup card, but it’s only available in three states right now: Florida, Louisiana and Ohio. If you live in one of them, it’s an easy option for BetMGM customers. TwinSpires is owned by Churchill Downs and has been one of the biggest names in online horse racing for years. It’s available in more states than most racing apps and is built for serious horse players, with deep track coverage, handicapping tools and race replays. If FanDuel Racing and BetMGM Racebook aren’t available where you live, TwinSpires is the first place to check. The FanDuel and BetMGM sportsbook welcome offers can’t be used on horse racing, but there’s plenty else on the board. Canelo Alvarez challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title Saturday, Florida and Georgia play in Atlanta, the NBA has a full Saturday night slate and the NFL takes over Sunday. Bet the Breeders’ Cup on FanDuel Racing, BetMGM Racebook or TwinSpires, then take the sportsbook offers to the rest of the weekend. New users can get up to $150 in bonus bets from FanDuel or cover their first bet up to $1,500 with BetMGM bonus code FOXNEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae604cc272c212045af3ae5 Former Miss USA contestant made a life-changing decision at 26 after cancer devastated family te 2026-10-31T15:10:04.846Z Former Miss USA contestant made a life-changing decision at 26 after cancer devastated family At age 26, Allyn Rose made a life-changing decision after cancer had devastated her family. The model, who competed in both the Miss America and Miss USA pageants, underwent a preventive double mastectomy, a decision she said even sparked "hate mail" from critics. Today, the mother of two is the founder of The Previvor, a nonprofit organization that educates women about breast cancer risk and prevention options. Oct. 31 marks the last day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. "I know a lot of people think that's a pretty radical choice for someone who hadn't been diagnosed with breast cancer yet," Rose, now 38, told Fox News Digital. "But I lost my mom when I was 16. And by the time I was 16, I had lost my grandmother, my great aunt, almost every woman in my family to this disease. And I said that legacy ends with me." KAI TRUMP REVEALS HOW FAMILY RALLIED AROUND MOM VANESSA AMID BREAST CANCER BATTLE: ‘IT’S A LONG JOURNEY’ "I don't want that to be my story," she said. "I don't want to have to tell my 16-year-old daughter someday that she's going to have to spend the rest of her life without her mom. This sad family legacy was not going to take my life if I had anything to do with it." Rose's mother, Judy Rose, was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 and had her right breast removed. The cancer later developed in her remaining breast, reaching stage 3, according to People magazine. Judy died at 51. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S. after skin cancers, accounting for about 1 in 3 new cancer cases diagnosed in women each year, according to the American Cancer Society. About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop breast cancer during their lives. WATCH: ALLYN ROSE CHOSE DOUBLE MASTECTOMY AT 26 SO CANCER LEGACY 'ENDS WITH ME' The organization estimates that 321,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among U.S. women in 2026 and that about 42,140 women will die from the disease. FOX NEWS MEDIA TEAMS UP WITH BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION Rose was considered at elevated risk of developing breast cancer because of her extensive family history. In 2012, she was crowned Miss District of Columbia, earning the opportunity to represent the district at the 2013 Miss America pageant. That same year, at 24, Rose announced her decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy. She had the surgery two years later, at 26. For women with a strong family history of breast cancer, a bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy can lower the risk of developing the disease by up to 90%, according to the National Cancer Institute. The procedure does not eliminate the risk entirely because it is impossible to remove all breast tissue that could become cancerous. "So much of my life and my identity was wrapped up in the way that I looked and how I presented myself to the world," Rose said. "I paid my bills and my rent with the way that I looked. I didn't think [my looks] were 100% of my identity, but I would be lying if I didn't consider the repercussions of having a surgery like this. It would very likely end my modeling career, my career in pageantry, my career really in the entertainment industry. There were so few women talking about having a procedure like this and coming out on the other side." "I wasn't married," she said. "I didn't have any children. These were all conversations I was going to have with a future partner someday. And so, it was a really tough choice, and it's one that I'm glad that I made, but it's very difficult to make the decision to have a surgery to prevent a cancer that didn't exist yet." With her father's support, Rose underwent a preventive double mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer. She ended up having three surgeries, including reconstruction, and went through what she described as "very graphic periods of looking completely different, having no breasts, wondering who is ever going to be happy looking at me like this." Then she remembered her mother, Judy. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "[Losing my mother] drastically impacted my life, not only because it was my mother, but because I didn't know how to be a woman yet," she said. "[When I lost her] I hadn't even gotten my driver's license. I hadn't graduated from high school. I hadn't sent myself off to college yet. I spent a lot of those real pinnacle years of my life without a mentor, without someone to guide me through that. It was a very challenging time really, having to be my own cheerleader, experience all those crowning achievements in my life by myself." "But I think I've come out stronger on the other side of it," Rose said. Rose said she received hate mail over her decision, while her father also faced criticism after people learned he had encouraged his daughter to undergo the double mastectomy. "To see a young person who walked on the Miss USA stage, who worked full-time as a model, who was really in this beauty industry — choosing to almost end my career to prolong my life seemed like a foreign concept," Rose said. "And there were a lot of radical responses to my decision. I got hate mail. My father received hate mail. People just couldn't fathom that I would take this preventative step. But I didn't want cancer to be part of my story. I wanted it to end with me." Rose made her decision before actress Angelina Jolie publicly revealed that she had undergone a preventive double mastectomy after genetic testing showed she carried a harmful BRCA1 gene variant. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In a May 2013 New York Times op-ed, Jolie explained that her mother had battled cancer for nearly a decade before dying at 56. Jolie said her doctors estimated she had an 87% risk of developing breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer. She chose to have both breasts removed, which she said reduced her estimated breast cancer risk to less than 5%. Jolie, who was 37 at the time, said she shared her experience so other women could better understand their own risks and options. Rose said she thought her modeling career was over. But in 2019, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit featured her, making her the first woman who had undergone a double mastectomy to appear in the publication. Today, Rose travels across the country to raise awareness about "the power in prevention." "The thing I wish someone had told me when I was first navigating this was that there is a light at the end of the tunnel," Rose said. "Everything was a question. It was this fear of the unknown. But I said to myself, 'I'm going to still chase all of those dreams. I'm going to go accomplish all the things that I wanted to.'" When she looks back on her journey, one person comes to mind: her mother, Judy. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I do think about what my mom would think, and I know she would be incredibly proud of me," Rose said, fighting back tears. "One of the last things she said to me was, 'Don't let my life be in vain.' And I made a promise to her that I would make use of every day that she didn't have. And so, that has been my mission from the day that she passed to ensure that I could help as many women as possible not have to walk their lives without their mom. That's my goal." "I have two children," Rose said. "They don't have the same gene mutation that I have. They no longer have an increased risk of cancer. And that legacy ended with me, and I know my mom would be very proud that I did that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae604cb272c212045af3adc Christian group touts 'ethical' tech features as concerns over out-of-control AI tools persist te 2026-10-31T15:10:03.857Z Christian group touts 'ethical' tech features as concerns over out-of-control AI tools persist The leader of a Christian ministry that built its own artificial intelligence application to guide users in their spiritual journey warns companies developing AI systems need to implement "ethical guidelines" to ensure their technology doesn't harm people. Ligonier Ministries president and CEO Chris Larson says that the true highest intelligence is God, and shared a new tool his group created to help answer questions people my have from a faith-based perspective. "It's interesting that [President Donald Trump] even referred to artificial intelligence now as 'superintelligence,'" Larson told Fox News Digital. "Of course, Christians — and, really, all of us — have access to the 'superintelligece,' the one who has created the universe." CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY AIMS TO PRODUCE 'IRREPLACEABLE' GRADUATES AS AI RESHAPES HIGHER EDUCATION The mission of the Florida-based organization, founded by the late Christian theologian R.C. Sproul, is to proclaim, teach and defend the holiness of God "in all its fullness to as many people as possible." Part of accomplishing that mission was building an app that the organization calls "Grow." "It's dedicated to helping Christians to better understand the Bible and theology and to go deeper in their faith, put down roots, if you will," Larson said of the new tool. "And so this app has 50 years of teaching in it from more than 800 different teachers, of course, grounded in Dr. R.C. Sproul's lifetime of teaching." The app draws from a library of tens of thousands of pieces of content help users in their faith journey looking to obtain answers to critical questions. Inside Grow is an "intelligent answer assistant" which can answer questions from users from a faith-based perspective. But building an Grow for Christian users required putting a great deal of thought into the ethics of the model, Larson explained. WILLIAM BENNETT, JON HAGE: AI CAN MIMIC A TEACHER, BUT IT CANNOT SHEPHERD A SOUL "Now, it's not trying to pretend it's a person or anything like that. It is just trained on our library, and then helping Christians to trust the answers, and [it] will only go so far," he said. "And again, I think that's an important guard as well. Because for us, making sure that we have trusted theological answers and that the intelligent answer assistant is acting with integrity and not going outside of that." When a user pushes the boundaries of the application, it directs them to real human support — a feature most large language model AI tools refuse to implement. "And so we've given it a sandbox to work within, and any time that somebody tries to push it beyond the borders, we're going to deflect or defer to a real human. Imagine that," Larson said. For example, if a user discusses suicidality in Grow, the intelligent answer assistant will direct them to the suicide hotline or other real-world resources. BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: POPE LEO SEES THE AI AGE CLEARLY — AND WARNS WE MUST SAVE OUR SOULS Over the past several years, there have been a flurry of suicide deaths that victims' family members say AI chatbots were at least partially responsible. In one case from last year, a teenager named Adam Raine took his own life after months of discussing his suicidal thoughts on ChatGPT. According to a lawsuit from his parents, the chatbot provided him information about methods of suicide, validated aspects of planning the suicide and offered to help him draft a suicide note. OpenAI, ChatGPT's parent company, disputes the characterization and says the chatbot directed him to crisis resources multiple times. "So, we understood that it's important to provide safety guardrails, but also we did not want this intelligent answer assistant to pretend that it was a person," said Larson. "We don't want it to take the place of a pastor or a local church elder or even a parent." WHO IS DARIO AMODEI, THE ANTHROPIC CEO PUSHING INDEPENDENT AI OVERSIGHT? Larson said companies developing AI need to consider guardrails for their technology. "Anybody developing AI tools today needs to think through ethical guidelines, and that's more of the self-regulation and guardrails that we've been talking about," he said. "I think there's a real concern today because you have great power that's been entrusted to these different companies and they're not really disclosing their worldview," he continued. "How do they know right from wrong?" For Ligonier, the absolute truth upon which its AI model is built is the Christian faith. "How are you determining what is right and wrong? As Christians, we believe we have a true answer — a source that we can turn to." If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae604ca272c212045af3ab3 One Dead in Halloween Store Shooting in California te 2026-10-31T15:10:02.697Z One Dead in Halloween Store Shooting in California The police are searching for a person who shot seven people at a costume shop on the eve of the holiday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae60272272c212045af3a56 Can You Bet on the Breeders’ Cup With FanDuel and BetMGM? te 2026-10-31T15:00:02.813Z Can You Bet on the Breeders’ Cup With FanDuel and BetMGM? The Breeders’ Cup is at Keeneland this weekend, with the $7 million Classic closing out Saturday’s card. If you’re trying to bet it with FanDuel or BetMGM, the short answer is yes, but not through the sportsbook apps. Both companies run separate racing platforms, and availability depends on where you live. Horse racing is pari-mutuel wagering, and it’s regulated separately from sports betting. That’s why you won’t find the Breeders’ Cup on the FanDuel Sportsbook or BetMGM Sportsbook board in most states. Instead, each company offers a dedicated racing app. FanDuel Racing is the bigger of the two and is available in more than 20 states. If you already have a FanDuel Sportsbook account, you can use the same shared wallet to bet on FanDuel Racing, so there’s no need to fund a second account. BetMGM Racebook is a standalone app that’s currently live in just three states: Florida, Louisiana and Ohio. This is the fourth time Keeneland has hosted the Breeders’ Cup, after 2015, 2020 and 2022. Friday’s card is built around the 2-year-olds, while Saturday features nine more races leading up to the Classic. The FanDuel and BetMGM sportsbook welcome offers can’t be used on horse racing, but there’s no shortage of places to use them this weekend. Canelo Alvarez fights Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title Saturday, Florida and Georgia meet in Atlanta, the NBA has a full Saturday night and the NFL is back Sunday. The Breeders’ Cup belongs to the racing apps, but the rest of the weekend is wide open. New users can get up to $150 in bonus bets from FanDuel starting with $5, or cover their first bet up to $1,500 with BetMGM bonus code FOXNEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6001b272c212045af39d0 FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $150 on CFB, Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli and the NBA te 2026-10-31T14:50:03.369Z FanDuel Promo Code: Bet $5, Get $150 on CFB, Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli and the NBA Halloween Saturday is stacked. Canelo Alvarez fights for a world title in Riyadh, Florida and Georgia meet in Atlanta, and the NBA fills out the night. FanDuel is giving new users up to $150 in bonus bets starting with a $5 wager, with no promo code required. Canelo is the challenger this time. The four-division champion (63-3-2, 39 KOs) takes on undefeated WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) in his first fight since losing to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Both men have been out more than 13 months after the original Sept. 12 date was pushed back. Mbilli has the size edge, about an inch of height and nearly two inches of reach, and he’s fighting for his legacy against the biggest name in the sport. Canelo is 36 and needs a win to stay relevant at 168. The books are still riding with the Mexican star. Odds are subject to change The rivalry leaves Jacksonville for the first time in decades while EverBank Stadium is renovated. Georgia is 6-1 and coming off a bye after a home loss to Auburn, where Gunner Stockton threw two picks and lost a late fumble. Florida is 5-2 in Jon Sumrall’s first season with wins over Ole Miss and Texas, powered by one of the best rushing attacks in the SEC. Georgia has won five straight in the series, all by 14 or more. Florida’s offense is the best it’s brought into this game in years, but its defense has given up 34.2 points per game in SEC play. Odds are subject to change The NBA picks up where college football leaves off. Here’s Saturday’s schedule: A title fight, an SEC rivalry and a night of NBA basketball. Bet $5 on any of it with FanDuel and start collecting up to $150 in bonus bets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae6001a272c212045af39c7 BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Cover Your First Bets up to $1500 on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli te 2026-10-31T14:50:02.361Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Cover Your First Bets up to $1500 on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli Canelo Alvarez fights for a world title Saturday in Riyadh, and this time he’s the one chasing the belt. BetMGM is offering new users bonus code FOXNEWS to cover their first bet up to $1,500. If it loses, BetMGM refunds your stake in bonus bets. Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) walks in as the WBC super middleweight champion. Canelo (63-3-2, 39 KOs) walks in as the challenger for the first time since he moved up to fight Dmitry Bivol in 2022. The fight was originally set for Sept. 12 before a personal matter for Alvarez delayed it seven weeks, which means both fighters will have been out more than 13 months by the opening bell. The last time Canelo fought, Terence Crawford beat him by unanimous decision in Las Vegas. At 36, a second straight loss would raise real questions about how much he has left. He still brings 28 major title fights of experience into the ring, and his record in those fights is 25-3. Mbilli has never been on a stage close to this one. Mbilli is the bigger man, with about an inch of height and nearly two inches of reach on Canelo. He’s a pressure fighter with power, but his last outing was a split draw with Lester Martinez on the Canelo-Crawford undercard. Beating Canelo would turn a belt holder into the face of the division overnight. The moneyline isn’t the only way to play this fight. Method of victory and round props pay a lot more, and they’re harder to hit. That’s where a backstop on your first bet matters. Canelo by decision and by KO are priced the same, Mbilli by decision pays +450, and the total rounds line sits at 10.5. Take a bigger swing knowing BetMGM covers the loss up to $1,500. Odds are subject to change Total Rounds: 10.5 (Over -475, Under +300) A Mexican icon, an undefeated champion and a belt on the line. New users can cover their first bet up to $1,500 on Canelo vs. Mbilli with BetMGM bonus code FOXNEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5fdcb272c212045af397d ‘It’s just another game’: Inside the mentality that fueled Phoenix Rising’s chaotic, playoff-bound season te 2026-10-31T14:40:11.987Z ‘It’s just another game’: Inside the mentality that fueled Phoenix Rising’s chaotic, playoff-bound season PHOENIX – An up-and-down regular season has come to a close for Phoenix Rising, but they managed to sneak into the USL Championship playoffs. It’s worth asking how a group that endured so much managed to make it here – a result that was still in doubt after their final regular season game.  When the last whistle blew at Phoenix Rising Stadium on Oct. 24, Rising had blown a two-goal lead against Lexington SC and settled for a 3-3 draw. A win would have clinched a spot in the USL Championship playoffs.  Ihsan Sacko, who won the 2026 USL Championship Golden Boot as the league’s leading scorer with 17 goals this season, could only think of how the team fumbled a chance to secure a postseason spot. “I was just sad at this moment because, to be honest with you, I thought we didn’t make it,” he said. It was only moments later when Sacko and the team learned that fate had fallen in their favor. Losses by the Oakland Roots and Orange County SC propelled them into the final spot in the Western Conference playoff picture.  Rising will head to Albuquerque to take on longtime rival New Mexico United on Sunday at 5 p.m. MST.  ”At the end, I was in the facility and they told me we were in and Sacramento scored,” Sacko said of Sacramento’s 3-2 comeback victory against the Roots. “I was happy after that.” As the weekend passed and the mentality shifted to their first-round matchup, thoughts turned to how coach Pa-Modou Kah and his group stayed afloat in what seemed to be a season of chaos. Rising suffered injuries at every point, including losing dynamic attackers Damian Rivera and Kelvin Arase and defenders Charlie Dennis and Daniel Flores for significant stretches, while Sacko also missed time with a groin injury.   They struggled to find consistency, following up unbeaten streaks with stretches of losing. They started the final six game stretch of the season on a three-game losing streak, bringing them to the brink of elimination. But then came a heroic comeback with a three-game unbeaten streak that included two crucial victories against playoff contenders Las Vegas Lights FC and Orange County. That was enough to lift Rising into the playoffs with 40 points and a 10-10-10 record. In that three-game unbeaten stretch, the team outscored its opponents 9-6, with Sacko scoring five of those goals. Kah credited the streak to the offense, which has been a talking point all season.  “You know it’s the hardest thing to do in football is actually scoring goals and we have two strikers that are in form and scoring goals so we must cherish that,” said Kah, noting Gunnar Studenhofft’s six goals. Sacko’s final stretch propelled him to the golden boot over strikers such as El Paso Locomotive’s Rubio Rubin (16), Oakland Roots’ Peter Wilson (15) and Colorado Springs Switchbacks’ Khori Bennett (15). He became the third Rising player to win the honor, joining Solomon Asante (2019) and Junior Flemmings (2020). “I’m happy for sure. I’m glad for that because I worked so hard and it’s an accomplishment for me personally,” Sacko said. “What’s crazy in the story is that months ago, I was injured. I didn’t know if (I was) going to finish the season so I’m so happy that I did it.  “It’s my record and I’m happy because I helped my teammates to be in the playoffs. That’s the most important thing for me.”  After 34 weeks of work in the 2026 season that have shaped this club and hardened its resolve for the challenges ahead, Kah captured the mentality that has kept the team afloat with one simple phrase.  “Well, it’s just another game,” he said of the upcoming playoff game against New Mexico. “We have to believe in who we are. We have belief in what we can do. And for me, that’s the most important thing because, like I said, it’s a new season and the new season starts.”  A No. 1 seed vs. a No. 8 seed matchup may seem like a major challenge, but Rising are ready to turn the page on a tumultuous regular season. “For us it’s (a) new game,” Kah said. “And yes, it’s a derby game. We don’t play the occasion, we play the game.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5fdc4272c212045af3948 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Florida vs Georgia, All Other CFB Action te 2026-10-31T14:40:04.914Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Florida vs Georgia, All Other CFB Action The Cocktail Party has a new address this year, but the stakes haven’t moved. Florida and Georgia meet Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash on this game or anything else on the college football slate. For the first time since the 1990s, this rivalry isn’t in Jacksonville. EverBank Stadium is under renovation, so the game moves to Atlanta this year and Tampa next year before heading back to Jacksonville in 2028. Florida is the designated road team, and with the game a short drive from Athens, it’s going to feel that way. You can bet the DAWGS will be out in full force Saturday afternoon.  Georgia is 6-1, and the one loss still stings. Auburn upset the Bulldogs in Athens two weeks ago, and Gunner Stockton had the worst game of his tenure as the starter: two interceptions for the first time and a late fumble that set up Auburn’s game-winning field goal. Kirby Smart’s teams don’t usually let that kind of performance sit, and Georgia had a full off week to stew on it. The Bulldogs’ offense has been better than the reputation suggests. Georgia dropped 41 on solid Oklahoma defense and 45 at Arkansas, and it’s gone over the total in six of seven games, the most in the SEC. The concern is the backfield. Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens have both missed multiple games, and Georgia’s run game hasn’t looked the same without Frazier’s physicality. Check his status before you bet, because that's a major factor on Saturday.  The Gators might be back. Jon Sumrall took over a 4-8 team and has the Gators at 5-2 and ranked in his first season. Florida has already beaten Ole Miss 52-28 and won at Texas, and the offense runs through the ground game with one of the best backs and best running back tandems in all of college football. Jadan Baugh ran for 142 yards and three touchdowns against Ole Miss, and Duke Clark gives Florida a second back who can carry the load. Florida has run the ball 286 times to 214 passes this year. Gator quarterback Aaron Philo has been efficient when asked to throw, and helps open things up for the vaunted run game.  The problem is the other side of the ball. Florida is allowing 34.2 points per game in SEC play and has given up 38 or more in two of its last three games. By the advanced numbers, the Gators rank 118th in EPA per play and 110th against the pass. That’s a bad matchup against a quarterback looking to clean up a bad game, especially when that game is taking place in Atlanta.  Georgia has won five straight in this series, every one by at least 14 points. Smart has lost to Florida just twice since taking over in 2016. Florida hasn’t been a top-25 team with this kind of offense in most of those years, though, and that’s the question bettors have to answer. Odds are subject to change Florida’s offense against Georgia’s history in this rivalry. Bet the side, the total or anything else on Saturday’s slate. New users can bet $20 and get $350 in FanCash with Fanatics Sportsbook promo code FOXNEWS350. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5fdc4272c212045af393f France deploys 70,000 police officers to prepare for new wave of protests on Halloween te 2026-10-31T14:40:04.090Z France deploys 70,000 police officers to prepare for new wave of protests on Halloween The French government is deploying 70,000 police officers to cities across the country as authorities expect a third week of intense anti-government protests to resume Saturday. Demonstrators objecting to rising costs and President Emmanuel Macron's government have engaged in looting and damaging property, prompting the law enforcement surge, according to officials. "Everyone is on deck to ensure an extremely firm response to any trouble," Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said at a news conference early in the week. FRANCE ON EDGE WITH 70,000 POLICE DEPLOYED FOR UNREST AS AUTHORITIES PROBE SUSPECTED TERROR ATTACK NEAR PARIS The expected protests, coinciding with Halloween, introduce an additional element to authorities' response, as some protesters are expected to don Halloween masks to hide their identities. At least 150 planned gatherings across the country have been tracked and acknowledged by the Interior Ministry. FRANCE'S MACRON BLAMES PROTESTS ON 'ULTRA-LEFT GROUPS WHOSE AIM IS TO BRING DOWN THE REPUBLIC' One of the events, a planned march between the iconic Parisian squares of Republique and Bastille, has been banned by France's top administrative court. The demonstration was instead rerouted to boulevards on the eastern fringe of the city, far from the main shopping centers. France's Chamber of Commerce has estimated retail losses from looting and property damage at over $1 billion, while other estimates that include lost revenue calculate losses could be double that. PHOTOS SHOW AFTERMATH OF RIOTS AS MASKED GROUPS CLASH WITH POLICE ACROSS FRANCE Some of Paris' iconic luxury shops, like Hermes and Louis Vuitton, have been targeted by rioters as France's marquee shopping avenues now show scores of buildings with protective wooden boards. In response to the unrest, France's government is crafting a law that would punish rioters who caused property damage and make them liable to pay up to €10,000, or $11,000. VIOLENCE ERUPTS AT FRANCE PROTESTS AS MACRON WARNS UNREST IS BEING EXPLOITED Demonstrations originated with the country's young people protesting schooling conditions and pushing for educational reform and quickly ballooned to include other social groups and issues, including economic anxieties, rising costs in fuel and borrowing. Though the French government has vowed to reform education and reduce fuel costs, the promises have not satisfied the protesters. "When I was little, I was told young people were the future," 15-year-old high school student Aaron Berthier de Grandry, who plans on protesting over the weekend, told Reuters. "Well, if we, as the future of France, lack resources, that means France will end up collapsing," de Grandry added. The U.S. Embassy in France has advised travelers to avoid areas where large gatherings are taking place. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5fdc3272c212045af3936 How to Bet on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli With Fanatics, BetMGM, FanDuel and More te 2026-10-31T14:40:03.274Z How to Bet on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli With Fanatics, BetMGM, FanDuel and More Canelo Alvarez is back on Saturday, and for the first time in years he’s walking to the ring as the challenger. He takes on undefeated WBC super middleweight champion Christian Mbilli at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, live on DAZN pay-per-view.  We’ve rounded up the best sportsbook promos for new users this weekend, along with a bet to place at each book. This fight was supposed to happen Sept. 12 before a personal matter for Alvarez pushed it back seven weeks. Both fighters will be coming off a layoff of more than 13 months. Canelo (63-3-2, 39 KOs) hasn’t fought since losing a unanimous decision to Terence Crawford in September 2025, the first defeat of his career since 2022. Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) fought to a split draw with Lester Martinez on that same card. Canelo is 36 and has been in 28 major title fights. Mbilli is the bigger man on paper, with an inch of height and nearly two inches of reach, and he’s never been in a fight close to this size. The books still believe in the name. Canelo opened as a solid favorite and has stayed there all week. Odds are subject to change Total Rounds: 10.5 (Over -475, Under +300) BetMGM is offering new users bonus code FOXNEWS, which covers your first bet up to $1,500. If it loses, BetMGM refunds your stake in bonus bets. That makes it the right book to take a swing on the underdog. Mbilli is undefeated, he holds the belt, he has the size advantage, and he’s 36-year-old Canelo’s first opponent since the Crawford loss. Bet $100 on Mbilli at +250 and you collect $350 if he wins. If Canelo gets it done, you get a $100 bonus bet back. FanDuel is offering new users a chance to earn up to $250 in bonus bets from a $5 wager. Bet $5 today to earn a $50 bonus bet token, then repeat that for five days to collect five tokens worth $250 total. Canelo’s best version has always been the one that breaks opponents down over 12 rounds. Against a younger, undefeated champion with a reach edge, and coming off more than a year away, expect a patient Canelo who wins rounds rather than hunts the knockout. The decision and the knockout are priced the same, and the decision is the more likely path. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS350 to bet $20 and earn $350 in FanCash. The FanCash comes regardless of the result, so this is the spot to keep it simple. Canelo has been in more title fights than Mbilli has had pro fights, and the market has backed him all week. Bet $20 on Canelo to win and collect $350 in FanCash once the wager is graded. bet365 is offering new users $200 in bonus bets from a $10 wager, win or lose. The qualifying bet needs odds of -500 or longer, and the over on total rounds fits at -475. Both fighters have been out for more than a year, Canelo hasn’t stopped anyone in years, and Mbilli has never been knocked out. This one should go deep. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5fdc2272c212045af390d Susan Collins Is Always Keeping Score te 2026-10-31T14:40:02.220Z Susan Collins Is Always Keeping Score The long-serving senator has delivered millions of dollars to every corner of her state. But in Maine, people say, it’s best to avoid getting on her bad side. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5fb6b272c212045af38bb Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Unlock $200 in Bonuses and 4x Sweat-Free Bets for Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli te 2026-10-31T14:30:03.014Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Unlock $200 in Bonuses and 4x Sweat-Free Bets for Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli You might want to turn off the lights so no trick-or-treaters bother you during the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli fight tonight. 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Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5fb6a272c212045af38b2 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks Play $10, Get $50 Promo for Florida vs Georgia, Any Other CFB Game te 2026-10-31T14:30:02.134Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS Unlocks Play $10, Get $50 Promo for Florida vs Georgia, Any Other CFB Game College Football is back in action today with a fun slate of games, including Florida and Georgia taking each other on. Underdog is offering new users $50 in bonuses with the use of code FOXNEWS and a $10 wager. Another SEC battle headlines this week’s slate of college football. It is hard to believe, but we are closer to the finish line than we are to the start of the season, and virtually no one has established themselves as the clear best team in football. At one point in the season, both Florida and Georgia looked like the best team. Florida comes into the game with a 5-2 record for the season. They’ve had some impressive wins, but they’ve spoiled those a bit with some rather ugly losses. After beating Ole Miss by 24 points, they followed up the performance with back-to-back losses against Missouri and South Carolina. The Tigers are a good team, but losing to the Gamecocks at home isn’t something that should happen to a playoff team. Florida then might’ve ended Texas’ season with a win the last time they played.  Georgia has put together yet another strong campaign. They are one of the best programs in the country, so it shouldn’t be much of a surprise. The team suffered their first loss of the season last time they played. Perhaps it was a bit of an obvious letdown spot. They came off beating Alabama in Alabama and dropped a game to Auburn at home. Losing at home is always ugly, but losing to Auburn is a blemish they won’t soon forget.  The big question here is which version of Florida will show up. Can Georgia keep up their success, or will this be another bad performance? Bet on your choice at Underdog with promo code FOXNEWS to wager $10 and earn $50 in bonus bets.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f915272c212045af383d Ancient 'rusty treasure' emerges from river with enough iron to forge 500 swords te 2026-10-31T14:20:05.505Z Ancient 'rusty treasure' emerges from river with enough iron to forge 500 swords Archaeologists have identified Europe's largest known collection of Iron Age iron bars in Austria — raising the possibility that the valuable cargo was lost in a shipwreck on the Danube River more than 2,000 years ago. Workers recovered at least 500 bars, making the collection the largest known Iron Age find of its kind in Europe. The "rusty treasure," as researchers called it in a press release, would have been extremely valuable during the Iron Age, when iron production and trade were expanding across Europe. "Fortunately, the gravel workers [who found the iron bars] reported this find to the Monuments Authority and did not sell them to a scrap dealer," Peter Trebsche, a professor at the University of Innsbruck in Austria, told Fox News Digital.  2,000-YEAR-OLD TREASURE DISCOVERED BENEATH FORMER SPORTS FIELD, BREAKING REGIONAL RECORD The iron bars — which weigh more than a metric ton in total — could have been used to forge roughly 500 swords weighing between 3.3 and 4.4 pounds each, according to the researchers.  The research was published earlier this fall by archaeologist Trebsche as well as archaeologist Marion Berranger in the journal Antiquity. The iron bars were originally discovered in 2019 during gravel extraction work in Deinham, Austria. Researchers used radiocarbon dating to determine the age of the iron bars, which likely date to the third or second century B.C. MYSTERY DEEPENS AFTER 2,700-YEAR-OLD BRONZE SWORD EMERGES STANDING UPRIGHT While its intended destination remains unknown, researchers believe the iron may have been forged in Bavaria, Germany, before being transported along the Danube River.  The discovery sheds new light on the scale of ancient iron production, which has been difficult to measure because iron objects are often overlooked or difficult to date the researchers said.  "Therefore, the discovery of numerous double-pointed iron objects during gravel extraction along the River Danube provided a unique opportunity to investigate large-scale prehistoric iron production and trade," the press release said. In a statement, Trebsche called the discovery "nothing short of a minor miracle." DIVERS UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS SHIPWRECK LOADED WITH ANCIENT CARGO LOST FOR 2,400 YEARS He added, "I am sincerely grateful to the finders that [the workers] decided to donate this extraordinary trove to a state museum collection."  Trebsche told Fox News Digital the iron bars were found during gravel extraction work in an old, silt-filled channel of the Danube River. He said a shipwreck is the most plausible explanation for how the bars ended up in the river, although no remains of a vessel were found. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "No parts of the ship were recovered, because this section of the Danube poses some dangers to navigation like stone balls and sand banks," Trebsche noted. "In support of this interpretation is also the fact that none of the finds shows signs of intentional destruction, which would be indicative of a ritual offering during the Late Iron Age." He also said the 500-sword figure is only an estimate, as the iron could have been used to make tools or jewelry instead of weapons. "The amount of iron from Deinham is about ten times larger than the largest iron hoard finds of that period," he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Trebsche said the most surprising aspect of the discovery was the sheer quantity of iron being transported at once — and the fact that so much was available for a single trade transaction during the Late Iron Age. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "This finding demonstrates the increased capacities of iron production that were reached in the 3rd/2nd century BC in the Danube region," he said. A number of other Iron Age discoveries have been announced across Europe over the past year. Earlier this year, archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple in Denmark at a major Iron Age settlement that once served as a regional center of power and wealth. At around the same time, researchers announced the discovery of rare four-wheeled wagon remains among 950 Iron Age metal objects unearthed in northern England, marking the first potential evidence of such vehicles in Britain. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f914272c212045af3834 Liam Neeson, 74, says he doesn't need a gym to stay ready for action scenes te 2026-10-31T14:20:04.600Z Liam Neeson, 74, says he doesn't need a gym to stay ready for action scenes Liam Neeson's action movie shape doesn't require time in the gym. During an interview with Fox News Digital, the actor, who stars in the newly released movie "The Mongoose," discussed how he stays in such good shape at 74. "No, I don't go to a gym at all, but it behooves me, any actor or actress playing a lead, it behooves you to have a level of fitness," Neeson said. "You don't have to spend two hours in the gym every day. I used to, many years ago, but I keep reasonably fit."  Neeson said that staying in shape year round allows him to jump back into action scenes for movies. MATT DAMON REFUSES TO PUT BODY IN 'DANGEROUS' SITUATIONS FOR HOLLYWOOD ROLES AFTER TURNING 50 "If I read a script, or Mark [Vanselow, director of ‘The Mongoose’]  sends me a script and there's physical action sequences, I like doing my own fights. I can still do them up to a point," he said. "If there's physical stuff like that then, I'll increase my physical workout activity a little bit." The biggest change Neeson has made to his fitness routine as he's gotten older has been incorporating daily walks. WATCH: Liam Neeson reveals how he stays in action-movie shape at 74 without a gym GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I think, just generally the importance of it. Should it just be a walk every day — you know what I mean? And you know, I'm so lucky. I'm 74 years of age, and I'm so lucky to occasionally still get offered this type of role," Neeson said, referring to his latest movie, "The Mongoose." "The Mongoose" released in theaters on Oct. 30. "The Mongoose" director, Mark Vanselow, joined Neeson during the interview and praised him for his "willingness to do what it takes to get it done." WATCH: Liam Neeson, 74, reveals the fitness habit he prioritizes as he gets older LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "As far as the amount of training it requires and the time you put in," Vanselow added. "And then being willing to be flexible in that and try to create something new all the time, which is, you, I think what we're both trying to do with some of this action, but in movies in general." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE This is Vanselow and Neeson's 30th project together, the first with Vanselow leading the charge as the director.  Vanselow previously worked as Neeson's stunt double for almost 30 years. Vanselow told Fox News Digital that Neeson's outstanding acting capability is what draws audiences in every time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f913272c212045af382b Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli te 2026-10-31T14:20:03.713Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli Let’s get ready to rumble! Tonight we have a great battle between two boxers, Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli. Fanatics wants you to get in on the action with promo code FOXNEWS350 so you can bet $20 and earn $350 in FanCash.  Tonight, the WBC World Super-Middleweight Championship is on the line. Alvarez hasn’t fought in 13 months and is coming off his unanimous loss to Terence Crawford. In his career, he has a 63-3-2 record with 39 KOs. At 36 years old, this could be one of the last fights of his entire career. On the other side is Christian Mbilli. He is 29-0-1 in his career with 24 KOs. Mbilli is the owner of the Super-Middleweight Championship belt, and this is his first defense of it. The undefeated 31-year-old captured the interim belt via a first-round knockout of Maciej Sulecki and fought to a split draw against Lester Martinez on the undercard of Canelo-Crawford. These two have fairly different fighting styles. Alvarez can certainly knock people out, but he tends to almost lull his opponent to sleep before striking. Mbilli has a high-pressure approach and works his opponent frequently.  Which fighter do you have for this bout? Alvarez and Mbilli both have legitimate shots to win, so make the call on Fanatics Sportsbook. New users should use promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 in FanCash from a $20 wager.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f912272c212045af3822 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli te 2026-10-31T14:20:02.689Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $10, Get $50 on Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli If you’re looking for a bit of boxing action, look no further than tonight between Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli. Underdog is giving you a chance to get in the ring with promo code FOXNEWS where new users can wager $10 on the bout and receive $50 in bonus bets. The two fighters are almost ready to take the ring. This should be one of the better fights of the year, and Alvarez is looking to win away the Super-Middleweight championship from Mbilli. Let’s take a look at the careers of both fighters before they put their dukes up.  Canelo Alvarez is one of the most dominant and decorated fighters of the past two years. He captured his first title when he was just 20 years old (the WBC light middleweight title). At 23, he fought Mayweather and lost via decision. It wasn’t just the light middleweight where he found success. Alvarez took the middleweight title and the light heavyweight title. He defeated three fighters en route to the super middleweight title, becoming the first undisputed champion in boxing history. His most recent fight came against Terence Crawford, and he lost his status and title.  Christian Mbilli is one of the most explosive, relentless pressure fighters in the super-middleweight division. He is a former Olympic boxer, reaching the quarterfinals before losing. Mbilli made his debut in 2017, winning with a knockout. In fact, just over 80% of his matches have been won via knockout. Over the past few years, he has battled some strong competition, but won each of the tests. With a TKO of Maciej Sulecki, he won the WBC interim super-middleweight title and then moved up to full status after beating Lester Martinez.  Two great battles with extensive histories exclusive of each other have each other tonight. Which will come out on top? Make the call with Underdog by wagering $10 and earning $50 in bonus bets using code FOXNEWS.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6d2272c212045af3463 Insane Illinois high school football game sees 172-point explosion before darkness forces venue change te 2026-10-31T14:10:26.560Z Insane Illinois high school football game sees 172-point explosion before darkness forces venue change Well, the high school football regular season — at least down here in Florida — has come to a close. That's right. Feels like we were just reigniting the stadium lights for the first time in August, and now we're off to the postseason. Time flies when you're having fun! For anyone paying attention, you know this has been my Saturday routine for two months now. FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME ERUPTS INTO VIOLENT BRAWL INVOLVING PLAYERS, COACHES AFTER FINAL WHISTLE I've taken it upon myself here at OutKick to highlight at least one high school football play/ player/ story each and every weekend during the season. These guys are all about to be millionaires with the silly NIL rules, so we might as well get ahead of the curve and start identifying them early. So far this year, we've seen a wild Hail Mary in Florida, an entire California team get suspended because the mascot shot the bird to some fans, a giant running back in Kentucky smashing heads, and perhaps the best running back in the nation out of Tennessee. It's been quite a ride. I love Friday night lights — both the TV series and the actual game itself. Nothing beats high school football. In a world of NIL deals, it's the last pure form of amateur athletics left. MENACING HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING BACK EXECUTES ONE OF THE MOST PUNISHING KICKOFF BLOCKS YOU WILL EVER WITNESS Now, on the note, let's head out to Illinois, where two teams scored so many points in last night's playoff game, they had to move stadiums in the fourth quarter because of darkness. True story: Amazing. Goodness gracious, you're just not getting that sort of content at the college or pro level. Well, scratch that, we used to get it once a week back in the "Pac-12 After Dark" days, but the NCAA took that from us. Crooks! Anyway, back to this offensive explosion ... take a look at that box score! Take a look at these final stats, courtesy of Don O'Brien, who's head I imagine was SPINNING covering this game last night: Chicago Goode's Aedan Cleveland finished with 322 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Those are Derrick Henry numbers back when he broke hearts at Yulee High School down here in Florida. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Not to be outdone, Quincy signal-caller Bryson Little threw for 675 yards a state single-game record eight touchdown passes. He rushed for two more just for good measure. There were, unofficially (because most stats in high school football are) over 1,400 yards of total offense between these two teams, which were originally scheduled to play on Saturday. The game was moved to Friday, and kicked off at 3 p.m. at Goode's field, which doesn't have lights. Both defenses apparently didn't get the memo, and the lights became an issue late in the game. Refs decided to hit the pause button at 88-84 with just under four minutes left, and moved the game to a venue about five miles away. POWERHOUSE COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM THROTTLES FCS TEAM SO VIOLENTLY, BOTH COACHES AGREED TO SHORTEN THE GAME An hour later, play resumed. Shockingly, there wasn't another touchdown, and the game ended at a measly 172 total points. What a game. What a night. What a sport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6d1272c212045af345a CodePink leader adds muscle to well-funded fight to ban restaurant delicacy te 2026-10-31T14:10:25.885Z CodePink leader adds muscle to well-funded fight to ban restaurant delicacy WASHINGTON, D.C. — CodePink D.C. Coordinator Olivia DiNucci last month posted a TikTok video of herself in a home supporting an issue far afield from her usual battles supporting the Communist Party of Cuba and the Islamic Republic of Iran. This time, she was backing a local ballot measure, "Initiative 86," introduced in early February in the D.C. City Council to ban foie gras, a fine-dining delicacy made from duck liver, and other products made from birds. D.C. residents will vote on the measure on election day with early voting already started. The campaign presents itself as a grassroots effort to advance animal welfare, but public financial filings reveal a far more heavily funded operation. A national animal-rights network has supplied hundreds of thousands of dollars in financial support, underwriting paid petition circulators, political consultants, staff salaries and advertising in a campaign that could reshape Washington’s restaurant industry. Far from a shoestring local initiative, the effort has reported nearly half a million dollars in contributions and expenditures, much of it backed by an organization that openly describes local ballot measures as stepping stones toward a broader "pro-animal future." WHO’S FUNDING AMERICA’S PROTEST UNREST? FOX NATION'S NEW 'RIOT INC.' FOLLOWS THE MONEY TO FIND OUT A Fox News Digital investigation of campaign-finance records, nonprofit filings and the groups’ own organizing documents traces the people, money and long-term strategy behind Initiative 86 and raises questions about how a fight over one luxury menu item became part of a much larger political campaign over what Americans eat. Pro-Animal Future, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit based in Portland, Ore., launched the campaign, nicknamed I-86, in D.C. and says its local ballot efforts are part of a broader push to change public attitudes toward common animal agricultural practices. Its IRS filing also lists its name as Pro-Animal DC. In seven financial reports filed with the D.C. Office of Campaign Finance, Pro-Animal DC provides a window into a local political campaign’s operational, financial and logistical infrastructure. According to its latest filings, Pro-Animal DC collected a whopping $474,190.62 between Sept. 23, 2025, and Oct. 26, 2026, for the local campaign, with Pro-Animal Future as its major backer, providing it $386,435.77. Its largest expense is stipends totaling $126,780.36, or about one-quarter of the campaign’s expenses, to a paid professional protest organizer: Cady Witt, whose LinkedIn profile lists her as "community impact coordinator" at "DC Voters for Animals." Witt is also listed as the treasurer of Pro-Animal DC in its campaign reports. Pro-Animal DC reported another $89,224.00, or about 20% of its expenses, for 293 payments to 64 people described as "consultant - circulator" from September 2025 through October 26, 2026. They got an average payment of $1,394.13 per person. ‘TROJAN HORSES’ IN AMERICA: CONGRESS PROBES INFLUENCE NETWORKS TIED TO CHINA, IRAN AND CUBA Also a professional organizer, CodePink’s DiNucci is typically a fixture at anti-Israel demonstrations and foreign affairs hearings. CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans is married to an American-born, China-based tech tycoon, Neville Roy Singham, whose funding of activist groups has drawn scrutiny from congressional lawmakers and is the subject of a federal investigation. Pro Animal Future said CodePink doesn’t have a role in its campaign beyond DiNucci’s appearance in her TikTok video. Pro-Animal Future alleges that birds are "force fed" to gain the weight needed to produce foie gras, and it says its campaigns seek to end "force-feeding" birds and shift public views on animal agriculture. According to its latest available IRS 990 tax filing, Pax Fauna, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Denver, says it’s related to Pro-Animal Future, which it described as doing "lobbying" work. In 2024, Pax Fauna outlined a 10-year roadmap to build local ballot campaigns and eventually pursue statewide "factory-farming" bans and establish "animal freedom." The roadmap called such measures a way to "provoke a sort of identity crisis for the voting public" and "storm the nation". The group sought to launch as many as 10 local chapters during the 2025-2026 election cycle. An anonymous purchaser bought the web domain ProAnimalDC.org in April 2025, according to online records. Today, Pro-Animal Future lists its current campaigns as running in D.C. and Denver and says it worked with Portland’s City Council to ban foie gras sales this past June. Pax Fauna’s founders said they have spent years organizing with Direct Action Everywhere, an animal-rights 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Berkeley, Ca. Last year, according to its filings, Pro-Animal Future spent $7,703.70 for Airbnb accommodations. This year, on July 31, it spent $22,418.69 for Airbnb accommodations. Pro-Animal DC has stated that the lodging was for about 60 out-of-town "volunteers" who came to Washington, D.C., in July for a signature-gathering effort called "Goosapalooza." On its website, it promoted the "free housing." The measure’s language has raised questions about how far the ban could reach. Its definition of a "fattened bird liver product" covers food or byproducts made from birds’ livers when the birds were fattened "through any method or practice," and specifically lists pâtés, spreads and processed meat products as products to be banned. The initiative separately defines "force-feeding" as causing a bird to eat more than it would voluntarily consume. MAMDANI ACCUSED OF BETRAYING NYC WORKERS AS UNION BOSS BLASTS 'ANTI-LABOR' HORSE CARRIAGE BAN Former D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine told City Cast DC, a local media outlet, that the text "includes le poulet," which means chicken in French. Jon Mandel, an attorney and former D.C. Council legislative staffer, told the same outlet, that the sales provision could reach poultry-liver products made without force-feeding. Pro-Animal Future spokeswoman Natalie Fulton told City Cast DC the campaign isn’t trying to ban chicken and "is about foie gras." She added that the D.C. Council could clarify the language if voters approve the measure. However, restaurants in the district who serve the delicacy aren't buying what activists are selling. Bart Hutchins, chef and co-owner of Butterworth’s, a Capitol Hill restaurant popular with Trump administration members, raised a similar concern in an interview with Fox News Digital. "Realistically that could ban at least 20 products that I can think of right off the top of my head that aren’t foie gras," he said. Hutchins said his restaurant would consider legal challenges if the measure passes. Hutchins sees the initiative as part of a broader effort to restrict what Americans can eat. "If they ban foie gras here, they’ll eventually ban meat here, and they’ll bring that to the rest of the country," he said. Pro-Animal Future’s 10-year roadmap calls for statewide factory-farming bans but doesn’t define "factory farming." Hutchins said he worries the term could be interpreted broadly. This week, the dispute followed Hutchins to the 17th Street NW "High Heel Race," a Halloween drag event in the District. Witt, D.C. campaign director for Pro-Animal Future, appeared dressed as Hutchins, wearing a chef’s hat, glasses, a drawn-on mustache and a white corseted outfit. Nearby, a person in a duck costume crouched with a feeding tube in its mouth. Washingtonian food editor Jessica Sidman shared photos on X, describing Witt simply as "Pro-Animal campaign coordinator." By late Thursday, the photos had 42,200 views, amplifying the campaign even further. Hutchins didn't appear phased by the mimicking, he took to X and said, "Bart derangement syndrome enters the lexicon." The measure has also drawn opposition from celebrity chef José Andrés,  whose D.C. restaurant serves foie gras. He questioned the ban’s broader implications on X, asking, "If duck goes, all goes next?" The D.C. chief financial officer, Glen Lee, estimates implementing the measure would cost $314,000 from fiscal 2026 through 2029, including $274,000 for an additional inspector and $40,000 for public education. The fiscal impact statement says the District’s Department of Energy and Environment doesn’t inspect restaurant kitchens or other back-of-house operations and isn’t likely to do so. It says the inspector would investigate complaints, inspect establishments and coordinate with other agencies, but doesn’t detail how regulators would verify a product’s origin during routine inspections. Hutchins said he would continue serving foie gras until the city resolves how to enforce the measure. He disputes the animal-welfare case for a ban, saying he doesn’t believe the feeding process that farms use to create foie gras hurts ducks. Pro-Animal DC’s findings say the practice causes pain and illness. Hutchins also said losing D.C. as a major market could threaten the country’s two commercial foie gras producers, Hudson Valley Foie Gras and La Belle Farm in New York state’s Catskills region. The measure would regulate sales in D.C. The D.C. chief financial officer’s fiscal impact statement says, "The Office of Revenue Analysis is not aware of any bird farms or bird feeding operations in the District." The Catskill Foie Gras Collective, a producer group, says its member farms raise ducks cage-free and use small, flexible plastic tubes to deliver feed to a pouch in their throats. It argues the process causes no pain, citing ducks’ anatomy, and says feeding is skipped if a bird hasn't finished digesting its previous meal. The collective also says Catskills foie gras farms employ about 400 people. GET BREAKING NEWS ALERTS Fox News Digital reached out to Pro-Animal DC, which disputed critics’ claim that Initiative 86’s wording could extend to poultry-liver products beyond foie gras. The campaign said the measure is intended only to prohibit force-feeding and foie gras sales. It said "fattened" refers to the extreme enlargement of birds’ livers associated with foie gras production, not ordinary poultry farming. The campaign pointed to the measure’s findings, which describe covered products as luxury foods made from diseased, enlarged livers, and said the broad definition of "bird" is meant to prevent producers from switching species. SEND US A TIP Pro-Animal DC said D.C. agencies and courts look to a law’s stated purpose when its wording allows more than one interpretation, and said it would welcome Council clarification if voters approve the measure. Asked what language could clarify the measure, spokeswoman Natalie Fulton didn’t elaborate. The dispute leaves D.C. voters weighing a ballot measure presented as a foie gras ban while others raise broader questions about its wording, enforcement and the campaign’s long-term goals. For Hutchins, the stakes extend beyond one item on a restaurant menu; for Pro-Animal Future, Initiative 86 is one step in a larger effort to change farming practices at a national scale. Fox News Digital's Asra Nomani and Ava Palschakov contributed to this report. 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What Polls Show 3 Days Out Democrats lead the race for Congress, but tight Senate contests leave control of the chamber uncertain before Election Day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6ca272c212045af33f1 Where Plan to Scrap Daylight Saving Stands as Clocks Go Back an Hour te 2026-10-31T14:10:18.972Z Where Plan to Scrap Daylight Saving Stands as Clocks Go Back an Hour This is everything you need to know about plans to stop clock changes, as America gets ready to set the clocks back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6ca272c212045af33e8 Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts November Weather Across US te 2026-10-31T14:10:18.140Z Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts November Weather Across US Potentially disruptive weather could complicate journeys in parts of the country over Thanksgiving, says the publication. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c7272c212045af33cd Daylight Saving Time: What the Extra Hour on Halloween Means for You te 2026-10-31T14:10:15.506Z Daylight Saving Time: What the Extra Hour on Halloween Means for You The clocks go back in the early hours of November 1, but what does it mean for you? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c6272c212045af33c4 At 47, I Was Healthier Than Ever. A Full-Body MRI Changed Everything te 2026-10-31T14:10:14.626Z At 47, I Was Healthier Than Ever. A Full-Body MRI Changed Everything Once 24 hours had passed with no news, I felt confident that everything was fine. A week later, my life turned upside down. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c5272c212045af33bb Trump Downplays Iran War With Vietnam Death Toll Comparison te 2026-10-31T14:10:13.659Z Trump Downplays Iran War With Vietnam Death Toll Comparison President says Iran war will end "soon" but offers no plan, as he compares 18 U.S. military deaths with losses in Vietnam. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c4272c212045af33b2 Agriculture Will Soon Feed the World Without Costing the Earth te 2026-10-31T14:10:12.712Z Agriculture Will Soon Feed the World Without Costing the Earth Agriculture must evolve as climate change, soil degradation and rising costs push farmers toward more sustainable practices. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c3272c212045af33a9 7 Wild Midterm Candidates Who Show How Far America Has Fallen te 2026-10-31T14:10:11.739Z 7 Wild Midterm Candidates Who Show How Far America Has Fallen From Nazi jokes to criminal charges, seven candidates test whether scandal still carries a political price in the 2026 midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c2272c212045af33a0 Man, 28, Blames Bowel Symptoms on Lifelong Condition—Then Gets Diagnosis te 2026-10-31T14:10:10.834Z Man, 28, Blames Bowel Symptoms on Lifelong Condition—Then Gets Diagnosis After living with ulcerative colitis since childhood, Mitchell Ferguson thought his symptoms were nothing out of the ordinary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c1272c212045af3397 Democrats Leading in Ballots As Early Voting Surges To Midterms Record te 2026-10-31T14:10:09.898Z Democrats Leading in Ballots As Early Voting Surges To Midterms Record Nearly 50 million votes have already been cast ahead of Election Day on November 3, according to the University of Florida. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6c0272c212045af338e I Understood I Looked Different—One Restaurant Encounter Changed Everything te 2026-10-31T14:10:08.926Z I Understood I Looked Different—One Restaurant Encounter Changed Everything Oliver Bromley has a condition that means tumors grow all over his body. It wasn't something he spoke about until one encounter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6bf272c212045af3385 Democrats Get Triple Boost in Key Senate Battlegrounds Days Before Midterms te 2026-10-31T14:10:07.838Z Democrats Get Triple Boost in Key Senate Battlegrounds Days Before Midterms Democrats lead Senate races in Maine, Michigan and Texas, all key battlegrounds that could shape control of Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f6ba272c212045af336e I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over. te 2026-10-31T14:10:02.797Z I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over. The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f467272c212045af3352 Sedona City Council talks project audits te 2026-10-31T14:00:07.319Z Sedona City Council talks project audits Sedona City Council took no action regarding creating a performance auditing program, however, the Uptown Parking Garage emerged as a leading contender for an outside vendor to pilot a project review. An auditing program is distinct from the city’s standard financial audit. During public comment, fo Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5f20a272c212045af3291 Advocacy Groups Sue to Stop Trump Effort to Set Aside Ballots in Washington State te 2026-10-31T13:50:02.426Z Advocacy Groups Sue to Stop Trump Effort to Set Aside Ballots in Washington State The lawsuit was the latest move to stave off pressure from the Trump administration to pursue its unsubstantiated claim that noncitizens are voting en masse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5efb2272c212045af3234 Bill Belichick is a free agent after breakup with 25-year-old girlfriend, Halloween costumes & groceries te 2026-10-31T13:40:02.431Z Bill Belichick is a free agent after breakup with 25-year-old girlfriend, Halloween costumes & groceries 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. Talk about a Friday night news dump. While you were at dinner/Halloween parties, TMZ reported last night that Bill Belichick and his 25-year-old girlfriend JorDON Hudson called it quits in late 2025 & JorDON has already moved on to another man, according to "sources close to JorDON." I smell an upcoming media blitz from JorDON. Maybe a book. Definitely a podcast series for her own future media company. BILL BELICHICK WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT HIS 25-YEAR-OLD GIRLFRIEND ISN'T RUNNING THINGS AT UNC Despite the breakup, Hudson is still seen at North Carolina football games. Why? TMZ says its source contends that the couple remains "committed to their business partnerships and remain close friends." For those keeping track at home, Bill's record with JorDON at UNC was 4-8 (.333%). His record this year without JorDON through seven games is 4-3 (.571%) with a massive home game today against the Miami Hurricanes. Never forget the happier times for these two like back in the summer of 2025 when JorDON posted this. What a run. We'll never forget the love they shared with one another. 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps Here are my notes from Screencaps the III's final school Halloween parade: • Greg in Nebraska writes: My wife thought this was amazing. I thought you and the Screencap crew might enjoy it.  • CF in Kansas says: Thank you Cheerios!  It's about time.  When I shared the news with my son-in-law his response was: "My cereal bag origami skills are no longer needed???" 🤣 As for what to do with the ziploc bags after the cereal is gone, I'm going to rinse out the baggies and reuse them. My mom did the same thing and I remember her telling me "I was a child of the Depression; throwing them away after one use is wasteful." This topic is just going to keep getting hotter. This week, I wrote about how 15% of Americans are now not stepping foot, regularly, into grocery stores. Instead, they're shopping on their phones and picking up like back in the COVID days, but the practice has exploded. • Galen D. checks in: Thanks for continually having your thumb on the pulse of topics that drive mainstream America! On the subject of Delivery or No, I have a new perspective. As I moved from Johnson City, TN to Sunset Beach, NC things have drastically changed in the last few months. We have gone from a "food desert" to a new Publix and a SuperWalmart opening within a month of each other this week and only 2 miles away. I am well versed in Publix (Pub Sub, BOGOs, etc), but is Walmart delivery worth it? Of course, I will do my own veggie, fresh fruit, etc, but what are the experiences with just a regular delivery? Is it worth the monthly charge? Thanks ScreenCaps Nation for any input! • Jim T. in San Diego wants all of us to remember: Oh my goodness, the idea of getting your groceries delivered surely has a bunch of panties getting bunched up in SC Nation. Which cracks me up because home delivery pre-dates the modern supermarket! My grandmother used to get her meat from a butcher shop - yes, an entire store that only sold meat! - over off Shiloh Springs Road. And she want to Mumma's for her produce. And guess what? She could phone in her order, and they'd both deliver at no extra charge. So did the bakery. And when "supermarkets" showed up, she'd call the IGA and they'd deliver at no cost. The whole time I was growing up in Kettering, we had our milk and other dairy delivered to our house 3x a week. We even had an insulated milk box on our front porch for the deliveries. So none of this is new. And for those grousing that you need to man up and go forage at the local Kroger's like our ancestors did, guess what? Your time has value. We use home delivery probably once a week. My wife enjoys shopping as she works from home, and shopping gets her out of the house and away from us for a bit. As for Bob in Cincy - Dorothy Lane Market is the bomb, at least the one on State Route 48 between Kettering and Centerville. Was in there a couple years ago while back home visiting, and laying in supplies for a cookout, and was blown away by DLM's beer and wine selection, that fact that the snack aisle only had a couple Lays products - everything else being regional chips, pretzels, etc. And the meat counter was insane! • Geoff in SD wants in: As the main driver of all things food in our house, I'm 100% on board with letting the store employees pick out anything that is pre-packaged. I'll take the time to go shopping for fruits, veggies, and meat with my wife, but with 5 kids in the house with no drivers yet, and none of them driving, I think we're at least at the relative peak of busy-ness, and might be at the absolute peak, so I'll take any assistance that I can get. I'm even pushing for home delivery of groceries, so that I can schedule the delivery for right after school, and my middle schoolers can put them away!  • Brad S. is impressed: I loved the way you started 'Caps today: It's like shooting fish in a barrel right now for this column. Sadly, I'll bet some PETA idiots will complain! • Mark in NorCal stops by: Went to Chili's for the first time in forever last night. Place was packed!! We have been told that nobody is spending $. Not last night! Chili's might be getting it right as a burger and fries were around $15 and really good. Unlimited refills on sodas and the bottomless chips were a hit before the meal came out. Was surprised by the experience. Then this morning I came across a report that Private Equity is swimming around Wendy's which would be the final nail in their coffin. • Duncan is ready for fall/winter: It's my son's last weekend of travel ball for the fall. Check out this schedule: Friday - 8:20 pm game, 1 hour drive CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Saturday - 12:00 game, 1 hour drive Sunday - either 2:00 or 4:00 depending on seeding. If they win, play at 6:00. And another 1 hour drive. And I have to pay $14 to get into each game. At least we get the extra hour of sleep on Saturday night! THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! • Deb from Marco Island says: Not only will you not need to set the alarm on Sunday morning, you'll get an extra hour to sleep (or stay up the night before). Daylight Savings ends. Kinsey: I can't wait, Deb. You won't hear me complaining even if I wake up at 4:45 due to my internal clock. As long as I don't hear that alarm tomorrow morning, all will be right in my world. ###################### SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That's it this morning. Stay safe out there tonight. It's going to be amateur hour. I'm off to Screencaps the III's final soccer game. After that, it's time to start enjoying fall festivities and hang our new $22 fold-up skeleton that I bought from Aldi (helluva find!) from the basketball hoop. The boys were fired up after I suggested it. Now I just need to figure out a way to tie fishing line to the skeleton to make it look like 'Bones' is flying through the air. Let's go have some fun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5ed5b272c212045af31d1 Longtime Southside homeowner faces devastating, unprecedented backyard flooding te 2026-10-31T13:30:03.923Z Longtime Southside homeowner faces devastating, unprecedented backyard flooding Hammerle purchased the property on South W.C. Wiles Drive in 2012. For years, rainwater collected in puddles around her home, but nothing compared to recent events. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5eb07272c212045af313b Tinder killer who believed he was a warlock said he 'picked the wrong person' after murdering woman te 2026-10-31T13:20:07.983Z Tinder killer who believed he was a warlock said he 'picked the wrong person' after murdering woman Sydney Loofe thought she was heading out for a second date with a woman she met on Tinder. Instead, the 24-year-old vanished — and the man convicted of her murder would later make a disturbing admission about why she proved to be the "wrong person" to kill. "I don't regret killing Sydney," Aubrey Trail said, according to filmmaker Christopher St. John. "I don't regret killing somebody, but I regret killing ... I picked the wrong person." Trail, then a 52-year-old con man, was convicted of strangling the Nebraska store clerk with an electrical cord in 2017, cutting her body into 14 pieces, placing the remains in garbage bags and dumping them in roadside ditches. At the trial, witnesses testified that Trail and his girlfriend, Bailey Boswell, then 25, had solicited them for group sex and talked about the occult and gaining "powers" through killing. ARIZONA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WOMAN AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA FIRST DATE ENDS IN DESERT GRAVE "One of the FBI agents said that the culprits were in a frenzy," St. John told Fox News Digital. "They were looking to do this, and Sydney was the available target. She was trusting and innocent and fit the profile. You then later hear Aubrey Trail, the murderer, says, 'I picked the wrong person.'" "I think that's incredibly chilling for me because he has no remorse, but he wishes that he hadn't chosen someone with such strong family and friends because it led to his capture." Loofe's murder at the hands of Trail, who described himself as a "powerful warlock" and the leader of a sex cult, is explored in the new Hulu true crime docuseries "Swipe Right on the Devil." The three-part series features interviews with Loofe's loved ones and investigators, as well as recordings of Trail from death row. Loofe, a cashier at Menards, a home improvement store, lived alone in an apartment with her cat, Mimsy. According to friends, she was yearning for a relationship. On Tinder, she came across a profile for a woman named Audrey, an alias used by Boswell. After matching and exchanging messages, the two women went on their first date. They planned a second date for the next day. Loofe was smitten. "Sydney was like any one of us," said St. John. "She was feeling lonely and searching for belonging. She had gone on a date with this woman, and she was so excited that she immediately wrote to her friends. They were like, 'Great, nothing to worry about.' And she was never heard from again. Something awful came out of the darkness." When Loofe didn't show up for her morning shift the following day, her family requested a welfare check. Police found her car in the driveway. Her work clothes and purse were laid out for work. Her cat hadn't been fed. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Loofe's friend, Brooklyn McCrystal, knew that she had been on a date the night before she disappeared. McCrystal created a Tinder profile to find Audrey in hopes of getting her contact information. When McCrystal matched with Audrey on the dating app, they exchanged phone numbers. McCrystal gave Boswell's information to police. Loofe's friends also showed investigators her final social media post, a selfie shared on Snapchat captioned "Ready for my date." "Brooklyn provided the first big break in the case," said St. John. "She catfished the bad guys. There's digital tracking. It's got all the hallmarks of an amazing investigation. But ultimately, what led to Aubrey and Bailey's capture was the people who were devoted to Sydney searching for answers." Boswell refused to cooperate with investigators. When police tracked her phone, they learned it was a burner phone registered under a fake name. They traced the phone to hotels in the area, where surveillance video and a state-issued ID presented at check-in helped investigators identify Boswell as "Audrey." The video also showed that she was traveling with an older man, Trail. The Lincoln Journal Star reported that Loofe's phone last pinged at Boswell and Trail's apartment that night. Investigators obtained a search warrant for the apartment, which smelled strongly of bleach. Boswell and Trail had paid their rent early and left. Police named Boswell and Trail as persons of interest. On Nov. 29, 2017, the couple released a video on social media denying any involvement in Loofe's disappearance. Boswell said she had gone on two dates with Loofe, but after their second date, she had dropped Loofe off at a friend’s house. Despite maintaining their innocence, they went on the run. Boswell and Trail were arrested on Nov. 30, 2017, near Branson, Missouri, on unrelated federal fraud charges. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Nearly three weeks after Loofe disappeared, investigators used cellphone data to trace Boswell and Trail's movements and identify rural areas where they appeared to have slowed down or stopped. On Dec. 4, 2017, investigators searched a roadside ditch near Edgar, Nebraska. They found car keys, a phone, a label with Loofe's name and her dismembered upper arm, which bore a tattoo that read "Everything will be wonderful someday." The Lincoln Journal Star reported that some garbage bags contained her clothing. According to court documents, Trail and Boswell were captured on surveillance video at a Home Depot in Lincoln on Nov. 15, 2017, buying tools investigators believed were used to dismember Loofe, hours before her death. Investigators believed Boswell and Trail had lured Loofe through Tinder before killing her and dismembering her body. "During the trial, the prosecutor said that Aubrey and Bailey had four arms, four legs and one mind," director Brian Biegel told Fox News Digital. "That speaks to how intertwined they were, how they fed off of each other's darkness and desire for evil." After his arrest, investigators questioned Trail about accounts that he portrayed himself as a powerful warlock and surrounded himself with women he called witches. Trail initially dismissed the occult talk as role-playing, but later told investigators, "Witches kill ... the more they kill, their power increases." "I spoke to Aubrey Trail for over two years on the telephone and on video conferences," said Biegel. "I do believe that he believes, based on his history growing up in rural Tennessee and the people that he was groomed by, which, according to him, were witches and they believe in dark magic." SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER "I believe, that he believes, that he has special powers and he can use them mostly to manipulate vulnerable people into bending to his will," Biegel continued. "And I think that's an important distinction because yes, in his words, he was trying to form a coven of witches and groom them to do awful, terrible things. It's his belief that if they had done that, they would have superpowers." St. John said the filmmakers were aware during production that Trail was "a liar and a serial one." GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "There's truth in and among the lies, so we were constantly trying to check ourselves and be like, 'Are we being manipulated by him just like he manipulated these young women?' And honestly, we didn't want to give him more of a platform for his, frankly, out-there views." The docuseries also examines how Boswell used multiple identities on Tinder to meet women, including Loofe. Ana Golyakova said Trail required her and Boswell to be intimate in front of him, while Ashley Hills said Trail beat her if she disobeyed his demands. Hills said Trail's rules included remaining naked, asking permission to do virtually anything — even to use the bathroom — and not speaking to other men. Several women described similar patterns of control. Hills also said Trail told her he practiced witchcraft and could control people's minds. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE The filmmakers said the women's accounts were crucial to understanding how Trail and Boswell operated — and how investigators ultimately brought them to justice. "At the heart of this story is Sydney Loofe and the women who were pulled into the orbit of Aubrey and Bailey," said St. John. "These were young women who, in a very universal way, were searching for belonging in a place that was hard for them to find that. It made them vulnerable and, as a result, they fell into this awful situation. But they were incredibly brave. Other than Sydney, who unfortunately was killed, these young women have told their story in court, and they're responsible for putting these people away." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Trail was convicted of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in 2019. He also pleaded no contest to improper disposal of human skeletal remains. He was sentenced to death in 2021. Boswell was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and improper disposal of human skeletal remains in 2020. She was sentenced to life in prison the following year. "There was a thirst for doing something really awful to someone that had built up in Bailey and Aubrey's orbit," said Biegel. "And so, Sydney was at the wrong place at the wrong time. She came into their world at a time when they were ready to perform some of their supposed beliefs in witchcraft and dark magic." SEND US A TIP "This is obviously a cautionary tale about not knowing who's on the other side of the screen," Biegel said. "But had it not been for the brilliant work of the Lincoln Police Department and the FBI, there would probably still be two killers on the streets. Who knows how many other people they would have killed?" LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Fox News Digital’s Michael Ruiz and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5eb07272c212045af312f Harry Houdini returns for one final stunt this Halloween in Fox Nation special marking 100th death anniversary te 2026-10-31T13:20:07.039Z Harry Houdini returns for one final stunt this Halloween in Fox Nation special marking 100th death anniversary Thanks to the latest technology, Harry Houdini is making his return from the grave — just in time for the 100th anniversary of his death. The new three-part Fox Nation series, "Houdini: Back from the Dead," uses artificial intelligence to revive the 20th-century entertainer and show audiences his life story and the death-defying stunts that defined a generation. "Ladies and gentlemen, one minute and 20 seconds, that's all they can find of my real voice," an AI-generated version of the acclaimed escape artist said in the show's introduction. "A scratchy recording, barely audible — but it is enough." OZZY OSBOURNE'S LATEST REINVENTION IS AN AI-POWERED INTERACTIVE HOLOGRAM EXPERIENCE The series conducted a mock interview with Houdini using advanced technology, asking him about his fears and the risk of accidents during his awe-inspiring tricks.  "Showmanship is the largest factor in any act," the AI conjuring of Houdini said. "But the truth is, I've faced death hundreds, even thousands of times. For example, take the upside down. I'll never be able to make anything as dangerous or difficult. For its debut performance, I had to burl in — the danger is very real. I'm loaded into stirrups by my ankles and lowered in. The cover is made to fit tightly onto the steel frame, and then padlocked." CNN, NBC, CBS INTERVIEWING VIRAL AI 'ACTRESS' TILLY NORWOOD RAISES EYEBROWS AMONG CRITICS The series brings not just the legendary illusionist back to life, but also those closest to him — including his wife, mother, brother and friends — allowing them to recount his career, personal relationships and most daring feats. Red Rock Films, the production company behind the series, made Fox Nation history at the show's release as "Houdini: Back from the Dead" became the platform's first full-length, multi-episode production that relied entirely on AI-generated imagery. NEW FOX NATION DOCUMENTARY CHRONICLES 20-YEAR JOURNEY BEHIND ‘REAGAN’ FILM To create historically accurate visuals, filmmakers drew on more than 400 historic photographs and archival footage. Actors provided the movements, mannerisms, and performances of the historical figures, while technology transformed their appearances. "Fox Nation is breaking new creative ground by using emerging technology to bring one of history's most fascinating figures to life for a modern audience," Lauren Petterson, president of the platform, said in a press release. Houdini died exactly 100 years ago on October 31, 1926. One century later, fans can now gain new access to the passionate performer's life and legacy by subscribing to Fox Nation. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION Fox News' Taylor Penley contributed to this story. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5eb06272c212045af3126 Get $20K 'trophy arms' at home without spending a dime, says NYC fitness trainer te 2026-10-31T13:20:06.072Z Get $20K 'trophy arms' at home without spending a dime, says NYC fitness trainer As some women are reportedly spending up to $20,000 to achieve sculpted "trophy arms," a New York City fitness trainer says a targeted at-home routine and proper nutrition can offer a more affordable alternative. Marfred Suazo, better known as Fonz the Trainer, said he often has clients aiming to get what he calls the "holy grail" of arms. Building trophy arms doesn’t require daily workouts — but exercise selection, controlled movements and nutrition matter, according to Suazo, who runs a program called the Decade Strong Blueprint. BIGGEST WASTE OF MONEY IN YOUR HOME GYM MAY SURPRISE YOU, FITNESS EXPERT SAYS "A lot of people talk about tone and things like that, but I think the best thing — the epitome of an arm — is having it well-balanced and well-framed into the body, and having the right proportion from the shoulders to the triceps and biceps," he told Fox News Digital. The goal should be proper proportion to a person’s frame rather than size, Suazo emphasized. A structured approach can help people make the most of their workout time, according to the trainer. 10-MINUTE FITNESS HABIT CAN HELP ADULTS OVER 40 MAINTAIN MUSCLE AND STAY STRONG "Most of us don’t have so much available time to do it, so we want to do it as smartly and as effectively as possible," he said. "A more planned-out training protocol will get you to that point where you really start seeing the arms develop and change in shape." Suazo shared the following tips for building stronger, more defined arms. Suazo recommends combining exercises that work multiple muscle groups — such as pull-ups, rows and chest presses — with movements that target specific areas, including lateral raises and triceps extensions. "We’re building muscle with these bigger movements, these compound movements, and then just fine-detailing everything else with lateral raises, triceps extensions and overhead triceps extensions," he said. Suazo recommends training the arms twice a week, noting that chest and back workouts also work those muscles. "Two to three times a week, I think, is more than enough." JUST 10 MINUTES OF DAILY FLOOR EXERCISES MAY IMPROVE BALANCE AND AGILITY, STUDY FINDS Adults should do muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups at least two days a week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Muscle-strengthening activities can include lifting weights, using resistance bands or performing body-weight exercises such as pushups. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES It’s also important to allow muscles time to recover. The National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases advises against working the same muscles on consecutive days. Some common mistakes include rushing through exercises and failing to use a "full range of motion," Suazo said.  "Full range of motion" refers to a comfortable range performed with good technique, without forcing a painful movement. Suazo emphasized deliberate, controlled movements rather than simply rushing to reach a target number of repetitions. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Moving with intention is the biggest thing, where you’re really fatiguing the muscles and you’re getting growth and stimulus out of them," he advised. Lighter weights can also challenge the muscles when the exercises are sufficiently demanding, Suazo added. Nutrition also plays a role in getting the desired results, Suazo said. "You use the gym and all your training programs to really shape the arm as best as possible and build the areas that you want – to reveal these things, you can only do that with proper nutrition." Protein helps the body build, maintain and repair muscle, according to the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Suazo recommends three to four meals a day, with protein included throughout the day. "You want to have protein-conscious meals a few times per day," he said. "This will help reveal all the hard labor that you’re doing in the gym to develop a tremendous physique aesthetically." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5eb05272c212045af311d Marvel star Paul Bettany blew out 10 blood vessels in his eye during wild ‘VisionQuest’ scene te 2026-10-31T13:20:05.160Z Marvel star Paul Bettany blew out 10 blood vessels in his eye during wild ‘VisionQuest’ scene Paul Bettany's return to the Marvel universe came with an unexpected injury. An over-the-top performance on the set of Marvel's "VisionQuest" left him with a gruesome eye injury that lasted two weeks. "So, I was pretending to have a device on my head that is doing something to my brain, and I was just wildly overacting. And I blew out about 10 blood vessels in my eye," he explained during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." JAMES MCAVOY SAYS HE ‘NEARLY DIED’ AFTER HIS LUNGS COLLAPSED FOLLOWING BOTCHED BIOPSY "I mean, I was it was a lesson in less is more," Bettany added, before Kimmel showed a photo of his bloody injury to the audience. Bettany admitted he was stuck with his injured eye for two weeks, but said that the show must go on. "I think ... it must have cost production so much to take it out because we shot the whole [thing]." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE And despite playing a character known for his superhuman vision, Bettany admitted his own eyesight was far from perfect. "I mean the irony is the actor playing Vision is kind of myopic, you know. I can't see a thing when I take my glasses off, which is great depending on the actor," he joked. Bettany reprised his role as Vision for the Disney+ series – the final chapter of a television trilogy that began with "WandaVision" in 2021 and continued with "Agatha All Along" in 2024. In "VisionQuest," Bettany portrays a rebuilt version of Vision who is struggling to understand his identity and recover a sense of purpose. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "So when we find vision, he has had his memories restored, but he is unable or perhaps unwilling to attach any feelings to them," Bettany told Kimmel. "And he is living a very quiet life in a pub in Scotland where he works." "At night he goes and lives in the fridge freezer, and he goes inside his own head and in that head is a kind of what we call the mind space, and it's a mansion," he explained, comparing the concept to the movie "Inside Out." "In that head, in that mansion are a bunch of different AIs who have differing personalities that help him sort of sift through the data of the day and understand humanity," he added. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Bettany got his start in the Marvel universe as J.A.R.V.I.S, Tony Stark's artificial intelligence assistant. His new character, Vision, was created when the Avengers uploaded J.A.R.V.I.S.'s AI into a synthetic body originally designed by Ultron, using the Mind Stone to bring him to life. "Do AI companies try to get you to do J.A.R.V.I.S. for them?" Kimmel asked. "Gosh, I wish," he said. "I would be hanging up my acting." "Maybe that is a seed that has now been planted," Kimmel joked. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5eb04272c212045af3114 How to follow 2026 Election Day coverage on Fox News platforms te 2026-10-31T13:20:04.241Z How to follow 2026 Election Day coverage on Fox News platforms Fox News will deliver live results, race calls and around-the-clock coverage as voters decide control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. Here's how to watch the biggest House, Senate and governor's races unfold across Fox News Channel, Fox News Digital and streaming platforms. Election Day 2026 is just days away, and Fox News Media will deliver live, multiplatform coverage Tuesday, Nov. 3, as Americans head to the polls to decide control of Congress and key governor's offices across the country. CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW THE LATEST ELECTION NEWS From closely watched Senate showdowns to competitive House races that could determine the balance of power in Washington, Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital will provide live results, breaking developments and analysis throughout Election Night. Viewers can watch live coverage on Fox News Go with a participating television provider or stream Fox News Channel through FOX One. Fox News Channel's special "FOX News Democracy 26" coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday, co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum. Dana Perino, Brit Hume, Harold Ford Jr., Bill Hemmer, Sandra Smith, Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity and other Fox News personalities will contribute throughout the evening. The Fox News Decision Desk will provide race calls for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests, along with projections of which party will control each chamber of Congress. For this year’s election coverage, FNC will expand its use of augmented reality and data-driven graphics to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of election results as they unfold. Enhanced visualizations will illustrate county-level voting shifts compared to previous elections, track the balance of power in Congress and provide additional context around key races. SENATE CONTROL IS A COIN FLIP — AND DEMOCRATS’ PATH RUNS THROUGH TRUMP COUNTRY The network will also showcase versatile graphics packages, templates and automated production processes, allowing teams to respond quickly to breaking developments while building technology that can be used across future election cycles. FOX Business will simulcast Fox News Channel's Election Night coverage from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5eb02272c212045af310b EXCLUSIVE: State Department accuses politicians of endangering Afrikaner lives after gruesome farm attacks te 2026-10-31T13:20:02.931Z EXCLUSIVE: State Department accuses politicians of endangering Afrikaner lives after gruesome farm attacks FIRST ON FOX: The State Department has hit out strongly against South Africa and some of its politicians, accusing them of putting their people’s lives at risk following two attacks on White farmers believed to be Afrikaners — people of European descent — near Johannesburg. A 50-year-old man was reportedly tortured, and a 55-year-old woman allegedly beaten to death. In exclusive comments to Fox News Digital, a State Department spokesperson said "the lives and property of Afrikaners have been endangered by politicians who incite race-based violence against them." BIDEN-ERA DIRECTIVE FOR DIPLOMATS TO PEDDLE DEI ON FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS SCRAPPED BY STATE DEPARTMENT This is the latest volley from the administration in an increasingly bitter row, which first burst out of the Oval Office last year in a heated exchange between President Donald Trump and South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, on a range of the country’s policies and issues — including safety concerns for the Afrikaner community. "This month’s attacks were ‘appalling,’ said Ian Cameron, chair of South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Police and a member of Parliament with the main opposition Democratic Alliance. He detailed the attacks, starting with one involving Donovan Marx, a 50-year-old who was on his farm about 80 miles from Johannesburg. Cameron told Fox News Digital there were reports Marx was shot, stabbed and had his ears cut off, describing the attack as "extraordinary cruelty." He added that in a separate attack in the same North West Province earlier this month, a female farmer, Hannetjie van Zyl, 55, was beaten to death while opening a gate. Eyewitness reports claim she was approached from behind and hit repeatedly over the head with an iron bar. In both attacks, the victims’ vehicles and belongings were reportedly stolen. But the alleged torture of Marx goes beyond straightforward crimes such as burglary, Corné Mulder, leader of the opposition party Freedom Front Plus, told Fox News Digital. "Safety and farm attacks in South Africa remains a huge problem," Mulder said. "Donovan Marx was attacked this week. He's fighting for his life in hospital at the moment. The perpetrators not only attacked him, they tried to castrate him." While both victims were White, there have been no accusations from public figures that the attacks were racially motivated. Cameron claimed the attacks were not isolated, noting he had "personally attended farm-attack scenes where people were tortured with boiling water, burnt with clothing irons and subjected to other horrific abuse." "SAPS [South African Police Service] must put experienced investigators, forensic support and crime intelligence behind these cases," Cameron said. "Nobody should have to accept this level of violence as a normal part of life." The reported torture of farmers is "unthinkable," Mulder said, adding "not one word from the President of South Africa to sympathize, not even acknowledging that this has happened, which is absolutely unbelievable." "We have been pleading with [the] government to prioritize rural crime and farm attacks as a priority crime, they are not prepared to do so," he continued. Fox News Digital reached out to the South African government for comment, but was referred to police, who did not immediately respond. SOUTH AFRICAN EX-POLICE CHIEF GETS TISSUE STUCK ON FOREHEAD WHILE SWEATING DURING CORRUPTION INQUIRY Mulder claims the recent farm attacks were fueled by the South African president’s refusal to heed Trump’s demand last year to stop performances of the song "Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer." The term "Boer" refers to a South African of Dutch or Huguenot descent, according to Merriam-Webster. Ramaphosa said he could not stop the song being chanted in stadiums by crowds of up to 90,000 because the country’s highest court has said the lyrics are not hate speech. THOUSANDS OF POLICE DEPLOYED ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA AS DEADLY ANTI-IMMIGRATION PROTESTS SPREAD TO MULTIPLE CITIES "As long as [President Ramaphosa] does not stop the incitement to attack farmers with the singing of the song "Kill the Boer," the attacks will continue," Mulder wrote in a statement. "We see the practical reality when these things play out as happened with the last two farm attacks that we've seen." Last month, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Brent Bozell III told Fox News Digital that Ramaphosa could ban the song despite a court ruling that it did not constitute hate speech. "So, to say, well, you can’t do it because the court said it’s not, you know, that’s poppycock," Bozell said. "If President Ramaphosa, if he wants to, he can do it. It’s just as simple as that." The State Department doubled down on the administration’s demand that the singing of the song be banned, with a spokesperson telling Fox News Digital on Friday, "The United States asked senior government officials to condemn incitement to race-based violence, particularly the singing of "Kill the Farmer! Kill the Boer!" The spokesperson added that Trump has demanded South Africa formally designate rural crime as a priority crime, and "expand alternatives to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment ownership requirements, such as equity equivalent investment programs." Regarding farmers, the State Department spokesperson said South African politicians "threaten to confiscate their farms without compensation and support a corrupt, race-based scoring system that discriminates against Afrikaners and other minorities in employment." "The lack of a meaningful response to these requests made clear that the South African government does not want a constructive relationship with the United States and is willing to continue pursuing oppressive policies that disadvantage all South Africans," the spokesperson continued. Nearly 13,000 South African refugees, most of them Afrikaners, have been flown to the U.S. during fiscal year 2026. That number is expected to increase by another 17,500 refugees in fiscal year 2027. "As directed by President Trump, we are prioritizing the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination," the State Department spokesperson said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5e1a2272c212045af2f2d JACKSON THOMPSON: Angel Reese trash talk timeline, from mocking Caitlin Clark to beefing with Bidens te 2026-10-31T12:40:02.994Z JACKSON THOMPSON: Angel Reese trash talk timeline, from mocking Caitlin Clark to beefing with Bidens Angel Reese has taken a crafty, scrappy and mouthy road to her first ever Game 7 in WNBA history. She has already made her presence heard in the series, taunting Golden State with a "too small" gesture. But Reese’s history of making statements stretches back well before her first Finals appearance. From her championship-game taunts directed at Caitlin Clark in college to public criticism of her own team in Chicago, Reese has repeatedly made headlines with her words and gestures. Those moments have sparked debates over sportsmanship, player treatment and the scrutiny that comes with stardom. ANGEL REESE WENT FROM TAUNTING GOLDEN STATE TO COMPLAINING ABOUT OFFICIATING AS WNBA FINALS SHIFTED Reese has, at times, explicitly embraced the attention. "I’ll take the bad guy role," she said in June 2024, while arguing that she also deserved credit for women’s basketball’s growing popularity. As she prepares for Saturday’s championship showdown, here is a look back at the trash talk, pointed comments and public clashes that have accompanied her rise. Much of the world was introduced to Angel Reese at the end of the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. After her LSU Tigers knocked off Caitlin Clark's Iowa Hawkeyes, Reese made a gesture that changed the sport forever. As LSU closed out its 102-85 national championship victory over Iowa, Reese waved her hand in front of her face in Clark’s direction, then pointed toward her ring finger. The "you can’t see me" gesture, popularized by wrestler John Cena, was one Clark had used during Iowa’s Elite Eight win over Louisville. The celebration became a debate of its own. Critics accused Reese of poor sportsmanship, while defenders questioned why her gesture drew backlash when Clark’s had been celebrated. Reese, named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player, stood by it. "I don’t fit in a box that y’all want me to be in," Reese told reporters afterward. "But when other people do it, y’all say nothing." Clark herself declined to join the criticism. "I don’t think Angel should be criticized at all," she told ESPN two days later, defending trash talk as part of competition. Reese’s next public clash reached the White House. A day after LSU won the national championship, then-first lady Jill Biden suggested that runner-up Iowa should also visit the White House, an honor traditionally reserved for the champions. Reese’s response was short: "A JOKE." She posted it on Twitter with three laughing emojis. Biden’s office subsequently clarified that her suggestion was meant to celebrate the historic game and women athletes, and that she looked forward to hosting LSU. Reese remained unimpressed, referring to that response as an apology during an appearance on the "Paper Route" podcast. "I don’t accept the apology," Reese said. She argued that LSU would not have received an invitation had it lost, then offered an alternative destination. ANGEL REESE MOCKS CAITLIN CLARK AFTER CLEAR PUSH AS WNBA'S BEST RIVALRY HITS NEW GEAR "They can have that spotlight. We’ll go to the Obamas. We’ll see Michelle. We’ll see Barack." President Joe Biden ultimately invited LSU and men’s champion Connecticut, without including Iowa. By April 7, Reese said she would attend with her teammates, explaining that she wanted to do what was best for the team. The episode ended with a warmer exchange: Reese attended the May 26 celebration, hugged Jill Biden and presented her with a jersey. Reese left her final SEC championship game with a loss and a message for the winners. LSU, the defending national champion, had been trying to hand undefeated South Carolina its first loss of the season. The Gamecocks held on for a 79-72 victory in Greenville, South Carolina, after a physical game that boiled over into a late confrontation. Reese and South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso had spent much of the afternoon battling inside. During the second quarter, Reese pulled Cardoso’s hair as she headed upcourt. On another possession, Cardoso pushed Reese in the back, and Reese responded with an elbow to Cardoso’s face that drew an intentional foul. The scuffle near the end of the game began with other players. With South Carolina ahead 73-66 and 2:08 remaining, LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson committed an intentional foul on MiLaysia Fulwiley after a turnover. Johnson then bumped South Carolina’s Ashlyn Watkins while heading toward her bench. Cardoso rushed in and shoved Johnson to the floor. Cardoso was ejected for fighting, and five other players were ejected for leaving their benches. Reese walked away from the confrontation and was not ejected. But her postgame comments threw a jab in a different way. "We’re not scared of South Carolina," she told reporters, repeating the declaration before offering a warning to LSU’s upcoming NCAA Tournament opponents. "Anybody seeing us moving forward should be scared." Reese was three games into her WNBA career when she weighed in on who deserved credit for the league’s growing spotlight. After Chicago’s 90-81 victory over the New York Liberty, she celebrated the win with a pointed post on X. "and that’s on getting a WIN in a packed area not just cause of one player on our charter flight," Reese wrote, adding a kissing emoji. She subsequently deleted the post. The comment followed Charles Barkley’s criticism of WNBA players he accused of being petty toward Clark. Barkley said they should thank the Indiana Fever rookie for the attention and money she was bringing to the league, including its newly introduced charter flights. The WNBA had announced its full charter program earlier that month, citing years of work to strengthen its business. Although many interpreted Reese’s post as a swipe at Clark, Reese later told the Chicago Sun-Times that Barkley was her target. "He knows it was directed towards him and whoever is not actually educated on what’s going on in the league," she said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Reese argued that numerous players, including herself, had contributed to the WNBA’s growth. Reese’s first WNBA meeting with Clark brought a controversial foul, a fine and another declaration about her place in the spotlight. During Indiana’s 71-70 victory over Chicago, Sky guard Chennedy Carter knocked Clark to the floor with an away-from-the-ball shoulder check. The WNBA subsequently upgraded the foul to a flagrant 1. Broadcast footage showed Reese standing and clapping from Chicago’s bench after the contact, drawing further scrutiny. The league also fined Reese $1,000 for failing to make herself available for postgame interviews. Speaking to reporters June 3, Reese said she was willing to embrace an unpopular role as women’s basketball continued attracting new audiences. "I’ll take the ‘bad guy’ role," she said. She pointed back to LSU’s 2023 championship game against Iowa and the attention that had followed, arguing that the sport’s growth extended beyond one player. "It’s because of me, too, and I want y’all to realize that," Reese said. Reese’s next complaint came after her own foul on Clark went to review. During the third quarter of Indiana’s 91-83 victory over Chicago, Reese attempted to block a Clark layup and struck her across the head, sending her to the floor. Officials initially called a common foul, then upgraded it to a flagrant 1 after reviewing the play. Reese defended her attempt to contest the shot. "It was a basketball play. I can’t control the refs," she said afterward. She also argued that Chicago had not received enough calls when attacking the basket, saying a review of the film showed missed fouls. "I guess some people got a special whistle," Reese said, without naming a player. Reese and fellow Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso each finished with five fouls. Chicago coach Teresa Weatherspoon also expressed frustration with calls she believed her post players should have received. Clark offered a more restrained assessment of the contact. "It’s just part of basketball," she said, adding that Reese "was trying to make a play on the ball." Reese turned criticism of her rebounding into a challenge for her opponents. During an episode of "Unapologetically Angel" featuring Dwyane Wade, she defended the skill that had become her calling card during her rookie season. "Why don’t y’all box me out? How come y’all don’t box me out?" Reese asked. Her rebounding had become a recurring point of debate, with critics highlighting possessions in which she collected her own missed shots. Reese argued that her success on the glass was being turned into a reason to criticize her. She finished the season leading the WNBA with 13.1 rebounds per game, including a league-best 5.1 offensive rebounds. She also shot 39.1% from the field. Reese acknowledged during the conversation that her offense needed work and said improving it would be an offseason priority. Her message about rebounding was more defiant: opponents had their chance to stop her. Reese took her trash talk to the Unrivaled League — and a television microphone picked it up. During a timeout in the first season of Unrivaled, the offseason 3-on-3 league, Reese delivered a blunt assessment of New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu’s defense. "Sabrina can’t f---ing guard!" Reese said while her Rose BC coach, Nola Henry, was wearing a microphone. Ionescu was playing for the opposing Phantom BC. Phantom won 75-63 behind Ionescu’s 32 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. She also blocked a Reese layup in the fourth quarter. Reese finished with 13 points and seven rebounds. Asked about the remark during a Ringer NBA Show interview released Feb. 18, Ionescu defended trash talk as an ordinary part of basketball. She also had a reminder about the result. "I don’t pay too much mind to that one because we won and I had 32 points," Ionescu said. Reese’s next Unrivaled milestone came with an early exit. During Rose BC’s game against Laces BC, Reese received two technical fouls late in the second quarter after being called for a foul while guarding Tiffany Hayes. Reese waved her hand after the call, drawing the first technical. She appeared to argue that her gesture was directed at Hayes rather than the referee, but received a second technical and was ejected — a first for the new league. "While I understood her frustration completely, she’ll grow from that in terms of keeping her composure," Rose coach Nola Henry said. Reese finished with six points and 15 rebounds, and Rose won 83-69. Her response continued on X. "Happy BHM. yall know i had to be the first," Reese posted, referring to Black History Month. She also called Sports Illustrated’s coverage of the ejection "clickbait," adding, "everything i do keep going viral." Reese borrowed the Lunar Owls’ celebration after helping spoil their perfect start in Unrivaled. She delivered 22 points and 21 rebounds — the league’s first 20-point, 20-rebound performance — as Rose BC beat the previously unbeaten Owls 72-63 on Feb. 21. The Owls entered the game 8-0. As Reese left the court, she flapped her arms and shouted "Hootie Hoo," mimicking her opponents’ signature chant. Reese’s second WNBA season opened with another confrontation with Clark. With 4:38 left in the third quarter of Chicago’s opener against Indiana, Clark committed a hard foul after Reese grabbed an offensive rebound, knocking Reese to the floor. Reese jumped up and moved toward Clark before Fever center Aliyah Boston stepped between them. Officials upgraded Clark’s foul to a flagrant 1 after reviewing the play and assessed offsetting technical fouls to Reese and Boston. Crew chief Roy Gulbeyan explained afterward that Clark’s foul involved unnecessary contact. He described Reese’s penalty as a "verbal technical" and Boston’s as a "physical taunt technical." Reese kept her postgame assessment brief. "Basketball play. Refs got it right. Move on," she said. Clark said during an in-game interview that there was "nothing malicious" about the foul. Indiana won 93-58. Clark finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, while Reese recorded 12 points and 17 rebounds. Reese decided the risk of a fine was worth airing her complaints about WNBA officiating. After Chicago’s 80-75 loss to Minnesota, she said she had questioned an official about the Sky’s lack of free throws entering the fourth quarter. According to Reese, the official responded that it was "not her job." Chicago finished with eight free-throw attempts to Minnesota’s 17. Four of the Lynx’s attempts came after Chicago fouled in the final 15 seconds. Reese called for the officiating to improve and dismissed the potential financial penalty as cheap. "I don’t give a damn if I get fined," she said. "I am tired of this s---." She carried that frustration onto X, describing a photo showing contact around her waist during a rebound as "diabolical." In another post, she shared her press conference comments and tagged the WNBA with a message: "idgaf. DO BETTER." Reese appeared to push back against former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III’s claimed inside scoop on her relationship with Clark. In a July 10 post condemning a racist image of Reese, Griffin also claimed people in her circle had contacted him and claimed she had grown to hate Clark. Hours later, Reese posted a pointed response without naming Griffin. "lying on this app when everybody know the first and last name of everybody in my circle for clout is nastyyyy work," she wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Reese’s assessment of Chicago’s roster brought consequences from her own organization. In a Chicago Tribune interview published Sept. 3, Reese called for roster upgrades and raised the possibility of eventually leaving if the Sky didn’t improve. "I’m not settling for the same s--- we did this year," she said. She specifically questioned relying on point guard Courtney Vandersloot, then 36 and recovering from a season-ending ACL injury. "We can’t rely on Courtney to come back at the age that she’s at," Reese said. She also said Vandersloot could remain an asset, while advocating for a younger, experienced guard. In a televised interview, Vandersloot said: "My age is absolutely not a factor. I am coming back." Rachel Banham told the Sun-Times she felt "blindsided" by Reese’s comments. Players held a meeting after their Sept. 3 game, and Reese apologized. "I didn’t intentionally mean to put down my teammates," Reese said, arguing that her language had been taken out of context. On Sept. 5, the Sky announced Reese was suspended for the first-half of a Sept. 7 game against Las Vegas, citing "statements detrimental to the team." Reese ultimately missed the second half, too, with a back injury. It marked the beginning of the end of Reese in Chicago, as she was traded to the Atlanta Dream ahead of the 2026 season, in April. Eleven days after Chicago traded her to Atlanta for two first-round draft picks, Reese used her introductory news conference to explain what she wanted from her new basketball home. "I enjoyed being able to grow within my first two years, but I wanted more. I love to win, I love to compete and I wanted to be surrounded by people that can make me better," she said. "I don’t care about anything else that comes with it. I want to win and being able to come to an organization that really cared about their players." Reese’s back-and-forth with a former teammate ended with that teammate getting tossed. Reese and Toronto Tempo forward Isabelle Harrison, who played together in Chicago during Reese’s 2024 rookie season, had been jawing throughout their matchup in Toronto. Their encounter escalated in the third quarter. With 6:05 remaining in the period, Harrison pulled Reese to the floor as the Atlanta forward worked inside. Players from both teams converged, and Reese’s teammates pulled her away. Officials initially called a common foul, then upgraded it to a flagrant 2 after reviewing the play, ejecting Harrison. No additional penalties were assessed during the confrontation. Harrison had scored 17 points before her early exit. Reese remained in the game and finished with 15 points and 17 rebounds, including a career-high 11 offensive boards, as Atlanta won 102-77. Reese took aim at All-Star voting after Atlanta failed to land a single starter. Speaking before the Dream’s July 2 game against Washington, Reese called the results "disrespectful," particularly toward teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray. She credited the guards with driving Atlanta’s success and said she would speak up for them. "For us not to have anyone was just a slap in the face, but they’re not going to say anything. I am." Reese also congratulated the selected starters and said they deserved their spots. She expected Atlanta’s players to make the roster when reserves were announced. The starting lineup came from a weighted vote: Fans accounted for 50%, with players and media contributing 25% each. Howard and Gray finished fifth and sixth among guards, with four starting spots available. Reese finished seventh among frontcourt players, one place outside the six-player cutoff. Five days later, all three were announced as All-Star reserves, selected by the league’s head coaches. Reese gave Jonquel Jones the "too small" treatment. Jones returned the favor. During Atlanta’s September matchup with New York, Reese backed down the Liberty center and scored a short shot in the second quarter. She followed the basket with the familiar gesture, pinching her fingers together to suggest Jones couldn’t handle her inside. Jones answered in the third quarter. She backed Reese toward the basket, scored as Reese fell to the floor and delivered her own "too small" celebration. Both finished with double-doubles: Reese had 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Jones recorded 18 points and 12 boards. Atlanta won 95-84, moving closer to securing home-court advantage in the opening round of the playoffs. Reese picked up a technical for taunting Washington, then waved the Mystics out of the playoffs. With 4:08 remaining in Game 2 of their first-round series, Reese blocked Michaela Onyenwere’s layup and grabbed the rebound. She turned to exchange words with Onyenwere, who swatted the ball from her hand. Officials assessed Reese a technical foul for taunting. After Atlanta completed its 93-75 victory and two-game sweep, Reese and teammate Allisha Gray raised their hands and waved goodbye toward Washington’s players. Veteran teammate DeWanna Bonner stepped between them and pulled both players’ hands down. Reese finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and three blocks as Atlanta advanced to the semifinals. Speaking afterward, she praised Washington’s young roster and predicted future success for the Mystics. But she also offered her assessment of the series: "the best team came out on top." Reese had words for two Liberty stars as Atlanta closed out New York. The first exchange followed a second-quarter basket by Dream rookie Isobel Borlase, who appeared to push off against Sabrina Ionescu without drawing an offensive foul. On the next possession, Ionescu pushed Borlase while setting a screen and was called for an offensive foul. Reese ran over and repeatedly spoke to Ionescu. Rhyne Howard stepped between them and pushed Ionescu, while Reese continued talking before DeWanna Bonner led her away. Officials reviewed the confrontation and assessed no technical fouls, ruling that no hostile act had occurred. Minutes later, Jonquel Jones blocked Reese’s shot and bumped her with her chest. The two stood chest-to-chest and exchanged words before teammates separated them. This time, both received technical fouls. Reese finished with 22 points and nine rebounds in Atlanta’s 85-83 victory, completing a three-game sweep and sending the Dream to their first Finals since 2013. Afterward, Reese described competing against respected peers as "literally war," adding that "the respect is given." Reese brought her "too small" taunt to the Finals, along with her running commentary. During Game 2, Reese and Valkyries center Aminata Gueye exchanged words while Reese stood at the free-throw line following a foul by Gueye. Reese made both shots, then blocked Gueye’s layup on Golden State’s next possession. She finished with 30 points and 16 rebounds in Atlanta’s 79-65 victory, evening the series. In Game 3, Reese pinched her fingers together toward Golden State players in the familiar taunting gesture. Photographers also captured her making it after the victory, with teammates laughing beside her. Reese contributed 21 points and 12 rebounds as Atlanta won 97-71 and took a 2-1 series lead. Speaking to reporters on Oct. 23, she explained her effort to unsettle Golden State. "They’re playing into my mental game where I can take their confidence and just try to do whatever to mess them up," she said. She also said Golden State’s home atmosphere at Chase Center, nicknamed Ballhalla, did not intimidate her and suggested Atlanta presented a tougher environment for visiting players. The Valkyries responded. Kaila Charles emphasized the need to match Atlanta’s energy and answer its trash talk. During Game 4, broadcast cameras caught Charles pushing Reese’s arm as Atlanta gathered for a huddle. Reese pushed back, and the two exchanged words. Golden State won 67-62 to tie the series. Golden State also won Game 5, putting Atlanta one loss from elimination. The Dream answered Thursday with an 80-69 Game 6 victory. Reese recorded 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, while Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Rhyne Howard added 21. That sends the series back to Ballhalla for the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history. Tipoff is Saturday at 8 p.m. ET at Chase Center, with both franchises seeking their first championship. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5e1a2272c212045af2f24 No Jacksonville, no problem? Georgia, Florida fans wanted a home-and-home, but money wins in college football te 2026-10-31T12:40:02.074Z No Jacksonville, no problem? Georgia, Florida fans wanted a home-and-home, but money wins in college football ATLANTA - There is obviously a different feel to the annual "World’s Largest Cocktail Party" this year thanks to the showdown between Florida and Georgia being played inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, compared to its usual home in Jacksonville. Between the normal tailgate experiences that take place over the 24 hours to kickoff and the overwhelming feel of tradition for this showdown that happens on a yearly basis, it's actually the fans who are feeling a bit underwhelmed by the game being played in Atlanta this season. Thanks to ongoing renovations at EverBank Stadium, which is home to the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, this highly-contested game is calling Atlanta and Tampa home for the next two years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Sure, there isn’t much either team can do about its usual venue, with the game scheduled to return in three years along the Florida coast. But fans of both teams were hoping that the opportunity to play this rivalry game in both Athens and Gainesville over these two years would have been on the table for the first time since the 1994 and 1995 seasons, which was also due to renovations in Jacksonville. "I don't really understand it, though I know it comes down to money," Andrew, from Ocala, told OutKick. "It would have been pretty cool to make the trip to Athens and experience what it's like to play this game in a home stadium. "Honestly, I think they fumbled an opportunity to do something different. Where the heck are we supposed to tailgate here in Atlanta? Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for the actual game, but I think we're going to be missing out on the normal tailgate fun that we usually host in Jacksonville." Money, you say? Yes, it comes down to the almighty dollar. If you were under the impression that these neutral site games were going away in favor of more home-and-home series in college football, I think you're forgetting about how much each team is paid for these types of games. When both universities put this showdown up for sale, the offers started pouring in. Sure, it helped that Atlanta is the home of the SEC Championship game (that could be ending this season), but it also came down to how much Falcons owner Arthur Blank was willing to pay each team to play this game inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Arthur M. Blank Sports and Entertainment, which runs multiple venues and events for the city of Atlanta, is paying each school $7.5 million to host the, while the city of Jacksonville is paying $1.5 million each over the next two years for their promised return to Florida. THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF IS SACRIFICING ITS SOUL TO BE AN ATM FOR CONFERENCES WITH EXPANSION TO 24 TEAMS Each team also received 29,071 tickets for this game, so it should still look like the annual showdown in Jacksonville. But, obviously that would not have been the case if this was played in Gainesville, with SEC guidelines noting that each visiting school receives around 4500-6000 tickets. Starting to see why this game was never going on-campus? It should be noted that only the home team would see the revenue generated by this game if it were to have been played in either Gainesville or Athens. When you factor in the cost of staging a game like this, it makes more financial sense to keep it at a neutral site. But, that doesn’t take away the frustration from some fans who made the trip to Atlanta. "I just don't care for another game inside this darn stadium," Thomas, a Georgia fan, told OutKick. "Hell, we should just turn this into our second-home with the SEC Championship game. I guess that's actually a compliment to Kirby Smart and my Dawgs, but it would've been interesting to make a trip to Gainesville, even if I hate the Gators. "I just hope it has the same feel as Jacksonville does every year. But yeah, I am excited to see us whoop Florida's ass, but it would’ve been nice to do it in their home stadium at least once in my lifetime under these circumstances." MAHJONG IS THE NEW TAILGATE GAME TAKING OVER COLLEGE FOOTBALL FOR WOMEN — AND EVEN AT HOME WITH HEAD COACHES And, there will be more neutral site games to come in the future in college football. A city like Nashville is the perfect example; it already hosted Ole Miss and Louisville to start the season. After agreeing to cancel their home-and-home series, both Georgia and Florida State agreed to play inside the Tennessee Titans' new stadium in 2029, with them preparing to take home a nice payday in the process. There will be others as well, as Dallas and even Las Vegas are still in the market for a neutral-site game, and both have already hosted such games in the past. So, with the CFP on the brink of expanding to 24 teams, there could be openings across what is known as "bowl season." "It might not be in the next two or three years, but we're already looking at potential options to potentially host games at the beginning of each season," one bowl game executive told OutKick. "Playing more home games in an expanded playoff means lesser big-brand teams being available for our postseason matchups. We already know that adjustments are going to have to be made in some form, and I don't expect us to just disappear like some want to report. It's all about adjusting with the times, so maybe it could benefit us to open the season with our game, compared to ending it." Today, Georgia and Florida fans gather for what should be dubbed the "World's Largest Indoor Cocktail Party' in a city well-versed in hosting big games. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcfe272c212045af2e58 Eddie Barbash Returns to Chamber Music Rochester for an Afternoon of Gershwin and Jazz te 2026-10-31T12:20:14.102Z Eddie Barbash Returns to Chamber Music Rochester for an Afternoon of Gershwin and Jazz Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcfd272c212045af2e4b Take Charge of Your Breast Health as You Age te 2026-10-31T12:20:13.161Z Take Charge of Your Breast Health as You Age By Marisa Gefen, MD, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcfc272c212045af2e42 Take Charge of Your Breast Health as You Age te 2026-10-31T12:20:12.239Z Take Charge of Your Breast Health as You Age Staying up to date on preventive care and recommended screenings can help detect cancer earlier and support better health as you age. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcf6272c212045af2e0a Private jets, yachts and powerful friends helped Alexander brothers lure women — and silence them, lawyer says te 2026-10-31T12:20:06.027Z Private jets, yachts and powerful friends helped Alexander brothers lure women — and silence them, lawyer says Jets, superyachts, mansions and access to the rich and powerful helped the Alexander brothers lure women into their orbit while creating an "aura" that left victims afraid they would not be believed, an attorney representing three women pursuing civil claims against the convicted sex traffickers told Fox News Digital. Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander were each sentenced in New York Tuesday to 30 years in federal prison for a yearslong sex-trafficking scheme that prosecutors said relied in part on the brothers' wealth, social status and luxury lifestyle to lure women before drugging and sexually assaulting them. But the sentences that capped their federal prosecution do not mark the end of the legal reckoning facing the brothers. ANDREW, TRISTAN TATE ARRESTED IN MIAMI AS UK SEEKS EXTRADITION ON EXPANDED RAPE, TRAFFICKING CHARGES Michael J. Willemin, a partner at Wigdor LLP, told Fox News Digital that his firm represents three women pursuing civil claims against the brothers and said evidence revealed during the federal prosecution could bolster allegations made in those cases. Willemin said the brothers surrounded themselves with wealthy and powerful people while using their lavish lifestyle to attract women and build an image that made victims fearful of coming forward. WOMEN ACCUSE PEARADISE FOUNDER OF PREYING ON THEM BY TURNING ‘SAFE SPACE’ INTO MANSION OF MANIPULATION "They used things like luxury trips and parties and introductions to celebrities and powerful individuals and private jets and super yachts, mansions and estates," Willemin said. Those trappings, he said, served as "a compliment in some ways to the drugs and the alcohol that were used to impair the memory of their victims and ultimately allowed them to get away with this sort of behavior for as long as they did." CORNELL SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE REVIVES SCRUTINY OF A LITTLE-KNOWN NEW YORK LAW ON INTOXICATED VICTIMS Prosecutors said the brothers used their wealth and prominence to create opportunities to sexually assault women between at least 2008 and 2021. Women were identified through social media, dating apps, in-person encounters and party promoters before being offered luxury experiences, travel and accommodations. On multiple occasions, prosecutors said, women were then drugged and forcibly raped or sexually assaulted, sometimes by multiple men. CONVICTED SERIAL RAPIST ORIGINALLY SENTENCED TO 124 YEARS WALKS FREE AFTER 20, SPARKING OUTRAGE Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Jones described it during closing arguments as a "consistent playbook to lure, isolate and rape their victims." Willemin said the brothers' wealth and access did more than help draw women into their social circles. He said it also heightened fears about what could happen if victims accused them publicly. "There's an added layer of concern that the women who come forward are going to be retaliated against," Willemin said. That could include fears of being pushed out of social circles, being surveilled or facing other potentially violent behavior, he said. HARVEY WEINSTEIN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR 2006 SEX CRIME IN NEW YORK "That's something that is a very real fear for women that is exacerbated when someone can use wealth and power to help secure silence," Willemin said. Willemin represents Angelica Parker, who sued all three brothers in 2024, along with Samantha Fields and a Jane Doe who have brought separate civil claims. MAX FACTOR HEIR'S FORMER LAWYER DETAILS JUDGE'S ERROR THAT WIPED OUT 124-YEAR RAPE SENTENCE Parker alleges Oren invited her and a friend to the New York City apartment he shared with Tal and Alon in 2012, where Oren and Alon offered the women ecstasy, which they declined. After Parker's friend left the apartment, Parker alleges Alon and Tal sexually assaulted her together while Oren watched. JUDGE GRILLS AG’S OFFICE IN CORNELL SEX ASSAULT CASE AS EX-FRAT BRO’S LAWYER DEMANDS OUSTER OVER ALLEGED BIAS The allegations in Parker's lawsuit are separate civil claims and were not adjudicated by the federal jury that convicted the brothers. Willemin said evidence that emerged during the criminal prosecution nevertheless supports Parker's contention that what allegedly happened to her was planned rather than spontaneous. "There was a whole host of evidence with respect to text messages and videos and other behaviors that suggested that these sexual assaults were not the random acts of spontaneity, but were, in fact, planned, which help also support the allegation made by Ms. Parker," Willemin said. The federal prosecution may now also change the landscape for the remaining civil cases. Willemin said Parker's case has progressed further than the other two his firm is handling and is moving through an appeals process involving whether older sexual assault claims can proceed. An argument is scheduled in January before the New York Court of Appeals over legal issues Willemin said could determine the outcome of numerous civil cases against the brothers. "The civil cases are moving forward now," Willemin said. "And one of the sort of roadblocks to that was to have the criminal case completed. That's now obviously completed to a degree and now the civil cases should be able to move forward." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X When asked whether additional women may have been victimized but never publicly came forward, Willemin said, "I wouldn't doubt that at all." "It would be, you know, frankly, pretty surprising if every woman who had been the victim of a sexual assault by the Alexander brothers has come forward, given the evidence that we have as far as how widespread this occurred," Willemin said. At Tuesday's sentencing, the brothers continued to deny drugging, raping or trafficking women while acknowledging and expressing regret for past attitudes and comments about women. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Federal prosecutors had sought life sentences, while defense attorneys asked for the mandatory minimum of 15 years. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni ultimately sentenced each brother to 30 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. Alon and Oren were each fined $300,000, while Tal was fined $350,000. SEND US A TIP For Willemin's clients, the federal sentences represent only one part of what they are seeking. GOT A TIP? His firm hopes to move its three civil cases through discovery and ultimately to trial, where Willemin said his clients want juries to recognize that they were wronged and provide a remedy through the civil justice system. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "The criminal convictions were welcome for sure, and the sentence, although it could have been longer, it could have been life, was also significantly longer than the minimum sentence that could have been given," Willemin said. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Asked whether he believed 30 years was a just sentence, Willemin pointed to the brothers' continued denials and said he believes accountability remains lacking. "At this point in time, life really seems like the only fair sentence," Willemin said. Fox News Digital reached out to the Alexanders' attorneys for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcf5272c212045af2dfb TIM GRAHAM: Three-to-one negative coverage tells the story of network bias te 2026-10-31T12:20:05.226Z TIM GRAHAM: Three-to-one negative coverage tells the story of network bias Watching the broadcast news networks report on campaigns makes you think they’re not creating news as much as they’re trying to make the political weather. On every day, in every way, they labor to place the blackest clouds over the heads of President Donald Trump and the Republicans. Good news is not news. There is no balance of good and bad. Any hint of neutrality is despised as "normalizing" Trump. Nonpartisanship somehow becomes partisanship. So, resistance against Trump is the norm. A Media Research Center study of the 2024 campaign from July 21 through Oct. 25 found ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts punished Trump with 85% negative coverage. Meanwhile, the Democrat nominee, Kamala Harris, received 78% positive coverage. One choice sounded like doom, and the other was painted as hope and joy and "vibes." With that kind of stark difference in tone, does that sound like news, or campaign advertising? HUGH HEWITT: LEGACY MEDIA LEFT HALF OF AMERICA OUT. FOX NEWS LET THEM IN Leading the themes two years ago was the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, including Trump’s insistence that the 2020 election was rigged – 47 minutes of coverage. Another 30 minutes was spent amplifying claims that Trump is a "danger to democracy" and/or a "fascist." It's happening again in 2026. The Media Research Center just found ABC, CBS and NBC evening newscasts from Sept. 28 to Oct. 26 gave Trump and the Republicans almost 57 minutes of negative coverage on the evening news, while the Democrats received almost 19 minutes of negative coverage – a three-to-one ratio. That math could be a little misleading, since the bad scandal news for Democrats, like the immigration agents raiding the home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., came wrapped in framing against the Trump administration for doing this in the closing weeks of an election. (These results came before the new eruption over "Decoy Dan" Sullivan in Alaska.) DEMOCRATS' FURY OVER ILHAN OMAR RAID DRAWS STINGING GOP REMINDER ABOUT RAID FROM THE PAST: ‘SET THE PRECEDENT’ It was the same pattern on the formerly taxpayer-funded "PBS News Hour." From Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, the GOP received 94% negative spin, to 6% positive. The Democrats received far more balanced coverage – 53% negative, 47% positive. No one would say the network news should avoid negative news. Consumers inherently don’t trust happy news any more than they trust gushy positive campaign commercials. Stubbornly high gas prices and a lack of a decisive victory in the Iran war aren’t positive stories. But the overwhelming tone of news coverage should force viewers to understand these broadcast network stars aren’t neutral referees, calling balls and strikes. They’re throwing beanballs at the Republicans. BROADCAST BIAS: NETWORKS SHOW FRANCE BURNING BUT HIGHLIGHT ‘PEACEFUL’ PROTESTERS Inside the broadcast network news bubble, democracy is mentally associated with the Democrats, autocracy with the Grand Old Party. If the Republicans show party unity, that’s a failing. They are weakening democracy by not weakening Trump. When the Democrats show party unity, that’s not controversial at all. In fact, the elitist media help enforce party unity. Republicans dissenting from Trump quickly draw positive media attention. "Lifelong Republicans" who endorse Democrats get promoted as the zeitgeist. Democrat dissenters would be ignored and gain no advantage. The growing radicalism of the Democrat party and its Democratic Socialists of America faction, and what they plan to do if they gain a majority in one or both houses of Congress, have not been serious topics. If the voters are casting ballots for Democrats because of the economy, do the Democrats have an actual solution? The networks weren’t focused on what happens next. Anyone perusing social media can see the Democrats salivating at more impeachments of Trump, and maybe an impeachment for Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., not to mention some very aggressive hearings into how the Trump family is personally prospering in Trump’s second term. TERRY MORAN SAYS NETWORK REJECTED HIS BIDEN HEALTH STORY AFTER HE WITNESSED PRESIDENT’S FRAILTY During President Joe Biden’s presidency, the broadcast networks obsessed over the House’s Jan. 6 hearings, including incessant live coverage, even in prime time hours. In the last two years, House oversight hearings into subjects like Biden’s use of the autopen and his declining mental fitness, were largely ignored. Republican hearings aren’t news. Democrat hearings will surely be big news – again. The networks have focused most of their attention on Trump’s rallies, often noting that when he campaigns in red states, it’s a sign that Republicans are anxious about losing in states they should be winning. If former President Barack Obama campaigns in a blue state, like appearing with radical Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, that’s not painted as desperation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION PBS reporter Liz Landers oozed on Oct. 26: "Former President Barack Obama brought his own firepower to the trail, rallying Democratic voters in two Midwestern battlegrounds on Saturday, telling crowds in Michigan and Ohio that Trump was responsible for rising costs because of the war with Iran." Trump canceling rallies in the closing days of the race is drawing negative coverage. When he rallies, it’s negative. When he moves to "tele-rallies" from Mar-a-Lago for a larger audience, that’s also negative. ABC’s Jonathan Karl warned, "Trump lashed out at a reporter who asked if he was sick of traveling." Most Republicans are sick of the network news manufacturing nightmares for their party on a daily basis. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcf4272c212045af2df2 Women may have a biological edge over men when tasting bourbon, experts say te 2026-10-31T12:20:04.391Z Women may have a biological edge over men when tasting bourbon, experts say There's a theory in the bourbon world that women are better at tasting the spirit than men, and some experts say there's scientific proof to back up the claim. Smelling is an important step in the tasting process, and there is some evidence that suggests women have an advantage in that area. "Women have a keener sense of smell and taste than men," Louisville, Kentucky-based whiskey expert and author Susan Reigler told Fox News Digital. WINE EXPERT SAYS ONE COMMON HABIT COULD BE SABOTAGING EVERY SIP Reigler, who is also a former president of the Bourbon Women organization, cited a scientific paper published in 2014 that explored the differences in the olfactory bulbs of men and women. The report showed that women have just under 50% more neurons than men in olfactory regions, a difference that could contribute to a stronger sense of smell. "There are a number of different factors that come to play and certainly things that are outside of smell that affect men and women differently," Caitlin McLean, the vice president of Qualitative Solutions at MMR Research Worldwide's North American offices in New York, told Fox News Digital. NEW 123.4-PROOF WHISKEY PROMPTS EXPERT WARNING THAT STRONGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER McLean noted that there's more to tasting bourbon than just what happens in the mouth and on the palate. The processes of orthonasal and retronasal olfaction play big roles in the tasting experience. Orthonasal olfaction occurs when aromas enter through the nostrils, such as smelling aromas, while retronasal olfaction occurs when those aromas "are coming up in sort of the back of your palate and hitting the nose from the inside," McLean explained. "When we think about what's critical to bourbon, some of those distinctive notes, like vanilla and cinnamon and leather and tobacco, smoke, dark fruit, all of those are identified through retronasal olfaction," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Retronasal olfaction is incredibly important when tasting bourbon because the flavors that arise at the end of the drinking process define the complexity, finish and overall enjoyment of the beverage, McLean said, adding that "the tongue and the palate can only taste so much." Hormones also come into play, too, McLean noted, especially estrogen, which is associated with a heightened sense of smell. "So in moments of pregnancy or menopause, you do see strong differentiation in olfactory sensitivity," McLean said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The belief that women are better bourbon tasters is partially rooted in the idea that women are biologically wired to have a stronger sense of smell and taste as a way to protect their children, a theory that is difficult to prove with data. "There is some scientific evidence that women, on average, outperform men in olfactory tasks, but maternal instinct is a difficult one to prove scientifically," McLean said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Whether or not they're scientifically proven to be better at tasting the spirit, women have been known to hold their own on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, according to Reigler. "Historically, the bourbon distillers in Kentucky, their tasting panels, their quality control panels, were always majority of women," she said. Men can still be excellent tasters, too, Reigler noted. Ultimately, she said, for anyone to become a truly skilled taster, "it just takes practice." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcf3272c212045af2de9 Miranda Lambert's friend kidnapped by her own father at age 7 recalls daring rescue that brought her home te 2026-10-31T12:20:03.553Z Miranda Lambert's friend kidnapped by her own father at age 7 recalls daring rescue that brought her home Lauren Burns was dressed in a cheerleader costume for Halloween weekend in 1987 when she climbed into her father's car. But instead of taking her trick-or-treating, he drove the 7-year-old to the airport and flew her thousands of miles from her Dallas home. Ali Bayan assured the little girl that the trip to his home country of Jordan was a "surprise" — and that her mother, Cathy Mahone, knew all about it. But as days turned into weeks and her father refused to let her speak to her mother, Burns began to realize she might never return home. "I didn't think I would ever see my mother again," Burns recalled to Fox News Digital. MIRANDA LAMBERT, CARRIE UNDERWOOD 'SHOULD GET A RIBBON' FOR SURVIVING COUNTRY MUSIC IN MALE-DOMINATED ERA Burns recounts the abduction and the international rescue mission it sparked in her memoir, "Stolen." Her childhood friend, country music superstar Miranda Lambert — whose family played a crucial role in bringing Burns home — wrote the foreword. Fox News Digital reached out to Lambert for comment. "By the time I was six weeks old, my parents got divorced," Burns said. WATCH: MIRANDA LAMBERT'S FRIEND RECALLS BEING KIDNAPPED BY FATHER AT AGE 7 "All I ever knew was that kind of upbringing. I went between two homes. My mother had full custody of me when I was six weeks old, but she did not want to keep me from my father. He was a good dad. He was loving and kind. I saw him almost every other weekend or maybe extra if she needed help. They had a good relationship despite the reasons that they had gotten divorced." During the drive to the airport, Burns wondered why her stepmother and siblings weren't coming along. "He'd never done anything to make me feel like I couldn't trust him," Burns said. "He was my dad, my provider. He was the one that loved me dearly. So, if he tells me something, I'm going to trust him. But it didn't quite add up." Burns' parents met while Mahone, a Christian, was working as a waitress and Bayan, a Muslim, was studying engineering in Texas. Mahone had full custody, but Bayan, who owned a restaurant in Dallas, saw his daughter regularly. There were "no red flags," Burns said, until that Halloween weekend. The Monday after Halloween weekend, Mahone went to Burns' elementary school to have lunch with her, as she typically did. She expected to hear about her daughter's weekend of trick-or-treating with her father. Instead, she discovered that Burns had never arrived at school. She soon learned that her ex-husband had abducted their daughter and taken her to Jordan. A desperate Mahone rushed to a pay phone. She called the one man she believed could help her: Miranda Lambert's father, Rick Lambert. The former Dallas police officer ran a private detective agency with his wife, Beverly. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Rick and Beverly were home," Burns said. "They got Miranda, they moved out of their house, and they were with my mom day and night trying to figure out a way to help my mom get me back. They were calling everyone they knew. Rick pulled some strings and got an appointment at the Dallas County Courthouse, so my mom could try to get a warrant out for my father's arrest." The Lamberts had known Mahone for years, long before Burns and Miranda were born. Their friendship began when Mahone worked for Miranda's grandmother, Wanda, at an apartment complex. Until then, Burns had traveled only to Florida to visit her grandmother. Now, the 7-year-old was in the Middle East, unable to speak Arabic and struggling to adjust to unfamiliar customs and a different way of life. "I had to cover my hair," Burns said. "I could not wear shorts. We had to take our shoes off and wash our feet. There were no toilets. It was a hole in the ground with a chain above. I had never seen anything like that. Even the way we ate, it was a communal type of eating. You would sit on the floor with a big rug that was underneath and big plates of food, fresh food. You could smell all the different spices and the fresh hummus. We would all sit together, and you would eat with your hands." But for Burns, the most painful change was in the father she had always trusted. Once in Jordan, the man she viewed as her protector became "distant." Fox News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. "I quickly realized that my father was not going to take care of me in Jordan, like he did in Texas," she said. "It was different roles that I didn't quite understand. I quickly got the sense that it was my grandmother and aunt's job to take care of me because it wasn't the man's job to take care of the child. But at a time in my life when there was so much confusion, I really needed my father. I really needed my mother, and I didn't have that either." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Back in Texas, Mahone learned that the lack of an extradition treaty with Jordan severely limited the U.S. government's ability to help her. Determined to get her daughter back, Mahone turned to a North Carolina-based security firm staffed by former special operations personnel. She paid the team $80,000 and sold her jewelry to cover living expenses. There was no guarantee she would see her daughter again. The team spent weeks searching for Burns before tracking her to Jerash, Jordan, where Bayan had enrolled her in school. Mahone accompanied the team to Jordan, disguising herself as they prepared to rescue her daughter. Burns was sitting on a school bus when she spotted her mother. "My mom had her hair covered," Burns said. "She came over and tapped the window. I looked straight into my mother's eyes and all I could think of was that it looks just like my mom, but how can it be? I thought I was dreaming. My mom started motioning me to come and get off the bus, but I froze. So, she had to push her way onto the bus." As Mahone boarded the bus and grabbed her daughter, a school chaperone jumped on Mahone's back and tried to stop her. Mahone fought back, punching the woman in the nose before rushing Burns off the bus and into a waiting car. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The rescue team then drove Burns and Mahone toward the Israeli border, crossing the Allenby Bridge into Israel before making their way back to the United States. "They put me on the floorboard of a car, they covered me up with blankets, and we sped off," Burns said. Three months after her abduction, Burns finally returned to the United States, where family and friends — including a young Lambert — were waiting to welcome her home. "The first person I saw when I was coming down that runway was Miranda," Burns said, fighting back tears. "She was probably four or five years old, a little thing with this blonde hair. She was running and pushing past all the other people … And when we got home, my aunt had left every single Christmas tree up. She refused to take down the decorations because she said, 'Lauren will come home and we will celebrate Christmas.' So we celebrated Christmas and opened presents that year in January when I returned." But returning home did not mean the ordeal was over. Fearing Bayan might abduct Burns again, Mahone kept her daughter in hiding, repeatedly moving to protect her. Burns said she had moved 14 times by the time she reached high school, leaving her struggling to find a sense of stability. As a teenager, Burns grew increasingly angry. Beverly urged Mahone to let Burns stay at the Lamberts' farmhouse in Lindale, Texas — the same home Miranda Lambert later sang about in "The House That Built Me" — to help her through a difficult period. Beverly quickly welcomed Burns into her church community and even "handpicked my friends," as Burns recalled, determined to surround the struggling teenager with positive influences. With the Lamberts by her side, Burns grew stronger in her Christian faith. She "hated Father's Day" for years, but always wrote a card to Rick Lambert, who became a father figure in her life. The bond endured as Burns grew up alongside Lambert, whom she described as "like a little sister to me." Long before Lambert became a country music superstar, Burns knew her as the little girl whose family had welcomed her into their home. Bayan was indicted while abroad and arrested in 1990 after returning to the United States, People magazine reported. He was sentenced to eight years' probation. Burns was in high school when she finally confronted him, asking why he had abducted her. "He wanted to raise me in his country, with his family," Burns said. "The only way he could do that was to take me. He wanted me to be raised in his beliefs and his culture. He said, 'I felt like I was doing the best thing for you.'" While Burns forgave Bayan, they have not spoken since 2019, People magazine reported. Fox News Digital could not reach Bayan for comment. "If my seven-year-old self could look at my life today," Burns said, "she would say, 'There is hope.' There is healing on the other side of forgiveness. There is freedom when you can let go. There is life, abundant life. And there is a way out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5dcf2272c212045af2de0 SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: A red retreat for Republicans is not the same as a blue wave in 2026 te 2026-10-31T12:20:02.669Z SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: A red retreat for Republicans is not the same as a blue wave in 2026 With less than one week until the midterms, many have projected that Democrats could win in a 2018-style "blue wave," when they won 41 House seats, due to their almost 9-point lead in the generic congressional ballot and a national environment that has tilted drastically in their favor. That is the wrong term for what is occurring. Indeed, what we are looking at now is a red retreat, a red collapse, and a potential red defeat, not an overwhelming victory for Democrats or their policies. FOX NEWS POLL: SQUEEZED BY COSTS, FRUSTRATED VOTERS TURN TO THE DEMOCRATS Make no mistake, to the extent that we can determine the eventual outcome, Democrats are almost certain to take the House and have nearly a two-thirds chance to take the Senate. Democratic candidates are ahead or tied in virtually all of the battleground Senate races – North Carolina, Michigan, and Maine among them – while there are signs of a red retreat in typically safe states like Kansas, Texas, and even possibly Alaska. LIZ PEEK: FIVE REASONS REPUBLICANS COULD DEFY THE POLLS AND SHOCK DEMOCRATS ON ELECTION DAY At the same time, early voting numbers favor Democrats, as does the enthusiasm gap, which shows Democrats are more motivated to vote than Republicans. This has shown up in primaries as well. In the twenty-two states that held competitive primaries this year, seventeen saw increases in Democratic voter turnout. In Texas alone, whereas in 2022, Republicans cast 900,000 more votes than Democrats, this year, Democrats cast 150,000 more – a 1.5 million vote swing. LEE CARTER: AMERICA IS ANGRY AT EVERYONE — BUT WHO WILL ACTUALLY VOTE? Likewise, President Trump’s approval, averaging just 38%, is contributing to growing pessimism. When asked whether the country is on the right track or headed in the wrong direction, 32% now say the country is headed in the right direction, versus 63% who say it is on the wrong track, a net-negative 31 points. In March 2025, that was just under a net-negative 9 points, underscoring the decline that has occurred and just how much Americans have soured on this administration. SCHOEN, COOPERMAN: DEMOCRATS COULD BE RIDING A MIDTERM WAVE. THESE NUMBERS SHOULD TERRIFY THE GOP To be sure, if a red retreat turns into a red collapse, Democrats will win the Senate. However, the data also make clear that the shift in national sentiment can, in no way, be read as an endorsement of Democrats’ policies, to the extent that they have offered an agenda. DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL MAKE LIFE AFFORDABLE. YOUR WALLET MAY DISAGREE House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries came closest in the New York Times last weekend, outlining priorities on costs, health care, and checking the administration. But that was more a case against Republican rule than a governing blueprint with broad public support. Indeed, if Democrats win the Senate, it will primarily be a product of frustration with the administration, inflation, and the war in Iran – not because voters endorse a sweeping Democratic agenda. MAINE, KANSAS SENATE RACES NECK AND NECK AS DEMOCRATS LEAD IN TEXAS, MICHIGAN, POLL SHOWS Currently, just under 40% of Americans have a favorable view of the Democratic Party. That is statistically tied with President Trump as well as the Republican Party. Democrats should therefore resist treating victory as a license to move sharply left. Troy Jackson (Maine), Abdul El-Sayed (Michigan), and James Talarico (Texas) are running in different states and may win for different reasons, but no faction can claim ownership of the national result. INDEPENDENT VOTERS AREN’T PICKING A POLITICAL TEAM, THEY JUST FEEL PICKED ON The test will be whether Democrats turn public anger into a disciplined agenda: lowering costs, restoring stability, checking executive overreach, and attracting support beyond their base. If, instead, they spend two years relitigating ideological fights, their majority will be short-lived. In fact, in a recent ABC survey, democratic socialism was deeply unpopular, with ratings bordering on Trump’s. Less than 4 in 10 (37%) of Americans had a favorable view, while 59% did not. LEE CARTER: 2026 ELECTION COULD ALL COME DOWN TO JUST ONE TYPE OF VOTER In that same vein, even Democratic voters are not sold. When asked whether they prefer the Democratic Party to move further to the political center or the political left, 48% of Democrats preferred the center, versus 27% who preferred moving to the left, according to New York Times polling. Among independents, arguably the most critical bloc, the findings are even more stark. More than 7 in 10 (72 percent) of independents want Democrats to move to the center, whereas just 11% want the party to go further left. Even if Democrats do sweep both chambers of Congress, they will have won on a rejection of Trump and Republican governance – not a blank check to govern from the left. Victory would create an opportunity to provide competent, practical leadership, not a mandate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION All of this will matter for Democrats because the 2028 elections will unofficially start next Wednesday. Democrats still lack a single recognized leader and remain divided between the far left and establishment wings, and the midterms will not resolve that fight. Their immediate task is proving they can govern competently, appeal to independents, and improve Americans' daily lives. Ultimately, these midterms will be a referendum on President Trump and Republicans. Voters will cast their ballots with gas prices, mortgage rates, and other costs foremost in their minds, not with what it means for 2028. A red retreat may deliver Democrats power. But if they mistake backlash for ideological conversion, they will squander the opening. Governing from the pragmatic center-left – focused on affordability, stability, and results – is how they rebuild trust. Carly Cooperman is CEO of Schoen Cooperman Research. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM DOUG SCHOEN CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CARLY COOPERMAN Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5da9b272c212045af2d31 Here’s the latest. te 2026-10-31T12:10:03.412Z Here’s the latest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5d5ea272c212045af2c44 Former NFL QB Philip Rivers has become a serious option for NC State opening amid college football carousel te 2026-10-31T11:50:02.594Z Former NFL QB Philip Rivers has become a serious option for NC State opening amid college football carousel ATLANTA - Former NFL quarterback Philip Rivers has been a topic of conversation around college football over the past week amid the opening at NC State, after head coach Dave Doeren was fired last Saturday. In the days leading up to athletic director Boo Corrigan deciding to make a move with the football program in Raleigh, the talk of Rivers being interested in the potential opening at his alma mater began to pick up within the industry. On Friday night, the former NC State quarterback was walking his son Gunner Rivers onto the field in Fairhope, Alabama, for St. Michael Catholic's senior night, where Philip has served as head coach for the past six seasons. "There's nothing there at this point," Rivers told Ben Thomas on Friday night when asked about NC State opening. "You understand the chatter that is out there. Just gotta take it one day at a time is all I know. I'm excited about the postseason with these guys here. "It's like I told you last year, you never say never. But, there's nothing imminent." COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHING CAROUSEL COULD EXPLODE AS LINCOLN RILEY AND DEION SANDERS FACE MOUNTING PRESSURE But in Raleigh, NC State administrators and boosters have been putting together a plan in hopes of luring Rivers to the sidelines in college football. As OutKick has previously reported, and confirmed On3's Friday report, Wolfpack donors have been discussing the ways in which they could raise the money needed from an NIL perspective to have NC State more competitive in luring talent to Raleigh, with recent talks also focused on if Philip Rivers were to be hired as the next head coach. These conversations have involved the former NFL quarterback's representation, while also gauging the temperature of those within the Wolfpack donor base if they were to officially offer Rivers the job. At this point, Philip has made it clear he is focused on making sure his team, St. Michael Catholic, was prepared for its regular season finale on Friday night and the upcoming high school playoffs that are set to start next week in Alabama. COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S JERRY JONES? TEXAS TECH BOOSTER CODY CAMPBELL DEMANDS RETURN ON INVESTMENT Rivers will coach St. Michael Catholic next week against Glenwood, with many expecting them to win, which would then lead to another game the following week in the playoff format. From a fan perspective, it's obvious that the Wolfpack would be making a hire that would excite the base, and more importantly help sell tickets and also lead to an influx of donations needed for NIL purposes to compete for an ACC title, and potentially a spot in an expanded college football playoff. But, you also have to be able to raise enough money to compete, as now former head coach Dave Doeren mentioned this past week during a press conference to reflect on his tenure in Raleigh. "The resources need to match the expectations," Doeren mentioned. "I hope for NC State this commitment to football really happens. I pray for the next head coach that he has the opportunity. It's not the way it used to be." Multiple people along the Gulf Coast in Alabama have mentioned to OutKick that they are hopeful that Rivers would take the job if formally offered by NC State, given how highly regarded he is within the community along Mobile Bay. MAHJONG IS THE NEW TAILGATE GAME TAKING OVER COLLEGE FOOTBALL FOR WOMEN — AND EVEN AT HOME WITH HEAD COACHES In speaking with sources close to the situation, NC State is comfortable with the fact that Rivers would be a first-time college football head coach, especially if he puts together the right staff to come with him. Also, his son Gunner is committed to the Wolfpack, and will enroll next year as a freshman quarterback in Raleigh. Could all the stars be aligning for NC State to bring their former quarterback home to lead the football program? Just last week, NC State alum and donor Dr. Andy Albright made it a point to post on social media that he had Rivers with him on his private jet that is decked out in Wolfpack colors. That could possibly be decided within the next week or two, though Rivers is focused on his high school job at the moment. As for this era in college football, it would be a risky, but splashy, hire for NC State, and much different than UAB hiring Trent Dilfer from the high school ranks in 2022. One of the problems for Dilfer was that the former Super Bowl champion could not garner enough support from the Birmingham community and Blazers donor base, mixed with questionable decision making by the UAB athletic department across multiple sports. In Raleigh, Wolfpack athletic director Boo Corrigan brought in former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher earlier this week to help with the coaching search. And while there have obviously been conversations around the prospect of potentially hiring Philip Rivers, NC State has been in communication with a number of agents who represent coaches within the sport to gauge their interest over the past few days. Also, NC State needed to get this search underway as soon as they realized Dave Doeren was not going to be the guy to lead this program into 2027, thanks to ongoing negotiations with current players and having to put a plan together in order to attack the transfer portal. It will be an interesting two months across the sport, with Maryland and Baylor also searching for a new head football coach after making their own moves in the past week. The carousel has only just started, with a number of additional jobs potentially opening across the country over the next month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5d392272c212045af29a1 Arizona Wildcats look to pull off upset of No 13 Texas Tech in pivotal Big 12 football showdown te 2026-10-31T11:40:02.677Z Arizona Wildcats look to pull off upset of No 13 Texas Tech in pivotal Big 12 football showdown College Football brings us another great slate of football games on Saturday. The past few weeks have been full of upsets and wild games. It seems like no one can keep hold of the top few spots in the rankings this year. That provides a much more enjoyable watch than chalky outcomes. After all, we are watching kids play a sport, and most won’t continue on to play professionally. One of the two matches between ranked teams happens today, so we know both of them will move up or down the Top-25 list after this, with Arizona taking on Texas Tech. Arizona comes into the game with a 6-1 record and a 3-1 mark in the Big 12. They are ranked 22nd in the nation. The Wildcats started their season with a win over Northern Arizona. Then in Week 2, they had to face BYU, and we’ve seen the Cougars be one of the best teams in the country. Arizona lost this game 28-17. Since that loss, they’ve run off five straight wins over Northern Illinois, Washington State, Cincinnati, West Virginia, and Iowa State. The Wildcats really haven’t had a tough game outside of the matchup with BYU. They only have two other ranked teams on the schedule – today against Texas Tech, and in a few weeks against Utah. If they can win both of those games, they have at least a legitimate shot to win the Big 12, and they could even find their way into the College Football Playoffs. He hasn’t gotten a ton of attention in the Heisman talk, but Noah Fifita has been fantastic for the team. Fifita is completing 75% of passes, has 18 touchdowns, and four interceptions. WEEK 7 AP TOP 25 POLL FEATURES A COMPLETE SHUFFLE AFTER CHAOTIC WEEKEND, WITH MIAMI TAKING OVER THE TOP SPOT Texas Tech is currently ranked 13th in the nation, and they are 6-1 for the year as well. They also have a 3-1 record in Big 12 play. Their lone loss of the season came last week in shocking fashion to Cincinnati. It wasn’t particularly close, either. They went on the road, and they dropped the game to the Bearcats 37-24. The biggest issue in this game was probably the turnovers from Texas Tech. They threw an interception and had two fumbles lost. It didn’t help that the Bearcats scored 24 points in the 2nd quarter of the game, and all of them within the last eight minutes of the half. Texas Tech had been rolling before last week. They won the first six games of the season. In the first game, they beat Abilene Christian by 23. In Week 2, they were able to top Oregon State by 11 points. In Week 3, they had their first test, and that was a battle against Houston. In that game, they won 28-26, but clearly it was a close battle. The next three games were fairly easy matchups with Sam Houston, Colorado, and Arizona State all not putting up much of a fight against the Red Raiders. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM This afternoon’s game is a battle between two Big 12 beasts. The Wildcats have a legitimate shot at pulling off the upset. I really like the way that Fifita has played and positioned his squad for wins. Texas Tech’s defense has been a big piece of their game, and I’ve been pretty unimpressed with their offense. I think these two teams are fairly evenly matched. I know Texas Tech will be looking for revenge or to bounce back. I’m going to take the Wildcats with the points, though. I think they have the right offense to battle against Texas Tech. Give me Arizona +3.5. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5cee8272c212045af28bc Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 31 te 2026-10-31T11:20:08.293Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 31 Oct 31 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5cee5272c212045af2892 DEPROGRAMMED: Ex-Palestine supporter blasts 'insane' movement for 'cherry-picking' oppressors te 2026-10-31T11:20:05.974Z DEPROGRAMMED: Ex-Palestine supporter blasts 'insane' movement for 'cherry-picking' oppressors Parishad Kavyani was born in the Islamic Republic of Iran and spent most of her childhood there until she moved to Canada at 14, a reality she says shaped her nuanced view of the pro-Palestine, anti-Israel movement she once supported. Now she says it was destroyed by "liberal intellectualism" that overly focused on the oppressor instead of the human rights of all affected. "I have never faced the amount of homophobia, racism and sexism that I have experienced in the past nine months from the leftists, from the very people that I marched with for over two years for a free Palestine, and that is insanity," Kavyani told Fox News Digital of leaving the cause. Kavyani went on to reveal one of the problems she wrestled with while still supporting the Palestine movement — the absence of support for the freedom and rights of Iranian women. IRANIAN-AMERICAN DOCTOR SENDS FIERY MESSAGE TO HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS AS IRAN PREPARES TO EXECUTE FEMALE PROTESTER "[They] advocate for liberation of people, [they] advocate for women's rights, but when it comes to Iranian women wanting freedom, wanting the freedom to wear whatever they want, [they] suddenly are quiet — and not only quiet, but [they] support the oppressor. That's my issue… [they] cherry-pick between oppressors," she said. Kavyani, who admits to being a part of pro-Palestine when the movement began to form before splitting with the cause after an array of its supporters began posting pro-Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC] content, detailed the intricate view Iranians develop on advocacy for Palestinians. "As an Iranian born and raised in Iran… you are raised with a lot of information, a lot of propaganda around what is happening in Israel, what is happening in Palestine, and you are just told this every single day by the authorities. That Palestinians need help, they've been oppressed, they've been getting killed all of these years, so we have to help them," she added. INSIDE TEHRAN: IRANIANS DESCRIBE IRGC'S BRUTAL RULE, POVERTY — ASK TRUMP TO 'STAY THE COURSE' "Then… you enter the society, and you see there is poverty everywhere. You see that the villages in Iran don't have drinking water. You see that the villagers in Iran don’t have a road to a hospital… Why? Because the government doesn't actually do anything about the people in need inside the country, and you're always told, ‘Oh, but we have to save money to send to Palestine,’" Kavyani said. "The more time you spend in the country you’re like, ‘Why is it my responsibility to save another nation?’" Kavyani added. The Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, was a tipping point for her. "When October 7 happened, I had a lot of conversations with people [about it]... Like, just because someone is holding an Israeli passport doesn't mean that they should just get killed… If there’s a war that you're including civilians in that war, and you're taking civilians hostage, and you're raping civilians or torturing civilians — that's not something that I support no matter who this person is, because I'm not somebody who thinks someone deserves to die just because of where they're from or just because the political belief that they hold on to," she said. HASAN PIKER'S DEFENSE OF HAMAS HAVING 'RIGHT TO RESIST MILITARILY' DRAWS CONDEMNATION FROM HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS "That is, like, so ideology-driven, which we're seeing right now on the internet and in real life… You cannot create a hierarchy of people and say this person deserves saving more than this person… That liberal intellectualism is, like, so insane," Kavyani relayed. After it happened, she said, she saw a fundamental flaw in the coalition to which she once considered herself connected, saying they were "cherry-picking" between killers. "After that happened, I started separating myself… because I was like, this is not the group that I want to associate myself with because I don't think a lot of the people within that movement are there for the human rights aspect of it," Kavyani said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5cee5272c212045af2889 Florida Gators look to strengthen College Football Playoff case in ranked matchup with Georgia te 2026-10-31T11:20:05.270Z Florida Gators look to strengthen College Football Playoff case in ranked matchup with Georgia There are only about five games remaining for most teams before we start to get into Bowl season and the Conference Championship games. There has been a ton of fluctuation on the Top 25 this season, with very few teams looking like a confident option to make it into the College Football Playoffs. Florida and Georgia play today, and a win here for Florida would go a long way for its case and probably hurt the Bulldogs quite a bit. The Florida Gators are 5-2 for the season, with both losses coming in SEC games. This has been a hard team to judge this year. The Gators have had some really good games, and then a few ugly ones. Their best game came when they destroyed the Ole Miss Rebels. That was a ranked matchup, at home, and they took down the team with a solid 52-28 victory. Unfortunately for them, their success was rather short-lived. The next week against Missouri, they lost 45-17, barely even showing up for the game. It didn’t get any better the following week as they lost that game 38-19 to South Carolina. That’s a game they will want back at the end of the year. Two weeks ago, they went into Texas and won that game 27-24. It is a bit confusing how the team could’ve beaten both Ole Miss and Texas, but lost to Missouri and South Carolina. The schedule doesn’t really get easier, either. The Gators have Georgia today, and then they face Kentucky in a couple of weeks. Plus Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, and Florida State are still on the schedule. It does seem like if they lose here but win out, there is still a case to be made for them making the College Football Playoffs, but it would be unlikely. Georgia is one of the best teams in the country as usual, but the Bulldogs did lose the last game they played. They are 6-1 for the season, with the lone loss coming two weeks ago against Auburn. They had a bye week last week, so they’ve been stewing on it for a few weeks. This is a team that knows how to rebound from losses, but it does feel like the loss never should’ve happened in the first place. This is also the start of three straight games against ranked opponents. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! To start the year, Georgia rocked Tennessee State, then took down Western Kentucky, winning both by more than 50 points. The Bulldogs played Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt in the next three weeks, winning all of them by multiple scores. Against Alabama, in Alabama, the defense did everything it needed to do. The Bulldogs won 20-17 over their rivals, but that may have set up the letdown against Auburn. Georgia and Florida should put on a good show for us. Both have been off for a week, so they could start a bit slowly. The two of them should have had plenty of time to prepare for this matchup. I don’t see this game being a high-scoring matchup. I feel like each possession will be important. Georgia doesn’t want to lose back-to-back games. Florida can’t really afford to have a third loss on its record. I’m going to take the Gators +12.5, but I do feel like this will be a bit of a nail-biter situation. 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/6ae5cee4272c212045af2880 Trump admin threatens Iran with 'consequences' as allies convene amid threats of post-election escalation te 2026-10-31T11:20:04.516Z Trump admin threatens Iran with 'consequences' as allies convene amid threats of post-election escalation The Trump administration warned Iran that there "will be consequences" if Tehran continues its malign activities amid growing concern over a potential new round of U.S.-Iran hostilities after the midterm elections. With just days until the 2026 elections and with war raging on in the Middle East, foreign ministers from the world's largest economies gathered in Atlanta, Georgia ahead of the G20 leaders meeting in December. "The Iranian regime has had a choice... to either pursue the path towards normalcy, towards prosperity for their people, the path towards diplomacy. Or they can continue their malign activities, but there will be consequences for that, and we've seen the president taking concrete action," State Department principal deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Fox News Digital on Friday. Pigott was responding to reports that U.S. officials have warned regional partners to prepare for the possibility of heightened U.S. military action against Iran after Tuesday's elections, as well as potential Iranian retaliation. IRANIAN NEGOTIATORS KICKED OUT OF US AS TALKS STALL, TRUMP LAYS OUT 'POSSIBLE' TIMELINE FOR MORE STRIKES President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on renewed strikes, but U.S. diplomats and defense officials have privately urged several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for the possibility of new military action and Iranian retaliation, according to an Associated Press report citing two diplomats briefed on the warnings. The warnings come amid heightened concerns about Iranian threats against Americans overseas. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton wrote in an unclassified memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the U.S. had received intelligence that Iran had "substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel" and that lethal Iranian plots had reached "advanced stages" in the Middle East and elsewhere, according to Scripps News. Asked whether those threats were being discussed with G20 counterparts and whether the U.S. was sharing intelligence with allies to disrupt potential plots, Pigott declined to discuss intelligence matters but said the U.S. was working with international partners against transnational threats. "We're going to work with our partners to make sure that any transnational threat has the appropriate transnational response to protect our citizens," he insisted. The prospect of renewed fighting with Iran loomed over the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, where Rubio has put energy security, secure supply chains and freedom of navigation among the U.S. priorities. Rubio opened the two-day gathering Friday by warning that the world's largest economies face "interconnected economic and geopolitical crises" threatening energy and food supplies, trade, global supply chains and freedom of navigation. Pigott said the administration's position remains that "there cannot be a situation where a country decides that they can control an international waterway and charge tolls over that waterway." TRUMP THREATENS 'UNPRECEDENTED' ECONOMIC CONSEQUENCES FOR ANY NATION AIDING IRAN In the aftermath of the war, Iran began asserting greater authority over the Strait of Hormuz and insisting on the right to collect fees from ships for services including navigation and environmental protection. Asked what the U.S. wants G20 countries to do to keep the strait open, Pigott pointed to a broader principle that international waterways must remain free from coercion. "Fundamentally, the principle here is so important, making sure that we are having secure international waterways in the sense we're not having these tolls or coercion, making sure we have secure supply chains," Pigott said. "That is so important." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5cee3272c212045af2877 Questions still haunt Houdini’s Halloween death 100 years later te 2026-10-31T11:20:03.715Z Questions still haunt Houdini’s Halloween death 100 years later Mystery cloaked the life and performances of escape artist Harry Houdini—and it followed him into his death, perplexing experts for the past century. Houdini, a Hungarian born Erik Weisz, became one of the most famous magicians and vaudeville performers in history after immigrating with his family to the United States at 4. He died 100 years ago on Oct. 31, 1926, at 52. His official cause of death was listed as peritonitis, an infection caused by a ruptured appendix. But since the day he died, theories about alternative causes have lived on. WATCH: HARRY HOUDINI RETURNS FROM THE GRAVE IN AI-GENERATED FOX NATION SERIES 100 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH Some say a surprise punch to his stomach caused deadly appendicitis to the man who kept himself in peak physical condition. Others insist he suffered from an intestinal blockage. Some theorize that he was killed by people working as spirit mediums. He had been exposing them as frauds just before his death. One of the most widespread myths was caused by a 1953 film in which Houdini was portrayed as unable to escape Water Torture Cell in time to save his own life. "There’s plenty of room for speculation, for conspiracy theories, and so it continues," Houdini historian and biographer John Cox told Fox News Digital. "It continues to this day." Houdini's story returns in the new three-part Fox Nation series "Houdini: Back from the Dead," where artificial intelligence helps him appear to sit down for a modern-day interview to recount his struggles, relationships and legendary feats. A key event in the timeline of Houdini’s death is the now-famous series of punches to his stomach on Oct. 22, 1926. Nine days before Houdini died, a university student named J. Gordon Whitehead visited the performer in his dressing room at a Montreal theater. Historians report that Houdini was reclining on a couch when Whitehead asked if he could test his ability to withstand a blow to the stomach. Houdini obliged. But before he could brace himself, Whitehead began punching. It continued until another person in the room begged Whitehead to stop, said Roger Dreyer, President of Houdini Revealed, a museum in New York. Many historians agree that because of the punches, Houdini ignored what actually were symptoms of appendicitis, Cox said. Though some believed the blows caused the deadly inflammation, that was never proven. WATCH: Harry Houdini returns in new AI-powered Fox Nation series "He didn't get it treated in time," Cox said. "His appendix ruptured. This caused peritonitis, which was a massive infection. And back then, you died from that. "Had he not been punched, this pain would have come out of nowhere, and he might have gone and sought medical attention sooner. So the punch was very likely just a very poorly timed accident that caused him to not pay attention to what was really happening to him medically." Regardless, the punches brought a financial windfall to his family. Houdini was thousands of dollars in debt at the time of his death. Because the punches were blamed for killing him, his life insurance policy paid out double. "He had a life insurance [policy] of $25,000," Dreyer said. The agreement was that "if he died from an accident, he received another $25,000. Twenty-five-thousand dollars back then was almost $500,000" in today’s value. Houdini had been fixated on the idea of death, because his daredevil behavior often brought him to the brink of it, Dreyer said. But Houdini also worked to expose as frauds people who claimed to communicate with the dead. He believed their tactics were scams that targeted grieving people. He faced defamation lawsuits for that, Dreyer said. He and his wife, Bess Houdini, made an agreement that if one of them died, they would try to contact the other. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X After his death, Bess Houdini held seances every Halloween for 10 years, attempting to make contact. When none of her attempts were successful, she gave up, concluding contact with the dead wasn’t possible. One hundred years later, interest in Houdini lives on. That’s because he was more than just a performer, Dreyer said. "It's not because of his death we're talking about him. It's because of the way Houdini lived and what he represented. That's why we're talking about Houdini." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS He was the top "social influencer" of his time––a "pop icon," Dreyer said. Houdini still is a household name and is synonymous with escaping tricky situations, he noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB More than just a performer, he sought to spread a positive message that would motivate people to overcome challenges in life, Dreyer said. SEND US A TIP As "chief wizard officer" of Fantasma Toys, Dreyer tries to carry on Houdini’s sense of surprise and making "the impossible possible" to inspire the next generation of magicians. GOT A TIP? One of Houdini’s mottos was: "My brain is the key that sets me free," Dreyer said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "His escapes remind us that ingenuity, determination and courage can help us overcome life’s challenges." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL And his escapes still captivate even those who’ve studied him for decades, Cox said. "We're still trying to figure out how Houdini did what he did." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5cc8a272c212045af27a8 California police investigate deadly shooting at Spirit Halloween store te 2026-10-31T11:10:02.466Z California police investigate deadly shooting at Spirit Halloween store One person was killed and at least six others were injured in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, on Friday evening, the eve of Halloween. The Fairfield Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting around 8:30 p.m. local time at the Spirit Halloween store inside the Solano Town Center shopping mall. Police confirmed that seven people suffered gunshot wounds, including one who later died from their injuries. The six surviving victims were taken to local hospitals, with at least three in critical condition, according to police. MULTIPLE PEOPLE WOUNDED IN SHOOTING AT SOUTH CAROLINA'S LARGEST MALL; AUTHORITIES DETAIN SUSPECTS Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the victims. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this heartbreaking incident," police said in a statement. Police did not immediately provide information about a suspect or suspects, but said detectives were working with witnesses to identify those responsible. TALLAHASSEE POLICE ARREST 15-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT AFTER SHOOTING NEAR FLORIDA A&M FOOTBALL STADIUM No arrests had been announced in connection with the shooting. The incident remains under investigation, police said. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov. Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez, whose city neighbors Fairfield, also responded to the shooting, expressing concern for the victims and their families. "Please join us in praying for the victims and their families, and for the officers working to bring the suspect into custody," Hernandez said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5c32a272c212045af257f Elon Musk's Starlink could be your next cellphone carrier te 2026-10-31T10:30:02.630Z Elon Musk's Starlink could be your next cellphone carrier Ever look at your cellphone bill and wonder why you're paying so much when you still can't get a decent signal? Maybe calls drop inside your house or your phone loses service during a road trip. It's frustrating, especially when the big wireless companies keep promising better coverage. Now, Elon Musk wants to give you another option. His company, SpaceX, is reportedly pursuing access to at least 80,000 cell sites across the United States. The goal is to turn Starlink into a major wireless carrier that could compete directly with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. If Musk pulls this off, the way you choose your cellphone service could change. 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During an Oct. 21 earnings call, Crown Castle CEO Chris Hillabrant was asked about potential leasing discussions with SpaceX and other satellite providers. His response was revealing. "You can assume that we're talking to all parties," he said, although he declined to discuss specific customers. That's a significant development. Cell towers provide the infrastructure that keeps our phones connected across the country. Wireless companies typically lease space on these towers rather than build every structure themselves. That approach helps them expand coverage without taking on the full cost of owning the infrastructure. For perspective, the Wireless Infrastructure Association counted about 158,500 purpose-built cell towers nationwide in 2025. SpaceX's reported target of 80,000 cell sites would represent a substantial expansion, although cell sites and physical towers are not the same thing. A single tower can support equipment from multiple wireless networks, so the two figures are not directly comparable. Still, the reported discussions remain preliminary. SpaceX has not publicly confirmed agreements covering those 80,000 sites. Here's something you might be wondering. If Starlink already has satellites orbiting Earth, why does SpaceX need thousands of cell towers? The answer comes down to how wireless coverage works. Satellites can provide connectivity in remote areas where traditional cell towers are scarce. However, signals from space can struggle to reach phones inside buildings or in places with an obstructed view of the sky. That's where ground-based cellular networks come in. Traditional towers can provide stronger, more consistent service in areas where satellite connections face limitations. By combining both technologies, SpaceX hopes to create a network that keeps people connected across more locations. There's another interesting piece to the strategy. SpaceX has also discussed adding small cellular base stations to equipment installed at Starlink customers' homes and businesses. Those stations could help provide mobile coverage without requiring the company to rely entirely on traditional cell towers. However, there's a catch. Starlink customers install their equipment where they need home internet. Those locations may not line up with where a nationwide cellphone network needs additional coverage. That's why access to established cellular infrastructure could prove so valuable. FCC CHAIRMAN CARR SAYS SPECTRUM AUCTION WILL MAKE WIRELESS FASTER, CHEAPER WHILE RAISING BILLIONS FOR TREASURY SpaceX has already made several investments that support its wireless ambitions. On October 8, investment firm Grain Management announced an agreement to sell its nationwide portfolio of 800 MHz wireless spectrum to SpaceX. The deal remains subject to Federal Communications Commission approval. If you're unfamiliar with spectrum, think of it as the radio frequencies that carry wireless signals between your phone and a network. Different frequencies have different strengths. Lower-frequency signals generally travel farther and penetrate buildings more effectively than higher-frequency signals. That could help Starlink Mobile deliver coverage in places where satellite connections alone might struggle. SpaceX also received FCC authorization in October to deploy a new constellation of up to 15,000 direct-to-device satellites. These satellites are designed to communicate with compatible phones and support a broader range of mobile services. However, that authorization doesn't mean all the satellites are already operating. Together, those developments help explain why Musk is getting serious about the wireless business. SpaceX is assembling the pieces needed to connect phones through satellites and ground-based networks. During SpaceX's October earnings call, Musk said the company would expand its terrestrial networks to provide broader connectivity wherever SpaceX and Starlink are permitted to operate. He also said satellite launches and spectrum acquisitions would help Starlink Mobile become a major U.S. wireless carrier. The possibility has already caught Wall Street's attention. Following reports of SpaceX's cell tower negotiations, shares of major wireless companies fell on October 23. Meanwhile, cellular infrastructure companies saw their shares rise as investors anticipated potential business from SpaceX. But entering the wireless market won't come cheap. Analysts at TD Cowen reportedly estimated that building a nationwide terrestrial network could cost more than $80 billion. The process could take years, even for a company with SpaceX's financial resources. And SpaceX would face established competitors with decades of experience. Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile already operate extensive networks. They also have millions of customers and established retail operations. Interestingly, SpaceX already works with T-Mobile through its T-Satellite with Starlink service. That partnership allows compatible phones to connect to satellites in certain areas without traditional cellular coverage. So, Musk's company currently helps support a wireless provider it could eventually compete against. That's an unusual position, but it also gives SpaceX experience delivering satellite connectivity to everyday phones. If Starlink Mobile becomes a standalone carrier, customers could eventually have another nationwide option beyond today's three dominant providers. If you're already wondering when you can switch, there's an important detail to keep in mind. SpaceX has not announced a confirmed launch date for a fully independent nationwide cellphone service. The company expects to begin deploying its next-generation Starlink Mobile satellites in 2027. However, building a terrestrial cellular network presents a separate challenge. SpaceX still needs access to suitable tower locations and the equipment required to operate them. The company also faces additional regulatory requirements. Its nationwide spectrum agreement with Grain Management, for example, still needs FCC approval. Meanwhile, expanding coverage across the country will take considerable time. Even with thousands of satellites overhead, SpaceX would need a carefully planned ground network to deliver a reliable alternative to existing carriers. For now, Starlink's existing satellite partnerships should not be confused with the proposed nationwide cellphone service. If you've been frustrated with your cellphone bill or unreliable coverage, another major wireless provider could eventually give you more options. More competition could mean better wireless deals. Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile may face pressure to improve their plans if SpaceX introduces an appealing alternative. However, Starlink Mobile has not announced pricing for a standalone nationwide service. There's no guarantee it will cost less than what you're paying today. Coverage could be the bigger selling point. By combining satellites with traditional cell towers, SpaceX could potentially reach places where existing wireless networks struggle. That could be especially appealing if you live in a rural community or frequently travel through areas with weak signals. However, actual performance will depend on where SpaceX installs its equipment and how well its satellite connections work. The real test will come when SpaceX reveals its pricing and coverage plans. Can Starlink offer better service in places where other carriers struggle? And will it give people a compelling reason to switch? Those answers will determine whether Musk's wireless ambitions actually benefit cellphone customers. GOV JEFF LANDRY: SPACEX BETS ON LOUISIANA AS AMERICA’S NEXT FRONTIER TAKES OFF IN THE SOUTH I've been covering wireless technology long enough to know that big promises don't always translate into better cellphone service. We've heard plenty about expanding coverage and improving connectivity. Yet there are still places where you can barely make a call. That's why I find SpaceX's plans interesting. Combining satellites with traditional cellular infrastructure could eventually give people more options, particularly in areas where the big carriers have struggled. At the same time, I'm curious about the bigger picture. Musk already has an enormous satellite network, and now he reportedly wants to build a major wireless business on the ground. That could introduce some welcome competition. However, I'd like to know what the pricing will look like and whether Starlink can provide reliable coverage where people actually use their phones. If it can deliver on those promises, the established carriers may have a serious reason to worry. And frankly, a little more competition in the cellphone business wouldn't hurt. If Elon Musk offered you cellphone service through Starlink, would you trust his company enough to leave Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile? Or would you rather stick with the wireless provider you already know? 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/6ae5c0d1272c212045af24c8 Después de la juramentación: ¿Qué pasa cuando los nuevos ciudadanos de Arizona intentan votar? te 2026-10-31T10:20:01.918Z Después de la juramentación: ¿Qué pasa cuando los nuevos ciudadanos de Arizona intentan votar? Este proyecto fue publicado en colaboración con Somos Tucson y contó con el apoyo del Pulitzer Center. Read in English Gabriela Torres Luna observa el montón de anuncios políticos y propaganda electoral que recibió por correo unas dos semanas antes de las elecciones intermedias. Entre los folletos de campaña, con nombres y rostros que no reconoce, hay un sobre grueso de color verde claro con su propio nombre impreso. Toma el sobre del Condado de Pima, desliza su dedo por debajo del doblez y saca algo que nunca antes había visto: una boleta electoral de Estados Unidos. Gabriela está sentada frente a la mesa del comedor de su casa, en el lado sur de Tucson, donde vive con su mamá, sus dos hijos y su hermano. Su abuela, de 91 años, está de visita desde Sonora, México, y borda en la sala. Esta no es la primera boleta que recibe Gabriela, de 43 años. Un año antes, poco después de convertirse en ciudadana estadounidense por naturalización y registrarse para votar, Gabriela cuenta que recibió una boleta para unas elecciones locales. Ni siquiera abrió el sobre. Tiempo después, una compañera de trabajo del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson (TUSD, por sus siglas en inglés) le preguntó si había votado. “Me regañó. ‘Tienes que votar’, me dijo. Pero yo no sé votar. No sé cómo se hace”, cuenta Gabriela en español. “Me llegó un sobrecito verde por correo y no sabía qué hacer con él”. Es común que los inmigrantes que recientemente se hicieron ciudadanos tengan dificultades para votar. Factores como las limitaciones del idioma hacen que el proceso se convierta en una responsabilidad cívica aún más intimidante, dijo Lisa García Bedolla, profesora de Educación de la Universidad de California, en Berkeley. “La primera vez que votas en un sistema nuevo es bastante complicado”, dijo García Bedolla. “O puede parecer complicado, en el sentido de no saber cómo es el proceso”. Gabriela llegó a Arizona desde Cananea, Sonora, ubicada a solo unos 61 kilómetros (38 millas) al suroeste de Naco, una pequeña ciudad fronteriza cuyo puerto de entrada es utilizado frecuentemente por personas que viajan a Tucson. Tenía 28 años y estaba comprometida con un ciudadano estadounidense. Estuvieron casados durante seis años y tuvieron dos hijos antes de divorciarse en 2018. Ella había sido residente legal permanente desde 2013 y tenía una de las llamadas tarjetas verdes (green card). El segundo mandato del presidente Donald Trump la motivó a finalmente buscar la ciudadanía. El año pasado, su hijo, que entonces tenía 10 años, le preguntó: “Mamá, ¿tienes papeles? ¿No te va a deportar Trump?”. Gabriela le respondió que no se preocupara, que ella tenía la residencia permanente. La realidad era que estaba a punto de vencer. “O la renovaba o aplicaba por la ciudadanía. Así con mi inglés básico. Ni modo”, recuerda haber pensado, “nos aventamos”. Era julio de 2025. “A como estaba (la situación) con el señor presidente … dije ‘no, o sea, antes de que suceda algo, por mis hijos o por lo que sea’, dije, ‘prefiero hacer la ciudadanía’”, recuerda Gabriela. Lo hizo discretamente. No tenía dinero para pagarle a alguien que llenara sus papeles, así que ella misma preparó la solicitud. El día que pasó el examen, llamó a su mamá, quien estaba con sus hijos, y entre lágrimas le dio la noticia. “Mamá, ya no te van a deportar”, le dijo su hijo. El día de su ceremonia de naturalización, Gabriela, sus hijos y su mamá fueron a un restaurante de Tucson para celebrar. Después, dejó a su familia en casa, manejó hasta una oficina de la División de Vehículos Motorizados (MVD, por sus siglas en inglés) para actualizar su licencia de conducir y, de paso, quitarse el apellido de su exesposo. También se registró para votar. Gabriela cuenta que solo votó una vez cuando vivía en México. No confiaba en el sistema electoral. “Porque dices, ‘¿para qué voy a votar? Si de todas maneras van a ganar fulanito de tal’”, dice. En Estados Unidos no siente la misma desconfianza hacia el voto. Considera que aquí “es mucho más justo”. Al igual que Gabriela, aproximadamente un millón de adultos hispanos se convirtieron en ciudadanos estadounidenses por naturalización entre 2022 y 2026 y ahora tienen la oportunidad de ejercer su derecho al voto, según un informe reciente del Pew Research Center. La naturalización es el proceso mediante el cual los residentes permanentes legales que cumplen con los requisitos de tiempo de residencia y otras condiciones se convierten en ciudadanos estadounidenses y prestan Juramento de Lealtad (Oath of Allegiance, en inglés) a Estados Unidos. Antes de las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, campañas de todo el espectro político compitieron por el voto latino de Arizona, que representaba aproximadamente una cuarta parte de los votantes elegibles del estado, considerado clave por su carácter competitivo. Los votantes latinos eran más jóvenes que el electorado en general. También figuraban entre quienes tenían las tasas más altas de participación en la fuerza laboral. Casi la mitad, el 50%, era bilingüe, según un informe de 2024 del Instituto de Política y Políticas Latina de UCLA. Sin embargo, se puso menos atención a los casi uno de cada cinco votantes latinos elegibles para votar en Arizona que eran ciudadanos naturalizados. Esa proporción era superada únicamente por la de los votantes asiáticos y de las islas del Pacífico, según el informe. “Los ciudadanos recién naturalizados podrían necesitar más apoyo para comprender y participar en el proceso electoral de Estados Unidos”, señala el informe. Los estudios muestran que el camino hacia la ciudadanía puede resultar económicamente inaccesible, consumir mucho tiempo y ser confuso para muchos inmigrantes. Superar esas barreras y convertirse en ciudadano naturalizado es apenas el primer paso para llegar a las urnas.  Expertos en política y elecciones señalan que entre los obstáculos para votar se enumeran: entender cómo registrarse, comprender las propuestas electorales y las contiendas en juego, así como disponer del tiempo necesario para llenar y enviar una boleta por correo o acudir a las urnas. A las preocupaciones de los nuevos ciudadanos registrados para votar, como Gabriela, se suma una ola de acusaciones infundadas durante la administración Trump sobre un supuesto fraude generalizado relacionado con el voto de personas que no son ciudadanas estadounidenses. Las advertencias también han llegado del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos, que anunció que desplegará observadores en todo el país durante las elecciones intermedias. La agencia federal envió observadores a los condados de Pima, Maricopa y Apache durante las elecciones primarias de julio, como lo ha hecho en comicios anteriores. La retórica política desde el más alto cargo del país ha agravado esa preocupación. “Encontraron miles de votos en Nueva Jersey donde se permitió votar a extranjeros indocumentados. Miles y miles de votos”, dijo Trump durante un discurso en Georgia en julio. PolitiFact determinó que no existen datos federales ni estatales que respalden esa afirmación de Trump. Se estima que 25 millones de ciudadanos naturalizados son elegibles para votar en las elecciones intermedias, unos comicios clave que podrían modificar el equilibrio de poder en el Congreso de Estados Unidos, donde actualmente los republicanos controlan tanto la Cámara de Representantes como el Senado. Alrededor del 33.2% de los ciudadanos naturalizados con derecho al voto eran hispanos en 2024. Hoy enfrentan niveles históricos de xenofobia y deportaciones masivas que han afectado principalmente a los latinos. A pesar del temor, muchos siguen motivados para votar en Estados Unidos, algunos por primera vez y por razones profundamente personales. “¿Para qué?” Rocio Gallegos, una madre de 55 años que ha vivido en Estados Unidos durante más de tres décadas, simplemente no sentía la necesidad de obtener una nueva nacionalidad. Eso fue hasta que comenzó a preocuparse por su situación migratoria como residente permanente. La sensación de seguridad que por años había experimentado al vivir en Estados Unidos con una tarjeta verde comenzó a desvanecerse mientras percibía declaraciones cada vez más agresivas de Trump contra los inmigrantes cuando anunció su segunda candidatura presidencial. ‘“No’, dije, ‘yo necesito hacerme ciudadana, porque sí me va a mandar (Trump) para México’”, narró Rocio. “Y, literalmente, yo no me puedo ir a México, porque tengo a Valeria que depende de mí … depende de todos los cuidados médicos al máximo que hay aquí”.  Sentada dentro de la casa, a unos pasos de la puerta principal, en el suroeste de Tucson, Valeria Gallegos tiene la mirada fija en un rompecabezas. Lleva puesto un vestido amarillo, su cabello negro, lacio y a la altura de los hombros luce recién peinado, y su copete enmarca sus ojos verdes. Es mediados de octubre. El intenso calor del verano finalmente comienza a ceder en el sur de Arizona y la mamá de Valeria, Rocío, está decorando la casa para el otoño. Desde una bocina se escucha una canción de Camilo Sesto, el cantante español que alcanzó la fama en México y América Latina durante las décadas de 1970 y 1980. Valeria tiene 32 años y nació con espina bífida, una condición que ocurre cuando la columna vertebral y la médula espinal no se forman por completo durante las primeras semanas del embarazo. Valeria fue la principal razón por la que su mamá, Rocío, decidió convertirse en ciudadana estadounidense hace dos años. Rocío salió de México a los 18 años, la edad mínima para votar en ese país. Al igual que Gabriela, tampoco confiaba en el sistema electoral de México. El próximo 3 de noviembre, Rocío planea votar por primera vez en su vida. Sin embargo, todavía no sabe exactamente cómo votar en Arizona. El proceso de naturalización la preparó para comprender la historia y los valores que defiende Estados Unidos, explica, pero no para hacer escuchar su voz a través del voto. Originaria del estado mexicano de Chihuahua, que colinda con Texas y Nuevo México, Rocío conoció a su esposo, Joel Gallegos, hace más de tres décadas, en Nebraska. Joel es de ascendencia mexicana, nacido en Estados Unidos. Aquí tuvieron a Valeria y después a su hijo Aminadab. “Yo duré 28 años con la residencia (permanente)”, dice Rocío. “Yo estaba renuente. Yo no me quería hacer ciudadana. Decía, ‘no, ¿para qué? No lo necesito’”. Renovó la residencia dos veces y en cada ocasión recibió una extensión de 10 años. “Ya iba por la tercera”, dice. Los datos muestran que la larga permanencia de Rocío como residente permanente, aunque superior al promedio, no es un caso aislado. México ocupa el primer lugar entre los países de origen de los nuevos ciudadanos estadounidenses, seguido de India, Filipinas, República Dominicana y Vietnam. Al mismo tiempo, los mexicanos encabezan la lista de solicitantes que pasaron más tiempo como residentes permanentes legales antes de naturalizarse, con un promedio de 10.9 años, según las estadísticas federales de inmigración de 2022. Un estudio del Pew Research Center de 2017 encontró que los inmigrantes mexicanos con residencia legal permanente estaban entre los menos propensos a convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses. Se estima que para 2015, el 67% de los inmigrantes legales que podían solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense ya se había naturalizado, en comparación con apenas el 42% de los inmigrantes mexicanos elegibles. Además, un análisis de 2026 del Migration Policy Institute muestra que el 34% de los inmigrantes mexicanos eran ciudadanos naturalizados en 2024, en comparación con el 51% del total de inmigrantes en Estados Unidos. Casi todos los inmigrantes mexicanos con residencia permanente que participaron en el estudio de Pew dijeron que eventualmente querían convertirse en ciudadanos. Sin embargo, al igual que Gabriela, muchos mencionaron su dominio limitado del inglés como una preocupación. Otros señalaron el costo de la solicitud y la falta de tiempo como obstáculos. Magdalena Barragan inside Deliias de Michoacan ice cream shop in Tucson, Arizona. Barragan co-owns the shop with her husband. She recently beame a U.S. citizen. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez “Tienes que hacerte ciudadana” En el este de Tucson, otra mujer mexicana, madre y emprendedora, ha pasado años buscando un equilibrio entre sus derechos y sus obligaciones como residente de este país. En el interior de Delicias de Michoacán, una tira de luces LED moradas conduce hacia paredes color lila. Tres pantallas iluminadas muestran el menú de antojitos mexicanos, entre ellos elotes y raspados. Es mitad de la jornada laboral y Magda Barragán está sentada en una de las mesas del centro. Lleva el cabello recogido; su delineador negro, bien definido, y sus cejas arqueadas le dan una apariencia meticulosa. En el televisor se ven las noticias en español. Magda viste una camiseta con el nombre del negocio de Tucson que comparte con su esposo. Recuerda qué la llevó a convertirse en ciudadana estadounidense. Uno de los momentos decisivos ocurrió durante un encuentro con una agente fronteriza en Nogales. Magda, que entonces era residente permanente, intentaba entrar a Estados Unidos desde México con unos carritos de servicio para su negocio de comida, pero una agente no le permitió cruzar con ellos. “”Realmente la oficial se portó muy mal conmigo. Me dijo, ‘porque no quiero’. Y regrésate para México”, cuenta Magda. Al día siguiente, su esposo, ciudadano estadounidense, fue por los carritos y pudo cruzarlos sin ningún problema. “Desde ahí mi esposo me dijo: ‘Es que tienes que hacerte ciudadana’, porque nunca va a ser lo mismo si eres residente (a) si eres ciudadana”, dice. Pero el camino de Magda hacia la ciudadanía y, eventualmente, hacia el voto había comenzado décadas atrás. Originaria de Guadalajara, Jalisco, se mudó por primera vez a Estados Unidos en 2001 junto con su esposo, quien nació en este país. La familia vivió entre California, Texas y México antes de regresar a Estados Unidos a finales de 2013. Después de varios intentos por establecerse, incluida una breve estancia en Wisconsin, finalmente se instalaron en Tucson, donde vivía el padre de su esposo. “Tomamos la decisión de quedarnos aquí porque mis hijos ya también estaban en la escuela, estaban creciendo,” dijo Magda. “Yo siempre le decía a él que tratáramos de darles la oportunidad a nuestros hijos de que aprendieran inglés y que tal vez en un tiempo más adelante nos podíamos regresar”. Magda tiene ahora 42 años. Obtuvo la residencia permanente en 2015. Cuatro años después, ella y su esposo abrieron Delicias de Michoacán, aprovechando la experiencia de su familia en el manejo de neverías en México. Cuando llegó la pandemia de COVID-19, su negocio apenas tenía seis meses de haber abierto. Cuenta que tuvieron dificultades para ser aprobados para los apoyos gubernamentales: primero porque el negocio era muy nuevo y después, según le dijeron, porque ella no era ciudadana estadounidense. Le parecía injusto que pudiera operar un negocio registrado y pagar cuotas estatales y federales, pero aun así enfrentara restricciones para acceder a los apoyos disponibles. “Todos pagamos impuestos, ¿verdad? O sea, parejo. No te van a preguntar si tú tienes un estatus legal y tienes un negocio, tienes que pagar impuestos”, dice. Esas experiencias se quedaron con ella. Otro impulso llegó durante un seminario de desarrollo personal, cuando un expositor animó a los residentes permanentes de larga trayectoria a buscar la naturalización en lugar de seguir renovando sus tarjetas verdes. Había llegado el momento. Magda se inscribió en clases de ciudadanía y las complementó con videos de YouTube. Estudió historia y gobierno de Estados Unidos, así como las preguntas que tendría que responder en el examen de educación cívica. Solicitó la ciudadanía en abril de 2023, cinco años después de haber reunido los requisitos para hacerlo, y completó el proceso de naturalización ese otoño. Recuerda que su entrevista fue sorprendentemente breve. El oficial de inmigración le hizo seis preguntas de educación cívica, pero dedicó buena parte de la conversación a preguntarle sobre su negocio de helados, por ejemplo, si los productos eran caseros y si utilizaba fruta local. Este noviembre, Magda planea votar en persona. Su preferencia responde, en parte, a sus preocupaciones sobre la integridad electoral influenciadas por sus experiencias en México, aunque subrayó que no está diciendo que los mismos problemas ocurran en Estados Unidos. Rocio Gallegos just became a U.S. citizen and is going to vote in the upcoming elections. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Viejas dudas, nuevos temores La desconfianza de Rocio hacia las elecciones ahora se extiende a los dos países en los que ha vivido: México y Estados Unidos. “¿De qué sirve que yo vote, si de todos modos el gane se lo van a dar a quien ellos quieren o van a trabajar entre el mismo gobierno”, cuestiona. Su percepción coincide con las observaciones de Linda López-Stone, directora sénior de MomsRising, una organización nacional que trabaja en temas que afectan a las familias, los niños y las madres, incluidos la inmigración, el cuidado de la salud y el cuidado infantil. López-Stone ha viajado a Tucson para promover la participación electoral entre las mujeres latinas. López-Stone dijo que uno de los factores que ha identificado y que afectan la participación electoral de las ciudadanas latinas recién naturalizadas en Estados Unidos es la desconfianza hacia los sistemas electorales de sus países de origen. “Vienen con muchas ideas de sus países sobre cómo funciona el voto, pensando que el voto no es seguro”, dijo. Agregó que las personas que votan por primera vez consideran que el proceso es sumamente complicado, algo que Rocío y Gabriela también destacaron. López-Stone identificó un tercer factor que podría afectar la participación electoral de las ciudadanas latinas recién naturalizadas: el miedo. “Existe el miedo de ir a votar por el tema de ICE. (Las personas) piensan que pueden tener la presencia de ICE debido a perfilamiento racial, y ya sabemos que más de 500 ciudadanos han sido detenidos”, dice, en referencia a los datos del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas.  Magdalena Barragan inside Deliias de Michoacan ice cream shop in Tucson, Arizona. Barragan co-owns the shop with her husband. She recently beame a U.S. citizen. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Encontrar su voz en las urnas Tres años después de obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense, Magda se prepara para votar en sus primeras elecciones intermedias. Votó por primera vez en las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, una experiencia que enfrentó con la misma determinación de aprender que la había ayudado a convertirse en ciudadana. “No fui a votar nada más por votar”, dice. Para Magda, convertirse en ciudadana estadounidense significa mucho más que obtener el derecho al voto. También significa tener mayor voz en las decisiones que afectan a su familia, su negocio y su comunidad, incluidas las personas que no pueden votar. La ciudadanía ya ha cambiado la manera en que su familia participa en las elecciones. Lo que comenzó como una decisión para protegerse a sí misma y a su negocio se ha convertido en una oportunidad para participar en la vida cívica y animar a su familia a hacer lo mismo. Su experiencia refleja una tendencia más amplia entre los votantes latinos naturalizados, un segmento cada vez mayor del electorado estadounidense cuya participación política está marcada por sus experiencias migratorias, las presiones económicas, el cuidado de sus familias y el sentido de responsabilidad hacia sus comunidades. Se proyecta que el número de latinos con derecho a votar en todo el país llegue a casi 40 millones en 2026, un aumento de 5.2 millones, o 16%, desde 2022, dijo Mark Hugo Lopez, director de investigación sobre raza y etnicidad del Pew Research Center. Aunque la mayor parte de ese crecimiento proviene de jóvenes latinos nacidos en Estados Unidos que alcanzan la edad para votar, los inmigrantes recién naturalizados, como Rocío, Gabriela y Magda, representan alrededor del 20% del creciente electorado hispano. Y una vez que se convierten en ciudadanos, dijo Lopez, históricamente los inmigrantes latinos han votado en mayores proporciones que sus contrapartes nacidas en Estados Unidos. Una de las razones para naturalizarse es obtener beneficios como el Seguro Social. “Y parte de eso es votar”, dijo Lopez. Defensores de los derechos políticos, funcionarios electos y líderes comunitarios entienden que, mientras más personas se naturalicen, más personas podrán votar e influir en los resultados, especialmente en estados competitivos como Arizona, con una numerosa población latina. “Esta es otra fuente de posibles votantes para los grupos latinos que buscan activar y movilizar a los latinos”, dijo Lopez. Sin embargo, Lopez señaló que los datos federales muestran una marcada disminución en el número de inmigrantes que se convierten en ciudadanos estadounidenses por naturalización desde el inicio de la administración Trump. Un informe de la Escuela de Asuntos Públicos Luskin de UCLA encontró que los tiempos de procesamiento de las solicitudes de naturalización han aumentado considerablemente, mientras que las aprobaciones mensuales han disminuido 83%, de un máximo de 88,000 en abril de 2025 a menos de 16,000 en agosto de 2026. Los investigadores relacionaron la disminución con cambios en el proceso de naturalización. “Los datos que ha reportado el gobierno federal sugieren que hay menos naturalizaciones porque están haciendo más verificaciones de antecedentes”, dijo Lopez. “Así que creo que tenemos una pequeña disminución debido al nuevo proceso”. La National Partnership for New Americans fue más allá y, en un comunicado de prensa de octubre, alegó que las demoras son deliberadas y forman parte de “un aparente esfuerzo por negar sus derechos civiles y electorales a personas que de otro modo serían elegibles”. Magda dice que lo que la motiva a votar es su interés en las políticas que afectan a los adultos mayores, la atención médica, las escuelas y los inmigrantes. En las semanas previas a las elecciones de noviembre, revisó las propuestas electorales de Arizona. Primero leyó sus textos y después buscó información adicional en YouTube y en otras páginas de internet. Durante años, Magda vivió en Estados Unidos, crió a sus hijos, pagó impuestos y construyó un negocio sin poder emitir un voto. Ahora, como ciudadana naturalizada, puede influir en las políticas locales, estatales y federales. Y quiere que otras personas reconozcan el valor de esa oportunidad antes de que sufran las consecuencias de una decisión en la que no participaron. Su perspectiva está marcada, en parte, por las conversaciones que mantiene con los clientes de Delicias de Michoacán en Tucson. Muchos se han convertido en rostros conocidos durante los siete años que lleva el negocio. Otros propietarios de pequeños negocios, dice, le han contado que ha sido un año económicamente difícil. “Nos afecta a todos. No es nada más a unos cuantos. Es como el efecto dominó, pues va cayendo algo, vamos cayendo todos”, dice. Magda anima a sus tres hijos a tomarse el voto en serio. Considera que la participación cívica requiere más que registrarse o presentarse en las urnas. Los votantes deben entender, dice, cómo sus decisiones pueden beneficiar o perjudicar a sus vecinos. “Deberíamos implementar más de la cultura en la votación en nuestros hijos, porque cuando ya sean mayores de edad, ellos son el futuro”, dice Magda. “Si no les enseñamos es como un caminito, es como una rueda. Si le das vuelta, va a dar vuelta y si no, pues ahí se va a quedar y ellos tampoco les van a enseñar a sus hijos”. También ha notado que sus clientes hablan más de política y que más personas preguntan cómo registrarse para votar. Los materiales electorales que llegan en español, dice, facilitan que los votantes conozcan a los candidatos y las propuestas. Magda cree que demasiadas personas comienzan a prestar atención a la política solamente cuando una decisión del gobierno las afecta directamente. Quiere que eso cambie, particularmente entre los votantes latinos, a quienes anima a informarse más y participar. “Porque mucha gente no lo hacen ni aunque sean ya estadounidenses, no se informan, de cómo de verdad podemos decidir pues por las leyes que hay”, dice. “Más sobre todo con todas estas cosas pues que han estado pasando, que probablemente a mí no me afecten en nada lo personal, pero le afectan a la comunidad. Entonces, todo eso de alguna manera nos afecta a todos en general”. Alejandra Soto and her son Diego, who cast a ballot for the first time today minutes before polls closed on July 30, 2024. Credit: John Washington “Un esfuerzo colectivo” Magda dice que su esposo, quien nació en Estados Unidos, nunca ha mostrado mucho interés en votar. Después de convertirse en ciudadana, ella comenzó a animar a su familia a participar en las elecciones y adoptó la costumbre de revisar juntos las boletas y las propuestas electorales. García Bedolla, profesora de Berkeley, dijo que ha observado comportamientos similares entre las votantes latinas naturalizadas, quienes suelen abordar el voto como una responsabilidad compartida y reunirse con familiares o amistades para conversar sobre las propuestas y los candidatos antes de emitir sus votos. “Particularmente las mujeres han convertido el voto en un esfuerzo colectivo”, dijo García Bedolla. Actualmente, las mujeres representan la mayoría de las personas que se convierten en ciudadanas estadounidenses. En 2024, representaron alrededor del 55% de las naturalizaciones en todo el país, de acuerdo con datos federales de inmigración. Ese cambio también se observa entre los distintos grupos étnicos. “La mayoría de los latinos que se están naturalizando en este momento son mujeres, y eso realmente representa un cambio”, dijo García Bedolla. Históricamente, las familias daban prioridad a las solicitudes migratorias de los hombres, pero esa tendencia ha cambiado a medida que más mujeres emigran de manera independiente, explicó. Lisa Magaña es profesora de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona y estudia la política latina y la inmigración. Describe este proceso como socialización política, en el que las relaciones familiares y los hábitos dentro del hogar influyen en la decisión de participar o no en las elecciones. Para los ciudadanos recién naturalizados, esa influencia puede extenderse a familiares que han tenido la ciudadanía toda su vida, pero que rara vez han ejercido su derecho al voto. Aunque los votantes latinos naturalizados son cada vez más importantes en las elecciones estadounidenses, los investigadores advierten que no deben considerarse un solo bloque político. “Los latinos no son un grupo homogéneo”, dijo Magaña, quien agregó que sus preferencias políticas varían según la región y el país de origen. En Texas, donde predominan los republicanos, hay muchos latinos republicanos, señaló. En Florida, los puertorriqueños tuvieron más probabilidades de votar por Harris, mientras que la mayoría de los cubanoamericanos apoyaron a Trump. En las elecciones presidenciales de 2024, Donald Trump logró avances significativos entre los votantes hispanos: recibió 48% de sus votos, en comparación con 36% en 2020, según un análisis del Pew Research Center. Kamala Harris recibió 51% del voto hispano, por debajo del 61% que obtuvo Joe Biden cuatro años antes. Sin embargo, esos cambios se debieron principalmente a diferencias en la participación electoral y no a que los votantes cambiaran de partido. Entre los votantes hispanos elegibles que participaron en 2024, pero no en 2020, el 60% apoyó a Trump, mientras que muchos de quienes habían apoyado a Biden en 2020 no acudieron a votar. Lopez dijo que esa distinción es importante para analizar las preferencias políticas de los latinos, que varían según el origen nacional, la generación, los ingresos, la educación y la historia migratoria. Los votantes latinos podrían desempeñar un papel importante en las elecciones intermedias de este año, especialmente quienes apoyan a los candidatos demócratas, ya que muestran mayores niveles de participación e interés en votar que en 2022. De acuerdo con el Pew Research Center, el 77% de los votantes latinos demócratas dice que “realmente importa” qué partido gane el control de la Cámara de Representantes, frente al 58% registrado en 2022. Además, el 53% dice estar extremadamente motivado para votar, en comparación con el 41% de hace cuatro años, y el 45% afirma haber pensado mucho en las próximas elecciones, casi el doble del 24% que dijo lo mismo en 2022. Para los ciudadanos naturalizados, el panorama político también está cambiando. Una encuesta de octubre de 2026 realizada por el Centro de Políticas de Inmigración de Estados Unidos de la Universidad de California en San Diego y la National Partnership for New Americans encontró que el 74% de los votantes hispanos naturalizados registrados encuestados se sentía menos seguro respecto a su ciudadanía que hace unos años. Además, el 85% dijo que las medidas de control migratorio de la administración Trump habían ido demasiado lejos. La encuesta incluyó a 1,000 ciudadanos naturalizados registrados para votar en todo el país, de los cuales casi la mitad eran hispanos. García Bedolla dijo que los temas migratorios pueden tener especial importancia para los votantes latinos porque plantean preguntas sobre el lugar que ocupan en la sociedad estadounidense, incluso cuando otros asuntos influyen más directamente en su vida cotidiana. “La inmigración me dice cómo piensas de mí”, dijo. “Lo que sientes respecto a la inmigración me dice si crees que pertenezco aquí”. Las preocupaciones económicas también ocuparon un lugar destacado. Entre todos los encuestados, el 78% calificó los precios de los alimentos como extremadamente o muy importantes para sus decisiones electorales, seguidos por la atención médica y los costos de vivienda, con 75% cada uno. Entre los participantes hispanos, el 56% dijo que la situación económica de su familia había empeorado durante el año anterior. A pesar de la atención que reciben los votantes naturalizados durante las temporadas electorales, la encuesta encontró que el 65% de los participantes no había recibido ningún contacto de un partido político, candidato u organización comunitaria para hablarles sobre el voto. Rocio Gallegos, left, talks with her family at the kitchen table about voting, politics and what exactly is on this year’s election ballot. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Trabajar, emprender y después votar Rocío y Gabriela quieren ejercer por primera vez su derecho al voto en Estados Unidos. Pero dicen que se sienten perdidas ante la cantidad de información que necesitan encontrar y procesar. Y buscar respuestas mientras atienden sus vidas ocupadas puede ser difícil. Rocío dice que, antes de convertirse en ciudadana estadounidense, no había prestado suficiente atención al sistema electoral porque sabía que no podía participar. “Hoy tengo ya dos años como ciudadana y veo las elecciones de una manera diferente”, dice. Aunque su principal motivación es poder seguir cuidando a su hija, Rocío no cree que sea ético preocuparse solamente por los asuntos que podrían afectarla personalmente. “¿Cuál es el caso de hacerte ciudadana si no vas a pelear por tener una mejor calidad de vida tanto para ti como para tu familia, como para los migrantes, como para las demás personas?”, reflexiona. García Bedolla dijo que esa motivación es común entre los inmigrantes naturalizados que ha estudiado. La ciudadanía puede ofrecer una sensación de seguridad, pero también la oportunidad de defender a familiares y vecinos que no pueden votar. “Las personas sienten cada vez más, debido a la manera en que las medidas de control migratorio están afectando a las familias y la vida de la gente, que si tienen la oportunidad de naturalizarse y votar, deberían hacerlo para poder hablar en nombre de quienes no pueden”, dijo García Bedolla. Rocío planea utilizar su voto como una forma de expresarse. Simplemente está tratando de informarse y entender la boleta electoral: averiguar cómo elegir entre nombres que no reconoce, cargos que no comprende y propuestas sobre las que todavía no sabe nada. Lo que más le preocupa a Rocío es “principalmente el costo de vida, la economía, porque cada día es más difícil para muchas familias salir adelante”, así como el acceso a los servicios de salud y el endurecimiento de las leyes migratorias. “Yo creo que la mayoría de las personas que estamos aquí no somos malos, venimos a trabajar, venimos a a luchar el día a día”, agrega. Reconoce que la inmigración es un tema complicado. No se opone a que existan reglas claras. “Se necesita realmente encontrar un equilibrio,” dice. “Pienso que las leyes deben respetarse también y que el país tiene derecho a tener una frontera segura, pero también creo que las personas deben ser tratadas con dignidad y humildad”. Su esposo, Joel, tiene un negocio de construcción. Su hijo Aminadab, de 24 años, a veces lo ayuda, aunque pasa la mayor parte del tiempo estudiando en la Universidad de Arizona y Pima Community College. Rocío recuerda que Aminadab y su padre solían conversar sobre cuál sería el mejor camino para el futuro del país. Eso fue hace dos años. A Aminadab le atraían los planes económicos de Trump. Le interesaba la política y las elecciones presidenciales eran un tema frecuente de conversación en casa. Pero llegaron las elecciones y Aminadab no se registró para votar. En los meses previos a las elecciones intermedias de este año, Aminadab dijo que quería seguir los pasos de su mamá y votar por primera vez. Sin embargo, no alcanzó a registrarse antes de la fecha límite del 5 de octubre. Gabriela Torres Luna inside her home in Tucson, Ariz. looks at her earling voting ballot. Torres is a teachers aid and just became a U.S. citizen. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Gabriela también ha estado muy ocupada. No solo aprobó su examen de ciudadanía el año pasado, sino que, después de trabajar casi 10 años en el servicio de limpieza de hoteles y como conserje en una escuela de Tucson, solicitó un puesto de asistente de maestra. El trabajo le daría la oportunidad de trabajar con niños con necesidades especiales en una escuela del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson (TUSD, por sus siglas en inglés). Una vez más, al igual que cuando presentó el examen de ciudadanía estadounidense, le preocupaba que su “inglés básico” fuera un obstáculo. Consiguió el puesto después de la primera entrevista. Como madre soltera, Gabriela comienza su día alrededor de las 6 a.m. Deja a sus hijos en la secundaria y la preparatoria, se va a trabajar, espera a que terminen sus actividades extracurriculares y regresa a casa alrededor de las 6 p.m. Cuando tiene tiempo antes de la cena, se reserva una hora para ella y sale a caminar con una amiga hasta la cima de Tumamoc Hill. Incluso con su nuevo puesto en una escuela local, sus ingresos no son suficientes para cubrir sus gastos. Como muchos empleados escolares que eligen esta opción, a Gabriela le retienen una parte de cada cheque de pago para que pueda recibir su salario durante los 12 meses del año. “Los sueldos están por el piso y las cuentas por el cielo”, dice. Para aumentar sus ingresos, Gabriela está buscando nuevamente un trabajo nocturno en el sector de la limpieza, donde dice que nunca imaginó trabajar cuando vivía en México. En su país natal también trabajó en una escuela. El segundo empleo probablemente sería un turno nocturno, de 10 p.m. a 2 a.m., lo que le dejaría solo cuatro horas para dormir. Dice que ya ha trabajado en esas condiciones y agrega que muchos de sus colegas educadores en Tucson tienen trabajos adicionales o un segundo empleo. Con sus agendas saturadas, tanto Gabriela como Rocío dicen que agradecerían tener un mejor acceso a recursos que les proporcionen más información sobre cómo funciona el sistema electoral estadounidense. Ni Rocío ni Gabriela saben en qué distrito congresional viven, quién es su supervisor del Condado de Pima ni quién las representa en el Concejo Municipal de Tucson. Tampoco conocen las propuestas incluidas en la boleta electoral. Cuando Gabriela abre su boleta, encuentra algo inesperado: sus materiales electorales incluyen descripciones de las propuestas en español y una guía para votantes que también puede leer en su primer idioma. “Yo pensé que venía solamente en inglés”, dice. Cuando Rocío abre su boleta, descubre que en Estados Unidos existen más de dos partidos políticos, entre ellos el Libertario, el Verde y No Labels. Rocío cree que la preparación para la ciudadanía de las personas naturalizadas debería incluir menos historia y más capacitación sobre cómo votar. “Hay muchos hispanos que literalmente no entendemos nada deesto. Por ejemplo, en las boletas aparecen senadores, esto y aquello. No es como en México; es completamente diferente. Y para mí, personalmente, es difícil de entender porque es la primera vez que voy a votar. Pero no hay nadie que te explique o te oriente”, dice. “Entonces te quedas con una interrogante, sin saber qué se supone que debes hacer”. “Creo que voy a empezar a estudiar”, dice Gabriela, con esa amplia sonrisa que parece acompañarla siempre. Rocio Gallegos and her daughter, Valeria, puzzle together. Gallegos just became a U.S. citizen and plans to vote in person for the upcoming elections. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez “Mamá, no pasa nada” Además de cuidar a su hija, Rocío tuvo un negocio de limpieza durante varios años, pero lo puso en pausa a principios de este año. En enero, Valeria se sometió a una cirugía —la número 40 de su vida, según Rocío—, esta vez de la vesícula. Su recuperación tomó varios meses. Ahora, Rocío se prepara para emprender nuevamente. Está elaborando mermeladas artesanales bajo el nombre Delicias de la Vida, que planea vender en mercados comunitarios y tiendas. También está capacitada como técnica de extensiones de pestañas y está acondicionando una habitación de su casa para atender a sus clientas. Rocío dice que aprende de Valeria. “Ella me motiva”. Ella “me ha enseñado a vivir con el dolor, a afrontar las cosas tal como vienen, y me recuerda: “Mamá, no pasa nada”  Sentada a la mesa y presumiendo las bonitas uñas que Rocío le había arreglado, Valeria no pierde detalle de la conversación de su mamá sobre el voto y el futuro de ambas. “Ella entiende todo lo que estoy diciendo”, dice Rocío, con la mirada fija en su hija. Con paciencia, Valeria espera a su mamá para que juntas puedan terminar un nuevo rompecabezas, algo que hacen casi todos los días, a veces durante cuatro o cinco horas seguidas. Por la noche, Valeria cantará karaoke con su papá. Juntos rendirán homenaje a algunos de sus artistas favoritos: Yuridia y Vicente Fernández. “Eso es lo que más disfruta”, dice Rocío, mientras rápidamente vuelve a meter en el sobre verde claro la boleta electoral de su esposo, con el nombre de él escrito al frente. “Vamos a ver si él la entiende”, dice sobre su esposo, un ciudadano estadounidense que nació con el derecho al voto. The post Después de la juramentación: ¿Qué pasa cuando los nuevos ciudadanos de Arizona intentan votar? appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5be7b272c212045af247d Trump push to oust Omar faces historic Supreme Court test, but legal experts see ‘uncharted’ twist te 2026-10-31T10:10:03.248Z Trump push to oust Omar faces historic Supreme Court test, but legal experts see ‘uncharted’ twist President Donald Trump' s push to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar amid allegations of immigration fraud could trigger a constitutional fight, with legal experts telling Fox News Digital that a landmark Supreme Court case involving another entrenched Democrat may not stand in Republicans’ way. Federal investigators are examining whether the Minneapolis Democrat improperly obtained U.S. citizenship through allegedly fraudulent immigration paperwork involving her late father. Omar has denied wrongdoing, and no finding that she lacks U.S. citizenship has been established. Experts said Omar may not have the protections established in the landmark case involving House chairman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., D-N.Y., in which the Supreme Court blocked an effort to exclude him from Congress. Powell faced allegations of misusing congressional funds and improperly paying his wife from the congressional payroll. Despite his reelection, the House voted to exclude him in 1967, but the Supreme Court later ruled that Congress could not refuse to seat a duly elected member who satisfied the Constitution's qualifications. ILHAN OMAR SHOULD BE JAILED, DEPORTED IF CITIZENSHIP FRAUD PROVEN, TOP HOUSE REPUBLICAN SAYS The first potential route for Republicans would be to challenge whether Omar meets the Constitution's citizenship requirement. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Yoo and constitutional scholar Cully Stimson told Fox News Digital that the Powell ruling does not prevent Congress from enforcing constitutional qualifications. "Powell essentially means that Congress cannot add on to the minimum qualifications set out in the Constitution," Yoo said. "[S]ince citizenship is set out in the text of the Constitution as a qualification, it clearly can be enforced by Congress. Powell in-fact would support a congressional decision to oust Congresswoman Omar if she was in fact not a citizen." Stimson argued that citizenship itself is not a legal gray area. "The Powell v. McCormack decision did not involve expulsion. It actually was to judge qualifications. That's a subtle but important difference," he said. Stimson envisioned a January showdown if federal authorities presented evidence challenging Omar's citizenship before the new Congress convenes and House Republicans attempted to prevent her from being seated. Such a move would likely face a legal challenge from Omar, he said, raising questions about whether Congress could act before her citizenship status was resolved. The Constitution requires House members to be at least 25 years old, have been U.S. citizens for seven years and inhabit the states they represent when elected. Stimson argued that even if alleged immigration irregularities originated with Omar's father, Nur Omar Mohamed, the central question would be whether she legally acquired citizenship, regardless of whether she knowingly participated in wrongdoing. "It's like you're either pregnant or you're not," he said. "You’re either wet or dry — You're a citizen or you are not a citizen." In multiple public comments, Trump has urged Omar’s resignation or expulsion, specifically citing reports that she used a pseudonym when she was sworn into office and that she "married her brother." "Let’s get her the Hell out of there," he said Monday in Alcorn County, Mississippi. Fox News Digital reached out to Omar for comment. COULD TRUMP REVOKE ILHAN OMAR'S CITIZENSHIP FOR ALLEGED BROTHER MARRIAGE? EX FEDERAL PROSECUTOR BREAKS IT DOWN A second route would involve seating Omar and then pursuing expulsion for misconduct, a separate constitutional power requiring a two-thirds House vote. Unlike exclusion for failing to meet constitutional qualifications, expulsion is a disciplinary action that was not at issue in the Supreme Court's Powell ruling. At least one House Republican has already threatened to pursue that option. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., said Friday that if Omar is found to not be a citizen, "I absolutely will demand expulsion immediately." Omar faces a separate investigation into her financial disclosures, which U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro previously confirmed to Fox News. The inquiry follows scrutiny of businesses tied to her current husband, Timothy Mynett, whose reported valuations reached as high as $30 million before Omar amended the filings, citing accounting errors. No financial wrongdoing has yet been established. Stimson pointed to the 2023 expulsion of former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., as an example of the House exercising its disciplinary authority over misconduct that began before a member took office. Former House counsel Michael Stern wrote in an examination of the Constitution’s expulsion clause that while Santos’ alleged misconduct largely preceded his term, House investigators found that his misrepresentations continued while he was in office. "Thus, acts committed before a member’s first election may constitute disorderly behavior subject to congressional discipline, at least if the misconduct relates to the election and particularly if it involves deceiving the electorate," Stern wrote. Stimson said Omar’s case is largely "uncharted waters," but the Santos case could still be instructive. "I think the argument would be, well, her misrepresentations continued during the time in Congress, they would pull a Santos and use the same logic that they used," he said. Any federal determination challenging Omar's citizenship could trigger a legal battle over whether she meets the constitutional requirements for office and what recourse she would have to contest such a finding, Stimson said. "The hard part for her is ‘how do you prove a negative’," Stimson said, adding that placing blame on her father wouldn’t stand up in court because people cannot legally benefit from others’ criminal acts. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "It’s a harsh world, but it’s a binary situation." A challenge to Omar's citizenship could also produce a separate fight over the evidence and legal procedures required to establish whether she meets the Constitution's qualifications. Fox News Digital’s Pedro Rodriguez-Aparicio contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5be7a272c212045af2474 Cities fearing Halloween mayhem put teens on notice, announce curfews and crackdowns after violent takeovers te 2026-10-31T10:10:02.381Z Cities fearing Halloween mayhem put teens on notice, announce curfews and crackdowns after violent takeovers Cities across the country are putting teens on notice for Halloween weekend, rolling out curfews and crackdowns to head off the kind of chaos that unfolds during so-called teen takeovers. From the Jersey Shore to suburban Atlanta, officials are setting curfews for teenagers and adding police patrols, many of them in places still reeling from takeovers that drew hundreds of teens and ended in fights and arrests. In Oak Park, Illinois, the chief of police wrote that her agency is trying to prevent a similar Halloween teen takeover last year from happening again. INSIDE THE TEEN TAKEOVERS THREATENING TO EXPLODE THIS SUMMER AS CITIES REMAIN ON EDGE: 'VERY WORRIED' Last Halloween, an estimated 500 teens swarmed downtown Oak Park, where fights and gunshots erupted and police called in help from six neighboring agencies, according to a department memo. Oak Park Chief of Police Shatonya Johnson said the agency will be increasing the amount of officers on shift during Halloween, as well as several more measures aimed at preventing another teen takeover. CHICAGO MAYOR WARNS OF ‘TEEN TREND’ AFTER TAKEOVER CHAOS, VIOLENCE CONCERNS GROW Adults in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago are taking matters into their own hands and plan to show out en masse on the streets to prevent large gatherings by teenagers. The group, called CollaBOOration, was established after a series of large Halloween gatherings from 2016 to 2019 where teen takeovers turned violent, according to Block Club Chicago. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "What we’re really trying to do is establish a critical mass on the street, possibly before the Halloween festivities even start," the group's founder Bennie Currie said. "So when these large gatherings happen, like we’ve seen every year, we will already have taken over 53rd Street … we’ll be walking up and down in orange shirts and keeping in contact with one another." SEND US A TIP After 7 p.m. on Halloween, those under 16 in Covington, Georgia will be required to go home or have an adult with them if they're in the city's downtown area, which is outside Atlanta, according to CBS News. According to News 12, the Long Branch, New Jersey, police department plans to strictly enforce a Halloween curfew for those under 17 on Oct. 30 and 31, which runs from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The curfew was set in response to hundreds of people gathering for a teen takeover in May, resulting in fights breaking out and six arrests. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL National Police Association Spokeswoman Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith said it's a "great idea" for these cities and police departments to be more proactive on Halloween, saying teen takeovers aren't slowing down. "On Halloween night, I can tell you from experience, our call volume goes up, you know, four or five, six times because people are calling because they're because of fireworks. They're calling because there's a fight in a schoolyard. They're calling because they can't find their kid. There's so many different things that people are calling the police for, and then you factor in this desire to have these large crowds of teenagers take over and, again, get it on social media," Smith said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b519272c212045af2228 After the oath: What happens when Arizona’s newest citizens try to vote  te 2026-10-31T09:30:01.923Z After the oath: What happens when Arizona’s newest citizens try to vote  This story was co-published in partnership with Somos Tucson and supported by the Pulitzer Center. Gabriela Torres Luna stares at the pile of political ads and propaganda that came in the mail about two weeks before the midterm election. Stuck between campaign flyers — with names and faces she doesn’t recognize — is a thick, light-green envelope with her own name on it. She picks up the Pima County mailer, tears off one end and pulls out something she’s never seen before: a U.S. ballot. Gabriela is sitting at her dining room table in the south side of Tucson home she shares with her mother, her two children and her brother. Her 91-year-old grandmother, visiting from Sonora, México, is embroidering in the living room. This is not the first ballot the 43-year-old mother has received. A year earlier, shortly after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen and registering to vote, Gabriela says she got a ballot for a local election.  She didn’t even open the envelope. A co-worker at Tucson Unified School District later asked her whether she had voted. “She scolded me. ‘You have to vote,’ she told me. But I don’t know how to vote. I don’t know how it works,” Gabriela says in Spanish. “I got a little green envelope in the mail, and I didn’t know what to do with it.” It’s common for immigrants who recently became citizens to struggle with voting, and additional factors like language barriers make the process an even more daunting social responsibility, said Lisa García Bedolla, a professor of education at the University of California, Berkeley.  “The first time you vote in a new system is quite complicated,” García Bedolla said. “Or can feel complicated in the sense of not knowing what the process is.” Gabriela came to Arizona from Cananea, México, just 38 miles southwest of Naco, a small border town whose port of entry is commonly used by people traveling to Tucson. She was 28 and engaged to a U.S. citizen. They were married for six years and had two children before divorcing in 2018. She had been a lawful permanent resident with a green card since 2013. President Donald Trump’s second term motivated her to finally pursue citizenship. Last year, her then-10-year-old son asked her in Spanish, “Mom, do you have papers? Isn’t Trump going to deport you?” Gabriela told him that he did not need to worry because she had a green card. The truth was that it was about to expire. “Either I renewed it or applied for citizenship — just like that, with my basic English,” she says. “Oh well,” she remembers thinking, “We went for it.” It was July 2025. “With the way things were going with the president … I said, ‘No. Before something happens, for my children or whatever the reason may be,’ I said, ‘I’d rather become a citizen,’” Gabriela remembers. She did it quietly. She had no money to pay an immigration documents preparer, so she filled out the naturalization application on her own. The day she passed the test, she called her mother, who was with her children, and shared the news through tears.  “Mom, they’re not going to deport you anymore,” her son told her. On the day of her naturalization ceremony, Gabriela, her children and her mother went to a Tucson restaurant to celebrate. Afterward, she dropped her family off at home, drove to the Motor Vehicle Division office to update her driver’s license and, while she was there, remove her ex-husband’s last name. She registered to vote, too. Gabriela says she voted only once while living in México. She did not trust the electoral system. “Because you think, ‘What’s the point of voting? So-and-so is going to win anyway,’” she says. She doesn’t feel the same distrust about voting in the United States. She thinks “it’s much more fair” here. Like Gabriela, approximately 1 million Hispanic adults became naturalized U.S. citizens between 2022 and 2026, and now have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote as U.S. citizens, a recent Pew Research Center report said. Naturalization is the process by which lawful permanent residents who meet residency and other requirements become U.S. citizens and take the Oath of Allegiance. Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, campaigns across political spectrums fought for Arizona’s Latino electorate — roughly one-quarter of the swing state’s eligible voters. They were younger compared with the overall electorate. They were among the highest labor force participants. And they had language skills — nearly half 50% were bilingual, according to a 2024 UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute report. But less attention was paid to the almost one in five Latino eligible voters in Arizona who were naturalized citizens. That share was second only to Asian and Pacific Islander voters, according to the report. “Newly naturalized citizens might require more support to understand and participate in the U.S. electoral process,” the report stated. Studies show that the path to becoming a citizen is cost prohibitive, time consuming and confusing for many immigrants. Surmounting those barriers and becoming a naturalized citizen is only the first step toward the ballot box. Political and elections experts stress that hurdles to voting include understanding how to register, understanding the ballot measures and races at stake, and having the time to fill in and mail a ballot or make it to the polls. Adding to the stress for new citizens who are registered to vote, like Gabriela, is a wave of unfounded allegations under the Trump administration of widespread fraud involving noncitizens voting.  Warnings have come from the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced it will place monitors across the nation during the midterm election. The federal agency sent monitors to Pima, Maricopa and Apache counties during the July primary election, as it has in past elections. Political rhetoric from the highest office in the U.S. has compounded that stress. “They caught thousands of votes in New Jersey where illegal aliens were allowed to vote. Thousands and thousands of votes,” Trump said in a July speech in Georgia. PolitiFact found neither federal nor state data to support Trump’s assertion. An estimated 25 million naturalized citizens are eligible to vote in the midterms — a key election that could shift power in the U.S. Congress, where both the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans.  About 33.2% of naturalized citizens who can vote are Hispanic, as of 2024. They are coping with historic levels of xenophobia and mass deportations that have largely targeted Latinos. Despite fear, many remain motivated to vote in the U.S. — some for the first time and for deeply personal reasons. “What for?” Rocio Gallegos, a 55-year-old mother who has lived in the United States for more than 35 years, simply did not feel the need to acquire a new nationality. Until she began to worry about her legal status as a permanent resident. The sense of security she felt living in the United States with a green card began to fade, as she perceived increasingly aggressive statements about immigrants from Trump when he announced his second presidential bid. “‘No,’ I said. ‘I need to become a citizen because Trump really is going to send me back to México,’” Rocio recounted in Spanish. “And I literally can’t go back to México because I have Valeria, who depends on me … who depends on all the advanced medical care available here.” Sitting inside Rocio’s home, a few steps from the front door in southwest Tucson, Valeria Gallegos’ eyes are fixed on a jigsaw puzzle. She is wearing a yellow dress, her straight, shoulder-length black hair looks freshly styled, and her bangs frame her green eyes. It’s mid-October. A brutal summer heat is finally fading in Southern Arizona, and Valeria’s mother, Rocio, is decorating for fall. From a speaker, a song by Camilo Sesto plays. The Spanish singer rose to fame in México and Latin America during the 1970s and 1980s. Valeria is 32 and was born with spina bifida, a condition that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form completely during the first weeks of pregnancy. Valeria is the main reason her mother Rocio chose to become a U.S. citizen two years ago. Rocio left México at 18, the minimum voting age in that country. Like Gabriela, she also didn’t trust the voting system in her native country.   On Nov. 3, Rocio plans to vote for the first time in her life. However, she still does not know exactly how to vote in Arizona.The naturalization process prepared her to understand the history and values ​​that the United States upholds, she says. But not how to make her voice heard through the vote. Originally from the Mexican state of Chihuahua, which borders Texas and New México, Rocio met her husband, Joel Gallegos, more than three decades ago, in Nebraska. Joel is of Mexican descent and was born in the United States. They had Valeria and then their son Aminadab, 24, in the U.S. “I was a permanent resident for 28 years,” Rocio says. “I was reluctant. I didn’t want to become a citizen. I would say, ‘No, what for? I don’t need it.’” She renewed her green card twice, each time receiving a 10-year extension. “I was already about to go for the third one,” she says. Data shows that Rocio’s lengthy stay as a permanent resident, while longer than usual, is not an isolated case. México ranks first among all countries of origin for new U.S. citizens, followed by India, the Philippines, Dominican Republic and Vietnam. At the same time, Mexican nationals top the list of applicants who spent the longest time as lawful permanent residents before naturalizing, averaging 10.9 years, according to 2022 federal immigration statistics. A 2017 Pew Research Center study found Mexican lawful immigrants were among the least likely to become U.S. citizens. An estimated 67% of lawful immigrants eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship had naturalized by 2015, compared with only 42% of eligible Mexican lawful immigrants. And a 2026 analysis by the Migration Policy Institute shows that 34% of Mexican immigrants were naturalized citizens in 2024, compared with 51% of all immigrants in the United States. Nearly all Mexican immigrants with permanent residency surveyed in the Pew study said they wanted to become citizens eventually, but like Gabriela, many cited concerns about limited English proficiency. Others worried about the cost of applying and a lack of time as obstacles. Magdalena Barragan inside Deliias de Michoacan ice cream shop in Tucson, Arizona. Barragan co-owns the shop with her husband. She recently beame a U.S. citizen. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez “You have to become a citizen” In east Tucson, another Mexican-born woman, mother and entrepreneur has spent years working to find a balance between her rights and her obligations as a resident of this country. Inside Delicias de Michoacán, a strip of purple LED lights leads to lilac-colored walls. Three bright screens display a menu of Mexican treats, including elote and raspados. It’s halfway through the workday, and Magda Barragan sits in the middle booth, her hair pulled up, her sharp black eyeliner and arched brows give her a look of precision. A television plays the news in Spanish. Magda is wearing a T-shirt that bears the name of the Tucson business she owns with her husband. She remembers what led her to become a U.S. citizen. One turning point came during an encounter with a border officer in Nogales. Magda, then a permanent resident, was trying to bring catering carts from México into the United States for her business when an officer refused to let her cross with them. “The officer treated me really badly. She told me, ‘Because I don’t want to.’ And then she told me to go back to México,” Magda says in Spanish. The following day, Magda’s husband, a U.S. citizen, retrieved the carts without any problems. “That’s when my husband told me, ‘You need to become a citizen,’ because it’s never going to be the same being a permanent resident as it is being a citizen,” she says. But Magda’s journey to citizenship — and eventually to vote — had begun decades earlier. Originally from Guadalajara, México, she first moved to the United States with her U.S.-born husband in 2001. The family moved between California, Texas and México before returning to the U.S. in late 2013. After multiple attempts to establish themselves, including a brief stay in Wisconsin, they settled in Tucson, where her husband’s father lived. “We made the decision to stay here because my children were already in school and were growing up,” Magda says. “I always told him that we should try to give our children the opportunity to learn English and that maybe, sometime down the road, we could go back.” Magda is 42 years old now. She became a permanent resident in 2015. Four years later, she and her husband opened Delicias de Michoacán, drawing on her family’s experience operating ice cream shops in México. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, their business was barely six months old. She says they struggled to qualify for government assistance, first because their business was so new and then, she was told, because she was not a U.S. citizen. She found it unfair that she could operate a registered business and pay state and federal fees but still face restrictions on the assistance available to her. “We all pay taxes, right? I mean, everyone equally. They’re not going to ask you about your legal status. If you have a business, you have to pay taxes,” she says. Those experiences stayed with her. Another push came during a personal development seminar, when a speaker encouraged longtime permanent residents to pursue naturalization rather than continue renewing their green cards. It was time. Magda enrolled in citizenship classes and supplemented her lessons with YouTube videos, studying American history, government and the questions she would face on the civics exam. She applied for citizenship in April 2023 — five years after becoming eligible —  and completed the naturalization process that fall. She remembers her interview being surprisingly brief. The immigration officer asked her six civics questions but spent much of their conversation asking about her ice cream business, like if it was homemade and if she used local fruit.  This November, Magda plans to vote in person. Her preference stems partly from concerns about election integrity shaped by her experiences in México, although she emphasized that she is not saying the same problems occur in the United States. Rocio Gallegos just became a U.S. citizen and is going to vote in the upcoming elections. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Old doubts, new fears  Rocio’s distrust in elections now applies to both countries she’s lived in — México and the U.S.  “What’s the point of voting if they’re just going to give the win to whoever they want anyway, or if the people in government are all working together?” she questions. That echoes the observations of Linda López-Stone, senior director at MomsRising, a national organization that works on issues affecting families, children and mothers, including immigration, health care and child care. She has been coming to Tucson to promote voting among Latina women. López-Stone said one factor she has identified affecting the electoral participation of newly naturalized Latina citizens in the United States is distrust of the electoral system in their countries of origin. “They come with a lot of preconceived ideas from their home countries about how voting works, believing that voting isn’t secure,” she said. She added that first-time voters find the process exceedingly complicated, something Rocio and Gabriela also emphasized. López-Stone also identified a third factor that could affect the electoral participation of newly naturalized Latina citizens: fear. “There is a fear of going to vote because of ICE. People think ICE could be present because of racial profiling, and we already know that more than 500 U.S. citizens have been detained,” she said, referring to the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Magdalena Barragan inside Deliias de Michoacan ice cream shop in Tucson, Arizona. Barragan co-owns the shop with her husband. She recently beame a U.S. citizen. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Finding their voice at the ballot box  Three years after her naturalization, Magda is preparing to vote in her first midterm election. She cast her first ballot in the 2024 presidential election — an experience she approached with the same determination to learn that had helped her become a citizen. “I didn’t vote just for the sake of voting,” she says. For Magda, becoming a U.S. citizen means more than gaining the right to vote. It also means having a greater say in decisions that affect her family, her business and her community, including those who cannot vote themselves. Citizenship has already changed the way her household approaches elections. What began as a decision to protect herself and her business has become an opportunity to participate in civic life, and to encourage her family to do the same. Her experience reflects a broader trend among naturalized Latino voters, a growing segment of the U.S. electorate whose political participation is shaped by their experiences with immigration, economic pressures, caring for their family and the responsibilities they feel toward their communities. The number of Latinos eligible to vote nationwide is projected to reach nearly 40 million in 2026, an increase of 5.2 million since 2022, or 16%, said Mark Hugo Lopez, director of race and ethnicity research at the Pew Research Center. While most of that growth comes from young U.S.-born Latinos reaching voting age, newly naturalized immigrants, like Rocio, Gabriela and Magda, account for about 20% of the expanding Hispanic electorate. And once they become citizens, Lopez said, Latino immigrants have historically voted at higher rates than their U.S.-born counterparts. Part of the reason to naturalize is to earn benefits like Social Security. And “part of it is to vote,” Lopez said. Political advocates, elected officials and community leaders understand that the more people who naturalize, the more people who can vote and make a difference, especially in swing states like Arizona with large Latino populations.  “This is yet another source of potential voters for Latino groups who might be looking to activate and to mobilize Latinos,” Lopez said. However, Lopez said federal data shows a sharp decline in the number of immigrants becoming naturalized U.S. citizens since the start of the Trump administration.  A report from UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs found that naturalization processing times have increased significantly, while monthly approvals have fallen 83%, from a peak of 88,000 in April 2025 to fewer than 16,000 in August 2026. Researchers linked the decline to changes in the naturalization process. “The data that the federal government has reported suggests fewer naturalizations because they’re doing more background checks,” Lopez said. “So I think we have a little bit of a low because of the new process.” The National Partnership for New Americans went further, alleging in an October news release that the delays are deliberate and part of “an apparent effort to deny otherwise eligible people their civil and voting rights.” Magda says that what activates her to vote is her interest in policies affecting older adults, health care, schools and immigrants. In the weeks leading up to the November election, she reviewed Arizona’s ballot propositions, reading their language before searching for additional information on YouTube and the internet. For years, Magda lived in the U.S., raised her children, paid taxes and built a business without being able to cast a ballot. Now, as a naturalized citizen, she has a say in local, state and federal policies. And she wants others to recognize the value of that opportunity, before they feel the consequences of a decision they had no part in making. Her perspective is shaped partly by the conversations she has with Tucson customers at Delicias de Michoacán. Many have become familiar faces over the business’s seven years. Fellow small business owners, she says, have described a difficult economic year. “It affects all of us. Not just a few people. It’s like the domino effect. When one falls, we all fall,” she says. Magda encourages her three children to take voting seriously. She believes civic participation requires more than registering or showing up at the polls. Voters should understand, she says, how their decisions could benefit or harm their neighbors. “We should do more to teach our children about the importance of voting because, when they become adults, they’re the future,” she says. “If we don’t teach them, it’s like a little path, like a wheel. If you turn it, it keeps turning, but if you don’t, it stays right where it is, and they won’t teach their children either.” She also has noticed more political conversations among her customers and more people asking how to register to vote. The election materials arriving in Spanish, she says, make it easier for voters to learn about candidates and propositions. Magda believes that too many people begin paying attention to politics only after a government decision directly affects them. She wants to see that change, particularly among Latino voters, whom she encourages to become more informed and involved. “Because a lot of people don’t do that, even if they’re already U.S. citizens. They don’t educate themselves about how we can actually have a say in the laws that are passed,” she says. “Especially with everything that’s been happening lately. These things might not affect me personally, but they affect the community. So, in one way or another, all of this affects all of us.” Alejandra Soto and her son Diego, who cast a ballot for the first time today minutes before polls closed on July 30, 2024. Credit: John Washington “A collective enterprise” Magda says her husband, who was born in the U.S., has never been particularly interested in voting. After becoming a citizen herself, she began encouraging her family to participate in elections and made a habit of reviewing ballots and propositions together. García Bedolla, the Berkeley professor, said she has observed similar behavior among naturalized Latina voters, who often approach voting as a shared responsibility, gathering with relatives or friends to discuss ballot measures and candidates before casting their votes. “Particularly the women, have made voting a collective enterprise,” García Bedolla said. Women now make up the majority of people becoming U.S. citizens, accounting for about 55% of naturalizations nationwide in 2024, according to federal immigration data. That shift extends to ethnic groups. “The majority of Latinos who are naturalizing right now are women and that actually is a change,” said García Bedolla. Families historically prioritized men’s immigration applications but that trend has shifted as more women immigrate independently, she said. Lisa Magaña is a professor at Arizona State University who studies Latino politics and immigration. She describes this process as political socialization, in which family relationships and household habits influence whether people participate in elections. For newly naturalized citizens, that influence can extend to relatives who have held citizenship their entire lives but rarely exercised their right to vote. While naturalized Latino voters are increasingly important to U.S. elections, researchers caution against treating them as a single political bloc. “Latinos are not monolithic,” Magaña said, adding that their political preferences vary by geography and country of origin. In Republican-dominated Texas, she said there are a lot of Republican Latinos. In Florida, Puerto Ricans were more likely to vote for Harris while most Cuban Americans went for Trump.  In the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump made significant gains among Hispanic voters, receiving 48% of their votes compared with 36% in 2020, according to a Pew Research Center analysis. Kamala Harris received 51% of the Hispanic vote, down from Joe Biden’s 61% four years earlier. But those changes were driven largely by differences in voter turnout rather than voters switching parties. Among eligible Hispanic voters who participated in 2024 but not 2020, 60% supported Trump, while many Biden supporters from 2020 stayed home. Lopez said the distinction matters when examining Latino political preferences, which vary by national origin, generation, income, education and immigration history. Latino voters could play an important role in this year’s midterm elections, especially those who support Democratic candidates, as they show higher levels of engagement and motivation to vote than they did in 2022.  According to Pew Research Center, 77% of Latino Democratic voters say it “really matters” who wins control of the House, up from 58% in 2022. Additionally, 53% say they are extremely motivated to vote, compared with 41% four years ago, and 45% say they have given a lot of thought to the upcoming elections, nearly double the 24% who said the same in 2022. For naturalized citizens, the political landscape is also shifting. An October 2026 survey conducted by the U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UC San Diego and the National Partnership for New Americans found that 74% of Hispanic naturalized registered voters surveyed felt less secure in their citizenship than they did a few years ago. And 85% said the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement had gone too far. The survey included 1,000 registered naturalized citizens nationwide, out of which almost half were Hispanic. García Bedolla said immigration issues can be especially significant to Latino voters because it raises questions about their place in U.S. society, even when other issues more directly influence their daily lives. “Immigration tells me how you think about me,” she said. “Your feelings about immigration tell me whether you think that I belong here.” Economic concerns also were prominent. Across all respondents, 78% rated grocery prices as extremely or very important to their voting decisions, followed by health care and housing costs at 75% each. Among Hispanic respondents, 56% said their family’s financial situation had worsened over the previous year. Despite the attention naturalized voters receive during election season, the survey found that 65% of respondents had not been contacted about voting by a political party, candidate or community organization. Rocio Gallegos, left, talks with her family at the kitchen table about voting, politics and what exactly is on this year’s election ballot. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Working, starting businesses and then voting Rocio and Gabriela want to exercise their right to vote in the United States for the first time, but they feel lost amid the amount of information they need to find and process. And finding answers on top of their busy lives is  difficult. Rocio says that before becoming a U.S. citizen, she had not paid enough attention to the election system because she knew she couldn’t participate. “Today, I’ve been a citizen for two years, and I see elections differently,” she says. Although her biggest motivation is being able to continue caring for her daughter, Rocio doesn’t think it would be ethical to worry only about issues that might affect her personally. “What’s the point of becoming a citizen if you’re not going to fight for a better quality of life for yourself, your family, immigrants and everyone else?” she reflects. García Bedolla said that motivation is familiar among the naturalized immigrants she has studied. Citizenship can offer a sense of security, but also the opportunity to advocate for relatives and neighbors who cannot vote. “People feel more, because of the ways in which enforcement is affecting families and affecting people’s lives, that if you have the opportunity to naturalize and vote that you should so that you can speak for the people who can’t,” García Bedolla said. Rocio plans to use her vote as a way to express herself. She is simply trying to educate herself and to make sense of the ballot — figuring out how to choose among names she doesn’t recognize, offices she doesn’t understand, and proposals she knows nothing about yet. What concerns Rocio most is “primarily the cost of living, the economy, because every day it’s harder for many families to get ahead,” as well as access to health services and the tightening of immigration laws.  “I believe that most of us here are not bad people; we come here to work, and we come here to strive, day in and day out,” she adds. She recognizes that immigration is a complicated issue. She does not oppose having clear rules. “We really need to find a balance,” she says. “I think laws should also be respected and that the country has the right to have a secure border, but I also believe people should be treated with dignity and humility.” Her husband, Joel, owns a construction business. Their 24-year-old son, Aminadab, sometimes helps him, although he spends most of his time studying at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College. Rocio remembers Aminadab and his father spending time discussing what the best path forward for the country was. That was two years ago. Aminadab was drawn to Trump’s economic plans. He was interested in politics and the presidential election was a frequent topic of conversation at home. But the election came. And Aminadab did not register to vote. In the lead-up to this year’s midterm election, Aminadab said he wanted to follow in his mom’s footsteps and vote for the first time. He missed the Oct. 5 registration deadline. Gabriela Torres Luna inside her home in Tucson, Ariz. looks at her earling voting ballot. Torres is a teachers aid and just became a U.S. citizen. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez Gabriela has also been busy. She not only passed her citizenship test last year, but after nearly 10 years working in housekeeping at hotels and as a custodian at a Tucson school, she applied for a teacher assistant position. The role would provide her the opportunity to work with children with special needs at a Tucson Unified School District school.  Once again — just like with the U.S. citizenship test — she worried that her “basic English” would be an obstacle. She got the job after the first interview. As a single mother, Gabriela’s day starts around 6 a.m.  She drops her children off at middle school and high school, goes to work, waits for them to finish their extracurricular activities, and returns home around 6 p.m. When she has time before dinner, she sets aside an hour for herself by hiking to the top of Tumamoc Hill with a friend.  Even with the new position at a local school, her earnings are not enough to make ends meet. Like many school employees who choose this option, part of each paycheck is withheld so Gabriela can receive paychecks throughout all 12 months of the year.  “Wages are rock bottom, and bills are through the roof,” she says. To increase her income, Gabriela is once again looking for a night job in the cleaning industry, where she says she never imagined working when she lived in México. She also worked at a school in her native country. The second job would likely be an overnight shift, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., leaving her with only 4 hours of sleep at night. She says she has done this before, and added that many of her Tucson educator colleagues have side gigs or a second job.  With overloaded schedules, both Gabriela and Rocio say they would appreciate having better access to systems that provide more information about how the U.S. electoral system works. Neither Rocio nor Gabriela know which congressional district they live in, who their Pima County supervisor is or who represents them on the Tucson City Council. They don’t know about the propositions in the ballot. When Gabriela opens her ballot she sees something unexpected: her voting materials include descriptions of propositions in Spanish and a voter guide she can also read in her first language. “I thought it was only in English,” she says. When Rocio opens her ballot she learns there are more than two U.S. political parties, including Libertarian, Green and No Labels. Rocio believes citizenship preparation for naturalized people should include less history and more training on how to vote. “There are so many of us Hispanics who literally don’t understand all of this. For example, the ballots list senators, this and that. It’s not like México; it’s completely different. And for me personally, it’s difficult to understand because this is the first time I’m going to vote. But there’s no one to explain it to you or guide you,” she says. “So you’re left with a question mark, not knowing what you’re supposed to do.” “I think I’m going to start studying,” says Gabriela, with a wide smile that seems to always accompany her. Rocio Gallegos and her daughter, Valeria, puzzle together. Gallegos just became a U.S. citizen and plans to vote in person for the upcoming elections. Credit: Noelle Haro-Gomez “Mom, it’s all right” In addition to caring for her daughter, Rocio ran a cleaning business for several years, but put it on hold early this year. In January, Valeria underwent surgery — the 40th of her life, Rocio says — this time on her gallbladder. Her recovery took several months. Now, Rocio is preparing to start a business again. She is making artesanal jam named Delicias de la Vida to sell at community markets and stores. She is also trained as an eyelash technician and is converting a room in her home into a space where she can see her clients. Rocio says that she learns from Valeria. “She motivates me.” She’s “taught me how to live with pain, how to face things as they come, and reminds me: ‘Mom, it’s all right.’” Sitting at the table, showing off the beautiful nails Rocio had done for her, Valeria doesn’t miss a single detail of her mom’s conversation about voting, about their future. “She understands everything I’m saying,” Rocio says, her eyes focused on her daughter. Patiently, Valeria waits for her mom. So, together, they can finish a new jigsaw puzzle — something they do almost every day, sometimes for four or five hours at a time. In the evening, Valeria will sing karaoke with her dad. They’ll pay homage to some of her favorite artists — Yuridia and Vicente Fernández. “That’s what she enjoys the most,” says Rocio, quickly pushing her husband’s Pima County ballot back in the light-green envelope with his name on it. “Let’s see if he understands it,” she says of her husband, a U.S. citizen born with the right to vote. The post After the oath: What happens when Arizona’s newest citizens try to vote  appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b070272c212045af2172 Troubling discovery on state voter rolls sparks action days before midterms: ‘Should have been fixed’ te 2026-10-31T09:10:08.579Z Troubling discovery on state voter rolls sparks action days before midterms: ‘Should have been fixed’ A conservative legal group filed an election complaint in Maine Tuesday, alleging that more than 3,000 potentially dead people and hundreds of duplicate registrations were discovered on the state’s voter rolls just days before the pivotal midterm elections. The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) identified 3,181 potentially dead voters and 693 duplicate registrations, urging the state to take action as Mainers prepare to cast their ballots Tuesday. "Now we know why they were hiding them because there were problems on them," Adams told Fox News Digital. "They have dead people, they have lots of duplicates and they have general problems. It's something that should have been fixed a long time ago." The complaint, which was filed with Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, argues election officials have not made a "reasonable effort" to remove ineligible voters from the official list. TRUMP SCORES SUPREME COURT WIN IN ELECTION INTEGRITY FIGHT AS STATES GAIN NEW VOTER ROLL TOOL Adams said the state should have discovered the information, not his group. "Why does it take a third-party group like the Public Interest Legal Foundation to find these duplicates?" Adams said. The group is asking the state to take "additional corrective action," warning it "may have no other recourse" but to appeal through the complaint process under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), a 2002 election reform law, if nothing is done. The group compared those findings with its previous investigation in 2025, which found 18,453 potentially dead voters and 1,498 duplicate or triplicate registration records in Maine. The state addressed many of the records identified that year, but PILF said some errors remain while "new problems have arisen." Several searches were used in the analysis to identify records that shared the same address, first and last names and birth year, as well as typos, punctuation errors, common nicknames and birth-year discrepancies. DOJ GIVES CALIFORNIA 48 HOURS TO REVIEW LIST OF POSSIBLE NONCITIZENS ON VOTER ROLLS The complaint requests that Maine review the group’s analysis, immediately remove ineligible voters and implement a plan to ensure the state complies with HAVA "now and in the future." "I hope she gets the job done and removes all these duplicates," Adams said. Adams said his group has been embroiled in an ongoing legal battle and Bellows has a history of trying to "criminalize" PILF for revealing what they found. PILF sued Maine roughly six years ago over access to the state’s voter rolls and won a federal appeals court case in 2024 that required the state to make the records public. "There's a history here of Secretary Bellows not wanting the public to know what kind of job she's doing," Adams said. Adams accused Bellows of focusing on "defending sort of blue theories" rather than keeping Maine's voter lists accurate and up to date. "Unfortunately, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is not getting the job done," he said. MAP IT: DOJ ILLEGAL VOTING CRACKDOWN SWEEPS 17 STATES AS RAZOR-THIN ELECTIONS FACE SCRUTINY One of Adams' biggest concerns is that someone could use a dead person's registration to illegally vote. He said progressive state officials are reluctant to immediately remove dead voters out of fear they could mistakenly remove eligible voters, potentially leaving the door open for fraud. "The problem is that sometimes people vote for the dead people," he said. But Adams said he believes Maine has been trying to keep its problems out of the public eye for a long time. "Maine has a longstanding problem trying to hide public information about whether or not they're doing a good job," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to Bellows’ office for comment. The legal filing comes just days before Mainers vote in a critical and tight U.S. Senate race between incumbent Republican Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson. The winner could determine the balance of power in the Senate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06f272c212045af214f Democrats Need Big Margins in Houston. Can This Progressive Deliver? te 2026-10-31T09:10:07.758Z Democrats Need Big Margins in Houston. Can This Progressive Deliver? Dr. Letitia Plummer has been polling ahead in the race to lead Harris County, where turnout could decide statewide races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06f272c212045af2146 Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention. te 2026-10-31T09:10:07.060Z Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention. Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trump’s unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06e272c212045af213d How Disabled Children Were Caught Up in Trump’s Homeless Crackdown te 2026-10-31T09:10:06.330Z How Disabled Children Were Caught Up in Trump’s Homeless Crackdown In its push to clear out people who live on the street and are mentally ill, the Trump administration is targeting legal protections that cover a much bigger population. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06d272c212045af2134 A Halloween Tale: Ghost Stories of the U.S. Capitol te 2026-10-31T09:10:05.619Z A Halloween Tale: Ghost Stories of the U.S. Capitol The ghost stories, dating back to the 19th century, are fitting for a building where the past rarely stays dead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06c272c212045af212b As Midterms Near, Top Law Firms That Capitulated to Trump Are on the Sidelines te 2026-10-31T09:10:04.927Z As Midterms Near, Top Law Firms That Capitulated to Trump Are on the Sidelines None of the firms that struck deals to avoid crippling executive orders are publicly involved in the major legal efforts to check the Trump administration’s attempts to meddle in the midterm elections, a review by The New York Times shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06c272c212045af2122 Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks te 2026-10-31T09:10:04.170Z Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06b272c212045af2119 Pete Ricketts Leads Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race, Poll Finds te 2026-10-31T09:10:03.394Z Pete Ricketts Leads Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race, Poll Finds Voters see Dan Osborn, the independent seeking to unseat Senator Pete Ricketts, as more like a Democrat than an independent, a Times/Siena poll found. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b06a272c212045af2110 Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’ te 2026-10-31T09:10:02.579Z Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’ The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5b069272c212045af2107 Why Haley Stevens Can’t Stop Talking About Abdul El-Sayed te 2026-10-31T09:10:01.705Z Why Haley Stevens Can’t Stop Talking About Abdul El-Sayed In a frank interview, she described her disappointment and also said she was considering converting to Judaism. Her fiancé had thoughts, too. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5a4b2272c212045af1d26 Dems' dire warnings about threats to democracy face an uncomfortable reckoning after Alaska election report te 2026-10-31T08:20:02.932Z Dems' dire warnings about threats to democracy face an uncomfortable reckoning after Alaska election report While prominent Democrats have spent years warning about threats to democracy, dozens of lawmakers and governors who endorsed Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola have declined to respond to Fox News Digital's questions about a reported effort to confuse voters and potentially cost Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan his seat. The New York Times reported Wednesday that aides to Democratic Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola helped recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run in an alleged effort to draw votes from Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan – though Peltola's campaign has denied involvement. Fox News Digital reached out to 42 Democratic lawmakers and governors who endorsed Peltola to ask whether they would denounce the alleged effort to mislead Alaska voters. As of publication, not a single one has responded. MARY PELTOLA'S CAMPAIGN, DEMS BACKED COVERT SCHEME TO FIELD SPOILER CANDIDATES IN ALASKA SENATE RACE: REPORT Sen. Richard Blumenthal, for instance, stated that "voter suppression is poisonous, it is toxic to our democracy," in 2022. His colleague, Sen. Chris Murphy, meanwhile, argued in April 2025 that "those of us who believe that the threat to democracy is urgent" need to "act like it." And Sen. Cory Booker said in December 2016 that "protecting American democracy is a calling far higher than party politics." 'DECOY DAN' SULLIVAN CASE LEADS TOP SENATOR TO BREAK FOUR-YEAR X SILENCE: 'PATTERN OF LIES' Despite their outspoken defenses of democracy and insistence that protecting it should transcend party politics, none of these lawmakers responded to Fox News Digital's questions about the alleged effort to mislead Alaska voters. Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat who has made a name for himself by publicly breaking with his party on some issues, has also remained mum on the controversy. Peltola has asserted that her campaign "has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign." The Times, for its investigation, relied on text messages it obtained as well as interviews with former campaign staffers. The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Alaska on Oct. 22 seeking to delay certification of the state's Senate election if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses and votes cast for the other Sullivan could have changed the outcome, pending an investigation into whether voter confusion played a role in the result. ALASKA'S GOVERNOR ORDERS INVESTIGATION AFTER NYT REPORT ON ALLEGED DEM-LINKED SENATE ELECTION SCHEME Legal experts from across the political spectrum who previously spoke to Fox News Digital said that the case faces significant challenges, particularly as it relates to trying to infer voter intent from anonymous ballots and overcoming the sovereignty of states over their elections. Among the other Democratic Senators reached by Fox News Digital were Sens. Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, Maggie Hassan, Chuck Schumer, Catherine Cortez Masto, Angela Alsobrooks, Andy Kim, Brian Schatz, Ed Markey, Elissa Slotkin, John Hickenlooper, Jon Ossoff, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Mark Kelly, Michael Bennet, Ruben Gallego, Sheldon Whitehouse and Tammy Duckworth. The U.S. House members reached by Fox News Digital included Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Chris Pappas, Brittany Pettersen, Eric Sorensen, Mike Levin, Hillary Scholten, Jared Huffman, Josh Harder, Pramila Jayapal, Sarah McBride, George Whitesides, Jonathan Nez and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, who does not currently hold office but is running to retake his Senate seat, and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, were also asked for their reactions on the reporting. Democratic Govs. Wes Moore of Maryland, Gavin Newsom of California, as well as former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper – who is in the midst of a Senate campaign – were also reached for comment.  Peltola's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. At least one Democrat has publicly criticized the alleged tactic. Iowa Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand told Fox News on Sunday that "both parties are doing it and neither party should be doing it," calling such efforts "manipulating the political system." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae59db0a9b54dd1159361e9 Heap Disputes ACLU Claims That Maricopa County Poll Workers Improperly Demanded Voter ID te 2026-10-31T07:50:08.577Z Heap Disputes ACLU Claims That Maricopa County Poll Workers Improperly Demanded Voter ID By Matthew Holloway | Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap has disputed ACLU of Arizona allegations that poll workers at a downtown Phoenix early voting center improperly required voters to show ID when dropping off mail ballots. The ACLU of Arizona sent a letter to Heap and Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chair Kate Brophy McGee. Policy Director Darrell Hill described an experience involving two voters at the early voting center in the A.E. Building. The letter claims that a poll worker instructed the voters that they must present identification to drop off their mail ballots and did not inform them that identification was optional. The ACLU said it had heard similar accounts from other voters and urged officials to review training to ensure poll workers provide clear information about their options. KJZZ reporter Wayne Schutsky stated that he spoke with an ACLU staff member who was part of the group whose ballot drop-off experience prompted the letter. Recorder Heap continues to say the ACLU letter is based on an anonymous, unverified complaint. But I spoke with one of the ACLU staffers who was a part of the group dropping off ballots, whose experience prompted the letter. https://t.co/WU8Z5R3kRZ https://t.co/qa7eicCK00 — Wayne Schutsky (@WayneSchutsky) October 30, 2026 According to the Recorder’s Office, voters dropping off early ballots may voluntarily present identification to bypass signature verification or deposit their ballots in a drop box without identification. The office said Arizona poll workers, including those in Maricopa County, are trained to explain both options. In a response to the ACLU, the Recorder’s Office described the allegations as anonymous and unsubstantiated. The office said the ACLU provided no evidence or indication that it had investigated before accusing election workers of misconduct. Upon receiving the letter, the Recorder’s Office contacted the site inspector. The inspector, who said he had worked elections in Los Angeles and Maricopa counties since 2006 and served with a bipartisan team, reviewed the matter with his marshal and lobby staff. “No voters were required to present ID to deposit ballots in the drop box, and staff reported no negative interactions or complaints,” the inspector said. “We experienced no issues during the afternoon’s increased voter traffic and find these accusations baffling to say the least.” Heap called for the ACLU to apologize to election workers. “The ACLU has launched a baseless attack on hardworking election workers, treating unverified claims from political activists as established facts without a shred of supporting evidence,” Heap said. “These are dedicated public servants, not political punching bags.” “The ACLU is quick to condemn anyone it believes is undermining confidence in elections, yet here it is doing exactly that—recklessly attacking election workers without evidence,” he continued. “The ACLU should be ashamed of this irresponsible political hit piece and owes our dedicated poll workers a public apology.” In comments to KTAR News, Heap said staff at the location remembered the group and reported that both options were explained. He also said signs at polling places describe the choice and that roughly 70 percent of voters bringing in mail ballots choose to show identification. A FOX 10 Phoenix team member reported being asked for identification when dropping off a mail ballot at a vote center. During a subsequent FOX 10 interview, Heap was told of the experience. WATCH: Recorder Justin Heap responds on FOX 10 Talks to allegations made by @ACLUaz on voter ID rules and early ballots. Turns out a member of our @FOX10Phoenix team was also asked to show ID after telling a poll worker she wished to drop off her mail-in ballot. https://t.co/jyIVnUVBbs pic.twitter.com/92suo20S9g — Trenton Hooker (@trentonhooker) October 30, 2026 Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin commented on the interview on X, arguing that poll workers should not proactively approach voters because signage provides the information and voters can ask questions. Brutal interview clip for Justin Heap as he gets fact checked in real time by @FOX10Phoenix, they tell him a colleague personally experienced what others are saying. The issue is that Heap’s workers shouldnt proactively approach voters 1) Signage provides info 2)Voters can ask Qs https://t.co/CogywEpHZW — Thomas Galvin: Maricopa County Brd of Supervisors (@ThomasGalvin) October 30, 2026 In its response to Heap, the ACLU said it contacted officials privately on October 27 to request an investigation into potential training issues without public attention. Hill said the organization wanted to ensure every eligible Arizonan could exercise the right to vote and that Heap’s public criticism did not address the substance of its concerns. 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 Disputes ACLU Claims That Maricopa County Poll Workers Improperly Demanded Voter ID first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae59901a9b54dd1159360b6 Ciscomani, HUD Secretary Tour Tucson Homeless Shelter And Recovery Center te 2026-10-31T07:30:09.560Z Ciscomani, HUD Secretary Tour Tucson Homeless Shelter And Recovery Center By Matthew Holloway | U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner toured Tucson’s Gospel Rescue Mission on this week, highlighting its coordinated approach to shelter, recovery services, and housing assistance. According to an announcement from Ciscomani’s office, the visit focused on the Center of Opportunity and its partnerships with organizations providing healthcare, workforce development, housing, and spiritual support. “Everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life, find a place to call home, and pursue their own version of the American Dream. Gospel Rescue Mission is making a real difference right here in Southern Arizona by meeting people where they are and helping them build a path toward a brighter future. I’m grateful to Secretary Turner for joining me to highlight the incredible work happening in our community and bring Southern Arizona’s efforts to the national conversation,” Ciscomani said. “Together, we can connect local solutions with federal resources to help more Arizonans get back on their feet.” Ciscomani’s office said the mission works through more than 50 community partnerships involving nonprofits, churches, healthcare providers, educational institutions, employers, and social-service agencies. Turner praised the organization’s faith-based approach and discussed federal assistance for young adults leaving foster care. Gospel Rescue Mission manages the Center of Opportunity, which connects emergency services with longer-term assistance. The organization’s description of its programs and partners identifies shelter, food, and safety as immediate needs, followed by services involving addiction recovery, housing, education, employment, and healthcare. Among its partners, El Rio Health provides medical respite care for individuals experiencing homelessness who need a place to recover. The Arizona Department of Economic Security assists with enrollment in benefits programs, including the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. La Frontera Center of Hope provides housing assistance, case management, and planning for long-term housing stability. During the tour, Turner highlighted HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence initiative, which provides housing assistance and supportive services for eligible young adults transitioning out of foster care. HUD’s program guidance explains that the initiative makes Housing Choice Voucher assistance available through partnerships between public housing agencies and public child welfare agencies. Eligible participants are ages 18 through 24, have left foster care or will leave within 180 days under a qualifying transition plan, and meet the program’s homelessness or housing-risk requirements. Rental assistance generally lasts up to 36 months. Participants meeting additional requirements may qualify for an extension of up to 24 months. Child welfare agencies must also provide or arrange supportive services to help participating young adults become self-sufficient. The Tucson visit followed an earlier housing discussion involving Ciscomani and Turner. In May, the congressman’s office convened a roundtable addressing housing affordability, Opportunity Zones, and approval processes for housing projects. 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 Ciscomani, HUD Secretary Tour Tucson Homeless Shelter And Recovery Center first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae596a9a9b54dd115936031 Gosar Recognized As ‘Taxpayer Hero’ By Government Waste Watchdog te 2026-10-31T07:20:09.061Z Gosar Recognized As ‘Taxpayer Hero’ By Government Waste Watchdog By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) received an endorsement for reelection from the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW), which recognized him as a “Taxpayer Hero” for his voting record on federal spending, government accountability, and fiscal responsibility. The endorsement was part of an announcement in which CCAGW backed Republican candidates across the country based on their lifetime scores in the organization’s 2025 Congressional Ratings. Gosar was among four Arizona Republican candidates endorsed by the organization, alongside Congressmen Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ-08), and Andy Biggs (R-AZ-05), who is running for governor. Gosar received a lifetime rating of 93% from the organization, reflecting his voting record on legislation involving federal spending, taxation, transparency, and government accountability. “During their tenures in the Senate and House, these members of Congress have been strong and reliable votes to curb government waste and reform Washington,” stated CCAGW President Tom Schatz. “On top of their impressive voting records, they fought for increased accountability and transparency while opposing efforts to increase federal spending and adopt burdensome new regulations.” Gosar welcomed the endorsement, pointing to his efforts to reduce federal expenditures and oppose regulations he argues increase costs for American families. “I’m honored to earn the endorsement of the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste,” stated Congressman Gosar. “I voted to claw back wasteful spending and have opposed unnecessary spending and burdensome regulations that drive up costs for Arizona families. It’s your money, and Washington has a responsibility to spend it wisely. I’ll keep fighting to make sure every taxpayer dollar counts.” I’m proud to have earned the endorsement of the Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, @GovWaste, and its recognition of my record as a Taxpayer Hero. Since 1989, they’ve evaluated every member of Congress on their votes on spending, taxes, and transparency. I voted to… pic.twitter.com/Z7Lbtr5B4N — Paul Gosar (@DrPaulGosar) October 28, 2026 Among the legislative actions highlighted in Gosar’s record was his support for the Rescissions Act of 2025, which canceled previously approved federal spending. Since 1989, CCAGW has evaluated members of Congress through its Congressional Ratings, which examine votes on legislation affecting government expenditures, taxation, and fiscal accountability. The organization uses these ratings to identify lawmakers it considers supportive of taxpayers’ interests and efforts to reduce government waste. The endorsement comes ahead of Arizona’s November 3 general election, when Gosar will seek another term representing the state’s Ninth Congressional District. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Gosar Recognized As ‘Taxpayer Hero’ By Government Waste Watchdog first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5863a5aa393894432d0a1 Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midterms te 2026-10-31T06:10:02.118Z Federal judge blocks Trump DOJ threats against election workers ahead of 2026 midterms A federal judge on Friday temporarily barred the Trump administration from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution over ballots tied to suspected noncitizens. U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson found that the Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security likely violated the Voting Rights Act's prohibition against voter intimidation by threatening election workers with prosecution for processing ballots from voters the administration claims are ineligible, just days before the midterm elections. "One of the hallmarks of a fair election is the freedom to exercise the right to vote free from threat, fear, or intimidation," Thompson, a Biden-appointed judge, wrote in the eight-page order. The ruling comes as the Trump administration has sought voter registration information from states ahead of the Nov. 3 elections, arguing that its efforts are aimed at preventing noncitizen voting and protecting election integrity. BIDEN-APPOINTED JUDGE BLOCKS VOTER-FRAUD PROBES IN BATTLEGROUND STATES JUST DAYS BEFORE MIDTERMS The temporary restraining order prohibits federal officials from threatening, intimidating or coercing state and local election workers into halting ballot processing solely because the administration alleges certain registered voters are ineligible. The order also bars the administration from demanding that election officials remove registered voters from voter rolls, refuse to issue them ballots or segregate or decline to count their ballots based solely on those allegations. The lawsuit was brought by labor unions and civil rights organizations, including the Service Employees International Union and the NAACP. "Because the public has a paramount interest in ensuring that election officials and workers are able to carry out their work in accordance with federal law and election procedure, and the official day of the Elections is only a couple of days away, the balance of the equities and public interest weigh in Plaintiffs' favor," Thompson wrote. "Ballots have already been issued," Thompson also noted. "Americans have already begun voting." NINTH CIRCUIT QUESTIONS TRUMP DOJ'S EMERGENCY REQUEST TO SET ASIDE 20,000 CALIFORNIA MAIL BALLOTS Thompson also ordered the administration to notify state and local governments that received the disputed letters that the demands and threats of prosecution contained in them have been blocked. Earlier Friday, a federal appeals court separately ruled against the Trump administration's emergency request to require California to set aside mail-in ballots associated with roughly 20,000 voters federal officials identified as likely noncitizens while their citizenship status was verified. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Justice Department's request to set aside the disputed mail-in ballots while officials reviewed the voters' citizenship status, handing the administration another setback just four days before Election Day. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department for comment. Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5782f5aa393894432cd87 Notice of Trustee’s Sale TSA#Y93475 te 2026-10-31T05:10:07.252Z Notice of Trustee’s Sale TSA#Y93475 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS#: 2026-27012-AZ Order #: 4239873 The following legally described trust property will be sold, pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 11/5/2021, recorded on 11/9/2021, as Instrument No. 2021-25561 at Docket – Page – in the office of the County Recorder of Navajo County, Arizona. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in the courtyard, Navajo County Governmental Complex, 100 Code Talkers Dr., Holbrook, AZ 86025, on 12/29/2026 at 11:00AM of said day: Lot 51, High Country Pines, according to Book 15 of Maps, Pages 30 and 31, records of Navajo County, Arizona. Together with an undivided interest in the common elements as set forth in instrument recorded in Docket 761, Page 352 and in Docket 775, Page 541, records of Navajo County. Per A.R.S. Section 33-803 (A)(2), the successor trustee appointed here qualifies as a Trustee of the trust deed in the Trustee's capacity as a member of the State Bar of Arizona. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Please be advised that Nestor Solutions may require entity or trust bidders at this trustee’s sale to provide information, documentation and/or certification of the vesting instructions and the data required to be reported pursuant to FinCEN regulations effective for transfers of residential real property to covered transferees on or after March 1, 2026. The required information must be provided to the trustee before a trustee’s deed upon sale will be issued for covered transfers. Additional information regarding these regulations and the required transferee information and certifications can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-19198/anti-money-laundering-regulations-for-residential-real-estate-transfers and https://www.fincen.gov/rre-faqs#D_5. ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE BENEFICIARY, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 33-808(C): Street address or identifiable location:1549 Mainline Road, Heber, AZ 85928 A.P.N.: 207-02-051 3 Original Principal Balance: $410,606.00 Name and address of original trustor: (as shown on the Deed of Trust) Brady Hale and Heidi Hale, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship, 1549 Mainline Road, Heber, AZ 85928 Name and address of beneficiary: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Freedom Mortgage Corporation 11988 Exit 5 PKWY BLDG 4 Fishers IN 46037-7939 NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale) Kim Quam, a member of the State Bar of Arizona Nestor Solutions, LLC 214 5th Street, Suite 205, Huntington Beach, California 92648 Phone: (888) 403-4115 Sale Lines: (888) 902-3989 Website: www.nestortrustee.com Dated: 9/25/2026 /s/Kim Quam, a member of the State Bar of Arizona State of Arizona } ss. County of Maricopa } The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of communication technology on 9/25/2026 by Kim Quam, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument. /s/Barbara Johnson Commission Expires: July 17, 2027 Y93475 9983-T11/4,11,18,25 ____________________ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae56c715aa393894432c465 Pile-ins, payouts, and pacing pressure: the investors behind the VCs open up te 2026-10-31T04:20:01.870Z Pile-ins, payouts, and pacing pressure: the investors behind the VCs open up The money behind the money is thrilled, mostly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae56a1a5aa393894432c413 Thunder to lose Chet Holmgren for at least 2 months with knee injury amid string of early-season NBA injuries te 2026-10-31T04:10:02.902Z Thunder to lose Chet Holmgren for at least 2 months with knee injury amid string of early-season NBA injuries The Oklahoma City Thunder will have to navigate the next couple of months without one of their key players. Chet Holmgren is expected to miss between eight to ten weeks with a right knee injury, adding to a troubling string of injury news across the NBA early in the season. Oklahoma City was already braced to be without Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for potentially the rest of the regular season. The Thunder said Holmgren began experiencing knee discomfort Sunday. After discussions with multiple specialists, Holmgren underwent a biological treatment Friday for a small tear in his patellar tendon. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Wallace also had surgery Friday for a labral tear in his left shoulder. The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles with Thunder medical personnel present. The guard will be evaluated again before the end of the regular season. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Williams sustained a broken left fibula and dislocated left ankle Sunday. The Thunder already said after his surgery he also would be evaluated again before the end of the regular season. Earlier this week, ESPN reported that Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards was expected to undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address discomfort in his right knee. The procedure is expected to sideline the three-time All-Star for up to two months. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae567c35aa393894432c32f Ousted Katie Zacharia Shares Halloween Guide to Dressing Up as Her te 2026-10-31T04:00:03.917Z Ousted Katie Zacharia Shares Halloween Guide to Dressing Up as Her Katie Zacharia shares the exact outfit you need to dress like her for Halloween. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae567c25aa393894432c326 Nancy Guthrie Case Update as Investigators Explore DNA Analysis te 2026-10-31T04:00:02.849Z Nancy Guthrie Case Update as Investigators Explore DNA Analysis Investigators flew to Florida to meet with lab scientists as it's been roughly 9 months since Guthrie's disappearance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5656d5aa393894432c2f2 Havasu partygoers greet spooky season at Iron Wolf te 2026-10-31T03:50:05.460Z Havasu partygoers greet spooky season at Iron Wolf Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae560bc5aa393894432c165 Breece Hall’s Cryptic Post Has Fans Convinced Jets Are Going to Trade Him te 2026-10-31T03:30:04.729Z Breece Hall’s Cryptic Post Has Fans Convinced Jets Are Going to Trade Him Breece Hall's cryptic social media post sparks speculation that the New York Jets may potentially trade him at the trade deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae560bb5aa393894432c15c Haley Stevens Could Be Paving Way for Rogers Endorsement: Ex-Obama Adviser te 2026-10-31T03:30:03.661Z Haley Stevens Could Be Paving Way for Rogers Endorsement: Ex-Obama Adviser Stevens and El-Sayed clashed days before a planned joint campaign appearance in Michigan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae560ba5aa393894432c153 Thunder Suffer Devastating Injury Blow as Star Faces Extended Absence te 2026-10-31T03:30:02.361Z Thunder Suffer Devastating Injury Blow as Star Faces Extended Absence The Oklahoma City Thunder suffer another major setback as Chet Holmgren faces an eight-to-10-week absence with a knee injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae55e625aa393894432c0df Brewers manager reveals his biggest challenge during championship parade was not peeing himself te 2026-10-31T03:20:02.894Z Brewers manager reveals his biggest challenge during championship parade was not peeing himself A championship parade comes after all the hard work is done ... or at least that's what most of us would think. However, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy revealed that he was put through a serious endurance test during his team's victory lap through Cream City (which sounds dirty, but I promise it isn't ... though somewhere out there, it might be. Who knows?). The Brewers' skipper hopped on stage at the end of the parade route where he took a second to talk to Brewers play-by-play man Brian Anderson. BREWERS' WORLD SERIES CELEBRATION GETS ROWDY AS STAR MAKES OUTRAGEOUS BEER PROMISE, COACH SINGS KARAOKE "I had to pee as bad as anybody has had to pee," Murphy said. Now we need to pause for a second because this is something I have never considered about championship parades: it really is an assault on one's bladder. We all know beer makes pee, but consider the sheer volume of suds you'd consume after winning the World Series. BREWERS CONTINUE WORLD SERIES CELEBRATION, RAISE COMMISSIONER’S TROPHY AT LAMBEAU FIELD DURING PACKERS GAME Now imagine the awful feeling of having to unload like Seabiscuit after a pre-race trough of water, but you're on a fire truck only halfway through the parade route. Brutal. But Murphy got the job done ... or did he? "Good job holding it together," Anderson said. "I didn't say I held it together," replied Murphy. A stroke of brilliance that makes up for not using Jacob Misiorowski to close out Game 4. That's a great joke to endear you to the crowd that is already in the palm of your hand even more. However, if there really was an accident, it clears your conscience while everyone in the crowd just thinks you're joshing. What a run Pat Murphy is on. Hopefully someone pointed him in the direction of the shiniest urinal Milwaukee has to offer. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae557615aa393894432bf1a Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Bullhead City te 2026-10-31T02:50:09.849Z Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Bullhead City Heavy rain hit Bullhead City Friday afternoon, flooding dozens of city streets, cancelling planned events, forcing emergency crews to scramble and making travel difficult — if not impossible — for motorists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae557605aa393894432bf11 Highway 95 at Safeway.jpg te 2026-10-31T02:50:08.893Z Highway 95 at Safeway.jpg Not only did Bullhead City motorists have to navigate flooded roads Friday afternoon, they also had to dodge rocks and debris deposited by the floodwaters. this mess accumulated just north of the Bullhead City Safeway store on Highway 95. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5575f5aa393894432bf08 Silver Creek Road just east of 95.jpg te 2026-10-31T02:50:07.904Z Silver Creek Road just east of 95.jpg Heavy rain triggered several mudslides Friday in Bullhead City, including this one near the entrance to Holiday Inn Express on Silver Creek Road just east of Highway 95. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5575e5aa393894432beff Ramar Road and Palma Road.jpg te 2026-10-31T02:50:06.873Z Ramar Road and Palma Road.jpg Heavy rain caused flooding throughout Bullhead City on Friday afternoon, including this torrent of water at the intersection of Ramar Road and Palma Road just west of Highway 95. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5550a5aa393894432be77 JuJu Watkins says she's dreamed of her first basket since ACL injury as USC looks to end title drought te 2026-10-31T02:40:10.405Z JuJu Watkins says she's dreamed of her first basket since ACL injury as USC looks to end title drought JuJu Watkins, one of the brightest young stars in women’s college basketball, is back on the court. The Southern California guard was sidelined last season while rehabbing a torn ACL. Watkins' first two seasons with the USC Trojans saw her score an average of 25.6 points per game. Now, she returns to a talented supporting cast as the No. 3 Trojans pursue their first national championship since 1984. "It’s on my mind every day," Watkins said. "So much anticipation has gone into this year. I want it really badly, but also in a healthy way. I just want to have fun and really enjoy this year." PACERS STAR TYRESE HALIBURTON MOVED TO TEARS AFTER LONG-AWAITED RETURN FROM ACHILLES INJURY Watkins added that she's already imagined what it will feel like to see her first basket go in. "I’ve had dreams about that every night. I might shed a tear, honestly, I can’t lie," she said. "That’ll be a really amazing feeling for me." Watkins scored 18 points in 22 minutes during USC’s recent exhibition win over California, offering an early glimpse of what her return could mean. She will share the backcourt with Big Ten Freshman of the Year Jazzy Davidson, who averaged 17.9 points last season. Although this will be their first season playing together, the duo began building chemistry while Watkins recovered from the injury she suffered in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament. She could often be seen encouraging Davidson from the sideline. NEW FACES, NEW PLACES: FIVE TRANSFER PORTAL PLAYERS POISED FOR SUCCESS THIS COMING SEASON "She saw me being hard on myself and I think she saw a little bit of her in me," Davidson said, "and so she kind of knew what it was like going through that. Being able to build the friendship that we were able to build, it’s a huge blessing." USC’s stockpile of talent includes guard Saniyah Hall, who had 23 points, six rebounds and five steals in the Trojans’ exhibition, as well as forward Sara Okeke, one of three five-star recruits to join the roster. "They have proven that they’re going to be really impactful players at a high level," coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. Last season, Watkins would set up chairs in the locker room for the team talk on the road. It was one of the small ways she found to be useful without being on the court. "I was able to take on a leadership role for sure, and I can’t say I really owned that role prior to that," she said. "Being able to do that and also see the game from a different perspective and seeing how can I help my team really helped grow my IQ and leadership skills." The Trojans season tips off Monday in Las Vegas against UNLV in the Hall of Fame Series. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae555035aa393894432be1c Lakers Reach Major Milestone in Historic $12.5 Billion Sale te 2026-10-31T02:40:03.978Z Lakers Reach Major Milestone in Historic $12.5 Billion Sale The Lakers move closer to a record-breaking $12.5 billion ownership change as Mark Walter and Josh Kushner finalize sale terms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae555025aa393894432be13 Trump’s Florida Rally Interrupted by Protesters in Final Midterm Blitz te 2026-10-31T02:40:02.688Z Trump’s Florida Rally Interrupted by Protesters in Final Midterm Blitz Donald Trump spent his Florida rally criticizing Democrats, protestors and Robert De Niro. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5505350de3ee71ede046b Lightning Dealt Critical Blow After Top Star Demands a Trade te 2026-10-31T02:20:03.009Z Lightning Dealt Critical Blow After Top Star Demands a Trade Tampa Bay Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov has shockingly requested a trade from the Atlantic Division club. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae54bad50de3ee71ede0378 Ex-NBA player says LeBron James should 'stand the f--- still' during national anthem te 2026-10-31T02:00:13.023Z Ex-NBA player says LeBron James should 'stand the f--- still' during national anthem Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James' habit of swaying and appearing to practice his golf swing during the national anthem has drawn significant attention this season, with even the president of the United States weighing in. Now, a former NBA player is making his feelings known, and let's just say he's not super fond of it. Former point guard Jason Williams — who spent 12 seasons in the league with the Grizzlies, Kings, Heat and Magic — co-hosts Bartsool Sports' "Hoopin’ N Hollerin'" podcast. The topic of James' anthem habits came up on the most recent episode, and he didn't hold back. LEBRON JAMES CURSES OUT KNICKS FAN IN HEATED EXCHANGE: 'I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE F--- YOU TALKING ABOUT' "I do," Williams told his co-host Adam Ferrone when asked if he had thoughts on the issue. "I think motherf---ers should just stand the f--- still during the national anthem. That’s just my opinion." Fair enough. ENES KANTER FREEDOM GOES SCORCHED EARTH ON LEBRON JAMES, NBA WITH NEW REVELATIONS AFTER WNBA FINALS INCIDENT Williams did, however, note that he didn't personally care about what LeBron was doing, but did once again note that he wished the NBA great would stand still. "You’re supposed to stand still!" he continued. "Look, they’re all dressed the same. He’s dressed different. Guaranteed he got fined because you’re all supposed to be dressed the same. You’re supposed to be standing still. When I played, that was the rules. They could’ve changed the s--- now, but I guarantee he got fined." It's important to note the NBA has not levied any fines against James for his mid-anthem warm-ups. However, Williams and President Donald Trump are not the only ones to criticize James. NBA legend and "Inside the NBA" co-host Charles Barkley also ripped him for not standing still during the anthem. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5495050de3ee71ede02e5 Buffalo Bills tap hometown heroes Goo Goo Dolls for Thanksgiving night halftime concert te 2026-10-31T01:50:08.396Z Buffalo Bills tap hometown heroes Goo Goo Dolls for Thanksgiving night halftime concert This Thanksgiving, NFL fans will once again have the opportunity to enjoy three games spread across the afternoon and evening. The Detroit Lions will open the day with their traditional early afternoon matchup, hosting the Chicago Bears. The Cowboys will follow with their long-running home game in the late-afternoon window on Fox. The third game will be played at the new Highmark Stadium, where the Buffalo Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen have produced several classics in recent matchups, and this year’s meeting will feature a special halftime performance. NFL'S THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE THAT FEATURES FIVE GAMES IS DEFINITELY NO TURKEY On Friday, the Bills announced the Goo Goo Dolls will perform during halftime of their Thanksgiving night game on Nov. 26. The rock band was originally formed in Buffalo. "The Goo Goo Dolls halftime performance will take place on the Bills Legends Deck, creating a unique concert experience that can be seen throughout the stadium," the Bills said in a statement. "Fans will also receive PixMob light-up bracelets at their seats, transforming the crowd into an interactive part of the show with synchronized lighting effects throughout Highmark Stadium." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While there has been debate over whether recent halftime performances have crossed into the political realm, fans probably should not expect the Goo Goo Dolls' Thanksgiving night show to go there. During a September interview on "Everything Music" with producer Rick Beato, Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik said he refuses to lecture concertgoers about politics. He noted that fans from across the ideological spectrum come together for the same reason: to enjoy the show. Rzeznik said live music remains important during politically divided times because political and religious differences take a back seat when he performs. "I got people, fans, friends from every walk of life, every political stripe, everything," he said. "And I always stress, we got one thing in common because we're living in weird times. We got one thing in common, and that's we're all here to see a show, and I'm not going to lecture people about anything." The Goo Goo Dolls will not be the only musical act hitting the stage on Thanksgiving. Rapper Skilla Baby will perform at halftime of the Lions-Vikings game, while country artist Miranda Lambert is scheduled to put on a show at the Cowboys-Eagles matchup later that afternoon. Fox News' CJ Womack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5494f50de3ee71ede02dc California woman accused of killing trans son-in-law puts blames on husband in new docs: reports te 2026-10-31T01:50:07.421Z California woman accused of killing trans son-in-law puts blames on husband in new docs: reports One month after she and her husband were arrested for the murder of their trans New York Times executive son-in-law, Shili Chen claims in new legal documents that her husband is the one to blame, according to reports. Shili Chen, 77 and Shouyong Zhang were arrested on Sept. 26 for allegedly shooting Jonathan McKinsey, 40, in a crowded park in Dublin, California. In a new bail filing, Chen’s lawyers claim that the 77-year-old watched her husband fire the fatal shots at McKinsey at the Dublin Sports Grounds from inside her car, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. FATHER-IN-LAW OF TRANS NYT EXEC ADMITTED KILLING HIM, WORKED 'IN CONCERT' WITH MOTHER-IN-LAW: DOCS Her lawyer, Curtis Briggs, argued that Chen only got out of the car "to protect her husband from what she feared was an assault by Mr. McKinsey," the California Post reported. She was allegedly seen on surveillance video firing a gun at McKinsey after Zhang fired the shots that killed him. Chen’s lawyers argued she was kept "in the dark" while Zhang planned McKinsey’s murder. Zhang allegedly admitted to the fatal shooting just days after when video footage of the attack was shown to him, court documents obtained by Fox News Digital showed. Zhang told police that he asked his wife to drive to the park but didn’t explain why, according to the Chronicle. Prosecutors accused the couple of "lying in wait" at the park for McKinsey before the shooting, but her lawyer claims there isn’t enough evidence to prove that on Chen's part. That special circumstance has been used to hold the couple without bail. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Both Chen and Zhang are asking for pretrial release. In a separate filing, Zhang’s public defender argued that he didn’t pose a threat because of his age and health and because the shooting was an isolated family incident. Chen’s lawyer argues that she wasn’t the "actual killer" since she shot McKinsey when he was already dead. Several 911 callers reported gunfire at the Dublin Sports Grounds before a Dublin Police Services sergeant arrived and found McKinsey lying face up with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Witnesses pointed police toward a black Honda Civic leaving the parking lot, leading officers to conduct a high-risk traffic stop nearby, the filings state. Chen was driving and allegedly had a firearm in her possession when she was detained, while Zhang was in the passenger seat. Three witnesses identified Chen and Zhang as the shooters, while surveillance video allegedly captured the couple opening fire "in concert" on McKinsey. Police said the couple started shooting in a crowded park's parking lot with "blatant disregard for public safety," even as several children were nearby. OREGON TEACHER WHO WRESTLED SHOTGUN FROM SCHOOL GUNMAN SHARES EMOTIONAL MESSAGE AFTER ATTACK Police later searched the Honda and recovered a second firearm that Zhang allegedly admitted using in the shooting. The complaint alleges the killing involved "great violence" and acts showing a "high degree of cruelty, viciousness, or callousness." Prosecutors also allege both defendants were armed or used a weapon during the killing. McKinsey's killing came amid a bitter divorce and custody battle with Chen and Zhang's daughter, Candice Jang. McKinsey accused Chen of directing anti-LGBTQ slurs at him and one of his children and alleged Zhang struck him in the chest while he was recovering from double mastectomy surgery, The Mercury News reported. Jang made competing allegations of domestic violence and child abuse against McKinsey, which he disputed. Fox News Digital reviewed court dockets showing McKinsey and Jang were locked in multiple legal battles when McKinsey was killed, including competing domestic violence restraining order cases, a child custody dispute and a pending divorce. Jang sought a domestic violence restraining order against McKinsey in October 2025, while McKinsey filed his own request two months later. The competing domestic violence matters were headed toward a three-day hearing in December. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae544a150de3ee71eddfe52 Hulk Hogan's widow faces negligence claim after minor was allegedly raped at son's party: report te 2026-10-31T01:30:09.178Z Hulk Hogan's widow faces negligence claim after minor was allegedly raped at son's party: report Sky Daily, the widow of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, and her son have reportedly been named in a lawsuit that claims a minor was sexually assaulted at a party for which she supplied alcohol. Hogan's stepson, Hayden Hitt, allegedly threw a party while Daily was at a Real American wrestling event on March 28, and Daily is accused of purchasing the alcohol despite knowing minors would be in attendance, TMZ reported. The reported lawsuit says that a minor, identified as Jane B. Doe, was raped by a minor boy, John B. Doe, after taking a sip of a Four Loko and losing consciousness. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Hitt, reportedly, is alleged to have advertised Jane B. Doe as "free p---y" and held an "auction" to have sex with her. John B. Doe raped her for "several hours," the reported suit claims. She retrieved a used condom but says Daily got rid of the other two as well as blood-stained sheets. Jane B. Doe claims to have suffered from vaginal and anal trauma. Jane B. Doe is reportedly suing Daily and Hitt for negligence and John B. Doe for sexual assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER A second lawsuit filed by a separate Jane Doe claims that Hitt was repeatedly violent with her while she lived with Hitt and Daily. Alleged screenshots of messages from Doe to Daily said Hitt "shoved me all the way from the door into the clothes rack." "I’m sorry he’s acting out. Now is not the time to talk sense. Always wait till the morning," Daily allegedly answered, according to TMZ. The next day, Hitt allegedly texted Jane Doe asking if she was pressing charges but unsent the message. Jane Doe is suing the mother and son for emotional distress, Hitt for battery and Daily for a civil claim related to criminal practices. A listed spokesperson for Daily did not respond to a request for comment. Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died in July 2025 at the age of 71. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5449a50de3ee71eddfde1 Nvidia weighs playing the cosigner for Nscale’s AI data center in West Virginia te 2026-10-31T01:30:02.381Z Nvidia weighs playing the cosigner for Nscale’s AI data center in West Virginia When investors get nervous about AI spending, it helps to have the chipmaker that sells the chips offer to cosign the loan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5424950de3ee71eddfb80 Sheriff's department gives update on Nancy Guthrie case 9 months after kidnapping te 2026-10-31T01:20:09.280Z Sheriff's department gives update on Nancy Guthrie case 9 months after kidnapping The Pima County Sheriff’s Department gave an update on the Nancy Guthrie missing person’s case on Friday, saying the department continues to work with the Nancy Guthrie Task Force on DNA analysis in an effort to advance the case.  "Earlier this month, investigators traveled to Florida to meet with lab scientists to see what more could be done to advance this case."  The department reminded the public that no tip is too small.  "Even the smallest piece of information could be critical to this investigation," the department said.  Guthrie, NBC journalist Savannah Guthrie’s mother, was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 1. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53fec50de3ee71eddfaab Kirk Cousins Linked to Shocking Playoff Contender Amid Fernando Mendoza Rumors te 2026-10-31T01:10:04.719Z Kirk Cousins Linked to Shocking Playoff Contender Amid Fernando Mendoza Rumors The Raiders could be close to turning the offense over to rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, and Kirk Cousins could become expendable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53feb50de3ee71eddfaa2 Commanders Suffer Staggering Injury News on $90 Million Star te 2026-10-31T01:10:03.475Z Commanders Suffer Staggering Injury News on $90 Million Star Is this the final nail in the coffin when it comes to Washington’s playoff hopes? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53fea50de3ee71eddfa99 Longtime Texas Republican Says GOP Has Become a 'Cult' te 2026-10-31T01:10:02.220Z Longtime Texas Republican Says GOP Has Become a 'Cult' Former Republican Congressman Alan Steelman of Texas said the GOP is now a "cult organized around one man." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53d9750de3ee71eddfa07 Why Cancer Is a Major Issue in Iowa’s Heated Race for Governor te 2026-10-31T01:00:07.881Z Why Cancer Is a Major Issue in Iowa’s Heated Race for Governor High cancer rates have exposed a fault line in Iowa politics between public health and the interests of the powerful agriculture industry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53d9650de3ee71eddf9fe If Trump Gets Another Supreme Court Pick, MAGA Wants a Loyalist te 2026-10-31T01:00:06.600Z If Trump Gets Another Supreme Court Pick, MAGA Wants a Loyalist For years, Supreme Court aspirants have avoided talking about how they might rule. Trump’s frustrations with his first-term picks could change that. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53d9550de3ee71eddf9f5 Beware of Election Night Mirages te 2026-10-31T01:00:05.387Z Beware of Election Night Mirages Early race counts on election night can sometimes differ sharply from the final outcome. Christine Zhang, our election data reporter, explains the reasons behind red and blue “mirages.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53d9350de3ee71eddf9ce Judge Blocks Expediting Migrant Children’s Asylum Cases, For Now te 2026-10-31T01:00:03.192Z Judge Blocks Expediting Migrant Children’s Asylum Cases, For Now Lawyers for the children praised the pause on fast-tracked interviews of unaccompanied minors, calling it a blow against the Trump administration’s “deportation assembly line.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae53b3a50de3ee71eddf911 Elon Musk Warns 2028 Democratic Sweep Could Mean ‘End of Democracy’ te 2026-10-31T00:50:02.808Z Elon Musk Warns 2028 Democratic Sweep Could Mean ‘End of Democracy’ Musk laid out his concerns if Democrats win the majority, while urging voters to back Republican senators in the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae538e950de3ee71eddf8cd 'The View' co-hosts agree Democrats should not impeach Trump if party wins back control of Congress te 2026-10-31T00:40:09.474Z 'The View' co-hosts agree Democrats should not impeach Trump if party wins back control of Congress "The View" co-hosts agreed with former Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday that impeachment would not be a good use of the Democratic Party’s time and resources if the party wins back control of Congress in the midterm elections. Harris warned Tuesday on "The Parnas Perspective" podcast, "I think that going on in the direction of impeachment is not a good idea. OK, just to be honest with you. Because we have limited resources and I think the energy and the resources need to be put into accountability, need to be put into investigations and that's where the time should be spent. Remember I was in the Senate for the last go-round and the votes aren't there, right? So that's how I feel." After playing a clip of Harris' comments, "The View" co-hosts agreed with her assessment.  "In terms of Trump, no, I don't think that's what should be on the agenda," co-host Sunny Hostin said. "Hakeem Jeffries — who I believe will be the next Speaker of the House, after November — he has a plan for 100 days which includes tax credits, taking care of the tax credits, limiting ICE and also stock trades. And then he's got a plan for the first 100 hours. Which would include, you know, just undoing a lot of unpopular Trump policies. So I think there is a plan in place that Democrats have, and it may not include impeaching Trump." KAMALA HARRIS BREAKS WITH LEFT FLANK, WARNS DEMS THAT IMPEACHING TRUMP IS 'NOT A GOOD IDEA' "I think that Democrats have to be realistic of what's achievable," co-host Ana Navarro said. "We are four days away from the election. So before we start talking about what Democrats are going to do once they win, they've got to make sure they win. People have to focus not on all of the conversation about impeachment and what is going to happen but rather on getting out the vote and getting people to the polls so that the American people decide who they want in power in the House and in the Senate." "There's a limit to what Democrats are going to be able to do even if they win the House, even if they win the House and the Senate, because Donald Trump is still president," she continued. "Legislation in this country needs to be signed by the president. If not, it needs to have a veto-proof majority. And I think that's going to be very difficult to achieve. I'm completely against impeachment." "There's one hundred other ways to hold Donald Trump and his administration accountable," Navarro added. "Impeachment is an exercise that's moot if you don't have the 67 votes in the Senate required to indict." Joy Behar pointed to former President Richard Nixon's resignation from office after Republican lawmakers warned him that he lacked sufficient Senate support to avoid conviction if impeached and said of Trump, "If we don't have the votes to convict, there's no point in impeaching." DEM MAKING SENATE COMEBACK BID SAYS HE WOULDN'T SUPPORT A TRUMP IMPEACHMENT PUSH Sara Haines also agreed, arguing that many of Trump’s supporters are now angry with him for breaking campaign promises and that Democrats could capitalize on their dissatisfaction by delivering on their own promises. "It's important to recognize the moment," she said. "Donald Trump was elected and promised things he never touched. He's been remodeling, redecorating, working to revenge, all the things. The voters were left high and dry, which is why we're seeing some red states flip full to blue," she said. "That's why we are watching this campaigning." "They need to see someone got in there, hold them accountable, do the investigations, fine," Haines continued. "But really show the American people that what they promised, to fix all these things, that immediately there's action taken. Even if it can't get past the president. Spin the wheels! Show the people that you are putting up policy, that you are taking things to vote, that you are actually acting for the people that put you there." "Impeachment is not where the focus should be," Alyssa Farah Griffin said. "It costs actually a lot of money to do a trial, do the investigation." "What I think is important is there are day-one things that would be beneficial for all Americans and a lot of Republicans would be on board with, that a Democratic Congress could do," she continued. "Repealing Trump's tarrifs, that is the power of the purse controlled by Congress and trying to wind down or pause the war in Iran. Those are things you should get Republican votes to do. That will bring down people's fuel prices. Those are where the focus should be." Earlier this month, veteran Democratic strategist James Carville also warned Democrats against impeaching Trump if the party wins control of Congress in the midterms.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Democratic strategist and co-host of "The Huddle" podcast Dan Turrentine told Fox News Digital, "Neither the Senate arithmetic nor the American people are there. Folks are angry with the President about the economy, tariffs, healthcare, the war with Iran, corruption. They feel he is focused on everything but them." "Our job is to fight for the real lives of real people, solving their problems, while providing appropriate oversight of the Executive branch and trusting the electorate provides accountability," he added. "The quickest path back to the minority or continuing to be on the outside, looking into The White House, is to focus on revenge and score settling." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5369250de3ee71eddf83f NHL's reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov reportedly asks Lightning for trade in stunning move te 2026-10-31T00:30:10.582Z NHL's reigning MVP Nikita Kucherov reportedly asks Lightning for trade in stunning move According to multiple reports, Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov — the reigning Hart Memorial Trophy-winner as the NHL's MVP — has informed the team that he will not re-sign and would like a trade. Go ahead and pick your jaw up off the floor after that one. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Kucherov had informed the team and his teammates of his plans to sign elsewhere when his 8-year, $76 million deal ends after this season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE On top of that, Friedman reports that the two-time Hart Trophy winner and two-time Stanley Cup champion has asked the club for a trade, though Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois and Kucherov’s agent, Dan Milstein, declined to comment. The prevailing thought was that Kucherov would almost certainly re-sign with the Lightning. He's been their centerpiece through three runs to the Stanley Cup Final and the team is still playing well. They're currently third in the Atlantic Division, just two points out of first place. LIGHTNING CAPTAIN VICTOR HEDMAN OPENS UP ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH ABSENCE AFTER FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF EXIT However, if Friedman's report proves to be on the money, things could get wild. If Kucherov has indeed indicated he won’t re-sign, the Lightning will obviously look to trade him rather than let the reigning league MVP walk for nothing. The 33-year-old Russian currently has a modified no-trade clause, which shouldn't be too limiting when it comes to getting a deal done. The problem may be that the Lightning will want a hefty return for such a high-end player, while potential trade partners will likely want assurances that paying a high price will secure Kucherov's services beyond this season. So far this season, Kucherov has 4 goals and 11 assists in 14 games. Last season he had 130 points (44G, 86A), which was his fourth-straight season with over 110 points. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5368b50de3ee71eddf7e9 Bears DT Jeffery Simmons Addresses Backlash Over Caleb Williams Trash Talk te 2026-10-31T00:30:03.745Z Bears DT Jeffery Simmons Addresses Backlash Over Caleb Williams Trash Talk After being traded to the Bears, defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons addressed his previous trash talk about Caleb Williams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5368a50de3ee71eddf7e0 Indiana Fever Make Major Front Office Addition Amid Organizational Shakeup te 2026-10-31T00:30:02.365Z Indiana Fever Make Major Front Office Addition Amid Organizational Shakeup Indiana Fever make another key front office addition as they face growing pressure to build a contender around Caitlin Clark. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae5343850de3ee71eddf798 Oregon teacher who wrestled shotgun from school gunman shares emotional message after attack te 2026-10-31T00:20:08.224Z Oregon teacher who wrestled shotgun from school gunman shares emotional message after attack An Oregon elementary school teacher who fought a teenage gunman during a deadly school shooting earlier this month has broken her silence, describing the tragedy as a loss she will carry with her forever. Cassidy Schutz, a certified learning specialist at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, released her first public statement Friday through Bend-La Pine Schools, just over two weeks after the Oct. 15 attack left three children and a teacher dead. "There are no words to describe the depth of sadness I am feeling following the events of October 15th. This is not a story. This is a horrific and heartbreaking tragedy, and it is our real lives," Schutz said in the statement. HERO DAD WHO TOOK DOWN OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER IDENTIFIED ALONG WITH TEACHER, STUDENT BOTH KILLED IN ATTACK "My thoughts are with those who were lost, their families, those who were hurt, and those who were there that day. My heart is with you. It all happened so fast, and I wish with everything in me that we had more time. The pain of this loss I will carry with me forever." Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz previously credited Schutz with throwing her cellphone at the shooter and wrestling him for control of his shotgun during the attack. Schutz also asked for privacy as she continues to heal. INJURED BEND, OREGON, TEACHER TRIED TO SHUT CLASSROOM DOOR DURING SCHOOL SHOOTING BEFORE PLAYING DEAD "There are no words for this unimaginable reality we are facing. My focus is on these families, our team, our school, and my own healing," she said. "As I continue to navigate this, I ask that you please give me the time, space, and privacy I need to heal. I will not be making any additional public statements at this time." The shooting unfolded when a 16-year-old former student entered the school and opened fire inside a classroom serving students with special needs, according to police. Teacher Megan Lambert, 25, and three students, including 5-year-old Rhoam Summer and two other children, ages 8 and 11, were killed. DEMOCRATS' LATEST GUN-CONTROL PUSH RUNS INTO INCONVENIENT FACT ABOUT HOW SCHOOL KILLER WAS STOPPED Another teacher, Becky Drury, and a 7-year-old girl were wounded but survived. Drury previously told Fox News Digital she tried to close her classroom door after spotting the gunman but was shot before she could stop him from entering. She suffered severe injuries to both arms and pretended to be dead to avoid being shot again before hero dad Kaylub Giamanco, 36, shot the attacker dead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae531db50de3ee71eddf6b7 Trump Endorses Lauren Boebert Months After Calling Her ‘Dumb’ te 2026-10-31T00:10:03.775Z Trump Endorses Lauren Boebert Months After Calling Her ‘Dumb’ Trump gave Boebert his “total endorsement” months after threatening to withdraw his support over her backing of Thomas Massie. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae531da50de3ee71eddf6ae Bills Emerge as Potential Landing Spot for Coveted Pro Bowl Defensive Back te 2026-10-31T00:10:02.645Z Bills Emerge as Potential Landing Spot for Coveted Pro Bowl Defensive Back The Buffalo Bills pass defense ranks 31st in the NFL, and an ESPN analyst thinks trading for a multi-time Pro Bowler could fix it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ae52f8350de3ee71eddf635 Justice Dept. Confirms Alaska Inquiry Even as Its Focus Remains Unclear te 2026-10-31T00:00:03.011Z Justice Dept. Confirms Alaska Inquiry Even as Its Focus Remains Unclear Democrats and former officials have accused the department of pursuing a political goal in the guise of a legal one: to publicize a scheme, sordid but not illegal under state law, damaging to Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home