https://meenews.co/post/6ab2484975342cf4db883d31 Presley Gerber’s death sparks questions about overdose, withdrawal and rehab safety te 2026-09-22T09:20:09.869Z Presley Gerber’s death sparks questions about overdose, withdrawal and rehab safety Presley Gerber’s death at age 27 has renewed questions about overdose risk, withdrawal complications and the challenges of addiction recovery. The son of model Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber died Sunday at a California rehabilitation facility, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office records. Presley's death was confirmed by his mother’s representative to Fox News Digital, who shared a statement from the family: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." CINDY CRAWFORD’S SON PRESLEY GERBER SAID HE WAS ‘TERRIFIED’ IN RAW ADDICTION POST MONTHS BEFORE DEATH AT 27 While an official cause of death has not yet been confirmed, audio recordings obtained by People suggest that police received a 911 call Sunday morning reporting a cardiac arrest at a facility in the 1000 block of Berkeley Street. A separate dispatch identified the response as a potential overdose. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that an autopsy had been completed, but the cause of death remained undetermined pending further testing. Gerber had spoken publicly over the years about his struggles with substance use and mental health. Nicholas Kardaris, Ph.D., CEO and chief clinical officer of the New York Center for Living in Manhattan and a clinical professor at Stony Brook Medicine’s School of Social Welfare, spoke with Fox News Digital about what families should know about relapse, overdose risk and seeking help for a loved one. As Gerber’s official cause of death has not yet been released, Kardaris — who has not treated Presley Gerber and is not connected to the case — cautioned against drawing conclusions from the fact that he died at a rehabilitation facility. Possible explanations could include an acute medical or cardiac event, an undiagnosed condition or a medication-related complication, he said. ARRESTS IN MATTHEW PERRY'S DEATH PUT SPOTLIGHT ON KETAMINE DANGERS People in residential treatment facilities may have complex medical histories, and some conditions may not be immediately apparent when someone enters a program. "Younger people can sometimes die suddenly, and we don’t know whether they had an underlying medical issue," Kardaris said. "It’s not impossible to have a medication-related event, particularly if someone has an underlying heart disorder," he continued. "Certain medications can trigger a cardiac episode." Entering treatment does not necessarily mean that a person’s issues have been resolved or that no danger exists, Kardaris emphasized. "People are in rehab because they’re struggling with addiction. It doesn’t mean they’re cured of their addiction," he said. While treatment facilities work to create a controlled environment, they cannot eliminate every risk associated with addiction, withdrawal, relapse or medical complications, according to Kardaris. "Facilities take great pains to make sure substances don’t come in, but it’s not a perfect system." He stressed that this is a general observation about treatment settings and not an indication of what occurred in Gerber’s case. Another potential risk during rehab is withdrawal itself, which can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening depending on the substance involved and the person’s level of physical dependence, according to Kardaris. "People can die from withdrawal, but the substances that are most dangerous to withdraw [from] without proper medical supervision are benzodiazepines, such as Valium or Xanax, and alcohol," he told Fox News Digital. While opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable, it is generally not fatal by itself, the expert said. Benzodiazepine withdrawal can trigger seizures, delirium and other life-threatening complications. The FDA warns that abruptly stopping or reducing drugs such as Xanax or Valium too quickly can cause serious withdrawal reactions, including seizures. "Someone might disclose heroin use but not mention that they’re also withdrawing from a benzodiazepine, such as Valium," Kardaris noted. "If they don’t receive medication to treat that withdrawal, they can have a seizure that can lead to fatal complications." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES One of the most dangerous periods for someone with opioid use disorder may come after detox because a person’s tolerance may have decreased — increasing the risk of overdose if they return to a previously used amount, he added. "If someone relapses after rehab, they may use the same amount they were using before treatment — but their tolerance has gone down, and that amount can now be fatal." Gerber had previously posted on social media about undergoing an ibogaine treatment in Mexico. Kardaris cautioned that ibogaine is not FDA-approved for any medical use in the U.S.  Although it has been studied experimentally as a possible treatment for opioid use disorder, its safety and effectiveness remain uncertain. Kardaris grouped ibogaine with other psychedelic or psychoactive substances that have drawn public interest. "Ketamine, ayahuasca and ibogaine are psychoactive or psychedelic treatments that have become increasingly popular," he said. "There is some research indicating potential benefits, but they remain largely unregulated." Ketamine is FDA-approved as an anesthetic but is not approved to treat psychiatric disorders, although some clinicians use it off-label in mental health settings. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Ibogaine and ayahuasca are not FDA-approved treatments in the U.S., and the evidence and regulatory oversight vary considerably among these substances. Overall, Kardaris described the field as unsettled. "It’s a bit of the Wild West right now." He emphasized, however, that Gerber’s prior ibogaine treatment does not establish which substances he may have used and should not be interpreted as evidence of what caused his death. Families should investigate a treatment center and make sure it is licensed before enrolling a loved one, Kardaris advised. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ That includes confirming that qualified medical professionals are involved in patient care and that the facility has appropriate protocols for withdrawal, medication management and emergencies. "Families should make sure licensed professionals are working there and that the program has a strong reputation," he said. "There are bad actors in every profession — so families should look for a well-regarded treatment program with qualified people who know what they’re doing." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab2484975342cf4db883d28 MORNING GLORY: The best case for AI? Let it decide who gets into college te 2026-09-22T09:20:09.222Z MORNING GLORY: The best case for AI? Let it decide who gets into college There is a debate about whether the widespread adoption and application of artificial intelligence models will cost jobs, and if so, in which industries. If some obvious employment categories can be identified as ripe for replacement by AI, patterns should emerge about which sorts of jobs are in immediate peril. One obvious candidate for replacement by AI is the staff of admissions offices at the nation’s colleges and universities. There are not enormous numbers of these positions, but there are excellent reasons to put AI to work in those offices, and not just to save money in the budgets of increasingly beleaguered schools. AI ISN’T JUST A PROBLEM, IT’S A SOLUTION. SOME PEOPLE ARE ALREADY MAKING THE MOST OF IT The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources released a study in April 2023 of 12,042 admissions employees at 940 institutions. On average, there were more than a dozen admissions staff members at every institution. There are more than 4,000 degree-granting institutions in the U.S., so a workforce of at least 40,000 is a reasonable estimate of the size of one group AI is coming for. (Even at the institutions where cost-cutting pressure is highest, there will still be a need for a couple of admissions officers, so don’t project a 100% loss of jobs here.) Why the focus on the staffs of admissions offices? Because the college and graduate application process is driven by paper and numbers: test scores, GPAs, essays, resumes, and recommendations from tens of thousands of young people all aiming for a prized result. Almost all of the applicants share a hope for a fair process. The sorting and scaling of numbers—GPAs and test scores—are exactly what AI can compile and assess in hours, if not minutes. If AI is even a tenth as powerful as advertised, it should be able to sort resumes and recommendations by truthfulness, quality, and sincerity. Essays can be combed through for originality as well as for evidence of outside assistance. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: LAWMAKERS WRESTLE OVER WHETHER AI CAN MAKE THE GRADE IN AMERICA'S CLASSROOMS AI can also be given weights for factors that are legitimate indicators of merit beyond academic achievement, such as in-state/out-of-state status, gender, family income, the difficulty of life circumstances, and the need for broad geographic and class diversity. AI models can also be trained to evaluate grades and performance based on the nature of the secondary school or college attended. AI models can be instructed not to give any weight to applicants’ race, ethnicity, or religion—characteristics whose use in admissions is restricted by federal law and Supreme Court precedent. STAR STUDENT REJECTED BY 16 COLLEGES, HIRED BY GOOGLE, GETS LEGAL WIN IN RACIAL DISCRIMINATION SUIT Athletic ability and legacy status are legitimate factors, as are musical and theater talent, forensics, foreign-language fluency, and many more characteristics. Indeed, AI is going to be a far better agent for modeling an incoming class and targeting the long-term success of that applicant pool on that campus and in later lives than the work of young admissions officers. AI could also be used to assure many constituencies—donors, evaluators of colleges, and, yes, courts—that the admission process is not tainted by the use of prohibited screens. Indeed, a school that wants a pretty airtight defense against suits challenging its admissions process for relying on prohibited-by-law factors such as race should be greatly assisted by laying out its own AI model’s weights, even if the model’s results aren’t the final word on admissions. Schools have to worry about many factors beyond academic chops, including the ability to pay tuition, the likelihood of employment after graduation, and the likelihood of any particular applicant becoming a financial supporter over the years. Reputation matters greatly, too, as the benefit of network effects for a student body is a real thing. AI can, of course, be coached to weight markers for all these things, including how much an applicant has worked and whether he or she is a first-generation college student—two indicators generally thought to be predictive of life success. WATCH: AMERICANS WARN AI WILL TAKE JOBS DESPITE REASSURING LABOR DATA: ‘JUST WAIT’ The application process has become clouded in recent decades by suspicion of politicization and the use by admissions officers of controversial factors such as race, a practice the Supreme Court has significantly restricted. The collective process across the country could use a large dose of objectivity and a consequent rise in trust in the results. An AI-driven admissions process that is transparent to outside evaluators would be a welcome evolution in the increasingly controversial question of choosing elites. What about those 40,000 employees for whom AI is like a great white shark just offshore? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION What these folks do now is sort, sift, and make recommendations to higher-ups in the chain. They deploy judgment and make conclusions that allow their own biases to play out across a vast ocean of applicants. Everyone, including them, would be better served doing work that can be objectively evaluated and that does not encourage the exercise of subjective judgment. AI should be welcomed in any job category where a mass of data must be objectively analyzed. At a minimum, colleges and universities should want to deploy a parallel admissions process run by AI alongside their existing structure. How interesting and illuminating would a side-by-side comparison of accepted applicants be? CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HUGH HEWITT Hugh Hewitt is a Fox News contributor and host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" heard weekday afternoons from 3 PM to 6 PM ET on the Salem Radio Network, and simulcast on Salem News Channel. Hugh drives Americans home on the East Coast and to lunch on the West Coast on over 400 affiliates nationwide, and on all the streaming platforms where SNC can be seen. He is a frequent guest on the Fox News Channel’s news roundtable, hosted by Bret Baier weekdays at 6pm ET. A son of Ohio and a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Michigan Law School, Hewitt has been a Professor of Law at Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law since 1996 where he teaches Constitutional Law. Hewitt launched his eponymous radio show from Los Angeles in 1990. Hewitt has frequently appeared on every major national news television network, hosted television shows for PBS and MSNBC, written for every major American paper, has authored a dozen books and moderated a score of Republican candidate debates, most recently the November 2023 Republican presidential debate in Miami and four Republican presidential debates in the 2015-16 cycle. Hewitt focuses his radio show and his column on the Constitution, national security, American politics and the Cleveland Browns and Guardians. Hewitt has interviewed tens of thousands of guests from Democrats Hillary Clinton and John Kerry to Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump over his 40 years in broadcasting. This column previews the lead story that will drive his radio/ TV show today. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab2484875342cf4db883d1f LIZ PEEK: Can Trump Make the UN Great Again despite its globalist agenda? te 2026-09-22T09:20:08.443Z LIZ PEEK: Can Trump Make the UN Great Again despite its globalist agenda? Today, President Trump will address the UN General Assembly. As New Yorkers fume over traffic nightmares created by the president and by hordes of visiting diplomats, they may (again) question, as do many Americans, why U.S. taxpayers support this badly managed and scandal-scarred institution. Especially when the UN so frequently works against our interests and seems incapable of accomplishing its primary mission. A new Gallup poll shows that 73% of Americans think the UN does a poor job of "maintaining international peace and security" and 70% say the same about the UN "upholding international law" and "protecting human rights." That’s a lousy report card for an organization that spends roughly $70 billion per year. Elsewhere in the world, the UN scores better, which is not surprising since poor countries, which constitute the majority of members, look to wealthier nations for handouts via the UN. The nations of Sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, are especially keen on the sprawling organization. WALTZ DELIVERS BLUNT WARNING TO NATIONS DEFYING IRAN SANCTIONS, TOUTS GREENLAND DEAL How does that wealth transfer happen? One way was described by President Trump’s UN Ambassador Mike Waltz in recent testimony before Congress: "The UN let countries use peacekeeping missions as cash cows for their militaries. Peacekeepers could bring equipment, park it, never use it, take it home brand new, and get it paid for by the UN." Those operations can employ "10,000 to 18,000 soldiers"; the costs, Walz says, are "quite significant". He is ending that practice — just one step in reforming the bloated UN, whose budget has quadrupled over the past 25 years. Americans have reason for skepticism, given the frequent votes that go against the U.S. or our ally Israel. For thirty-three years in a row, the General Assembly has voted to end our embargo on Cuba, and for decades it has opposed Israel’s attempts to protects its citizens from Palestinian terrorists. Waltz calls the body a "cesspool of antisemitism." WALTZ SLAMS FRANCE AFTER STUNNING SOCIAL MEDIA ATTACK ON US AFTER UN VOTE Not only is the UN frequently hostile to the US; it is often ridiculous. Most recently, the UN voted overwhelmingly to adopt a new map which blows up Africa’s presence on the globe; the US was the sole dissenter. In a memo explaining our outlier vote, Deputy U.S. Representative Yaryna Ferencevych called such resolutions "barnacles on our work here" and wrote: "Instead of focusing on genuine problems of international peace… this body is debating map projects from the 16th century, and their role in promoting reparations and "cognitive justice." The UN rarely has much real-world impact. Critics might question, for instance, what the UN has done to resolve the Russia-Ukraine War, or how it has helped keep the world’s oil flowing through the Straits of Hormuz. The answer in both cases is zero. Instead, the UN is hyper-focused on climate change, gender equality and other issues that may scratch a globalist itch, but appear little related to the cause of peace. Meanwhile, the UN is going broke. Last year the Economist reported: "On May 5th the UN will brief members on a previously unreported $600m (17%) cut to its $3.7bn [administrative] budget aimed at avoiding default this year. It will include a hiring freeze… Yet it may not be enough. A combination of deadbeat members and mad budget rules have led to a liquidity crisis." TRUMP BRINGS NEW HEAT TO CONTROVERSIAL UN AGENCY AS ALLEGED HAMAS TIES ENGULF SCORES OF EMPLOYEES The article goes on to warn that a "leaked memo" suggesting that the Trump administration might cut off funding to the UN threatened "a financial crash in the citadel of peace and security." The Trump White House has not bankrupted the UN by withholding payments. Instead, it appointed Waltz to drive much-needed reforms and who is, according to Politico, "generally well-regarded, including among many Democrats on Capitol Hill". That’s rare praise for a Trump appointee. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROBES UNRWA OVER ALLEGED EMPLOYMENT OF 1,500 TERRORISTS Walz is working to downsize the bloated UN, focusing on its staff of 100,000 — individuals who are paid roughly 17% more than equivalent U.S. civil servants, according to Walz. According to testimony he gave to Congress a few months ago, Walz’ team pushed through a "historic 15% cut. $570 million out of the UN’s regular budget. That will eliminate nearly 3000 headquarters positions." That change alone provided a savings for U.S. taxpayers of $126 million. Walz recently told Fox Digital that budget cuts now total $1 billion. Walz is also overhauling UN peacekeeping operations, some of which, as he has said, have been around for "30, 50 or even 80 years." Walz argues such forces are important to provide breathing room for political settlement of a conflict, but it "can’t then become an excuse to not have a political resolution. When you have a peacekeeping force, for example, in DRC and Congo, at the cost of a billion dollars a year, that’s been there for 30 years", it should end. Walz is just getting started; reforming an institution so large and complex takes time, which he may not have. Soon the UN will elect a new secretary-general to succeed Portugal’s António Guterres, who has served since 2017. Currently, most of the candidates who have stepped forward appear eager to embrace the reforms advocated by the White House, alarmed that President Trump is ready to eviscerate the UN’s funding if changes are not made and a U.S.-friendly official not elected. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Finances are not Trump’s only weapon. As Politico reported, when the White House announced the creation of the Board of Peace last year to oversee the Israel-Gaza conflict, "U.N. officials and diplomats were really, really unnerved", seeing that Board as some sort of "rival peacemaking institute"… TRUMP-BACKED BOARD OF PEACE, ISRAEL 'WILL TAKE ACTION' IF HAMAS REMAINS OUT OF COMPLIANCE: NETANYAHU ADVISOR However, permanent members of the Security Council, which include Russia, China, France, the UK and the U.S., can veto candidates. That is making the race unpredictable. If the members cannot agree, they could extend Gutterres’ term by another year, which would likely mean that President Trump would have less say in the outcome. That could trash the White House’s push to Make the UN Great Again and would be disastrous for the UN. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM LIZ PEEK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab2484775342cf4db883d16 Trump to zero-in on Iran nuclear threat, Gaza plan and UN overhaul in world stage speech te 2026-09-22T09:20:07.737Z Trump to zero-in on Iran nuclear threat, Gaza plan and UN overhaul in world stage speech NEW YORK — President Donald Trump will take the world stage Tuesday facing a convergence of wars and geopolitical challenges that could define his second-term foreign policy, from the conflict with Iran and Russia's war in Ukraine to intensifying strategic competition with China. Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly as his administration pushes to end some of the world's most entrenched conflicts while simultaneously confronting adversaries that have deepened their economic and security ties in recent years. And he's expected to use the address to argue that this White House has confronted global problems that previous administrations allowed to fester, according to officials previewing the president's remarks. Trump will address Iran's nuclear ambitions, the administration's Gaza peace plan and developments in the Western Hemisphere, among other issues, the White House said ahead of the speech. But Iran is also expected to dominate diplomacy on the sidelines of the gathering. TRUMP WARNS IRAN WILL BE HIT 'REALLY HARD' IF NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE AGAIN A senior U.S. official said Iran would be a "key topic of conversation and diplomacy" throughout the week as the administration continues its campaign to economically isolate Tehran. Trump is scheduled to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council following his address Tuesday, with the war and security in the Strait of Hormuz expected to be a prominent topic of those discussions. Trump is also expected to renew his push to overhaul the United Nations itself, after using the same stage last year to sharply question the institution’s effectiveness. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOUTS MORE THAN $1B IN UN BUDGET CUTS AS REFORM PUSH GAINS MOMENTUM "What is the purpose of the United Nations?" Trump asked during his 2025 address, arguing that the body had played little role in resolving conflicts around the world. He said the U.N. had "tremendous potential," while suggesting it remains unrealized. A senior U.S. official said ahead of Tuesday’s speech that the administration has helped cut more than $1 billion from the U.N. budget, while roughly 3,000 headquarters positions are being trimmed and more than a quarter of U.N. peacekeepers are being sent home. "We call it having the U.N. on a diet, getting it back focused, leaner, and back to basics, focused on peace and security," the official said, describing the administration’s approach as doing "less things better." The push builds on a broader effort by Trump to scale back U.S. involvement in international organizations his administration argues do not serve American interests, while still using the U.N. as a venue for diplomacy. In his address last year, Trump offered "the hand of American leadership and friendship" to countries willing to work with the United States, even as he sharply criticized the institution’s record. the General Assembly could also provide an opening for diplomacy with Tehran, whose president and foreign minister are expected to be in New York for the annual gathering. The president will leave New York Tuesday night and almost immediately turn to another major foreign policy challenge: China. Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington Wednesday ahead of meetings with Trump at the White House Thursday, putting Trump's U.N. appearance and the U.S.-China relationship in unusually close succession. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab2484775342cf4db883d0d Pro-life group ramps up NC ground game as report finds fed abortion message gives GOP candidate biggest boost te 2026-09-22T09:20:07.088Z Pro-life group ramps up NC ground game as report finds fed abortion message gives GOP candidate biggest boost FIRST ON FOX: A new study commissioned by Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America found that messages highlighting North Carolina Democratic Senate candidate and former Gov. Roy Cooper’s abortion record shifted support, according to the study, toward Republican candidate Michael Whatley among voters in the state, with a message focused on federal abortion legislation producing the largest movement. The group said it has reached more than 770,000 homes across North Carolina as it deploys a new voter-contact strategy targeting what is expected to be one of the nation’s most competitive Senate races as Republicans attempt to hold onto their majority in the Upper Chamber and fill the seat currently held by retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis. Canvassers are targeting persuadable and low-turnout voters with messages focused on abortion and Cooper’s record on the issue, including his support for federal abortion legislation that the group says could override state limits and his actions as governor to veto state-level restrictions. Cooper vetoed North Carolina's 2023 law banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy, arguing it would harm women and families. The Republican-controlled General Assembly later overrode his veto, allowing the law to take effect. "When it comes to the life issue, the issue that works best in North Carolina for the Senate race is that Gov. Cooper vetoed the 12 week limit, which is wildly popular in North Carolina and across the country, to stop abortion at the first trimester. He vetoed it and then his veto was overridden. It was a very unpopular move that really moves voters," SBA Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser told Fox News Digital. UNDERCOVER VIDEO EXPOSES DEM SENATE NOMINEE'S PLAN TO EMBRACE SOCIALISTS: 'GOT TO BE TOGETHER' "The other is that when he vetoed a bill that would give appropriate health care to a baby who was born alive after an attempted abortion. So those issues contrasted with Michael Whatley helped move voters in the direction of Whatley," she added. The study analyzed which messages were the most effective at shifting opinion and looked to predict the impacts for voters, allowing the group to identify the people most likely to switch their vote from Democrat to Republican when exposed to one of their pro-life messages. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America commissioned Evolving Strategies to conduct a randomized-controlled trial and test the effectiveness of four different abortion messages about the positions Senate candidates in North Carolina hold on abortion. Evolving Strategies recruited an online panel of 2,607 confirmed registered voters in the state using a technique that allowed them to match respondents to their voter file and consumer data. The study measured respondents’ stated candidate and policy support after they read the messages, while its estimates for the most persuadable voters were based on predictive modeling. 12 RACES SCRAMBLE SENATE BATTLEFIELD AS DEMOCRATS EYE COMEBACK "Our one goal when we are finding our targeted voters in any state is to find our best voters. They will end up being Democrats, they'll end up being Republicans, they'll end up being Independents. We don't start with party profile. We don't even start with where you live or what your religious affiliation is. Where we start is how your vote will be moved. So we use consumer data to create a profile of our best voter and we score those voters," Dannenfelser said. "What we're looking for is our best voters, whether they're inclined to vote or not, and then making sure that we communicate them with them at their doors through digital communications and every other form of communication that they receive," she continued. Respondents were randomly assigned one of four messages — "Fed" message, "Record" message, "Soft Positive" message and "Hard Positive" message — or the control condition where they read a placebo message. The "Fed" messages criticized Cooper's support for federal legislation that the organization argued could override states' ability to make abortion laws, "Record" messages went after his abortion record during his time as governor in an effort to portray him as an extremist, and "Soft Positive" and "Hard Positive" messages each highlight Whatley's pro-life positions. All messages were at least somewhat effective, shifting the Republican vote margin a net +1.7 to nearly +5 points, according to the study. The two attack messages against Cooper performed best, with +4.9 points for the "Fed" message and +3.2 points for the "Record" message. The "Hard Positive" message performed substantially better at +3.9 points than the "Soft Positive" message at +1.7 points, the study found. Among the voters identified as the best persuasion targets, the study estimated the impact could be much larger, moving the Republican vote margin a net +12 points or more. "We are finding that these messages really resonate. We're finding that voters really feel left behind by the Democratic Party, either ones that were leaning Democrat or were thinking about Cooper. We're finding that it really resonates and that it still is a top performing issue in North Carolina and makes a big difference," Dannenfelser said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab245ee75342cf4db883cc2 DR. MARC SIEGEL: 'THE ANGELS AMONG US' -- A dying woman, the shofar and the miracle that followed te 2026-09-22T09:10:06.501Z DR. MARC SIEGEL: 'THE ANGELS AMONG US' -- A dying woman, the shofar and the miracle that followed A shofar is made from the horn of a ram and is hollowed out and crafted to be blown like a trumpet. It symbolizes God’s majesty and also serves as a call to repentance.  During the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, it is blown as a spiritual wake-up call for us to return to being who God wants us to be. On Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ended on Monday night, the shofar is blown at the end of the service to break the day-long fast, with the hope that our prayers have been accepted by God and that we are sealed in the Book of Life for another healthy, prosperous year. The shofar also stands for healing, wholeness, and spiritual redemption. In my new book, "THE ANGELS AMONG US," the shofar is used by one of God’s special messengers to bring a miracle recovery to the widely celebrated journalist Nikki Goldstein, in Sydney, Australia. Nikki (57 years old at the time) has had chronic lung disease and an autoimmune disease for many years and has been in and out of the hospital frequently. But in early September 2022, it looks like the end is near. DR MARC SIEGEL: MY PERSONAL MIRACLE: A PHYSICIAN'S LESSONS IN FAITH AND HEALING The CT scan of her chest shows extensive consolidation and scarring, plus a severe acute lung infection. She is put on a ventilator. She is not expected to survive. She says she is giving herself over to God. Her doctor puts her on the emergency lung transplant list. She is put into a coma. Her husband Rowan (who is not Jewish) and her daughter are with her. All at once, Nikki’s daughter looks up and says, "Is that a rabbi?" Nikki’s husband, Rowan, approaches him and says, "My wife would love it if you could say some prayers. This is going to be her last day on earth." The rabbi stands at her bedside and recites prayers for her health. SEARCHING FOR HEROES WITH BENJAMIN HALL PODCAST EPISODE: "CONVERSATIONS WITH MY RABBI" His name, Rowan finds out later, is Rabbi Eli Schlanger, the longtime assistant rabbi at the Chabad synagogue in Bondi Beach. He is portly, with thick spectacles, a bushy beard, and thinning hair. Rabbi Eli is about to leave when he stops and reaches into his jacket and pulls out something shiny. It is his shofar, and he asks if it’s okay to blow it over Nikki. Rowan says, "I cannot think of a single thing she would want more." The rabbi blows the shofar loudly. Twenty-four hours after this, Goldstein’s lungs start to respond. The "whiteout" is improving on her chest X-ray. They wake her up and bring her out of the coma. The whiteout is retreating very rapidly. A medical miracle has occurred. Goldstein goes on to write a book with Rabbi Schlanger, "Conversations With My Rabbi." THE BRAVEST JEWS IN AMERICA ARE 15 YEARS OLD — AND THEY’RE GOING BACK TO SCHOOL It is December 14, 2025, a warm summer's day in Sydney. Near the center of Archer Park, Bondi Beach, in the middle of a celebration (with over 1,000 people attending) for the first night of Hanukkah (the Festival of Lights), right before the menorah lighting, two gunmen open fire in an antisemitic terrorist attack. Rabbi Schlanger sees one of the gunmen pause to reload. Schlanger—the father of five, including a two-month-old baby—raises his hands above his head and walks toward the terrorists. "Please stop!" he yells. "No more! There has to be another way." One of the gunmen raises his rifle and fires. Schlanger falls to the ground dead. His wife, Chyale, is grazed by a bullet in her back. Their two-month-old baby takes shrapnel to his leg. They survive. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION This year my daughter, a medical student, meets a rabbi who is admitted to the hospital after a very small stroke. He was blowing the shofar when his lips became numb, and he had to stop blowing.  "It is a very good thing this happened," he says to her. "Blowing the shofar caused the stroke, but it also caused the doctors to discover that I have diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Blowing the shofar led to the miracle of this life-saving discovery." The shofar was first blown in the Old Testament at Mount Sinai when God gave the Ten Commandments to the Israelites (Exodus 19:16). It continues to inspire us and bring us healing miracles. Editor's note: Dr. Marc Siegel’s new book, "THE ANGELS AMONG US" will be published on Nov. 18, 2026. It is available for preorder through Fox Books, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM DR. MARC SIEGEL Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab22c2375342cf4db8836b2 Grand Jury Finds Insufficient Evidence of Crime in Death of Nolan Wells te 2026-09-22T07:20:03.463Z Grand Jury Finds Insufficient Evidence of Crime in Death of Nolan Wells The 18-year-old was found dead days after taking a boat to a Mississippi island with friends on July 4. His case set off nationwide speculation about what happened. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab21e1975342cf4db8834aa NAU football holds on to beat Utah Tech; sets up matchup with No. 1 Montana State next week te 2026-09-22T06:20:09.274Z NAU football holds on to beat Utah Tech; sets up matchup with No. 1 Montana State next week NAU’s Kenveon Stone and Myseth Currie had the breakout games they were waiting on, while Ty Pennington crossed 300 passing yards for the fourth time in his career in NAU’s win at Utah Tech. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab21e1875342cf4db8834a1 NAU football at Utah Tech te 2026-09-22T06:20:08.434Z NAU football at Utah Tech Northern Arizona cornerback Jaelen Collins (21) tackles Utah Tech running back Ace Chatman (0) during a game on Saturday at Greater Zion Stadium in St. George, Utah. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab21bba75342cf4db88342b Morphotonics raises €40M to expand its display tech into data centers te 2026-09-22T06:10:02.376Z Morphotonics raises €40M to expand its display tech into data centers Deeptech company Morphotonics raises €40M from investors including 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, and Invest-NL. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ff9b75342cf4db882cb5 Princeton Is No Longer No. 1 in the U.S. News Rankings te 2026-09-22T04:10:03.858Z Princeton Is No Longer No. 1 in the U.S. News Rankings The Massachusetts Institute for Technology pulled ahead on a set of criteria that are as contentious as they are influential. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1fd4a75342cf4db882c7b Giants' season-opening high comes crashing down as Jaxson Dart's knee injury overshadows Rams' blowout win te 2026-09-22T04:00:10.351Z Giants' season-opening high comes crashing down as Jaxson Dart's knee injury overshadows Rams' blowout win The New York Giants were riding high coming into Los Angeles to face a frustrated Rams team that returned home from a beatdown in Australia. After defeating the Dallas Cowboys on their own home turf, the talk around the league after just one week was that the Giants could be a problem for the rest of the NFL in this John Harbaugh era. But those giant expectations took a massive hit on "Monday Night Football" after quarterback Jaxson Dart was ruled out after a brutal hit led to a knee injury that now has the organization and fan base collectively waiting for MRI results with bated breath. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Once Dart left the game, and Jameis Winston took over for the Giants, the offense that surprised the Cowboys last week with its ground-and-pound nature struggled to find its footing against a revitalized Rams defense—one that lacked Myles Garrett, but featured the return of future Hall of Fame defensive tackle Aaron Donald at SoFi Stadium. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford looked more like the reigning MVP in this game compared to Week 1, and with tons of time in the pocket, he dissected the Giants’ defense as the Rams cruised to a 28-6 victory to get its first of the new season. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Now, things hang in the balance as the Giants await Dart’s MRI results, which should come on Tuesday. Dart was clutching at his knee after getting sandwiched between two Rams defenders that beat the Giants’ tackles off the edge, and while airborne, video replay showed his leg shift in an awkward way. Dart was able to walk off on his own power, and ESPN’s Jordan Raanan even reported during the game that he tried to let the coaching staff put him back in the game. They refused to let him. It's a good sign to see Dart’s fight to get back in the game, which could also showcase that his injury isn’t as severe as initially thought. OutKick's Armando Salguero reported a possible MCL could be what Dart and the Giants are looking at, but in a Week 2 filled with key quarterback injuries, every party is just hoping the 2026 season isn't awash for the second-year signal caller out of Ole Miss. If Dart is to miss time, this new Giants regime will be tested to keep their lofty expectations afloat because, after watching what occurred on both sides of the ball, there’s certainly work to do. On offense, while it’s a tough task for any backup quarterback to take over on a moment’s notice, the run game that worked so well in Week 1 was non-existent this time around. It certainly helped that Donald was back in a Rams uniform, but the rest of their defenders were solid at the line of scrimmage, limiting New York to just 44 rushing yards as a team compared to 165 in Week 1. Donald finished his first game back in two years with three total tackles, one for loss. It also didn't help the Giants that star receiver Malik Nabers gave the team a scare when he left after getting a target from Winston, gripping at his right shoulder. He would eventually return to the game, but occurring just a few snaps between Dart's injury, Giants fans were thinking the worst yet again. AARON DONALD REVEALS WIFE'S ADVICE THAT HELPED HIM MAKE DECISION TO COME OUT OF RETIREMENT AND RE-JOIN RAMS Then, on defense, Stafford didn’t have Puka Nacua, who was sidelined due to injury, but he did have future Hall of Fame receiver Davante Adams. With the Giants finding no amount of pressure on most of Stafford’s dropbacks, he couldn’t stop finding Adams for chunk plays. It was a 31-yard touchdown pass to Adams for his first score of the game, a 64-yard catch-and-run set up a touchdown pass to running back Kyren Williams, and a signature fade route where Giants rookie cornerback Colton Hood had no chance after Adams’ release off the line. Adams finished the game with eight catches for 195 yards and two scores. The Giants' pass rush, which was expected to be a potentially fearsome group this season, will be a talking point throughout the week as Abdul Carter, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and more couldn't get through the Rams' offensive line, which held up nicely for their 38-year-old quarterback to operate. And the injury bug continued toward the end of the game for the Giants, as Burns rolled his ankle. The cart came out to take him to the locker room, but he turned it down to walk on his own. It was a tail of two sidelines where the Rams got back on the right path, while the Giants, in the midst of hoping for the best for their quarterback, need to go back to the drawing board with crucial home games ahead. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1f3e275342cf4db8829a1 Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult te 2026-09-22T03:20:02.688Z Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1e83375342cf4db8827ec Vernon Harold Pack te 2026-09-22T02:30:11.230Z Vernon Harold Pack As all who knew him can attest, Vernon Harold “Bud” Pack lived life to the fullest. He set the tone of his adventurous life when his mother had just given birth to a girl and out popped Bud, surprising everyone in the room. He grew to become a Renaissance man. You could find him wrenching on one of his classics, building cabinets in his shop, playing the guitar with his family or going to mountain man rendezvous. But he also had a gentler side to him where you could find him praying with his fellow church members, giving father blessings and serving the people in his community.            Born on April 29, 1938, in Los Angeles, Calif., he was the last of five children. Growing up, he developed interest in cars at a young age as he looked up to his two older brothers. In high school, he became a yell leader and later went on to compete in gymnastics at the collegiate level. He even took second place in a meet while representing Brigham Young University. From there, he graduated with a master’s degree in industrial arts education.          As a young man, Bud took two and a half years away from his studies to serve his church as a missionary to the Navajo people in Arizona and New Mexico (1957-1959). He fell in love with the Navajo people and would eventually move back to the area to live out the rest of his days. Alongside Judy, his sweetheart, he went on to serve as branch president in Indian Wells, as well as two more fulltime missions in his retirement years, first to Lagos, Nigeria (2006-2008), and then to Palmyra, N.Y. (2015-2016).          Through the years, he lived in Utah, Oregon and finally Arizona, where he taught wood shop, auto shop, welding and metal work, and the Navajo language. Towards the end of his tenure, he was recognized as the Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year for the State of Arizona.       He frequently expressed pride in all his children, who will miss him: Tom, Gerri, Sherri, Sarah (from his first marriage to Ruth Ann Durrant), Heidi, Michael, Joseph, Amy, Holly and Amber (from his second marriage to Judy Kay Daniels). His legacy also includes 39 grandkids and 28 great grandkids.          After longing to be reunited with Judy, his eternal companion, for over a year and a half, Bud passed away on Sept. 2, 2026, with a handful of his children and grandchildren by his bedside. He lived a robust life full of adventure and an unyielding devotion to family and to God. He was a good man.           Services honoring the life of Bud Pack will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the LDS Church, located at 1127 Helen Ave., in Holbrook. The post Vernon Harold Pack first appeared on Painted Desert Tribune. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1e83175342cf4db8827e2 Ruiz, Yee spar over school choice, diversity initiatives in latest debate te 2026-09-22T02:30:09.441Z Ruiz, Yee spar over school choice, diversity initiatives in latest debate Key points: Kimberly Yee and Teresa Lebya Ruiz agreed that the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program needs more guardrails, but differed on approaches. The candidates also differed in their responses on whether they support DEI initiatives. Personal attacks flew, especially regarding a complaint Yee has filed accusing Ruiz of illegal campaigning in schools. The two candidates for state superintendent of public instruction agreed during a debate on Monday that the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program needs more accountability but differed on how far those guardrails should go and which families should be eligible. Republican Kimberly Yee and Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz also clashed over diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, with Yee calling it a “distraction” from academic achievement and Ruiz dismissing the issue as a culture war talking point. The candidates are vying to replace Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, who lost the Republican primary to Yee, in November. Arizona Public Radio hosted the 30-minute forum. The program provides families with state dollars to pay for private school, homeschooling or other educational expenses rather than having their student attend a traditional public school. “Other, very conservative states have commonsense guardrails, and we should have those,” said Ruiz, the former president of Glendale Community College. “We should be protecting taxpayer resources. We should be ensuring students are learning. We should ensure what the background checks are of individuals.” Yee agreed that we “absolutely need more accountability in the system,” and said the state needs a better technological platform for the program contract. Ruiz attacked Yee, a former state lawmaker and the current state treasurer, saying she wrote the program and that it was “written to be exploited.” “It was not written to be exploited,” Yee fired back. “My opponent uses this because she hates school choice and wants to tear down school choice.” Yee said the question of whether there should be an income cap for families to access the program is “not a question for a state superintendent of public instruction because the state Legislature makes those laws,” and that the current law, without caps, was written to give every family choice. Ruiz countered that everyday Arizonans “should not have to pay for a millionaire’s educational decision” when many are struggling to pay for food and gas, though she did not put a number on what a reasonable cap would be. A citizen’s initiative that was struck from the ballot over invalid signatures would have placed the income cap at $150,000. The candidates also weighed in Monday on DEI initiatives that have become a hot-button topic across the country. Yee called DEI “a distraction to actual reading and math,” and said she believes in awarding jobs based on “merit, experience and proven capabilities.” Ruiz, meanwhile, said the debate over DEI is “a culture war” topic meant to detract from other issues. “I support our students,” she said. “I support creating an environment where all of our students feel valued and welcome.” The candidates were not shy about lobbing personal attacks at each other Monday. Yee made sure to bring up the complaint she filed earlier this month with the state Attorney General’s Office, accusing Ruiz of using school resources to produce campaign content in violation of state law. “You go in for photo ops with the backdrop of children as your props,” Yee said. Ruiz dismissed Yee’s complaint as a political distraction. “This is on par with what you normally do every cycle,” she said. “You make a distraction.” The post Ruiz, Yee spar over school choice, diversity initiatives in latest debate first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1e5da75342cf4db8827a1 Maricopa putting the brakes on John Wayne Parkway U-turns te 2026-09-22T02:20:10.089Z Maricopa putting the brakes on John Wayne Parkway U-turns If your usual route along John Wayne Parkway includes a U-turn, you’ll soon need a new plan. In the next few days, Maricopa will prohibit U-turns at most intersections along the four-mile stretch from Cobblestone Farms Drive to Sonoran Desert Parkway. Hathaway Avenue will remain an exception because of the limited access to nearby shopping centers. Drivers who currently make U-turns along the corridor will need to use another intersection or route to reach their destinations. The city says the change is intended to reduce traffic conflicts and crashes while keeping vehicles moving more efficiently. “Completing a U-turn takes an extended amount of time, requiring drivers to cross multiple lanes of traffic before they can safely clear the intersection,” said Traffic Engineer Monir Zaman. “This can create additional conflict points with oncoming traffic.” The restriction is part of the work of the city’s Traffic Safety Task Force, which reviews traffic concerns and potential improvements. The group includes representatives from police and fire, Development Services, Public Works, city leadership and the city traffic engineer. The city will monitor traffic patterns and crash data after the change to determine whether additional traffic-safety improvements are needed. The post Maricopa putting the brakes on John Wayne Parkway U-turns appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1e5d775342cf4db882780 Trump was a 'caged lion' roaring to return to WHCA Dinner ballroom after shooting, Leavitt says te 2026-09-22T02:20:07.781Z Trump was a 'caged lion' roaring to return to WHCA Dinner ballroom after shooting, Leavitt says Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed new details on President Donald Trump’s behind-the-scenes response after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in April. Leavitt said in a new episode of "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" that Trump was behaving like a caged animal and was adamant about returning to the ballroom, despite having just narrowly escaped from an alleged assassination attempt. "He was like a caged lion backstage, like just roaring to get out, like, 'We gotta go back out there,’" she said. "And I'm sitting there like, ‘I don't know if I want to go back out there.’" TRUMP ADMITS HE 'WASN'T MAKING IT THAT EASY' FOR SECRET SERVICE DURING WHCD SHOOTING Minutes after the WHCA Dinner began at the Washington Hilton, a gunman, later identified as Cole Allen of Torrance, Calif., allegedly stormed the hotel while armed with weapons. Trump and Vice President JD Vance were quickly escorted out of the ballroom by members of the Secret Service. Allen, who was quickly apprehended by Secret Service agents, allegedly wrote in a manifesto that his targets were Trump administration officials except for FBI Director Kash Patel. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER SHOOTING: TIMELINE TRACES HOW SUSPECT’S ALLEGED CROSS-COUNTRY PLAN UNFOLDED Guests dived under tables as the gala, meant to celebrate White House correspondents, descended into chaos. Yet, Leavitt said, the president was eager to return to the ballroom and willing to wait hours for the event to resume. "[Trump] really was asking hard questions of his detail, like, ‘Why can't I go? I will wait all night. I don't care if it's 3 in the morning, get it started,’" Leavitt shared. The former White House spokeswoman said officials even began making preparations to resume the dinner as she described Trump’s impatience to make a public statement immediately after the incident. WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENTS' DINNER SHOOTING SHARPENS FOCUS ON TRUMP’S BALLROOM CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL "[Trump] wanted to say something and the best way to say it was in the briefing room. And we did," Leavitt said. Trump held a news conference at the White House later that night alongside top administration members, recounting how the shooting unfolded. After the shooting, the president reignited calls to build a ballroom at the White House to create a space for safe and secure official events. Trump attended the rescheduled WHCA Dinner that took place in July. Leavitt’s full interview on the latest "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" will be available Tuesday on YouTube, Spotify and Apple. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1e38075342cf4db88271f Sylvester Stallone reveals what he said to Trump after surprise Hollywood ambassador appointment te 2026-09-22T02:10:08.073Z Sylvester Stallone reveals what he said to Trump after surprise Hollywood ambassador appointment Sylvester Stallone revealed that he was blindsided when President Donald Trump announced his appointment as a special ambassador to Hollywood. Days before his second inauguration in January 2025, Trump shared a post on his platform Truth Social in which he named Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as "Special Envoys," describing the role as a way for the three actors to serve as his "eyes and ears" in Hollywood and advise him on efforts to bring film and television production back to the U.S. During a recent interview with The Sunday Times, the 80-year-old "Rocky" star recalled that he found out about the appointment while watching television. SYLVESTER STALLONE'S 'TULSA KING' SEASON 4 TEASER SPARKS FAN FRENZY: 'THE KING IS BACK!' "I was watching TV one night, and they go, ‘So Stallone and Mel Gibson and Jon Voight will be …’ And I went, ‘What?’ I said, ‘Excuse me? Really?’ Because if they had asked me in the beginning, I would have said, ‘This is not possible,'" Stallone said. Stallone told the outlet that he was hesitant about taking on the role because he didn't believe it was feasible. When asked if he had reservations after Trump's announcement, Stallone said, "Yes. Yes, because Hollywood, I guess it’s like feudal states." 'AMERICAN IDOL' DITCHES HOLLYWOOD FOR GEORGIA AFTER TWO DECADES AS CALIFORNIA LOSES ANOTHER PRODUCTION "They have their little kingdoms," he continued. "You don’t go in and tell six studios how to do things. And Mel Gibson and Jon Voight, we’re kind of do-our-own-thing people. No, it won’t work." The "Tulsa King" star recalled that he later explained his reasoning to Trump. "I said thank you and ciao, because it’s impossible," Stallone said. "Hollywood works, and it will evolve." "It’s corporate, and corporate people won’t want to hear me tell them about finance," he added. 'I PLAY ROCKY' REVIVES THE GAMBLE THAT MADE SYLVESTER STALLONE A SUPERSTAR In his original post on Jan. 16, 2025, Trump wrote, "It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California." "They will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign Countries, BACK—BIGGER, BETTER, AND STRONGER THAN EVER BEFORE!" he continued. "These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest. It will again be, like The United States of America itself, The Golden Age of Hollywood!" DWAYNE 'THE ROCK' JOHNSON REJECTS HOLLYWOOD’S POLITICAL OBSESSION, BLASTS CELEBRITY ATTACK CULTURE At the time, Gibson, 70, shared that he was caught off-guard by Trump's announcement and did not have previous knowledge about his presidential appointment. "I got the tweet at the same time as all of you and was just as surprised," he told Variety in January 2025. "Nevertheless, I heed the call. My duty as a citizen is to give any help and insight I can." "Any chance the position comes with an Ambassador’s residence?" Gibson joked. Though Stallone may not have been onboard with his role as a special Hollywood ambassador, the action star appears to have a friendly relationship with Trump and heaped praise on the president during a speech following his victory in the November 2024 election. Days after the election, Stallone introduced Trump at the America First Policy Institute Gala held at the president-elect's Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. "We’re in the presence of a really mythical character," Stallone said of Trump. "I love mythology. And this individual does not exist on this planet. Nobody in the world could have pulled off what he pulled off, so I’m in awe." "When George Washington defended his country, he had no idea that he was gonna change the world," he added. "Because without him, you could imagine what the world would look like. Guess what? We got the second George Washington." Stallone was later selected as a 2025 Kennedy Center honoree, with Trump personally naming him among that year’s recipients alongside George Strait, KISS, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford. The actor has backed Republicans, including John McCain and Trump, but his political history has not been strictly partisan. Over the years, Stallone has made financial contributions to both political parties, donating to various Democratic candidates and committees, including former President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee, as well as Republican campaigns. Meanwhile, Voight, who is a staunch supporter of Trump, appears to have embraced his role as a special ambassador. He has met with the White House and advocated for policies aimed at bringing film and TV production back to the U.S., especially a federal film tax incentive. Voight has been working with his manager Steven Paul and Paul’s associate Scott Karol as part of his push. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE After meeting with the trio at the end of last month, Trump threw his support behind a federal film and television production incentive, urging Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to "save" the American entertainment business. In a Truth Social post on Aug. 31, Trump wrote that "Hollywood is a Complete and Total Disaster" and said there was "no incentive" for productions to stay there. He said meetings were being set up with leaders of both parties and urged Republicans and Democrats to "immediately craft Legislation to save the Movie, Television, and Entertainment Business in America." Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (D-CA) later issued statements in which they voiced their support for Trump's proposal. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS While speaking with the Hollywood Reporter earlier this month, Voight was asked whether Stallone and Gibson were involved with his efforts. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE They’ve been very busy, both of those guys actually have been extremely busy," Voight said. However, Paul, who joined Voight for the interview, said, "Sly’s been doing his TV show, but Sly’s been very involved and he signed our letter." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1e12b75342cf4db88269e Mamdani tells Trump banned White House outlets are welcome at NYC meeting te 2026-09-22T02:00:11.129Z Mamdani tells Trump banned White House outlets are welcome at NYC meeting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday said NYC welcomed all members of the media for a joint meeting with President Donald Trump, who recently banned certain media outlets from the White House. The remarks came during a press conference at Gracie Mansion, where a reporter asked Mamdani whether he had challenged Trump on his decision to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. "I told the president that we're going to have all of the members of the press here on the lawn. And that is something that I believe in, as everyone, no matter the opinion or the critique that we engage in," Mamdani said. Trump then took the stage, defending his decision and addressing the subsequent suspension of presidential pool coverage by the remaining television networks, which included FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News. TRUMP, MAMDANI SET TO MEET AGAIN ON MAYOR’S HOME TURF AFTER MONTHS OF POLITICAL WHIPLASH "It's interesting because they said they were going to boycott me, but they never boycott me. So I wasn't very worried about that. Look at all that press," Trump said. He then explained why he chose to engage with the outlets at Gracie Mansion despite what he described as their failure to fairly cover his accomplishments, including winning the election, settling wars and improving economic numbers. "I'm only doing it because I think the press also has an obligation," he said. "We have the best economic numbers for the country in the history of our country. We have $21 trillion pouring in, the biggest number ever... Nobody's ever done what we've done," he added. WHITE HOUSE WON'T BACK DOWN AS ATTORNEY PREDICTS HOW TRUMP'S LATEST PRESS TUSSLE WILL PLAY OUT IN COURT Trump then argued that allowing certain media outlets into the White House would be harmful to national security, accusing them of reporting what he called "fake news." "I never get anything positive. It's always negative, even having to do with the war. We've done so well," he said, referring to Iran. "You would think that an outlet would write at least reasonably well, but never. If you look at CNN, it’s fake news," he added. "They're very bad for the country, very bad for national security. So I have that obligation. So we'll see how it works out," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1e12475342cf4db882676 Timothy Pigford, Who Fought Bias Against Black Farmers, Dies at 74 te 2026-09-22T02:00:04.365Z Timothy Pigford, Who Fought Bias Against Black Farmers, Dies at 74 He was the lead plaintiff in the landmark 1997 lawsuit Pigford v. Glickman, an attempt to redress the Agriculture Department’s historic racism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ded575342cf4db882614 Arizona loses 4,100 jobs in August as labor force shrinks te 2026-09-22T01:50:13.913Z Arizona loses 4,100 jobs in August as labor force shrinks Arizona lost 4,100 jobs in August while the state’s labor force participation rate fell for a seventh consecutive month, according to an analysis released by Common Sense Institute Arizona. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ded475342cf4db88260b Journey te 2026-09-22T01:50:12.964Z Journey Journey is an adult male pit bull terrier mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ded475342cf4db882602 Destiny te 2026-09-22T01:50:12.067Z Destiny Destiny is an adult female pit bull terrier mix. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ded375342cf4db8825f9 JoJo te 2026-09-22T01:50:11.157Z JoJo JoJo is an adult male domestic long hair cat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ded275342cf4db8825ee Motorcycle license to be required for Arizona registration renewals in 2027 te 2026-09-22T01:50:10.266Z Motorcycle license to be required for Arizona registration renewals in 2027 Arizona motorcycle owners will face a new requirement when renewing their registrations next year: At least one registered owner must be licensed to ride. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ded175342cf4db8825e5 cleanup te 2026-09-22T01:50:09.320Z cleanup Crews are cleaning up desert areas in Needles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ded075342cf4db8825dc Scene pkg Sept. 21 te 2026-09-22T01:50:08.402Z Scene pkg Sept. 21 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1decd75342cf4db8825ca NPUA lowers over-hydro electric rate beginning Oct. 1 te 2026-09-22T01:50:05.355Z NPUA lowers over-hydro electric rate beginning Oct. 1 **NPUA lowers over-hydro electric rate beginning Oct. 1** Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1da2075342cf4db8824fc Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead te 2026-09-22T01:30:08.306Z Maryland hunter's alleged mistake leaves Delaware mother dead A Maryland hunter is accused of fatally shooting a woman after mistaking her for a deer while she walked through a Delaware field with her children, according to state police. Walter Moorhead, 74, was arrested for manslaughter and other charges after he shot Santos Maria Chilel Soto, 39, on Friday evening in Ellendale, Delaware, State Police said in a press release. Soto was walking through an open field with a man and two children at around 7:40 p.m. as Moorhead was hunting deer from a ground blind, which is a camouflaged structure used by hunters to hide from the sight of game animals. MANHUNT UNDERWAY IN CALIFORNIA AFTER ARMED SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY POINTS GUN AT PEOPLE, SHOOTS AT OFFICERS According to police, Moorhead believed he saw a deer and fired his rifle, striking Soto. State troopers responded to the scene and provided life-saving medical care before Soto was rushed to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Moorhead was was slapped with multiple felony charges — manslaughter recklessly causing the death of another person, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and three counts of first-degree reckless endangerment. SUSPECT IN DEATHS OF 5 FOUND DEAD AFTER COPS UNCOVER GRIM SCENE AT RURAL PROPERTY OUTSIDE PORTLAND He was released from custody after posting a $43,000 cash bond. The incident remains under investigation. Soto was described as a mother of five children and a "beloved" aunt, according to a GoFundMe page. "Maria’s family is now facing the overwhelming pain of this sudden loss while also trying to make sure she is laid to rest with dignity," the fundraiser reads. "This heartbreaking situation has placed a heavy financial burden on the family at a time when they are grieving deeply." The fundraiser was launched to help the family cover funeral services and the cost of sending her body to Guatemala. Roughly $12,000 has been raised as of Monday evening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1d57175342cf4db88245e Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffers knee injury against Rams, possible MCL issue feared te 2026-09-22T01:10:09.496Z Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffers knee injury against Rams, possible MCL issue feared The optimism and good tidings the New York Giants enjoyed through the first week of the NFL season are suddenly on hold as the team is busy evaluating the status of injured quarterback Jaxson Dart. Dart, in his second NFL season, injured his left knee during the first series of the Monday Night Football game between the Giants and Los Angeles Rams. The injury happened on a first-quarter hit when Dart was hit by Rams defenders both high and low. And the low hit seemed to cause his left knee to bend in a manner it is not meant to bend. JOHN HARBAUGH AND JAXSON DART AIM TO PULL THE NEW YORK GIANTS OUT OF THE NFC EAST BASEMENT The hit left Dart on the ground clutching at the knee of his forward leg when he throws. That is never a good sign. The saving grace: Dart's leg was not planted on the turf when he was hit. PATRICK MAHOMES ANSWERS TROUBLING QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS SERIOUS KNEE INJURY ON FIRST DRIVE OF THE CHIEFS SEASON That allowed the entire part of the lower leg to bend with the knee. So the chances of this being a season-ending ACL tear are not exceedingly high. MALIK NABERS REVEALS HOW GIANTS COACH JOHN HARBAUGH HELPED HIM OVERCOME HIS ACL INJURY FEARS But there seems to be a possibility Dart suffered some sort of MCL issue, according to an NFL source. Dart limped off the field and was initially treated in the team's medical tent. Several teammates huddled outside the medical tent while Dart was inside, no doubt worried about the status of their starting quarterback. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Dart was eventually escorted to the locker room, limping there under his own power. Backup quarterback Jameis Winston came on in his absence. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ce6775342cf4db88236a Socialist, communist groups coordinate, promote 'spontaneous' anti-ICE protests in Austin te 2026-09-22T00:40:07.907Z Socialist, communist groups coordinate, promote 'spontaneous' anti-ICE protests in Austin Media accounts reported that protesters "quickly organized" a spontaneous anti-ICE protest at an Austin, Texas, intersection following the shooting of a Venezuelan man by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. But a Fox News Digital investigation shows that the protests are being promoted and organized by a coordinated network of far-left socialist and communist groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which works closely with nonprofits funded by Neville Roy Singham, a communist American-born tech tycoon living in Shanghai. Congressional lawmakers are investigating the Singham network for allegedly fomenting the image of "chaos" in the U.S., including anti-ICE protests from Minneapolis to the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, N.J. Sure enough, Sunday evening, BreakThrough News, a pro-communist media platform operated by BreakThrough BT Media, a nonprofit funded by Singham, published a "BREAKING NEWS" report from Texas with the headline: "Austin erupts in protest…" AUSTIN ICE SHOOTING SPARKS FIGHT OVER VENEZUELAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT'S DEPORTATION The shooting occurred Sunday afternoon at about 12:56 p.m. Central Time near Anderson Square and Research Boulevard in Austin. Authorities said an ICE officer shot Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, during a traffic stop. Perez was hospitalized in serious but stable condition and later placed in federal custody. Local officials said Austin police weren’t involved in the shooting, which is being investigated by federal authorities with assistance from the FBI. About four hours after the shooting, local socialist and communist activists were already at the scene, waving flags of Mexico, pushing the incident through their national and Texas social-media networks and broadcasting footage of the growing crowd and confrontations with Austin police. The headlines and descriptions of the demonstration have focused on the protest’s anti-ICE message without identifying the political or ideological infrastructure that helped organize and promote the event. Local media headlines included KVUE reporting that "North Austin ICE shooting draws large protest as tensions escalate," describing a spontaneous outburst: "What began with a handful of people gathered across the street from the scene grew into a much larger crowd over the course of several hours." But the details of the Austin protest are important because they reveal that the demonstrations represent more than an unplanned gathering of residents responding to a breaking-news event, much like the protests in Minnesota and New Jersey and Minnesota. SECRET SIGNAL CHATS REVEAL HOW ANTI-ICE AGITATORS COORDINATED NEWARK RIOTS The shooting provided the immediate trigger, but the mobilization was amplified by organizations with explicit revolutionary socialist and communist ideologies, established propaganda outlets and long-standing ties to international movements aligned with the communist governments of Cuba and Venezuela. They each have pre-existing activist networks and online audiences that organized and promoted the protests. The event also illustrates how rapidly established activist networks can convert a law-enforcement incident into a larger political action. Within hours, the groups distributed nearly identical claims, promoted the same location and used dramatic language describing the shooting as "ICE terror," "police violence" and part of a pattern of killings. At about 4:19 p.m. local time, the Party for Socialism and Liberation’s national account, @PSLNational, posted an explosive message on X, announcing the shooting and shouting in capital letters, "BREAKING. MAN SHOT BY ICE AGENTS IN AUSTIN. It called on residents to protest ICE, declaring, "ICE OUT OF AUSTIN NOW!" Right about then, the group’s Austin chapter shared the dramatic "BREAKING" graphic on Instagram, collaborating with its national headquarters and four Texas chapters in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth and Waco. By early Monday evening, about 24 hours later, the post had 5,402 likes, 2,016 reposts and 2,391 shares/sends. DEPROGRAMMED: FORMER DSA INSIDER REVEALS ‘FRIGHTENING’ SOCIALIST AGENDA DROVE HIM FROM ‘EXTREME’ IDEOLOGY About an hour later on Sunday, at about 5:30 p.m. local time, the Austin chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America posted a graphic labeled "Emergency Demonstration/Vigil" calling on supporters to gather at 8121 Research Boulevard from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday for a "spontaneous" protest. "Join us at 8121 Research Blvd from 5-8 p.m. for a spontaneous protest and vigil against yet another instance of ICE and police violence," the post said. The group later reposted the notice with an updated location and said the demonstration would continue until 7 p.m. Right about then, the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, an openly Marxist-Leninist group that has sent delegations to support communist regimes in Cuba and Venezuela, and its Austin chapter published its own hyperbolic material about the shooting. One graphic said, "ICE SHOOTS AN UNARMED CIVILIAN," while another described the incident as part of a broader pattern of "ICE violence and killings." Within 24 hours, the post garnered 620 likes, 214 reposts and 156 shares/sends. The Freedom Road Socialist Organization openly says it is working to build "a new, revolutionary, communist party." In its own program, the group says it wants to replace capitalism through a socialist revolution. The group's program describes the organization as part of the communist movement. In July, the group said it "salutes the Communist Party of China" on the 105th anniversary of its founding. For years, it’s also supported the Communist Party of Cuba, declaring, "Stand with socialist Cuba," as it praised the Cuban Revolution and called for an end to U.S. sanctions against Cuba. Videos posted by the group showed demonstrators chanting, holding signs, blocking the roadway near the shooting scene and lighting fireworks. HASAN PIKER DEFENDS PRO-COMMUNIST, ANTI-ICE SINGHAM NETWORK ACTIVISTS AS 'WONDERFUL PEOPLE' The Party for Socialism and Liberation official manifesto describes itself as a "revolutionary socialist" movement that "will open the way to communism and the end of class society." The program describes the police and state institutions as tools of capitalist rule and calls for a workers’ government to replace the current system. The Party for Socialism and Liberation functions as a key boots-on-the-ground mobilizer within the broader activist ecosystem, working alongside Singham-funded organizations such as the People’s Forum, BreakThrough News, CodePink and the ANSWER Coalition on protests, media campaigns and international solidarity efforts. The Party for Socialism and Liberation also overlaps with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization through shared "anti-imperialist" pro-communist coalitions, while the Democratic Socialists of America often provides a broader layer of street-level organizing and political amplification. The Party for Socialism and Liberation has participated in international "solidarity" efforts involving Cuba and Venezuela, along with the Freedom Road Socialist Organization, according to a communist publication, Fight Back! News. A self-described communist co-founder of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Brian Becker, has said the delegation traveled "as comrades in solidarity." The facts surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Austin officials have called for transparency and an independent review, while federal authorities have said the ICE agent’s use of force is being investigated. But the protest organizers’ social media posts leave little ambiguity about the political and ideological objective of the protest. LAWMAKERS THROW OUT 'TROJAN HORSE' ACTIVISTS THEY SAY ARE ENGAGED IN AMERICAN SUBVERSION At 5:44 p.m., @PSLNational posted a video from the scene, announcing, "LIVE: A crowd has gathered…", and moving from initial messaging to real-time amplification of the street protest. Its national and Austin accounts shared the video on Instagram synchronized with the band Rage Against the Machine’s song, "We’ve Got to Take the Power Back." It added the message, "Austinites flooding the streets where man shot by ICE: ‘ICE out of our neighborhoods,’" giving the illusion of a spontaneous "flooding" of "the streets." That evening, at 8:27 p.m., @PSLNational published an expanded statement on X, headlined "Justice for Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez," demanding the detainee’s release and the agent's arrest and telling supporters to "follow the example of Minneapolis earlier this year until ICE terror is defeated!" An identical "Justice for Wilber…" collaborative post on Instagram spread through the Party for Socialism and Liberation’sTexas and national accounts. By early Monday evening, it had 10,600 likes, 3,616 reposts and 2,343 shares/sends. By about 5 p.m. on Monday, a new call to action moved activists to Pearsal Detention Center, where local groups claimed ICE agents allegedly held the detainee in custody: "WE NEED YOU BOOTS ON THE GROUND…!!!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1c76175342cf4db881d0f Chris Murphy calls for 'regulating the internet' so people won't fall for a 'demagogue like Donald Trump' te 2026-09-22T00:10:09.240Z Chris Murphy calls for 'regulating the internet' so people won't fall for a 'demagogue like Donald Trump' Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., suggested on Sunday that the government get involved in regulating the internet to make people less likely "to fall for a bulls--- demagogue like Donald Trump" in the future. While appearing on the "I've Had It" podcast, Murphy discussed his book "Crisis of the Common Good," where he warned that America will be "stuck" with leaders like Trump unless more government action is taken to tackle loneliness and powerlessness among voters. "Those are the two things I think Americans are going through right now," Murphy said. "They don't feel powerful at all, and they feel lonely. And so, government should build a set of rules in which people feel more powerful — that's why the minimum wage is so important — and people feel so more connected. That's why, you know, rebuilding healthy institutions in your town should be a project that government is involved in." 1 IN 6 ADULTS PLAGUED BY LONELINESS AS RESEARCHERS REVEAL LASTING IMPACT OF COVID PANDEMIC These efforts included regulating the internet, which Murphy said could sway people away from politicians like Trump. "That's why regulating the internet so that you're spending less time alone on Instagram should be an important government project," he said. "And if people are feeling more powerful and less lonely, then they are going to be less likely to fall for a bulls--- demagogue like Donald Trump. And what I say in the book is that if you really think about the things that make you more connected and make you more powerful, they're not actually super partisan." Murphy, a frequent Trump critic, continued to urge efforts to affect change. "The book basically says unless you fix what's broken with the culture, you're going to be stuck with people like Trump for a long time," he added. PARENTS PUSH CONGRESS TO ACT ON KIDS' ONLINE SAFETY AFTER JURIES FIND META AND YOUTUBE LIABLE FOR HARM In a comment to Fox News Digital, White House spokesperson Davis Ingle called out Murphy, saying, "Chris Murphy is a lightweight, anti-American disgrace who lies for a living." Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for action to be taken against social media companies in an effort to protect young users. Many have suggested scaling back Section 230, which provides broad immunity to social media platforms for their content. However, in light of recent discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), some Republican lawmakers have expressed skepticism at efforts to regulate technology, suggesting experts outside of Congress should manage AI. WAKE-UP CALL: LANDMARK SOCIAL MEDIA RULING EXPOSES ADDICTIVE ALGORITHMS AS TEEN SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS DANGERS "I think the warning is real, and I think that AI is unbelievable — look, AI is going to cure cancer. AI is going to find solutions to get rid of diseases that we never thought we could get rid of, but it does need to have some oversight. It needs a kill switch," Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital last week. "But again, I don't think Congress has the expertise to tell an emerging technology what's the best way to go." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1c76075342cf4db881d01 NFC worst: Cardinals’ home- opening loss to Seahawks was 23rd in past 27 against division foes te 2026-09-22T00:10:08.179Z NFC worst: Cardinals’ home- opening loss to Seahawks was 23rd in past 27 against division foes TEMPE – On Nov. 21, 2021, the Arizona Cardinals walked out of Lumen Field in Seattle with a 23-13 victory over the Seahawks to improve to 9-2 overall, including four consecutive wins against NFC West opponents. Since that fateful day, Arizona has won only four of its past 27 division matchups following a 31-7 loss to the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in the team’s home opener on Sunday at State Farm Stadium. It’s a continuation of a trend that began from the moment the NFL’s divisional realignment in 2002 moved the Cardinals to the NFC West.  Over the past 24 seasons, Arizona has claimed a division title three times in addition to five playoff berths and a lone Super Bowl appearance. The rest of the division combined has 21 division titles, 34 playoff berths, 10 conference championships and three Super Bowl titles. In that same time frame, Arizona is 59-84-1 against NFC West opponents. The Cardinals are not likely to receive any sort of respite from the in-division gauntlet as three-fourths of the 2026 edition of the NFC West has Super Bowl aspirations. And the roster may be a little thinner, too. On Monday, coach Mike LaFleur announced that top cornerback Will Johnson, who sustained a neck injury against the Seahawks, could be out for a while. “Potentially could miss the whole season,” LaFleur said. “It sucks for him.” Seattle’s dominant performance on Sunday showed what it’s capable of, thanks in large part to the team’s physical mentality under coach Mike Macdonald. Even without injured quarterback Sam Darnold, the Seahawks racked up 385 total yards of offense and held onto the ball for 36 minutes and 33 seconds in all, and for longer than 10 minutes on one touchdown drive, thanks to a strong rushing attack that managed 162 yards. “To me, that’s embarrassing,” Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard said. “I don’t think there’s anything you can take from that. They just bullied us for 10 minutes.” On the other side of the ball, Seattle’s defense cemented its status as a top-tier unit by pulling off feats like holding Arizona to just 151 total yards and allowing zero passing plays of over 10 yards. “We don’t blindly take shots down the field if the coverage doesn’t dictate,” LaFleur said. “They were playing in a ton of shell and they were giving us the checkdowns.” This Sunday, the Cardinals travel to Santa Clara, California, to take on the 2-0 San Francisco 49ers, another NFC West rival. Following Arizona’s struggles to contain an offense with backup quarterback Drew Lock under center, coach Kyle Shanahan’s star-studded offense poses a serious threat. Despite suffering serious injuries to receivers Ricky Pearsall and De’Zhaun Stribling, the 49ers are averaging 31 points per game thanks to the efforts of quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle. San Francisco’s defense under new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has also allowed just 20 points so far this season and is the 10th-best unit in terms of yards allowed per game. Three weeks after Arizona’s visit to Northern California, the team travels 386 miles south to take on the Los Angeles Rams.  After a 12-5 season that ended with a defeat to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship, the Rams secured the best Super Bowl odds out of any team entering this season after making blockbuster moves like acquiring defensive end Myles Garrett and cornerback Trent McDuffie on top of bringing defensive end Aaron Donald out of retirement. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are in a state of flux after replacing fired coach Jonathan Gannon with LaFleur, the Rams’ former offensive coordinator, in order to rebound from a 3-14 season. The 2025 season saw Arizona finish as the only NFC West team out of the postseason, and if Sunday’s result is any indication, the team still has a long way to go before it is ready to stack up against a division best resembling an arms race. Arizona’s 47-24 win against the 49ers at State Farm Stadium in Week 18 of the 2024 season was the last time the Cardinals took down an opponent from the NFC West. In ironic fashion, the Cardinals have the chance to end their seven-game in-division losing streak in the same stadium where it began a year before. “To be the best, you have to play the best,” Wingard said. “Faceless opponent. It doesn’t matter who we play. We have a game next week, and the next one’s the most important one.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1c50b75342cf4db881ca3 Paris Hilton heartbroken over Presley Gerber’s death at 27 as she remembers his ‘gentle heart’ te 2026-09-22T00:00:11.616Z Paris Hilton heartbroken over Presley Gerber’s death at 27 as she remembers his ‘gentle heart’ Those who knew Presley Gerber best are sharing a personal glimpse at the man behind the famous family following his death. Friends and loved ones mourned Gerber — son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber — after the 27-year-old model died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Paris Hilton was among those mourning Gerber’s death, remembering him as a "beautiful soul" who "will be so deeply missed." PRESLEY GERBER, SON OF CINDY CRAWFORD AND RANDE GERBER, DEAD AT 27 "Presley, you were such a beautiful soul. So sweet, sensitive, kind and genuine," she added. "I cared about you so much, and I’m going to miss you more than words can say. "I’ll always cherish the memories we shared – the laughs, the conversations, and just being around you. You had such a gentle heart and there was something so special about you that anyone who was lucky enough to know you could feel." "I hope you knew how deeply loved you were and how many people cared about you," she wrote. "My heart is with your entire family during this unimaginable time. Rest in peace, my friend. Love you forever. You will be so deeply missed." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Brooklyn Beckham also paid tribute on his Instagram story. "I am so heartbroken," he wrote. "Presley you were the kindest and we are going to miss you so much x we love you." Friends also flooded the comments of Gerber's final Instagram post. "love you brother," Brody Jenner commented along with a dove emoji and a broken heart. "Praying for your family," Khloé Kardashian added. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Social media star Chase Keith commented, "Rest in peace man." While Gerber’s family has yet to publicly pay tribute following his death, a representative for the family told Fox News Digital, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." In August, Kaia Gerber spoke candidly about her brother in an interview with Vogue. "My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything – and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’" she told the outlet. "There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Gerber followed his famous mother into modeling as a teenager, signing with IMG Models at 15 and made his runway debut for Moschino in 2016. He quickly established his own fashion résumé, walking major runways and appearing in advertising campaigns. The model worked on campaigns with Dolce & Gabbana, Celine and Calvin Klein — including a Calvin Klein campaign with his sister. Gerber also worked with Pepsi, appearing alongside Crawford in a 2018 Super Bowl commercial that played off his mother's famous history with the brand. In recent years, Gerber also spoke publicly about his experiences with mental health and addiction, saying he hoped his openness could help other people facing similar struggles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1c50a75342cf4db881c9a How much rest should flight attendants get? New proposal ignites fight in the skies te 2026-09-22T00:00:10.236Z How much rest should flight attendants get? New proposal ignites fight in the skies A federal proposal that could change meal and rest-break rules for flight attendants is drawing opposition from major airline unions even as aviation experts applaud the plan. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a nationwide rule that would prevent state and local governments from setting their own meal and rest-break requirements for flight attendants and pilots.  Instead, federal aviation rules would apply — according to the agency's proposed rule document. HIGHER FARES COULD SLAM FLIGHT PASSENGERS TO POPULAR REGION AS AIRLINES SHIFT COSTS: 'NOT A FAN' The proposal would affect existing state protections, including meal and rest requirements that have applied to some California-based flight attendants, the document states. Under California law, employees generally must receive a 30-minute meal break when working more than five hours, according to the California Department of Industrial Relations. Employees generally must be relieved of all duties during that period for it to qualify as an off-duty meal break. In its proposal, the FAA argues that different state requirements could interfere with airline operations and conflict with the safety responsibilities of flight attendants. Flight attendants are responsible for handling emergency situations, including fires, medical incidents, evacuations and unruly passengers, according to the FAA document. Requiring a flight attendant to be completely off duty during a break could create a safety risk. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), however, opposes the proposal — arguing that it could remove state protections without establishing a federal guarantee for meal and rest breaks. The union said some flight attendants already work for hours without adequate opportunities to eat, drink, use the restroom or take care of other basic needs. "While we understand compliance with state laws is not without its challenges, we are far more concerned about the safety impacts of flight attendants working under onerous working conditions," the unions wrote in their joint comments to the FAA. The unions also argued that the proposed protections are "extremely vague" and do not provide enough assurance that airline policies will address both safety and flight attendants' needs. "The proposed rule does little to ensure protections for flight attendants without specific contractual protections," the unions wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER The FAA's proposal does not prevent flight attendants from eating, drinking or using the restroom.  Instead, airlines would have to allow them to meet those needs while ensuring they remain available for safety responsibilities, according to the document. Michael J. Boyd, president of aviation consulting firm Boyd Group International based in Colorado, told Fox News Digital that, in his opinion, the FAA's approach makes sense given the safety role of flight attendants. Boyd is not connected to the rule developments and expressed his opinion based on his experience in the aviation industry. "They're on duty," Boyd said. "You can't break like that in the middle of the sky." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "They have to be on duty because they're a safety function, just like pilots are, just like firefighters are," he added. Boyd said he does not believe flight attendants would see major changes to their day-to-day work if the proposal is finalized. "Nothing will change," he said. "All they're saying is that state rules do not supersede FAA rules." Boyd also expressed concern that state break requirements could require airlines to add more flight attendants to provide coverage, raising costs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Under the current federal system, meal and break arrangements can be addressed through airline policies and collective bargaining agreements, according to the FAA document. Federal rules also require flight attendants to receive 10 consecutive hours of rest between duty periods, the agency noted. The proposed rule has not been approved or taken effect. Fox News Digital reached out to the FAA and AFA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1c2ad75342cf4db881c15 After Years as the Star of Must-See TV, Trump Faces the Sting of Cancellation te 2026-09-21T23:50:05.862Z After Years as the Star of Must-See TV, Trump Faces the Sting of Cancellation A boycott of the White House press pool by the major networks deprives the president of the oxygen of screen time. But he is still finding ways to get on the air. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1c2ac75342cf4db881bfb The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping te 2026-09-21T23:50:04.179Z The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple's secret sauce has always been its people. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1be0075342cf4db881b8b Eagles fan-favorite Zach Ertz returns to Philly amid injury concerns on offense te 2026-09-21T23:30:08.912Z Eagles fan-favorite Zach Ertz returns to Philly amid injury concerns on offense Zach Ertz is officially back in Midnight Green. The Philadelphia Eagles signed the 35-year-old veteran tight end to their practice squad Monday, according to multiple reports, bringing the Super Bowl LII hero home after starting tight end Dallas Goedert suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's 24-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman needed immediate help. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Goedert is expected to miss several weeks, and the depth chart behind him was looking like a ghost town. With backup tight ends Eli Stowers and Grant Calcaterra both parked on injured reserve, developmental tight end E.J. Jenkins and practice squad veteran Joshua Deguara were the only healthy targets left for quarterback Jalen Hurts. GREG OLSEN SAYS TIGHT ENDS' 'BLUE-COLLAR' ROOTS MAKE THEM THE RIGHT GROUP FOR ANNUAL TRAINING EVENT Before packing his bags in 2021, Ertz spent nine seasons acting as an automatic third-down conversion machine in Philadelphia. He sits second in franchise history with 579 catches. He needs just 11 more receptions to pass Hall of Fame receiver Harold Carmichael’s record of 589 and become the Eagles' all-time leader in catches. Ertz spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the division-rival Washington Commanders. He posted 50 receptions for 504 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games last season before a late knee injury ended his year. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES LOCK UP JALEN CARTER THROUGH 2031 WITH RECORD $152M CONTRACT EXTENSION Stashing Ertz on the practice squad gives him time to handle conditioning before an expected elevation to the 53-man active roster. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1bba675342cf4db881b36 Puka Nacua officially out for Monday Night Football as Rams suffer major offensive blow te 2026-09-21T23:20:06.860Z Puka Nacua officially out for Monday Night Football as Rams suffer major offensive blow Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is officially inactive for tonight’s Monday Night Football matchup against the New York Giants at SoFi Stadium. Nacua was sidelined after developing hip and groin tightness following practice late in the week, prompting head coach Sean McVay and the medical staff to exercise caution. RAMS STAR PUKA NACUA FACES NEW ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AS $150 MILLION PAYDAY HANGS IN BALANCE The injury deprives quarterback Matthew Stafford of his top target as the Rams look to avoid an 0-2 start. Los Angeles is attempting to rebound from a 27-7 Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, a game in which Nacua provided one of the few offensive highlights by hauling in five receptions for 74 yards. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In Week 1, Nacua commanded nearly half of the team’s total receiving output, leaving a substantial void that Adams is now positioned to absorb. With backup receiver Jordan Whittington also hampered by a quad injury, the Rams will rely heavily on Davante Adams to draw top coverage attention while reserves Tutu Atwell and Xavier Smith step into expanded roles to keep the offense balanced. While the offense operates shorthanded, the defense receives a massive boost from the return of legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald. He steps out of retirement to make his season debut tonight. Donald is expected to play a managed rotational load of around 30 snaps as he works back into game shape. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1b95075342cf4db881ae6 Trumpeter Dr Jesse McGuire belts national anthem after instrument malfunctions in unforgettable MLB moment te 2026-09-21T23:10:08.237Z Trumpeter Dr Jesse McGuire belts national anthem after instrument malfunctions in unforgettable MLB moment After being the Arizona Diamondbacks’ good-luck charm during their 2001 World Series run, trumpeter Dr. Jesse McGuire played the national anthem for the MLB franchise once more to commemorate 25 years since that last Fall Classic victory. McGuire was known to perform the national anthem during that postseason, which included a decisive World Series Game 7 walk-off victory over the New York Yankees, whom the Diamondbacks just so happened to schedule their 25-year World Series anniversary for during their weekend series. In fact, McGuire’s lore in Arizona led to him getting his own World Series ring. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But during his rendition on Saturday, with a sell-out crowd at Chase Field to celebrate and watch the D-Backs face off against the Yankees, McGuire’s trumpet began to malfunction. It wasn’t the smooth song that McGuire was known for, but it was the equipment that was giving him a hard time. McGuire tried to correct it, but after realizing in the beginning of The Star-Spangled Banner that it wouldn’t cut it, he reacted in the best way possible. McGuire sang the rest of the way. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The 68-year-old, who once served as the lead trumpeter for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in New York City, while also performing his trumpeted anthem for three U.S. presidents, took the microphone and started to belt the words right where he left off. The crowd gave him a quick cheer before going silent again to honor the Stars and Stripes, as McGuire continued to show his vocal range in front of the mass crowd. As McGuire reached the climax of the anthem, the large American flag began to wave in the outfield, bringing together a beautiful scene before first pitch that almost went totally awry. McGuire didn’t seem too happy at the end of the anthem because his trumpet wouldn’t work properly, but he can’t be mad at all after showcasing his vocal range in front of a crowd that gave him a standing ovation at the end. Even Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was quick to show his respect to McGuire as he was leaving the field, commending him on the quick and patriotic act. And if that wasn’t enough, McGuire was back in the seventh inning to perform "God Bless America," and yes, he sang this one as well. Much like that Game 7 victory, where Luis Gonzalez famously hit a bloop single off Hall of Fame Yankees closer Mariano Rivera to win it all, the Diamondbacks walked off the Yankees thanks to a Pavin Smith two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to keep the team’s postseason hopes alive. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1b94a75342cf4db881ac7 Bush and Cornyn Leave Out Paxton as They Raise Cash for Senate Candidates te 2026-09-21T23:10:02.565Z Bush and Cornyn Leave Out Paxton as They Raise Cash for Senate Candidates The former president and Texas senator are headlining a fund-raiser in Dallas for top Republican Senate candidates. Not included: Ken Paxton, the nominee in their own state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1b4a075342cf4db88194a Chiefs coach suggests Taylor Swift has sparked Travis Kelce's performance in first two weeks of season te 2026-09-21T22:50:08.323Z Chiefs coach suggests Taylor Swift has sparked Travis Kelce's performance in first two weeks of season Travis Kelce had a vintage game in the Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime win against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night. He had nine catches on 11 targets for 101 yards and a touchdown. It was the first time he had gone over 100 yards receiving in a regular-season game since Nov. 4, 2024, against the Houston Texans. He also had 117 yards against the Texans in the playoffs back on Jan. 18, 2025. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kelce might be the first one to tell you that at 36 he can’t move the way he could at 26. However, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid suggested on Monday there may be a little added motivation given who he’s married to. "Trav worked his tail off," Reid told reporters. "That's the bottom line, and I think he probably said it after the game somewhere there that the amount of work he put in. He likes his surrounding cast, that’s around him too, which sure helps as just an extra challenge there to make sure that you're up there and competing and doing your part with that other group. "So, he takes a lot of pride in that, but I know … everybody questioned with the wedding and all that. Would he be out of shape and honeymooning the whole time and all that? But he works his rear end off and I think Taylor (Swift), you're putting on four-hour shows, you've got to work hard, too. So, I'm sure she kicks him in the butt a little bit there, too." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Swift has been at both Chiefs games so far this year. Against the Colts, she flashed her wedding ring to the crowd when Kelce scored a touchdown. She let out a jubilant, "That’s my husband," when he scored. Reid said Kelce’s focus on physical well-being was something that the tight end targeted in the offseason. "He's really focused in on his body strength and his glutes and everything where you develop all the power and speed and maintain it and he's done a good job in those areas, where he's been able to maintain good explosiveness," Reid said. The Chiefs picked up the narrow 33-30 victory against the Colts to move to 2-0 to begin the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1b49f75342cf4db881941 National Park Service director calls Yellowstone's wild bison recovery an 'incredible conservation story' te 2026-09-21T22:50:07.554Z National Park Service director calls Yellowstone's wild bison recovery an 'incredible conservation story' A little more than a century ago, Yellowstone's bison were hanging on by a thread. Today, thousands of them roam the park. And the conservation challenge has shifted from simply saving the herd to figuring out how to manage a thriving one. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS During an interview with OutKick OutDoors, Jessica Bowron, acting director of the National Park Service, called the recovery an "incredible conservation story." After millions of bison once roamed the Great Plains, the animals were nearly wiped out across their historic range. Rebuilding those populations, Bowron said, has taken decades of careful scientific work and cooperation among the Park Service and its Tribal, state, local and federal partners. "To show up at Yellowstone today and have the experience as a visitor of seeing a wild bison in a functioning ecosystem, I don't know that we could have predicted that 100 years ago," Bowron said. That's a pretty remarkable turnaround. And now, Yellowstone's bison are helping build conservation herds far beyond the park itself. Through the Bison Conservation Transfer Program, Yellowstone works with Tribal partners to relocate live bison that have completed the necessary quarantine process. Since 2019, more than 600 bison have been transferred to 29 tribes across 13 states, according to Bowron. More than 200 were transferred in 2026 alone. "This is one of the coolest parts of this entire conservation effort," Bowron said. Once the animals are transferred, she explained, each tribe can manage its herd according to its own priorities and sovereignty. "It's a great example of how we're able to establish and expand conservation herds through that kind of partnership," Bowron said. But conservation success doesn't mean the work is finished. In some places, rebuilding the population remains the goal. At Yellowstone, Bowron said the challenge now is largely about managing the healthy herd that's already there. "I think at Yellowstone, we're in the latter — figuring out how to successfully manage the herd that we have with all of our partners," she said. At the same time, the Park Service continues to pursue live-transfer opportunities with tribes interested in establishing or expanding conservation herds. The Yellowstone story is also a reminder that conservation wins don't happen overnight. Bowron said rebuilding bison populations has taken decades of scientific monitoring and cooperation among Tribal, state, local and federal partners. WHY TED TURNER'S APPROACH TO CONSERVATION IS THE MINDSET AMERICA DESPERATELY NEEDS RIGHT NOW And even after a species rebounds, the work changes rather than disappears. For generations, the question was whether wild bison could survive at all in places like Yellowstone. Now, wildlife managers are dealing with a very different question: What do you do when the comeback works? Bison don't care where Yellowstone's boundary lines are drawn. They move across a massive landscape, meaning managing a successful herd requires cooperation among the Park Service and the many communities and agencies surrounding it. But the fact that there is a healthy herd to manage — and enough animals to help establish conservation herds elsewhere — would have been difficult to imagine a century ago. For anyone who's ever sat in Yellowstone traffic because a bison decided the middle of the road belonged to him, it might be easy to forget just how close America came to losing that experience entirely. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Today, seeing those animals wander through the park feels almost inevitable. It wasn't always. So yeah, you can definitely call it a comeback. Love all things parks, wildlife and outdoors? Follow OutKick OutDoors on Instagram and TikTok! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1b24975342cf4db8818e6 Trump wildlife official quietly clears the way for developers and loggers to kill endangered species te 2026-09-21T22:40:09.315Z Trump wildlife official quietly clears the way for developers and loggers to kill endangered species Grizzly bears in the lower 48 states are federally protected as a threatened species. A new memo from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik says that endangered animals may be killed as long as the action was not “intentionally directed at a particular animal or animals.” (Photo courtesy of Terry Tollefsbol/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) The Trump administration’s top wildlife official issued a directive last week that expands a recent rollback of endangered species protections much further than the feds had told the public. Individuals and industries may kill endangered animals in the course of logging projects, developments and other activities, it said — so long as the activity’s purpose isn’t killing species. The memo issued by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik is the most drastic move yet in the Trump administration’s campaign to limit the scope of the Endangered Species Act.  Wildlife advocates and experts said the nation’s bedrock wildlife conservation law would offer few safeguards under the new federal guidelines.  “Unless you’re wearing a T-shirt that says, ‘I’m here to draw the blood of endangered species,’ you’re basically off the hook,” said Brett Hartl, government affairs director with the Center for Biological Diversity, a conservation nonprofit. “Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, go crazy, we’re not gonna prosecute you.” Chris Servheen, who served as grizzly bear recovery coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 35 years, said the agency’s current approach to the endangered species law is “ridiculously extreme.” “It’s essentially going to be a meaningless law, and it will have no protection whatsoever for species,” he said. “It’s like taking the four wheels off your car and saying it’s still your car.” Earlier this year, the Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies finalized a rule excluding the destruction of habitat from the definition of “harm” covered by the law. As long as chopping trees or draining a wetland didn’t directly kill animals, the feds said, those actions were legal even if they led to a species’ demise.  Now, Nesvik is instructing wildlife officials that even the direct killing of endangered animals does not constitute an illegal “take” as long the action was not “intentionally directed at a particular animal or animals.” Its instructions to staff on how to implement the new rule take effect immediately.  “A vessel that inadvertently strikes a whale has not taken it, because the vessel’s course was not set against the whale,” he wrote. “Felling a tree is not a take of the bats roosting in it unless the tree is felled for the purpose of killing or capturing them.” The memo could unravel a longstanding framework in which developers and other industries undergo an environmental analysis for their projects’ impacts to endangered species, and obtain permits accounting for that harm. Wildlife advocates warned that industries using the agency’s new directive to forgo permits may still face citizen lawsuits, and a new administration could reinstate the previous interpretation of the law. The Fish and Wildlife Service forwarded a Stateline request for comment to the Department of the Interior, which did not grant an interview request. The memo, sent last Monday to agency staff across the country, quickly raised alarms after it was leaked to the public.  “This is an incredibly sneaky and disingenuous way of going about things,” said Ben Levitan, senior attorney with the biodiversity defense program at Earthjustice, a legal conservation nonprofit. “They led everyone to believe they were doing one thing with the rescission of the definition of harm, and now they’ve issued a memo saying, ‘What we actually meant was this.’” A coalition of attorneys general, tribes and environmental groups have filed lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act. Advocates said the Nesvik memo will open up a new battle ground in the ongoing legal fight, but it’s too early to say if that will come in the form of separate lawsuits.  Jane Davenport, senior attorney at Defenders of Wildlife, a conservation nonprofit, noted that the “harm” rule and Nesvik’s memo draw heavily from the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s dissent in a landmark 1995 case. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that habitat destruction constitutes harm to wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. But Scalia disagreed, saying that the “take” of wildlife describes actions “done directly and intentionally (not indirectly and by accident) to particular animals (not populations of animals).” “(Nesvik’s) decision in every aspect of it entirely relies on Scalia’s dissent,” she said. “It’s reducing the scope of (endangered species protections) to an absurdly narrow interpretation that is inconsistent with what Congress intended.”    While some industry groups supported the “harm” rule in public comments, few of the organizations or lawmakers who backed that change have made public statements on Nesvik’s memo about how it will be applied. But some conservatives praised the decision. “It will shield innocent people from litigation by the country’s largest law firm, the Department of Justice,” William Perry Pendley, who served as acting director of the Bureau of Land Management during Trump’s first term, told Cowboy State Daily. Wildlife advocates said the memo could allow developers or logging companies to knowingly chop down a forest filled with endangered owls or bats, so long as the purpose of their action was timber harvest.  “(The memo) says you can knowingly kill an endangered species as long as you’re not killing it for the sake of killing it,” said Kate Groetzinger, communications director with the Center for Western Priorities, a conservation group. “This basically is a blank check to companies, landowners, developers, loggers — anyone operating in endangered species habitat — to both destroy that habitat and kill the animals and literally face no consequences.”    Servheen, the former grizzly bear recovery coordinator, said the memo will allow hunters to gun down endangered species, as long as they later claim they mistook a grizzly bear for a black bear or a similar failure of species identification.  “This tells law enforcement that they have no ability to prosecute somebody who kills a grizzly bear,” he said. “(Hunters) are basically relieved of any responsibility of what they’re shooting, you can do whatever you want and say ‘I didn’t mean to.’ It makes the outdoors a pretty dangerous place now.” The memo could also limit environmental reviews of potentially harmful projects, some advocates warned. For instance, a new road through Florida panther territory may no longer need an environmental analysis if increased vehicle collisions with panthers are no longer considered “take” by federal wildlife officials, Davenport said.  During the rulemaking process for the “harm” definition, federal officials argued that the change would empower states to protect wildlife under their own laws. But experts say state wildlife agencies lack the authority, resources and expertise to replace federal oversight.  Wildlife officials in Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, New Jersey, Vermont and Wyoming submitted public comments expressing concern with the proposal, as did the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, a nonprofit that represents state wildlife managers.  Stateline reporter Alex Brown can be reached at abrown@stateline.org.  This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1b24575342cf4db8818d5 The State of the Economy Before the Midterms: Rising Inflation and A.I. Unease te 2026-09-21T22:40:05.258Z The State of the Economy Before the Midterms: Rising Inflation and A.I. Unease Why current conditions feel so weird, and what that could mean in November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1b24475342cf4db8818cc Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map te 2026-09-21T22:40:04.431Z Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map The order may have little impact because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked the congressional districts that favor Republicans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1aff175342cf4db881885 Fury erupts over Mamdani parade invite as old Columbus insult resurfaces: ‘Are you kidding me?’ te 2026-09-21T22:30:09.345Z Fury erupts over Mamdani parade invite as old Columbus insult resurfaces: ‘Are you kidding me?’ A decision to invite New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Manhattan’s annual Columbus Day Parade has sparked backlash among some Italian-American leaders. The Columbus Citizens Foundation, which is responsible for holding the parade, invited Mamdani in the hopes of fostering a better relationship between City Hall and the Italian-American community, the New York Post reported. Mamdani’s past criticism of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, however, has sparked backlash among Italians who feel inviting the mayor is in poor taste. "Are you kidding me? This is a WEAK and FECKLESS move by the organizers," Italian American Civil Rights League president Mike Crispi wrote on X. "Zohran has showed contempt for our people and kissing a** won’t change his true feelings. Italian Americans need to wake up and get tough. It’s the only way to preserve our culture." Crispi’s criticism was a reference to a 2020 social media post where Mamdani posted a photo of himself brandishing his middle finger at a statue of Columbus with the caption "take it down." Columbus holds a near-legendary status among Italian Americans, with the 15th-century explorer viewed by many as a historic link between their heritage and the United States. 'DIE HARD' ACTOR ROBERT DAVI BLASTS MAMDANI AFTER NYC MAP OMITS LITTLE ITALY "We feel cooperating is always the better path . . . and we hope to create a good relationship with his office," Columbus Citizens Foundation president Christopher Loiacono told the New York Post when asked about his decision to invite Mamdani. "We hope he will be more open to [working] with the Italian community." It is unclear if Mamdani has accepted the invitation to the parade. Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 12, with New York City’s annual Columbus Day Parade set for Manhattan. "This is a man who has made it clear that he doesn’t respect Christopher Columbus, and he doesn’t even think us enough of a group to put on his immigrant enclave map," New York City Councilwoman Joann Ariola, a Republican from Queens, wrote in response. "Why would he want to be there? To get pictures and pretend he’s a paisan now? He should sit this one out." MAMDANI WON'T ATTEND ISRAEL DAY PARADE, BREAKING DECADES-LONG MAYORAL TRADITION AMID ANTISEMITISM SURGE Ariola’s comment was an apparent reference to a map of ethnic enclaves published by the city earlier this year that excluded Little Italy, which also sparked backlash from Italians. The map was initially created by the previous administration in 2023, and Mamdani said his administration added several neighborhoods before releasing the 2026 version. Nonetheless, Mamdani has moved to update the map to include Little Italy. A Columbus Day parade wouldn’t be the first public event Mamdani has attended this year to draw organized opposition to his presence. The mayor’s presence at the annual memorial service at Ground Zero on Sept. 11 spurred some family members of victims to circulate a petition demanding that he stay home. "Just as Mamdani's presence at the 9/11 Ceremony was inappropriate, we Italian/Americans don't want him on Columbus Day either," right-wing political operative Roger Stone wrote on X. Some non-Italians are offended on behalf of the community. FAMILIES OF 9/11 VICTIMS' MESSAGE TO MAMDANI: 'PLEASE DO NOT COME' TO MEMORIAL CEREMONY "I’m not Italian but I’ve been an honorary dignitary for 5 years running at the Columbus Day Parade thanks to my friend Angelo Vivolo," Jewish radio host Sid Rosenberg wrote on X. "The organizers of the parade invited [Mamdani] to attend? What? This Radical Islam mother f*cker gave the finger to a Columbus statue and left Little Italy/Arthur Avenue OFF his bullsh*t immigrant map … When did my Italian brothers and sisters become so soft! … I will NOT attend this year if he is there." "The Italians need to step up and stop this!" he added. Crispi has threatened to hold a competing Columbus Day parade next year if the Columbus Citizens Foundation does not revoke its invitation to the mayor. The Mayor’s office and the Columbus Citizens Foundation did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1afeb75342cf4db88186a Hunter Mistook Woman for Deer in Fatal Delaware Shooting, Police Say te 2026-09-21T22:30:04.000Z Hunter Mistook Woman for Deer in Fatal Delaware Shooting, Police Say Walter W. Moorhead, 74, was charged with manslaughter in the death of Santos Maria Chilel Soto, 39, last week in Ellendale, Del., the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ab4375342cf4db8817c9 Hard day’s night: Special teams tell story of ASU’s Union Jack Classic win te 2026-09-21T22:10:11.858Z Hard day’s night: Special teams tell story of ASU’s Union Jack Classic win LONDON – Wembley Stadium is no stranger to games heavily impacted by a few kicks of a ball. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ab4275342cf4db8817c0 Hard day’s night: Special teams tell story of ASU’s Union Jack Classic win te 2026-09-21T22:10:10.698Z Hard day’s night: Special teams tell story of ASU’s Union Jack Classic win Arizona State punter Nick McLarty made his impact against Kansas with nine punts that went for a combined 382 yards Saturday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1ab3e75342cf4db8817b5 Conservationists worry Trump may prematurely strip Mexican gray wolf protections te 2026-09-21T22:10:06.876Z Conservationists worry Trump may prematurely strip Mexican gray wolf protections WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s executive order reviewing the status of Mexican gray wolves on the Endangered Species List comes despite the species’ population count falling short of the minimum requirement. It’s a move conservationists argue ignores science and threatens to remove protection of Mexican wolves in order to appease the ranching industry, which has advocated against the species for decades. “The Trump executive order is just a more extreme example of openly putting politics above science,” said Carlos Carroll, an ecologist who studies the population growth of gray wolves. According to Trump’s executive order, the Secretary of the Interior has 90 days from Sept. 4 to decide whether the Mexican gray wolf species is healthy enough to be downlisted to the “threatened” status or be removed off the Endangered Species list altogether. “FWS will be evaluating all applicable science, existing laws and the ESA listing status of Gray and Mexican Wolves,” a spokesperson for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service said in a written statement to Cronkite News. “The Executive Order does not change the current threatened or endangered status of any wolf populations.” As of 2025, there are 319 Mexican gray wolves living in the United States, between Arizona and New Mexico. For the past 50 years, the gray wolf subspecies has been marked as “endangered” on the list, giving them federal protection, along with federally initiated programs which assist with reintroduction measures and population monitoring. To be downlisted from “endangered” to the “threatened” tier, the wolves must maintain a U.S. population average of 320 or more over the course of four years, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. To be removed off the list completely, the wolves must average a population of 320 in the U.S. and 200 in Mexico for at least eight years. The FWS’s own data show the Mexican gray wolves have not reached the population stability required for their endangered status to be revised in any capacity. They have averaged an estimated population of 276 over four years and 222 over eight years in the U.S., falling short of the required averages. “We still want to know the genetic health of the wild population before removing protections,”said Craig Miller, an Arizona senior representative at the Defenders of Wildlife And based on their own population modeling, reaching a steady 320 population count in the United States is necessary for the species’ resiliency without federal intervention, according to the FWS Mexican Wolf Recovery Plan. A research study commissioned by the FWS in 2013 found that a wolf population of 750 over an eight year period was more likely to facilitate a self-sustaining species. Carroll, who was one of the ecologists who worked on that study, said the agency dismissed the findings and hired a new team of researchers who decided a wolf population of 320 was a sufficient measurement. In 2019, Carroll and a group of researchers questioned the scientific integrity of the new findings. “The last iteration of the recovery group was dominated by the state game agencies,” Carroll said. “So it’s not surprising to me that they ended up with a lower number.” Both Carroll and Miller said they expect the federal government’s  sharp pivot was partially due to a pacifying attempt to appeal to the deer-hunter rancher community, which has been vocal against the reintroduction of the wolves. Ginger Cheney is a rancher located along the Arizona-New Mexico border in Blue, Arizona, with 300 heads of cattle between her two ranches. She said this past year she had at least 16 cows killed by Mexican gray wolves. Cheney wasn’t concerned that the federal government’s possible premature status revision would put the wolf population at risk, because she said she did not believe the official count of 319 Mexican gray wolves was correct. She said she believes the count is much higher and a portion of wolves were miscounted. “There’s a lot of uncollared wolves out there, in unknown packs,” Cheney said. “I don’t think that they need to worry that we haven’t hit the 320, because we have.” She said lethal measures are the most effective ways of securing her cattle’s safety. In his executive order, Trump suggested that the Department of the Interior consider allowing lethal removal of Mexican gray wolves to assist ranchers in combating livestock predation. “Illegal killing remains their greatest threat,” Miller said. “The president’s suggestion that, you know, people can shoot them now is blatantly wrong, and it demonstrates a disturbing disregard for both science and the law.” Conservationists continue to fight for the protection of the animals. “It doesn’t take much for one bad year and it can dip again,” said Hollie Colahan, the executive director of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. “Just want to see that it’s at that level and then see that it can maintain that level.” Colahan said if the wolf species is removed from the Endangered Species list now, it is likely the population will decline. “That 320 over four years was a decision that was based on science,” Colahan said. “It was based on the biology of the wolves and the population.” This article first appeared on Cronkite News and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The post Conservationists worry Trump may prematurely strip Mexican gray wolf protections first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a8ea75342cf4db881773 25 Years Later: The legacy of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series title te 2026-09-21T22:00:10.461Z 25 Years Later: The legacy of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2001 World Series title PHOENIX – Hours before the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks made a memorable homecoming, Curt Schilling stood on the mound he once ruled, this time with his 1-year-old grandson Nolan, named after Schilling’s pitching idol. Schilling gently helped Nolan mimic throwing a pitch, maybe one of those splitters that once devastated hitters. It was a heartwarming snapshot of the future and the past, a moment that captured the ceremonies Saturday at Chase Field. As the former players, older and grayer, took in the festivities with their families, dressed in throwback purple jerseys, Schilling looked around at the ballpark where magic once happened and predicted, somewhat hopefully, that the grandson named after Nolan Ryan was going to be “a right-handed, mid-90s guy and a left-shot defenseman.” It was a full circle moment on a day that had many. On Saturday, the 2001 Diamondbacks returned to Chase Field to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their improbable World Series victory over the New York Yankees. The team was greeted with long and well-deserved applause as the players made their way down a red carpet rolled out for them. Chase Field, once Bank One Ballpark, is a place where the Diamondbacks have always felt welcome, but 25 years ago, it was one of the few places they felt the love.  “Usually nobody outside of New York roots for the Yankees,” said Schilling, who shared MVP honors with fellow pitcher Randy Johnson in that series. “But it was different after 9/11, and we understood that.”   In the wake of terrorist attacks that brought down the World Trade Center’s north and south towers on Sept. 11, 2001, the country was rallying around the city of New York and the three-time defending champion Yankees.  That was the backdrop against which the Diamondbacks chased their first title in just their fourth season of existence. But that series was about much more than the upstart Diamondbacks, who had joined the NL as an expansion team in 1998, or the Yankees, who were hoping to extend their dynasty. Both teams were playing in a country still trying to make sense of the attacks. But as emotional as the circumstances surrounding the attacks were, the players still had a World Series to play. “It was very emotional knowing everything New York had been through,” said David Dellucci, an outfielder on that 2001 team who attended the celebration. “We went to Ground Zero. We visited first responders and families who lost loved ones in the attacks. So our hearts went out to all of them.”   Schilling emphasized the impact the attacks had on the national mood.  “I think we became a lot closer as a country during that time,” Schilling said. “We were very united and patriotic.”  The Yankees had faced a great deal of adversity on their journey to the World Series that year. In the five-game ALDS they overcame a 2-0 deficit against the Oakland Athletics and went on to beat the Seattle Mariners – a team that had won 116 games during the 2001 regular season – in the ALCS.  The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, won the NL West, beat St. Louis in a division series and defeated Atlanta for the NL pennant to reach the World Series faster than any expansion team in history.  In any other circumstance, the Diamondbacks might have been the sentimental favorite.  “Even the players were torn because we knew how important it was,” Dellucci said. “But it was our job to go out there and play hard and try our best to win it.”  With the country watching and the weight of everything that had happened just weeks earlier still fresh in everybody’s minds, the Diamondbacks and Yankees took the field in a thrilling seven-game series.  Although the Yankees were three-time defending champions, the Diamondbacks were not intimidated. “None of that stuff mattered to us,” Schilling said.  “We were playing for a championship. We had a group of guys who had been around a long time and wanted to win.”  Arizona dominated the first two games played at Bank One Ballpark. They beat the Yankees 9-1 and 4-0 with Schilling and Johnson as the winning pitchers. Then the series moved to New York, where President George W. Bush, wearing a bullet-proof vest under his jacket, threw out the first pitch before an emotional Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees won the next three, all one-run games and with two going to extra innings. However, with another blowout win – this time 15-2 – in Game 6, the Diamondbacks forced a Game 7. Former Diamondbacks pitcher Curt Schilling teaches his 1-year-old grandson Nolan to pitch during a ceremony on Sept. 19, 2026 to honor the 25th anniversary of the team’s World Series victory over the New York Yankees in 2001. (Photo by Cronkite News) It turned out to be one of the most memorable games in baseball history.  Schilling started on the mound and kept the Diamondbacks in the game, but the Yankees took a 2-1 lead in the eighth on an Alfonso Soriano homer, putting Arizona’s chance of winning a championship on the ropes. Johnson, who shared series MVP honors with Schilling, started and went seven innings to win Game 6. Then he dramatically came out of the bullpen with the Diamondbacks trailing 2-1 to get the last out in the top of the eight inning and pitch a scoreless top of the ninth, setting the stage for Arizona’s bottom-of-the-ninth heroics against Yankees closer Mariano Rivera. During Saturday’s celebration, as the Diamondbacks gathered on the mound, Johnson fittingly entered out of the bullpen in left field carrying the World Series trophy. It was one of several special touches for a day celebrating the Valley’s only major pro sports title by a men’s team. Diamondbacks altered their scoreboards to look like it's 2001 as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their World Series team (via @Michael_Rokicki) pic.twitter.com/xxUGUrGZhM — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) September 20, 2026 Even when the script didn’t go according to plan on Saturday, the performers improvised beautifully. Dr. Jesse McGuire’s trumpet gave out, so he audibled at the line of scrimmage at Chase Field. pic.twitter.com/ZmQ4NuUWbB — José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) September 20, 2026 Later, Johnson recalled what the Diamondbacks were up against in that final inning. “I remember walking off the mound after pitching the top of the ninth while we were still losing 2-1,” Johnson said. “I knew what Mariano Rivera had done in his regular and postseason career, so I knew it was going to be an uphill battle.”  The Diamondbacks had three outs to work with against Rivera, who had been all but unhittable. He entered that game with 23 consecutive postseason saves.  But Arizona rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth, capped by Luis Gonzalez’s dramatic walk-off flare single that drove in Jay Bell for the winning run and completed the comeback.  For the players in the dugout, it was almost impossible to process the victory. They were moments away from losing the World Series and now they were rushing the field to celebrate a championship.  “I just watched everything unfold in the dugout,” Johnson said. “It went from not knowing if we were going to win to dogpiling on the mound. And from that point on, until the next month or so, everything was just surreal.”  For Dellucci, the Game 7 victory was everything for which he could have asked.  “As a kid, that’s what you always dream about is winning a World Series,” he said. “And we were able to do it that night, and not only get it done with our best friends and closest teammates, but also in front of our home fans.”  Even now, 25 years later, the 2001 World Series is remembered as one of the greatest in the sport’s history. “There is no chance it’s not in the top two or three best of all time,” Schilling said. “I think if you go back and look at this series as a non-Yankee fan, it all happened perfectly. They won all three games in New York. Three amazing games. We had the Game 7 walk-off win and all the drama and emotion that came with it.”  A quarter of a century later, the legacy of that Arizona club lives on and the memories still remain fresh in the minds of the players.  “Twenty-five years goes by pretty quick,” Johnson said. “But it would be fun to do this again in 25 years or maybe sooner. The 2023 team came pretty close to winning another, but hopefully they’ll come close again and we can celebrate a newer one soon.”  The 2001 Diamondbacks’ World Series victory remains a defining moment in Arizona sports history, a victory shared by a team, a city and a country during an unforgettable time. In a fitting crescendo to the 25-year celebration, the Series co-MVPs met in the infield to hoist the trophy once more. Why was Randy Johnson going in for a kiss? — Greg® (@tenaciousg44) September 20, 2026 They nearly sealed the moment with a kiss. Because when they explained the ceremony to us, it sounded weird, so i said "When do RJ and I kiss?", and then I told him that and he was like, don't even think about it! https://t.co/7EBqhz73KD — Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) September 21, 2026 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a69b75342cf4db88156d Rep. Eric Burlison: 'Most of my colleagues are drunk on spending other people's money...even Republicans' te 2026-09-21T21:50:19.379Z Rep. Eric Burlison: 'Most of my colleagues are drunk on spending other people's money...even Republicans' Facing a national debt that has exploded past $40 trillion, Missouri Rep. Eric Burlison isn't holding back on his own colleagues—accusing Washington lawmakers on both sides of the aisle of being "drunk on spending" while working-class families pay the price. Burlison recently sat down for an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital to discuss fiscal prudence, healthcare, inflation, and how Republicans can lift their fortunes ahead of midterm elections just six weeks away. CONGRESSMAN ERIC BURLISON: IN THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION, 'THE INMATES ARE RUNNING THE PRISON'  "Most of my colleagues like to spend money…they like to spend other people's money. They're drunk on spending other people's money, even Republicans, unfortunately, and there's few people up here like myself who were willing to make significant spending reductions.  "And so we had to fight tooth and nail to get any spending reductions in the Big, Beautiful Bill. And we were demonized by the left, obviously, but we had to fight members even on our own side of the aisle to make those spending reductions. "But, look, at some point the party is going to be over and we are all gonna wake up in a drunken stupor with a hangover and it's going to be painful and we're going to have to figure out how to get our way out of that.  "All of these sins of overspending are haunting us. And now we're seeing…inflation that we can't control. We're seeing the interest rates go through the roof. At some point, you can't keep borrowing money…Sadly, my colleagues that weren't willing to cut spending are going to be forced to cut spending." Despite seeking to portray themselves as the party of affordability, the GOP seems to have a major messaging problem as it heads into the tumultuous midterm elections. Burlison points to healthcare as the main problem: "I mean, again, it's really sad. This office has been broadcasting to the leadership every chance that we can that the American people are feeling the crunch, they're feeling the affordability crunch. We put together a solution that we call the Great American healthcare plan. We also have another bill that addresses the housing affordability issue.  "This office has been doing everything we can to try to fix the affordability issue and have been putting these ideas and solutions in the faces of leadership for at least two years. It's just unfortunate that we can't get people to do the difficult things. And sadly that's because Washington DC doesn't like to do difficult things and fixing healthcare is the number one thing that we should be looking to do.  WE'RE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE FREEDOM CAUCUS. THE US MUST CHOOSE: EITHER $20 TRILLION IN DEBT OR MEDICAID REFORM "Healthcare cost is eating away everyone's discretionary dollars…In the year 2000, the average American family was paying $6,000 a year for insurance premiums for a family of four. Today, that's $27,000 a year. If that had followed normal inflation, that would only be $11,000 per year.  "So if you ask the average family of four, would you like to be paying health insurance premiums at $11,000 a year, they would say, heck, yeah, that sounds like a great deal. That is not what they're paying today. They're paying $27,000. So if you think about that, just that alone, that is crowding out everything else that the average American family has to pay. You have to come up with another $16,000 that you didn't have to come up with before, in order to pay for a healthcare system that has exceeded inflation by three-fold.  "So three times normal inflation for the healthcare premiums, health insurance premiums. It's not sustainable and it's crowded out everything else and it is the reason why young people cannot afford to buy a home. It's the reason why people have a hard time going out to eat. It's a reason why people aren't going on vacation as much. People are having to make very difficult choices and it's not the same choices that people had to make 20 years ago." As Elon Musk and DOGE-fervor swept across the nation's capital at the beginning of 2025, Burlison's initial enthusiasm soon turned to disappointment as he saw colleagues avoid much-needed spending cuts: "DOGE was the most exciting thing I've ever seen in politics. And I was super excited about it. But I also was skeptical. I watched Elon come give speeches to my colleagues. And what was ironic is that some of the most swampy members of Congress were rushing to the microphones to embrace Elon to talk to him to tell him where he should go to look for spending reductions.  "And yet those very people were the ones that were voting against every spending reduction that you would ever bring to the floor. We've had hundreds and hundreds of opportunities to cut spending… We submitted hundreds of amendments to the appropriations committees to cut spending and yet each and every time, anytime there's ever a vote to cut spending, they fail.  "So, look. All we have to do as Republicans is look in the mirror and say where's the problem? It's me, it's us…I'm one of these almost going extinct members of the Republican Party that still believes in fiscal prudence, still believes and in cutting spendings this small government free market conservative. But unfortunately, that's not how all of my colleagues feel." Burlison argues that the GOP has a fundamental messaging problem and has urged his colleagues to zero in on their economic pitch to the American public, with a particular focus on the healthcare crisis: "So, in my opinion, it's not enough to run against a platform. If you have to provide a vision to the American people, and if you ask the American voter today, what will the Republican Party do if they're reelected…I don't think that they would know. And so to me, the vision that I would provide is to say, 'we're going to fix healthcare. We're going to make healthcare affordable. We're gonna to make it a free market. The prices are going to be transparent, and you're going to know exactly what you're buying'." Finally, Burlison has a quick prescription for bringing down pain at the pump tied to the engagement in Iran: "Well, conservatives, we love cutting taxes and I think that we should be cutting the fuel taxes during this period of time. I would love to eliminate the taxes altogether, but at least it would make sense that during this conflict that we should cut taxes on both gas and diesel until this war is resolved. "I think that that would have a pretty good impact on people's pocketbooks. I mean you're talking for diesel that would be 40 cents a gallon. That's, that's pretty significant." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a69a75342cf4db881564 'The View' host Sunny Hostin claims her children experienced racism at private schools te 2026-09-21T21:50:18.599Z 'The View' host Sunny Hostin claims her children experienced racism at private schools "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin suggested Monday that her children faced racism while attending "predominantly White" private schools. Hostin brought up the topic while discussing 1619 Project founder and The New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones, who recently admitted she regretted aspects of her decision to send her daughter to predominantly Black, high-poverty public schools in Brooklyn in an effort to challenge educational inequality. Hostin empathized with Hannah-Jones' situation but suggested there were additional problems with sending Black children to "predominantly White" private schools. KETANJI BROWN JACKSON AGREES WITH MICHELLE OBAMA’S CRITICISM OF ‘PLUCKING’ KIDS OF COLOR INTO ELITE SCHOOLS "I think that this is a decision broadly that all parents make when it comes to educating their kids, but ... this is a very difficult decision for Black parents, in particular, because I made a very different decision," Hostin said. "I sent my children to private schools, a predominantly White private school. So, while they didn't suffer academically, they excelled, but it was a well-funded school, a private school, well-resourced school, they suffered a different type of pain." "There was psychological trauma, there was racism that they experienced," she added. "They were bullied. There was, you know, trauma around their identity. My daughter wears a big afro, kids were trying to stick pencils in her hair. Boys were calling her butter face, meaning she looked good, but her face, and she is a beautiful girl." While Hostin conceded that her children "did not struggle academically" like Hannah-Jones' daughter reported, she expressed concerns about the "systemic problem" affecting predominantly non-White school districts. 'THE VIEW' HOST SUNNY HOSTIN FUMES OVER BEING CALLED RACIST ON SOCIAL MEDIA "So I think the real question here is, nationally, schools in predominantly non-White districts receive $23 billion less in annual funding than their White counterparts. Underfunded schools versus well-funded schools. So public schools are funded from property taxes. So we need to look at the systemic problem that's happening in this country around public education," Hostin said. Fox News Digital reached out to ABC and Ethical Culture Fieldston School, where Hostin previously sent her children, for comment but did not immediately receive a response.  In a comment to Fox News Digital, Hannah-Jones said that the broader focus should remain on families who lack the resources to pursue better educational options for their children, rather than her decisions for her children. STEVE MOORE, ED POZZUOLI: STOP FUNDING SCHOOL SYSTEMS. LET THE MONEY FOLLOW THE CHILD "I hope people concerned about the choice my husband and I made for our daughter will have equal or more outrage for the thousands of Black children whose parents don’t have the resources to send them to better schools," she said. "As I write in the piece, there is no absolution to be had for any of us." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a69475342cf4db881547 HCH Pet of the Week: Riley te 2026-09-21T21:50:12.867Z HCH Pet of the Week: Riley Do you have a black couch in your living room? Would it look ten times better with a matching dog curled up on it? Then Riley might be the perfect girl for you! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a69375342cf4db88153e HCH Pet of the Week: Boo Boo te 2026-09-21T21:50:11.633Z HCH Pet of the Week: Boo Boo Meet Boo Boo! The pups on the Butler campus agree that the road to the shelter can be a challenge but it is well worth the drive. There are so many beautiful dogs looking for a new home. For example,… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a43875342cf4db881501 Michael Penix Jr. officially named Falcons starter for a short-week trial by fire against Packers te 2026-09-21T21:40:08.528Z Michael Penix Jr. officially named Falcons starter for a short-week trial by fire against Packers The mercifully short Cooper Rush era in Atlanta is officially dead, even if unwatchable Falcons football is still alive and well. Head coach Kevin Stefanski officially named Michael Penix Jr. QB1 for Thursday night’s clash against the Packers, desperately seeking any sign of life from an offense that hit absolute rock bottom during an atrocious 0-2 start. Penix has been sidelined since November 2025 after suffering his third career ACL tear in a Week 11 loss to Carolina. After playing it cautious all summer and splitting first-team reps last week, Penix finally gave his reconstructed left knee the green light. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The change became an absolute necessity after Sunday's brutal 34-3 beatdown. Through two weeks, Atlanta's offense has limped to just 16 total points and hasn't snapped the ball a single time inside the red zone. ATLANTA FALCONS ARE DEALING WITH THE WORST QUARTERBACK SITUATION IN THE NFL AND IT ISN'T EVEN CLOSE Rush was handed the Week 2 start after putting up a dismal 2.6 QBR in the opener, and the sequel was even uglier. He coughed up three turnovers against Carolina with two picks and a lost fumble before getting benched in the third quarter. Undrafted rookie Jack Strand entered in relief and immediately tossed a pick-six, capping off a complete disaster for Atlanta's passing game. Atlanta ended up in this spot after offseason signee Tua Tagovailoa suffered an oblique injury during a Thursday practice right before Week 1. Tagovailoa had won the starting job in training camp, leaving Rush to take over by default. FALCONS NAME SIXTH DIFFERENT WEEK 1 STARTING QUARTERBACK IN SIX YEARS Stefanski held off on making the announcement official until addressing the locker room on Monday afternoon. "I will give you an update when I've been able to talk to the players and work through it," Stefanski shared. "So, I don't have an update right this minute. But again, constant communication with Mike, with all of our guys, so we'll work through it this week." Penix is getting thrown straight into the fire on a short week at Lambeau Field. Facing Green Bay's pass rush on limited practice reps is a heavy ask, but Penix's arm strength gives Atlanta its best shot at backing defenses off, opening lanes for Bijan Robinson and perhaps getting Drake London and Kyle Pitts involved. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a43775342cf4db8814f8 Italian PM pushes foreign student cap in classrooms, burqa, niqab ban in schools te 2026-09-21T21:40:07.649Z Italian PM pushes foreign student cap in classrooms, burqa, niqab ban in schools Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans Sept. 20 to introduce legislation capping the number of foreign students in Italian classrooms and banning face-covering garments, including burqas and niqabs, in schools. The conservative leader said her proposed measures aim to foster integration, preserve Italian cultural identity and ensure that native children do not feel sidelined in the classroom. "There’s no way that in an Italian classroom, the ones who feel marginalized are Italian children because they have become a minority," Meloni said during a speech to Gioventù Nazionale, the youth wing of her conservative Brothers of Italy party, in Rome, according to reports. SWEDEN VOTES AS MIGRATION, CRIME AND ECONOMY DOMINATE HIGH-STAKES ELECTION Under the proposal, individual classrooms would have limits on non-Italian students to prevent heavy concentrations in specific districts. Meloni did not specify the exact cap but said the government would also require mandatory Italian-language lessons for parents of foreign pupils who struggle to integrate. "For us, anyone who comes to Italy and wants to build their future here must learn our language, understand our culture, and respect our rules," Meloni said, The Associated Press reported. "It is the only serious way to welcome them." Students who don't hold Italian citizenship account for around 11.6% of school enrollment nationwide, according to Italy’s Education Ministry cited by the ISMU ETS Foundation. Under Italian law, children born to foreign parents also do not automatically gain citizenship at birth and must wait until age 18 before they can apply. RUBIO MEETS MELONI AS TRUMP–POPE CLASH CLASH ESCALATES US STRAINS WITH KEY EUROPEAN ALLY Meloni argued that high concentrations of non-native speakers impact the learning process for everyone involved. "If in a classroom there is only one child who doesn’t understand Italian, it is possible that that child will manage, with the help of his peers and teachers, to learn the language and integrate fast," she said. "But if these children are many, or even the majority, that’s not integration anymore, that’s abandonment." The proposed package also targets religious face coverings, explicitly prohibiting burqas and niqabs in educational institutions while permitting other forms of Islamic dress, such as the hijab. In a series of posts on X on Monday, the Brothers of Italy party reinforced the prime minister’s message: "Those who choose to build their future in Italy must learn our language, know our culture, and respect our rules. "School is attended with one's face uncovered. No tradition can impose on a young woman the obligation to hide herself." TRUMP SAYS MELONI 'WANTS TO BE FRIENDS AGAIN' AFTER ITALY REFUSED TO HELP US AMID IRAN WAR A subsequent post added: "Limit on the number of foreign students in classrooms, obligation for parents of pupils with serious integration difficulties to learn Italian, and ban on burqas and niqabs in educational institutions. "Integration comes through knowledge of our language, respect for our rules, and protection of our cultural identity." Several European neighbors, including France and Belgium, have previously imposed bans on face-coverings in public places, though enforcement and legal frameworks differ. The proposed Italian legislation is expected to be considered by Italy’s Council of Ministers before being sent to Parliament for consideration. Meloni, who has led Brothers of Italy since 2014 and served as president of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party from 2020 to 2025, has governed Italy since 2022. Her administration recently surpassed previous records set by Silvio Berlusconi to become the longest-serving uninterrupted government in modern Italian history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1a1e175342cf4db8814ae Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code: FOXNEWS350 Offers Bet $20, Get $350 Promo for Giants vs Rams te 2026-09-21T21:30:09.294Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code: FOXNEWS350 Offers Bet $20, Get $350 Promo for Giants vs Rams Trips across the country can be daunting for some people, but the New York Giants are on a mission in Week 2 of the NFL to prove they are ready for any challenge. The Giants travel to Los Angeles to take on the Rams, and Fanatics Sportsbook is giving you an opportunity to bet $20 and receive $350 in bonus bets when using code FOXNEWS350.  The New York Giants have all the hope in the world. They won their opening game over the Cowboys last week. This was the first game with John Harbaugh calling the shots, and he didn’t miss. The team won 28-20 against Dallas. It wasn’t just Harbaugh's arrival that was great in this one; returning players made a major impact. Cam Skattebo returned to action after a brutal injury that ended his rookie season. Malik Nabers also came back and added a boost to the receiving corps. Now they look to replicate it across the country. Speaking of intimidating travel, the Rams made a bold choice in Week 1 to travel very shortly before the game to Australia and play the 49ers. They were destroyed. The only good news is they left two hours after the game, so they didn’t have to stay long for that one. Still, this team looked like anything but a Super Bowl contender. Matt Stafford couldn’t get anything going for the Rams, and the defense lost Myles Garrett this week. They need to get back on track in a hurry in one of the most competitive divisions of football.  The good news is that no matter which side you like in this Monday Night Football game, you can bet $20 on Fanatics Sportsbook using promo code FOXNEWS350 and receive $350 in bonus bets.    Quarterbacks:   Running Backs:   Wide Receivers: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19f8c75342cf4db88131e Tortosa woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in fentanyl trafficking case te 2026-09-21T21:20:12.624Z Tortosa woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in fentanyl trafficking case A 25-year-old Tortosa woman was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy connected to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old Texas girl. Pamela Esquivias was sentenced Sept. 17 to nearly 22 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to information presented in court, a 16-year-old girl died in Flower Mound, Texas, in August 2023 after ingesting counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl. The investigation into the girl’s death identified Esquivias as a source of fentanyl, according to federal prosecutors. Investigators determined she distributed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl tablets from Arizona to multiple states, including Texas. A second defendant in the federal fentanyl case, Aaron Jay Perez, 29, of Dallas, also pleaded guilty to the conspiracy charge. He was sentenced Sept. 17 to 10 years in federal prison. Prosecutors said he served as a local distributor in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and trafficked fentanyl, marijuana and cocaine. Esquivias was previously arrested in Maricopa in December 2023 in an unrelated case. According to a probable cause statement, she was accused of assaulting her sister and possessing a stolen firearm. She was booked on suspicion of aggravated assault, domestic violence, possession of a stolen firearm, disorderly conduct and an outstanding warrant. The post Tortosa woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in fentanyl trafficking case appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19f8a75342cf4db8812fd ESPN deserves credit for pushing back on Dan Le Batard’s false accusation of racism te 2026-09-21T21:20:10.058Z ESPN deserves credit for pushing back on Dan Le Batard’s false accusation of racism ESPN published a statement in response to former employee Dan Le Batard accusing the network of harboring a pro-White racial bias. "[Le Batard's accusation] is simply an inaccurate and irresponsible characterization of ESPN, our talent and our talent leadership," the network said in a statement to Awful Announcing. "ESPN has the deepest and most diverse roster of commentators in the industry, bringing a wide range of expertise, experiences and perspectives to our coverage. We are proud of the team we have built and will continue investing in new voices." For background, Le Batard claimed last week that ESPN "only" pays and elevates White on-air commentators. He cited recent contract extensions for Joe Buck, Pat McAfee, Josh Pate, Rich Eisen, the Golics, Jason Kelce and Peter Schrager. The claim is demonstrably false. DAN LE BATARD THINKS THERE ARE TOO MANY WHITE NFL ANALYSTS, DESPITE THE RACIAL MAKEUP OF HIS OWN COMPANY The claim is demonstrably false. Last week, OutKick documented several examples contradicting Le Batard’s accusation. We asked him for comment and highlighted the hypocrisy of his criticism. Le Batard runs his own media company, Meadowlark Media, which employs a staff made up almost entirely of White men. He did not respond to our inquiry. To advance his argument, Le Batard disregarded the substantial evidence that contradicts it. He listed the White commentators ESPN has paid and elevated while omitting the many Black talents who have received lucrative contracts and significant promotions in recent years. That list includes Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Malika Andrews, Monica McNutt, Marcus Spears, Jason McCourty, Kendrick Perkins and many others. In fact, viewers are far more likely to encounter an all-Black cast of commentators on ESPN — including in the network’s WNBA studio programming — than the reverse. It appears Le Batard is less concerned with racial balance than he is with the fact that ESPN no longer excludes White people from its promotion process, as it once did. Between 2020 and 2023, talent agents acknowledged that White clients, particularly White men, were effectively ineligible for promotion because of diversity initiatives. RYAN CLARK AGAIN ACCUSES ESPN OF LEAKING HIS FIRING TO OUTKICK: HERE’S THE REAL STORY It is unusual for a media network to respond publicly to criticism of this nature. ESPN nevertheless deserves credit for directly addressing Le Batard’s accusations. For too long, the targets of baseless racism accusations have allowed them to go unanswered. That silence has enabled grifting racial ideologues like Le Batard to make such claims with increasing regularity. He likely did not expect ESPN to respond by exposing the weakness of his argument. That said, one must question whether Le Batard’s strategy will ultimately succeed. ESPN management is, if nothing else, reactionary. Nothing appears to frighten the network more than accusations of racism, even when they are unfounded, as they almost always are. Consider, for example, ESPN executive Burke Magnus re-hiring Stan Verrett, despite all his unprofessional tweets, seemingly in response to Ryan Clark blaming racism for why Magnus fired him. (Note: Racism was not why Magnus fired Clark.) We would not be surprised if Magnus responds to Le Batard’s similarly dishonest accusations by overpaying and over-elevating random Black talents. Perhaps he will look to bring back Mark Jones or Jemele Hill as further evidence that he is willing to rehire people whose primary contribution is racial grievance. We would not doubt it. Magnus wants to prove he is not a racist (even though he clearly isn't one). But if he had a backbone, he would continue moving ESPN toward a meritocratic system and let hypocrites like Le Batard preach about diversity while running a media company staffed almost exclusively with white men. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19d3975342cf4db8812b6 Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber said he was ‘terrified’ in raw addiction post months before death at 27 te 2026-09-21T21:10:17.222Z Cindy Crawford’s son Presley Gerber said he was ‘terrified’ in raw addiction post months before death at 27 Months before his death, Presley Gerber shared a raw look at his battle with addiction and the treatment he hoped would help him find his way back to himself. In March, the model — who died unexpectedly in a rehab facility on Sunday — posted a video of himself preparing to undergo an "ibogaine flood dose," a psychedelic treatment, at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico. According to Stanford Medicine, ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychedelic derived from the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga shrub. It has "gained interest from the medical and scientific communities for its potential to treat opioid and cocaine addiction, and research has suggested that it increases signaling of several important molecules within the brain, some of which have been linked to drug addiction and depression." The treatment is legal in some countries, but not in the United States.  PRESLEY GERBER'S DEATH BEING INVESTIGATED AS 'A SUSPECTED OVERDOSE': POLICE "Quiet moment before everything changed," Gerber wrote in the Instagram caption. "I was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this." Gerber said letting go of control was difficult, but he trusted "there was something bigger than me guiding it." "I knew why I was there. I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, I started finding my way back to myself," he wrote. He also said he was "praying it’s the last time" he would need to return for treatment. 'FRIENDS' STAR MATTHEW PERRY'S DEATH EXPOSED SECRET DOUBLE LIFE OF ‘KETAMINE QUEEN’: PAL Gerber's final Instagram post was on Aug. 5, 2026.  The model shared a carousel of photos of himself wearing Vuori clothing. In the images, Gerber smiled outdoors in a black T-shirt and backward cap, displaying his signature neck and arm tattoos. He did not include a caption and instead tagged the Vuori brand's Instagram account. Gerber died Sept. 20 at age 27 while staying at a rehabilitation facility, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The model's cause of death was "deferred," according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. The medical examiner told Fox News Digital that "the investigation is still ongoing and there is limited information available." Santa Monica Police Department officials are investigating the death as "a suspected overdose," according to a release from the department. A representative for the family told Fox News Digital, "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." Gerber’s post was one of several instances in which he publicly documented his recovery journey. In recent years, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber spoke candidly about depression, panic attacks, addiction and the challenges of seeking treatment. During a 2023 episode of the "Studio 22" podcast, Gerber discussed his experiences with depression and other mental health challenges. "[Mental health] is an issue. It is such a big part of my life. It’s a 24/7 job, and there’s so much to it," he said. "That’s really what I want to do is help people, whether you’re depressed, you’re struggling with something that is having a negative effect on your body," he continued. "I mean it could be anything, and there’s no judgment." Gerber said he hoped his experiences could help other people avoid making similar mistakes. "I’ve seen a lot of stuff, and I’ve learned a lot of things," he said. "What I hope I can do is have made the mistakes for some other people, so they don’t have to make the same mistakes that I made." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE He also explained why he wanted to be open about his mental health journey. "Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s all I need to do," Gerber said. Gerber also used social media to encourage conversations about depression, addiction and men’s mental health. In 2024, he launched "Mental Health Mondays," a series focused on recovery and emotional well-being. In a November 2025 Instagram post, Gerber said he had temporarily stepped away from social media to focus on his own mental health. "It’s been a minute since I’ve posted — I had to step back and take care of my own mental health for a bit," he wrote. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "But I’m coming back soon — stronger, clearer, more intentional than ever," he added. Gerber said the goal of the series was to encourage people to discuss the issues they often kept hidden. "When I started Mental Health Mondays, the goal was to spark real conversations about the stuff most people hide," he wrote. "It’s been incredible seeing how far that message has spread and how many people it’s helped." He added, "I’m proud that something I created has inspired others and started a bigger movement around openness and healing." Gerber also spoke openly about the medications he was taking and the panic attacks he experienced. In a since-deleted Instagram video posted in December 2025, he said he had been taking several medications, including buprenorphine, Xanax and Valium, according to People. "Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently, so that is not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I’m where I’m at now," he said. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Gerber explained that he hoped the video would help people feel less alone. "One, so you feel like you’re not alone, because that is how I feel most of the time," he said. "And I have a feeling that if I say all of this, a lot of people will at least know that there’s someone else going through it." "And the second thing is, hopefully, I find some people out here willing to help or know someone that can help," he added. The outlet reported that Gerber said he had seen approximately 15 psychiatrists and wanted more structure and direction in his treatment. "I need some direction," he said, according to People. Throughout his recovery, Gerber’s parents and sister, model and actress Kaia Gerber, publicly supported his efforts to seek treatment. After he shared the post about his ibogaine treatment, Crawford commented, "You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!" Rande wrote, "I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength, and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much." Kaia also commented, "That’s my brother. I am so damn proud." In an August Vogue cover story, Kaia spoke about what the magazine described as her brother's "decade-long struggle with drug addiction" and the impact it had on their family. "When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone," Kaia said. "I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help," she continued. "Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing." Kaia also praised her brother for being open about his struggles despite the family’s traditionally private nature. "My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything — and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone,’" she said. "There’s only so much you can hide from the world," Kaia continued. "And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them." Fox News Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19d3875342cf4db8812ad Jerry Jones issues 'dangerous' warning after Cowboys topple Commanders behind Dak Prescott's historic day te 2026-09-21T21:10:16.214Z Jerry Jones issues 'dangerous' warning after Cowboys topple Commanders behind Dak Prescott's historic day Jerry Jones had a little extra pep in his step on Sunday as he met with reporters following the Dallas Cowboys’ 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders. The billionaire NFL team owner met the media with a "dangerous" warning. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Nothing more dangerous than an old man with money," he said, via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "That’s my quote of the day." Ain’t that the truth. One could only wonder if the NFL didn’t have a salary cap and how far Jones would be willing to go to get back to the glory days of winning three Super Bowl titles in four years. We may never know. But here’s to trying. The Cowboys looked good after an off performance against the New York Giants in Week 1. Dak Prescott had four touchdown passes in the win and surpassed Tony Romo as the franchise leader in touchdown passes. Prescott has 249 in 11 years with the Cowboys – one more than Romo. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Jones admitted it would have been "hard" to talk to the press if the team started 0-2. "I really was worried about what it was going to be like if we did end up 0-2," he said, via the team’s website. "I can't say that I was a color of strength in my mentality coming into the game because I've got a lot of respect for the coaching over on the Washington Commanders side. "Having said all of that, this was a very important win for us, important to these guys who put the work in, the coaching staff, for Brian (Schottenheimer), and I'm really proud of them." Dallas will head to Brazil on Sunday for a Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Are the Cowboys anywhere close to where they were in the 1990s? Right now, probably not. But having the little jolt of energy in the front office is good for everyone on the team – from the coaching staff down to the players. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19d3175342cf4db8812a4 Austin ICE shooting sparks fight over Venezuelan illegal immigrant's deportation te 2026-09-21T21:10:09.542Z Austin ICE shooting sparks fight over Venezuelan illegal immigrant's deportation One of the nation's largest Hispanic civil rights groups called Monday for the Venezuelan illegal immigrant who was shot during an ICE pursuit in Austin to not be deported, arguing he is a key witness in the investigation into officers' use of force. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) made the statements Monday afternoon after an agent shot and wounded Wilber Rafael Garces Perez during a traffic stop. Garces Perez was hospitalized in serious but stable condition. The shooting sparked protests in Austin and calls from local officials for an independent investigation. "Wilber is a victim of the shooting and the most important witness to it. You do not deport the key witness to your own officers' use of force," LULAC CEO Juan Peruano said. According to Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, the attorney for Garces Perez and his wife, Garces Perez was delivering DoorDash when an "unmarked black truck sideswiped him." ICE SHOOTING ROCKS AUSTIN AS DEMOCRAT DEMANDS BODYCAM VIDEO, INDEPENDENT PROBE She said he did not know the vehicle was operated by ICE and subsequently made a U-turn under the highway before the agents continued to pursue him. "The truck chased him and sideswiped him again. And the agents came out and shot him in the back of the neck and pulled him out of the car," Lincoln-Goldfinch said. Lincoln-Goldfinch also claimed Garces Perez did not receive sufficient medical care, and the bullet remained lodged hours after the shooting. ICE OFFICER PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO LYING ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTING INVOLVING VENEZUELAN MAN "We learned that at 4:00 he still had a bullet lodged in his back. He was shot here in his back, and they didn't take the bullet out, and they didn't give him pain medication. And they transferred him to ICE, to a processing center, where he spent the night without a bed," Lincoln-Goldfinch said. "There is absolutely zero justification for having shot him in the back of the neck. And this is why we're calling for a stop to ICE traffic stops. ICE officers are over armed, overpaid, under trained and violent. They don't know how to safely conduct traffic stops." She continued to condemn the accounts provided by federal agents, claiming ICE officials do not tell the truth. "We are fed up with ICE and DHS telling us lies about what has happened in these incidents where people are being murdered and shot," she said.  Rep. Lloyd Doggett echoed Lincoln-Goldfinch's assertions, claiming that federal immigration officials often lie.  "ICE has no credibility anymore. It lies. We know it lies. We've seen it demonstrated again and again, and we need the kind of independent structure to demand some accountability," he said. DHS sources confirmed to Fox News on Sunday that Garces Perez is an illegal immigrant from Venezuela with a final order of removal. DHS said Garces Perez illegally entered the United States under the Biden administration. The agency said he was shot during a law enforcement operation. "The illegal alien's condition is stable, and he is in federal custody pending removal," DHS added on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19d2f75342cf4db881292 Diesel hits record $6.51 as some Republicans break with Trump over Iran war te 2026-09-21T21:10:07.723Z Diesel hits record $6.51 as some Republicans break with Trump over Iran war (Photo via iStock/Getty Images Plus) WASHINGTON — Diesel prices hit a record average of $6.51 a gallon Monday, and some in President Donald Trump’s own party are breaking their support for the ongoing war in Iran that has driven fuel prices to staggering levels in the United States and across the globe. Already House Republicans locked in tight races as the November midterms approach have distanced themselves from the president’s conflict and his administration’s stagnant negotiations with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global petroleum products. Another major vote on Iran support is expected later this week in the U.S. Senate. The cost of diesel, which fuels the movement of goods through the United States, is up nearly $1 since last month, and up from just over $3.69 a year ago, according to AAA.  The national average cost for a gallon of gasoline landed at just over $4.47 Monday, up more than a dollar from last year’s average at $3.18, according to the motor club’s daily monitor. Trump has an opportunity this week to potentially meet with Iranian officials, as leaders head to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Trump told Fox News on Sunday he is “open” to meeting with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. Trump said he is in “deciding mode” about next steps in Iran, and that “big things” will happen in the “not so distant future,” he told the network’s Trey Yingst.  Grassley wants diesel embargo Longtime Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley urged Trump throughout the weekend to embargo diesel fuel exports as costs impact farmers in his largely agricultural state.  “W(ith) diesel $6.57 in Iowa why doesn’t Pres Trump put an embargo on diesel exports like presidents in the 70s put embargoes on (agricultural) products bc food prices were inflated. High diesel prices ARE KILLING FARMERS INCOME,” Grassley wrote Saturday on X, followed by two more posts on Sunday urging the president to put “AMERICA FIRST.” The administration does not have plans at this time to ban or restrict diesel exports, according to a White House official Monday.  Seven House Republicans broke ranks last week and voted in support of stopping Trump’s war with Iran unless Congress approved further action.  The Republicans included two vulnerable Iowa representatives, Reps. Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who are facing tough reelection bids in the fast-approaching midterm elections. Democratic senators are expected to move on a War Powers Resolution vote this week.  Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., said Wednesday he will force the vote to continue applying pressure on Trump to stop the military campaign that has not been authorized by Congress. “We’re gonna force a vote to end this illegal war every week until we succeed,” Kaine said in a video posted to X.  Two Republicans who will not serve in Congress next year, largely due to Trump’s public opposition to them, have also spoken out against the Pentagon leadership. House Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who has consistently supported War Powers Resolutions on Iran, unexpectedly introduced articles of impeachment last week against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing his leadership during the Iran conflict.  Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told reporters on Capitol Hill Thursday that Hegseth “needs to go.” Tillis has voted no on multiple War Powers Resolutions aimed at ending hostilities in Iran. Energy commodities up 16.3% Inflation continued a steady march upwards in August, with fuel leading the way, according to the government’s latest consumer price index.  The cost of all types of gasoline and fuel oil rose 3.9% from July to August. All energy commodities and services, like electricity, shot up 16.3% over the past 12 months, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Trump and his administration officials have downplayed the squeeze on Americans at the pump, and Trump has promised fuel prices will drop “quickly” once the conflict ends. On Monday he shifted the blame for skyrocketing diesel prices on to Russia’s war in Ukraine. “Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine. A large number of their Diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission. This ridiculous and never ending War with Ukraine must be ended,” he wrote on his platform Truth Social. Vice President JD Vance told reporters Monday that the administration “is doing everything we can” to reduce energy prices, and suggested that states should suspend gas taxes. “We’re very cognizant of the fact that because the Iranians are terrorizing international shipping, energy prices are elevated,” he said. Meanwhile the conflict has expanded in the Middle East as Iran -backed Houthi rebels in Yemen fight for control of the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key route for Saudi Arabian oil exports.  The State Department issued a safety alert Saturday to U.S. citizens in the Middle East, warning “the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.” “Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions,” according to the warning, which instructs American travelers to make sure cell phones are charged at all times and to “keep a low profile.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19ade75342cf4db88124a Justin Herbert, Madison Beer grilled by NFL legend Michael Irvin after embarrassing Chargers loss te 2026-09-21T21:00:14.678Z Justin Herbert, Madison Beer grilled by NFL legend Michael Irvin after embarrassing Chargers loss Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was living the quintessential Los Angeles dream off the clock until his performance on the field got wrapped up in an absolute nightmare. Following a dismal 26-14 divisional loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Herbert's stock is officially sliding. The offense was lifeless, the stats were ugly, and NFL legends are running out of patience with the former golden boy. Enter Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin. Never one to mince words, Irvin clowned on Herbert’s performance based on his highly publicized relationship with pop star Madison Beer. Notably, Irvin mentioned recent paparazzi sightings of the franchise quarterback acting as his girlfriend’s personal chauffeur. "You made the wrong drive," Irvin fired off on Instagram after the Chargers loss. MADISON BEER PETS JUSTIN HERBERT'S FACE AT TRAINING CAMP, BUC-EE'S GOES AFTER ILLEGAL BEAVER & RIC FLAIR "Driving your girl to the airport, but you can’t drive this team to that end zone?! That’s a problem." Zero lies told. Laying an egg against the Raiders in Year 3 of the Harbaugh era is unacceptable. Against a Raiders' defense that shouldn't be terrifying anyone, Herbert looked completely lost. The gunslinger finished an abysmal 15-of-27 passing for a paltry 192 yards. Herbert managed just one touchdown alongside two back-breaking interceptions, absorbed three sacks, and ended the afternoon with a miserable 59.5 passer rating. The Chargers' offense mustered a pathetic 14 points all game. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Chargers are paying him top-of-the-market money to win hostile divisional games, yet the offense remains chronically stuck in neutral when it matters most. Once heralded as an untouchable talent with a generational right arm, the narrative surrounding the 28-year-old Herbert is changing. Lay an egg against the Raiders, and the story shifts to $262 million of wasted potential. MADISON BEER’S BID TO BECOME THE NFL’S NEXT TAYLOR SWIFT HITS ROAD BUMP, BROWNS ARE A MESS & A DAEJON LOVE FAN Until Herbert figures out how to string together a few touchdown-scoring drives, the noise is only going to get louder. If the offense puts up another clunker next week, he might want to let Madison take an Uber. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab19ad775342cf4db881233 Worker at Los Angeles Senior Home Shoots 3 Colleagues, Police Say te 2026-09-21T21:00:07.569Z Worker at Los Angeles Senior Home Shoots 3 Colleagues, Police Say The man opened fire in the lobby of a senior living center in South Los Angeles, injuring three other staff members, before he was taken into custody, the authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1988575342cf4db8811e9 Family sounds alarm after 83-year-old grandma dies under Canada's assisted-death program te 2026-09-21T20:50:13.002Z Family sounds alarm after 83-year-old grandma dies under Canada's assisted-death program This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 800-273-TALK (8255). The family of an 83-year-old Canadian woman is demanding answers after she died through the country's medical assistance in dying program despite allegedly becoming distraught when told the procedure would end her life and showing signs of cognitive decline, according to a report. The Daily Mail reported Sunday that an 83-year-old Christian grandmother, Brigitte Stegemann, was killed under Canada’s physician-assisted suicide program, called Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), on July 10. Her granddaughter, Brigitte Kranendonk, said that she was her grandmother’s primary caregiver and that her family had decided to place Stegemann at The Pearl care home in Cannifton due to physical and mental decline. But according to Kranendonk, her grandmother still had a good appetite even following a stomach cancer diagnosis, and rejected the idea of using MAiD when it was presented as an option. NEW YORK NUNS' CHALLENGE TO ASSISTED SUICIDE LAW IS ABOUT PROTECTING FREEDOM, LAWYER SAYS Everything changed, however, in June when Kranendonk left to go on a 10-day road trip with her husband. Kranendonk said she remained in regular contact with the care home and was told her grandmother had fallen and would need a wheelchair, but said she was not initially alerted to any dramatic decline. Then, on July 3, near the end of her trip, Kranendonk said she received a call informing her that the home planned to arrange a MAiD assessment for Stegemann, despite her grandmother previously telling her that she did not want an assisted death. Kranendonk said, according to The Daily Mail, that when she returned, she asked a nurse at The Pearl about who had initiated the MAiD conversation. "The nurse became very abrasive, very defensive," Kranendonk told The Daily Mail. "She was like, ‘Well, I’m just trying to advocate for her. I’m just trying to do what’s right for her.’" After returning from her trip, Kranendonk said she found out her grandmother had already had her first MAID consultation. The granddaughter also alleged that Stegemann struggled during an assessment of her mental capacity, incorrectly answering questions about members of her own family. CATHOLIC NUNS SUE NEW YORK, SAY ASSISTED SUICIDE LAW FORCES THEM TO VIOLATE THEIR FAITH Kranendonk said she was present for Stegemann's second MAID assesment, and said that the doctor used "really loose terms, never using the words death or dying." "She explains MAID to my grandmother by saying: 'We’re going to give you medicine, you’re going to feel at peace. And I just want you to know that you won’t have a bowel movement,'" Kranendonk said. When Kranendonk interjected and said, "She doesn’t understand what you’re saying," the doctor allegedly looked at Stegemann and said, "We’re going to make sure you won’t have any more pain." According to a doctor, Stegemann was "deemed fit for MAID, and we're going to proceed," The Daily Mail reported. Kranendonk said that two days before Stegemann's death, she asked her grandmother directly whether she understood that the scheduled procedure meant she would die. NEW YORK NUNS WILL NOT BE FORCED TO COMPLY WITH ASSISTED-SUICIDE LAW WHILE CASE PROGRESSES According to Kranendonk's account to the outlet, Stegemann began crying and said she had "made a mistake." Stegemann was allegedly told by the doctor her grandmother could "deny" MAiD on the day of the procedure, but Stegemann was already unsure if her grandmother had actually consented to it, did not want to cause her more stress, and wanted to enjoy what could be the last few days she had left with her grandmother. During the procedure, Kranendonk said the nurse who was administering the IV was not wearing gloves and had a hard time putting it into her right arm, piercing her grandmother many times, which resulted in "blood all over the place." The doctor then came and told Stegemann she was there to give her "medicine," which she did not respond to. SHARON STONE CLAIMS EX-HUSBAND SIGNED HER UP FOR BRAIN SURGERY WITHOUT HER CONSENT AFTER STROKE "My Oma is not moving," Kranendonk said. "She doesn't open her eyes. She doesn't nod. She doesn't say anything, and the doctor just said: ‘Okay, well, I'm going to proceed.’" Kranendonk said her grandmother was dead within 10 minutes. Kranendonk said she wishes she would have applied for a legal injunction to stop the MAiD from occurring, but also said she was not aware she had the option. She is appealing to the Chief Coroner’s Office in Ontario, as well as the Patient Ombudsman and Belleville Police, to investigate if what happened was legal. According to the BBC, Canada’s MAID law, which legalized euthanasia in 2016, is responsible for one in every 20 deaths in Canada. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Mira Metter, Director of "Broken Country," a film about the decline of the country over the last two decades, said, "What is particularly troubling about this case is that it raises questions Canadians should be asking about whether MAID’s safeguards are protecting vulnerable people as intended." Metter added, "A compassionate healthcare system should ensure that when someone is at their most vulnerable, every reasonable avenue for care and support has been explored before death is presented as an option. MAID may be legal in Canada, but legality cannot be the end of the conversation." Laura Echevarria, National Right to Life's communications director and press secretary, told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Euthanasia and assisted suicide cross a line medicine should never cross: from caring for patients to intentionally ending their lives. The most vulnerable among us deserve protection, compassion, and care—not death presented as medical treatment. No safeguard can undo a mistake once a patient is dead." Fox News Digital reached out to Kranendonk, The Pearl and Belleville Police for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1988375342cf4db8811e0 Craig Carton roasts Bears' Caleb Williams for emotional reaction to hamstring injury against Vikings te 2026-09-21T20:50:11.931Z Craig Carton roasts Bears' Caleb Williams for emotional reaction to hamstring injury against Vikings Chicago Bears fans didn’t know how to react as they watched their franchise quarterback Caleb Williams drag his right leg while being supported by two staffers during the loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. After watching Williams’ reaction on the field, as well as his cart ride to the locker room where he was clearly emotional with a towel over his head and pumping his fist up to the crowd, it was right to expect the worst. But Williams doesn’t have a season-ending injury like initially thought. Instead, he’s considered "week-to-week," according to head coach Ben Johnson, with a right hamstring injury. An MRI on Monday was conducted to assess the severity of the strain, and though Johnson doesn’t expect him to practice this week, he hasn’t ruled him out completely for Week 3. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Williams’ reaction to the injury has quickly become a punchline on social media, and OutKick’s Craig Carton went full tilt on the Bears’ quarterback for it during "The Craig Carton Show." "I don’t quite understand why people immediately thought, ‘Oh my God, it’s his Achilles.’ Oh, that’s right – it’s because he acted like it," Carton said. "He went down like he tore his Achilles. He went down like he tore his ACL, and sadly when we see non-contact injuries, that’s typically the first thing we think. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "The way Caleb reacted it was like doubling down on an 11 against a six. It was like, ‘Oh my God, Caleb Williams is acting and reacting like he tore his Achilles or he blew up his knee.’ He’s crying. He can’t get off the field on his own power. And then he’s got the proverbial Gatorade towel covering his face. ‘I don’t want my momma to see me like this. I don’t want people to see me like this.’ Then, as they were driving him off the field, this has become a thing – it’s usually for guys you’re worried have a significant neck injury or he might be paralyzed. Then, a brave man who raises his hand and gives a fist to the crowd, or maybe the thumbs up like, ‘I’m going to be OK, Billy!’" Johnson said that he anticipates Williams to be sidelined for "some time," but this wasn’t even a season-ending injury on his end. Of course, there’s no telling what type of pain Williams felt, or what was going through his mind. However, Carton believes that Bears fans, a group filled with tradition, blue-collar identity and grit, wouldn’t be rooting for their starting quarterback if he weren’t on their team. "He acted like his career ended, and that’s why as good a quarterback as he might be one day. And damn it, in Week 1, he looked fantastic putting a 59 burger up on the board. The reality is this: you’re going to root for him because you have no choice if you’re a Bears fan. You’re not going to root for him because you like him," Carton explained. "You’re not going to root for him because he encapsulates what the starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears should encapsulate, like a Jim McMahon. A man’s man. When you think Chicago, you think Mike Ditka, you think Brian Urlacher. …You think men’s men, right? "So, you’re going to like him because you have no choice. He’s your starting quarterback. And when you act like that when you’re not hurt that badly, it brings a lot of dudes back to, ‘Oh, I never trusted him when he painted his fingernails pink.’ That’s the problem. Caleb Williams, I think, is going to be a damn good quarterback for a long time. But he’s never really truly going to resonate with a Bears football fan, because he’s never going to be one of you. He’s never going to act like the man that you want him to act like." Carton added that it "doesn’t’ mean he’s a bad guy, doesn’t mean he’s not a great quarterback." But he is certain Williams went way too far with his injury in Sunday’s loss, in front of a sold-out Soldier Field in rainy conditions. Bears fans, though, will be happy their season hopes are still alive with Williams not expected to be on the sideline for the remainder of the year. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1987c75342cf4db8811ca What We Know About the ICE Shooting in Austin, Texas te 2026-09-21T20:50:04.190Z What We Know About the ICE Shooting in Austin, Texas A federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan immigrant in his car on Sunday in the second shooting by an ICE agent in Texas since July. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1962975342cf4db881192 Reporter's Notebook: Congress faces a crisis that the 'AI godfather' warns it may not be ready to address te 2026-09-21T20:40:09.758Z Reporter's Notebook: Congress faces a crisis that the 'AI godfather' warns it may not be ready to address To hear estimates about the growing power of AI, one might ask AI chatbots how long it will take Congress to regulate the technology. But you might not need to do that. You could just inquire with your trusty Capitol Hill correspondent. Let’s call this chatbot "ChadGPT." REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: CONGRESS MEETS AI AS FEARS OF HUMAN EXTINCTION JOLT CAPITOL HILL And it truly doesn’t require that much congressional clairvoyance to divine when lawmakers could address AI – despite the forecast of a looming crisis. You just need a little understanding of the congressional parliamentary posture over the next few months. It’s doubtful that Congress will do anything about AI until after the midterms. Or, maybe even early next year. Results of the midterms will likely consume the lame duck session – regardless of which party wins or loses. Plus, lawmakers must fund the government by mid-December. If either the House or Senate flips, it might be March or April next year until Congress returns to AI. It simply takes Congress a long time to accomplish anything. Especially when there’s a change in who runs the place. The Senate is scheduled to meet for the next two weeks. But House Members fled the Capitol last week – a day earlier than planned and two weeks earlier than the original schedule – even as the "godfather of AI" visited Capitol Hill. Geoffrey Hinton is professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. He’s a 2004 Nobel laureate for his work on "artificial neural networks." He proffered a stark warning for lawmakers. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., summoned Hinton to Capitol Hill for a bipartisan, bicameral briefing on AI. Sanders has called for a ban on "superintelligence." Many lawmakers are furious over what’s unfolded with AI over the past few weeks. They want action now. I had a battery of questions for Hinton when he emerged from the briefing late last week in the Dirksen Senate Office Building. We’ve heard that Congress is lagging and when it comes to taking action. ANTHROPIC CEO CALLS ON AI INDUSTRY TO SLOW DOWN TECH RACE, DRAWING SUPPORT FROM ELON MUSK, SAM ALTMAN "How much time do lawmakers actually have to get ahead of this before this is a big problem," I asked. "Very little," replied Hinton. "What is ‘a little,’" I countered. "A few weeks? A month?" "Maybe a year," opined Hinton. "But not much more than a year." Sigh. Hinton characterized the incident where AI agents went rogue and hacked another company as a "little Chernobyl." For the uninitiated, that was the epic meltdown of the nuclear reactor in the former Soviet Union in 1986. It’s one of the most extraordinary human-made disasters in history. But some Republican leaders – and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in particular – are downplaying potential doom. Especially after President Trump declared on Truth Social that AI concerns were a "HOAX." "Do you remember when AOC [Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.] said, was it climate change? What was her stupid thing? She said, ‘we're all going to be dead in ten years,’" said Johnson. "This is what the President is saying. You're not all going to be dead in ten years. That's a hoax." Johnson isn’t opposed to legislative action on AI. But he’s certainly taking his cues from President Trump. And even though many Democrats and some Republicans demanded that the House remain in session to wrestle with AI, Johnson predicted that the exercise would be moot. REP. TED LIEU: AI IS ALREADY TOO POWERFUL. WE NEED A KILL SWITCH BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES "If I called an emergency session today and I brought everybody in the House and said, ‘let's regulate," I tell you, nobody in the room knows yet what that should look like," said Johnson. "We’re going to have steady hands at the wheel on this." But other Republicans harbor more fear of rapid AI development. "What would happen if we created an independent species that became superior to a human species?" asked Sen. John Kennedy, R-La. Shortly after the briefing with Hinton and others, Kennedy went to the Senate floor and implored his colleagues to pass a bill on the spot requiring AI firms to install a kill switch if their agents rebelled again. However, Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., blocked that on the floor. He feared that such a mandate could stifle innovation. "We're going to just put this blanket regulation on the whole economy with no discussion in one fell swoop, on one day, by unanimous consent?" questioned Paul. Paul’s objection stymied the Senate. The Kentucky Republican is sanguine about what’s ahead for AI. But he worries about congressional intervention. "People have feared technology since the beginning of time," said Paul. " I wouldn't put Congress in charge of a McDonald's." Jeffrey Ladish of Palisade Research assesses the risks of new technology. After the briefing, Ladish offered his own foreboding prediction about AI running amok. "How is this allowed to happen? And how do we ensure this never happens again?" asked Ladish. "Because right now, I guarantee you this will happen again. We are not on track for fixing this." Ladish argued that even researchers "don't know how to control it." That’s why some lawmakers insist that Congress must move fast to combat AI – perhaps even treating it as a new threat. "The people who are the greatest innovators and creators in the world in the AI space are warning us of serious danger. So shame on us if we don't listen to them," said Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., is studying for a master’s degree in AI at George Masson University. He says people are skeptical about AI. But he suggests that the public may grow even more skeptical if one party tries to legislate on AI without bipartisan buy-in. TRUMP ANNOUNCES NEW 'AI FORCE,' VOWS TO PROTECT INDUSTRY AS AI CZAR ANNOUNCEMENT NEARS "We need to do it together. Also, if we do it together, Democrats and Republicans are much less likely to try to reverse it when political winds shift," said Beyer. Some lawmakers are already targeting a scapegoat. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, chairs the House Progressive Caucus. He pins the issue on big tech. "This is on a few billionaires who are the Silicon Valley guys who have developed technology they can't even control," said Casar. "What if it's a hospital next? What if it is nuclear facilities next? That should not be allowed." That introduces a wedge into the debate. Some Republicans are increasingly saying that Congress should lay off the industry and let it innovate. But Casar is producing a foil which has bedeviled both political parties: big tech. Don’t forget that we are just six weeks before an election. Democrats are already jockeying for political positions on AI. "The AI safety issue is very real," said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. "That's why it's so irresponsible that Mike Johnson and House Republicans have gotten out of town before sundown." Could another AI catastrophe compel lawmakers to move sooner? Especially since an expert like Ladish suggests it’s just a matter of time? What if the political battle lines are drawn already between Republicans and Democrats? As far as anyone could tell, John Kennedy was the only Republican who attended the briefing last week. And what if there simply isn’t the political will to move during the lame duck? Or, if Democrats flip the House and Senate, do they try to advance something next year – but it’s viewed as partisan and "big government" by Republicans, standing behind President Trump? You don’t need ChatGPT to grasp how challenging this may be for Congress. You don’t even need "ChadGPT." These are just the legislative realities. As Mary Shelley wrote in Frankenstein, the acquisition of knowledge can be dangerous. Especially if who acquired that knowledge is suddenly more powerful than those who built it. Frankenstein is a tale of unhinged hubris, ethics and ambition. Congress has tried to legislate guardrails for those mortal flaws for more than two centuries now. Those laws are for humans. And whatever Congress comes up with might not matter to AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1962875342cf4db881189 Prime Big Deal Days is back — Amazon's two-day sale starts Oct. 6 te 2026-09-21T20:40:08.666Z Prime Big Deal Days is back — Amazon's two-day sale starts Oct. 6 FOX News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. Amazon has officially announced the dates for Prime Big Deals Days 2026, also known as October Prime Day. The two-day shopping event will feature deals across categories including tech, home, kitchen and everyday essentials. We've rounded up everything you need to know, along with early deals worth watching.  READ MORE: October Amazon Prime Day starts soon — here are the dates, shopping tips and early deals Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days takes place Oct. 6 and 7 this year, when you can shop deals across a host of categories, including tech, tools, home essentials and everyday basics. Prime Big Deal Days begins at midnight PT (3 a.m. ET) on Oct. 6. For the most part, yes. While the biggest discounts are reserved for members, a few deals are also available to non-members. Yes. Early deals are already available, with more discounts expected to appear as the event gets closer. To give you a head start, we've rounded up six early October Prime Day deals worth shopping now. This Keurig coffee maker is designed to extract flavor from K-Cup pods, letting you brew strong coffee, make iced coffee and choose from multiple cup sizes. 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KYLER MURRAY KNOCKED OUT OF VIKINGS DEBUT AFTER FOREARM TO THE HELMET AND BLOW TO NECK BY TWO PACKERS The hit was ugly, and although Murray walked to the locker room and seemed totally responsive in the hours afterward, he was placed in the NFL concussion protocol. Murray, who won the starting job in training camp against J.J. McCarthy, was thus subjected to testing by independent physicians to determine his status. And while that happened, Carson Wentz directed a comeback win against the Packers and then a victory over the Bears on Sunday. MINNESOTA VIKINGS SURPRISINGLY DEMOTE FORMER FIRST-ROUND PICK JJ MCCARTHY TO THIRD STRING The Vikings lead the NFC North with a 2-0 record. Sunday's victory was not exactly an offensive explosion, which might explain why O'Connell didn't hesitate in handing the starting job back to Murray. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for a modest 143 without a touchdown or interception in the 9-3 victory over the Bears. The time Wentz played in his place was not wasted by Murray, according to O'Connell. VIKINGS QUARTERBACK BATTLE MEETS EXPECTED END AS KYLER MURRAY BEATS OUT JJ MCCARTHY FOR STARTING JOB "I think the starting point is he's just watched Carson really function in a way that there wasn't, Carson wasn't, you know, doing crazy things," O'Connell said. "He was just protecting the football, making good decisions, making some big-time throws when he could, and running the show. "And and I think [Murray] saw some plays get made. I think he saw our team play totally connected and complimentary of all of the other two phases and what that can do for the Minnesota Vikings on a Sunday." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab193d775342cf4db88112c Commanders face critical decision on Jayden Daniels' elbow as specialists review MRI results te 2026-09-21T20:30:15.720Z Commanders face critical decision on Jayden Daniels' elbow as specialists review MRI results The results of an MRI done on Jayden Daniels' dislocated left elbow will now go through a rigorous study by specialists to determine exactly what next steps the Washington Commanders should take with their starting quarterback, according to a source. So what does that mean? Daniels will miss Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Marcus Mariota will start. WASHINGTON COMMANDERS FACE SEASON-DEFINING CRISIS AS JAYDEN DANIELS SUFFERS ANOTHER SERIOUS ELBOW INJURY Interestingly, the Seahawks are optimistic they will get starting quarterback Sam Darnold back for that game, although that is not yet fully certain and will depend on how he looks in practice. Daniels, meanwhile, is getting multiple medical opinions to determine what he should do next. "He had imaging done today," Commanders coach Dan Quinn said. "He'll see specialists early this week, Tuesday and Wednesday, and then we'll go through the process from there. "...Until we go through that process, we just, I'd be guessing to give you any [timeline]." HITS KEEP COMING AS RAMS LOSE MYLES GARRETT FOR AT LEAST FOUR GAMES AFTER LOOMING KNEE SURGERY Quinn is wise not to give a timeline because the specialists might suggest something so drastic as surgery, which would end Daniels' season. Or they could reboot a rehabilitation program similar to the one Daniels underwent last season that avoided surgery altogether. Even a rehab program is probably going to keep Daniels out for weeks. Daniels, who played only seven of 17 games last year, dislocated the same left elbow last season and opted not to have surgery in an effort to try and save the season. CALEB WILLIAMS AVOIDS MAJOR HAMSTRING INJURY AS MRI REVEALS A STRAIN BUT NO TEAR AFTER VIKINGS GAME SCARE He missed three games while he recovered. But he aggravated the injury in Week 14 against and the club basically shut him down the final four games. And here are the lingering questions: Are Daniels and the Commanders going to take the same path, basically doing the same thing, and expecting a different long-term result? Surgery is drastic and rarely needed following an elbow dislocation. But because the details of the Daniels MRI are not known, surgery cannot be ruled out. Surgery is often recommended when the elbow cannot maintain its proper alignment or remains unstable after manually guiding the bones back into place – a non-surgical procedure called a closed reduction. Surgery is also recommended when ligaments, tendons, or joint capsules are severely torn and compromise long-term joint function. But, again, it remains unknown what exactly Daniels is dealing with. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Commanders now face the prospect of playing at least one game and probably more with Mariota, and perhaps another quarterback, while Daniels recovers. Losing Daniels is a major blow because Washington’s offense is built around his arm talent, mobility and ability to create opportunities outside the structure of the offense. His absence in the coming weeks (months?) places greater pressure on an already 0–2 team and a coaching staff trying to stabilize a season that has quickly veered off course. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab193cf75342cf4db881113 Lake Havasu High School theater students will perform 'This is a Test' te 2026-09-21T20:30:07.981Z Lake Havasu High School theater students will perform 'This is a Test' Lake Havasu High School drama students will take the stage Oct. 1 and 2 with “This Is a Test,” a comedy about the mounting panic of a student facing a high-stakes exam. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab193ce75342cf4db88110a Kelly, senators urge DOJ to restore immigration legal aid program staffing te 2026-09-21T20:30:06.540Z Kelly, senators urge DOJ to restore immigration legal aid program staffing Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and eight other senators are urging the Justice Department to rebuild staffing for an immigration legal-assistance program they say can no longer process new applications. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1917e75342cf4db8810cb ‘They’re not better than you’: 30 years later, Sun Devils reflect on 19-0 shutout of No. 1 Nebraska te 2026-09-21T20:20:14.077Z ‘They’re not better than you’: 30 years later, Sun Devils reflect on 19-0 shutout of No. 1 Nebraska PHOENIX – When the 1996 edition of the Nebraska Cornhuskers rolled into Tempe for their Sept. 21 meeting, they did so with the No. 1 ranking in the nation and two successive national championships under their belts. Nebraska had won 37 consecutive regular-season games and 26 straight games overall. That would have been motivation enough for Arizona State as it took the field at what was then Sun Devil Stadium. But ASU arrived with an added chip on its shoulder. The Sun Devils were still smarting from a 77-28 beatdown they suffered at the hands of the Cornhuskers the season before in Lincoln, Nebraska. “Being on the other end of that beating, and looking up at that scoreboard at halftime (in 1995) and seeing they put up I think 56 at that point (63) … It’s tough to keep playing,” said Juan Roque, a consensus All-America offensive tackle on that team. “It’s tough to keep your intensity.” Former East Valley Tribune beat writer and columnist Scott Bordow put it another way. “It was a complete embarrassment for ASU,” Bordow said. “That Nebraska squad was national champions that year. One of the best college football teams in history.” ASU had similar designs in 1996. It had a large contingent of returning players including  quarterback Jake Plummer, who emerged as a Heisman Trophy candidate. Its multi-faceted offense and defense that season featured 10 players who would be drafted by NFL teams. “Playing against a top-ranked opponent like Nebraska, that’s what I wanted,” Plummer said. “I wanted to play the best and see if I could stack up against them, and that kind of went throughout our whole team. It was infectious.”  While the need to play the best festered in the Sun Devil offseason camp, coach Bruce Snyder was of a different mindset. “Bruce really took a Zen, kind of Buddhist message and boiled it down to ‘One at a time’,” Plummer said. “Be here now. Be right where you are. Be present.” As the new season rolled around, players like Plummer, Roque and linebacker Pat Tillman settled into leadership roles, and the defense bolstered its ranks with new faces Derrick Rodgers and Jeremy Staat on the front.  “The brotherhood was essentially established in Camp Tontozona,” Staat said. “In the beginning, there were a lot of different characters, but I think going to Tontozona really broke us down and brought us together. It was just one of those seasons where you can’t really describe how it all came together.” That bond showed early on the field as ASU beat Pac-10 Conference opponent Washington 45-42, and demolished North Texas 52-7. The Sunday after the North Texas game, all of the Sun Devils’ focus shifted to the reigning champion Cornhuskers.  Bordow said almost nobody believed in ASU’s chances of even competing against Nebraska, and Plummer felt some of that doubt came from inside the Sun Devil camp. “Would we beat them? We didn’t know, but we figured we’d have a chance,” Plummer said. “We did what we could, but we even felt like there were coaches and some staff who maybe were already looking forward to the next game and were not really sure we could do it.” Snyder, on the other hand, stayed true to his mantra and focused on the task in front of them. “I remember coach Snyder looking right at us and, with all honesty in his heart, looked at us and said, ‘They’re not better than you,’” Roque said.  “He says, ‘They’re not better than you.’ He said, ‘I can’t stress this enough. They’re not better than you. You can beat this team. You can beat them soundly, but we need to get the work in this week. We can’t get distracted. We can’t get bigger than the moment.’” Once game day finally rolled around, the energy was at an all-time high as ASU welcomed a crowd of 74,089 to Sun Devil Stadium on a night when they honored former coach Frank Kush by naming the playing field after him.  However, as the ASU team bus rolled in, the players noticed something that sent them over the edge. “I mean, it was all (Nebraska) red,” Staat said. “We drove into the stadium, and I remember everybody on the bus going, ‘What the hell is this? Whose stadium is this man?’” “That immediately put us in the mindset that our fans sold us out,” Roque added. “Season ticket holders gave up their tickets or sold them to Nebraska fans because they probably thought we had no chance.” Plummer had enough of the disrespect, and in the locker room he took drastic measures to reinforce Snyder’s ideals of focusing on the game in front of them.  “I took the program with (Kush) on it, and I ripped it up, threw it down, and I spit on it,” Plummer said. “I was like, ‘This is BS. We’re honoring the past; let’s make something happen tonight.’ And that was really like a moment that I remember where we were ready. We were like a horse in the stable ready to go.” A sellout crowd of 74,089 packed Sun Devil Stadium to witness ASU’s 19-0 upset of two-time defending national champion Nebraska on Sept. 21, 2026 in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics) Once the Sun Devils marched on to the field, they laser-focused on the task at hand: take it one drive at a time.  On the first drive of the game, Plummer and the offense marched down the field and the quarterback connected with receiver Keith Poole for a 25-yard touchdown. That would be the only touchdown in Tempe that night, as the story wasn’t Plummer’s 292 yards in the air, the Sun Devils’ 109 yards on the ground nor Robert Nycz’s 27- and 44-yard field goals. It was ASU’s stalwart defense.  “It was ‘One play at a time,’” Staat said. “The biggest thing that we learned was to have a short-term memory. Whatever happened on the play prior, we forget it and move on. That was one thing we brought to the table, especially Pat. He was one of those guys that’s like, ‘Hey, screw it. That was a bad play, on to the next.’ And (on) the defense, that was just what we believed in.” Rodgers, Staat, Tillman and company held it down for the home team as they put up a then- NCAA record-tying three safeties against Nebraska’s No. 1-ranked offense en route to a defensive shutout. “Derrick Rodgers had the game of his life,” Bordow said. “I remember just seeing him all over the field. It looked like he made 102 tackles. I don’t know how many he had that game, but it just seemed like he made play after play.” The Sun Devils that played that day professed to feeling unconscious, saying they didn’t realize the historic defensive game they were having. As the game clock struck zero and the scoreboard read ASU 19, Nebraska 0, the sea of Cornhuskers red in the stands had changed into a wave of Sun Devil maroon and gold rushing the field to take the goal post to Mill Avenue and then into the Salt River. “Right then, things changed,” Plummer said. “We were in the national spotlight. What went down in Tempe between the buttes, it was a historic night. Not only for Frank Kush and his family, but for that ‘96 team.” While the Sun Devils faithful reveled in their newfound national status, Snyder brought his same mindset to the following Sunday’s team meeting. “We walked in Sunday and there was nothing of Nebraska mentioned anywhere,” Roque said. “We didn’t even watch the tape. He comes into the team meeting and he said, ‘That game’s over. It’s not a conference game, get it out of your head. We have Oregon coming here next week.’” One at a time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1917775342cf4db8810ab TUSD presenta plan para consolidar escuelas te 2026-09-21T20:20:07.694Z TUSD presenta plan para consolidar escuelas Leer en inglés El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson avanza con planes para consolidar entre seis y diez escuelas ante la disminución de la matrícula y la caída de las tasas de natalidad, después de que su Junta Directiva aprobará por un estrecho margen un plan de participación comunitaria la semana pasada. Sin embargo, algunos miembros de la junta siguen expresando inquietudes sobre la transparencia del proceso y la composición del comité que lo dirige. La junta aprobó el plan de participación comunitaria por 3 votos a favor y 2 en contra durante su reunión del 25 de agosto; dicho plan detalla los pasos a seguir antes y después de las decisiones del distrito sobre la reconfiguración escolar. Bill De La Cruz, fundador de De La Cruz Leadership Solutions, presentó el plan a los miembros de la junta antes de la votación. Explicó que la disminución de la matrícula en las escuelas públicas tradicionales de Arizona, sumada a las tasas de natalidad más bajas, influyó en la decisión del distrito de comenzar a consolidar escuelas como parte de su programa de estabilización de la matrícula. Las tasas de fecundidad en Arizona descendieron un 13,1 % entre 2013 y 2024, lo que resultó en un menor número total de niños en edad escolar. Asimismo, los modelos educativos alternativos, como las escuelas charter y la educación privada, han ganado cada vez más popularidad en Arizona. Los datos indican que, en 2023, las escuelas charter representaban el 23,7 % de todas las escuelas públicas de Arizona. En 2024, tan solo en Tucson, el 12,2 % de los niños en edad escolar estaba inscrito en la educación privada, frente al 11 % a nivel estatal. El plan tiene como objetivo fomentar un entendimiento común en la comunidad y trabajar en colaboración para trazar una hoja de ruta para las escuelas del TUSD antes de tomar decisiones importantes sobre la reconfiguración. Tras dicha reconfiguración, el plan busca "guiar y apoyar... a las comunidades escolares durante la fase de transición, garantizando una comunicación clara, un sólido apoyo en materia de personal y recursos adaptados a las necesidades de cada escuela." El plan de participación del TUSD fue elaborado por un comité especial compuesto por 22 miembros de la comunidad y partes interesadas, seleccionados para colaborar y asesorar en el proceso de reconfiguración. Jennifer Eckstrom, miembro de la junta directiva, expresó su preocupación respecto al plan y a la legitimidad de la representación comunitaria en el comité de reconfiguración. "Los miembros de ese comité no reflejan la composición de nuestra comunidad. Por eso, no sé cómo podríamos cambiar eso o si deberíamos añadir un comité de padres y maestros," señaló Eckstrom. "Simplemente siento que no estamos logrando una representación diversa en este comité que permita aportar ideas y opiniones, ni conocer lo que realmente está sucediendo en el distrito." A medida que avanza el plan, el distrito ha programado tres reuniones regionales de participación con miembros de la junta directiva, con el fin de conectar con las comunidades que integran el distrito. Matrícula del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Tucson de 1969-70 a 2025-26. A partir del ciclo 2006-07, la matrícula del TUSD comenzó a disminuir debido a cambios en la política de inscripción abierta y a numerosos factores externos. La junta solicitó más aclaraciones sobre el contenido de las reuniones; Eckstrom comentó que, tras ver publicaciones en las redes sociales, aún no tenía claro cuál sería el enfoque de dichos encuentros. El presidente de la junta, el Dr. Ravi Shah, también expresó su preocupación por la falta de transparencia en torno a las reuniones. "Supongamos que tenemos éxito y logramos reunir a... más de 100 personas ojalá más en estas reuniones. ¿Cuál es... el propósito de estos encuentros?" preguntó. "¿Se trata de presentar un plan de cierre y consolidación para que la gente simplemente se enfade porque van a cerrar su escuela o se alegre de que no la cierren? ¿Cómo... superar el nihilismo de todo esto?" El superintendente, el Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, ofreció más detalles sobre las reuniones durante una rueda de prensa el 27 de agosto, explicando que se abordarán datos y diversos escenarios para el proceso de consolidación. Señaló que el distrito tiene previsto seleccionar entre seis y ocho escuelas para su cierre, con el objetivo final de atraer a más padres al distrito gracias a su oferta académica, sus instalaciones y sus programas de atención extracurricular. Trujillo detalló el calendario de las reuniones, que se celebrarán el lunes 21 de septiembre en la biblioteca de la escuela secundaria Sahuaro; el miércoles 23 de septiembre en la biblioteca de la escuela secundaria Cholla; y el sábado 26 de septiembre en la biblioteca de la escuela secundaria Catalina. Durante la reunión de la junta directiva del 25 de agosto, De La Cruz afirmó que el distrito no solicitará a la comunidad recomendaciones sobre qué escuelas deberían cerrarse. "Pedimos a la gente que reflexione sobre esto desde una perspectiva que abarque a todo el distrito," declaró. "Que entiendan que esto no afecta solo a una parte de la comunidad, sino a todo el distrito; se trata, en realidad, de guiar a las personas a través de un proceso para que comprendan de qué se trata todo esto." Nya Belcastro es estudiante de la Universidad de Arizona y pasante de El Foco de Tucson. Puedes contactarla en nya2005@arizona.edu.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1917375342cf4db881092 OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems te 2026-09-21T20:20:03.220Z OpenAI forms math advisory group as its AI resolves more than 100 open problems The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab18f2875342cf4db881064 Murdaugh defense says detectives found male DNA under victim's nails but skipped key testing te 2026-09-21T20:10:16.063Z Murdaugh defense says detectives found male DNA under victim's nails but skipped key testing Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh have filed a motion asking a judge to force South Carolina prosecutors to hand over pieces of key forensic evidence, like the unidentified male DNA found under Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails that they say the state crime lab never fully tested. The 93-page filing by Alex Murdaugh's attorneys on Friday seeks the additional DNA and ballistics evidence, along with raw data from a laser scan of the crime scene in Colleton County, South Carolina. Attorneys for Alex Murdaugh accused the state of stalling in a way that could jeopardize the defense's trial preparation. MURDAUGH WANTS IDAHO MURDERS DNA DREAM TEAM BEHIND KOHBERGER CASE TO HELP REWRITE SECOND MURDER TRIAL "Every week the State withholds this material is a week taken from the preparation of the defense, and if the delay continues the defense may be forced to seek a continuance that Mr. Murdaugh does not want and that the Court has said it will not grant. The State should not be permitted to create, through inaction, the very delay it would then oppose," the motion states. Alex Murdaugh's defense team previously requested that DNA evidence from underneath Maggie Murdaugh's fingernails be released to Othram, Inc. After Othram tested the DNA, the defense argued that additional testing is needed to recover a male DNA profile that the defense says the state crime lab found but never fully pursued. SEND US A TIP READ IT: Alex Murdaugh defense team's motion to compel evidence His defense argued that the partial DNA profile from swabs on Maggie Murdaugh's phone should be further tested as well. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Defense attorneys are also asking for a list of every shooting in the counties surrounding the crime scene where .300 Blackout cases or projectiles were recovered, along with details about each crime. They also asked for raw data from a 3D laser scan SLED took of the crime scene. Prosecutors handed over a read-only viewer file in 2022, but the defense says it needs the raw data to reconstruct the scene. Alex Murdaugh's defense also accused prosecutors of flip-flopping on the murder weapon. The state argued at his 2023 trial that the .300 Blackout rifle was uncommon, pointing toward the family's guns, but now calls it one of the most popular AR cartridges in the country, according to the motion. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "The State has had continuous and exclusive custody of every item of physical evidence in this case, including the biological material that is the subject of Part III of this motion, for more than five years. It has tested what it wished to test, in the sequence it wished to test it, without notice to the defense and without the defense's consent. It now proposes that the defense may not do the same," defense attorneys argued. Joshua Ritter, a former prosecutor and Fox News contributor, said Murdaugh's request for additional DNA may backfire, calling it a "big gamble." "I think it's probably better left alone by the defense so that they can make that argument about this unknown male. 'Who is that? Why didn't the prosecution test it? Why didn't they do anything about it?' Maybe they're concerned that the prosecution could point the finger right back at them and say, well, you guys didn't test it either, you had it for as much time as we did," he said. Alex Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife, Maggie, and son, Paul, at the family's Moselle property in Colleton County. The South Carolina Supreme Court later overturned the convictions after finding that former Colleton County Clerk of Court Becky Hill improperly influenced the jury. His retrial is scheduled to begin April 5, 2027. Fox News Digital reached out to SLED and Attorney General Alan Wilson for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab18f2675342cf4db88105b Gov Pritzker dodges questions on Hasan Piker, says focus should be on stopping Trump te 2026-09-21T20:10:14.525Z Gov Pritzker dodges questions on Hasan Piker, says focus should be on stopping Trump Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., avoided multiple questions about far-left streamer Hasan Piker on Sunday as he insisted his focus was on stopping President Donald Trump in his "tracks." "I‘m not focused on the streamers and what they‘re saying. There‘s a whole lot of them and they got a whole lot of views," Pritzker said when asked by ABC's Jonathan Karl if the Democratic Party should outright denounce the streamer, citing Piker's position that Iran having a nuclear weapon would bring more stability to the Middle East. Karl told Pritzker that Piker had a "pretty big following" online. OCASIO-CORTEZ CALLS FOCUS ON HASAN PIKER 'ABSOLUTELY LUDICROUS' AS SOME DEMOCRATS DEMAND DISTANCE "I understand that. I'm just saying that what I think we should be talking about and focused on is how do we stop Donald Trump in his tracks?" Pritzker responded. "How do we make sure that we‘re putting forward an agenda that really fights for the people who need it, which are the most vulnerable, the workers, you know, the middle class who really need someone to stand up for them. That‘s why I‘m a Democrat. That‘s why the Democratic Party exists. That‘s what we should be focused on." Karl asked Pritzker if he would accept an endorsement from Piker, before noting the streamer likely would not endorse the governor. ABDUL EL-SAYED DISMISSES QUESTIONS ABOUT HASAN PIKER TIES ON 'FACE THE NATION,' PIVOTS TO GROCERIES "Again, I‘m not focused. I don‘t even want to talk about it. Hasan Piker doesn‘t mean anything to me or in my election," he said. Piker has done multiple interviews in recent weeks in which he's been asked about some of his controversial political stances. HASAN PIKER SAYS HE’D ‘ABSOLUTELY’ CAMPAIGN FOR AOC IN 2028 AS EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF "Do you think Iran should be free to build a nuclear weapon?" Axios correspondent Alex Thompson asked in an interview on Thursday. "I think Iran, much like any other sovereign nation, has a right to defend itself, regardless of its domestic policies," Piker responded. The popular Twitch streamer went on to cite political scientist John Mearsheimer in the belief that "mutually assured destruction is the only way for countries to have sovereignty," something he said would bring regional stability. "Now having said that, do I want Iran to have nuclear arms? No. But I also don't want America, or Russia, or China to have nuclear arms either," Piker said. "Do you think the Middle East would be more stable if Iran had a nuclear weapon?" Thompson followed. "I believe yes. I think that the Middle East would be more stable," Piker responded. In the same interview, Piker claimed the U.S. is responsible for more terrorism than al Qaeda "pound for pound." Some Democrats have forcefully rejected Piker, including Rahm Emanuel, who issued a statement on X calling out Piker's positions. "The great thing about America is that everyone is entitled to their opinions and free to express them, however dumb or immoral. That includes ‘Comrade’ Piker. The rest of us are just as free — obligated even — to call out this vile, hateful speech that only divides America," he wrote. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Political strategist Kaivan Shroff told Fox News Digital in a statement, "Pritzker can say Hasan Piker doesn’t mean anything to him, but that’s increasingly hard to square with reality. Piker is showing up in Senate campaign ads, campaigning with Democratic candidates and publicly talking about his relationship with AOC’s team. At some point ‘he’s just a streamer’ stops being an answer. Streamers are part of the political media ecosystem now." "Democrats have spent years talking about the need to compete with Republicans in the influencer/podcast space. They can’t suddenly pretend influencers are irrelevant when one becomes inconvenient. The question isn’t whether Democrats should spend all day talking about Hasan Piker — of course they shouldn’t — and nor should they let the media’s disproportionate coverage of the issue go unaddressed," Shroff added. "But the real question 2028 candidates will have to answer is … who is in the big tent, and who is out…where is the line? And what angry loud online fanbase are they willing to p--- off in order to stand by their values?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab18f2475342cf4db881052 Mamdani in hot seat over post mourning death of inmate charged with callous crime: 'Absolutely shameful' te 2026-09-21T20:10:12.983Z Mamdani in hot seat over post mourning death of inmate charged with callous crime: 'Absolutely shameful' New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing strong pushback from critics after posting his condolences for the death of a man in jail who was charged with robbing an autistic man who was murdered during an ambush attack. "A person in City custody died yesterday evening following a court appearance in Queens," Mamdani posted on X on Thursday. "Department of Correction staff performed CPR until emergency medical services arrived to take him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. I extend my condolences to his family. In line with standard practice, the DOC and its oversight partners will investigate the circumstances of his death. " The vast majority of social media users who replied to the post took issue with Mamdani not providing more details about the alleged crime. The individual who died was Luis Alberto Lopez Castillo, who faced charges of murder, manslaughter, and robbery related to the 2025 murder of 26-year-old Ron Marte, a man with special needs, the New York Post reported. Prosecutors allege Castillo and his accomplice Axel Martinez ambushed Marte in the Bronx’s Starlight Park as he walked home from work, with Martinez shooting him in the chest while Castillo took his cellphone. CITY-RUN BOARD CANCELS LEASE OF ISRAEL DRONE SUPPLIER, SPARKING BACKLASH TOWARD MAMDANI: 'LUDICROUS' Mamdani’s critics highlighted the post as an example of the mayor showing more concern for suspected criminals than victims. "Again!" Fox Business anchor David Asman posted on X. "I thought somewhere in the beginning of ‘An Idiot’s Guide to Being Mayor’ here’s a suggestion: ‘Display sympathy for the victims; Not the criminals.’" "Didn’t he murder a 26 year old special needs man?" Jewish advocacy group StopAntisemitism posted on X. MAMDANI SETS INTERNET ABLAZE WITH VIDEO EXPLAINING CAVE ON PLAN TO ARREST NETANYAHU: 'WHAT A JOKE' "The guy Mamdani is mourning here was charged with robbing and murdering a 26 year old with special needs," Benny Polatseck, a former digital producer for former NYC Mayor Eric Adams posted on X. "Did you see any tweets from him mourning his helpless victim?" "Absolutely shameful…," conservative influencer account Proud Elephant posted on X. "Just when you thought Mamdani couldn’t go any lower. Mamdani should do the right thing and resign from office in disgrace." Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani’s office for comment. Mamdani has faced similar criticism before, including in August when he mourned the death of a man with 27 prior arrests who died in Rikers Island jail while facing charges for murdering a man with a meat cleaver in a Brooklyn laundromat. Mamdani has been outspoken about his efforts to improve safety and living conditions across the jail system and has made several moves he says will accomplish that including ending 12-hour shifts for correctional staff, addressing the practice of housing people of different ages together, moving to close Rikers Island, and strengthening oversight under the federal Nunez monitoring agreement. His administration has begun transferring unused Rikers facilities out of the Department of Correction’s control and opened a 104-bed therapeutic housing unit at Bellevue Hospital to provide incarcerated people with specialized medical care. New York City has been legally committed since 2019 to closing Rikers and replacing it with four smaller borough-based jails, a plan Mamdani has pledged to accelerate. Critics argue the move would leave the city with fewer jail cells and make it more difficult to tackle crime. Fox News Digital's Robert Schmad contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab18f2375342cf4db881042 Doctors and enrollees sue over Medicaid work requirements from Trump’s spending law te 2026-09-21T20:10:11.019Z Doctors and enrollees sue over Medicaid work requirements from Trump’s spending law Medicaid enrollees from five states and leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit Friday challenging new Medicaid work requirements. (Photo by Whitney Downard/Indiana Capital Chronicle) Medicaid enrollees from five states and leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit Friday challenging new Medicaid work requirements. The broad tax and spending law that President Donald Trump signed last summer, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, established work, school or community service requirements for low-income adults who receive Medicaid under expansion provisions and waiver programs across 44 states. The law exempts people who are medically frail from work requirements, but the lawsuit argues a new administration rule severely restricts who qualifies. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland include Medicaid enrollees from five states — Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and North Carolina.  They also include the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Doctors for America, the New Hampshire Medical Society, the New Hampshire Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the city of Columbus. The National Health Law Program and the Democracy Forward Foundation are representing the plaintiffs. “Creating barriers to healthcare coverage for the most vulnerable needlessly puts people’s lives at risk and inevitably drives up the cost of care for everyone,” Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein said in a news release. “These are folks who should be focused on getting the help and care they desperately need, not overcoming even more obstacles.” The federal government in June issued a rule that specifies “medical frailty” exemptions from the work requirements. Those include people who are blind or disabled, or have any physical or developmental disability that interferes with daily living; people with substance use disorders or disabling mental disorders; or those with “serious or complex” medical conditions. People who fall in these categories still must prove that their conditions hinder their ability to work or participate in community engagement. Republicans argue that work requirements would push people into the workforce and allow them to come off government aid. Research shows the majority of Medicaid recipients already work or are in school. The plaintiffs argue that the new designations are narrow and that work or exemption verification processes will create red tape that threatens Medicaid coverage for people with serious or chronic health conditions. Those who could be harmed under the new rule include people with cancer, diabetes, HIV, substance use disorders and other behavioral health conditions, the lawsuit argues.  Individuals represented in the lawsuit have health conditions ranging from autism spectrum disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, severe vision impairments, HIV and narcolepsy. Work requirements will be costly for cities and localities that provide public health and emergency care services, the plaintiffs argue, as many people may lose coverage. “When they (cities and localities) provide services for residents who lose their Medicaid coverage, they do so without compensation,” the lawsuit reads. Medical groups are concerned the reporting burdens will cause interruptions in care and coverage for low-income, vulnerable adults. “We should not and must not be implementing policies that place this already vulnerable population at increased risk of interrupted treatment, disrupted coverage, or losing healthcare access altogether,” said Dr. Jan K. Carney, president of the American College of Physicians. Stateline reporter Nada Hassanein can be reached at nhassanein@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab18f1c75342cf4db881026 Tucson German restaurant packed after rocky start te 2026-09-21T20:10:04.198Z Tucson German restaurant packed after rocky start A West Side restaurant that stood empty a few months ago is now packed nightly, as Biergarten's owners bring authentic German food, beer and Oktoberfest traditions to Tucson. Most nights, guests are greeted by men in lederhosen and women in trachten, surrounded by the sounds of accordions and laughter and the smells of beer and bratwurst, all part of the experience created by owners Andre and Silke Linke. Despite months of delays, the Linkes' efforts to turn the property into a traditional German biergarten have paid off, with full reservations most nights and walk-in patrons lucky to get a seat at the bar. The Linkes' success stands out against a difficult year for Tucson's restaurant industry, which saw longtime spots like Dante's Fire, Tucson Tamale Market and Brother John’s Beer, Bourbon & BBQ close this summer. “After three months, it turned out really, really well,” Andre Linke told Tucson Spotlight during a recent visit. Silke Linke echoed his sentiments. “The grand opening was really crazy,” she said. Andre Linke said that before the restaurant opened, the couple were walking a knife's edge and nearly had to move back to Germany with their children. Now, the restaurant is thriving. “We started with seven employees, now we have 45 on the payroll,” Andre Linke said. “We had to hire people for jobs we weren't even aware of.” Tucson Spotlight just won a national award for local journalism. Become a member today and help make sure Southern Arizona keeps getting the coverage it deserves. Guests fill Biergarten's dining room, decorated with murals and greenery meant to evoke a German village. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. The only thing that was easy to come by at first was German beer, with Andre Linke saying he's currently the largest contributor to Tucson's German beer market. “I was like, ‘Hey, we can have ten beers on tap.' German brands,” Andre said. But the business was so popular in the days following its June opening that suppliers ran out before the restaurant could restock. Now, Biergarten sells the most Spaten beer in the state, according to the Munich-based brewery. Andre Linke said selling so much German beer has created a domino effect, with alcohol retailers like Total Wine also selling more German beers after people in Tucson got a taste. “All because of a small restaurant,” Silke Linke said. Manager Tanja Robles describes the restaurant as a community. “The kind of place you come home to,” Robles said. Some of Biergarten's most frequent customers are retired or former military, many of whom were stationed in Germany when they were younger. For them, the restaurant offers a slice of nostalgia. Robles described the Linkes as very passionate, calling Andre "a silent giant" and Silke "the heart, the engine and the wheels." She said the couple complements each other so well they can practically predict one another. Diners sit under Biergarten's outdoor tent, where checkered tablecloths and beer banners set the scene for the restaurant's nightly crowds. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. That same passion can be felt by customers, even first-timers April and Chris McDaniel. “The food was phenomenal,” Chris McDaniel said. “Just seeing the atmosphere, the staff, the ambiance, the outfits, it seemed very traditional.” April McDaniel echoed her husband's sentiments about the food. “You have to try it,” she said. “If you like ethnic food like we do, you have to come out. It's just fun.” Regular customer Kenneth, who lives nearby, gave it a similarly glowing review. “We tried to get in many times before,” Kenneth said. “It was just so busy there was no way to get a table without a well-in-advance reservation.” Saturday marked the start of the 191st Oktoberfest celebration, which includes more than a dozen days of celebrating German and Bavarian culture. Andre Linke said the things people associate with Oktoberfest, including local beer, classic outfits, music and food, are all parts of German tradition that are accessible year-round. Oktoberfest, he said, is about putting them together in one place and celebrating them with friends and family for days on end. Biergarten is holding its own Oktoberfest celebration from Oct. 3 to 18, featuring open-air seating, traditional German games and live music. “All the food is very, very good, and I like the fact that a regular size beer is one liter. The music is fun, the way it looks is fun,” Kenneth said. “I was in the military and I got to experience some real German places, so it brings back some nice memories of days gone by.” The restaurant's schedule of events is posted on Instagram at @biergarten_tucson. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab18a7275342cf4db880f7d Nancy Mace has a message for the libs who were triggered by her SEC Saturday, Caleb Williams memes & Brady! te 2026-09-21T19:50:10.973Z Nancy Mace has a message for the libs who were triggered by her SEC Saturday, Caleb Williams memes & Brady! 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. Don't look now, but we're embarking on the final full week of September. I know. Doesn't seem possible, but here we are. It's why we have to cherish every single one of these fall weekends, folks. They take so long to get here, and then you look up and we're already into Week 4 of the college football season. Blink, and we'll be ringing doorbells for candy. Blink again, and we'll be carving turkeys. SYDNEY THOMAS MOCKS LANE KIFFIN AFTER LOSS WITH BRUTAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME IDEA, LSU FANS FIGHT & NATE'S SHORTS Don't let a single day go to waste. We're in the best time of year. Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where Nancy Mace sends her haters a stern message after they got all riled up over her attending Saturday's South Carolina game. "Go Cocks!" What else? I've got Caleb Williams memes flooding the internet after yesterday's wild injury (and reaction), Tom Brady ruffled some feathers with his language on yesterday's broadcast (silly), and I think college football really separated itself from the NFL this weekend. I assume it'll swing back and forth throughout the season, but it was pretty stark yesterday. I'll explain. OK, grab you whatever it was Patrick Mahomes was slugging back before last night's OT win, and settle in for a Monday 'Cap! No, it wasn't anything nefarious. That little cocktail would be pickle juice — a staple for any athlete. My wife loves pickle juice. I despise it. I love pickles. Can't stand pickle juice. People just drink that stuff out of the jar. It's unfathomable to me. But, to each their own. We don't judge here. (We do). Anyway, let's get this class going. It's a Monday, and the official last day of summer given the fall equinox begins tomorrow. We're back in the 80s pretty consistently here in Florida, so it's almost sweater weather! First up today? Nancy Mace triggering the left with her SEC video over the weekend, and then sending the haters a strongly worded message after the dust settled: "I've had some time to reflect on my attendance at a college football game last night and then had the nerve to tweet about it," Mace says, referring to the internet melting down her "Go Cocks!" caption. "So this post goes out to all the liberals, libtards, socialists, leftists, and trolls that don't think women should attend football games or cheer for their team with their college football chant. I want you to know that I've unpacked your lived experiences and I've centered your truth and your feelings. Your feelings are valid. But despite all of that, I'm unburdened by what has been. "And so I'm going to attend — I've decided I'm going to attend the next football game and enjoy the hell out of it." SEC TEAMS WENT 16-0 IN WEEK 1, IS THE CONFERENCE BACK ON TOP OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD? It just means more in the SEC, baby! Get 'em, Nancy. Don't let the haters win this round. "Go Cocks!" has been South Carolina's calling card forever now. You can't drive down the street in Columbia without seeing it. The Gamecocks lost to Miss. State, 41-34, for what it's worth. Good game, though. Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor may be the best quarterback in college football. He feels like someone who won't be a Bulldog next season, sadly. Next? Speaking of players who can sling the rock, Caleb Williams is all over the internet today. He went down with what appeared to be a season-ending injury late in Sunday's game against Minnesota, and it basically took the jaws of life to get him off the field and into the locker room. Turns out, he just pulled a hammy. Naturally, his reaction to the injury is getting ruthlessly mocked: Amazing. Look, I'm not here to tell you a hamstring strain doesn't hurt. It does. We also don't yet know how severe it is. It's never great when muscles get yanked off the bone. But ... I legitimately thought Caleb Williams suffered a career-ending injury with his reaction. I've never seen a player yell or scream like that. Watching them try to walk him off the field was wild. I thought there was a real chance they were gonna have to call in the stretcher. I figured we'd seen the last of him until next September ... And then it came out last night that it was a hamstring injury. Not ACL. Not achilles. No broken bones. Hamstring. He's not even being ruled out for next WEEK, according to Tom Pelissero! Amazing. I like Caleb Williams, by the way. I think he's a superstar quarterback. Unfortunately, that meme will now be used for the rest of eternity. As is life on the internet. It's a tough world out there. OK, let's rapid-fire this Monday class into a big Monday night. Speaking of the internet jumping all over someone ... Are people really mad at Tom Brady for saying "piss missile" on live TV? Is that not allowed? Am I got crazy? I've seen people whining on social media today because Brady cussed and said "piss" during the broadcast. Give me a break. Everyone was mad at Tom two years ago because he was too robotic and reserved in the booth. Now we're mad at him for this? And no, I'm not just saying this because Brady is a Fox teammate. I'm saying it because it's NUTS how mad we get at the silliest things nowadays. That ball from Dak WAS a piss missile! Get over it. Finally, on the way out, I do have a question I'd like to leave for the class ... I saw that post this morning and it really spoke to me. NFL vs. College football ... who ya got? After this weekend, I think it's pretty clear college football is just better at the moment. And I'm a HUGE NFL guy. It's always been my No. 1 sport. Probably still is ... But the gap is getting pretty small. I don't know how you can watch Ole Miss-LSU Saturday night, and then go into yesterday's 1 p.m. slate of games, and not feel a difference. College football Saturdays are just so much better. Perhaps it's because of the day itself, which is fair. We all prefer Saturdays over Sundays. Can't fault the NFL for that. But beyond that, the atmosphere is just better. The pregame shows. The hype. The crowds. The storylines. Most of all, college football almost always delivers. LSU-Ole Miss delivered Saturday night. Even with all the hype, the game somehow still delivered. Maybe this is simply recency bias on my part given yesterday's NFL slate was pretty awful. But I do think the difference was night and day this weekend. Something to monitor. OK, that's it for today. Happy last day of summer to all who celebrate. Let's have a big week. NFL or college? Email me at Zach.Dean@OutKick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1881b75342cf4db880f1c White House won't back down as attorney predicts how Trump's latest press tussle will play out in court te 2026-09-21T19:40:11.392Z White House won't back down as attorney predicts how Trump's latest press tussle will play out in court An attorney at a nonprofit that defends the First Amendment doesn't think President Donald Trump will come out on top in a legal battle with three media outlets he banned from the White House. But after announcing on Friday his ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico — and the resulting lawsuit against him — the White House told Fox News Digital that Trump isn't backing down. "I think the Trump administration will not fare well in court because its action here is blatantly unconstitutional," predicted Aaron Terr, the director of public advocacy at the Philadelphia-based Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Trump took to TRUTH Social on Friday to announce that employees with the three major media outlets will be banned from White House grounds over "reporting FAKE NEWS. He said they "shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they're covering the President of the United States." DISNEY SUES FCC OVER ‘RETALIATORY CAMPAIGN AGAINST ABC,’ SEEKS TO BLOCK EARLY RENEWAL PROCEEDINGS Terr says that what media outlets report is not at issue. "There's settled precedent that when the White House opens its doors to the press, which it has done, the First Amendment walks in too," Terr said. "So that means the administration can't ban reporters from the White House grounds just because it doesn't like their point of view or thinks their coverage is too negative or critical, and the president in his statements has been crystal clear that this was the exact reason that he banned CNN, MSN, and ... Politico from the entire White House grounds." Reporters and cameramen with the outlets removed their gear and set up on Pennsylvania Ave. over the weekend and this week continued to film live hits from across the street rather than from their usual spots on White House grounds. In response to Terr's assessment, the White House remained defiant about the ban. CNN FIRES BACK AT TRUMP WHITE HOUSE OVER ATTACKS ON REPORTER, CALLS THEM 'BENEATH THE OFFICE' Monday morning, the three news outlets filed a lawsuit against Trump seeking an injunction that would halt the president's ban temporarily, and asking the court to immediately order the restoration of the media members' White House credentials. CNN was scheduled for White House television pool coverage on Monday. Fox News Media, ABC News, CBS News and NBC News, the other press pool networks, announced in a joint statement that they would not take CNN's place. "The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government. No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," the pool members said in a joint statement. Additionally, White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) President Jacqui Heinrich of Fox News, released a statement expressing the organization's support of the outlets. "Today’s action revoking access for journalists from CNN, POLITICO, and MSNOW violates the First Amendment," she wrote. "The implications extend beyond these organizations: a standard used to exclude one news outlet because of its coverage could be applied to any outlet in the future." "The American people, through a free and independent press, must be able to scrutinize those elected to power, regardless of whether government officials view it favorably," she continued. "The WHCA calls on the administration to immediately restore our colleagues’ access." TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUBPOENAS NY TIMES JOURNALISTS IN GRAND JURY LEAK PROBE TIED TO AIR FORCE ONE REPORT Terr said that while nobody has a First Amendment right to report from the White House, he said court precedent established that once a media outlet gains access to the White House, that access cannot be revoked for ideological reasons. "The principle here is that once the government provides access, it then can't condition that access on whether you're expressing a viewpoint that the government agrees with," he said. "It's a broader First Amendment principle that the government cannot retaliate against Americans for protected speech, and that includes revoking news outlets' access to a space open to the press just because the president doesn't like the actual or perceived slant of their report." Terr noted that while there can be bias in media, the alternative of government-controlled media could result in a much worse outcome. "The First Amendment is designed to prevent exactly that type of government control over the flow of information in a free society," he said. "The First Amendment guarantees that reporters are free to cover the news in a way that they think is best, and it's up to the American public to hear what they have to say and decide whether or not to trust them and their coverage of the government and other issues in our society." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1881975342cf4db880f13 Georgia school district defends pulling 'sexually explicit' book depicting child rape amid 'censorship' claims te 2026-09-21T19:40:09.919Z Georgia school district defends pulling 'sexually explicit' book depicting child rape amid 'censorship' claims A Georgia school district has removed Toni Morrison’s "The Bluest Eye" from its public school libraries, citing graphic depictions of child rape and incest in the award-winning novel. The book joins over 30 other titles removed by Cobb County, Georgia’s second-largest school district, since 2023 as part of an effort to remove sexually explicit material from K-12 media centers. District leaders say the move is intended to protect students and give parents more control over what their kids are exposed to, while free-speech advocates argue the removal amounts to censorship and limits students’ access to literature. "We're no more banning the book than we are banning rated-R movies. It's just that we are removing those with sexually explicit content and allowing our parents to make those decisions for their families," Cobb County Superintendent Chris Ragsdale told Fox News Digital. OREGON SCHOOL COUNSELOR FACES BACKLASH OVER 'CHOSEN FAMILY' BOOK FOR YOUTHS Ragsdale said district colleagues brought the book to his attention because of concerns about excerpts dealing with sexual topics. At a board meeting, Ragsdale read aloud one explicit passage that depicts the rape of an 11-year-old girl by her father. "Both as a father and as a superintendent, I think about a parent having to explain to their sixth-grade daughter after she encounters explicit descriptions of child incest and rape in a book provided at school, without parents' knowledge," Ragsdale said in the book removal announcement posted online. "As the superintendent responsible for the instruction of 100,000 students, I do not have the luxury of making that decision for other parents and their children," he added. The district announced the book would join dozens of others removed from school shelves, including the popular "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl," and "Thirteen Reasons Why." The latter was eventually adapted into a Netflix series about a high school girl who dies by suicide. ALASKA STATE FAIR BARS PARENTAL RIGHTS GROUP DUE TO 'EXTREMIST' GROUP DESIGNATION BY FAR-LEFT ORGANIZATION District officials said other works by Toni Morrison remain available in Cobb County schools. The district says its removals target books containing sexually explicit passages. Ragsdale acknowledged the author’s award-winning status, but argued that awards do not mean a book belongs in every K-12 school library. He said books containing sexually explicit material are subject to a separate administrative review process, rather than Georgia’s standard process for parent challenges. The superintendent rejected the characterization of the district’s actions as book banning or censorship. "And there's not a single classroom in our school district that will show a rated R movie during class to students," Ragsdale said. "Same thing for these books that contain sexually explicit material. That needs to be a parental decision made in the parents and the child's house." "One size does not fit all. So we can't just make a cross-the-board decision for parents and expect that every parent is going to agree with that decision," Ragsdale later added. "We want the parents to be able to be empowered to make the decisions that, as parents, they should be able to make." Parental advocacy group Moms for Liberty echoed Ragsdale’s argument, telling Fox News Digital that schools are not required to stock every book and can decide what their students have access to in the school library.  "Schools are not required to stock every published work. They already restrict internet access, movies, and other materials for age-appropriateness," said Tina Descovich, Moms for Liberty CEO and co-founder. "The book ‘The Bluest Eye’ went through the Cobb County School District’s review process and the process worked. The community determined that graphic descriptions of the rape and incest of a young girl in a book on shelves accessible to 11-year-old students in school, often without a parent’s knowledge or consent, is not acceptable," Descovich added. "At the end of the day, this is about protecting students and ensuring parents are not blindsided by their child’s assigned reading list," she said. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOUTS ‘HARD RESET’ FOR AMERICAN SCHOOLS, VOWS TO PUT PARENTS ‘BACK IN CHARGE’ Kasey Meehan, Freedom to Read Director at PEN America, criticized the decision and said Morrison’s works are often targeted using excerpts that are taken out of the context of the books as a whole. "While that particular part of a book can be really difficult to read and to sit with and grapple with, what we continue to point to is that books are not harmful, censorship is," Meehan told Fox News Digital. "So what we hear time and time again is that books like ‘The Bluest Eye’ and other books that talk about sex, talk about consensual sex, as well as talk about violence and sexual experiences, they help young people gain really profound and necessary literacy around what consent is, what harm is and how to be in relationships that are mutually loving," she later added. Meehan also challenged the district’s argument regarding parental choice, saying district-wide decisions restrict access to books for every student, regardless of age or interest. "Increasingly, we've seen the way in which state laws or politicians or even broadly, district administrators are making decisions that affect the access of books for every student in the district, regardless of age, regardless of interest," Meehan said. "I think we often point to that making these broad, sweeping decisions that restrict access to titles, restrict the freedom to read for every student in that district," she said. "[It] undercuts the professional expertise of educators and librarians who see, of course, the literary merit and value in having that book accessible for young readers." Meehan also warned that what may begin with the removal of a single book could expand to other titles. "While it may seem like it's one book, censorship is a slippery slope, and it never actually ends with just one book or one title," Meehan said. "Oftentimes, districts that ban one book then continue to remove all kinds of literature from school." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab185c275342cf4db880e86 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino football takes care of business at Mohave te 2026-09-21T19:30:10.175Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Coconino football takes care of business at Mohave A look at how local teams fared recently, including Coconino’s second straight shutout victory in Bullhead City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab185c075342cf4db880e7d NAU ROUNDUP: Hannah Rutten wins Pentathlon, Breaks 200-IM meet record te 2026-09-21T19:30:08.492Z NAU ROUNDUP: Hannah Rutten wins Pentathlon, Breaks 200-IM meet record True freshman Hannah Rutten is the winner of the 31st annual NAU Pentathlon, opening Friday's season-opening meet by setting the meet record in the 200-meter individual medley. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab185be75342cf4db880e73 Tucson transit crashes fall, but fatalities on the rise te 2026-09-21T19:30:06.460Z Tucson transit crashes fall, but fatalities on the rise The Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility reported fewer crashes overall in its first quarterly safety review, but rising fatalities and serious injuries, as the city moves forward with transit ambassadors and other safety measures on public transportation. The department reported a 3.2% reduction in crashes this year compared to the same time period in 2025 and a 10.7% reduction from the five-year average. The report also noted a 4.2% increase in fatalities and a 6.1% increase in serious injuries this year compared to the same time last year. The report, which included data as recent as Aug. 13, analyzed 3,018 crashes. Of those, 1,342 involved no injury, 50 were fatal, 104 caused serious injuries and 643 caused minor injuries. The rest lacked definitive information. Roughly 2,340 of the crashes involved two or more vehicles, with another 354 involving a single vehicle and 132 listed as "pedestrian-involved." City staff also reviewed changes to the proposed budget for the RTA Next Transit Safety Plan during the Sept. 9 meeting, including additional funding for bus driver barriers, now costing $400,000, an increase for the transit ambassador program, elimination of the budget for additional contracted security guards on public transit, and a reduction in the budget for bus cameras. Additional expenses include $449,280 to hire six transit ambassadors and $221,580 for environmental improvements at bus stops to help prevent crime, such as lighting and clear sightlines. Staff also made an effort to better track transit safety data, developing 10 key performance indicators collected through operator reports, transit ambassador surveys and feedback on the city's transit app. These indicators include security incidents, assaults on transit workers and the percentage of riders who feel "good" about safety on buses. Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. A map of 15,301 transit safety incidents reported from August 2025 to July 2026 along city routes. Courtesy of the Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility. The number of incidents over the past year totaled 15,301, or 96 per 100,000 rides. Reported offenses peaked in January 2026, with 1,499 that month, or 113 per 100,000 boardings. Nearly 70% of incidents, or 10,588, were loitering, and another 4,137 involved substance use. There were 421 incidents of disorderly conduct, 94 welfare checks and 20 assaults or fights. The Tucson Police Department initiated 96 special duty deployments between March and July, issuing 2,080 warnings and 171 citations, arresting 305 individuals, and making 161 service referrals. The city has also used its transit app to collect rider feedback, with riders reporting feeling safer on buses than at bus stops. About 14,000 riders reported feeling "all good" onboard and about 1,000 said they felt "a bit worried" about the safety of themselves and others. At bus stops, 11,000 reported feeling "all good" and 2,300 "a bit worried," with another 700 saying they felt "very concerned." The city hired six transit ambassadors over the summer who will ride buses and streetcars and try to deescalate incidents. Onboarding and training is expected to begin soon. A handful of city staff and council members will be traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to learn from its transit safety action plan and a transit ambassador program that is several years old. Mayor Regina Romero said she's heard many residents express a desire for more consistent and visible enforcement on public transit and more follow-through on unreported incidents, as well as a desire for more mental health services for unhoused individuals. “I'm really looking forward to putting our transit ambassadors to work to work for all of us, whether you are a student and you need to connect and you're a little lost or whether you're a person that needs a resource and connecting to uh from the pilot safe rides to school pilot we learned that they're you know taking care of the issues that our ambassadors were able to see immediately and taking care of them immediately,” Romero said. Romero credited the RTA Next plan for the ability to include an additional $2.1 million in the budget for the plan, saying she hopes it will bring about positive results. Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at ianjgs16@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab185bc75342cf4db880e5c Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket te 2026-09-21T19:30:04.449Z Discover what’s next: 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket 5 days left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass + 50% off a second one. Join 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators at San Francisco’s Moscone West, October 13-15. Grab your ticket savings before prices go up on September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1836d75342cf4db880e31 Frightening object caught by TSA inside passenger's baseball bat-shaped flashlight te 2026-09-21T19:20:13.599Z Frightening object caught by TSA inside passenger's baseball bat-shaped flashlight A passenger's attempt to bring an unusual item through airport security in Florida quickly caught the attention of highly trained Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers. At Tampa International Airport recently, TSA officers discovered a 4-inch, double-edged knife concealed inside a baseball bat-shaped flashlight, according to an employee story published on the agency's website. TSA Officer Andrew Carter was screening the passenger's carry-on bag with an X-ray machine when he noticed something unusual about the flashlight — and flagged the bag for a closer look. TSA OFFICER SEES ALARMING SHAPES ON X-RAY BEFORE STOLEN CIVIL WAR MYSTERY UNRAVELS "The makeup and composition of the flashlight appeared unusual and outside what I typically expect, so I determined it required further examination," Carter said in the published note. Supervisory TSA Officer Michael Slaughter then searched the bag — and felt a mass beneath its lining.  After opening the lining, he found the baseball bat-shaped flashlight and noticed a line along its shaft. "That is when it detached from the flashlight — revealing a 4-inch double-edged knife integrated into the handle," he said. When the passenger was questioned, he initially said he did not know the item was in his bag. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER But after airport police arrived, he said he'd placed it beneath the suitcase lining to save space, according to TSA. The passenger was arrested and was not allowed to travel, the agency said. Keith Jeffries, the Florida-based vice president of K2 Security Screening Group and a former federal security director for TSA at Los Angeles International Airport, told Fox News Digital that concealed blades are not unheard of at airport checkpoints. "It's not uncommon to see artfully concealed blades inside of items," Jeffries said. He pointed to walking canes as one example, noting that passengers are sometimes unaware that a blade is inside an item they purchased. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES The Tampa case raised a different concern because the passenger reportedly admitted to intentionally concealing the item, Jeffries said. "Once you do that, that falls right into the category of artful concealment — which leads to certainly a grave concern," he said. Passengers who bring knives to checkpoints may be able to voluntarily surrender them and continue traveling, while law enforcement decisions depend on the circumstances of each incident, TSA said. Travelers could also potentially face a civil penalty, while TSA PreCheck members could lose access to the program, Jeffries said. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ His advice to travelers is to know exactly what is inside their luggage and not attempt to test airport security. "Pack your own bag, know what's in your bag and do not try to test the system," Jeffries said. "Do not test the security system. You will lose," he emphasized. Fox News Digital reached out to the TSA for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1836c75342cf4db880e28 Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Vikings against Tampa Bay Buccaneers te 2026-09-21T19:20:12.395Z Kyler Murray clears concussion protocol and will start for Vikings against Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kyler Murray is back for the Minnesota Vikings. Coach Kevin O'Connell announced Monday afternoon that the quarterback has cleared the NFL concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Murray missed Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears because he was knocked out of the Week 1 game against the Green Bay Packers. KYLER MURRAY KNOCKED OUT OF VIKINGS DEBUT AFTER FOREARM TO THE HELMET AND BLOW TO NECK BY TWO PACKERS The hit was ugly, and although Murray walked to the locker room and seemed totally responsive in the hours afterward, he was placed in the NFL concussion protocol. Murray, who won the starting job in training camp against J.J. McCarthy, was thus subjected to testing by independent physicians to determine his status. And while that happened, Carson Wentz directed a comeback win against the Packers and then a victory over the Bears on Sunday. MINNESOTA VIKINGS SURPRISINGLY DEMOTE FORMER FIRST-ROUND PICK JJ MCCARTHY TO THIRD STRING The Vikings lead the NFC North with a 2-0 record. Sunday's victory was not exactly an offensive explosion, which might explain why O'Connell didn't hesitate in handing the starting job back to Murray. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Wentz completed 11 of 20 passes for a modest 143 without a touchdown or interception in the 9-3 victory over the Bears. The time Wentz played in his place was not wasted by Murray, according to O'Connell. VIKINGS QUARTERBACK BATTLE MEETS EXPECTED END AS KYLER MURRAY BEATS OUT JJ MCCARTHY FOR STARTING JOB "I think the starting point is he's just watched Carson really function in a way that there wasn't, Carson wasn't, you know, doing crazy things," O'Connell said. "He was just protecting the football, making good decisions, making some big-time throws when he could, and running the show. "And and I think [Murray] saw some plays get made. I think he saw our team play totally connected and complimentary of all of the other two phases and what that can do for the Minnesota Vikings on a Sunday." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1836675342cf4db880e07 Two Killed in Helicopter Crash While Fighting Yosemite Wildfire te 2026-09-21T19:20:06.014Z Two Killed in Helicopter Crash While Fighting Yosemite Wildfire The crew members, under contract with the U.S. Forest Service, were in a helicopter that crashed on Sunday while fighting a fire that has burned more than 3,000 acres. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1836375342cf4db880df0 Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch te 2026-09-21T19:20:03.629Z Meta’s Muse is outpacing ChatGPT’s early mobile launch Meta’s new AI agent Muse has racked up more downloads and daily active users in the U.S. and Canada than ChatGPT did over the same period after its mobile debut, according to new estimates from Appfigures. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1811e75342cf4db880dce FanDuel Promo Code: Get $350 in Bonus Bets for Rams vs Giants te 2026-09-21T19:10:22.236Z FanDuel Promo Code: Get $350 in Bonus Bets for Rams vs Giants Looking at the results from this week, there are some games that stand out — the Colts and Jets both battled into overtime before falling to the Chiefs and Packers, respectively. The Browns looked good and beat the Buccaneers. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17ec275342cf4db880d84 Manfredi: Fiscal discipline should be measured, not merely claimed te 2026-09-21T19:00:18.250Z Manfredi: Fiscal discipline should be measured, not merely claimed Anyone can promise fiscal responsibility. Residents deserve a record they can check. Across the 12 budgets since I was elected, from FY2015–16 through FY2026–27, Maricopa reduced its primary property tax rate nine times, including the last seven years in a row. We held the rate steady in the other three years. We never increased the primary property tax rate during those 12 budget cycles. The primary rate fell from $5.0898 per $100 of assessed value to $3.3279, a 34.6% reduction. This year alone, we cut it another 4.3% from the previous year. My Role I championed those reductions while funding the services our growing community needs. I remember interviewing our previous and current City Manager, and I asked if they were on board to continue these cuts. I would not have voted to hire either if they were not.  Residents also deserve open and honest answers. A lower city property tax rate does not guarantee a lower individual tax bill. Assessed values and other taxing jurisdictions affect what each homeowner pays.  I support funding the people and equipment that keep Maricopa safe. Our adopted FY2024–25 General Fund budget allocated $31.48 million to public safety, its largest spending category. That funding supports the police, fire, and emergency services residents rely on. Balanced Budgets Our balanced FY2026–27 budget also continues the investment in infrastructure. Transportation and street projects account for 55% of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan. Priorities include widening SR 238, funding the pedestrian overpass, and improving flood protection on Murphy Road near the high school. [City budget announcement](https://www.maricopa-az.gov/Maricopa-eNews/FY2026-27-Budget). Strong financial management helps control borrowing costs. The city retained its AA+ credit rating and attracted more than $181 million in investor demand for approximately $27 million in SR 347 bonds. The city reports that this demand helped secure lower interest rates. Our finance team and the council’s financial policies helped produce those results. City budget announcement. Difficult Votes Fiscal responsibility also means explaining difficult votes. In 2025, I supported the half-cent city sales tax increase to help fund SR 347 improvements. The council paired that decision with an agreement with ADOT governing the widening investment. I supported that local commitment because improving the corridor requires funding as well as planning. Residents deserve to know why I voted for it and where the money goes.  I will keep questioning spending, protecting reserves, and directing infrastructure dollars toward projects that serve residents. Growth creates obligations as well as revenue. Our job is to meet those obligations while protecting taxpayers’ Vincent Manfredi owns InMaricopa and this is a letter written to the editor.  You can view other opinions and letters here.     Manfredi: SR 347 moved from years of discussion into construction – InMaricopa.com Manfredi: 12 years of service – InMaricopa.com Manfredi: Maricopa needs more than one dependable way in and out – InMaricopa.com City of Maricopa: FY2026-27 budget City of Maricopa: 10-year capital plan GENERAL FUND | 2025 Budget Book AG Budget Forms FY27 Final.xlsx   The post Manfredi: Fiscal discipline should be measured, not merely claimed appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17ebe75342cf4db880d64 Presley Gerber's death being investigated as 'a suspected overdose': police te 2026-09-21T19:00:14.896Z Presley Gerber's death being investigated as 'a suspected overdose': police Presley Gerber's cause of death was "deferred," according to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 27. The medical examiner told Fox News Digital that an examination was scheduled for Monday and that "the investigation is still ongoing and there is limited information available." Santa Monica Police Department officials are investigating the death as "a suspected overdose," according to a release from the department. Officers responded to a report of a possible overdose at approximately 9:35 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male who was deceased. PRESLEY GERBER, SON OF CINDY CRAWFORD AND RANDE GERBER, DEAD AT 27 PRESLEY GERBER, SON OF CINDY CRAWFORD AND RANDE GERBER, DEAD AT 27: A LIFE IN PHOTOS The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the individual as Presley Gerber. At this time, there is no indication of foul play, and Gerber's case remains open. "The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner," the release added. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time," Crawford's representative said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Presley was the only son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. Presley had been open about his mental health struggles, speaking publicly about them on social media and in interviews. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17ebd75342cf4db880d5b SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast te 2026-09-21T19:00:13.676Z SEE IT: Chinese nationals intercepted in ‘extremely dangerous’ infiltration attempt near Florida coast A smuggling vessel filled with Chinese nationals and other illegal immigrants was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Coast Guard in what sources called a rare and "extremely dangerous" attempt to enter the U.S. through Florida. CBP confirmed the interdiction exclusively with Fox News, sharing video and photos of U.S. authorities intercepting the vessel, which was carrying 22 illegal immigrants, including 13 Chinese nationals. The boat, a 27-foot cuddy cabin vessel, was stopped, and the migrants aboard were arrested without incident Tuesday. The interdiction took place near Angelfish Creek, Florida, near Key Largo. According to the agency, a CBP Air and Marine Operations multi-role enforcement aircraft first detected the vessel. The interdiction, carried out by CBP alongside Coast Guard personnel, resulted in the apprehension of one suspected smuggler, a Cuban national, 13 Chinese nationals, eight Ecuadorian nationals and one Dominican national. Sources emphasized to Fox News that it is extremely rare for Chinese nationals to attempt to enter the U.S. through maritime Caribbean routes that are typically used by Haitians, Dominicans and Cubans. During the Biden administration, Chinese nationals typically entered the U.S. through land routes in California and Texas, which are now subject to tighter enforcement under the Trump administration. CBP, COAST GUARD INTERCEPT MIGRANT VESSEL HEADING FOR PUERTO RICO; 40 APPREHENDED INCLUDING UZBEK NATIONAL Andres Blanco, executive director of Air and Marine Operations Southeast Region, told Fox News that "attempting to enter the United States illegally by sea is extremely dangerous and will not go undetected." Blanco said that "this interdiction demonstrates the strength of our maritime partnerships and our commitment to stopping human smuggling organizations before they can put more lives at risk." He added that "those who attempt these dangerous voyages face arrest, prosecution, removal, and the very real possibility of losing their lives at sea." The illegal immigrants were transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Pablo Valent for processing. Meanwhile, authorities seized the vessel. ICE-LED FLORIDA OPERATION NETS 500 — INCLUDING ILLEGAL ALIENS ACCUSED OF MURDER, CHILD ABUSE, CARTEL TIES After the operation, Coast Guard Lt. Corryn Ulrich, the commanding officer of the Pablo Valent, told Fox News that "the U.S. border remains secure due to highly capable teams and coordinated interagency enforcement" and that "we remain ready to save lives and enforce federal law at sea." The CBP Air and Marine Operations unit is designed to anticipate and confront aviation and maritime threats to America’s national integrity, according to the agency. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet Thursday in Washington, D.C. Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang claimed that, despite the leaders trumpeting a positive relationship, Xi is mulling a war against the United States and organizing troops "for battle." "Xi Jinping keeps on talking about going to war against us… and also he's preparing China's society, civilian and military, for battle. And we think we're at peace," Chang said Sunday on "Fox News Live." "So, this is a very dangerous period for us." Chang’s remarks follow reports that China aided Iran in attacks that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan earlier this summer. ICE SHOOTING ROCKS AUSTIN AS DEMOCRAT DEMANDS BODYCAM VIDEO, INDEPENDENT PROBE The incident comes amid renewed debate over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot a Venezuelan illegal immigrant in Austin on Sunday. The Department of Homeland Security said the man shot by the officer, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, "illegally entered the country under the Biden administration and had a final order of removal during a law enforcement operation." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER His lawyer, Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, has contested DHS’ statement, saying Perez entered the U.S. lawfully. According to DHS, he survived and is in stable condition and is in federal custody pending removal. The incident has resulted in large protests in Austin and Democratic politicians condemning ICE and the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement. Fox News Digital's Nora Moriarty and Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17eb575342cf4db880d3c Why Is the Coast Guard Operating Surveillance Drones in the Great Lakes? te 2026-09-21T19:00:05.306Z Why Is the Coast Guard Operating Surveillance Drones in the Great Lakes? Since May, the Coast Guard has deployed six surveillance drones across the Great Lakes to stop the flow of drugs and illegal border crossings from Canada. But there is little illegal activity on the northern border, and the sailing drones are raising privacy concerns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17c6575342cf4db880ccd Lessons in Life Insurance: 4 Reasons Getting It May Be Easier Than You Think te 2026-09-21T18:50:13.783Z Lessons in Life Insurance: 4 Reasons Getting It May Be Easier Than You Think Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17a0d75342cf4db880c78 Identity theft can cost you — LifeLock monitors your info for you, with plans starting at about $10 per month te 2026-09-21T18:40:13.455Z Identity theft can cost you — LifeLock monitors your info for you, with plans starting at about $10 per month Identity theft can wreak havoc on your finances, but a monitoring service can help you keep a closer eye on your personal information and credit accounts. LifeLock offers three plans, starting at $10.42 per month when billed annually. Depending on the plan, members may also receive reimbursement for certain losses related to identity theft and fraud. In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 1.3 million reports of identity theft, highlighting how widespread the issue has become. Identity theft protection services such as LifeLock monitor your personal information for suspicious activity and alert you to potential misuse. Depending on the service and plan, that can include someone using your Social Security number to open an account or apply for a loan, as well as your information appearing on the dark web. These alerts can help you spot potential identity theft sooner and take steps to limit the damage. Some monitoring plans also track changes to your credit and financial accounts, giving you another way to catch suspicious activity early. READ MORE: 20 fall travel security essentials to grab before Labor Day deals end tonight LifeLock monitors your personal and financial information so you can spot potential identity theft sooner. All three available plans include identity and Social Security number monitoring, dark web monitoring and alerts for potentially suspicious activity. Select plans add credit monitoring from multiple bureaus. Higher-tier plans also monitor activity tied to payday loans, utility accounts and social media accounts. If your information is compromised, a scam assistant can provide guidance and answer cyber safety questions. Depending on your plan, you can get up to $3 million in identity theft coverage. The two top-tier plans also include up to $10,000 in scam reimbursement for eligible losses due to fraud. READ MORE: 19 emergency items to buy before you actually need them Regardless of which plan you choose, paying annually instead of monthly saves 16%. Here's how the plans compare: Core: LifeLock's entry-level plan costs $10.42 per month when billed annually. It includes identity monitoring, bank and credit alerts for up to two accounts, monitoring from two credit bureaus and up to $1.05 million in identity theft coverage. Advanced: At $16.67 per month when billed annually, this mid-tier plan expands bank alerts to five accounts and monitors all three credit bureaus. It also includes up to $1.2 million in identity theft coverage and $5,000 in scam reimbursement. Total: LifeLock's most comprehensive plan costs $29.17 per month when billed annually. It adds home title and investment account monitoring, along with up to $3 million in identity theft coverage and $10,000 in scam reimbursement. Whether you're early in your career or have already spent decades building wealth, protecting your assets is always a smart idea. Each of LifeLock's plans is well worth the investment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17a0b75342cf4db880c6f 3 VPN settings to check before your next trip te 2026-09-21T18:40:11.614Z 3 VPN settings to check before your next trip Has this happened to you? You're at the airport, connected to the terminal Wi-Fi, VPN running and feeling good about your security. You board, put your phone in airplane mode, land a few hours later and switch airplane mode off. Your phone finds the hotel Wi-Fi. You open your email and start scrolling. What you probably didn't notice is the moment in between. For a few seconds, your phone may have been reconnecting while your VPN was still catching up. During that brief window, some traffic could have left your device without VPN protection. Most websites today use HTTPS encryption, so losing your VPN for a few seconds does not mean everything you do suddenly becomes visible. Still, a VPN adds another layer of privacy, particularly when you are connecting to airport, hotel and coffee shop networks you do not control. Here's how you can reduce those connection gaps while traveling. NEW! 🩺 Free CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better Healthcare With AI Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will show you five practical ways AI can help you organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare smarter questions for your doctor. No technical experience is needed. Save your free spot at CyberGuyLive.com HOW TO STREAM SAFELY WHILE TRAVELING OUTSIDE THE US A VPN works by building an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet. While that tunnel is active, your connection to the VPN server is encrypted. However, the VPN relies on an internet connection. When your phone drops one network and connects to another, the VPN may need to re-establish that tunnel. Usually, this happens so quickly that you barely notice. However, a weak signal, slow hotel login page or network that takes a few extra seconds to connect can create a brief period when your device has internet access before the VPN reconnects. This can happen during completely ordinary activities. You might switch from cellular data to airport Wi-Fi after landing. Later, your phone may move from the airport network to your hotel's Wi-Fi. The same thing can happen when your phone wakes from sleep in a new location or reconnects after losing cellular service. For travelers who move between networks frequently, those transitions are worth paying attention to. When your VPN is disconnected, websites and online services can generally see the public IP address assigned by your internet provider or Wi-Fi network instead of the VPN server's IP address. That address can reveal information such as your approximate location and internet provider. A VPN also helps prevent the operator of a Wi-Fi network from easily seeing details about the internet services your device is contacting. Most trusted websites and apps already encrypt sensitive traffic using HTTPS or other encryption. That greatly reduces what someone monitoring a public Wi-Fi connection can see. However, risks remain if you connect to a fake or compromised Wi-Fi network. Someone controlling the network may try to direct you to a fraudulent login page, interfere with your connection or exploit websites and apps that are not properly encrypted. A VPN adds another layer of protection by encrypting traffic between your device and the VPN server and masking your normal public IP address. A kill switch can provide an additional safeguard by preventing internet traffic from leaving your device if the VPN unexpectedly disconnects. The first setting to check is auto-connect. Most VPN apps offer some form of automatic connection. Without it, your VPN may stay disconnected until you remember to open the app and turn it back on. After a long flight, a trip through baggage claim and the rush to reach your hotel, that can be easy to forget. With auto-connect enabled, your VPN can attempt to restore its connection automatically when your device gets back online or joins a new network. Check your VPN app before traveling and make sure its automatic connection options are configured the way you want them. THE TRICK TO SMOOTHER STREAMING AT HOME AND ON THE ROAD The second setting to check is the kill switch. A VPN kill switch is designed to block internet traffic if your VPN unexpectedly disconnects. That helps prevent your device from simply falling back to an unprotected connection while the VPN is trying to reconnect. However, kill switches do not all work exactly the same way. Some protect you only when the VPN connection unexpectedly drops. Others can be configured to block internet access whenever the VPN is not connected. Android users may also have system-level options such as Always-on VPN and Block connections without VPN, depending on their device and VPN provider. Some reputable VPN services also offer additional kill switch options on supported platforms. Keep in mind that stronger settings that block all traffic outside the VPN can interfere with local network features or internet access when the VPN is intentionally turned off. The important thing is to understand how your VPN's kill switch works before you depend on it while traveling. There is one situation that can complicate things: the captive portal. That's the webpage airports, hotels and other public Wi-Fi networks sometimes require you to open before they grant internet access. You may need to accept terms, enter a room number or complete another login step. Because your device does not yet have normal internet access, the VPN may not be able to connect until you finish that process. Strict kill switch settings can occasionally make this more difficult. If you encounter a Wi-Fi login page, complete the network's sign-in process and then confirm that your VPN is connected before opening email, financial accounts or other sensitive services. Also make sure you are joining the correct Wi-Fi network. If you are uncertain, ask an airport employee, hotel staff member or business employee for the official network name. Settings help, but reconnection speed also depends on the underlying technology your VPN uses. This is known as the VPN protocol. Different VPN protocols handle network changes in different ways. Some are particularly well suited to phones and laptops that frequently move between Wi-Fi and cellular connections. For the best VPN software, see my expert review of the best VPNs for browsing the web privately on your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com. WHY YOUR VPN KEEPS GETTING BLOCKED AND THE SIMPLE FIX Before your next trip, take a minute to check your VPN: You should also test your setup before leaving home. Connect to your VPN, turn Wi-Fi off and switch to cellular data. Then turn Wi-Fi back on and watch what your VPN does. Does it reconnect automatically? Does the kill switch block traffic while the VPN is disconnected? How long does the connection take to return? A quick test can help you catch a setting that needs attention before you are relying on your VPN in an airport or hotel. Most websites already use HTTPS encryption, so a brief VPN interruption does not leave all of your online activity exposed. Still, a VPN provides another valuable layer of privacy when you are using networks you do not control. The biggest issue for travelers is making sure the VPN actually reconnects when a phone or laptop moves between cellular service, airport Wi-Fi, hotel Wi-Fi and other networks. Turn on auto-connect, understand how your kill switch works and use a protocol that handles network changes efficiently. A few minutes spent checking your settings before a trip can help keep your VPN connection more consistent while you are on the move. Have you ever noticed your VPN disconnect when switching networks, or is there a setting you use to keep it connected while traveling? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab17a0975342cf4db880c60 No, there isn’t a ‘Democrats for Biggs’ movement, despite what new signs claim te 2026-09-21T18:40:09.348Z No, there isn’t a ‘Democrats for Biggs’ movement, despite what new signs claim Andy Biggs at an campaign event for the launch of his guberntorial campaign in May 2025. The event was hosted by Turning Point Action and Turning Point PAC. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr/CC BY-SA 2.0) Who, exactly, are the “Democrats for Biggs”? That’s the question behind a wave of blue campaign signs popping up around Greater Phoenix, claiming Democrats are backing Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs. The signs don’t say which Democrats. They don’t name any supporters. And the people promoted online as Democrats supporting Biggs aren’t current Democrats at all: They are people who were once registered as Democrats but changed their party affiliation years ago. And the group behind the signs is not a Democrat-led organization, but Turning Point PAC – Arizona, part of the conservative political nonprofit group Turning Point USA. The signs haven’t gone unnoticed. Arizona Reddit users have posted photos and accounts of the signs appearing throughout South Phoenix, Laveen, Mesa and Chandler. A post in the Chandler subreddit garnered hundreds of comments after claiming the signs were at nearly every intersection on the user’s morning commute. If the sign looks or sounds familiar, that’s because earlier this month, two Turning Point activists posted now-deleted photos of an artificial intelligence-generated image that looked very similar to progressive state Rep. Lorena Austin, D-Mesa, posing with the signs written in Spanish. With the help of AI detection tools, Austin was quick to clarify that the images were not of them and threatened to sue Turning Point PAC for misusing their identity. The Biggs campaign distanced itself from the AI posts and told KJZZ News that they are “not connected in any way to our campaign.” Amid all this, it is still not clear what Democrats are supporting Andy Biggs’s campaign. LOOKOUT asked Turning Point PAC – Arizona for interviews with currently registered Democrats they identified supporting Biggs through the effort and whether any would be willing to speak about why they are backing him. The organization has not responded for comment. In a social media post from Turning Point PAC, people who once registered as Democrats and then changed their party affiliation during the first Trump presidency were the ones being promoted. LOOKOUT couldn’t independently verify the individuals’ identities or whether they were, indeed, former Democrats who became Republicans. Most recent spending reports up to the end of June that Turning Point – PAC has spent more than $30,000 on the current election cycle, with $15,067 being paid to a Mesa-based sign printing shop, though it’s unclear if that payment was for the new signs posted across the Valley. The next filing deadline is on October 15. The misleading campaign raises a basic question about political advertising: What can a political group legally put on a sign? And when an ad makes a claim about who supports a candidate, what, if anything, does Arizona law require the group to prove? Generally, false or misleading claims in political ads aren’t regulated or overseen. Arizona law restricts the distribution of certain deceptive synthetic depictions of candidates within 90 days of an election unless they contain a clear disclosure that the content is not human-made. The statute, though, is specifically aimed to rein in AI-style media that falsely depicts a candidate as saying or doing something they did not do. It does not, by itself, regulate every potentially false or misleading claim made in political advertising. Arizona also has separate laws governing disclosures on political advertisements. Those provisions require campaign advertisements to identify who paid for them and whether a candidate authorized them, among other requirements. Not whether claims or marketing is accurate or true. That lack of oversight goes into official state-distributed materials, as well. In August, LOOKOUT published a story examining the election laws governing claims published in the official Secretary of State voter publicity pamphlet. Until Turning Point PAC Arizona identifies the Democrats referenced in the campaign, voters have no way to independently evaluate who is behind the claim, the most visible “Democrats for Biggs” in Arizona are the signs themselves and the conservative group that paid for them. This story was first published by LOOKOUT and is reprinted here with permission. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab177b675342cf4db880c1d Navy veteran’s national anthem performance earns ‘best ever’ praise as he shares message of unity te 2026-09-21T18:30:14.899Z Navy veteran’s national anthem performance earns ‘best ever’ praise as he shares message of unity A retired Navy petty officer is earning national attention after his powerful rendition of the national anthem ahead of Saturday's highly anticipated Ole Miss-LSU matchup left some fans calling it the "best ever." While Generald Wilson described the opportunity to perform at the game as a "blessing," to him, taking the field was about more than setting the stage for the rivalry. "My point is always to create unity in the national anthem," Wilson told "Fox & Friends First." THIS 'AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL' RENDITION BEFORE THE FRANCE VS PARAGUAY MATCH WILL GIVE YOU GOOSEBUMPS "We have our differences, we have our different opinions. That's just the way it is, [but] that doesn't mean that we shouldn't continue to love each other." Wilson's message of unity has followed him throughout his "National Anthem Tour," which he said dates back to 1998 and has taken him before countless crowds at major sporting events across the country. With time, the Navy veteran has become so recognizable to fans that he has noticed resounding enthusiasm before he even begins to sing. "I'm starting to see the appreciation for patriotism, the appreciation for me singing," Wilson said. "It warms my heart. It makes me feel good. Before they even say my name, the crowd is going bananas, just to see me on the jumbotron." OLE MISS, LANE KIFFIN SET FOR EMOTIONALLY CHARGED SHOWDOWN 10 MONTHS AFTER BITTER SPLIT Wilson has also become a familiar voice for Ole Miss fans, returning to perform at a special game nearly every year since around 2012. This year, Wilson returned for the Rebels' heated matchup against LSU, a team now led by former Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin. "That crowd is awesome," Wilson said. "That's all I got to say about that." Wilson also touched on his unlikely path to the national spotlight, recalling how his grandfather — whom the family called "Papa" — made a prediction about his future when he was just five years old. "He told my uncles and my mom, like, 'You see that young man? He's gonna be somebody,'" Wilson recalled. Expectations were not always high for those growing up in his hometown of Kinloch, Missouri, Wilson said, but he takes pride in the people who have gone on to pursue their calling. "Most people say you wouldn't amount to too much coming out of there, but there are quite a few people that came out and are doing what God has called them to do," he said. "So I'm just glad to be in that number." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab177b575342cf4db880c14 Colin Kaepernick says NFL and slavery are part of the “same process" in interview with Ryan Clark te 2026-09-21T18:30:13.258Z Colin Kaepernick says NFL and slavery are part of the “same process" in interview with Ryan Clark Colin Kaepernick doubled down on his comparison between the NFL and the slave trade during a conversation with, wait for it, former ESPN commentator Ryan Clark. Clark asked Kaepernick about the comparison, which he made during the 2021 Netflix series "Colin in Black & White." "What they don't want you to understand is what's being established is a power dynamic," Kaepernick narrates during the series while depicting the NFL Scouting Combine as a slave auction. "Before they put you on the field, teams poke, prod and examine you, searching for any defect that might affect your performance. No boundary respected. No dignity left intact." RYAN CLARK OPENLY WEEPS ABOUT UGLY ESPN EXIT DURING INSANE PODCAST APPEARANCE Instead of challenging Kaepernick on the ludicrous and offensive comparison, Clark asked him the following during an interview on his "Pivot" podcast: "When did you truly start to have the realization that [the combine] reminds [you] of the slave trade?" Kaepernick was eager to answer. "You get to the point, where it's like, 'Strip down to your drawers,’" he responded. "It feels like a meat market." He added that he did not have the "historical perspective at the time" in 2011 to understand what he now considers a "parallel" to a slave auction. Kaepernick acknowledged that the NFL pays players millions of dollars. However, he argued that the "process and intentions behind the process [are] the same" as slavery. We encourage you to watch the clip below so you can rest assured that we did not make any of this up. Colin Kaepernick truly made the comparison again while Ryan Clark nodded along in amazement. COLIN KAEPERNICK IS STILL UPSET THAT HIS MOM WANTED HIM TO DATE TAYLOR SWIFT, A WHITE WOMAN THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It is hard to imagine a less honest or intelligent conversation taking place in sports media this year. We say that after attending Kaepernick’s speaking event with Jemele Hill earlier this month, where he mocked the idea of dating a white woman and Hill suggested that the Atlanta Falcons should consider signing him right now. For context, Kaepernick has not played in the NFL since January 2017. He continues to claim that he is "ready" to return to the league and trains every morning as if he is still an NFL starting quarterback. In other words, he has not given up on his dream to become a slave once again. No, seriously. Based on his logic, that is the message he's sending. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab177ad75342cf4db880be8 Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google te 2026-09-21T18:30:05.104Z Kairos Power gets up to $100M from Samsung group to build nuclear reactor for Google Future Google supplier Kairos Power inked a deal with Samsung C&T to help build its first 50 megawatt nuclear power plant. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1756075342cf4db880bc6 'Monday Night Football' betting preview sees Giants as live underdog against the Rams with Cam Skattebo rising te 2026-09-21T18:20:16.431Z 'Monday Night Football' betting preview sees Giants as live underdog against the Rams with Cam Skattebo rising As a sports bettor, you know you're going to have losses. Successful bettors win somewhere around 53 or 54% to be profitable. There will be great runs when you try to get all the money into the pot that you can, and there will be some stretches where you have a major struggle. That's when you have to navigate the bankroll a bit and keep the management at the forefront so you don't start chasing to recoup the losses. I've put out three plays and gotten three losses this week. I also lost my survivor play as the Buccaneers made the Browns look like a competent team. I need a win here for "Monday Night Football" as the Giants take on the Rams. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The New York Giants come into this game after taking down the Cowboys in their season opener. New York has been a bit of a laughingstock for years, but now they seem to have built something that looks like a competitive team. Over the past few years, they've gotten a strong primary receiving target in Malik Nabers, then drafted a quarterback who has some swagger and looks like he is a great addition, Jaxson Dart. Fan favorite Cam Skattebo seems to be a reliable running back who is making a difference. Perhaps the biggest addition is that John Harbaugh has been brought into the fold. Reports from Giants players in the offseason said that it was one of the hardest camps they've ever had. Harbaugh brings toughness, competitiveness, and professionalism that the team may not have had previously. Traveling across the country can be a challenge, but it doesn't mean the Giants can't win this game. In the first game, Dart found Isaiah Likely multiple times. Having a reliable secondary target for Dart is going to open up a lot of offense. JOHN HARBAUGH'S GIANTS ON FULL DISPLAY IN BRUISING WIN OVER COWBOYS TO KICK OFF NFL SEASON The Los Angeles Rams were dubbed Super Bowl champions before this year started. Then, they showed why they play the games. Los Angeles looked like hot garbage as they played San Francisco in Week 1 in Australia. You have to assume the team would've done better if they were playing in a normal location. How much stock can you put in the Rams' failure and sleep issues from their travel? If you recall, they flew into Australia right before the game, and then left very shortly after. It clearly didn't work out. If you watched the first quarter of the game, the Rams struggled to get anything going, but the 49ers weren't faring much better. The Rams finally got the offense working and scored a touchdown (Kyren Williams - more on that in a minute). Both teams threw an interception, but the 49ers ended up scoring a touchdown after they got theirs. Overall, the Rams offense couldn't get it working. The last three Los Angeles possessions were turnovers on downs, a fumble, and another turnover on downs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Monday night features one team that is looking to go to 2-0 and cement themselves as legitimate playoff contenders. The Rams are looking to get back to 1-1 and show that it really was just an issue of traveling across the world to play a football game. I personally don't like the sides in this one. I lean toward the Giants, but could see the Rams looking to run up the score. My play is actually on Davante Adams to get over 62.5 receiving yards. I don't think the Giants have the personnel to guard both him and Puka Nacua. I will also once again bet on Kyren Williams to score the first touchdown of the game. Williams is +400 to score first, and he scores the first overall or first Rams touchdown regularly. Back Williams for the first touchdown or first Rams touchdown if you want a bit more safety. 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/6ab1755f75342cf4db880bbd The Soros political machine is putting millions to work before Election Day — and zeroing in on key races te 2026-09-21T18:20:15.135Z The Soros political machine is putting millions to work before Election Day — and zeroing in on key races Tens of millions of dollars in Soros-linked money are pouring into key Democratic campaigns and political groups as Election Day approaches, campaign finance records show. As of the end of June, Democracy PAC and Democracy PAC II — a pair of political committees created and funded by the Soros network — have disbursed over $40 million in donations to their Democratic allies, a review of campaign finance records show. Among the largest beneficiaries of the Soros-linked funding have been the Schumer-aligned Senate Majority PAC, House Majority PAC and the J Street Action Fund, the political arm of J Street, a vocal critic of Israeli government policies. Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who has made getting money out of politics a pillar of his Senate campaign, is also indirectly benefiting from Soros-linked money flowing into the Michigan Senate race through outside Democratic groups. MICHIGAN SENATE HOPEFUL CALLS AIPAC DONATIONS 'LEGALIZED BRIBERY,' REMAINS SILENT ON OTHER DONATIONS Senate Majority PAC, which has received $9 million from the Soros-funded Democracy PAC this cycle, has pledged $30 million in spending to help elect El-Sayed in Michigan. "The fundamental corruption of our politics has been the system that allows corporations and would-be oligarchs and billionaires to buy politicians," El-Sayed said during a 2025 interview with a local news outlet. "I want to get money out of politics, put money in your pocket, pass Medicare for all," he told a reporter during a follow-up interview. El-Sayed’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday. The Senate hopeful is also scheduled to attend a Sept. 28 California fundraiser hosted by Jeffrey Soros – who is the nephew of billionaire George Soros. "Abdul El-Sayed is only for ‘money out of politics’ when it isn’t being spent on him. He’s wining and dining Soros billionaires and begging Chuck Schumer for money while Mike Rogers is taking on Big Pharma and calling for a suspension of the gas tax to lower costs for working families," Alyssa Brouillet, a spokeswoman for Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers, told Fox News Digital. "Mike Rogers is fighting for Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed is cozying up to billionaires and lying to Michiganders." The full scale of the Soros family’s 2026 political spending will become clearer as additional campaign-finance reports are filed. FBI RAIDS SOROS-BACKED VOTER GROUP’S HEADQUARTERS IN REPORTED FRAUD PROBE Another major beneficiary of the Soros family’s largesse has been the federal and non-federal arms of its Justice & Public Safety PAC, the primary vehicle behind its efforts to elect progressive prosecutors across the United States. The criminal justice-focused committees have so far pulled in close to $2 million. The Soros family, chiefly through George Soros’ Open Society Foundations and political committees, has funded efforts to reduce the number of criminals in prison, end cash bail, elect progressive prosecutors, expand rights for illegal immigrants and address alleged racism among law enforcement — efforts that have made Soros a frequent target of criticism from conservative politicians and activists. Other causes to receive support from the Soros family during the 2026 cycle have included the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, Fair Fight, which is a voter mobilization organization founded by Stacey Abrams and focused on helping Democrats in Georgia, and the Working Families Party PAC, which works to help elect progressives primarily in New York. Democratic Govs. Josh Shapiro, of Pennsylvania, and Abigail Spanberger, of Virginia, also received financial support from the Soros family’s political committees during their 2025 campaigns. ABDUL EL-SAYED DUBBED ‘VETERAN’ BY SOROS-LINKED PROPAGANDA NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTED IN MICHIGAN The true extent of the Soros family’s 2026 political operation won’t be fully known until roughly a year after elections wrap up, as much of its spending is routed through 501(c)(4) nonprofits, a type of organization that can spend money on politics but is only required to release disclosures annually, often a year or more after the spending itself occurs. George Soros gradually transferred control of his political and philanthropic empire to his son, Alex, between 2022 and 2023. A spokesperson for the Soros family did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1755d75342cf4db880bb4 Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles face off in playoff-style game with wild card on the line te 2026-09-21T18:20:13.840Z Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles face off in playoff-style game with wild card on the line We are entering the final week of the baseball season, and it is still a big week for a lot of teams. Many have already popped champagne bottles, knowing that they've made the postseason, but there are still quite a few that need to solidify their position. Some of them are still looking to make the postseason, and others are just trying to lock down the division or Wild Card spot. Monday night we have two teams that are still in contention, but losses will knock them out quickly as the Blue Jays take on the Orioles. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Toronto Blue Jays have had a unique situation this season. They came into the season off a narrow loss to the Dodgers in the World Series. They lost Bo Bichette in the offseason, but added Dylan Cease. Many picked them to be a threat once again this season, but it never really came about. They started trading away players at the trade deadline, but instead of sinking further in the standings, they started winning games. It was kind of a down year overall, including for Vlad Guerrero Jr., who just hit his first homer at home a few games ago. Tonight, the team turns to a playoff hero from just a year ago to try to keep their hopes alive. Trey Yesavage toes the rubber tonight and brings a 5-5 record with a 3.65 ERA into the contest. He also carries a 1.14 WHIP and has 91 strikeouts over 93.2 innings of work. He is coming back from the injured list, so you do have to be curious about just how many pitches they will allow him today. He has faced the Orioles twice this season and allowed seven earned runs over 10.2 innings. The Blue Jays lost both games, and Yesavage gave up nine walks in those innings. MLB WORLD SERIES FAVORITE FACES SERIOUS TROUBLE AS THE REGULAR SEASON ENTERS ITS FINAL FEW WEEKS OF THE YEAR The Baltimore Orioles are still alive, but their hope is dwindling fast. If they lose these games, they will be knocked out quickly. The Blue Jays and Houston Astros are both three games behind the Chicago White Sox for the final wild-card spot. The Orioles are currently sitting five games back. They were similar to the Blue Jays because they also had a really bad start, and then they traded away players. After the deadline, they started climbing back into the race. Now they have a sliver of hope, but it is likely too little, too late. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Orioles are turning to Shane Baz to keep that little hope alive. For the season, Baz is just 6-15 with a 4.11 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP. The good news is that he at least has been healthy and eaten a ton of innings. He has a 3.92 home ERA for the season, slightly better than what he's done on the road this season. Baz is a bit hard to predict because he has multiple games with three or fewer earned runs, but then will sprinkle in a stinker of a game. He only faced the Blue Jays once this season and allowed one earned run on five hits over 5.2 innings. Tonight is a game both teams need to win, and it should be treated essentially like a playoff game. That doesn't mean there will be no offense, but I do feel like the managers will both have quick hooks. I still think we'll see some runs in this game, but given the importance of the game, big innings are unlikely. I think the Blue Jays win it, though. Yesavage is the edge here for me, and despite him coming back from the injured list, I think he can be a difference-maker. Give me the Blue Jays. 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/6ab1755c75342cf4db880bab Blue state gov ignites online firestorm with plan to send gov't into homes of newborn babies: 'Lunatic libs' te 2026-09-21T18:20:12.548Z Blue state gov ignites online firestorm with plan to send gov't into homes of newborn babies: 'Lunatic libs' Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey set off an online firestorm over the weekend over a plan to expand the Commonwealth's Welcome Family program, which she spoke about in a clip that went viral on social media. Healey made the controversial comments in an appearance last week on Boston Public Radio where she discussed the state’s taxpayer-funded plan to send nurses into the homes of new parents after childbirth. "Everybody in the state, when you have a baby, you're going to have a home visit within days, weeks and that will be an opportunity for a healthcare provider to make an assessment to see if you need some additional support and resources," Healey explained. The clip quickly made waves on social media with conservatives blasting the governor’s government expansion. GAVIN NEWSOM ACCUSED OF 'INFANTILIZING' PARENTS WITH DIAPER PROGRAM IN SCATHING WASHINGTON POST EDITORIAL "Does this sound like a good idea? " Conservative radio host Howie Carr wrote on X in a post viewed almost 2 million times. "I’m sorry what?!" Conservative influencer account LibsofTikTok wrote on X in a post that was viewed over 2 million times. "MA Governor Maura Healey says everyone who has a baby will be visited in their home by a government appointed healthcare provider ‘to make an assessment’. Stay out of our homes you power hungry creep ." "IDK who needs to hear this … but the government DOES NOT OWN your baby," Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) posted on X. "Everyone needs to re-read 1984. " ‘COVID 2.0’: LAWMAKERS PUSH BACK ON SWEEPING HEALTH 'POLICE POWER' IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE "Lunatic libs," Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-MT) posted on X. Fox News Digital reached out to Healey’s office for comment. Healey announced the expansion last week in a press release that described the program as "voluntary" and meant to "strengthen postpartum care and mental health support for mothers and families across Massachusetts, with a focus on reaching people earlier, making support easier to access and helping providers connect patients to care when they need it. " Postpartum care has been a major topic of conversation in Massachusetts in light of the highly publicized trial of Lindsay Clancy in the Commonwealth where a jury recently deadlocked and could not come to a consensus as to whether Clancy was guilty of killing her three young children. Clancy's defense team argued that she suffered from severe postpartum mental illness. "Becoming a mother is a profound life change, and every parent deserves support—not just during pregnancy, but in the months that follow," Healey said in the release. "Postpartum depression, anxiety and other maternal mental health conditions are real medical conditions, and no mother should feel ashamed to ask for help or feel like she has to navigate this journey alone. We’re working to expand postpartum care, identify concerns earlier and connect families to the mental health support they need, because taking care of moms means taking care of the whole family." Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, told Fox News Digital in an interview that "this is an example of the government overreaching." "I'm a mom of three," Carnevale said. "I'm blessed to have three wonderful children. And, doctors, today, they, ask about postpartum depression. They ask about the need for resources. So, there are plenty of resources available to women after they have children in Massachusetts and nationwide. And this example by Governor Healey to send people into the homes of new moms is an example of government overreach and the Massachusetts Republican Party has been hearing from moms across the state, moms and dads across the state, really objecting to this new policy." Fox News Digital’s Amanda Macias contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1755b75342cf4db880ba2 Apple TV's 'The Savant' gets spring 2027 release date after postponing following Kirk assassination te 2026-09-21T18:20:11.058Z Apple TV's 'The Savant' gets spring 2027 release date after postponing following Kirk assassination Apple TV's "The Savant" has a release date after it was postponed in September 2025, shortly after Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was killed while speaking at a college campus event that same month. The show will be released in the spring of 2027, as reported by Deadline and Variety. A source confirmed the release timing to Fox News Digital.  "The Savant" was set to premiere in September 2025 and followed an undercover investigator, played by Jessica Chastain, as she "infiltrates online hate groups in an effort to stop domestic extremists before they act," according to the show’s synopsis. NETFLIX CLARIFIES CONTROVERSIAL 'NECK INJURY' POST ON CHARLIE KIRK'S ASSASSINATION ANNIVERSARY "After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone ‘The Savant,’" an AppleTV statement from 2025 said at the time. "We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date." At the time, Apple TV did not provide details of its decision. However, the show would have premiered two weeks after Kirk was shot and killed in what authorities described as an ideologically motivated attack. Kirk’s alleged assassin was reported to have had a "leftist ideology" and harbored hatred against Kirk specifically. Sensori.Ai founder Dr. A.K. Pradeep, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, author and expert in neuroscience, consumer psychology, AI and marketing, spoke about what companies may consider in making the decision to delay a show release or a statement to Fox News Digital, comparing the thought process to that of politicians, who he said do the opposite of what corporations might do.  Pradeep said successful politicians tend to trigger a fight-or-flight response within the limbic system of the voter. "Corporations, unlike politicians, generally shy away from anything that triggers limbic responses. They never want to be caught in an Amygdala struggle, and try to position themselves as far from such struggles as possible." "Apple’s decision is clear, and actually makes sense. Anything that can trigger a limbic system response is the last thing Apple would want to be associated with," he said. "Apple wants to be associated with Consumer Desire, and not Consumer Limbic responses. This is the real reason for the decision."  HOW THE MEDIA, IN THE DIGITAL AGE, HELP FUEL A CLIMATE OF ANGER AND VIOLENCE Chastain, an executive producer of "The Savant" as well as a star in it, spoke out against the decision to postpone in a Sept. 24, 2025, post to social media. She said she did not align with the decision. "In the last five years since we’ve been making the show, we’ve seen an unfortunate amount of violence in the United States: the kidnapping attempt on Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; the January 6th attack on the Capitol; the assassination attempts on President Trump; the political assassinations of Democratic representatives in Minnesota; the attack on Speaker Pelosi’s husband; the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk; the recent shooting at an ABC affiliate station in California; and over 300 school shootings across this country," she wrote on Instagram at the time. "These incidents, though far from encompassing the full range of violence witnessed in the United States, illustrate a broader mindset that crosses the political spectrum and must be confronted. I’ve never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is." Her post continued, "‘The Savant’ is about the heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever." JESSICA CHASTAIN'S NEW HORROR MOVIE 'OTHER MOMMY' DROPS A TERRIFYING FIRST TRAILER FOR FANS CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "While I respect Apple’s decision to pause the release for now, I remain hopeful the show will reach audiences soon. Until then, I’m wishing safety and strength for everyone, and I’ll let you know if and when ‘The Savant’ is released," she added at the time. The actress and producer told Variety in April that the show would get a release date. On the show's page on AppleTV's website, the show's release date reads, "Coming soon." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1730175342cf4db880b25 Volunteering takes residents outdoors te 2026-09-21T18:10:09.684Z Volunteering takes residents outdoors Community scientists are invited to help the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality monitor the health of the state’s air, water and land through volunteer opportunities (photo courtesy of ADEQ). Community scientists of all ages are invited to get outdoors alongside ADEQ scientists to collaborate on research and environmental protection in Arizona. The Arizona Community Science Alliance (AZCSA) is the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s (ADEQ) community science and education program, which is driven by community scientists around the state. Throughout the year, AZCSA offers volunteers – whether children, teens, college students, adults or retirees – various ways to help the department monitor the health of Arizona’s air, water and land and inform measures to protect it for future generations. Additionally, AZCSA provides educational opportunities for K–12 students. Those who are interested in joining the program as a community scientist or who would like an ADEQ scientist to participate in an educational event, should complete an online survey at https://azdeq.gov/sciencealliance. For additional information, call 602-679-1068. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab170b775342cf4db880ae3 FanDuel Promo Code: Get $250 in Bonus Bets for Rams vs Giants te 2026-09-21T18:00:23.024Z FanDuel Promo Code: Get $250 in Bonus Bets for Rams vs Giants Looking at the results from this week, there are some games that stand out — the Colts and Jets both battled into overtime before falling to the Chiefs and Packers, respectively. The Browns looked good and beat the Buccaneers. 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The team couldn’t convert major fourth-down attempts; there were dumb penalties, and it was just a poorly played game all the way around. Now that they are back home and in more familiar settings, perhaps things change.  The storylines are not lacking in this game, and many weren’t even discussed. For example, Aaron Donald returns from retirement. How will the Giants plan to block him? The questions for everything will be answered tonight.  FanDuel is offering you an answer for building your bankroll. Bet $5 a day, every day for five days, and you’ll receive a $50 token for each day completed, coming out to $250 in bonus bets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab170b575342cf4db880ada Trump's Greenland fixation revealed as wars expose why the Arctic island matters now more than ever te 2026-09-21T18:00:21.611Z Trump's Greenland fixation revealed as wars expose why the Arctic island matters now more than ever President Donald Trump's persistent interest in Greenland has put a spotlight on what lies beneath the vast Arctic island, including potentially valuable deposits of critical minerals and oil. That focus intensified this week after Trump reached a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he is signing on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday — a deal the administration says is intended to strengthen U.S. influence in the Arctic and bolster long-term investment in the island. The focus on obtaining control and influence in Greenland, which also has a highly strategic location in the world, comes as wars in Ukraine and Iran expose vulnerabilities in global energy supplies and the U.S. looks to reduce its dependence on foreign sources of critical minerals. "One of the reasons that we are exploring for oil in Greenland is because of what's going on in the Strait of Hormuz right now," Robert Price, CEO of Greenland Energy Company and president of USFM Corporation, told Fox News Digital. Price's two companies are pursuing separate oil and mineral projects in Greenland, including plans to drill an exploratory oil well in 2027 and ongoing mineral exploration in the island's west. WHY TRUMP ZEROED IN ON GREENLAND, THE WORLD’S LARGEST ISLAND, MOSTLY COVERED IN ICE — IN 3 CHARTS Those projects are taking on new significance as conflicts abroad strain global energy supplies and highlight vulnerabilities in critical supply chains. The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil supplies, while the war in Ukraine has put energy infrastructure at the center of the conflict. Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Friday that would expand the U.S. military presence on the island while keeping Greenland under Danish sovereignty. Full details have not yet been made public, but Fox News Digital obtained exclusive insights into some of the specifics of the agreement. "We don't want to be dependent on China for our rare earth minerals, and we don't want to be dependent on Russia for them either," Price said. "Critical minerals, they touch every part of our lives, which includes our cellphones, our computers, batteries, power storage, power generation," he said. Price's USFM has been drilling around Disko Island in western Greenland for nickel, copper, palladium and cobalt, commodities used in electronics, batteries, energy and manufacturing. "This mining district could be one of the largest mining districts in the world," he said, comparing its potential with Russia's mineral-rich Norilsk region. The scale Price described has not been proven, with exploratory drilling still underway. TRUMP'S AMBITIOUS ENERGY BET COULD BE A WINNING HAND AS THE WORLD BURNS MORE OIL, GAS THAN EVER Greenland's potential riches aren't limited to minerals. Price's Greenland Energy Company is pursuing permits for an exploratory oil well planned for 2027. Its licenses are on Greenland's eastern side, where Price said the geology resembles the petroleum-producing North Sea. "Our licenses are similar to the same petroleum system as the North Sea," Price said, noting that his company has sampled oil on and below the surface. But Greenland's value extends beyond what may lie beneath the surface. Sitting between North America and Europe and extending into the Arctic, the island has played a role in U.S. defense for decades. The U.S. maintains Pituffik Space Base there, its northernmost Defense Department installation. Price said Trump's emerging deal with Denmark and Greenland could provide greater security and give companies more confidence to invest in projects that take years to develop. "What it does is it shores up long-term investment in Greenland, and that's what our projects are," Price said. "They're long-term investments from oil, gas, and minerals." "We're really excited about this agreement," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab170b475342cf4db880ad1 Lindsay Clancy defense demands investigation into holdout juror who blocked not guilty verdict te 2026-09-21T18:00:20.368Z Lindsay Clancy defense demands investigation into holdout juror who blocked not guilty verdict Lindsay Clancy's legal team is calling for an investigation into the holdout juror who wanted to find her guilty of murder charges in connection with the strangling deaths of her three young children. Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington is asking a Massachusetts judge to preserve juror records from all 12 panelists and six alternates, including their questionnaires, courthouse hallway surveillance video taken outside the deliberation room and sign-in sheets for the jurors' cellphones. Reddington is asking the court to conduct a "limited inquiry" into the holdout and for information on any potential background checks stemming from a February motion for access to prospective juror information filed by Plymouth County prosecutors. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR MAKES NEW PROMISE AS LAWYER WARNS OF PUBLIC ATTACKS He's also seeking the holdout's juror questionnaire and any supplemental filings, probation records and "Juror Doe's record from the statewide domestic violence registry." He is asking the judge to require prosecutors to divulge whether it has had any contact with the holdout as a defendant, complainant or subject going back to January 2021. Additionally, Reddington is looking for the holdout's phone records between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each deliberation day and asking for the court to order an independent examination into his phone use during the deliberation period. Read the motion: Lastly, he wants the holdout to be grilled regarding the truthfulness of his juror questionnaire and voir dire answers, his statements to the court on Sept. 3, and the use of a phone or outside information during deliberations. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE "The court may also hear from Juror No. 10 limited to what he observed of Juror Doe's phone use," Reddington advised in the filing. LINDSAY CLANCY JUROR ADMITTED 'REASONABLE DOUBT' BUT STILL REFUSED INSANITY VERDICT, FOREPERSON SAYS GOT A TIP? Clancy's trial was declared a mistrial on Sept. 4 after jurors deadlocked 11-1 in favor of finding her not criminally responsible for the slayings due to mental illness or defect. Her defense had claimed she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and repeatedly sought help to no avail. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Prosecutors argued that she acted deliberately and understood that strangling her children one by one with exercise bands was wrong. LINDSAY CLANCY DA RARELY DOES PLEA DEALS, BUT HER CASE COULD BE THE 'EXCEPTION,' VETERAN ATTORNEY SAYS GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The lone holdout juror is referred to only as "Juror Doe" in the motion due to the court's impoundment order protecting the jurors' identities. Prosecutors have not yet officially announced whether they'll seek a new trial for Clancy, who faces three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months. Clancy's attorney has separately asked the court to overrule the holdout and declare her not guilty, a routine motion that experts nonetheless have said rarely succeeds. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab170b375342cf4db880ac8 Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW Unlocks 10x 100% Profit Boosts Ahead of Rams-Giants te 2026-09-21T18:00:19.127Z Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWSDYW Unlocks 10x 100% Profit Boosts Ahead of Rams-Giants If you’re excited about the Monday Night Football game between the Giants and Rams, you’re certainly not the only one. Caesars Sportsbook is giving new users another reason for excitement, as promo code FOXNEWSDYW unlocks ten 100% profit boost tokens.  In the NBA, there is always talk about having a "Big 3" to help lead you to a championship. There are parallels between the NBA and the NFL in terms of that requirement for success. You need to have great players in key areas. It seems like both the Giants and Rams have great players in the right spots.  The Giants seem like they’ve got great pieces at the right spots, and most of them are young enough to build around effectively. Jaxon Dart looks like he could be a great quarterback for many years. Behind him, he can hand off the ball to Cam Skattebo, who plays like he would run through a brick wall if he needed to. Dart also needs someone to throw the ball to, and Malik Nabers looks like a true WR1 for their roster. On the other side, the team is much older, but still very talented. They are built around Matthew Stafford, who won the MVP last season. He’s been excellent for seasons, and he is surrounded by weapons. At receiver, Puka Nacua has established himself as one of the best receivers in the league, and on the other side is one of the best route runners in the game, Davante Adams. In the backfield to change the pace, they have Kyren Williams. 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Gill pointed to the arrest of a different illegal immigrant in Maryland for allegedly kidnapping and raping a teenage girl, saying that "the left will read this and feel absolutely nothing." The Department of Homeland Security confirmed to Fox News last week that local police had arrested Abdoulaye Dia, a rideshare driver and illegal immigrant from Guinea, on charges of kidnapping and raping an underage girl during a ride. Dia was allowed into the country under the Biden administration in 2023 and also faces a sexual assault charge involving a minor from earlier this year in New York City. According to DHS, police say that while conducting the ride, Dia took the girl to a parking lot in Silver Spring, Maryland, and raped her in his vehicle. DHS also said authorities believe there are more victims. Meanwhile, media coverage and criticism from Democrats focused on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin shooting another rideshare driver, Venezuelan illegal immigrant Wilber Rafael Garces Perez. A source familiar confirmed to Fox News that ICE officers were conducting targeted immigration enforcement, using license plate checks, when they identified a vehicle registered to Garces Perez, who had a final order of removal. DHS says Perez is in stable condition and in federal custody pending removal. Democrats, including Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, condemned the incident. Casar called the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement a "war" and called for ICE to leave the city. Meanwhile, Gill slammed the response to the Maryland case, predicting, "The left will read this and feel absolutely nothing" because "they simply don't care how many Americans are r@ped and killed by illegal aliens." ICE SHOOTING ROCKS AUSTIN AS DEMOCRAT DEMANDS BODYCAM VIDEO, INDEPENDENT PROBE Gill charged that "to Democrats," victims of illegal immigrant crime are "nothing more than collateral damage in their long term project of using amnesty to build a permanent electoral majority." CNN questioned Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, about the case. He answered, "I want the people of my state to understand that I have no tolerance for violent offenders, period and full stop," but added, "I also know this, is that the idea that we -- are we supporting a Trump/Vance ICE operation that continues to violate the basic laws of our state, that also is not going to be tolerated." Moore said that "there is nothing that we will not do to make sure that our communities are safe," adding, "It's the reason we made historic investments in local law enforcement. It's the reason that we have been very clear that, if someone commits a violent crime in our state, I want him in handcuffs in 24 hours, and they will have accountability coming their way." He touted Maryland as currently experiencing "amongst the fastest drops in violent crime anywhere in the United States of America." "So, I will work with all partners, particularly when it comes to dealing with violent offenders, removing them from our communities, and making sure that they are accountable. And that includes — and that includes our federal partners when it comes to immigration services," he said, before continuing, "But here's the other thing that I do know that, when I look at ICE, ICE was an agency that was funded at $10 billion. Now ICE's budget is over $85 billion. ICE is larger than the FBI. ICE is larger than the ATF. ICE's budget is larger than the state of Maryland. And they are also using that to put unaccountable and unqualified people in our communities that are doing things like arresting five-year-olds." SHERRILL ANTI-ICE POLICY HAMMERED AFTER FLEEING MIGRANT DRIVER INJURES DEM MAYOR’S WIFE "So, I will work to make sure that our communities are safe and address violent criminals everywhere they are," he said. Meanwhile, Republican New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino commented on the case by criticizing Democrats' response. She posted on X, "Just to be clear, this animal was let across the border by Joe Biden, came to New York where he sexually assaulted a minor, was released thanks to our sanctuary and decarceration policies, and made his way to Maryland where he raped ANOTHER minor while working as an [sic] cab driver." Paladino charged that "Democrats will call you insane and bigoted for caring about this." "There is absolutely no amount of rape, murder, or violence that will get Democrats to change anything. This is the status quo to them, and they just don’t care," she wrote, adding, "Open borders and total decarceration. That’s the core of the DSA-led Democrat party. And they will stand on top of a pile of bodies, look you straight in the eye, smirk, and tell you we’re ‘safer’ because of it." JIM JORDAN SUBPOENAS BLUE STATE DAS ACCUSED OF 'PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT' FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CRIMINALS Fox News Digital reached out to Moore and Casar for additional comment. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER According to DHS, Dia was allowed into the country after entering through Lukeville, Arizona, on Dec. 21, 2023. Fox News was on the ground in Lukeville on that day and took footage of long lines of immigrants being allowed into the U.S. Dia was arrested on June 10 in New York City on charges of sexual abuse by forcible compulsion, forcible touching of the sexual or intimate parts of another person, injuring a child younger than 17 and sexual abuse without consent. Dia was arrested again in Maryland on Wednesday in connection with the alleged rape in a Silver Spring parking lot. Fox News' Brooke Taylor contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab170a675342cf4db880a94 Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com te 2026-09-21T18:00:06.176Z Meta’s AI agent has been blocked from using Amazon.com Muse isn't welcome as a shopper anymore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab16e5275342cf4db880a5c Jon Sumrall shares hilarious response to hearing his Florida team is favored against Ole Miss te 2026-09-21T17:50:10.686Z Jon Sumrall shares hilarious response to hearing his Florida team is favored against Ole Miss The Florida Gators welcome the Ole Miss Rebels to Gainesville on Saturday afternoon, and while Florida head coach Jon Sumrall is confident in his team's ability to upset the No. 4 team in the nation, that doesn't mean he has to agree with what Vegas is saying ahead of the monster SEC match up. During his Monday press conference, Sumrall reflected on the Gators' 44-39 win on the road at Auburn before turning the page to what will be his first primetime match up while manning the sideline in The Swamp with the Rebels in town. When a reporter indicated that Florida was favored in the game as of Monday afternoon, he looked to his right before delivering a funny, yet also authentic reaction. "Who has us favored against these guys?" Sumrall asked the room. When the reporter indicated that it was Vegas that had the Gators favored, Sumrall joked that "there are a lot of good drugs out there." Florida is 3-0 on the season and will welcome Ole Miss to town having just jumped into the AP Top 25 Poll at No. 21, but it is quite clear that the sportsbooks see Saturday's contest as a major letdown spot for a Rebels team removed from taking down LSU at home in one of the most emotional games you'll ever see. If you believe in trap games, this is as trappy as they come. It's not an easy task for a team to come off such an emotional high like Ole Miss experienced against LSU, immediately put it in the rear-view, and turn the focus to what will be a mighty stiff test against a Florida team looking to enter the contender conversation playing on its own turf. LANE KIFFIN WALKED BACK INTO OXFORD AS THE MAIN CHARACTER, BUT OLE MISS AND PETE GOLDING STOLE HIS SPOTLIGHT THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! One could argue that Ole Miss owns the strongest resume in all of college football thus far, with a win over Louisville in a neutral-site game to begin the season and then an eight-point victory over Lane Kiffin and the Tigers. The Rebels are also led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who could be the clubhouse leader for the Heisman Trophy, and who has his offense clicking at a dangerous level. Speaking of the Heisman, Florida running back Jadan Baugh may be a main character in that conversation sooner rather than later. Florida's offense has been elite through three games this season as well, scoring 66 points against FAU, 52 points against Campbell, and then hanging 44 points on Auburn on the road against what many believe is a well-above-average Tigers defense. One thing is for sure, and that is Sumrall or the players inside his locker won't be buying into the idea that Ole Miss is going to enter The Swamp feeling like an underdog after the performance the Rebels put together against LSU in Week 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab16e4d75342cf4db880a3f Man Found Guilty of Shooting Three Palestinian Students in Vermont te 2026-09-21T17:50:05.299Z Man Found Guilty of Shooting Three Palestinian Students in Vermont Lawyers for Jason Eaton had argued that he was suffering from delusions at the time of the shootings and should not be held criminally responsible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab16e4b75342cf4db880a28 X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts te 2026-09-21T17:50:03.503Z X will now tell users when governments have forced it to limit their posts X is expanding its “Under the Hood” transparency tool to show when posts have been downranked or withheld in response to local laws and government demands, including which country made the request. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab16bff75342cf4db880a09 Caleb Williams avoids major hamstring injury as MRI reveals a strain but no tear after Vikings game scare te 2026-09-21T17:40:15.991Z Caleb Williams avoids major hamstring injury as MRI reveals a strain but no tear after Vikings game scare The most important MRI in the history of the Chicago Bears (maybe) returned good news on Monday because quarterback Caleb Williams avoided a major injury. A source tells OutKick that Williams has a strained hamstring injury and that he is not expected to miss significant time following a major scare during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Williams has what is being described as a Grade 1 hamstring strain. CALEB WILLIAMS CARTED OFF AT SOLDIER FIELD WITH APPARANT HAMSTRING INJURY That means he may miss between one and three weeks while he rehabilitates. Bears coach Ben Johnson told ESPN1000 in Chicago on Monday he expects Williams to be "week-to-week." Netflix Sports reported the Bears have not ruled out Williams for next Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The source told OutKick that was a "very optimistic" outlook. What is realistic is that Williams avoided a full detachment of his hamstring, which was the fear after he went down untouched during a scramble out of the pocket in the game against the Vikings. SCARY SCENE AS JAYDEN REED CARTED OFF ON SPINE BOARD DURING PACKERS GAME AGAINST THE JETS But the player's reaction was not indicative of the injury's seriousness, apparently. Not even close, apparently. His hamstring remains completely attached and structurally intact. Williams was heard screaming as he lay on the turf and was eventually carted off the field amid the fear it could be his last time in uniform this season. Williams, who has suffered and overcome hamstring issues in the past, is expected to begin a rehab program as early as Monday. The Bears will go with backup quarterback Tyson Bagent in the games Williams misses, coach Ben Johnson said on Sunday. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1674e75342cf4db88093a AOC joins Macklemore frenzy in bizarre fundraising memo targeting pro-Trump billionaire te 2026-09-21T17:20:14.514Z AOC joins Macklemore frenzy in bizarre fundraising memo targeting pro-Trump billionaire Rapper Macklemore is getting a new ally as he continues to face backlash for his pro-Palestinian activism during his opening set for Ed Sheeran's U.S. tour earlier this month. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., invoked the ongoing controversy in a fundraising memo sent to supporters late last week, in which she also criticized billionaire Robert Kraft for reportedly getting Sheeran to drop Macklemore from his concert tour. "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez here. Billionaire stadium owner, Robert Kraft, did not like Macklemore, a Grammy-winning rapper, saying 'Free Palestine' on stage — so he made calls and the artist got pulled off of Ed Sheeran’s tour," the fundraising text obtained by Fox News Digital said. "This is not just about a single musical act. This is about how a small handful of powerful people, like stadium owners, can threaten someone’s livelihood in order to prevent an entire massive issue from being spoken about — in this case, the genocide in Gaza." COLIN KAEPERNICK ACCUSES NFL OF 'COLLUDING' AGAINST MACKLEMORE AMID 'FREE PALESTINE' CONTROVERSY She went on to say Macklemore's plight represents a wider battle between social classes. FORMULA ONE DRIVER LEWIS HAMILTON TELLS MACKLEMORE HE IS ‘STANDING’ IN SOLIDARITY WITH HIM ON PALESTINE "Oligarchs and billionaires could just as easily prevent people from speaking out about AI, workers’ rights, or any issue they don’t like. That is what makes this a dangerous precedent. This moment is a test of how far the very powerful can go in censoring speech," Ocasio-Cortez said. "And that’s why it’s important that we speak out about it. That we make clear that this is an abuse of power. And that we keep the focus on Robert Kraft and the way he’s using his influence to try to control what can and cannot be talked about in America." MACKLEMORE DONATES $1M TO PALESTINIAN AID ORGANIZATIONS AFTER ED SHEERAN TOUR FALLOUT The memo ended with the progressive congresswoman pledging to protect free speech and fight billionaires "who want to silence any form of dissent or peaceful protest," followed by the call, "Will you chip in $5 or any amount you can afford to power this movement for a better future?" Macklemore, who was made famous for his song "Thrift Shop" in 2012, said "Free Palestine" during a Sept. 4 show in New Jersey while opening for Sheeran's tour. He then performed a song inspired by the Columbia University anti-Israel protests, according to Forbes, then declared, "The people all the way in Gaza to the occupied West Bank know that we have not forgotten about them. I say: Free Palestine. I say: Free Lebanon. Free Cuba to the Congo to Sudan to Iran." ED SHEERAN SAYS HE TRIED TO ‘BUILD A BRIDGE’ OVER MACKLEMORE TOUR SPOT BEFORE VENUES SAID NO Kraft, who owns the New England Patriots and their home turf Gillette Stadium, then threatened to cancel Sheeran's show there, Macklemore later wrote publicly. Kraft also warned that other stadium owners would follow suit. And despite being told to stop, Macklemore said "Free Palestine" during the following night's show but clarified to Jews in the audience that his comments were aimed at Israel, not the religion as a whole. ED SHEERAN FACES GROWING BACKLASH AS RADIO STATION BANS SONGS, PROTEST GROUPS RESPOND TO MACKLEMORE'S REMOVAL It did not stop the backlash by pro-Israel groups and fellow musical artists, however, culminating in Macklemore being dropped from Sheeran's tour. Kraft later told NBC News that his boycott was about a broader pattern of public discourse that he saw as harmful to the Jewish people. He told the outlet, "I would welcome the opportunity to sit down with Macklemore and discuss the facts, because ultimately our goal is the same — peace for all people, an end to suffering, and an end to all hate." The pro-Israel billionaire also pledged $2 million toward helping Palestinians amid the fallout. Kraft also has close ties to Trump, despite a falling out over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. He donated money to Trump's first inauguration and was seen next to Trump in the Kennedy Center's presidential box earlier this year for a screening of the first lady's film, "Melania." Kraft's wife, Dana Blumberg, is also a member of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees. Fox News Digital reached out to the New England Patriots' public affairs team seeking comment from Kraft. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1674d75342cf4db880931 His home changed hands for $5. Could it happen to your family? te 2026-09-21T17:20:13.294Z His home changed hands for $5. Could it happen to your family? A deed can change hands without a burglar breaking a window or a scammer hacking a computer. Sometimes the first warning signs are sitting inside county records, bank accounts and email inboxes, waiting for someone to notice. A disturbing case out of South Carolina shows why families may want to put a few digital safeguards in place now. According to a local report, a daughter says her 75-year-old father, who had Parkinson's disease and a brain injury, became increasingly isolated after a caregiver entered his life. Within weeks, the caregiver was named as his power of attorney. A quitclaim deed later transferred his Conway home to her for $5. His daughter also says bank statements show money moving from his account to the caregiver, including after his death. Conway police said they were investigating. The allegations have not been proven in court. Still, the case raises a question every family with an aging or vulnerable loved one should consider: Would you know if someone changed a deed, moved money or took control of an important account? Technology cannot prevent every form of financial exploitation. However, the right alerts can create an early-warning system that makes major changes much harder to hide. NEW! 🩺 Free CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better Healthcare With AI Saturday, September 26 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will show you five practical ways AI can help you organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare smarter questions for your doctor. No technical experience is needed. Save your free spot at CyberGuyLive.com MAN ACCUSED OF STEALING MORE THAN $735K AS POWER OF ATTORNEY TO PURCHASE PROPERTY, ONLYFANS AND LIFE COACHING Home-title theft usually involves a criminal forging documents, impersonating an owner or recording a fraudulent deed. The allegations in this case raise a different concern. The daughter alleges that her father was vulnerable and may not have understood what he signed after the caregiver obtained power of attorney. A forged deed can involve identity theft. When someone signs a document after alleged manipulation or coercion or when questions arise about whether that person understood what they were signing, the legal issues can involve undue influence, elder financial exploitation or abuse of legal authority. Technology cannot determine what happened between two people. What it can do is flag events that deserve a closer look, including a new deed filing, an ownership change, a new lender, an unusual bank transfer or a change to an account's contact information. The FBI has warned that quitclaim deed fraud can involve forged documents as well as relatives or close associates persuading older adults to transfer property for someone else's financial gain. The agency recommends monitoring property records and enrolling in county title alerts where available. You do not need expensive technology to start watching for suspicious changes. Some of the strongest safeguards are free alerts already offered by county governments, banks and financial institutions. The key is setting them up before something happens and making sure the warnings reach someone who can act. Here are five digital safeguards worth putting in place. DIY IDENTITY PROTECTION VS PAID SERVICES: WHAT WORKS IN 2026 Start with the government office that records deeds in the county where the property is located. Depending on the state, it may be called the county recorder, recorder of deeds, register of deeds or clerk's office. Many of these offices offer a free notification service. Look for names such as Property Fraud Alert, Recording Notification Service, Fraud Guard or Land Record Alert. Horry County, where the South Carolina property is located, now offers a free Recording Notification Service. It monitors the county's registry for new filings associated with a registered name and sends an alert when it finds one. To find a service in your area: Keep in mind that an alert does not stop a document from being recorded. Instead, it tells you something was filed so you can investigate quickly. The reported deed transfer was only one warning sign in this case. The daughter also alleges that money moved from her father's bank account. Most banks and credit card issuers let you create alerts through their apps or websites. You will usually find them under Settings , Security , Alerts or Notifications . Turn on alerts for withdrawals and outgoing transfers, new external accounts or payees, large purchases, checks clearing, low balances, password resets, new device logins and changes to contact information. Also consider setting transaction alerts at a relatively low dollar amount. Scammers sometimes begin with smaller transactions before trying to move more money. Whenever possible, use more than one notification method, such as push notifications, text messages and email. Then review those settings every few months. A new phone, changed email address or bank app update can sometimes interrupt notifications. A trusted contact gives a financial institution another person to reach if it sees signs of exploitation or cannot contact the account holder. That person does not automatically become a joint owner and does not receive power of attorney simply because they were named as a trusted contact. For brokerage accounts, FINRA rules require firms to make a reasonable effort to obtain a trusted contact. The contact may be asked about the account holder's health, current contact information or possible financial exploitation. Being named a trusted contact does not give someone permission to trade, withdraw money or view account balances. Some banks and credit unions offer similar protections voluntarily. Ask the fraud department or elder financial exploitation team whether it provides trusted contacts, read-only account access, extra confirmation for large transfers or additional review when money goes to a new recipient. Choose the person carefully. If a daily caregiver already has access to finances, consider using a different relative, attorney or accountant as the trusted contact. That creates another set of eyes without handing over control of the account. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says trusted contacts can help financial institutions respond to possible elder financial exploitation while allowing the account holder to retain control. Alerts only help when they reach the right person. If someone else controls the account holder's phone or email, they may be able to delete warnings, change contact information or reset passwords before a family member notices. Start with the email account connected to banking, investment and property notifications. Use a password manager to create and store a strong, unique password. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA). Review recovery phone numbers and email addresses. Check for unfamiliar forwarding rules and signed-in devices. Store backup codes somewhere secure that the person legally authorized to use the account can reach. Then protect the mobile carrier account too. Add an account PIN and enable any protection the carrier offers against unauthorized number transfers. Someone who takes over a phone number may be able to intercept security codes and account alerts. Also avoid sharing one online banking password among several relatives or caregivers. Instead, ask the financial institution about separate authorized access, a view-only login or another supported arrangement. Separate logins make it much easier to see who accessed or changed an account. County and bank alerts provide a strong foundation, but they live in different places. A broader identity theft protection service can bring more warning signs together and provide help if identity theft becomes complicated. Some services offer home title monitoring that looks for changes involving property ownership, new lenders, financing and notices of default. Depending on the provider and plan, you may also get alerts for suspicious activity involving checking, savings, credit, retirement and investment accounts. In a situation like the South Carolina case, a recorded ownership change could potentially trigger an alert. Suspicious financial activity may also surface when affected accounts are connected and the activity meets the service's monitoring criteria. Some identity theft protection plans also provide access to restoration specialists who can help if identity theft or home-title fraud occurs. However, monitoring has limits. Home title monitoring relies on county records, and newly recorded documents can sometimes take time to appear in monitoring systems. These services cannot block a deed, determine whether someone understood a document or prevent someone from misusing power of attorney. Coverage, reimbursement and insurance benefits vary by provider and plan and may come with terms, conditions and exclusions. A dispute involving alleged coercion or a deed that someone actually signed may also be handled differently from a case involving forged identity theft. Think of monitoring as an alarm, not a lock. It can warn you that something changed so you can investigate. It cannot make the change impossible. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com A credit freeze remains one of the best tools for making it harder for criminals to open new credit accounts in someone's name. However, freezing your credit does not lock a property title. It also cannot stop activity inside an existing bank account or prevent someone from filing a deed. Use a credit freeze alongside property alerts, financial monitoring and secure account logins. Digital alerts can flag transactions and account changes, but families should also pay attention to changes in behavior and access. Take a closer look if an older or vulnerable person suddenly stops communicating with family, becomes unusually isolated or has a new caregiver or acquaintance speaking for them. Other warning signs include unexplained financial or legal decisions, missing bank statements or tax bills, unfamiliar people appearing on accounts, sudden password or address changes and property documents signed for little or no apparent value. One change may have a perfectly reasonable explanation. Several changes appearing around the same time deserve attention. If something feels wrong, move quickly while preserving records that could help investigators understand what happened. The CFPB says family members do not need every detail before reporting suspected elder financial abuse. Investigators can determine what happened. THE SCAM TEXT TEST: SPOT DANGER BEFORE YOU TAP The most unsettling part of this case goes beyond a home allegedly changing hands for $5. It is how many major changes may have happened before the family knew what was going on. No app can tell you whether a vulnerable loved one is being manipulated. A title-monitoring service also cannot replace regular conversations, careful legal planning and people you trust. Technology can still give families an important advantage: an earlier warning. Set up county property alerts. Turn on detailed financial notifications. Add a trusted contact. Secure the phone and email accounts receiving those alerts. Then consider broader monitoring if your family wants another layer of visibility across property, identity and financial accounts. The sooner you know something changed, the sooner you can start asking questions and take action. Have you set up property or financial alerts for yourself or an aging family member? What additional safeguards have worked for your family? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab164f675342cf4db8808c6 Caleb Williams avoids major hamstring injury as MRI reveals a strain but no tear after Vikings game scare te 2026-09-21T17:10:14.888Z Caleb Williams avoids major hamstring injury as MRI reveals a strain but no tear after Vikings game scare The most important MRI in the history of the Chicago Bears (maybe) returned good news on Monday because quarterback Caleb Williams avoided a major injury. A source tells OutKick that Williams has a strained hamstring injury and that he is not expected to miss significant time following a major scare during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Williams has what is being described as a Grade 1 hamstring strain. CALEB WILLIAMS CARTED OFF AT SOLDIER FIELD WITH APPARANT HAMSTRING INJURY That means he may miss between one and three weeks while he rehabilitates. Bears coach Ben Johnson told ESPN1000 in Chicago on Monday he expects Williams to be "week-to-week." Netflix Sports reported the Bears have not ruled out Williams for next Monday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The source told OutKick that was a "very optimistic" outlook. What is realistic is that Williams avoided a full detachment of his hamstring, which was the fear after he went down untouched during a scramble out of the pocket in the game against the Vikings. SCARY SCENE AS JAYDEN REED CARTED OFF ON SPINE BOARD DURING PACKERS GAME AGAINST THE JETS But the player's reaction was not indicative of the injury's seriousness, apparently. Not even close, apparently. His hamstring remains completely attached and structurally intact. Williams was heard screaming as he lay on the turf and was eventually carted off the field amid the fear it could be his last time in uniform this season. Williams, who has suffered and overcome hamstring issues in the past, is expected to begin a rehab program as early as Monday. 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The experience led Sandell to create Addie’s Miracle and Survivors Against Distracted Driving, organizations that provide advocacy and support to families dealing with traumatic accidents. Now she’s bringing that work to the community with Maricopa’s first Walk This Way pedestrian awareness event Oct. 10. The family-friendly event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. and is expected to be held at the Maricopa Library and Cultural Center amphitheater, where Sandell said the event will feature hands-on educational stations, speakers and vendors.  The injury prevention team from Phoenix Children’s will offer age-appropriate pedestrian courses, while city leaders, community officials and other speakers will discuss pedestrian safety and concerns around Maricopa schools. Flyer for Walk This Way pedestrian awareness event. [Submitted] Sandell also hopes to have local bus drivers and crossing guards talk about what they see around school zones. For young children, an early street education station will offer basic pedestrian safety activities, followed by face painting. Attendees also can try traumatic brain injury simulation goggles designed to demonstrate some of the challenges TBI survivors experience. A pedestrian and distracted-driving display will be set up at the end of the event, where attendees can sign a community pledge banner. Sandell said the event grew out of concerns about pedestrian safety, particularly around schools and with the increasing use of e-bikes and e-scooters. “I think the pedestrian issue is just so big right now, especially in school zones,” she said. “It’s something that had to be done just to bring awareness into the community.” But Sandell said the goal isn’t simply to give families information for an afternoon. She wants parents to leave ready to have conversations with their children about safety. “Parents, I think, don’t want to be the broken record,” she said. “[But] it’s okay to be the broken record if it means your child’s going come home in one piece.” She said those conversations should continue into adulthood, too. “We have to have boundaries. We have to have teachable moments with our children,” Sandell said. “Even as adults, we need to remind ourselves of important safety things.” Sandell said she hopes the event can bring residents together around an issue that doesn’t need to be partisan. “We don’t have to agree politically on everything 100%, but the one thing that we can agree on is we need safer roads for our families and for our children especially,” she said. Ultimately, she hopes awareness and education can help reduce the number of pedestrian crashes and injuries. “I think it’s important to have events like this because the discussion just isn’t being had,” Sandell said. The post A Maricopa mother knows the danger of pedestrian crashes. Now she wants families to talk about it appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1604475342cf4db880807 Chargers star gives blunt take on team's defensive struggles after loss to Raiders: 'That s— looks trash' te 2026-09-21T16:50:12.576Z Chargers star gives blunt take on team's defensive struggles after loss to Raiders: 'That s— looks trash' What is going on with the Los Angeles Chargers? When the NFL schedule was released in the spring, it appeared the Chargers could start 2-0 with the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders on the docket in the first two weeks. Those prospective wins on paper turned into losses in reality. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Chargers allowed 26 points and only scored 14 points in both losses. The defense, specifically, has allowed an average of 349 yards per game and has only one takeaway. Pro Bowl safety Derwin James, who broke his left pinky finger, put the defense’s struggles bluntly when talking to reporters following the team’s loss Sunday to the Raiders. "We got to look each other in the eye, man, and just tell the truth and just get better," he said, via the team’s website. "Because, right now, that s--- just looks trash. … I’m angry, but being angry don’t fix anything. Being angry don’t fix the problem that we have. "We have to get it fixed. I feel like we’re a couple of plays away. It ain’t like we’re getting blown out. But we have to win these games, there’s no reason we’re going out there playing like that." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE James has 17 tackles and a pass breakup in the first two games of the year but the rest of the team will have to come around to make a real impact going into Week 3. Teams that start the year 0-2 don’t generally do well the rest of the season but a note from OPTA Stats showed just how crushing it’s been for Los Angeles to begin the year. "The Chargers are the second team in NFL history to lose back-to-back games by double digits with both coming at home against teams that had a sub-.200 win pct the previous season," OPTA Stats wrote on X. "The other was the 1926 Racine Tornadoes (Oct. 10-17), who played just one more game before folding." The schedule doesn’t get any easier. Los Angeles hits the road to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 3 followed by a trip to Seattle to take on the Seahawks in Week 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1603e75342cf4db8807e0 Republicans Enter Final Midterm Stretch With a Significant Financial Edge te 2026-09-21T16:50:06.111Z Republicans Enter Final Midterm Stretch With a Significant Financial Edge The party and its allies are currently set to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on advertising than Democrats are, giving Republicans some hope in a tough midterm environment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1603c75342cf4db8807d7 Clancy’s Defense Lawyer Asks Judge to Investigate Holdout Juror te 2026-09-21T16:50:04.986Z Clancy’s Defense Lawyer Asks Judge to Investigate Holdout Juror The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, who strangled her children, asked that the man’s cellphone data be examined and that he be questioned in front of lawyers. The juror’s insistence on Ms. Clancy’s guilt resulted in a mistrial. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1603a75342cf4db8807c1 Oura’s $2.2B IPO is mostly a payday for existing shareholders te 2026-09-21T16:50:02.901Z Oura’s $2.2B IPO is mostly a payday for existing shareholders Forerunner Ventures plans to sell its entire stake in Oura for as much as $1.26 billion, according to Oura's latest IPO filing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab15deb75342cf4db880796 Spanberger sparks outrage after sneakily ending Youngkin-era women's sports protections te 2026-09-21T16:40:11.769Z Spanberger sparks outrage after sneakily ending Youngkin-era women's sports protections Critics, including parents of athletes, expressed outrage Friday after Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's administration quietly shut down a rulemaking process that would have required school sports to be divided by sex. The move to end protections for scholastic sports based on sex is the latest development in the debate over whether biological males who identify as transgender should compete in girl's sports. "My jaw dropped when I saw the news," former Del. Kim Taylor, R-Petersburg, told Fox News Digital on Friday. "As a mom of a daughter, I’m furious that protecting the privacy, safety, and opportunities of Virginia’s girls has somehow become controversial." "Governor Spanberger had a chance to stand up for women and girls, and instead she turned her back. Our daughters should never be asked to sacrifice their privacy or a fair playing field for someone else’s political agenda." VIRGINIA GOVERNOR ABIGAIL SPANBERGER QUIETLY ROLLS BACK YOUNGKIN'S PLANS TO PROTECT GIRLS' SPORTS Taylor focused on maternal and children’s issues during her time in Richmond and was the target of an assassination threat during her unsuccessful re-election bid last year. Del. Wren Williams, R-Stuart, called the move "classic Spanberger." "Say one thing, do another, don’t tell anyone, and ignore them if they ask about it," he told Fox News Digital. Former Ball State basketball player and Indiana state Rep. Michelle Davis added that Spanberger appears to be "taking Virginia backwards." WHAT'S NEXT IN THE BATTLE TO 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' AFTER SCOTUS RULING — AND THE HIDDEN DAMAGE DRIVING IT "Women’s sports exist for women, and protecting a fair playing field shouldn’t be controversial," said Davis, R-Whiteland. "Democrats talk constantly about empowering women, yet we continue to see Democratic leaders roll back protections for female athletes. Virginia’s girls deserve better." Fox News Digital reached out to Spanberger and a representative for Youngkin for comment. Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin started the process of barring biological males from girls' scholastic sports, but the process, which was expected to take years, was ended by his successor, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. "[We] did not proceed with the proposed regulation," Virginia Health Commissioner Cameron Webb told the Richmond Times-Dispatch of his agency and the governor’s office. The rule, supported by the separate Virginia Board of Health during the Youngkin era, would have prevented "biological males from participating in organized female-only athletic teams and competitions in Virginia, and to prevent biological males from using designated female spaces where females are likely to be in any state of undress." HOUSE DEMS HAND GOP A WIN ON TRANS SPORTS AS PARTY UNITY CRACKS The decision was made in late July but did not surface until this week. Spanberger did not issue a press release or announcement on it in the interim. Meanwhile, the Youngkin-appointed chairwoman of the State Board of Health told the Times-Dispatch she had no idea the process was ending. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER "Our hearts go out to everybody involved, the athletes on all sides of it," Nelson told the paper. Williams added that the case shows "Democrats continue to fall all over themselves to openly discriminate against our female athletes," as several states continue debating whether to separate transgender students in athletics. Fox News Digital's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab15de375342cf4db880775 With Tabby, a former accountant is using AI to make accountants obsolete te 2026-09-21T16:40:03.249Z With Tabby, a former accountant is using AI to make accountants obsolete Tabby is designed to be a real-time bookkeeping interface, handling clients’ paperwork as it gives them up-to-the-minute data on their business’s profit and loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab15b9675342cf4db88074f Dem lawmakers scoff at Trump's $5K 'fantasy land' promise: 'Ain't happening' te 2026-09-21T16:30:14.776Z Dem lawmakers scoff at Trump's $5K 'fantasy land' promise: 'Ain't happening' President Donald Trump’s promise of a hefty payout for all Americans if Republicans win big in the midterm elections is taking heat from Democratic lawmakers who blast the vow as a "hysterical" lie and unlawful bribe. "I think it's hysterical," Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Penn., said about the promise. "Literally, I think, it's insane. It's effectively a proposed bribe of the American people that we can't afford." "This is just fantasy land, right?" Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., told Fox News Digital. "$5,000 checks, plus, you know, puppies and rainbows and ponies." VOTERS HAVE A BLUNT MESSAGE FOR TRUMP ABOUT HIS IDEA TO DOLE OUT $5,000 CHECKS He continued, "The president will make any promises he can." Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., waved off Fox News Digital when asked about the checks, declining to comment. Trump pledged to issue the $5,000 dividend during his speech at the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Dallas earlier this month — as long as the GOP wins to keep control of both the Senate and the House in November. "$5,000 to gain a majority?" Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., said. "He already has the Senate and the House and the White House, and it's been an unmitigated disaster." "It's just a campaign promise that he's trying to make to the American public, because he knows he's underwater, and he's not doing well and people are angry," Aguilar said. Most Democrats who spoke with Fox News Digital about the payments waved off the president’s $5,000 pledge as a "lie" and argued it's something Americans have heard from him before. "If you have an opportunity to provide relief to the American people, you should take it," Rep. Christian Menefee, D-Texas said. "But lying to Americans around election season, what the president has done numerous times, I think it’s sad and shameful." ‘STILL WAITING ON THE DOGE CHECK’: BATTLEGROUND STATE VOTERS CAST DOUBT ON TRUMP’S NEW $5K PROMISE He continued, "I can guarantee you those checks ain't happening." "I think it's one more lie, and people aren't going to fall for this," Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said. It’s not just Democratic lawmakers who disagree with Trump’s idea. Many Republicans have also been vocal about their outright opposition, with others questioning whether it could actually be achieved or approved by Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said last week congressional approval would be necessary. "You've already seen House Republicans and Capitol Hill Republicans say that this isn't going to happen," Aguilar said. "It's just a campaign promise that he's trying to make to the American public, because he knows he's underwater, and he's not doing well and people are angry." "He's done this before," Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., said. "He's never followed through on it. If he does follow through, how are we gonna do it?" The payments to 240 million Americans would cost the federal government roughly $1.2 trillion. Trump brushed off affordability criticism of the pledge, saying the U.S. could "easily" afford the payouts. TRUMP DEFENDS $5,000 DIVIDEND PROPOSAL, PRAISES 'BEAUTIFUL' TARIFFS ON 'INGRAHAM ANGLE' Vice President JD Vance suggested one source for the money could come from tariff revenue. He also proposed excluding wealthy Americans from receiving the payout to make the pledge’s price tag more feasible. Democrats also scrutinized Trump’s prioritization, urging the president to shift his focus to deliverables for the American people — particularly emphasizing healthcare. "I'd rather give people their healthcare and their food assistance back," Subramanyam said. "That'd be way more than $5,000 for most people." "If he really cared about the American people, he would have made sure they had healthcare," Alsobrooks said. Warnock even blamed Trump’s policies for being the reason Americans would need the $5,000 check. "The only reason why Americans would need $5,000 is because of Trump's awful policies," Warnock said. "He should fix his policies. He shouldn't wait until after the election." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1594175342cf4db88070e Suspects in Haitian president's assassination transferred to Miami, accused of funding plot with COVID fraud te 2026-09-21T16:20:17.834Z Suspects in Haitian president's assassination transferred to Miami, accused of funding plot with COVID fraud Eighteen allegedly involved in the brazen 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have touched down on U.S. soil to face federal charges, with Fox News cameras on the tarmac for their arrival Sunday. In exclusive footage, the defendants can be seen stepping off a U.S. military aircraft in Miami, shackled and tightly guarded by FBI and Department of Homeland Security agents in military-like fatigues. The dramatic transfer marks a major turning point in the international investigation into the plot that left the Haitian leader dead in his bedroom. "Today, the FBI and our interagency partners are executing yet another sweeping Foreign Transfer of Custody of 18 Haitian prisoners related to the investigation into the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse," FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital in a statement. "It is the latest in an all-out 18-month blitz by this FBI man-hunting high-value targets across the world and bringing them back to the United States to face justice." FBI EXTRADITES FORMER TEN MOST WANTED FUGITIVE ARRESTED FOR 2000 MURDER OF 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN PHILADELPHIA The ​53-year-old president was shot dead in July 2021 at his private residence in ​the hills above Port-au-Prince, a killing that left a gaping political vacuum ⁠in the Caribbean nation and emboldened powerful armed groups in the country. According to FBI Miami, the accused — comprising operatives from Haiti and Colombia — were transferred from Haitian custody to face the U.S. justice system. Federal prosecutors established jurisdiction because the conspiracy was largely organized and financed in South Florida. Prosecutors allege the defendants utilized fraudulent COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to bankroll the deadly mission. A complex five-year federal investigation into 30 suspects charged with crimes revealed the assassination was financed by American taxpayer dollars to businesses based in Florida to gather the weapons, tactical gear, and Colombian mercenaries that killed Moise inside his own home. The charges include conspiracy to kill or kidnap a person abroad, as well as wire fraud. Some of the assassins even allegedly posed as federal agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in order to get inside the presidential residence in Haiti. MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING OVER $1M IN PPP LOANS FOR SUPPOSED AMATEUR BASKETBALL LEAGUE As the 18 suspects arrived in Miami, Department of Justice prosecutors unsealed an indictment detailing the sprawling conspiracy. Court documents outline a plot initially aimed at violently overthrowing the Haitian President, which ultimately escalated into an assassination. This was "really about greed," Miami Special Agent in Charge Brett Skiles told Fox News. "These were people that owned business interests in the United States that were looking to get lucrative contracts from the government of Haiti and believed that if they could initiate a regime change to the assassination, that those contracts could then come their way, and they would profit off of it." The defendants were making their first appearance in federal court in Miami Monday morning. Because cameras are strictly prohibited inside federal courtrooms, the exclusive tarmac video serves as the only visual of the suspects entering U.S. custody. "This assassination plot was planned, financed, conspired, here in Miami," U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida Jason Reding Quiñones told Fox News. "It's not only just holding people accountable for committing murder, but it's holding people accountable if they use government funds in a fraud to facilitate that murder." KASH PATEL REVEALS FBI'S CAPTURE OF ALL 10 MEMBERS OF MOST WANTED FUGITIVE'S LIST DURING HEARING The four ringleaders of this 2021 assassination plot were convicted in Miami in May and they face life in prison. Prosecutors ⁠argued during the nine-week trial in a Miami federal court that the men assembled two dozen former Colombian soldiers and supplied them ​with money, guns, ammunition and tactical vests. "When you pick up the phone and engage with foreign partners at a historic level, as we’ve done – a 400% increase these last 18 months – this is what happens," Patel's statement concluded. "Thank you to FBI Miami for their leadership in this investigation as well as our law enforcement partners who executed." Haitian Justice Minister Patrick ​Pelissier confirmed in a statement that suspects had been transferred from Haiti to the US, adding that Haitian judicial proceedings had been delayed. "While the American procedure has recorded significant progress, notably arrests, prosecutions, and ​convictions, the Haitian procedure remains confronted with major difficulties and has not, to date, resulted ​in a trial being held, after five years of proceedings," Pelissier said. In ⁠Haiti, prominent human rights activist Pierre Espérance said that the slow pace of the Haitian case and the transfer of the 18 suspects to the U.S. was a "disgrace for the Haitian ⁠justice system." He ​argued for strengthening the country's justice system to allow ​for such complex cases to be tried inside Haiti, rather than sending them to the U.S. for prosecution. Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1593675342cf4db8806f4 NAU football holds on to beat Utah Tech; sets up matchup with No. 1 Montana State next week te 2026-09-21T16:20:06.880Z NAU football holds on to beat Utah Tech; sets up matchup with No. 1 Montana State next week NAU’s Kenveon Stone and Myseth Currie had the breakout games they were waiting on, while Ty Pennington crossed 300 passing yards for the fourth time in his career in NAU’s win at Utah Tech. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1593575342cf4db8806ea Coconino County's general election voter registration deadline set for Oct. 5 te 2026-09-21T16:20:05.017Z Coconino County's general election voter registration deadline set for Oct. 5 Registered voters who have moved, changed their name or wish to change their political party affiliation must re-register. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab156f475342cf4db8806a6 MN Dem Senate candidate's viral hijab video takes new turn as woman beside her faces major state investigation te 2026-09-21T16:10:28.781Z MN Dem Senate candidate's viral hijab video takes new turn as woman beside her faces major state investigation An autism center run by a longtime friend of Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, who stood next to Flanagan while she wore a hijab defending the Somali community in a viral video, is being investigated for fraud, sparking a flurry of criticism of Flanagan on social media. The Milestone Development Center, operated by Nimco Ahmed, is being investigated along with the Spectrum Therapy Center, Alpha News first reported, in a move the Minnesota Department of Human Services confirmed to Fox News Digital. "These agencies are on our radar," a DHS spokesperson said. "The Minnesota Department of Human Services has open investigations into both Spectrum Therapy Center and Milestone Development Centers. If a provider is part of an open investigation, the department cannot by law disclose details." "We can, however, share the following: Several months ago, the Minnesota Department of Human Services terminated both agencies from participating in the Medicaid program as part of Minnesota Revalidate 2026. Revalidation is a process to verify that agencies have required credentials and are otherwise compliant with state and federal regulations. Both providers have appealed their termination." MN SENATE CANDIDATE RIPPED FOR BLAMING WALZ FOR FRAUD DESPITE BEING HIS #2: 'KNOWS SHE'S COOKED' Ahmed, listed online as the CEO of Milestone, was featured in a video posted on Somali TV that went viral on social media amid the massive fraud scandal, largely involving the local Somali community, where Flanagan wore a hijab and said, "The Somali community is part of the fabric of the state of Minnesota." Ahmed, born in Somalia, is a longtime Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) activist in Minnesota, and Alpha News reports she has been friends with Flanagan for almost 25 years. Fox News Digital reached out to Flanagan’s campaign for comment. ‘YOU DON’T GET A PROMOTION’: GOP RIVAL URGES PEGGY FLANAGAN TO QUIT SENATE RACE AFTER WALZ BOWS OUT News of the fraud investigation quickly sparked criticism of Flanagan, who has served as the state’s lieutenant governor since 2019 and is often questioned about why more was not done to address the fraud scandal over the past several years. "Nimco Ahmed, who stood alongside Peggy Flanagan wearing a hijab, runs an autism center that is now under investigation," Townhall columnist Dustin Grage posted on X. "You can’t make this stuff up. " " It just never ends," conservative influencer LibsofTikTok posted on X. "I can’t even keep up anymore," retired NYPD inspector and Fox News contributor Paul Mauro posted on X. Alpha News reported that former Milestone therapist Grant Morgan worked directly with clients six days a week during his two months there in late 2023 and said he never saw a Qualified Supervising Professional or Board Certified Behavior Analyst overseeing the work, and that many practitioners appeared unqualified and knew little about applied behavior analysis. He also said he was never asked to write or sign session notes documenting services, despite those notes being central to how providers bill Medicaid. Morgan described the treatments as ineffective and said Milestone did not provide comprehensive autism services. He also claimed some clients did not appear to be autistic and said he saw potential billing fraud red flags, though he was not involved in billing. Fox News Digital reached out to Milestone for comment. Ahmed reportedly told Alpha News’ that questions about care at her center "bias" and said the outlet pursued the story because she is Somali. She denied that Milestone lacked QSP or BCBA oversight, said all children had autism diagnoses, and maintained that the center follows state requirements and is regularly audited. Fox News Digital’s Preston Mizell contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab156f175342cf4db88069d Trump, Mamdani set to meet again on mayor’s home turf after months of political whiplash te 2026-09-21T16:10:25.851Z Trump, Mamdani set to meet again on mayor’s home turf after months of political whiplash President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will sit down Monday at Gracie Mansion, testing a budding working relationship even as the two remain deeply divided over immigration and other major policy fights. Trump and Mamdani have continued to trade criticism while also finding areas where they can work together, most notably during a cordial February Oval Office meeting focused on New York housing. But their policy fights have continued, with Mamdani challenging Trump’s immigration policies and Trump repeatedly criticizing the mayor’s agenda. "Sadly, Mayor Mamdani is DESTROYING New York! It has no chance!" the president wrote in April, a day after Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a proposal backed by Mamdani to impose a new tax on New York City second homes valued at more than $5 million. MAMDANI SAYS EVEN IF HE CAN GET ALONG WITH TRUMP, HE STILL DEMANDS THAT 'ICE SHOULD BE ABOLISHED' Trump first met with the socialist mayor-elect last November and said Mamdani could "surprise some conservative people" and declared, "The better he does, the happier I am." Their last meeting, on Feb. 26 at the Oval Office, was notably cordial, with Mamdani seeking Trump’s support for an ambitious New York housing proposal despite their political differences. "The new communist mayor of New York City, I think he’s a nice guy, actually," Trump said in his State of Union address in February. "I speak to him a lot. Bad policy, but nice guy." Mamdani sought Trump’s support in February for a massive housing project, calling their meeting "productive" as he pitched more than $21 billion in federal grants to build 12,000 affordable homes, along with parks, schools, health clinics and union jobs. Trump is traveling to New York City this week for the United Nations General Assembly and is meeting with Mamdani ahead of the summit before returning to Washington on Wednesday, when Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to arrive for a state visit. WORLD LEADERS DESCEND ON NEW YORK FOR UNGA — BUT WHO REALLY HAS AMERICA’S EAR? Trump and Mamdani have consistently clashed over immigration enforcement, with tensions intensifying after federal officials announced that ICE had arrested more than 2,100 people across New York during a monthlong operation dubbed "Operation Rotten Apple" as of earlier this month. Mamdani’s administration also joined a coalition lawsuit challenging a new Trump administration public-charge rule that rescinded Biden-era regulations governing how immigration officials assess an applicant’s potential use of public benefits. "If you are a citizen, or an individual seeking humanitarian relief like asylum, these changes will not affect you," Mamdani said at a news conference last week. "The new public charge rule not only sweeps aside more than a century of established law, it is intentionally vague as a means of creating uncertainty and fear to isolate immigrant New Yorkers," he added. MAMDANI BLASTS FEDS FOR WAGING 'CAMPAIGN OF VIOLENCE AND TERROR' AGAINST NYC'S IMMIGRANTS Mamdani is expected to speak to reporters after the meeting. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and the mayor’s office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1548775342cf4db88065d Prop. 316 would cap Arizona grocery taxes. Rural cities say it will cost them, and their residents. te 2026-09-21T16:00:07.400Z Prop. 316 would cap Arizona grocery taxes. Rural cities say it will cost them, and their residents. (Photo by Marty Schladen/Ohio Capital Journal) Voters will decide in November whether city governments must earn their approval before raising grocery taxes. And while Republicans say doing so will help ease the financial burden on everyday Arizonans, some city officials warn that it will make it harder to provide public services.  Proposition 316 would cap grocery tax rates at 2% and require cities seeking to implement new taxes or increase existing tax rates to get permission from voters.  GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Some cities, especially those in rural areas, currently have higher rates than that. Taylor, a town of just over 4,000 people in Navajo County, has a 3% grocery tax rate. Prop. 316 would let Taylor keep its rate as is, with the caveat that it can never be raised again. Going to the voters isn’t an option for cities and towns like Taylor that exceed the 2% mark.  Republican lawmakers have tried to prevent cities from charging their residents for groceries since 2023, in a bid to present themselves as the party that is responding to the rising cost of living. But an early attempt would have banned the taxes altogether, drawing fierce opposition from cities across the state and a veto from Gov. Katie Hobbs.  City officials argued that the impact of food taxes on consumers are negligible, but the revenue generated by them makes up a significant part of the budgets of many cities. Seventy of Arizona’s cities and towns levy taxes on groceries and an analysis from the Joint Legislative Budget Committee estimated that banning them entirely would mean forfeiting $227 million in revenue in 2028 alone.  Prop. 316 started out as a total prohibition on grocery taxes, but pushback from city officials and others led to the 2% cap as a compromise.  Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, who is also the president of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns and helped negotiate Prop. 316 down from a complete ban, said the ballot measure was a middle-ground approach.  “The original conversation for years has been to entirely remove this,” he said. “Lobbying multiple times with other mayors, this seemed (like) something that can accomplish the state’s goals concerning food taxes as well as the cities goals’ concerning protecting a revenue source. It was kind of an uneasy win-win.” Chandler taxes groceries at 1.5%, which, under the provisions of Prop. 316, means it would still have the freedom to raise taxes in the future, as long as voters agreed with doing so. Other cities in Maricopa County wouldn’t fare as well if Prop. 316 is successful in the fall. Paradise Valley has a 2.5% grocery tax rate and Litchfield Park has its set at 2.8%.  Outside of the metro Phoenix area, the reliance on grocery taxes is greater.  Bisbee Mayor Ken Budge criticized the ballot measure for enshrining governmental overreach into state law.  “Why should the state be able to tell local governments and their residents how much and how they are willing to be taxed to support their town?” he said in an emailed statement. “Let these decisions be made by the people that are affected, not by state representatives trying to make one size fit all municipalities.”  Bisbee, a city with about 5,000 residents located minutes from the Arizona-Mexico border, is a tourist hotspot. The city’s grocery tax rate is set at 3.5%, which Budge said brings in about $700,000 a year in annual revenue. That makes up a sizable part of the city’s $9 million budget.  Budge said the city’s grocery tax is high in part to take advantage of Bisbee’s tourist traffic.  “Having taxes that are paid by people that are outside of our area helps us out a lot,” he said. “That’s one reason we use that, versus putting everything on the local individual.”  For some cities, local tax rates are reliable ways to raise money. Page, in northern Arizona, has a 3% grocery tax rate. In an emailed statement, spokesman Adam Geller said that the city already lost $228,000 in annual revenue because lawmakers eliminated rental taxes last year.  While Page’s grocery tax rate would be preserved if Prop. 316 passes, the city would be barred from using grocery taxes to respond to any future budgeting needs. And he said shifting the burden to tourists isn’t a great alternative, because tourism rates aren’t always steady. Limiting a city’s ability to exercise its own tax rates leaves city officials with fewer options to deal with financial issues, Geller said.  “Both rental and grocery taxes are stable, resident-generated revenue,” he said. “As those options narrow, the city relies more on tourism-driven collections, which declined in FY26: hotel and lodging tax fell 7.4% and amusement tax fell 15.4%.” Budge said that the money raised from Bisbee’s food tax pays for things like infrastructure improvements and the city’s wastewater treatment system. He acknowledged that affordability is a concern for many, but pointed out that banning the city from increasing tax rates means that services will be cut instead, including public safety or those popular with the public.  “Do we not buy a new firetruck? Do we go out and cut our personnel?” he said. “We don’t fill as many potholes, we don’t keep the swimming pool open as long, we don’t buy new books in the library.”  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1523375342cf4db880614 Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 20 te 2026-09-21T15:50:11.493Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 20 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1523275342cf4db88060b From Havasu to the finish line, Mina Guli’s 2,000-mile Colorado River run ends with a call to action te 2026-09-21T15:50:10.107Z From Havasu to the finish line, Mina Guli’s 2,000-mile Colorado River run ends with a call to action Mina Guli’s 2,000-mile journey along the Colorado River is over, less than a month after the water advocate crossed Lake Havasu and ran through Parker alongside members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes and Mohave Runners. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1523075342cf4db880602 Boat operator arrested after fatal Colorado River collision near Parker te 2026-09-21T15:50:08.602Z Boat operator arrested after fatal Colorado River collision near Parker PARKER — A 46-year-old man died after his personal watercraft collided with a boat on the Colorado River near Parker, and authorities arrested the boat's operator as they investigate whether alcohol contributed to the crash. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1522f75342cf4db8805f9 Man found shot to death outside Parker-area home; person of interest sought te 2026-09-21T15:50:07.150Z Man found shot to death outside Parker-area home; person of interest sought PARKER — A man was found shot to death early Sunday outside a home in the Desert Sun Development near Parker, prompting an investigation involving tribal and federal authorities. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab14d9775342cf4db880533 Americans warned again to rethink travel as missile attack rattles historic region te 2026-09-21T15:30:31.892Z Americans warned again to rethink travel as missile attack rattles historic region The State Department renewed its warning on Saturday to Americans who may be traveling in and through the Middle East as escalating regional tensions raise concerns among travelers. The warning came as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, over the weekend — which Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted. Residents reported hearing an explosion and later seeing a plume of smoke near King Khalid International Airport, according to The Associated Press (AP). No casualties or damage from the attack were reported. AMERICANS WARNED AGAINST TRAVEL PLANS AS TERRORISM THREATENS POPULAR DESTINATION In an X post on Saturday, the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs warned that the security environment in the Middle East "remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation." The agency added, "Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance and be aware of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions." Officials specifically cited hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis in its warning. "Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including civilian airports," the post said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "This military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly. Americans outside the Middle East should seriously reconsider travel to and through the region." The agency also advised those traveling to or from the region to monitor airport and airline operations, warning that U.S. diplomatic facilities have been targeted, including outside the Middle East. "Iran and groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or at locations associated with the United States and Americans throughout the world, including U.S. businesses and other institutions," the post added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The alert comes as a periodic reminder from the State Department and does not signal a change in advisory status.  The worldwide caution has been in place since February. The latest warning follows a series of similar alerts from U.S. officials amid heightened tensions across the region. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ In June, U.S. officials similarly urged Americans across the Middle East to remain vigilant tensions mounted across the region. At the time, officials warned that airspace closures, demonstrations and threats to locations associated with the United States could disrupt travel with little notice. The State Department also maintained its "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" advisory for Oman in an Aug. 30 update, warning of risks from armed conflict and terrorism, including the threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran. The Associated Press contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab14b2775342cf4db8804dd College Sports Bill Prompts Clash Among Senators, Including Some Ex-Athletes te 2026-09-21T15:20:07.566Z College Sports Bill Prompts Clash Among Senators, Including Some Ex-Athletes Lawmakers are applying their experiences on the playing field to the debate over a measure that would impose big changes to college athletics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab148dd75342cf4db8804a0 ‘American Idol’ contestant’s 100K texts with mistress show motive in wife’s murder, prosecutors say te 2026-09-21T15:10:21.477Z ‘American Idol’ contestant’s 100K texts with mistress show motive in wife’s murder, prosecutors say Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn allegedly told his mistress he was "literally trying to think of ways to kill" his wife without going to jail before prosecutors say he shot her and staged the scene to look like a break-in. The chilling message was among more than 100,000 texts prosecutors say Flynn exchanged with his mistress in the year before his wife, Ashley Flynn, was killed Feb. 16, WHIO in Dayton reported. "I was up until 4 a.m. last night crying, literally trying to think of ways to kill her and not go to jail," Flynn allegedly wrote in one of the messages. NEW JERSEY MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING WIFE WITH BARBELL ALLEGEDLY CONFESSED IN MESSAGES TO RELATIVES: REPORT Prosecutors revealed during opening statements Friday that Flynn had been carrying on a year-long affair and argued the messages showed his motive and intent, WHIO reported. Miami County Prosecutor Paul Watkins told jurors the messages, some sent months apart and others just hours before Ashley was killed, showed Flynn repeatedly expressing hatred toward his wife and a desire to be free of her so he could pursue a future with his mistress. MICROSOFT EXEC'S GRIEVING WIDOW FACES MAN ACCUSED OF PLOTTING HIS MURDER AS SHE REVEALS EERIE FINAL CALL Flynn has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges in his wife's death. Fox News legal analyst Josh Ritter said Sunday that one message sent the day before Ashley's killing could be particularly damaging. LUIGI MANGIONE'S LIVESTREAM STUNT AIMS TO GET INFLUENCERS TO 'PRESSURE' JURORS: FORMER PROSECUTOR Flynn allegedly indicated that the following day would be one he would never forget and that he would make his choice for his mistress, Ritter said on "Fox & Friends Sunday." "If we were curious at all about how the prosecution would attempt to prove motive in this case, it became abundantly clear during opening statements," Ritter said. CHARLIE KIRK MURDER CASE AS 'STRAIGHT-FORWARD' AS IT GETS, PROSECUTORS ARGUE AS CASE NEARS TRIAL DECISION Flynn's defense acknowledged the affair during opening statements but argued his conduct as a husband does not establish that he murdered Ashley, WHIO reported. Defense attorney Emily Smith told jurors prosecutors were offering a theory built around circumstantial evidence rather than proof that Flynn killed his wife, arguing Ashley deserved justice based on more than speculation. TEACHER FOUND DEAD WITH THROAT SLIT; DETECTIVES SCRUTINIZE HUSBAND’S SHIFTING STORY Prosecutors allege Flynn used a 9mm handgun to kill Ashley inside the couple's Tipp City, Ohio, home and then staged the scene to make it appear an intruder was responsible. Flynn called 911 and claimed someone had broken into the home and shot his wife, audio previously obtained by Fox News Digital shows. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "Oh my god, somebody broke into my home, somebody broke into my home and shot my wife," Flynn told the dispatcher. "My wife, she's got two shots to her head, there's blood everywhere. Oh my god, oh my god, oh my God." Jurors on Friday were shown police bodycam footage from inside the Flynn home on the night of the killing as the first officers to arrive testified about their initial investigation, WHIO reported. SUSPECT IN MICROSOFT EXECUTIVE JARED BRIDEGAN'S MURDER CONVICTED IN ROADSIDE AMBUSH The footage showed Flynn telling officers someone had broken into the home and killed his wife. An officer testified that Flynn said he had fallen asleep before waking to sounds of a break-in and gunfire. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS An FBI agent also testified that investigators canvassed more than 80 homes looking for cameras or other evidence that could support Flynn's claim that an intruder had been in the neighborhood. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Flynn was a contestant on "American Idol" and spoke publicly about his love for his wife during a 2013 hometown interview for the show. SEND US A TIP "I absolutely love the Lord. I love my wife more than anything. She is very, very pretty. ... I love her," Flynn said at the time. GOT A TIP? Ritter called the alleged messages between Flynn and his mistress "really, really damning evidence." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He noted Flynn remains presumed innocent and said the defense appears to be pursuing a theory that investigators rushed to judgment. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "But given that abundance of digital evidence, I think they're going to have a really tough time proving, or trying to create any kind of reasonable doubt in this case," Ritter said. Jurors are expected back in court Monday morning as testimony continues. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab148d875342cf4db880497 Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27: A life in photos te 2026-09-21T15:10:16.008Z Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27: A life in photos Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber's son, Presley Gerber, died in a rehab facility at 27. We look back at his life in photos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab148cf75342cf4db88047e Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-09-21T15:10:07.114Z Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Where will the next breakout startup come from? Benchmark’s full partnership weighs in on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Save up to $200 before September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1467f75342cf4db880454 Trump likes AI data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict. te 2026-09-21T15:00:15.194Z Trump likes AI data centers. Congress seems stuck. The midterms could deliver a verdict. Alabamans hold up signs that read “No Data Center” at a County Commission meeting on Aug. 24, 2026, in Hayneville, Alabama, in the Lowndes County Courthouse. (Anna Barrett/Alabama Reflector) WASHINGTON — The rare 2026 issue that draws huge support from Republicans and Democrats in Congress is the same one that’s mobilized many Americans: restrictions on giant data centers. The House has overwhelmingly passed legislation forcing state regulators to consider requirements that data centers absorb the cost of the electricity they use.  But there’s more to be done, say data center critics, and they’re finding there is no easy or even obvious answer about what to do next. Leave it to state and local governments to decide whether and how the centers should function? Should their size be restricted? Should they be banned altogether? The future of data centers has become a flashpoint in this year’s congressional races. It’s woven into the debate about affordability, artificial intelligence and corporate influence on government. “People see big energy cost increases and say data centers must be the reason,” said Daniel Birdsong, senior lecturer in political science at the University of Dayton. Before leaving Washington for an extended recess not due to end until after the election, the House voted Wednesday 417-3 on a bill that requires states to consider having data centers using large amounts of electricity pay the full additional cost of that generation, as well as transmission and distribution upgrades that are needed. Obstacles to action The vote was only a prologue for action. There’s no clear next chapter, as skepticism is coming from critics at the White House and among progressives. The biggest obstacle appears to be President Donald Trump. “The people that say AI is going to destroy the World, and that Data Centers are bad for your neighborhood, are the same people that said, just a short time ago, that the World would be extinguished by ‘Climate Change,’” he said on his Truth Social site Monday. “That HOAX never worked out for them, and now they’re on to the next one. These people are Revolutionaries, but Revolutionaries for a Bad and Evil Cause. Soon you’ll find out they’re working for people that do not have the best interests of the United States in mind!” Data centers, including the one pictured here in Boardman, Oregon, on May 18, 2026, have been built along the Columbia River Gorge during the last few years. (Photo by Jordan Gale/Oregon Capital Chronicle) Senate leaders have not said how or if they’ll take up the House bill, or any other data center legislation. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., the Senate’s second-ranking Democrat, was not optimistic. “There aren’t many alternatives to a president who thinks this is a wonderful asset and communities who think just the opposite,” he said. The lawmakers know this much: Their constituents don’t like data centers.  “I’ve never seen people come together across the political spectrum like I have the last few months on concerns about big tech, concerns around AI, concerns around data center development,” said Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H. A national University of Massachusetts Amherst Poll released this week showed just 11% said they backed the construction of the data centers in their local area. Sixty-five percent were opposed, and about half said they were strongly opposed. “Opposition to AI data centers has emerged as one of these rare areas of consensus,” said poll director Tatishe Nteta. The political divide Solutions tend to fall along three very general lines: A complete ban or moratorium; giving state and local governments more tools to regulate the centers; and withdrawing federal support. Putting pressure on utility companies appears to have the most legislative traction. Rep. Rob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy Subcommittee, found the House-passed legislation would protect consumers from runaway center-inspired utility rates. The bill, he said, “protects American ratepayers from being forced to cover the cost of energy infrastructure upgrades needed to support data centers.” Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., one of the bill’s lead sponsors, saw the measure as help for constituents facing affordability issues. “Data centers cannot come at a cost to neighbors who are already facing high grocery, gas, utility, health care and housing costs,” she said. At the Edison Electric Institute, which represents the nation’s investor-owned electric companies, Drew Maloney, president and CEO, said in a statement that he appreciated Congress’ work and that EEI’s members “will continue working in lockstep to ensure large customers cover the costs of the energy infrastructure they use, and communities have a strong voice from the beginning of the planning process.”   Construction underway for the PAX-1 data center hub in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Peter Hall/Capital-Star) But some environmental activists saw big flaws in the bill. “With only a weak directive to states to voluntarily consider adopting cost protections against the energy costs of data centers for ratepayers, state regulators could ultimately choose to ignore this bill,” said Sara Chieffo, senior vice president for government affairs at the League of Conservation Voters.  A report last year from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that in 2023, data centers used roughly 4.4% of total electricity in this country. It forecast that the figure could double or triple by 2028 to meet the needs of more data, notably from artificial intelligence. Consumers’ costs are generally figured by how much it costs to generate and deliver electricity. State and local regulators usually set those rates. Looking ahead  While the House bill had strong Democratic support, many in the party wanted to go further. “It’s a step forward,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, told reporters when asked about the House bill. “But more needs to be done.” That could include some sort of ban, or at least a moratorium, on building more centers, an approach favored by many Democratic progressives. “Communities should have the right to say ‘no’ to a data center being shoved down their throats,” Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., told colleagues in a floor speech.  In the Senate, some Democrats sent a strong signal that they wanted to do more than the House bill provided. The bill “does nothing to meaningfully address the rising costs of AI data center development. Instead, it relies on a voluntary framework that does not require AI data centers to pay the full cost of the energy they consume or the strain they place on the grid,” said Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, top Democrat on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. “We need legislation that makes AI data centers pay their fair share and actually protects families,” he said.  An audience member attending a Pulaski County, Arkansas, Quorum Court agenda-setting meeting holds a sign opposing data centers on June 9, 2026. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate) Among this week’s efforts was new legislation from a group of House Democrats to end certain currently available federal tax incentives available to data centers. “Tax cuts need to go to families, not data centers. We absolutely should not cut healthcare and food assistance for children and seniors to pay for tax giveaways to corporations,” said Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., one of the bill’s lead sponsors, at a Capitol Hill press conference. “Why incentivize this right now?” asked Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., another top sponsor. Political fallout Find a close House or Senate race and chances are good there’s a brawl between candidates over who can best deal with the data center issue. In Ohio, Sen. Jon Husted, a Republican, is in a close battle with former Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat. Husted is the lead sponsor of the Senate ratepayer protection bill. Husted tried to get the Senate to consider the measure Thursday but it was blocked by Heinrich. Asked why he doesn’t support a ban, Husted said, “Whether you want a data center should be a local decision. What we should do is protect the ratepayers from bearing the burden of the cost of building the electricity those data centers use.” Husted is in a difficult position, Birdsong said, because his call for limits on data centers “puts him at odds with Trump.” Close House races have similar fights. In Michigan, Rep. Tom Barrett, a Republican, is campaigning as the voice of the consumer. One way to deal with data centers, he said, is by “stopping federal overreach and preventing the secrecy pledges that have plagued Michigan and undermined the power of local residents.” The House, though, left Washington and won’t be back voting until a lame-duck session starting Nov. 8, sparking outrage from Democrats. “That means ZERO votes on lowering costs, ending corruption, addressing AI, or responding to the Iran war before Election Day,” tweeted Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr., D-Md.  The Senate’s scheduled to be around through September, but there’s no sign it will take a close look at the data center issue. The big hope is that it will continue to be discussed back home and lawmakers will return ready to act or at least debate. “We have to understand, ‘What’s the real implication here?’” Davis said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1467c75342cf4db880433 White House TV pool to suspend coverage of Trump events te 2026-09-21T15:00:12.227Z White House TV pool to suspend coverage of Trump events White House television pool members FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News announced Monday they have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico, accusing the outlets of publishing "fake news." Monday had been CNN’s turn to serve as White House pool representative. The pool members have long taken turns covering the president and sharing footage. "The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government. No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting," the pool members, FOX News Media, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News, said in a joint statement. TRUMP ANNOUNCES WHITE HOUSE BAN AGAINST THREE MEDIA OUTLETS It came hours after CNN, MS NOW and Politico announced they planned to file a lawsuit in response to President Donald Trump’s attempted White House ban. "This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes," the three outlets said in a joint statement. "Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists’ credentials because it objected to our reporting," the statement continued. "Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference." Trump took to Truth Social again on Monday, insisting that he was not going after the "free press." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press, something which I cherish. It is instituting an assault on the FAKE NEWS, something that has grown like Cancer in our beloved United States of America. It is corrupt, purposeful, pervasive, fully coordinated, and totally out of control. It is a threat to our National Security, and must be stopped, NOW! Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump posted. Past efforts by the Trump administration to ban outlets and individual journalists have been blocked by federal judges. This is a developing story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1442375342cf4db8803c7 Critics pounce as prominent Dem senator seems to make admission about party's far-left ‘fringe' te 2026-09-21T14:50:11.644Z Critics pounce as prominent Dem senator seems to make admission about party's far-left ‘fringe' Sen. Cory Booker’s response to a question about Abdul El-Sayed’s election campaign in Michigan has some online observers questioning whether the Democratic Party’s elected officials are behind the socialist-adjacent candidate. The Democrat from New Jersey joined Kristen Welker on ABC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, when he was asked a wide variety of policy questions along with a question about President Donald Trump's announcement that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds. But the question about El-Sayed stole the show. "Senator, you see there in our polls that socialism is viewed even more negatively than the 'MAGA movement,'" Welker began. "President Trump is trying to paint progressives, and frankly all Democrats, as socialists, and we're seeing one of the big battles play out for progressivism in Michigan right now with Abdul El-Sayed... do you think Democrats are drawing a firm enough line between themselves and socialism?" MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ENDORSED BY AOC AND BERNIE SANDERS INSISTS HE'S NOT A SOCIALIST "Again, this is really what the Republicans want to do — focus on a few fringe people," Booker replied. He then diverted away from discussing the party establishment's fracture with far-left candidates and pivoted to attacking Trump's economic and foreign policies. "I serve in the United States Senate and I could go through my colleagues, left and right," Booker said. "What we want right now is to end these reckless tariffs and drive down prices, to end this war to drive down prices, to give a tax plan for this country that puts more money in working peoples' pockets and ends the giveaways to the wealthiest of Americans." Political observers on X quickly seized on the response, claiming that Booker is too late in the push to try and distinguish the Democratic Party from its far-left fringe and the rise in socialist candidates in this year's midterm elections. "Oops," radio show host Jason Rantz said simply of Booker's comments to Welker. "A day late and a dollar short," said Trump Media & Technology Group communications adviser Katie Zacharia. "Senator Booker is trying to disassociate as the 'Big Tent' burns." She added that the senator should have condemned socialism outright, claiming the "Dem party [is] in disarray." SEE IT: DEM SENATORS RALLY BEHIND EL-SAYED BUT DUCK QUESTIONS ON PROGRESSIVE AGENDA "I really wonder what the internals they showed those senators in DC said," said author Carl Paulus, speculating that polling within the Democratic Party could suggest that the far left is dragging them down and causing sitting lawmakers to change their tune with just weeks until November's election. Booker was one of several senators who met with El-Sayed during a trip to Washington, D.C., last week. After the meeting, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., El-Sayed's campaign described the gathering as "warm." "We’re united in the fact that we have to win Michigan. Whatever our difference is, our agreement on the importance of winning Michigan to take back the Senate majority [is] overwhelming," El-Sayed told MS NOW of the meeting. "We had a warm meeting, good conversation, and I know that we left that conversation committed to doing what we need to do to take on different perspectives. And I also know that the things that bring us together are so much bigger than any of the disagreements that we have." Fox News Digital reached out to Booker's office and the El-Sayed campaign but did not hear back at time of publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1442075342cf4db8803be Rising WNBA star Olivia Miles eclipses Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record te 2026-09-21T14:50:08.161Z Rising WNBA star Olivia Miles eclipses Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record When it comes to the WNBA Draft, the Minnesota Lynx have shown over the years the front office knows how to pick the right players to fill out their roster. Olivia Miles was the right selection for the Lynx this year. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Minnesota selected the New Jersey native with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft this past spring and she quickly turned into a rising star on the floor. On Sunday, in the Lynx’s 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun, Miles set the rookie scoring mark once held by Caitlin Clark. Miles scored 21 points to eclipse the Indiana Fever star’s mark initially set in 2024. "It’s special, but it means we’re more so working well as a team. I have great teammates around me, great vets who allow me to be me out there," Miles said after the game. "It wouldn’t be possible without one, a coach that believes in you and then two, having teammates that have my back. So it’s really special to obviously be able to accomplish that with such a great team and on a win as well." Miles has 790 points this season in 40 games. Though the WNBA expanded the schedule going into 2026, Miles and Clark both set the marks in 40 games. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Clark had 769 points in her first season with the Fever. The former TCU Horned Frogs standout eclipsed other rookie records held by Clark this season. She nailed eight 3-pointers in a win over the Golden State Valkyries in June, setting the record for the most 3-pointers by a rookie in a game. Miles is also the fastest rookie to reach 350 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists in her career. She did it in 21 games, one faster than Clark and former Chicago Sting guard Andrea Stinson. Minnesota is 32-10 on the year and is one game up on the Valkyries for first place in the league. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab141e275342cf4db88034e 'Lioness' season 3 finale reveals who orchestrated Joe's kidnapping all along te 2026-09-21T14:40:34.971Z 'Lioness' season 3 finale reveals who orchestrated Joe's kidnapping all along *WARNING: Spoilers below "Lioness" season three is officially in the books, and it gave fans a wild surprise at the end. Season three of Taylor Sheridan's hit CIA/military series focused heavily on the kidnapping of Joe (Zoe Saldaña) and the attempts to rescue her. LIONESS SEASON 3 EPISODE 7 DELIVERS JOE'S RESCUE IN A GUNFIGHT FANS WON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT She was eventually rescued in episode seven in a brutally violent and bloody gunfight. That left one major problem unresolved: Who was the puppet master behind it all? Fans were led to believe throughout different parts of the season that it could be the Russians, Ukrainians or the Iranians. The answer was revealed on Sunday. Something much more complex and rooted in the history of "Lioness." It was revealed in the final moments that Aaliyah Amrohi, the daughter of the season one target, was the puppet master who orchestrated the entire operation against Joe as revenge for the killing of her father. TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S ATTENTION TO WEAPONS HANDLING SETS 'LIONESS' APART FROM OTHER MILITARY DRAMAS It's also clear that Aaliyah isn't going to stop, and the stage is set for the fourth and likely final season. The season finale – titled "The Unraveling" – also featured an epic restaurant shootout scene when Joe ordered her team to engage the man who kidnapped her. Let's just say things didn't go as planned. Reactions to the season finale poured in on Reddit. Check out some of the reactions from viewers below: ZOE SALDAÑA SHARES BEHIND THE SCENES INSTAGRAM POSTS FROM BRUTAL 'LIONESS' TORTURE SCENE The surprising twist, which I figured out during the interrogation scene, is another example of Sheridan keeping fans on edge and always guessing what's coming next. It's actually a bit surprising he managed to keep such a large reveal hidden from the public. It came shockingly close to slipping out, judging from a random Reddit post. A woman shared a photo of herself with Stephanie Nur, the actress who plays Aaliyah, taken when the show was filming in Fort Worth after seeing her at a coffee shop. It certainly feels like the next season will be the conclusion of the show, and seeing as how so much of Cruz and Joe's arcs are tied back to the actions of season one, it makes perfect sense. While I have no idea what's coming, my guess is many characters won't make it out alive. It wouldn't make any sense if they had happy endings. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It goes against everything the show has given fans through three seasons. Do you have a theory on how "Lioness" will conclude? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab141de75342cf4db880343 JJ Spaun uses Presidents Cup snub as fuel to win BMW PGA, Jacob Bridgeman stays hot in first fall series event te 2026-09-21T14:40:30.888Z JJ Spaun uses Presidents Cup snub as fuel to win BMW PGA, Jacob Bridgeman stays hot in first fall series event The shortest offseason in professional sports came to a close this past week as the PGA Tour kicked off its FedEx Cup Fall series with the Biltmore Championship after a three-week hiatus. Three weeks too long, if you ask me. Across the pond, the DP World Tour produced a loaded leaderboard in one of its flagship events at the BMW PGA Championship, and the two players who ultimately raised hardware at the respective stops have ties to the U.S. Presidents Cup team, albeit in completely opposite capacities. The Presidents Cup will get underway from Medinah Country Club in Illinois on Thursday, and while the event that has been completely dominated by the Americans since its inception in 1994 undoubtedly lacks juice compared to the Ryder Cup, this year's go-around should provide a glimpse into what the future may hold. Welcome back to Par Talk, a weekly read to get you caught up on all the happenings that took place in professional golf that you need to know. Be sure to follow Mark on X @itismarkharris and email him at mark.harris@outkick.com. With the experience of representing the United States in the 2025 Ryder Cup and finishing 10th on the Presidents Cup points list, many assumed that JJ Spaun would be selected as a captain's pick for the battle at Medinah. Instead, U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker went in a different direction, using four of his six picks to select players who finished below Spaun in the standings. Ben Griffin, who finished eighth in points, was also passed over by Snedeker. CHRIS GOTTERUP CELEBRATES TEAM USA PRESIDENTS CUP SELECTION WITH EPIC PRO-AMERICA VIDEO Spaun won the Valero Texas Open back in April and picked up three more Top 10 finishes on Tour in 2026, but also stumbled towards the end of the season and actually withdrew from the Tour Championship, citing a shoulder injury. The circumstances, understandably so, led Snedeker to go in a different direction with his captain's picks, but after the 36-year-old's performance at the BMW PGA Championship, Snedeker may be wishing he had selected the former U.S. Open champion. Spaun fired a final-round 67 at Wentworth on Sunday to earn a two-shot victory, and bested the likes of Aaron Rai, Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Ryan Fox, who all finished within three shots of the lead. It was an impressive but also surprising performance from Spaun, who had just one Top 20 finish to his name dating back to mid-June. He was quick to admit after his Sunday performance that he was out there playing with a bit of extra motivation. "I played with a huge chip on my shoulder; I definitely had something to prove this week," Spaun explained. "Everything happens for a reason. I'm so delighted to be here and even just play this event; I've always wanted to play for the longest of times. The extra motivation, I think that is the will power that you have, the determination is a strong factor. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Being left off the Presidents Cup team a couple of weeks ago was very disappointing and I wanted to prove that I deserved to be on that team and I took care of my business this week." The Americans should handle the International side at Medinah this week as the overwhelming favorites, but if Snedeker's captain's picks do go out and struggle, the discourse about Spaun deserving to be among the 12-man team will ramp up in a hurry. While arguments can now easily be made that Spaun should have been a captain's pick, one player everyone can agree on that he couldn't possibly be swapped out for is Jacob Bridgeman. The 26-year-old finished 12th in the U.S. team standings before having his name called by Snedeker, which is a decision nobody can fault after Bridgeman secured his second win of the year at the Biltmore Championship on Sunday. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The former Clemson standout has been among the most consistent players on Tour in 2026 with a total of 12 Top 25s, and just one missed cut in his 24 starts. He did not make any sort of noise in any of the four major championships, but should roll into the Presidents Cup oozing confidence with his victory piggybacking off of a ninth at the BMW Championship and a T-4 at the Tour Championship. Jackson Koivun could garner more attention than any other player teeing it up in the Presidents Cup this week, including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, and that's fair as a 21-year-old rookie, but Bridgeman deserves eyeballs as well. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER He's suddenly the 20th-ranked player on Earth and is among the best putters in the game, and is actually ranked first on Tour in strokes gained: putting. Bridgeman isn't necessarily going to wow you, but he very well could be a leader in that 'next group of guys' who could be a staple representing the red, white, and blue in years to come. Medinah is a huge opportunity, not only for him to showcase his game on a team stage in incredibly unique circumstances, but also a chance for him to show some personality, which is something no American golf fan would be disappointed by. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab141da75342cf4db88033a Social media erupts over Hasan Piker post targeting Brandon Gill's wife te 2026-09-21T14:40:26.144Z Social media erupts over Hasan Piker post targeting Brandon Gill's wife Hasan Piker is facing a barrage of criticism online after targeting the wife of Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, in a brief but pointed post on X over the weekend. Gill first went after Piker over an interview with Axios where the left-wing provocateur declared the U.S. was worse than al Qaeda in terms of terror committed around the world. He posted on X in response to Piker, "Hasan Piker is the poster child for why we need to end birth tourism. He was born in America to Turkish nationals, was raised back in Turkey to hate western civilization, and now spends his time working to make America weaker and our enemies stronger." Piker then shot back, "your wife is indian." RADICAL EL-SAYED ALLY DOUBLES DOWN ON ANTI-AMERICAN RHETORIC WITH STUNNING TERRORIST COMPARISON Gill's father-in-law, right-wing filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, was among those who responded to Piker on X: "She’s Christian, born in America and her mom is white. Care to show us a picture of your family?" The congressman himself also responded to Piker, "My wife is an American, born in America to American citizens. She deeply loves our nation and its culture. You, on the other hand, were born to foreign invaders and want to turn America into the third world culture you were raised in, while advocating for communism at your $3 million mansion in between electrocuting your dog." HASAN PIKER CALLS BIN LADEN A ‘SPOILED BRAT,’ LABELS 9/11 ‘BLOWBACK’ IN AXIOS INTERVIEW Gill's colleagues also joined in piling on Piker. "Wrong. She’s a patriotic American, and you’re a terrorist (sympathizer) who hates this country and wants to destroy it. See the difference?" Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., wrote online. UNIVERSITY EVENT WITH HASAN PIKER IN TEXAS DRAWS BACKLASH FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE Another commenter wrote, "i don't know why Hasan is being racist all of the sudden but okay." Internet Accountability Project attorney Will Chamberlain said of Gill's wife, "she’s an American patriot, while you are a Turkish adversary." Trump ally Alex Bruesewitz wrote, "You don’t get it and you never will." Others, however, lashed out at Piker's detractors. Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., wrote on X in response to D'Souza, "Imagine having to say 'her mom is white' for street cred[.] The self hating MAGA thing is so weird." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab141cf75342cf4db880322 From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-09-21T14:40:15.984Z From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 From first users to billions: Google’s Robby Stein joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Lean in on this Builders Stage session. Save up to $200 before Sept 25. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab141c975342cf4db880319 Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini te 2026-09-21T14:40:09.823Z Google’s $899 Googlebook is a bet that you’ll buy a new laptop for Gemini Google’s AI-native Googlebook ties Gemini to the cursor, dictation, widgets and other parts of the desktop experience. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab13f7175342cf4db880306 Jerome State Historic Park to host annual Bat Walk Sept. 26 te 2026-09-21T14:30:09.152Z Jerome State Historic Park to host annual Bat Walk Sept. 26 Jerome State Historic Park, 100 Douglas Road, will host its annual Bat Walk at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The gate opens at 6:15 p.m. The event gives visitors a chance to see, hear and learn about the bats that call Jerome home. Four species regularly hunt the park’s grounds at night, emerging fr Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab13d1775342cf4db8802b2 Celebrating 25 years in Flagstaff out on Rainbow's End te 2026-09-21T14:20:07.569Z Celebrating 25 years in Flagstaff out on Rainbow's End After taking over the space on a whim in 2001, Miranda Sweet sees Rainbow's End reach its 25th anniversary. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab13d1475342cf4db880280 Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 te 2026-09-21T14:20:04.007Z Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Meet the next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by Sept 25, 11:59 p.m. PT, to save up to $200 and to get a front-row seat to one of the most intense startup pitch competition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab13abe75342cf4db880249 Omar's new legislation targeting ICE sparks outrage when the internet sees what's in it: 'Un-American' te 2026-09-21T14:10:06.716Z Omar's new legislation targeting ICE sparks outrage when the internet sees what's in it: 'Un-American' Conservatives are pushing back after Rep. Ilhan Omar. D-Minn., introduced legislation that would redirect over $100 billion in funds previously allocated to immigration enforcement and "invest it into communities across the country that have been impacted by the Department of Homeland Security’s heinous operations." Omar explained in a press release Thursday that her Make ICE Pay Act is a response to "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota and that it would send nearly $140 billion of ICE and Border Patrol funding from Trump’s signature Big Beautiful Bill towards "local recovery efforts" from immigration enforcement that has taken place across the country. Omar says the funding will be used by local jurisdictions to provide economic relief and distribute money through the states to nonprofits, small businesses and other impacted entities to support schools, healthcare and psychological services, increased local-government expenses, investigations and memorialization efforts. The program would be administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, overseen by its inspector general and expire three years after its creation. "ICE has been tearing through our nation, devastating our neighborhoods, our cities, and our businesses," Omar posted on X about the legislation. "Our communities deserve accountability. My Make ICE Pay Act will redirect ICE's $140 billion budget to the communities they've hurt the most." MINNESOTA'S ANTI-ICE AID FUND BECOMES LATEST CASUALTY OF STATE'S EMBARRASSING FRAUD PROBLEM While the bill’s future is bleak as long as Republicans control Congress and the White House, it was quickly blasted by conservatives as emblematic of an ideology that places more of an emphasis on protecting illegal immigrants than it does enforcing immigration law. "This bill is un-American," Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., posted on X. "This bill defunds law enforcement and gives their funding to the communities harboring criminal illegal aliens. Democrats fight for everyone except the American people." OMAR'S GOP CHALLENGER COMES OUT FIRING WITH VOW TO CLEAN UP 'MESS' IN DEEP BLUE DISTRICT: 'PEOPLE ARE FED UP' "The definition of America last," conservative influencer account LibsofTikTok posted on X. "Denaturalize and deport." "Defund ICE. Weaken the border. Then expect safer communities? That math isn’t mathing," Arkansas Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders posted on X. "Her entire existence is on crippling the United States," Republican John Nagel, running against Omar in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District this November, posted on X. "She is anti-police and pro communism." Fox News Digital reached out to Omar's office for comment. White House border czar Tom Homan confirmed to Fox News last week that the Department of Homeland Security is looking into allegations involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., but would not disclose details about what he described as an "ongoing criminal investigation." Pressed on whether the federal government has evidence that Omar committed immigration or naturalization fraud, Homan declined to comment. When subsequently asked directly whether he was confirming an investigation involving Omar, Homan replied, "I'm confirming that ICE is, yeah — look, I said months ago that there's something that's been reported and needs to be looked at." Omar has long been dogged by allegations that she married a man that critics allege is her brother as part of an immigration scheme. Omar has repeatedly denied the allegation, and the claim has not been proven in public records. In December, she dismissed the claims as "bigoted lies," writing on social media that Trump was obsessed with her. Fox News Digital's Max Bacall contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1360c75342cf4db8801bd JB Pritzker Says He Used GLP-1s to Lose 80 Pounds te 2026-09-21T13:50:04.816Z JB Pritzker Says He Used GLP-1s to Lose 80 Pounds Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, widely seen as a potential presidential candidate, revealed in an interview on “CBS Mornings” that he had been on a GLP-1 regimen since 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1360b75342cf4db8801ab Corridor raises $25M seed to build a health benefits brokerage for SMBs te 2026-09-21T13:50:03.023Z Corridor raises $25M seed to build a health benefits brokerage for SMBs Corridor focuses on SMBs, which it says traditional brokerages often overlook because small accounts generate lower commissions than larger accounts. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab133b575342cf4db8800a2 Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer says King Charles 'gaslit' him over memoir claims te 2026-09-21T13:40:05.110Z Princess Diana's brother Charles Spencer says King Charles 'gaslit' him over memoir claims Princess Diana's brother, Earl Charles Spencer, fired back at Buckingham Palace after the royal household questioned his recollection of a conversation with King Charles III, saying he was being "gaslit" by the monarch. Earlier this week, The Daily Mail published an excerpt of Spencer's upcoming memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," in which the king's former brother-in-law described having a heated conversation with Charles after Diana's death. In the excerpt, Spencer alleged that Charles said, "We’ll forget her soon enough!," regarding his ex-wife during their exchange. Buckingham Palace later responded to Spencer's claims, disputing the earl's account of the conversation and suggesting that grief may have affected his memory of events surrounding his sister's death. KING CHARLES DRAWS ‘LINE IN THE SAND’ WITH PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE AFTER COUPLE CAUGHT OFF GUARD: EXPERT During an interview with The Mail on Sunday, Spencer took issue with the palace's response. "It is not every day you wake up to find you've been gaslit by the king," he said. "It was astonishingly provocative and below the belt because it was essentially trying to say I'd lied without the King being able to deny what I'd said." "I also thought it was a rather poor imitation of the ‘recollections may vary’ quote, which was a much more elegant way of putting things, but in these circumstances entirely out of place," he added. The remark referenced the palace's famous "recollections may vary" statement issued after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's explosive 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. In the excerpt, published Wednesday, Spencer described a phone call he said he had with Charles six days after Diana died in August 1997. "Prince Charles continued his stream of anger, without me interrupting. Then he stopped. I assumed the pause signaled an effort to bring himself under control, but then he unleashed down the phone what I have always taken to be his pent-up contempt for Diana, and his horror that the world was so bowled over by her death," Spencer alleged. "‘Rest assured,’ he hissed, ‘we’ll forget her soon enough!’" PRINCESS DIANA'S HONEYMOON LETTER REVEALS A YOUNG BRIDE 'PLAYING WITH GROWN-UPS' IN THE ROYAL FAMILY According to the excerpt, the king and the 9th Earl of Spencer disagreed over the decision to have Prince William and Harry, then 15 and 12, walk behind their mother's casket during the funeral procession. KING CHARLES CONSIDERED QUEEN CAMILLA 'NON-NEGOTIABLE' AFTER PRINCESS DIANA, AUTHOR CLAIMS A Buckingham Palace spokesperson issued a rare statement responding to Spencer's claims. "While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and color memory in ways others do not recognize, even many years after such a loss," the statement said, according to People. Spencer stood by his account of the alleged conversation during an appearance on BBC One's "Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg." When Kuenssberg pointed out that Buckingham Palace had denied his version of events, Spencer pushed back, saying, "But they haven't actually, Laura. They've sort of smudged that one, haven't they?" Kuenssberg then read the palace's statement to Spencer, telling him that "the king is plainly furious." "Well, is he furious? Is he furious or is he embarrassed?" Spencer asked. "Because I can tell you here and now, those are exactly the words he said." Spencer said he remembered the conversation clearly because he had spoken so infrequently with Charles, who was then Prince of Wales. "I've only ever had two calls on the line with Prince Charles at any stage of my life," Spencer said. "I was hyper alert to what he was saying and those are precisely the words that he said." Spencer said he repeated the alleged comment to close friends and family members immediately afterward "because it was so monstrous." "Which, Charles, are the public meant to believe?" Kuenssberg asked. "Are they to believe you or are they to believe the king, the head of state of this country who's giving the impression very forcefully that this didn't happen? Who are we to believe?" "Well, I'm telling the truth," Spencer replied. "So, the king is giving an impression to the country that's not true. Misleading people, even lying?" Kuenssberg asked. "I can hardly be responsible for what Buckingham Palace says," Spencer replied. "All I can tell you is what was said and what I heard and what shocked me. What else would have made me hang up on the king that day? It was something as outrageous as that slur against Diana." When asked whether William and Harry would be upset by his account of the alleged phone call with their father, Spencer suggested his nephews were already familiar with his version of events. "Well, I don't like to talk about what I've been speaking about to William and Harry, but this will not be a surprise to them," he said. "I will tell you that these words will not be a surprise to them." A Buckingham Palace spokesperson told Fox News Digital, "We won’t be offering any comment." Diana died at age 36 after suffering injuries sustained in a car accident in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, France. Her partner, Dodi Fayed, and the driver, Henri Paul, also died in the crash. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE At the time of her death, she and Charles had been divorced for about one year. The two married in July 1981, announced their separation in December 1992 and finalized their divorce in August 1996. Harry wrote about the decision to have him and his brother walk behind their mother's coffin in his 2023 memoir, "Spare," saying that "several adults were aghast" and that "mummy’s brother, Uncle Charles, raised hell," and that he told the royal family, "You can’t make these boys walk behind their mother’s coffin! It’s barbaric." Spencer previously spoke about his opposition to William and Harry walking behind their mother's coffin. He told BBC Radio 4's "Today" in 2017 that he found the decision "bizarre and cruel." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "It was the most horrifying half an hour of my life," he said. "It was just ghastly. And it was far worse than having to deliver a speech at the end of it. It was the worst part of the day by a considerable margin, walking behind, well, my sister’s body, with two boys who were obviously massively grieving their mother. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "And it was this sort of bizarre circumstance where we were told you had to look straight ahead," he continued. "But the feeling, the sort of crashing tidal wave of grief coming at you as you went down this sort of tunnel of deep emotion, it was really harrowing actually, and I still have nightmares about it now." "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" is set to be released Sept. 22. Fox News Digital's Lori Bashian contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1315f75342cf4db88005c Sydney Thomas mocks Lane Kiffin after loss with brutal Halloween costume idea, LSU fans fight & Nate's shorts te 2026-09-21T13:30:07.487Z Sydney Thomas mocks Lane Kiffin after loss with brutal Halloween costume idea, LSU fans fight & Nate's shorts Welcome to Monday Screencaps and the final day of summer. Thank you to those who threw away pumpkin spice candles the minute they were lit up inside your homes as women around this country fell victim to marketing schemes from Starbucks and other global corporations who are hellbent on stealing summer from us. Guys, you have less than 24 hours to stay strong. Don't give in. Yes, the temperatures across the upper Midwest will be in the 60s and low 70s today. No excuses. Finish strong. PUMPKIN SPICE INVADES SUMMER AS AMERICANS KICKSTART FALL TRADITIONS EARLIER THAN EVER • Did you see the defensive performance out of MY 2-0 Bengals? The defensive front gave up 60 rushing yards. SIXTY. Not 160. SIXTY. The defense has give up 26 total points through two games and the schedule gets very, very favorable for a very, very long stretch. This isn't just a playoff team, this team needs to be thinking No. 1 seed in the playoffs. – Paul in Cincy is fired up: How bout' that defense??!! Now to go into PITTSberg and smash those cheaters! Kinsey: Paul, we've got ourselves a team. Let's keep the brittle QB safe as much as possible and after that, let's go get that No. 1 seed. • Let's pivot back to college football real fast and the content that Instagram star/Bama grad Sydney Thomas dumped out on Sunday where she took a shot at Lane Kiffin. These two have a history. LANE KIFFIN'S DAUGHTER DISGUSTED BY 'VULGAR' BED SHEET BANNERS ACCUSING HER OF HAVING SEX WITH A PLAYER "I'd say Lane Kiffin," Thomas revealed in 2025 when she was asked to name the craziest celebrity to hit on her. "[Kiffin] slid in with 'Roll Tide'. And he's the coach of Ole Miss," she added. Now it's Thomas having some fun by revealing her 2026 Halloween costume idea, which is the pose Kiffin was seen on Saturday night as LSU was losing to his former team. Poor Lane. Even the IG models are making fun of him. HEIDI KLUM OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF OKTOBERFEST WITH ANNUAL TAPPING OF THE KEG, LANE KIFFIN MEMES & BAD HIGHWAYS • I've written many times on Nate Burleson and the dangerous road to obscurity that CBS is traveling down with its Sunday NFL show. Then someone signed off on Burleson wearing this while claiming something about how he's trying to Respect Summer. If you can make it through more than five minutes of "NFL Today," you should be awarded a Medal of Freedom. Between Burleson and Russell Wilson, that show is a complete disaster. MATTHEW STAFFORD, JOSH ALLEN HEADLINE 'MADDEN NFL 27' RATINGS AS 99 CLUB MEMBERS What a mess. • Do you guys think Google will eventually rug pull us with the use of Gemini? I spent Saturday working on our dehumidifiers. Continuous flow had stopped on the unit that drains into our sump, and since I had no experience working on dehumidifiers, I did what most men do these days –– I took a photo of the inside of the unit and asked Gemini to give me directions.  In 10 minutes, the unit was clean and running perfectly. I didn't even need to go to YouTube.  My question for you guys is this: Will Google eventually charge us for such help? How is Google making money? I fire up Gemini, pay nothing and my dehumidifier is back to normal. Are they just trying to get us hooked on the AI before coming in with membership fees? Is that the play? You tell me. • Mike N. sent in a football report: 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here Make sure you're opening it. Don’t hurt the open rate. – Jim T. wants some action: With my Aztecs traveling to your neck of the woods (after two bad losses) seems like a friendly wager might be in order. Now, I've got a foot in both camps here, because my mom's dad, Norman Schrein, graduated from Toledo in the early 1920s. But I'm an Aztec first, and I'm open to some kind of modest wager. Kinsey: I'm game. Tell me what we're wagering or I'll ask Gemini for suggestions. – Mark B. on college football: Lots of folks upset at Ducks blowout score, but karma often wons out… November 1980…Portland State 105-0 v Delaware State, with future NFL QB Neil Lomax at QB for Portland. Paybacks hurt and perhaps a $590,000 payout v Ducks isn’t worth humiliating players and fan base, but don’t think they learn well…didn’t PS lose 81-0 v Colorado previously? – MSS emails: A few random thoughts about the title topic.  When I was young I belonged to a private club before I bought a house and had to make a financial choice. I wouldn’t join a club 25 miles away unless I absolutely loved the course and there were no other decent viable options.  One of the best aspects of club membership is having the ability to go there after work on a weeknight when nobody is around, using the practice facilities and then playing a few holes while dropping a second or third ball down when needed.  You’re not going to drive 25 miles for that. Another factor to consider is that you won’t get to play with your friends as much.  If you do you’ll have to pay greens fees for the course you go to while ‘wasting’ your club membership.  Sure you can have them on your course as guests but that gets expensive and your club will limit the amount of times that any one guest can play. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I never got tired of playing the same course BTW.  Being super familiar with a course has it’s good points which offset any boredom, at least it did for me. – Eric P. has responded to the emails that have poured in: Thanks so much for posting my request for opinions on country clubs. It renewed the reasons I didn’t join a club ten years ago when the prices were actually reasonable. I did some math and as it turns out, for the cost of a years dues I can take 5 four + day golf trips to Torrey Pines, Pinehurst, Paiute/Vegas and Palm Springs twice when the weather is crapp. This includes airfare and hotel.  I can then also continue to play Chambers Bay and the other very nice courses during the Summer without being tied to a payment. Definitely a first world problem, but the opinions helped me decide. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Idaho – Finally this morning, we get a report from Marty in Idaho: It’s almost autumn so the critters are getting ready for lean times.  The first week of September was particularly active so I have my head on a swivel when I go outside and I’m usually packin’ when I go down by the river.  It gets a little tense when I’m fly fishing as I’m trying to concentrate on that while I know that something might be looking for dinner.  It’s not just the meat eaters; I walked pretty close to an elk that I probably wouldn’t have seen if I wasn’t on the lookout for predators.  We all have our burdens I guess.  My first attempt at a collage is below. ################## And that's it for this Monday. You guys should be dialed in for a huge week. Football is in full swing. Fall is finally here. Leaves are starting to change. Let's get to work. Go have a great week. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1315e75342cf4db880053 GOP fiscal hawk sounds alarm on 'out of control' federal spending, saying 'both parties have failed us' te 2026-09-21T13:30:06.529Z GOP fiscal hawk sounds alarm on 'out of control' federal spending, saying 'both parties have failed us' With the U.S. national debt soaring above $40 trillion and the federal government engaging in massive deficit spending, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. — a fiscal hawk who says the situation is "out of control" and "both parties have failed us" — does not support President Donald Trump's proposal to dole out $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans win both chambers of Congress during the midterms. The president floated the idea during a speech earlier this month at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, calling it "the Trump dividend." Asked about the president's proposal during an interview on Thursday, Paul told Fox News Digital that he is not in favor of giving away "dividends when there's a deficit." "We're running $2 trillion dollars short," he said, noting that he "can't imagine giving out money when you're running a deficit." Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment on Friday. RAND PAUL CLASHES WITH FELLOW REPUBLICAN OVER AI 'KILL SWITCH' AS SENATE GRAPPLES WITH 'TERMINATOR' FEARS America's soaring national debt has surpassed the staggering sum $40 trillion and shows no signs of stopping. "And so, the debt is very important. So it's not just important that it might bankrupt us or overwhelm us in some kinda crisis in the future," Paul said, acknowledging that as "a possibility. But every day you're being hurt by it because it's stealing the value" of people's earnings, he indicated. "So it is literally out of control," Paul said. "And really both parties have failed us because both parties are afraid to tell the American public that some things they like from government would have to be reduced when we cut costs." Paul has a plan that he says would balance the budget through a series of spending cuts over five years. GOP LAWMAKERS PUMP BRAKES ON TRUMP'S $5K CHECK PROMISE: 'WHERE ARE YOU GETTING THE MONEY?' [Extended cut video: 6405365486112] "Now when I first introduced it, it was a 1% cut, or a one-penny plan, and you cut spending 1% a year for five years, and with economic growth increasing revenue, the lines cross at about five years" balancing the budget, he explained. "Well, when COVID came along, both parties frankly started passin' out money like drunken sailors and ... the deficit ballooned. Now to balance the budget in five years it's called the six-penny plan cuz it takes about a 6% cut. But it still shows you that we wouldn't have to eliminate everything." While the cuts under his proposal would not apply to Social Security, they would apply to Medicare, he indicated, though he suggested it could be possible "to cut Medicare 6% without cutting any health benefits," saying that he thinks there is much "waste and fraud in" the program. He also suggested that additional means testing could used to achieve the Medicare spending cuts. Paul — who previously ran for president during the 2016 cycle but ultimately dropped out after placing fifth in the Iowa GOP presidential caucuses — is considering throwing his hat into the ring again. "I'd say we're 50-50," he said. "I do think that there should be a candidate on the Republican side, at least, who believes that international trade is good for our country and good for the economy, that believes in free markets, that isn't a big believer in big government coming in and managing contracts and owning parts of countries, that isn't a believer in giving out money we don't have." RAND PAUL SAYS HE'S '50-50' ON RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT IN 2028, 'THINKING ABOUT IT' Paul said he does not "want there to be a choice of four populists running for president," noting that he wants there to be "at least one free-market candidate. I could be that, or maybe somebody else could be," he said, indicating that he will decide after the midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1315d75342cf4db88004a 'Lioness' season 3 finale reveals who orchestrated Zoe Saldaña's kidnapping all along te 2026-09-21T13:30:05.485Z 'Lioness' season 3 finale reveals who orchestrated Zoe Saldaña's kidnapping all along *WARNING: Spoilers below "Lioness" season three is officially in the books, and it gave fans a wild surprise at the end. Season three of Taylor Sheridan's hit CIA/military series focused heavily on the kidnapping of Joe (Zoe Saldaña) and the attempts to rescue her. LIONESS SEASON 3 EPISODE 7 DELIVERS JOE'S RESCUE IN A GUNFIGHT FANS WON'T STOP TALKING ABOUT She was eventually rescued in episode seven in a brutally violent and bloody gunfight. That left one major problem unresolved: Who was the puppet master behind it all? Fans were led to believe throughout different parts of the season that it could be the Russians, Ukrainians or the Iranians. The answer was revealed on Sunday. Something much more complex and rooted in the history of "Lioness." It was revealed in the final moments that Aaliyah Amrohi, the daughter of the season one target, was the puppet master who orchestrated the entire operation against Joe as revenge for the killing of her father. TAYLOR SHERIDAN'S ATTENTION TO WEAPONS HANDLING SETS 'LIONESS' APART FROM OTHER MILITARY DRAMAS It's also clear that Aaliyah isn't going to stop, and the stage is set for the fourth and likely final season. The season finale – titled "The Unraveling" – also featured an epic restaurant shootout scene when Joe ordered her team to engage the man who kidnapped her. Let's just say things didn't go as planned. Reactions to the season finale poured in on Reddit. Check out some of the reactions from viewers below: ZOE SALDAÑA SHARES BEHIND THE SCENES INSTAGRAM POSTS FROM BRUTAL 'LIONESS' TORTURE SCENE The surprising twist, which I figured out during the interrogation scene, is another example of Sheridan keeping fans on edge and always guessing what's coming next. It's actually a bit surprising he managed to keep such a large reveal hidden from the public. It came shockingly close to slipping out, judging from a random Reddit post. A woman shared a photo of herself with Stephanie Nur, the actress who plays Aaliyah, taken when the show was filming in Fort Worth after seeing her at a coffee shop. It certainly feels like the next season will be the conclusion of the show, and seeing as how so much of Cruz and Joe's arcs are tied back to the actions of season one, it makes perfect sense. While I have no idea what's coming, my guess is many characters won't make it out alive. It wouldn't make any sense if they had happy endings. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It goes against everything the show has given fans through three seasons. Do you have a theory on how "Lioness" will conclude? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12cbc75342cf4db87ffeb Agasaje a sus invitados en reuniones otoñales 'con uvas' te 2026-09-21T13:10:20.056Z Agasaje a sus invitados en reuniones otoñales 'con uvas' Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12cba75342cf4db87ffe2 Agasaje a sus invitados en reuniones otoñales 'con uvas' te 2026-09-21T13:10:18.848Z Agasaje a sus invitados en reuniones otoñales 'con uvas' Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12cb975342cf4db87ffd9 La recuperación tras un derrame cerebral comienza temprano y dura toda la vida te 2026-09-21T13:10:17.286Z La recuperación tras un derrame cerebral comienza temprano y dura toda la vida Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12cb775342cf4db87ffd0 La recuperación tras un derrame cerebral comienza temprano y dura toda la vida te 2026-09-21T13:10:15.995Z La recuperación tras un derrame cerebral comienza temprano y dura toda la vida Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12cb075342cf4db87ff9e NASCAR wives make explosive claims after husbands brawl at Bristol & driver launches water bottle into scrum te 2026-09-21T13:10:08.317Z NASCAR wives make explosive claims after husbands brawl at Bristol & driver launches water bottle into scrum Monday Morning Pit-Stop is a weekly NASCAR column that runs on OutKick.com and Fox News Digital. If you're looking for a normal NASCAR recap, go check out insufferable ESPN ... assuming they still know NASCAR exists. You see? THIS is why I've always been baffled by NASCAR's decision to move the Bristol night race to September. We had, easily, the most viral moment of the racing season Saturday night, and it went directly against Ole Miss-LSU. Chase Elliott said it many years ago, and it's still true today ... STOP COMPETING WITH FOOTBALL. Phew. OK. I needed to get that off my chest before we dive into the biggest fight this sport has seen since Allison-Yarborough. NASCAR'S MOST POPULAR DRIVER HAS A TIKTOK GIRLFRIEND THAT'S CAUSING A STIR, AND HE DOESN'T CARE Fine. That's probably an overreaction. But hey! This Ryan Blaney-Carson Hocevar scrum still a good one! For Carson, at least. Not sure Blaney got a ton of licks in, but Lordy, he is scrappy. We'll get into it today, obviously. What else are we gonna talk about? Joey Logano winning? Joey Logano won! There. Happy? Moving on ... I've also got Blaney's wife, former Hooters girl Gianna Tulio (Blaney), posting some explosive accusations on Instagram about Carson, another NASCAR wife chiming in, NASCAR itself seemingly not doing anything about it, and Ty Gibbs launching a water bottle into the scene of the crime. That, by the way, may have been the funniest part of the whole thing. You'll see. Four tires, a couple splashes of that Sunoco racin' fuel, and maybe a raw steak for Blaney's left eye ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the 'She Said WHAT?' edition — is LIVE! No reason to wait around today ... we've had two days to marinate on it. You've all seen the fight by now. We've all seen it. I know folks despise him, but very few people can make NASCAR trend on X during a college football Saturday night. Carson Hocevar did just that. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! NASCAR needs a villain, and has NEEDED a villain for the longest time. They have one in Carson Hocevar. Let's dive in: Goodness gracious. What a fight. What a scene. Couple things ... Amazing. What's he doing!? No clue. Everyone just hates Hocevar so much, they all wanted a little piece of the action. Side note: Gibbs finished fifth in Kyle Busch's M&M's paint scheme Saturday night and led 120 laps. Well done, Ty. Anyway, here's Hocevar after what he called the first fight of his life: "That's the first time I've ever hit anybody," Hocevar said. "It's a cool story at least, to be at Bristol of all places. "I don't know what a decent one (punch) feels like. I've never thrown one." Hocevar went on to talk about the crash that started all of this, saying he didn't intend to wreck Blaney (duh), and that perhaps the driver of the No. 12 Penske Ford wrecked himself. Again, I don't want to pick sides here, but ... I think I might be with Carson on this one: Man, that's a tough one. Hocevar said he was on the brakes pretty hard. I'm not sure I buy that, but I also don't know that he needed to be. It's Bristol. You just made a crossover move, and you have the line. To me, Blaney went low to try and block the run, and Hocevar's nose was already there. That's just how I see it. I don't think there was any intent. It didn't matter, though. This was the last straw for Carson. Two weeks ago it was Brad Keselowski, and Saturday night it was Ryan Blaney. Hocevar, by the way, told me after Daytona that he didn't expect to have any enemies on the track during this 10-race Chase. He said that with a straight face. Didn't take long! Those enemies, by the way, ain't just on the track, either: "Not surprised by #77 aggressive behavior with the criminal record he has," Blaney's wife, Gianna, said in response to NASCAR's Instagram video of the fight. "Wait I forgot most of you don't know about it because he got it paid off!! Oops *allegedly*." Well ... that's certainly a statement to make! Gianna, by the way, hasn't deleted those comments, which — again — were in response to an official post from NASCAR. So, yes, NASCAR has certainly seem them, and they aren't making her take them down. It's interesting, to say the least. By the way, Gianna wasn't the only one feeling it after Bristol. McCall Gaulding, the wife of Zane Smith, chimed in as well: CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Just trying to make his fans aware on who they support," she said under her own post. When a fan pressed her for more info, Gaulding claimed "we've tried and it gets covered up." Whew. Again, some explosive claims here. Gianna says something criminal happened. McCall says it's been covered up. Neither further clarified. Just a couple vague, but very public posts from NASCAR wives. Neither has been taken down, which, again, says something. As for the claims ... you can find them on the internet. I will not be going into them because A) there is nothing that verifies them at all, and B) I prefer not to get sued today. Would be a terrible way to start a work week. Now, if Gianna, McCall, Carson — or anyone — wants to chat about them, I'm all ears. Please, go right ahead. Until then, I simply can't play the speculation game with something like this. I have a mortgage to pay, you know? Have you seen those interest rates!? OK, that's it for today. Wild class. Wild race. Wish it didn't get lost on a college football Saturday night. Oh well. Here's Bubba Wallace reacting on the way out. See y'all at Kansas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12caf75342cf4db87ff95 CHAD WOLF: Congress has a chance to stop China from turning your car into a Chinese spy te 2026-09-21T13:10:07.188Z CHAD WOLF: Congress has a chance to stop China from turning your car into a Chinese spy Recent reporting about a British naval drone unknowingly sending data to China offers an urgent warning to policymakers in the United States. During a routine cybersecurity assessment, the U.K. Ministry of Defence exposed a serious breach. It found that a component in its naval drones was secretly transmitting data to China. The drone was British. The hidden vulnerability was not. CHINESE DRONE MONOPOLY PUT ON NOTICE AMID CONCERNS OVER CCP SPYING: 'STRATEGIC MISTAKE' To be clear, this is part of Beijing’s playbook. It uses intellectual-property theft, cyberespionage and industrial policy to become indispensable to Western supply chains and then exploits that access to collect intelligence and create vulnerabilities it can use against its adversaries. Our standard response has been to restrict Chinese technology only after the risks become impossible to ignore, often spending billions of dollars to rip and replace equipment already embedded in American networks and infrastructure. CHINESE ESPIONAGE STEALS $600 BILLION FROM US FIRMS YEARLY. IT’S TIME FOR GOVERNMENT TO ACT Now, Beijing has its sights on conducting widespread espionage and sabotage in another sector – automobiles. But this time, America has the opportunity to act before it’s too late. China is now the world’s largest vehicle exporter, and Chinese companies are major players not only in electric vehicles but in the batteries, software, sensors and connected technologies critical to modern cars. Chinese automakers are using a variety of strategies to enter U.S. markets, and China’s rise as an automotive power presents an obvious challenge for American manufacturers. But as cars become more connected, China’s entry poses severe national security risks. Modern vehicles are computers on wheels, equipped with cameras, microphones, sensors, GPS systems and internet-connected hardware. They collect enormous amounts of data about their drivers and surroundings, while software increasingly controls critical functions including steering, braking and acceleration. KARR BLUETOOTH FLAW EXPOSES 2.2M CARS TO THEFT RISK In the wrong hands, that access could provide a powerful tool for surveillance and espionage or potentially allow an adversary to remotely manipulate or disable vehicles. Chinese cars on American roads would represent the most direct threat. But Chinese companies don’t need to sell millions of vehicles in America to gain a foothold in the U.S. automotive ecosystem. FOREIGN ROBOT BAN TARGETS CHINA OVER SECURITY FEARS The same risks can be embedded in American, European, Japanese or South Korean vehicles through Chinese-made batteries, software and connected components. At scale, these technologies could offer Beijing an extraordinary intelligence picture: where Americans live and work, which roads they travel and which vehicles regularly enter military bases, ports, power plants and other sensitive facilities. In a crisis or conflict, the consequences could extend beyond surveillance. Vulnerabilities in technology embedded across millions of vehicles could potentially provide an adversary a means to disrupt transportation on a massive societal scale. Congress has an opportunity to address that threat before it manifests by passing the bipartisanConnected Vehicle Security Act, sponsored by Ohio Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno and Michigan Democrat Sen. Elissa Slotkin. The legislation builds on the Commerce Department’s connected-vehicle rule, which restricts vehicles, software and connectivity hardware linked to our enemies. CHINA-LINKED HACKERS INFILTRATED US GOVERNMENT NETWORKS BEFORE FBI TAKEDOWN Commerce concluded that foreign-adversary access to these technologies could enable the collection of sensitive data and remote manipulation of vehicles. That was an important first step, but we must do more. Executive rulemaking can be reversed, but Congress has the chance to make it last. Only an act of Congress can make these national security protections permanent. CHINESE HACKERS TARGET NASA AND KEY US AGENCIES, DOJ ALLEGES The Connected Vehicle Security Act would codify and expand the protections outlined in the Commerce Department’s rulemaking across the supply chain. Critically, it reaches beyond finished Chinese automobiles to the connected technologies inside them, including software, communications equipment and electronics integrated into batteries. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The Senate Commerce Committee advanced it unanimously in July. Congress should pass this legislation and send it to the president’s desk. America has repeatedly become dependent on Chinese technology only to later discover how difficult and expensive those dependencies were to unwind. Connected vehicles offer a chance to act before another dependency becomes entrenched. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CHAD WOLF Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12cab75342cf4db87ff80 TUSD school closure public meetings begin Monday, with two of three at capacity te 2026-09-21T13:10:03.948Z TUSD school closure public meetings begin Monday, with two of three at capacity The Tucson Unified School District holds the first of three community meetings tonight to get public input on the closure and consolidation of neighborhood schools. TUSD district administrators will present realignment data showing why it needs to close up to 10 schools in the 88-school district, Southern Arizona’s largest.  No specific school closures or consolidations have been publicly identified yet. The Monday, Sept. 21 meeting at Sahuaro High School is full, the district says, with all 300 in-person spots claimed. It will be livestreamed. The Wednesday, Sept. 23 meeting at Cholla High School has some seats available with an RSVP. The Saturday, Sept. 26 meeting from 9-11:30 a.m. was moved to  Tucson High School is at its 200-person capacity but no livestream has been scheduled yet, the district says. Child care for kids ages 3-12 will be provided along with food and translation services. After an initial presentation by the district, participants will break into small groups for working sessions, TUSD spokesperson Karla Escamilla told Arizona Luminaria. She said the sessions are meant to generate feedback and gather concerns. That feedback will come back to the district and reconfiguration committee which will use it to make decisions, she said. Meeting facilitators will work with the groups, including Bill de la Cruz, whose Denver-based consulting firm was hired by TUSD for $75,000 to facilitate the meetings, work on school consolidation and craft messaging to Tucson residents.  The 31 members of the committee consulting on the reconfiguration — including Tucson political figures, union leaders, business people and parents — are invited to the meeting, but not required to attend. That committee met last on Sept. 10.  District officials point to a range of long and short-term education trends to explain why schools need to close or consolidate: Declining enrollment due to lower Pima County birth rates and the use of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts and vouchers to homeschool or attend private schools, which has cost the district revenue. Keeping half-full schools open, air conditioned and staffed is too costly, district administrators say. TUSD says some schools could be consolidated: For example, a K-5 school could become K-8. The district will also explore what to do with vacant school buildings and campuses. TUSD’s enrollment is projected to see about a 4% decline from last year to about 35,000 students, according to Arizona Department of Education data. The post TUSD school closure public meetings begin Monday, with two of three at capacity appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab12a5f75342cf4db87ff61 Steven Roberts: Trump is on the ballot te 2026-09-21T13:00:15.580Z Steven Roberts: Trump is on the ballot "Please pretend that I am running," Trump told Republicans at their recent convention in Dallas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab120f475342cf4db87fe10 Shocking discovery of ancient bones turns couple's kitchen renovation into 'crime scene' te 2026-09-21T12:20:04.340Z Shocking discovery of ancient bones turns couple's kitchen renovation into 'crime scene' Ancient human remains that turned a couple's home renovation into a crime investigation have finally been laid to rest — with the homeowner recently speaking out about the ordeal. Ross Sledger, 49, was at work in spring 2019 when a builder working on a kitchen addition at his home unearthed what appeared to be human bones, news agency SWNS reported. The remains were formally re-interred this August during a ceremony at a church near Sledger's home in Wye, Kent, in southeastern England. ANCIENT 'SEATED' SKELETONS UNEARTHED BENEATH MODERN SCHOOL SITE, PUZZLING ARCHAEOLOGISTS Sledger said he initially thought little of the discovery, assuming the bones belonged to a farm animal or pet, SWNS reported.  "[The builder] said, 'I’ve found some bones,' and I said, 'Great,' thinking it was farming or pets," Sledger said. Sledger said he was stunned to learn the remains could be human. "As you can imagine, a lot of language came out of my mouth. I was thinking, 'You must be joking, this is a wind-up,' but he said, 'I’m deadly serious,'" Sledger recalled.  AIRBNB GUESTS CHECK INTO THEIR RENTAL TO FIND STARTLING DISCOVERY ON WALL The bones, later determined to be Anglo-Saxon remains roughly 1,000 years old, caused a stir — and a police investigation. Around 10 officers went to the home to sift through the backyard, with investigators eventually finding remains from a second body. In all, the grisly discovery included a femur, two skulls, ribs, part of a pelvis and fragments of a humerus and finger bones. "They thought it was a crime scene," Sledger said. "They had to have an officer overnight, and every half hour he had to get out of his car." SISTERS IN VIRAL VIDEO REVEAL TRUTH IN ‘EERIE’ FAMILY PHOTO THEY DISCOVERED AT RENTAL HOME "That set off the neighbor's floodlights, which set off my dog barking. So as you can imagine, I didn’t get much sleep that night," he added, as SWNS noted. About 48 hours after the initial discovery, specialists confirmed the remains were ancient and not related to a modern-day crime. But the discoveries didn't end there.  Sledger later uncovered what he described as "knuckles and fingers" while installing artificial grass in his backyard — which caused some renovation-related anxiety. "I was thinking, 'Oh no, this is going to delay it. I’ve got bricklayers next week,'" Sledger said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I was thinking, 'This could take months,' but luckily, they were done and dusted by the end of the weekend, which was good." After the police investigation ended, Sledger said the remains were transferred to a historical society and eventually to a local vicar, though arranging their final resting place took time. "I think it was a question of getting permission and whether they would be allowed to be there," Sledger added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "I think it was a bit more red tape than anything else." At the August re-interment ceremony, the vicar chose the hymn "Jerusalem," which Sledger said offered a fitting tribute to the ancient remains. Sledger's backyard isn't the only one in the United Kingdom to yield an unexpected piece of history. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Another British couple made a historically valuable — though far less grim — discovery in their own backyard recently.  The Hampshire couple uncovered a hoard of 70 historic English coins while adjusting a fence near a flower bed in 2020. The coins were sold at auction in November 2025 for more than £380,000, or roughly $500,000. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab11e9d75342cf4db87fdd5 Saints' Tyler Shough scores go-ahead TD vs Ravens but NFL fans wonder whether the ball crossed the goal line te 2026-09-21T12:10:05.126Z Saints' Tyler Shough scores go-ahead TD vs Ravens but NFL fans wonder whether the ball crossed the goal line New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough continued to show massive improvement from Year 1 to Year 2 as he led the team to a 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Shough scored the go-ahead touchdown from the 1-yard line and New Orleans’ defense locked down Baltimore’s offense to seal the win in the closing moments. But, as with most NFL games, the officiating came under fire over Shough’s touchdown. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Officials ruled that Shough got the ball over the goal line but replays of the touchdown led fans to wonder whether he actually did. It appeared, at some point, Shough lost the ball as he was pulled down. It also appeared a Ravens defender grabbed his facemask to bring him to the ground. The NFL world wondered how Shough’s play was ruled a touchdown. An NFL executive defended the ruling. "We exhausted all available angles and could not prove clear and obvious that he did not break the plane of the goal line," Mark Butterworth, NFL vice president of instant replay, told a pool reporter after the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Baltimore got the ball back with 1:28 to play but Lamar Jackson couldn’t lead the team down the field. Regardless, Shough was 27-of-34 with a touchdown pass and a rushing score. He had 252 yards through the air. "It's a hard play on the goal line because ... sometimes they lose sight of the football. I think it's a challenging play for everyone," Saints head coach Kellen Moore said. "Fortunate for us to get that. Obviously we're going to go for it in that situation. Chance to score a touchdown. If not, we're forcing them to be on the minus-1 and go the long way." The Saints bounced back from a close loss last week against the Detroit Lions. Shough was 35-of-56 with 410 yards and three touchdown passes. Both New Orleans and Baltimore moved to 1-1. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab11c4575342cf4db87fd46 House GOP not done with ActBlue after bombshell internal memos raise foreign cash questions te 2026-09-21T12:00:05.570Z House GOP not done with ActBlue after bombshell internal memos raise foreign cash questions FIRST ON FOX: House GOP investigators are warning that they are not done with ActBlue after a bombshell report fueled questions over whether the Democrat fundraising giant is accepting foreign cash and lying to Congress about it. "Whether it’s allowing fraudsters to steal taxpayer dollars or accepting illegal foreign donations through ActBlue, Democrats have proven themselves to be the party of fraud. Our investigation into ActBlue is far from over. We expect more documents and testimony in the weeks ahead," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told Fox News Digital. ActBlue is a massive platform for campaigns to raise money that's used by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and the Democratic leaders of the House and Senate, among others. Republican lawmakers have long accused the company of having lax verification standards for donors, something ActBlue has said it actively improved since the start of the GOP's probe. But new findings, first reported by Fox News Digital, appear to show employees green-lighting donations despite some questions about where they came from. FAR-LEFT POLITICIANS STILL USING ACTBLUE AS 88-YEAR-OLD DISPUTES DONATING NEARLY $150,000 TO FUNDRAISING GIANT But the company maintains it did nothing wrong and signaled in comments to Fox News Digital that it has no plans to return any donations raised in the report. HOUSE DEM LASHES OUT AT GOP EFFORTS TO PROBE FOREIGN DONATIONS WITH STUNNING CLAIM ON MOTIVE Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil, R-Wis., told Fox News Digital on Friday, "ActBlue’s own admissions raise serious questions about its fraud prevention practices, including a so-called passport verification process that did not actually verify or check entries against any government database. All options are on the table to ensure we get to the bottom of what is going on at ActBlue." And a spokesperson for Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and the House Judiciary Committee confirmed to Fox News Digital that the panel "will continue aggressive oversight of ActBlue, including additional depositions." All three committees have been responsible for investigating the left-wing fundraising giant. It's not clear how much those depositions will yield, however. The Judiciary Committee revealed through a series of transcripts on Thursday that all 10 ActBlue employees and board members who appeared for closed-door depositions invoked the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering questions. That includes co-founder Matt DeBergalis, whose invocation was first reported by Fox News Digital. ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones similarly opted to plead the Fifth during a public hearing. The GOP report cited a letter by Wallace-Jones to Steil, which maintained that donations on the platform made by people with addresses outside the U.S. required a passport number for verification. But the Republicans' report alleged that the verification "only ensures that the entered passport number contains a certain number of characters, not that it is a valid U.S. passport number," rendering it an essentially meaningless step. TEXAS AG PAXTON SUES DEM FUNDRAISING PLATFORM ACTBLUE, ALLEGING 'FRAUDULENT AND FOREIGN DONATIONS' The report also included excerpts purporting to show ActBlue supervisors green-lighting donations despite "red flags," including a memo lauding a donation as a "great accept," but noting, "Donor sometimes has an IP in Hong Kong, but none of their other signals raise any eyebrows." Another communication appears to show an ActBlue supervisor maintaining that a denied contribution "should have been accepted." The rest of the memo stated, "It is a foreign contribution, but the name/email match, the IP/billing match, a full address with the correct country code, and there were previously accepted and successful contributions." "The donor uses an Arkansas state code, which isn’t great, but [the] system can be wonky with requiring state codes for foreign donors," the rest of the message stated. ACTBLUE SUES TEXAS AG KEN PAXTON, ALLEGING POLITICAL RETALIATION OVER DEMOCRATS' FUNDRAISING An ActBlue supervisor also allegedly said a contribution "set off a lot of" alarms, but argued the donor should be given the "benefit of the doubt." Yet another appeared to show an ActBlue employee acknowledging that a donor using a Missouri billing address had "all signs point to this person being from Canada," but that X (then Twitter) was used to confirm their identity. But despite the GOP's accusations, the report's evidence also appears to show ActBlue employees standing by the platform. An email from ActBlue employees shows they believe the company to be "the target of bad-faith political attacks at the hands of ill-intentioned operators." ActBlue also previously told the committee "there is no evidence that foreign donations through online or small-dollar contributions are a problem in U.S. elections." The communications excerpts were included in the report and not independently verified by Fox News Digital. It's prompted a firestorm on the right, with House Republicans' campaign arm demanding that Democrats return donations made through ActBlue. "House Democrats cannot claim ignorance while continuing to rely on a fundraising platform facing serious allegations. The [National Republican Congressional Committee] officially calls on every House Democrat to cut ties with ActBlue and return any illegal contributions funneled to their campaigns through the platform," spokesman Mike Marinella said. But when asked if ActBlue would return any donations, the company pointed Fox News Digital back to its statement on the House GOP report. "There’s nothing to see here. After we released findings of a third-party forensic analysis that completely undermined a central claim that they have made against ActBlue, Republicans are refusing to move on," ActBlue said. "Instead, they are orchestrating another political stunt before rushing out of town weeks early to go campaign. This coordinated campaign against ActBlue isn’t about the facts, or legislating, it’s about Republicans’ efforts to silence organizations they believe threaten their agenda." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab112e875342cf4db87fc44 WWE legend, Olympic gold medalist warns NFL legend Ray Lewis about possible RAF match te 2026-09-21T11:20:08.648Z WWE legend, Olympic gold medalist warns NFL legend Ray Lewis about possible RAF match Real American Freestyle (RAF) has grown in popularity since the company was birthed last year. The late Hulk Hogan, Chad Bronstein, Izzy Martinez and Eric Bischoff formed the league to bring professional freestyle wrestling to the United States and around the world. Wyatt Hendrickson and Kennedy Blades are just some of the top champions in RAF. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! RAF was in the rumor mill last week as Bronstein and Martinez told MMA Fighting that they were having discussions with NFL legend Ray Lewis to have a match before the end of the year. The report said a deal wasn’t done but things were trending in a positive direction. Kurt Angle, the former WWE star who was an Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and three-time NCAA All-American wrestler, told OutKick Dropkick he couldn’t see Lewis having much success on the mat against world-class opponents. "I don't know if he's going to be able to do it," Angle said on behalf of Gambling.com, the guide to the best online sportsbooks. "Ray did wrestle I believe in high school. So, he knows wrestling, but I think he's going to be there to represent RAF. If they do something with him, I don't know if it's going to be a real match. "But the thing is, every match in Olympic-style wrestling is real. So, if he does wrestle, then good for him. And I hope he doesn't get hurt, unfortunately. Listen, Ray Lewis is a bada--, but I mean, he's probably what 55, 60 years old. So, I don't know if it'd be a good idea for him to get on the mat with some of those studs." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Lewis is 51. He was a Florida state wrestling champion before he turned his attention to football and became one of the most dominant linebackers in NFL history. Angle had a brief spell in RAF as a commentator before being let go. He said there were no hard feelings about being cut and expected RAF to become a dynamic organization akin to UFC. "I got let go due to budget and I completely understood," he told OutKick Dropkick. "I wasn't the greatest at commentary and they brought me in because of my name and they wanted me to go for a year and try it out and so I did it and I really enjoyed it. But they have a great future in front of them. I mean they're going all over the world. They're traveling to different countries, doing events. They were in Russia. They're going to be in Europe, India, they're going everywhere. They're traveling like the WWE does. "And the thing is wrestling in the United States is very popular, but it's even more popular overseas. So, it's not as popular in Western Europe, but Eastern Europe, Asia, India, those areas, it's very popular. So, I think they have a great future in front of them. I think they're going to do tremendously well, and they're signing not only the American wrestlers, they're signing wrestlers from all over the world. So, this is going to be something that is going to turn into a dynamo company. This is going to be, God willing, it's going to be like the UFC." Real American Freestyle airs live on Fox Nation. RAF14 will take place in Las Vegas on Oct. 23. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab112e775342cf4db87fc3b Tourists seeking 'dramatic' photo on isolated beach trapped by incoming tide te 2026-09-21T11:20:07.836Z Tourists seeking 'dramatic' photo on isolated beach trapped by incoming tide Tourists went to snap an iconic photo on Oregon's Lost Boy Beach and wound up getting one taken of themselves in a storybook SOS rescue by the local fire department last week. Three unnamed sea gawkers were stranded for five hours Wednesday, Sept. 16, after a rising tide cut them off from the mainland at the secluded Tillamook County cove. Having reportedly lost cell phone service at the bottom of the steep cliff, the group managed to contact 911 using an emergence satellite feature, The Oregonian reported. Netarts-Oceanside Fire District received the call and found them stranded on the shrinking patch of beach with the tide rolling in on them, using a drone to capture footage of them spelling out a large "SOS" with sticks. 11 VISITORS TRAPPED AS DANGEROUS FLASH FLOODING TEARS THROUGH ICONIC NATIONAL PARK Lost Boy Beach is accessible only by scrambling over rocky terrain and passing through a sea cave that is open at both ends. While the small beach is inviting during low tide, the rising water blocks the only exit. "When people are stranded there, we may not be able to get to them," NOFD Chief Jeff McBrayer told the paper. HELICOPTER RESCUE CREW CAUGHT ON CAMERA SAVING 2 CLIMBERS TRAPPED ALONG POPULAR CALIFORNIA BEACH CLIFF Crews initially considered waiting for the tide to recede, but opted for an active rescue due to rough surf, the presence of sneaker waves, and the fact that the tourists were already wet and cold, he added. Navigating the dangerous conditions, rescuers hugged the remaining shoreline while secured to ropes instead of wading directly through the unpredictable water. Once they reached the tourists, responders provided life vests, clipped the group to the safety ropes, and guided them through the surf to a secure area where they could walk out on their own. CALIFORNIA DAD PARALYZED FROM NECK DOWN AFTER DIVING INTO OCEAN TO RESCUE CHILD The visitors emerged from the ordeal with only minor bumps and bruises. Following the rescue, Chief McBrayer used the incident to remind coastal visitors of the area's deceptive dangers of exploring isolated coves. "You have to ask a local or check a tide app on a phone for tide information," he said. HIKERS STRANDED ON MOUNT SHASTA AFTER RELYING ON AI TO PLAN TRIP, SHERIFF SAYS Lost Boy Beach, situated on the northern Oregon coast just south of a towering basalt cliff, derives its ominous name from a century-old local legend. According to regional lore, the highly secluded spot was named after a young boy who was believed to have drowned after being trapped by the incoming tide. While it remains unverified if the tragic tale is historically accurate, the name has persisted for roughly 100 years, functioning as a built-in, enduring warning to visitors about the cove's unpredictable and deadly conditions. Historically, reaching this hidden stretch of sand has remained notoriously treacherous, wedged between Short Beach to the north and Tunnel Beach — sometimes known as Star Trek Beach — to the south. Unlike its neighboring Short Beach, which finally received a community-built "stairway of 100 steps" around 2000 to stop visitors from cracking their heads on a slippery cliff face, Lost Boy Beach has never featured safe overland access. Navigating to the beach from either side is exceptionally dangerous, with access only vaguely possible during rare, extreme low-tide events that occur just a couple of times a year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab112e775342cf4db87fc32 Falcons' Drake London shouts at fan amid team's blowout loss to Panthers te 2026-09-21T11:20:07.051Z Falcons' Drake London shouts at fan amid team's blowout loss to Panthers Atlanta Falcons star Drake London didn’t want to hear anything from anyone as they were getting blown out by the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The FOX broadcast caught London yelling back at a fan who was apparently shouting at him in the third quarter as the Falcons trailed 34-3. The wide receiver had some team personnel around him as he pointed at the fan and yelled back at him. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! It appeared London was shouting expletives. London addressed the outburst in the postgame press conference as Atlanta dropped the game 34-3. "I’m going to be honest here, I don’t take light to disrespect at all," he said, via ESPN. "I don’t care who you are. I’m a man, too, at the end of the day. So, if you want to get on a personal level, I can get there, too, but it’s not the right thing to do. So, I got to take accountability for that, and I got to push forward and be the bigger man in some of those situations." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE It was a brutal game all around for the Falcons. Atlanta’s terrible quarterback situation appeared worse than advertised. Cooper Rush was 10-of-17 for 86 yards and threw two interceptions before he was benched. Jack Strand came into the game, completed eight passes and threw an interception of his own. As for London, he had four catches for 51 yards on five targets. It’s not exactly his fault for the tough game. Atlanta’s presumed starter, Michael Penix Jr., is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last season. Tua Tagovailoa, who was initially announced as the Week 1 starter, is also hurt. The Falcons are clearly frustrated as they fall to 0-2 to start the season with only 16 points to show for. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1109075342cf4db87fbf2 GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole and more top headlines te 2026-09-21T11:10:08.733Z GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole and more top headlines 1. GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole 2. World leaders descend on New York for United Nations General Assembly 3. Ed Sheeran delivers emotional apology at first show since Macklemore fallout ENFORCEMENT ACTION — ICE shooting rocks Austin as Democrat demands bodycam video, independent probe. Continue reading … PAINFUL LOSS — Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1108f75342cf4db87fbe9 Fitness expert reveals 6 things people over 35 should do after workouts to stay strong te 2026-09-21T11:10:07.935Z Fitness expert reveals 6 things people over 35 should do after workouts to stay strong The most important part of a workout may happen after it ends. As adults age, muscles can become less responsive to protein and other muscle-building signals, making post-exercise recovery critical for repairing tissue and preserving strength. Jacob Zemer, a New York-based fitness coach, focuses heavily on recovery with his clients, who primarily range from 35 to 55 years old. ONE MUSCLE PROTEIN MAY HOLD THE KEY TO STAYING STRONGER AS YOU AGE, STUDY FINDS "Most of my clients are really focused on longevity," he told Fox News Digital. "They're not people who are looking to be bodybuilders or power lifters – they want to age well." Zemer shared the following six ways adults over 35 can recover more effectively after exercise. "Getting seven to nine hours of quality sleep is vital," Zemer told Fox News Digital. COMMON BEDROOM MISTAKE COULD BE QUIETLY TAKING A TOLL ON YOUR HEALTH, EXPERTS SAY He suggested the following steps to support deeper, more restorative sleep. Getting regular checkups and completing recommended lab work can also help identify issues that may interfere with recovery, according to Zemer. "Make sure you’re keeping up with what's going on with your hormones," he advised. "Make sure everything in your body is functioning properly, because as we age, our bodies change." 3 COMMON FACTORS MAY BE SECRETLY SPEEDING UP THE AGING PROCESS, EXPERT SAYS Experts emphasize, however, that preventive testing should be personalized based on factors such as age, gender, symptoms and medical history. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for conditions including high blood pressure, prediabetes/type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. Heat exposure may be another way to support muscle strength and recovery after exercise, Zemer suggested. Warmth causes blood vessels to widen, increasing circulation to tired muscles and potentially helping to deliver nutrients involved in repair. A 2025 review of 22 studies found that nearly half of participants reported improved muscle-function recovery with heat therapy. "If you don't have access to a sauna, taking a hot shower after your workout releases heat proteins that may help with recovery – and actually it helps improve what we call ‘gains’ from the gym," the trainer told Fox News Digital. "After you get done working out, your muscles are shortened," Zemer said. "And so you want to re-lengthen them by stretching." As strength training can put significant wear and tear on the body, it’s important to maintain full mobility by moving through a complete range of motion and stretching afterward, according to the expert. Getting adequate protein after a workout to aid in muscle repair and rebuilding, Zemer emphasized. The International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends targeting about 20 to 40 grams of high-quality protein after training. For active adults, the general guideline is roughly 1.4 to 2 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Protein needs should be individualized, however, particularly for people with certain medical conditions. Hydration is also important prior to working out, Zemer added. "If you don't drink enough water, you're really setting yourself up for failure when you're in the session, which is going to cause you to have lackluster results," he said. "You just did something that, even if it’s healthy and has a positive impact on your body, still stresses your body," Zemer said. "Your cortisol’s high. So getting a good meal and a little bit of rest before you move on with your day" can help the body recover. The goal is to give the nervous system and muscles the resources they need to recover. A 2026 review described exercise as a cycle of "stress response, adaptation and recovery," noting that the benefits of workouts depend on sufficient recovery time, sleep and energy availability. While it’s normal and generally a good thing to feel sore after exercise, Zemer said there’s a fine line between "good" and "bad" soreness. "The soreness should be only for a short period of time, like maybe a day or so after you're done training," he told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "If it takes you a full week to recover, you simply trained too hard." Zemer noted that the body adapts to training gradually, so people should ease into a new fitness routine rather than pushing too hard too soon. "If you have extended amounts of soreness that exceed two or three days, you did too much," he said. "If your knees and joints ache, you did too much." That doesn’t mean it’s necessary to stop working out, however. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "It just means maybe drop back what you did by 30% and start from there," Zemer advised. "For example, if you did six sets of legs, try instead to do four sets of legs the next time you train. That's going to make it far more effective for your recovery." The most important thing to recognize, according to the trainer, is that exercise-induced endorphins can temporarily mask pain. Discomfort that seems manageable during a workout may feel worse later, once those chemicals wear off. "If something hurts in the gym when you have your endorphins going strong, it's going to hurt really bad later – and that's the last thing you want, because if you're hurt, you're not going to be able to train consistently." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1108f75342cf4db87fbe0 If Trump wants to lower drug prices, his obvious free-riding targets are outside the US te 2026-09-21T11:10:07.151Z If Trump wants to lower drug prices, his obvious free-riding targets are outside the US President Donald Trump just secured nine new pricing agreements with drug manufacturers that could help reduce what Americans pay for many prescription medicines. The deals demonstrate Trump's commitment to lowering drug prices for patients. The president's dedication – and his desire to negotiate with companies individually, rather than imposing broad mandates – is commendable. But his efforts would be better directed at the root cause of high drug prices: foreign countries free-riding on American drug innovation. To deliver lasting price reductions while protecting U.S. leadership in biomedical innovation, the Trump administration must focus its negotiating strategy overseas – and intensify its push to make other countries pay their fair share for the medicines America develops. TRUMP EXPANDS TRUMPRX PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PROGRAM TO MORE THAN 800 MEDICATIONS For decades, wealthy foreign governments have used price controls, mandatory rebates, reimbursement delays and other policies to suppress what they pay for innovative medicines. These measures allow foreign countries to reap the benefits of new treatments while forcing Americans to bear a disproportionate share of the cost of developing them. American patients currently account for roughly three-quarters of pharmaceutical profits and over half of global research and development spending – far more than America's share of the world economy. If U.S. leaders want to correct this imbalance, putting more pressure on drugmakers isn't the solution. Instead, the administration must focus on getting other countries to end their free-riding practices. Forcing U.S. prices lower without increasing foreign countries' contributions risks harming both American patients and our broader biotech industry. Some members of Congress, for example, have proposed writing "most-favored-nation" drug pricing into law – permanently tying U.S. drug prices to the artificially low prices paid abroad. ROBERT F KENNEDY JR: THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE SHOULD BE BUILT IN AMERICA Such an approach would effectively import foreign price controls into America – reducing funding for future research and development and slowing the development of new treatments. It could also threaten jobs, undermine manufacturing investment and weaken U.S. drugmakers' ability to compete with China. To sustain both lower prices and continued innovation here at home, other wealthy countries will need to step up and shoulder more of the costs. 3 STEPS THAT COULD STOP FRAUD AND MAKE HEALTHCARE MORE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL AMERICANS Fortunately, the Trump administration's negotiating skills offer a way to make that happen. The same hard-charging approach it has used to negotiate recent deals with manufacturers can also be applied abroad to pressure foreign governments to reform their pricing policies. The United Kingdom is a clear example. Last year, Trump negotiated a deal that will require Britain to increase what it pays for new medicines by 25%. As Britain contributes more toward developing new medicines, the cost burden on the United States will decrease. MARK CUBAN SHOOTS DOWN PRESIDENTIAL BID AS HE TEAMS UP WITH TRUMP ADMIN TO CUT HEALTHCARE COSTS The administration is also laying the groundwork for a similar agreement with Germany. In June, it launched a formal investigation into how Germany's drug price controls have harmed American commerce. This investigation will give American trade officials the leverage they need to negotiate fairer pricing policies and practices with German policymakers. The next step should be to apply this strategy to other wealthy nations. Countries like Japan, France and Switzerland use tactics similar to Germany's to pay far less than fair value for new drugs. In Japan, for example, roughly half of newly launched medicines are subject to annual price cuts. INNOVATION IS KEY TO AMERICA STAYING A SUPERPOWER. BUT IT IS MISSING AN ESSENTIAL PIECE According to one analysis, if other developed countries all paid U.S. prices for new prescription drugs, global pharmaceutical revenue would rise by more than $254 billion. That would provide a major influx of revenue for American drug innovators – potentially fueling a research and development boom that would create jobs across the country while delivering more and cheaper lifesaving treatments for patients. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Trump has shown he's committed to bringing drug prices down – and that his administration has the negotiating skill and leverage needed to extract real concessions from foreign freeloaders. By refocusing its negotiating efforts on America's trading partners and pushing them to pay their fair share for pharmaceutical innovation, the Trump administration can help lower prices for American patients while preserving U.S. biopharma leadership. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab10e4775342cf4db87fb9e Flying taxis are taking off in Texas. Is your city next? te 2026-09-21T11:00:23.274Z Flying taxis are taking off in Texas. Is your city next? If you have ever watched your arrival time creep later while sitting in traffic, flying over it sounds pretty appealing. Texas is now testing what that could look like. Earlier this month, the Texas Department of Transportation launched the first phase of Project Nexus, a three-year program focused on preparing next-generation aircraft for use in Texas skies. The Sept. 10 kickoff at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport included demonstrations from BETA Technologies and Joby Aviation. Joby brought its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, better known as an eVTOL. No passengers climbed aboard the initial Project Nexus flights. Instead, Texas is starting to learn how air taxis could eventually fit into the way people get around. NEW! 🩺 Free CyberGuy LIVE class: Get Better Healthcare With AI Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson will show you five practical ways AI can help you organize your health history, remember important appointment details, understand complicated medical information, research prescriptions and prepare smarter questions for your doctor. No technical experience is needed. Save your free spot at CyberGuyLive.com AIR TAXIS CUT HOUR-LONG COMMUTES TO MINUTES, RIDERS MAY BE SHOCKED BY THE PRICE Project Nexus will advance in phases over the next three years. The broader first phase uses traditional aircraft, including helicopters and fixed-wing planes, to test routes and collect data. TxDOT says those initial flights will help validate routes and prepare for future advanced air mobility operations. Joby also launched a week-long campaign of piloted electric air taxi flights across North Texas under TxDOT's Project Nexus proposal, part of the federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The campaign included planned direct flights into DFW International Airport, a round trip to Arlington and a route connecting Alliance Airport with Toyota Motor North America's headquarters in Plano. One of the biggest tests involved DFW. Joby's campaign called for a direct flight into DFW's controlled airspace, with the aircraft landing at DFW Corporate Aviation. That puts an eVTOL into the same busy airspace used by one of the world's busiest airports. That kind of testing can tell regulators much more about how these aircraft might eventually operate around major transportation hubs. We have been following electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, better known as eVTOLs, for years. They can rise vertically like a helicopter. Many designs then transition into forward flight using wings. Earlier this year, we looked at how a federal pilot program could bring air taxis into U.S. skies before the industry reaches full commercial service. We have also covered plans for air taxis serving New York City's three major airports and Joby's partnership with Virgin Atlantic to develop electric air taxi service in the United Kingdom. So the aircraft themselves are no longer the biggest surprise. What gets my attention now is where companies are flying them and how regulators are testing their ability to operate around airports people already use. That's where Project Nexus comes in. Flying around Dallas-Fort Worth creates challenges you do not get at an isolated test site. Joby's campaign included planned missions between Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport and several destinations around the region. DFW International Airport was part of that schedule. The company and federal researchers have been preparing for this type of operation for years. Joby says the FAA and NASA began studying electric air taxi integration in North Texas in 2018. Then, in 2023, Joby and NASA ran a detailed simulation examining whether the DFW terminal area could handle as many as 50 electric air taxi operations per hour. Now that work is moving from computer simulations to aircraft operating in North Texas. Joby has also leased a 45,000-square-foot facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The new facility gives Joby a long-term operating presence in North Texas, well beyond this initial flight campaign. AI AIR TRAFFIC SYSTEM PROMISES FEWER FLIGHT DELAYS Here's where the Texas plan gets especially interesting. Air taxis tend to grab attention because people imagine hopping aboard and flying over traffic. But some early Project Nexus missions could have nothing to do with your commute. Later phases are expected to focus on medical and cargo logistics. TxDOT specifically points to transporting critical medical supplies or organs between rural facilities and urban medical centers in Austin and San Antonio. That's a use case that could be easier to understand than flying across town to save a few minutes. Moving time-sensitive medical supplies faster could show where this technology provides practical value while passenger operations continue developing. Eventually, Project Nexus plans to put passengers onboard. TxDOT says the final phase will involve passenger air taxi flights across the Texas Triangle. TxDOT's plan calls for regional air taxi connections involving Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. That does not mean commercial passenger service across Texas has a firm launch date. Joby still has certification work ahead. The company says it has advanced into the fifth and final stage of FAA type certification, with testing continuing as part of that process. So you probably will not see an air taxi button appear beside your rideshare options tomorrow. The work happening now is about figuring out how these aircraft could operate safely before passenger service expands. Texas is getting a lot of attention right now, but Project Nexus is part of a much larger federal effort. The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program includes eight projects across 26 states, with testing focused on passenger travel, cargo and medical transportation. We have already seen some of that play out. Earlier this month, we covered the FAA's testing of Elroy Air's pilotless hybrid-electric Chaparral cargo aircraft. BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics have also tested electric aircraft for transporting organs between Virginia and Maryland. Other projects involve New York and New Jersey, Florida and several additional states. So while Texas is one of the biggest air taxi test beds right now, it is far from the only one. That raises the bigger question: If these trials keep expanding, how long will it be before you start seeing aircraft like these closer to home? DOORDASH GETS FAA APPROVAL FOR ITS OWN DELIVERY DRONES If air taxis eventually come to your area, the big question will be simple: Will they actually make your life easier? Skipping over traffic sounds great, especially on the way to an airport or across a crowded metro area. But the convenience depends on where these aircraft take off and land, how much a ride costs and how much time you really save from door to door. You will also want to know what frequent flights sound like overhead. Electric aircraft are designed to be quieter than helicopters, but there is a big difference between hearing one occasionally and having them fly regularly near your neighborhood. And before any of this becomes routine, the FAA has to be comfortable with the safety side. That's exactly why these Texas tests are important. They give regulators a chance to see how the aircraft handle busy airspace before passenger flights become more common. For me, that is what makes Project Nexus worth watching. We already know these aircraft can fly. Now we are starting to find out whether they can fit into the way we actually travel. I have been watching air taxis develop for years, but Project Nexus feels like the kind of test that can tell us whether they have a real shot at becoming useful transportation. Flying around North Texas and operating at DFW gives Joby a chance to show how these aircraft can handle the kind of busy airspace they would face in regular service. I am also really interested in the medical side. If an electric aircraft can move an organ or critical supplies faster between hospitals, that could be one of the first places where this technology shows its value. For passengers, though, I still come back to two things: price and convenience. If the landing site is 30 minutes out of your way or the fare costs a fortune, flying over traffic starts to lose some of its appeal. Noise will also be something communities pay close attention to as more of these aircraft take to the sky. We already know air taxis can fly. What I want to see now is whether they can save you enough time, at a price you can live with, to make you actually want to book one. If an air taxi could turn an hour in traffic into a 15-minute flight, how much would you be willing to pay to take it? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab10e4675342cf4db87fb95 NFL Week 2 Sunday takeaways: Packers are Jekyll and Hyde, Bengals have a defense, Chargers' season is over te 2026-09-21T11:00:22.574Z NFL Week 2 Sunday takeaways: Packers are Jekyll and Hyde, Bengals have a defense, Chargers' season is over One week of NFL football gives fans and the media something to talk about. Two weeks gives them just enough information to start believing that they might actually know something (they still don't, and that includes me). Week 2 offered the first chance to see which opening-week performances were meaningful and which were complete mirages. Although, thanks to confirmation bias, nothing that happened probably changed anyone's opinion (including mine). Below, you will find my biggest takeaway from each game on the Week 2 Sunday slate. Takeaway: Don't sleep on the Panthers offense. Carolina gave up 59 points to Chicago in Week 1, which overshadowed a solid offensive performance of their own. The Panthers scored 37 points and gained 478 yards of offense against the Bears. Of course, the defensive no-show made it all for naught. But after another 30+ point performance, suddenly it looks like Bryce Young's step forward in 2025 wasn't a fluke and he might be taking another step in 2026. ATLANTA FALCONS ARE DEALING WITH THE WORST QUARTERBACK SITUATION IN THE NFL AND IT ISN'T EVEN CLOSE Takeaway: The Saints are a really fun team to watch. Last week, New Orleans nearly pulled off a massive upset of the Detroit Lions but fell just short. This week, they didn't let the opportunity slip away. More importantly, at least for general NFL fans, this team is fun. Tyler Shough, coming off a fan-voted Rookie of the Year season, doesn't look like a one-hit wonder. If Chris Olave can stay healthy, Saints-Panthers might be must-watch TV and that's not something I ever thought I'd type. Takeaway: What a difference a week makes. A week ago, pundits were declaring that the 2026 Chicago Bears offense might be one of the greatest of all time. That was.. premature. Now, there's nothing more important than the health of quarterback Caleb Williams, who was carted off the field in the fourth quarter with a hamstring injury. But Chicago didn't look great even when Williams was in the game. Weather was a factor, of course, but the two teams that scored 98 points combined in Week 1 only mustered 12 in Week 2. Takeaway: If the Bengals can win games like this, the rest of the NFL is in trouble. In the Joe Burrow era, the Bengals have basically relied on their star quarterback to help them outscore opponents. This game was the opposite. In fact, Houston outgained Cincinnati by over 100 yards and had 10 more first downs. But the Bengals defense kept clamping down, forcing four turnovers on downs and only allowing two field goals. If Cincinnati's defense can almost singlehandedly win games, the Bengals are one of the best teams in the league. Takeaway: The Steelers are not a fun team to watch. Right now, Pittsburgh is like the anti-New Orleans. While the Saints have a young quarterback and a young receiver helping them move the ball up and down the field, the Steelers have an old quarterback whose career probably should have ended three years ago and an overpaid veteran receiver who can't catch anything. That's not a fun combination. Takeaway: I honestly don't know what to even think about this game. I was ready to declare that the Jets might actually be good, then they blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Packers and I'm back on the "oh wait, they're still the Jets" train. Similarly, what even are the Packers? They had a huge lead last week against the Vikings, blew it, and looked dead in the water for three quarters against the Jets. I guess they're just this year's ultimate Jekyll and Hyde team. They look fantastic at times and utterly terrible at others. Takeaway: The Eagles' record is perfect, but their play is anything but. There are no moral victories in the NFL, so you'd much rather be 2-0 and playing bad than 0-2 with two heartbreaking losses despite great play. That said, I'm not sure how Eagles fans can feel great about this team right now. They barely scraped by the Commanders in Week 1 and then needed a last-second touchdown to avoid an upset against one of the worst teams in the NFL. The inconsistency that haunted the team last year is still present, and the Cowboys and Giants are both improved. The NFC East is no longer theirs to lose. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Takeaway: The Bucs might just be bad. Losing to Cincinnati in Week 1 wasn't exactly shame-inducing, but a home loss to the Cleveland Browns is exactly that. Tampa's defense made Deshaun Watson look like a competent NFL quarterback for the first time in like 5 years and the offense really couldn't do much. They might have entered the season as NFC South favorites, but it's clear right now that both the Saints and Panthers are better teams. Takeaway: The Dolphins are the worst team in the NFL. This won't come as much of a surprise to anyone who follows the league, but yeah, the Dolphins are terrible. The good news is that they are tanking properly and an 0-17 season isn't out of the question. The two other teams that could have staked a claim as the league's worst, the Titans and Browns, both showed up in Week 2 (and the Browns even won). Not only did the Dolphins lose, but they were run out of the building. They might be a historically bad team by the time the season ends. Takeaway: Sean Payton is still overrated. To be honest, I don't have much to say about this game. So, I decided to just remind everyone of my hottest NFL take. Sean Payton is a good NFL coach and he's treated like an elite one. He isn't, and the Broncos aren't that good. They'll be exposed in the next two weeks against the Rams and 49ers. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Takeaway: The Chargers' season is over. This might seem extreme, but I don't think it is. The Chargers have now lost games against the Cardinals and Raiders, not exactly world-beaters. Now, look at their upcoming schedule: at Buffalo, at Seattle, Denver, at Kansas City, at Los Angeles Rams, Houston, at Baltimore. It's possible the Chargers are going to be underdogs in each of their next seven games. I don't know how they recover at this point. Takeaway: The Seahawks defense is very much the league's best. There was a debate last year over whether it was the Seahawks or Broncos that featured the league's top unit but there's no such argument so far this year. Seattle held New England to 10 points in Week 1 and came up with a game-winning interception of Drake Maye. The Cardinals put up nearly 400 yards in Week 1 against the Chargers only to have the Seahawks hold them to 151 yards in Week 2. The NFC West is so stacked it almost seems unfair. Takeaway: Injuries stink. I was excited to see Jayden Daniels bounce back from an injury-plagued 2025 and return to his 2024 Rookie of the Year form. Then, right at the end of the first half, Daniels suffered another elbow injury and likely faces a lengthy absence. That stinks. For Dallas, it was a good response to the egg they laid in Week 1 against the Giants but the Daniels injury makes it hard to draw too many conclusions from this victory. Takeaway: Is it possible for both teams to be happy? Yes, the Colts lost and are now 0-2. Yes, I wrote earlier that teams would much rather be 2-0 playing poorly than 0-2 and playing well. But after getting blown out of their own building in Week 1 by the Ravens, this was a major step forward. And the good news is the Colts face the Texans, Commanders, Steelers, Titans and Vikings in their next 5 games, and all five of those games are winnable. For the Chiefs, what is there to say? They look great and poised to make another run at a Super Bowl. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab10e4575342cf4db87fb8c NFL's dumbest moment of Week 2 goes to Jets coach Aaron Glenn who played not to lose at end of regulation te 2026-09-21T11:00:21.828Z NFL's dumbest moment of Week 2 goes to Jets coach Aaron Glenn who played not to lose at end of regulation Sometimes, the dumbest play of the week in the NFL is not actually a play at all but a play-call or decision by a coach. We're looking at you, Aaron Glenn. The New York Jets coach, in his second season with the Jets making all the decisions, has been a study in inconsistency with his clock management. And he was downright worthy of hard questioning on Sunday after a 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers – because maybe this game didn't need to go to overtime at all. STEFON DIGGS GUILTY OF NFL'S DUMBEST MOVE OF WEEK 1 AND IT MAY HAVE DECIDED COMMANDERS LOSS TO EAGLES But Glenn curiously decided it would. In the fourth quarter, you see, the Packers had the ball and the Jets limited them to a 5-yard completion on third-and-10. So the Packers faced a fourth-down play with about 50 seconds left to play. Glenn could have immediately called time out. He could have immediately forced the Packers to punt on fourth down from midfield and given his offense one final opportunity in regulation to perhaps run three or four plays, get in field goal range, and pull out a win. Glenn had timeouts. But he didn't use them. He apparently didn't even think of using them. "I didn't," Glenn admitted after the game. "I didn't consider using that. I know exactly what you're talking about. No, I didn't think of using the timeout at that point at all." Fair enough. If we're giving Glenn the benefit of the doubt, we have to believe he probably thought it all through and made an informed decision. But informed decisions come with reasoning. So what was Glenn's reasoning for not using time-outs that would have given his offense a chance? "Man, I want to go back and really look at it, you know, to be honest with you," Glenn said. "I think they were in a situation where they were trying a no-brainer, and they took the no-brainer, or they took the penalty on that." The Packers did indeed praise Jesus that Glenn didn't call time out, so they did the no-brainer thing and sat on the ball and took a delay of game penalty. The 10-second runoff on the penalty left only two seconds on the clock. And the Packers, intent on launching a Hail Mary on fourth down, suffered a Jordan Love sack instead, to end regulation. But, again, if Glenn had called that timeout immediately after the third-down play, the Jets might have had maybe those 50 seconds to force Green Bay to punt and give their offense a chance. "Yeah, and if they would have punted it, that would put us in a backed-up situation," Glenn argued. "They could have punted the ball and put us in a backed-up situation right there. So that was the reason why." This is not the way. If Glenn had forced the issue, he actually has no clue what might have happened next. The punter might have dropped the snap. The punt might have gotten blocked. His punt returner, challenged as he's been with holding on to the ball, might have contributed a dynamic return. But instead, Glenn made certain his offense would have no final opportunity to win the game in regulation. New York Jets fans and the media covering the team, being the understanding and patient people they are, obviously excused Glenn's strategy. No, wait—no, they didn't. "This debacle falls on Aaron Glenn," the attention-grabbing part of a New York Post headline blared. Fans also took to social media and roasted Glenn. "Playing not to lose," one said. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "AG should not be a head coach IMHO," another offered. "Banking TO that can't ever be recovered," another said. "Even if they pin you, you still have the ball and a T.O. and a chance. Crazy." All of these are accurate and show how dumb Glenn's end-of-game decision actually was. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1028575342cf4db87f9a3 World leaders descend on New York for UNGA — but who really has America’s ear? te 2026-09-21T10:10:13.490Z World leaders descend on New York for UNGA — but who really has America’s ear? UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK — More than 100 presidents and prime ministers will descend on New York this week for one of the busiest gatherings on the diplomatic calendar, arriving at a United Nations confronting wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, economic pressure from disrupted energy markets and fresh questions about the institution’s ability to respond to an increasingly fractured world. The U.N. expects 73 heads of state and 45 heads of government , alongside 49 ministers, 11 vice presidents and one crown prince, U.N. spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters Friday. Member states have already submitted roughly 1,000 requests for bilateral meetings , while 168 events are scheduled during high-level week, according to Dujarric. Asked Friday to characterize the atmosphere inside U.N. headquarters as the delegations prepare to arrive, Dujarric described it simply as "high stress." INDIA'S MODI-IRAN MEETING COMES AMID US WARNINGS OF SANCTIONS ON TEHRAN'S TRADING PARTNERS The General Debate of the 81st U.N. General Assembly begins Tuesday, Sept. 22, under the theme, "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all." But beneath the speeches, motorcades and closed-door meetings across Manhattan is another competition: nearly every government represented in New York will be trying, in one way or another, to capture the attention of the United States. "This is their moment to grab a piece of American mindshare for sure," Frank Ahrens, head of BGR Analytics, told Fox News Digital. A new analysis released ahead of UNGA attempts to measure which countries already have it. The 2026 BGR Impact Index , produced by BGR Analytics, the data practice of Washington-based BGR Group, ranks 197 countries and economies according to their overall footprint in the United States, combining economic, cultural, diplomatic, institutional and geopolitical measures. Japan holds the top position for a third consecutive year, followed by Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom and South Korea. That competition is especially consequential this year. TRUMP THREATENS 'MAJOR MILITARY PUNISHMENT' FOR IRAN OVER FUTURE HOUTHI ATTACKS President Donald Trump will return to the General Assembly on Tuesday with the US-Iran war entering its seventh month, while fighting involving the Iran-backed Houthis has placed new pressure on shipping through the Red Sea and raised fresh concerns among Gulf states about regional security. Reuters reported Sept. 18 that European and Asian allies have largely resisted U.S. calls to become more directly involved in the Iran conflict and that the prolonged war has strained Washington’s relationships with some partners. The stakes extend well beyond Iran. The General Assembly agenda is expected to be dominated also by Russia’s war against Ukraine, Israeli-Palestinian tensions, Sudan, climate change and artificial intelligence. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are among the prominent leaders or representatives expected to speak. That combination of military power, diplomatic access and public perception gets at the central question behind BGR’s index: what does influence actually mean? BGR compiled more than 100 indicators, ranging from GDP, population and foreign investment to international students, cultural presence and lobbying activity in Washington. But one of the most consequential variables in this year’s analysis came from a much newer arena: social media. "We looked at 4.9 trillion pieces of data across an entire year because we know that a social media campaign can really move a country's perception in the U.S.," Ahrens said. "And that was really the big takeaway from this year's index." Social-media sentiment accounts for 20% of the index , second only to cultural imprint at 24%. Institutional ties and outward orientation each make up 16%, geopolitical nexus accounts for 10%, economic size 8% and lobbying and Washington influence 6%. BGR says its underlying data comes from publicly available sources, primarily the U.N., U.S. government agencies and established research institutions, while its social-media data is supplied by Meltwater. For smaller countries, the analysis suggests reputation can produce particularly large swings. Bahrain was the biggest riser, climbing 22 places , from No. 97 in 2024 to No. 75 in 2026. BGR attributed much of that increase to improved US-facing online sentiment and increased visibility tied to Bahrain’s election to a rotating U.N. Security Council seat, its Arabian Gulf Cup victory and a USS Nimitz port call. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TOUTS MORE THAN $1B IN UN BUDGET CUTS AS REFORM PUSH GAINS MOMENTUM Georgia moved in the opposite direction, falling 31 positions , from No. 73 to No. 104. BGR said its deteriorating US-facing online sentiment coincided with political unrest and arrests of journalists and opposition leaders. Ahrens acknowledged that generating attention is not the same as wielding political influence. "Countries that make a lot of noise about themselves do get on the radar, but to stay on the radar, you have to have real accomplishments." The index attempts to address that distinction by combining sentiment with harder measures such as economic links, institutional rankings, lobbying expenditure and participation in international organizations. Perhaps BGR’s most unusual example of how national perception can change did not come from a president, diplomat or lobbying operation. It came from a German soccer fan. BGR calls it the "Freddy Effect," after a German World Cup visitor whose enthusiastic posts about traveling through the United States went viral this summer. Ahrens said BGR found that positive sentiment toward Germany increased 13% over roughly three weeks during Freddy’s rise online. BGR links a substantial part of that increase to the reaction generated by his posts, although the data does not independently establish that he alone caused the change. "Can you recreate a Freddy? I don't know if you can reverse engineer him to that effect," Ahrens said. "But what it shows you is how authentic communication really breaks through on social media." It is a lesson that may resonate with delegations arriving in New York this week, where hundreds of leaders will have only a few days to secure meetings, shape headlines and make their country’s case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1028475342cf4db87f99a Trump’s massive Greenland deal makes clear who controls the Arctic’s strategic future te 2026-09-21T10:10:12.924Z Trump’s massive Greenland deal makes clear who controls the Arctic’s strategic future Call it a win-win for Denmark and President Donald Trump. "The United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America. Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval," he posted on Friday. Trump’s Greenland deal is a move to freeze out China and protect America in the Western hemisphere. In decades past, Americans could indulge our natural aversion to foreign policy and bask in economic prosperity and a Western hemisphere free of major threats. Then China’s President Xi Jinping started pouring money into Arctic nations when he took over in 2012. Greenland was a prime target. The Greenland Self-Governance Act of 2009 provided no real barrier to Chinese investment in critical infrastructure. By 2017, the amount of Chinese foreign direct investment totaled hundreds of millions of dollars — equating to roughly 11% of Greenland’s gross domestic product. By comparison, Chinese investment in Canada constituted only 2.4% of GDP. China also tried to expand its footprint in Greenland by bidding on construction contracts to expand its airports, a move Denmark ultimately blocked. SECURITY EXPERT HAILS TRUMP'S GREENLAND PACT AS A 'BIG DEAL' ON PAR WITH ALASKA PURCHASE Times have changed. And Trump is on it. Greenland is a "highly strategic parcel of land," as Trump phrased it. Back in January at Davos, he called Greenland an "enormous unsecured island" and a "core national security interest of the United States of America." Looking down from your globe, you see the major land masses guarding America are Alaska, Canada and Greenland. The U.S. Space Force base at Pituffik, 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, hosts a powerful phased-array radar that is part of the upgraded early warning radar network used to detect ballistic missiles, watch orbit lanes, and track satellites. Russia fires a nuclear weapon from a submarine in the Arctic? It’s the job of Pituffik to spot it. They also run radars for space situation awareness which includes tracking nasty new maneuvering Chinese spaceplanes and satellites. Other units provide remote tracking and command and control to U.S. and allied satellites. Trump’s agreement ensures China cannot install installations in Greenland to threaten these vital missions. Ever. Greenland is basic to American security. You can’t have it dominated by Chinese money. ARCTIC POWER PLAY GIVES TOP US ADVERSARY NEW OPENING WITH RUSSIA AS US STAKES GROW The fact is that 25 years of globalization (dating from China’s accession to the WTO) left Beijing entrenched on every continent. China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Polar Silk Road: by any name, China’s economic investments sought to shake America’s natural alliances and geographic advantages. Trump is trying to reset the chess board. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Not everybody sees it that way. Who can forget the outcry last winter when Trump proposed simply purchasing Greenland. NATO nations got their knickers in a twist. Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom sent troops along to a joint exercise with Denmark to show resolve. Trump threatened to tariff them. You’d have thought the world was ending. RUSSIA PULLED BACK FROM THE ARCTIC, FOR NOW. NATO MUST ACT BEFORE THOSE TROOPS RETURN Of course, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called this one right from the start. "The European leaders will come around. And they will understand that they need to be under the U.S. security umbrella," Bessent told NBC News on Jan. 18. So did NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the canny former Dutch prime minister, who stepped in to cool tempers and keep negotiations on track within the NATO family. TRUMP ENVOY WARNS CHINA'S POWER MOVE AT SEA IS THREAT 'WE CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE' "For over 100 years, Presidents have known the strategic importance of Greenland, but NONE of them were able to do anything about it," Trump ballyhooed. The Greenland deal clears out Chinese influence from what Trump sees as North American territory. He’s followed that course with Panama, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio got Panama to back away from deals with China, and of course, Venezuela. Is Cuba next? CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM REBECCA GRANT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1028475342cf4db87f991 Prince William refuses to repeat King Charles’ jealousy as Kate Middleton captivates royal crowds: experts te 2026-09-21T10:10:12.237Z Prince William refuses to repeat King Charles’ jealousy as Kate Middleton captivates royal crowds: experts Kate Middleton has landed on her feet as the monarchy's brightest star, and Prince William is clearly enjoying the view. "It's not just about duty," British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "Prince William is not only proud, but he is smitten. He watches Princess Catherine and lights up. After more than a decade of marriage and three children, he is still completely enchanted by her." "Few marriages have deepened in public admiration the way theirs has," Chard said. "They have achieved something very difficult — they have carved out a private life that works, and a public life that works. That balance is a great success." PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON ARE READY TO LEAD THE MONARCHY, SOURCES SAY: 'THANK GOD THEY’VE GOT EACH OTHER' Chard's comments came shortly after former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told The Mirror that the Prince and Princess of Wales have emerged as a power couple for the royal family, with Kate as its crown jewel. "William and Catherine definitely have the wow factor that Diana had — and which spawned Di-mania," Bond told the outlet. "People today are equally mesmerized by the new Princess of Wales, so tall, so elegant and so chatty, but William just seems to purr with pride that his wife is such a star." Christopher Andersen, author of "Kate!," agreed. WATCH: KATE MIDDLETON IS THE MONARCHY'S SECRET WEAPON: AUTHOR "The British people adore Kate in the same way they adored Princess Diana, the daughter-in-law she never met," Andersen told Fox News Digital. "But rather than be jealous of his wife the way King Charles was jealous of Diana's popularity, William is more than content to let Kate shine. In fact, there are times when he is perfectly happy to bask in her reflected glory." "Kate has been William's rock for a quarter-century, and vice versa," Andersen continued. "What they have is the real thing. And I think Kate's cancer battle gave them a whole new perspective on life and a renewed appreciation of each other. It's all well and good to be proper and stiff in that British way, but why go to such lengths to hide their deep affection for each other? The spontaneous hugs, the loving looks — why wouldn't William be bursting with pride?" "Kate continues to prove she is the royal family's Mary Poppins — 'practically perfect in every way,'" Andersen added. Bond told the Mirror that while William is "pretty dashing and gets his fair share of crowd worship," his reaction to Kate's popularity contrasts sharply with that of his parents. During the king’s marriage to the late Princess of Wales, royal watchers and photographers would clamor just to get a glimpse of her. Reports over the years have said Charles struggled with the attention Diana received. In her controversial 1995 "Panorama" interview, Diana recalled a royal tour in 1983, saying, "We'd be going round Australia, for instance, and all you could hear was, 'Oh, she's on the other side.'" GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Now, if you're a man like my husband, a proud man, you mind about that if you hear it every day for four weeks," Diana said. "And you feel low about it, instead of feeling happy and sharing it." Diana said it caused "a lot of jealousy" and that "complicated situations arose because of that." Charles and Diana separated in 1992, and their divorce was finalized in 1996, a year before she died at age 36. "Luckily, William doesn't seem to suffer the same jealousy that his father did when Diana was the darling of the crowds," Bond said. Following Kate's May visit to Italy, William said he was "very, very proud" of her. "Rather than Prince William being jealous, his delight regarding her success is palpable," British royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital. "Part of his joy is no doubt due to her strengthening the monarchy rather than detracting from it. His admiration for her is visible via his adoring glances and his general ease with her popularity." "They have a jolly competitive spirit due to their love of sports, but they are also totally united," Fordwich said. "It's brilliant, both for their marriage and for the future of the monarchy." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS William and Kate first met as students at the University of St Andrews. They became friends before their romance blossomed. In 2007, the couple split, with William later saying, "It was very much trying to find our own way, and we were growing up." They got back together that same year, and William proposed in 2010. They married in 2011. The Prince and Princess of Wales are parents to three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. William is heir to the throne. "He doesn't just see a wife," Chard said. "He sees the perfect future queen. Someone who can live in relative privacy while being in the public eye, which is exactly what the monarchy needs to survive. They also genuinely still adore each other. It's not performed for cameras." "The public held a torch for Diana as they do for Princess Catherine now," Chard said. "William is also loved, but together, they have something more powerful than individual star power. He knows how valuable she is." Chard also said William wants his wife to shine and feel confident in her royal role. "He loves the fact that she is loved," Chard said. "He is in awe. It reminds him, in the best way, of the love his late mother received from the public. When he watches a crowd reach for Catherine, he doesn't see a rival for attention. He sees the woman he loves being adored, and he adores her all the more for it." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Royal watchers told Fox News Digital that Kate has grown increasingly confident in her role as she supports the king. Charles has continued carrying out royal duties following his cancer diagnosis. Andersen said Kate will be ready when the time comes for her to take on a greater role. "William and Kate are doing their very demanding jobs with a smile, and that is largely due to Kate's innate positivity," Andersen said. "It's not overstating things to say the Princess of Wales is a force of nature, and every day William is reminded of that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1028375342cf4db87f988 Attorney busts ‘biggest misconception’ in Karmelo Anthony filing that could be key in track meet murder case te 2026-09-21T10:10:11.635Z Attorney busts ‘biggest misconception’ in Karmelo Anthony filing that could be key in track meet murder case A 75-page court filing detailing alleged threats, gun photos and violent text messages tied to convicted Texas killer Karmelo Anthony appears at first glance to be a roadmap of evidence prosecutors planned to present at trial. But a veteran Texas criminal defense attorney says one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the document is that jurors were never guaranteed to see any of it. Fox News Digital recently obtained the filing, which prosecutors submitted before Anthony's murder trial under Texas Rule of Evidence 404(b). UNTAPPED KARMELO ANTHONY EVIDENCE CACHE SHOWED HE STALKED EX-GIRLFRIEND, HAD 'KNIVES' OBSESSION: PROSECUTORS The filing has taken on renewed importance because Anthony's bid for a new trial focuses on an alleged pretrial agreement governing character evidence. Anthony argues confusion over that agreement affected his decision not to testify, while prosecutors dispute that claim. The notice catalogs dozens of alleged prior acts prosecutors said they may seek to introduce, including allegations that Anthony stalked his girlfriend hours before fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco high school track meet on April 2, 2025. Prosecutors also cited text messages in which Anthony allegedly said he was "on the verge," posed with firearms, made violent threats and repeatedly discussed fighting. KARMELO ANTHONY PHOTOGRAPHED WITH GUNS AS DOCS REVEAL ALLEGED HISTORY OF RAGE, THREATS AND VIOLENCE The filing also includes allegations that Anthony talked about committing robberies, buying firearms and extended magazines, selling narcotics and threatening multiple people, including his then-girlfriend, in text messages spanning several years. Prosecutors also cited screenshots they said represent only portions of larger conversations and noted the alleged prior acts were separate from the charged offense. To some readers, the filing might appear to be a blueprint of the prosecution's case. KARMELO ANTHONY DEFENSE RESTS, ATTORNEYS PREP FOR CLOSING ARGUMENTS BEFORE JURY DELIBERATES IN MURDER TRIAL But appearances can be misleading. Tiffany Burks, a partner at Texas law firm Varghese Summersett and a former prosecutor, said that's not how Rule 404(b) works. TEXAS JUDGE WHO PRESIDED OVER KARMELO ANTHONY MURDER TRIAL REMOVED FROM CASE OVER 'GOT IT RIGHT' COMMENT Burks explained that filing a Rule 404(b) notice does not mean jurors will ultimately hear the evidence. Instead, it gives the defense advance notice of evidence prosecutors may seek to introduce so attorneys have time to investigate the allegations and prepare a response before trial. KARMELO ANTHONY BLASTS JUDGE IN NEW FILING OVER HANDLING OF MURDER TRIAL If prosecutors believe they may want to introduce evidence of prior alleged bad acts, they must notify the defense before trial so attorneys have an opportunity to investigate the allegations, prepare a response and avoid being surprised before a jury. "The law requires that you file a 404(b) notice so that you can give the other side notice of what it is you may want to put in trial because the parties have to be prepared," Burks said. "Specifically, the defense has to be prepared to respond or rebut that information." KARMELO ANTHONY ISOLATED IN JAIL AS TRACK MEET KILLER APPEALS CONVICTION, PREPS FOR PRISON STINT In effect, the filing functioned as a placeholder, preserving prosecutors' ability to ask the judge to admit the evidence later if they believed it became relevant during trial. Filing the notice did not mean the judge would allow jurors to hear it, nor did it mean prosecutors would ultimately decide to offer every allegation listed in the document. That also helps explain why Anthony's filing stretched to 75 pages. CONVICTED KILLER KARMELO ANTHONY SENTENCED TO 35 YEARS AFTER YEARLONG LEGAL BATTLE: TIMELINE Rule 404(b) generally prohibits prosecutors from introducing prior acts simply to argue a defendant has a bad character. But judges may admit that evidence for other purposes if it satisfies the rules of evidence. "When I was a prosecutor, I would put everything but the kitchen sink in the notice," Burks said. "If you don't give the other side notice of it, then you're not going to be able to utilize it later." AUSTIN METCALF'S FATHER HAUNTED BY KARMELO ANTHONY TRIAL VISUALS RELEASED: ‘I HAD NEVER SEEN THOSE PICTURES’ The filing reaches back to Anthony's school years in Louisiana and includes allegations of repeated fights, school suspensions, threats, assaults and misconduct. It also cites text messages in which Anthony allegedly wrote, "When I get mad i see red," "When I get mad i blackout" and "When I get mad i cant control myself." After reviewing the filing following the trial, Metcalf's father, Jeff Metcalf, said he had "no idea" many of the allegations existed until he read the 75-page notice. Speaking with Fox News contributor Donna Rotunno, Metcalf said he was surprised by the scope of the filing. Prosecutors also included photographs and videos they said showed Anthony with what appeared to be firearms, along with messages discussing shootings, robberies and narcotics. The notice itself, however, is not evidence that those alleged acts occurred. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Instead, prosecutors identified them as evidence they said they might ask the court to admit at trial. The filing also cautions that some of the screenshots reflect only portions of larger text conversations. Burks said prior alleged conduct can become especially important when a defendant argues self-defense because prosecutors often try to show the defendant – not the alleged victim – was actually the first aggressor. Rather than trying to prove someone has a violent character, prosecutors may argue prior conduct helps explain who started the confrontation, intent or another issue permitted under Rule 404(b). "The prosecution can file a 404(b) notice to provide some information that can show that the defendant was, in fact, the first aggressor in the situation by showing information of previous aggressive acts," Burks said. "They can also use it to rebut a defensive theory." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Anthony argued he acted in self-defense when he fatally stabbed Metcalf during an altercation at a Frisco track meet. Prosecutors filed the 404(b) notice roughly a month before trial, preserving the ability to ask the judge to admit dozens of alleged prior acts if they later became relevant during trial. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE The Collin County jury ultimately rejected Anthony's self-defense claim. Instead, the jury convicted him of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in prison after hearing testimony from more than 20 witnesses and reviewing surveillance video from the track meet. SEND US A TIP Whether jurors ultimately hear that evidence, Burks said, is a separate question. GOT A TIP? A judge must first decide whether each item is admissible under the rules of evidence before it can be presented in court. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Burks said many people mistakenly assume a lengthy Rule 404(b) filing means every allegation inside it will eventually be placed before a jury. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "I think probably the biggest misconception people have about 404(b) is they think that because you've given the other side notice of it, that it's automatically going to come in," Burks said. "That is not what it means." Whether jurors ever hear prior-act evidence depends on what prosecutors ultimately seek to introduce and what the judge decides to admit. Fox News Digital reached out to Anthony's attorney and the prosecutors' office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1028275342cf4db87f97f America's pickle obsession explodes as flavor spreads from chips to pizza, smoothies and toothpaste te 2026-09-21T10:10:10.964Z America's pickle obsession explodes as flavor spreads from chips to pizza, smoothies and toothpaste America's snack aisle is in a pickle. From chips and crackers to nuts, popcorn and pretzels, pickle flavor is popping up just about everywhere. Pickle-flavored snacks grew 30% in sales over the past year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing data from market research firm Circana. GEN Z TURNS ON CLASSIC SNACKS, FORCING MAJOR GROCERY SHAKE-UP: 'THEY DON'T TRUST THEM' Beyond snacks, pickle flavor has expanded to smoothies, cheese spreads, hummus — even pickle toothpaste — and it's just getting started, a food and beverage trend expert told Fox News Digital. "According to Datassential's Menu Trends platform, pickles appear on 46% of U.S. restaurant menus, growing 6% over the past four years," said Renee Lee Wege, trendologist and senior publications manager at market research firm Datassential. "That doesn't seem like a lot, but for something already ubiquitous like pickles, that's notable, as it gets into formats like pickle pizza, pickle beverages, etc.," she told Fox News Digital. "We also predict an additional 5% growth on menus in the next four years." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Traditional pickles are most popular among millennials, but younger generations are driving the quirkier flavor applications, Datassential data shows. Forty-eight percent of millennials love pickles, while 76% of this demographic loves or likes them. Gen Z trails in fourth place behind Gen X and boomers, though Wege noted, "that is pickle in general, which is tried-and-true, but pickle-flavored items, especially if they are unique or out there, would likely not be as appealing to older generations." "Where Gen Z plays in is with the unique pickle-flavored items and creations that have been trending on social media, and we all know Gen Z's love affair with social media," she said. Pickle flavor is being propelled by social media virality, Wege noted. "From our social listening data, we see that pickles and pickle-flavored items generated more than 80,880,000 social-media engagements over the past 12 months," she said. "And recent chain examples include Smoothie King's Grillo's Pickles Smoothie, Del Taco's Fried Pickle Taco and McDonald's Dill Pickle McShaker Fries." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Pickle dip is another buzzy social media item, and coming soon to a pizzeria near you: pickle pizza. "In Datassential's 2026 pizza trend data, pickle-related toppings are among the fastest-growing vegetable ingredients on pizza menus, with dill pickle up 73% and pickle up 46% over four years, indicating meaningful recent momentum for pickle pizza components," Wege said. Pickles are ubiquitous and appeal to most consumers, Wege said, but what makes the current craze so pronounced is social media's ability to stir a frenzy around limited-edition offerings, combined with other trends. "This is an evolution of 'maxxing' and consumers, particularly younger ones, looking for 'more is more' and maximalism," she said. "Recent social listening data shows consumers are highly motivated by stronger, more distinctive flavor, with commentary around cane sugar emphasizing enhanced taste and flavor; this helps explain why bold, tangy pickle flavor resonates in the current environment." Has America reached peak pickle? CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Right now, I think we're in the upper echelon of pickle-mania," Wege said, "where the draw is more to 'what else could it do?' or 'make it even crazier and more jaw-dropping,' where the intent is to keep going bigger and weirder and more unique to get attention on social media and make it, so consumers have no choice but to try it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1028275342cf4db87f976 China ‘wiretapped Red Sea’ with spy hub 6 miles from US base: ex Pentagon official warns te 2026-09-21T10:10:10.347Z China ‘wiretapped Red Sea’ with spy hub 6 miles from US base: ex Pentagon official warns Beijing has transformed the Red Sea into a dangerous surveillance hub, a former Pentagon official warned Sunday, after a new report revealed upgrades to China’s military footprint just six miles from a key $66 million-a-year U.S. military base in Djibouti, Africa. The report by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) cited new facilities which it said would likely enable the Chinese military to monitor activities of other militaries operating nearby, although it also clarified it was not possible to determine whether China was actively intercepting communications. The developments, one defense expert told Fox News Digital, could also inject fresh tension into U.S.-China relations in the run-up to Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House on Sept. 24. Beijing's intelligence-gathering capabilities are already under renewed scrutiny. "What China is clearly doing is building eavesdropping capabilities. That seems to be their aim," Morgan Murphy, former Trump White House official and press secretary for Mark Esper when he was secretary of defense during the first Trump administration. CHINA-LINKED SPY SITE EXPANSION IN CUBA RAISES ALARMS NEAR KEY US MILITARY BASES "Beijing has clearly wiretapped the Red Sea. When you build a 30-meter (100-foot-wide) satellite dish and cover it with a dome, so nobody can see where it's pointing, it's pretty clear you're up to no good," Murphy added while stating of the Washington-based think tank, that "the specificity here reflects the thorough research we expect out of CSIS." The report pinpoints a large southeastern facility showing a control building, three 30-meter dipole antennas for high-frequency communications, two smaller antennas for very and "ultra-high frequencies", three mobile satellite dishes, four probable 5G towers and what CSIS said was a "radome" covering an unidentified asset. CSIS also highlighted two new communications facilities that it says have emerged since 2024 that are likely to form part of a C4ISR command architecture, expanding China’s ability to intercept signals, track naval movements and communicate with Beijing while monitoring foreign militaries in the region. The facilities would provide China with "a much more robust picture of the operating environment in the region," the report said. CHINESE HACKERS TARGET NASA AND KEY US AGENCIES, DOJ ALLEGES "This isn’t a supply depot — it’s a 50-yard line seat over America’s power projection and the U.S. Navy," Murphy said before stating that the USA has "128 bases in more than 51 countries — China has just one." "But look at the location — a few miles from Camp Lemonnier, overlooking the chokepoint that moves roughly a sixth of global sea trade. Great powers don’t plant listening posts next to rival fleets for 'logistics,'" he warned. "Britain held Gibraltar to see who entered the Med while Japan’s island radios came before the runways. The Soviets’ overseas sites were never just about fuel and Beijing is running that playbook on the Red Sea," Murphy added. Although China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jian said China is "unaware of the specific situation" and framed the country as a "builder of international peace," the new facilities provide Beijing with a picture of regional operations, according to Reuters. CHINA IS BUILDING A MASSIVE SHIP THAT SHOULD SCARE AMERICANS ABOUT THE FUTURE "The new report is helpful in framing the conversation, and it comes at an awkward time for China because Xi Jinping is visiting the White House on the 24th of this month," Murphy said. "I'd bet a box of donuts this issue comes up. There is going to be public exposure of this, which Chinese leadership isn't used to. They aren't used to being asked tough questions by the press," he said. President Donald Trump recently addressed Chinese intelligence efforts aboard Air Force One, acknowledging that China "spies on us" just as "we spy on them." Trump's comments followed a report by The Wall Street Journal linking support from a Chinese entity to high-resolution satellite imagery used by Iran prior to a deadly missile attack on U.S. troops in Jordan. "They basically do what we do," Trump noted, adding that "Xi has behaved reasonably well, and we behave reasonably well. ... You know what they say? That China spies on us. I say you're right, and we spy on them, too," he said, according to Reuters. RUSSIA IS HELPING CHINA CLOSE GAP WITH US FORCES AMID TAIWAN TENSIONS, WARNS LONGTIME MILITARY LEADER Murphy noted, "Nations spy on each other — allies and adversaries alike." "It is a very old playbook, and listening posts all over the world are typical of great powers, but where the metal hits the floorboard is when you try to use that information," he said before adding that China may "keep tabs on us, but they cannot project power like the United States can." The proximity of China's facility to U.S. operations is a core concern. Located less than six miles from Camp Lemonnier — the primary U.S. counterterrorism hub in Africa — and near French, Italian and Japanese installations, the site has a history of friction with U.S. forces. "We are just right around the corner from China, and yet it's not a cooperative relationship," Murphy explained. "Back in 2018, they lasered two of our C-130 pilots' eyes who suffered lasting damage from that incident. Beijing denied it, of course, but we know the truth." WE SHOULD USE REAGAN AS A GUIDE IN HANDLING OUR MODERN ARMS RACE WITH CHINA During the 2018 incident, the Pentagon had formally complained to China after military-grade lasers were pointed at American pilots attempting to land at Camp Lemonnier, causing minor injuries. While Beijing dismissed the allegations as "groundless accusations," the confrontation underscored the potential for friction between military forces operating from nearby bases. "China has one overseas base. The United States has more than 128 — by some counts, over 700 installations around the world," Murphy said. "So it's significant that China has chosen to place its only overseas base six miles from ours in Djibouti. It is hugely strategically important, which is why, of course, we're there." IS TRUMP CONSIDERING BOLD AFRICA PLAY TO PUSH BACK ON CHINA, RUSSIA AND ISLAMIC TERRORISTS? "It's our only base on the continent of Africa," he said, noting that it shares a "parking lot" with Japanese and Italian bases. "At $66 million a year, it's the best money Americans spend on our defense budget, full stop." The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a chokepoint for nearly 16% of global maritime trade and, with significant crude shipments, Houthi attacks and pipeline disruptions have fueled a regional military buildup. "Interference by China is in their strategic interest. They don't want to see the United States able to control their oil supply," Murphy said. "China is far more reliant on Middle Eastern oil than the United States. China imports a huge portion — around 33% or more — of their daily oil needs and is highly reliant on long sea lines. You are seeing this muscle-flexing because they are far more reliant on Middle Eastern oil than we are." TRUMP TO CONFRONT XI AT HIGH-STAKES SUMMIT OVER CHINA BACKING FOR IRAN, RUSSIA "Having intelligence is one thing, but you must have the ability to act on it. You need assets in the region," Murphy said. "China doesn't have major combat assets outside their region because they lack a blue-water navy to project power outside the first island chain yet. "That is coming, and they are working towards it quickly. Americans can take comfort in the fact that they don't have that capacity today, but we must stay alert because the only thing that subdues a threat is a ready posture," he concluded. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Chinese Embassy for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1028075342cf4db87f966 Built for the next play: Case Cookus enters NAU Athletics Hall of Fame te 2026-09-21T10:10:08.486Z Built for the next play: Case Cookus enters NAU Athletics Hall of Fame Case Cookus was officially enshrined in the NAU Athletics Hall of Fame last weekend, putting a bow on an outstanding Lumberjack career that came out of nowhere. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1027f75342cf4db87f95d Davis Dam releases for Sept. 21 te 2026-09-21T10:10:07.687Z Davis Dam releases for Sept. 21 Monday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab1027e75342cf4db87f953 Our View: Mohave County’s new department now has something to prove te 2026-09-21T10:10:06.746Z Our View: Mohave County’s new department now has something to prove Mohave County supervisors have decided to give county tourism a bigger role. Now comes the harder part: proving that decision was worth it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f6c475342cf4db87f833 Who’s Winning the Race for Congress? te 2026-09-21T09:20:04.042Z Who’s Winning the Race for Congress? We’re 43 days away from the midterms. Here’s the state of play. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47275342cf4db87f803 Midterm history massively favors Democrats. But they are making a big mistake te 2026-09-21T09:10:10.421Z Midterm history massively favors Democrats. But they are making a big mistake Every two years, Washington performs the same ritual. The out-of-power party smells blood, the pundits write the eulogy early and by October the outcome seems like a foregone conclusion. But the history behind that confidence is more complicated than most imagine. What matters most in 2026 is not the electoral math – it’s what the party asking for power actually plans to do if they win. Over the last 80 years, the president's party has lost seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 18 of 20 midterm elections. Political scientists call it the thermostat effect: Hand one party control of government and the electorate instinctively seeks a counterweight, regardless of performance. Voter turnout compounds the challenge for the incumbent party. The winners tend to relax, while the losing side stays angry and shows up to the polls. Presidential elections offer a choice between two visions; midterms become a referendum on the party in charge. REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: HOUSE CONTROL COULD HINGE ON WHETHER THE OLD POLITICAL RULES STILL APPLY This time, Republicans are also defending unusually narrow ground. Democrats only need a net gain of five seats to flip the majority. With approval ratings hovering below 45% for much of the year, the GOP finds itself squarely in the situation that historically produced the worst results for the president’s party. At the same time, our nation is grappling with a political moment with no clean precedent. Analysts keep applying old maps to new terrain. President Donald Trump is only the second president in American history to serve nonconsecutive terms. The other was President Grover Cleveland, who was elected in 1884, lost in 1888 and won again in 1892. VULNERABLE HOUSE REPUBLICANS EMBRACE TRUMP AS GOP BETS ON DEFYING MIDTERM HISTORY The fresh start with the electorate did little for Cleveland. By the time he reached the halfway point of his "second first term," voters handed his Democratic Party a major shellacking. Cleveland's Democrats lost roughly 116 House seats in 1894, amid a brutal depression. The outlook looks considerably more promising for Republicans. The electoral map underwent more changes in this election cycle than any in recent memory. Texas led the charge, redrawing its lines to the tune of five additional safe Republican seats. California countered with a map of its own, albeit favoring Democrats. FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: DEMOCRATS LEAD IN THE HOUSE, BUT REDISTRICTING KEEPS THE GOP IN THE GAME The rest of the nation saw mixed results. Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina and Indiana moved right. Utah's court-ordered map favors Democrats. Virginia's attempted gerrymander was struck down entirely. The Supreme Court’s decision to leave both the Texas and California maps intact effectively canceled out the biggest moves on either side. The end result is a map that still tilts slightly Republican on net. Forecast models built on this terrain currently lean Democratic, but a lean is far from a lock. When voters head to the polls, they will reckon with one defining question: What are Democrats actually offering? On the trail, it is affordability, groceries, rent and healthcare, because it's real and it polls. But the gap between that message and the governing record is already visible where Democrats hold power. LIZ PEEK: DEMOCRATS’ AFFORDABILITY SCAM COLLAPSES IN STATES THEY ACTUALLY RUN Virginia Democrat Gov. Abigail Spanberger ran as the affordability governor after telling voters in writing she had no plans to redistrict the state, calling gerrymandering "detrimental to our democracy." She won, then backed the gerrymander anyway – the same one her own state Supreme Court struck down. She followed it with a ban on a wide range of semiautomatic rifles and magazines that two judges have since blocked. One found it likely unconstitutional and delayed implementation until 2027 at the earliest. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is suing to kill the measure permanently. None of that was a grocery bill. REDISTRICTING GIVES REPUBLICANS AN EDGE, BUT AFFORDABILITY WILL DECIDE THE MIDTERMS Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed built his Senate campaign on lowering healthcare costs through Medicare for All. Asked on "Meet the Press" whether people earning under $1 million would pay higher taxes under his plan, he didn't deny it. In fact, he called the trade-off "worth making." Democrats are simply not focused on the kitchen table issues that win elections. Nationally, reporting from CNBC, Fox News and CNN over the past month confirms what House Democrats are actually planning if they take control of the House. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It is not a comprehensive housing package or relief for hardworking Americans. Instead, they are building toward a sprawling investigative operation targeting President Trump, his Cabinet and his family. Subpoenas and lawsuits are already in motion before a single vote is cast. None of those actions will lower costs for anyone. History dictates this should be a good year for the party out of power. What history can't tell you is what a party does with power once it takes the reins. On that front, Democrats have already shown their hand. The American voter should take notice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47175342cf4db87f7fa Socialists are helping GOP campaigns heading into November te 2026-09-21T09:10:09.780Z Socialists are helping GOP campaigns heading into November A new number inside the latest Fox News national poll could bolster Republican midterm messaging as they work to hold their fragile congressional majorities amid an extremely rough political climate in this autumn's elections. The figure: 55% of registered voters hold an unfavorable view of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), while only three in ten see the DSA in a positive light. The Fox News poll is the latest national survey to show that while the DSA has gained traction among Democrats, the group and the broader socialist movement in America face significant national skepticism. The figures appear to reinforce a key element in the GOP midterm playbook, which aims to turn what's normally a referendum on the party in power into a choice election. WHAT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLL SAYS ABOUT THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Republicans, pointing to the surge this year by progressive and socialist candidates over centrist and establishment-backed rivals in the Democratic Party primaries, are painting all Democrats on the ballot this year as far-left radicals. President Donald Trump, at this month's GOP midterm convention, argued that there is a "communist" takeover of the Democratic Party. "In state after state, the Democrat establishment has been overthrown and replaced by crazed lunatics and radicals. They call themselves Democrat socialists, but actually, they’re communists." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB House Speaker Mike Johnson recently told Fox News Digital, "This really is a contrast election between common sense candidates... and crazy, and that's what the other side represents." Veteran Republican strategist Erin Maguire said that the new poll numbers on the DSA "shows that Democrats continuing to lurch further and further to the left with their socialist base is not something Americans want." "I do think it validates Republicans because Republicans are aiming to make this a choice election," Maguire, a veteran of the 2020 Trump re-election campaign who later steered communications for conservative firebrand Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, told Fox News Digital. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Democrats disagree and say the midterms will be won or lost over inflation. "Republicans are facing record-low approval numbers and have no midterm message after spiking costs, raising gas prices, and driving up inflation," Democratic National Committee Deputy Communications Director Kendall Witmer told Fox News Digital. But some moderate Democrats are concerned. "I think it’s a big problem," Ty Strong said as he referred to the Republican midterm strategy. Strong, founder and president of the Moderate PAC, told Fox News the midterms "should be a much bigger wave but I don’t think it’s going to be as big as it could have been if we didn’t have this DSA and attacks that Republicans are going to use. WHO'S UP AND DOWN IN THE LATEST FOX NEWS MIDTERM ELECTION POWER RANKINGS He warned that the GOP playbook "absolutely could be effective But Shannon Jackson, a key consultant and adviser to progressive leader Rep. Ro Khanna of California, said that "Republicans are in a very tough spot right now." Referring to the Republican strategy, Jackson argued, "I think they’re reaching for things. I think the DSA issue is something they’re trying to make something, but it is not." "You can do these broad strokes of painting it as communist and things like that. They tried to do that for Bernie, and now he’s the most popular senator and politician in America," added Jackson, a grassroots organizer best known for his leadership roles in Sanders' 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47175342cf4db87f7f1 Trump should press Xi on China’s persecution of believers at home and abroad te 2026-09-21T09:10:09.142Z Trump should press Xi on China’s persecution of believers at home and abroad "A China without religious freedom is a China we cannot accept," Pastor Ezra Jin told a small group gathered on Capitol Hill shortly after he was freed from a Chinese prison. President Donald Trump had raised Jin’s case with Chinese President Xi Jinping at their May summit. Weeks later, Jin was free. But why was he in jail in the first place? He pastored the Zion Church in Beijing, an independent Christian house church outside the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). PASTOR FREED FROM CHINESE PRISON AFTER TRUMP RAISED HIS CASE WITH XI JINPING Any and all religious groups in China must come under the control of the CCP or be subject to harassment, arrest, closure or worse. Forced organ harvesting of Falun Gong practitioners has been well documented. Falun Gong is a Chinese spiritual movement that the CCP particularly singles out for harsh treatment. Ten Chinese Catholic bishops — 10 — are currently in some form of detention in China for refusing to toe the CCP line. Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong was recently convicted of failing to properly register a charity fund. He is 94 years old and has been a respected leader in Hong Kong for decades, but not anymore in Xi’s China. Zen does not support the secret deal between the Chinese government and the Vatican over the appointment of Catholic bishops in China. THE CCP’S NEW ‘UNITY’ LAW TURNS CHINA’S REPRESSION INTO A GLOBAL THREAT The Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the second-highest spiritual authority in Tibetan Buddhism, was abducted by the Chinese government 31 years ago. His current location is still unknown. Details differ, but the underlying pattern is the same. Religious leaders and communities not controlled by Beijing face intimidation, detention, disappearance or worse. BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: THE WAR ON CHRISTIANS IS REAL AND THE WORLD CAN NO LONGER STAY SILENT This system of religious control by the state is completely counter to the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights and our own belief that the soul of every individual on the planet is entitled to be free to determine its own eternal destiny. A system that controls the most sacred right of the person is not a system we can support with our economic activity. Beijing’s oppression doesn’t stop at its own borders. The CCP is increasingly waging a campaign of harassment, disinformation and lawfare — called transnational repression — against religious and political dissidents in the United States. Falun Gong practitioners alone have suffered nearly 300 bomb and death threats . Not to mention the persecution of them still raging within China itself, where more than 5,000 confirmed deaths of Falun Gong practitioners have been recorded since the crackdown began in 1999. Just days ago, Anthropic reported disrupting China-based intelligence operations using its Claude AI platform to build surveillance dossiers on overseas dissidents and Tibetan Buddhist, Falun Gong, Christian and Uyghur communities, including the U.S. Beijing has a proven pattern of exploiting American institutions and technology to harass and oppress dissidents who had thought they had reached the safety of America. BRONX MAN CONVICTED OF RUNNING SECRET CHINESE POLICE STATION IN MANHATTAN USED TO MONITOR DISSIDENTS Xi is scheduled to be in Washington starting on Sept. 24. Trump should make this system of coercion and control a point of discussion. Countries that won’t even allow their own people to worship freely are not reliable trading partners and certainly not countries we want to prop up with our dollars. They may provide us with cheap goods, but our souls, and those of others, are not for sale at any price. Communism officially denies the existence of God and establishes government as the highest authority in the universe. Therefore, everything is under its control unless it specifically permits freedom. A person’s rights come from the government, not from God or anywhere else. TRUMP SAYS CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING WILL VISIT US ON SEPT 24 Communists, authoritarians and totalitarians figured out long ago that "religious people" must be controlled because they choose to answer to a higher authority — an allegiance that fortifies their willingness to confront and defy government when it is in the wrong, even at the cost of their property, freedom or lives. Sounds like the kind of people we want to advocate for! Think of the Jewish refuseniks and evangelicals of the late Soviet era who confronted that evil regime, or the Christians in Burma who stand against the ruling military junta today. But freedom comes at a cost. That’s why it’s so precious. The cost to us is not our freedom, as it is for the Chinese Christians, Buddhists, Falun Gong practitioners or Uyghur Muslims. It is our willingness to stand up to China. Trump is the first president since John F. Kennedy to confront China, and he should be applauded for it — and encouraged to go further. He raised tariffs on an evil Communist regime that seeks world dominance. He has confronted and weakened China’s allies in Iran, Venezuela, Cuba and elsewhere. He should continue to exert that leverage on behalf of people whose only offense is refusing to place their faith on the altar of the Chinese Communist Party. Now is the time to confront the CCP’s extensive apparatus of religious oppression — just as Reagan confronted the Soviet system — and make clear that the Chinese people should not have to choose between their faith and freedom. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Americans will not accept Beijing’s meddling when it follows people across borders and tries to stifle, silence or punish them for choosing both faith and freedom. When Xi arrives in Washington, President Trump should make that clear. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM AMB. SAM BROWNBACK Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f47075342cf4db87f7e8 GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole after stock-trading ban te 2026-09-21T09:10:08.477Z GOP takes aim at Congress' next 'get filthy rich' loophole after stock-trading ban EXCLUSIVE: While the House successfully moved to rein in lawmakers' stock trading, a California Republican is targeting what she says is another avenue for congressional self-enrichment, citing members whose wealth has multiplied over the years. Rep. Young Kim's Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution comes after a successful GOP-led effort in July that imposed restrictions on stock purchases and requires several days' notice before stock sales. It also comes as Americans across the political spectrum remain frustrated by many lawmakers' rapidly growing wealth while in public office. "It could be earmarking a nonprofit organization where a member’s spouse sits on the board of directors or board of trustees, so it will indirectly benefit the family. Or it could earmark for a park at, let's say apartment building that a member or member's spouse or member’s children owns," Kim told Fox News Digital. SENATE QUIETLY BANS LAWMAKERS FROM BETTING ON PREDICTION MARKETS "And with the federal funds that the member brings and build the park nearby or community center nearby, it could increase the property value and therefore indirectly benefiting the member and their family members. Maybe asking to build a road up to rural land the member owns." Her new push would cover all material financial interests — direct or indirect — that benefit people beyond the lawmaker themselves. UNLIKELY BIPARTISAN SENATE DUO SEEKS TO PERMANENTLY BAN EX-LAWMAKERS FROM LOBBYING Current House rules require members requesting an earmark to certify that neither they nor their spouses have a financial interest in the recipient. Kim's bill would extend that requirement to immediate family members and indirect financial interests, such as nearby property values. "The days of members thinking that ‘I can use the community project funding request or bringing the earmarks for my district and get filthy rich off of it’ -- those days are numbered." WATCH: DEM CANDIDATE GRILLED ON STOCK TRADING AFTER BEING DUPED WITH SELFIE REQUEST "This is a good time because we see Americans are sick and tired of watching politicians getting filthy rich while average Americans are worrying about making ends meet and stretch every dollar that they earn." Citing the "Bridge to Nowhere" project in Alaska's Inside Passage in the early 2000s as a symbol of concerns over earmarks, Kim said the ensuing decade-long moratorium curbed abuse. Kim said safeguards put in place after the moratorium have helped, but argued members are still able to provide themselves with indirect benefits. She reiterated that she is not targeting any individuals. While there are now apps out there like the "Pelosi Stock Tracker" and others that let retail investors see which stocks are being bought or sold by which members, Kim said her effort does not target any one colleague. 'SQUAD' DEM DISMISSES FRAUD PROBE SPECULATION AFTER $29M NET-WORTH DROP "And, this is not in any way discouraging members to fight for their districts and bring in the appropriate taxpayer dollars for projects near their districts," she said. "That is so important," she said, pointing to funding she brought to Orange County to prevent and recover from recent wildfires, among other interests for her constituents. "That's what we are sent to do, fight for our district, but not at the expense of, you know enriching I mean, not at the expense of hurting our very constituents that we are trying to support while we are lining our pockets, because there are too many career politicians in Washington looking out for no one but themselves." Innumerable lawmakers have come under fire over the decades for their earmarking prowess. In one notable case, then-House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., faced criticism in 2006 over a $207 million earmark to build a parkway near property he owned. Amid the kerfuffle, an attorney for the leader pushed back on what he called a "libelous" allegation from a good-government group about it at the time. The attorney said criticizing Hastert for the project was akin to "complaining about a purchase in Alexandria based on renovations at the Capitol." GOP LAWMAKER UNDER HOUSE ETHICS REVIEW BLASTS 'BASELESS' INVESTIGATION In 2023, the Boston Globe reported that earmarks secured by Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., benefited a health center in Boston where his wife was employed. $2 million went to the South Boston Community Health Center, and another $1 million went to a foundation where Lynch’s wife was an unpaid director. Fox News Digital reached out to Lynch for comment. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., previously secured earmarks totaling $3.5 million for George Mason University, where his wife had served as interim president and later as a professor. The earmarks "are in no way influenced by Secretary Holton," a Kaine spokesperson told The Messenger news outlet at the time – referencing former Virginia Education Secretary Anne Holton. "Secretary Holton has no involvement in the CDS process, and no involvement in the George Mason CDS requests," the spokesperson added, using an acronym for ‘Congressionally Directed Spending’, the Senate's term for earmarks. "Senator Kaine and Secretary Holton have not discussed the requests." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER With the Senate next to take up stock trading prohibitions, Kim’s bill stands as a gap closer, she said, on a practice that has rare emphatic bipartisan support. Fox News Digital’s Aaron Kliegman contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f46f75342cf4db87f7df After 6 months of war, US must prepare for a future after Iran’s government falls te 2026-09-21T09:10:07.837Z After 6 months of war, US must prepare for a future after Iran’s government falls Six months into the war, the central question about Iran’s regime is no longer its missile arsenal, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) ability to menace the Strait of Hormuz, or how long the confrontation can endure. The deeper question is political and historical: Who governs Iran? Is it Mojtaba Khamenei, whose position at the apex of the system remains opaque; Masoud Pezeshkian, whose office of president was never designed to hold sovereign power; or the IRGC, which after decades of accumulating military, intelligence and economic authority may have become the state’s true center of gravity? Iran increasingly resembles not a Shiite theocracy protected by soldiers, but a militarized dictatorship in which the notorious clerical establishment provides ideological cover for the men with guns. The Shiite Republic or Islamic Caliphate of mullahs emerged from the bleak winter of 1979 promising salvation and delivering coercion. Khomeinism turned political Islam into state power and terrorism, proxy warfare and revolutionary expansion into instruments of foreign policy. For nearly half a century, Tehran built armed transnational terrorist networks abroad while suffocating political life at home. IRAN’S UNSEEN SUPREME LEADER BECOMES WEAPON IN ESCALATING POWER STRUGGLE, EXPERTS SAY Now, this outlaw regime that once dreamed of exporting its revolution is consumed by a more primitive instinct: survival. War serves that purpose. Under its shadow, dissent becomes treason, criticism becomes collaboration and repression becomes patriotism. Washington must reject the regime’s oldest deception: Iran is not the Islamic Republic, and the Islamic Republic has never been Iran. That distinction matters as economic pressure intensifies. Operation Economic Outcast seeks to sever the financial lifelines sustaining the regime and the IRGC, but Iran’s economic deterioration predates this war and cannot be blamed on sanctions alone. Corruption, ideological adventurism, institutional decay and the diversion of national wealth toward repression and regional militancy have exacted their price. COULD IRAN’S REGIME COLLAPSE? EXPERTS ASSESS BESSENT’S BID TO SEVER FINANCIAL LIFELINES Economic pressure may accelerate the regime’s exhaustion, but the deeper crisis is political and psychological: the widening gulf between a society seeking a place in the modern world and a ruling establishment imprisoned by the fears and obsessions of 1979. Another uprising therefore cannot be excluded. No one can predict when humiliation overcomes fear and private anger becomes public defiance; history rarely announces revolutions in advance. Iran is under immense pressure: grievances have accumulated, the regime’s legitimacy has eroded, and successive uprisings have not been erased because repression has quieted the streets. The regime has contained anger, but not the conditions that produced it. Silence should never be mistaken for consent. IRAN PREFERS CONFLICT WITH US OVER PEACE TO SUPPRESS INTERNAL UPRISING, HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST WARNS Yet the collapse of dictatorship and the birth of democracy are different historical events. Between them lies the dangerous terrain of transition. Iran’s next political order must be chosen by Iranians at the ballot box, not manufactured in Washington, Jerusalem, Moscow or Beijing. Nor does every opposition faction carry equal political weight or vision. In my assessment, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi occupies a distinctive position through his national visibility and advocacy of secular government, territorial integrity and democratic transition. His role and Iran’s constitutional future — republic or constitutional monarchy — must be decided by Iranians. Regime change should restore a nation’s right to choose, not merely destroy an old order. Nor would the Islamic Republic’s collapse automatically bury the ideologies that have poisoned Iranian politics for decades. Islamism, authoritarian Marxism, sectarianism and separatism would compete for the vacuum. Democracy requires citizenship above ideology, national belonging above faction and the state above revolutionary militias. Iran’s transition will be difficult because the Islamic Republic has spent decades destroying the institutions a peaceful transition would need. Washington’s record deserves scrutiny. Successive administrations have oscillated between confrontation and the hope that another negotiation might alter the regime’s character. Diplomacy can prevent wars, but the illusion begins when a tactical bargain is mistaken for strategic transformation. Tehran has learned to negotiate in one room while applying pressure in another, speaking diplomacy while preserving asymmetric warfare. A regime’s method of survival should not be confused with a change in its nature. IRAN DEAL CLOCK HITS ZERO AS TRUMP DEMANDS ‘WHITE FLAG’ WITH NEW PRESSURE CAMPAIGN LOOMING Tehran may calculate that America’s political calendar will restrain Washington before the November midterms. But Nov. 3 cannot define American national security. Iran is neither a Republican nor a Democratic question: its covert networks, terrorist capabilities and asymmetric retaliation concern the country itself. A regime fighting for survival may become more dangerous as its options narrow. Negotiation may alter Tehran’s tactics, but asymmetric pressure and deniable violence have been tools of its statecraft for decades. The deeper lesson reaches back to 1979. Washington misunderstood not only the revolutionaries seizing power but the institutional rupture they were about to impose on one of the Middle East’s oldest nations. It was more than an intelligence failure; it was a failure of political imagination. TRUMP IS WINNING EVERY BATTLE IN IRAN—AND RISKING THE WAR THAT MATTERS Nearly half a century later, America should not again imagine only two futures — accommodation with the Islamic Republic or chaos after it. Serious statecraft should prepare for a third: political transition that preserves Iran’s territorial integrity, national identity and continuity as a unified state. The growing security cooperation among the United States, Israel and Arab states belongs within that horizon. Saudi Arabia faces Iran-backed armed groups, including the Houthis, while Israel and Arab governments confront overlapping security threats. Deeper cooperation — and potentially broader normalization through the Abraham Accords — could build a regional order less vulnerable to proxy warfare and transnational militias. US-BACKED ISRAEL-MOROCCO DEAL DEEPENS ABRAHAM ACCORDS AMID GROWING REGIONAL THREATS Any regional strategy begins with understanding Iran itself. American and Israeli policymakers — and the intelligence communities that inform them — should distinguish democratic Iranian nationalism from Islamist, Marxist, sectarian and separatist movements offering different futures for the country. Iran’s territorial integrity and credible democratic actors should be understood before transition begins, not after institutions collapse. History is unforgiving toward governments that prepare for yesterday’s crisis; the worst morning to search for reliable Iranian interlocutors is the morning after a dictatorship loses control. China embodies the final contradiction. Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and preventing the war from spreading into Yemen and the Red Sea. Beijing’s anxiety is understandable: Middle Eastern energy arteries are also arteries of the Chinese economy. Yet China cannot demand stability while maintaining close ties with Tehran and avoiding confrontation over conduct that undermines it. Beijing wants open shipping lanes without confronting the forces threatening them — a policy that manages symptoms while leaving the disease untouched. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Hormuz, the Houthis, Tehran’s terrorist proxy networks, sanctions and war are not separate crises. They are consequences of the revolutionary order born in 1979, when ideology became an instrument of domestic rule and foreign policy. For decades, the West has confronted those consequences without resolving the underlying strategic problem. The question after six months of war, therefore, is not merely how it ends, but what begins afterward. Iran’s future belongs to Iranians, but serious statecraft requires contemplating a future beyond the Islamic Republic. For nearly half a century, the world has built its Iran policy around the regime’s presumed survival. Beneath it stands a far older nation seeking to reclaim its political future. America need not write that future. It should ensure that when history next knocks on Iran’s door, Washington is not once again the last to understand what has arrived. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ERFAN FARD Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f46b75342cf4db87f7c9 It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb te 2026-09-21T09:10:03.751Z It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb In Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: ‘We can’t live like this.’ Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0f46a75342cf4db87f7c0 White House Plan to Subsidize Stay-at-Home Parents Divides Conservatives te 2026-09-21T09:10:02.706Z White House Plan to Subsidize Stay-at-Home Parents Divides Conservatives Some praise the idea championed by Vice President JD Vance to direct federal money to support traditional families, while others say it cuts against conservative principles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e41075342cf4db87f600 House Passes Hamadeh-Backed Bill To Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement te 2026-09-21T08:00:16.196Z House Passes Hamadeh-Backed Bill To Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement By Ethan Faverino | Legislation cosponsored by Arizona Congressman Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ08) that would establish a permanent fraud enforcement division within the U.S. Department of Justice passed the House last week. The House approved H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026, in a 352-72 vote. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Brad Finstad (R-MN), would formally establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Justice Department and place it under the leadership of an assistant attorney general appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Hamadeh is one of four cosponsors of the legislation, alongside Reps. Derek Schmidt (R-KS-02), Harriet Hageman (R-WY-At Large), and Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-07). “I want to thank my colleagues for passing this critical legislation,” said Hamadeh. “The criminals, who have created the need for this enforcement effort, have not only stolen taxpayer dollars, but have victimized the most vulnerable in our society by depleting the resources allocated for their needs.” The legislation would give the division responsibility for leading DOJ efforts to investigate, prosecute, and remedy fraud affecting the federal government, federally funded programs, and U.S. citizens. The division would also oversee multi-district and multi-agency fraud investigations, assist U.S. Attorneys’ Offices with fraud-related cases, coordinate with federal agencies to identify organized fraud schemes, and develop national fraud enforcement priorities. Under the bill, the assistant attorney general leading the division could also propose legislative and regulatory changes intended to address vulnerabilities that allow fraud to occur and advise the attorney general and deputy attorney general on significant fraud investigations and prosecutions. The Justice Department established the National Fraud Enforcement Division earlier this year as part of a broader federal effort to combat fraud involving taxpayer-funded programs. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum in April directing the division to coordinate with agencies administering benefit programs and with federal, tribal, state, territorial, and local law enforcement. The House legislation would give the division a statutory basis rather than leaving its existence solely to executive branch action. Hamadeh pointed to a recently announced Arizona Medicaid fraud case as an example of the type of alleged fraud federal authorities are targeting. Federal prosecutors announced in early September that a Peoria man was charged with health care fraud and money laundering after allegedly billing the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) more than $33 million between May 2022 and May 2023. This week, an Arizona man was charged with fraudulently billing AHCCCS more than $33 million in a single year. He targeted American Indian Health Care Program enrollees and spent the money on property and luxury items. That money was meant for people who need care, not a… — Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) September 18, 2026 According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, Maurice Marcell Williams, 48, owned and operated a behavioral treatment provider and allegedly submitted claims to AHCCCS for services that were never provided. Prosecutors allege Williams targeted members enrolled in the American Indian Health Care Program. Although more than $33 million was billed, federal prosecutors said AHCCCS actually paid approximately $19.7 million on the allegedly fraudulent claims. The indictment also seeks forfeiture of two residential properties, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and brokerage accounts. Williams has been charged but not convicted. Hamadeh said the case demonstrated how fraud involving federal benefit programs can affect resources intended for vulnerable populations. “He specifically targeted AHCCCS enrollees who were covered under the American Indian Health Care Program,” said Hamadeh. “He exploited vulnerable people to buy expensive property and luxury items. These federal funds are finite, so not only did he target a vulnerable population, but his thievery also serves to weaken the crucial safety net Americans need for education, medical care, retirement, and more.” The DOJ says the National Fraud Enforcement Division uses data-driven investigative methods and coordinates with government agencies and law enforcement partners to identify and prosecute fraud. Its work also supports the Trump administration’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance. H.R. 9576 was introduced by Finstad on July 2. Following Wednesday’s House Passage, the legislation would need Senate approval before it could be sent to the President. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post House Passes Hamadeh-Backed Bill To Strengthen Federal Fraud Enforcement first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e40e75342cf4db87f5f7 Federal Judge Keeps Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Under Court Monitor te 2026-09-21T08:00:14.525Z Federal Judge Keeps Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Under Court Monitor By Staff Reporter | The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will continue to have a federal court monitor for the time being.  Arizona District Court Judge G. Murray Snow ruled last week that MCSO still needs federal oversight to prevent racial profiling by its officers, namely during traffic stops. Snow based his denial on the department’s elevated rate of investigations and arrests of Hispanic individuals.  Snow said that MCSO hadn’t provided compelling evidence that it wouldn’t impose higher rates of searches and arrests and longer stops for Hispanic drivers.  “[There is] significant, probative evidence that racial bias may continue to affect MCSO’s traffic stop operations,” stated Snow. “To be clear, evidence of racial disparities does not, by itself, establish intentional racial discrimination. Nor must MCSO eliminate every statistical disparity before it can establish that prospective enforcement of the First Order is no longer warranted. But further explanation is needed.” MCSO first received a court monitor 13 years ago following a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional racial profiling amid immigration enforcement operations that took place under former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Local and state leaders have petitioned for an end to the monitor, citing the cost to taxpayers: nearly $350 million to date.  Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), the Republican nominee for governor, issued a statement saying the ruling had “disturbed” him. Biggs claimed the court monitor had exacerbated existing deputy attrition and recruitment challenges. “The monitor’s continued existence in our county and propensity for moving the goalposts from his original charge exploits taxpayers and undermines the brave work of law enforcement,” said Biggs. “This most-recent ruling underscores the need for the Senate to pass my Monitor Accountability Act, which sets common-sense and clear rules for courts’ use of federal monitors. I stand with the people and law enforcement officers of Maricopa County!” Congress is considering the Monitor Accountability Act: legislation from Biggs that would reform federal standards governing court-appointed monitors. The House passed the bill in May, and it is currently before the Senate.  The legislation would impose a five-year term limit on court monitors and prohibit reappointments under the same court order, bar successive monitors from the same law firm or employer, cap monitor compensation fees, require public comment on court monitors prior to appointment, limit monitorship extension to cases exhibiting insubstantial and unsustained compliance, and reassign cases after six years. The legislation would be retroactive, meaning MCSO would have the monitor and judge on its case replaced. MCSO Sheriff Jerry Sheridan told KTAR that the judge’s order had provided him with enough structure to make him optimistic for a future relief effort. “The positive thing that I got out of it: he recognized that there are many paragraphs the sheriff’s office is in compliance with,” said Sheridan.  MCSO issued a statement expressing disappointment with the court ruling but, like Sheridan, acknowledging a silver lining.  “We are disappointed by the Court’s decision because we believe MCSO has implemented durable remedies for violations that occurred 19 years and three administrations ago,” said MCSO. “At the same time, we are encouraged that the Court has provided a framework on eliminating portions of the Order that are no longer necessary and focusing compliance efforts on the remaining issues to be addressed. This will allow MCSO to focus its resources on achieving full and effective compliance with the remaining requirements. MCSO looks forward to working with the Parties on this process.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Federal Judge Keeps Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Under Court Monitor first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e40c75342cf4db87f5ee Democratic Rep. Lydia Hernandez Endorses Republican Warren Petersen For Attorney General te 2026-09-21T08:00:12.734Z Democratic Rep. Lydia Hernandez Endorses Republican Warren Petersen For Attorney General By Matthew Holloway | Democratic state Rep. Lydia Hernandez (D-LD24) endorsed Republican Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) for attorney general Friday, backing him over incumbent Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes. Petersen’s campaign announced the endorsement on X, presenting it as evidence of support for his candidacy across party lines. “I’m a legislator and Democrat, and I’m supporting Warren Petersen for Attorney General,” said Hernandez. “The Attorney General must keep our families safe, protect our students, and stand up for our schools — and Warren Petersen is the only candidate for the job.” 🚨 PRESS RELEASE: DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATOR ENDORSES WARREN PETERSEN Honored to have the support from State Representative Hernandez. She has been an advocate for keeping our schools and communities safe. Republicans, Independents, Democrats and every major Law Enforcement… pic.twitter.com/hFtlOGgqD7 — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) September 18, 2026 “As a lifelong Democrat and public school advocate, I’m voting for the only candidate that can protect our community,” Hernandez added. Hernandez’s public education work includes service on the Cartwright School District Governing Board, where she has served since 2003. Hernandez is set to leave the Legislature in January after finishing third in July’s four-candidate Democratic primary for the two House seats in LD24. The Legislative District 24 Democratic Party had previously censured her, citing her votes with Republicans and earlier endorsements of Republican candidates, including former Gov. Doug Ducey and former Secretary of State Michele Reagan. Hernandez’s endorsement of Petersen follows that history of crossing party lines. Hernandez also sponsored HB 4109, legislation known as “Michael’s Law.” The measure would have required school districts to adopt public safety policies addressing life-threatening violence, threats involving weapons, parental notification, and contact with law enforcement. HB 4109 passed the Arizona House in April but was held in the Senate. Petersen said his working relationship with Hernandez showed that officeholders from opposing parties can cooperate on issues affecting their constituents. “Throughout my time in the Legislature, I’ve been privileged to work with legislators on both sides of the aisle,” Petersen said. “Lydia Hernandez and I may be from different parties, but we know how to work together in the best interest of the people we represent.” “That kind of cooperation is often missing from our political discourse today,” he continued. “As Attorney General, I will bring that same approach to the office to uphold our laws and protect Arizonans, not put political allies above the rule of law.” Petersen thanked Hernandez for her support and said he looked forward to working with her on school and community safety. The Petersen campaign said Hernandez joins a coalition of supporters that includes law enforcement officials, business representatives, rural leaders, and community advocates. Arizona’s general election is scheduled for Nov. 3. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 5, and early voting begins Oct. 7. 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 Democratic Rep. Lydia Hernandez Endorses Republican Warren Petersen For Attorney General first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0e40775342cf4db87f5e1 Gas prices Sept. 21 te 2026-09-21T08:00:07.845Z Gas prices Sept. 21 National average: $4.44 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0c58e75342cf4db87f16c Margolis & Cox Cartoon te 2026-09-21T05:50:06.488Z Margolis & Cox Cartoon Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0c58d75342cf4db87f160 Drew Lock connects for 3 TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Seahawks roll past Cardinals 31-7 te 2026-09-21T05:50:05.640Z Drew Lock connects for 3 TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba; Seahawks roll past Cardinals 31-7 GLENDALE — Drew Lock admits he did a little more preparation this week before his first start in nearly two years, watching more film and studying the playbook with a more critical eye. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0c33675342cf4db87f110 Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27 te 2026-09-21T05:40:06.047Z Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dead at 27 Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died. He was 27. Presley's death was confirmed by Cindy’s representative to Fox News Digital, sharing a statement from the family: "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time." According to online records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Gerber died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. TMZ noted that an autopsy has yet to be completed. KAIA GERBER OWNS 'NEPO BABY' STATUS WHILE QUESTIONING OTHER CELEBRITY KIDS: 'SHOW ME WHY YOU DESERVE THIS JOB' Presley was the only son of Cindy and Rande Gerber and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. Presley had been open about his mental health struggles, speaking publicly about them on social media and in interviews. Kaia spoke about her brother's mental health and drug use to Vogue in a cover story published in August 2026. Vogue described Presley’s journey as a "decade-long struggle with drug addiction." KELLY OSBOURNE DRAWS A LINE WITH ESTRANGED SISTER AIMEE: 'I DON'T WANT YOU IN MY LIFE' Kaia, 24, told the outlet: "When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone." "I think that’s also why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help. Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing," she added. "My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything—and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, ‘I’m gonna be very human for everyone.’ There’s only so much you can hide from the world. And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them," Kaia told Vogue, referring to Presley's openness on social media about his mental health and drug use struggles. CARA DELEVINGNE ADMITS SHE USED PARTY DRUG GHB DAILY BEFORE TERRIFYING SEIZURES FORCED HER SOBER In December 2025, Presley shared an Instagram video — which he later deleted — speaking out about taking medications including Xanax, Valium and buprenorphine while discussing his panic attacks and recovery, according to People magazine. "Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently, so that is not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I am where I’m at now," the outlet reported, noting that he said he wanted to reach "people in many ways." "A. So you feel like you’re not alone, because that is how I feel most of the time and I have a feeling that if I saw all of this, a lot of people will at least know that there’s someone else going through it. And the second thing is, hopefully I find some people out here and are willing to help or know someone that could help," he said, via People. He also appeared on a Studio 22 podcast in February 2023. 'BAYWATCH: HAWAII' STAR BRANDY LEDFORD SAYS SHE 'WANTED TO TRULY CHECK OUT' BEFORE REHAB SAVED HER LIFE "Having struggled with mental health, depression and some other things that come along with that, I think that whether I help one person or a hundred people get out of that place that I was in at one point in my life, that’s alI I need to do." In 2019, Presley was charged with a DUI. HILARY DUFF, NIKKI GLASER LEAD DARING FASHION ON THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET HOLLYWOOD STARS WHO DIED IN 2026: PHOTOS He signed with IMG Models at age 15 and later walked the runway for several designer houses. Presley made his runway debut at Moschino's show in Los Angeles in 2016. He also starred in a campaign for Calvin Klein and a fragrance ad for Celine, as well as appearing in Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0b2d075342cf4db87ee44 Harrison Butker drills game-winner as Chiefs survive overtime thriller against Colts te 2026-09-21T04:30:08.478Z Harrison Butker drills game-winner as Chiefs survive overtime thriller against Colts The Kansas City Chiefs survived a grueling 33-30 brawl against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, grinding out a victory that went straight down to the final second of overtime. Harrison Butker predictably split the uprights to give KC a 30-27 lead in extra time, but Indy stubbornly refused to throw in the towel. For a tame four quarters, action rocketed in overtime, notably when Colts QB Daniel Jones connected with Laquon Treadwell on a 48-yard bomb deep into Chiefs territory, setting up a game-tying field goal by Spencer Shrader to make it 30-30. Yes, Laquon Treadwell, of all people — the former Vikings first-rounder out of Ole Miss who never lived up to his draft slot. Butker ended the chaos on the following drive, drilling a 40-yard game-winner as time expired in extra time. Following the loss, Daniel Jones fell to an abysmal 1-16 in career primetime starts, and he hasn't tasted a night-game victory since 2022 when he played for New York. Kansas City couldn't put away the Colts with ease, but they found a way. While Indianapolis searches for answers in 2026, Kansas City is proving the dynasty magic remains very much intact. Patrick Mahomes carved up Indy, completing 32-of-47 passes for 382 yards and three touchdowns. Hand-wringing over his mobility headlined the opener against Denver, but Mahomes proved he can dismantle a secondary strictly from the pocket. "We didn't do exactly what we wanted to do," Mahomes said postgame, while lauding his team's resilience. COLTS FACE QUARTERBACK UNCERTAINTY AS DANIEL JONES RECOVERS FROM ACHILLES INJURY Across the sideline, Jones posted an efficient line in defeat for Indy, finishing 22-of-31 for 210 yards, one touchdown and an interception. Targeting Travis Kelce early and often paid dividends, as the veteran tight end poured in nine catches for 101 yards and a touchdown for KC. Kenneth Walker III chewed up turf on the ground, rushing 24 times for 117 yards. Naturally, Taylor Swift was in the suite alongside her mother, Andrea, and set the internet on fire by flashing her ring after Kelce scored Kansas City's first touchdown. Jonathan Taylor was an absolute workhorse for Indianapolis, proving impervious to Steve Spagnuolo’s defense while racking up 132 total yards (92 rushing on 24 carries, four catches for 40 yards) and two touchdowns. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! On the injury front, Colts wideout Alec Pierce was forced to leave the game with a heel issue, though initial X-rays came back negative, with further evaluation scheduled for Monday. Despite falling short, the Colts continue to show a pulse under head coach Shane Steichen, even as general manager Chris Ballard sits on an increasingly scorching hot seat at 0-2. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0b07775342cf4db87edf0 Manhunt underway in California after armed suspect allegedly points gun at people, shoots at officers te 2026-09-21T04:20:07.758Z Manhunt underway in California after armed suspect allegedly points gun at people, shoots at officers Deputies in California are searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous after allegedly murdering a woman and shooting at others, according to authorities. Derek Spencer, 44, is wanted for several felonies, including pointing a firearm at people in Placer County on Sunday, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said Spencer was initially wanted after allegedly pointing a firearm at people earlier Sunday. During the search for Spencer earlier on Sunday, deputies found him in the Iowa Hill area. Spencer rammed a patrol vehicle before fleeing the area, triggering the manhunt. DRAMATIC VIDEO SHOWS SWAT VEHICLE RAMMING TRACTOR DURING TENSE OREGON STANDOFF Spencer also fired shots at law enforcement officers and helicopters assisting law enforcement. No law enforcement officers were injured during the search for Spencer. Everyone in the Iowa Hill area is urged to lock their doors and remain inside. In an update on Sunday night, the sheriff's office said the search remained ongoing, noting the search is very challenging due to the area being very large, with dense forest and steep, rugged terrain. SUSPECT IN DEATHS OF 5 FOUND DEAD AFTER COPS UNCOVER GRIM SCENE AT RURAL PROPERTY OUTSIDE PORTLAND But during the search, deputies located a murder victim they believe was killed by Spencer. "As tactical teams worked to clear a home where Spencer had been earlier in the search, they located an adult female who had been shot and killed inside the home. At this point in the investigation, it’s believed Spencer murdered the woman before fleeing into the surrounding forest," deputies said. The sheriff's office is being assisted by multiple other law enforcement agencies. "Teams will continue searching throughout the night and will not slow down as we work to locate this armed and very dangerous individual," the sheriff's office said. The sheriff's office described Spencer as a bald man with a goatee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0a01075342cf4db87ec1e 19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together te 2026-09-21T03:10:08.674Z 19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together Maricopa has grown a lot in 19 years. But one thing Kids Day Maricopa has kept intact is its focus on bringing families together. The annual event returned Saturday at Maricopa Wells Middle School, offering children a free day of activities, entertainment, health and safety information, cultural experiences and opportunities to try something new. Janelle Gomez, who runs Learn with Aloha, said that’s what makes the event stand out. “We just love how the kids are being educated in so many different aspects of their life,” Gomez said. “I know this year they covered mental health, but you got the physical, you have Legos, you have cultural. It’s just very kid friendly, family friendly.” Gomez moved to Maricopa from Hawaii and said she sees the same emphasis on community at Kids Day that she grew up with. “So being here, you know, all gathered together in one place — that’s very family-friendly,” she said. Learn with Aloha handed out shells to children to reinforce a simple message: Everyone is unique, and everyone matters. “They’re all so different. They’re all so special and unique, but they’re all important,” Gomez said. The organization also offered information about hula dancing, Polynesian cultural classes and lei-making. A girl gets her photo taken with the Green Goblin during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]For families attending Kids Day for the first time, the event offered a chance to discover what’s available in their own community. Raelisha Gilbert brought her children to the event for the first time and said she was glad they came. “This is our first year hearing about it, and so we were just interested to see how the community came together, and I’m just so happy we came,” Gilbert said. She said the combination of activities, vendors and free admission made it an easy family outing. “I think that with everything that’s here and it’s free, I think that’s really awesome,” she said. The event also gave local businesses a chance to introduce children to new interests. Brittany Lee, owner of Desert Studio Art Company, offered free hand-drawn coloring pages and a coloring station. Her studio is expanding into multimedia workshops that include painting, jewelry, resin and beading. “I love seeing all the kids just be so excited and creative, and it’s been awesome,” Lee said. Jermaine Clemons of Ranches at Gunsmoke brought his nieces and nephew to enjoy the day. “I just want to spend time with my nieces and nephew and have fun,” he said. “They love it.” Kennedy Watson gets her face painted during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Levar Clemons, 7, paints a rock during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A girl reaches for a candy at a vendor table during Kids Day MAaricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Cyrus Jones, co-owner of Garden Social, demonstrates planting sunflower seeds during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Brittany Lee, owner of Desert Studio Art, hosts a coloring station during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Children play with Legos during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Anela Gomez, 4, paints several rocks during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Brittany Lee, owner of Desert Studio Art, hosts a coloring station during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A crowd walks through Maricopa Wells Middle School during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Cyrus Jones, co-owner of Garden Social, demonstrates planting sunflower seeds during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Eileen Smith draws a face on a balloon animal before handing it to a child at Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Abnyel Mendez and Ashleigh Schneider play a game of chess at the Maricopa Historical Society table during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Rene Chavez, owner of State Farm Agency, flips through a dog-themed coloring book provided to children at Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Janelle Gomez watches 4-year-old Anela paint rocks during Kids Day Maricopa at Maricopa Wells Middle School on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A collection of painted rocks, paint and rags sit on a vendor table during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A girl gets her photo taken with the Green Goblin during Kids Day Maricopa on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] The post 19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0945175342cf4db87ea82 Patrick Clancy Describes Grief in First Interview Since Mistrial te 2026-09-21T02:20:01.951Z Patrick Clancy Describes Grief in First Interview Since Mistrial Mr. Clancy said in a ‘60 Minutes’ interview that he dreams “all the time” about his three children, who were strangled to death in 2023 by his former wife, Lindsay Clancy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab08af775342cf4db87e997 Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast te 2026-09-21T01:40:07.246Z Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing. The cruise departed Long Beach, California, on September 13 and was headed back there from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, when a male passenger jumped overboard, according to the cruise line. "Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Saturday that a male guest aboard Carnival Panorama jumped overboard while the ship was sailing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Long Beach, California," a Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson told Fox News Digital. CRUISE PASSENGER HAILED AS HERO AFTER JUMPING INTO WATER TO SAVE 84-YEAR-OLD MAN "When notified of a missing guest, the ship's team initiated search and investigation procedures, including reviewing CCTV footage and notifying both the U.S. and Mexico Coast Guards," the statement continued. The spokesperson said the company is providing support to the family who was traveling with the guest. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their loved ones," the statement reads. CARNIVAL CRUISE PASSENGER, 67, FOUND DEAD WHILE SNORKELING OFF THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA DURING EXCURSION According to a Reddit user who said they were aboard the sailing, announcements regarding a missing guest were heard at around 11 a.m. on Saturday. Carnival Panorama had departed from its last port of call on the sail, Puerto Vallarta, at 8 p.m. on Thursday. The call for the missing guest was repeated several times over the next several hours. At about 3 p.m., the ship reportedly turned around. Another announcement was made at about 3:30 p.m. that there would be a shipwide search, and all guests were told to return to their staterooms. Security visited each of the staterooms to scan guests' ship identification cards, which is a standard procedure in the event of a search. An hour later, another announcement suggested the search was continuing, and guests were instructed to remain in their staterooms. At around 5 p.m., the captain and cruise director said the guest had been confirmed overboard after a review of onboard cameras, adding that local authorities would continue the search and rescue operation and guests were no longer required to stay in their staterooms. The family and traveling companions of the missing guest were notified of his disappearance and were offered support from the care team. Shortly after 7 p.m., guests were told that the ship was expected to reach Long Beach at 9 a.m. Fox News' Jessica Mekles contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0889e75342cf4db87e952 Taylor Swift has savage celebration after Travis Kelce scores first touchdown of 2026 season te 2026-09-21T01:30:06.125Z Taylor Swift has savage celebration after Travis Kelce scores first touchdown of 2026 season Travis Kelce woke up Taylor Swift and the friends in her suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night in the first quarter of the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs capitalized on a turnover. Mahomes saw Kelce burst out to the right side. He caught the ball and ran into the end zone for a touchdown. It was a vintage play that so many NFL fans have seen for years. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The score caused a raucous celebration from Swift. The NBC broadcast caught Swift pointing to her wedding ring as Kelce celebrated in the end zone. "That's my husband!" she shouted. Swift has been a mainstay at Arrowhead Stadium since the two began dating a few years ago. She and Kelce hard launched their relationship nearly three years ago when she showed up to support the legendary tight end when the Chiefs took on the Chicago Bears. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Since then, it’s been a storybook romance for the two superstars. They got married at Madison Square Garden earlier this summer and began the next chapter of their lives together. Kelce, at 36 years old, isn’t exactly the same tight end he was in 2023. But the 11-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion has shown he can still make massive plays on the field when he’s called upon. His mere presence on the field is enough to cause the defense to keep a special eye on him. In the Chiefs’ 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos last week, he had three catches for 71 yards on five targets. Sunday night was Kelce’s first touchdown of the year and what a better way to do it than with your wife in the house. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0864875342cf4db87e8fb S. Stievo: Promises and silver linings te 2026-09-21T01:20:08.509Z S. Stievo: Promises and silver linings Editor: It's a rare thing when I would agree with a probable Democrate position, as Mr. Rundlett has listed Trump's promises made in his letter on Sept 16. Yes, President Trump has been way too optimistic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0864775342cf4db87e8f2 Mohave County prepares for Laughlin-Bullhead airport takeover te 2026-09-21T01:20:07.611Z Mohave County prepares for Laughlin-Bullhead airport takeover KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors are set to take up the next steps in the county’s acquisition of Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport on Monday, including the transfer of airport employees, assets and liabilities to the county. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0864675342cf4db87e8e9 Mohave County supervisors to revisit weed, fire-hazard enforcement te 2026-09-21T01:20:06.461Z Mohave County supervisors to revisit weed, fire-hazard enforcement KINGMAN — Mohave County supervisors will take up concerns about overgrown weeds and potential fire hazards Monday as residents push the county for more consistent enforcement of an existing nuisance-abatement ordinance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab083ed75342cf4db87e89e Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 20 te 2026-09-21T01:10:05.500Z Arrests & Citations: Lake Havasu City police for Sept. 20 Lake Havsu City Police reported the following arrests and citations: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab083eb75342cf4db87e888 Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help te 2026-09-21T01:10:03.887Z Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom’s cooperation in his war against Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab0819875342cf4db87e85a Patrick Clancy in his own words: Top takeaways from grieving father's first interview te 2026-09-21T01:00:08.429Z Patrick Clancy in his own words: Top takeaways from grieving father's first interview Patrick Clancy begged for just one of his children to survive, held baby Callan as he died in his arms and revealed why he forgave Lindsay after she killed their three children. Speaking with correspondent Ross Douthat on CBS News' "60 Minutes," the grieving father shared new details about his children's final moments, what Lindsay told him about the killings and the online attacks he says are hurting their legacy. The interview aired after Lindsay's triple-murder trial ended in a mistrial. Her attorneys argued she was suffering from postpartum psychosis and was not criminally responsible, while prosecutors maintained she knew what she was doing. From his desperate plea at the hospital to the online claims that followed the mistrial, Patrick described how the tragedy has shaped every part of his life. PATRICK CLANCY SPEAKS OUT AFTER HUNG JURY IN LINDSAY CLANCY CASE, ADDRESSES PROSPECT OF ANOTHER TRIAL Patrick said he clung to hope that Callan might survive after his siblings, 5-year-old Cora and 3-year-old Dawson, were found dead inside the family's Duxbury, Massachusetts, home. Doctors had restored the baby's heartbeat, and Patrick told Douthat he began imagining the life he could still give his youngest child. "I remember that night, I really thought there was a chance that Callan would live," Patrick said. "And I remember just thinking, ‘Just give me one. Just give me one kid,’" he continued. "And I would raise him as best I could, and I would give him the best life I possibly could. And I'd tell him about his brother and sister." Patrick said that hope faded when he reached Boston Children's Hospital and saw the look on a doctor's face. Callan's heart continued beating for four days. Patrick became emotional as he recalled apologizing to his son and spending his final moments beside him. "I said, ‘I'm so sorry,’" he told Douthat, his voice breaking. "And I got to hold him. I got to lay down next to him. And he died in my arms." While Callan remained in the hospital, Patrick said he held his son's hand and used his free hand to write about all three children. He told Douthat he feared their memories might fade if he did not put them into words. The tributes Patrick wrote also included words of forgiveness for Lindsay. He said she has never asked him to forgive her, but he chose to give that forgiveness anyway. LINDSAY CLANCY DESCRIBED A MALE VOICE ORDERING HER TO ‘KILL HER CHILDREN AND KILL HERSELF’: TESTIMONY "I saw headlines that said, you know, ‘killer mom’ and ‘baby murderer,’ ‘monster,’ and none of them were accurate," Patrick said during the interview. "I believe that it was her mental illness that caused that." Patrick said he also feared anger would consume him if he could not forgive her. "I felt that if I didn't get there, I would be eaten up inside," he said. When Patrick asked Lindsay whether she remembered killing their children, he said she described the memory as dreamlike. LINDSAY CLANCY'S FAMILY WAS 'VERY CONCERNED' ABOUT HER MENTAL HEALTH IN THE MONTHS BEFORE SHE KILLED HER KIDS "She said it was like a dream, and she remembered it much in the way you would remember a dream after waking up," he told Douthat. Patrick said he did the best he could as Lindsay's condition worsened but must live with what happened. "I think I did the best I could with what I had at the time, and I live with the outcome," he said. "I live with it every day." Patrick told Douthat his grief became so overwhelming that he questioned whether he would live to see another birthday. "There was a time where I didn't think I would live to see my 35th birthday, and I was completely fine with it," he said. Patrick later left Duxbury for New York City, where he could grieve without being recognized. Five weeks after the move, on what would have been Callan's first birthday, he went to St. Patrick's Cathedral, lit a candle and told his son, "I love you, buddy." "And I walk out on Fifth Avenue and I start crying my eyes out, and nobody cared," Patrick recalled. For Patrick, being able to cry without drawing attention was exactly what he needed. "I thought, this is where I need to be," he said. "I can grieve." His Manhattan apartment remains filled with reminders of the children, including a baby sloth Cora carried everywhere and a photograph of Callan wearing an oversized bow tie, "60 Minutes" showed. Patrick said they also return to him in vivid dreams. In one, Cora walked into the kitchen of the family's former home and hugged him. "I just looked at her and it was like I basically just said, ‘Where have you been?’" he recalled. "Those dreams are so real." The mistrial unleashed what Douthat described as a "trial by TikTok," with online sleuths and influencers spreading baseless theories portraying Patrick as uncaring, unfaithful and even responsible for the children's deaths. "It's deeply harmful to the legacy of my children," Patrick said. "It is a huge distraction from what really matters here, which is perinatal mental health, and it's done real harm to real people." LINDSAY CLANCY’S EX-HUSBAND DETAILS ‘BIG SPIRAL’ AS EXPERT SAYS ONE PART ‘SCARED ME’ IN MOM’S MURDER TRIAL He said the repeated accusations have made it painful to be in public and warned that people may start believing false claims if they see them often enough. "After seeing lie after lie after lie, they start to believe it," Patrick said. "And that's what we're left with." Patrick said he sought answers from Postpartum Support International, psychiatrists and other experts. Those conversations helped him begin processing what happened. Patrick's wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, joined him for the "60 Minutes" interview and recalled first learning about his children after noticing their photograph on his phone during a coffee outing. "I just asked, ‘Who are those cuties?’" Danis told Douthat. "And Pat had said, ‘Those are my kids.’" When she asked whether they lived in Massachusetts, Patrick told her they had died. Patrick and Danis met through a New York running club in January 2024. Their relationship deepened as they continued running together, and they married in New York City this April. The couple also discussed starting a family. Asked what he would tell a future child about Cora, Dawson and Callan, Patrick said all of his children would remain part of the same family. "You have different relationships with your kids, but they're all your kids," he said. "And I can't wait to tell them about their brothers and sister." Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial Sept. 4 after jurors split 11-1, with 11 favoring a finding that Lindsay was not criminally responsible and one holding out for a conviction. Prosecutors have not announced whether they will try her again. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07f3f75342cf4db87e812 Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, dead at 45 te 2026-09-21T00:50:07.039Z Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, dead at 45 Chad Gilbert, the founding member and lead guitarist for the punk rock band New Found Glory, has died. He was 45. The band and the late musician's wife Lisa Cimorelli announced the news of Gilbert's death in a joint Instagram post Saturday. The post did not cite a cause of death, but Gilbert had battled adrenal cancer since 2021, and in February, underwent brain surgery after doctors found tumors. "On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep," they wrote. "He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished." DUNCAN SHEIK, ‘BARELY BREATHING’ SINGER, DEAD AT 56 "We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went," they continued. "The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be. He was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father. His biggest dreams came true. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Lily, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian." In their statement, New Found Glory, whose members include lead singer Jordan Pundik, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki, paid tribute to Gilbert’s lasting influence on the band and the deep personal bond that they shared. "Chad’s guitar playing, songwriting, humor, and relentless drive helped shape New Found Glory for nearly three decades," they wrote. "Through more than a dozen albums, endless tours around the world, and more accolades than we ever could have imagined, Chad challenged all of us to grow as musicians, performers, and human beings." "While we are devastated to lose him, we are so grateful for the incredible life he lived, the memories we shared, and the brotherhood we had. His influence will always be part of New Found Glory and his spirit will be felt on every stage we stand on, with every note we play." 'YOU'RE SO VAIN' SINGER CARLY SIMON SAYS PARKINSON'S AND CANCER DIAGNOSES KEPT HER FROM PUBLIC EYE "Rest in peace, Chad. We love you forever," they concluded. Fox News Digital has reached out to New Found Glory's management company Le Grand Music and label Pure Noise Records for comment. Gilbert had been open about his battle with stage 4 adrenal cancer that was first diagnosed in 2021 and later spread to his spine, lungs and brain. He was initially diagnosed with metastatic pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland cancer, in which the tumor grows inside the inner part of the adrenal gland. In a February interview with People magazine, he shared that he began experiencing weakness on the left side of his body and difficulty walking while New Found Glory was promoting its latest album "Listen Up!" After collapsing at home, Gilbert underwent a scan and doctors discovered he had three brain tumors, one of which required emergency surgery. Gilbert later underwent radiation and immunotherapy to treat the two remaining tumors. After the operation, he told People magazine his diagnosis changed to adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC), which starts growing in the outer layer of the adrenal gland. JOAN JETT CANCELS REMAINING 2026 CONCERTS AFTER UNDERGOING SURGERY FOR 'FRACTURED VERTEBRAE' In a March Instagram post, Gilbert wrote that his "recovery has been bumpy at times," but that he was "feeling much better now and getting stronger by the day." Gilbert returned to the stage in June, performing with New Found Glory during their tour stop in Nashville, Tennessee. He joined the band onstage to perform a few songs while using a mobility scooter. "I got to play a show in front of my daughter, something I truly never thought I’d get to do again," he wrote in an Instagram post following the show. "And my beautiful wife and all the nurses and doctors, my amazing team that have kept me alive through my battle. It was very emotional getting up on stage with my band again to play. So many feelings all at once." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Gilbert shared daughter Lily, 5, with Cimorelli, whom he wed in 2020. The guitarist was previously married to Eisley singer Sherri DuPree. The two tied the knot in 2007 but split later that year. Gilbert was also married to Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams from 2016 to 2017. Born March 9, 1981 in Coral Springs, Florida, Gilbert helped form New Found Glory in 1997. The band broke through with its 2002 album, "Sticks and Stones," which featured the hit singles "My Friends Over You" and "Head On Collision" and reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. New Found Glory followed up with 2004's "Catalyst," which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, and produced the singles "All Downhill from Here" and "Failure’s Not Flattering." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS New Found Glory became one of the defining bands of the early-2000s pop-punk era. The band has released 12 studio albums and toured extensively around the world. Gilbert appeared on all of New Found Glory’s albums, including "Listen Up!," which came out in February. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Outside New Found Glory, Gilbert was also known for his work in hardcore, including as a vocalist for Shai Hulud and with New Found Glory’s side project International Superheroes of Hardcore. Gilbert also worked as a producer for artists including A Day to Remember, H2O and State Champs, and collaborated with Fall Out Boy. In addition to his wife and daughter, Gilbert is survived by his mother, Jackie and his brother, Brian. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07f3e75342cf4db87e809 Cowboys' Cobie Durant gets stepped on in worst place possible during win over Commanders te 2026-09-21T00:50:06.147Z Cowboys' Cobie Durant gets stepped on in worst place possible during win over Commanders The Dallas Cowboys came out with a huge NFC East win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday 37-20 but one player got a little bit more than he bargained for during the game. Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant was in the secondary trying to defend Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin in the end zone in the second quarter. Jayden Daniels threw a missile over McLaurin’s head. Durant hit the ground and landed flat on his chest. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! As he was down, Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was walking backward and didn’t appear to see Durant on the ground. Bell stepped on Durant’s butt and groin area, causing more pain than the cornerback was already in. Durant was on the ground for a few moments trying to gather himself. He was eventually helped up by Cowboys trainers. He left the game and did not return. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Durant joined the Cowboys in the offseason on a one-year deal worth $4 million. He spent the first four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams. He had 141 tackles and seven interceptions in 61 games. He had one tackle and a pass breakup in last week’s loss to the New York Giants. Meanwhile, the Cowboys held the Commanders to 10 points in the second half as Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow. Dallas forced a fumble on Dyami Brown – it was the only turnover of the game. Dallas moved to 1-1 on the season and Washington fell to 0-2. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07a9275342cf4db87e78b Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn holds up Palestinian flag during show after Macklemore tour removal te 2026-09-21T00:30:10.805Z Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn holds up Palestinian flag during show after Macklemore tour removal The English band Gorillaz appeared to call out the decision to boot rapper Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour over his call for a "Free Palestine" with a similar stunt during one of their shows last week. While performing in Florida on Thursday, band frontman Damon Albarn held up a Palestinian flag and draped it over his shoulder while addressing the audience. "Don’t forget this. Ever. Stand your position. Don’t ever be neutral," Albarn said. ROBERT KRAFT, GILLETTE STADIUM BOOT MACKLEMORE FROM ED SHEERAN TOUR OVER ‘FREE PALESTINE’ RANT Fox News Digital reached out to Gorillaz and Sheeran for comment. Gorillaz is one of several performers who have used the stage to promote anti-Israel causes since the Oct. 7 terror attacks. The band previously performed at the Together for Palestine concert in 2025 for Palestinian organizations. During the Glastonbury Festival in 2024, Albarn asked the audience whether they supported Palestine. "Three things, and you have to show me how you feel about them: Palestine. Are you pro-Palestine? Do you feel that’s an unfair war? Okay," Albarn said. Gorillaz's stunt came after Macklemore was removed from Sheeran's tour, causing several progressive figures to rally behind the rapper and criticize Sheeran, though Sheeran's representatives have said he was not involved in the decision. ED SHEERAN SAYS HE TRIED TO ‘BUILD A BRIDGE’ OVER MACKLEMORE TOUR SPOT BEFORE VENUES SAID NO Macklemore has since doubled down on his activism and defended his efforts to shout "Free Palestine" at his show and perform his anti-Israel song "Hind's Hall." "I’m not sure how to start this. So I’m going to speak from the heart and share the truth," Macklemore wrote in a lengthy Instagram statement last week. "Ed Sheeran and his team have made the decision to remove me from The Loop tour. But before I get into it, I want to say something that should be obvious. In this moment I think it matters. I am not a victim. Ed Sheeran is not a victim. Pink is not a victim. We have careers, money, opportunities, safety and audiences around the world. Whatever consequences any of us face for what we say, we get to go home to our families." Sheeran addressed the controversy during his show on Saturday night. ED SHEERAN FACES GROWING BACKLASH AS RADIO STATION BANS SONGS, PROTEST GROUPS RESPOND TO MACKLEMORE'S REMOVAL "Now, I want to address the question of where I stand in the situation in Israel and Palestine and whether my doing this concert here tonight implies where I stand. I’ve tried in my career to not be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be about unity not division, about humanity not politics," Sheeran said. He continued, "But this is a humanitarian issue and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore. What happened in Israel at a… music festival on Oct. 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab07a9175342cf4db87e782 Cubs star Alex Bregman hospitalized after taking brutal foul ball to the face te 2026-09-21T00:30:09.925Z Cubs star Alex Bregman hospitalized after taking brutal foul ball to the face Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman left Sunday's 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds after being struck in the face by a foul ball while waiting in the on-deck circle. During the top of the fourth inning at Great American Ball Park, teammate Michael Busch chopped a foul ball into the dirt near home plate. The ball jumped off the dirt and hit Bregman squarely on the left side of his face. Bregman ran toward the visitors' dugout in visible pain while holding his face. Medical staff escorted him to the clubhouse, and Matt Shaw entered the game to replace him at third base. ORIOLES' CRAIG ALBERNAZ SAYS HE MUST EAT BABY FOOD FOR WEEKS AFTER FOUL BALL TO FACE LEADS TO 7 FRACTURES Cubs manager Craig Counsell confirmed the ball hit Bregman directly on his left cheekbone, causing a laceration under his eye, a nosebleed and swelling. Bregman was transported to a local Cincinnati hospital for CT scans and X-rays to check for orbital and cheek fractures. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Bregman posted an update on his Instagram later on Sunday, showing his left eye swollen shut and his nose plugged, posting, "Thanks for the messages y'all. I'll be back." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Medical staff reportedly cleared him to travel back to Chicago with the team Sunday night. Any extended absence for Bregman would impact the Cubs during a tight National League Wild Card race with one week remaining in the regular season. If Bregman lands on the injured list, the Cubs will rely on Shaw and Pedro Ramirez at third base. It’s another scary reminder of how fast things go wrong on the field. Last summer, Rays reliever Hunter Bigge was carted off after taking a 105 mph liner in the dugout, while Cleveland's David Fry suffered facial fractures bunting a fastball. Chicago has an off day Monday before hosting the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ab075de75342cf4db87e6fc Lindsay Clancy holdout juror makes new promise as lawyer warns of public attacks te 2026-09-21T00:10:06.878Z Lindsay Clancy holdout juror makes new promise as lawyer warns of public attacks The lone juror who blocked a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s triple-murder trial has promised to tell his story in his own words as his attorney warns that jurors must be allowed to follow the evidence without fear of retaliation. Attorney Edward Paltzik said Michael P. Desronvil, whose refusal to join the other 11 jurors led to a mistrial, will issue a personal statement in the "near future." "Michael will be making a personal statement in the near future, in his own words," Paltzik wrote in a Facebook post. Paltzik thanked those who sent emails, texts and voice messages in support of Desronvil, while acknowledging that others may disagree with the position he took inside the jury room. CLANCY HOLDOUT JUROR TAPS FORMER TRUMP LAWYER TO FIGHT BACK AS HE’S ‘DRAGGED THROUGH THE MUD’: ATTORNEY "This country was built on intelligent debate in the public square," Paltzik wrote. "That’s the same reason we support the good faith right of an individual juror to follow the evidence and the law to wherever they take him or her, free from fear of reprisal." LINDSAY CLANCY JUDGE INDEFINITELY IMPOUNDS JUROR NAMES, CITING SAFETY AND 'DIVISIVE' ATTENTION The attorney’s latest comments come as the deeply divisive case returns to the national spotlight. Patrick Clancy, the father of the three slain children and Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband, gave his first television interview on CBS News’ "60 Minutes" Sunday night. Patrick Clancy discussed his grief, memories of his children and baseless conspiracy theories that have spread online since the January 2023 killings. His wife, Dr. Rachel Danis, also appeared in the segment with correspondent Ross Douthat. JUDGE JUDY WARNS OF 'DANGER' IF PROSECUTORS DON'T RETRY LINDSAY CLANCY AFTER MURDER TRIAL ENDS IN MISTRIAL Lindsay Clancy, 36, was tried on three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of the couple’s children, 5-year-old Cora, 3-year-old Dawson and 8-month-old Callan. The children were found strangled inside the family’s Duxbury, Massachusetts, home in January 2023. Clancy admitted killing the children, but her attorneys argued she was not criminally responsible because she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors argued that the former labor and delivery nurse understood what she was doing and carried out the killings deliberately. LINDSAY CLANCY JUDGE CALLS MISTRIAL, THEN GRANTS DEFENSE ONE HOUR STAY FOR APPEAL Judge William Sullivan declared a mistrial Sept. 4 after seven days of deliberations. The jury was split 11-1, with 11 jurors prepared to find Clancy not criminally responsible and Desronvil holding out for a conviction. Desronvil later said he had no doubt prosecutors proved their case. LINDSAY CLANCY JUROR ADMITTED 'REASONABLE DOUBT' BUT STILL REFUSED INSANITY VERDICT, FOREPERSON SAYS "Based on all the physical evidence, key witnesses and what the prosecution presents, I thought it was enough proof that she knew exactly what she was doing and planned," Desronvil said in a statement first reported by NewsNation and confirmed to Fox News Digital by Paltzik. Desronvil said he tried to raise different theories during deliberations but was repeatedly cut off by fellow jurors who treated his questions as uncertainty. LINDSAY CLANCY HOLDOUT PRAISED AS 'AMERICAN HERO' BY LAWYER WHO SAYS HE REPRESENTS HIM The fallout from the mistrial quickly spilled beyond the courthouse, with Desronvil facing intense public scrutiny over his refusal to move off his position. Paltzik, who previously represented President Donald Trump in lawsuits against The New York Times, CBS and ABC News, told Fox News Digital that he is focused on Desronvil’s "health, safety and well-being." He has called the juror an "American Hero" and "Champion of Justice." LINDSAY CLANCY LAWYER SAYS HE PLANS NEW MOTION TO DISMISS AFTER JURORS SPEAK OUT ON MISTRIAL: REPORT Former prosecutor and behavioral health law expert Mark Astor previously told Fox News Digital that Desronvil appeared to have hired counsel to defend his name after being "dragged through the mud." "The whole idea of the jury is sort of this sacred arena where jurors get to decide a verdict in a case," Astor said. "And now we’re taking what is really a sacred arena, and we’re exposing it to the public." Plymouth County prosecutors have not announced whether they will retry Clancy. Her defense team has raised the possibility of resolving the case without another trial and brought in veteran Boston attorney Martin Weinberg to pursue a motion seeking dismissal on double-jeopardy grounds. Clancy is due back in Plymouth Superior Court for a status hearing Sept. 29, when the path forward could become clearer. Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home