https://meenews.co/post/6acb70e775342cf4db8ed82d Prince Edward told girlfriend he wanted 'two wives' before marrying royal family's 'secret weapon': memoir te 2026-10-11T11:20:07.397Z Prince Edward told girlfriend he wanted 'two wives' before marrying royal family's 'secret weapon': memoir Before Prince Edward married his royal family's "secret weapon," he once told an ex-girlfriend he wished he could have two wives, according to her new memoir. Years earlier, the youngest son of the late Queen Elizabeth II dated actress Ruthie Henshall from 1988 to 1993. The West End star recently opened up about their romance in her memoir "The Showgirl and the Prince." "Ruth, I couldn't put you through the job," Henshall recalled Edward telling her. "If I could, I would have two wives. One for the job, and one whom I loved, because you would never want to subject the woman you love to the job." QUEEN ELIZABETH’S MOTHER WANTED HER TO MARRY ANOTHER MAN BEFORE PRINCE PHILIP: AUTHOR Fox News Digital reached out to Henshall, 59, and Edward, 62, for comment. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson previously told Fox News Digital the palace doesn't comment on books. The pair first met in 1988 while Henshall was starring in "Cats" and Edward was working as a production assistant for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatre Company. Henshall recalled making a beeline for the young prince when he arrived at the theater, playfully welcoming him "to the litter." A romance blossomed. Fox News may be compensated for or earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. As their relationship grew more serious, Henshall said the realities of royal life began to set in. WATCH: WHY QUEEN ELIZABETH REJECTED HER MOTHER'S PREFERRED MATCH: AUTHOR "Honestly, this type of thinking is very standard for royal men throughout history," royal commentator Amanda Matta told Fox News Digital. "It's why royal mistresses were so common. For most of history, official marriages have been strategic and political arrangements. But the royals are still people, and they need intimacy and companionship like anyone else." "Edward and Sophie have been married for over 25 years though and seem genuinely well-matched," Matta added. Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News Digital it's easy to see why the prince was drawn to Henshall. "Ruthie Henshall has been a renowned theatre actress for several decades and Edward loved that world," he explained. "I personally remember working with the National Youth Music Theatre of which Edward was president, so Ruthie would have been his ideal partner at the time." "The relationship went on for quite a while, and she was very nervous meeting the royal family, especially the queen," Turner said. "She forgot to curtsy to her. She also saw first-hand how the royal family operated with all their high jinks behind the scenes. I feel, although she felt deeply fond of Edward, she realized she could not marry him and still have her beloved career, which was her main passion." In the book, Henshall wrote that, at least initially, she believed love might be enough to overcome the rigid expectations of marrying into the royal family. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Of course, I had spotted some etiquette dilemmas, but typically I'd just assumed that I'd be able to break the rules," Henshall wrote. "That an exception would be made for me. I knew how to be a good girl, but I also knew that the possibility of me going out on a wild night and flashing my boobs in public was quite high. So, there were times when I felt torn about it all, but as far as I was concerned, I just wanted him." Matta suggested Henshall would have adapted to royal life rather than challenged its traditions. "I don't think Henshall would have shaken up the institution very much," Matta said. "Growing up British, she would have understood the monarchy and grasped the weight of its traditions in a way a true outsider or foreigner might not. In that sense, she's similar to Edward himself. He has a big personality and a real love of the art world, but he's also deeply dutiful." "I suspect that, if she'd married him, she would have adapted to the role rather than reinvented it. That may have even meant giving up her career, as Sophie later had to do." Henshall wrote that she even turned to Sarah Ferguson, who was then married to the former Prince Andrew, for guidance. "One time when I was pining for Edward, I remember saying to Sarah, 'Would I ever be allowed to marry him?'" Henshall wrote. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "She probably knew there wasn't a chance in hell, but still kindly said she didn't know. Later, in her memoir, she described how she wanted to make any other woman coming into the royal family feel comfortable. And she absolutely did that. She made it her mission. So, I think I got the best side of her. And I was grateful to her on many occasions." As Henshall's career continued to rise, she realized that she and Edward came from different worlds — worlds that were too different. Unwilling to give up her career for royal life, Henshall knew their relationship wasn't going to work. "We had wanted to be together," Henshall wrote. "We had tried desperately to make it work. But it seemed impossible because of who he was, and what I wanted to do in my career. There was this push–pull going on all the time, and we'd reached a point of no return." "... I fell in love with him, and it wasn't because he was a prince. ... But at times, it was only too obvious that we came from different worlds." Despite the breakup, Turner suggested Edward and Henshall remained close. "As far as I know, their great friendship has remained through the decades," Turner said. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE In 1999, Edward married Sophie, who later gave up her public relations career to become a full-time working royal. The couple have two children: Lady Louise, 22, and James, Earl of Wessex, 18. Edward and Sophie decided not to use prince and princess titles for their children, allowing them to choose whether to use those titles and His or Her Royal Highness (HRH) styling when they turned 18, People magazine reported. Neither has chosen to do so. Over the years, Sophie has earned a reputation as one of the royal family's most dedicated and reliable members. She has taken on additional royal duties as King Charles oversees a slimmed-down monarchy and has largely avoided public scandal. "Prince Edward is married to the characterful, dependable, hardworking and personable Duchess Sophie," royal broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital. "She is also viewed as the royal family's 'secret weapon.' She really is a huge asset to King Charles and the institution. Behind the scenes, she is putting duty above all else. She's also applauded for her personal patronages. Edward and Sophie are a great match." Matta suggested Edward ultimately found in Sophie the qualities he once believed he would need two different women to provide. "If anything, she ended up being everything he once thought he'd have to look for in different places!" Matta said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb70e675342cf4db8ed824 Flock executive defends crime-fighting cameras as ACLU attorney questions company's motives amid backlash te 2026-10-11T11:20:06.759Z Flock executive defends crime-fighting cameras as ACLU attorney questions company's motives amid backlash Flock Safety, which operates controversial Flock cameras now in 49 states, is touting crime clearance rates in cities that use the cameras compared to cities that don't — as a nationwide battle over the surveillance tool rages. "It's used for any kind of crime really," Phil Arnold, a public affairs manager for the company, told Fox News Digital. "It's very helpful for hit-and-run accidents, also stolen vehicles, property crimes, crimes against people as well." Arnold is a retired law enforcement officer who served his community in Shorewood, Illinois, for 40 years. He was the chief police executive in the town for 27 years. FORMER PENTAGON AI CHIEF WARNS FLOCK CAMERAS COULD CREATE 'CHINA-LIKE SURVEILLANCE STATE' IN THE US Arnold told Fox News Digital that for the last seven years of his career, his department used automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology, which Flock Safety operates, to help solve crimes, describing the innovation as nothing short of revolutionary. "Let me give you an example. Before we had this technology, someone would say, 'Hey, I just got robbed, and it was a white Chevy Tahoe,'" Arnold explained. "We would then put out this information, a BOLO [be on the lookout] so to speak, and police officers would stop every white Chevy Tahoe trying to find the offender." Now, in a similar situation, Flock surveillance cameras narrow the searches to a specific geographic location where a reported crime has occurred, and then photographs of license plates matching the vehicle description can be used to identify possible suspect vehicles. "So it narrows down the search," Arnold said. "It doesn't inconvenience the people who are just getting stopped because of the car they're driving." LICENSE PLATE CAMERAS ARE TRACKING DRIVERS EVERYWHERE Flock provided Fox News Digital data from an internal report regarding crime solving rates in cities that use Flock cameras, compared to cities that don't. For example, in Tennessee, Nashville cleared only 7% of motor vehicle thefts in the first half of 2026, versus 40% in Flock-equipped Hendersonville, a smaller city about 16 miles away, according to the data. "Aggravated assault clearance followed the same pattern: 41% vs. 95%. Only 3% of vehicle break-ins were solved in Nashville, compared with 50% in Hendersonville. Those patterns, according to Flock, hold true in places all over the country. Where Hillsborough, North Carolina, which does not use Flock, cleared 0% of vehicle thefts in the time studied, nearby Burlington cleared 46% of the same cases. In Flock-less Ann Arbor, Michigan, solve rates were lower than in nearby Van Buren Township. FLOCK CEO, TECH RIVAL CALLED OUT TO TESTIFY BEFORE SENATORS OVER AI CAMERA PRIVACY CONCERNS Flock described Eugene, Oregon, as "the most telling case." "Flock cameras ran through October 2025, then were removed," the report says. "Motor-vehicle-theft clearance fell from 15% to 9%; burglary clearance dropped from 21% to 15%. "Nearby Medford, still running Flock, cleared 29% of vehicle thefts & 25% of burglaries over the same period." But not everyone is singing Flock's praises. Skeptical communities nationwide have petitioned their local governments to do away with the technology. Some argue that it is intrusive and unnecessary, while others say it's unconstitutional. On Thursday, a federal judge in Oklahoma ruled that a police deputy who used Flock to access a woman's driving history over the previous month, and then used the historical data to pull her over, violated her Fourth Amendment rights. She was in possession of 91 pounds of methamphetamine at the time of the stop. FORMER SECRET SERVICE CYBERCRIME EXPERT WEIGHS IN ON PRIVACY AFTER HACKERS BREACH STOLEN FLOCK CAMERA Chad Marlow is a senior policy counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), where his focus is privacy and surveillance. He argued there's not necessarily causation between implementing Flock cameras and solving crimes. "It's a different city. It's a different size. What were the auto theft rates beforehand? What are the poverty rates in that city?" he asked. "What are the philosophies of the police department? Like, how many police are dedicated to trying to prevent or solve car thefts in one city versus the other?" Privacy is a major question surrounding Flock cameras, and many places are having a robust debate on the level of surveillance they want on their streets, and whether their data should be collected by a private company working in tandem with the police. "I think a common misconception is that when the car goes past the camera, and it captures the image of the back of the vehicle and the license plate, which is all it does, you can't see who's driving the car, you can't see who the passenger is. It just captures the back of the car and the license plate," Arnold explained. INNOCENT WOMAN SAYS POLICE USE OF FLOCK CAMERA LED TO 13 DAYS IN JAIL He added that the data is not accessed except when law enforcement is searching for a suspect, and that police officers need a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) report or a case report number to access any data. The data is retained for 30 days, according to Arnold. But cases of police officers using ALPR technology for purposes outside its law enforcement scope are piling up. A Washington Post analysis identified at least 50 cases of rogue officers abusing the tool, with many cases involving stalking of ex-lovers. Meanwhile, the constitutionality of the surveillance remains up for debate. "The Constitution establishes our right to privacy, and it establishes that people's personal effects and their private information cannot be accessed by the government without a warrant, without probable cause," Marlow said, noting that it's not just Flock Safety using ALPR technology, and that companies like Axon and Motorola sell the technology, too. "But it's very fair for Americans to look out and be like, 'You know what, If I'm not accused of doing anything wrong, I don't want the government tracking everywhere I go in my vehicle for days, weeks, months, or even years. I don't want that happening, and even if the Constitution says it's allowed, I don't want my laws saying it's allowed.'" Arnold told Fox News Digital that Flock is open to government regulation of the tools. "We want legislation passed," he said. "Our CEO, Garrett Langley called, gosh, probably a month-and-a-half ago, asking legislators to please ... put the laws in place that will regulate this. "We want it regulated. We don't want people misusing the system. We've seen this in the news." He added: "Nobody dislikes a bad officer more than a good officer." Marlow says the company is asking for regulation to save its business amid the backlash it has recently received. "Flock suddenly coming to the table now is because they have no choice," he said, noting that company only recently declared that it would drop the standard data retention period to 30 days. "Flock didn't do that because it suddenly got a conscience, [or] it's suddenly decided to be ethical. It did it because it needed a PR bump." The bottom line for Arnold is that the tool helps police officers, and that help is desperately needed. "It's so good for the manpower of a police department, you know? Most police departments across the country are a little shorthanded. Not everybody wants to be the police anymore. So it truly does help in those cases," Arnold said. "It is a tool that is a force multiplier for sure, and I've seen that firsthand being a chief of police using the technology." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb70e575342cf4db8ed81b Hero deputy rescues wheelchair-bound grandfather who fell into shark-infested waterway te 2026-10-11T11:20:05.996Z Hero deputy rescues wheelchair-bound grandfather who fell into shark-infested waterway At 72, Bill Von Herbulis doesn’t let life in a wheelchair keep him from fishing and working his crab traps daily at the marina near his Florida home. But on Sept. 27, it was Von Herbulis who became the catch of the day. Now Sgt. William Leven is set to receive a Lifesaving Award for jumping into the shark-filled water at feeding time and hoisting him over sharp oyster shells and barnacle-encrusted dock pylons to safety. CRUISE PASSENGER HAILED AS HERO AFTER JUMPING INTO WATER TO SAVE 84-YEAR-OLD MAN The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office posted a video of the rescue the next day on Facebook, praising their quick-acting sergeant. And as for fishing, Von Herbulis said, "I was back the next day." "He doesn’t miss," his wife, Lori Von Herbulis, laughed. As he does every day, Von Herbulis set out for the marina in his condominium community in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He motored along in his electric wheelchair, pulling beside him a wagon stuffed with fishing and crabbing gear. He toted his equipment to a narrow private dock near Ponce de Leon Inlet, which sits at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. His wife of 41 years had gone out for the evening. But he usually fishes solo anyway. At the dock, he pushed the cart with his fishing poles and tackle box ahead of his wheelchair, out past the boat slips to his favorite fishing spot. It wasn’t a memorable evening of fishing. And as the sun dipped, he packed his gear to go back home. For his safety, the former water treatment plant operator isn’t supposed to be on the dock after dark. And on this night, the dock was unusually vacant. Normally, other anglers would be casting their lines, and people would be strolling, admiring the sunset, he said. But this night, he was all alone with the lapping waves and rising tide. BEACH HERO JUMPS INTO THE WATER AFTER SPOTTING 3 GIRLS IN DANGER OF DROWNING At about 7:30 p.m., he was rumbling over the planks toward home when his wagon of gear bumped into a dock box and jackknifed. The jostled wheelchair toppled over. SHARK WEEK DANGERS HIT HOME AS MAN IS BADLY BITTEN WHILE SAVING PREGNANT FIANCÉE FROM HARM Von Herbulis tumbled into the water. His cellphone, his lifeline to support, went, too. Von Herbulis stayed calm. "I looked up and swam up to the surface of the water," he said. Because it was high tide, he was able to reach up and grasp an electrical conduit pipe jutting between boat slips. At low tide, it would have been 4-6 feet out of reach, Lori Von Herbulis told Fox News Digital. It "was the closest thing that didn't have barnacles or oysters on it," her husband said. "Help!" he called out. But no one came. About every 30 seconds, he cried out, "hollering for help," he said. He knew his wife would come looking for him when she arrived back home and didn’t find him there. "I'm thinking, Am I gonna have to wait here all night?" Finally, a just-arriving angler heard splashing and saw Von Herbulis clinging to the pipe. But a locked gate on the dock prevented him from getting close. "We don't think he belonged there—not that we care, because he was our angel," Lori Von Herbulis said. "But he didn't have a key to get in." The man called 911 anonymously to report a "possible drowning," sheriff’s office records show. At about 9 p.m., Leven and his partner, Deputy Boris Rodriguez, raced to the private marina at the Minorca condominium community. They found the overturned wheelchair and saw Von Herbulis "struggling to keep his head above water," a sheriff’s office incident report shows. Bodycam footage shows Leven shedding the belt holding his gun holster before getting into the water with a sheriff’s office buoy. Careful to avoid the sharp oyster shells below and razor-like edges of barnacles on the dock pylons all around, Leven got the buoy to Von Herbulis. And he snatched a bag of Von Herbulis’s belongings as it floated away. With the help of bystanders, the deputies got Von Herbulis up the nearby stairs from the water to the dock. Von Herbulis, who can’t stand or walk since breaking his neck 19 years ago, declined medical attention. They got him back into his electric wheelchair, and he motored home with a grateful heart. As of September 2026, there have been 44 shark attack bites globally this year, according to data from Tracking Sharks, an organization that publishes records on shark incidents. In 11 of the attacks, the sharks were said to have been "provoked," according to the organization. Eight of the attacks this year have been fatal. There have been 13 shark attack bites in the United States this year, according to the organization. None have been fatal. Florida leads as the U.S. state with the "highest frequency of unprovoked shark encounters," the organization’s website states. In September, a surfer was bitten on the foot by a shark in New Smyrna Beach, not far from where Von Herbulis was rescued. One of the best ways to avoid being bitten by a shark is to stay out of the water at dawn or dusk, according to experts with the International Shark Attack File. The scientific project is part of the Florida Museum of Natural History at the University of Florida in Gainesville. It’s also important to swim with a buddy, avoid swimming where people are fishing, and avoid splashing, the scientific group warns on its website. Von Herbulis inadvertently broke those rules, putting him at increased risk. But there are ways to reduce risk if a shark approaches, scientists advise on the project website. "Maintain eye contact with the shark," a tip list advises. "Slowly move away, and if possible, exit the water." And "if the shark tries to bite you," the page advises, "hit the shark in the eyes and gills, sensitive areas that can be hurt, regardless of personal strength." Another recommended tactic: "Hit the shark on the snout and push away. Water-resistance weakens your punch." At his fishing spot, Von Herbulis often catches sharks, once one about seven feet long, he said. And they often snatch half the redfish or snook he’s caught as he reels in his catch. SEND US A TIP He’s fallen in twice before. His wife doesn’t go with him, she said, because she fears witnessing that. GOT A TIP? But Von Herbulis, also an avid hunter, shrugs off the danger he faced in the dark water alone. He avoided injury on the sharp barnacles and oysters, because he "made a clean dive in the water," he joked. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL And "there's obviously sharks in that water," the grandfather of six said with a chuckle. "But they didn't want me." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb70e575342cf4db8ed812 Pope Leo announces tumor on lung, surgery planned in 'next few days' te 2026-10-11T11:20:05.280Z Pope Leo announces tumor on lung, surgery planned in 'next few days' Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery to remove a small nodule from his lung, revealing the unexpected health concern to thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square following his traditional Angelus prayer. The 71-year-old pontiff said doctors discovered the nodule at a "very early stage" and recommended its removal. The surgery is scheduled for the coming days, with the pope expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week, according to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni. "Doctors found a small lump in the lung," Leo said after the Angelus address. "It was identified at a very early stage and well situated." POPE LEO VISITS SITE OF MIRACLE CURES, MEETS PEOPLE WHOSE UNEXPLAINED HEALINGS STUNNED DOCTORS "The doctors consider it appropriate to intervene and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it," he continued. "The surgery is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and I rely on your prayer." The surgery is likely to take place within a few days at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, which is known as the "Pope's" hospital, Vatican sources told Fox News. The Vatican has not disclosed whether the nodule is cancerous, and no further details about the pope's diagnosis or the planned procedure were immediately available. The announcement comes as a surprise for the American-born pontiff, who has no previously known health problems and is known for maintaining an active lifestyle. Leo regularly plays tennis and swims at the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo, according to The Associated Press. The pope is also scheduled to embark on a major international trip from Nov. 6–17, with planned stops in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. It remains unclear whether his surgery and recovery will affect those travel plans. In addition to addressing his health, Leo used his Sunday remarks to renew his appeal for peace in war-torn Ukraine, warning that the conflict continues to inflict suffering far beyond the country's borders. "The war in the martyred Ukraine continues to create suffering, even beyond its borders, especially in the poorest countries, where many people depend on the exports of cereals and grains," the pope said. Leo called on those involved in the conflict to ensure the safe passage of Ukrainian grain shipments through the Black Sea, emphasizing the consequences for vulnerable populations around the world. "I send a strong appeal for all those involved that they can guarantee the safe transport of grains in the Black Sea," he said. "The daily life of many people cannot be hostage to war." Fox News’ Courtney Walsh contributed to this report.  This is a developing news story; check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb62d775342cf4db8ed684 MAP IT: DOJ illegal voting crackdown sweeps 17 states as razor-thin elections face scrutiny te 2026-10-11T10:20:07.890Z MAP IT: DOJ illegal voting crackdown sweeps 17 states as razor-thin elections face scrutiny The Justice Department has charged 64 foreign nationals across 17 states with unlawful voting, fraudulent voter registration and election-related offenses in roughly the last five weeks, according to figures provided to Fox News Digital, as federal prosecutors intensify election-integrity enforcement. Minnesota leads the nation with 11 defendants, followed by Pennsylvania with 10 and Texas with nine. Louisiana accounts for five, while New Jersey, California and Florida each have four, according to the department's latest tally. The nationwide crackdown comes as federal officials intensify scrutiny of voter-registration safeguards ahead of November's midterms, with recent elections underscoring how even a few illegal ballots can exceed the margin separating candidates. Fox News Digital mapped the states with the largest concentrations of defendants as DOJ says it has charged 104 people with voting fraud-related offenses since Trump returned to office in 2025. SKID ROW FORGERIES, ILLEGAL VOTES AND A MAYORAL CANDIDATE: ELECTION FRAUD CASES PILE UP NATIONWIDE "Every illegal vote cancels out the vote of a lawful American citizen. In 2020, Iowa's 2nd Congressional District race was decided by six votes," a DOJ spokesperson told Fox News Digital, referring to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks' narrow victory over Democrat Rita Hart. DOJ said federal prosecutors are bringing more than twice as many election-fraud cases each week as the six-vote margin in the Iowa race. NIGERIAN WOMAN IN MASSACHUSETTS CHARGED AFTER ALLEGED ILLEGAL VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS The spokesperson added: "Voting by noncitizens and other ineligible voters is a federal crime, and the department will enforce the law whether a case involves one illegal ballot or hundreds." The cases involve allegations ranging from fraudulent registration applications to ballots cast in multiple elections. The department is also securing guilty pleas in some cases, including against Filipino national Evelyn Miller of Emmaus, Pennsylvania. Miller pleaded guilty to illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election and faces up to one year in prison and a $100,000 fine. MORE THAN A QUARTER-MILLION NONCITIZENS MAY BE REGISTERED TO VOTE IN 4 KEY STATES, DHS ALLEGES "We intend to prosecute anyone who corrupts our democracy by illegally voting in its elections," U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania David Metcalf said. Also in Pennsylvania, federal prosecutors charged Haitian national Cliff Sanon with submitting a fraudulent voter registration application in Philadelphia County. Prosecutors allege he submitted eight registration applications and voted in the November 2022 election. BLANCHE ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST 10 PERMANENT RESIDENTS ACCUSED OF MINNESOTA VOTER FRAUD In Minnesota, Ghanaian green card holder Joshua Kofi Edzie was charged with illegally voting in the state's August 2026 primary and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship in connection with voter registration. The prosecutions have also reached Republican-led states, including Texas, Louisiana and Florida, which account for 18 defendants combined in the DOJ figures provided to Fox News Digital. In Louisiana, the feds indicted an ex-mayoral candidate on a charge of voting by an alien. Bridget Johnson, who ran in 2024 to lead Cotton Valley, Louisiana, allegedly submitted a registration in the name of Jamaican national Michael Wedderburn and falsely swore he was a citizen. Wedderburn then allegedly voted illegally in 2024 for president and mayor. He was also recently indicted. In New Jersey, Republicans have pointed to several razor-thin elections amid a separate controversy involving approximately 6,600 people who indicated they were not citizens but were erroneously registered through the state's Motor Vehicle Commission. Fewer than 400 subsequently voted, according to Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration. Former Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mario Kranjac recently highlighted municipal elections in Caldwell, Atlantic Highlands and Bogota decided by margins of four to six votes in 2023. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER The state has not established that any of the affected voters changed an election outcome. Sherrill spokesman Sean Higgins previously said the governor "moved with transparency and accountability to remediate this error from 2023." The prosecutions come as federal officials continue scrutinizing voter-registration safeguards ahead of November's midterm elections. Authorities have not established that any of the cases identified in DOJ's nationwide tally changed the outcome of an election. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb62d775342cf4db8ed67b Inside Israel's plot to kill Hezbollah chief as Netanyahu warned Biden aide would 'jump out of his skin' te 2026-10-11T10:20:07.266Z Inside Israel's plot to kill Hezbollah chief as Netanyahu warned Biden aide would 'jump out of his skin' As Israel prepared to assassinate Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in September 2024, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his senior defense officials disagreed over whether to notify the Biden administration ahead of the operation, fearing Washington could try to stop the mission, according to Wall Street Journal editorial writer Elliot Kaufman and a second source familiar with the deliberations. "140%, they won't approve of the mission," Netanyahu told senior Israeli defense officials, according to Kaufman, co-author of "In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel's Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis," who recounted the exchange in an interview with Fox News Digital. Then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi favored informing Washington, believing the Americans might support a strike against a Hezbollah leader linked to the deaths of U.S. service members, according to Kaufman. Netanyahu, however, warned that then-U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan would "jump out of his skin" if he learned of the plans. The disagreement reflected a widening divide between Jerusalem and Washington over Israel's military campaign against Iran's regional proxies, as the Biden administration sought to prevent the fighting from escalating into a broader regional war. 'BIBI'S HAIR ON FIRE': TRUMP-NETANYAHU PUBLIC 'RIFT' MASKED UNIFIED FRONT AGAINST IRAN, ANALYST SAYS When Israeli jets struck Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut on September 27, 2024, the Pentagon said it had received no advance warning. Gallant spoke with then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin while the operation was already underway. The strike killed Nasrallah, who had led the Iranian-backed terrorist organization for more than three decades, marking a major turning point in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, which opened a second front against Israel on October 8, 2023, a day after Hamas' deadly attack in southern Israel, and had since launched repeated rocket and missile attacks on northern Israeli communities. Kaufman argued that Israel had spent nearly a year waiting for American diplomacy to end Hezbollah's attacks on its northern communities, without success. "From Israel's point of view, it had been sitting and waiting for 10, 11 months while Hezbollah had been pounding the north of Israel with rockets and with anti-tank missiles, waiting for American diplomacy to succeed," he said. "It didn't work. Something had to change on the northern front." Kaufman said the confrontation exposed a fundamental difference in how the two governments approached the war. "The United States may not have been in Israel's war room, but it could never be denied a seat at the table when it asked," he said. "What I was told from the Israeli prime minister's office is ‘America's goal is to de-escalate the war. Our goal is to win the war,' and we saw that clash at every point, especially during the Biden administration." VP JD VANCE ADDRESSES US-ISRAEL RELATIONSHIP, WHETHER IRAN IS TRYING TO 'PLAY' THE UNITED STATES The book, written by Kaufman and Jerusalem Post senior military analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob, also describes how Netanyahu initially resisted launching a full-scale ground invasion of Gaza following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas massacre, only to emerge later as one of the strongest advocates for continuing the war. "Prime Minister Netanyahu had just seen the IDF, Israel's military, fail miserably on Oct. 7, and Israel's intelligence services fail miserably on October 7," Kaufman told Fox News Digital. Senior American generals dispatched by President Biden also warned Israeli leaders that a ground invasion could end in military defeat, even in Gaza City, according to Kaufman. Netanyahu eventually approved the ground operation on Oct. 27, 2023, after weeks of internal debate. "Over time, he would gain confidence in the IDF, regain confidence in the military, in Israel's intelligence services, and end up outlasting, exhausting, or simply firing all of his war room rivals," Kaufman said. Kaufman was more critical when asked about Netanyahu's accountability for Oct. 7. "I have spoken to Prime Minister Netanyahu several times in person, even more on the phone. I had a three hour conversation with him extending well past midnight in Israel," Kaufman said. "I have not heard him take responsibility for what happened on October 7th." Instead, Kaufman said, Netanyahu consistently points to the failure of senior military officials to alert him before the Hamas assault began. "What he says is, 6:29. They didn't wake me up until 6:29 in the morning on the day of October 7th," Kaufman recounted. Those remarks came as a new controversy erupted in Israel over the official record of Netanyahu's actions on the morning of the attack. In a lengthy interview broadcast Thursday by Israel's Channel 12, retired Maj. Gen. Avi Gil, who served as Netanyahu's military secretary at the time, said that the prime minister's chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, attempted to alter the official record of a telephone call between Gil and Netanyahu. EXPERTS URGE EXTREME CAUTION ON IRAN'S 'CROWN JEWEL' HEZBOLLAH — TERROR GROUP WITH US BLOOD ON ITS HANDS Gil said a stenographer told him she had been instructed to change the recorded time of their first secure telephone conversation from 6:40 a.m. to 6:29 a.m. Gil said he had raised concerns about irregular recordkeeping with the attorney general's office in real time. Braverman has acknowledged seeking to change the recorded time but denied wrongdoing. Gil also challenged the completeness of Netanyahu's public account of the events preceding the massacre, saying there were significant gaps between what occurred and what had been presented to the Israeli public and in his written statements. The Likud party dismissed the alleged attempt to falsify the record, saying "the matter had been investigated by police two years earlier and that police had recommended closing the case because it lacked substance." However, prosecutors have not announced a decision to close the case. Gil also said that opportunities to secure hostage agreements earlier in the war had been lost because of political considerations. Asked by Channel 12 whether some hostages who died in captivity could have been brought home alive, Gil replied, "We could have." He indicated that opposition to ceasefires and hostage deals from far-right ministers in Netanyahu's coalition influenced the prime minister's decisions. While acknowledging that senior Israeli military officials believed Netanyahu was prolonging the war for political reasons, Kaufman challenged the argument that political survival was his sole motivation, pointing to Israel's subsequent campaigns against Hezbollah and Iran. "There were real strategic interests to be pursued," he said. "Almost all of the real achievements of this war came later in the war," he said, arguing that the subsequent weakening of Hezbollah, the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and the attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities complicated claims that continued fighting served only Netanyahu's political interests. IDF ANNOUNCES ELIMINATION OF HEZBOLLAH COMMANDER BEHIND MURDER OF 5 AMERICAN SOLDIERS The book also examines how Israel's early military successes against Iran helped persuade President Donald Trump to authorize U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during the 12-day war in June 2025. Kaufman described how a Trump administration official showed him a map of Israeli airstrikes that had opened a route toward Fordow, Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear facility. According to Kaufman, Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir subsequently made the case directly to Vice President JD Vance that American forces had an extraordinary opportunity to strike. "You have a straight shot to Iran's nuclear sites. You will never have a better opportunity than this," Kaufman said, recounting Zamir's message to Vance. Kaufman said the Israeli military chief told Vance that Israeli aircraft were already operating over the area, but that the U.S. possessed the heavy bunker-busting bombs necessary for the Fordow mission. He credited the vice president with helping secure Trump's final authorization for Operation Midnight Hammer. "Vice President Vance played a critical role in ultimately securing American participation in the highly successful 12-day war," Kaufman said. The account challenges the notion that Trump was reluctantly drawn into the conflict by Netanyahu, Kaufman argued, portraying the president instead as responding to an opportunity created by Israel's demonstrated military capabilities. Jake Sullivan's response was not received by the deadline. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb62d675342cf4db8ed672 Fort Hood shooter's firing squad could usher in new era of executions across US, expert says te 2026-10-11T10:20:06.578Z Fort Hood shooter's firing squad could usher in new era of executions across US, expert says The planned firing squad execution of the Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan could clear the road for more executions by gunfire across the United States, according to a leading death penalty expert, who says the method could gain traction if the military's upcoming execution goes smoothly. "I think it's highly likely that if firing squad is successful here and successful in quotes because we still don't always know what a person is going through, but let's say it's a very quick execution, that it seems conceivable that it would be used on other inmates as well," Fordham Law Professor Deborah Denno, a leading expert on capital punishment, told Fox News Digital. In recent years, Idaho, Utah and South Carolina have been among the states to embrace the firing squad as a potential means of execution as lethal injections fall out of favor. TRUMP CLEARS WAY FOR FORT HOOD TERRORIST TO FACE ARMY FIRING SQUAD NEARLY 17 YEARS AFTER MASSACRE The Trump administration announced earlier this week that Hasan will be executed by firing squad. He had been sentenced to death in 2013 after a 2009 mass shooting at the Army base killed 13 people and wounded 32 others. The Pentagon confirmed to Fox News Digital on Thursday that authorities plan to livestream the sentence when it's carried out on Dec. 3. FORT HOOD SURVIVOR SHOT IN HEAD VOWS TO WATCH TERRORIST FACE HISTORIC FIRING SQUAD "The firing squad is considered to be more certain," Denno explained. "It's considered to be quicker, and it's also considered to be the, what I call the least inhumane method of execution." Condemned prisoners who face the firing squad are believed to suffer less pain than those who receive lethal injections or other methods of capital punishment, she said. People with excellent aim are also more abundant and better trained than executioners in other methods, she said. "We have an endless supply of people who are experts in shooting, either professionally, because they're a police officer, corrections officer, or something like that," she said. "But we also have people are who are excellent, superb markspeople too, because that's a hobby or whatever. So this is, it's not difficult finding somebody who's willing to do this." According to the Army, the last U.S. military execution was that of Pvt. John A. Bennett on April 13, 1961, at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. He was hanged after being convicted of rape and attempted murder. Previously, Denno has said that the firing squad is the most humane and effective means of execution, with relatively few hiccups throughout American history. TENNESSEE DEATH ROW INMATE SURVIVES 2 LETHAL INJECTION DOSES IN FAILED EXECUTION ATTEMPT In recent years, the firing squad has returned to favor in some states that still use capital punishment over concerns including the limited availability of lethal injection drugs and their reliability. Last week, a death row inmate in Tennessee survived two doses of pentobarbital — becoming the first person in the modern era to survive a lethal injection attempt and raising new questions about whether they should remain a viable means of execution. CHRISTA PIKE'S ATTORNEYS SAY SHE'S IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BOTCHED LETHAL INJECTIONS Christa Pike, 50, is recovering after the injections failed to kill her last week. She had been sentenced to death for the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Firing squads have had far fewer controversies throughout American history, Denno said. Until recently, there had only been two incidents — in 1877 and again in 1951. "Of course there haven't been that many firing squad executions, but otherwise, given everything about the firing squad, these shooters should not be missing their target," she said. That was until last year, when questions arose surrounding the South Carolina execution of 42-year-old double murderer Mikal Mahdi, she said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Mahdi killed two people in 2004. They were a store clerk named Christopher Boggs, whom Mahdi shot in the head while he was checking his ID, and off-duty officer James Myers, who was shot eight times and burned outside his own home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The death row inmate had the option to choose lethal injection, electric chair or firing squad, and took the latter. SEND US A TIP But after his execution, his lawyers raised concerns that none of the three bullets fired struck him in the heart as intended, prompting concerns that the cop-killer had been retaliated against. GOT A TIP? "The shooters missed the intended target area and the evidence indicates that he was struck by only two bullets, not the prescribed three," said Dr. Jonathan Arden, a forensic pathologist hired by Mahdi's defense. "Consequently, the nature of the internal injuries from the gunshot wounds resulted in a more prolonged death process." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The executioners in Mahdi's case have not been publicly identified, but Denno said that they were presumably experienced shooters. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "This seems to be a really troublesome outcome, so it's just something to pay attention to on December 3," she said. Fox News' Jasmine Baehr and Elizabeth Pritchett contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb62d575342cf4db8ed669 American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on brisket battles and Hollywood history te 2026-10-11T10:20:05.848Z American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on brisket battles and Hollywood history The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including the latest news, events and sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights brisket battles, Hollywood history — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here.  And to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. Isabella Bernabeo contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb527275342cf4db8ed4bb California faces unlikely tax revolt amid billions in illegal immigrant healthcare costs te 2026-10-11T09:10:10.366Z California faces unlikely tax revolt amid billions in illegal immigrant healthcare costs As California grapples with soaring Medi-Cal costs — including billions spent on healthcare for immigrants without legal status — Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have backed a revised health-plan tax in response to new federal restrictions, a move critics warn could shift more costs onto privately insured Californians. The tax has united an unlikely coalition of doctors and health insurers against him, with critics warning it could make California even more expensive. To preserve billions in Medi-Cal financing after Washington tightened the rules governing health-plan taxes used to draw federal matching funds, Newsom backed a redesigned tax that would raise the levy on private health plans beginning in 2027 if federally approved, potentially increasing premiums for their customers. Providing healthcare to illegal immigrants cost California an estimated $12.4 billion in 2025, the Associated Press reported. When asked if expanding coverage to illegal immigrants created a need for California to raise taxes, Brian Blase, president of the right-of-center Paragon Health Institute, answered with a strong "yes." DR. OZ UNVEILS MEDICAID OVERHAUL, CLAMPS DOWN ON $2B FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AND MANDATES WORK FOR ABLE-BODIED "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act limited California's ability to target the tax just on Medicaid insurers, so California is proposing to raise the health insurance tax on people that have private coverage ... the estimates are that would increase insurance for families by $400 a year," he told Fox News Digital. "That is just because California doesn't want to deal with its unsustainable spending ... there are many people on the program who are not eligible for the program, and that is not even accounting for the fact that California has expanded Medicaid to all unauthorized immigrants in the state." California's attempt to shore up Medi-Cal's bottom line follows federal changes that will prevent the state from continuing its existing health-plan tax structure after 2026, forcing a redesign of a financing mechanism that has generated billions of dollars for the program. The California Medical Association and California Association of Health Plans are suing to block the tax increase, not on the grounds that it benefits illegal immigrants, but over allegations that the measure violates voter-approved limits on health-plan taxes and restrictions on how the resulting revenue can be spent. The duo uniting to challenge the tax is notable because doctors and insurance companies often find themselves on opposite sides of healthcare debates. Proposition 35, the initiative in question, limits how much California can tax commercial health-plan enrollment, constraining the state's options as it tries to comply with new federal rules governing the much higher tax previously imposed on Medi-Cal enrollment. The proposition was passed with overwhelming support from Californian voters. NEWSOM BEGS CALIFORNIANS TO VOTE 'NO' ON BILLIONAIRE'S TAX IN FACE OF MASS EXODUS, PITCHES NATIONWIDE TAX HIKE "California voters passed Proposition 35 and made it law. The state does not get to ignore that law simply because following the law is inconvenient," California Medical Association CEO Dustin Corcoran said in a statement. Health insurers warn the cost of the revised tax could be passed directly on to consumers through higher premiums, estimating an increase of about $100 per person per year. A family of four, for example, could face an additional $400 annually on top of normal rate increases. Newsom spokeswoman Tara Gallegos said that the governor maintains that his tax increase is not rendered illegal by the proposition. "The state disagrees with their claims, and we believe the courts will too," she told Fox News Digital of the lawsuit. H.D. Palmer, deputy director for external affairs at the California Department of Finance, explained to Fox News Digital that the new tax measure was designed to comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. According to Palmer, the state's current health tax regime may conflict with the bill and that the state is submitting a proposal with two tracks — one that is similar to the current taxing scheme but might run afoul of federal law and another that conforms to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by shifting costs toward private plans. CALIFORNIANS FLEEING TO RED STATES ARE DRIVING UP HOME PRICES AND RENTS IN THEIR NEW CITIES, DATA SHOWS "If the federal government declines to approve the tax that is structured similar to the existing [health plan tax], Proposition 35 may then sunset per current law," he added. California has faced a mass exodus of people and businesses over the past decade, with the cost of living being one of the chief reasons individuals cite for leaving the Golden State. One analysis found that almost 10 million people moved from California to other states between 2010 and 2024, while just over 7 million moved to California from elsewhere in the country during the same period. The state’s exodus has raised concerns about its financial outlook, with the departure of higher-income residents potentially reducing tax revenue for a state heavily dependent on income taxes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb527175342cf4db8ed4b2 How a lobsterman's privacy fight reached SCOTUS — and could ripple far beyond the water: 'Ain't over yet' te 2026-10-11T09:10:09.757Z How a lobsterman's privacy fight reached SCOTUS — and could ripple far beyond the water: 'Ain't over yet' One Maine lobsterman isn’t ready to give up after the Supreme Court declined to hear his challenge to a GPS vessel-tracking requirement Monday, fearing it threatens a way of life passed down for generations and could ripple across other industries. For decades, fifth-generation lobsterman Frank Thompson has driven his boat from Vinalhaven, a small island off the Maine coast, into deeper waters to set traps and haul in lobsters. Now, he says a GPS tracking mandate has turned his boat into a government-issued 24/7 "ankle bracelet," sparking a years-long legal battle over constant surveillance and Fourth Amendment rights. "This is totally against the Fourth Amendment, and somebody's got to hear it one way or another," Thompson told Fox News Digital. "This black box that they're putting aboard the boat is not legal, in my mind, and I'm not a criminal." Thompson, who also owns Fox Island Lobster Company with his wife and two sons, was out fishing earlier this month when one of his sons texted him, letting him know the Supreme Court had declined his petition to hear the case and left in place a First Circuit ruling that said the GPS tracking requirement did not violate the Fourth Amendment because lobstering is a closely regulated industry. THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA ON YOUR STREET CORNER: LAWFUL SPYING OR CONSTITUTIONALLY PROBLEMATIC? "I just told myself, I said, ‘Well, it ain't over yet,’" he said. The mandate, requiring a small electronic box to be installed aboard federally licensed lobster boats in Maine, has flipped Thompson’s life upside down, he said. According to the Maine Department of Marine Resources (Maine DMR), the devices collect a boat’s location once per minute while moving and every six hours while docked. The tracking doesn’t stop there, Thompson said, with the device collecting data even during personal trips, a key concern in his case. Whether Thompson is traveling back to the mainland or having a family picnic, he said the device gives him "a creepy feeling" about who has his information and who is possibly watching. "Freedom is gone. What else can they do to us?" he said. Thompson said there is even more at stake. He described how his first boat ride happened two days after he was born and how his sons and grandchildren are following in his footsteps today. FLOCK SURVEILLANCE SPREADS ACROSS THE SOUTH AS RED-STATE LAWMAKERS SEEK TO AX '1984'-STYLE TRACKING TOOLS "Fishing's been in my blood and I always want to be on the water and it's something that I couldn't explain to you the feeling that you get out fishing and stuff," he said. "It's just a way of life." Thompson equated the feeling of pulling up the line of a trap and catching dozens of lobsters to "opening a present at Christmas time." "This is what I like," he said. Matthew Gilliam, Thompson’s attorney at Pacific Legal Foundation, said lobstermen must carry the trackers "as a condition of earning a living and keeping their lobster license," arguing the mandate infringes on Fourth Amendment rights "because it was warrantless." "That forced trespass was a violation of the Fourth Amendment because it's an unreasonable search and seizure," he said. Maine DMR implemented the rule in 2023 at the direction of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. State officials and conservationists have since backed the mandate as necessary to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales, monitor lobster populations and sustain the industry for years to come. "They're bringing it up because it's for the whales," Thompson said. "Well, the government's lying through their teeth like they always do, and I'm not a criminal." FORMER PENTAGON AI CHIEF WARNS FLOCK CAMERAS COULD CREATE 'CHINA-LIKE SURVEILLANCE STATE' IN THE US Shortly after the mandate took effect, a federal lawsuit was filed by Thompson and four fellow lobstermen, claiming the device subjected them to tracking they never consented to. A federal judge dismissed the case, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld that decision, finding the tracking requirement did not violate the Fourth Amendment under an exception for closely regulated industries. Thompson said the privacy concerns extend beyond fisheries, with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), which represents farmers and ranchers, standing behind his Supreme Court appeal. The group filed an amicus brief arguing the lower court’s reasoning could weaken Fourth Amendment protections for farmers, ranchers and others in regulated industries. "Everybody's got cell phones, they can track us if they want to," Thompson said. "But put a black box on a tractor, seeing how many days that he's out in the field or whatever, it's just, the independence is gone." Although the AFBF supported Thompson’s challenge, the Conservation Law Foundation, which filed a separate brief in favor of the tracking requirement during the First Circuit appeal, praised Monday’s decision. "This decision is a valuable step toward appropriately managing this iconic species," CLF Associate Attorney Sarah Shahabi said in a press release. Fox News Digital reached out to CLF for comment but did not hear back before publication. TEXAS GOV. GREG ABBOTT MOVES TO CUT STATE FUNDING FOR AI-POWERED FLOCK CAMERAS AMID PRIVACY CONCERNS Maine DMR also responded to the decision, maintaining its support for the tracking requirement in a statement on Monday. "DMR continues to believe this data collection requirement is critically important to the long-term sustainability of the lobster fishery and resource," Maine DMR Commissioner Carl Wilson wrote. Gilliam said that despite the Supreme Court declining to hear the case, lobstermen and others in regulated industries should not lose their privacy rights simply for doing their jobs. "Lobstermen and others have Fourth Amendment protections and we'll continue fighting against government overreach," he said. Thompson said he still wants answers about why the government is treating lobstermen like they have done something wrong. "We're just out there making a living and we're taking good care of the resource," Thompson said. "You can't believe the steps that we've done to take care of it and we don't get credit for nothing." He warned that if government regulations continue to be adopted across different fisheries, it could "ruin us." "People just don't think before they react to it," he said. "All these rules and regulations and it's taking away a lifestyle of generations of freedom." As for what comes next, Thompson said he will continue to work with his lawyers to try to remove the tracking requirement once and for all. "I'm fighting for everybody, not just myself," Thompson said. "I'm just fighting for freedom for everybody." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb527075342cf4db8ed4a7 Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear te 2026-10-11T09:10:08.397Z Threats of Political Violence Have America’s Elected Officials Living in Fear A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb526f75342cf4db8ed49e After Many Threats, an Arizona Lawmaker Asks: ‘Is It Really Worth It?’ te 2026-10-11T09:10:07.694Z After Many Threats, an Arizona Lawmaker Asks: ‘Is It Really Worth It?’ Threats have altered the lives of State Representative Alma Hernandez, her family, friends and neighbors. They have even transformed her policymaking. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb526f75342cf4db8ed495 In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him te 2026-10-11T09:10:07.069Z In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him A New York Times analysis of Senator Susan Collins’s voting record shows that she frequently breaks with Republicans but more seldom changes an outcome. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb526e75342cf4db8ed48c Republicans Held Onto the Great Plains for Years. Now They’re Nervous. te 2026-10-11T09:10:06.384Z Republicans Held Onto the Great Plains for Years. Now They’re Nervous. Republicans have dominated the center of the country for a quarter-century. Now they face several tough races for Senate and governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb526d75342cf4db8ed483 How the White House Manufactured a Narrative About a Trump Aide’s Call Logs te 2026-10-11T09:10:05.704Z How the White House Manufactured a Narrative About a Trump Aide’s Call Logs A release of selected records from the classified documents inquiry is a case study in how omitting context can create political ammunition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb526c75342cf4db8ed47a In Unlikely Turn, Law and Order Heats Up L.A. Mayor’s Race te 2026-10-11T09:10:04.976Z In Unlikely Turn, Law and Order Heats Up L.A. Mayor’s Race Two Democratic candidates choose opposite tacks on public safety and policing, seeking to corral undecided voters. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb420975342cf4db8ed09b Military tribute banner program returns to City Council te 2026-10-11T08:00:09.598Z Military tribute banner program returns to City Council Lake Havasu City Council will consider a new three-year agreement Tuesday with the Lake Havasu City Military Moms Organization to continue displaying banners honoring local active-duty military personnel at Wheeler Park. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb420875342cf4db8ed092 Halloween Haunt draws hundreds despite stormy weather te 2026-10-11T08:00:08.439Z Halloween Haunt draws hundreds despite stormy weather Lake Havasu City's "Halloween Haunt" event drew participants and spectators this weekend at Lake Havasu State Park, with events including live music performances, a haunted house, wrestling matches and other activities for adults and youth alike. Although the event saw… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb3fb975342cf4db8ed044 Law Firm With Close Ties To Gov. Katie Hobbs Awarded Over $6 Million In Government Contracts te 2026-10-11T07:50:17.690Z Law Firm With Close Ties To Gov. Katie Hobbs Awarded Over $6 Million In Government Contracts By Staff Reporter | A law firm with close ties to Gov. Katie Hobbs has benefited from a series of government contracts within her administration totaling over $6 million.  Coppersmith Brockelman PLC has been awarded legal counsel contracts for multiple state agencies, according to initial reporting by FOIAzona.  The law firm, which has been a go-to for top Democrats, is also providing legal counsel to Hobbs’ secretive inaugural fund. The firm has disclosed its defense of Hobbs’ inaugural fund as one in a list of conflict-of-interest matters considered adverse to state interests.  Two of the firm’s partners have been appointed to high court positions in recent years. In 2022, Roopali Desai was appointed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; she administered Hobbs’ oath of office months later in January 2023. Earlier this year, Hobbs appointed Andy Gaona to the Arizona Court of Appeals. Last year, one of Hobbs’ general counsel members, Bo Dul, joined Coppersmith Brockelman. Prior to joining the Hobbs administration, Dul had been senior counsel at States United Democracy Center, where she represented Hobbs pro bono. Coppersmith Brockelman has contracts to provide counsel to the Department of Health Services (DHS), Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA), Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS).  For all of the agencies, contracts were listed as “competition impracticable” — meaning the state didn’t undergo the competitive bidding process to award those contracts. For example, ADOA designated Coppersmith Brockelman in a 2024 competition impracticable procurement authorization form as having “specialized expertise” with DHS contracts. The law firm received two contracts in 2024, two contracts in 2025, and one so far this year.  The two contracts in 2024 were for DHS and ADOA.  One of the 2024 contracts was for DHS litigation claims related to Sober Living Assisted Facilities at the request of Hobbs’ office; that contract has an initial estimated cost of up to $3 million, with listed counsel rated at anywhere from $350 to $500 per hour, paralegals listed at $150 per hour, and a legal assistant listed at $50 per hour.  The other 2024 contract was for civil claims against ADOA following a disqualification notice filed by Attorney General Kris Mayes. The contract had an initial estimated cost of up to $2 million, with listed counsel rated from $350 to $400 per hour, a paralegal for $150 per hour, and a legal assistant for $50 per hour.  The two contracts in 2025 were for ADWR and AHCCCS.  One of the 2025 contracts was for ADWR related to two separate actions filed in Maricopa County Superior Court pertaining to groundwater rules and regulations. Counsel rates were $400 and $425 per hour, with an estimated cost of up to $120,000 per year.  The other 2025 contract was to provide miscellaneous legal counsel for AHCCCS, with an initial estimated cost of $100,000 that was extended earlier this year to $200,000. Counsel rates were listed as $350 to $475 per hour, and an associate for $275 per hour.  The contract this year concerned ADWR’s involvement in an appeal and special action lawsuit on the assured water supply program: Home Builders Association of Central Arizona v. Arizona Department of Water Resources. The contract listed an initial estimated cost of up to $600,000. The state justified competition in this contract as impracticable because ADWR’s in-house attorneys were handling other litigation as well as Hobbs’ policy priorities. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Law Firm With Close Ties To Gov. Katie Hobbs Awarded Over $6 Million In Government Contracts first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb3d6475342cf4db8ecffe Tucson Man Charged Over White House Bomb Threat Also Allegedly Threatened Anthrax Attack te 2026-10-11T07:40:20.711Z Tucson Man Charged Over White House Bomb Threat Also Allegedly Threatened Anthrax Attack By Matthew Holloway | A Tucson man charged with threatening to bomb the White House also allegedly sent an earlier message threatening an anthrax attack in Tucson. The message also threatened a bombing at a federal building, according to reporting on the federal criminal complaint. Jacob Aaron Hicks, 46, was arrested on Oct. 7 and charged with making an interstate threat to injure. He made his initial appearance in federal court on Oct. 8. The investigation began after Tucson television station KGUN9 received an email Sept. 23 threatening an imminent attack against the White House and other Washington, D.C., locations. The station said it forwarded the message to authorities. The FBI confirmed to KGUN9 that its referral prompted the investigation. TUCSON, Ariz. – Jacob Aaron Hicks, 46, of Tucson, was arrested yesterday and charged by criminal complaint with Making an Interstate Threat to Injure. Hicks is accused of sending an email on Sep.23, 2026, threatening to commit mass bombings at the White House and around the… — US Attorney Arizona (@USAO_AZ) October 8, 2026 The email claimed an attack would occur within 12 hours and that bombs were positioned around Washington. “Be advised. In 12 hours, there’ll be a strike against the White House. There’s bombs all around Washington D.C. This is not a joke. Be advised. You Americans will pay. Allah, to Allah,” a portion of the email read. Hicks claimed he had loaned his phone to a homeless person when the email was sent. Federal investigators identified Hicks as the alleged sender and located additional unsent drafts in the same email account, prosecutors said. Those drafts, also dated Sept. 23, were addressed to other news organizations and contained similar threats against the White House and surrounding areas. The investigation also uncovered a Sept. 2 text message allegedly sent by Hicks to a Tucson-area number. The message threatened an anthrax attack against Tucson, claimed possession of C4 for a federal-building bombing, and specified Sept. 11, 2026, at 5 a.m. The Justice Department did not report the discovery of explosives or anthrax. Investigators also identified earlier threats Hicks allegedly made while living in New York against the Wayne County Department of Social Services. Authorities there reportedly visited his address and warned that further threatening contact could result in charges. The account did not identify a conviction stemming from those earlier incidents. “We must take threats of violence like this one seriously,” U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine said. “I am grateful to our local news station for referring this threat to law enforcement, and to the FBI for addressing the situation quickly, professionally, and with the level of commitment it required.” The FBI is conducting the investigation with assistance from the U.S. Secret Service. Federal prosecutors in Tucson are handling the case. The Justice Department identified the prosecution as part of the National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 initiative, describing it as a White House-directed interagency effort addressing political violence while protecting First Amendment rights. The department said Joint Task Force Vanguard leads the initiative. Tucson Man Criminally Charged for Bomb Threat Against the White House Jacob Aaron Hicks, 46, of Tucson, was arrested yesterday and charged by criminal complaint with Making an Interstate Threat to Injure. Hicks is accused of sending an email on Sep.23, 2026, threatening to… pic.twitter.com/peLomtfTWX — FBI Phoenix (@FBIPhoenix) October 9, 2026 “The FBI remains steadfast in its mission to defend the United States against criminal and national security threats and will investigate them to the fullest extent of the law. We appreciate the community partner who reported the threat to law enforcement,” FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day said. “Cooperation and partnership are essential to protecting the American people.” 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 Tucson Man Charged Over White House Bomb Threat Also Allegedly Threatened Anthrax Attack first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb38ee75342cf4db8ecf7e Mountainside Fitness Founder Endorses Warren Petersen For Attorney General te 2026-10-11T07:21:18.281Z Mountainside Fitness Founder Endorses Warren Petersen For Attorney General By Ethan Faverino | Mountainside Fitness founder Tom Hatten has endorsed Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R-LD14) for Arizona Attorney General, in a new 30-second campaign advertisement emphasizing fair enforcement of the law, support for Arizona businesses, and public safety. Hatten, who has spent more than three decades building his Arizona-based fitness company, announced his support for Petersen while highlighting the importance of an attorney general who understands the challenges facing business owners, employees, and families across the state. “Business owners need an attorney general who sees entrepreneurs as partners, not opponents,” said Hatten. “We’ll protect our neighborhoods and will stand with law enforcement.” 🚨 NEW AD FEATURING TOM HATTEN: BUSINESS OWNERS SUPPORT WARREN PETERSEN FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Honored to have the support from NFIB, the voice of small business and the AZ Chamber. Businesses deserve an Attorney General who will protect them from crime and government over… — Warren Petersen (@votewarren) October 8, 2026 Hatten founded Mountainside Fitness in 1991 while attending Arizona State University, opening his first gym in a 4,800-square-foot facility in Ahwatukee. Since then, the company has expanded across Arizona and now serves more than 150,000 members. The endorsement reflects Hatten’s support for Petersen’s approach to law enforcement, economic development, and the consistent application of state laws. “That’s why I’m supporting Warren Petersen for Attorney General. As attorney general, Warren will enforce the laws fairly and protect the people building Arizona’s economy,” Hatten said. “That matters to my employees and our customers who need safe neighborhoods and an affordable cost of living,” he added. “Please join me in voting Warren Petersen for Attorney General.” Petersen welcomed the endorsement, emphasizing Hatten’s experience as a business owner and the responsibilities that come with operating a company employing Arizona workers. “Tom knows what it takes to build something from the ground up and carry the responsibility of having employees and families count on you,” said Petersen. “I’m grateful for his trust.” Petersen also criticized incumbent Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes over energy policies, arguing that rising electricity costs place additional financial burdens on Arizona businesses and households. “When businesses face higher electric bills, those costs reach their employees and customers, too,” Petersen said. “Kris Mayes is fighting efforts to repeal costly energy mandates when families need relief.” “I will bring an approach grounded in the law, fair treatment, and respect for the people working to make a living here,” added Petersen. “That means protecting consumers from fraud, standing with law enforcement, and giving business owners confidence that the rules will be enforced consistently.” The endorsement comes as Petersen campaigns to unseat Mayes in the November general election, with recent polling indicating a closely contested race. According to a September survey published by Equis Research, Mayes and Petersen each received 45% support among Arizona likely voters, placing the candidates in a statistical tie. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Mountainside Fitness Founder Endorses Warren Petersen For Attorney General first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb31a175342cf4db8ecb63 Havasu woman arrested after shoplifting, chasing pharmacist te 2026-10-11T06:50:09.358Z Havasu woman arrested after shoplifting, chasing pharmacist A Lake Havasu City woman was arrested after allegedly stealing drinks from a store and chasing a pharmacist outside. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb31a075342cf4db8ecb5a Havasu man accused of threatening couple with large knife in dispute over dogs te 2026-10-11T06:50:08.515Z Havasu man accused of threatening couple with large knife in dispute over dogs A dispute over dogs on a vacant lot escalated into a knife confrontation that led to a Lake Havasu City man's arrest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb319f75342cf4db8ecb51 Havasu police: Man arrested after threats, vandalism at apartment complex te 2026-10-11T06:50:07.504Z Havasu police: Man arrested after threats, vandalism at apartment complex A Lake Havasu City man was arrested after allegedly threatening two people and vandalizing a woman's car during a domestic dispute. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb2f4775342cf4db8ecaf8 NAU football upsets No. 2 Montana with six touchdowns from Ty Pennington te 2026-10-11T06:40:07.069Z NAU football upsets No. 2 Montana with six touchdowns from Ty Pennington Ty Pennington scored six touchdowns, including a receiving touchdown, in NAU’s upset win over No. 2 Montana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb25e975342cf4db8eca11 How to attend Trump's Wednesday rally in Bullhead City te 2026-10-11T06:00:09.377Z How to attend Trump's Wednesday rally in Bullhead City BULLHEAD CITY — President Donald Trump will return to Bullhead City on Wednesday, Oct. 14, for a midterm election rally at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, and those who want to attend must register in advance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb25e675342cf4db8ec9f0 Delaware neighborhood on edge after masked men with apparent weapons knock on doors of homes te 2026-10-11T06:00:06.532Z Delaware neighborhood on edge after masked men with apparent weapons knock on doors of homes Cameras in a Delaware neighborhood caught at least two masked men knocking on doors late Friday night, including one carrying an apparent rifle, police said. Images released by the New Castle County Police Department show a man wearing a tactical-style vest and holding what appears to be a rifle while knocking on a home's front door. A separate image shows another individual approaching a front door wearing a black vest and mask. TIMELINE REVEALS HOW MAN IN 'CHUCKY' MASK TERRORIZED PHILADELPHIA STREETS, EVADED POLICE According to police, officers were called to the 1200 block of Canvasback Drive in Mallard Pointe, New Castle, around 10:50 p.m. Friday following a report of a suspicious person. Residents told police that a man wearing a black hockey-style mask and tactical-style vest approached homes while carrying what appeared to be a rifle. MAN WITH JOKER-INSPIRED RIFLE FIRES GUN, RUNS INTO TRAFFIC NEAR TRUMP GOLF COURSE, DEPUTIES SAY The man allegedly knocked on doors before running away, according to police. Authorities said four men were also seen heading eastbound on Mallard Road — two on bicycles and two on foot. Officers and a K-9 unit conducted a search of the neighborhood and nearby properties but could not locate the individuals. Although police have not confirmed whether the weapons were real firearms, they said they believe the weapons may have been airsoft-style guns. Anyone with information about the incident or home security footage from the surrounding area is urged to call 911 or the department's non-emergency number at 302-573-2800. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb238e75342cf4db8ec9bb Mohave County considers new cell tower rules amid surge in applications te 2026-10-11T05:50:06.494Z Mohave County considers new cell tower rules amid surge in applications KINGMAN — An influx of cell phone tower applications has prompted Mohave County to consider changes to its zoning ordinance, clarifying the information wireless providers must submit and the standards officials can use to evaluate proposed towers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb0c1e75342cf4db8ec6a2 Kirby Smart has entered his most dangerous era after Georgia’s aggressive win over Alabama te 2026-10-11T04:10:06.784Z Kirby Smart has entered his most dangerous era after Georgia’s aggressive win over Alabama TUSCALOOSA, AL- Don't tell Georgia or Alabama that Saturday night's game in Tuscaloosa was meaningless because of the current college football playoff format. After a week full of drama surrounding Hurricane Isaias and whether we would see these two teams take the field on time, fans were treated to a heavyweight showdown inside Bryant Denny Stadium on Saturday in front of a soaked crowd watching from the stands. We did not need any extra hype for this one. The theatrical movies that schools release before kickoff were not going to do anything that the Bulldogs and Tide couldn’t do when they arrived around 5:40 p.m. EST on Saturday afternoon. WATCH AS OUTKICK'S TREY WALLACE BRAVES HURRICANE ISAIAS' BEFORE ALABAMA-GEORGIA SHOWDOWN IN TUSCALOOSA This was about Kirby Smart trying to buck the regular season trend against Alabama, while Kalen DeBoer looked to put his team back into the perceived national spot that some wanted to argue they had fallen out of. What you got was two teams trading haymakers for a first half that ended with DeBoer going for a touchdown with just seconds remaining on the clock, taking a 17-14 lead into the locker room. ALABAMA PROVIDES UPDATE FOR SHOWDOWN AGAINST GEORGIA, AS SCHOOL, SEC AND TRUMP PLAN FOR HURRICANE ISAIAS This came after Georgia had found its way out of its own end of the field on two occasions for 10 points. A late-arriving crowd inside a a misty Bryant Denny Stadium watched two coaches trying to outmaneuver each other for four quarters, while Keelon Russell and Gunner Stockton traded shots on offense. What more could you ask for on a day filled with so much drama around college football? Heck, in the fourth quarter alone this evening, Georgia missed a field goal that would have given it the lead against Alabama, while Kentucky missed a 26-yard chip shot that would have tied the game with LSU. There were plenty of times in this game tonight where Georgia felt like the better football team, in all facets. But then, when you have such dynamic team like Alabama that can score on you within seconds, no lead seemed safe. In reality, we were watching two of the best teams in college football in Tuscaloosa, and it doesn’t matter that they both come from the SEC. You can add Ohio State to that list, while taking Texas off of it at the same time. We are reaching that point in the season where the frauds are starting to show themselves, and there wasn’t one on the field in Tuscaloosa. We can talk about Alabama and this team moving past the Saban era until we're blue in the face, and some will still be doing ten years from now. But, it's clear that we are finally seeing a squad garner its own identity, until mistakes caught up with them at the most inopportune time, as the Tide' muffed a punt with 10:44 remaining in the fourth quarter. ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE NAMES STARTER FOR WEEK ONE: GET TO KNOW BAMA QUARTERBACK KEELON RUSSELL While Georgia would retake the lead with a field goal on the ensuing drive, the officials would become part of the story late in the fourth quarter. Chaos reigned on Alabama's drive, as Georgia was not called for an obvious pass interference that would have resulted in the Tide extending its drive by 15-yards. But, as the boos reigned down from the Bryant Denny Stadium stands, there was nothing left for the Alabama fans to cheer about after the Bulldogs sacked Keelon Russell on the ensuing play. In that moment, tacked on with a personal foul against Dijon Lee that resulted in Georgia being able to take a knee and run the clock out, which once led to Kalen DeBoer being the most animated we've seen him during his time at Alabama. Until somebody beats them, it's the Dawgs. One way or the other, Kirby Smart has a football team that finds a way to win football games, which is not the case for other teams across the Southeastern Conference, or the sport. "I didn’t come here to lose," Kirby Smart said after the game. We witnessed a football team fighting through adversity, with the world wondering if Kirby Smart was going to get over some type of perceived hump. The problem for those pushing that message: Kirby Smart really does not care any longer. Following the win, Smart bolted straight for the visitors section, slinging his visor around in the air while the Georgia fans and Kirby's wife waited to embrace his family. "I'd rather make memories with my family, team and coaching staff...I just wanted to celebrate with my wife..She deserved a kiss for all that she puts up with from me." We are witnessing a new Kirby Smart, who is not worried about trying to silence critics or what ever is being written about him. That's a dangerous man, who seems to be fighting more for the respect from his family and those who encompass the football facility in Athens. "Do I wanna win championships? Hell yeah, but I have a lot more respect for them (family and players) to understand that there's a lot more important things in life." Welcome to the new era of Kirby Smart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb0c1d75342cf4db8ec685 White Sox Make Unfortunate MLB Postseason Record in Elimination Game te 2026-10-11T04:10:05.064Z White Sox Make Unfortunate MLB Postseason Record in Elimination Game The Guardians' bullpen was on fire during Saturday's 2-0 win, helping Cleveland advance to the championship series. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb0c1b75342cf4db8ec67c Texas Makes Ugly History in Upset Loss to Oklahoma te 2026-10-11T04:10:03.591Z Texas Makes Ugly History in Upset Loss to Oklahoma Texas did something on Saturday that has only been done one other time since 2010 during Saturday's loss to Oklahoma. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb09cc75342cf4db8ec635 Alabama's Kalen Deboer incensed at player who 'just cost us the damn game' vs Georgia with boneheaded penalty te 2026-10-11T04:00:12.952Z Alabama's Kalen Deboer incensed at player who 'just cost us the damn game' vs Georgia with boneheaded penalty There was an outside chance that the Alabama Crimson Tide were going to pull out a miracle win over Georgia, but a boneheaded foul turned that chance into zero. With just over two minutes to go, No. 2 Georgia was set for a third-and-2 on its own end of the field, but Alabama defensive back Dijon Lee committed an unacceptable penalty. Lee grabbed a Bulldog by his jersey and hit him with an open hand in the face twice. Lee was flagged, giving the Bulldogs an automatic first down. Alabama had no timeouts remaining, and Georgia was able to kneel out the clock Saturday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Safe to say, Kalen DeBoer was not happy. When Lee reached the sideline , an irate DeBoer gave the player much more than an earful, and it appeared the coach told Lee that he "just cost us the d— game." At first, Lee wanted no part of DeBoer's message, but he ultimately didn't have much of a choice. UNRANKED OKLAHOMA KNOCKS OFF NO. 1 TEXAS IN WALK-OFF FASHION AFTER ARCH MANNING'S ROUGH 4TH QUARTER DeBoer had already been pushed to the brink — or so everyone thought — a couple of plays earlier. With just over three minutes to go, Alabama was looking for a score, and Georgia may have gotten away with defensive pass interference in the end zone. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The next play, quarterback Keelon Russell was sacked out of field goal range, taking away any chance for the Crimson Tide to tie the game at 20 late. Thus, Alabama punted, and it never got the ball back. Thus, Georgia handed the Crimson Tide its first loss of the season, as the Bulldogs moved to 6-0. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb09cc75342cf4db8ec62c Trump says he'd 'love' to have Sen. John Fetterman as a Republican amid growing speculation te 2026-10-11T04:00:12.195Z Trump says he'd 'love' to have Sen. John Fetterman as a Republican amid growing speculation President Donald Trump praised Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., as a "great guy" on Saturday, saying he would welcome the Pennsylvania Democrat into the Republican Party. Trump was asked by a reporter after stepping off Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews whether he had spoken to Fetterman — who has repeatedly broken with Democrats during the current session of Congress — about becoming a Republican and whether he would welcome such a switch. "I'd love to see it. I think he's great," Trump responded. "It's going to be hard for him to get the nomination as a Democrat, but I'd love to have him as a Republican," he continued. REPUBLICANS SAY THEY'D WELCOME FETTERMAN AS GOP EYES BIGGER SENATE MAJORITY Trump described Fetterman as a "great guy" with "magnificent parents," whom he said he had spoken with previously. "He's a very solid person," Trump added. "He's smart and all that, but he's got great common sense." Trump also suggested that switching parties could benefit Fetterman politically. "If you look at the polls, he does better as a Republican than he does as a Democrat," he said. MAVERICK DEMOCRAT SURGES WITH REPUBLICANS AS HIS OWN PARTY TURNS ON HIM, STOKING TALK OF GOP SWITCH Trump's comments come as Fetterman has repeatedly broken with Democrats on key issues, including the Iran war and immigration, although he continues to vote with his party the vast majority of the time. Since joining the Senate in 2023, Fetterman has voted with Senate Democrats nearly 90% of the time. During the current session of Congress, however, that figure has fallen to just under 81%, Fox News Digital previously reported. Fetterman's occasional breaks with his party have fueled speculation in recent months about whether he might eventually become a Republican. He has also reportedly used Republican fundraising platforms to solicit donations and maintains a close friendship with Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala. Last month, Fetterman recorded a video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., at the Republican Midterm Convention. FETTERMAN TEASES WHERE HIS TRUE LOYALTY LIES AFTER SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT GOP CONVENTION He also mistakenly referred to himself as a lifelong Republican during an appearance at the Texas Tribune's TribFest last month. An attendee at the event asked why Fetterman did not run as an independent. "Because I'm a lifelong Republican," he said, before realizing his mistake. "I guarantee you that will break through. That will get clipped." Fox News Digital has reached out to Fetterman's office for comment. Fox News Digital's Alex Miller and Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb09ca75342cf4db8ec612 Jaylen Brown’s Boston Return Takes an Awkward Turn With Jayson Tatum te 2026-10-11T04:00:10.435Z Jaylen Brown’s Boston Return Takes an Awkward Turn With Jayson Tatum Jaylen Brown’s Boston return drew attention as the 76ers faced the Celtics, with his reunion with Jayson Tatum in focus. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb09c975342cf4db8ec609 DK Metcalf Throws Shade at Sauce Gardner Before Steelers-Colts Clash te 2026-10-11T04:00:09.361Z DK Metcalf Throws Shade at Sauce Gardner Before Steelers-Colts Clash The Steelers receiver gave quite the petty response when asked about facing Sauce Gardner on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb09c775342cf4db8ec600 Texas A&M Reporter Fires Back After Being Put on Blast by Aggies HC Mike Elko te 2026-10-11T04:00:07.983Z Texas A&M Reporter Fires Back After Being Put on Blast by Aggies HC Mike Elko Texas A&M reporter Billy Liucci responds to being called out by head coach Mike Elko following the team's Week 6 loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb09c675342cf4db8ec5f7 Skip Bayless Savagely Roasted After Poorly Aged Texas-Oklahoma Prediction te 2026-10-11T04:00:06.831Z Skip Bayless Savagely Roasted After Poorly Aged Texas-Oklahoma Prediction Skip Bayless made a bold call before the Red River Rivalry, and fans quickly reacted after the game took an unexpected turn. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb09c575342cf4db8ec5ee Donald Trump Says He Would 'Love' to Have John Fetterman as a Republican te 2026-10-11T04:00:05.143Z Donald Trump Says He Would 'Love' to Have John Fetterman as a Republican Trump urged Senator John Fetterman to switch parties. Polls suggest such a move could carry major political risks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb076d75342cf4db8ec5b9 Trump says he will 'make a decision' on Pentagon's plans to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution te 2026-10-11T03:50:05.412Z Trump says he will 'make a decision' on Pentagon's plans to livestream Nidal Hasan's firing squad execution President Donald Trump said Saturday he had not decided whether the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood gunman Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed, saying he will ultimately "make a decision." The Pentagon confirmed to Fox News Digital earlier this week that the execution of Hasan – a former Army major who was convicted of killing 13 people and wounding 32 others at Fort Hood in 2009 – was scheduled to be livestreamed on Dec. 3. Trump, however, said he had not decided whether to allow the military's first execution in more than six decades to be broadcast from Fort Hood. "He was vicious, he was violent," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked about Hasan's execution. VETERAN SHOT 7 TIMES IN FORT HOOD MASSACRE HAS A WARNING FOR AMERICANS PLANNING TO WATCH EXECUTION "There are two thoughts: don't show it and show it," he continued. "Because, you know, by showing it, maybe other people won't be doing what he did." "I'll make a decision, ultimately," Trump added. "I know what the military would like to do, but we'll make a decision." Fox News Digital previously reported that Trump approved the use of an Army firing squad following a recommendation from War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump's comments came one day after he was asked whether he had approved the decision to livestream the execution. MULTIPLE DEATH SENTENCES IN DIFFERENT STATES ARE SET TO BE CARRIED OUT WITHIN 24 HOURS: 'NOT VERY COMMON' "I wasn't involved in that decision, but I understand the decision," Trump said during an interview Friday with CNY Central following a rally in Syracuse. Trump added that the military wanted the execution to "serve as an example, and I understand that very well." Vice President JD Vance said Friday that he wasn't sure whether the execution would be livestreamed. "If it's ultimately livestreamed, I'm not going to be watching it," he told reporters. If Hasan's execution is carried out, it would be the first conducted by the U.S. military since 1961 and the first military execution by firing squad since 1945. Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb051575342cf4db8ec574 Kentucky shocks LSU with second-straight walk-off two-point conversion win in overtime te 2026-10-11T03:40:05.562Z Kentucky shocks LSU with second-straight walk-off two-point conversion win in overtime You'd think it would be hard to top winning a game by pushing your chips to the center of the table and putting everything on a two-point conversion attempt in overtime to win, like the Kentucky Wildcats did last week against South Carolina. Well, they found a way: they did it again, and this time it was against the No. 10 LSU Tigers. The Wildcats pulled off a shocker, beating the Bayou Bengals 35-34 in overtime. The two teams traded scoring drives all game long, with both quarterbacks, LSU's Sam Leavitt and Kentucky's Kenny Minchy, both having big nights, throwing for 275 and 246 yards respectively. By the end of regulation, it was tied 27-27, with LSU getting the first possession in overtime. LANE KIFFIN SHARES WHY HE DECLINED TO HAVE A RUNNING CLOCK IN SECOND HALF OF LSU'S BLOWOUT WIN OVER MCNEESE Leavitt got things started with a 10-yard pass, and then followed it up with a 15-yard run to the house to give LSU the lead. Coach Lane Kiffin sent out his kicking team, and Scott Starzyk booted the extra point to give them a seven-point lead. WHO'S REALLY PLAYED THE BEST THUS FAR THROUGH THE FIRST HALF OF THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL SEASON? This is exactly what happened to Kentucky just one week earlier against the Gamecocks. Kentucky gave up a touchdown and extra point, and then countered with a touchdown of their own and a two-point conversion for the win. Running back CJ Baxter scored on a 1-yard run, and sure enough, Kentucky coach Will Stein kept his offense on the field. The two-point attempt wasn't without drama. Kiffin used a timeout, and then Stein used one of his own just in time to negate a crystal-clear false start on his Wildcats. When they finally got the ball off, LSU seemed to think they were going to pass it, which gave Minchy a ton of daylight to trot into the end zone for the win. What a way to end it... again! That made the Wildcats the first team in FBS history to win back-to-back overtime games by a single point. Will Stein should probably hit a roulette table the way his gambling has been paying off. That's a statement win for the Wildcats and a crushing defeat for the Wildcats, who have now lost two so far this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb02c375342cf4db8ec524 Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays te 2026-10-11T03:30:11.287Z Guardians complete ALDS comeback over White Sox, strike out record 21 batters to set up date with Rays No air conditioning is needed in Cleveland on Saturday night, because they are feeling the breeze of the Chicago White Sox bats. Guardians pitchers combined to strike out a nine-inning postseason record 21 White Sox batters, as they completed the comeback from down 2-0 in the American League Division Series to win Game 5, 2-0. Gavin Williams got the start for Cleveland and dominated from the jump - of the 21 batters he faced, 12 of them went down on strikes. He tossed 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit, two walks, and a hit batsman. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Williams was shoving all night, but Jose Ramirez gave him quite a nice cushion, golfing a two-run home run in the fourth inning. The pitch was 8.88 inches off the ground, the lowest for a postseason home run since at least 2008 and the lowest of Ramirez's career. That was all the Guardians needed, as Williams got five more outs, and the bullpen took care of the rest. Erik Sabrowski, Evan Gaddis, and Cade Smith combined to get the final 10 outs, striking out nine in the process (Sabrowski struck out the lone batter he faced, and Gaddis and Smith each punched out eight batters). AARON JUDGE'S FRUSTRATION WITH YANKEES IS UNDERSTANDABLE, BUT HIS 'ALL-IN' CRITICISM MISSES THE MARK Ramirez is a hero after what had been quite the down season. His .235 average, .320 on-base percentage, and .368 slugging percentage were all his lowest marks since 2015 when he was spending some of his time in Triple-A. He started out 0-for-6 in the series but went 5-for-12 in the final three, with two homers, a triple, and a double. The White Sox have been prone to the strikeout all season long, having the fifth-highest strikeout rate in the league, but this was another level. In the regular season, they struck out 24.1% of the time, but that number bumped up to 63.6% on Saturday. Cleveland lost the first two games of the series on their own home field, giving the White Sox a chance to clinch a series at home for the first time since 1906. But alas, they will now be headed home after Cleveland won three-consecutive elimination games. The Guardians will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series, their second trip to the round in the last three seasons. The Rays are fresh off a sweep over their AL East rival New York Yankees. The ALCS begin Monday in Florida, and the winner of that will face either the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are trying to threepeat, or the Milwaukee Brewers, whose small-market operation will try to dethrone the champs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acb02c175342cf4db8ec506 A Brawl Nearly Broke Out After Oklahoma’s Upset Win Over Texas te 2026-10-11T03:30:09.385Z A Brawl Nearly Broke Out After Oklahoma’s Upset Win Over Texas Oh, and you thought the annual Red River Rivalry game itself was chippy? That’s cute. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acafe0d75342cf4db8ec478 NFL Harshly Punishes Broncos OL for Leaking Drug Test Notification te 2026-10-11T03:10:05.252Z NFL Harshly Punishes Broncos OL for Leaking Drug Test Notification The NFL and NFLPA previously readjusted the policy to fine players who post about drug tests. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaf95e75342cf4db8ec3b3 4 heart-stopping moments from women's Money in the Bank ladder match as Tiffany Stratton snatches briefcase te 2026-10-11T02:50:06.074Z 4 heart-stopping moments from women's Money in the Bank ladder match as Tiffany Stratton snatches briefcase WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque told fans before Money in the Bank started that it was going to be one of those "hold my breath until it’s over" kind of nights. Roman Reigns’ title defense against LA Knight got the adrenaline pumping, but the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match begged the question: "Should I check my blood pressure?" Tiffany Stratton, Roxanne Perez, Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne and Lash Legend each went above and beyond to create a certain level of danger in the ring you don’t normally see. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Stratton would be the last one standing. She survived the scramble around the ladder to grab the briefcase and become the second woman ever to win the match twice. She initially won in 2024 and cashed in on Nia Jax to win the WWE Women’s Championship. Now, she’s just as dangerous as ever with a guaranteed title shot in the palms of her hand. It was far from a cakewalk for "Tiffy Time." Her night started with a hard fall to the ground. Stratton was trying to give the WWE Universe a must-see moment almost at the jump. She climbed to the tallest ladder outside the ring and hoped to take out Legend, Ruca, Perez and Vice below. However, as she went for the swanton dive, it appeared she didn’t get enough momentum on her flip. Stratton’s legs caught the wrestlers below her but her head slammed onto the padded ground below her. Stratton immediately sat up and held her head for a few moments. The crowd nearly went silent as officials continuously checked on Stratton to make sure she was OK. It was a very scary fall that could have gone much, much worse than it did. Somehow, Stratton was able to continue on through the match and pick up the win. If the Stratton head bang wasn’t enough to have you scream "Oh s---!" in your living room or at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Ruca took the heart-stopping moments to a new level. Legend found herself in a precarious position. She was sprawled out on a ladder that was wedged between the ring apron and the announce table. She was a sitting duck and Ruca took advantage. Ruca jumped to the top of the turnbuckle, gave Legend a polite wave and hit a frog splash that sent both competitors through the ladder. Legend writhed in pain on the ground as Ruca took a second on her back to gather herself. Jacy Jayne told OutKick Dropkick she was going to be "Jacy in the Bank" by the end of the night. She wouldn’t share her strategy, but made clear she was studying up on each wrestler’s tendencies before going into the match. But nothing could have prepared her for her fall. Jayne went up to grab the briefcase with a ladder wedged in between the ropes and the one she was standing on as she tried to grasp at her title opportunity. Behind her was Vice, who wasn’t going to let Jayne get her mitts on that case. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Vice had Jayne in a chokehold. They fell backward and onto the perpendicular ladder. Instead of falling through it, the two superstars tipped the ladder up and they slid down it and out of the ring and onto the floor. Their backs scarred. Both seemed to be OK but they wouldn’t be factors through the final scramble. Ruca had a very good opportunity to get the briefcase herself. She and Stratton were on the ladder at the same time, fighting to gain some kind of advantage. Jayne came out of nowhere and pushed the ladder down. Stratton narrowly avoided getting tangled in the ropes. Ruca hung onto the hook that carried the briefcase. She then dropped from the hanger and landed on top of Jayne, Stratton and Legend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaf95b75342cf4db8ec381 Ex-NFL QB Urges Arch Manning Not to Declare for 2027 Draft After OK Loss te 2026-10-11T02:50:03.974Z Ex-NFL QB Urges Arch Manning Not to Declare for 2027 Draft After OK Loss The prince of the Manning dynasty threw for 3 TDs in the Red River Rivalry, but a costly error at the end cost Texas the game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaf70775342cf4db8ec203 A Senator Facing Re-Election Settles a Bakery Bill, 6 Years Later te 2026-10-11T02:40:07.770Z A Senator Facing Re-Election Settles a Bakery Bill, 6 Years Later Senator Roger Marshall, a Kansas Republican in a difficult race, paid an old campaign debt for cookies, muffins and brownies after a baker’s story went viral online. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaf70675342cf4db8ec1e8 Oklahoma QB John Mateer Criticized for What He Did After Upsetting Texas te 2026-10-11T02:40:06.477Z Oklahoma QB John Mateer Criticized for What He Did After Upsetting Texas Fans on social media criticize Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer for planting an Oklahoam flag on the field after defeating Texas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaf70575342cf4db8ec1df Oregon HC Dan Lanning Open to Making Coaching Change After UCLA Loss te 2026-10-11T02:40:05.273Z Oregon HC Dan Lanning Open to Making Coaching Change After UCLA Loss The Ducks were upset by the Bruins on Saturday due in part to Oregon's poor offensive performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaf4ad75342cf4db8ec164 Bills Make WR Move Before Rams Game Amid DJ Moore Injury Uncertainty te 2026-10-11T02:30:05.303Z Bills Make WR Move Before Rams Game Amid DJ Moore Injury Uncertainty Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell is set to make his NFL debut for the team against the Los Angeles Rams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaeffd75342cf4db8ec082 Browns players hit with fines for pretending to smoke after scoring a touchdown te 2026-10-11T02:10:05.665Z Browns players hit with fines for pretending to smoke after scoring a touchdown NFL celebrations are in the news once again, and a few Cleveland Browns players are learning that while the league's guidelines are sometimes murky, you can't pretend to puff-puff-pass a doob in the end zone. Sorry, I don't make those rules. The Browns took on the division rival Pittsburgh Steelers this week. In the second quarter, running back Quinshon Judkins found the end zone, and that was reason enough to light up some pretend jazz cigarettes. BROWNS’ LATE FIELD GOAL SPOILS AARON RODGERS’ THURSDAY NIGHT FINALE, SEALS CLEVELAND'S THIRD STRAIGHT WIN The league, perhaps predictably, didn't dig that one. It was announced on Saturday that Judkins and QB Deshaun Watson had been fined a cool $14,397, while guard Austin Barber, who also snuck a hit off of the invisible blunt, had to pony up $6,944. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE This comes after the league rescinded fines levied against 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson for pretending to chug an imaginary drink. After meeting with the NFLPA, the league decided that drinking celebrations were okay, but obviously, smoking celebrations are still verboten. Which clears things up a little bit... but I think we need further experimentation. I think for the sake of understanding these rules, a player needs to score and then celebrate by pretending to sip a glass of scotch while puffing away on an imaginary cigar. Is that a drinking celebration or a smoking celebration? Just sounds like a gentleman detective unwinding in his study to me, but how does the NFL see it? Is it a fine? Is it not a fine? Is it a smaller fine because the drinking dilutes the smoking? Does it matter that they're just pretending to smoke something that doesn't have the "Reefer Madness" element to it? Fans and players need clarification on the nuances of smoking and drinking celebrations, and as far as I can tell, this is the only way to find out. ...Well, I guess someone could just ask, but my way is more fun. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaedab75342cf4db8ec006 Roman Reigns slams the door on LA Knight’s world title hopes after incredible match at Money in the Bank te 2026-10-11T02:00:11.192Z Roman Reigns slams the door on LA Knight’s world title hopes after incredible match at Money in the Bank It was now or never for LA Knight in his pursuit of a world title. On Saturday night at Money in the Bank, Roman Reigns made sure it was never. Reigns slammed the door shut on Knight’s World Heavyweight Championship hopes, successfully defending the title at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans in front of a hot crowd that was on the edge of their seat throughout the entire match. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Sure, fans appeared to be in Reigns’ corner. They acknowledged him. They chanted "OTC." But as Knight came with in a millisecond of pinning Reigns, the crowd turned. They wanted to see Knight pull off the impossible in what was the best match of his WWE career up to this point. Knight pulled out all the stops. He nailed a jumping superplex and put Reins into the Burning Hammer. He couldn’t get the pain. He ate multiple Superman punches and kept his shoulders off the mat. He avoided a spear and countered with a BFT. Outside of the ring, Knight avoided Reigns’ attempt to spear him through the barricade. Then, he powerbombed him through the announce table. The challenger brought Reigns back into the ring and still couldn’t get the win. The yelps were loud in my house as Knight nearly got the pinfall multiple times. All of Knight’s momentum came to a screeching halt when Reigns put him onto the ropes, attacking the groin area. Knight never recovered. He stumbled around the ring as Reigns hit him with two more Superman punches and the final spear. Reigns avoided Knight’s mind games. He looked Knight square in the eyes when Knight flipped him the bird in his own kind of acknowledgment. He played his own game – slow, methodical, purposeful, which was a far cry from his Mexico City title defense against Penta about a month ago. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Reigns proved what most of us know. He is the supreme superstar of WWE. He is at the Head of the Table and there is no one who can touch him no matter how popular his challenger is. Still, the sharks were lurking. As soon as the match ended, 946 appeared in the crowd. Royce Keys, Lucien Price and Bronco Nima signaled they were coming after the champ. The Usos and Solo Sikoa appeared right behind them. The two stables brawled throughout the arena. As they got outside, Jaida Parker appeared in an SUV and got the 946 out of harm’s way. The LA Knight problem is over for Reigns and The Bloodline. The looming war with the 946 is inevitable. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaeda875342cf4db8ebfd6 Fans Want Oregon’s Bear Alexander Punished for Hit That Injured Nico Iamaleava te 2026-10-11T02:00:08.358Z Fans Want Oregon’s Bear Alexander Punished for Hit That Injured Nico Iamaleava Oregon's Bear Alexander drew backlash for his actions on a controversial play that left UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava injured. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaeda675342cf4db8ebfcd What Is the Sherman Act? Why DOJ Investigating Networks Over Trump Coverage te 2026-10-11T02:00:06.958Z What Is the Sherman Act? Why DOJ Investigating Networks Over Trump Coverage DOJ is investigating whether major TV networks violated antitrust law by suspending White House pool coverage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaeb4d75342cf4db8ebf96 Heidi Klum's fans say she's only making LA 'hotter' after she posts a topless Instagram photo te 2026-10-11T01:50:05.996Z Heidi Klum's fans say she's only making LA 'hotter' after she posts a topless Instagram photo Heidi Klum is bringing the heat this autumn in a new poolside snap. The 53-year-old supermodel turned up the temperature in a new Instagram photo featuring her lounging poolside, wearing nothing but a small pair of black bikini bottoms. "It’s hot in LA," Klum captioned the post, which shows her lounging topless on a daybed with her dog, with a large grass field and a swimming pool visible behind her. Fans could not help but compliment the German supermodel in the comments section, with one calling her "greatest super model to ever do it" and another saying she is "Absolutely smoking hot." HEIDI KLUM DITCHES BIKINI TOP, COVERS UP WITH POTATO CHIP BAG ON BEACH VACATION A third told her she's "making it hotter" Los Angeles, while another added that the city is "especially" hot "with you there!" Never one to shy away from posting risqué photos with her fans, Klum previously wished her fans a good morning on Instagram with a photo of her standing outside in semi-sheer white underwear and a multicolored shawl with nothing on underneath. The shawl left much of Klum's torso exposed, showing off her toned abs and slim figure. In December 2025, Klum was photographed walking topless on the beach in St. Barts with her husband, Tom Kaulitz.  She previously told Fox News Digital in August 2024, that her European upbringing makes her more comfortable being nude in public, noting, "I grew up… with a lot of nudity… on the beach… for me, this is no big deal." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "It's just a very common thing… it's not like I'm doing something, ‘Oh, this is so out of line,’" she said. "And I always go to a beach when there's not a lot of people there… I feel like I'm not… hurting anyone's feelings." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Klum's Halloween party is returning this year, and is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Every year on the spooky holiday, Klum goes all out with her costume, having previously dressed up as Medusa, E.T. from the movie "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," an earthworm, Princess Fiona from "Shrek" and other elaborate costumes. When speaking to People earlier this month, the "Germany's Next Top Model" host shared some clues about her costume this year, saying she thinks hard every year about "how I can one-up myself." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "All I can say is that we’re going bigger than ever," she said about this year's costume, noting she "can't wait to celebrate" the "very special milestone" with everyone. "I can’t say too much yet, but I can tell you that this year’s costume is going to be much bloodier than in years past," she shared. "I always love finding a way to surprise people, so I think this one will definitely be gory and get a reaction!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acae1ef75342cf4db8ebe0a Toxicology reports reveal same controlled substances in 2 Ole Miss students found dead: court docs te 2026-10-11T01:10:07.409Z Toxicology reports reveal same controlled substances in 2 Ole Miss students found dead: court docs The same three substances were present in the bloodstreams of two recently deceased University of Mississippi students, according to federal court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. Ole Miss students Aidan Hamilton, 18, and Robert Strang, 20, both had Mitrogynine, and the Schedule 1 controlled substances MGM-15, and MGPI present in their bloodstreams, according to toxicology reports revealed in a court filing reviewed by Fox News Digital. The revelations come ahead of the public release of the full toxicology report. The three substances, according to the document, are all found in Smax-Mango Breeze pills, which investigators determined Hamilton and Strang had in their possession at the time of their Sept. 21 deaths in Oxford. KRATOM INDUSTRY WARNS SYNTHETIC OPIOIDS SHOULD NOT BE CALLED 'KRATOM' "During the investigations, packaging associated with kratom-related products was discovered at both locations," Lafayette County Metro Narcotics said in a September statement. Specifically, officers found packages of Smax Mango Breeze MGM-15 with price tags reading $39.99, each with a black smudge on the first 9, at both sites. Law enforcement officers arrested 51-year-old Yahya Mohamed Mosleh and his son, 18-year-old Islam Mohamed Mosleh, on charges connected to a narcotics' investigation involving an Oxford tobacco shop, Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store. The men are facing federal drug charges after investigators say they traced purchases made by Strang and Hamilton at the store before their deaths, according to court documents. VAPE STORE CLERKS NEAR OLE MISS CAMPUS, JAILED FACING DRUG CHARGES According to court documents, agents made a controlled purchase of the substance from Yahya Mosleh, at which time he allegedly sold them a product that was hidden in a locked container, a product which the court documents say "had been banned by local ordinance for more than 4 years." Shortly after the purchase, agents obtained a search warrant and conducted a search of the store where they found "the same Smax Mango Breeze MGM-15 – with the exact same packaging, exact same ingredients and exact same price tag, of $39.99 with a smudge on the 9." After testing the substances in a lab, agents determined the products contained Schedule 1 controlled substances – MGM-15 and MGPI. Furthermore, Strang's and Hamilton's bank records show they both made purchases at Puffs on the same date, according to the court documents. "There is also probable cause to believe these drugs caused two overdose deaths in Oxford, Mississippi. The Government proved that there was probable cause that the laboratory-tested drugs taken by the two overdose victims were the same type of drugs that were seized from the Moslehs during a court-authorized search warrant," the court documents read. POLICE NEAR OLE MISS RESPOND TO SUSPECTED OVERDOSE, SAY 'NOT STUDENT-RELATED' The court documents also note that Yahya made the sale of the products to a confidential informant after Strang's and Hamilton's deaths, even warning the informant that people had been dying from the product. "As the purchase was being made, Yahya Mosleh even told the informant that people were dying from similar products and to be careful. He additionally attempted to conceal his sale when other third parties entered the store, only completing it to the informant when those parties had exited," the report read. Yahya Mosleh will remain in custody pending trial after a federal judge found him to be "a flight risk with ties to another country," according to the court documents. Islam Mosleh will be released on a $20,000 unsecured bond with conditions that include a curfew and location monitoring, according to the documents. The owner of Puffs was indicted by a state grand jury in Lafayette County, Mississippi, for distribution of a controlled substance years ago. However, he absconded and investigators believe he is now running the store remotely from Egypt, according to the documents. Fox News Digital contacted the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi for comment. Fox News Digital's Adam Sabes and Bradford Betz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acadf9a75342cf4db8ebd83 Aaron Donald’s Status for Rams-Bills ‘Monday Night Football’ Clash Revealed te 2026-10-11T01:00:10.052Z Aaron Donald’s Status for Rams-Bills ‘Monday Night Football’ Clash Revealed Aaron Donald is cleared to return from a back injury as the Rams prepare to face Josh Allen and the Bills on Monday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acadf9875342cf4db8ebd7a Trump Says He Could Say 'Stupidest Things' as Polls Show GOP Concern  te 2026-10-11T01:00:08.518Z Trump Says He Could Say 'Stupidest Things' as Polls Show GOP Concern  President Donald Trump tells Tennessee crowd that he will carry the Republican Party through the midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acadf9675342cf4db8ebd71 Vikings Make Surprise Odell Beckham Jr. Move Ahead of Saints Game te 2026-10-11T01:00:06.897Z Vikings Make Surprise Odell Beckham Jr. Move Ahead of Saints Game Odell Beckham Jr. looks to revive his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings after sitting out the 2025 season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acadd3e75342cf4db8ebd31 UCLA Bruins upset Oregon Ducks to stay unbeaten and change the Big Ten championship picture te 2026-10-11T00:50:06.878Z UCLA Bruins upset Oregon Ducks to stay unbeaten and change the Big Ten championship picture UCLA earned a massively important 17-15 win over Oregon on Saturday to remain perfect for the year and continue a push toward a Big Ten Championship appearance. The No. 21 Bruins headed to Eugene to take on the No. 13 Ducks. Oregon was without starting QB Dante Moore after he sustained a concussion against USC. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE That meant backup Dylan Raiola got things going under center. UCLA put points on the board first with a first-quarter field goal, while Oregon answered back with a touchdown. FIVE IMPORTANT COLLEGE FOOTBALL QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ANSWERED AFTER THIS WEEKEND'S SLATE However, their attempt at a 2-point conversion was no good, and it would come back to haunt them. UCLA added a touchdown in the second quarter, and another in the fourth to go up 17-6, and that's when Oregon coach Dan Lanning decided to give Raiola — who was just 6/19 passing on the day for 43 yards and two interceptions — in favor of senior Brock Thomas. However, the call to bring in the third-string signal caller proved to be a good one as Thomas led the Ducks downfield for a field goal with just over five minutes left in the game. He then hit wide receiver Evan Stewart in the end zone to make the game 17-15 with a little over two minutes left. So... remember that failed 2-point conversion in the first quarter? That meant that the best way to give themselves a chance at the win was to take another crack at two points, and, well... The Ducks did wind up getting the ball back with an opportunity to take the lead, but the Bruins managed to put a stop to it for the win. That's a massive, statement win for the Bruins, and a tough second loss for the Ducks. This one is going to make some waves in the rankings, in the Big Ten standings, and the College Football Playoff picture. But for now, UCLA is clearly enjoying an important road win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acadd3c75342cf4db8ebd15 What to Know About Isaias, the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season te 2026-10-11T00:50:04.743Z What to Know About Isaias, the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season After making landfall in the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane, Isaias weakened considerably and headed north. Now, parts of the Southeast are at risk of flash floods. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acad63575342cf4db8ebbec What to Know About Isaias, the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season te 2026-10-11T00:20:05.281Z What to Know About Isaias, the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Season After making landfall in the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane, Isaias weakened considerably and headed north. Now, parts of the Southeast are at risk of flash floods. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acad63475342cf4db8ebbe3 ‘Not Pleasant’ but ‘Necessary’: Support at Trump Rally for Public Execution te 2026-10-11T00:20:04.292Z ‘Not Pleasant’ but ‘Necessary’: Support at Trump Rally for Public Execution A sample of people at the president’s midterm stump speech in Tennessee defended the Pentagon’s announcement that it would livestream the execution of a mass shooter. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acad3df75342cf4db8ebb9a Unranked Oklahoma knocks off No. 1 Texas in walk-off fashion after Arch Manning's rough 4th quarter te 2026-10-11T00:10:07.625Z Unranked Oklahoma knocks off No. 1 Texas in walk-off fashion after Arch Manning's rough 4th quarter The top-ranked Texas Longhorns had at least a couple chances to win their third-straight Red River Rivalry, but the top-ranked team in the country faltered on its biggest stage of the college season. Instead, the unranked Oklahoma Sooners took advantage of a missed field goal in the final minutes and two fourth-quarter interceptions by Arch Manning to pull off a wild 27-24 upset victory in Dallas. The Red River Rivalry looked like it would be all Texas early, as Arch Manning made one of his better plays, running to his left and throwing a 41-yard touchdown. Oklahoma matched it in the next quarter, but Texas was able to take a 17-7 lead at the half. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE However, the Longhorns offense stalled, and the Sooners offense picked up in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma was able to squeak out a field goal in the third, while both teams exchanged punts, but the Sooners opened up the fourth quarter with a game-tying touchdown run by Lloyd Avant, erasing their double-digit deficit. Both teams exchanged punts yet again, but on Texas’ second drive of the fourth quarter, Manning overthrew a receiver, and it was picked off by Peyton Bowen and taken to the house for a 42-yard pick-6, giving Oklahoma a 24-17 lead with 10:07 to go. TULSA'S DAVID WELLS JR. TIPS BALL TO HIMSELF FOR IMPROBABLE TOUCHDOWN IN WILD PLAY AGAINST NAVY Manning was down, but not out, as he hit Cam Coleman on a 342-yard dime to snatch all momentum. Manning found Jermaine Bishop Jr. two plays later to tie the score with 6:32 remaining. Texas then forced a punt after four plays and were in the driver's seat. The Longhorns quickly got on the other side of the field, but they had to settle for a 52-yard field goal try - however, it went wide-right, and it was Oklahoma ball with 1:54 to go at their own 35. After forcing an Oklahoma punt, Texas had a shot to end the game in walk-off fashion, but Manning threw yet another fourth-quarter interception, ending that threat. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Oklahoma got into field-goal range on back-to-back pass plays with nine seconds left, and Tate Sandell drilled a 47-yard field goal as time expired. It was the first loss for the Longhorns on the season, automatically losing their first place spot in the SEC due to Alabama and Georgia, at 5-0 each, facing off later Saturday. The Sooners are now 3-2 on the season, as they fight to sneak into the playoff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acad3de75342cf4db8ebb91 Keri Russell gets X-rated about early days with Matthew Rhys in candid sex confession te 2026-10-11T00:10:06.855Z Keri Russell gets X-rated about early days with Matthew Rhys in candid sex confession Keri Russell is getting candid about the early days in her relationship with her longtime partner. During a recent appearance on the "Dear Chelsea" podcast, the 50-year-old actress discussed what it was like falling in love with her boyfriend, Matthew Rhys, while filming the early seasons of "The Americans." "We were like falling in love and staying up all night and like having sex all the time and just like wearing disguises, like, I'm f---ing [in] crazy wigs and like wearing pearls," she said on the podcast. "When have you ever worn pearls and like, f---ing in trailers and f---ing everywhere. I mean, it was insanity. It was so fun and sneaky, and sexy, and so good." Although the two had met briefly prior to working together, they reconnected in 2012 to film the first season of "The Americans" and their relationship became public in April 2014 after they first sparked dating rumors in late 2013. Together they share their son Sam, who they welcomed in May 2016. Russell is also a mother to her two kids — River and Willa — from her previous marriage to Shane Deary. While the couple have been together for over a decade, Russell told podcast host, Chelsea Handler, that she doesn't see the need to marry Rhys, noting, "I’ve had a big party. I get to dress up all the time." "People used to have to be married to have a credit card. We can have credit cards now," Russell said. "I don’t need my last name to go away. I’m cool. If you wanna be here, be here. If you don’t, that’s cool too." She added that since the two share a child, to her that means "forever" and that she finds marriage a bit "antiquated." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Russell is currently promoting the fourth season of her hit Netflix show, "The Diplomat," in which she portrays Kate Wyler, the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom who finds herself in the middle of conflicts between the two countries. When it comes to the character, the "Felicity" actress told People, it is "fun to play someone so smart, so funny, so fierce," but who also "does stupid s--- all the time." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I love her frankness, I love her bossiness. I love how she is always getting herself into hot water," she said. "I mean, to lose in a drama as a character is good. To be constantly losing and messing things up, it’s great. But I also love that she can pull it together and be presentable and put a dress on if she needs to." After Rhys recently neglected to thank Russell in his acceptance speeches at the Emmy Awards, where he won for his work on both "Widow's Bay" and "The Beast In Me," Handler suggested that when Russell eventually wins for her role in "The Diplomat," she thanks all her ex-boyfriends and leaves Rhys out. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE While many were concerned by Rhys' omission, Russell explained she told him he didn't have to thank her, as he told her he was most nervous about having to make the speech if he won. "I said, ‘Take me off your plate. Like, you don’t have to thank me. I know you love me,’" she revealed. There's so many people you have to thank. I don’t care if you want to thank the dog walker. You do whatever you want to do. That’s your minute. That’s your 45 seconds. So I just said, 'Take me off your plate.' And we kind of said to each other, 'We don’t have to thank each other.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acad19975342cf4db8ebb4d Mohave Accelerated football claims road win as Desert Star falls short in heartbreaker te 2026-10-11T00:00:25.053Z Mohave Accelerated football claims road win as Desert Star falls short in heartbreaker This week in prep football, two local teams had byes while two others took the field. One came away with a road win in Nevada, while the other suffered a heartbreaking loss at home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acad18875342cf4db8ebafa Dodgers Provide Big Miguel Rojas Update Immediately Before NLCS vs. Brewers te 2026-10-11T00:00:08.323Z Dodgers Provide Big Miguel Rojas Update Immediately Before NLCS vs. Brewers The Dodgers provided an update on veteran Miguel Rojas, who did not play in the NLDS after exiting Game 3 with a back injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acacf2f75342cf4db8ebab1 A scammer has your name, phone number and address. What can they actually do? te 2026-10-10T23:50:07.143Z A scammer has your name, phone number and address. What can they actually do? If you've ever wondered how much damage a scammer could really do with your name, phone number and home address, the answer is probably more than you'd expect. Those three details are generally not enough by themselves to empty your bank account, take out a major loan or completely steal your identity. However, they can give a scammer a believable starting point. From there, the goal may be to trick you into revealing the more sensitive information they still need. That is what makes seemingly basic personal information so useful to criminals. Here's what a scammer can actually do with those details, the warning signs to watch for and the steps you can take to make yourself a harder target. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better health care . Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist . See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com THE SECRET LIST THAT TELLS SCAMMERS YOU'RE AN EASY TARGET Your name, phone number and address may already appear in public records, old directories, property records or data broker databases. As a result, people sometimes assume there is little risk if a stranger already knows them. The problem starts when those details are combined. A scammer may add information from a data breach, social media account, people-search site or earlier phishing attempt. Suddenly, the person contacting you may know where you live, your phone number, the names of relatives or other details that make a fake story sound legitimate. That is why a scam call can feel so convincing even when nobody has actually hacked your phone or bank account. Data brokers can also collect information such as current and previous addresses, phone numbers, approximate age and possible relatives. A scammer may use those details to learn more about you before making contact. Here are some of the most common ways that information could be used. A scammer who knows your name and address can pretend to represent your bank, utility company, delivery service or government agency. For example, hearing someone read your correct home address may make the call seem legitimate. However, knowing personal information does not prove that the caller is really from the company they claim to represent. Once someone has your address, they can send fraudulent invoices, fake prize notices, counterfeit checks or other deceptive mail directly to you. Because the material arrives at your real address and may include your full name, it can look more credible than a random email or text. Your phone number can also become part of a SIM-swap or account-takeover attempt. A phone number and address alone usually will not be enough to take control of your wireless account. Still, a criminal may combine those details with passwords, PINs or other information stolen elsewhere. If they successfully move your number to another SIM or device, they may then receive calls and text messages intended for you, including some verification codes. This is where the risk can grow quickly. Perhaps one database exposes your phone number and address while another contains an old password or Social Security number. Criminals can combine pieces from multiple sources to create a much more complete profile. That information may then be used for identity theft, account takeovers or additional phishing attempts. Personal details can also strengthen family-emergency scams. A criminal may know your relative's name, where you live or other information that helps support a fake story. With AI-generated voices making impersonation scams increasingly believable, personal details can make an already emotional call even harder to judge. Some services still rely on personal details or knowledge-based questions during account recovery. A scammer may try information such as your address, phone number or other details to see whether they can get further into a password-reset or identity-verification process. They may still need additional information. However, every correct answer can move them one step closer. Knowing your name, phone number and address does not automatically give someone access to your bank account. Those details alone are also generally insufficient for opening major financial accounts or taking out loans because financial institutions typically require additional identity verification. However, I would not treat that as a guarantee. The bigger concern is that a scammer can use the information they already have to convince you to provide what they are missing, such as a password, verification code, Social Security number, bank account information or credit card number. In other words, your basic information may be the beginning of the attack rather than the end. HACKER CLAIMS 7.49M CUSTOMER RECORDS STOLEN FROM AMERICAN UTILITY COMPANY Suppose your phone rings and the caller immediately knows your full name and home address. Then they tell you there is suspicious activity on one of your accounts. That specificity can cause you to listen a little longer. Next, they may ask you to verify a code that just arrived by text, confirm an account number or transfer money to supposedly protect it. This is where I want you to be especially careful. A caller knowing something about you is not proof that the caller knows you. Personal information should never replace independent verification. Watch for these warning signs: One unusual call does not necessarily mean someone has stolen your identity. Still, several warning signs appearing together deserve attention. A few precautions can make it much harder for someone to turn basic information into a successful scam. Search your name, phone number and address and see what comes up. You may find people-search sites and data brokers displaying information you would rather keep private. Where possible, submit opt-out requests to have those listings removed. Ask your wireless carrier what protections it offers against SIM swaps and unauthorized number transfers. Set a strong account PIN or password and enable any available port-out or number-transfer protection. If an unexpected caller knows your address, bank name or another personal detail, do not assume that means the call is real. Hang up and contact the company directly using a phone number or app you already trust. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for important accounts. When possible, I prefer an authenticator app, passkey or physical security key over text-message verification for especially sensitive accounts. That reduces the damage a successful SIM swap could cause. Choose a private family verification word or phrase that family members can use if someone calls claiming there is an emergency. Do not post it online or use something a stranger could easily guess. Avoid confirming or correcting personal details during an unexpected call. If someone says, "You're still at 123 Main Street, correct?" you do not need to tell them your new address. End the call and verify the request independently. Review bank and credit card activity for transactions you do not recognize. You should also check your credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries. If you are concerned about identity theft, a credit freeze can make it harder for someone to open new credit accounts in your name. Credit freezes are free and can be placed with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Personal information tends to accumulate online over time. One breach may expose an email address while another exposes an old password. Meanwhile, data brokers may already have your address, phone number and information about your relatives. An identity theft protection service can help you watch for signs that some of this information is being misused. Depending on the service and plan, that may include identity monitoring, credit monitoring, financial account alerts, data broker removal and help recovering from identity theft. Identity and financial monitoring: Some services can alert you to certain suspicious activity involving your identity, credit or financial accounts. Data broker removal: Some plans include tools that can help remove your personal information from supported data broker and people-search sites. Scam support: Certain services offer access to specialists who can help you evaluate suspicious messages, calls or websites. Identity restoration: If identity theft occurs, some providers offer restoration specialists who can help guide you through the recovery process. Loss coverage: Depending on the provider and plan, you may also get insurance or reimbursement for certain eligible identity theft expenses or losses. Coverage limits, exclusions and availability vary, so read the terms carefully. No identity theft service can prevent scams or guarantee that your personal information will never circulate online. However, monitoring and alerts may help you spot suspicious activity sooner. Even with strong security habits, identity theft can still happen. Your Social Security number, financial information or other personal data may already be exposed without you realizing it. If you are concerned, consider using an identity theft protection service as an added layer of monitoring and recovery support. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com It is also worth checking whether your email address or other personal information has appeared in a known data breach. Free breach-checking tools can help you identify exposed accounts so you can change affected passwords, turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) and take other steps to lock them down. If you notice suspicious activity, act quickly. The first priority is to stop any potential damage and determine whether someone has gained access to your accounts. Most importantly, do not let someone pressure you into making a quick decision. Scammers rely on urgency to keep you from checking whether their story is real. SCAMMERS ARE COMING FOR YOUR MONEY. HERE’S THE ONE THING YOU MUST NEVER DO Your name, phone number and address may not seem like highly sensitive information, especially when some of it can already be found online. Still, those details can give a scammer enough material to build a much more believable story. I would pay less attention to how much a caller knows about you and more attention to what they want you to do next. If they ask for money, a password, a verification code or another sensitive detail, end the conversation and verify the request yourself. You probably cannot erase every trace of your personal information from the internet. However, you can reduce what is exposed, lock down important accounts and make sure a stranger cannot use a few correct details to earn your trust. How would you react if a caller knew your full name, phone number and home address? Would those details make you trust the call, or would they make you more suspicious? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acacf2d75342cf4db8eba9a Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed te 2026-10-10T23:50:05.235Z Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed The president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acacf2c75342cf4db8eba7a South Carolina Stuns No. 16 Florida in Dominant SEC Upset te 2026-10-10T23:50:04.119Z South Carolina Stuns No. 16 Florida in Dominant SEC Upset LaNorris Sellers accounts for five touchdowns as South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19 to end its SEC losing streak. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaccd575342cf4db8eb8e0 Drew Mestemaker Delivers Again as Oklahoma State Beats UCF te 2026-10-10T23:40:05.266Z Drew Mestemaker Delivers Again as Oklahoma State Beats UCF Drew Mestemaker throws for 304 yards and three total touchdowns as Oklahoma State defeats UCF for its fourth straight win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaca7e75342cf4db8eb75d Deshaun Watson Among 4 Browns Receiving NFL Punishment Before Jets Game te 2026-10-10T23:30:06.422Z Deshaun Watson Among 4 Browns Receiving NFL Punishment Before Jets Game Deshaun Watson and Quinshon Judkins were among four Browns players hit with NFL punishment ahead of the Jets game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac82575342cf4db8eb721 President talks 'Trump Ocean,' trades jokes with Tennessee crowd as Kid Rock kicks off sprawling rally te 2026-10-10T23:20:05.987Z President talks 'Trump Ocean,' trades jokes with Tennessee crowd as Kid Rock kicks off sprawling rally President Donald Trump touted billions of dollars in manufacturing investments and his administration's efforts to combat crime in Tennessee on Saturday, while calling Iranian leaders "crazy" and floating the idea of a "Trump Ocean" during a wide-ranging rally featuring musician Kid Rock. The president appeared in Clarksville ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, campaigning for Republican Sen. Bill Hagerty and gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn while mixing economic talking points, foreign policy and off-script humor. Kid Rock opened the event with a religious-themed introduction, praising Trump's leadership while taking aim at the news media. TRUMP TOUTS ‘GOLDEN AGE’ AT OHIO RALLY, URGES VOTERS TO DELIVER GOP MIDTERM WINS "Literally, President Trump could walk across the Cumberland River, and tomorrow the headline would say President Trump refuses to swim," the musician joked. The rocker also condemned Islamist extremism and defended religious freedom, arguing that Americans should not be forced to live under religious laws that override the Constitution. "We are not, and we will never be, one nation under Mohammed, because we are, and we always will be, one nation under God," Kid Rock told the crowd. Trump later thanked his longtime supporter and friend by his given name, Bob, before turning to an array of domestic and international issues. The president addressed tensions with Iran, calling the country's leaders "crazy" while claiming that Tehran's rhetoric had softened following U.S. military operations. AFTER 'LAKE AMERICA,' TRUMP SUGGESTS A NEW NAME FOR THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO "They don't talk that way anymore, by the way," Trump said after recounting previous threats from Iranian leaders. Trump described what he characterized as extensive damage to Iran's military capabilities, claiming 159 ships had been sunk and its air force and air-defense systems destroyed. "They have no Navy. They have no Air force, they have no anti-aircraft equipment," Trump said. The president then pivoted from the Strait of Hormuz to an unexpected geography lesson, suggesting it could one day be called the "Trump Strait." He also revisited his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America before floating additional changes to the map. "We need a river. We need an ocean," Trump said, suggesting the Atlantic or Pacific could become the "Trump Ocean" or "Ocean of the Americas." TRUMP RALLIES NEW YORK CROWD FOR REPUBLICAN BRUCE BLAKEMAN'S BID TO REPLACE GOV KATHY HOCHUL "Before I get out, I think we should have an ocean," he added, without yet announcing any formal renaming plans. On the economy, Trump promoted Korea Zinc's planned investment of more than $6 billion in Tennessee, a project expected to create 740 jobs across Montgomery and Smith counties. Tennessee officials announced the $6.6 billion project in December, describing it as the largest single private corporate investment in state history. The plans include a new critical-minerals smelter in Clarksville and the reopening of a former mine in Gordonsville. "And your state will soon be home to the first new mineral smelter in the United States, first one built since 1979," Trump said. The project is intended to strengthen domestic supplies of minerals used in semiconductors, defense technology and advanced manufacturing. TRUMP NAMES LEAVITT SUCCESSOR AFTER WEEKS OF SPECULATION — AND SHE'S NO STRANGER TO MAGA Trump also cited General Motors' previously announced $275 million investment in its Spring Hill manufacturing facility to support production of next-generation turbocharged Cadillac engines. The president credited his tariff policies with encouraging domestic investment, arguing that companies were expanding American manufacturing to avoid import duties. In a Tennessee-focused fact sheet released as the rally began, the White House asserted that Republican-backed tax policies had preserved $23 billion in economic activity in the state. The administration also cited an average $3,674 tax refund for Tennesseans in 2026. Public safety was another focal point of his address, with Trump praising federal law-enforcement operations in Memphis and claiming approximately 12,000 dangerous criminals had been removed. The White House separately asserted that murders and overall crime in Memphis had declined approximately 36%, crediting the Memphis Safe Task Force. The president also shared some lighter moments about first lady Melania Trump, describing her objections to his theatrical impersonations of athletes during discussions about transgender participation in women's sports. "She said it's not presidential," Trump recalled, before joking about her film career. "There is only room for one star in a family, so I don't need this movie stuff. I don't need it." Trump, who carried Tennessee in all three of his presidential campaigns, said the visit was also an opportunity to thank supporters in a state where he had enjoyed strong electoral backing. "Sometimes it's nice to go to a place where you don't have to be, but you're there to say thank you to the great people that elected you three separate times in record time," Trump said. Trump repeatedly returned to the November elections, urging supporters to back Republican candidates even though his name will not appear on the ballot. "In this election, I'm asking you to do me a favor. Pretend. Just pretend that I'm running," Trump said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac5d875342cf4db8eb6e9 Maricopa Wellness Center combines medical expertise, aesthetics and personalized care te 2026-10-10T23:10:16.324Z Maricopa Wellness Center combines medical expertise, aesthetics and personalized care When it comes to your health, wellness and confidence, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At Maricopa Wellness Center, we believe exceptional care begins with something simple: taking time to listen.  Since opening our doors in 2019, Maricopa Wellness Center has grown alongside the community we call home. What began with a vision to bring advanced aesthetic and wellness services to Maricopa has evolved into a comprehensive practice where clients can address many of their health, wellness and aesthetic goals under one roof.  But what truly sets us apart isn’t the number of services we offer or the technology inside our treatment rooms. It’s how we care for the people who walk through our doors.    Care built around you  Every person has a different story, different concerns and different goals. That is why we focus on understanding the individual before recommending treatment.  Whether someone is concerned about changes in their skin, stubborn weight, hormone-related symptoms, body changes, intimate wellness or simply wants to feel more confident, our goal is to determine what makes sense for that individual.  We combine comprehensive consultations, medical history, advanced skin analysis when appropriate and diagnostic testing for our medical programs to develop personalized recommendations. Sometimes that means one treatment. Other times, the best results may involve combining technologies or creating a longer-term plan.  Most importantly, we want our clients to understand their options and why we are recommending them.    Expertise you can trust  Maricopa Wellness Center is led by Dr. Kristina Donnay, who holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and has a background in emergency and forensic nursing.  Her passion for education extends far beyond Maricopa. Donnay travels  internationally to educate medical professionals on advanced aesthetic technologies, treatment protocols and combination therapies. Maricopa Wellness Center also works alongside leading medical technology companies, helping our team remain at the forefront of advances in aesthetic medicine.  That experience comes home to Maricopa.  Our team continually invests in education and training because we believe simply offering treatment isn’t enough. We believe providers should understand the science behind it, know how to select the right patient and understand how different treatments can work together to achieve better outcomes.    More than a med spa  Although aesthetics is an important part of what we do, Maricopa Wellness Center was designed to address much more than appearance.  Our services include advanced skin rejuvenation, laser treatments, facial and body contouring, injectables, laser hair removal, medical weight management, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, women’s intimate wellness, men’s wellness, nutritional support and medical-grade skincare.  Having these services under one roof allows our team to look beyond a single concern. Rather than treating every concern in isolation, we can help clients develop a more comprehensive plan based on where they are today and where they want to be.    Technology with a purpose  The aesthetic and wellness industries are constantly introducing something new. But new doesn’t automatically mean better.  At Maricopa Wellness Center, technology is selected intentionally. We invest in advanced diagnostic, laser, radiofrequency, skin rejuvenation, facial and body contouring, and wellness technologies based on how they support our clients.  Our philosophy is to combine advanced technology with clinical knowledge, realistic expectations and individualized treatment planning. Technology is only one part of the equation. The expertise of the person using it matters just as much.    Where customer care still matters  For us, exceptional care includes the entire experience.  It means being greeted by people who know your name. It means having your questions answered rather than feeling rushed through an appointment. It means being comfortable enough to discuss concerns that may sometimes be difficult or embarrassing to talk about.  As a locally owned and operated practice, our reputation has been built right here in Maricopa, one client at a time. Many of the people we see have trusted us for years, referred their friends and family, and allowed us to be part of different stages of their lives. That trust is something we take seriously.  After more than seven years serving the Maricopa community, our goal remains the same: provide excellent care, thoughtful recommendations, advanced treatment options and an experience that makes every client feel valued.  At Maricopa Wellness Center, you aren’t simply choosing a treatment. You’re choosing a team invested in you.  Maricopa Wellness Center  41600 W. Smith Enke Road, Building 14, Suite 3  Maricopa, AZ 85138  Call/Text: 520-464-6193  MaricopaWellnessCenter.com  Excellent Care. Exceptional Results.    This story was first published in the October issue of InMaricopa.  The post Maricopa Wellness Center combines medical expertise, aesthetics and personalized care appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac5d175342cf4db8eb6c9 5 forgotten ice cream flavors from the ’70s that fans are begging to be brought back te 2026-10-10T23:10:09.965Z 5 forgotten ice cream flavors from the ’70s that fans are begging to be brought back While today's freezers are packed with ice cream flavors such as cookies and cream, salted caramel and mint chocolate chip, some old-time favorites seem to have melted away. Flavors including Butter Brickle, rum raisin and maple walnut were once familiar options at ice cream counters and grocery stores, but many have become harder to find as tastes have changed. The food site Tasting Table recently looked back at a variety of nostalgic flavors that defined childhoods for many Americans. Here are five that might bring back some sweet memories. NATIONAL ROOT BEER FLOAT DAY CELEBRATES AMERICAN CLASSIC THAT YOUNGER GENERATIONS ARE LEAVING BEHIND Butter Brickle ice cream was inspired by a butterscotch-flavored candy created in Omaha, Nebraska, in the 1920s, according to Tasting Table. Featuring a butterscotch flavor with crunchy toffee pieces, the ice cream had become a national favorite by the 1970s but is harder to find today. In a Facebook group dedicated to memories of the 1970s, the flavor came up repeatedly as fans reminisced about its signature bits of crunchy toffee. YOUR FAVORITE GROCERY AND SNACK ITEMS MAY HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM STORE SHELVES IN 2026 Rum raisin ice cream dates back to the 1930s but surged in popularity in the 1970s, when the rum-soaked raisins and vanilla ice cream combo became widely available in shops and grocery stores. The flavor even made it to the White House, where President Richard Nixon reportedly served it for dessert. Though it can still be found today, rum raisin has become harder to spot in many parts of the country. "I miss it so much! It’s my favorite ice cream flavor," one Reddit user wrote in a subreddit dedicated to ice cream. CENTURY-OLD ITALIAN ICE RECIPE IS CREATING CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FOR A WHOLE NEW GENERATION Baskin-Robbins introduced its bright Pink Bubblegum ice cream in the 1970s, complete with small pieces of chewy bubblegum mixed into each scoop, Tasting Table reported. The unusual flavor became a childhood favorite for some and has occasionally been brought back by Baskin-Robbins for limited runs. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "It was my favorite. I would eat the ice cream and save the bubblegum for later," one Reddit user recalled. Before it became an ice cream flavor, heavenly hash referred to another nostalgic oddity: a fruit salad made with ingredients such as whipped cream, marshmallows, candied fruit and nuts. Sealtest introduced its Heavenly Hash ice cream in 1969, combining marshmallows, almonds and chocolate chips for a treat similar to the Rocky Road we know today. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS The flavor later disappeared along with Sealtest's ice cream line, but some fans still remember it fondly. "Now that was a great ice cream!" one Facebook user wrote. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Maple ice cream has deep roots in the Northeast, appearing in some 19th-century cookbooks, and the addition of walnuts eventually made it a New England staple. Maple walnut, also known as maplenut, was much easier to find in the 1970s but has since faded from many ice cream aisles and shops. "My grandmother loved the Maple Walnut flavor. I don't think I've seen it since I was a kid," one Reddit user recalled. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac5d175342cf4db8eb6c0 Ben Affleck clears up ‘Gone Girl’ shower scene rumor after years of speculation te 2026-10-10T23:10:09.317Z Ben Affleck clears up ‘Gone Girl’ shower scene rumor after years of speculation Ben Affleck put rumors to rest after years of speculation about a specific scene in one of his dozens of movie roles. Affleck, 54, confirmed he showed all of his own skin in the 2014 psychological thriller "Gone Girl." In the David Fincher film based on Gillian Flynn's 2012 novel, Affleck appeared completely in the nude for a shower scene. 'GAME OF THRONES' STAR LENA HEADEY SAYS OUTRAGE OVER INFAMOUS NUDE SCENE LEFT HER STUNNED "I wore no prosthesis," he said during a sit-down with Variety. JENNIFER GARNER SAYS SHE 'PANICKED' ABOUT FINANCIAL STABILITY AFTER DIVORCE FROM BEN AFFLECK Affleck added, "I've only worn one in one film, 'Hollywoodland.' It was a nose." The Oscar winner starred as writing teacher Nick Dunne, who becomes a prime suspect following the disappearance of his wife, Amy, played by Rosamund Pike. Affleck previously discussed the director's vision while filming the scene, and admitted he was "assured" nothing would be shown to audiences. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "David assured me — because trust is essential with directors and actors — 'Listen, if we tilt down, we’ll never go far enough to see anything,'" he said while accepting an award for the film at the 2014 Hollywood Film Awards. He also joked, "I’d like to thank you for keeping the set cool ... If you’re gonna have one chance for America to see your junk, you want it to be cold." While reflecting on the impact of the film more than a decade later, Affleck told Letterboxd, "I was willing to do anything for [Fincher], like, be naked." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "Working with David was the great privilege of my life," he said. "He’s one of the absolute greatest filmmakers ever to live." During an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in 2014, Affleck's ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, also made fun of the slip. "What I have to say is, 'You’re welcome,'" she told the talk show host. "I just try to consider myself a charitable person and I wanted to give back. You give me so much, I wanted to give something back to all of you." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac5cf75342cf4db8eb6a1 Packers RB Room Takes Another Big Hit 1 Day Before Crucial Bears Matchup te 2026-10-10T23:10:07.744Z Packers RB Room Takes Another Big Hit 1 Day Before Crucial Bears Matchup The Packers have already not had RB1 Josh Jacobs available this season as he sits on the Commissioner's Exempt List. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac5ce75342cf4db8eb698 Man Killed After Entering UK Tiger Enclosure: Similar US Zoo Incidents te 2026-10-10T23:10:06.632Z Man Killed After Entering UK Tiger Enclosure: Similar US Zoo Incidents A man died after entering a tiger enclosure at a UK wildlife park, echoing several high-profile incidents at U.S. zoos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac5cd75342cf4db8eb68f Angel Reese Posts the Perfect Tweet After Dream Clinch Finals te 2026-10-10T23:10:05.551Z Angel Reese Posts the Perfect Tweet After Dream Clinch Finals Angel Reese will be competing in her first WNBA Finals starting next weekend when the Dream face the Valkyries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac5cc75342cf4db8eb686 Pacers Announce Unfortunate Injury Update on Tyrese Haliburton te 2026-10-10T23:10:04.597Z Pacers Announce Unfortunate Injury Update on Tyrese Haliburton Tyrese Haliburton returned to the basketball court on Wednesday after not playing for over a year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac37675342cf4db8eb623 Hot mic catches ESPN announcer comparing North Carolina QB to a lousy hotel breakfast te 2026-10-10T23:00:06.007Z Hot mic catches ESPN announcer comparing North Carolina QB to a lousy hotel breakfast An ESPN play-by-play announcer was caught on a hot mic making one of the greatest comparisons in broadcast history to describe UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. The Tar Heels came into the weekend at 2-2 after getting off to a solid 2-0 start and had a tough test against undefeated Pitt. A big piece of the puzzle for them was going to be Edwards' play under center, which has been up and down this season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While the game ultimately went UNC and Edwards' way with a big 21-17 upset win, the QB's play didn't seem to be wowing announcer Tom Hart at one point. Without realizing his mic was hot, Hart could be heard making a very funny comment to analyst Roddy Jones. JALEN HURTS CURSES AT RECEIVER IN VIRAL HOT-MIC MOMENT DURING EAGLES' COLLAPSE AGAINST RAMS "Our hotel breakfast was the Billy Edwards Jr. of hotel breakfasts," Hart said. Now, some people are going to think that's harsh, but those people haven't had the start of their day soured by a lackluster showing from a complimentary hotel breakfast buffet. I mean, you're not expecting a brunch at the Four Seasons, but some of those perfectly folded pre-made omelettes, some biscuits, and a waffle iron in decent working order are all you want. That's not a big ask. Diners across the nation execute this every day. And yet, that low bar isn't even achieved on a shockingly frequent basis. You end up rolling out of bed and heading down to the lobby only to be greeted with a sad stack of off-brand granola bars and a bagel that you're 90% sure you saw hanging out in the breakfast area the day before. So yes, I can understand the urge to flame a college football player after experiencing a letdown like that. I know I would... although I would double-check that the mic wasn't hot. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac37475342cf4db8eb61a 'Happy Days' star Anson Williams says he had to create a second career because sitcom pay wasn't enough te 2026-10-10T23:00:04.969Z 'Happy Days' star Anson Williams says he had to create a second career because sitcom pay wasn't enough When playing Potsie Weber on "Happy Days" didn't pay well enough, actor Anson Williams came up with a side hustle: a music career. In a recent interview on the "Still Here Hollywood Podcast," the 77-year-old actor revealed the singing sideline was simply a matter of 1970s economics. "On 'Happy Days' we didn't have the same salaries they have today. Not even close," he said. "Nine hundred dollars an episode, $1,200 an episode. It was fine back then, but...it's not a lifetime of earnings there." Williams said that after speaking to "Partridge Family" star David Cassidy and Barry Williams, of "The Brady Bunch," about how much money they were making by taking their singing acts off the show, he thought to himself, "Wait a minute. I sing. If I can convince Garry to put a band on the show, maybe I can get booked, and maybe I can get some extra income."  ‘BRADY BUNCH’ CAST MADE NEARLY NOTHING FROM DECADES OF RERUNS, EVE PLUMB CLAIMS After speaking with the show's creator, Garry Marshall, about the possibility of putting together a band to perform at Arnold's, the burger joint where Fonzie held court, the legendary director gave him a chance. Marshall told him he would have to pick a song and sing it to a bulldog, telling him, "If you're good, I get laughs. If you're bad, I get laughs. You're going to sing the bulldog." "So I do it and then the letters start coming in, and he goes 'The people like it. The people like it.' He goes, 'We'll do more. You're in charge of it though,'" Williams recalled. "Then I got a major agent for that and started getting booked at state fairs for 10 years." Williams added that his idea to sing on the show "started this whole career" that ended up being better for him monetarily, and was "just a whole other life experience." After finding success as a musician as well as an actor, Williams said that Marshall approached him to express how proud he was of the actor, telling him, "You found an opportunity, and you're helping the show." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE During an interview with Fox News Digital in March 2024, Williams revealed that while the show started as a hit with audiences, landing in the top 15 or 20, it slid down to 48th place at one point and was "on the verge of getting canceled." "And Garry Marshall and Jerry Paris, our director, thought, ‘What if we changed the whole tone? What if we make it a live audience sitcom?’" Williams recalled. "So, half the season, one camera. The next season, one camera. The next season — two and a half in — they switch it to live audience. And the chemistry of the cast, the writing, was magic. That's the year we went to No. 1 in the world. That's when we exploded." When the show became a huge success, Williams recalled Marshall advising him and his young co-stars to use their platforms for good, telling them to take the spotlight they found themselves in and "shine it on people that deserve it." Following his time on "Happy Days," Williams pivoted to working more as a writer and director. He directed episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210," "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," "Lizzie McGuire," "Charmed," "The Secret Life of an American Teenager" and more. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Through all his successes, Williams never forgot the advice Marshall gave to him during his time on "Happy Days." "Ron Howard and I did a film called ‘Skyward,’ starring the first paraplegic ever in the history of television," he said. "We did films like ‘No Greater Gift,’ which doubled organ donorship cards. Henry did so many social issue movies of the week and after-school school specials, and charities." "We really, to this day, try to shine the light to make things better," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acac11c75342cf4db8eb5d7 Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War te 2026-10-10T22:50:04.746Z Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabec575342cf4db8eb582 Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From Russia te 2026-10-10T22:40:05.823Z Some Republicans Reject Trump’s Move to Import Diesel Fuel From Russia High diesel costs have posed a problem for Republicans in the midterms, but President Trump’s decision did not satisfy some candidates in key Senate races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabec475342cf4db8eb566 James Talarico Edges Out Ken Paxton in Poll as He Returns to Campaign Trail te 2026-10-10T22:40:04.778Z James Talarico Edges Out Ken Paxton in Poll as He Returns to Campaign Trail Although Texas is historically a Republican-leaning state, polls show a tightening race in the November's midterm elections. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc9575342cf4db8eb544 Grand Canyon University Appoints Phoenix Attorney James Williams To Lead New College Of Law te 2026-10-10T22:30:45.949Z Grand Canyon University Appoints Phoenix Attorney James Williams To Lead New College Of Law By Ethan Faverino | Grand Canyon University (GCU) announced this week the appointment of Phoenix attorney James Williams as the inaugural dean of its College of Law, marking another step toward the university’s plans to establish a law school centered on academic excellence, professional development, and Christian principles. Williams will oversee the development of GCU’s 12th college, which aims to prepare future attorneys through rigorous legal education while emphasizing faith, integrity, justice, and service to others. James L. Williams has been named the inaugural dean of GCU’s College of Law and will lead the development of the university’s 12th college. Williams is an accomplished Phoenix attorney and president of the Phoenix chapter of the Christian Legal Society. https://t.co/iRSlrkO1Mv — GCU News (@GCUNews49) October 8, 2026 “We are grateful James answered the calling to serve as the inaugural dean of the College of Law,” stated GCU President Brian Mueller. “There are many accomplished attorneys who understand the law. What makes James uniquely suited for this role is the way he brings together legal excellence, a passion for teaching and mentoring, and a deeply rooted Christian faith.” Mueller emphasized that the university intends to take a different approach to legal education by incorporating Christian worldview principles, free-market thinking, and a commitment to public service into its academic programs. “We are not simply building another law school. We have an opportunity to rethink what legal education can look like when academic excellence, Christian worldview principles and free market thinking are joined with a strong sense of purpose,” said President Mueller. “We want to develop attorneys who pursue truth and justice, serve others with integrity and understand the tremendous responsibility that comes with the influence they will have in their communities. James understands that vision because he has lived it throughout his career.” The College of Law could welcome its first class as early as fall 2027, pending regulatory approval. GCU is currently pursuing authorization through the Arizona Supreme Court, the Higher Learning Commission, and the Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary Education. The university also plans to seek accreditation from the American Bar Association (ABA), a separate process expected to take multiple years. If authorized by the Arizona Supreme Court, eligible graduates could pursue admission to practice law in Arizona, subject to applicable requirements. Upon receiving ABA accreditation, GCU would become Arizona’s third ABA-accredited law school, joining Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. Williams brings 18 years of legal experience in Arizona and currently serves as an attorney and shareholder at Phoenix-based law firm Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams. A graduate of Baylor University School of Law, Williams also serves as president of the Phoenix chapter of the Christian Legal Society, where he has been a board member for approximately a decade. In addition to his legal practice, Williams has worked with students at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, helping coach its mock trial competition program and mentoring aspiring attorneys. Williams said the opportunity to establish a law school from the ground up was a significant factor in his decision to accept the position. “Starting from the ground up gives us the opportunity to be very intentional about the kind of law school we want to become and, more importantly, the kind of lawyers we want to develop,” Williams said. “GCU students will be challenged academically, prepared professionally and encouraged to think deeply about the purpose of their work and the responsibility they have to serve others. I am confident this is a work God has begun in and through GCU, and that He will be faithful to complete it.” His involvement in Christian leadership extends beyond the legal profession. Williams serves as an elder and worship leader at New City Church in Phoenix, reflecting his longstanding commitment to integrating faith with professional responsibilities. Williams said he hopes the new college will develop attorneys who are not only capable legal professionals but also individuals committed to serving their communities and upholding the rule of law. “My hope is that GCU will develop lawyers who are exceptional advocates and legal thinkers, but also men and women of courage, humility, integrity and faith who understand that their profession is ultimately about serving people,” Williams added. “If we can send graduates into courtrooms, businesses, government agencies and communities with that mindset, the impact can extend far beyond the practice of law. That is the kind of law school we intend to build.” The establishment of the College of Law represents another expansion of GCU’s academic offerings as the university works toward introducing a new legal education program in Arizona. Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post Grand Canyon University Appoints Phoenix Attorney James Williams To Lead New College Of Law first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc8f75342cf4db8eb53b APS Plans To Keep Four Corners Coal Plant Running Through 2038. te 2026-10-10T22:30:39.669Z APS Plans To Keep Four Corners Coal Plant Running Through 2038. By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Public Service (APS) plans to keep the Four Corners Power Plant operating beyond its previously planned 2031 exit, citing reliability needs. Preliminary modeling estimates that extending operations through 2038 would reduce revenue requirements by approximately $1.02 billion from 2026 through 2041. In a recent presentation to its Resource Planning Advisory Council, APS disclosed that it had signed an agreement with Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) allowing continued operation beyond 2031. The presentation compared a 2038 extension with a base case incorporating a 2031 exit and a new pipeline in 2030. APS told KJZZ it signed the confidential agreement in September. The utility is preparing an updated resource plan amid growing electricity demand, including demand from data centers. Located on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, Four Corners is APS’s last remaining coal-fired power plant. Its two units provide approximately 1,540 megawatts of generating capacity. APS owns 63%, representing about 970 megawatts, and the facility employs approximately 250 APS employees. The utility said its lease with the Navajo Nation permits operations through 2038 and that future decisions will continue through its integrated resource-planning process. APS cited the value of existing generation as it adds resources to meet Arizona’s growth. The company said its analysis showed the potential for a “meaningful reduction in costs to customers” compared with retiring the plant in 2031. Its announcement did not specify an individual customer’s projected bill savings. APS previously outlined a 2031 departure from Four Corners during an Arizona Corporation Commission resource planning workshop, where commissioners emphasized reliability and affordability as utilities prepared for growing electricity demand. By September 2025, the utility’s planning documents contemplated a Four Corners exit between 2031 and 2038. The newly announced agreement advances APS’s plans to continue operating beyond the earlier date. APS’s coal-generation decisions have also drawn attention from President Donald Trump. In April 2025, the President directed Energy Secretary Chris Wright to save APS’s Cholla Power Plant in northeastern Arizona, drawing support from Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ-02). APS had stopped coal operations at Cholla the previous month. In August 2026, APS began pursuing a natural gas conversion for that facility. The Four Corners agreement separately advances continued coal generation at APS’s remaining coal-fired plant. In its September presentation, APS showed a $1,023.5 million reduction in net-present-value revenue requirements compared with its base case. The analysis covers 2026–2041 and is labeled as draft modeling. APS’s planning scenarios also examine higher natural gas prices, construction costs, different levels of electricity demand, and pipeline delays. The utility’s proposed resource strategy includes continued Four Corners operations alongside additional natural gas, renewable generation, battery storage, and transmission development. Navajo Transitional Energy Company, whose Navajo Mine supplies the plant’s coal, welcomed APS’s decision. “It helps extend the FCPP, in turn bringing more reliability to the electric grid in our region,” NTEC Board Chairman Tim McLaughlin said. He also cited continued employment and revenue for the Navajo Nation. NTEC reported that Navajo Mine employs more than 350 people, predominantly Navajo Nation members and members of other Native American tribes. The company said annual taxes and royalties from the mine and power plant account for approximately 35% of the Navajo Nation’s General Fund. The company also reported more than $128 million in annual economic impact and more than $1.7 million in contributions to Navajo Nation communities during 2025. Those figures were reported by NTEC. Environmental organizations opposed the extension. The Sierra Club argued that continued operations would prolong air pollution, water consumption, and climate impacts. It also disputed the economic case for keeping the plant operating. Tó Nizhóní Ání Director Nicole Horseherder criticized the extension’s effects on Navajo communities, while Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter Director Sandy Bahr questioned whether APS’s coal and natural gas plans were consistent with its carbon neutrality goal. APS previously announced plans for seasonal operations as part of its anticipated transition away from coal by 2031. That proposal called for one unit to operate June through October, with the other available year-round, subject to market conditions and maintenance. APS estimated that arrangement would reduce annual carbon emissions by 20% to 25%. APS has scheduled a virtual public stakeholder meeting for Oct. 14, from 9 to 11 a.m., to discuss its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan. APS develops that plan every three years to evaluate electricity needs and resources over a 15-year period, then files it with the Arizona Corporation Commission. 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 APS Plans To Keep Four Corners Coal Plant Running Through 2038. first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc8575342cf4db8eb532 Timeline Details Greene-Placentia’s Activities Before And After Alleged Rape te 2026-10-10T22:30:29.697Z Timeline Details Greene-Placentia’s Activities Before And After Alleged Rape By Staff Reporter | Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia recently went public with a claim that she was raped by two men while cleaning up campaign signs.  Democratic elected officials were quick to voice their support for Greene-Placentia, but some voters and others online have expressed skepticism about her claims. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) confirmed that it is investigating a sexual assault report filed August 31 by Greene-Placentia, who first went public with the alleged attack in a Phoenix New Times article published October 7. Greene-Placentia’s campaign told People that the attack occurred August 14 at approximately 2 a.m. while she was repairing a campaign sign. Greene-Placentia is challenging Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District. An MCSO spokesperson stated that the report, number IR26022432, won’t be available until their investigation is complete. The agency has not disclosed suspects, investigative findings, or a possible motive. “I talked with the Detectives, they advised it is still an ongoing investigation and we cannot comment on the investigation at this time,” stated the spokesperson. According to the Phoenix New Times report, Greene-Placentia claimed to have been struck in the head and lost consciousness after entering a parking lot to repair a sign. She alleged she regained consciousness as one man was raping her and then recalled a second man approaching. Greene-Placentia’s account varies between reports on whether the second man raped her or ceased his attempt to rape her when she put up a fight.  Greene-Placentia told the outlet that she interpreted one of her attackers as saying “Democratic bitch,” though she also expressed uncertainty about the words she heard. MCSO has not attributed any motive to the attack, political or otherwise.  Greene-Placentia described gaps in her memory following the incident, including her drive home, and expressed uncertainty about the precise location of the attack, which she said was likely near 99th Avenue and Bell Road in Sun City. Once home, Greene-Placentia didn’t contact the police. Instead, she waited two weeks and three days to file a report.  Greene-Placentia continued her campaign activities between the attack and the day she filed the police report — including middle-of-the-night excursions to put up campaign signs. On August 22 at about 3 a.m., about a week after the alleged rape, Greene-Placentia posted on Facebook that she was once again putting up signs at 2 a.m.  “Because whether it’s 2pm and 115 degrees while we canvass, coming off a 36 hour day to speak alongside Adrian Fontes for Arizona Secretary of State or put[ting] up signs at 2am when it’s still 105 degrees, Trucker Tough means the work never stops!” stated Greene-Placentia.  Four days before filing a police report, Greene-Placentia participated in a televised congressional candidate forum organized by Arizona’s Citizens Clean Elections Commission.  After filing the police report, Greene-Placentia waited five weeks to go public about the alleged attack.  Greene-Placentia’s rape claim — namely her decision to wait more than two weeks to contact police — has amassed skepticism online.  Hundreds of users across multiple platforms have expressed doubts about Greene-Placentia’s story, with many comparing Greene-Placentia’s allegation to Jussie Smollett’s fabricated 2019 attack.  Smollett was charged with felony filing of a false police report in February 2019 for staging a hate crime in which he falsely claimed masked men had insulted his homosexuality and told him it was “MAGA country.” Prosecutors decided to drop the charges about a month later. just so i understand, she was in Surprise, at 2-3am, repairing her political signs, was recognized by two men who happened to be out and about and ready to rape her, and they did, and all this right before an election? reminds me of Jussie Smollett – JUUUUUST a bit. — _brandon_ (@_brandongaylord) October 7, 2026 AZ Free News has compiled a timeline from the night of the attack to the first media report on Greene-Placentia’s allegations.   Timeline from Alleged Attack to Present: Aug. 14, approximately 2 a.m.: Greene-Placentia says she was assaulted and raped by two men while repairing a campaign sign. She identified the general Sun City area while expressing uncertainty about the precise location.  Aug. 15: Greene-Placentia joins Eva Osuna, Peoria City Council candidate, and Melissa Ewing, Peoria Unified School District Governing Board candidate, for a canvassing launch in south Peoria.  Aug. 15–16 (approximate): Greene-Placentia’s husband described speaking with her by telephone but not seeing her for roughly two days. Her landlord described seeing her appear unsteady. Aug. 16: A volunteer drove Greene-Placentia to a Chandler canvass launch, where she disclosed the alleged assault to campaign staff. Greene-Placentia posts on her Facebook page about her frustration with the Maricopa County Democratic Party for not investing $20,000 in her campaign: “Still pissed off..”  Aug. 17: Greene-Placentia told her husband about the alleged rape and contacted Greg Freeman, secretary of the Arizona Democratic Party. Aug. 18: Greene-Placentia attended the LD28 general meeting alongside Secretary of State Adrian Fontes in Peoria from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22: Greene-Placentia posted on Facebook that she was putting up signs at 2 a.m. Later that day, Greene-Placentia participated in a South Peoria canvass with Raquel Terán, Melissa Ewing, Deborah Howard and Kyle Clayton, associated with Eva Osuna’s campaign.  Aug. 27: Greene-Placentia participated in the Clean Elections CD8 forum. Aug. 30: Greene-Placentia participated in a canvass with LD29 Democrats, Melissa Ewing, and Eva Osuna. Aug. 31: Greene-Placentia files a report of rape with MCSO; initial contact with the agency was reportedly by telephone. Early September: Greene-Placentia reportedly told state Rep. Stephanie Simacek about the alleged assault during a coffee meeting. No exact meeting date was established. Sept. 1: Two sergeants visited Greene-Placentia’s apartment the day after she filed her report.  Sept. 3: Greene-Placentia scheduled to appear at Grand Dems Meeting in Surprise from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8: Greene-Placentia hosted a live TikTok town hall with Friends with Political Benefits starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 13: Greene-Placentia went door knocking.  Sept. 16: Greene-Placentia traveled to Washington, D.C. Sept. 18: Greene-Placentia hosted a live TikTok town hall with Friends with Political Benefits starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 19: Greene-Placentia appeared at the West Valley Democratic Candidate Rally in Goodyear. Sept. 24: Greene-Placentia traveled to Washington, D.C. Sept. 26: Greene-Placentia appeared at LD3 Democrats canvass, LD3 Candidate Expo in Anthem, a house party, and the Arizona Democratic Party Hall of Fame dinner. Oct. 7: Phoenix New Times published Bernadette-Greene’s rape allegation.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Timeline Details Greene-Placentia’s Activities Before And After Alleged Rape first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc7675342cf4db8eb525 Monsoon season totals boosted by late-September rainfall once again; heavy storms arriving this weekend te 2026-10-10T22:30:14.708Z Monsoon season totals boosted by late-September rainfall once again; heavy storms arriving this weekend Monsoon season and the water year received a boost thanks to 3.18 inches of rain in the second half of September as both finished above normal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc7575342cf4db8eb51c City of Flagstaff hosting Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Event on Oct. 12 te 2026-10-10T22:30:13.808Z City of Flagstaff hosting Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Event on Oct. 12 Titled “Honoring Our Ancestral Roots Through Food”, the event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and feature Phefelia Nez, a Food for Life Instructor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc7475342cf4db8eb513 United Airlines, Denver International Airport list service to Flagstaff beginning August 2027 te 2026-10-10T22:30:12.879Z United Airlines, Denver International Airport list service to Flagstaff beginning August 2027 According to United Airlines website, flights from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Denver International Airport are listed beginning on Aug. 10, 2027. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc7475342cf4db8eb50a Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and U.S. Forest Service to collaborate on fuel reduction projects te 2026-10-10T22:30:12.028Z Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and U.S. Forest Service to collaborate on fuel reduction projects The projects fall under the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) program that allows DFFM to carry out forest restoration work on federal lands. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc7375342cf4db8eb500 Movies in Flagstaff: Interviews, score make documentary on Peter Asher a must-see te 2026-10-10T22:30:11.077Z Movies in Flagstaff: Interviews, score make documentary on Peter Asher a must-see The Movies in Flagstaff Series continues Wednesday, Oct. 14, with "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc7275342cf4db8eb4f7 Coconino football rally falls short in 21-14 loss to undefeated Prescott te 2026-10-10T22:30:10.132Z Coconino football rally falls short in 21-14 loss to undefeated Prescott A Coconino fake punt started what could have been a game-winning drive against Prescott, but the Badgers held off the Panthers to stay undefeated. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc7175342cf4db8eb4ee Mohave snatches Flagstaff’s heart in last-second win amid questionable clock officiating te 2026-10-10T22:30:09.013Z Mohave snatches Flagstaff’s heart in last-second win amid questionable clock officiating Penalties and questionable clock officiating give Mohave time to snatch its first win of the season over Flagstaff after the Eagles took the lead with 24 seconds left. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acabc6d75342cf4db8eb4b3 Browns Plan to Re-Sign QB Deshaun Watson Under 1 Condition: Report te 2026-10-10T22:30:05.477Z Browns Plan to Re-Sign QB Deshaun Watson Under 1 Condition: Report Watson's infamous five-year contract ends after this season, and the Browns were originally believed to want to release him. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab7db75342cf4db8eb427 Mohave football wins first game of the season in nail-biter over Flagstaff te 2026-10-10T22:10:35.209Z Mohave football wins first game of the season in nail-biter over Flagstaff The Mohave football team hosted Flagstaff on Friday at the Anderson Field House in a quest for their first win this season. The game went back and forth with five different lead changes, ultimately ending with the Thunderbirds winning in… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab7d975342cf4db8eb41e Mohave football wins first game of the season in nail-biter over Flagstaff te 2026-10-10T22:10:33.681Z Mohave football wins first game of the season in nail-biter over Flagstaff CJ Phillip makes a catch during the first half of Friday's game against Flagstaff. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab7d875342cf4db8eb415 Mohave football wins first game of the season in nail-biter over Flagstaff te 2026-10-10T22:10:32.032Z Mohave football wins first game of the season in nail-biter over Flagstaff The Thunderbirds celebrate the field goal made by Edson Hoffmeyer with under one second left in the game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab7c275342cf4db8eb3d4 Patriots WR Reveals Biggest Difference Between Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick te 2026-10-10T22:10:10.005Z Patriots WR Reveals Biggest Difference Between Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick The difference is something everyone suspects, but would rarely say out loud. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab7be75342cf4db8eb3cb David Pollack Says It’s ‘Hard to Watch’ This SEC Team’s Fall From Grace te 2026-10-10T22:10:06.148Z David Pollack Says It’s ‘Hard to Watch’ This SEC Team’s Fall From Grace College football analyst David Pollack takes to social media to put Texas A&M on blast after their ugly Week 6 loss to Missouri. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab56575342cf4db8eb37d Texas in Danger of Losing Coveted 5-Star Recruit to SEC Rival te 2026-10-10T22:00:05.061Z Texas in Danger of Losing Coveted 5-Star Recruit to SEC Rival The top-ranked wide receiver for the Class of 2027 may de-commit from Texas to land with another SEC team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab31475342cf4db8eb343 Veteran walked across four continents and just swam the English Channel to return home te 2026-10-10T21:50:12.598Z Veteran walked across four continents and just swam the English Channel to return home A British Army veteran has returned to his home country after a 28-year journey across four continents — but his trek isn't quite over. Karl Bushby, a 57-year-old former paratrooper, reached England this week after swimming across the English Channel from France, marking the latest milestone in an around-the-world expedition that he embarked on in 1998. Now, he has roughly 250 miles left to walk before reuniting with his mother, whom he hasn't seen in 11 years. DIVERS BRAVE DEADLY 'MOUNT EVEREST OF SHIPWRECKS' AS FAMED WRECK BREAKS APART Bushby spent about 20 hours swimming in the English Channel over three days before reaching Shakespeare Beach near Dover on Oct. 5, according to the BBC. "Getting in the water that first day, I thought, 'Have I taken too much of a bite here?'" Bushby told the outlet. "But you dig deep. Keep on keeping on. You find a rhythm." Bushby hadn't even trained for the last leg of the trip and after about an hour in the water, he was cramping and doubting whether he could finish, he told the BBC. CLIMBER STRANDED ON 6-INCH LEDGE AT 11,000 FEET AS 46 MPH WINDS GROUND RESCUE HELICOPTER But the Channel crossing was just the latest obstacle in an expedition spanning more than 30,000 miles and 29 countries. Bushby set out from Chile on Nov. 1, 1998, and set two rules for himself: He would not use transportation including planes, trains, boats or cars to advance his expedition route and he would not return home to Hull until he had finished it. His route took him the length of South America, through North America and across the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Along the way, he trekked through the Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia and, in 2006, crossed the frozen Bering Strait on foot and over ice with Dimitri Kieffer, a French-American adventurer. More recently, Bushby swam about 184 miles across the Caspian Sea before continuing west toward Europe. His expedition faced delays related to visa restrictions, the loss of sponsors during the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19 lockdowns and geopolitical turmoil, according to reports. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Bushby began his expedition with just $500 and no sponsors, relying over the years on book sales, speaking engagements, donations and corporate sponsorships to keep going. A documentary production company also provided support for the past 16 years, according to reports. When Bushby finally reached France, he was hoping to cross into England on foot through the Channel Tunnel's service tunnel, which connects both countries, but his request was rejected over safety and maintenance concerns, according to the BBC, leaving him to swim the English Channel instead. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Bushby said floating on his back at night and looking at the stars offered a distraction from the physical pain he was in during the swim. "You're far away from light pollution and have the whole night sky in front of you," he said. "It gave me something to think about and took my mind off the pain and aches. It was amazing." The last leg of the journey will bring him to his mother, who he hasn't seen since 2015, in the port city of Hull, The Times of London reported. He is expected to arrive in early November. "I walked away from that place 28 years ago and that is where we are going to wrap it up," he told the outlet. "That’s about 400 kilometers from here, so I’ve got to get busy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab31375342cf4db8eb33a ESPN College Gameday 'no religious signs' rule draws backlash during Alabama vs Georgia broadcast te 2026-10-10T21:50:11.946Z ESPN College Gameday 'no religious signs' rule draws backlash during Alabama vs Georgia broadcast Alabama vs Georgia is the biggest game Saturday. Before the hurricane became a factor, President Trump was planning on making an appearance. The weather also caused ESPN's "College Gameday" to record their show indoors at Coleman Coliseum on the campus of Alabama. That made for a far less raucous and smaller crowd. One thing that caught football fans eyes online was a photo shared by Daily Wire reporter Brecca Stoll, which showcased a disclaimer about what signs were allowed in "The Pit" during filming. THE STORM IS HERE: GEORGIA-ALABAMA SET TO WRITE LATEST CHAPTER AFTER CHAOTIC WEEK AROUND HURRICANE ISAIAS The disclaimer on the video board over center court said below "Pit Rules": The "No Religious Signs" rules is what caught the eyes of hundreds of thousands online. WISCONSIN STUDENT ALLEGES SCHOOL BARRED HER FROM USING BIBLE VERSE AT GRADUATION If you've watched "College Gameday" this season, or throughout your life, you'd know that there have been countless Christian signs on display almost every episode of Gameday. They are usually some of the biggest signs on the broadcast. One X user said, "I see a spiritual battle here. The rule applies to every religion, so I’m not going to pretend Christians alone were singled out. But I also reject the idea that faith should be pushed out of public life and kept invisible." PAT MCAFEE’S PRO-MILITARY COMMENTS ON ‘COLLEGE GAMEDAY’ IGNITE ONLINE BACKLASH FROM THE LEFT Another said, "Terrible look for @CollegeGameDay in Tuscaloosa. A rapid explanation is in order lest everyone’s assumptions about @Disney take root." An ESPN spokesperson said that the rule of "No Religious Signs" has been in place for a while. A LIST OF THE BEST COLLEGE GAMEDAY SIGNS AT LSU DURING SHOW'S 500TH EPISODE The network reportedly doesn't enforce these rules outside "The Pit," which may be the reason the signs featuring Bible verses, and other Christian phrases, are not prohibited, but after looking over past broadcasts, it sure seems like those signs have indeed been allowed in "The Pit." For example, while at LSU, a large "Seek Jesus" sign, as well a "Find Hope in Jesus" sign can be seen in the background in the crowd alongside other signs. A "Seek Jesus" sign can be seen during the broadcast of College Gameday while at the University of Tennessee. I wouldn't go as far as calling this religious persecution, but it does seem like a blatant lack of consistency in enforcement, because there are also plenty of fans that share their Venmo usernames for "beer money," and more signs allowed by ESPN that are against the "Pit Rules." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab31375342cf4db8eb331 Tulsa's David Wells Jr. tips ball to himself for improbable touchdown in wild play against Navy te 2026-10-10T21:50:11.300Z Tulsa's David Wells Jr. tips ball to himself for improbable touchdown in wild play against Navy Saturday's college football slate is headlined by two SEC matchups that are some of the best rivalries in the sport - but that doesn't mean there aren't eyebrow-raising plays elsewhere. Tulsa visited Navy on Saturday, and the Golden Hurricane scored a touchdown that nobody could have drawn up. With just under two minutes to play in the first quarter, the game was tied at seven when Tulsa was at the opposing 10-yard line. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Quarterback Baylor Hayes tossed a backwards pass to wide receiver Oran Singleton Jr., who was stuffed roughly seven yards behind the line of scrimmage. However, he managed to escape a tackle and throw a floating prayer into coverage. But one of his fellow pass-catchers made an improbable rescue. David Wells Jr. (not related to the former pitcher) tipped the ball backward to himself outside of the end zone, caught it, and then scampered back in for the score. That wasn't the only action Singleton got - he would catch a touchdown of his own later on to give Tulsa a 26-14 lead early in the second half. It has not been a pleasant season for the Midshipmen, who were nationally ranked and won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy by defeating both Air Force and Army last year. Navy also won the Liberty Bowl to complete an 11-2 season. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER But entering Saturday, they already had more losses than they did all of last season. Meanwhile, Tulsa has begun the season 3-2 after a disappointing 4-8 campaign last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab31175342cf4db8eb315 Hall of Fame WR Has Strong Message for Marvin Harrison Jr. Amid Trade Buzz te 2026-10-10T21:50:09.663Z Hall of Fame WR Has Strong Message for Marvin Harrison Jr. Amid Trade Buzz The former NFL WR has some powerful words for the young Cardinal. “I tell him you are responsible for your development.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab31075342cf4db8eb30c Mike Elko Calls Some Texas A&M Fans a 'Cesspool' After Loss to Mizzou te 2026-10-10T21:50:08.623Z Mike Elko Calls Some Texas A&M Fans a 'Cesspool' After Loss to Mizzou Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko called out some of the more vocal part of the Aggies fan base after Saturday's loss to Missouri. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab30f75342cf4db8eb303 Bill Belichick Upsets Ranked Team for Biggest Win of College Coaching Career te 2026-10-10T21:50:07.580Z Bill Belichick Upsets Ranked Team for Biggest Win of College Coaching Career Bill Belichick achieved a coaching milestone as the North Carolina Tar Heels pulled off a significant college football upset. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab30e75342cf4db8eb2fa Seahawks Add All-Pro CB Day Before Pivotal 49ers Game te 2026-10-10T21:50:06.606Z Seahawks Add All-Pro CB Day Before Pivotal 49ers Game The Seattle Seahawks have signed cornerback Trevon Diggs off of their practice squad before their game against the 49ers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab30d75342cf4db8eb2f1 Patriots Offense Hit With Double Injury Loss Right Before Raiders Game te 2026-10-10T21:50:05.563Z Patriots Offense Hit With Double Injury Loss Right Before Raiders Game The New England Patriots have placed Reggie Gilliam and Mack Hollins on injured reserve before their game against the Raiders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acab30b75342cf4db8eb2e0 Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI models need an ‘emergency brake’ te 2026-10-10T21:50:03.947Z Microsoft’s Satya Nadella says AI models need an ‘emergency brake’ In a Saturday morning post, Microsoft's CEO wrote that it’s time “to step back and assess the trust architecture” of AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaae6075342cf4db8eb00f Nebraska Nearly Stuns No. 7 Indiana After Entering Game Unranked te 2026-10-10T21:30:08.388Z Nebraska Nearly Stuns No. 7 Indiana After Entering Game Unranked Indiana avoids an upset against Nebraska, handing the Huskers their first loss of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaae5f75342cf4db8eb006 Steelers Lose Top Aaron Rodgers Weapon to Injured Reserve te 2026-10-10T21:30:07.511Z Steelers Lose Top Aaron Rodgers Weapon to Injured Reserve The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve ahead of their Week 5 game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaae5e75342cf4db8eaffd Warriors Commit $110 Million to Brandin Podziemski’s Future te 2026-10-10T21:30:06.501Z Warriors Commit $110 Million to Brandin Podziemski’s Future The Warriors agree to a five-year, $110 million extension with Brandin Podziemski, making a major investment in their future. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaae5d75342cf4db8eaff4 Trump Touts Pastor’s Support for Hasan Execution Livestream as Pope Objects te 2026-10-10T21:30:05.401Z Trump Touts Pastor’s Support for Hasan Execution Livestream as Pope Objects Trump promotes pastor's support for livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution as Pope Leo XIV objects. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaac0575342cf4db8eafb0 5 Killed in Murder-Suicide at a Home in Georgia te 2026-10-10T21:20:05.407Z 5 Killed in Murder-Suicide at a Home in Georgia Officials said the shooting in the city of Douglas was related to domestic violence. The victims lived together in the same house. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaa9ad75342cf4db8eaf5d Another Major US River Running Dry Leaving Millions Facing Water Crisis te 2026-10-10T21:10:05.043Z Another Major US River Running Dry Leaving Millions Facing Water Crisis “All remaining water stored in New Mexico reservoirs could be gone in just one or two low runoff years," researchers warn. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaa75875342cf4db8eaf26 Bill Belichick earns first win against ranked opponent as UNC upsets No 25 Pitt on road te 2026-10-10T21:00:08.350Z Bill Belichick earns first win against ranked opponent as UNC upsets No 25 Pitt on road Bill Belichick earned the biggest win of his college coaching career Saturday. North Carolina defeated No. 25 Pitt 21-17 on the road Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, marking Belichick's first win over a ranked opponent as UNC's head coach. It was UNC's first win over a ranked opponent since beating No. 25 Miami in 2023 and its first road win over a ranked opponent since defeating No. 9 Miami in 2020. "Gutsy performance. Kept battling against a good football team," Belichick said during ESPN's postgame broadcast. "We just kept hanging in there. We made a couple big plays, and they made a couple too. They’re a good football team." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Belichick's squad fell behind 10-0 before beginning its comeback in the second quarter, when quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. connected with tight end Jelani Thurman on a 7-yard touchdown pass to make it 10-7. Late in the third quarter, UNC took its first lead of the game on Demon June's 1-yard touchdown run, taking a 14-10 lead. On the ensuing drive, Pitt marched down the field, as running back La'Vell Wright capped a seven-play, 75-yard drive that lasted 2 1/2 minutes with a 1-yard touchdown run, putting Pitt back ahead 17-14. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Edwards responded even faster than Pitt, finding tight end Shamar Easter for a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the ensuing possession to give UNC a 21-17 lead that held for the remainder of the game. With the win, North Carolina improved to 3-2 and moved within one victory of matching its win total from last season, when the Tar Heels finished 4-8. UNC will look to win its second straight game against archrival Duke next week. Pitt, on the other hand, fell to 5-1 and will face Boston College next week. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaa4fd75342cf4db8eaebb 8 seriously annoying tasks you can hand off to an AI agent te 2026-10-10T20:50:05.058Z 8 seriously annoying tasks you can hand off to an AI agent I have a growing list of things I would gladly never do again. Checking the same airfare every morning is on it. Digging through an overflowing inbox is right up there too. And I would be perfectly happy never having to remember when some free trial is about to start charging me. This is where AI agents are starting to get genuinely useful. A regular chatbot waits for you to ask a question. An AI agent can potentially keep working on something after that first conversation. It might monitor a price, watch for an opening or keep tabs on a task you would otherwise have to remember yourself. OpenAI, Meta and Google are all pushing further into this kind of AI. OpenAI now has Dots and ChatGPT Work, while Meta has Muse and Google has Gemini Spark. That all sounds very impressive. But I am less interested in having an AI run my life than I am in having it take a few irritating chores off my hands. So if you are wondering what you would actually do with one of these agents, start here. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better healthcare. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com AI AGENT HACKS GYM SYSTEM TO MOVE UP WAITLIST ChatGPT Work is only one way to try an AI agent. OpenAI also offers Dots, which are more persistent. A Dot has its own cloud computer, can remember ongoing work and can keep making progress between conversations. Dots are currently rolling out to eligible ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users. OpenAI says Dot usage will temporarily not count against eligible users' plan allowances during the introductory period, with longer-term usage terms still to come. ChatGPT Work is built into ChatGPT and focuses on longer, multi-step tasks. On web and mobile, OpenAI says Work is available on eligible paid plans, including Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Edu, although access is still rolling out. Work can research, use connected apps and files, create finished materials and run scheduled or recurring tasks. There are alternatives too. Meta Muse offers a free tier with usage limits, with a paid subscription available if you need more. Gemini Spark is Google's personal AI agent and is available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in supported regions. It can manage ongoing tasks, use connected Google services and run scheduled workflows. You do not need the most powerful or expensive agent to try the ideas in this article. Start with whichever service you already use, give it a low-risk task and see whether having AI continue the job actually saves you time. If you have never used an AI agent, the first step is simply knowing where to find one. We will use ChatGPT Work as an example. OpenAI is rolling the feature out to eligible accounts, so what you see can vary depending on your plan and device. Before you get started, I recommend checking a few privacy settings so you have more control over what ChatGPT does with your information. You can stop new ChatGPT conversations from being used to train OpenAI's models. Here's how: Your conversations can still appear in your chat history, but new chats will not be used to train OpenAI's models. You can also use Temporary Chat for conversations you do not want saved in your history or used for model training. OpenAI may still retain these chats for up to 30 days for safety purposes. Finally, review your connected apps under Settings > Plugins. Remove any connections you no longer need. Keep in mind that turning off model training does not prevent ChatGPT from processing information you provide to complete a task. Once you've reviewed those settings, you're ready to give an AI agent its first task. Here's how to get started: You do not need to start by connecting your entire digital life. In fact, I would not. Try a simple task first, such as researching several products within a budget or comparing options for an upcoming trip. That lets you see how the agent works before you give it access to email, calendars or other personal information. Once you are comfortable with the basics, the eight ideas below show where an AI agent can start saving you some real time. MALICIOUS BROWSER EXTENSIONS CAN HIJACK AI ASSISTANTS I do not need another app demanding my attention first thing in the morning. What I would like is something that looks at the information I already have and tells me what I need to know. An AI agent with access to your calendar and other approved information could review what is coming up, flag a meeting you need to prepare for and surface something time-sensitive you might have missed. The key is asking for a briefing instead of another information dump. Prompt to try: "Review my calendar and relevant messages for today. Tell me what I need to prepare for, flag anything time-sensitive and point out any scheduling conflicts. Do not send messages or change my calendar without asking me first." That last sentence would absolutely stay in my prompt. I want AI to tell me that my afternoon looks impossible. I do not want it quietly deciding which meeting gets moved. You find a flight. It costs too much. So you check again tomorrow. Then you check again the next day. I have done this with airfare, hotels and products I was not in a hurry to buy. It gets old fast. This is almost a perfect AI agent task because there is very little value in you personally opening the same page 12 times. Give the agent the item and the price you are hoping to hit. Then let it tell you when something changes. Prompt to try: "Track the price of [item, flight or hotel]. Let me know if the total price drops below $___ or if you find a comparable option that costs less. Show me the details before taking any action." You can even use this after a purchase. If the retailer offers price adjustments or you are still inside the return window, have the agent keep watching. I like this type of task because the AI does the watching while I keep control of the wallet. There are days when opening my inbox feels like volunteering for another job. Some emails need an answer. Others are simply FYIs. Then you have the message you meant to answer two days ago sitting underneath six newsletters and a shipping notification. An AI agent connected to your inbox can help with that first pass. It can summarize what arrived, identify the messages that appear to need attention and prepare a reply for you to review. Prompt to try: "Review my unread email from the last 24 hours. Show me what needs my attention today and summarize the rest. Draft responses where appropriate. Do not send, delete or archive anything without my approval." I would absolutely keep that approval requirement in place. Let AI write the first draft. Let AI tell you what looks urgent. But before something goes out under my name, I want to see it. That goes double if the recipient is my boss, my doctor or anybody who might interpret an AI hallucination as something I actually meant to say. Life is full of deadlines that are incredibly easy to miss because they do not feel urgent until suddenly they are. A subscription renews Friday. A rebate expires next week. Your insurance paperwork is due. Somewhere in your inbox there is a form you completely forgot existed. That is the kind of mental clutter I would love to hand off. An agent could keep track of deadlines you give it and remind you before something needs your attention. Prompt to try: "Keep track of the deadlines, renewals and appointments I give you. Tell me what is coming up this week and alert me early when I need to do something. Never renew, cancel or submit anything without my approval." I would keep the agent in reminder mode when money is involved. Tell me the bill is due. Tell me the trial expires tomorrow. Then get out of the way and let me decide what happens next. I don't know about you, but deciding what to make for dinner every night gets old fast. You open the refrigerator, stare at what's inside and somehow still can't think of anything to eat. Why not hand that job to AI? Tell an AI agent what foods you like, what ingredients you already have and how much time you want to spend cooking. It can put together a weekly dinner plan, suggest simple recipes and even help you use up food before it goes bad. Prompt to try: "Every Sunday, prepare a dinner plan for the coming week with five easy meals. Use my food preferences and any ingredients I've told you I have. Keep each meal under 30 minutes. Include simple recipes and a grocery list of anything else I'll need. Don't order groceries without my approval." You can schedule this as a weekly task so the agent prepares fresh dinner ideas without you having to ask each time. Just update it with what's in your refrigerator and pantry before it creates the next plan. That means fewer nights staring into the refrigerator wondering what to cook. Every home seems to have a list that nobody actually wrote down. The air filter needs replacing. The dog is running out of food. There is something in the garage you promised to fix about four months ago. Then, at exactly the wrong moment, somebody remembers it. An AI agent could become the place where all those loose ends go. Every time something pops into your head, give it to the agent and let the agent keep track of what is coming due. Prompt to try: "Keep a household task list based on the things I give you. Remind me when something needs attention and help me keep track of what is still unfinished. Ask me before adding anything to my calendar, ordering something or contacting anyone." This is one of those uses that sounds almost too simple for AI. That may be exactly why I like it. If it remembers that I need a new refrigerator filter before the old one stops working, we are making progress. This one drives me crazy. You send an email. You request a refund. You call somebody about a bill. They tell you they will get back to you. Then life happens. Two weeks later, you suddenly think, "Wait, did anybody ever answer me?" An AI agent could keep track of those loose ends for you. Tell it what you are waiting on and when you expect a response. If nothing arrives, have it remind you. Better yet, let it prepare the follow-up so you do not have to stare at a blank email trying to remember what happened in the first place. Prompt to try: "Keep track of the requests I am waiting on. If I have not received a response by the deadline I give you, remind me and draft a polite follow-up. Do not send it without my approval." That could work for a contractor estimate, a disputed charge or a return you are still waiting to hear about. I like this because the agent becomes responsible for remembering that the conversation never actually ended. Sometimes the issue is not the price. It is getting your hands on the thing at all. Maybe the restaurant you want is booked Saturday night. Your doctor has no opening for three weeks. The product you want keeps selling out. You could keep checking. Or you could make the AI check. Prompt to try: "Check [restaurant, appointment, event or product] for availability. Let me know when an opening appears that meets these conditions: ___. Do not book, buy or confirm anything without asking me first." This will depend on the AI agent you are using and whether the website allows that kind of automated access. But the idea is exactly where agents become useful. I do not want to ask AI whether the table is available right now. I want it to tell me Friday afternoon when somebody cancels and suddenly it is. Here is the part I would pay close attention to. An AI agent becomes more useful as you give it more access. That can include your email, calendar and other accounts. More access also means there is more that can go wrong. So I would make the agent earn those permissions. Start by letting it read something. See what it does with the information. If that goes well, maybe allow it to organize information or prepare drafts. Only then would I consider letting it perform a limited action, and even then I would keep approval turned on whenever something important could happen. Think about email. Let the agent summarize messages first. Then maybe let it draft replies. Sending those replies is another level entirely. The same thinking applies to shopping and your calendar. OpenAI says Dots can follow rules that determine which actions they can perform on their own and when they need your input. Meta says Muse asks for approval before certain critical actions, including purchases and sending emails. I would use those controls. And I would never paste passwords, PINs or two-factor authentication codes into a chat window because an AI agent asks for them. If the service offers a secure way to connect an account, use that instead. Give AI what it needs to complete the task. Do not automatically give it everything it asks for. Here is an easy way to figure that out. Ask yourself whether the job ends when AI answers you. If you ask ChatGPT to help plan dinner tonight, you probably do not need an agent. But suppose you say, "Keep watching the price of this flight and tell me when it drops below $300." Now the useful part of the job happens after you leave. The same goes for appointments. Asking what appointments you have tomorrow can be a normal AI request. Asking AI to alert you when an earlier doctor's appointment becomes available requires something that keeps checking. Agents make the most sense when the task has an unfinished part. That is where I see the real appeal. There are some areas where convenience would not persuade me to give up control. I would not give an AI agent unrestricted access to move money or make major purchases. I also would not let one make medical decisions for me or handle a legal decision without a human involved. Be careful with connected accounts too. If you connect an agent to your inbox or cloud storage for a particular task, check what it can see. Once you no longer need that connection, consider removing it. AI agents may get much better at taking action on our behalf. That does not mean every action should be theirs to take. IDENTITY RESTORATION: WHAT TO DO AFTER IDENTITY THEFT I think AI agents get a lot more appealing when you forget the hype for a minute and ask one simple question: What am I tired of doing myself? For some people, that could be checking a price every morning. Others may want help remembering follow-ups or keeping track of household chores that always seem to surface at the worst possible time. Those are the kinds of tasks I would hand over first. I become much more cautious when AI moves from watching and reminding to actually doing something in my name. I am happy to let an agent tell me that a restaurant table opened up. Before it books dinner for me, though, I want to know exactly what it is about to do. That is where I see the sweet spot with AI agents. Let them handle the annoying part while you stay in charge of anything that could cost you money, expose your information or create a mess you have to clean up later. What is the one annoying task you would happily hand over to an AI agent tomorrow, and what is one thing you would never trust it to do for you? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaa2a775342cf4db8eae3a Starbucks hit with lawsuit over sugar content as experts reveal chain's most sugary drinks te 2026-10-10T20:40:07.524Z Starbucks hit with lawsuit over sugar content as experts reveal chain's most sugary drinks Starbucks is facing a lawsuit over its "sugar-free" protein drinks, with consumers alleging some contain nearly as much sugar as a candy bar. The proposed class-action lawsuit, filed Oct. 2 in federal court in Washington state, targets eight hot and iced Starbucks protein beverages, including its Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Latte, Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Latte and protein matcha drinks. The beverages contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar in a venti-sized serving, according to the lawsuit, which reportedly argues that "no reasonable consumer" would expect a drink called "sugar-free" to contain that amount. POPULAR PANTRY PRODUCT CAN'T LEGALLY BE CALLED PEANUT BUTTER — HERE'S WHY The suit was brought by three consumers who bought the drinks in California, New York and Washington. It asks the court to stop Starbucks from using "sugar-free" to describe products that contain sugar. Starbucks is disputing the allegations. "We believe these claims have no merit," a Starbucks spokesperson told Fox News Digital. GROCERY SHOPPERS MAY BE RELYING ON A 'MISLEADING' CLUE WHEN CHOOSING HEALTHY FOODS "Starbucks has consistently and clearly provided information about its protein beverages, sugar-free options, customization choices, and nutritional content across product announcements, menus, marketing materials, Starbucks.com and the Starbucks app, and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this matter." The company says the sugar in the drinks comes naturally from protein-boosted milk rather than added sugar, and that sugar-free syrups are used for flavoring. Nicolette Pace, a New York-based registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, noted that lactose in milk is a naturally occurring sugar and is not counted as an added sugar, but "sugar-free" and "no added sugar" are not the same. DIRTY SODA DRINKS ARE EVERYWHERE, BUT DOCTORS WARN OF HEALTH RISKS: 'METABOLIC DISASTER' "Sugar-free" does not necessarily mean a product contains zero sugar, added Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Under FDA regulations, products labeled "sugar-free" generally must contain less than 0.5 gram of sugar per serving. "No added sugar," meanwhile, means sugars or sugar-containing ingredients have not been added during processing or preparation, though a product can still contain naturally occurring sugar, as Starbucks says its protein drinks do. Naturally occurring sugars can still affect blood glucose levels, making the total carbohydrate content important for people with diabetes to consider. JUST ONE SMALL SERVING OF ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD A DAY LINKED TO HIGHER DISEASE RISK, MAJOR STUDY FINDS The plaintiffs argue that they paid more for products advertised as sugar-free than they would have for comparable alternatives, said Danny Karon, an Ohio-based class-action attorney who is not involved in the case. "The challenge will be convincing the court — and then the jury — that consumers relied on Starbucks' alleged misrepresentations when making their purchases," Karon told Fox News Digital. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Beyond the protein beverages cited in the lawsuit, Aziz and Pace warned that other Starbucks specialty drinks can pack significant amounts of sugar, underscoring the importance of considering nutrition information, serving size and add-ons such as whipped cream and drizzles. A venti Java Chip Frappuccino can contain nearly 80 grams of sugar, or roughly 20 teaspoons, they said. They also pointed to the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino and seasonal drinks such as the Peppermint Mocha and Pumpkin Spice Latte, which, depending on size and customization, can have almost as much sugar. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "That's massive amounts of sugar when we know that a soda has 63 grams of sugar," Aziz said, referring to standard 20-ounce bottles of popular regular sodas. "Size does matter when it comes to these things at Starbucks," Pace said. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar to about 6 teaspoons, or 25 grams, per day for most women and 9 teaspoons, or 36 grams, for men, she noted. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER She stressed, however, that those recommendations apply to added sugar, not naturally occurring lactose in milk. For consumers looking to reduce their intake, she suggested keeping the order simple, and choosing a smaller size. Aziz recommends, "If you want to have a treat, maybe just have a simple latte or a cappuccino." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaa2a675342cf4db8eae31 Minnesota Vikings bring Odell Beckham Jr. up from practice squad for game against Saints te 2026-10-10T20:40:06.604Z Minnesota Vikings bring Odell Beckham Jr. up from practice squad for game against Saints While his return to New York didn't exactly pan out, Odell Beckham Jr. is already getting a chance to show what he can do in the NFL after signing with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. Or, at least he can show what he can do standing on the sideline with pads on. It's been reported that the team is elevating the veteran wide receiver from the practice squad ahead of this week's game against the New Orleans Saints. ODELL BECKHAM JR LAMENTS HIS SHORT-LIVED RETURN TO THE NEW YORK GIANTS: 'I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER' That doesn't mean Beckham will see any game action, but it gives the Vikings options if they're without top wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, both listed as questionable. The 11-year NFL veteran out of LSU hasn't logged a single reception this season and was only targeted once in three games with the Giants. EX-NFL STAR BELIEVES ODELL BECKHAM JR 'STILL BETTER THAN MOST OF THE RECEIVERS' IN NFL AS HE RETURNS TO GIANTS But, hey, the warm-up highlights were electrifying! Jefferson is dealing with an ankle issue, while Addison has a hamstring injury. According to ESPN, head coach Kevin O'Connell indicated that Jefferson — who has been out of action since late September — is headed in the right direction. "He progressed throughout the week," he said. "So much of it is just how he feels after getting some work today. And we still have quite a bit of time between the rest of the day, tomorrow, and obviously into game day to make that determination based upon what's best for our football team and Justin." If Beckham is called upon, it's a prime opportunity to show that he can still contribute offensively on a front-running team like the 4-0 Vikings. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaa2a475342cf4db8eae24 4 Killed as a Weakened Isaias Pushes Through the Southeast te 2026-10-10T20:40:04.629Z 4 Killed as a Weakened Isaias Pushes Through the Southeast Hundreds of thousands of people lost power, but towns near the landfall site in Florida were relieved that the hurricane damage was not worse. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6acaa04c75342cf4db8eadab Bernie Sanders Campaigns With Jackson for First Time Since Platner Fallout te 2026-10-10T20:30:04.753Z Bernie Sanders Campaigns With Jackson for First Time Since Platner Fallout Sanders' appearance comes as Troy Jackson is in striking distance of flipping the Maine seat held by GOP Senator Susan Collins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca9df775342cf4db8ead5d Supreme Court climate case could bankrupt oil companies, send gas prices soaring, experts warn te 2026-10-10T20:20:07.354Z Supreme Court climate case could bankrupt oil companies, send gas prices soaring, experts warn A Supreme Court showdown over climate change lawsuits could leave oil companies bankrupt, gas stations facing financial ruin and Americans paying more at the pump if the justices allow cities and states to pursue billions in damages against the fossil fuel industry, energy policy experts warn. "You would see mass exodus and that would create more scarcity with fuel, more so than we're seeing already today, higher prices," Jason Isaac, CEO of American Energy Institute, told Fox News Digital. "And that's really what this is about. It's about controlling these companies and stopping the use of hydrocarbons." The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in Suncor v. Boulder, a dispute over whether federal law prevents cities and states from suing oil companies under state law for alleged climate damage linked to emissions that cross state borders. During oral arguments, Justice Clarence Thomas pressed Boulder's attorney, Kevin Russell, on whether the legal theory could expose businesses beyond oil producers to similar lawsuits, including large retailers. WAVE OF OVERLOOKED 'LEFT-WING' LAWSUITS COULD COME WITH AN UNEXPECTED PRICE TAG FOR AMERICANS "Nothing in our theory prevents that," Russell acknowledged, although he noted that state tort law could impose additional limitations. Justice Brett Kavanaugh separately raised concerns about the potential financial consequences of widespread litigation, warning that enough lawsuits could "bankrupt" defendants and questioning whether virtually any manufacturer or business could face similar claims. The city and county of Boulder, Colo., sued oil giants ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in 2018, accusing the companies of knowingly contributing to climate change while misleading the public about the alleged dangers of fossil fuels. The municipalities are seeking damages to help cover the mounting costs of climate-related harms. There are roughly 30 similar lawsuits pending in jurisdictions across the country, including cases in Portland and Baltimore. Boulder's lawsuit alleged ExxonMobil and Suncor knew for decades about the climate risks associated with fossil fuels but misled the public about those risks. The complaint pointed to a 1977 internal memo from ExxonMobil that circulated among the company's highest-level managers. The memo reported that "current scientific opinion overwhelmingly favors" that fossil fuels contribute to the rise in CO2 emissions. David Bookbinder, who previously served as counsel of record for Boulder but is no longer involved in the case, described the lawsuit as a way to implement an "indirect carbon tax" during a Federalist Society forum last year. But Boulder has maintained that the case is not an attempt to regulate national climate policy, arguing instead that Colorado has the authority to hold companies accountable under state law for alleged harms suffered within its borders. "Since the founding, states have had the power to provide tort remedies for injuries occurring within their borders even when the conduct causing those injuries occurred elsewhere," Russell told the justices. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, BANNED RIFLES AND ‘CLIMATE LAWFARE’: BLOCKBUSTER FIGHTS AWAIT SUPREME COURT O.H. Skinner, executive director of the Alliance for Consumers, argued that the lawsuits are an attempt to accomplish through the courts what climate advocates have been unable to achieve through Congress. "When you really boil it down, and you separate it from all the legal arguments, the advocates who push these cases are very clear," Skinner told Fox News Digital. "That it's an effort to get a backdoor carbon tax, because carbon taxes have never passed in Congress, or to bankrupt the energy industry." Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from the case without providing an explanation. Isaac warned that a Supreme Court ruling in Boulder's favor could open "Pandora's box," allowing thousands of jurisdictions to pursue similar lawsuits. He said a 4-4 split could have a similar practical effect by leaving the lower court's ruling in place, although a tie would not establish nationwide precedent. "There are over 90,000 levels of government — government entities just in the United States alone — that could also begin lawsuits against energy companies," Isaac told Fox News Digital. "Driving up cost to consumers because the cost to defend those would be astronomical." LAWSUITS COST EVERY AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. SUPREME COURT CAN HELP Skinner argued that who could be sued could extend beyond oil producers to businesses across the energy supply chain, including gas stations, automakers and utilities that sell or use fossil fuels. "From Boulder's perspective, anybody who's contributed to climate change would reliable, any sort of company, big or small, and the problem here is that to the left, climate change is everything and everything is climate change," Skinner told Fox News Digital. "So it's very hard to find a line for who isn't contributing to climate change." But Isaac said the case is different from lawsuits against tobacco or opioid companies because greenhouse gas emissions come from countless sources around the world and cross state and national borders, making it difficult to isolate responsibility for climate-related damage. "Emissions are a global phenomenon," Isaac told Fox News Digital. CONSERVATIVE GROUPS SAY JUSTICE KAGAN CANNOT BE IMPARTIAL IN UPCOMING SUPREME COURT CLIMATE LITIGATION ExxonMobil and Suncor argue that because greenhouse gas emissions travel globally, Colorado cannot use state law to hold companies liable for emissions originating outside its borders. The companies contend that such disputes should instead be governed by federal law. Meanwhile, other states such as Utah have barred these types of state tort lawsuits from being pursued. "If the energy companies were to lose and Colorado were to win, this would in effect drive up the prices of gas all across the country," Utah Attorney General Derek Brown told Fox News Digital. "And so those kind of decisions ultimately, it's the province of Congress." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca9df675342cf4db8ead54 Indiana survives Nebraska in comeback win, extends nation's longest active winning streak te 2026-10-10T20:20:06.489Z Indiana survives Nebraska in comeback win, extends nation's longest active winning streak The longest active winning streak in college football lives another week. No. 7 Indiana was pushed to the brink by Nebraska, but ended up winning 20-17 on the road Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium. For a while, it looked like Nebraska was going to hand the defending national champions their first loss since the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff, but a fourth quarter comeback prevented that. Indiana hadn't even trailed in a game since the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game against Ohio State, eight games ago. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The win was Indiana's 27th straight against unranked teams, as Indiana's previous loss to an unranked opponent came Nov. 25, 2023, against Purdue. For Curt Cignetti, he improved to 33-2 as Indiana's head coach. Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover did just enough in the win, completing 12 of his 22 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns while wide receiver Nick Marsh was outstanding, catching six passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns. While rallying late, the Indiana offense struggled in the first half. The Hoosiers ran just 17 plays and managed 115 yards of total offense, scoring their only three points on a 42-yard field goal by Nico Radicic in the first quarter. Nebraska, on the other hand, started fast. The Huskers opened the scoring with a 28-yard field goal by Kyle Cunanan, capping a 13-play, 66-yard drive to take a 3-0 lead. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! After Indiana responded with a field goal of its own, the Nebraska offense went to work on another long drive. Wide receiver Nyziah Hunter scored on a 10-yard end-around for his first touchdown of the season , putting Nebraska ahead 10-3 after a 10-play, 75-yard drive. The Huskers had an opportunity to add to their lead at the end of the first half, but Cunanan's 40-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right. Nebraska held the ball for more than 22 minutes in the first half alone. Indiana received the second-half kickoff and drove into Nebraska territory but was kept out of the end zone and forced to settle for another Radicic field goal, this time from 35 yards, making it 10-6. After the Indiana field goal, the game turned into a field-position battle. On the ensuing possession, the Huskers made their first mistake of the game. Facing third-and-16 from the Indiana 36-yard line, Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea was forced out of the pocket and heaved a pass toward the end zone intended for Hunter. Instead, Indiana defensive back Jamari Sharpe leaped and intercepted the pass at his team's 2-yard line . However, the Nebraska defense pinned Indiana deep in its own territory, forcing a three-and-out . After the punt, the Huskers took over at the Indiana 41-yard line. The Nebraska offense squandered the opportunity, going three-and-out, but pinned Indiana at its own 1-yard line with an excellent punt. As the fourth quarter began, the Hoosiers were forced to punt again after the Nebraska defense kept them pinned deep inside their own territory. Then, the floodgates opened. Colandrea finally broke through the Indiana defense with a 39-yard touchdown run on third-and-5. On a read-option play, Colandrea kept the ball, picked up the first down, cut back upfield and turned the corner for Nebraska's second touchdown of the game, extending its lead to 17-6. Just as the raucous Nebraska crowd erupted after Colandrea's score, Indiana quarterback Josh Hoover connected with wide receiver Nick Marsh on a 75-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the ensuing possession, silencing the Huskers faithful and cutting the deficit to 17-13. The Nebraska offense couldn't respond, giving Indiana a chance to take its first lead of the day . On fourth-and-1 from the Nebraska 44-yard line, the Huskers defense bit on a play-action pass. Hoover found a wide-open Marsh for a 44-yard touchdown, giving Indiana a 20-17 lead. Nebraska, sensing the game was slipping away, went for it on fourth-and-9 from its own 44-yard line with just under five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The gamble failed, as Indiana forced an incompletion and took over on downs, despite Nebraska still having two timeouts and the two-minute warning. However, the Nebraska defense forced a three-and-out, giving its offense another chance to mount a comeback. The Hoosiers defense held firm, forcing another turnover on downs with a sack of Colandrea. Nebraska gave the defending national champions a run for their money, but Indiana proved too much to handle. Nebraska fell to 5-1 with the loss and will look to bounce back against No. 13 Oregon next week. Indiana has another big game next week against No. 5 Ohio State at home. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca9df475342cf4db8ead36 A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray Joke About Vital Missed Shot Against Valkyries   te 2026-10-10T20:20:04.082Z A'ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray Joke About Vital Missed Shot Against Valkyries   It’s not too early to laugh about the Aces 87-77 OT loss, right? RIGHT?? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca9b9f75342cf4db8eac78 Mike Tyson predicts ‘Donald Trump will win’ midterms before joining president for New York rally te 2026-10-10T20:10:07.337Z Mike Tyson predicts ‘Donald Trump will win’ midterms before joining president for New York rally Boxing legend Mike Tyson is backing President Donald Trump’s political corner ahead of November’s midterm elections. The former heavyweight champion visited the White House on Friday and offered a brief prediction when reporters asked how Republicans would fare in the midterms. "I believe Donald Trump is gonna win it," Tyson said at the West Wing briefing room before accompanying the president to a rally in Syracuse, New York. TRUMP RALLIES NEW YORK CROWD FOR REPUBLICAN BRUCE BLAKEMAN'S BID TO REPLACE GOV. KATHY HOCHUL Before their departure, Trump joked about standing alongside one of boxing’s most feared fighters. "I won’t be fighting him today," Trump told reporters, adding, "We’ve been friends for a long time." TRUMP BRINGS MIKE TYSON ON STAGE AT SYRACUSE RALLY, JOKES THAT HE IS BRUCE BLAKEMAN'S PERSONAL SECURITY Their relationship dates to the 1980s, when Trump hosted boxing events featuring Tyson in Atlantic City. Their connection has since extended into cannabis advocacy. Tyson’s cannabis advocacy has become another connection in his decades-long friendship with Trump. In June 2025, Tyson joined Kevin Durant and other athletes in urging the White House to pursue federal marijuana reform. Their requests extended beyond rescheduling: They sought clemency for nonviolent marijuana offenses and changes to banking restrictions affecting cannabis businesses. Tyson told Fox News Digital rescheduling was his top priority, expressing disappointment with former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s handling of cannabis reform.. "It was a letdown, but you have to respect they were in power. You have to respect that," Tyson said. "We have a different president now, so we're talking to him. So, it seems to be a lot different talking to President Trump than with the other guy. And, like I said before, that's their agenda. This is our agenda right here." Tyson added he believes the rescheduling of marijuana is the top priority in his federal reform goals. On top of that, he and his supporters want to see mass clemency for nonviolent marijuana offenders. Trump took a step toward that goal in December 2025, signing an executive order directing the attorney general to expedite marijuana’s proposed move from Schedule I to Schedule III. The order instructed officials to complete the federal rulemaking process; it did not itself finalize the change. Tyson welcomed the order while urging Trump to go further. "Clemency and federal legalization are the next important steps," he wrote on X. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca9b9e75342cf4db8eac6f Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over Russia diesel deal: 'Get a new president' te 2026-10-10T20:10:06.535Z Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over Russia diesel deal: 'Get a new president' President Donald Trump said Saturday that it was "time for Ukraine to get a new president," warning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacking Russian oil refineries as the two leaders clashed over a U.S. deal with Moscow. "It's time for Ukraine to get a new president," Trump told reporters outside the White House before heading to a rally in Tennessee. Trump accused Zelenskyy of making global fuel problems worse by continuing to authorize strikes on Russian refineries. TRUMP SATS RUSSIA HAS AGREED TO DELIVER MILLIONS IN DIESEL FUEL AFTER 'HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL DISCUSSION' "He'd better d--- well stop," Trump said. The president argued that Ukraine should avoid targeting Russian refineries because of the potential impact on global energy supplies. "We said, 'you can do whatever you want to Russia, don't hit the refineries', because that's a world problem that's caused," Trump said. Trump also criticized Zelenskyy for failing to reach an agreement to end the war, which began when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. ZELENSKYY TO SEEK OFFRAMP FOR YEARS-LONG RUSSIA WAR IN UN SPEECH AFTER TRUMP REVEALS PEACE DEAL IS CLOSE "He could have made many deals and for some reason, he never does," Trump said. The remarks came after Zelenskyy criticized a new American agreement with Russia that would temporarily ease sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Trump confirmed Friday that Washington had reached an agreement with Moscow to suspend restrictions on Russian diesel exports until April 7. TRUMP TELLS ZELENSKYY TO STOP DOING 'ONE THING' DURING ATTACKS ON RUSSIA The agreement would allow Russia to release millions of tons of diesel into the U.S. and global markets, potentially increasing fuel supplies at a time when Americans are paying more at the pump. But Zelenskyy warned that the deal could give Russia additional money to buy weapons and continue its war against Ukraine. The dispute comes as Russia and Ukraine have stepped up strikes on energy facilities, transportation systems and other key infrastructure. Trump has been seeking ways to lower fuel prices as the U.S. faces rising energy costs tied to the conflict with Iran. Trump's warning puts fresh pressure on Zelenskyy to negotiate an end to the war with Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca9b9b75342cf4db8eac3c Caitlin Clark Trolls Nick Saban Ahead of Alabama-Georgia Game te 2026-10-10T20:10:03.616Z Caitlin Clark Trolls Nick Saban Ahead of Alabama-Georgia Game Caitlin Clark didn't shy away from trolling Nick Saban ahead of Alabama taking on Georgia in a highly anticipated SEC showdown. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca994775342cf4db8ea7ef Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed jokes that Michigan football can't win without cheating te 2026-10-10T20:00:07.727Z Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed jokes that Michigan football can't win without cheating Democrat socialist Abdul El-Sayed has made a lot of braindead comments regarding football over the years, and throughout his campaign for state senator in Michigan. El-Sayed once connected American football to toxic masculinity and the transatlantic slave trade, but he's also pandered by embracing the NFL and Detroit Lions in his campaign messaging. In a 2021 essay in response to then Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden, El-Sayed wrote, "The toxic masculinity at the heart of America's most popular sport — and men's sports culture more generally — is way deeper than a few emails." In separate remarks, he referenced Manifest Destiny, the destruction of Native American communities, and the transatlantic slave trade before saying, "And all of this, like a lot of these narratives, you kind of see echoed in the ethos of football." On Friday, he took a shot at voters who support the University of Michigan football team. TRUMP SAYS ROGERS 'COMPLETELY OBLITERATED' EL-SAYED IN DEBATE El-Sayed and former senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) met with Michigan farmers to discuss issues affecting the industry. They spoke about President Trump's tariff policy, the trade war with Canada, the Iran War, and ICE. ABDUL EL-SAYED DODGES 'RACIST NFL' CLAIM, CONTINUES DEFENDING COLIN KAEPERNICK At the end of the event, El-Sayed pleaded with the farmers to speak with friends and neighbors on the other side of the political aisle, who "made a different political choice" in the last election. He told the few people in the audience to not "indict" those folks for a "bad decision that they can't take back." He encouraged them to maybe even ditch talking about politics and have a conversation about the weather or "Will (the University of) Michigan ever win a football game without cheating," El-Sayed said with a chuckle in the midst of a couple awkward laughs. As you can imagine, the internet didn't take too kindly to a Michigan Senate candidate making comments like this. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Michigan superfan & founder of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy said, "This guy really is a terrorist." El-Sayed's opponent Mike Rogers responded to the controversy, quoting Portnoy's post saying, "@StoolPresidente is exactly right." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Others mentioned El-Sayed's comments were unforgivable for a Michigan alum. Some said he "lost votes." My advice to El-Sayed: Please keep talking about football. It's great for Rogers' chances. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca994475342cf4db8ea7bc Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe te 2026-10-10T20:00:04.868Z Apple discloses deal to hire team and license tech from personalized podcast startup Huxe Is Apple hoping to get into the AI-generated podcast business? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca949975342cf4db8ea5cb Watch as OutKick's Trey Wallace braves Hurricane Isaias' before Alabama-Georgia showdown in Tuscaloosa te 2026-10-10T19:40:09.405Z Watch as OutKick's Trey Wallace braves Hurricane Isaias' before Alabama-Georgia showdown in Tuscaloosa Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near the Florida Gulf Coast, and it has directly affected several college football games with some kickoff-time changes and even a cancellation. The storm isn't stopping No. 6 Alabama from hosting No. 2 Georgia on Saturday night, but make no mistake that the on-field play could certainly look different than originally anticipated. For starters, ESPN's "College GameDay" was forced to move indoors because of the storm that is slowly making its way toward the Atlantic Coast . School officials also halted any sort of tailgating until noon local time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The storm also halted President Donald Trump from attending the highly anticipated SEC bout. Both Georgia and Alabama rank quite well in the rushing attack - the Bulldogs' 198.3 rushing yards per game rank 28th in the country, while Alabama is 10 spots below at 186.4. That comes on 34.3 and 38.4 rushing attempts, respectively (Georgia is 81st there, but the Tide are 38th). HURRICANE ISAIAS FORCES NUMEROUS COLLEGE FOOTBALL GAMES TO HAVE CHANGES, INCLUDING A CANCELLATION If the rain holds steady, it could affect the passing attack, which is already not necessarily a strong suit for either program. Alabama throws the ball 27.2 times a game (99th), while Georgia is 105th in the country with 26.3 passes per contest. The rain is expected to stop by kickoff, but not after nearly 24 hours of it, which may have turned the grass surface of Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium into a swamp (it is equipped with quite the advanced draining system). Both teams enter the game at 5-0, and it is the ninth time since the 2018 national championship in which both squads are ranked inside the top 10 in the nation. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It is a massive SEC showdown that will set the tone for both teams moving forward this season, with Alabama hoping to make a statement about where it stands right now during the Kalen DeBoer era, while Kirby Smart hopes to start adding wins against the Tide in regular-season play. OutKick's Trey Wallace contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca949875342cf4db8ea5c2 Pat Sajak makes rare public appearance after stepping away from 'Wheel of Fortune' te 2026-10-10T19:40:08.624Z Pat Sajak makes rare public appearance after stepping away from 'Wheel of Fortune' Former "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak was spotted out in Los Angeles during a rare public appearance. The 79-year-old former game show host was photographed on Hollywood Boulevard as one of the attendees honoring Air Supply's Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock as they got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He looked dapper in a gray suit with a pink shirt underneath, as he took photos with the musicians and gave a speech in their honor during the ceremony. During his speech, Sajak joked with the crowd that he knows a thing or two about "longevity," as he "did my little show for over 40 years." PAT SAJAK'S DAUGHTER FINDS ROMANCE WITH VIRAL BASEBALL STAR AFTER 'BOYFRIEND APPLICATION' "I understand the challenge of trying not to wear out your welcome," he added. "But Graham and Russell have been at this for over 50 years, and they continue to entertain their fans and be welcomed by sold-out crowds all around the world." He then joked that he "had planned to get a large Air Supply logo" tattooed on his chest, but thought that it would pull focus from his nipple ring, so he changed his mind, telling the audience, "I’ll pause a moment while you poke out your mind’s eye." Sajak honed his comic skills as the host of "Wheel of Fortune" and later "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years before retiring in 2024 and passing the torch to Ryan Seacrest. Following his retirement from the game show, Sajak announced his starring role in the play "Prescription: Murder," which ran from July 31 to Aug. 10, 2025, at The Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu, Hawaii. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE He gave his fans an update from Hawaii in June, posting a video of himself walking poolside with Palm Trees and the ocean behind him, letting viewers know he is doing great. "Hi! I know a lot of you have been wondering, asking me how I’m doing, and I’m enjoying life. I moved here to Montana, and everything is going just great," he joked. "So, I just want to say hello. You’ll have to excuse me, I have some cattle to attend to." While Sajak is best known for hosting "Wheel of Fortune," he shared in an Instagram video in June 2024 that he almost turned down the opportunity to host the show when it was first offered to him. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Sajak took over hosting duties from Chuck Woolery, who left the game show in 1981. Sajak hosted the daytime version of the show from 1981 to 1989, while also hosting the nighttime version of the show, which fans associate him with, starting in 1983. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "When you work in L.A., in local TV, in a way you're auditioning every night, because the producers are sitting at home watching TV in their underwear like everybody else," Sajak joked. "Anyway, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ had been on the air for seven years in daytime on NBC, and the host was leaving, and they needed a new host, and he asked if I was interested. And I swear, the first thought was ‘Yes there are three R’s' is not exactly a career mover. Yeah, I know, shows you what I know." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca949675342cf4db8ea5ac Were Isaias Forecasts Accurate? te 2026-10-10T19:40:06.339Z Were Isaias Forecasts Accurate? Many people in the storm’s path escaped the worst, but 4 people were killed and there was plenty of damage. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca8fe775342cf4db8ea4ba Ron DeSantis deploys an army of linemen as Florida races to clear roads, restore power after Isaias' landfall te 2026-10-10T19:20:07.542Z Ron DeSantis deploys an army of linemen as Florida races to clear roads, restore power after Isaias' landfall Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis deployed state crews early Saturday to clear major highways and bridges after Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane, but former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate warned that deadly dangers can persist long after the hurricane passes. Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the Florida Panhandle late Friday, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power as intense winds continued across the Southeast. FOX Weather reported four storm-related deaths across Florida and Alabama. Despite the widespread outages, DeSantis said crews made early progress clearing major roads and restoring power. EXCLUSIVE: WOMAN WHO STOLE $1.7M MEANT FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS GETS PRISON TIME AS DHS CRACKS DOWN ON FEMA FRAUD HURRICANE ISAIAS THREATENS GEORGIA VS. ALABAMA SEC SHOWDOWN AS TRUMP PLANS TUSCALOOSA VISIT "We scrambled assets at 0300 for road clearing and also for search and rescue, should that have been needed. Fortunately, we have not gotten requests for our search and rescue assets. I think that's cautiously a good sign," DeSantis told "Fox & Friends Weekend." "We have had people clearing the key arteries like Interstate 10 and the key bridges from when it was pitch black at three or four in the morning. And they're [going to] continue to do that," he added. The governor said Florida had positioned 16,000 utility workers ahead of landfall to speed up power restoration and reduce the risk of prolonged outages. "I'd much rather have that than let the storm go by and say, 'Oh, well, we need 10,000 linemen. Let's see if they can get here by Monday morning,'" DeSantis said. DEM GOV LASHES OUT AS TRUMP HUD SCRUTINIZES NEARLY $2B IN DISASTER FUNDS OVER FRAUD CONCERNS "So the more you can stabilize everything, and yes, of course, the search and rescue when that's needed is very, very important. But when you do that, then you create stability in the situation, and then we can work if someone's home got damaged, if someone needs something, and we can fulfill those requests," he added. DeSantis said wind shear weakened Isaias before landfall, limiting the extent of structural damage unlike Hurricane Michael, which devastated Panhandle communities in 2018. DHS FIRES 3 MORE FEMA WORKERS AFTER IG REPORT FINDS CREW SKIPPED HOMES WITH PRO-TRUMP SIGNS FOX Weather reported wind gusts exceeding 110 mph but said conditions before landfall helped prevent "an even more catastrophic scenario along the Florida Panhandle." Fugate warned that cleanup efforts pose additional risks, including carbon monoxide poisoning from improperly operated generators and electrocution from downed power lines. "In Florida, our history has been that we actually have as many people lose their lives after the storm and recovery," Fugate said on "Saturday in America." "[There are] trees down, power lines, and just a variety of things. And be very careful as you start to clean up. We've seen people get injured from falls off ladders. We've seen carbon monoxide poisoning with people running their generators too close to their house. So, a lot of this can be prevented if people take their time," he added. DREW BREES CALLS HURRICANE KATRINA 'DEFINING MOMENT' OF CAREER, CREDITS FAITH AND COMMUNITY FOR PERSEVERANCE DeSantis said the state had strengthened its emergency response procedures after previous major hurricanes, helping crews deploy more quickly and better coordinate recovery efforts. "I look back [at] Katrina in New Orleans and stuff, it just descended into chaos," DeSantis said. "The folks that are on the ground both in our state agencies and in these local communities at the county level, they're very passionate about this project," DeSantis said, adding that crews had been working "around the clock." "They will continue to do that until the situation is stabilized, but they do deserve a lot of credit. They're the best in the business," DeSantis said. FOX Weather's Mike Rawlins contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca8fe675342cf4db8ea4b1 Christa Pike discharged from hospital, returned to prison after botched execution, attorneys say te 2026-10-10T19:20:06.715Z Christa Pike discharged from hospital, returned to prison after botched execution, attorneys say Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to prison after surviving a botched lethal injection that left her with serious medical complications, her attorneys announced. Pike, who survived two doses of the execution drug pentobarbital on Sept. 30, is back at the Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center, where she has been housed for more than 30 years, according to a joint statement from her legal team. "Christa Pike was discharged from a local hospital and is now at Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center where she has been housed for more than 30 years," the statement read. "She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances. She is continuing to receive medical care at the prison, and we will continue to track her recovery." CHRISTA PIKE NOW CONSCIOUS AND TALKING AFTER SURVIVING 2 DOSES OF LETHAL INJECTION DRUG The statement was issued by attorneys Stephen Ferrell and Luke Ihnen of Federal Defender Services of Eastern Tennessee and Randy Spivey and Kelly Gleason of the Tennessee Office of the Post-Conviction Defender. The attorneys did not disclose when Pike was discharged or whether she has recovered from complications they previously described, including pneumonia, a blood clot and injuries to her arms. Ferrell told BBC Radio 4 on Thursday that Pike had begun walking around her hospital room but continued to struggle with injuries to her arms and memory problems. CHRISTA PIKE'S ATTORNEY SAYS SHE'S 'UP AND WALKING' MORE THAN A WEEK AFTER BOTCHED EXECUTION "What's been described to me is that physically there's quite a bit going on, that her arms are very injured and she's not able to use them very much," Ferrell said. "She is up and walking for the first time today, but just around the room, not very far." Pike's recovery comes after her attorneys said they believed she was brain dead Monday evening before she unexpectedly regained consciousness the following morning. Pike was sentenced to death for the 1995 torture and murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville. LETHAL INJECTION SURVIVOR CHRISTA PIKE'S FORMER SATANIST BOYFRIEND COULD BE RELEASED IN 5 YEARS The failed execution has prompted legal action, with a Tennessee judge ordering the state Department of Correction to preserve physical and electronic evidence related to the execution attempt. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has halted executions for the remainder of 2026. It remains unclear whether or when the state will seek to carry out Pike's death sentence. Fox News Digital's Mike Ruiz contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca8fe475342cf4db8ea488 Cardinals Legend Not Happy About Marvin Harrison Jr Trade News te 2026-10-10T19:20:04.457Z Cardinals Legend Not Happy About Marvin Harrison Jr Trade News An Arizona Cardinals legend shared his blunt reaction to the team's impending trade involving wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca88dd75342cf4db8ea03c Trump Says Ukraine Needs New Leader Amid Dispute Over Russia Diesel Deal te 2026-10-10T18:50:05.180Z Trump Says Ukraine Needs New Leader Amid Dispute Over Russia Diesel Deal The criticism came after a Ukrainian strike on a major Russian oil hub hours after Trump reached a diesel agreement with Russia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca88dc75342cf4db8ea033 Aaron Rodgers On the Verge of Passing Peyton Manning in NFL Record Book te 2026-10-10T18:50:04.076Z Aaron Rodgers On the Verge of Passing Peyton Manning in NFL Record Book The Steelers QB is even ready to set the record when facing Manning’s old team, which will be an added kick in the shin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca869275342cf4db8ea010 Details released for Trump's visit to Bullhead City te 2026-10-10T18:40:18.781Z Details released for Trump's visit to Bullhead City President Donald Trump is returning to Bullhead City next week for a rally ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and details were announced Saturday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca869175342cf4db8ea007 ASU volleyball builds offensive identity through balance, aggressive serving te 2026-10-10T18:40:17.790Z ASU volleyball builds offensive identity through balance, aggressive serving TEMPE – For Arizona State volleyball coach JJ Van Niel, offense does not begin when a setter puts the ball in the air or when a hitter takes an approach toward the net. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca869075342cf4db8e9ffe ASU volleyball builds offensive identity through balance, aggressive serving te 2026-10-10T18:40:16.808Z ASU volleyball builds offensive identity through balance, aggressive serving Arizona State setter Elle Mottola prepares for a serve against Iowa State at Desert Financial Arena in Tempe, on Sunday, Oct. 4. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca868975342cf4db8e9fd0 Rangers star goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season after scary lower-body injury in loss vs Capitals te 2026-10-10T18:40:09.394Z Rangers star goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season after scary lower-body injury in loss vs Capitals The New York Rangers’ hot start to the 2026-27 NHL season took a turn for the worst, as star goaltender Igor Shesterkin is out for the season after suffering a lower-body injury in Friday’s loss to the Washington Capitals. The Rangers announced the devastating news on Saturday following a scary injury in which the 30-year-old’s right skate jammed into the post while gliding across his crease in the first period. It was a nasty-looking injury, as video replay showed Shesterkin’s leg awkwardly bent after his skate jammed into the post during a scramble in the Rangers’ zone. Shesterkin was just trying to reposition after making a save, but he wasn’t prepared for the impact with the pipe. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Well, it’s concerning obviously," Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan said after the game. "He’s an elite goaltender, and you don’t ever want to see anybody get hurt, but obviously he’s an important player for us." Shesterkin, who signed an eight-year, $92 million deal in December 2024, was unable to put weight on his right leg as his teammates helped him off the ice. The Capitals ended up taking the win, 3-1, at home. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Dyland Garand took over for Shesterkin in net, and he’ll need to have a larger role moving forward. It doesn’t help that New York is also dealing with goalie injuries beyond Shesterkin, with Joonas Korpisalo expected to miss another month, per The New York Post, while Spencer Martin at AHL Hartford is considered day-to-day. It’s unknown whether the Rangers will be looking outside the organization for a goalie replacement, though it should be discussed considering the options at the moment. "It’s awful," Rangers captain J.T. Miller said after the game, per Yahoo Sports. "He’s a pillar of this team. It stinks. …We don’t even know what’s going on, but to see him leave the game is a shot to all of us, a shock to all of us. But at the same time, it means we got to step up to a man to try to get the job done, especially [Garand]." The Rangers are coming off a brutal 2025-26 campaign in which they finished at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with a 34-39-9 record for a total of 77 points. By comparison, the Stanley Cup-winning Carolina Hurricanes had 113 points at the end of the regular season. After a loss to the Boston Bruins to begin the new campaign, the Rangers ripped off four straight wins behind tremendous goaltending by their netminder. Shesterkin allowed just five goals total across the four wins, while owning a .927 save percentage (101 saves on 109 shots) for the season. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca868875342cf4db8e9fc7 Judicial Watch's Thomas Fitton slams FBI's 'drip-drip' release for 75,000 pages of Trump-Butler shooting files te 2026-10-10T18:40:08.545Z Judicial Watch's Thomas Fitton slams FBI's 'drip-drip' release for 75,000 pages of Trump-Butler shooting files Judicial Watch President Thomas Fitton slammed the FBI for slow-walking the release of documents related to Thomas Matthew Crooks' 2024 assassination attempt on President Donald Trump during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "They are telling us that at current processing rates, the process will take 12 years. Under the FBI's timeline, we won't even be able to challenge what they withheld until 12 years from now. That is obviously unacceptable, and I would like to know what leadership at the FBI and DOJ think about that position," Fitton told Fox News Digital. Judicial Watch sued the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in 2025 after the FBI initially rejected a July 2024 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for documents pertaining to the FBI investigation of Thomas Matthew Crooks' assassination attempt on Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. TRUMP'S ATTEMPTED ASSASSIN SENT MYSTERIOUS TEXTS ABOUT 3D PRINTER LEADING UP TO BUTLER, PA, SHOOTING: REPORT The lawsuit forced the release of multiple batches of documents to Judicial Watch, the most recent of which revealed a series of text messages Crooks sent to an unknown recipient, whose name the FBI redacted before sending to Judicial Watch. "We’re receiving these documents because they're part of the investigation, yet we’re not being told who he was talking to," Fitton told Fox News Digital. GOP LAWMAKERS BLINDSIDED BY NEW REVELATIONS ABOUT TRUMP BUTLER SHOOTER: 'AWFULLY STRANGE' "Withholding that information is a very concerning decision. The American people want to be certain this isn't another JFK situation. By handling it this way, authorities are creating the appearance of a cover-up. In part, that's true, because they aren't providing details about who Crooks was talking to, who was texting him, what they were saying, or who witnessed specific actions. It makes no sense to withhold this," he said. The documents revealed a series of one or two-word texts Crooks sent to the redacted recipient between May 2023 and January 2024. The words appear unrelated and somewhat nonsensical. WOULD-BE TRUMP ASSASSIN THOMAS CROOKS HAD SNAPCHAT, WHICH MAY HOLD EVIDENCE 'TREASURE TROVE': FORMER FBI AGENT "Hello … Hello red …Hello red … Hdudhdbdbbd … 7888ejdj … Yolo … Ddodjjf … 890 … Hdjd … Djdj … red … Yup red … Hello … Jhhhuuh … Hhdj … Jjjjjjjjjjjj … Hello red … Red red," Crooks' messages said.  Fitton, while acknowledging that any potential correspondents with Crooks have a reasonable expectation of privacy, argued that the FBI "must weigh that expectation of privacy against the public interest." SECRET SERVICE MISSED 'MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES' TO PREVENT TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: WATCHDOG "The public interest in understanding how a former president was nearly killed – and two American citizens were killed – outweighs the privacy interests of anyone being protected in these documents. Unless the court speeds up the process, all we can do is speak out publicly to pressure the FBI and the Department of Justice to take ownership and stop stringing the American people along regarding the Butler assassination investigation," he told Fox News Digital. A previous batch of documents Judicial Watch obtained through FOIA also revealed that, shortly before Crooks climbed onto the roof of the AGR International building where he fired his weapon from, he engaged in a heated argument with rally attendees on the ground. TWO MEN SHOT AT TRUMP'S BUTLER RALLY SUE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OVER SECRET SERVICE 'PREVENTABLE FAILURES' "Thomas Crooks was behaving erratically in a very public way at the rally. This wasn't a case of someone furtively running around; he was getting into a verbal altercation with individuals about Trump and then immediately went up onto the roof. That just blows my mind," Fitton told Fox News Digital. Fitton complained that the shear numbers of the documents involved in the shooting call for a faster release process. "The entire release process involves approximately 75,000 pages. At 500 pages per month, it will take well over 12 years to review them all. To me, that is unacceptable," he told Fox News Digital. "It isn't that hard. I believe the president wants it done, and it’s frustrating that the FBI is taking its typical approach to transparency—which is to offer very little," he said. Fox News Digital contacted the FBI and U.S. Secret Service for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca868775342cf4db8e9fbe President Trump blasts Nobel Peace Prize snub with blistering list of accomplishments: 'WOW!' te 2026-10-10T18:40:07.656Z President Trump blasts Nobel Peace Prize snub with blistering list of accomplishments: 'WOW!' President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee for not selecting him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing a long list of accomplishments. "I settled 8 WARS, am close to ending or settling 2 more, got all of the Israeli hostages back, including the final 28, both living and dead, had hundreds of hostages, from countries all over the World, released and sent back home, won a war in Venezuela, and captured the violent dictator who so viciously ran that country, and stopped the number one state sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran, from obtaining a Nuclear Weapon — AND MUCH MORE! Yet, with all of that I, or the United States of America, did not get the Noble Peace Prize. WOW!" Trump wrote in a Saturday morning Truth Social post. Trump has long openly pined for the prize, first receiving a nomination in 2018 from Norwegian lawmakers for diplomatic efforts involving North Korea and nuclear disarmament. In 2019, he told reporters during a news conference, "I think I'm going to get a Nobel Prize for a lot of things, if they gave it out fairly, which they don't." TRUMP TEASES POTENTIAL KIM JONG UN MEETING LATER THIS YEAR While the Norwegian Nobel Committee does not publicly release a list of nominees for the Peace Prize, Trump has been nominated at least five times, according to the people who nominated him. That list includes former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who nominated Trump in 2019, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who nominated him in 2025. NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AWARDED TO UN JURIST WHO ACCUSED ISRAEL OF COMMITTING GENOCIDE IN GAZA Despite being nominated again this year by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others, Trump was passed over yet again, this time in favor of South African jurist Navi Pillay. The 85-year-old Pillay was the first non-White woman appointed to South Africa's high court, and she later served as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SANCTIONS SITTING PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT FOR 'ABUSES OF POWER' She also served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014. However, her nomination was not without controversy. The Nobel Committee's announcement highlighted her work as the chair of the U.N.'s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Palestinian Territory and Israel. Skeptics, however, claimed her work on the commission displayed anti-Israel bias. WAR CRIMES COURT TURNS 'BLIND EYE' TO TOP WORLD THREATS WHILE TARGETING AMERICANS, TRUMP ADMIN ACCUSES "Navi Pillay is indeed a world leader, an individual at the forefront of the international spread of the poisonous forms of antisemitism that beset the 21st century," Anne Bayefsky, president of Human Rights Voices and director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, told Fox News Digital's Efrat Lachter. TRUMP TO ZERO-IN ON IRAN NUCLEAR THREAT, GAZA PLAN AND UN OVERHAUL IN WORLD STAGE SPEECH The U.N., however, praised her work and career as "steadfast." "For decades, she has been a champion of international law and human rights and a steadfast, independent voice of justice amidst some of the most historic international legal cases of our time," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement on Friday. Fox News Digital's Efrat Lachter contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca868675342cf4db8e9fb5 Bill Maher mocks Mamdani for pivoting to Israel criticism in Oct. 7 tribute, calls it 'tone deaf' te 2026-10-10T18:40:06.847Z Bill Maher mocks Mamdani for pivoting to Israel criticism in Oct. 7 tribute, calls it 'tone deaf' Comedian Bill Maher took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his statement marking the third anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. Maher used Friday's episode of "Real Time" to criticize Mamdani's statement, in which the mayor called the day "profoundly painful for so many New Yorkers" and said the city grieves "alongside our many friends and neighbors who still carry that unthinkable loss." Mamdani went on to condemn the ongoing defensive acts being carried out by Israel, writing, "The suffering did not begin nor end that day. It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza, in which it has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians—including more than 21,000 children." ISRAEL AMB TORCHES MAMDANI OCT 7 POST: 'LIKE TURNING SEPTEMBER 11 INTO A DAY OF MOURNING FOR AL-QAEDA' The mayor continued, writing that "even since the so-called ceasefire, more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed," adding "many New Yorkers are reckoning with this unbearable grief, and we mourn alongside them—all while knowing that our tax dollars fund these war crimes." Mamdani also wrote, "Three years later, we must refuse to accept a world in which occupation and apartheid continue, where war crimes are met with impunity, and our federal government continues its complicity with every arms shipment." SCHUMER, JEFFRIES DODGE MAMDANI CONTROVERSY AS FELLOW NEW YORK DEM UNLOADS "To honor the dead, we must fight for a world in which every person can live with freedom, safety, and dignity," the mayor said. Mamdani’s reaction to the anniversary did not go over well with Maher, who harshly criticized the mayor. BILL MAHER RIPS MACKLEMORE'S GAZA STANCE, SAYS CELEBRITY 'MORAL CONFUSION' IS FUELING ANTISEMITISM "Mayor Mamdani, not all that sympathetic to this stuff, but he did make some nice remarks about it," Maher said, referring to Mamdani’s statement. "But then he pivoted right to, ‘but Israel made them do it,’" Maher said, offering his interpretation of the mayor's remarks.  ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTERS LABEL MAMDANI A 'TRAITOR,' ACCUSE HIM OF 'GENOCIDE' OUTSIDE OCT 7 VIGIL The comedian also mocked Mamdani's past career as a rapper, during which he performed under the stage names "Young Cardamom" and "Mr. Cardamom." "You know, he used to be a rapper. His rap name was ‘Tone Deaf,’" Maher quipped. Mamdani also faced criticism earlier this week after dining Wednesday at Ayat Hinds Hall, a Palestinian restaurant. The restaurant's sister location drew criticism in 2023 over menu language that critics described as antisemitic. The sister restaurant previously drew criticism after the Times of Israel reported that the front page of its menu featured the phrase "Down with the occupation" in English, Arabic and Hebrew. Owner Abdul Elenani previously said the language appeared on the menu before Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff, however, suggested that Maher's criticism could benefit Mamdani politically. "At first glance it could appear Mamdani missed the mark with his statement or is being ‘tone-deaf’ as Maher puts it — but I’d argue it was actually a page from the Trump playbook," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "Mamdani’s base was criticizing him for having NYPD protect Netanyahu, keeping on Commissioner Tisch, arresting protesters, not following through on his promise to disband the Strategic Response Group," Shroff continued. "And a tweet or statement that plays to what his base wants to hear, ruffles feathers, grabs headlines and earns some backlash is a way to try and placate his supporters and seem like a fighter on key campaign issues that he has actually backed away from. " Shroff went on to suggest Maher’s criticism of Mamdani is actually helping the mayor solidify his support from those who may have questioned his commitment to his campaign promises surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "To that end, Maher is actually helping him in responding like this," Shroff said. "For some Mamdani fans the fact that he has enraged folks like Maher is a sign that he is still the same candidate they voted for." Fox News Digital reached out to the Mamdani administration for comment but did not receive an immediate response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca868475342cf4db8e9f8c Alabama-Georgia Loser Faces Uphill Battle to Reach SEC Championship Game te 2026-10-10T18:40:04.882Z Alabama-Georgia Loser Faces Uphill Battle to Reach SEC Championship Game The loser of the Alabama-Georgia matchup in Tuscaloosa could face a major challenge in reaching the SEC Championship Game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca843775342cf4db8e9f71 ASU hockey team honors Matthew Mayich with yellow ribbons, falls to Holy Cross in home opener te 2026-10-10T18:30:15.988Z ASU hockey team honors Matthew Mayich with yellow ribbons, falls to Holy Cross in home opener TEMPE – Before the puck dropped on the Arizona State men’s hockey team’s home opener against Holy Cross on Friday, fans received yellow ribbons with Matthew Mayich’s initials and No. 27 etched on them.  Sun Devil players wore decals on their helmets with the same yellow ribbon in a show of support for their teammate. The team also hung his jersey from his usual stall in the dressing room. 🎗️27🎗️ pic.twitter.com/4EGAN8RJ0o — Sun Devil Hockey (@SunDevilHockey) October 9, 2026 Aside from those references to the recent tragedy engulfing the program, the Sun Devils’ first game at Mullett Arena this season felt like business as usual. There were no visible signs, held by fans, mentioning Mayich. There were no protests. The crowd, while smaller than normal for a home opener, filled in to mostly full as the game progressed. Arizona State dropped the first of two games against Holy Cross this weekend, a 2-1 decision in which the Crusaders scored twice in an 11-second span with under two minutes remaining in the game. But the game felt secondary in the wake of Mayich’s collapse during an Aug. 20 outdoor workout that left him incapacitated in a hospital with what family attorneys said is no hope of recovery.  “We know this kid and we hurt just like everybody else,” said assistant coach Mike Corbett, who was charged with leading the team after head coach Greg Powers was placed on paid administrative leave and assistant coach Alex Hicks was also placed on leave. “I think people lose sight of that at times, to think that we’re these monsters, and we’re not. “It’s hard, and people can say what they want to say about the coaching staff or me personally and dig up things, and that’s their prerogative. We hurt, too. We are human beings, too. We were there, too, and we hurt. People have to understand that.” Powers was placed on paid administrative leave on Sept. 30 after seven anonymous members of the team sent a letter to university president Michael Crow requesting that action as well as an independent investigation into the circumstances of the workout.  Athletic director Graham Rossini said the school will name an interim coaching staff soon, but as of Saturday morning, the school had not released any information regarding who is likely to fill the interim position. Cronkite News has confirmed that the top two candidates are former University of North Dakota coach and NHL assistant Brad Berry, and former Northern Michigan and AHL coach Grant Potulny, but other reports suggest there is a potential third option. Berry has a strong reputation, having led North Dakota to a national championship in 2016 and spent more than 10 years with the national power. During his time as UND’s coach, Berry led the team to five regular season conference titles, the national championship, and he was named NCHC Herb Brooks Coach of the Year four times. An announcement could come as soon as Monday. There were few visibles signs of the tragedy that has engulfed the ASU men’s hockey team when the Sun Devils hosted Holy Cross on Friday in their season opener at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Riley Kelton/Cronkite News) In the wake of Friday’s loss, ASU’s players tried to put the game in context, noting all the roster changes in the offseason. “Starting off with a new team, there’s going to be bumps in the road, and you’re struggling to score early on, and you’re not always going to be in a one-score game,” senior captain Kyle Smolen shared. “That game could have easily been four to two. That game could have easily been five to zero. It’s just a matter of figuring out what went wrong and bearing down in the scoring area.” The scoring drought was particularly tough to swallow after ASU scored 11 goals in a two-game series to open the season at Lindenwood. “Yeah, we can score goals,” said senior Sean McGurn, who had the only assist for Arizona State’s on Friday “Tonight ,we just ran into a hot goalie and kudos to him. He played well.” Corbett said he was proud of his team in the wake of all that has happened. “We got a lot of new guys who don’t know the fun of this building, but I think they came out and played very well today,” he said. “We had a tough (11) seconds, and it’s a 60-minute game, but there are a lot of positives going into tomorrow.” Corbett dismissed the idea that some players sat out the game as a protest, insisting that all who sat out were healthy scratches and coaches decisions. “Due to some of the other things outside of hockey, it’s probably going to take this team a little bit more time,” he said of the Sun Devils’ 1-2 start. McGurn admitted that day-to-day life has been difficult in the wake of the recent tragedy. “There’s no playbook for what’s going on,” he said. “But we’re just happy playing hockey again.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca81dc75342cf4db8e9efa Maricopa Someburros debut moves to December te 2026-10-10T18:20:12.803Z Maricopa Someburros debut moves to December Maricopa’s first Someburros restaurant won’t open this fall after all.   A delay involving a utilities contractor has pushed the anticipated opening to mid-December, said Someburros owner Tim Vasquez.  “Unfortunately, it’s really out of our control,” Vazquez said.  In July, construction on the restaurant at Maricopa’s Stonegate development on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway was about two-thirds complete. Vazquez had been shooting for a fall opening.  But now, he thinks they will have at least a month and a half of work left after the utilities issue is resolved.  However, Vasquez promises the grand opening celebration is going to be worth the wait, complete with mariachis, prizes and a donkey named Nacho.  Offering a peek at the menu, Vazquez said a favorite is the pollo fundido, featuring marinated chicken wrapped in a flour tortilla, deep-fried and topped with a jalapeño cream cheese. The kicker is the addition of his nana’s rice.  The most popular combo, however, is the No. 9.  The combo offers two tacos with a choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef or ground beef and potato tacos with rice and beans.  While the restaurant will have a drive-through for those in a hurry, a dining room is available for Maricopans craving a sit-down experience.  “We’re really excited, Maricopa has been wanting more sit-down restaurants,” Vazquez said. “We just can’t wait to be open for the community.”  The post Maricopa Someburros debut moves to December appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca81d875342cf4db8e9ece Fans rip Bengals' Jordan Battle for giving free scouting report on Malik Willis before Dolphins matchup te 2026-10-10T18:20:08.982Z Fans rip Bengals' Jordan Battle for giving free scouting report on Malik Willis before Dolphins matchup Jordan Battle is a good football player. A good poker player? Probably not. The Cincinnati Bengals safety revealed to the world — and, more importantly, the Miami Dolphins — that the team had identified a tell in Malik Willis' throwing motion before the Bengals face the Dolphins on Sunday. Not only did Battle reveal that the Bengals had identified a tell, but he also told reporters exactly what it was. "He has a little slight little tap before every throw though, so I feel like we could use that as a key to break on the ball. He likes to tap the ball before he throws it, or he takes his hand off, and that that gives the read the break," Battle told reporters Thursday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The Bengals coaching staff surely can't be pleased that Battle revealed the information, but the Dolphins welcomed it. While Miami head coach Jeff Hafley downplayed Battle's comments, saying many quarterbacks tap the ball before throwing, he was happy to hear about the observation . "It’s a timing and rhythm thing with a lot of guys, and there’s a lot of them that do that, but any opponent that wants to share our tendencies with us, we’ll take any time," Hafley told reporters Friday. Fans torched Battle on social media for his mishap. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Why the f—k would you say this to the media," one user wrote on X. "Why would you reveal this," another incredulous fan wrote on X. "He should go ahead and tell the media all the Bengals' defensive audibles too. Just make it easy," another X user posted. Battle is in his fourth season with the Bengals after the team selected him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Battle, who has not missed a game in his NFL career, has one interception this season and seven for his career. In addition to his interception, Battle has recorded 25 tackles and two passes defensed this season. The Bengals are looking to get back on track after losing two straight games following a 2-0 start. They hope to exploit Willis' tell to help secure a victory over the 0-4 Dolphins. The Bengals play the Dolphins on the road at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca81d675342cf4db8e9ea6 LeBron James Reveals Unexpected Struggle After Joining the 76ers te 2026-10-10T18:20:06.466Z LeBron James Reveals Unexpected Struggle After Joining the 76ers LeBron James is entering a new chapter with the 76ers, but his latest comments have sparked attention around his move. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca81d575342cf4db8e9e9d Kirk Herbstreit Has Jolting Pick for Best College Football Team in Country te 2026-10-10T18:20:05.260Z Kirk Herbstreit Has Jolting Pick for Best College Football Team in Country Bet you thought it would be Alabama, huh? Or Herbstreit’s alma mater Ohio State? Well, you’d be dead wrong. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7f8075342cf4db8e9e3a Details released for Trump's visit to Bullhead City te 2026-10-10T18:10:08.232Z Details released for Trump's visit to Bullhead City President Donald Trump is returning to Bullhead City next week for a rally ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, and details were announced Saturday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7f7e75342cf4db8e9e2f GraceArts Live opens 20th season with ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ te 2026-10-10T18:10:06.977Z GraceArts Live opens 20th season with ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ GraceArts Live is setting sail on its 20th season with a production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic operetta “The Pirates of Penzance,” opening Oct. 9 in Lake Havasu City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7d2c75342cf4db8e9c85 Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport, Wounding Multiple People, Canceling Flights te 2026-10-10T18:00:12.551Z Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport, Wounding Multiple People, Canceling Flights The violence comes amid renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7d2a75342cf4db8e9c7c Marvin Harrison Jr Trade News Gets Curious Chatter on 2 AFC South Teams te 2026-10-10T18:00:10.100Z Marvin Harrison Jr Trade News Gets Curious Chatter on 2 AFC South Teams Two AFC South teams have connections to Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. amid news he's getting traded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7ad375342cf4db8e9add Angel Reese's 'manifesting' one year ago actually worked – she's heading to the WNBA Finals te 2026-10-10T17:50:11.020Z Angel Reese's 'manifesting' one year ago actually worked – she's heading to the WNBA Finals It was exactly one year ago when Angel Reese proclaimed her goal for the 2026 WNBA season. "Manifesting the finals>>>" she tweeted on Oct. 10, 2025, at 9:01 p.m. ET. One year later, Reese made it to the WNBA Finals with her new team, the Atlanta Dream, after defeating the New York Liberty on Friday night, 85-83. It marked the first Finals appearance for Atlanta since 2013, and Reese’s first-ever chance at being crowned a WNBA champion. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE After the Game 3 win, Reese told ESPN, "I manifested this," and the receipt was obviously there on her social media. "When I came to Atlanta, I knew what I was getting," she added. "This team has poured so much into me. We poured so much into each other. "I posted and tweeted, 10/10/25, that I was manifesting the Finals, and this is my moment." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Reese went on to "thank God for this moment," believing she is "supposed to be here." Securing a championship is something Reese has done in the past, namely with her LSU Tigers when she went head-to-head with Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA women’s basketball national championship three years ago. Reese and the Tigers came out on top in the historic contest that drew millions of viewers due to the rivalry between the programs. On Friday night, Reese did her best to help the Dream reach the final series of the season, dropping 22 points while securing nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks. It was a three-game sweep of New York, and the Dream now head into the Finals with the momentum needed to secure the franchise’s first-ever trophy. It won’t be an easy task, though, as Reese will have to go up against a stacked Golden State Valkyries squad that took down A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces in a surprising series. But Reese, who was named Defensive Player of the Year this season, is hoping her manifestation ends in the best way possible, hoisting the Finals trophy alongside her teammates and being crowned a WNBA champion for life. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series will begin on Oct. 17 at Golden State. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7ad175342cf4db8e9ab6 GOP Pushback Emerges Over Trump's Putin Diesel Deal te 2026-10-10T17:50:09.274Z GOP Pushback Emerges Over Trump's Putin Diesel Deal Republicans warn Trump's Putin diesel deal could help Russia's war effort as GOP criticism grows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7ad075342cf4db8e9aad Map Shows Where a Gas Tax Holiday Could Save Drivers the Most te 2026-10-10T17:50:08.102Z Map Shows Where a Gas Tax Holiday Could Save Drivers the Most North Carolina's suspending its gas tax raises the question of how much motorists elsewhere could save if their states followed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca7ace75342cf4db8e9aa4 WNBA Investigated Controversial Ending to Liberty-Dream Game 2 te 2026-10-10T17:50:06.775Z WNBA Investigated Controversial Ending to Liberty-Dream Game 2 The WNBA said they investigated the controversial ending to Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals but "No further follow up is expected." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca787b75342cf4db8e9a75 Flagstaff brothers Adrian, Nadeel Wildschutt run Chicago Marathon together te 2026-10-10T17:40:11.632Z Flagstaff brothers Adrian, Nadeel Wildschutt run Chicago Marathon together NAZ Elite runners Adrian and Nadeel Wildschutt will share the experience of running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. The two circled the race as one that could set them up for the 2028 Olympics. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca787975342cf4db8e9a4e Eagles release Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton after just one disastrous pass in loss te 2026-10-10T17:40:09.491Z Eagles release Pro Bowl quarterback Andy Dalton after just one disastrous pass in loss The Philadelphia Eagles saw Andy Dalton throw one pass and decided they'd seen enough. Dalton, 38, entered the Eagles’ 27-7 Week 3 loss to the Chicago Bears after Jalen Hurts briefly left the game with an injury. The Eagles were down 7-0 in the second quarter and faced third-and-goal from the Bears' 2-yard line. The three-time Pro Bowler took the shotgun snap but threw an interception when rookie safety Dillon Thieneman jumped the pass. On Friday, before the team departed for London, the Eagles released Dalton. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE After Dalton’s interception, the Eagles promoted Tanner McKee to the backup quarterback role, dropping the former Cincinnati Bengals star to No. 3 on the depth chart. Now, he is no longer with the team. The Eagles were the sixth team Dalton played for during his NFL career . He was a starter for the first nine years of his career with the Bengals but has since served as a backup for several teams. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Following his nine-year run with the Bengals, the three-time Pro Bowler played for the Dallas Cowboys (one season), Chicago Bears (one season), New Orleans Saints (one season), Carolina Panthers (three seasons) and Eagles. Dalton had started games for every team he played for except the Eagles. Dalton has played in 180 games, starting 169 of them, and has compiled an 84-83-2 record. He has completed 62.6% of his passes for 39,793 yards, 254 touchdowns and 152 interceptions. The Eagles (2-2) will play the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) in London at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca787775342cf4db8e9a3c 8 People Are Killed in Shooting in Erie, Pa., City Officials Say te 2026-10-10T17:40:07.530Z 8 People Are Killed in Shooting in Erie, Pa., City Officials Say The shooting was reported on Friday night in what appears to be a residential area. The shooter was also dead, city officials said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca787675342cf4db8e9a31 One Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Another Shot 12 Times in Ambush Attack te 2026-10-10T17:40:06.671Z One Philadelphia Police Officer Killed, Another Shot 12 Times in Ambush Attack Two officers responding to a call were shot multiple times as they reached the scene. Officials said they took “significant fire.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca787575342cf4db8e9a15 Eagles Owner Not Ready to Admit Team Entering a Rebuild te 2026-10-10T17:40:05.162Z Eagles Owner Not Ready to Admit Team Entering a Rebuild The Philadelphia Eagles are not giving up on the season despite trading away a key player on the offensive line amid injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca762175342cf4db8e99ba Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Hub Hours After Trump's Deal With Putin te 2026-10-10T17:30:09.038Z Ukraine Strikes Major Russian Oil Hub Hours After Trump's Deal With Putin Video shows the loading terminal of Russia’s Novoshakhtinsk oil refinery on fire following a Ukrainian drone attack. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca762075342cf4db8e99b1 Georgia Mass Shooting: What We Know After 5 Found Dead te 2026-10-10T17:30:08.040Z Georgia Mass Shooting: What We Know After 5 Found Dead The Coffee County Sheriff's Office described the incident as a “terrible tragedy.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca761e75342cf4db8e99a8 Nick Saban Makes Bold Prediction on Alabama Clash With Georgia te 2026-10-10T17:30:06.787Z Nick Saban Makes Bold Prediction on Alabama Clash With Georgia Nick Saban made his thoughts crystal clear on the Alabama Crimson Tide's huge clash with the Georgia Bulldogs in Tuscaloosa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca761d75342cf4db8e999f Red Wings Predicted to Trade Star Forward Not Named Dylan Larkin te 2026-10-10T17:30:05.693Z Red Wings Predicted to Trade Star Forward Not Named Dylan Larkin The Detroit Red Wings are being predicted to trade star forward Alex DeBrincat in what would be a major move. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73cf75342cf4db8e9947 More Than 500 Trees to Be Cut Down at D.C. Golf Club That Trump Wants to Redo te 2026-10-10T17:20:15.331Z More Than 500 Trees to Be Cut Down at D.C. Golf Club That Trump Wants to Redo The National Park Service notified a court of the plan as part of continuing litigation over the president’s proposal to create a “champion-level” course. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73ce75342cf4db8e9934 Flydubai Pilot Planned 9/11-Inspired Attack on Tel Aviv Airport, UAE Says te 2026-10-10T17:20:14.383Z Flydubai Pilot Planned 9/11-Inspired Attack on Tel Aviv Airport, UAE Says The Emirate Attorney General said the suspect "drew inspiration" from 9/11 and was motivated by Islamic fundamentalism. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73cd75342cf4db8e992b Valkyries Make History, Sweep Aces to Reach First WNBA Finals te 2026-10-10T17:20:13.463Z Valkyries Make History, Sweep Aces to Reach First WNBA Finals The Golden State Valkyries sweep the defending champion Las Vegas Aces to reach their first WNBA Finals in franchise history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73cc75342cf4db8e9922 Bills Urged to Trade for Longtime Buccaneers WR in Intriguing Move te 2026-10-10T17:20:12.513Z Bills Urged to Trade for Longtime Buccaneers WR in Intriguing Move The Buffalo Bills are being urged to trade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73cb75342cf4db8e9919 Chiefs Exploring WR Move After Injuries to Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton te 2026-10-10T17:20:11.663Z Chiefs Exploring WR Move After Injuries to Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton The Chiefs are reportedly mulling bringing back a familiar face not named Tyreek Hill to bolster their wide receiver room. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73ca75342cf4db8e9910 3-Time All-Pro Jalen Ramsey Admits ‘Disconnect’ Inside Steelers Secondary te 2026-10-10T17:20:10.724Z 3-Time All-Pro Jalen Ramsey Admits ‘Disconnect’ Inside Steelers Secondary Jalen Ramsey weighed in on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ revamped secondary, and one word from his answer is drawing attention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73c975342cf4db8e9907 Janelle Stelson in Striking Distance of Flipping GOP Seat Amid DHS Attack te 2026-10-10T17:20:09.755Z Janelle Stelson in Striking Distance of Flipping GOP Seat Amid DHS Attack DHS is facing scrutiny over a statement attacking Stelson, who is leading polls in a battleground House race in Pennsylvania. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73c875342cf4db8e98fe Falcons Suddenly Linked to Texans' 3X Pro Bowl DE Amid Winning Streak te 2026-10-10T17:20:08.631Z Falcons Suddenly Linked to Texans' 3X Pro Bowl DE Amid Winning Streak The Atlanta Falcons are being linked to Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney early on this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73c775342cf4db8e98f5 Angel Reese Sends Clear Message After Reaching First WNBA Finals With Dream te 2026-10-10T17:20:07.549Z Angel Reese Sends Clear Message After Reaching First WNBA Finals With Dream Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese made her feelings clear after reaching the WNBA Finals for the first time in her third season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73c675342cf4db8e98ec Bears Named Top Khalil Mack Trade Fit at Bargain 5th-Round Price te 2026-10-10T17:20:06.415Z Bears Named Top Khalil Mack Trade Fit at Bargain 5th-Round Price Khalil Mack trade buzz builds around the 0-4 Chargers, and two executives put a surprisingly low price on the edge rusher. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca73c575342cf4db8e98e3 Rangers Superstar Goalie Exits Capitals Game Injured After Scary Play te 2026-10-10T17:20:05.085Z Rangers Superstar Goalie Exits Capitals Game Injured After Scary Play New York Rangers star goalie Igor Shesterkin left the team's game against the Washington Capitals after suffering a scary injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca718475342cf4db8e985d ‘It was the right thing to do’: The late Hannah Henry enters Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame te 2026-10-10T17:10:28.828Z ‘It was the right thing to do’: The late Hannah Henry enters Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame TEMPE – ASU athletes only have four to five years to leave their mark at the university. Wins, records and accolades can fade with time, but one thing that is never forgotten is an induction into the Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame. “That’s something no one can take away from any of us that are in the Hall of Fame,” 2009 football inductee Juan Roque said. “That’s the university extending its love. Like I gave it for my playing career and beyond. That’s a mutual love that I think is just fantastic and amazing.” On Friday, a new class of athletes was etched into eternity at the 2026 induction ceremony at The Westin Tempe. While the event is usually a celebration, this year’s ceremony was more somber because one of the inductees was the late Hannah Henry, a Sun Devil triathlete who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on Feb. 8. Henry was an ASU triathlete from 2017-2021. During her time on campus, she was the 2017 USA Triathlon Freshman of the Year, a two-time individual national champion and four-time team national champion. The Sun Devil Athletics Hall of Fame usually requires a 10-year waiting period for inductees after leaving ASU, but the athletic department waived that period for Henry to induct her after five years. “It was the right thing to do,” Henry’s mother Della said. “Her legacy will be her humility and appreciation.” Henry’s legacy with ASU triathlon is still felt to this day.  She joined triathlon a year after the sport was introduced at the university. Sun Devil triathlon coach Cliff English said Henry’s recruiting class is what really helped establish ASU as a national powerhouse in the sport during its early years.  “She just raised the bar in terms of excellence she brought,” said English, whose teams won seven straight national championships from 2016-2023. “The level she was at with swim, bike and run, she was a no-weakness athlete. What was really nice, too, Hannah was an incredibly fierce competitor, but would turn at the finish line and wait for fellow competitors.” The other 2026 inductees are baseball’s Andrew Beinbrink, track and field’s Victoria Jackson, swimming’s Beata Kaszuba-Baker and football’s Thomas Weber. “It’s just a different feeling; it’s immortality. You’re going to live forever,” Roque said. “I may not be here physically, but (if) you go to the Hall of Fame, you’ll see me along with a lot of other Sun Devils who are no longer with us that made their mark on the university. That in itself is a huge honor.” Henry’s inclusion drew praise from Roque and other past inductees. “I fully support it,” said 2025 Hall of Fame soccer inductee Cali Farquharson. “For them to honor someone who has passed too early and still had so much more time left to live and create a legacy, it shows how much they care.” Henry’s mother was understandably emotional on Friday, but she took the time to reflect on her daughter’s legacy. “I think they’re very lucky to follow in Hannah’s footsteps,” Della said of current Sun Devil triathletes. “And I know she would be happy to look behind and see them all doing so well.” English said that Henry went well beyond focusing on her own accolades and did everything to make her teammates the best versions of themselves, balancing her “supportive, nurturing” side with a strong and dominating outlook on competition. “She was someone that every single day in training was always positive,” English said. “Always got the most out of herself and led by example, so that was huge for us because it set the tone for what was to be the future.  “She’ll always be with us and in our memories. It’s amazing to think that we are here on our 10th anniversary and yet we are also honoring and celebrating her. It’s a little bittersweet. It’s amazing to see where we’ve got to, and it’s also incredibly terrible to have her lost.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca716f75342cf4db8e9830 Arch Manning ranked fifth among 2027 NFL Draft quarterbacks as exec questions 'blind faith' based off name te 2026-10-10T17:10:07.862Z Arch Manning ranked fifth among 2027 NFL Draft quarterbacks as exec questions 'blind faith' based off name Arch Manning is focused on helping his No. 1 Texas Longhorns reach the College Football Playoff, and hopefully, the national championship game this season, but many are focused on what he does at the next level of his football career. Manning, the nephew of NFL great quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, has been carrying that weight since he was in high school as a top prospect. But while there have been flashes of greatness from the Longhorns signal caller, ESPN’s latest quarterback rankings for the stacked 2027 NFL Draft have him at No. 5. In fact, one AFC assistant general manager told the outlet that Manning seems to have created "this blind faith" due to his namesake. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "What’s giving so many people this blind faith that there’s just this monstrous ceiling with him?" the executive questioned. "Maybe this current state is just who he really is as a prospect." Manning entered the 2026 college season with something to prove after what some viewed as an underwhelming 2025 campaign. He threw for 3,163 yards with 26 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 13 games. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! This season, Manning has thrown for 862 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions for his 4-0 Longhorns, which includes a 21-point fourth-quarter comeback against Ohio State earlier this season. The expectations for Manning, though, coming into college were as astronomical as you may think given the quarterbacks with the same name that came before him. He hasn’t hit those high expectations on a consistent basis, but there’s still lots of football left to play. But as NFL teams have already begun the rigorous scouting period ahead of next year’s draft in April, every throw, pre-snap check and more for Manning, and the other top quarterback prospects, mean that much more. For now, one AFC scout told ESPN that Manning is someone a team might "fall in love with" down the road – not necessarily right now. "He’s always be graded on a different scale because of the name," the scout admitted. "…I don’t think he’s the best in the class, but his flashes in games are fascinating and a preview of what could happen down the road." We’ve seen time and time again how prospects can change their draft stock with performances throughout a season. Even the NFL Scouting Combine changes the minds of all teams watching. But Manning is expected to be in a draft class for the ages, with top quarterbacks like Oklahoma State’s Drew Mestemaker, Miami’s Darian Mensah, Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss, and Notre Dame’s CJ Carr, who were all ranked higher than him in ESPN’s latest list. Manning has opportunities to change those perceptions in the upcoming weeks, facing five straight ranked opponents after the "Red River Rivalry" game against Oklahoma on Saturday. Texas is set to face No. 16 Florida, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 17 Mississippi State, No. 14 Missouri and No. 10 LSU, respectively. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca716f75342cf4db8e9827 Israeli combat medicine slashes IDF deaths after Oct 7, draws US military interest te 2026-10-10T17:10:07.054Z Israeli combat medicine slashes IDF deaths after Oct 7, draws US military interest JERUSALEM — The growing number of Israeli army battlefield life-saving measures have emerged during the Iranian regime-backed multi-front war against the Jewish state that those new technologies are helping the U.S. too. Fox News Digital was briefed on the most current insights and data on Israel’s success rate in saving soldiers’ lives from a senior Israel Defense Forces (IDF) medical specialist in battlefield medicine. The grueling Israeli ground offensive against the U.S.-designated terrorist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, which started in Oct. 2023, following the Jihadi organization’s invasion of Israel on Oct. 7, introduced cutting-edge medical tactics to the battlefield. THE US-ISRAEL STRATEGIC ALLIANCE – PARTNERSHIP, NOT CHARITY Hamas brutally murdered over 1,200 people in southern Israel, including more than forty Americans, and kidnapped 251 people. An IDF spokesman laid out the new advances: "The IDF Medical Corps adapted its operational capabilities during the war, including casualty evacuation, innovative medical technologies and providing treatment under fire in a challenging terrain. " The IDF medical specialist told Fox News Digital that during "the Second War in Lebanon [in 2006 against the Lebanese-based terrorist group Hezbollah] it took 15 to 20 minutes for advanced life support to reach a casualty. Now advanced life support can reach a casualty immediately or within 4 minutes." The placement of "medical personnel on the battlefield, including a doctor in every company, allows the IDF to make critical decisions early on during the care process, said the IDF medical specialist. The use of helicopters to deliver seriously wounded soldiers to medical facilities, as seen in video footage provided to Fox News Digital, plays a critical role in preventing death. The second advance is, according to the IDF medical specialist, "rapid evacuation," which means "We can evacuate casualties to Israeli hospitals rapidly." 5 OF AMERICA'S GREATEST MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS REVEALED AS THE NATION MARKS 250 YEARS There has been "an emphasis on the use of blood products since 2013 on stopping bleeding," said the IDF medical specialist. He added that the IDF is the first medical organization that "used plasma on the point of injury instead of salt and water." He noted the IDF implemented a sophisticated rapid-fire system for providing blood to injured soldiers. A telling example: Blood was placed on the back of first responders in coolers to stop bleeding and control the hemorrhaging. The method "saved significant numbers" of injured soldiers. An additional improvement in lifesaving first response medicine in the war zone involves an "advanced system of learning and the collection of data that transmits the data over technical networks so that every provider can see patient data." The IDF specialist said that "Every relevant medical officer on the chain can see the patient data. This system had very good results." The case mortality rate is the best index for quantifying care, said the IDF medical specialist. The results have been dramatic. According to IDF data, the mortality rate during the 2006 war against Hezbollah was 15% in contrast to 7.1% during 2023.  The IDF medical specialist said Israel’s military medicine apparatus has relied on the bedrock 2012 U.S. study "Death on the battlefield (2001–2011): Implications for the future of combat casualty care," which covered American medical aid during the war in Iraq. Dr. Marc Siegel, senior medical analyst for Fox News, is also a clinical professor of medicine and a practicing internist at NYU Langone Medical Center, told Fox News Digital, "Battle field advances based on the latest technologies that have been developed in Israel, including surgical techniques as well as the latest burn treatment Nexobrid help not just today’s wounded but fuel medical and surgical advances around the world."   Siegel's latest book "The Angels Among Us: How God's Messengers Play a Role in Healing," features a chapter involving a medical rescue during the Gaza war. The U.S. Army and the IDF have been cooperating in how to advance battlefield medicine for years. MICHIGAN MILITARY EXERCISE PREPARING THOUSANDS OF TROOPS FOR CHANGING BATTLEFIELD According to an April 2026 U.S. military report titled "Israeli Defense Force Medical Lessons Learned," the American military authors explained in the 78-page study the pressing need to absorb Israel’s advances from the start of the Swords of Iron War campaign in 2023. The U.S. Army wrote, "In the fields of operational health and force readiness, the IDF executed proactive public health measures – including robust bio-surveillance, forward-positioned preventive medicine teams and stringent food safety protocols – to mitigate health threats and maintain operational readiness." The American army warned that "Despite Israel’s preparations, it had to undergo a painful process of transformation in contact that the U.S. now has the opportunity to avoid. The time for preparation is now. Simply possessing clinical and tactical skills is insufficient." An IDF spokesman told Fox News Digital that the U.S. Army study of Israel's emergency health care providers during the wars" was a joint collaboration, and American officers came to learn from the IDF." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca716c75342cf4db8e9811 Petra Power looks to modernize energy for data centers and defense vehicles te 2026-10-10T17:10:04.865Z Petra Power looks to modernize energy for data centers and defense vehicles The startup says its fuel cells are super efficient and cut fuel costs during a time when the tech industry can’t get enough electricity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca6a6a75342cf4db8e9590 Journey drummer rushed to hospital after medical emergency interrupts concert te 2026-10-10T16:40:10.560Z Journey drummer rushed to hospital after medical emergency interrupts concert Journey drummer Deen Castronovo was taken to a hospital Thursday after suffering a medical emergency during the band's concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The group stopped the show after just two songs as his bandmates asked fans to pray for him. Castronovo, 62, was transported to a hospital after leaving the stage, according to video shared on X. Keyboardist Jonathan Cain addressed the crowd, apologizing for the interruption while urging fans to keep the drummer in their prayers. LIONEL RICHIE HOSPITALIZED IN ST LOUIS AFTER SUMMER OF HEALTH SCARES AND CANCELED CONCERTS "We're going to see what happens as this progresses," Cain explained. "It's an unfortunate situation. We're very sorry. We're hoping it's only a delay, but please — I'm sorry. Don't worry. Have your prayers ready. Have your prayers ready for Deen Castronovo, everybody. Thank you." Guitarist Neal Schon then stepped forward to explain how the band planned to continue the concert, according to local outlet Tulsa World. JON BON JOVI ABRUPTLY ENDS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SHOW AFTER HEALTH SETBACK Schon said Castronovo was being taken to the hospital and confirmed the concert would continue with the band's longtime drum technician, Steve Toomey, taking over behind the kit. "Please give a big hand for Steve Toomey. We'll be back in about 15 minutes. We love you all, we're really sorry about the inconvenience," Schon said. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS The band returned to the stage after the interruption, with lead singer Arnel Pineda offering a reassuring message despite the lack of publicly confirmed details about Castronovo's condition. "He's gonna be fine. Too much Gatorade," Pineda said, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. Schon later dedicated the performance to his bandmate and expressed hope that Castronovo would recover. "This concert's for Deen tonight. I'd love you all to pray for him. Everybody's been going through a lot. I think he's going to be fine," Schon said. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE The cause of the medical emergency has not been publicly disclosed. Fox News Digital reached out to Journey's representatives for comment. The medical scare comes as Journey makes its way through the fall dates of its "Final Frontier Tour," the band's farewell tour. The tour features Schon and Cain alongside Pineda, Castronovo, keyboardist Jason Derlatka and bassist Todd Jensen. The North American run kicked off in February, and the tour is scheduled to conclude Nov. 28 in San Francisco. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Schon has previously described the tour as a celebration of Journey's music and the fans who have supported the band for generations. "The music we’ve created together is amazing. And so, you have to celebrate that music with the fans. The fans are incredible," Schon told Rolling Stone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca6a6975342cf4db8e9587 Who is Sally Yates? Cornell rape-review pick was fired by Trump after refusing to defend travel ban te 2026-10-10T16:40:09.702Z Who is Sally Yates? Cornell rape-review pick was fired by Trump after refusing to defend travel ban Cornell University has tapped Sally Yates, a former Obama administration deputy attorney general fired by President Donald Trump during his first term, to lead an independent review of the Ivy League school's handling of sexual assault allegations. Yates' appointment comes as Cornell faces scrutiny over its response to an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house in October 2024. As part of the independent review, Yates and her employer, King & Spalding, will have access to Cornell's internal documents, including case files, oversight records for Greek organizations, communications with law enforcement and disciplinary hearing records. Yates brings decades of Justice Department experience to Cornell's review, along with a public profile shaped by her confrontation with Trump and subsequent involvement in the Russia investigation. President Barack Obama nominated Yates as deputy attorney general in January 2015, and the Senate confirmed her four months later in an 84-12 vote. She previously served as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, a position Obama appointed her to in 2010. CORNELL PRESIDENT SAYS UNIVERSITY 'MUST DO BETTER' ON HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS During the presidential transition, Trump's incoming administration asked Yates to remain as acting attorney general while his nominee, Jeff Sessions, awaited Senate confirmation. But her tenure lasted just 10 days. Trump fired Yates on Jan. 30, 2017, after she instructed Justice Department lawyers not to defend his executive order restricting travel and refugee admissions from seven predominantly Muslim countries. "The acting Attorney General, Sally Yates, has betrayed the Department of Justice by refusing to enforce a legal order designed to protect the citizens of the United States," the White House said in a statement announcing her firing. Yates maintained that she was not convinced the directive was lawful. "My responsibility is to ensure that the position of the Department of Justice is not only legally defensible, but is informed by our best view of what the law is after consideration of all the facts," Yates said in a letter. "In addition, I am responsible for ensuring that the positions we take in court remain consistent with this institution’s solemn obligation to always seek justice and stand for what is right." Yates returned to the national spotlight in May 2017, testifying before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Her testimony detailed warnings she had given White House Counsel Don McGahn about Trump's then-national security adviser, Michael Flynn, shortly before her dismissal. CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS PROMPT NY ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES TO OPEN ‘ACTIVE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION’ Flynn had discussed Obama administration sanctions against Russia with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December 2016, despite then-Vice President-elect Mike Pence publicly denying that sanctions were discussed. After reviewing FBI intelligence, Yates warned McGahn that Flynn had misled administration officials and could be vulnerable to Russian blackmail because Moscow knew what had actually been discussed. Flynn resigned in February 2017, 18 days after Yates' initial warning. He later pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI about his conversations with Kislyak. Before her confrontation with Trump, Yates spent 27 years at the Justice Department, prosecuting white-collar fraud and public corruption cases. She also served as lead prosecutor in the case against Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph, a prosecution then-Attorney General Eric Holder highlighted when Obama selected her as deputy attorney general. Yates returned to King & Spalding as a partner in May 2018, later leading an independent investigation into sexual misconduct and abuse in the National Women's Soccer League. Commissioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation in October 2021, the investigation included more than 200 interviews and uncovered widespread verbal and emotional abuse, sexual misconduct and repeated failures by teams and league officials to address complaints. The findings, released in October 2022, documented how coaches accused of misconduct continued working despite previous complaints. Yates' report recommended stronger background checks, clearer reporting procedures and greater accountability for teams and league officials. Cornell said it selected Yates and her firm because of "their expertise in higher education and extensive experience conducting independent investigations for boards and institutions." INSIDE EXPLOSIVE CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS: 7 MEN ACCUSED, CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS AND A POLITICAL FIRESTORM Yates' involvement in the case brings another prominent Trump adversary into the controversy, days after New York Attorney General Letitia James, who previously brought a civil fraud case against Trump and has faced his calls for her prosecution, was appointed to oversee a separate state investigation. Cornell previously investigated the alleged assault and imposed suspensions and expulsions on several students accused of involvement. A lawsuit filed against the university by the alleged victim has since brought renewed national attention to the case and raised questions about the school's response. The two investigations have separate mandates. James' investigation will examine the case at the center of the controversy, while Yates' review will assess Cornell's broader policies and handling of sexual assault and dating violence allegations. "As part of that broader mandate, Yates and her team will conduct a detailed review of the university’s response to the allegations involving Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity in October 2024, including whether Cornell followed its policies and procedures in responding to the matter," the school said in a statement. Fox News Digital reached out to Yates for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca6a6875342cf4db8e957e California Democrat 'deeply disappointed' after Newsom vetoes reparations tax break te 2026-10-10T16:40:08.800Z California Democrat 'deeply disappointed' after Newsom vetoes reparations tax break A California lawmaker told Fox News Digital that she is "deeply disappointed" after Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed her bill that would have exempted future reparations payments from California's personal income tax. "I am deeply disappointed that Governor Newsom vetoed AB 2186. Reparations are not a gift or a government handout," Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Reparations are meant to repair harm, not be partially taken back through taxation." Newsom vetoed the measure on Sept. 30 as he acted on a series of bills, including other reparations-related legislation. REPARATIONS ADVOCATES SLAM CASH COMPENSATION ‘HANDOUT’ LABEL, POINT TO PAST GOVERNMENT REMEDIES In his official veto message, Newsom acknowledged the bill's intent but cited fiscal uncertainty. "I thank the author for her continued work to redress the documented harms of slavery," Newsom wrote. "I was proud to sign into law last year legislation establishing the Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery, a first-in-the-nation law establishing a state agency that, among its key responsibilities, will advise on reparative justice programs for Black Americans. California's work on this important endeavor is just beginning." Newsom also cited uncertainty about the potential cost of the exemption. "Because the full scope of the proposed tax exclusion is unknown, fiscal caution is warranted," Newsom added. "The proposed exclusion for unspecified federal initiatives could be interpreted broadly, resulting in substantial fiscal uncertainty. Moreover, given the potentially significant General Fund implications, this measure should be considered as part of the annual budget process." CALIFORNIA COUNTY APPROVES REPARATIONS PLAN AS NEIGHBORING SCHOOL DISTRICT 'BLACK THRIVING' EFFORT STALLS Despite rejecting the tax exemption, Newsom signed another reparations-related measure into law. The first-in-the-nation law requires large companies doing business in California to scour historical records and publicly disclose slavery-era transactions, advancing the state's broader reparations push through a new corporate mandate. Assembly Bill 2599, authored by Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, D-Ladera Heights, applies to businesses with more than $100 million in annual worldwide gross receipts that existed—or have a predecessor entity that existed—on or before Dec. 31, 1964. Once funded by the Legislature, covered companies must submit sworn affidavits under penalty of perjury verifying searches for historical records involving the purchase or sale of enslaved people, their use as loan collateral, slave-related insurance policies, and other transactions. Covered companies will have until January 2029 to submit their first affidavits. CASH PAYMENTS ARE NOT 'RULED OUT' AS CALIFORNIA COUNTY OFFICIALS PUSH REPARATIONS FOR BLACK LOCALS McKinnor's measure, Assembly Bill 2186, was designed to exempt future reparations payments or benefits from California's personal income tax if qualifying state, local or federal reparations programs were established. Under the text of AB 2186, gross income would not have included "any reparations benefit or payment received by a taxpayer during the taxable year" for taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2028, and before Jan. 1, 2033. The bill defined a "reparations benefit or payment" as any monetary payment, grant, trust distribution, debt forgiveness, or other financial compensation provided through a qualifying reparations program. SOME BLACK NEW YORKERS DEMAND CASH PAYMENTS AS ONLY 'TRUE' FORM OF JUSTICE McKinnor emphasized that reparations payments are intended as compensation for generations of structural harm. "Reparations payments are compensation for generations of injustice, discrimination, and economic harm," McKinnor said. "California cannot claim to support reparative justice while taxing the very compensation intended to repair that harm. I respect the Governor's concerns about fiscal responsibility, but justice must also be a priority." "We cannot continue to study injustice, acknowledge the harm, and then hesitate when it is time to act," she added. "I remain committed to working with my colleagues and the new Governor to bring this legislation back in 2027. Justice delayed should not become justice denied." California was the first state in the nation to establish a formal task force to study the legacy of slavery and recommend potential restitution measures. However, concrete direct-cash payout initiatives at the state level have stalled over budget concerns and legal vulnerabilities. CHICAGO SUBURB EXPANDS CASH HANDOUTS AS RACE-BASED REPARATIONS PROGRAM FACES MAJOR LEGAL BATTLE Elsewhere in the country, localized reparations programs have moved forward with mixed success. Black residents in Evanston, Illinois, received $25,000 housing grants as part of a municipal program aimed at rectifying historic housing discrimination. Similar local and municipal initiative seeking to provide direct compensation or economic aid are being debated nationwide. The broader future of state-funded reparations in California remains highly precarious. With Newsom vetoing multiple reparations proposals citing fiscal parameters and legal challenges, and with the upcoming gubernatorial race featuring candidates reluctant to endorse broad direct cash handouts, the state's path toward financial restitution remains uncertain. When reached for comment by Fox News Digital, Newsom's office said that "the veto message speaks for itself." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca6a6775342cf4db8e9575 Stomach-turning sexually transmitted infection is on the rise — and standard medicines are failing te 2026-10-10T16:40:07.927Z Stomach-turning sexually transmitted infection is on the rise — and standard medicines are failing A highly contagious gut infection that can spread during sex is becoming harder to treat as antibiotic-resistant strains become more common. An April report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked nearly 17,000 Shigella samples, which causes Shigellosis, which and can bring on diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, collected between 2011 and 2023. In 2023, 8.5% of Shigella samples with resistance data were classified as extensively drug-resistant, or XDR — resistant to all five antibiotics in the CDC’s definition — compared with none from 2011 to 2015. The findings point to a growing resistance problem, not a surge in overall infections, noted Dr. Tyler Evans, a California-based infectious disease physician and CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance. HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS STOMACH BUG SPREADS FAST, HITTING CERTAIN PATIENTS HARDEST "The infection is not surging. The bacteria are changing," Evans told Fox News Digital. "Case counts can hold steady while the treatment options quietly disappear." There is no FDA-approved oral antibiotic for XDR Shigella, he said. Shigella bacteria can spread when tiny amounts of stool reach someone's mouth, including through contaminated food or water, unwashed hands or sexual activity. DANGEROUS DRUG-RESISTANT FUNGUS SPREADS ACROSS US, REACHING 27 STATES "Shigella is not considered to be a typical sexually transmitted infection," Dr. Andi Toufexis, a Texas-based family medicine physician who specializes in sexual health, told Fox News Digital. "However, this gastrointestinal bacteria can be spread through sex when one partner comes into contact with the other's fecal matter." Shigella is not new, and sexual transmission has been documented since the 1970s, Toufexis said. What is changing is the growing share of tested samples classified as XDR. MICHIGAN REPORTS 2 DEATHS IN RARE PARASITE OUTBREAK THAT HAS SICKENED MORE THAN 11,000 The CDC report found that most people with XDR Shigella were adult men. Sexual exposure data were not routinely collected, so the report could not establish exactly how each infection was contracted but previous research has found sexual contact among men who have sex with men as an important transmission route. Eighty-six percent of XDR patients were men, with a median age of 41, and of those with a known HIV status, nearly half were living with HIV, Evans noted. People experiencing homelessness and those with weakened immune systems may also face heightened risks, he said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Children younger than 5 are especially likely to get Shigella, according to the CDC, and many outbreaks in the U.S. have been linked to child care and schools. Earlier U.S. outbreaks primarily affected children and involved strains that were susceptible to antibiotics. According to the CDC report, 37.6% of patients with hospitalization data were hospitalized for the antibiotic-resistant infection. The CDC reported no deaths among the XDR cases analyzed and said infections may be undercounted because not all positive specimens were cultured or tested for resistance. Most patients with available travel histories reported no recent international travel, though travel information was missing for many. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Evans said Americans should be "concerned, not panicked" about the infection. Most Shigella infections resolve on their own, Toufexis added, but severe illness may need treatment. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Dr. Michael Aziz, an internist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and author of "The Perfect 10 Diet" and "The Ageless Revolution," urged people who suspect Shigella to seek medical advice before taking antidiarrheal medicine such as Imodium. "You want to flush out the bacteria, you want to get it out of your system," Aziz told Fox News Digital. To reduce the chance of infection, doctors recommend washing hands, genitals and the anal area before and after sex, using condoms or dental dams, and cleaning sex toys after each use. If you or a partner has diarrhea, avoid sex and wait at least two weeks after symptoms end before resuming, Toufexis said. "Feeling better does not always mean that an infection is completely gone," she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca6a6775342cf4db8e956c Frustrated Arkansas football fans float wild plan to get AD fired, and it could happen today te 2026-10-10T16:40:07.110Z Frustrated Arkansas football fans float wild plan to get AD fired, and it could happen today It's been a brutal year for Arkansas football. Well, scratch that. It's been a brutal ... decade ... for Arkansas football. The Razorbacks sit at 2-3 and near the bottom of the SEC ahead of today's matchup was Tennessee, and the prospects don't look great. The Vols (4-1) are No. 15 in the country, and are better than Arkansas in just about every metric possible. ARKANSAS CAMPUS RESEMBLES A GHOST TOWN AS NO ONE SHOWS UP TO WATCH RAZORBACKS GET BEATEN DOWN BY GEORGIA By all accounts, it should be a blowout — most Razorback losses this season have been. There's little reason to believe today will be any different. But, there is some good news! Win OR lose (probably lose), fans are still mulling perhaps the most diabolical plan known to man to get AD Hunter Yurachek fired ... Storm the field, and rack up the fines: "Win or lose we #stormthefield Every game ends in a field storming and a $250,000 fine until @ArkRazorbacks fire @HunterYurachek," one X user posted earlier this week in a now-viral post with more than 1 million views. Amazing. It just means more in the SEC, baby! Frankly, it's brilliant. This is the sort of out-of-the-box thinking the Razorbacks could use on an offense that currently ranks 115th in the country. Or a defense that ranks 108th and is currently giving up nearly 30 points per game. SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL IN FREE FALL AS SHANE BEAMER MAY BE OUT OF TIME WITH BUYOUT DECISION LOOMING Just a thought. Look, it probably won't happen but ... never say never. Razorback fans are tired. It's been a long few years, and that's an understatement. Arkansas went 2-10 last season, and that wass the third such 2-10 campaign in the last decade. Just an absurd stat for an SEC school. It's unfathomable. Somehow, it gets worse. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Razorbacks haven't won 10 games since 2011, and have just one 9-win season (2021) in that same span. Growing up, Vanderbilt was the SEC bottom-feeder. Everyone knew it. That game was an automatic win when you looked at the preseason schedule. Not anymore. Arkansas has officially taken that spot, and it's probably going to get worse (somehow) before it gets better. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Perhaps fans storming the field — win or lose — and costing the program a hefty $250,000 fine each time they do so (per the NCAA rules) will expedite that process? I've heard worse ideas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca681075342cf4db8e9509 Letitia James faces new push to boot her from Cornell rape probe over alleged bias: court docs te 2026-10-10T16:30:08.566Z Letitia James faces new push to boot her from Cornell rape probe over alleged bias: court docs A lawyer representing one of the men accused in a civil lawsuit of raping Cornell University's "Jane Doe" has formally requested that New York Attorney General Letitia James be removed from the criminal investigation, alleging she is biased and prejudged the case before being appointed as special prosecutor. Teny Geragos, daughter of prominent criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos, filed a motion Thursday in Tompkins County court arguing that James' previous public statements in support of the accuser have "prejudiced grand jurors." The motion cited a social media post made by James on Sept. 28, the same day local prosecutor Matthew Van Houten announced he would be reopening the case. "What this young woman has been forced to endure is horrific and unacceptable. I’m holding her in my heart and in my prayers," James wrote. "To her, and to all survivors: you’re not alone. We stand with you." CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE Geragos argued that this showed James believed the seven men in the fraternity who were named in the prior civil lawsuit were guilty "despite not having examined a shred of evidence" up to that point. "The public cannot, and should not, have any confidence in the investigation or charging decisions of someone who has clearly prejudged the guilt of individuals who the law presumes are innocent," Geragos wrote in the filing. "The AG should be removed." She also accused New York Governor Kathy Hochul of selecting James because of her "prejudicial public statements" about the case, arguing that the governor expects the investigation to produce a particular outcome. AOC'S DRAMATIC RETELLING OF CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS COLLIDES WITH COMPLAINT DETAILS When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Hochul referred Fox News Digital to the governor's answer to a reporter's question about James' social media post at an Oct. 2 press conference. "I will answer that. I have every confidence in our Attorney General to do what she has always done: look at the facts, examine the record and draw the proper conclusions. That's exactly what's going to happen in this case," Hochul said. The attorney general's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Geragos' motion comes days after another one of the men named in the civil suit filed a request in Albany State Supreme Court seeking James's removal, also citing alleged bias. The former Cornell student at the center of the investigation filed the civil lawsuit in September accusing seven former Chi Phi fraternity members of drugging and raping her on the night of Oct. 19, 2024, and into the following morning. In the lawsuit, she alleges she arrived at the frat house already intoxicated, after which the men pressured her into taking ketamine and other substances. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated. The fraternity was suspended on Nov. 8, 2024, the same day Doe reported sexual assault allegations to campus police, according to Doe's civil complaint. Van Houten, who initially declined to pursue charges, has said Doe's November 2024 sworn statement did not allege that she was drugged against her will or gang-raped and, instead, described her participation in drug use and sexual conduct as "voluntary, conscious, and consensual." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca680f75342cf4db8e9500 Marvin Harrison Jr. informed he's being traded as Cardinals seek a second-round pick in return te 2026-10-10T16:30:07.753Z Marvin Harrison Jr. informed he's being traded as Cardinals seek a second-round pick in return Marvin Harrison Jr.'s time with the Arizona Cardinals is coming to an end after it began only three seasons ago as a first-round draft pick with a Hall of Fame pedigree and high expectations. The team has informed Harrison it is finalizing a deal to trade him and he will be inactive for Sunday's game against the Detriot Lions, ESPN first reported and OutKick has confirmed. Harrison was not initially told what team he'd be traded to, perhaps, one NFL source said, because the Cardinals were open to the idea of having the news leak, and then other teams would raise their trade offers for Harrison. CARDINALS' MARVIN HARRISON JR LOOKS ENTIRELY DISINTERESTED AS SEASON GETS OFF TO A PUTRID START But he's definitely going somewhere else. Harrison, the son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, was the fourth player taken in the 2024 NFL Draft ahead of multiple starting quarterbacks and more productive players such as Brock Bowers, but he has fallen out of favor over the last year as his production declined, his effort and even body language around the team has been questioned and other teams showed interest in acquiring him. CAN MARVIN HARRISON JR. AND TREY MCBRIDE CARRY THE CARDINALS OFFENSE UNDER NEW COACH MIKE LAFLEUR? New coach Mike LaFleur had defended Harrison's effort, saying, "I don’t see it that way. I think his running style is different than some other people’s," while adding that other players had increasingly more defined roles in an offense with limited weekly plays. LaFleur also said some opportunities for Harrison have been eliminated because defensive coverages have dictated he not get the ball while Arizona’s own subpar quarterback play also hasn't helped. The problem with that is the Cardinals have had great receivers who have dealt with similar issues and they were very much valued. Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald comes to mind. Except Fitzgerald was never inconsistent in his pass catching while Harrison has struggled with drops. And Fitzgerald simply played hard – all the time. Harrison? It's a lingering question. Rumors of a possible Harrison trade have persisted for weeks, fed by the fact he is eligible for a contract extension after this season and the Cardinals may not be convinced Harrison is worthy of a big contract. Also, Michael Wilson has emerged as a more productive receiver while Harrison currently ranks only fifth on the team in targets. General manager Monti Ossenfort said on Oct. 9 that Harrison "is a big part of what we’re doing," suggesting the team is still more interested in fixing his situation than moving him. Nope. Harrison Jr. wasn't immediately a bust after being drafted out of Ohio State. His rookie season showed both his talent and some inconsistency, but he finished with 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns. The Cardinals expected a Year 2 jump from Harrison. That never came and didn't come this season, either. Multiple teams have contacted the Cardinals about Harrison. The Houston Texans have, the Kansas City Chiefs have, as have the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, and even the San Francisco 49ers – although that last one is a long shot considering they play in the same division with the Cardinals. The Cardinals have been seeking a package that included a second-round pick in return for Harrison. And this is how bad teams stay bad: The Cardinals are essentially trading a 2024 first round pick for a second-rounder (maybe) years later after getting little in return for their initial investment. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca680d75342cf4db8e94e7 Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model te 2026-10-10T16:30:05.492Z Cloudflare acquires Deno to improve its Workers programming model Cloudflare will use this acquisition to improve its Workers programming model and platform. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65ca75342cf4db8e94bc Hobbs' running mate dismisses traffic violations, questions over dismissed citations te 2026-10-10T16:20:26.712Z Hobbs' running mate dismisses traffic violations, questions over dismissed citations PHOENIX -- The nominee for lieutenant governor on the Democratic ticket is brushing aside multiple speeding tickets he got while mayor of Mesa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c775342cf4db8e9491 More Adults Are Cutting Off Family. Expert Reveals Surprising Consequences te 2026-10-10T16:20:23.921Z More Adults Are Cutting Off Family. Expert Reveals Surprising Consequences Younger generations are less likely to believe family bonds should last no matter what, psychology PhD Richard L. Blake said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c775342cf4db8e9488 Hurricane Isaias Leaves 1 Dead as Videos Show Extensive Storm Damage te 2026-10-10T16:20:23.133Z Hurricane Isaias Leaves 1 Dead as Videos Show Extensive Storm Damage More than 800,000 customers across Florida, Alabama and Georgia remained without power on Saturday morning. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c675342cf4db8e947f Two Children Among Nine Killed in 'Devastating' Pennsylvania Mass Shooting te 2026-10-10T16:20:22.283Z Two Children Among Nine Killed in 'Devastating' Pennsylvania Mass Shooting Mayor Daria Devlin called the shooting a “terrible tragedy” and said officials would provide updates once verified. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c575342cf4db8e9476 What Ken Paxton Alleges About John Cornyn in Leaked Audio te 2026-10-10T16:20:21.394Z What Ken Paxton Alleges About John Cornyn in Leaked Audio Leaked audio exposes growing tension in the Republican Party in Texas as the midterm elections near. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c475342cf4db8e946d Democrats Need to Stop Dressing Like They’re Going to a Protest te 2026-10-10T16:20:20.523Z Democrats Need to Stop Dressing Like They’re Going to a Protest Democrats have turned political dress into protest gear, but a party that wants power needs to signal more than what it opposes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c375342cf4db8e9464 Trump Mocks New York Law Replacing ‘Mother’ With ‘Gestating Parent’ te 2026-10-10T16:20:19.387Z Trump Mocks New York Law Replacing ‘Mother’ With ‘Gestating Parent’ At a Syracuse rally, Trump attacked New York’s parentage language while promoting GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c275342cf4db8e945b ICE Agent Shot by 72-Year-Old Man After Alleged Attack te 2026-10-10T16:20:18.354Z ICE Agent Shot by 72-Year-Old Man After Alleged Attack David Gonzalez, 32, was arrested after allegedly attacking a man and his daughter while off-duty in California, police said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c175342cf4db8e9452 Rare ‘Piece of NYC History’ on Sale in 1913 Skyscraper at Staggering $18.5M te 2026-10-10T16:20:17.505Z Rare ‘Piece of NYC History’ on Sale in 1913 Skyscraper at Staggering $18.5M “Few buildings in the world carry more cultural weight and architectural provenance” than this tower, a real estate broker said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65c075342cf4db8e9449 Trump and California: Can't Live With It, Can't Live Without It | Opinion te 2026-10-10T16:20:16.635Z Trump and California: Can't Live With It, Can't Live Without It | Opinion Donald Trump’s outburst against California exploits some hard truths about America’s relationship with its richest state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65bf75342cf4db8e9440 I Was Abandoned As Baby on the Street During China’s One-Child Policy Era te 2026-10-10T16:20:15.755Z I Was Abandoned As Baby on the Street During China’s One-Child Policy Era For a lon time, Brittany Wolfe Foltz was wary of exploring her past and the painful start to her laugh. Then something changed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65be75342cf4db8e9437 DOJ Attorney Ordered To Undergo Legal Training After ICE Case Accusation te 2026-10-10T16:20:14.884Z DOJ Attorney Ordered To Undergo Legal Training After ICE Case Accusation Judge Humetewa concluded Assistant U.S. Attorney Brooks Chupp made a baseless accusation with "no evidence." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65bd75342cf4db8e942e To Impeach or Not to Impeach? The Trump Question Facing Democrats   te 2026-10-10T16:20:13.846Z To Impeach or Not to Impeach? The Trump Question Facing Democrats   The prospect is dividing Democrats, with some fearing that impeachment could strengthen President Trump politically. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65bc75342cf4db8e9425 Pope Attacks Death Penalty as US Plans Livestream Execution: 'Inadmissible' te 2026-10-10T16:20:12.883Z Pope Attacks Death Penalty as US Plans Livestream Execution: 'Inadmissible' Pope Leo said that the death penalty is "inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65bb75342cf4db8e941c Katie Zacharia Brands Abdul El-Sayed ‘Radical’ As He Gets Boost In New Poll te 2026-10-10T16:20:11.939Z Katie Zacharia Brands Abdul El-Sayed ‘Radical’ As He Gets Boost In New Poll New survey gives the Democrat a six-point lead over Mike Rogers, while broader polling signals a tighter fight for Michigan seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65ba75342cf4db8e9413 My Daughter Met Her First Bully. Now I Know Why We Can’t Teach Girls to ‘Play Nice’ te 2026-10-10T16:20:10.901Z My Daughter Met Her First Bully. Now I Know Why We Can’t Teach Girls to ‘Play Nice’ I’m not raising a tiny Karen. But I am raising a girl who will know that sometimes being nice won’t work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65ba75342cf4db8e940a List of Republicans Breaking With Trump on Nidal Hasan Execution Livestream te 2026-10-10T16:20:10.020Z List of Republicans Breaking With Trump on Nidal Hasan Execution Livestream Several Republicans have condemned the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65b975342cf4db8e9401 Cardinals Finalizing Deal to Trade Star WR Marvin Harrison Jr: Report te 2026-10-10T16:20:09.055Z Cardinals Finalizing Deal to Trade Star WR Marvin Harrison Jr: Report According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Arizona Cardinals are pulling the trigger on trading former top-5 pick Marvin Harrison Jr. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65b875342cf4db8e93f8 Christa Pike Released from Hospital After Botched Execution te 2026-10-10T16:20:08.092Z Christa Pike Released from Hospital After Botched Execution Pike survived two doses of the lethal drug pentobarbital on September 30 as the state sought to execute her for murder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65b775342cf4db8e93ef Exclusive: Brother of Slain Fort Hood Soldier Urges Trump To Stop Livestream Execution te 2026-10-10T16:20:07.134Z Exclusive: Brother of Slain Fort Hood Soldier Urges Trump To Stop Livestream Execution Kristopher Craig told Newsweek he is writing to Trump to prevent his brother's death becoming "part of another public spectacle." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca65b575342cf4db8e93e6 Valkyries on Media Ignoring Them: ‘We’re About to Get Some Bandwagoners’ te 2026-10-10T16:20:05.958Z Valkyries on Media Ignoring Them: ‘We’re About to Get Some Bandwagoners’ If you’re not aware of the power of the Golden State Valkyries and their fan base at Ballhalla, you’re about to be. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca635e75342cf4db8e8f3d Inside Hasan Piker’s radical views on America, Israel and socialism te 2026-10-10T16:10:06.807Z Inside Hasan Piker’s radical views on America, Israel and socialism Controversial Twitch streamer Hasan Piker has built his online brand through intense commentary on political topics ranging from economics to foreign policy. During his daily streams, which last several hours, he gives his takes on the issues of the day, often through a combative left-wing lens. As Piker's influence has moved from his online audience and into the real world, including Democratic politics and campus events, critics argue his ideology deserves more scrutiny. To his supporters, Piker is an effective messenger for a generation looking for something outside traditional political structures. However, multiple critics who spoke with Fox News Digital described the streamer's worldview as going beyond typical progressive and anti-establishment outlooks. They claim his beliefs cast America as fundamentally corrupt, treat socialism as the answer to economic frustrations and frame Israel as uniquely immoral and illegitimate. WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS Eli Lake, a senior reporter at The Free Press and host of the podcast "Breaking History," told Fox News Digital that Piker's belief system is "informed in many ways by a Marxist view of history" and that the streamer is part of "a tradition of the anti-American left." "There is a tradition of elements of the Left that believes that the country and the republic are rotten to its core, and I think that that is a distinction from, you know, a more kind of hopeful version of progressivism," Lake told Fox News Digital. Lake contrasted Piker's beliefs with a reform-minded view in which the Declaration of Independence serves as a starting point from which the U.S. would progress. The goal, according to Lake, would be to hold the country to its stated ideals, an approach that he said is "distinct from the way that Hasan Piker understands the United States as sort of irredeemably evil." In one of Piker's more recent controversial statements, the streamer said in an interview with Axios that the U.S. was worse than al-Qaeda. "Pound for pound as far as the number of deaths, yes," Piker told Axios. "We have caused tremendous terror all around the world." Lake criticized Piker's remarks in an article for The Free Press, writing that the streamer's inability to "to grasp the distinction between intentionally and unintentionally killing civilians" showed his "moral illiteracy." HASAN PIKER ADMITS HE HAS 'DIALED DOWN' HIS OPINIONS AFTER PUBLIC AND DEMOCRATIC BACKLASH "I almost felt guilty writing a column because I could assume it was so obvious that America is nothing like al-Qaeda. Al-Qaeda deliberately is trying to kill as many civilians as it can," Lake told Fox News Digital. "If Hasan Piker cannot distinguish between America and its foreign policy and that of al-Qaeda in a moral sense at least, or he thinks they're equal or 'pound for pound' America is worse, then he's helpless." Piker's critics argue that his moral framework also shapes his views of Israel. They say that he goes beyond criticizing the Israeli government or its policies and frames the Jewish state's existence as being up for debate, something that Tanya Tsikanovsky, a first-generation American whose parents fled the Soviet Union, takes issue with. "I think that we can sit here and discuss the government of Israel, but we're not citizens of Israel. Certainly Hasan Piker is not, and we don't live there," Tsikanovsky told Fox News Digital. "As a Zionist, and as someone who is a proud jew, I'm here to care about the existence of the state. I just want it to exist." She also pointed out that Piker does not apply the same standards he has for Israel to other countries. "You know we don't spend our time debating the existence of any other country. Like Hasan's not saying, 'Maybe Switzerland shouldn't really be a country.' No, like, we're good with every other country," she said, adding that, in her view, the reason for this singling out of Israel is antisemitism. Tsikanovsky told Fox News Digital that her immigrant parents view the country in an entirely different light from Piker. She said that they see the U.S. as a place where they were finally able to be free and live as equals. "My parents came here from the USSR, and they kiss the ground of this country because we know that it's the best country on Earth," she said. "There really is no other place in the world that provides the same level of freedom, and Hassan Piker is using that freedom specifically to get everyone to want to lose it and without even realizing it." She argued that Piker's worldview is hostile to the American system and that it welcomes the exact things that families like hers fled. FAR-LEFT STREAMER HASAN PIKER DEFENDS HIMSELF FROM ANTISEMITISM ACCUSATIONS IN INTERVIEW WITH JEWISH OUTLET "[Piker] is aligning himself with an ideology that will embrace Sharia law, that will embrace communism," she said. Piker's critics say his worldview is not merely defined by what he opposes, but also the economic system he promotes. Venezuelan-born economist Daniel Di Martino argued that there is a hidden danger to Piker's economic stances, mainly the appeal of socialist promises to young people frustrated with capitalism. Di Martino, who grew up in Venezuela before immigrating to the U.S., said that socialism was more than an abstract idea, it was a system that made ordinary life substantially worse. He described growing up under socialism as "feeling the constant deterioration of my quality of life in even the daily smallest things." Recently, Piker took the 12 Axes political test on one of his daily streams, and the results showed that he was closely aligned economically with late Venezuelan socialist leader Hugo Chávez, something Di Martino saw as a significant red flag. "Their economic policies are not those of Norway and Denmark. They're the ones of Venezuela. They are the ones that destroy the country I come from," Di Martino said. DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA BACKS 'OUR TWITCH STREAMER' HASAN PIKER, RIPS ANTI-SOCIALISM HOUSE RESOLUTION He recalled Venezuela unraveling before his eyes as the government began using state resources to provide free goods and services. When oil money was no longer enough, Di Martino said, the government printed money, fueling inflation. Eventually, shortages came and Di Martino recalled the government blaming business owners for being greedy and claiming that citizens were hoarding food. "They hailed bread lines and shortages as evidence that there was so much demand because Venezuelans were so well off. I mean, imagine how laughable these arguments [were]," Di Martino told Fox News Digital. "And eventually they said that inflation was imaginary, it was all made up in our heads. And then we had no electricity, and then we have no water," he added. "And then crime went up and it went unpunished. And then they jailed their political opponents when they tried to speak up, and then they rigged the elections because that is the only way for socialists to stay in power, because it always fails, so they have to rig the elections to stay in power." For Di Martino, the real danger of Piker's growing influence is not simply that he has a large online audience, but that his ideas are moving into Democratic politics and could eventually shape U.S. government policy. "Even though he's not running, the people running on the socialist side, the democratic socialist candidates, listen to him and have his ideas, which are Marxist-Leninist ideas, are the ideas of the Chinese Communist Party — which is why he goes there — are the ideas of the socialist party of Venezuela, of the communist party of Cuba. That is what these people stand for," Di Martino said. "And so, we should be worried, not because Hassan Piker is popular, he is not, we should be worried because his ideas are gonna make it to the Congress and to the state and local governments." Piker's critics are not merely concerned with the provocative things he says regularly online, but that his platform is reaching a group of voters that the left has tried to court. In their eyes, this could mean the adoption of hard-left politics in the government, putting the very idea of the American system at risk. Fox News Digital reached out to Piker for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca635d75342cf4db8e8f2b Country star Drew Baldridge lifts curtain on Jelly Roll's 'wild' entourage, Luke Bryan's 'country boy' life te 2026-10-10T16:10:05.286Z Country star Drew Baldridge lifts curtain on Jelly Roll's 'wild' entourage, Luke Bryan's 'country boy' life Country music superstars may share the spotlight, but their lives behind the scenes can look very different. Drew Baldridge, who recently released his album, "FARM FAITH FAMILY," got a front-row seat to both worlds — from Luke Bryan's down-home lifestyle to Jelly Roll's jam-packed backstage scene, where the next unexpected guest could be just around the corner. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Baldridge shared details about what the country hitmakers are really like offstage, revealing why Bryan's humble roots and devotion to his family have stuck with him — and why Jelly Roll's backstage operation is anything but predictable. JELLY ROLL SAYS HE COULD WALK AWAY FROM COUNTRY MUSIC IF GOD TELLS HIM TO: ‘Y’ALL WILL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN’ When it comes to the wildest backstage setup in country music, Baldridge knows who gets his vote. "Oh man, I don't know what the weirdest rider thing is, but Jelly probably has the wildest backstage, because you just never know who's going to be there," he said. According to Baldridge, Jelly Roll’s backstage crowd can rival the audience out front. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I mean, you walk in … it is like a stadium full of people out front, but there's a stadium full of people in the back," he said. LUKE COMBS SAYS ‘WHO THE F--- CARES’ IF CHOOSING FAMILY TIME OVER INDUSTRY PARTIES COSTS HIM AWARDS The singer said Jelly Roll's welcoming nature attracts all kinds of guests, including influencers looking to capture extra content after the show. "My goodness, this guy is always on," Baldridge said. "And always has just an entourage of people, that is for sure." WATCH: COUNTRY STAR DREW BALDRIDGE DISHES ON JELLY ROLL'S WILD ENTOURAGE Meanwhile, Bryan’s offstage life offers a different kind of surprise, Baldridge said. "Luke is just like one of my buddies I would grow up with," he said, adding that fame has not altered the superstar's personality. "You'd think all the success that he had that he would change who he is or anything, but that dude's just a country boy." Baldridge said he recently visited Bryan for a dove-hunting trip, describing the experience as an afternoon spent with an old friend. He said Bryan’s commitment to his family made an even bigger impression, particularly his determination to attend his sons’ football games despite his busy touring schedule. "Watching him never miss one of his son's football games, flying home and even taking off Friday night to make sure he was at his boy's game, not playing a show that night – that's been really cool, I think," Baldridge said. The experience was especially meaningful because Bryan had been one of Baldridge's musical heroes since he was a teenager. "Oh dang, he's just a country boy like I am, you know?" he said. Baldridge is also embracing family life with two young children of his own, saying fatherhood has changed his perspective as he balances touring and recording. "Definitely, family has changed the most. I have a five-month-old and a three-year-old," he said. WATCH: COUNTRY STAR DREW BALDRIDGE GETS CANDID ABOUT STRUGGLES BALANCING FAMILY, MUSIC FAME His 16-track major-label debut, "FARM FAITH FAMILY," reflects the three values that have shaped his life, with the album divided into sections devoted to farm life, faith and family. The project includes "Let ‘Em," a song about his sons, and "A Man Don't," which explores his views on manhood, faith and marriage. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Baldridge told Fox News Digital welcoming another child has made balancing his career and responsibilities at home a daily learning experience. "That has definitely been a whirlwind, balancing this musical career and also the family life of being a dad and a husband and figuring that out every day," he said. Baldridge broke through with "She's Somebody's Daughter," an RIAA Platinum-certified hit that reached No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart and No. 3 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart. According to Baldridge, the song has generated more than 2 billion streams and impressions and earned recognition from the Nashville Songwriters Association International as one of its "10 Songs I Wish I'd Written." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE In 2026, Baldridge is headlining his "FARM FAITH FAMILY Tour" and joining Bryan and Cody Johnson on select dates. He has also toured internationally, including in Australia, the U.K. and Europe and opened for Jelly Roll. His honors include being named to the 2025 Country Radio Seminar New Faces of Country Music class and MusicRow's 2025 Independent Artist of the Year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca610e75342cf4db8e876f NFL coaches share incredible Mike Ditka stories as football world mourns the Bears legend te 2026-10-10T16:00:14.151Z NFL coaches share incredible Mike Ditka stories as football world mourns the Bears legend Mike Ditka may not have coached in the NFL since 1999, but his impact on football has spanned generations. Ditka died Friday at age 86, and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh both recalled incredible stories about the Chicago Bears legend. Campbell learned of Ditka's death during a news conference and shared a story about their first interaction. "I got a great Ditka story. Somebody I just loved growing up, man, and Ditka was it. Huge fan. So, when I'm able to come out, I'm getting drafted to go to the combine. Well, the Saints want to meet with me, in particular, Mike Ditka, right? Tight end, uh, hell of a player, hell of a coach, all the whole thing," Campbell said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Campbell, who was already nervous about meeting the Hall of Fame tight end, assumed there would be other people in the room with Ditka. "No. I go in and there's one little light on. It's like a little lamp in the corner, you know? It's at the train station and there's nothing in there. There's no couches there. The room is totally cleaned out and there's one little table and the room is full of smoke," Campbell said. "I mean, you can't hardly even see him. You just see this image off in the corner of this little lamp and smoke everywhere and he's got that big fat cigar." Campbell called the meeting with Ditka one of the "best" and most "intimidating" experiences of his life, but looks back on it fondly. "It was awesome though, man. Just him asking questions about, where you grew up, how you think, how you're wired, the game, what you see, it was awesome. And thoughts and prayers go out to his family. You know, he's a legend. He's a legend," Campbell said. Ditka drafted Harbaugh in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft while serving as the Bears' head coach. The Chargers coach recalled witnessing Ditka's generosity while the two reviewed a game plan in Ditka's office. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! During their discuccion, Ditka began writing checks, and lots of them. "Then I finally said, 'Hey, you know, what are you doing, coach?' And he said he had gotten a letter, and it was like a stack of letters, and people that were in need that he was writing $500 checks each," Harbaugh told reporters at a press conference. "‘I, do you know those people?’" Harbaugh asked. "'No, don't know them.' And that was all he said." Harbaugh said his former coach never publicized his charitable acts; the Chargers coach witnessed them firsthand. Harbaugh called Ditka a "great man." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson called Ditka the organization's gold standard . "I just want to start off extending my condolences to the Ditka family. Sad news here this morning, obviously. As far as I’m concerned, coach Ditka is the gold standard in terms of this place. He’s a legend around here, as a player, as a coach. His impact is still being felt to this day and as the head coach of the Bears," Johnson said at a press conference. "I feel humbled to be in that same chair that he was once in. It’s a sad day just hearing he is passing on, he’s in our thoughts and prayers." Several other NFL coaches opened their Friday news conferences by acknowledging Ditka's death and offering condolences to his family. Ditka won Super Bowls as a player and assistant coach with the Dallas Cowboys and as head coach of the Bears. A pioneer of the modern receiving tight end position, Ditka revolutionized the role after the Bears drafted him in 1961. He later became the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ditka's illustrious career and numerous accolades speak for themselves, but his stories and lasting impact will be remembered for generations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca610c75342cf4db8e8766 Katie Zacharia hits ground running, promises Trump diesel deal delivers cheaper gas for Americans te 2026-10-10T16:00:12.641Z Katie Zacharia hits ground running, promises Trump diesel deal delivers cheaper gas for Americans Incoming White House press secretary Katie Zacharia pledged to get to work immediately when she takes over the podium on Monday, defending President Donald Trump's recent diesel deal as a move she says will help lower gas and grocery prices. Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Zacharia said Trump is using a "multifaceted" approach to tackle inflation while balancing U.S. interests overseas. "President Trump has heard people have been frustrated with the gas prices. People are frustrated with the increasing grocery prices. And he is delivering what he always does, which are solutions," Zacharia said Saturday. TRUMP NAMES LEAVITT SUCCESSOR AFTER WEEKS OF SPECULATION — AND SHE'S NO STRANGER TO MAGA "President Donald Trump has never been unambiguous. He is an America-first president. He is putting [American interests] first, American citizens first with this deal. And we will have cheaper gas, cheaper groceries with this diesel deal," she added. The president announced Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to "immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter." TRUMP TELLS ZELENSKYY TO STOP DOING 'ONE THING' DURING ATTACKS ON RUSSIA Diesel prices have remained high as conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine continue, with rising fuel costs emerging as an issue ahead of November's midterm elections. Zacharia suggested that the diesel deal could also help advance peace efforts between Ukraine and Russia. "He did it with Venezuela, and he did it with—he's doing it with Canada and did it in Greenland. So, I think we're [going to] see some historic wins, and President Trump is [going to] deliver that," she said. TRUMP TOUTS ACCESS TO 65 BILLION BARRELS OF VENEZUELAN OIL IN DEAL HE SAYS WILL SLASH GAS PRICES The incoming press secretary then shifted her focus to November's midterm elections. She argued the president has "delivered historic results," but said congressional Republicans could have accomplished more by passing key legislation, including the SAVE America Act. "I would have loved to see more from our congressional Republicans in the Senate. I think President Trump has done everything in his power to do that," Zacharia said. LEE CARTER: POLLS SAY DEMOCRATS COULD SWAMP REPUBLICANS. AS A POLLSTER, I HAVE A QUESTION Her Saturday morning comments followed a Friday night appearance on "Jesse Watters Primetime," during which Zacharia criticized Democratic campaign strategies, accusing the party of keeping candidates she considers weak out of the public eye. "This is what happened with Joe Biden, basement Joe, for the 2020 election. We didn't see him until we had to," Zacharia told Watters. "They think they can hide these candidates and we won't notice," she added. Zacharia pointed to California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra and Texas Senate candidate James Talarico as examples of figures she believes Democrats are keeping out of the spotlight. LEE CARTER: TRUMP CAN STILL GET ATTENTION, CAN HE DISTRACT VOTERS FROM THEIR BILLS? "Becerra's disappeared, Talarico disappeared. And it's on purpose because they know they can't continue letting them talk because they're destroying their campaigns," Zacharia said. Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail Friday after a nearly two-week absence, ending days of speculation.  Zacharia also revealed how she learned of her White House appointment, telling Watters that Trump personally called her with the news. "I got a wonderful phone call from the chief talent recruiter, the president himself," she said. "He loved what a fighter I was for him... I just get to continue doing what I've been doing, which is promote all of the things that President Trump is doing on behalf of the American people." Trump announced Zacharia's appointment on Friday, writing on Truth Social: "It is my Great Honor to have just appointed, as Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia. Katie currently serves as Senior Communications Advisor to Truth Social (Trump Media & Technology Group), where she has been outstanding!" LEAVITT PULLS BACK THE CURTAIN ON TRUMP'S 'TENSE,' UNFILTERED PRIVATE TALKS WITH PUTIN, XI, STARMER "She has an unblemished record of support, and has been a loyal and brilliant supporter, right from the beginning. She is, likewise, a devoted fan and member of MAGA! I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration," he added. Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson, Louis Casiano and Brooke Taylor contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca5eb075342cf4db8e8247 Paulina Porizkova's gym routine led to ‘a revelation’ in her sixties te 2026-10-10T15:50:08.036Z Paulina Porizkova's gym routine led to ‘a revelation’ in her sixties Paulina Porizkova is enjoying the benefits of exercising after starting to work out. In a recent Instagram post, the 61-year-old supermodel shared her gym routine with her many followers, and shared working out has helped her in more ways than one. "I really used to hate to work out. And so I didn’t do it until I was in my 40s, and I realized that it really helped with my pretty severe anxiety," she said in a voice-over footage of her lifting weights. "And also it made me look better." She explained that while she still doesn't like working out and would "much rather be reclining on the couch and reading novels," that would help "feed my brain, but it doesn’t really do it for my body," so she chooses to go to the gym. PAULINA PORIZKOVA WOWS IN STRIKING BIKINI WHILE CELEBRATING HER 61ST BIRTHDAY The supermodel shared that she tries to go to the gym three days a week, alternating between focusing on her upper body and her lower body, and leaves one day to work both out. She explained that she's taken the advice of doctors and Instagram influencers and tries "to lift heavy," adding that she also mixes Pilates into her routine. In the video, Porizkova can be seen doing exercises such as hammer curls, cable pulls, deadlifts, pull-ups, lunges and others. "What's wonderful about it is, it not only helps my severe anxiety and makes me look better, but it also has made me a lot stronger," she added. "So, despite my 10 pound weight gain, I can dance the night away with people half my age. How about that?" GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS She then shared video of herself dancing with a group of people, writing in the caption that she was at a wedding for her son's friend, boasting that although they were younger than her, "we still pretty much out-danced them all." In her caption she assured fans she and her husband are working with a trainer who "taught us HOW to lift properly so we don't injure ourselves." "To feel like we’re in the best shape of our lives in our sixties is a revelation," she wrote. "This is after my bilateral hip replacement that kept me in severe pain for years, after my menopausal weight gain, after Jeff’s knee trouble, and including arthritis in both of our shoulders … and yet, We have never felt more at home and at ease in our bodies." Fans in the comments section sent messages of support to the former "America's Next Top Model" judge, with one telling her, "You are an inspiration." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I’m looking at having a hip replacement down the road- am doing PT now to hold off for a bit," the fan wrote. "But looking at all you’re doing after having had both done, it gives me hope! Thank you! ❤️" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca5eaf75342cf4db8e8231 Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland te 2026-10-10T15:50:07.162Z Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland The Pop Culture Quiz is your weekly test of what’s making headlines and breaking the Internet, from the Heartland to Hollywood. This week's quiz spotlights Hollywood confessions and surprising family connections. Can you get all 5 questions right? For more Entertainment articles, visit www.foxnews.com/entertainment To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca5ead75342cf4db8e8221 Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Execution Attempt te 2026-10-10T15:50:05.169Z Christa Pike Discharged From Hospital After Surviving Execution Attempt Ms. Pike, 50 and convicted of the 1995 murder of a classmate, survived two doses of the drug pentobarbital late last month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca5c5875342cf4db8e81ce ABC News quietly republishes gutted version of story on Trump sons it had deleted without explanation te 2026-10-10T15:40:08.224Z ABC News quietly republishes gutted version of story on Trump sons it had deleted without explanation ABC News quietly republished a watered-down version of a previously deleted report scrutinizing the business dealings of President Donald Trump's oldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, on Friday evening. The original report, published earlier in the week, was removed following criticism of its accuracy. The original report, which remains accessible through the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, was published Wednesday afternoon under the headline, "Trump sons' investments have won billions in Pentagon contracts since his election." ABC News removed the report less than 24 hours later without a public explanation at the time. However, the revised report reappeared on ABC News' website Friday with an editor's note, factual corrections and a new headline: "New shipyard announced amid earlier Democratic concerns about potential conflicts of interest." ABC NEWS DELETES ‘HIT PIECE’ ON TRUMP SONS' PENTAGON-LINKED INVESTMENTS WITHOUT EXPLANATION The article's byline was also changed to "ABC News." The editor's note acknowledged errors involving descriptions of company investments, government contracts and the chronology of events. ABC News' decision to remove the report without an immediate public explanation drew criticism from media industry figures. ABC News' revisions followed public criticism from 1789 Capital spokesperson Alexa Henning, who disputed the original report's description of the firm's investments. Henning said "1789 Capital does not have a 'major stake' in Anduril" and challenged the article's characterization of the Trump brothers' involvement in other companies. "Here's a small lesson, that I also explained to ABC, the ‘reporter’ who is a complete idiot conflated raising funds with investment by 1789. Those are two separate actions," Henning wrote. 1789 Capital is the venture firm in which Trump Jr. serves as a partner. The initial report incorrectly attributed a $2.5 billion investment in Anduril to 1789 Capital. The revised article clarified that the figure represented the total funding Anduril raised last year. INSIDE TRUMP’S DEAL TO GIVE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS A MASSIVE STAKE IN NEW $6.6B SUBMARINE DEAL "1789 Capital — a venture capital firm that lists Donald Trump Jr. as one of six partners along with three founders — claimed a major stake in Anduril in June 2025 from a $2.5 billion investment into the company," ABC News reported in the deleted story. The revised article also states that Trump Jr. does not sit on the three-person committee responsible for investment decisions, according to a spokesperson for 1789 Capital. The updated story states that 1789 Capital previously invested $50 million in defense contractor Anduril, which ABC valued at approximately $60 billion. The initial removal drew the attention of Trump Jr., who took to X to mock California Gov. Gavin Newsom after the story was taken down. "ABC deleted this article in less than 24 hours because it’s false. Sounds about as long as your presidential campaign would last," he wrote on X. Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, criticized ABC News on social media for removing the article without issuing a public correction at the time. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "This is bad. @ABC must take responsibility for their failed journalism. Basic journalistic ethics requires it," Ackman wrote on X. "A quiet unexplained withdrawal of a false article does not constitute a proper error correction." Fox News Digital reached out to ABC News, Trump Jr. and 1789 Capital for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca5a0175342cf4db8e8196 Family rescued from stranded RV in flash flood north of Lake Havasu City te 2026-10-10T15:30:09.402Z Family rescued from stranded RV in flash flood north of Lake Havasu City The Mohave County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team recently completed a swift water rescue north of Lake Havasu City. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca57ab75342cf4db8e8130 LA Knight's 'do or die' moment comes at Money in the Bank against Roman Reigns with world title on the line te 2026-10-10T15:20:11.871Z LA Knight's 'do or die' moment comes at Money in the Bank against Roman Reigns with world title on the line The Money in the Bank premium live event represents the biggest opportunity for superstars to earn a world championship shot and even win a title on the same night. It’s the luck of the draw. For six men and six women, all they have to do is climb the ladder, grab the briefcase and get the contract for a title match at any time. For others, the deck has been stacked against them for so long that the path to glory is more of a mirage than reality. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE LA Knight won’t need a ladder on Saturday night. He won’t need to climb a mountain, either. All he will have to do is flip table in where Roman Reigns resides as the head of and win the World Heavyweight Championship. It’s easier to say and type that than it will be to complete the task. Reigns has been the world champion since he defeated CM Punk at WrestleMania 42. Reigns declared he would not be taking any time off and with that, he knocked down any challenger that has come forth. It truly feels like it’s now or never for LA Knight. Knight’s popularity rose in 2023. The LA summer propelled him into a top babyface but even after challenging Reigns for the title, he could never find a way to beat him. To Knight, he has been screwed out of those opportunities thanks to The Bloodline – Reigns’ faction of family members who have had his back through thick and thin. Jimmy Uso was the culprit who cost Knight the title at Crown Jewel in 2023. Knight was then thrust into a fatal four-way match at Royal Rumble 2024. Reigns pinned AJ Styles to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship at the time. Knight’s pursuits shifted after that. He defeated Logan Paul at SummerSlam 2024 and later lost it to Shinsuke Nakamura at Survivor Series: War Games more than 100 days later. But the odor of The Bloodline continued to linger even if it was Solo Sikoa who took over as the makeshift leader for a period of time. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! He had to fight, claw and even team with members of The Bloodline before getting back to Reigns. It was in Paris earlier this summer when Knight declared himself "unchosen" and put himself back on the path of the world heavyweight title. "I may be unchosen, but every single one of you chose me," Knight said at the time. "And more importantly than any of that, I chose myself, which means I do it my way, which means I get the job done. And I make you one single, solitary promise, which is I don’t know how to quit. I don’t know how to stop. I can’t stop the undeniable kavorka and I can’t stop being L.A. Knight." Doing it his way meant teaming with Sikoa and Royce Keys to topple Jimmy and Jey Uso and Jacob Fatu at SummerSlam in August. It meant waiting for Reigns to retain his title that same night. It meant waiting for the winner of Reigns vs. Penta in Mexico City last month. Now, the wait is over. It’s now or never for Knight. If this doesn’t feel like the peak of what Knight is able to accomplish, then I’m not sure what is. He is among the most popular wrestlers on the WWE roster. He has the crowd behind him. He just needs the trigger pulled. Knight said it himself on TMZ’s "Inside the Ring." "So many people ask, like, how has LA Knight not been world champion yet?" he said. "It’s almost like, put up or shut up, do or die. This is the time to do it. And if it doesn’t happen here, it’s just kind of like, where do I go from here?" It’s the big question that looms over Knight should he lose. There will be a new contender coming out of the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match immediately. The Raw roster is filled with championship-level talent, including Keys, Oba Femi and Bronson Reed outside those on the brand who are in the ladder match (Bron Breakker, Penta, Je’Von Evans). Saturday night could very well be Knight’s last chance to win the title. Knight’s fans will be watching with bated breath to see if he can pull through. Luckily, there was at least one person on the record pulling for him – WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page. Page told OutKick Dropkick he was putting it into the universe that Knight will win. "I would love to see that. I would love to see that … LA and I have been, because of our careers, even though he started wrestling in his 20s, our career took off in our 40s and I would love to see that. Do I believe it's going to happen? I'm going to say yes because I want it to be out in the universe for LA," Page said in a recent interview, on behalf of Gambling.com, the guide to the best online sportsbooks. We all will have to wait and see if the odds are in his favor. Knight has made a point to say in recent weeks, almost commendable, that Reigns has been able to defend his title without the help of The Bloodline. Reigns sent The Usos on a quest to keep Fatu in line but with the emergence of the 946 – things have gone completely off the rails. Keys, Bronco Nima and Lucien Price have sent pointed messages to The Usos and Fatu, which led to an all-out brawl. Jaida Parker then ran over Fatu with her car and signaled her allegiance to the 946. With The Bloodline preoccupied and Reigns seemingly rescuing Sikoa from the 946, one has to wonder whether the 946 will enter the fray. Putting my fantasy book cap on for a second, I can see two other routes the World Heavyweight Championship match could go. The first possibility is that Knight gets help from the 946. Keys could definitely cost Reigns the title, evolving the feud into November’s Survivor Series: WarGames. A branch from that could be Knight joining the 946. Let’s keep our antenna up for that just in case. The other possibility is Sikoa screwing Knight over despite their supposed friendship. The two have cozied up over the last few months. But Knight made clear he really didn’t want to get into any of the 946 business. Sikoa costing Knight and returning to The Bloodline as the "enforcer" is a real possibility. If Knight does lose on Saturday, that’s likely where his storyline will go. Did your lightbulb go off while reading that? Yeah, mine did too. Whatever the case may be, Money in the Bank has the potential to be really chaotic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca57ab75342cf4db8e8127 Underdog Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on Alabama-Georgia, Texas-Oklahoma te 2026-10-10T15:20:11.106Z Underdog Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on Alabama-Georgia, Texas-Oklahoma As usual, college football is treating us sports fans to some fantastic games on Saturday. Alabama vs. Georgia is the headliner, but Texas vs. Oklahoma and some other games stand out earlier in the day. New users can use promo code FOXNEWS to earn $100 on $5 wagers by betting on any college football game today.  The Red River Rivalry is coming to Dallas this afternoon. In the past few years, this has been one of the better games of the season. However, this year it lacks a bit of luster as the Sooners are just 2-2 for the season. Texas is the best team in the country - at least rank-wise. They are 4-0, but don’t look invincible by any means.  In the main game of the day, Georgia heads into Alabama for one of the biggest rivalry games of any season. Both teams are 5-0 for the season, but only Alabama has faced anyone of any real talent so far. Each team is racking up points this season. Georgia is averaging 51.4 points per game, and Alabama is averaging 49.6. Defensively, neither team is looking completely shut down, but they both look good. The Bulldogs are allowing 13.4 points per game, and the Crimson Tide are allowing 20.8. Perhaps that’s where the edge can come for Georgia to overcome Alabama’s home-field advantage.  Outside of these two matchups, the game between UCLA and Oregon could be one of the better on the slate. They kick off at the same time as the Texas game, but you can always flip between the two games. UCLA has been perfect to this point in the season and is ranked 21st in the nation. Most of their damage has been done on the ground. Oregon is 3-1 for the season and has looked shaky in a couple of their games. Both have some strong offense, so this game should be focused on who can make a stop first.  There are so many other games to choose from as well. Your choice is simple, though. New users should sign up for Underdog using promo code FOXNEWS and enjoy $100 in bonus bets. Wager $5 and earn a $10 bonus bet token. Repeat that process for 10 days to earn the full $100.  Texas vs. Oklahoma Odds Odds are subject to change UCLA vs. Oregon Odds Odds are subject to change Georgia vs. Alabama Odds Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca57aa75342cf4db8e811e Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses in Time for Alabama-Georgia, Texas vs Oklahoma te 2026-10-10T15:20:10.345Z Betr Promo Code FOXNEWS: Claim $200 in Bonuses in Time for Alabama-Georgia, Texas vs Oklahoma It is a rivalry week, and two of the biggest and brightest rivalries are alive and well as Alabama takes on Georgia and Texas faces Oklahoma. New users can enjoy $200 in bonus bets for today’s games using promo code FOXNEWS.  If you’re going to wager on the games, it makes a lot of sense to focus on the quarterbacks for each game. Let’s take a look at who will be under center for the teams in these two major matchups.  Texas has the most famous quarterback in college football, or at least the one with the most famous last name. Arch Manning came to Texas as one of the most hyped prospects in the past decade. He hasn’t always looked elite, but he is still expected to be a top selection in the upcoming draft. He is 73-for-115 for 862 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions.  Oklahoma is once again with John Mateer. This is his second year with Oklahoma after three years at Washington State. This is just his third year as a starter, and last year was a bit rough. This season he is 72-for-109 with 883 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions. Last year against Texas, he had 202 yards and three interceptions.  Gunner Stockton has been one of the better quarterbacks in the nation through his first five games of the season. He has 1,049 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and just one interception. Against SEC competition, he has thrown just five of his touchdowns in the three games. Last season against Alabama, he threw for four touchdowns and 286 yards in two games.  This is the first taste of rivalry action for Keelon Russell. He’s been solid this season for Alabama with 1,414 yards, 11 touchdowns, and two interceptions in his five games. His QBR of 91.0 is third in the nation. After not throwing for a touchdown in his first start of the season, he has thrown for 10 in his past three games.  Picking which quarterback you like best could lead you to finding the wager you also like most. Back your favorite quarterback with Betr and earn $200 in bonus bets using promo code FOXNEWS.  Texas vs. Oklahoma Odds Odds are subject to change Georgia vs. Alabama Odds Odds are subject to change Quarterback Comparisons Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca57a975342cf4db8e8115 Best Sportsbook Promos for College Football Week 6: Alabama-Georgia or Any Other Game te 2026-10-10T15:20:09.553Z Best Sportsbook Promos for College Football Week 6: Alabama-Georgia or Any Other Game College sports are some of the most exciting in the world. They have raucous crowds of kids going nuts and adults who once attended or have followed them their whole lives. Today brings tons of great games on the schedule. Plenty of sportsbooks are offering promos today for the Alabama vs. Georgia game.  If you’re new to sports betting, a great option is to use today to take advantage of every sportsbook’s welcome offer. We have a recommendation for each game and how to claim a promo code. Fanatics is offering new users a chance to bet $20 and earn $350 in FanCash using promo code FOXNEWS350. The Georgia vs. Alabama game is a great one to bet on for this promo. Georgia opened as a favorite and has been bet down to an underdog. Avoid the spread altogether and take Alabama at home. They’ve beaten Georgia in three of the past five matchups. Georgia vs. Alabama Odds Odds are subject to change The Red River Rivalry takes place today as Texas battles Oklahoma. This is technically a road game for Texas, but they should feel right at home with the game being played in Dallas. Arch Manning battles John Mateer once again.  The total has been bet down to 39.5 after opening at 48.5, but that might be too far. Both teams should be able to get into the mid-teens in this game, meaning they don’t need too much more to hit the over. Bet $5 on this and earn a $50 bonus token from FanDuel. You can then repeat that process for five straight days to earn $250 in bonus bets.  Texas vs. Oklahoma Odds Odds are subject to change The only other matchup between ranked teams on the schedule today is between #21 UCLA and #13 Oregon. It hasn’t been a clean year for the Ducks, with two close games, one of them resulting in a loss. UCLA is 4-0 and has racked up 28 or more points in every game this season. The Ducks' defense, outside of one game, has allowed 27 or more points per game. BetMGM is offering new users up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first wager on their app loses using promo code FOXNEWS. Betting the over on UCLA’s team total might be the best route in this game.  UCLA vs. Oregon Odds Odds are subject to change I If you’re in the Midwest, you’ve probably already got this game circled on your calendar. Indiana takes on Nebraska in a Big 10 matchup that sees both teams coming in at 5-0 for the season. Indiana is ranked 7th in the nation, off of last year’s National Championship. Nebraska is unranked but has beaten Maryland and Michigan State, and hosts this matchup. Both offenses look good in this one, and bet365 wants to give you a chance to earn $200 in bonus bets from a $10 wager. The line is moving toward Nebraska and they have the offense to keep up with Indiana. Take the points with the home team.  Indiana vs. Nebraska Odds Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca57a875342cf4db8e810c BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $1500 in Bonuses Ahead of Alabama vs Georgia, Any Week 6 Game te 2026-10-10T15:20:08.614Z BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS Unlocks $1500 in Bonuses Ahead of Alabama vs Georgia, Any Week 6 Game Saturday brings us another jam-packed day of football for us to enjoy. BetMGM is offering new users a chance to unlock up to $1,500 in bonus bets to use on Alabama vs. Georgia. New users can use promo code FOXNEWS and get their bet back in bonus funds if their first wager loses.  Georgia enters today’s game as the No. 2-ranked team in the nation. As impressive as quarterback Gunner Stockton has been this season, Georgia has actually been a run-first team. They have run the ball 164 times with 17 different ball-carriers.  Stockton has done a bit of carrying, but he tends to scramble out of necessity instead of set plays. The top four carriers for the Bulldogs are all running backs. 111 of the 162 carries have gone to their top four options, and three of them are averaging 6.7 yards per carry or more. The other, Chauncey Bowens, is averaging just 3.5 yards per carry but has six touchdowns.  Alabama has also run the ball substantially more than they have passed it. The Tide has thrown the ball 136 times, and they’ve run the ball 192 times. Also, like Georgia, they have 13 different runners this season. They really only have a primary combination of two backs, though. Their top two running backs have combined for 93 carries. Alabama's leading rusher, Daniel Hill, has run the ball 51 times for 247 yards and four touchdowns this season. The second leading rusher, Traeshawn Brown, has 42 carries for 211 yards and five scores. The team has a total of 17 touchdowns on the ground, with EJ Crowell and Keelon Russell giving another seven to the team.  Which team’s backfield will help their team control the clock and potentially win the game? With all of the different options, there should be plenty of opportunities for the teams to find a back that works. If you don’t like this game, their offer works for any of the games on Saturday. You can find a bet that works today with BetMGM and earn up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first wager loses and you use promo code FOXNEWS.  Georgia vs. Alabama Odds Odds are subject to change (Note: #4 Miami, #8 BYU, #11 Texas Tech, #17 Mississippi State, #20 Iowa, and #24 SMU either play mid-week/Friday or have a bye week.) Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca57a775342cf4db8e8103 Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on Guardians-White Sox Game 5 te 2026-10-10T15:20:07.228Z Underdog Promo Code FOXNEWS: Play $5, Get $100 on Guardians-White Sox Game 5 Only one Division Series still exists in the baseball playoffs, and it is tonight’s game between the White Sox and Guardians in Cleveland. Underdog is offering new users a chance to wager on tonight’s game with a $5 wager to receive $100 in bonus bets. Simply wager $5 each day for 10 days to receive all $100 in bonuses. The Chicago White Sox now have their backs against the wall. The team lost the American League Central to the Guardians and are now on the verge of losing the American League Division Series to them after going up 2-0 in the series. They should still have confidence after winning the first two games in Cleveland.  In order for the White Sox to win this game, they need to have their pitching staff make some adjustments. In the first two games, they allowed just three earned runs. In the past two games, they’ve allowed 18 earned runs. Perhaps the Guardians have figured out the White Sox arms and bullpen.  The Cleveland Guardians have to win one home game in order to advance to the next round. They have come back from down 2-0, and should feel very confident after finally breaking out their bats in Games 3 and 4. They chased down the White Sox to win the division in the regular season, and now are chasing them down to win the playoff series.  Cleveland’s pitching staff hasn’t looked elite in this series. They’ve allowed at least three runs in every game, but they seem to have more options available both in the starting rotation and in the bullpen. Neither team has officially named a starter in this game, but both are likely to use many pitchers based on matchups.  A date with the Tampa Bay Rays awaits the winner of this game. If you feel confident in one of the teams one way or another and are a new user, bet $5 on the game on Underdog using promo code FOXNEWS to earn a $10 bonus bet. 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However, a win for Alabama will put the Tide in the top 5.  Georgia is 5-0 and has gone 3-0 in SEC contests to start the year. The Bulldogs blew out Tennessee State in the opener, winning by 60. Week 2 saw them take down Western Kentucky and win by 50. Week 3 marked their SEC opener. Since then, they’ve beaten Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt in three straight weeks.  Alabama is looking to put a statement win out there. The last time the teams met was the SEC Championship last season, and Georgia blew out the Crimson Tide. This season has started well for Alabama with five straight wins and three straight over SEC competition, including a ranked Mississippi State team last week.  The offense has been rolling for Alabama, scoring at least 45 points in every game this season. The Tide did allow 36 points to Florida State, but outside of that, opponents have averaged just 17 points per game. Whenever these two teams get together, it is set up for something good. Alabama has won three of the last four meetings, including a wild one last season. The Tide has been tested and has home-field advantage in this one, so they are in a good position to get a win here.  Fanatics is offering new users a surefire win with a $20 wager on the game, getting you $350 in FanCash when you use promo code FOXNEWS350. Georgia vs. Alabama Odds Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca554f75342cf4db8e80b1 WWE SmackDown newcomer Tatum Paxley captures tag team gold with Alexa Bliss in win over Fatal Influence te 2026-10-10T15:10:07.753Z WWE SmackDown newcomer Tatum Paxley captures tag team gold with Alexa Bliss in win over Fatal Influence The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship changed hands on "Friday Night SmackDown." Fatal Influence’s Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid started Friday expecting to defend their titles against Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley. However, Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab attacked Flair backstage, leaving her unable to compete in the tag team title match. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Alexa Bliss stepped up for Flair. It appeared Henley and Reid were going to use dirty tactics to score the victory. Henley had Paxley pinned and used the ropes and Reid as leverage to keep Paxley’s shoulders down on the mat. The referee saw Fatal Influence cheating and admonished the group before she could count to three. With Reid’s back turned, Bliss jumped her and hit the Sister Abigail on the floor. Henley took her eyes off Paxley. The SmackDown newcomer nailed the Cemetery Drive on Henley and pinned her for the victory. It was Paxley and Bliss celebrating in the ring, while Henley and Reid were stunned. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Henley and Reid’s reign ends at 83 days. The duo picked up the tag team titles at Saturday Night’s Main Event back in July when they defeated Brie Bella and Paige. The win represents Paxley’s first title on the main roster. She made her debut in August, following her time at NXT where she held the NXT Women’s Championship, NXT Women’s North American Championship and NXT Women’s Tag Team Championship. On her SmackDown debut, she helped Bliss and Flair fend off an attack from Cargill, Michin and B-Fab. While that group seems to still be tormenting Bliss and Flair, at least they have some gold. Bliss is now a five-time tag team champion. She’s held the belt with Flair, Asuka and former WWE star Nikki Cross. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca554e75342cf4db8e80a8 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Texas vs Oklahoma te 2026-10-10T15:10:06.944Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Texas vs Oklahoma While one SEC matchup is going to garner the most attention this week, there is a different rivalry that deserves some love. Texas and Oklahoma battle each other in the Cotton Bowl. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering promo code FOXNEWS350 to earn $350 on a $20 wager on the game.  Rivalries make all sports more interesting, but many people feel deeply connected with colleges - even more than professional teams. Oklahoma and Texas are two of the more popular college football teams in general, so when these two battle, it gets even more attention.  Texas comes into the game as the No. 1-ranked team in the country. The Longhorns are 4-0 for the season, and even though they’ve looked a bit shaky in some games, they’ve still come out on top. Their bigger games have been against Ohio State and Tennessee, and they won both. They came back against Ohio State and won by one point. They beat Tennessee on the road by three.  Texas, for the past two seasons, has looked a bit rough on the road. And, technically, this is a road game, but it almost certainly will feel like a home game because it is being played in Dallas, Texas.  The Oklahoma Sooners are not ranked this season, and they are not exactly looking fantastic to start the year. They are just 2-2 coming into this game and lost their lone SEC battle. That was a game against Georgia when they last took the field, and they lost by almost 30.  The other loss the Sooners had was against Michigan, another road game. Their two wins were over UTEP and the University of New Mexico. Even the game against the Lobos wasn’t a strong performance from Oklahoma, winning by just eight points.  The Cotton Bowl has already seen movement in favor of the Longhorns and the under. Is Texas the correct side? Will it be a low-scoring affair? Make the call on Fanatics Sportsbook with promo code FOXNEWS350. Wager $20 and you’ll receive $350 in FanCash.  Texas vs. Oklahoma Odds Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca554c75342cf4db8e808e 3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream te 2026-10-10T15:10:04.954Z 3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca4e4a75342cf4db8e7fdd County OKs Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office software te 2026-10-10T14:40:10.892Z County OKs Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office software NightHawk analyzes cell phone data, GPS location, ALPR data on suspects After unanimously denying the contract in August, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Monday, Oct. 5, to approve a three-year, $13,847 NightHawk subscription for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Supervisor a Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca4e4675342cf4db8e7fb1 What WWE's Money in the Bank card says about the company's development of future superstars te 2026-10-10T14:40:06.575Z What WWE's Money in the Bank card says about the company's development of future superstars The Money in the Bank card is filled with major matches and WWE superstars, both who are rising through the roster and those who are already established. Looking deeper, there’s one thing that stands out among the more than two dozen wrestlers who will be involved in the matches – the NXT brand. NXT is billed as WWE’s developmental brand. It’s a way for those who either don’t know the art of professional wrestling to get hands-on training or those who don’t know the television side of the business to ingratiate themselves before, hopefully, moving to the Raw or SmackDown brands. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Nearly everyone on the card has been in NXT before heading up to the main roster. The outliers include Roman Reigns, who got his start in Florida Championship Wrestling, which came before NXT was founded, and CM Punk, who made his mark outside the WWE before making his way to WWE’s Ohio Valley Wrestling. Penta never competed in NXT either. He became a legend in Mexico before receiving substantial face time on American programming. Everyone else got their feet wet in NXT, whose show takes place at the WWE Performance Center. The Money in the Bank card underscores how far WWE has come in creating the superstars of tomorrow in NXT. "The Performance Center is a very special place," women’s U.S. champion Jacy Jayne told OutKick Dropkick. "I feel like they, well, not I feel, I know they have the best coaches in the world. There's a coach that can help you with literally everything. There's someone for everybody. There's a lot of cooks in the kitchen, sometimes you gravitate more towards one or the other, but you definitely learn your craft, you learn how to talk, you learn how to be confident, you learn cameras, you learn everything. "So, they set you up for success. And I know it might not come as quick as some people want it to, and they get tired of being in the same routine, but it definitely pays off if you listen to what they have to say and you apply it." Hundreds of thousands tune into NXT on Tuesday nights and monitor the WWE Universe on social media on the daily. With the number of superstars who have come out of NXT and who have transcended sports entertainment, it’s worth wondering whether there was a "secret sauce" to the training that goes on behind the scenes in the Performance Center. Jayne agreed to a point. "There's so many people with experience that work there that you might not really know about, like people that used to be on NXT, people that were wrestlers or behind the scenes people," she said. "There's so much happening at the Performance Center every day. There's so many different classes that you can take, extra work, like ring work. It's a machine, really, and they're just pumping out superstars by the day." Jayne will be among the women contending in the Money in the Bank ladder match along with Lola Vice, Tiffany Stratton, Sol Ruca, Lash Legend and Roxanne Perez. Joe Hendry, a former NXT champion who joined WWE from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), isn’t involved in the Money in the Bank. He just put out an album titled "Beyond Belief." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! However, in an interview with OutKick Dropkick, he applauded those working in NXT for helping him get ready for the next level. "NXT was a fantastic resource for me. It allowed me to come into the company and to learn how WWE works very quickly. I'm proud to say that I was NXT champion. That was something I was able to achieve. I worked very hard for it," he said. "When I came to WWE it was not mandatory for me to be there on a day-to-day basis. I could have just showed up for the shows, but I said, nope, I'm going to be there every day for classes. I'm going to take part in their gym sessions and the nutrition stuff. I'm going to be there for all the classes and I'm going to do all of the smaller live events as well. "I took part in everything and I think that was a really important part of my career, and I think it was a huge part of my development personally. I think that’s a testament to the fact that I was able to win the NXT Championship and also, as you say, seeing the amount of superstars that are being called up from NXT to the main roster right now, that is a testament to the system." Saturday’s Money in the Bank puts forth the notion that if you give your all and you put all of your energy and effort into the craft that is professional wrestling, you could possibly achieve the most wildest dreams. Maybe NXT is the third brand in some circles, but in reality, it’s a gateway to a next level most cannot get to but serves as a pipeline to what is possible. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca474075342cf4db8e7ea9 Key American industry seeing blue-collar jobs boom as Trump's re-shoring policies pay off te 2026-10-10T14:10:08.378Z Key American industry seeing blue-collar jobs boom as Trump's re-shoring policies pay off FIRST ON FOX: Critical blue collar manufacturing jobs in the U.S. are making inroads after years of Biden-era offshoring hollowed out the workforce, according to a new economic report. A Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) report says 72,000 manufacturing jobs have been added in 2026 alone, many of them due to a rise in the manufacturing of durable goods like metal and transportation equipment. The advisors say this is a reverse of a Biden-era trend that saw 200,000 manufacturing jobs disappear in the last two years of the former president's administration. Not only is the current administration's focus on re-shoring jobs contributing to the uptick, but so are his tariff policies, according to the CEA, a White House agency responsible for providing President Donald Trump with economic analysis. AMERICA’S NEW BLUE-COLLAR JOB BOOM IS ONE NOBODY SAW COMING — AND IT’S JUST GETTING STARTED In particular, Trump's landmark One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has laid the groundwork for American companies to expand in the United States, instead of shipping jobs overseas, according to the report. The bill's provisions include allowing manufacturers an immediate 100% tax deduction on expenses related to new factory building, and purchasing machinery and equipment. The report highlights success stories from corporations that are reinvesting in Americans and expanding their businesses. LARGEST-EVER US STEEL PLANT IS COMING TO A KEY RED STATE AS TRUMP UNVEILS $15B INVESTMENT For example, the 100% expensing provision in the OBBB has helped Jergens, a manufacturing company based in Ohio, expand to Illinois. "Since the passage of the bill [OBBB], our employees are voluntarily working additional hours," the company's CEO, Jack Schron, said. "They are keeping more of what they earn, putting more money back into the American economy and Jergens has a ready workforce. It is a win-win-win: a win for the employee, for Jergens and for the United States economy." BESSENT CREDITS TRUMP IMMIGRATION POLICIES WITH HELPING RETURN JOBS TO AMERICANS AS WAGE GAINS RESUME Schron added that 83% of his workers are picking up overtime after the OBBB provision established no taxes for overtime work. In another example touted in the CEA report, a company in North Carolina, Ketchie Inc., has expanded its workforce by 25% after taking advantage of the 100% expensing provision to purchase new machinery. The report says the company waited to buy the equipment until the OBBB passed. As for wages, manufacturing workers are seeing benefits, too, with their pay increasing by 7.9% since January 2025. "Adjusted for inflation, this means that blue-collar manufacturing workers are earning nearly $2,500 more per year, on average, since President Trump took office," the report says. It also touts figures from the construction industry, including 100,000 construction jobs added since Trump took office. Semiconductor chip manufacturing, an industry in which the United States typically competes with China, is on the rise in the United States too. Micron is building memory chip plants in Idaho, Virginia and New York, which the report says is a $250 billion investment in the United States. Apple is investing $600 billion in American semiconductor production, too. The report also says that major pharmaceutical companies like GSK and Gilead are investing billions of dollars in the United States, along with automakers like Stellantis. PESSIMISTS SAY THE ECONOMY IS WEAK. THE GOOD NEWS IS, THEY ARE WRONG All told, the reshoring and tariff policies have resulted in $11 trillion in investments in the United States during Trump's second term in office, according to the report. Meanwhile, the economy is on everyone's mind with only a few weeks left until the midterm elections. Inflation, particularly high gas and grocery prices, continue to impact Americans before they head to the polls. According to a Fox News Poll, the cost of everyday items is a hardship for voters: 61% say gas prices are a major problem, up from 48% two years ago, while 52% say the same for healthcare costs, up from 44%. Majorities also view housing costs (54%, down from 60%) and grocery prices (62%, down from 66%) as major problems. Nearly two-thirds of Americans say the economy is worse under the Trump administration than before. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca473f75342cf4db8e7ea0 Rare coin bearing face of king with infamous nickname unearthed after 1,000 years te 2026-10-10T14:10:07.564Z Rare coin bearing face of king with infamous nickname unearthed after 1,000 years Archaeologists in Scotland recently uncovered an Anglo-Saxon coin dating back 1,000 years — minted under a king known as "the Unready." The coin was unearthed during an excavation in Nesting, a coastal community in Scotland's eastern Shetland Islands, according to Jam Press. Pictures show a thick, greenish-brown patina covering its surface, though some of the original markings remain visible. TEEN STUMBLES ON MYSTERIOUS COIN FROM LEGENDARY CITY, PUZZLING ARCHAEOLOGISTS OVER ITS JOURNEY The excavation was originally conducted to investigate prehistoric structures threatened by coastal erosion, according to Archaeology Shetland. The archaeological investigation included an examination of nearby Iron Age structures. The artifact was minted between 991 and 997 A.D., Jam Press noted. The coin's face depicts King Ethelred the Unready, who ruled England from 978 to 1013 A.D. DISCOVERY BENEATH SOCCER FIELD REVEALS MASSIVE MEDIEVAL CONVENT LOST FOR CENTURIES Ethelred, best known for his failed attempts to fend off Viking invasions, was eventually driven from the throne by Danish king Swein Forkbeard. He regained power in 1014 and ruled until his death in 1016 — making him the longest-reigning Anglo-Saxon monarch. Elinor Graham, an archaeologist from the University of Aberdeen, was on vacation in Shetland when she participated in the excavation, according to Jam Press. MAN SEARCHING WITH METAL DETECTOR UNEARTHS MASSIVE VIKING AGE FORTUNE, SHATTERING RECORDS "This is exactly how I wanted to spend my holiday," Graham said. She added, "The writing on the coin is still so sharp, and we knew immediately that it was extremely rare, actually unique, in this context." The discovery could offer clues about ancient trade routes between Viking-controlled Shetland and Anglo-Saxon England, though researchers have not ruled out the possibility that the coin was taken during a Norse raid. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Graham said another Anglo-Saxon coin had previously been discovered at Old Scatness, an archaeological site in southern Shetland; the latest find, though, marks the northernmost discovery of its kind. The coin may have reached Shetland through trade with England, though researchers have not ruled out the possibility it might have been taken as loot during a raid. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Scotland's Treasure Trove Unit will determine whether the artifact should be offered to a museum. Graham said she hopes the coin will eventually be added to the collections at the Shetland Museum and Archives, Jam Press reported. She said the discovery suggests the area may once have been home to a "well-connected cosmopolitan community" with trading links to Anglo-Saxon England. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "It's an area with a huge amount of history through the Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the early medieval period and into the Viking Norse period," Graham said. The ancient coin is one of many that have surfaced across the United Kingdom. Earlier this year, archaeologists uncovered a nearly 1,750-year-old Roman coin during a railway construction project in England. In Scotland, a metal detectorist discovered a 900-year-old coin believed to be the oldest ever minted in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca473e75342cf4db8e7e97 George Clooney says family is still processing Presley Gerber's tragic death te 2026-10-10T14:10:06.774Z George Clooney says family is still processing Presley Gerber's tragic death George Clooney has spoken about the tragic death of Presley Gerber. During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 65-year-old actor and close friend of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber discussed the family's grief following Presley's death, telling the outlet, "I don't think we're even in the position of being able to talk about it." "It's one of the most devastating things that's happened to our family," he said. "And their family is just … as you can imagine, it's the worst thing that could ever happen to a family." PRESLEY GERBER, SON OF CINDY CRAWFORD AND RANDE GERBER, DEAD AT 27 Presley died Sept. 20 at a rehabilitation facility in Santa Monica, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was 27. He reportedly checked into the Resolutions Living facility on Sept. 19. Clooney is a longtime friend of the Gerber family and co-founded Casamigos Tequila with Rande. He was reportedly referred to as "Uncle George" by the Gerber children. In the days following Presley's death, the actor and his wife, Amal Clooney, were spotted stepping out of their car as they arrived at Kaia Gerber's home in Los Angeles. According to sources who spoke with The Daily Mail at the time, Clooney was "close" with Presley, and communicated with him often. "George would spend hours talking to Presley," the source said. "George is the nicest guy in the world and would do anything to help Rande's family." "Especially after Presley got a DUI (in 2018), George would advise, 'Don't do that, it's not smart. Be careful.' More recently, George shared loving notes like, 'I am here for you,' that kind of stuff." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Months prior to his death, Presley shared on Instagram that he was preparing to undergo an "ibogaine flood dose," a psychedelic treatment, at a wellness clinic in Cancún, Mexico. In the caption, he admitted to feeling "absolutely terrified," and added that "letting go of control didn’t come easy," but that he knew "there was something bigger than me guiding it." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "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. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca473c75342cf4db8e7e75 Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages  te 2026-10-10T14:10:04.796Z Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages  We created a list of the most notable AI agents that can live in your text messages, from general assistants to agents designed for families, travel, and work. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca44e775342cf4db8e7e20 High school football referee suspended for grabbing a player and acting like a buffoon te 2026-10-10T14:00:07.231Z High school football referee suspended for grabbing a player and acting like a buffoon Here we are — Week 8 of the high school football season in the books. Hard to believe, right? One day you wake up and you're getting ready for Kickoff Classics in August, and then you blink and the playoffs are a month away. Time flies when you're having fun! FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME ERUPTS INTO VIOLENT BRAWL INVOLVING PLAYERS, COACHES AFTER FINAL WHISTLE Or, in one referee's case ... when you're putting your hands on a player and then getting suspended by the district for acting like a complete buffoon for no reason whatsoever! Either-or. I've taken it upon myself here at OutKick to highlight at least one high school football play/ player/ story each and every Saturday during the season. These guys are all about to be millionaires with the silly NIL rules, so we might as well get ahead of the curve and start identifying them early. BEHEMOTH HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STAR SLAMS DEFENDER TO THE GROUND LIKE A RAGDOLL AFTER INTERCEPTION So far this season, we've seen (arguably) the country's top running back do incredible things in Tennessee on multiple different occasions, a wild Hail Mary in Florida, an entire California team get suspended because the mascot shot the bird to some fans, and a giant running back in Kentucky. What a run we've been on, and I can assure you, it won't end today ... unfortunately. Take a look: Goodness gracious. I've covered a lot of high school football over the years. It's all I did from about 2015-2021. I can safely say that I have never, in my life, seen that. The player in the video is Joelle Rover — a receiver for the Glendale Falcons, in Springfield, Missouri. To me, he looks like he did nothing wrong. At all. A nice catch-and-score for 43 yards, and a celebration with his teammates. Obviously, you can't hear what he said, but boots on the ground don't mention anything about a verbal interaction with the ref. Everyone is as confused as we are, including Glendale coach Frank Tristan. "I think it really tarnished the whole game with that," he told the Springfield News-Leader. Ya think?! The Missouri State High School Activities Association suspended the referee less than 24 hours later, which should also tell you something. They didn't wait long to investigate or ask questions. It's pretty clear what transpired from the video, and they didn't need much else. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE In fact, this play was so blatant, and looked so bad, it caught the attention of former Heisman winner, Robert Griffin III on X. "This referee done lost his DAMN MIND PUTTING HIS HANDS ON A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER FOR NO REASON," he posted Friday evening. Now, the question is ... why? Why did this ref get so angry at this kid for scoring a touchdown and celebrating? I have no clue. It's a harmless touchdown celebration. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "He doesn't need to be touching my player, you talk to me, that's ridiculous," Tristan can be seen yelling from the sidelines after the play. "You need to grow up." Wild scene. Again, I've never seen anything like it. High school football never disappoints, folks. It's undefeated. Every week, it gives us content — both good and bad. On that note, let's end the day by highlighting Joelle Rover. The 6-3 senior finished last year with 11 touchdown passes and 1,017 yards, and currently has offers from Princeton, Western Illinois and Lindenwood, according to 247Sports. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER He's also a nightmare to try and take down. Good luck, fellas! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca3ddf75342cf4db8e7d11 Paige Spiranac needs to embrace full integrity golf after putting incident, Trump's new hire & Ditka! te 2026-10-10T13:30:07.631Z Paige Spiranac needs to embrace full integrity golf after putting incident, Trump's new hire & Ditka! Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. Case in point, watch what happens when Paige Spiranac, the world's No. 1 ranked golf influencer, as named by OutKick, and her playing partner face what looks like a knock-in and move on putt. Paige, who used to play in professional tournaments, pushes the putt only to be one-upped by her partner who pulls her putt to the left. Are they just doing this for YouTube so men will keep watching? Could be. Here's the problem: We have an integrity issue in this country when it comes to golfers claiming to be better than they are. Golfers are calling four-footers gimme range. WYNDHAM CLARK ADDRESSES CHEATING ALLEGATIONS AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF IMPROVING LIE DURING BMW CHAMPIONSHIP WIN Ten handicap players make 65% of 3 to 6 foot putts, according to MyGolfSpy data. In case you can't visualize a 3-foot putt, we're talking the length of a guitar, or a youth baseball bat. But, wait, you're a 5 handicap. A 3- to 6-footer is simple for your golf game. You're automatic. No, you aren't. The make percentage from that distance for you guys is 67%. CAITLIN CLARK CRUSHES A DRIVE AS SHE WORKS TO DIAL IN HER GOLF GAME WITH LEXIE HULL, SAINTS FAN FIGHT & DONUTS When I tell guys I'm an 18 on GHIN (you can look it up), I can see the smirk. I can see them internally contemplating why they're even on the same course with me. And then I see these guys duffing tee shots, not counting it as a stroke, kicking balls out from behind trees, fluffing balls in the rough, calling 3 1/2 footers good and magically shooting 82. Did you hear about the Tony Romo incident where he signed a scorecard where he might've been shaving strokes? It's unclear if it was intentional or not. That's why I wrote "might've." America, we have to do better and it starts today at the courses across this country. I want to start hearing about your full integrity experiences. I want to hear that you stopped shaving strokes like Paigeviews Spiranac. I want to hear about how you've been set free emotionally from this fake world you've been living in. 📩 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 I was a little shocked to see NW Ohio has more comfortable weather days than South Florida and parts of the Tennessee/North Carolina border in the Smoky Mountains. By the way, it's been 72-78 all week with very few clouds. Now, that's all going to change in two weeks when the clouds start forming off the Great Lakes and it's cloudy until around May 14, 2027. Yes, there will be a few days in January where it's crystal clear and 10-below with the wind chill. I need you guys in the Smoky Mountains to tell me why there are shades of pink showing up. Is the weather actually overrated in the Smoky Mountain towns? ****NONE OF THIS ADVICE SHOULD BE USED/TAKEN AS GOSPEL. DON'T EVEN THINK OF SUING ANY EMAILERS, ME, OR OUTKICK IF THINGS DON'T WORK OUT!!!!! THIS IS NOT CNBC. THIS IS A SPORTS AND CULTURE COLUMN**** (I'm always stressed when we talk finances because there's always someone out there looking to sue the living daylights out of people like me and my bosses.) – Philly Ray in MN checks in: As a Financial advisor, let Doug in Texas know that he could perform a direct rollover into his Traditional IRA. That way he can invest in what he wants rather than being limited to the new company's investment choices. If the check is made out to the new company's retirement plan, nobody will be able to cash it except the plan sponsor. I'd track the check all the way though. (Disclaimer: this is not a solicitation and investments can lose value and are not guaranteed) . – David CPA says (don't take his word as gospel!!!!!!): Hey, Do NOT deposit that check in your personal account.  It will count as income and you will have a huge tax bill.  Shame they couldn't roll it over for you.  Good luck. – Frank in Texas is living this hell right now, too: Regarding Doug from Texas angst about the USPS concern about misplacing his 401K rollover check, I just went through this myself, I too was wigged about it (similar amount of $$ involved) - he just needs to ensure the check is made out to his new account, rather than himself personally that way if it gets lost/stolen it can't be cashed - they will issue him a new check Keep up the great work on America's Favorite Column (TM) CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE – Phil in Florida remembers: Joe, I write to you killing off a hangover from last night with water and electrolytes (it’s what plants crave) and preparing to start it all over. See I’m originally from Chicago, a fan of all teams except the cubs, and I couldn’t care less about the WNBA team. And soccer isn’t a sport. That loss last night by my Sox was hurtful as a fan. Then just a few minutes ago reading something that hurt more than my last breakup, Da Coach has died. Mike Ditka, has passed on to the great gridiron in the sky. May many a Polish sausage be consumed today in his honor, many Old Styles drank in his memory, and multiple referees given the finger in his remembrance. I will refrain from saying F the Packers (see what I did there) and instead leave you with this. DAAAAAAAA Bears! – K.M. says: Hey, how about we just have marching bands at halftime, instead of lame talking heads.When are the networks going to realize they all suck. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! – Daren in NE ATL wants in this morning: This is a bit different than a delivery, but references language issues. I called a local IRS number, in Gainesville, GA, yesterday with a question. I was transferred four times, finally to the local representative. The first three barely, or not all, English. Ah, this is our Federal Gov't. Who is doing the hiring? – Greg says there's at least one Hooters doing well: It’s a damn shame what is happening to Hooters nationally but the location at The Villages, Florida is kicking some arse.  The wealthy retirees are throwing money at the girls.  This should become their new business model! #################### SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER And that's it for this Saturday morning. I am on soccer duty. Mrs. Screencaps is going off for her girls' trip and I have a full day ahead of me to grill, watch football and tinker. Let's go have a great weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca392f75342cf4db8e7c6c The storm is here: Georgia-Alabama set to write latest chapter after chaotic week around Hurricane Isaias te 2026-10-10T13:10:07.512Z The storm is here: Georgia-Alabama set to write latest chapter after chaotic week around Hurricane Isaias TUSCALOOSA, AL — There were two sides to the buildup between Georgia versus Alabama heading into tonight's showdown in Tuscaloosa. First, it was Hurricane Isaias barreling toward the Gulf Coast on Friday afternoon, as evacuations took place and preparations were well underway throughout the Southeast for what was going to be a long night of bad weather. Second, a massive SEC showdown that will set the tone for both teams moving forward this season, with Alabama hoping to make a statement about where it stands right now during the Kalen DeBoer era, while Kirby Smart hopes to start adding wins against the Tide in regular season play. ALABAMA FOOTBALL, DODGERS BASEBALL AND TWO NFL GAMES: INSIDE ONE GROUP'S INCREDIBLE SOUTHERN SPORTS TRIP A collision course for two teams, with a lot on the line. During the week, questions lingered about whether this game would actually take place with Hurricane Isaias making landfall and then heading on a northern track through the state of Alabama. University officials had met multiple times in the days and hours leading up to this weekend to discuss contingency plans in case the game needed to either be postponed a few hours, or moved. All the while, Alabama decided that fans would not be allowed to set up any type of tailgate until after 12 noon local time today in an abundance of caution for the wind and rain that would devour the area. FIVE IMPORTANT COLLEGE FOOTBALL QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ANSWERED AFTER THIS WEEKEND'S SLATE This forced President Donald Trump, who was scheduled to attend the SEC showdown, to back out of traveling to Alabama, with a final decision coming on Friday afternoon. In reality, with everything taking place around Tuscaloosa over a 48-hour period, this turned out to be the most logical decision for all parties involved. Power trucks sat in the parking lot of the Tuscaloosa mall, while the campus started to slow down on Friday night, with so many unknowns leading up to this day. On the field tonight, this is about two SEC teams looking to make a statement. Kirby Smart is hoping to exorcise some of the Crimson Tide demons that have followed him during his time as the Bulldogs head coach. Smart is 2-7 against Alabama during his time in Athens, which is a record he would prefer to start chipping away at. Sure, he's obviously had success against the Tide during the postseason, but there is obviously something different about rolling into Bryant Denny Stadium and beating the school that afforded him the chance to become a head coach. PAUL FINEBAUM’S PROCLAMATION ABOUT ALABAMA COACH KALEN DEBOER REIGNITES COLLEGE FOOTBALL ‘CULTURE FIT’ DEBATE To do that, the Dawgs might have to flip the script compared to what some are thinking. Can quarterback Gunner Stockton beat Alabama through the air? Sure, but this is also against a team that is starting to find its offensive wings behind Keelon Russell, along with a defense that has clearly found an aggressiveness that we haven’t seen on a consistent basis during DeBoer's tenure in Tuscaloosa. In reality, these two teams are finding their own identities. For Alabama, last week's dominant win against Mississippi State seems to have instilled a confidence within the fan base. "I'm not going to compare this type of aggression to the Saban era, but they look as though they're playing pissed off," Edward, from Cullman told OutKick. "I don't know what changed, but it's pretty obvious that Kane Wommack has found a cohesive group. "Hell, I don't care what it is. But, if we keep this up then who knows where this team could end up this season. We gotta get through the Dawgs, and I really want to see them beat Georgia with a strong defensive performance. I was kind of hoping the rain would at least stick around and allow us to get dirty in the trenches." The last time Kirby Smart led his team out of the visitors locker room in Tuscaloosa, he stood at the gate bouncing up and down as 'Thunderstruck' played over the stadium loudspeakers. If he could've, the Georgia head coach looked as though he was ready to throw on pads himself. What we will see tonight are two teams looking to create their own narrative around the 2026 season. This isn’t about last year, or the teams that came before them. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But, that doesn’t mean these players don't understand what it means to take the field in this heated rivalry. All week, the college football world has drooled over a well-done Nick Saban documentary, while Kirby Smart smiled and complimented his former boss during a number of interviews. Around Alabama, it wouldn’t be surprising to hear that Kalen DeBoer has heard the tales being told about the guy he replaced. And while those stories will live on forever, DeBoer is still working to quiet the noise that comes with every decision made regarding his football team. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! What would Saban do? How would Nick handle the game plan? What does the guy who still has an office inside Bryant Denny Stadium really think about his successor? Tonight, the guy that replaced the legend gets a chance to create a smidge of distance between himself and what many proclaim to be the GOAT of college football coaching. On the other side, Kirby Smart is hoping to tighten-up his record against the team who employed him as defensive coordinator. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Even though there is obviously more on the line than a regular weekend in the SEC, both Georgia and Alabama are trying to write their own story pertaining to the 2026 season. That road to the college football playoff continues tonight in Tuscaloosa, with two teams who have grown to truly hate each other, with just a little respect thrown in. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca392e75342cf4db8e7c63 Multiple people killed in Pennsylvania shooting; suspected gunman found dead: report te 2026-10-10T13:10:06.790Z Multiple people killed in Pennsylvania shooting; suspected gunman found dead: report Authorities confirmed multiple people are dead following a shooting in Pennsylvania Friday night, including the suspected gunman, who reportedly died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  Police responded to a home just before 5 p.m. local time after witnesses reported seeing a person firing a weapon before entering the house, according to a report from Fox8 Live. Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah described the scene as the worst he had encountered in nearly three decades in law enforcement, telling local media that investigators were still trying to determine exactly what happened. "I want to be candid with our community. This is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking scenes our officers and investigators have ever encountered. The loss of life is devastating, and the circumstances we are working through are deeply disturbing," Lorah said, according to Fox8.  Witnesses reportedly told police they saw the shooter run into a nearby home. POLICE REVEAL NEW DETAILS ABOUT GUNMAN, 5 VICTIMS KILLED IN RURAL MICHIGAN SHOOTING RAMPAGE WFXP reported that the Erie SWAT team and numerous police officers surrounded the home before obtaining a warrant and entering the property. "It's a horrific scene," Lorah told the station. "There was a large loss of life inside that residence and outside that residence." Lorah confirmed to WFXP that two women had been killed, but would not confirm the exact number of victims. "I can tell you that this is a tragic, tragic situation," Lorah said. MULTIPLE PEOPLE KILLED IN SHOOTING AT IDAHO IN-N-OUT RESTAURANT, SUSPECT DEAD Lorah told the station that the suspected shooter was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The city of Erie issued a statement about the shooting, saying the incident resulted in "multiple deaths" and confirming that there was no ongoing threat to the public. "We understand that this news brings deep shock and sorrow to our residents, and we want to assure the public that the situation has been contained," the city said. "Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone impacted by tonight's tragedy," the statement continued. "We will continue working closely with our Erie Police Dept, and will provide updates as soon as verified information becomes available." Erie police told Fox News Digital that investigators were still processing the crime scene and that Lorah was expected to provide an update Saturday morning. The department's Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the shooting. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca392e75342cf4db8e7c5a 5 marriage mistakes couples make without realizing it — and how to avoid them te 2026-10-10T13:10:06.028Z 5 marriage mistakes couples make without realizing it — and how to avoid them The secret to a happier, longer-lasting marriage may involve much more than chemistry and compatibility. Recent research published in the journal Family Process found that improvements in communication and emotional safety were linked to greater relationship satisfaction. Maintaining that connection takes effort, particularly as couples settle into routines and begin to feel as though they already know everything about each other, according to Tammy Nelson, Ph.D., a board-certified sexologist, sex therapist and integrative relationship therapist in Los Angeles. ‘FOOD DIVORCE’ TREND AMONG COUPLES COULD DRIVE THEM APART, EXPERTS WARN "Compatibility can feel different to different people at different times," she told Fox News Digital. "The relationship will go through developmental stages just like you do." From losing curiosity to avoiding difficult conversations, Nelson shared five common mistakes that can weaken a couple’s connection — and ways to avoid them. Losing curiosity about a partner can chip away at attraction over time, according to Nelson. "That’s how we fall in love, when someone's curious about us," she said. "When they come along and say, 'I'm so interested in you. I'm curious about you.'" WHY COUPLES SHOULD FLIRT WITH EACH OTHER EVERY DAY — PLUS THE ‘RED FLAG’ TO AVOID "We're attracted to something in the space in between us — not so much when it's sitting next to us on the couch every night, and so we tend to lose that curiosity." While someone may feel they know everything about their partner — "what they like to eat, what they'd like to watch on TV, what they might like in bed" — those preferences can evolve over time, Nelson said. "Don't put your partner in a box," Nelson said, urging couples to stay curious and ask questions. "Who are they becoming? What are they thinking? What do they desire? What's their vision for the future?" POLITICAL FIGHTS CAN RIP COUPLES APART — THERAPIST SHARES 3 WAYS TO SAVE A RELATIONSHIP The therapist suggested that losing curiosity about a partner can sometimes make attention from someone outside the relationship particularly appealing. "That's why we have affairs, right? Somebody comes along and they're fascinated by us," she said. "We love that. And it's why we pay a therapist, so someone will ask questions about us." Avoiding difficult conversations — and failing to pay attention to what goes unsaid — can create problems in a relationship, Nelson cautioned. "Pay attention to what you're not talking about and why," she advised. When it comes to relationship problems, couples who avoid conflict may be more vulnerable than those who openly disagree. "It's not the people who fight and communicate all the time — it's the people who aren't fighting, aren't arguing, aren't communicating," the expert said. COMMON MARRIAGE HABIT COULD QUIETLY KILL YOUR SEX LIFE, EXPERT WARNS Nelson encouraged couples to notice which topics make them pull back or shut down during conflict — such as money or sex — and instead make an effort to lean into those difficult discussions. "You're probably avoiding it because you don't want to get into a conflict, which is totally legitimate, but maybe pay attention to those spaces where there could be more room for communicating," she advised. When couples talk about sex, focusing on complaints rather than what is working can make intimacy more difficult, according to Nelson. "The key here is not to talk about what's not working or what your partner's not doing, or why you’re not doing it more often," she said. The "magic formula," Nelson said, is for partners to share what they like and what is working. "The key to the universe is, you get more of what you would appreciate," she said. "If you point out how your partner is not acting the way you want, then you're in conflict, you're defensive, you feel bad about yourself. That's not going to help, it’s not very sexy." Instead, she recommends focusing on the positive by telling a partner what they've liked about their sex life, whether it is something happening now or a meaningful experience from years ago. "Whether you’re a new couple or you've been together forever, start with something you appreciate, and then something that you would like more of," she suggested. "Expand on what’s already working." Another potential mistake is allowing the everyday responsibilities of life to crowd out opportunities for growth and excitement. Nelson encouraged couples to consider whether their relationship is primarily in "maintenance mode" or "expansion mode." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Maintenance mode involves managing the everyday responsibilities of a shared life, which Nelson said is essential. "You know, we need to pay the bills. We need to make sure the air conditioner is working," she said. "We need maintenance in a relationship, just like you need maintenance at a job or just in life, but you also need expansion." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER Expansion mode, meanwhile, involves trying new things together and finding ways to keep the relationship exciting. If there’s too much maintenance and not enough expansion, one or both partners could get bored and feel stuck, Nelson cautioned. "On the other hand, if there’s too much expansion, you're going to feel like you’re always doing something new and there's no rest and maybe not enough connection," she said. "All relationships need freedom and connection." Couples may also miss opportunities for connection when they feel affection toward their partner but don't express it, according to Nelson. She encouraged couples to notice the positive emotions and physical sensations they experience when thinking about their partner — and to share those feelings with each other. "Where in your heart or in your body are you feeling the most 'juice,' the most 'aliveness,' when you think about your partner?" she asked. Some people are more aware of these physical sensations than others, Nelson acknowledged. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "But if you can put your hand on your heart or on your stomach or your shoulders and say, ‘you know, when I think about you, I get this warm feeling in my heart’ — that's all you have to share with your partner. And sometimes that means everything to them." Ultimately, Nelson emphasized that avoiding these common pitfalls comes down to ongoing attention, curiosity and a willingness to keep discovering new things about each other. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca392d75342cf4db8e7c51 Socialists set sights on the ground floor of government as GOP warns of bigger plan unfolding te 2026-10-10T13:10:05.178Z Socialists set sights on the ground floor of government as GOP warns of bigger plan unfolding FIRST ON FOX — Dozens of individuals backed by the Democratic Socialists of America are set to appear on ballots as candidates for state legislature seats on Election Day, something Republicans say could set in motion a trend that transforms the Democratic Party. At least 65 DSA-aligned candidates have advanced to contest state legislative seats in November’s general election. The Republican State Leadership Committee — the official GOP body responsible for ensuring state-level conservative victories — claimed that these races could very well determine the future of the Democratic Party, according to a memo obtained exclusively by Fox News Digital. "The statehouse trend is also relevant because several prominent DSA-aligned Congressional candidates in 2026 have emerged from state and local political organizing," the memo reads. "These victories demonstrate one potential progression: movement organizations can help develop candidates locally and at the state level, provide them with political experience and organizational networks, and eventually support campaigns for Congress." SOCIALISTS CHEER ‘SHOCKWAVE’ PRIMARY NIGHT AS DSA-BACKED CANDIDATES WIN, ADVANCE ACROSS THE MAP "The scale of that presence matters not only because DSA-aligned candidates could influence the direction of their state legislatures if elected, but because state legislative offices can provide a platform, governing experience, donor networks and organizational infrastructure for future campaigns for higher office," it continues. The RSLC's methodology included candidates who are DSA members, DSA endorsees or self-identified members of the organization. DSA-affiliated candidates identified by the RSLC take positions on a number of issues that crucial swing voters and independents may find extreme, including defunding or abolishing police departments, left-wing economic policies and demanding race-based reparations. Opposition to traditional policing has emerged as a prominent issue among some of the DSA-aligned state legislative candidates identified by Republicans. "As a State Senator I will continue to do everything I can to end policing and incarceration in New York State," Democratic State Sen. Jabari Brisport’s campaign website reads. Brisport also supports decriminalizing prostitution, arguing that removing criminal penalties for sex workers while maintaining protections against trafficking and exploitation would help keep communities safe. TALARICO PUT ON DEFENSE AFTER 2020 COMMENTS ABOUT DEFUNDING POLICE RESURFACE: 'WE MUST REPLACE' Over in Wisconsin, Democratic State Rep. Ryan Clancy has stood by his statement that police work has "no dignity or value." "It means that American policing has always been bad and it always will be," Clancy told a local outlet in 2023, alleging that American police forces have their roots in slave patrols. "It’s not like we can get back to this to the early days… American policing… [is] epically racist and classist because that’s a dead end. That is the point of American policing." Clancy told Fox News Digital that his comments concerned officers who abused their authority over sex workers, although his original remarks and subsequent 2023 interview criticized policing more broadly as an institution he argued was inherently racist and could not be reformed. He concurred with the RSLC's assertion that DSA-aligned candidates are shaping the future of the Democratic Party. State Rep. Eleanor Chávez, running with the DSA’s backing in New Mexico, meanwhile has called Immigration and Customs Enforcement "fascist" and compared its agents to the KKK. Republicans in New Mexico have condemned such rhetoric, arguing that it could spur people to commit violence against law enforcement officers. Despite its propensity to draw attention to its stances on social issues, the DSA bills itself as an economically motivated organization. NEWSOM ADMITS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST IDEAS ‘MAINSTREAM’ IN DEMOCRAT PARTY: ‘PRETTY ALIGNED’ To this end, some of its members running for state legislatures have called for reforms some have described as radical. New York Democratic Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha, who is running for re-election with the backing of the DSA, has pushed legislation that would allow the government to acquire the privately held Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., potentially through eminent domain if a negotiated purchase cannot be reached.Dylan Wegela, a DSA-backed state house candidate in Michigan, has similarly pushed for state acquisitions of utility companies. Shrestha agrees with the RSLC's assessment that DSA-aligned state lawmakers could influence the Democratic Party’s trajectory. "The things DSA-aligned state lawmakers are fighting for are things that are extremely popular with voters, and have been for a long time," she told Fox News Digital. "A majority of our constituents believe the energy sector should not be for profit, healthcare should be single-payer and universal, the government should play a positive role in building necessary infrastructure such as permanently affordable housing and public transit, and so on." The DSA-affiliated lawmaker also defended her plan to take over the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp., citing a feasibility study commissioned by supporters of the bill that found it would lower costs for consumers. Sometimes, the stances of DSA clash with Democratic policy priorities. Gabriel Acevero, a DSA-backed lawmaker in Maryland, for instance, opposed a marijuana legalization measure he argued did not go far enough to address racial inequities, declaring that "cannabis legalization without reparations for communities harmed by the intentional drug war is not progressive policy." Scores of DSA-affiliated candidates running in states such as New York, Minnesota and Massachusetts have thrown their support behind reparations for racial minorities. SOCIALISTS ARE HELPING GOP CAMPAIGNS HEADING INTO NOVEMBER Republicans have a vested interest in tying the mainstream Democratic Party to the DSA. A Fox News poll from September found that 55% of registered voters had an unfavorable opinion of the DSA. While some in the Democratic Party argue that Republican attempts to tie the Democratic Party to socialism are bad-faith campaign tricks, party leadership has recently made significant concessions to its left-wing flank. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backed Abdul El-Sayed's more moderate opponent in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but a super PAC aligned with Schumer has since committed millions of dollars to supporting El-Sayed's general-election campaign. El-Sayed is a progressive backed by prominent figures on the party's left, but who has said he is not a socialist. Due to the disorganized nature of the DSA and the varying degrees of affiliation held by candidates, estimates of the number of socialist candidates running for state legislature vary across sources. The Brookings Institution, for instance, found at least 76 had advanced to the general election, while the RSLC’s analysis identified a minimum of 65 running in a total of 24 states. Though the DSA's gains have received significant attention, a Brookings Institution analysis found that candidates backed by the organization represent only a tiny fraction of the nation's state legislative seats, raising questions about how far the socialist movement's growing influence extends. "The RSLC has consistently said that socialism starts in the states and that is where we need to stop it," the RSLC’s memo reads. "The DSA’s growing presence in statehouse races could have dangerous impacts for state policy in the short-term, and it reflects a clearly orchestrated long-term effort to build political power from the state-level up." Every state legislative candidate mentioned was reached for comment by Fox News Digital on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca322675342cf4db8e7b4e Angel Reese reveals 'embarrassing' training camp story after reaching WNBA Finals with Atlanta Dream te 2026-10-10T12:40:06.182Z Angel Reese reveals 'embarrassing' training camp story after reaching WNBA Finals with Atlanta Dream Angel Reese has officially reached the WNBA Finals before Caitlin Clark, and gave fans a peek into the process that got her there after finishing off a three-game sweep of the New York Liberty in the semifinals on Friday, which included a training camp exercise that left her feeling "embarrassed' in front of her new Atlanta Dream teammates. In the postgame news conference, Reese spoke about a moment in training-camp when Coach Karl Smesko stopped a drill and made her hit two consecutive 3-pointers before her teammates could continue. Reese said the exercise left her upset with Smesko and worried about embarrassing herself in front of the team. "It's really hard for me to not want to rush success, and Karl told me how patient I had to be with it. I remember a very moment in training camp where we were going through drills and he stopped everybody and told me I had to make two in a row in front of everybody," Reese said. "And you never want to shutdown your teammates, you never want to let your teammates down, and we couldn't resume the drill until I made two in a row, and I was upset with him that day for sure. Because I didn't want to let the team down, I didn't want to feel embarrassed and in how long it coulda took me to make them. But now it's like so easy." ANGEL REESE SETS TWO WNBA RECORDS WITH HISTORIC REBOUNDING PERFORMANCE Reese is known as a poor shooter, and is often mocked for missing easy shots in games. She has even gotten in on the jokes herself by launching merchandise under the brand "Mebounds" in 2025. The term is a mocking play on "rebounds," referring to the rebounds she collects after missing her own shots. Later in Friday's postgame news conference, Reese was asked how many shots she needed to make two consecutively. "I don't know," Reese answered. "It wasn't that many," Smesko said. "My teammates are cheering for me on the sideline, and I was pretty embarrassed," Reese added. Now, months later, she made two 3-pointers in Atlanta’s 85-83 victory over the New York Liberty, which completed a semifinal sweep and sent the Dream to their first Finals since 2013. Her recollection addressed an area of her game that has attracted scrutiny throughout her professional career. Reese publicly pushed back against criticism of her missed layups in November 2024, following a rookie season in which she made 39.1% of her shots. Her shooting numbers since then show progress from that rookie season, with a more modest change during her first year in Atlanta. Reese made 45.1% of her shots this regular season, slightly below the 45.8% she made in her second season with Chicago. She attempted 3-pointers more frequently with the Dream, but still made fewer than one in five during the regular season. Her 19.3% success rate from beyond the arc was only slightly above last year’s 18.2%. She has made five of 13 playoff 3-point attempts (38.5%). That represents a stronger stretch across just five games. LIBERTY MAKE OFFICIAL INQUIRY INTO RESET TIMEOUT DISPUTE AFTER OVERTIME LOSS TO DREAM IN WNBA SEMIFINALS CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Reese’s overall production grew in Atlanta. She averaged a career-high 16.4 points, again led the WNBA in rebounding and won her first Defensive Player of the Year award. She finished Friday’s clinching victory with 22 points and nine rebounds. The opportunity followed an April trade that sent Reese from Chicago to Atlanta for two first-round draft picks, with the Dream also receiving a future second-round pick swap. Chicago missed the playoffs in both of her seasons there and finished 10-34 in 2025. Atlanta already had a franchise-record 30-win season behind it and retained a core that included All-Star guards Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard and two-time WNBA champion Jordin Canada. Reese joined an established playoff team in Smesko’s second season as coach. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Dream matched that 30-14 record this year and earned the fourth seed, giving them home-court advantage against Washington in the first round and New York in the semifinals. Sixth-seeded Indiana drew defending champion Las Vegas immediately and lost the deciding game on the road. The Finals berth came despite Atlanta losing center Brionna Jones to a season-ending leg injury and playing the final two games against New York without Gray, who had a left hand injury. Clark, who entered the WNBA alongside Reese in 2024, reached the playoffs first, during their rookie season. She missed the entire 2025 postseason with an injury, when Indiana eliminated Atlanta before falling one win short of the Finals against Las Vegas. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER This year, Clark averaged a career-high 22.3 points and helped lead the highest-scoring offense in WNBA history alongside Kelsey Mitchell and Aliyah Boston. Indiana finished 28-16 before its first-round elimination. Reese will now pursue her first WNBA championship, with the Finals scheduled to begin Oct. 17. Atlanta is seeking its first title in franchise history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d9875342cf4db8e7ab0 Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? te 2026-10-10T12:20:40.304Z Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? (NAPSI)—When temperatures drop, many homeowners turn on their heating systems, sometimes for the first time in months. That seasonal startup is a good opportunity to pay attention, not just to whether the heat works, but to what your HVAC system… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d9775342cf4db8e7aa7 Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? te 2026-10-10T12:20:39.453Z Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? Before you turn up the heat this fall, take a moment to look, listen and smell. Your HVAC system may be giving you useful information, and an inspection can help you understand what it means. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d9675342cf4db8e7a9a Tom Purcell: Can you pass the citizenship test? te 2026-10-10T12:20:38.483Z Tom Purcell: Can you pass the citizenship test? More high schools across America are requiring students to pass the U.S. citizenship test to receive their diploma. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7975342cf4db8e7a6b Celebrity chef says people have Southern food all wrong, shares what her family ate te 2026-10-10T12:20:09.951Z Celebrity chef says people have Southern food all wrong, shares what her family ate Southern food may have a reputation for being heavy and unhealthy, but celebrity chef Tiffany Derry says that stereotype misses a big part of what's traditionally been served on tables across the South. "I think a lot of times that criticism comes from folks who don't actually understand the South," Derry told Fox News Digital. The Texas-born chef and restaurateur, who competed on "Top Chef" and recently became a judge on "MasterChef," pointed to her own family's Louisiana roots as an example. 'MASTERCHEF' FINALIST SAYS BUSY FAMILIES ARE LOSING SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOME-COOKED MEALS "We had a farm," she said. "I ate from the farm very much." Derry said fresh vegetables were a routine part of meals growing up — long before "farm-to-table" became a restaurant buzzword. "It wasn't this farm-to-table thing. It was what you did," she said. Neighbors would share what they grew, while meals featured relatively small amounts of protein alongside rice, peas, vegetables and beans, Derry recalled. DOLLY PARTON'S FAVORITE SOUTHERN DISHES, FROM CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS TO BANANA PUDDING She said foods commonly associated with Southern cooking today don't tell the entire story. "It's important to not just tell the story of the country cooking where we talk about mac and cheese and we talk about biscuits and biscuits and gravy," Derry said. Those heavier dishes represented "such a very small amount of the cooking" and weren't "everyday" foods in her experience. Cooking was also a family affair. Derry said her grandmother had 11 children and she has more than 50 cousins. As a child, Derry helped prepare greens, peas and green beans. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "People don't really understand where food comes from," she said. After 27 years in the restaurant industry, however, Derry believes she's seeing renewed interest in cooking at home. She recalled a period when Americans seemed to be cooking less and some people "just didn't really know how to cook." Now, she said, younger generations are seeking out recipes on TikTok, entertaining at home and even embracing bread-making. "I love the fact that people are interested in sourdough. Like, are you kidding me?" Derry said. "People are back making bread." Derry sees the evolution firsthand on "MasterChef," where home cooks can progress to producing food that looks as though it came from professional chefs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS She also noted that some younger cooks learned differently from previous generations. "So many of their parents didn't really cook," Derry said. "And so they learned on their own, and they learned through watching and through chefs and TV and reading books and magazines and all of that." Derry spoke with Fox News Digital while promoting a partnership with Tostitos and the brand's new Chunky Guacamole for football season. She said tailgating food has undergone its own transformation, ranging from traditional burgers to Kobe beef sliders and increasingly elaborate spreads made for Instagram. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Before, people weren't taking pictures of it. They were just eating it," Derry said. "Now I feel like people do first start taking pictures, you know? And I'm like, 'This is for us to eat.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7975342cf4db8e7a62 Discarded trash uncaps 41-year-old murder case in ritzy seaside resort town, authorities say te 2026-10-10T12:20:09.224Z Discarded trash uncaps 41-year-old murder case in ritzy seaside resort town, authorities say After sitting cold for more than 40 years, a Rhode Island murder case may have been solved with the recovery of a discarded water bottle in a theater. On Oct. 6, William "Billy" Morton was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Hillary Hellewell in Newport in 1985. After four decades, investigators used new DNA technology that allegedly links 61-year-old Morton to the crime. DNA BREAKTHROUGH LEADS TO ARREST IN GRISLY 33-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE INVESTIGATORS NEVER GAVE UP ON Since her death, investigators had slowly uncovered clues that suggested Morton might be a suspect. But they needed some of his DNA to confirm the connection. So in late August, an investigator followed Morton to a Heart tribute band concert at a Rhode Island theater, court records show. FIANCÉE STICKS BY ACCUSED SERIAL RAPIST AS SPECIAL AGENTS DEFEND TAILING HIM FOR RESTAURANT DNA STAKEOUT Morton bought popcorn and bottled water for himself and his fiancee, investigators said. But when the couple left the concert early and Morton didn’t pick up his trash, an investigator collected it as potential evidence. DNA recovered from his water bottle was used to confirm the match to DNA found on Hellewell’s body, according to court documents. COVERT DNA SAMPLE FROM COLORADO MAN'S TRASH REVIVES 44-YEAR-OLD TEXAS MURDER CASE: REPORT Morton was taken into custody on Oct. 6. He is being held without bond. On May 19, 1985, the body of 22-year-old Hellewell was found in Newport, Rhode Island by two brothers – 17 and 20 – who were on their way to work at 4:15 a.m. Hellewell’s body was lying on a sidewalk along Anthony Street. She was wearing white painter’s pants, a sweater, and socks but no shoes. Her pulseless body was mostly "cold to the touch," with some areas still "slightly warm" when officers arrived, Morton’s arrest warrant shows. She died from asphyxia due to strangulation, a medical examiner reported. Her cause of death: homicide. KILLER UNDONE BY DECADES-OLD THREADS — GLOVE, TOWEL AND SHIRT STITCH TOGETHER COLD CASE JUSTICE Investigators found a blood stain on the back of Hellewell’s white pants, and a "heavily soiled" blue T-shirt near her head, the arrest warrant shows. Swabs taken from an internal exam of Hellewell’s body revealed spermatozoa, indicating sexual contact, the warrant shows. She was identified the next day when she was reported missing. Friends and family told investigators that she’d attended a gathering with friends in Newport the night before. Everyone there drank alcohol, investigators were told. Investigators learned that Hellewell had offered to walk home with one of her male friends, who’d become overly intoxicated. He made it home. She did not. The next day, he was still so intoxicated, he couldn’t give many details to police. The men who were close to Hellewell at the time of her death were ruled out as being "potential donors" of the sperm, according to court records. But Newport Police were never able to develop a viable suspect. At the time of Hellewell's murder, DNA evidence was collected and preserved. The case was reviewed by state officials in 2004. They hoped new advancements in DNA technology could help. During that review, DNA profiles for Hellewell and the suspect were entered into the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database. Then in 2023, the Rhode Island Attorney General's office formed the Cold Case Unit (CCU), and Hellewell’s case went under review again. With recent breakthroughs of technology used to evaluate DNA, the evidence was sent to a private lab. That work brought a new lead into sharp focus. Suddenly, Morton was a suspect. Investigators pinpointed Morton’s family line through the DNA found on Hellewell’s body. They later found Morton had been convicted in 1987 of a violent sexual assault in Newport 45 days after Hellewell's death. The assault took place a couple miles from where Hellewell’s body was found, court records show. Morton was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He spent seven years behind bars, and served out the remainder of his sentence on probation. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X After the new DNA evaluation, investigators collected evidence and conducted interviews. New clues led them to Morton. They began to watch and trail him. On Aug. 21, Michael Nayor, a senior cold case investigator with the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, followed Morton and his fiancee, the arrest warrant shows. They pulled into a Burger King before heading to a theater in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The investigator purchased a ticket to a show by Bad Animals, a Heart tribute band, and followed the couple inside. He watched as Morton bought popcorn and two bottled waters, the arrest warrant shows. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Naylor watched Morton sip his water throughout the show. And when he set the bottle on the seat next to him, Naylor took note, the warrant shows. . SEND US A TIP When Morton and his fiancee left early, the bottle of water was left behind. Naylor seized it and submitted it for DNA testing. GOT A TIP? The DNA profile from the water bottle "is consistent with the previously reported partial profiles" from the sperm stain on Hellewell’s pants, and a stain on the blue shirt found near her body, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST On Oct. 6, officers from multiple agencies visited Morton’s home at about 7 a.m., as he was leaving for his job as service technician at a Volkswagen dealership. He was charged with first-degree murder in the Rhode Island District Court Second Division. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The case will go to a grand jury, said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 20. Fox News Digital could not reach Morton’s attorney for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7875342cf4db8e7a59 BROADCAST BIAS: Media skip Mamdani’s ‘genocide’ comment but love him bashing ICE te 2026-10-10T12:20:08.484Z BROADCAST BIAS: Media skip Mamdani’s ‘genocide’ comment but love him bashing ICE The third anniversary of the merciless slaughter of Israelis, as well as Americans, on Oct. 7 drew some solemn media coverage remembering the attack. If there’s a day that the news should display a pro-Israel bias, it would be on this anniversary. But on this subject, our broadcast networks have a disturbing tendency toward "both-sidesism." That’s the clunky word they use when they complain that it’s not moral to present pro-Trump and anti-Trump views as morally or factually equivalent. The best journalism should tilt toward the "right side" of our world. That generally means the liberal side in their view. On Oct. 7, "CBS Mornings" anchor Gayle King was Exhibit A in moral equivalence: "three years ago today, Hamas unleashed a horrific attack on civilians in southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking another 250 hostage. Israel responded with an all-out military offensive in Gaza that killed more than 70,000 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry run by Hamas." NEW YORK TIMES ISSUES CORRECTION, DELETES LINE QUESTIONING IF ISRAELIS WERE VICTIMS OF OCT 7 TERROR ATTACK The impression that leaves is that Israel is 60 times worse than Hamas. The first problem here is using a terrorist group for your statistics. The left-wing media do this without blinking. Naturally, Hamas does not distinguish between its combatant casualties and civilian deaths, and the networks rarely note that Hamas routinely surrounds its soldiers and weapons with civilians with the aim of causing maximum civilian casualties. The other bias bubbling up on Oct. 7 was the bias against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom journalists dislike almost as much as President Donald Trump. CLINTON, BUSH RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNINGS ON BIN LADEN HIJACK PLOTS BEFORE 9/11, DECLASSIFIED FILES SHOW ABC’s "Good Morning America" had just 75 seconds on the anniversary, which mostly focused on allegations that Netanyahu was warned in advance these attacks were coming. President George W. Bush faced this kind of partisan attack after 9/11, that there were warnings of an al-Qaeda attack on America. Foreign correspondent James Longman summarized: "One claim, that the UAE warned the prime minister a week and a half before it happened, but those warnings were not passed on. Another that the head of Egyptian intelligence came to Israel to warn about Hamas preparing something. There’s also outrage about how long it took for security forces to respond. Now, Benjamin Netanyahu has called all this lies and a smear campaign." BROADCAST BIAS: FROM FLYDUBAI TO BENGHAZI, THE MEDIA STRUGGLE TO KEEP POLITICS OUT OF TERRORISM On the homepage of National Public Radio on the morning of Oct. 7, their top headline announced: "3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks." NPR’s reporters in Israel dramatically began: "Israelis are reeling from new revelations in Israeli and U.S. media that the country had been repeatedly warned by its regional allies that Hamas was planning to attack." They cited four anonymous sources with "direct knowledge." But we have no "direct knowledge" of their identities or motivations. NPR added that Netanyahu has denied all this, calling the reports "fake news" and filing a defamation lawsuit last week against Israeli news outlets that published them. They surely see that as the Trump playbook. NEW YORK TIMES ACCUSED OF FRAMING MUSLIMS AS TRUE VICTIMS OF 9/11 IN ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE The evening newscasts on ABC, CBS, and NBC didn’t use any Hamas body counts. But ABC disposed of the subject in a cursory 13 seconds. The other two were somber stories marking the dark day. CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil added: "In the years since, more antisemitic violence has followed. Targeting kids at Temple Israel in Michigan, a young couple outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, and a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach." The "PBS News Hour" devoted 13 minutes to the anniversary, much of it with Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Jaser Abu Moussa, two men who lost family members on opposite sides of the war, trying to reject hate. They were appearing at the 92nd Street Y in New York that night. MAMDANI DOUBLES DOWN ON ANTI-ISRAEL OCT 7 STATEMENT AFTER BACKLASH None of the networks focused on the controversy in New York, where Muslim Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an Oct. 7 statement that mourned the "unthinkable loss" of that day, and then shifted into his traditional loathing of Israel: "The suffering did not begin nor end that day. It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza." The mayor added to the insult by showing up that night at a candlelight vigil in Union Square, where anti-Israel protesters, some of them with Hamas and Hezbollah flags, booed and yelled at him with jeers like, "Zohran, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide." ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' Then, Mamdani suddenly appeared on the broadcast networks after the anniversary, when the subject changed to an ICE shooting during an enforcement action in New York. On Friday, Oct. 9’s "Today" show, reporter Erin McLaughlin touted "the mayor now calling for ICE to leave New York City." Mamdani’s soundbite was "We know that ICE is rotten to its core." These are not words he would use for Hamas. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION ABC’s "Good Morning America" reported Mamdani was "livid," as he railed against the immigration enforcers: "We want ICE out of our city, ICE out of our schools, ICE out of our hospitals, ICE out of our streets, ICE away from our kids!" So, the broadcast networks will select Mamdani’s quotes carefully, when they neatly align with their anti-Trump agenda. When he rails against Jews committing "genocide" on the anniversary of the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, it’s time for bias by omission. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7775342cf4db8e7a50 Michael Douglas' wildest Hollywood confessions: From A-list actress bite to Julia Roberts clash te 2026-10-10T12:20:07.768Z Michael Douglas' wildest Hollywood confessions: From A-list actress bite to Julia Roberts clash Michael Douglas is pulling back the curtain on the most explosive moments of his life, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. In his memoir, "One Helluva Ride," the actor-producer also opens up about secret affairs, heavy cocaine and alcohol use, a "rehab or divorce" ultimatum from his first wife, Diandra, and the painful family struggles that followed him from childhood into fatherhood.  Douglas details his volatile relationship with his late father, Kirk Douglas, his son Cameron’s addiction and imprisonment, and the stage IV cancer diagnosis that forced him to confront his own mortality. Here are the top ten bombshells: MICHAEL DOUGLAS CONFIRMS SECRET AFFAIR WITH KATHLEEN TURNER ON 'ROMANCING THE STONE' SET In the book, Douglas recalled that he and the filmmakers were trying to convince Debra Winger to star as Joan Wilder in "Romancing the Stone," but the meeting took an odd turn. "We took Debra to dinner and, once again, it was an epic meal. Any time you have dinner with Jack or Danny, it’s a riot. … But the real goal of the dinner was to get Debra on board to make Romancing the Stone, and no matter how hard we tried, she would not give us an answer, one way or the other. We were stuck in limbo." MICHAEL DOUGLAS ADMITS HE ALMOST LEFT HIS WIFE FOR HIS 'BASIC INSTINCT' CO-STAR AFTER AFFAIR "Stories had filtered back that Debra was delivering an incredible performance in Terms of Endearment, but also that she was difficult during shooting and had huge, blow-out fights with Shirley MacLaine," he wrote. "We all left the restaurant and were walking down the street when, the way somebody might punch you in the arm as you part company, Debra leaned over and bit me. I mean, she really bit me. Jesus, I had a whole set of teeth marks dug into my arm. We still had no answer from her, but that bite sealed the deal for me. No, thank you!" MICHAEL DOUGLAS REVEALS HE MADE FIVE PHONE CALLS TO FIVE WOMEN THE DAY HE CHOSE CATHERINE ZETA-JONES Douglas said he later reenacted the moment for Fox executives, telling them, "She bit me. Hard. Look at the teeth marks in my arm." Although the studio pushed back because Winger was a major star, Douglas held his ground. Winger ultimately did not join the project, and Kathleen Turner was cast in the role. Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Winger for comment. Douglas experienced another tense moment involving Julia Roberts at a Golden Globes party. Douglas was at the event with his son Cameron, who was about 13 at the time. In the book, Douglas alleges that Roberts had her arm around Cameron and was "kind of nuzzling him." Douglas, who admits he was drunk, claims Cameron looked stunned. BRAD PITT SAYS HE CAN DRINK IN ‘RESTRAINED MANNER’ AFTER 7 SOBER YEARS, BUT EXPERT RAISES RED FLAG "I told her, ‘Take your hands off my son and take that Golden Globe and stick it where the sun don’t shine,’" he writes. Douglas later apologized to Roberts and her then-boyfriend, Kiefer Sutherland. BRAD PITT ADMITS HE BEGAN DRINKING AGAIN AFTER YEARS OF SOBRIETY "I sent Julia roses with an apology for my behavior, and then back in the production office, I apologized to her and Kiefer in person," he wrote. Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Roberts for comment.  While filming "Adam at 6 A.M." early in his career, Douglas says he and his married co-star Lee Purcell became lovers. "As filming progressed, my relationship with Lee changed and we became lovers," he writes. "Our intimate relationship was complicated by the fact that she was married, and we had to keep it a secret from the cast, crew, the people in the town we were filming in, and of course her husband. It was a passionate affair that lasted through filming." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Years later, while making "Romancing the Stone," Douglas also admits he had an affair with screenwriter Diane Thomas, who wrote the film. He says he and his first wife, Diandra, were both involved in extramarital relationships as their marriage deteriorated. Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Purcell for comment.  In the midst of his substance abuse and infidelity, Douglas said his first marriage to Diandra Luker eventually came to a head at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. After Diandra initially declined to stay with him at the hotel, Douglas called a woman he had been seeing. The woman came to his room, where they had drinks. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Douglas says Diandra unexpectedly returned, obtained a key from the front desk and walked in on them. "She gave me an ultimatum: ‘Rehab or divorce,’" he writes. "The indiscretion, the drugs, the booze. I was in a constant state of temporary pleasure or temporary escape," he writes. "In my heart, I knew that I was heading down a very bad road at a very high speed, but I was trying my best to compartmentalize…" Douglas entered the Sierra Tucson rehabilitation clinic in Arizona in 1992 to receive treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Douglas says his rehab stay was later exploited by a tabloid. He claims two fellow patients sold information about the program to a publication and then left treatment. According to Douglas, the story transformed his treatment for alcohol and drug abuse into a sensational headline portraying him as a sex addict. "The story that was printed was utter bulls—," Douglas writes. "I had made mistakes, had moments I wasn’t proud of, made choices I wouldn’t have if I wasn’t high, but I was never a f---ing sex addict." Douglas says the story damaged his reputation and continued to follow him in interviews for decades. Douglas also writes about an encounter with O.J. Simpson and Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner. Douglas says he and Wenner encountered Simpson at a "Saturday Night Live" after-party. Wenner invited Simpson back to his apartment, where Simpson allegedly pulled out a rolled dollar bill and offered them cocaine. "Jann and I were looking at each other — Are we really doing this with O.J. Simpson?" Douglas writes. He also claims cocaine was readily available throughout Hollywood. Douglas says that at one major talent agency, a valet could allegedly replace a $100 bill left in a car with a packet of cocaine. Fox News Digital has reached out to Wenner for comment.  Douglas writes that he spent a private evening with Princess Diana at a London screening of "Wall Street." He says they sat beside each other during the film, with their hands occasionally touching on the shared armrest. Afterward, they spent time together at a private dinner away from the cameras. "The truth was simple: she was in an unhappy marriage and wanted a different life," he writes. He does not claim they had a romantic relationship, but describes their time together as "very special." Douglas describes his father, Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas, as a powerful, but volatile presence. "Kirk Douglas was my father, a flawed man with a ferocious temper and a burning ambition," he writes. Douglas says his father’s behavior left him and his brother Joel frightened. He recalls Kirk saying, "I yell and scream because I care," while Douglas writes that Joel endured more of the abuse. Douglas says doctors initially treated his persistent throat pain as an infection and prescribed multiple rounds of antibiotics. A Canadian specialist eventually discovered a subtle swelling at the back of his tongue. A biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma. "It’s stage IV cancer," the doctor told him, according to Douglas, who says the tumor was the size of a walnut. Douglas writes that three doctors had missed the cancer and that he had been given the wrong diagnosis for nine months. He feared surgery would require removing part of his tongue and jaw, potentially ending his acting career. His doctors publicly referred to the disease as throat cancer rather than tongue cancer because they feared reports about possible disfigurement would become sensationalized. Douglas also describes the darkest years of his son Cameron’s addiction. "When he was really strung out in New York, I decided I was going to kidnap him and force him into rehab," he writes. Douglas said that Cameron was addicted to cocaine and heroin, dealt methamphetamine and carried a Glock for protection. During one incident, Cameron flashed the weapon at a drugstore and was nearly shot by police. At one point, Douglas says he arranged for two large men to help abduct Cameron and force him into rehab. "When we came back, I asked to hold the leash. Cam figured it out. He looked at me, like, ‘Dad, how could you?’ Like I had broken his heart. Again." Cameron realized what was happening and resisted, so Douglas threw the plan out of the window. Cameron later served seven years in prison after a federal drug case. Douglas writes that his son’s heroin relapse behind bars led a judge to add four and a half years to his sentence, and Cameron also spent two years in solitary confinement. The experience, Douglas writes, forced him to confront his own failures as a father and the destructive cycles that had shaped the Douglas family. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7775342cf4db8e7a47 Fetterman plays political maverick, but his voting record tells another story te 2026-10-10T12:20:07.090Z Fetterman plays political maverick, but his voting record tells another story The Senate's most recognizable rogue Democrat has increasingly broken with his party since Republicans took control of the upper chamber, but he still votes with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., a majority of the time.  Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is the Senate’s biggest enigma during a time of hyper-partisanship — he bucks his party on key issues, like the war in Iran and immigration, but continues to vote with Democrats an overwhelming amount of the time. Since joining the Senate in 2023, Fetterman has voted with Senate Democrats nearly 90% of the time, a figure that stacks up closely to some of the most staunch party liners in the caucus. Still, speculation has swirled as to whether he'll jump the political shark and become a Republican.  MAVERICK DEMOCRAT SURGES WITH REPUBLICANS AS HIS OWN PARTY TURNS ON HIM, STOKING TALK OF GOP SWITCH Despite that, Fetterman has set the terms clearly this year, arguing that if Democrats continued to turn their backs on Israel, he would leave the party. But some in the GOP believe that no matter the swirl percolating in Washington, D.C., Fetterman isn’t swapping jerseys. He’s also keeping the speculation heavy about whether he will run for another term. "John Fetterman is a staunch Democrat that votes with his party 96% of the time, anybody who seriously believes that he is going to switch to the Republican Party is thinking wishfully," a senior Republican aide told Fox News Digital. Fetterman’s national political career began as a politician armed with an endorsement for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., running in a pivotal race in 2022 against Dr. Mehmet Oz. SEN JOHN FETTERMAN PLEDGES TO BE 'LAST MAN STANDING' IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL Sanders told the Associated Press at the time that "if there’s any candidate who was running more than anybody else, who identified with the working class, who made it clear that he was going to Washington to represent working people, it was John Fetterman." He flipped that seat, giving Democrats one of the slimmest majorities in history and cementing himself as a rock star in the party. Since then, he’s run away from Sanders’ ideals and often rejected Schumer and the caucus’ marching orders. But this year he’s leaned into that grey area, sometimes known as being a centrist, to support Republican ideals. During this session of Congress, Fetterman has broken from Democrats more than ever before, dropping to just under 81% along Democratic Party lines.  And while that's happening, Fetterman is reportedly using Republican fundraising platforms to soak up precious donor dollars, is close friends with one of the GOP’s own rock stars, Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., made a video message introducing McCormick at the RNC and even accidentally called himself a lifelong Republican during an appearance at the Texas Tribune’s Tribfest last month. FETTERMAN TEASES WHERE HIS TRUE LOYALTY LIES AFTER SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT GOP CONVENTION But when asked about whether he’s considering leaving the party, even after drawing a line in the sand, he recoils — it’s become such a hot topic in the hallways of the Senate that Fetterman stopped taking questions. As to whether he would jump ship depending on the outcome of the upcoming election, Fetterman said during the event that "there are no Republicans with a 90% Democratic vote line. There are no pro-choice, there's no pro-gay community, that does not exist in the Republican Party." "How many times do I have to say it? And that's the point. So wait until after the midterms and see what happens," Fetterman said. "And now, if we do win, and I'm 51, people can remember, 'hey, that's why it's mathematically possible to retain the majority,' because I was able to win a state like Pennsylvania." Fetterman’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7675342cf4db8e7a3e Philadelphia police officers shot 15 times combined in ambush attack, suspect found hiding in tree te 2026-10-10T12:20:06.404Z Philadelphia police officers shot 15 times combined in ambush attack, suspect found hiding in tree Two Philadelphia police officers are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday while responding to a call in the western part of the city. One officer, a 40-year-old who has two children, was shot three times, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said during a news conference. The other officer, a 33-year-old who has five children, was shot 12 times, Bethel said. CONNECTICUT POLICE OFFICERS SHOT, SUSPECT KILLED AFTER ATTEMPTED ARREST SPARKS HECTIC CHASE "I am so damn proud of the men and women who serve in this department. Consistently, they go into danger, and they give their lives for this job," Bethel told reporters. "And so we ask for those prayers, and we ask for you to support our men and women out there, and what they give for this profession." Just after 12:20 a.m., the officers were dispatched to 140 North 52nd Street following a report of a man with a gun on a porch, Bethel said. About 30 minutes later, the officers arrived at the address and came under "significant gunfire" once they were on the porch. Shortly after shots were fired, Bethel said additional officers and a SWAT team found the original responding officers on the porch with gunshot wounds. CHICAGO OFFICERS WOUNDED IN TRAFFIC STOP SHOOTOUT AS HOLIDAY WEEKEND LEAVES 3 DEAD, 16 INJURED The suspect fired at two additional officers, Bethel said, but the SWAT team was able to locate the man in a tree and take him into custody. The officers who were shot were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for surgery. Their conditions are not clear. "We are praying now that our officers make it through this terrible situation," Bethel said. The suspect reportedly ambushed the officers by running down an alley and shooting at them, local outlet WPVI reported. The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was found with two handguns and a shotgun, Bethel said. One of the handguns belonged to one of the officers who had been shot. The Philadelphia Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7575342cf4db8e7a35 Sophie Cunningham responds to column urging Fever to move on from her for sharing opinions te 2026-10-10T12:20:05.671Z Sophie Cunningham responds to column urging Fever to move on from her for sharing opinions Sophie Cunningham had a blunt response after a New York Times column urged the Indiana Fever to part ways with her: "Suck it." The Fever guard addressed the criticism on Friday’s episode of "No Hesitation with Sophie Cunningham & Drew Hanlen," pushing back against questions about her basketball value while saying she no longer lets outside opinions dictate how she lives. "That’s why I literally don’t even care what anyone says about me anymore," Cunningham said. "Because I’ve said this so many times, is if you’re going to live by the praise, you’re going to die by the hate." The discussion followed an Oct. 6 column by New York Times-owned The Athletic arguing that Indiana should move on from Cunningham. The column contended that the attention surrounding the guard’s outspoken views had overwhelmed the team’s basketball priorities, describing her as "too combustible." Cunningham is headed toward unrestricted free agency after two seasons with Indiana. Her opposition to transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports became a major flashpoint this season, prompting demonstrations supporting and opposing her position outside the Fever games. Cunningham previously said she was not concerned that those rallies would distract her team. Cunningham's co-host Hanlen called the column an "absolute hate piece," but said he wanted to focus his response on its basketball arguments. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS OUT ON PROTECTING GIRLS FROM COMPETING AGAINST 'BIOLOGICAL MEN' THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! He disputed the suggestion that Cunningham’s scoring average diminished her appeal to other teams, saying she ranked fourth among the WNBA’s bench scorers and was a top-five three-point shooter. "So yes, a lot of teams would want a top five bench scorer that also happens to be a top five three-point shooter in the entire league, not just bench players," Hanlen said. He also challenged a passage discussing Cunningham’s effectiveness, citing her 60.8% effective field goal percentage and saying it ranked fourth in the league. "I understand if you just don’t like somebody and you try to write a hate piece, but don’t try to kind of put down the basketball stuff," Hanlen said. "At least keep it with the facts." Cunningham averaged 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists during the regular season. She shot 41.9% from three-point range across 43 appearances, starting three games. The column's fuller passage acknowledged Cunningham’s value as a protective teammate, saying her effectiveness "didn’t shine on a traditional stat sheet." FEVER 2026 TIMELINE: HOW CAITLIN CLARK, SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM AND RIVALS LIKELY CHANGED THE WNBA FOREVER Cunningham maintained that her contribution extends beyond those numbers. "No matter what anyone says to me, I’m going to continue to do me. I know what I bring to the table. It’s not always in the stat sheet," she said. "And so for you to like not say I’m effective or any of that, whatever. Suck it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2b1b75342cf4db8e79a1 As Trump’s wall closes in, DHS intimidates Tohono O’odham with surveillance, masked agents and drones te 2026-10-10T12:10:03.695Z As Trump’s wall closes in, DHS intimidates Tohono O’odham with surveillance, masked agents and drones This story was produced by ProPublica and co-published with Arizona Luminaria. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive their stories in your inbox every week. At 4:59 a.m. on Aug. 25, Verlon Jose, the chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Southern Arizona, received an email from the head of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector. Government contractors were en route to conduct soil tests for construction of a 62-mile wall along the Nation’s southern boundary, wrote acting chief patrol agent Henry N. Laxdal. If the tribe wished to have cultural monitors observe the work, they were welcome to, but they could not interfere with the government’s operations. The work would begin in exactly one minute. Jose, 59, was already aware of the contractors’ arrival. An hour earlier, a tribal member had called to report a caravan heading south through the reservation, and Facebook was lighting up with similar accounts. The convoy included not only work trucks and drilling rigs, but Border Patrol vehicles as well. Dozens of border wall contractor and Border Patrol vehicles pass the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on the morning of Aug. 27. For months, the O’odham had maneuvered to avoid such a scene, taking their case to federal court. Their homeland straddles the border, and thousands of tribal members live in Mexico. A wall would disrupt routine border crossings for ceremonies and family visits and destroy landscapes they consider their duty to protect, members and leaders say. Their lawsuit argued that the Trump administration’s efforts to build it despite their opposition constituted an historic attack on tribal sovereignty. But administration attorneys gave assurances that the government was engaging with the O’odham in good faith, and a judge in Washington, D.C., denied the tribe’s request for a preliminary injunction. In his Aug. 25 email providing Jose a 60-second heads up, the Border Patrol chief said his agency’s willingness to accommodate cultural monitors underscored its “commitment to ongoing coordination” with the Nation. As daylight broke, Jose learned the contractors were guarded by federal agents in masks and tactical gear, drawn from a special operations cadre that participated in citywide sweeps in Minneapolis and Chicago the previous year, which left three people dead, including two U.S. citizens. When the tribe’s chief of police tried to reach the worksite, he was stopped at a roadblock set up by the agents. Border Patrol tactical team members amass around the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Aug. 26. Credit: Merrian Felix Jose issued a statement on the Nation’s website declaring the incursion illegal and revealing that the Department of Homeland Security had deployed a surveillance blimp and enlisted Mexican security forces to help protect the work crews. For a quarter-century, Tohono O’odham leaders have staved off a border wall by allowing DHS to use the reservation as a testing ground for some of the government’s most aggressive homeland security measures — from vehicle barriers on the reservation’s southern boundary, to state-of-the-art surveillance towers, to law enforcement partnerships with the Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Despite the collaborations, and assurances from the Trump administration, ProPublica found that DHS has turned its vast apparatus on tribal members, with 24-hour surveillance directed at an ongoing border prayer ceremony and tribal members being questioned outside the reservation about their ceremonial activities. ProPublica’s account is based on photos, videos, court filings, interviews with tribal leadership, firsthand observations and more than 1,000 contemporaneously written observations compiled by tribal members. The battle over a border wall on the Nation has broken along familiar partisan lines in Arizona. While GOP legislative leaders have filed briefs in support of the project, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has done the same in support of the tribe. Progressive U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, whose district includes the reservation, has said she is crafting legislation to rein in the Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping powers to waive federal laws in order to expedite wall construction. The Trump administration has used those authorities to circumvent environmental and cultural preservation statutes on 60 occasions across its two terms. For Deshane Gregg, whose vehicle was forced off the road by a convoy of contractors and federal agents, the recent show of force on the reservation has felt like a government siege, not cooperation. “You just feel helpless. You see these people, and they’re just so aggressive. They want you to react. They want you to show them that we could be ugly too,” she said. “We’re just here doing prayer. We’re just here, not trying to bother them, but it gets to you when it’s constantly being like that.” “The drones flying over us all day,” she added, “it’s a lot.” A drone hovers over the Tadai Me:i camp during morning prayer songs on Aug. 27. ProPublica sent DHS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Border Patrol nearly 30 questions about the government’s surveillance and interactions with tribal members and leaders. The agencies answered none of those questions. Instead, CBP pointed to a statement Commissioner Rodney Scott made in August, in which he described the reservation’s southern boundary as “one of the most dangerous smuggling and trafficking corridors on the Southwest border” and a “remote desert that has facilitated decades of drug loads, migrant deaths, and cartel activity.” Regarding construction of a wall, Scott said, “Congress funded this work, a Federal court has affirmed it, and CBP is carrying it out under the legal authorities that apply. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are securing the border and giving our agents the tools and support they need to protect the American people.” With no sign the White House or the O’odham government is backing down, DHS has cast off any pretense that the agency will work cooperatively with the Nation. Within hours of the judge’s denial of the emergency injunction, on Aug. 14, the department’s general counsel, James Percival, posted a celebratory meme depicting one of the cybernetic Star Trek supervillains known as “the Borg.” “RESISTANCE IS FUTILE,” it read. “We respect tribal sovereignty but not to the detriment of border security,” he wrote. “This wall is getting built. Our authority is beyond dispute.” The O’odham have inhabited the Sonoran Desert, from what is now Southern Arizona to Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, for thousands of years. According to the tribe, roughly 14,000 of its 37,000 enrolled members live on tribal land west of Tucson. Approximately 3,000 more reside in Mexico. At 2.8 million acres, their reservation is the largest on the southern border by a long shot. During President Donald Trump’s first term, Arizona saw 226 miles of border wall built, but the Nation maintained its status as the longest unwalled section in the state. Confirmation that things would be different this time came in February, when CBP informed the tribe that it planned to seal off the reservation entirely, tapping nearly $52 billion from Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The tribe’s elected leaders met with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in hopes of changing the administration’s mind. As an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Mullin is the first Native American to head the department. “Maybe we can work with this guy,” Jose recalled thinking. But Mullin’s message was clear: We want to work with you, but we’re building the wall. Justice Department attorneys were prepared to defend the project to the Supreme Court. O’odham council member Vivian Juan-Saunders, who also attended the April 21 meeting, recalls the secretary saying, “Don’t mess with me.” Mullin’s office did not respond to questions from ProPublica, including about the exchange. The message was more direct the following month, when tribal leaders met with Scott. According to Jose, the CBP commissioner told the delegation that if they filed a lawsuit opposing the wall, the Nation could lose access to three border gates members use to travel to and from Mexico. Accessible only to tribal members, the gates are maintained at the discretion of CBP. Juan-Saunders confirmed that CBP threatened to close the gates, as did another council member, Jesse Navarro. CBP declined to comment on the alleged threat. In June, a $1.3 billion contract to build the wall, known as the “Tucson 5” project, was awarded to Sullivan Land Services Co., also known as SLS and SLSCO. The Texas firm has a long history of Republican political donations and was a major recipient of border wall contracts during Trump’s first term. The O’odham filed a lawsuit to stop the project on June 16 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The tribe contended it would reduce the size of its reservation, which can only be done by Congress — and that the wall would mark an enduring act of trespass on sovereign lands and destroy sacred cultural sites. The administration’s plans cast aside decades of tribal cooperation with DHS, the Nation’s lawyers argued, and came at a time of record-low border crossings. Trump and his administration have repeatedly claimed that the border is safer than ever, with CBP reporting border apprehensions 94% lower than they were during the Biden presidency, and Border Patrol “encounters” hitting their lowest levels in more than 50 years. The Nation underscored these figures as evidence that a wall is unnecessary. The tribe’s interim chief of police, James Cook, claimed there had been a 90% drop in reports of illegal entry over the preceding year, saying in a sworn declaration that smuggling and other border-related crimes had “almost disappeared.” Benjamin S. Hollinder, a senior Border Patrol official, argued in a sworn declaration opposing the tribe’s lawsuit that the absence of a wall on the Nation has produced a funneling effect, channeling smugglers onto the reservation, and saying that dynamic would intensify once the rest of Arizona was walled off. “Not having a border barrier system in this particular area makes it a vulnerable and a desirable area for [transnational criminal organizations] to operate,” wrote Hollinder. “If encounters of aliens entering illegally between ports of entry increase, vulnerabilities in the area will become particularly problematic.” The Nation sought the preliminary injunction to bar border wall activity until the litigation was resolved. On the eve of a July 22 hearing, DHS filed a notice affirming that to accelerate the project, it was waiving, in whole or in part, more than 30 laws, including several that mandate tribal consultation. In court filings, the government acknowledged its long history of working “cooperatively” with the tribal government while also arguing that the Nation “does not hold veto power over the United States’ sovereign duty to secure its borders.” Trump administration attorneys contended that an injunction was premature; planning was ongoing, thus problems the Nation envisioned could still be addressed. The government insisted construction would be limited to the Roosevelt Reservation, a 60-foot-wide zone that runs across California, Arizona and New Mexico on the U.S. side of the border, where CBP was authorized to construct barriers as it saw fit. Riyaz Kanji, the tribe’s lead attorney, argued the Roosevelt Reservation doesn’t extend onto tribal land, and even if it did the rugged landscape would force construction to diverge far from the 60-foot boundary. Sweeping as its powers were, Kanji contended, DHS could not override a sovereign government. The administration’s plans, he argued, constituted a “blatant and unprecedented disregard for the tribe’s rights.” Adam R.F. Gustafson, a Justice Department attorney, countered that the tribe had already approved a barrier on its land many years ago. The question now was what kind of barrier it should be. That was for DHS to decide, he argued. The department was “committed” to consultation, he continued. “We take very seriously the tribe’s views on this,” he told the court. The judge appeared swayed by DHS’ assurances but needed time to consider. “I don’t think the government is trying to go outside of that 60-foot strip,” he said. The O’odham suspected the government would not be as mindful as it claimed. Two days after the meeting with Mullin, the DHS secretary, a border wall contractor had “inadvertently disturbed a cultural site” west of the reservation. The crew had bulldozed a 70-foot swath through the Las Playas Intaglio, a 200-foot long earthen etching in the shape of a fish that was at least 6,500 years old. The site was well marked and well known to area archaeologists. Wynona P. Larson Yazzie, an O’odham tribal elder, Marine Corps veteran and former tribal police officer, had organized prayer runs that included stops at the intaglio. She’d visited the site the day before its destruction. Since then, she’d closely followed the Nation’s lawsuit. On Aug. 6, Larson Yazzie saw a disturbing filing from the tribe’s attorneys. They’d received word that in four days government contractors would enter the reservation to conduct tests. DHS, the tribe argued, was “exploiting” the judge’s reflection period to “move forward with highly disputed actions.” Tribal leaders erected dozens of 8-foot-wide “no trespassing” signs along the three main access roads leading through the reservation to the border. Larson Yazzie, meanwhile, began making plans of her own. She was joined by Amy Juan, a longtime O’odham activist. Juan, 40, had grown up riding in her grandfather’s truck over the clanking cattle guard at Ko:li Ki:jig, a traditional crossing on the U.S.-Mexico line. After 9/11, a locking gate was placed over the cattle guard. The Border Patrol built a “forward operating base” near her grandparents’ home that would eventually feature a helipad, a detention space and an endless cycle of agents. Around the reservation’s perimeter, CBP established some of the largest Border Patrol stations in the country. Checkpoints went up on roads leading north. Tohono O’odham tribal members Daniel Oriol Figueroa Cervantes, left, from Mexico, and Amy Juan, from Arizona, visit over the border barrier at the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Aug. 29. Credit: Ryan Devereaux / ProPublica Human rights groups documented U.S.-born tribal members being arrested and deported, and verbal and physical abuse by Border Patrol agents. CBP did not respond when asked about the report’s allegations. For Juan, the Nation’s collaboration with DHS had sacrificed safety and civil liberties for elusive gains. Virtually everyone on the reservation had been touched by the dark side of border smuggling. During the mid-2000s, some tribal members, enticed by a chance at life-changing money, got involved in moving people and drugs, fueling cycles of arrest and incarceration that exacerbated challenges the community was already facing. At the same time, virtually everyone also had a story about negative interactions with the Border Patrol — a child traumatized at a checkpoint, an unlawful traffic stop or a loved one assaulted by an agent. “We want safety and the same respect as the next person,” Juan said. “We’ve never been against keeping people safe, but at what cost?” Larson Yazzie was similarly concerned. She worried that in the face of DHS pressure the Nation would fold and, like the intaglio, the borderlands would be lost. Prayer fires are an important O’odham tradition, often convened in moments of communal struggle. To Larson Yazzie, the coming of a wall was such a time. The chosen site was symbolic: the border gate at Ko:li Ki:jig. The camp had limited amenities — cots and chairs that encircled the fire, a cooler for ice, a weathered canopy for relief from the sun. They called it Tadai Me:i — roadrunner on fire. Someone was always awake to watch the flame, which was lit on Aug. 9, as the Trump administration’s contractors were preparing to enter the reservation. The first drone sighting in the area was recorded the following night, at 11:43 p.m., documented in the first of two activity logs. Kept in spiral notebooks, the logs offered a minute-by-minute account of what participants in the ceremony saw and heard. The handwritten observations, shared with ProPublica, span 13 days and chart a steady escalation by DHS, culminating in an elite tactical team that blocked tribal authorities from issuing trespassing citations to contractors or removing them. The camp wasn’t a protest site like those seen in Minneapolis, Chicago or other cities over the past year. Participants didn’t shout at passing Border Patrol agents. They focused on the fire, making sure there was enough sugai — creosote bush, a fragrant desert plant — to keep it burning. They were in ceremony, concentrating on morning prayers and nightly cleanses. The atmosphere was that of a family gathering in a moment of crisis. There were jokes and levity amid the uncertainty. Larson Yazzie knew at least one legislative council member who opposed the gathering. They feared it could lead to large groups converging on the reservation to physically block the border wall, in an occupation similar to the 10-month protest on Standing Rock Sioux land that halted construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016. The idea terrified tribal leaders. With its lethal heat and unforgiving terrain, the desert was dangerous enough without outsiders squaring off against Border Patrol. A ceremonial fire burns on Aug. 27 at a prayer camp near the traditional Ko:li Ki:jig border crossing on the Tohono O’odham Nation. Supporters of the ceremonial fire were themselves uneasy. They knew the story of Ray Mattia, the 58-year-old who was shot and killed by the Border Patrol in 2023 while unarmed on the doorstep of his home on the reservation. Agents, who were backing tribal police on the call, claimed to have mistaken a cellphone he was holding for a gun. “My fear is that they gonna start shooting us,” said 24-year-old camp visitor Collin Quasule. Quasule had videos on his phone of recent interactions he’d had with federal agents, including agents trailing him as he drove around the reservation, following him to his home, pulling him over without explaining why, refusing to accept his legal name and birthdate, and winking at him when he protested his detention. Across the reservation, community members were on the lookout for large trucks traveling together with out-of-state plates. On Aug. 12, Juan received a call about a caravan: six trucks with Texas plates, following an unmarked SUV with government plates. She called the tribe’s police department. The caravan was intercepted and escorted off the land by tribal authorities. The driver of the unmarked vehicle was confirmed to be a Border Patrol agent. The interception was one of nearly a dozen tribal police recorded over a three-day period. During the camp’s first seven days, the activity log filled with nearly 665 observations, mostly federal agents buzzing around their location. An activity log kept by tribal members documents border wall construction and law enforcement activity on the Tohono O’odham Nation. Credit: Ryan Devereaux / ProPublica While many would drive by without stopping, other agents would park and watch. At least one was reported snapping photos of the campers. ProPublica later obtained video of an agent doing exactly that. Mexican security forces, both military and police, were also observed conversing with Border Patrol agents over the international boundary. “It appeared that the 2 BPs were showing the Mexicans pictures on their phones,” read an Aug. 11 entry. “Surveillance has heightened,” Juan said, days after the prayer fire was lit. “Drones, helicopters, a lot of air activity.” The choppers included both marked CBP and what appeared to be military Black Hawks. The drones were of the handheld quadcopter variety, let loose directly over the camp, at times during prayer song ceremonies. On the fourth night, a gathering was held. Upwards of 100 people turned up, including members of distant sister tribes. The evening was peaceful until Juan received a text from an elder couple who’d left early to return to their home near Tucson. The Border Patrol had stopped them at a checkpoint a half-mile outside the reservation, they reported. The officers said they were conducting an “immigration check” and asked to see tribal ID. “Where you guys coming from?” the agent asked. “Ceremony,” the couple replied. “Oh,” the agent said, “is that the one going on down south?” The encounter was unusual, said Juan. The checkpoint is rarely staffed. When agents are on hand, she said, “they never ask us for a tribal ID.” When Juan shared the information with the gathering, people immediately began packing up, afraid, she surmised, of a late-night encounter with Border Patrol. On Aug. 14, Judge Richard J. Leon declined the Nation’s injunction request. “I fully expect the government in the months ahead to follow through on its guarantees of consultation and cooperation with the Nation to address the Nation’s concerns regarding border wall construction!” he wrote. Eleven days later, on Aug. 25, the Border Patrol sent the Nation its one-minute notice that the contractors were coming. Larson Yazzie jumped in her truck and raced for the border to document what was happening. An agent on foot stopped her. He’d laid a spike strip in the road ahead, he warned. Larson Yazzie filmed the contractors in the distance. When the tribal police department’s interim chief arrived, he too was stopped at a Border Patrol roadblock. A trio of Border Patrol supervisors approached, including two from a nearby station and a third representing BORTAC, the agency’s special operations wing. The SWAT-style agents wore desert camo, masks and patterned scarves favored by U.S. military units in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was only after promising not to interfere that the tribal police chief was permitted to record. He observed three drilling rigs manned by a handful of operators. An equal number of agents stood guard. The contractors’ heavy vehicles were all beyond the 60-foot zone that government attorneys assured the judge they would not leave. The chief also encountered a trio of Bureau of Indian Affairs agents, who claimed to have been sent on orders from Washington, D.C. Their mission, they said, was to “preserve the peace and monitor activities.” For the prayer camp’s participants, the need to relight the flame, which they had extinguished after a seven-day ceremony, was self-evident. They began that night. Davy Cross, a stocky 57-year-old with an intricate tattoo running down the left side of his face, was tending the fire when, at 4:33 a.m., he noticed buzzing above his head. At first, the machines were visible. There were at least five. “I seen all the red lights,” Cross recalled. But as they got lower, the drones went dark. Cross could still hear them and feel the draft of the rotors against his skin. Then, he said, “they disappeared.” The drones were soon replaced by an airplane and a helicopter. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caravan of Border Patrol and construction vehicles trundled into view. The work trucks continued on, but much of the Border Patrol force remained, forming a semicircle around the camp with Mexican state police closing the loop on the other side of the line. “We got surround[ed] by over 30 vehicles,” Cross wrote in the activity log. A video of the moment spread across social media in the borderlands. The tribe’s attorneys filed an appeal of the judge’s order allowing construction to proceed and pleaded for a halt to the government’s activities. They argued that the Trump administration was making “a mockery” of the court’s expectation of “consultation and cooperation.” A convoy of Border Patrol and construction vehicles pass the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Aug. 29. That night at the camp, Larson Yazzie was singing prayer songs when Juan pulled in. It was near midnight. Border Patrol agents were coming and going constantly. Some passed without stopping. Others idled at the edge of the firelight while the red lights of a surveillance blimp blinked over the mountains to the east. Tadai Me:i wasn’t the only pocket of resistance on the border. In Texas, the Trump administration’s plans to run a wall through Big Bend National Park had brought together an unusual coalition that saw environmental nonprofits and river guides standing with hunters, ranchers and local sheriffs in opposition to the project. One week before the armed convoy rolled onto the Tohono O’odham reservation, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced that after speaking with the secretary of DHS, he’d secured a pause on the controversial project. “There are technology tools that don’t include barriers,” the governor said at a press conference. “Think of drones, think of fiber optics.” Last week, a judge granted a preliminary injunction halting construction in the Big Bend area while a lawsuit against the project proceeds. To Juan, it was darkly ironic. For two and a half decades, the Nation had been a laboratory for the technology Abbott described. Yet when tribal leaders made that case, they were told to stand down; the wall was coming whether they accepted it or not. “What makes Texas the exception to us is very clear,” Juan said. “It’s good old boy conversations that are happening between the politicians and the CBP commissioners and Markwayne Mullin.” Sunrise at Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Sept. 26 Credit: Ryan Devereaux / ProPublica The early fire watch that morning fell to a young Pascua Yaqui member named Nate Sosa. At 3:28 a.m., Sosa heard a noise — a round being chambered in a weapon. A Border Patrol agent had exited his vehicle. With a long gun slung low across his back, he shined a light into Mexico. He then walked within feet of the campers asleep on their cots. A half an hour later, a drone flew in from the north, followed by a helicopter. After that came a convoy dozens of vehicles long. At 6:02, while Larson Yazzie was leading the camp in prayer, a helicopter passed overhead. An hour later, a drone ascended above the fire. Liz Quiroga, a 28-year-old tribal member and regular at the prayer site, sat with the camp’s logbook open in her lap. Over the next five days, the book would fill with 379 observations. Nearly two-thirds involved Border Patrol units near the fire. The arrival of Mexican authorities was documented six times. An additional 39 entries referenced unmarked vehicles and suspected “undercovers.” Whether those individuals were Border Patrol, contractors or tribal police was unclear. The logbook cataloged a dozen instances of aircraft flying over the camp, including four helicopters, three planes and five drones. “Nobody has any idea what’s actually happening out here,” Quiroga said. “This is true dystopia.” While its legal challenge continues, the Nation has ceased attempting to remove border wall contractors from its lands. The camp and the surveillance that’s come with it remain. The post As Trump’s wall closes in, DHS intimidates Tohono O’odham with surveillance, masked agents and drones appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca28c675342cf4db8e796b World Series champion says potential MLB lockout could 'absolutely' cause cancelled games next season te 2026-10-10T12:00:06.592Z World Series champion says potential MLB lockout could 'absolutely' cause cancelled games next season In a normal year, most MLB teams would already be looking toward next year at this point in the season, as only a few teams remain alive. But what does next season even look like? Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are all but guaranteed to have a lockout beginning Dec. 1 , as both sides have diametrically opposed positions on a salary cap. The owners are pushing hard to implement a salary cap, while the players are vehemently opposed. World Series champion Nick Swisher said that games could "absolutely" be missed next season due to a stalemate between the two sides. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Absolutely, because just like yourself as me, is all of a sudden, you hear the players association speaking this language and the commissioner's office is speaking this language. I immediately knew out of the gate. Plus, just knowing a little bit more under the hood about the last couple of collective bargaining agreements, right?" Swisher told OutKick in a recent interview. The former New York Yankees star noted that Tony Clark is no longer the head of the MLBPA after resigning in February and that Bruce Meyer, who took over for Clark, will want everyone to know how he does business. Swisher said he hopes both sides go to the negotiating table in good faith. "When you get people going to the negotiation table, you're hoping that everyone's trying to go to negotiate a fair deal. You're hoping that both sides aren't trying to go to the negotiation table to win. Because if that's the case, we're in a lot of trouble. Because we're really, really far apart from each other right now, and the last thing we wanna do is slow this train down," Swisher said. Swisher said baseball is "absolutely crushing" right now, with revenue and attendance both up, going so far as to say that the game has never been in a better place. Yet, having spent 12 seasons in the big leagues, he understands just how tough the union is. "Pretty much all other sports are very salary cap-based, and that's kind of been the one thing for the players association and the players union. It's one of the strongest unions in the world for a reason, because they stand up for each other. And I was part of that before. I know the bond, I know the brothership, and, listen, it's a tough union," Swisher said. WILL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STILL LOCK PLAYERS OUT AFTER 2026 POSTSEASON PROVES OWNERS WRONG? Swisher, like the rest of the baseball world, hopes the two sides can reach an agreement before any games are lost . "I think at the end of the day, man, I'm praying that everything gets itself back on track come the end of the season because I wouldn't wanna slow this train down, man. It's moving too fast right now and we got too many things going on well in our game to be slowing it down right now," Swisher said. During the Division Series, two prominent players were forced to make an impossible decision: Miss their child's birth or leave their team during the postseason to attend the milestone event? About an hour before the San Diego Padres faced the Milwaukee Brewers with their season on the line, All-Star closer Mason Miller went on the paternity list to attend the birth of his child. The Padres won Game 3 and staved off elimination in his absence. New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried, on the other hand, said that despite his girlfriend being ready to give birth at any moment, he would pitch in Game 3 no matter what. The Yankees lost the game, so Fried is now free to support his girlfriend for the foreseeable future. Swisher, a father of two children , said he was fortunate to avoid the dilemma Miller and Fried faced . "I was very blessed that I had one child that was born at the beginning of the season and one child that was born in the middle of the season. So, I didn't get presented with this situation where both of these individuals are put in," Swisher said. LEGENDARY SPORTS AGENT WARNS MLB LOCKOUT WOULD BE 'REMARKABLY SELF-DESTRUCTIVE' WITH CBA SET TO EXPIRE "It's hard for me to say that as a father now of two beautiful young girls that I wouldn't want to be there for the birth of my daughter. But once again, I was never put in that position." Having played in numerous postseason games, the former All-Star outfielder said it would have been difficult to miss those opportunities . "At the end of the day, I will tell you this, it's not as often as you think that you get to compete for championships. And for myself, I played in a bunch of playoff games, and we had one great championship run. And it would be really hard for me also to say that I missed out on any of that as well," Swisher said. While it would be difficult to miss a postseason game, the 45-year-old said he couldn't reconcile missing the birth of one of his children. "For myself, at the end of the day, I've never been presented with something like that, so, I really wouldn't even know how to answer that because if I missed the birth of my daughters, either one of them. I feel like that would always bother me," Swisher said. "That would, I would just like – I wasn't there for you. And as a father, that's the one thing that you wanna do is you always wanna be there for your children. So, I can't blame Mason, I can't blame Max." While fans see the players on the field and managers making lineup and bullpen decisions, much more goes into running a team behind the scenes . Swisher praised Yankees equipment manager Rob Cucuzza and the entire clubhouse staff for their work. "At the end of the day, I think the unsung heroes are the clubhouse guys, right? The clubhouse, you know, people that, that clean our underwear, right? That wash our jerseys, right, that are up at 4 o'clock in the morning, just unpacking our bags, getting ourselves ready for the next day's worth of work," Swisher, who spoke on behalf of PAYDAY to highlight the low-key legends who helped shape his career, said. "If you don't have those people, if you don't have the engine of your organization, you're not gonna be any good. And the fact that we are so blessed to have someone in New York who does that, who does just that, has an amazing job." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca241575342cf4db8e789d Why Alabama, with its high-powered offense, could be the team to finally challenge unbeaten Georgia te 2026-10-10T11:40:05.399Z Why Alabama, with its high-powered offense, could be the team to finally challenge unbeaten Georgia College Football Week 6 is here, and with it comes one of the biggest games of the season. It seems like the two schools square off each year, and it is always a great game. That’s what happens when two of the best teams in the country and two of the top programs in college football meet, and tonight we have Georgia taking on Alabama. This season, Georgia comes into the game as the second-ranked team in the country. They are a few years removed from being the best defense in the league. Now the team seems to have a better offense than defense. Still, the team hasn’t been bad on the defensive side of the ball, either. The Bulldogs haven’t allowed more than 20 points in a game this season, but they also haven’t faced anyone that impressive. In Week 1, the Bulldogs played Tennessee State and won by 60 points. In Week 2, they won by 50. Then in Week 3, they at least faced some more difficult opponents. They beat Arkansas on the road, but by "only" 28 points. Oklahoma came to face them in Week 4, and they won by 28 in this game as well. Last week, they played against Vanderbilt, and they won by 24 points. At no point in this season have they been tested or had to face a tough team. FIVE IMPORTANT COLLEGE FOOTBALL QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ANSWERED AFTER THIS WEEKEND'S SLATE The Alabama Crimson Tide brings a 5-0 record of their own, and a rank of sixth in the nation. It has taken a while for the program to look good, but Alabama has been pretty solid through the first five weeks of the season. It isn’t like the Tide have faced anyone overly difficult outside of last week, but the team has looked good on offense, like it will be hard for anyone to stop. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Last week they hung 56 points on Mississippi State, a team that was climbing the ranks. Alabama allowed 23 points to them, but clearly had no issue with their defense. Against South Carolina, the Tide won by 31 points, and the previous week, the Tide faced FSU and won by just 14. It was the lone win that looked a bit questionable for the team. The fewest points scored by the Crimson Tide this season is 45 points. When these two get together, it seems like something always happens that is memorable. Georgia rocked Alabama in the SEC Championship Game last season, 28-7, but Alabama won the previous three meetings between the two teams. This game is in Tuscaloosa, so Alabama does get the edge. I like what I’ve seen out of Keelon Russell and think he can lead the Tide to victory. I’m going to take Alabama to win the game at -122. 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/6aca21c075342cf4db8e783c Sally Yates' Cornell alleged gang rape review could scrutinize crucial police interview, attorney says te 2026-10-10T11:30:08.570Z Sally Yates' Cornell alleged gang rape review could scrutinize crucial police interview, attorney says A key campus police interview that local prosecutors say they never received in full before initially declining to bring charges in the Cornell University alleged rape case could face fresh scrutiny as former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates reviews the Ivy League school's handling of the allegations. Yates, who served as deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, has been tapped by Cornell's trustees to conduct a sweeping independent review of the October 2024 allegations involving members of its Chi Phi fraternity, after the university's own investigation resulted in expulsions and suspensions. The woman, identified in court papers by the pseudonym Jane Doe, told Cornell University Police during a November 2024 interview, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," according to a transcript obtained by CBS News. She also described later sexual activity as coercive and said she had been "completely and totally incapacitated." Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, however, said his office reviewed a six-page sworn statement that described Doe's participation in the sexual activity and drug use as voluntary and consensual. Van Houten said his office did not initially receive the complete interview and told CBS News last week that the information in the fuller interview "changes the landscape for me." INSIDE EXPLOSIVE CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS: 7 MEN ACCUSED, CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS AND A POLITICAL FIRESTORM Scott Iseman, a New York attorney who has represented students accused of campus sexual misconduct, said Yates could review Doe's full police interview and compare it with her sworn statement, later testimony and other evidence gathered during Cornell's investigation. "Those full recorded interviews, I can tell you from experience, have a treasure trove of information that are really, really important to exactly what happened," Iseman said. "It wouldn't surprise me if there was additional information in there that would have changed the trajectory of this case because that happens all the time," he added. The apparent differences between Doe's full interview and her shorter sworn statement could be particularly significant, Iseman said. "Law enforcement is supposed to make sure that all salient facts are included in that sworn statement," he said. Cornell said its police department provided prosecutors with Doe's sworn statement and a Snapchat screenshot in 2024, describing the evidence-sharing process as standard protocol when a possible crime has occurred. Iseman cautioned that he had not reviewed the complete interview, which has not been made publicly available, and could not determine whether any omitted information was material. It remains unclear why the full interview was not initially provided to Van Houten's office. Fox News Digital reached out to Cornell University Police and the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office for clarification. Cornell said Yates and her team will have access to relevant records, case files, university personnel and leadership as they review the school's response, under its original Title IX investigation, which determines whether students violated university sexual misconduct policies rather than criminal law. Beyond the police interview, Iseman said Yates could identify witnesses who were never questioned, overlooked text messages or social media evidence, and other information that did not emerge during Cornell's original investigation. "There's a lot that potentially she could uncover," Iseman said. But he cautioned against assuming Cornell mishandled the allegations. "It may have all been done very appropriately by Cornell. We don't know yet." CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE Cornell has defended its handling of the allegations, pointing to an extensive investigation that included more than 50 interviews and 12 days of disciplinary hearings. University President Michael Kotlikoff said two of the seven accused students were expelled, two were suspended for at least two semesters, one had graduated before discipline could be imposed and two were found not responsible for sexual misconduct. Cornell said both the accuser and accused students had opportunities to review evidence, testify and challenge the findings through an appeals process. Yates was brought in after the case erupted into a national firestorm following Doe's Sept. 16 lawsuit, which laid out graphic allegations that seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her during a night involving alcohol, drugs and group sex at their fraternity house in October 2024. The allegations have since sparked protests on campus while New York Attorney General Letitia James' office is conducting a separate criminal investigation. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated. No criminal charges have been filed against the seven men. Yates' investigation extends beyond the Chi Phi case to examine how Cornell handles sexual misconduct allegations across campus, including its oversight of fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. Her team at law firm King & Spalding will also assess Cornell's practices against federal and state laws and examine whether the university followed its own procedures in responding to the Chi Phi allegations. Any new or previously overlooked evidence identified during the review could potentially be shared with James' office, Iseman said, though Yates herself has no authority to bring charges. BAR NAMED IN CORNELL RAPE LAWSUIT DISPUTES ACCUSER'S ACCOUNT, SAYS SHE WAS NEVER SERVED ALCOHOL WHILE UNDERAGE Her findings could also lead to recommendations for improving Cornell's procedures, even if the university is found to have followed its existing rules. Cornell said Yates will report her findings and recommendations to a special committee of its Board of Trustees, which intends to share the results with the university community. Yates has tackled explosive misconduct allegations before. Her 2022 investigation into women's professional soccer exposed widespread sexual harassment, coercion and abuse by coaches, along with failures by league officials to act on complaints. What began as an investigation into individual coaches exposed much wider problems across women's soccer, prompting a series of recommendations for sweeping reforms that U.S. Soccer subsequently pledged to implement. The Cornell case also highlights a wider debate over the legal protections available to students accused of serious sexual misconduct, even as universities have the power to expel them. John R. Grasso, a Rhode Island criminal defense attorney and former police officer who has represented accused students for two decades, argued that campus disciplinary proceedings can carry life-altering consequences without offering the same legal protections available in criminal court. "When I defend a student on campus, we don't have any right to discovery. We can't compel the production of anything," Grasso said. He said those limitations can make it difficult for attorneys to obtain potentially important text messages, photographs and other evidence that might support an accused student's defense. Grasso also described the difficult choice students can face when university disciplinary proceedings and criminal investigations overlap: participating in campus proceedings and potentially making statements that could affect a criminal case, or remaining silent and risking disciplinary consequences. "I have a right to remain silent, but if I don't participate, I'm getting found responsible," he said, describing the dilemma he has encountered representing students. Grasso said the consequences of campus sexual misconduct allegations can extend far beyond disciplinary hearings, describing students whose education, reputations and emotional well-being have suffered even when they were ultimately cleared. "Bad things happen to the accused the minute a complaint is filed against them on campus. Really bad things," he said. With the allegations now under renewed scrutiny, Iseman stressed the importance of keeping an open mind about what actually happened. "Just because the allegations are salacious or dramatic does not mean that's what happened," Iseman said. "So people need to keep an open mind." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca21bf75342cf4db8e7833 UCLA vs Oregon betting preview and spread analysis as undefeated squad eyes a major upset te 2026-10-10T11:30:07.824Z UCLA vs Oregon betting preview and spread analysis as undefeated squad eyes a major upset Each week we get a little bit closer to the games that matter most. The College Football Playoffs are closer than you probably realize and we are essentially at the halfway mark for the year. We will still have the conference championships and a few of the lower-level bowl games, and plenty of great matchups in between. One of those great matchups happens today as UCLA takes on Oregon. UCLA comes into the game as the 21st-ranked team in the nation. The Bruins are 4-0 for the season and currently 2-0 in conference play. In Week 1, UCLA took on Cal on the road and was able to win 45-24. Then in Week 2, the Bruins hosted San Diego State University, winning 28-10. The offense didn’t really get rolling, but their defense was good enough to get the stop. The Bruins faced Purdue in Week 3, and they got the offense back on track with a 52-38 victory. Then on the road against Maryland, they had their best game of the season, winning 54-3. Last week was a bye week, giving them a chance to prepare for this one. Most of their work has been done on the ground, as Nico Iamaleava has just 820 passing yards and four touchdown passes. They will need him to be elite against Oregon if they want to pull off an upset. The Oregon Ducks are 3-1 for the season and back up to 13th in the nation. It has not been a smooth ride to start the season with a couple of narrow victories and one upset. Week 1, the team hosted Boise State, and won 34-27, but this wasn’t exactly a comfortable game. The Ducks finally got the stops needed in the fourth quarter and the game-winning score. In Week 2, the Ducks couldn’t find a way to escape the loss. They faced Oklahoma State on the road and lost 39-31. It was one of those classic games where they were teetering toward a loss and then finally lost this one. The past two weeks have been a bit easier. After the loss, they faced Portland State and took out their frustration on them, winning 84-0. In Week 4, they won 41-27 over USC on the road, and that pushed them back up the rankings. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In order for UCLA to pull off the upset, it needs to make this a grind-it-out type game. The running attack has been very good. The Bruins have run the ball 60 more times than they’ve thrown it this season, so clearly they know their strength. Oregon ranks 39th in the nation against the run. Oregon will look to use a balance of both the run and pass to get a win. However, it does feel like this still might not be enough to cover the spread. I don’t have much confidence in either of the quarterbacks. I lean to the over, though, as both teams should find some holes and put up at least 25 points each. I’m going to take the points with UCLA. Oregon just doesn’t look that good this season. 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/6aca1d1575342cf4db8e779a Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 10 te 2026-10-10T11:10:13.385Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 10 Oct 10 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d1175342cf4db8e7774 ‘Donroe’ Doctrine and conservative victories squeeze cartels in Latin America te 2026-10-10T11:10:09.949Z ‘Donroe’ Doctrine and conservative victories squeeze cartels in Latin America The cartels are losing political cover, and they know it. The Trump administration has treated the Western Hemisphere as a security problem — rather than allow diplomatic courtesy to block needed action. Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro is in U.S. custody. Colombia elected Abelardo de la Espriella, who ran against negotiations with armed groups and won. Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and others have aligned with Washington’s enforcement policies. The Shield of the Americas coalition now coordinates intelligence and operations against cartel networks – but with a handful of exceptions: Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and Nicaragua. That is the Donroe Doctrine in practice: American predominance in the hemisphere, applied to migration, Chinese footholds and the drug trade. EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP’S NEW SECURITY ALLIANCE FACES FIRST REAL-WORLD TEST DEEP IN SOUTH AMERICA AS TROOPS DEPLOY Critically, this is a major shift in the operating environments for the Sinaloa cartel, CJNG (Jalisco New Generation Cartel), and the Colombian and Venezuelan networks that fed them. Cuba is the weakest link in the old arc. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the regime has already fallen as a functioning state. About a fifth of the population has left since 2021. The lights fail, the peso is worthless and the government that remains specializes in jailing people. Whether the Castro apparatus collapses by December is unknowable. What is knowable is that Havana is no longer a reliable logistics or intelligence partner for anyone who needs one. In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Morena government is increasingly alone. It keeps bilateral contacts with Washington while refusing the regional coalition, citing fear of U.S. operations on Mexican soil. If Flávio Bolsonaro wins the Brazilian runoff, Sheinbaum’s remaining major left-of-center counterpart in the region is gone. Isolation raises the diplomatic cost of open sanctuary to the drug lords. But the cartels are already adjusting. THE UNLIKELY SOUTH AMERICAN ALLY HELPING LEAD TRUMP'S DRUG CARTEL CRACKDOWN In August, Spanish police rolled up a CJNG-linked cell that moved roughly 2.5 tons of methamphetamine dissolved in vanilla aroma and finished it in a lab in Lleida. Earlier Sinaloa shipments concealed in marble statues met the same end. Mexican groups are treating Europe as a synthetics market precisely because cocaine corridors face more hostile governments. Colombia’s new president has ended the prior administration’s accommodation with armed actors. Venezuelan airspace and ports, long protected by the Cartel de los Soles network, are under direct U.S. pressure. U.S. strikes on drug running fast boats have sharply reduced Eastern Caribbean drug traffic. Routes move. Chemistry is portable — coca fields aren’t. TRUMP ALLY 'EL TIGRE' SWORN IN AS COLOMBIA'S NEW PRESIDENT AMID CONTINENT'S RIGHTWARD SHIFT Violence is scaling with the same logic. Mexican authorities have arrested clusters of former Colombian soldiers — nine of 12 in one Michoacán case were ex-military — after mine attacks that killed Mexican troops. These men are hired for ambush drills, explosives and drone work. They are not a kill team loyal to former Colombian President Gustavo Petro; Petro is out of office. They are mercenaries. Cartels pay for skills the Mexican state has not matched. The drone piece is further along than most reporting admits. Cartel explosives drops from commercial quadcopters are already routine. French and U.S. defense outlets have documented Mexican and Colombian nationals entering Ukraine’s International Legion, some with fraudulent papers, seeking assignment to First-Person View (FPV) units. One alias, Águila-7, drew instructor suspicion in Lviv for technical proficiency inconsistent with a humanitarian volunteer. The skills learned on a brutal battlefield transfer seamlessly to the Western Hemisphere. CRIME, KIDNAPPINGS AND DRONE ATTACKS FLAGGED IN US WARNING FOR BORDER REGION And a prosecutor’s office in Tijuana has already been hit by nail-packed drones. Border sightings run into the tens of thousands. The February El Paso airspace closure was the public admission of a problem that has been operational for years. With the cartels being squeezed, three shifts are likely. WATCH: DHS ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER 300 ‘HOSTILE’ CARTEL DRONES DETECTED AT SOUTHERN BORDER First, more "legitimate" business. Avocado orchards, fuel theft, mining extortion and chemical import fronts are already balance-sheet items. European logistics firms and real-estate laundering are the export version. Synthetics let production move to whatever jurisdiction still looks the other way. Second, sharper violence where territory is contested. Leadership disruption and route competition have historically produced spikes in ambushes, not quiet consolidation. Armored "monstruo" trucks, landmines and FPV drones lower the cost of killing rivals and local police. Expect more of it in Michoacán, Jalisco and the border plazas. TRUMP CAN PROTECT CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FARMERS AND TAKE A BITE OUT OF MEXICAN CARTELS, TOO Third, heavier investment in bribery and extortion of officials on both sides of the border. Lost geographic sanctuary makes a compromised port inspector, financial regulator or federal agent more valuable. This is old cartel practice. The premium on it rises when the political umbrellas fold. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION None of this requires a Cuban collapse date or proof that Petro-era Colombian special forces are running kill teams for the cartels. Latin America’s electoral realignment, the U.S. maritime campaign, the European meth seizures, the foreign-fighter drone pipeline and Mexico’s narrowing diplomatic company are enough. Cartels are businesses under pressure. They will trade some territory for laboratories, drones and officials who can be bought or frightened. The test is whether the Shield of the Americas coalition raises those costs faster than the cartels and their corrupted political patrons can reroute. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CHUCK DEVORE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d1175342cf4db8e776b Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch execution te 2026-10-10T11:10:09.348Z Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch execution On Dec. 3, 2026, the U.S. government intends to take Nidal Hasan to a firing range at Fort Hood and publicly execute him. Few condemned men could make a more difficult case for mercy. Seventeen years ago, Hasan, an Army psychiatrist at the time, walked into a soldier readiness center at the Texas Army post and opened fire, killing 13 people and wounding 32 others. Now, after years of appeals, the Army is preparing to execute him by firing squad. And Americans will be able to watch on live stream. That last detail has transformed what might otherwise have been the long-delayed conclusion of one of the darkest chapters in the Army's history into a more uncomfortable question: How should a nation reckon with the gravity of taking a life, even when that life belongs to a mass murderer? For Alonzo Lunsford, a former Army staff sergeant who survived being shot seven times by Hasan, the answer is complicated. GOP GOV DEWINE URGES OHIO TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY, SAYS IT IS NO LONGER A DETERRENT Lunsford wants Hasan executed. He intends to witness it himself in December. He told Fox News Digital he would even prefer that one of Hasan's surviving victims or the relatives of those he killed be allowed to pull the trigger. Despite that, Lunsford says he has forgiven Hasan. "The weird thing about it, I've forgiven him because my faith does not allow me to heal and continue unless I forgive that man," Lunsford said. But forgiveness, for Lunsford, does not mean sparing Hasan from punishment. What troubles him is the prospect of turning that punishment into entertainment. "It's not a spectacle," he said. "There's nothing glorified in the smell of human flesh, blood and gunpowder. It's a smell you will never forget. It's a taste that you will never forget." "That's not something you sit around and say, hey, let's get some popcorn and look at this execution," he continued. "We as a people, we're better than that. This ain't no country where we do public beheadings and stonings and think it's fine." ARMY SERGEANT SENTENCED AFTER SHOOTING 5 SOLDIERS AND HIS MALE FIANCÉ AT FORT STEWART Lunsford was working at Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Processing Center on Nov. 5, 2009, when Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, opened fire. He recalled watching Hasan kill a colleague before turning the weapon on him. Lunsford was shot above his left eye, fell to the floor and played dead before eventually escaping outside, where Hasan shot him again. "I've accepted the fact I'm gonna live with the pain for the rest of my life," Lunsford said. He has since found purpose in coaching basketball, mentoring young people and helping others struggling with their mental health. Lunsford said he doesn't want children watching the livestream, though he believes adults can decide for themselves whether to tune in. "This is not somewhere you all start throwing some meat on the grill, get outside and say, hey, we're gonna watch them unalive this guy by firing squad," he said. "Don't do that." "Don't do that because when you do that, you're dishonoring those that made the supreme sacrifice, those who are no longer here. Those are heroes." War Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended making the execution public, saying Americans should understand the consequences of Hasan's crimes. "We'll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it's public," Hegseth said in an interview this week. "Because people need to understand that there's serious consequences for these types of things." Vice President JD Vance cast doubt Friday on whether the Pentagon would follow through with its plans to livestream Hasan's execution, saying he had no intention of watching it himself. "I see these announcements. I don't know that that's actually going to happen," he told reporters Friday. The decision for the first U.S. Army death by firing squad in 86 years to be live streamed has drawn opposition even from Republicans who support putting Hasan to death. "I absolutely support the sentence of death, but live-streaming executions is what jihadists do. America is better than that," Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., wrote on X. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., likewise said Hasan "should face the death penalty," but called publicly streaming it "beyond disgusting." "Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," Tillis wrote. "It should not be happening in America." The nation's Catholic bishops have gone further, opposing both Hasan's execution and the decision to make it public. "In no way can Hassan's actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered," Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Friday. "The public execution even of one who has done grave harm will only further undermine the moral fabric of our nation and be a blight on the conscience of its people." The decision has also raised a more immediate national security concern. Hasan, who was left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot during the 2009 attack, has previously spoken about becoming a martyr. Matthew Levitt, a former Treasury counterterrorism official and director of the Washington Institute's Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, warned that making footage of his death widely available could give terrorist groups material to exploit. "It seems like a poor decision to provide terrorist groups with a video clip they can effectively splice into radicalization propaganda," Levitt told Fox News Digital. "There's no tangible benefit to live streaming an execution, and it may, in fact, exacerbate the terrorist threat." For Lunsford, however, the execution remains deeply personal. During Hasan's 2013 court-martial, the two locked eyes. Lunsford wants Hasan to see him again before he dies. "I want to look at him in his eyes. I want him to see me — man to man," Lunsford said. "My message to him: Dude, you failed." "I go where I wanna go, when I wanna go, how I wanna go. With no fear," he said. "I can go outside and just smell and listen to nature. You don't have that luxury." And despite everything Hasan took from him, Lunsford said he hopes the condemned man uses his final moments to repent. "I want to give him the opportunity to, the last words out of his mouth is to apologize and repent," Lunsford said. "And be held accountable for his sins and for his crime. And I will be OK with that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d1075342cf4db8e7762 America's truckers issue dire warning as soaring diesel costs threaten 'domino effect' te 2026-10-10T11:10:08.710Z America's truckers issue dire warning as soaring diesel costs threaten 'domino effect' American truckers are warning that sky-high diesel prices are eating into their profits and putting pressure on trucking companies to cut routes, raising concerns that some drivers could be forced off the road and the pain could eventually reach Americans at the grocery store. "Fuel prices is going up, the rates are not going up," Miami-based trucker Suave Dorsett told Fox News Digital. "So it's hurting our pockets real bad." The warnings come as the Iran war sends diesel prices soaring, squeezing American truckers even as President Donald Trump predicts oil prices will fall "like a stone" amid expectations that the conflict could soon end. Drivers told Fox News Digital the damage is already mounting, with routes being cut and smaller operators facing mounting financial pressure. Dorsett is among several truckers who told Fox News Digital that soaring fuel costs are cutting into their earnings and putting pressure on an industry responsible for moving goods across the country, with one driver reporting fewer routes and others warning that smaller operators could eventually be forced to park their rigs. THE OVERLOOKED WAY THE IRAN WAR IS MAKING GROCERIES, AMAZON PACKAGES AND NEW HOMES MORE EXPENSIVE The national average for diesel stood at roughly $6.32 per gallon Monday, according to AAA — up from about $3.69 at the same time last year, a jump of more than 70%. The surge has also eclipsed the previous record of $5.816 per gallon, set in June 2022 under former President Joe Biden as Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent global energy prices soaring. For Dorsett, who has been driving for nine years, the price at the pump was even steeper. He told Fox News Digital he was seeing diesel at $7.40 per gallon while traveling through Ohio. Dorsett said the fuel spike comes as truckers are already shouldering a long list of expenses, including diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which helps reduce harmful emissions, parking, showers, weighing and reweighing loads, repairs and towing. And if diesel prices remain elevated, Dorsett predicted smaller operators will be the first to buckle. BIDEN-ERA ENVIRO RULE ACCUSED OF STRANGLING TRUCKERS, SQUEEZING AMERICANS LANDS ON TRUMP CHOPPING BLOCK "Some of the smaller companies, like the smaller owner ops, would slowly fall off and it's going to create a chain effect," Dorsett said, predicting a "domino effect" that could eventually put pressure on larger carriers. Tyler Rinaldi, a Louisiana trucker with about a decade of experience who transports hazardous materials and other freight for an LTL company, said he has already seen weekend routes scaled back at his company. "I've seen a lot of routes get cut," Rinaldi told Fox News Digital. "They're not really running like they want to on the weekends right now." "I definitely see a lot change because of it at my company, slowly, but it's starting to be more noticeable," he added. TRUMP TAPS VETERANS TO FIX ILLEGAL ALIEN TRUCKING PROBLEM PLAGUING US ROADWAYS Rinaldi, who is married with two children, said fewer routes could eventually mean less money coming home. "When they start cutting routes and trying to limit the expenses on what routes they send out," Rinaldi said, "that takes away from the people that work in the company's pockets." Avante Jackson, an 11-year trucking veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, who transports steel and other construction materials, said rising diesel prices are forcing truckers to take a harder look at whether the money they bring in is enough to keep their businesses running. "If I'm putting all of my profit in the tank," Jackson said, "at the end of the day, what do I have left to keep the doors open?" CUT THE BULL: THE REAL REASON BEEF COSTS SO MUCH — AND WHAT TRUMP IS TRYING TO DO Jackson cautioned against "fear-mongering" about potential shortages, but said a widespread loss of drivers could ultimately reach consumers. "It really could hit the community," he said. The latest diesel spike echoes a similar crunch in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, when the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent fuel prices flying. Diesel reached a then-record national average of $5.82 per gallon that June, squeezing truckers as operating expenses climbed. According to the American Transportation Research Institute, trucking fuel costs surged 53.7% in 2022, helping drive a 21.3% jump in overall operating costs to a then-record $2.25 per mile. The latest spike threatens to revive those pressures, particularly for smaller operators with less room to absorb rising fuel bills. As the Trump administration pushes international partners to release emergency fuel reserves in an effort to bring prices down, the truckers had their own message for the president: don't forget about the drivers absorbing the costs on the road. "My message to President Trump would just be to think about who's keeping America moving," Jackson told Fox News Digital. "Think about the little guys out here each and every day." TRUMP JUST BROKERED A DEAL WITH THE COUNTRY SITTING ATOP THE WORLD’S LARGEST OIL RESERVES "We truly are the backbone of America, we keep America moving," he added. "We just want you just to think about us and put yourself in our shoes...Let's try to get the fuel prices down and let's try to just make more of a change," he said. "We know we can do better." Trump defended higher fuel prices Thursday as a temporary sacrifice in the fight to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, saying on Truth Social that rising gasoline costs were "a small price to pay for Iran not having a Nuclear Weapon." Trump said last week that European countries had agreed to release diesel from their stockpiles after he pressed them to put more supply on the market. The G7 subsequently agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products from previously pledged emergency reserves over four months, including a substantial diesel release during the first 20 days, in an effort to ease pressure on global fuel markets. Trump also said his administration would not pursue a diesel export ban and expressed confidence that oil prices would eventually return to levels seen before the latest spike, though energy markets remain under pressure from global supply disruptions. Trump predicted during a Wednesday night rally in San Antonio, Texas, that oil prices would "come down like a rock" once the war with Iran ends, insisting the conflict would be over "very soon." "This week, President Trump signed an executive order that will quickly cut diesel costs and put money directly back into the pockets of American truckers, saving them over $100 every time they refill at the gas pump. Last week, he negotiated a deal with our European counterparts to release 100 million barrels—mainly diesel—from their stockpiles to add supply to the market and lower costs," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital. "The President wants to see prices at the pump fall and continues to take historic action to ease temporary disruptions as oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz approaches pre-conflict levels," Rogers added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d0f75342cf4db8e7759 DEPROGRAMMED: How a man radicalized by the Taliban became a counterterrorism force saving lives from extremism te 2026-10-10T11:10:07.981Z DEPROGRAMMED: How a man radicalized by the Taliban became a counterterrorism force saving lives from extremism Mubin Shaikh, a former Jihadist radicalized by the Taliban, details the radicalization process that enamored him with extremist ideology, before he snapped out of those views to become a counter-terrorism specialist for the United States and Canada. "The biggest indicator [of radicalization is] what we call pathway to violence behaviors. So, doing reconnaissance on a target, looking up, you know, where's the local synagogue? Where's the local mosque?" Shaikh told Fox News Digital. "It's very important for parents, educators and others to be aware of these signs so that they can possibly prevent the next attack," he continued. AMERICAN YOUTH RADICALIZED ONLINE, BUSTED IN SUSPECTED TERROR PLOTS AFTER HATING COUNTRY ON SOCIAL MEDIA Shaikh’s introduction to radicalization began after a house party, where his uncle "guilt tripped" him into thinking the party was the "most heinous thing possible" he could’ve done that "dishonored" his family. "That’s what made me tell myself, I need to get religious, and that is what would start my radicalization," he continued. That incident prompted his travels to India, Syria and Pakistan, where he was radicalized by the Taliban. SHE WAS MARRIED TO AN AL QAEDA MEMBER. NOW ONE WOMAN IS FIGHTING THE TERRORISM SHE SAW UP CLOSE "The city that I was sent to in Pakistan was called Quetta and was and is a Taliban stronghold… I had a chance encounter with the Taliban who basically impressed upon me that the only way for me to really be successful in this world and the next world was to be a militant, was to fight in jihad," he added. "Me, [as] this young man looking for a sense of meaning, belonging [and] identity, these guys gave me what I thought I was looking for - and I became a supporter of their mentality," Shaikh continued. A few years later Shaikh got married — a reality he says started to clear the smoke around his extremist views. MUSLIM JAIL GANGS SAID TO FORCE CONVERSIONS ON PRISONERS IN UK: 'JIHADIST TRAINING CAMPS’ "The abstract conversations around theology and geopolitics yielded to the very real reality in front of me of having a wife and the idea that I could have a future, I could start a family, and so that became more important for me in my life. And that was basically addressing intimacy needs that every human being has. And so my interest in the extremist world started to wane a bit," he said. September 11th, 2001 would later become the biggest single catalyst in deradicalizing Shaikh. The worst terrorist attack in American history prompted him to travel to Syria, and research Islamic studies in depth. "I would spend two years there studying Arabic and Islamic studies and would go through this period of de-radicalization," he continued. MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD-LINKED NETWORKS EMBEDDED ACROSS CANADIAN INSTITUTIONS, NEW REPORT ALLEGES When he returned to Canada, "the first Canadian had been arrested on terrorism charges after the newly minted post-9-11 anti-terror legislation" - Momin Khawaja - a fellow classmate and peer of Shaikh from Quran school during his childhood. Shaikh saw reference to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and reached out to them, thinking Khawaja’s accusal a mistake. Once they confirmed his classmate’s arrest and spoke more to Shaikh, CSIS recruited him as an undercover operative in counterterrorism efforts. "I was already online, looking at the extremism that was out there… and by 2012, started to see the rise of ISIS in real time. It was at this time that the US government reached out to me and said, 'Hey, can you help us out with what's coming?' And so from 2012 to 2020, I participated and I supported the coalition against ISIS in various anti-ISIS activities and operations," he continued. HEZBOLLAH GROOMS CHILDREN FOR MARTYRDOM THROUGH ITS SCOUT MOVEMENT, REPORT CLAIMS Shaikh works now as an exit peer specialist for Parents for Peace, a nonprofit fighting radicalization and extremism by intervening with individuals before it’s too late, most of whom "overwhelmingly are juveniles" under 18. "What gives me hope in countering extremism is really seeing how people turn out after they've left extremist ideologies. It's like a night-and-day difference. And when they come to see the mistake that they were making, when they come to see the pathway that it was leading them towards and seeing that they have left that, their lives get better, their personal situation gets better," he continued. "To see parents, you know, have their kid back again — that's what it's all about," Shaikh said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d0f75342cf4db8e7750 Rahm Emanuel challenges DSA’s influence on Democrats, warns GOP ‘wing’ is disappearing te 2026-10-10T11:10:07.235Z Rahm Emanuel challenges DSA’s influence on Democrats, warns GOP ‘wing’ is disappearing As Democratic socialists, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, gain ground within the Democratic Party, former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel argued that socialists have less influence over his party than Republicans contend. Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago and, at one point, President Barack Obama’s right-hand man, distanced himself from the more radical positions of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) while suggesting that the group could have a place within the party if it adopted more moderate positions. "I don't believe the socialists are a wing," he told the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. "I think they are a separate party. They believe in defunding the police, which is not the party position. They believe open borders and open prisons. That's not the party’s position." RAHM EMANUEL WARNS ‘BERNIE BROS’ COULD SINK DEMOCRATS BY SADDLING MODERATES WITH SOCIALIST AGENDA "When you switch that, we can talk," Emanuel added. Conservatives have expressed concern over the rise of far-left, progressive candidates within the Democratic Party, warning that socialist-leaning politicians like Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., could overtake party moderates. MAMDANI, TOUTING RI SOCIALIST’S VICTORY, ANSWERS QUESTION OF ‘WHAT IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY?’ Emanuel pushed back on the Republican Party’s characterization of the Democratic Party’s trajectory, pointing to New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger as examples of Democratic pragmatism. "I don't think that's where the party is," Emanuel said. "I think the party is in the pragmatic wing; you can see that in the governor of Virginia, you can see that in the governor of New Jersey, how they both won their primaries." FORMER DNC VICE CHAIR DAVID HOGG CLAIMS DEMOCRATIC MODERATES 'DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT VALUES' The longtime Clinton adviser argued that it is healthy for the Democratic Party to have debate between its progressive and moderate factions. He also warned that the Republican Party faces an exodus of its moderate wing once spearheaded by Mitt Romney and John McCain. "I happen to think we're going to have a healthy debate in our party," Emanuel told host Sean Hannity. "We haven't had it for 20 years." JAMES CARVILLE PREDICTS A 2028 'RECKONING' AS SOCIALIST CANDIDATES EYE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET "There is a progressive and a pragmatic wing of the party. We'll have a healthy debate. That's what we should have," he continued. "In the same way that the Romney and McCain wing of your party is leaving. They have walked away, and that's what's going to tell the story of 2026." Emanuel’s comments come as he joins a broader group of establishment Democrats navigating an evolving Democratic Party, where Democratic socialist figures have gained prominence alongside the party’s more moderate tradition. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is turning to former President Bill Clinton as his political model as speculation builds around his potential 2028 presidential bid, telling Vanity Fair Clinton is a "master of his craft." "I watch videos of Clinton. I seek his counsel, his advice, and even in his absence, do that. I’ve been a student of his from day one," he told the outlet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d0e75342cf4db8e7747 Serial killer fears strike college town as school fortifies security amid popular river trail deaths te 2026-10-10T11:10:06.463Z Serial killer fears strike college town as school fortifies security amid popular river trail deaths A potential "serial killer" may be stalking a popular river trail near Michigan State University, where five deaths have fueled growing safety concerns. The Lansing Police Department announced it is investigating five deaths linked to the Lansing River Trail over the last year where a suspect may have been targeting and attacking people at night, police said. Now, the university's Department of Police and Public Safety announced it is reminding students to be vigilant when going out at night. OLE MISS NAMES STUDENTS FOUND DEAD AS OFFICIAL ADDRESSES POTENTIAL FOR FOUL PLAY In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety said in part: "The MSU portion of the River Trail has upgraded security measures to include additional LED lighting and Green Light emergency phones with public safety cameras, and it is routinely patrolled by MSU Police Officers on bike patrols. We encourage students using the trail to remain aware of their surroundings and take reasonable precautions to help ensure their safety, especially at night." TWO OLE MISS STUDENTS FOUND DEAD AS PACKAGED KRATOM IS RECOVERED AT TWO SITES: OFFICIALS OLE MISS TOXICOLOGY REPORTS EXPECTED SOON AND RESULTS MAY TRIGGER ANTI-FENTANYL LAW, OFFICIAL SAYS Of the five deaths, the youngest victim was Daniel Lusk, 22, who was found fatally stabbed under the East Michigan Avenue bridge on Aug. 20. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The stabbing occurred less than a mile from campus. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Police arrested suspect Edward Joseph Smith, 23, on Sept. 3, in connection to that stabbing. SEND US A TIP Smith has not been accused of any crime or involvement in the other four deaths. GOT A TIP? In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor said in part: "The Lansing River Trail and our downtown remain safe for residents and visitors. LPD has significantly increased their presence downtown and on the river trail at all hours of the day and night." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The Lansing Police department said all of victims appear to be homeless White men. The investigation is active and ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca160475342cf4db8e761b Inside the protest playbook to vilify Israel on 'global day of action' te 2026-10-10T10:40:04.503Z Inside the protest playbook to vilify Israel on 'global day of action' WASHINGTON, D.C. – As demonstrators, including the headline-grabbing CodePink agitators, descend on the nation's capital late Saturday afternoon for a "coordinated global day of action" against Israel, they will join a worldwide wave of marches and planned disruptions that may appear to be unfolding independently. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, anti-Israel demonstrators carried signs deploying emotionally charged language against Israel, including one featuring a Palestinian flag and a bloodied hand with the message, "STOP GENOCIDE." Nearby, two women carrying mock machine guns flanked a cardboard image of a handcuffed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a noose around his neck. But a Fox News Digital investigation has found that, long before the first demonstrators gathered, the messages for the protest's "communications framing" and transnational action plan had already been written, the banners designed, the tactics circulated and the media strategy laid out to "turn public outrage into collective leverage." The campaign documents reveal that coalition organizers instructed participating groups to direct protesters to "shut down city squares," "encircle government buildings" and "blockade complicit corporate hubs." The document declares, "This is not a symbolic march and not a routine protest." Fox News Digital identified 179 organizations in the coalition, while an interactive Google Map published by the network lists 322 events scheduled across three days through Sunday. They include a rally on an "Intifada Trail" in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, a protest in Bangladesh by the "Bangladesh Intifada Youth Collection" and actions in South Africa by "Social Intifada." All three use "intifada," a term associated with Palestinian uprisings against Israel, including periods marked by deadly terrorist attacks. Activists describe the term as a call for resistance. The global coordination illustrates how contemporary protest movements combine international leadership, local activist networks, standardized visual branding, emotionally charged messaging and traditional news outreach into a single mobilization infrastructure in which professional political organizing amplifies the sincerely held convictions of individual demonstrators. LAWMAKERS THROW OUT 'TROJAN HORSE' ACTIVISTS THEY SAY ARE ENGAGED IN AMERICAN SUBVERSION Among the participating organizations is CodePink, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has received $1.33 million from Neville Roy Singham, a Shanghai-based tech tycoon who has funneled $278 million into a network of nonprofits under scrutiny by the House Ways and Means Committee and its chairman, Rep. Jason Smith, over allegations that some operate as "Trojan horses" and proxies for the Chinese Communist Party and other malign foreign interests. CodePink and other organizations under scrutiny have denied wrongdoing. Two days ago, CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin and D.C. coordinator Olivia DiNucci dispatched a letter to members, directing them to join the "Feminist Contingent" at the Library of Congress for the "global day of action." "And don't forget to WEAR PINK!" they noted. The network's connections were also visible last week, when CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans, who married Singham in 2017, joined an anti-Israel protest in New York City, marching behind a band of activists from Revolutionary Communists of America as they chanted, "Long live the intifada." Evans told Fox News Digital Singham supports CodePink's efforts and the "amazing work" nonprofits are doing to "stand up when violent things are happening." Taken together, the documents reveal a coordinated protest and influence campaign spanning continents, combining accusations of Israeli "genocide," attacks on the news media, workplace and university walkouts, blockades, political lobbying and carefully orchestrated publicity. A review of the planning documents for the global protests reveals the machinery behind the wave of anti-Israel demonstrations across continents as not only a protest campaign but a psychological operation: a common playbook combining strategic accusations of Israeli "genocide," attacks on the news media, workplace and university walkouts, blockades, political lobbying and coordinated publicity. At the center of the international mobilization are three organizations identified in the campaign documents: the "Global Alliance for the Palestinian territories," launched in July 2025 in London as a "truly international popular front for Palestinian liberation"; the "Anti-Apartheid Movement for Palestine"; and the "Global Coalition to End the Occupation of Palestine." An online directory displays 179 organizational logos from participating groups worldwide. Fox News Digital extracted the names from the logos and built a database of the coalition. The same pattern of coordinated organizing has emerged in another international protest movement: the so-called "student protests" rolling through France. A separate Fox News Digital investigation identified a network of 50 organizations coordinating and amplifying those demonstrations. Only 15 were classified as youth- or student-led groups, while the remaining 35 included communist organizations, labor groups, political organizations and professional protest coordinators. Organizers supplied participating groups with campaign materials, coordination and strategic support to "turn public outrage into collective leverage." In an August "Launch Statement," the alliance laid out a strategy to synchronize student demonstrations, workplace actions, rallies and civil disobedience across Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The stated objective wasn't simply to organize demonstrations, but to add Israel's war in Gaza to the international media agenda, turning separate protests into a coordinated communications effort intended to shape what audiences around the world see, hear and think about the conflict. But the most revealing aspect of the operation may be its stated objective: shaping what the world sees, hears and thinks about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a "Launch Statement" in August, the alliance declared that the demonstrations are intended to return Israel's military campaign against Palestinians to the international media agenda. The campaign materials describe a strategy of synchronizing protests across continents, connecting student demonstrations, workplace actions, rallies and civil disobedience from Asia to the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The result is a coordinated communications campaign designed to transform demonstrations organized by separate groups into the political impact of a single international mobilization. ISRAEL, JEWS TARGETED WORLDWIDE AS WELL-FUNDED LEFTIST, ISLAMIST GROUPS JOIN FOR ‘NAKBA 78’ PROTESTS Weeks before the demonstrations, the alliance had already prepared a collection of campaign posters in seven languages – English, Arabic, Turkish, Finnish, French, Portuguese and Spanish. They supplied graphics for a large street banner carrying carefully selected slogans, along with protest-sign designs from folders marked "HANDHELD PLACARDS" and "STREET DEMANDS." One of the downloadable images is a poster with the message "GAZA GENOCIDE" next to graphics of barbed wire and watermelon, both symbols of Palestinian "resistance" against Israel. In Malaysia, a woman wearing a black-and-white Palestinian keffiyeh raised her fist while holding a printed version of the watermelon-and-barbed-wire placard], with the organizers' branding in smaller letters on her sign: "GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR PALESTINE." Behind her, other women carried the same sign and other signs featuring additional graphics from the same campaign materials. Other placards held by protesters in Malaysia yesterday, read, "HUMANITY IS NOT A CRIME" and "STOP THE GENOCIDE WAR!" Another downloadable sign, carried in Malaysia, reads: "LET GAZA LIVE!" The campaign's "Communications Framing" employs familiar techniques of political persuasion: repetition, emotional imagery, collective identity, moral urgency and the portrayal of inaction as complicity. The materials offer a window into the battle for public attention that increasingly accompanies international conflicts. One poster declares, "You cannot erase a homeland." Another commands, "End the genocide. Defend the land." A third combines an image of a child with the message, "Defend the land. Protect its children." Another repeats the words "Silence normalises" across the background before presenting the word "genocide" in oversized red lettering. But the campaign's internal messaging guidance goes further, prescribing accusations against Israel and the news media in a section called "Slogans & Hashtags," with "Call to Action & Core Street Demands." Among its recommended slogans is the blunt declaration: "Israel Kills. The Media Justifies." Another declares, "1,100 Days of Israeli Genocide — The Killing Continues." Yet another calls for action under the message, "1,100 Days — From Every Street, One Demand: End Genocide, End Occupation." Together, the slogans strategically combine accusations of "genocide" with demands for political action, while claiming the media "justifies" Israel's conduct. In its "Concept Paper," the alliance describes Israel's actions as a "war of extermination" and calls for countries to stop providing weapons to the Israeli state. The same document instructs participating organizations in its "Communications Framing" to use language that is "disciplined, credible, urgent and impossible to ignore." It also directs organizers to portray "institutional silence" as part of the problem and public mobilization as necessary to confront what the alliance calls continuing complicity. The objective isn't simply to communicate a political position, but to encourage audiences to emotionally identify with a movement and participate in its activities. The campaign presents its allegations of "genocide" and other violations of international law as established claims. On Friday, South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work, which included arguing that Israel has committed a "genocide" against Palestinians. Israel disputes the "genocide" accusation. ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' The organizing documents go beyond encouraging supporters to attend demonstrations. Instead, organizers describe a campaign intended to "interrupt business-as-usual" and organize "high-visibility rallies, marches, picket lines, sit-ins and peaceful blockades" at "civic sites, government offices, financial hubs and corporate locations" that its organizers have "identified as complicit in sustaining or normalising Israeli violence." They also recommend synchronized "workplace, campus and creative interruptions," including "silent walkouts," banner drops, nighttime projections, street theater, "die-ins" and "other highly visible public actions that interrupt normal routines and make the political demand impossible to ignore." A detailed logistical plan urges organizations to "allocate funds," arrange transportation and establish "legal, stewarding, and participant support." ISRAELI PM NETANYAHU ARGUES PUBLIC OPINION SHIFT ON ISRAEL 'CORRELATES ALMOST 100%' TO SOCIAL MEDIA The organizing documents go beyond encouraging supporters to attend demonstrations. The campaign's organizational structure brings together prominent political figures with longstanding backgrounds in international politics and anti-Israel activism in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. A press release for the protests identifies seven members of the international steering committee, including: former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who joined a coalition supporting the Communist Party of Cuba; pro-communist former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis; former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams; Palestinian political leader Mustafa Barghouti; former South African government minister Ronnie Kasrils; Indian activist Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla; and Italian politician Angelo Bonelli. Anas Altikriti serves as secretary-general. Jessica Breakey, the campaign's public relations officer, didn't respond to a request for comment. Beyond the streets, the alliance's strategy documents lay out a plan to convert the demonstrations' visibility into "sustained political pressure" on lawmakers and government institutions. In a separate advocacy document, organizers urge participating groups to mobilize protesters to write lawmakers, submit coordinated institutional letters and arrange meetings with elected representatives. The campaign calls for "immediate, total arms embargoes" and "comprehensive state sanctions" against Israel for alleged violations of international law. It also urges governments to suspend preferential trade agreements and institutional partnerships associated with Israeli policies. The alliance demands an end to what it calls Israel's "genocide and occupation," without specifying whether its reference to occupation encompasses Gaza, the West Bank or the entire State of Israel. The distinction takes on particular significance amid chants of "from the river to the sea" at anti-Israel demonstrations. Organizers encourage participating groups to use "targeted, template-driven letters" and "digital briefing toolkits" to support "localised political campaigning," adapting them to their national political systems. The documents provide direct instructions that participating organizations issue local press releases, distribute "ready-made social-media toolkits," share "graphics across digital channels" and hold briefing sessions to "ensure clear, aligned messaging ahead of the weekend." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca13ae75342cf4db8e75b9 Former MN state trooper tears into Dems as Somali gang violence terrorizes Minnesota: ‘Where is Ilhan Omar?’ te 2026-10-10T10:30:06.010Z Former MN state trooper tears into Dems as Somali gang violence terrorizes Minnesota: ‘Where is Ilhan Omar?’ Former state trooper John Nagel pointed the finger at his opponent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and the Democratic Party for allowing Somali-American gang-linked violence to escalate in the Twin Cities. Residents of Eden Prairie and surrounding Twin Cities suburbs have been left fearing for their safety after a string of gang-related incidents this month, including the shooting of two teens shot outside an Eden Prairie high school football game and more than 100 shell casings recovered in a Bloomington neighborhood. "Where is Ilhan Omar in all of this?" Nagel, a Minnesota native who spent 30 years as a state trooper, asked in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I would think that as a congressman that represents this particular area that she'd be at these meetings or she'd have a statement or she’d be sitting down and saying, ‘Hey, how can we help this? How could we stop this?’ And I don't see her." OMAR'S GOP CHALLENGER COMES OUT FIRING WITH VOW TO CLEAN UP 'MESS' IN DEEP BLUE DISTRICT: 'PEOPLE ARE FED UP' Nagel accused other Minnesota Democrats, including Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, of having their "heads in the sand" and preventing law enforcement from stopping the violence before it got out of control. "They're being restrained by politicians, people that are trying soft on crime, people that're trying to send somebody other than a police officer to take care of issues, and it's not working," Nagel said. Looking at the responses of statewide leaders, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, Nagel said the majority of Democrats "don’t want enforcement." "The people do," he said. "They're tired of it." Democrats have been too lenient on crime for years, according to Nagel, which he said has "emboldened" gang members to break the law without serious consequences. "Because of how the Democrats have run Minnesota over the years, these gang members and then just crooks in general, they’re emboldened by this," he said. ILHAN OMAR ON TRACK FOR FIFTH TERM AS MINNESOTA VOTERS MAINTAIN FAR-LEFT STREAK Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher spoke at a press conference this week, highlighting that a "big chunk of the problem" is failing to hold gang members accountable, saying Moriarty's office needs to be more "aggressive" with prosecuting juveniles. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Daniel Borgertpoepping, a spokesperson for Moriarty’s office, said that no cases related to the Bloomington incident have been submitted for charging consideration, but "they’ll be thoroughly reviewed" if they are. Adam Abdihakeem Adam, 18, was charged on Friday in connection with the Eden Prairie homecoming football game shooting with two counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and second-degree riot. "Mr. Adam will be held accountable," Moriarty said in a press release Friday. "Violence in our communities is completely unacceptable and it requires a professional, coordinated response, which happened here." Fletcher also pushed back on "East African" being used to generalize the gang members’ ethnicity, adding that "98% of these gang members are Somali" and that the broader label isn’t "fair." "I think we just have to say what it is and not run away from the term," he said. AMY KLOBUCHAR CALLS FOR MAJOR ANTI-TERRORISM INVESTMENTS AFTER ALLEGED MALL OF AMERICA PLOT Nagel said people are afraid of being called "racist" for referring to the gangs as Somali, arguing that law enforcement is simply going after those committing the crimes rather than blaming an entire community. "I mean, we have Latino gangs and Asian gangs and Black gangs, and we have Somali gangs. This is not being prejudicial." He said it’s a "Somali problem" because that’s "who's showing up." "It's ridiculous," he said. "I'm a police officer. I don't care who you are. I don't care what color you are." Nagel said a "gang task force" could be part of the solution and argued, "We don't need to pass any more laws. We don't need any more people asking for money to help their group. We need to take the laws that we have and prosecute people." As gang violence spills into Minnesota communities, Nagel said it can’t continue to go on like it has. "We need enforcement, we need arrests, and we need incarceration," he said. "Otherwise, this is going to continue to spiral." Nagel will face off against Omar and Independent candidate DeVelle Jackson in the upcoming midterm elections for the U.S. House seat representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Fox News Digital reached out to Omar, Walz and Ellison’s offices for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0eff75342cf4db8e702c You’d never guess the crazy things cash welfare paid for. Nebraska is shutting that down te 2026-10-10T10:10:07.279Z You’d never guess the crazy things cash welfare paid for. Nebraska is shutting that down Beer. Liquor. Cigarettes. Porn. This isn’t just a list of things that can be bad for you. This is a list of things that Americans are buying with cash welfare, thanks to a massive loophole in federal law. Thankfully, states are finally taking action to prevent this abuse and protect taxpayers, with strong guidance from the Trump administration. It’s an overlooked — but important — new front in the ongoing War on Fraud. DOJ THREATENS TO CUT BILLIONS IN WELFARE FUNDING FROM STATES FOR FAILING TO REPORT ILLEGAL MIGRANTS The latest state to close this loophole is Nebraska. On Oct. 9, Republican Gov. Jim Pillen directed the state to stop recipients of cash welfare from spending money on items like tobacco, porn, tattoos, psychic and fortune-telling services, luxury watches and much more. Going forward, if you receive money under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Nebraska, you cannot spend the money on things the taxpayer shouldn’t be funding in the first place. Americans may be forgiven for wondering why people in Nebraska — or anywhere else — were ever able to buy these things with cash welfare. After all, most people assume that government assistance is only supposed to fund specific things that families need. Cash welfare in particular is explicitly designed to help low-income families "achieve economic security and stability." So, how did cigarettes and smut enter the picture? PRO-LIFE VS SOCIALISM: GOP LAWMAKERS DIVIDED OVER CONTROVERSIAL GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS It’s true that federal rules stop you from spending cash welfare at places like liquor stores. But you can still buy alcohol at plenty of other places, such as grocery stores. Similarly, you can’t spend cash welfare at casinos or strip clubs, but you can still gamble or buy pornography in plenty of other places. This loophole has existed for roughly 30 years, since TANF began — and it’s so large, it’s laughable. Did lawmakers not realize that alcohol isn’t just sold at the corner store? Do our nation’s leaders not know that "adult entertainment" is available outside of seedy clubs? WHITE HOUSE PUSHES 'WATERSHED' FRAUD-FIGHTING REFORM IN CONGRESS AS VANCE CONVENES TASK FORCE These are far from the only non-essential — and deeply questionable — things that cash welfare is funding. Taxpayers are also able to pay for things like concert tickets, streaming subscriptions, tattoos and luxury services like spa treatments. It’s enough to make you wonder: When Congress created cash welfare, did it put any meaningful restrictions on how the money could be used? Unfortunately, closing this loophole in one fell swoop would require another act of Congress. But thankfully, the Trump administration has issued guidance explaining how states can close this loophole, one by one. States can’t change federal requirements for cash welfare. But they can ask the federal government to approve stronger requirements on a state-by-state basis, which explains the sudden and welcome progress. Before Nebraska, Florida took the first meaningful action to stop this abuse. In August, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he was blocking cash welfare from being spent on tobacco products, drugs, porn, tattoos, video games, fortune-telling services, and a slew of other obviously non-essential goods and services. The Trump administration quickly approved the Florida plan, which DeSantis rightly said will protect "Floridians who genuinely need assistance" while also guarding taxpayers from fraud and abuse. What are other state leaders waiting for? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It’s shocking that any state has allowed such blatant abuse of the taxpayer’s generosity for so long. Perhaps they’ve been waiting for Congress to act, but given the dysfunction in D.C., that was always a long shot. Regardless, now is the time for governors to act. The easiest thing to do is to follow Florida and Nebraska’s lead and simply amend their state plans for cash welfare. Governors could also work with state lawmakers if they want to ensure more permanent reforms, while holding retailers accountable for circumventing restrictions. Bottom line: Every state must close this cash welfare loophole. No one should be using the taxpayer’s money to buy pre-mixed cocktails and porn. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HAYDEN DUBLOIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efe75342cf4db8e7023 Comedians revolt against SiriusXM as 'middle class of comedy' fights corporate royalty cuts te 2026-10-10T10:10:06.559Z Comedians revolt against SiriusXM as 'middle class of comedy' fights corporate royalty cuts A programming change at SiriusXM has drawn criticism from comedians after the satellite radio company removed hundreds of working stand-up comedians from its comedy channel, cutting off a source of royalty income for affected performers. After SiriusXM replaced its Channel 99, Raw Dog Comedy, in April with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s new channel, "Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio," veteran stand-ups began criticizing the move, warning that it threatens an important source of income for independent comedians. According to the comedy industry advocacy group Stand Up for Stand Up, the channel's active roster shrank 66%, from 812 featured comedians in April to 275 by September, with more than 75% of plays going to the top 50 comedians. COMEDY STARS LASH OUT AT SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO OVER SIRIUSXM SHAKE-UP "Everything in life breaks down to money, numbers and money. That's what it breaks down to," veteran comedian Rich Vos, who has performed stand-up for 40 years, told Fox News Digital. Vos was among the comedians who no longer received airplay on the channel, having ranked among the 20 most-played comedians on Channel 99 before the rebrand, according to Stand Up for Stand Up. Although Vos noted that his decades-long career and club relationships keep him busy, he said he decided to speak out because stand-up comedians lack a labor union. "I had a great run with Sirius. I appreciate how much they played me, for how long they played me and, you know, but there's a lot of comics that aren't doing as well as I do," Vos said. "I've been around for over 40 years. So, there's comics that have been doing it five, 10 years and it's tougher for them. These are the comics that are really getting hurt by this," he added. Comedians and industry advocates say the programming change has eliminated a reliable source of royalty income for many performers, including those still establishing their careers. Comedians can earn royalties when their recorded performances air on satellite radio, typically around $15 a play. But those removed from the rotation no longer receive payments from those broadcasts. WHITE HOUSE URGES SITCOM PRODUCER CHUCK LORRE TO SEEK 'PSYCHIATRIC HELP' AFTER HE TARGETED TRUMP, FIRST LADY According to Stand Up for Stand Up, the rebrand has hurt the "middle class of comedy," which the group describes as working comedians who earn their living performing but are not household names and often live paycheck to paycheck. The decision has drawn criticism from several prominent comedians, including Patton Oswalt and Michelle Wolf, who have called on Maniscalco to help restore airplay for affected performers. "The fact that you and I still get to tour and still get to work and still get to be as funny as we are is because comedy right now is so dynamic and has so many new, young voices that are coming up. But 500 of them have been booted off of Sirius," Oswalt said in an Instagram video addressed to Maniscalco. "I know you didn't mean to do anything bad by doing it. You can easily reverse this decision. Get those young comedians back on the Sirius channel. Let them get those checks. Let them keep working," he added. The new lineup features established comedians including Chris Rock, Jim Gaffigan, Jamie Foxx, Whitney Cummings and Kevin Hart, while also regularly airing recordings from late comedians like Joan Rivers and Bob Hope. CHRIS ROCK SHREDS 'WOKE 1.0' ERA, COMPARES MODERN OUTRAGE TO SALEM WITCH HUNTS SiriusXM said its decision to discontinue Raw Comedy was driven by the channel's "underperformance" and was made before Maniscalco joined the lineup. "We have been listening to comedians speak out this week and want to clarify that our decision to end Raw Comedy was due to the channel’s underperformance and came prior to Sebastian joining the SiriusXM lineup," the company said in a statement. "While the challenges facing working comedians are bigger than any one person or decision, we remain committed, as we have for more than two decades, to making SiriusXM a place where comedians at every stage of their careers can be heard," SiriusXM added. Fox News Digital reached out to Maniscalco for comment and was directed to the above statement by SiriusXM.  Vos questioned SiriusXM's explanation for ending Raw Comedy. "I don't know what underperformance [means]. Obviously, that means not enough people are listening to it," Vos told Fox News Digital. "I just know funny is funny, and if that's your channel is to play funny, then maybe your marketing strategy is wrong... But funny's funny, and that's basically what a comedy channel is about, being funny." TURNING POINT USA TURNS THE TABLES ON 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' AFTER LATE-NIGHT SKETCH MOCKS CAMPUS RECRUITERS Maniscalco has also faced criticism over the programming changes. In an Instagram video posted Wednesday, he asked fellow comedians for patience as he works to expand the channel's lineup. "This goes out to all my fellow comedians – I want to let you know that I heard you, I support you, I love you. I know how hard the grind is. Believe me, I've been there," he said, before adding that he had "nothing to do with removing Raw Comedy from SiriusXM." Maniscalco said he plans to work with SiriusXM to feature a wider range of comedians, from emerging performers to established acts. "I just ask that you give me a little time, guys. I just got here and I need a little time to build out the channel. So I just want to let you know that I heard you and just give me some time and be patient and I think you'll like the result. God bless everybody," he added. In a statement to Fox News Digital earlier this week, SiriusXM said, "SiriusXM works together with our creative partners to program the best possible experience for our listeners." "The launch of Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio introduced a new creative direction and a regularly evolving programming mix for the channel, and SiriusXM continues to invest in comedians more than any other audio platform to deliver a wide range of comedy offerings across our channels." Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efd75342cf4db8e701a Ohio dog park shooting over Trump argument could end with two self-defense claims, or none: legal expert te 2026-10-10T10:10:05.891Z Ohio dog park shooting over Trump argument could end with two self-defense claims, or none: legal expert A shootout sparked by an argument over President Donald Trump at an Ohio dog park could end with a jury finding that both men acted in self-defense, or that neither did, a legal expert told Fox News Digital. Emmanuel "Mike" Mathews, 81, is charged with felonious assault for shooting David Mattai, 55, on April 21 at Centerville Mills Park in Bainbridge Township, according to authorities. Mathews has pleaded not guilty. Case Western Reserve University law professor Michael Benza said that under Ohio law, defendants lose the right to claim self-defense if they helped ignite the confrontation that led to the shooting. VIDEO SHOWS MOMENTS BEFORE ARMY VETERAN WAS FATALLY SHOT IN WALMART PARKING LOT DISPUTE Since both men allegedly took part in the escalation, he said, the case presents a unique legal puzzle. "They could both be found at fault, which means neither of them would get self-defense," Benza told Fox News Digital. Since self-defense relies heavily on subjective fear and perceived danger, Benza said, "It's also possible both get self-defense." Mathews' attorney, Ian Friedman, said the encounter began as a verbal argument, which turned physical in the park before ending in gunfire in the park’s parking lot. "Mr. Mathews was attempting to leave," Friedman told Fox News Digital. "He was attempting to keep himself safe." Friedman said it started when Mattai, who overheard Mathews talking to an eyewitness about Trump, disagreed with Mathews' view that Trump is one of the country's greatest presidents. Bainbridge Township Patrolman Friedrich Kaufmann testified at Mathews’ May 5 preliminary hearing at Chardon Municipal Court that following that initial verbal altercation, Mattai drove away, then returned to the park about five minutes later. FLORIDA MEN WIELDING HATCHET AND MACHETE CLASH IN PUBLIX PARKING LOT, POLICE SAY Mathews was still sitting at a picnic table with his dog when Mattai returned. Mathews gathered his belongings and began walking toward his vehicle, but after crossing to the other side of a park fence, an exchange of insults between the pair caused a physical confrontation. GUN-WIELDING COUPLE IN VIRAL BLM STANDOFF GOT FIREPOWER — AND 'A VOICE' — BACK AFTER LEGAL SAGA Friedman said that Mattai grabbed Mathews by the hair and pulled him into the fence. Mathews also reported being headbutted. Mattai denied the headbutt allegation, but Friedman said an injury below Mathews' eye supports that account. Following the physical altercation, both men retreated toward their vehicles after witness Jamie Jedlinsky, 70, reportedly stepped in to diffuse the situation. OHIO MAN CONVICTED AFTER TRYING TO SHOOT EX-WIFE AT POINT-BLANK RANGE INSIDE RESTAURANT IN CHILLING VIDEO Mathews got into his vehicle and allegedly placed a .45-caliber gun on his dashboard, when Mattai, who stood in the parking area after loading his dog in his vehicle, saw the weapon. The men allegedly exchanged words before Mathews fired once. Mattai retrieved a 9mm Taurus handgun from inside his Hyundai, then fired six shots "almost contemporaneously" near Mathews' head and body, according to Friedman. "We believe that Mattai was turning to retrieve his gun and coming back to aim at Mathews when the bullet struck the lower right portion of his back," Friedman added. Mathews was not injured in the gunfire exchange, but Mattai's return fire hit Mathews' vehicle at least four times. Mattai previously told The New York Times that he did not physically touch Mathews after seeing Mathews’ weapon, and fired back in fear of his own safety. Mattai’s wife, Sally Mattai, told the Times that her husband almost died after suffering a severe gunshot wound to his lower back that damaged his spine and required two separate emergency surgeries. Mattai's attorney, Ryan Fisher, said he believes public opinions have convoluted the case and created confusion. "There are a great deal of differing opinions of what went on in the dog park that day," Fisher told Fox News Digital. Fisher's response did not address the defense's claims about the gun or the timing of the shots. Geauga County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Mattai Aug. 5. He’s currently facing misdemeanor charges of assault and disorderly conduct. Benza said introducing a firearm changes the legal footing of a physical scuffle, but he emphasized that the order of events greatly matter. "You go from OK, we're hitting each other... physically, punches are being thrown. Now you've pulled a weapon. You have now escalated this fight, which then justifies me escalating my response by then pulling my own gun and defending myself," he said. "But you can't be the first one to draw the gun." Ohio law removes the duty to retreat when someone is lawfully in a location. Friedman said that since Mathews was legally allowed to be at the park, he had no obligation to flee. "He certainly had no duty to retreat," Friedman said. "Had he done anything different from what he did do in those seconds, he may not be here to talk about it today." Friedman said although the verbal argument began over politics, his client acted out of fear for his safety, not political retaliation. "This was never about a political dispute for Mr. Mathews," he said. Benza, however, said the county’s politics could potentially complicate seating a jury, regardless of why the incident happened. "In Geauga County, where this happened, it is a very Republican-dominated county," Benza said. "The one defendant may be concerned that he will end up with jurors who are very pro-Republican or pro-Trump, which would create his concerns about a fair jury." "The other defendant may want a pro-Trump jury because they would be so, well, he got what he deserved or something to that effect." SEND US A TIP Now, the case may come down to a jury deciding whether Mathews had a genuine, reasonable fear for his life when he is accused of shooting Mattai. GOT A TIP? Friedman predicted the evidence would show Mathews should never have been arrested, while Fisher said the case is "going to have to be flushed out by the jury in the upcoming trial." Mathews’ trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 16, at the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL If convicted, he could face a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum potential sentence of 15 years in an Ohio state prison, due to combined penalties of a second-degree felony assault charge and a mandatory firearm specification. Mattai is scheduled for a pretrial hearing Oct. 28, at the Chardon Municipal Court. He told the Times that he is "willing to plead guilty or no contest," if it means no jail time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efd75342cf4db8e7011 France is devouring itself as school riots reveal a crisis far bigger than broken classrooms te 2026-10-10T10:10:05.164Z France is devouring itself as school riots reveal a crisis far bigger than broken classrooms Student protests over crumbling schools despite billions in public spending are fueling a broader crisis in France, as experts warn that the country's mounting financial troubles, President Emmanuel Macron's weakened political center and radical movements are pushing the unrest far beyond its original educational grievances. Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' senior envoy for Europe, told Fox News Digital in an interview from Paris that what began in September with legitimate complaints about school conditions has increasingly been exploited by political forces seeking confrontation with the state. "Overall I'd say the anger is real but the violence I would say is organized," she said, adding that destroying schools would do nothing to improve the education system. FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION Seventy-two percent of education expenditure went toward salaries, social contributions and pensions for teaching and non-teaching personnel, while just 8.5% went toward investment, including infrastructure and equipment. The figures cover the entire education system, not just high schools, according to France's Education Ministry's 2026 statistical overview. Harvey Feigenbaum, a professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University and an expert on French politics, told Fox News Digital that France's underlying problem is a government caught between expensive social commitments, sluggish economic growth and mounting pressure to cut spending. "France is in deep debt. It wants to cut its expenses," Feigenbaum said, explaining that years of financial pressure and neglected school facilities have fueled frustration among students. The scale of the financial predicament is striking. According to Eurostat, French public debt stood at 117.6% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, the third-highest ratio in the European Union, behind Greece and Italy. Reuters reported October 8 that rising borrowing costs and investor concerns have severely limited the government's ability to resolve unrest through additional spending, a strategy employed during previous waves of French protests. The financial squeeze has collided with an increasingly fragmented political system, creating opportunities for parties at both ends of the political spectrum to capitalize on public dissatisfaction. FRENCH SCHOOL RIOTS DEEPEN AS EXPERTS POINT TO FAR-LEFT ALLIANCE FUELING ‘BROADER CONFRONTATION’ For Feigenbaum, the long-term roots of the crisis lie in Macron's political legacy. When Macron won the presidency in 2017, he promised to move beyond France's traditional left-right divide, combining policies from both sides into a new centrist political movement. But Feigenbaum argues that the strategy produced an unintended consequence: weakening France's established moderate parties without creating a durable governing coalition to replace them. "What he ended up doing was attracting the moderate voters from the parties of the moderate left and the parties from the moderate right, and essentially destroyed those parties," Feigenbaum said. He argued that the collapse of the traditional political center helped create space for more ideologically polarized movements. "Macron is a smart man, but he's a terrible politician," the professor added. Macron's controversial pension reforms illustrate the difficulty of persuading French voters to accept reductions in longstanding public benefits, Feigenbaum argued. Those efforts triggered widespread protests, while implementation of the 2023 retirement changes has since been suspended until 2028. The situation became especially difficult after Macron called snap parliamentary elections in 2024, producing a deeply divided National Assembly without a governing majority. "Even if the government wanted to do something coherent, they simply don't have the votes to do it," Feigenbaum said. That paralysis has left Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu handling the immediate unrest while Macron faces questions about the stability of the political system he helped reshape. FRENCH PM REJECTS POLICE BRUTALITY CLAIMS AFTER TEENS SEVERELY INJURED IN PROTESTS: 'ACCIDENTS HAPPEN' The protests began in the Paris suburbs in September amid complaints about overcrowded classrooms, inadequate heating and cooling, aging buildings and teachers who were not replaced when absent. Rodan-Benzaquen said the anger reflected years of educational instability, frequent ministerial changes and reforms that have failed to resolve persistent school problems. She also pointed to a broader sense of anxiety among young people about their economic future, artificial intelligence, climate change and international conflicts. According to the OECD's September 2026 Education at a Glance report, France spent $16,674 in funding per student in general upper-secondary education in 2023, compared with an OECD average of $12,421, adjusted for purchasing power. Yet teachers and students continue to complain about basic shortages. Responsibility for public high school buildings and equipment falls to regional authorities, while the national government oversees much of the education system, including teacher staffing. Feigenbaum said France's centralized education structure makes national leaders the focus of public anger when schools fail to deliver. The pressure has already forced a concession. Reuters reported Friday that Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced an emergency plan to deploy 3,000 qualified educators to particularly affected schools, costing several dozen million euros. Student unions welcomed the measure as an initial victory but pledged to continue demonstrating. The spending figures raise broader questions about whether France's financial and political priorities have left sufficient resources for maintaining school infrastructure and meeting students' needs. They do not, however, establish that teachers' unions or other organized constituencies have improperly diverted funding. TEEN'S HAND BLOWN OFF BY POLICE GRENADE DURING FRENCH STUDENT PROTESTS: REPORT As the demonstrations expanded, the involvement of France's hard-left La France Insoumise party, known as LFI, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, became an increasingly contentious issue. Reuters reported October 1 that French intelligence agencies had told a government crisis meeting that LFI and affiliated activists played a role in fomenting the unrest. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez also cited agitators moving between schools to encourage violence. LFI has denied responsibility and accused authorities of aggravating tensions through their response. Rodan-Benzaquen said far-left movements were capitalizing on students' frustration. "There is an obvious instrumentalization, obvious manipulation," she said, arguing that activists were seeking to push some protesters toward violence. She linked the unrest to what she described as Mélenchon's broader political strategy ahead of France's 2027 presidential election. "His idea is that on the one hand he will scare voters on the right and on the far right, who will then go to vote for the far-right, and on the other hand he would mobilize his own camp," she said. Rodan-Benzaquen argued that intensifying political confrontation could help Mélenchon consolidate his support among younger voters and immigrant communities, while portraying the far right as an increasingly serious threat. She described it as a calculated political strategy rather than a spontaneous response to students' concerns. The involvement of LFI politicians has been documented by French media, although there is disagreement over whether the party helped initiate the demonstrations or became involved after the protests began. An October 2 investigation by Le Monde examined a police intelligence assessment describing radical-left activity around schools in Seine-Saint-Denis but questioned whether the evidence established that the movement itself was politically orchestrated. Feigenbaum offered a more cautious interpretation, describing some of the violent perpetrators as fringe provocateurs who exploit broader demonstrations without necessarily directing them. "They're not being organized by some, you know, some mastermind at the national level, at least as far as anyone knows," he said. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE The demonstrations have also raised questions about whether Islamist groups and pro-Palestinian activists are seeking to use the unrest to advance broader ideological causes. Rodan-Benzaquen argued that Mélenchon's emphasis on Gaza and the Palestinian cause has helped bring together political constituencies that might otherwise have little in common. "It's sort of the idea of sort of an intersection of different movements where they manage to bring together the different groups, the far left, Islamist movements, pro-Palestinian activists," she said. She pointed to Palestinian flags appearing during the demonstrations as an indication of how the movement has expanded beyond its original educational demands. The FDD expert argued that Islamist elements were attempting to capitalize on the turmoil, although she cautioned against reducing the entire crisis to immigration or religion. "But this goes far beyond the issue of immigration, it goes far beyond the issue of Islamism, it goes far beyond the issue of Islam," she said. EUROPE’S LEFT COURTS MUSLIM VOTERS AS ANTI-ISRAEL POLITICS RESHAPE CONTINENT The government's latest concessions have not ended the protests. According to Reuters on Friday, 141 schools remained closed while students continued demanding broader reforms. Nearly 10% of teaching hours in French public high schools remained unstaffed. For Rodan-Benzaquen, one of the greatest dangers is that the demonstrations reflect a society increasingly divided into competing political realities. She described how her 17-year-old son created separate left-wing and right-wing Instagram accounts and encountered radically different portrayals of the same unrest: one emphasizing police violence and the other violence by protesters. "Now, if you live in two drastically different realities, it is very complicated to come to any form of dialog and end agreement," she said. Her warning extends beyond France's current protests. "We are in an extremely polarized environment," Rodan-Benzaquen said, noting that social media can deepen divisions and allow confrontations to escalate rapidly. Feigenbaum sees an additional structural danger: a government burdened by accumulated financial obligations and deprived of the political consensus needed to reform them. The result is a country spending heavily to sustain its public institutions while struggling to deliver the services citizens expect — and a political system increasingly consumed by conflict over how to fix them. What began as a rebellion against broken classrooms has become a test of whether France can reconcile its costly promises with its financial reality before the divisions consuming its schools deepen further. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efc75342cf4db8e7008 Plague mystery revives concerns over not-to-secret Russian bioweapons program te 2026-10-10T10:10:04.507Z Plague mystery revives concerns over not-to-secret Russian bioweapons program Marshall Billingslea was a Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer in the 1990s when he sat down with one of the highest-ranking defectors from the Soviet biological weapons program and began learning the extent of what Moscow had secretly built. And what he found out from Ken Alibek, the former No. 2 official in the Soviet biological weapons apparatus, is raising red flags for Billingslea over the Oct. 2, 2026, death linked to an anti-plague institute in Russia. "I think one of the most important things that Ken shed light on was the sheer scale of the Soviet program, which then Russia inherited," Billingslea told Fox News Digital. "Just mammoth." Three decades later, the mysterious death of a researcher at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East has put new attention on what became of that program — and Billingslea argues the world should be demanding answers from Moscow. MYSTERY DEATH AT RUSSIAN PLAGUE LAB TRIGGERS SWEEPING PRECAUTIONS AS US WATCHES CLOSELY "It's not acceptable in this day and age for the Russians to have a biological warfare program," said Billingslea, who previously served as President Donald Trump's special presidential envoy for arms control. "They need to cut it out, and they need to tell us. They need to come clean about what they're doing at this lab and whether this lab is still involved in their warfare program." The U.S. government says Russia's offensive biological weapons program did not disappear with the Soviet Union. "Russia maintains an offensive biological weapons program and is in violation of its obligations under the BWC," a State Department official told Fox News Digital this week. BWC, or Biological Weapons Convention, is an international treaty that prohibits the development, production and stockpiling of biological weapons. State's 2025 arms control compliance report assessed that the Soviet-era program was "absorbed, not dismantled" by Russia after the collapse and has "continued and evolved" since then. There is no evidence linking the Irkutsk researcher's death to Russia's biological weapons program, and Billingslea told Fox News Digital he has seen no evidence that the the institute remains involved in the program today. But the unexplained death has revived scrutiny of the Soviet program's work and the network of ostensibly civilian laboratories that Billingslea said Alibek identified as also performing classified work. Alibek's disclosures included Soviet efforts to alter pathogens to make them more lethal, transmissible or difficult to treat, Billingslea said, adding that some of the most troubling revelations involved plague. BIOWEAPON THREAT EXPOSED AS ANTHROPIC SOUNDS ALARM ON FOREIGN ACTORS PLOTTING VIRUS EXPERIMENTS "The goal was to render the plague bacteria far more resistant to antibiotics," he said. Billingslea said Soviet researchers also experimented with combining plague with toxin-producing pathogens, with the aim of making infections even harder to treat. "They took the plague bacteria and they merged it with a non-dangerous bacteria," Billingslea said. "The goal was to render the plague bacteria far more resistant to antibiotics." According to Alibek's account, researchers also worked on combining plague with toxin-producing pathogens so that treating an infected person with antibiotics could trigger the release of toxins. Billingslea said that U.S. officials were not relying solely on Alibek for their understanding of the program and that there were "multiple other sources of information" that made him "very confident in the basics" regarding the disclosures regarding Soviet-era research. "So this doesn't all derive from Ken Alibek," he insisted when speaking with Fox News Digital. By the time Billingslea was interviewing Alibek in the mid-1990s, he said, Washington had already confronted Moscow over its biological weapons work. "We knew about the plague programs, we knew what they were up to, and we knew where the sites were," he said. Among the facilities Alibek identified were at least six Soviet Ministry of Health laboratories that had legitimate civilian public-health missions while also performing classified work connected to the biological weapons program, according to Billingslea. The Irkutsk institute was among the facilities Alibek identified, but Billingslea cautioned he does not recall the Soviet defector saying that antibiotic-resistant plague or plague chimeras were specifically developed there. That distinction has become particularly important following the unexplained death of a 28-year-old researcher at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute. Russian authorities have said they found no microorganism linked to the woman's professional activities, while the World Health Organization has sought additional information from Moscow about what caused her fatal pneumonia. Billingslea said the pressure for answers — and for Russia to end its offensive biological weapons program — should not come from Washington alone. "It's very, very important that this is not viewed as a U.S. versus Russia discussion," he said. "This is a topic of grave concern to the entire international community." He also said that Russia needs to release the genetic sequence of the pathogen that killed the researcher, along with information about contact testing, the timeline of her illness and the institute's biosafety procedures. The genetic sequence could allow outside experts to determine "what it was and whether it was modified," he said. Billingslea called on countries outside the traditional U.S. alliance system, including Brazil and Mexico, to press Moscow for greater transparency, and pointed to a December meeting of parties to the Biological Weapons Convention as an opportunity for countries to confront Russia over the program. "At the December meeting, Russia is going to get grilled," he said. "And they should." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0a4c75342cf4db8e6f53 Workers erupt over DC plan to bring robotaxis to city streets: ‘This is bulls---’ te 2026-10-10T09:50:04.616Z Workers erupt over DC plan to bring robotaxis to city streets: ‘This is bulls---’ A new proposal that could bring driverless rideshare vehicles to the streets of the nation’s capital is causing an uproar among union workers, drivers and religious leaders who fear the technology could eliminate jobs. Protesters gathered outside the John Wilson Building as D.C. council members met to discuss legislation that would allow Waymo and other autonomous vehicle operators to offer commercial rides in Washington, D.C. The protesters urged the council to reject the legislation, arguing that an influx of robotaxis would displace rideshare drivers. "We came out here today strongly because we feel that these robotaxis will put people out of work," one protester told Fox News Digital. "And people need jobs." TERRIFIED PASSENGERS FILM WAYMO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DRIVING INTO LIVE FIREWORKS IN SAN FRANCISCO "I'm against robotaxis because it takes away from the community, it takes away from their jobs, it takes away food from their table," Frederick from Virginia said. He continued, "People need jobs to be able to support their family." "It's bulls - - -," Sabrina from Washington, D.C., said. "Let's not bring robots taking my neighbor's jobs. My folks that drive for a living, let's just not take their jobs." Another person at the protest acknowledged that autonomous vehicles could eliminate some driving jobs but argued the city should "take the offensive" by shortening the workweek without cutting pay and expanding employment elsewhere. "We should take the offensive on job issues," Michael from Washington, D.C., said. "We should shorten the workweek, without a loss in pay. So we'll create more jobs in public transportation, in hospitals, in service industries. So we actually maybe will lose some jobs to taxi drivers, but we'll create better paying jobs." The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 — introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen in May — would create a program for commercial autonomous vehicles in D.C. that would be run by the District Department of Transportation. TESLA ROBOTAXI MIAMI LAUNCH COMES WITH LIMITS Waymo says its latest safety data, covering more than 270 million miles of autonomous driving, shows its vehicles were involved in 82% fewer injury-causing crashes and 95% fewer crashes involving serious injuries or worse compared with human-driver benchmarks in the same operating areas. Supporters of robotaxis have also pointed to the potential for lower fares without a human driver, although current comparisons have found Waymo's prices can vary widely and are not consistently cheaper than traditional rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Protesters claimed that while prices may be lower as the driverless vehicles roll out, the rates will eventually spike. "That's just something just to…get our antennas up and have us saying, ‘Yeah, ooo, we're gonna get cheaper rides,’" Sabrina said. "It might be cheap for the trial periods, and then all of a sudden we'll be paying $50. So no, I don't believe that. That's just some crap just to get people engaged with the Waymo." "They seem the same price to me," Helen from Maryland said. "They're in other cities and it seems like not much of a difference in the pricing." ZOOX ROBOTAXI REDESIGN BRINGS BIG RIDER UPGRADES The proposed regulatory framework, which could bring robotaxis to the city by 2028, would initially limit operators to 200 vehicles. Companies seeking commercial permits would have to demonstrate at least 180 days and 250,000 miles of autonomous vehicle testing in the District and submit plans aimed at reducing disparities in service availability and wait times across the city's eight wards. There was a public hearing on the bill in July, but no vote has been scheduled. The bill would have to be approved by the entire council before self-driving cars start to hit the city’s streets. "A worker should be at the table," Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO President Samuel Epps told Fox News Digital at the protest. "We shouldn't rush this." "I don't think it's good for the city," Eddie said. "If my children gonna get in a car, I would prefer for a human to be driving." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00f175342cf4db8e6c07 This Robot Will Deliver Your Food, if It Doesn’t Get Smashed First te 2026-10-10T09:10:09.196Z This Robot Will Deliver Your Food, if It Doesn’t Get Smashed First The winsome machines have been kicked, beaten and defaced as they roll through American cities bringing pizza and sushi — and vacuuming up data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00f075342cf4db8e6bfe Could the Oregon Governor’s Race Be a Republican Hope? te 2026-10-10T09:10:08.631Z Could the Oregon Governor’s Race Be a Republican Hope? Republicans are playing defense in some of the most conservative parts of the country, but an unpopular Democratic governor has them hopeful in a progressive West Coast state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00f075342cf4db8e6bf5 7 Coffins Are Found Near North Dakota Governor’s Residence te 2026-10-10T09:10:08.017Z 7 Coffins Are Found Near North Dakota Governor’s Residence The bodies are believed to have been overlooked when a cemetery at the current site of the governor’s residence in Bismarck was moved in the 1870s, during the capital’s early settlement period. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ef75342cf4db8e6bec A Vague, Redacted Execution Protocol in Tennessee Draws Scrutiny te 2026-10-10T09:10:07.429Z A Vague, Redacted Execution Protocol in Tennessee Draws Scrutiny The differences between the current protocol and the previous one have become a focus in Christa Pike’s failed execution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ee75342cf4db8e6be3 Fact-Checking Senate Ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina te 2026-10-10T09:10:06.839Z Fact-Checking Senate Ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina We assess three campaign ads in the battleground states that have focused on the cost of living. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ee75342cf4db8e6bda Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go te 2026-10-10T09:10:06.197Z Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels: Farmers, truckers, consumers. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ed75342cf4db8e6bd1 Executions, After Christa Pike, Are on the Minds of a Divided Public te 2026-10-10T09:10:05.330Z Executions, After Christa Pike, Are on the Minds of a Divided Public A botched execution and a planned execution that might be livestreamed have renewed debate and divisions over the most severe form of punishment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9f2dd75342cf4db8e69a5 Liberal hot spot residents can’t agree on what socialism means as far-left movements gains steam te 2026-10-10T08:10:05.248Z Liberal hot spot residents can’t agree on what socialism means as far-left movements gains steam Americans can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to what defines socialism even though new polling shows the movement's favorability is at an all-time high. Whether far-left factions are able to rally around the label could come down to understand its principles. Fox News Digital took to the streets of a Maryland liberal hotspot, Takoma Park, for its annual street festival to talk with attendees about their definitions of socialism and how far they would be willing to go to embrace its ideals. "The fact is that there's no…one answer," Nina Gilden Seavey said when asked to define socialism. "Just the idea of like, you've been paying all these things to set up these programs and then you're actually giving them to the people," Jaw Blake said describing his view of the political movement. "It's not a special group that gets to have them, it's just available." LIBERAL HAVEN FESTIVAL-GOERS WEIGH GOVERNMENT SEIZURE OF THEIR HOMES: 'I'D BE SO GAME' Jenny Sniderman had a more direct answer, claiming that "public libraries, the police department, the fire department, all our public services, utilities," are all part of what makes up socialism. A September Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans have a positive image of socialism — the highest level since the polling organization began tracking the question in 2010. But the survey asks respondents their image of socialism without providing a definition of the ideology or asking whether they would actually support adopting it in the U.S. The same festival-goers were pressed on socialism as an economic system, questioning their favorability of collective ownership. They shared some skepticism when Fox News Digital asked whether they would personally surrender their private property to government or collective control. "Do I want to give up my private property? Of course I don't want to give up my private property," Sniderman said. "Are they going to reimburse me fairly? That would be helpful in making my choice." "I don't know that I would necessarily love it," Blake said. "But I mean, if it was something that was beneficial, I'd at least consider it." DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' "Nobody wants what they have to be taken away from them," he continued. "But there is something to be said about…you can set up things so that they're available for everybody." "I think the government is not the greatest steward…of assets," Seavey said. "It's not to say that capitalism is somehow without flaw, but the fact is that there is an idealism that can come from thinking, 'Oh, if we had some more centrality, if…there was some kind of uber organization in charge of reallocation.'" Documentary filmmaker and self-described historian Seavey also questioned the idea of government control over private assets, but argued that the growing democratic socialist movement in the U.S. should not be confused with traditional socialism. "This is not socialism. This is democratic socialism. It's different. There's socialism, there's communism, there are all kinds of 'isms.' Democratic socialism is essentially what we have a growing movement in this country," Seavey said. "Socialism is where there is a massive redistribution of wealth. We are not having redistribution of wealth in this country." But the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the U.S., advocates redistributing wealth from wealthy individuals and corporations to workers and lower-income Americans. The DSA also calls for public stake in major corporations and essential industries rather than private ownership. THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE. YOUNG AMERICANS ARE FALLING IN LOVE … WITH SOCIALISM The differing interpretations among festival-goers reflect a broader debate over what socialism means in America — one that has taken on new political significance as socialist candidates gain ground within the Democratic Party heading into midterm elections. In a 2018 survey asking Americans to define socialism in their own words, just 17% described it in terms of government ownership or control of businesses or the means of production. Another 23% associated it with equality, while 10% pointed to social benefits and services. Nearly a quarter could not provide an answer. Seavey argued that political labels themselves have distorted the conversation. "Let's think about it differently and let's take away these ridiculous stigmas that have to do with these crazy labels that we have allowed the right wing to foment onto the rest of America," Seavey said. But as socialist-aligned candidates compete for office, the growing movement raises a question that favorable polling alone cannot answer: whether voters are embracing its promises on affordability and equality, or also support its broader proposals for economic ownership and control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9bcf575342cf4db8e5172 Kamala Harris’ Husband Reportedly Wary of 2028 Run for Her: What Polls Show te 2026-10-10T04:20:05.111Z Kamala Harris’ Husband Reportedly Wary of 2028 Run for Her: What Polls Show Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, is reportedly wary of a 2028 run, even as polls show her leading Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9ba9d75342cf4db8e5101 Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Winner as ‘Mystery Person’ in New York Rally te 2026-10-10T04:10:05.767Z Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Winner as ‘Mystery Person’ in New York Rally During the event in Syracuse, Trump also criticized New York leaders over Thursday’s ICE-involved shooting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9aee675342cf4db8e4ee2 WNBA Fans Rip Refs Over Angel Reese Confrontation as Dream Eliminate Liberty te 2026-10-10T03:20:06.766Z WNBA Fans Rip Refs Over Angel Reese Confrontation as Dream Eliminate Liberty In an intense Dream-Liberty Game 3, WNBA fans slammed referees for not calling a technical on Angel Rees during a confrontation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9aee575342cf4db8e4ed9 Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years te 2026-10-10T03:20:05.533Z Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years Angel Reese leads the Atlanta Dream past the New York Liberty in a semifinal sweep, securing their first WNBA Finals since 2013. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9aee475342cf4db8e4ebe Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay te 2026-10-10T03:20:04.082Z Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of blocking competition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a7de75342cf4db8e4d6c Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul te 2026-10-10T02:50:06.564Z Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul President Donald Trump returned to his home state of New York on Friday night, showcasing America's "New Golden Age" and promising to help Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman flip the Empire State red as the GOP makes its final push toward November's midterm elections. Trump rallied supporters in Syracuse with a sweeping celebration of his administration's economic and immigration agenda, pledging to help New Yorkers secure lower taxes, cheaper energy and safer streets by electing Republicans up and down the ballot. "We're in the Golden Age of America," Trump told the crowd, urging supporters to deliver the same enthusiasm that powered his presidential campaigns. TRUMP CAMPAIGN INSIDER REVEALS STRATEGY BEHIND MIDTERM BLITZ THAT WHITE HOUSE HOPES PAYS OFF BIG "Please pretend I'm on the freaking ballot," Trump urged. "And in a really, in a certain way, I am on the ballot because they can take away everything that we, that we got." The president took Blakeman's challenge to Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul as the centerpiece of the rally, promising direct support from Washington if elected. "[Blakeman will] save this state. He'll turn the state around and I'll help him from the White House," Trump said. "I'll be helping him for governor." Trump blasted Hochul over New York's taxes, utility bills and public safety, arguing that Blakeman could unleash the state's economic potential by embracing domestic energy production and cutting costs for families. DEBRA MESSING SAYS COST OF LIVING, SUBWAY VIOLENCE PUSHED HER TO BACK TRUMP-ENDORSED REPUBLICAN The president also hailed his administration's economic agenda as proof of what Trump described as a remarkable national turnaround. He singled out Micron's planned $100 billion semiconductor complex in central New York, a project the company says is expected to generate 50,000 jobs across the state, including 9,000 directly with Micron. "This will soon be the home to the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility ever built in the Western Hemisphere," Trump said. Blakeman joined Trump onstage and echoed the president's message of a Republican resurgence, promising to cut taxes and utility bills, focus on public safety and make New York more attractive to both businesses and families. "We have to create good jobs, good benefits to keep our young people here," Blakeman said. "We gotta look at business not as the enemy, but as a partner." Trump also threw his support behind Republican congressional candidates Kailee Buller, who is challenging Democrat Rep. John Mannion in New York's 22nd District, and Anthony Constantino, who is running for the state's open 21st District seat, pledging to help Republicans compete for both seats. The rally also notably featured a brief but memorable on-stage appearance by legendary former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, whom Trump invited up before the crowd. "I'm just happy to be up here with my president, President Trump," Tyson said. "And, there's no way in the world I would ever be here if it wasn't for a president like Donald Trump. Thank you. Thank you very much." Trump responded with a laugh, recalling Tyson's notorious reputation. "I don't want to fight him," Trump joked, before complimenting the former champion. "You look good. Mike. What the h— are you doing?" With Election Day approaching, the president returned to his core message that Republicans need Trump supporters to make a roaring showing at the ballot box. "We're going to elect a Republican House and Republican Senate," Trump said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a7dd75342cf4db8e4d37 Christa Pike: Doctor Explains Fundamental Flaw in Lethal Executions te 2026-10-10T02:50:05.520Z Christa Pike: Doctor Explains Fundamental Flaw in Lethal Executions An ex-surgeon says Christa Pike’s survival of pentobarbital in Tennessee’s failed execution highlights a fundamental flaw. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a33375342cf4db8e4c00 Local actors take center stage as Broadway Maricopa brings dinner theater back for a second mystery te 2026-10-10T02:30:11.645Z Local actors take center stage as Broadway Maricopa brings dinner theater back for a second mystery During and after the first two Broadway Maricopa productions, artistic director Marcus Ellsworth was asked many times whether he was bringing in professional performers for the local shows.  “They couldn’t believe the performers were from right here in Maricopa,” he said. “The idea is to bring the community together and provide something Maricopa can be proud of. I want people to know there are super talented people here in Maricopa.”  That local talent will take the stage again this month for Broadway Maricopa’s second murder mystery dinner theater production. “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” will run Oct. 22-24 at the Central Arizona College Events Center.  The company’s debut production in February 2025, “Murder Aboard the S.S. Jungle Queen,” sold out its performances. Like the first show, the new production will combine dinner with an immersive, interactive mystery.   James Creighton, a Latin teacher at Heritage Academy, was part of that first production, playing the villain Barnaby in “Murder Aboard the S.S. Jungle Queen.” Creighton, who has been involved in theater since high school and through college and community theater in Albuquerque, said the role pushed him into something new.  “I had never done anything like that before. Marcus threw the role my way and said to be great. I found it to be a lot of fun, especially getting to take it over the top,” Creighton said. He later served as stage manager for “The Wizard of Oz” and is acting and stage managing the upcoming production.  For Creighton, the appeal goes beyond performing. “It brings something really important. The theater is amazing for people to get involved … and the community that comes with it.”  Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth gives direction to the cast members of upcoming production “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]Ellsworth earned a master’s degree in theater from Arizona State University. He is a playwright, performer and educator who moved to Maricopa 12 years ago to start the Heritage Academy arts department. He now oversees recruiting for all of Heritage’s Arizona campuses.  He shared with InMaricopa how the murder mystery dinner concept works and set the stage for the upcoming show.  “The servers who serve you dinner are part of the show. The last time was a four-course meal and we’re stepping up the menu even more. We pull out all the stops on the scenery. From the time you enter until the time you leave, you are immersed.  “The story is about a deceased casino owner who leaves his son his (haunted) manor and staff. The father won’t let the son leave until he figures out who killed the father,” he continued. “At the end, the audience can guess who the murderer is and win prizes. There will be other giveaways and surprises. It’s just like you would expect to experience if you were going to a professional dinner theater in a big city.”  Looking back, Ellsworth said the initial murder mystery dinner show “just went great. I’m so proud of that production. The actors, many of them pillars in the community, did such a great job. It was so much fun.”  Broadway Maricopa has since expanded beyond the murder mystery format. Earlier this year, nearly 70 cast members took part in a musical version of “The Wizard of Oz.” This included many youth performers. The show featured handmade sets, custom lighting and locally-produced costumes.  While young people will not be on stage for the murder mystery, they are an integral part of the Broadway Maricopa mission. A Fall Academy included three classes and workshops for children age 6 through 17.  Providing educational opportunities is key for Ellsworth. “I have a big place in my heart for that.”  The cast for “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” was announced in August. Twice-weekly evening rehearsals allow community members to participate while balancing their regular jobs and responsibilities. The preparation often picks up in the final weeks leading to the show.  “I’m just excited to have a real presence here in Maricopa,” Ellsworth said. “This level of interactivity and high-quality theater has been missing.”  He encourages anyone who wants to be involved in future productions — including actors, directors, vendors, sponsors — to email BroadwayMaricopa@gmail.com.  Tickets for “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” are available through the website. Mocktails will also be available during the dinner show.   Broadway Maricopa’s next production will be the murder mystery “An Inheritance Most Fatal” in February 2027.   Tickets: BroadwayMaricopa.com  Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth laughs as Ashlee Adams chases another cast member during a rehearsal of "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Matt Hans makes a note in his script of "A Murder at the Haunted Mansion" during a Broadway Maricopa rehearsal on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Cast members discuss how to collaborate in a scene of Broadway Maricopa's "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A puppet sits on a chair as the cast of Broadway Maricopa's upcoming production "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" rehearse on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Costumer Paulette Burton advices a cast member on clothing for their character in "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" during a rehearsal on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth gives direction to the cast members of upcoming production "A Murder at the Haunted Manor," including Shiloh Klimke, on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth gives direction to the cast members of upcoming production "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]   This story was first published in the October issue of InMaricopa.  The post Local actors take center stage as Broadway Maricopa brings dinner theater back for a second mystery appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a32e75342cf4db8e4bd5 An NYC Curse: Rangers top goalie dragged off ice as New York sports nightmare deepens te 2026-10-10T02:30:06.960Z An NYC Curse: Rangers top goalie dragged off ice as New York sports nightmare deepens WhThe New York Rangers could be in a tough spot after star goaltender Igor Shesterkin exited Friday night's game with what appeared to be a lower-body injury and needed to be helped off the ice. The Rangers have been off to a hot start this season and came into Friday night's game against the Washington Capitals leading the Eastern Conference. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner came into the night with a 3-1 record on the year along with a solid .926 save percentage and 1.75 goals against average. As if that wasn't good enough, he also scored a goal back on Oct. 1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But in the second period on Friday night, with the game tied at 1-1, Shesterkin found himself way out of position during a net-mouth scramble. He slid across the crease to the far post, but appeared to jam his right leg awkwardly against the post. Shesterkin was clearly in a lot of pain and needed to be helped off the ice by his teammates. It looked like he was unable to put weight on his right leg. It was confirmed later in the game that he would not return. NHL TEAM AVOIDS NIGHTMARE SCENARIO AS COACH REVEALS LATEST ON STAR CAPTAIN AFTER TERRIFYING INJURY SCARE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Dylan Garand entered the game in relief, but had only four NHL games on his resume. If you're a hockey fan, you know that losing Shesterkin for any period of time is a big problem for the Blueshirts. If you're not a hockey fan, just look at Rangers fans' faces when Shesterkin went down. The team will be hoping it's not as bad as it looked, but it did start a discussion on social media: did the New York Knicks curse the rest of the city's teams? Because since the Knicks won an NBA title, injuries have befallen Yankees star Aaron Judge and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. Now, they could be adding Shesterkin to that list of key players who went down with injury. Of course, they'll take it one step at a time, and while Garand played pretty well after coming into the game, Boone Jenner was able to sneak one past him late in the second, and that proved to be the game-winner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac99e7d75342cf4db8e4a9c Canadiens Surprisingly Trade 25-Year-Old Defenseman to Predators te 2026-10-10T02:10:05.200Z Canadiens Surprisingly Trade 25-Year-Old Defenseman to Predators The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in a surprising move. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac99c2875342cf4db8e4a48 Trump brings Mike Tyson on stage at Syracuse rally, jokes that he is Bruce Blakeman's personal security te 2026-10-10T02:00:08.632Z Trump brings Mike Tyson on stage at Syracuse rally, jokes that he is Bruce Blakeman's personal security President Donald Trump was in his home state of New York, this time in Syracuse, to campaign for Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for the state's gubernatorial election. Trump though had a special guest in Mike Tyson, who visited the White House earlier in the day and took the trip to Syracuse on Air Force One alongside Trump. While Trump was campaigning for Blakeman, he shouted Tyson and his physical stature out. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I see somebody in the audience that I will never fight, I promise. But I remember when Mike [Tyson] was in his prime, when he was the heavyweight champion of the world. He’d stand in the corner and his people would all be holding him back. He wanted to kill whoever it was," Trump said. He was a very dangerous person actually, and he was one of the greatest fighters in history." Trump then cracked a joke that Tyson was there to protect Blakeman. "I see him standing right next to Bruce Blakeman. Bruce wants a little protection, he’s got the right guy. Bruce knows who to stand near," Trump said. Later on, Tyson was called up on stage. TRUMP GIVES RAW REACTION AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT MIKE DITKA'S DEATH: 'A TOUGH COOKIE' "Thank you very much. I'm just happy to be here with my president, President Trump, and there's no way in the world I would ever be here if it wasn't for a president like Donald Trump. Thank you," Tyson said. "I watched him get in the ring many times. He was a scary guy. I think he looks better now than he did 30 years ago," Trump said when Tyson left the stage. "What the hell are you doing, Mike?" Trump and Tyson were also joined by New York Yankees president Randy Levine, two days after the Bombers were swept in the American League Division Series. Trump made mention of the postseason loss, but joked that it didn't matter, because "he's won so much, it's not going to matter." Blakeman will be vying to take Kathy Hochul out of office. Hochul has been the state's governor since August 2021. Trump made the trip before he was originally slated to attend Saturday's Alabama-Georgia game in Tuscaloosa, but Hurricane Isaias ruined those plans, the White House announced Friday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac99c2675342cf4db8e4a34 Top Democratic Group Pumps Millions Into Kansas Senate Race te 2026-10-10T02:00:06.519Z Top Democratic Group Pumps Millions Into Kansas Senate Race The $5 million investment from the main super PAC for Senate Democrats is a sign that party leaders see a path to winning in another red state as the political environment worsens for Republicans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac992c575342cf4db8e443e Gov Kathy Hochul signs New York onto Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition te 2026-10-10T01:20:05.060Z Gov Kathy Hochul signs New York onto Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed on to join President Donald Trump’s school choice program despite opposition from teachers unions. "Every parent wants their child to have a great education and the best possible chance to succeed. That’s what guides my decisions as Governor," Hochul announced on Friday. "New York’s public schools are the backbone of communities across this state," she went on to say. "That’s why I’ve made historic investments in public education, increasing school funding by more than $10 billion and fully funding Foundation Aid for the first time." GOV HOCHUL'S PLAN TO OPT NEW YORK INTO FEDERAL SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM DRAWS UNION OPPOSITION Despite Hochul's stated intention to participate, major labor groups and teachers unions remain staunchly opposed. A coalition of teachers unions and other public school advocates launched a petition demanding that Hochul reject the program. "Gov. Hochul plans to opt New York in starting in 2027. But most New Yorkers haven’t even heard of this program or know how it will affect New York," the petition states. "Tax dollars would help pay private tuition for families who never used public schools." Sydney Altfield, Scholarships for All Founder and Teach Coalition CEO, told Fox News Digital, "This is a tremendous day for New Yorkers. Millions of children across our state will now have access to scholarships that can help pay for tutoring, after-school programs and other educational needs." "Governor Hochul has kept her promise to New York families, helping put money back into the pockets of hardworking parents while expanding educational opportunities for children across the state," she added. PRO-TRUMP GROUP LEADS NEW COALITION TO UNDERCUT TEACHERS UNIONS Hochul’s announcement came after the Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations Oct. 1 to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, paving the way for America's first nationwide school choice framework. The initiative, also referred to as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, allows individual taxpayers to receive up to a $1,700 dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for donations made to non-profit scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs). However, state governors must formally opt into the program for their residents and local educational organizations to participate and receive the funds. The IRS recently reported that more than half of U.S. states have already signed up to participate. Burke noted that "competitive pressure" will ultimately force blue states to capture the influx of private donations. Education Secretary Linda McMahon previously noted that some Democratic leaders have resisted the federal scholarship program simply because "it’s a Trump measure." Democratic governors who have traditionally opposed school choice initiatives will face mounting competitive pressure to join Trump's program as states weigh whether to participate and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moves to formally opt in, a top Department of Education official told Fox News Digital. Kentucky has since formally joined the federal program after the state legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of opt-in legislation. Unlike traditional voucher programs that draw directly from municipal or state public education funds, tax credit scholarships allow taxpayers to redirect a portion of their federal tax liability toward non-profit funding for student scholarships. The federal framework leaves the opt-in decision to state governors, enabling local families to access federally incentivized scholarship dollars. "I’ve been clear from the start that New York would participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program if, and only if, all schools and students, including those in our public schools, could benefit. After a careful review of the federal regulations, we believe this program has the potential to bring millions of additional dollars to New York students and families without taking a single dollar from public schools or our state or local budgets," Hochul said. "I’m not going to leave money on the table when it could help our kids," she added. "That’s why I have also been directly engaging with business leaders, who have committed to use this program to support public school students and their academic needs. I look forward to working with education leaders across the state to make sure these resources reach students in every community. My commitment to public education has not changed, and it never will." MORE THAN 400K NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FAILING PUBLIC SCHOOLS: REPORT For decades, school choice initiatives have remained a third-rail issue for many Democrats, who contend that choice models weaken public school systems and undermine labor unions. However, growing parent demand for alternative education options — including charter schools, private schooling and homeschooling following the COVID-19 pandemic — has pushed several prominent Democrats to reevaluate their positions. Trump's landmark school choice program comes as major blue city school districts struggle to retain students since the coronavirus pandemic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9906f75342cf4db8e43c7 Lions head coach pays tribute to Mike Ditka after learning of his death from a press conference question te 2026-10-10T01:10:07.479Z Lions head coach pays tribute to Mike Ditka after learning of his death from a press conference question Reactions are pouring in after news broke of the death of legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka, and one of the best came from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. The Lions coach was in the midst of a news conference when a reporter asked if he had heard the news of Ditka's passing at the age of 86. He hadn't, and that led to Campbell telling the story of his experience with Ditka ahead of the 1999 NFL Draft. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Campbell was a tight end out of Texas A&M heading into the draft, and like any prospect, he did some interviews with teams. One of those teams was the New Orleans Saints, who were coached at the time by Ditka, who was also a tight end in his playing days. "[Ditka] was someone I loved, man. Growing up, Ditka was it," Campbell said. "[I'm a] huge fan." He said that the Saints, and specifically Ditka, wanted to meet with him. While Campbell knew the legendary coach would be in the room, he thought others would be in there too. Nope. Just him, Ditka, and a room full of cigar smoke. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "It was one of the best times of my life and most intimidating times of my life sitting across from Mike Ditka," Campbell said. "It was awesome, man. Him asking questions about where you grew up, how you think, how you're wired, the game, what you see, it was awesome. "Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He's a legend." What a classy tribute, and to pull that story out of his hat in the moment shows just how much the late coach meant to Campbell. Of course, the Saints did not end up drafting Campbell. Instead, he was selected by the New York Giants in the third round, 79th overall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9906d75342cf4db8e4399 Broncos OC Davis Webb Shares Blunt Reaction to Losing Play Calling Duties te 2026-10-10T01:10:05.520Z Broncos OC Davis Webb Shares Blunt Reaction to Losing Play Calling Duties Broncos OC Davis Webb gives a blunt response to Sean Payton taking over his duties as the team's play-caller for Week 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac98e1a75342cf4db8e435f Octoberfest arrives on Main Street te 2026-10-10T01:00:10.699Z Octoberfest arrives on Main Street A two-day autumn celebration began Friday at the Main Street Commons in Downtown Havasu, where dozens of vendors gathered for this year's Octoberfest event. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac98bbe75342cf4db8e42a5 James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back te 2026-10-10T00:50:06.950Z James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail Friday after a nearly two-week absence, ending days of speculation and criticism from political opponents regarding his whereabouts. "Hate to disappoint the conspiracy theorists, but James is still alive and meeting with voters at ACL today," Talarico’s primary spokesperson, JT Ennis, wrote on X. The post included a video of the candidate walking through crowds and greeting supporters at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. MEET THE VOTERS WHO COULD BREAK THE GOP’S DECADESLONG GRIP ON A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD Talarico, who is challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a closely-watched U.S. Senate contest, had not been seen publicly in person at a campaign event since late September. His last in-person event was a Sept. 26 news conference in Carrollton addressing rising gas prices. Talarico's campaign attributed the absence to a severe case of the flu. However, the prolonged pause drew sharp criticism from Republicans, including President Donald Trump. HECKLERS INTERRUPT TRUMP TEXAS RALLY MULTIPLE TIMES In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused the Democrat of being "MISSING IN ACTION." "TalaFREAKo has been missing for 12 days! Now, after looking for him throughout all of Texas, and beyond, probably even weirder places than anyone would think possible, he put out a statement that he has the 'flu,'" Trump wrote. "12 days is a long time to rid yourself of the so-called flu bug. What’s going on?" he added. "We need a Senator that’s a proven Champion like one that has been, without question, the Greatest Attorney General in the History of Texas, and one of the Greatest in the U.S.A." Talarico’s campaign pushed back on the characterization that he had been absent from the campaign trail for nearly two weeks, saying he attended a Zoom on Sept. 30 with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, after canceling an in-person event. The campaign argued that because he attended that Zoom, his absence was closer to nine days. COWBOYS LEGEND RANDY WHITE ENDORSES KEN PAXTON, WARNS JAMES TALARICO ‘CAN’T BE TRUSTED’ Talarico's last public event was a Sept. 26 campaign event in Texas where he held a press conference in Carrollton. On Sept. 28, he attended a fundraiser in New York City. The next day, he said he'd been diagnosed with the flu. Talarico's absence also prompted Paxton to target his opponent’s absence while on the campaign trail. "Where is James Talarico?" Paxton asked during a campaign rally in San Antonio. PAXTON VENTS OVER LACK OF CAMPAIGN CONTROL AS DC ESTABLISHMENT HE ONCE BATTLED COMES TO HIS AID Talarico's campaign confirmed he expects to return to a full in-person schedule through the weekend ahead of an Oct. 14 CNN town hall. The campaign previously noted that prior to his illness, Talarico had already completed more than 100 public campaign events across the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9896775342cf4db8e4226 Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the race te 2026-10-10T00:40:07.247Z Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the race Former aides to President Barack Obama discussed divisions among Maine Democrats over the party's troubled U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, with a warning to Democrats to "get over your s---." Maine's Senate race has drawn national attention after Democrats replaced their initial candidate, Graham Platner, due to sexual assault allegations against him. His replacement, Troy Jackson, has faced controversies of his own. Even so, Obama, the former boss of the "Pod Save America" hosts, recently released an endorsement video urging Maine voters not to sit out the election. The hosts discussed why Obama might have chosen that message. Former Obama strategist Dan Pfeiffer told his co-hosts that "it is true, and we have — this has been sort of mysterious to both of us — that there are a significant number of people in Maine who seem not to like Troy Jackson, including some Democrats." DEM WHO ABANDONED PLATNER AFTER SEX ASSAULT CLAIM NOW SCRAMBLES FOR HIS VOTERS "Yeah," former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau agreed. "That’s my biggest worry." Pfeiffer offered his assessment of the feuds between Democrats, saying, "And, so I think a little whether there are people who supported Platner who didn't like Platner being gone or the process by which we got here, or people who were supporting Mills who don't like any of this and Mills and Jackson do not like each other. And as of, like, two weeks ago, Mills had not endorsed Jackson and Jackson had not asked for the endorsement. "Everyone get over your s---, and let's try to win this race.  "I think there is some sense or fear, maybe, that some of the people who are not enthusiastic about Jackson for some reason because of how this process played out may sit out and so just like ‘get in here, get in the fight,’" Pfeiffer added of Obama’s video.  "I don't know if that's a real concern or not, but if I was trying to find a reason why that line would be in there, that would be it." "Yeah, I would say to all the Maine Democrats out there, I know it's been a rough one, but look to Michigan," Favreau said. "They had an extremely divisive primary, and you had Gretchen Whitmer … out there with Abdul [El-Sayed] this week. "Haley Stevens has been saying great things," he continued, noting Democrats in Michigan have been coming together after initially being divided. "And I really wish — I do think that Troy Jackson would probably benefit from more Maine Democrats and national Democrats kind of, you know, because, like, Maine is the kind of state that, again, it wants to go Democratic," Favreau added.  "They want — those voters want a Democratic Senate. That's what they're telling. "Even The New York Times poll that showed Collins ahead, you had people — most people — wanting a Democratic Senate," he said.  "So, like, I feel like the Democrats there just have to be reminded that, like, this is our guy, and this is our ticket to a Democratic Senate and not a Republican Senate." MAINE DEMOCRATS CROWN TROY JACKSON AS PLATNER REPLACEMENT AS FRESH SCRUTINY CLOUDS SENATE RESET Democratic strategist Julian Epstein told Fox News Digital, "Socialist revolutionaries all seem to be a little bit weird for one reason or another. Going MIA here, a Nazi tattoo there, refusing to denounce terrorists. Marry this with the mainstreaming in the Democratic Party of this lust for the centralized, command and control economic decision-making and the further expansion of a welfare state that is completely broke and headed towards a kind of complete breakdown that mimics Europe's current dysfunction. "The political and consultant class doesn't seem to care about these things," he continued. "They always find a way to rationalize. To them, it's less about principle and more about power. If these revolutionary candidates don't win, it means less power and money for the left and its apparatchiks. It seems like it's just about power at any cost these days. The Beltway money barge has a strange way of warping the sensibilities." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Jesse Arm, vice president of external affairs at the Manhattan Institute, said the Obama administration alumni were coping. "The ‘Pod Save America’ bros are just struggling to cope," he told Fox News Digital. "Susan Collins is overperforming because Maine voters know she’s a sensible moderate who calls balls and strikes. "Collins has been an independent maverick throughout her career, and Maine voters appreciate that about her." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9896675342cf4db8e421d Super Bowl LXI gets Pat McAfee treatment as ESPN adds alternate broadcast te 2026-10-10T00:40:06.357Z Super Bowl LXI gets Pat McAfee treatment as ESPN adds alternate broadcast The Super Bowl will be Pat McAfee'd. The former punter-turned-media mogul announced on Friday that he will have his own alternate cast of Super Bowl LXI in February through ESPN. McAfee said he expects the broadcast to be similar to his "Field Pass" telecasts. He did so in the college football national championship earlier this year and is expected to do so again this coming January. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE McAfee will have similar broadcasts for select "Monday Night Football" games this season, as well. The news comes two days after the Walt Disney Company announced that Disney+ will stream ESPN's and ABC's broadcast of the big game. This will be the seventh consecutive year a Super Bowl will be available on a streaming service, beginning with Super Bowl LV. McAfee has had an even bigger presence this year on ESPN, joining the "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show, in addition to his full-time role on "College GameDay." TEXAS LEGEND HAS SKY-HIGH HOPES FOR LONGHORNS AHEAD OF RED RIVER RIVALRY GAME VS OKLAHOMA ESPN was awarded this season's game in 2021 as part of the NFL's new media rights deal that added the network to the existing rotation of Fox, CBS and NBC. The Super Bowl will be Joe Buck's and Troy Aikman's return to the booth for the NFL's championship after they last called the game in 2020 when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers for Fox. The game will be played on Valentine's Day. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9870d75342cf4db8e41a2 Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie' te 2026-10-10T00:30:05.741Z Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie' President Donald Trump was caught by surprise on the South Lawn before heading to Syracuse on Friday. Before making the trip north with Mike Tyson and New York Yankees president Randy Levine, the press pool informed Trump that famed Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka had died. The news issued a raw reaction from the president. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Oh, he did? He was a great guy. He was with me all the way. He was tough," Trump said. "Mike Ditka — that's a sad one." "He was great. He was a big supporter of mine, and he was a winner. He was a tough cookie." Ditka supported Trump ahead of the 2016 election. Ditka coached the famous 1985 Bears that rampaged through the NFL with an 18-1 record, losing only to the Miami Dolphins, and then going on to a Super Bowl title. The death of one of the NFL's greats was announced Friday morning by his family in a statement. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," the statement said. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. LEGENDARY BEARS HEAD COACH MIKE DITKA DEAD AT 86 Ditka was a great tight end who won the Super Bowl with Dallas, and was a Super Bowl winning coach with the Chicago Bears. He also became something of an iconic figure as fans and celebrities copied his look and imitated his no-nonsense talk. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1961, he became the first modern receiving tight end and the first tight end selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ditka won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1961 and made five consecutive Pro Bowls from 1961-65 and earned five All-Pro selections. He played for the Bears from 1961-66, the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967-68 and the Dallas Cowboys from 1969-72, finishing with 427 receptions, 5,812 yards and 43 touchdowns. Ditka played on teams that won the 1963 NFL championship with Chicago and Super Bowl VI with Dallas following the 1971 season. He retired as a player after the 1972 season, entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. He became Chicago’s head coach in 1982 and was named NFL Coach of the Year in 1985 and 1988, coached the Bears through 1992 and later led the New Orleans Saints from 1997-99. OutKick's Armando Salguero and Ryan Canfield contributed to this report. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac984b475342cf4db8e40ed Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead te 2026-10-10T00:20:04.641Z Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead Anthropic said it "turned off live internet access" for "all our internal evaluations" until further notice. 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