https://meenews.co/post/6a9390fc2c5335ae104ce410 Former California councilman's corruption unmasked after FBI finds cash buried in backyard te 2026-08-30T02:10:04.007Z Former California councilman's corruption unmasked after FBI finds cash buried in backyard A former California councilman who admitted burying nearly $63,000 in cash in his backyard was sentenced Friday to 18 months in federal prison for taking bribes tied to a police-union contract and commercial marijuana permits, prosecutors said. Ricardo Pacheco, 63, spent more than two decades on the Baldwin Park City Council before resigning in 2020 as part of his plea deal. Federal prosecutors said he used his elected office to collect cash and funnel other payments through his church and political groups. The Department of Justice said Pacheco and former Compton City Councilman Isaac Jacob Galvan carried out "corrupt acts while they were elected officials," including accepting and paying bribes for political support and city permits. HAWAII'S DEMOCRATIC LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR INDICTED IN STATE CORRUPTION INVESTIGATION Pacheco was also fined $10,000 and ordered to forfeit $219,755. The FBI seized $83,145 in cash proceeds from him, including $62,900 that Pacheco said he had buried in two places in his backyard, prosecutors said. A restitution hearing is still to be scheduled. Galvan, 39, received the same 18-month federal prison sentence and was ordered to pay $323,557 in restitution. FORMER GAMBINO ASSOCIATE TURNED NEW JERSEY COUNCILMAN ACCUSED OF RUNNING LOANSHARKING RING WHILE IN OFFICE The case began with the police-union deal. Between January and October 2018, Pacheco solicited and received $37,900 from a Baldwin Park police officer in exchange for supporting the Baldwin Park Police Association’s contract with the city, prosecutors said. The deal was worth at least $4.4 million over three years. MASSACHUSETTS MAYOR CHARGED WITH WIRE FRAUD IN $1.5M COVID RELIEF SCHEME The officer was working at the FBI’s direction after he and another officer approached the bureau to assist in its corruption investigation, according to the DOJ. In October 2018, the officer handed Pacheco a $20,000 cash bribe inside an envelope at a Baldwin Park coffee shop, prosecutors said. Pacheco also directed $17,900 in checks to his church and political action committees that were set up in other people’s names but controlled by him, according to the DOJ. MADURO ALLY DEPORTED TO US OVER ALLEGED BILLION-DOLLAR CORRUPTION SCHEME TIED TO OIL, FOOD PROGRAM Pacheco voted for the police association contract in March 2018. Pacheco later became an FBI informant after agents caught him in a video-recorded sting at the coffee shop, according to the Los Angeles Times. The outlet reported that Pacheco wore a concealed wire as investigators built cases that led to six indictments involving more than 20 people tied to local government and the marijuana industry. The outlet also reported that the wider investigation implicated figures including Galvan, a former Baldwin Park city attorney, a Commerce city manager, a San Bernardino County planning commissioner and a marijuana distributor. The case also uncovered an alleged pay-to-play system around marijuana permits in Baldwin Park. FORMER CALIFORNIA MAYOR ADMITS TO SECRETLY WORKING FOR CHINA, SPREADING BEIJING PROPAGANDA IN US The city began allowing marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and distribution in 2017. Prosecutors said Pacheco soon began seeking money from businesses pursuing development agreements and related permits. Galvan, who was then serving on the Compton City Council, offered consulting services to W&F International Corp., a Diamond Bar import-export business that wanted a marijuana permit in Baldwin Park, prosecutors said. Galvan then helped facilitate $70,000 in bribes from the company’s owner, Yichang Bai, to Pacheco in return for the councilman’s votes and political backing, according to the DOJ. Pacheco delivered, prosecutors said, voting in favor of W&F’s permit in June and July 2018 and later supporting the company’s effort to relocate its operations. The payments were obscured through checks from third parties, including checks with blank payee lines, prosecutors said. When Pacheco later sought more money for his legal defense fund, Galvan told Bai the councilman wanted $25,000. Bai agreed to provide $20,000 through seven checks from bank accounts that were not his or W&F’s, the DOJ said. Galvan also admitted he failed to report about $560,525 in income to the IRS from 2017 through 2020. Prosecutors said the scheme caused a tax loss of $115,816. Bai pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and was sentenced in July to 20 months in federal prison and a $3,000 fine. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a938ea42c5335ae104ce3d2 Footage of two planes stunning a rugby stadium with one of the wildest flyovers ever goes viral te 2026-08-30T02:00:04.285Z Footage of two planes stunning a rugby stadium with one of the wildest flyovers ever goes viral Is there anything better than a flyover? Just last weekend, fans at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., were treated to seven of them in the lead-up to the race. However, none of them buzzed the tower quite like a couple of passenger jets did to a rugby stadium in South Africa. EXCLUSIVE: AIR FORCE DEBUTS HISTORIC 8-SHIP BOMBER-FIGHTER FORMATION OVER MIAMI BEACH New Zealand traveled to South Africa as part of a tour called "Rugby's Greatest Rivalry," pitting the All Blacks against the Springboks in a series of matches being played around the world. Saturday's was in Cape Town, South Africa, and started with a doozy of a flyover by a pair of Embraer E-Jets from South African airline Airlink. That was about as low as it could've been without grazing the heads of cheapskates in the nosebleeds with the landing gear. I mean, look at this from some other angles because it just makes it even more unbelievable. FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX ATTENDEES TALK ABOUT AMERICAN PRIDE IN THE MIDST OF HISTORIC EVENT While it's shocking to those of us who are used to seeing flyovers several thousand feet higher than that, it's apparently pretty common in South Africa. South Africa: where they have sharks that jump out of the water higher than planes fly over stadiums. I’m sure it was a shock to the system for any rugby fans in that stadium who were a few beers deep by the time the match got underway — which, let’s be real, was probably most of them — but man, what an experience. Imagine that being done by something like the B-2 bomber that did a flyover at the aforementioned Freedom 250 Grand Prix, that low over a stadium. It would probably rattle the fillings out of your face, but you'd think it was the coolest thing ever. And then when you'd explain it to your dentist, he'd think it was the coolest thing ever too, and not just because he was getting paid. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a937e3c2c5335ae104ce1ef Country duo Dan + Shay nearly broke up at height of success when their 'communication' faltered te 2026-08-30T00:50:04.227Z Country duo Dan + Shay nearly broke up at height of success when their 'communication' faltered Country music duo Dan + Shay revealed they almost went their separate ways at the height of their success. The duo, composed of Dan Smyers, 39, and Shay Mooney, 34, admitted while on the "Artist Friendly" podcast recently that at the pinnacle of their success "there was unhealthy dynamics between both of us cuz we process things a lot differently." Mooney explained that their biggest issue was that there "was just a communication stop" and they eventually "got to this point" where it was "just getting really tough." "We had that moment in 2021, and it was kind of like, all right, do we ride off into the sunset and celebrate our accomplishments or do, like, we have some maybe really hard conversations with each other and fix this?" Mooney said. COUNTRY STAR STEPS AWAY FROM MUSIC TO FOCUS ON HIMSELF AFTER FAME TOOK A TOLL After host Joel Madden pressed the duo for more details, Smyers explained that after they landed the opening slot for Kenny Chesney's tour, they were excited but didn't know if they could do it since their relationship was in a bad place. They ultimately decided "We have to figure this out," even if it meant that they "call it a day and go out on this Kenny tour as our farewell tour," Smyers said. The two decided to meet at Smyers' home to have a conversation, with Smyers calling that meeting "the most pivotal critical moment in our entire career." "We're either going to say peace out to this thing or we're going to figure this out and get it right," Mooney said, with Smyers adding, "He ended up staying at the house till like 3:00, 4 in the morning and just hashing." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Mooney later explained that he felt as if Smyers wasn't enjoying himself during the shows, noting that he felt like he didn't "know how to make you enjoy these things" and that he just wanted his friend to be happy. He was later able to understand that Smyers is particular about "those details that people don't see" and would get upset when things malfunction during shows, for instance if "the video wall was out," whereas that isn't as big of an issue for Mooney. "When we finally were like, 'Hey, you're not good at enjoying these things sometimes. I enjoy everything even when it's bad,'" Mooney said. "So if we can meet somewhere in the middle, we can make this beautiful thing. Which is what happened in the beginning." In the end, they chose to remain together as a duo after they both apologized for their part in the breakdown of their relationship. Smyers said they also established a new rule where they let each other know when something is bothering them, "rather than letting these things build up and boil and then it just explodes." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Dan + Shay broke out into the country music scene in 2013 with the release of their debut single, "19 You + Me." Their debut album, "Where It All Began" came one year later in 2014, and their signature hit, "Tequila," was released in 2018. The song won them their first Grammy Award in 2019, which was followed by two more consecutive wins in 2020 and 2021 for "Speechless" and "10,000 Hours." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93798c2c5335ae104ce171 Division-II running back pronounced dead after medical emergency in team's season opener te 2026-08-30T00:30:04.774Z Division-II running back pronounced dead after medical emergency in team's season opener A college in Liberty, Missouri, is in mourning after one of the school's running backs was pronounced dead following a medical emergency on the sideline during the team's season-opening game. William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnet was the player involved in the incident during the game against D-II rival Fort Lewis College. The game, which was being played at William Jewell College's Greene Stadium, was suspended, with a vigil in memory of the late junior running back scheduled for Saturday evening. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! "William Jewell & the Liberty community mourn the passing of junior MicahJo Barnett," the school's athletic department posted on social media. "Our thoughts & prayers are with MicahJo’s family, teammates, friends, & coaches. A vigil will be held tonight on the Jewell quad at 8 p.m. in honor of MicahJo & family." FORMER COLLEGE FOOTBALL STANDOUT LEVI WYATT DEAD AT 23 The school's interim president, Dr. Drew Van Horn, thanked first responders for the efforts to save Barnet, who was pursuing a business major at the small liberal arts college. "We appreciate the response from the sheriff’s office, the police department, EMS team, physician for the team, everybody responded so quickly, so well," Dr. Van Horn told Fox 4 KC. "Our hearts are heavy and we just appreciate all the support that we have received from the greater community." Barnet had scored a touchdown earlier in the game, not long before his death. According to the school's athletics site, Barnet hailed from Shawnee, Kansas, and has six siblings. In high school, he led Liberty North High School to a state title during his senior year. Barnet appeared in eight games his freshman year, but was limited to five in 2025 due to a season-ending injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9377352c5335ae104ce12d Mississippi mayor argues aginst lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death te 2026-08-30T00:20:05.054Z Mississippi mayor argues aginst lowering flag for Dolly Parton after her death A mayor of a small city in Mississippi is arguing against lowering the flag to honor Dolly Parton, worrying that it would "lessen the meaning of the gesture" in the future. "I believe lowering the American flag to half-staff should mean something very significant," Olive Branch, Mississippi, Mayor Ken Adams wrote on the city’s Facebook page on Friday. "In my opinion, it should be reserved for our military heroes, fallen first responders, presidents and other major national leaders, or events that have had a tremendous impact on our country." He added, "If we lower the flag every time a well-known or beloved person passes away, I believe we eventually lessen the meaning of the gesture." DOLLY PARTON'S LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS: FROM SMOKY MOUNTAINS POVERTY TO COUNTRY MUSIC IMMORTALITY Adams began his post by acknowledging the "9 to 5" songstress as a "great person" who "brought happiness to millions of people and has done tremendous things for others throughout her life." He said he had "nothing but respect for her." SHERRILL RIPPED AFTER NEW JERSEY SKIPS FLAG DIRECTIVE HONORING GRAHAM: ‘MOST POLITICAL GOVERNOR’ Adams went on to say that while he doesn’t believe local governments should disregard the president or the governor, Mississippi operates under "Home Rule," which he said gives local governments broad discretion. Both President Donald Trump and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ordered U.S. and state flags to be flown at half-staff for one week after her death at 80 years old on Tuesday. DOLLY PARTON REFUSED TO PICK POLITICAL SIDES FOR DECADES: ‘I’M NOT IN POLITICS, I’M AN ENTERTAINER’ "The President can make the decision for the country. The Governor can make the decision for the State of Mississippi. I believe a mayor should have the ability to make a decision for his or her city," Adams continued. "I also don’t believe residents elected me to be a ‘salute and execute’ Mayor but to lead with conviction." He stressed that his decision wasn’t about "disrespecting Dolly Parton. It isn’t about politics. And it certainly isn’t about saying she wasn’t a great American." DOLLY PARTON'S BELOVED LITERACY MISSION SEES SURGE OF SUPPORT AFTER COUNTRY ICON'S DEATH "It’s simply my belief that the American flag at half-staff is one of the highest honors we can give, and I believe that honor should be reserved for truly extraordinary circumstances," he said. "Sometimes preserving the meaning of an honor means being selective about when we use it." Adams faced criticism in the comments, with one person writing, "She did more for children than any politician ever has. That should raise her status in your eyes from ‘just a celebrity.’" BROADCAST BIAS: DOLLY PARTON TAUGHT THE WORLD THE WAY TO BE UNIVERSALLY BELOVED "I’d lower it for Dolly before any politician," a second person stated. A third commenter wrote: "When you said 'it's simply my belief', I guess you said it all. Doesn't matter to you what the President, the Governor or your residents believe. And 'reserved for people who made a tremendous impact?' Well...she was probably the most unifying figure of the past 40 years; and she donated 325 million books to kids. Sounds like an impact." A fourth person who said they were a veteran and first responder wrote that they were "100% ok with lowering the flags for Dolly. She gave her time and money to the military and multiply organizations. She earned this." Adams didn't clarify if his statement meant the flag would not be lowered in Olive Branch. Fox News Digital reached out to Adams’ office for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9372862c5335ae104ce0cb Natasha Cloud refuses to address Enes Kanter Freedom by name in first comments on ejection incident te 2026-08-30T00:00:06.747Z Natasha Cloud refuses to address Enes Kanter Freedom by name in first comments on ejection incident Natasha Cloud called Enes Kanter Freedom an "irrelevant person" Saturday in her first public comments since their courtside confrontation last Sunday led to his ejection and ban from Chicago Sky home games. "I won't be talking about anything that happened with an irrelevant person," Cloud told reporters Saturday. "What I will focus on is what actually affects women and children." "I will talk about real issues that face women, and it's not our trans human beings," she continued. "It's not our drag queens. It's not our gay community. There is a certain demographic of people that you can generally search; it's a simple Google search of what is the greatest threat to women and children in 2026 in the United States of America, and it's not going to be trans people." WNBA PLAYER NATASHA CLOUD FIRES OFF PRO-TRANS MESSAGE FOLLOWING ALTERCATION WITH ENES KANTER FREEDOM The confrontation occurred late in the third quarter of the Sky’s loss to the Indiana Fever on Aug. 23. Freedom sat courtside wearing a shirt that defined a woman as an "adult human female." He had also recently announced plans to seek eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft as part of his protest against the league’s publicly available eligibility language. Freedom said he initially raised his hands to celebrate a shot by Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. He alleged that Cloud later turned toward him and said, "She’s not going to sleep with you." Freedom said the two exchanged words before Cloud approached him, yelled and pointed in his direction. Video shows Freedom stand, extend his arms and step toward the playing surface as security intervened. The Sky said arena security, NBA Security and Chicago police considered him a potential threat. Freedom maintained that he never intended to enter the court and had already taken his final step. Sky principal owner Michael Alter announced two days later that Freedom was banned from future team games at Wintrust Arena unless he could demonstrate that he would follow the organization’s rules without presenting a potential threat. Cloud praised Alter, general manager Jeff Pagliocca and coach Tyler Marsh for their handling of the incident. "We're asking for protection, and that's what protection looks like from a man," Cloud said. "We can't not allow him in the arena before the game, but after the game we can bring solutions to the table that best benefit putting our players first and protecting our players. Jeff, Tyler and Michael have done a good job of that. I hope the WNBA follows their lead." The WNBA Fan Code of Conduct permits teams to eject spectators, revoke tickets and prevent individuals from attending future games. It also states that a guest who attempts to enter the court can be immediately removed. Asked why the WNBA continues to experience heightened controversies, she answered with one word: "Men." ENES FREEDOM VS NATASHA CLOUD: THE OPPOSING ACTIVISTS AT THE CENTER OF THE WNBA'S LATEST SIGNATURE MOMENT Alter has not identified a formal reinstatement process for Freedom. He said Freedom must prove that he understands his conduct was unacceptable and will not repeat it, but declined to give him a "roadmap" for having the ban lifted. Cloud said Saturday that the league’s repeated cultural and political distractions stem from men. "The men now that are like, ‘Oh, we need to protect the WNBA,’ y'all were the same ones saying we shouldn't be paid," Cloud continued. "Y'all were the same ones saying we shouldn't have been invested in, saying we're a joke, the same ones that don't respect Black women. So, if you're going to protect women, that means all women. That includes Black women, trans women and the list goes on." Cloud scored 14 points earlier Saturday as the Sky lost to the Liberty, 85-66. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9369242c5335ae104cdfea Social media rips dude who snatched Liverpool star's match-worn jersey from two kids … or did he? te 2026-08-29T23:20:04.966Z Social media rips dude who snatched Liverpool star's match-worn jersey from two kids … or did he? You’d think by now most people would know that snatching a game-used ball or jersey from a kid at a sporting event is always a bad move, but it appears at least one person didn’t get the message … or did he? English Premier League club Liverpool had just played Nottingham Forest to a 2-2 draw, and while he was walking off the pitch, Liverpool's Alexander Isak decided to make a young fan's day. He spotted the kid, popped off his jersey, and went to hand it to him, only for it to be intercepted by some dude. A'S FAN BRUTALLY SWINGS AND MISSES WITH THE LADIES AFTER TRYING TO HAND THEM A FOUL BALL Oh, boy... These are always rough. CHICAGO CUBS FAN SLAPS YOUNGER FAN FOR NOT STANDING DURING NATIONAL ANTHEM IN VIRAL VIDEO At this point, every functional adult knows that you yield cool sports souvenirs to kids. I’m not saying I agree with that. I think it actually builds character when a 31-year-old fella like myself dives in front of a youngster and takes a home run ball from them with a highlight-reel catch. I get a cool addition to my office; they get a valuable life lesson about life not being fair and scumbags walking among us. The thing is, I don’t do that and abide by the unwritten rule because I don’t want to get eaten alive on social media more than I have to. However, in an instance of something that never happens — aside from the fact that it happens all the time — social media may have jumped the proverbial gun on this one. Alright, it's good to see that situation ended the way it should have, with that young soccer fan getting his favorite player's sweaty shirt. But let this be a reminder that if you're going to shame someone, make sure you get all the facts before you start serving up a heaping helping of it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93621c2c5335ae104cdf40 USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing' te 2026-08-29T22:50:04.252Z USC football ripped for pathetic crowd at home opener: 'Absolutely embarrassing' College football is BACK. Can you feel it? It's in the air! We've waited months for today. We put our heads down all winter and spring. We suffered through the insufferable summer weather. We made it through the awful WNBA drama. We waited for today — for this moment. Week Zero. The unofficial start of the college football season. It's the best Saturday of the year ... ONE OF THESE EIGHT COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAMS WILL BE HOISTING THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY IN 2026 Unless you're in Los Angeles. USC, the No. 14 team in the country, opened up their 2026 season this afternoon at home against San Jose State. The Trojans, of course, dominated. They went into the half up 28-0, and took a 35-3 lead into the fourth quarter. It was always going to be a blowout, and it was. And, apparently, fans got that memo well before kickoff: Lordy. What a scene! Look, I get it. It's Los Angeles. We're not talking about SEC country here. It ain't exactly the college football capital of the world. It was also San Jose State. Not exactly a juggernaut. Yes, I know it was ... "hot." And by that, I mean 92 degrees. Sure. Whatever you say! That being said, it's a tough look for a program that, in theory, is supposed to be competing for a national title in a few months. I don't know what the official attendance was — and I'm not certain USC is gonna be eager to provide that information — but those are some bad optics. Bad optics. This is a program that produced Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart. Carson Palmer and Caleb Williams. Junior Seau. Troy Polamalu. Ronnie Lott. Marcus Allen. Yes, O.J. Simpson. NOTRE DAME CAVES, LIVES UP TO MARCUS FREEMAN'S PROMISE AS USC RIVALRY GAME IS OFFICIALLY BACK USC was the team during my childhood. For about a decade, the Trojans were must-see TV. Sure, they're not the powerhouse they were 15 years ago, but this is still the No. 14 team in the country! This was the home opener. After eight long months, football was finally BACK at the Coliseum ... And nobody showed up. Brutal. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a935fc52c5335ae104cdf08 Drug institute warns that Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain potentially fatal ingredient te 2026-08-29T22:40:05.201Z Drug institute warns that Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain potentially fatal ingredient A respected drug treatment and mental health center in the Netherlands issued a warning against taking ecstasy pills that are shaped like President Donald Trump’s head, saying they could be fatal. The Trimbos Institute warned in a "red alert" that the pills contain a high concentration of PMMA, also known as para-methoxymethamfetamine, which is similar to ecstasy’s active ingredient MDMA, but is slower acting. The slow onset could encourage users to take more and potentially overdose. The institute shared a photo of two of the pills, of which one was green on the front and one was yellow and they were red and blue on the back. POLICE SEIZE COCAINE BRICKS WITH STICKERS OF NORWEGIAN SOCCER STAR ERLING HAALAND ALL OVER THEM The pills had a likeness of Trump’s face on the front and the name "Trump" and letter "NL" on the back. "Absolutely do not use these pills," the institute urged. In 2018, Indiana State police seized orange Trump-shaped ecstasy pills in an operation targeting small-time drug traffickers. Those pills also had Trump’s face on the front and "great again" written on the back, an apparent reference to his Make America Great Again slogan. In 2017, German police also seized thousands of Trump-shaped ecstasy pills, which also appeared to be orange, that had an estimated street value of nearly $46,000. There have yet to be any reports of overdoses or deaths due to the drug, Spokesperson Anniek Groothuis told the Associated Press. GERMAN POLICE SEIZE THOUSANDS OF 'TRUMP' ECSTASY TABLETS "We do not know of any victims where PMMA was found in their blood," she said. The clinic said that the pills had recently been handed in to some of their centers where they test drugs before people take them. While ecstasy is illegal in the Netherlands, hundreds of thousands of people use the drug every year, according to the government. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a935d6c2c5335ae104cdecb Royce White became a fan-favorite guest at Fever game amid Simone Biles' appearance te 2026-08-29T22:30:04.472Z Royce White became a fan-favorite guest at Fever game amid Simone Biles' appearance On a night when Simone Biles was in the building, Indiana Fever fans flocked to Royce White. White, a former NBA player who became a viral sensation after declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft, showed up at Friday night’s Fever game in what he says was an unannounced appearance. White told OutKick that he didn't give the Fever any notice that he would be coming, and the ticket wasn't even purchased under his name. The Fever have not responded to requests for comment. FORMER NBA PLAYER ROYCE WHITE OFFICIALLY DECLARES FOR 2027 WNBA DRAFT AS LEAGUE'S CULTURE WAR CONTINUES White quickly became the story of the night, as fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse stopped to talk with him, shake his hand and take photos. The friendly reception of White was in stark contrast to how Enes Kanter Freedom was received at the Chicago Sky's home game vs. the Fever game last Sunday. Fans heckled Freedom on his way into the arena before he was ejected from the game in the third quarter. The Sky were informed that Freedom would be coming hours before the game, and team owner Michael Alter told OutKick that security was alerted of Freedom's presence at that game. White, who says the Fever had no such notice he would be showing up Friday, avoided any similar issues to Freedom. The Indiana home crowd truly embraced White. "They don't have hate for Black trans lesbians here in Indiana, it's a beautiful thing," White told OutKick after the game. "The reception was great. That's really the cool thing, juxtaposed to what Enes went through... there in Chicago. I just had a completely different experience tonight, and the people of Indiana are great." White admitted he did not expect the crowd to embrace him like that. "It's just so crazy the difference of response here in Indiana versus Chicago. But one city is run by people who have common sense and the other one isn't," he said. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Riley Gaines were also at the game, and were among the other spectators who flocked to White. Gaines has her own history with Biles after they engaged in a social media spat in June 2025 over the topic of trans athletes in women's sports. But despite Gaines and Biles being in the same room together on Friday, White's presence appeared to overshadow both of them, especially in social media discussion. ENES KANTER FREEDOM EJECTED FROM SKY-FEVER GAME AFTER VERBAL ALTERCATION WITH NATASHA CLOUD Gaines, who was at her second WNBA game, also spoke about the difference in reception by fans in Indiana compared to her last outing. Gaines last attended the Fever vs Minnesota Lynx game in Minneapolis earlier this month. "My main takeaway is that when Minneapolis is booing you, it’s generally a good sign," Gaines told OutKick "Especially for those of us with common sense and an ounce of integrity and a shred of honesty." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a935b152c5335ae104cde73 Dems face uphill battle in challenge to Georgia Congressional map under new SCOTUS rules te 2026-08-29T22:20:05.754Z Dems face uphill battle in challenge to Georgia Congressional map under new SCOTUS rules Then-President Joe Biden put Georgia at the center of the national voting-rights fight in 2021 when he branded the state’s Republican-backed election overhaul "Jim Crow in the 21st century." Now, five years later, a separate Georgia voting-rights battle involving allegations of racial discrimination is garnering national attention as it plays out in federal court. This time, the dispute centers on the state’s redrawn Congressional and state maps redrawn in 2021, with challengers facing a significantly tougher burden of proof following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais. The latest development came when the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court judgment striking down Georgia’s 2021 maps and returned the case to U.S. District Judge Steve Jones. The appeals court instructed Jones to reconsider the challenge under the new framework established in Callais, which raised the bar for plaintiffs alleging racial discrimination in redistricting. Under that standard, evidence that a map weakened Black voters’ electoral influence is not enough by itself. Plaintiffs must present evidence supporting a "strong inference" of intentional racial discrimination and distinguish the effects of race from those of partisan politics. SUPREME COURT RULES ON KEY VOTING RIGHTS ACT RULE AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS WAGE REDISTRICTING WAR That distinction is especially important in Georgia, where Black voters overwhelmingly support Democratic candidates, creating significant overlap between race and partisan affiliation. That overlap could make it more difficult for the challengers to prove that race, rather than political advantage, drove the district lines. Black voters and voting-rights organizations filed three lawsuits challenging the maps between December 2021 and January 2022, arguing that the districts diluted Black voting power in violation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Jones ruled for the challengers in 2023 and ordered Georgia to create additional majority-Black districts, including one Congressional district, two state Senate districts and five state House districts. Georgia subsequently enacted replacement maps that satisfied Jones’ order while preserving the Republican Party’s political advantage elsewhere. Those maps were used in the 2024 elections and remain in place for the 2026 election cycle, while the legality of the original maps remained at the center of Georgia’s appeal. MEDIA OUTRAGE OVER SUPREME COURT’S VOTING RIGHTS ACT DECISION COLLIDES WITH REALITY Before Callais, plaintiffs suing based on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could win their case without proving that lawmakers intentionally discriminated on the basis of race. Courts focused heavily on whether a map had the effect of diminishing minority voters’ ability to elect their preferred candidates. But under Callais, courts must more closely examine whether present-day racial discrimination was behind the redrawing of the maps rather than political advantages. Hans von Spakovsky, a senior fellow at Advancing American Freedom, said he does not believe the Georgia challenge will survive the new test. "I don’t think a challenge will succeed because there is no evidence of current racial discrimination going on in the state legislature," von Spakovsky said. "Prior rulings against the state were based on judges misconstruing and misinterpreting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act by claiming there was racial dilution resulting from partisan gerrymandering." "That is not the correct legal standard under Section 2," he continued. "Partisan gerrymandering is constitutional and is not a violation of Section 2." GEORGIA REDISTRICTING BATTLE REVIVED AFTER APPEALS COURT OVERTURNS FEDERAL COURT DECISION Georgia can argue that lawmakers were pursuing partisan objectives rather than targeting Black voters because of their race. Because the state’s Black and Democratic voting blocs substantially overlap, separating those possible motivations could prove difficult for the challengers. "The Supreme Court in the Callais decision specifically said that a viable claim under Section 2 can only be shown if there is evidence of current racial discrimination, and judges must distinguish between racial and political bases for the way people vote," von Spakovsky said. "In other words, there’s no racial dilution going on when individuals are voting a particular way because of their politics," he added. Jones must now decide how to handle the remanded case. The plaintiffs could ask to supplement the record with revised maps, updated statistical analyses or additional evidence addressing the Supreme Court’s new requirements. The 11th Circuit, however, did not automatically grant them a new trial or authorize them to rebuild their case from the beginning. Georgia could argue that the plaintiffs already received a full trial and that Jones should apply the new standard solely to the existing record. Whatever Jones decides is unlikely to alter Georgia’s districts before the November 2026 midterm elections. The appeals court did not order the state to reinstate the original 2021 maps, and Georgia has already conducted its primaries using the replacement districts created from the 2023 map. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9358bc2c5335ae104cde40 Police fatally shoot sword-wielding man after woman found trapped in car, officials say te 2026-08-29T22:10:04.587Z Police fatally shoot sword-wielding man after woman found trapped in car, officials say A sword-wielding man was fatally shot by police outside a Nashville sedan where a woman was reportedly being held against her will Saturday, authorities said. The fatal officer-involved shooting unfolded on Cheshire Drive, where officers encountered a 54-year-old man outside his Hyundai sedan while he was armed with a sword, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Police said a woman was inside the vehicle and was reportedly being held against her will. Authorities have not released her condition. RIDESHARE PASSENGER HELD HOSTAGE FOR EIGHT HOURS DURING ARMED STANDOFF WITH POLICE IN SWANKY NEIGHBORHOOD The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation into the shooting, police said. Officials have not released any further details about the confrontation, including what prompted the officer to open fire. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Metro Nashville Police Department for comment. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9358bb2c5335ae104cde37 Bill Maher ridicules liberals’ 'Lake America' outrage with jab at left-wing language police te 2026-08-29T22:10:03.444Z Bill Maher ridicules liberals’ 'Lake America' outrage with jab at left-wing language police Comedian Bill Maher mocked liberals for crying foul over President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario, suggesting they know a thing or two about changing things to fit a political agenda. In Friday’s opening monologue of HBO’s "Real Time," host Maher poked fun at Trump’s renaming of one of the Great Lakes to "Lake America" during an ongoing trade war with Canada. "Trump is so mad at Canada he renamed Lake Ontario Lake America," Maher said. "Now I gotta buy a new globe again." TRUMP TAUNTS CANADA ON RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO THE 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID RISING BORDER TRADE RIFT "It’s like the fifth time it’s happened," Maher added, referring to Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America." Trade talks between the two countries crumbled late Friday as the United States moved forward with 50% tariffs on Canada. VANCE SAYS CANADA FRIENDLIER TO CHINA ON TRADE THAN TO US: 'INSANITY' Maher then took aim at liberal outrage over the president’s decision, suggesting critics of Trump’s move had embraced politically driven changes in terminology themselves. "The liberals are very pissed at this," Maher quipped, adding, "They say you can’t just go around changing things to fit your political agenda. Just ask any Latinx birthing person." MAHER MOCKS LIBERALS FOR STILL PANICKING ABOUT TRUMP'S ANTICS, PERSONALITY AFTER 10 YEARS Trump signed the executive order renaming the lake from the Oval Office on Thursday, telling reporters, "This is official, effective immediately." Maher’s criticism was echoed by NewsBusters Managing Editor Curtis Houck, who told Fox News Digital that liberals’ willingness to embrace new terminology undermines their criticism of Trump’s latest decision. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The fact that 'Latinx' and 'birthing person' are increasingly accepted as a punchline rather than a serious demographic statement should give all of us hope that ‘Woke One’ is dead and we're never going back to that farcical time," Houck told Fox News Digital. "If only the liberal, elitist media could more consistently get the picture," he continued. "The left needs to take a seat before they can say anything about anything being renamed." The sentiment was echoed by NewsBusters Executive Editor Tim Graham. "Liberals want to rename all kinds of things to satisfy their urge for wokeness," Graham told Fox News Digital. "Just in this decade, they've pulled down all kinds of statues and renamed scads of military bases. What they hate is anything Trump does to add a patriotic pro-America tinge to something which they associate more with his ego than with patriotism. They see red – as in a red MAGA cap." "The media routinely genuflect ethnic and LGBTQ pressure groups and their demands to remake the language we're all supposed to use," he continued. "So they can't seriously object to renaming things. They just want to be the only people who get to rename things." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9354102c5335ae104cddb5 Cutter Boley wins Arizona State starting quarterback job te 2026-08-29T21:50:08.482Z Cutter Boley wins Arizona State starting quarterback job TEMPE – The wait is over. Arizona State named Cutter Boley its starting quarterback on Saturday, one week ahead of the Sun Devils’ season opener against Morgan State. Following the departure of Sam Leavitt to LSU, ASU brought in Boley (Kentucky) and Mikey Keene (Fresno State) via transfer, while adding true freshman Jake Fette and retaining Cam Dyer. After months of competition within that group, Boley separated himself and earned the starting job for the Sun Devils. “We felt like he had a great camp, did a good job taking care of the football,” coach Kenny Dillingham said. “We think Cutter is the best opportunity for us to go and win football games. We feel like he deserves it and he won it.” The 6-foot-5, 213-pound Boley brings starting experience from the SEC to Arizona State. He went 4-6 in his first full season as a starter at Kentucky last season, including SEC wins over Auburn and Florida. Boley passed for 2,160 yards and 15 touchdowns, but he also threw 12 interceptions and fumbled five times, losing two.  He was named the quarterback on the SEC All-Freshman team. “We all came here to win,” Boley said after an ASU spring practice. “The competition in this room makes everybody better, and that’s going to show on the field.” While Boley earned the nod, Arizona State’s coaching staff remains confident in the entire quarterback room heading into the season. “We feel really good about Mikey, we feel really good about Cam, we feel really good about Jake,” Dillingham said. “We feel good about that room and we thought they all got better.” Dillingham praised Boley’s physical tools and the potential those gifts give him at quarterback. “He’s big, he’s strong, he’s a better athlete than people give him credit for,” Dillingham said. “I think that’s one thing you don’t see in practice. How many times would you not get sacked? You don’t know until you know. I don’t even know, and it will be on Saturdays when I know.” Cutter Boley earned the starting quarterback job at Kentucky early last season when previous starter Zach Calzada suffered a shoulder injury. (File photo by Tanner Pearson/Associated Press) Arizona State plays three preseason ranked teams this season, with two of those matchups coming against Big 12 opponents Texas Tech and BYU. Dillingham believes Boley’s experience in the SEC will prepare him for those matchups.  “The experience of playing at a high level is huge because the lights aren’t going to be too bright for him,” Dillingham said. “We play three games against top-15 opponents on the road this year, so we’re going to be playing under a lot of bright lights.” Offensive coordinator Marcus Arroyo likes the growth Boley has displayed throughout camp. “I think we pushed Boley really well and I think his command of what he wants in the offense has come along each day,” Arroyo said. “I think he’s been intentful and really deliberate off the field and he’s really likened himself to getting in there and trying to find some dark hours of work which I think is necessary to this position to have the success we want.” Along with Boley’s skill set, Dillingham praised Boley’s personality and leadership qualities. “He’s positive, he’s charismatic, he takes the blame,” Dillingham said. “It’s very humble with a positive vibe and charisma and there’s a bunch of ways you can lead people. There is not a right way, there’s not a wrong way, it’s just your own way.” Boley and Keene joined the team’s leadership council at Camp Tontozona. “We always add a few people to our leadership council after summer in the middle of camp,” Dillingham said. “Owen Long, Mikey and Cutter were all added to that list. These are the votes of their peers, so we have our guys who are gonna make decisions for us.” The Sun Devils went 8-5 last season (including the postseason) with a 6-3 conference record, finishing tied for fourth in the Big 12. With the quarterback competition now settled, Boley will have one week to prepare for his first start in an Arizona State uniform and his first opportunity to lead the Sun Devils in front of a home crowd against Morgan State. The Sun Devils will host the Bears on Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. MST at Mountain America Stadium. The post Cutter Boley wins Arizona State starting quarterback job appeared first on Cronkite News. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93540b2c5335ae104cdd8d Abdul El-Sayed peppered with questions on Hasan Piker link, fracture with Jewish Dems at Michigan convention te 2026-08-29T21:50:03.850Z Abdul El-Sayed peppered with questions on Hasan Piker link, fracture with Jewish Dems at Michigan convention LANSING, Mich. — Socialist-adjacent Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addressed the media during Saturday's state Democratic Party Nominating Convention, where he was dogged by many of the same questions that have plagued his campaign for months. Surrounded by media in a hallway at the Lansing Center, where the convention took place, El-Sayed was peppered with questions from the press about his relationship with far-left online personality Hasan Piker, along with his stance on Israel and Gaza, which has driven a wedge between his campaign and some Democrats, especially Jewish ones. "We’re in the state of Michigan. If you want to make this race about a streamer in California, I just think you’re missing the boat," El-Sayed told reporters. "This is about affordability in Michigan. This is about seeing a doctor in Michigan. This is about Donald Trump’s disastrous policies in Michigan. That’s what I’m focused on right now." ABDUL EL-SAYED PLAYS DOWN HASAN PIKER TIES AFTER STREAMER’S VIRAL ANTISEMITISM FIRESTORM Four different reporters asked El-Sayed about Piker, with whom he campaigned and partied during his primary race. He dodged all of them, falling back on describing the polarizing streamer as "a streamer from California" who is irrelevant to his race in Michigan. "I am not interested in a conversation about a social media person in California. And to folks who want to make this about a social media person in California, let’s not forget what actually matters in our politics, what our politics are really about," he said. "I don’t ever want my comments to hurt anybody’s feelings. It’s important to me that people understand that I take serious the pain of all communities in this state. But I don’t want to have a conversation about a Twitch streamer in California. This is not a serious conversation." EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM HASAN PIKER AFTER DISTURBING REMARKS ABOUT JEWISH AMERICANS Piker is known for saying "America deserved 9/11," praising Mao Zedong and Communist China, arguing that capitalists should be murdered in the streets and making a litany of antisemitic comments. Fox News Digital asked El-Sayed about a recent controversy stemming from comments he made in March in response to an attack on a Michigan synagogue, when federal investigators say a gunman inspired and radicalized by Hezbollah crashed into the place of worship seeking to kill as many Jewish people as he could. "Hurt people, hurt people," he said in response to the attack. He has been criticized by members of his own Party, including Secretary of State Dana Nessel, who discussed the comments in a recent interview with The Atlantic, and declined to attend Saturday's convention partly over concerns of anti-Semitism in the Democratic Party. JEWISH DEM DEFECTIONS THREATEN EL-SAYED IN MICHIGAN SENATE RACE DECIDED BY RAZOR-THIN MARGINS El-Sayed told Fox News Digital his comments "might have been misconstrued to be justifying something I did not intend to justify," but then offered an apology. "To anybody who feels like my comments may have been hurtful, I’m really sorry. That was not my intention. We condemned that terrorist attack. We condemned it outright," El-Sayed told Fox News Digital. "What I was trying to do was offer context for why it happened, but it wasn’t the time for context and you don’t ever want to trample somebody’s pain." JEWISH AG’S CONVENTION BOYCOTT EXPOSES DEEPENING ISRAEL FAULT LINE AMONG MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS He also said it was the responsibility of the Democratic Party to come together. Michigan Democrats swarmed the convention center Saturday afternoon, where the theme was "unity" amid the controversies faced by the state's highest-profile candidate for elected office. Other statewide candidates took the stage to rally attendees, and presented a united front, often invoking their opposition to President Donald Trump as a point of common interest. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9351b42c5335ae104cdd43 James Carville predicts a 2028 'reckoning' as socialist candidates eye the Democratic ticket te 2026-08-29T21:40:04.022Z James Carville predicts a 2028 'reckoning' as socialist candidates eye the Democratic ticket Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville said the Democratic Party faces an ideological "reckoning" in 2028 but rejected the idea that primary voters will choose a Democratic socialist presidential nominee. Speaking on "Saturday in America," Carville offered his prediction for how Democratic voters will approach the party's 2028 presidential primary. "The reckoning will be in a nominating process for the nominee of the Democratic Party in 2028. This has to be taken to Democratic voters," Carville said while discussing recent victories by candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). JAMES CARVILLE PREDICTS 2028 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY WILL TEST TRUE STRENGTH OF PARTY'S SOCIALIST WING As DSA-backed candidates have won races across the country, some centrist Democrats have raised concerns about the group's growing influence. Carville argued that Democratic voters won't nominate a DSA-aligned presidential candidate in 2028. "Let me assure you that Democratic voters are not going to nominate the DSA or anybody close to the DSA. The Democrats have never nominated the most liberal candidate, and they're not [going to] do it in 2028," he said. CARVILLE SAYS ONE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST'S 'LUNACY OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL' POLICY COULD HAUNT SWING-STATE DEMS Despite Carville's prediction about 2028, several DSA-backed candidates have secured primary victories this year, with notable wins in New York and Colorado. High-profile elected officials, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, are also affiliated with the group. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., recently renewed her DSA membership following a seven-year lapse and has been discussed as a potential 2028 presidential contender. 2028 BATTLEGROUND POLL SCRAMBLES DEMOCRATS' FUTURE AS INSURGENT SOCIALIST SEIZES LEAD "First of all, she has more talent than most of the people on the left put together. And I put her in an entirely different category," Carville said of Ocasio-Cortez. "She's a very talented, very articulate person," he said, adding that the DSA is going to "run somebody for president in 2028, and they're not going to get out of the first two primaries." Carville said the party will "move forward" but concluded that the DSA is a "minor part of the Democratic coalition." AOC BLASTED AS TOO MODERATE BY MAOIST DSA FACTION AS 2028 BUZZ GROWS The DSA confirmed Ocasio-Cortez's renewed membership in a statement shared with City & State New York. "Democratic Socialists of America confirms Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a member in good standing of our organization, having recently rejoined in August 2026," the DSA wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to the DSA for comment but did not immediately hear back. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a934f5e2c5335ae104cdcf7 NYC parolee accused of killing 2 in 48-hour robbery spree hauled in after manhunt, cops say te 2026-08-29T21:30:06.925Z NYC parolee accused of killing 2 in 48-hour robbery spree hauled in after manhunt, cops say A parolee accused of leaving two New Yorkers dead in a 48-hour robbery spree was taken into custody Friday after an FBI-backed manhunt, police said. Jesus Acosta, 31, was arrested Friday morning after the FBI offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to his location and apprehension. "Thank you to our cops, detectives, and New Yorkers for their work on locating him," the NYPD wrote in a social media post announcing the arrest. VENEZUELAN GANG MEMBERS WHO ENTERED US ILLEGALLY PLEAD GUILTY TO GUNNING DOWN TWO UNARMED AMERICANS Acosta was sought in connection with two deadly shootings days apart, including a Bronx deli robbery early Tuesday, police previously told Fox News Digital. The gunman approached a 33-year-old man at about 12:16 a.m. inside 149 Grill & Deli at 143 E. 149th St. and opened fire, striking him multiple times in the chest, according to police. The suspect then allegedly grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash from behind the register and fled. PARENTS IN BRONX NEIGHBORHOOD PLEAD FOR NYPD GUARD AS MAMDANI CUTS COPS, HALTS HIRES: 'HORRIBLE SITUATION' The 33-year-old victim was taken to Lincoln Hospital in stable condition but later died of his injuries, police said. A fundraiser created by the victim’s sister identified him as Tayvon Shuler, known to loved ones as "Plucky." The other shooting unfolded shortly after midnight Sunday at American Best Wings & Pizza at 842 Rockaway Ave. in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Police responding to a 911 call found a 44-year-old man shot in the head and a 39-year-old man shot in the leg. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WHO KILLED NASHVILLE RESTAURANT OWNER TO FACE ICE DEPORTATION AFTER PRISON The 44-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital, while the surviving victim was listed in stable condition, police said. A GoFundMe identified the slain restaurant worker as MD Yousuf, a husband, father of two and the sole income earner for his family. The fundraiser said Yousuf’s family is trying to raise money to send his body back to Bangladesh for burial, cover funeral expenses and support his wife, mother and daughters, ages 12 and 3. "MD Yousuf was a hardworking, kind man who supported his family and showed up for his coworkers every day," the fundraiser stated. Shuler’s sister, Tanasha Neal, said in a public Facebook post that her "little brother was murdered" on Aug. 25. "I am still mentally trying to grapple with it," Neal wrote, saying she set up a fundraiser for his memorial service so he could have "a nice send off into the after life." Before Friday’s arrest, the NYPD issued surveillance images and said Acosta had "Bronx" tattooed on his hand and "Bobby" tattooed on his left forearm. He was described as 5 feet, 11 inches tall and about 175 pounds, with short brown hair and brown eyes. NEW YORK BILLS COULD ABOLISH LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR SERIAL KILLERS AND COP KILLERS, CRITICS WARN Acosta had been on parole since April after serving 10 years in state prison for assault and criminal weapon possession, according to state prison records reported by the New York Post. In a statement to Fox 5 New York on Saturday, United Bodegas of America thanked the NYPD for taking Acosta into custody but blasted the justice system over his prior record. SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: SOFT-ON-CRIME JUDGES NEED CONSEQUENCES. THE JAIL ACT DELIVERS "We are relieved that this dangerous man is off our streets, but we are outraged that someone with 13 prior arrests was released on parole after serving approximately 10 years for assault and illegal gun possession," the group said. "The justice system failed these victims, their families and our communities." United Bodegas of America spokesman Fernando Mateo said the case underscored the need for changes intended to curb gun violence and improve bodega safety. FEDS DISMANTLE ALLEGED GUN TRAFFICKING RING THAT FUNNELED DOZENS OF FIREARMS FROM GEORGIA TO CHICAGO GANGS "Governor Hochul must support three to five years in prison for carrying an illegal gun, Mayor Mamdani must bring back bodega panic buttons, and Commissioner Tisch must expedite gun permits for trained, law-abiding bodega owners," Mateo said. The NYPD did not immediately release additional details about Acosta’s arrest, including where he was taken into custody or the charges he faces. Fox News Digital reached out to the NYPD and United Bodegas of America for additional comment. Fox News Digital's Sophia Compton contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a934d042c5335ae104cdca8 Packers' Jordan Love calls offensive plays in the second half of preseason game, sparks late comeback te 2026-08-29T21:20:04.811Z Packers' Jordan Love calls offensive plays in the second half of preseason game, sparks late comeback Green Bay Packers play-caller Jordan Love? That was the star quarterback’s role in the team's final preseason game, and he excelled at it. Love called the offensive plays in the second half of the Packers’ 42-38 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Friday night. Head coach Matt LaFleur said he approached Love about it on the field before the game. "I just went up to him. It’s not like he had time to prep. I was just like, ‘Hey, you want to call the second half?’" LaFleur said. "He said, ‘Sure. Yeah, I’ll do it.’ And he did it and he did an outstanding job." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Love apparently had some sort of magic touch, as the Packers erased an 11-point deficit in the final 3 1/2 minutes to come back and get the win. Love’s poise impressed his head coach. "(Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich) called the first half, did an outstanding job, and then we had J-Love call the second half," LaFleur said. "That was pretty cool, to hear his demeanor on the headset and how calm, cool and collected he was throughout the entire game, especially during those critical moments. That’s not a surprise to me because that’s what we see on the field, too." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Packers third-string quarterback Kyle McCord played the entire game as Love and backup Tyrod Taylor rested, and he took advantage of the opportunity. McCord completed 22 of his 35 passes for 226 yards and four touchdowns. McCord, who was a 2025 sixth-round pick and spent all of last season on the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad, hoped his performance was enough to help him make the final 53-man roster. "It's out of my control at this point," McCord said. "I did everything that I could've to make a case for myself. And so now we just wait and see." With Love calling the plays, McCord certainly looked like someone who should earn a spot on the 53-man roster. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a934d022c5335ae104cdc96 Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100 te 2026-08-29T21:20:02.870Z Azriel Blackman, Airline Mechanic for 80 Years, Dies at 100 With a career commemorated by Guinness World Records, he started as an apprentice in 1942 and worked on a panoply of propeller-driven and jet aircraft until he retired in 2022. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a934aac2c5335ae104cdc5c How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID-relief funds dried up te 2026-08-29T21:10:04.075Z How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID-relief funds dried up Guaranteed income advocates hope to transform pandemic-era cash assistance programs into permanent government policy now that federal COVID-19 relief funds are expiring. In a report published Aug. 12 titled "Right on Time: How Cash Helps Families Move Through Life’s Transitions," Economic Security Project (ESP) researchers Shafeka Hashash, Maya Tellman, and Rayan Semery-Palumbo made the case for institutionalizing "no-strings-attached" cash assistance. The push comes as city leaders across the nation face a financial cliff. Dozens of municipal mayors are scrambling to maintain local cash-handout experiments as the federal pandemic aid that funded them nears its final spending deadline. ALBUQUERQUE USES WEED TAX TO FUND 'NO-STRINGS-ATTACHED' GUARANTEED INCOME, SPARKING POLICY DEBATE Under federal law, local governments had until Dec. 31, 2024, to legally obligate their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and most obligated funds must be fully spent by Dec. 31, 2026. In the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois, municipal officials recently announced an expansion of the city's guaranteed income program using the remainder of previously allocated ARPA funds before the spending clock runs out. Evanston is one of more than 100 U.S. municipalities that have launched universal basic income-style pilots since 2018. While many early experiments relied on a blend of private philanthropic dollars and emergency federal stimulus, those coffers are rapidly hitting zero. The looming shortfalls are driving local officials to find alternative avenues to make cash handouts permanent — mirroring recent tax-funded budget maneuvers in neighboring Cook County, Illinois. The report's authors build their case by citing "a wealth of data collected from over 250 cash and guaranteed-income pilots across 40 states and the District of Columbia," claiming the findings prove that direct cash transfers are a "legitimate policy tool." They pointed to the COVID-19 pandemic as a prime model, calling direct government checks an example of "large-scale transfers" that reached "households at speed and scale." GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAM TARGETS LOW-INCOME HOMES LED BY BLACK MOMS AS CASH HANDOUTS SURGE NATIONWIDE However, rather than pushing immediate, universal cash handouts nationwide, the authors suggest a tactical shift: tying direct payments to specific life events. Cash assistance works best during periods of personal or financial hardship, they argued, writing that "cash does its strongest work in moments of transition." The report highlights life events such as having a child, housing relocation, or post-incarceration reentry. "In work disruption, job loss, or transition, cash is most effective when it bridges short gaps, giving people time to make strategic decisions rather than hurried ones," the authors wrote. MICHIGAN LAWMAKER MOVES TO SHUT DOWN 'GUARDRAIL-FREE' CASH HANDOUT PROGRAM FOR NEW MOTHERS They also argued that tying cash to major life changes makes the programs easier to sell to skeptical voters: "Cash delivered at a moment of transition borrows a political logic that the public already accepts," the report states. "Social Security proves that Americans will accept large-scale benefits when they are legible as earned — a worker paid in, a worker is owed. Unemployment insurance and paid family and medical leave extend that same contributory logic, but add a second condition: the benefit is only triggered by a verified, bounded disruption — a layoff, a birth — not simply by status or tenure." The broader campaign for direct payments includes Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, led by former Stockton, California, Mayor Michael Tubbs. Tubbs, who launched one of the nation's early municipal cash experiments in Stockton, has long argued that federal tax dollars should fund income supplements to help lower-income Americans keep up with rising inflation, rent, and groceries, claiming it's a viable policy to tackle affordability. Advocates now face the challenge of turning these pilot initiatives into permanent taxpayer-backed line items. ESP authors contend that it is more practical for lawmakers to integrate cash checks into existing social safety net programs during "transitions" rather than trying to launch an "open-ended, widespread cash program all at once." "Each of these moments, from the less visible cases, such as aging out of foster care or leaving an abusive relationship, to the more commonplace, such as attending college and seeking new employment, already commands public funds and public understanding," the authors wrote. They further urged lawmakers to repurpose existing taxpayer budgets: "A natural place to start in seeking public funding is with dollars already committed." "Many transitions sit within existing public streams, such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), child welfare or workforce budgets, restrictive higher-education access funding, or disaster relief, to name a few, that may be redirected toward direct cash rather than requiring new appropriations," the report continues. State affiliates are already moving forward. Economic Security California, an ESP arm, is laying groundwork for state-funded guaranteed income programs. California currently leads the country in pilot programs, hosting more than 60 cash initiatives to date. BALTIMORE MAYOR BACKS BALLOT MEASURE CREATING TAXPAYER-FUNDED 'BABY FUND' FOR NEWBORN FAMILIES To sustain these efforts, ESP recommends that local and state governments look beyond donor funding and establish dedicated revenue streams from local taxes. Founded in 2016, ESP originally launched with more than "100 entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and philanthropists" advocating for direct cash payments. Fox News Digital reached out to the Economic Security Project for comment but did not receive a response by press time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9348562c5335ae104cdc17 Seneca Nation leader calls Trump's Lake America renaming 'unpresidential,' demands reversal te 2026-08-29T21:00:06.610Z Seneca Nation leader calls Trump's Lake America renaming 'unpresidential,' demands reversal A day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" amid a trade war with Canada, the leader of Seneca Nation of Indians asked him to reverse it. Calling his order "unpresidential," president J. Conrad Seneca on Friday wrote: "The President cannot assert ownership over our culture or erase it through irresponsible political action. His order should be rescinded, and the name Lake Ontario should be left as it is, reflective of the Seneca people, other Haudenosaunee nations and all Indigenous people surrounding the lake." Seneca explained that the lake derived its name from Indigenous roots. TRUMP TAUNTS CANADA ON RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO THE 'LAKE AMERICA' AMID RISING BORDER TRADE RIFT "In our traditional Seneca language, its name is sga:nyodai:yoh, meaning ‘beautiful lake,’" he wrote in a message shared in the nation’s newsletter. "Long before the United States existed, and before settlers brought the English language to our lands, our Seneca and Haudenosaunee ancestors traveled Lake Ontario and surrounding waterways for many reasons, including diplomacy among our nations. Now, we are seeing the exact opposite of diplomacy." He added that to the people of Seneca Nation, Lake America is not a "political pawn" but rather land that Indigenous people have lived on for thousands of years. HILLARY CLINTON'S DIG AT TRUMP OVER LAKE ONTARIO NAME CHANGE SPARKS VIRAL BACKLASH: 'SHOOTING BLANKS' "The action that President Trump is taking is starkly un-presidential and demeaning to his office and his standing as the leader of the free world," Seneca argued. "His blatant disrespect toward the Seneca people, other Haudenosaunee nations, and all Indigenous people is unacceptable." He noted that first President George Washington signed a treaty with several nations, including the Seneca, in 1794 "promising to live in peace and friendship with one another."  "The United States also promised our people the free use and enjoyment of our lands forever," Seneca said. "President Trump’s aggression toward our culture with his Executive Order violates that peace, friendship and commitments of the Canandaigua treaty." "This is the latest in a long history of willful attempts to disregard the United States’ commitments to the Seneca and other Haudenosaunee nations," he continued. "President Trump needs to be reminded of those commitments." He added that Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution "clearly states that treaties are the ‘supreme Law of the Land,’ and need to always be honored as such." HOUSE DEM'S 'LAKE NATALIE' JAB AT TRUMP AIDE SETS SOCIAL MEDIA ABLAZE: 'STAY CLASSY' Seneca called on all Native groups and federal, state and local representatives — "regardless of political party" — to stand against the name change. "We will always call Lake Ontario by the name derived from the language of our ancestors — the name that, like the strength and influence of the Seneca people, will live on forever, long after the intrusive political tirades of individual men," he said. ‘CAPTAIN CANADA’ FIREBRAND UNLOADS ON TRUMP WITH PROFANE ONE-LINER AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES Trump announced the name change on Thursday. "The Lake of America was something I've been thinking about for a long time, actually," he told reporters while signing the Executive Order in the Oval Office. "As you know, we took something called the Gulf of Mexico — we changed it — and now it's very routinely the Gulf of America," Trump said in the Oval Office." TRUMP TRADE CHIEF WARNS CANADA WALKED AWAY FROM 'THE BEST DEAL' TO TRIGGER 50% U.S. TARIFFS The president said he had directed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the department to update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the name change. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the name change on X, writing, "The name is more than 400 years old, predating both the Confederation of Canada and the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. We know that America is changing. Their trading relationships, their foreign policies, their national monuments, their hydronyms. Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario — then, now and always." VANCE SAYS CANADA FRIENDLIER TO CHINA ON TRADE THAN TO US: 'INSANITY' The move to rename the lake, which sits on the U.S.-Canada border, came amid a breakdown in trade between both nations, with Trump accusing Ottawa of unfair trade practices. Trump floated renaming the lake hours before Carney's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on U.S. imports. TRUMP JUST EXPANDED HIS TARIFF PLAYBOOK WITH A POWERFUL TRADE WEAPON NO PRESIDENT HAS EVER USED The U.S. imposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods such as wine, furniture and dairy products, while Carney said U.S. trade demands proved Washington wanted to "destroy our major industries," including autos, steel and aluminum, FOX Business previously reported. "Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade," Trump said Thursday. "Very sadly, even the military, you know, we defend Canada for nothing. We don't get anything. They don't pay us to defend Canada." Trump also jokingly floated renaming the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. "So, if you think about it, we have a gulf and we have a lake," he said. "Now, all we need is an ocean. So maybe we'll have to change the name of the Atlantic and or the Pacific. Maybe we'll change them both." Trump previously used geographic names to make political statements, ordering the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Trump’s executive order has been criticized by several governors, including Democrats New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott. "New York won’t be calling it that," Hochul wrote on X. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, announced that she plans to introduce House legislation that would nullify the change. "Donald Trump can sign all the executive orders he wants, but it will always be Lake Ontario," she wrote in a press release. "Canada is not our enemy. It is our neighbor, our ally, and one of Michigan’s most important economic partners. It is a friendship that no stroke of a pen can erase." Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comment. Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9348552c5335ae104cdc0e Report claims MLB suspended prospect over fake identity plot that even included a phony death te 2026-08-29T21:00:05.397Z Report claims MLB suspended prospect over fake identity plot that even included a phony death A wild new report claims that Major League Baseball has slapped a prospect out of the Dominican Republic with a suspension. And why would that be? Because of an alleged plot involving faking his identity and age, along with a death certificate complete with a faux tombstone. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! According to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez, the Cleveland Guardians agreed to a pre-deal with David Severino, a player they believed was just 13 or 14 years old. The deal was worth $2.9 million and set to kick in when the switch-hitting infielder turned 17 years old. However, the report claims that Severino is actually about two years older than previously believed, and his identity had been falsified by his former trainer. The player's real name is Daury David Severino Damaso. It's alleged that his former trainer, Francisco Nieves, created the identity of a player named David Severino Damaso under the pretense that it was the actual Daury David Severino Damaso's younger brother. MLB UMPIRE BILL MILLER MISSES EVERY ABS CHALLENGE IN REDS COMEBACK WIN OVER CUBS This was reportedly done with approval from his parents, and then a fake birth certificate and fake medical records were cooked up. Then, two years after the phony birth certificate came into play, Gonzalez reports that a fake death certificate was made alleging that Daury had died of respiratory illness back in 2012. To sell it even further, a fake tombstone was allegedly placed to keep the ruse going. This meant Damaso was playing with 12- and 13-year-olds when, in reality, he should've been competing with older players. Of course, an older kid will certainly stand out from a bunch of middle schoolers. The suspension reportedly means that Damaso will have to wait an extra year before he is eligible to sign with a team as an international amateur. The Guardians have told OutKick that they have no additional comments on the matter. Meanwhile, we have also reached out to Major League Baseball, but have yet to hear back. What. A. Story. This is one of those stories that will almost certainly be the basis for a movie or documentary in the next two to four years. People have seen disputes about players’ ages in youth sports before, but allegations of tombstone shopping to further the ruse? Yeah, you don't see that every day. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9343a92c5335ae104cdb75 Mohave, Laughlin, River Valley and Desert Valley football fall te 2026-08-29T20:40:09.043Z Mohave, Laughlin, River Valley and Desert Valley football fall It was a tough night for the area football teams who were on the road as Mohave, Laughlin, River Valley and Desert Star all fell to their opponents. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9343a42c5335ae104cdb44 Comedian Leanne Morgan calls out Hollywood for living in a 'bubble' and misjudging what audiences want to see te 2026-08-29T20:40:04.836Z Comedian Leanne Morgan calls out Hollywood for living in a 'bubble' and misjudging what audiences want to see Comedian Leanne Morgan is calling out Hollywood for living in a "bubble." During a recent appearance on "The Women of Joy Show" podcast, the 60-year-old actress discussed the idea that Christian women don't consume media, with host, Maegan Waldrep Schwindling, saying they want "quality" content, but without "women in their panties shooting bows and arrows and all the things like it." "Honest to goodness, I think in the secular world, I think people, no, I think a lot of people don't want to see all that," she said. "I think a lot of people don't want to see all that, and I think they're in a bubble out there, and they think people want to see that, but they're not in the middle of the United States." She went on to give an example from when she was filming a movie with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, in which she played a Southern mother of four, who in the script was meant to curse in front of her children. FORMER DISNEY STAR DAVID HENRIE REJECTED 'SECULAR' HOLLYWOOD LIFESTYLE AFTER LIFE-CHANGING MONASTERY VISIT Morgan recalled telling the director that a Southern mother of four "wouldn't talk like that in front of these children." In that case, the director, Nick Stoller, told her, "You know better than I do, Leanne, and you do what you think is best." "So I think they think in their minds, 'Oh, everybody's talking like this, everybody wants this,' but I don't think the majority of people do," she said. "Or not in the south, especially when you're portraying southern characters. Or anywhere really." She also explained that growing up, no one in her family used swear words and while "it's okay if somebody else wants to use it," she doesn't care to use them herself. The comedian is now starring in the Netflix show, "Leanne," in which she portrays a Southern mother in her 50s who is rebuilding her life after her husband left her for a younger woman. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE She admitted that she felt a "darkness" when she moved to Los Angeles to film her show, and that her "boys sent me a Bible study" she could do on her own, and her friend found her a church to attend. In addition to making sure Southern Christians were not stereotyped on her show, she also felt the pressure to make sure the show was a success, saying she was reminded all the time how much it cost to make the show and how many people were relying on it, saying, "I've prayed more than I've ever prayed in my life." "I really relied on my faith and would pray, 'God get me through this,'" she said. "I just had to rely on the Lord and know that he had me there. There's a reason for me to be there. But I could feel that every day. Every day." Morgan began her career as a stand-up comedian, touring throughout the 2000s and the 2010s, before making her mainstream breakthrough in 2023 with her Netflix special, "I'm Every Woman." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE This led to her major national arena tour, titled, the "Just Getting Started Tour," and her feature film debut in 2025 in "You're Cordially Invited," alongside Ferrell and Witherspoon. "Everybody on that thing wanted to see me do well," she told People in September 2023. "They were precious. They answered my questions. They were so sweet and uplifting. I fell in love with everybody on that set, from the craftsmen that were cooking, to the little PAs. I could've squeezed every one of them. It’s all so exciting. I hope I get to do more!" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93414d2c5335ae104cdafc Dinner party has guests bringing tables, dressing in white and learning location last-minute te 2026-08-29T20:30:05.676Z Dinner party has guests bringing tables, dressing in white and learning location last-minute Revelers in Detroit will gather tonight for Dîner en Blanc, an international dining phenomenon in which guests dress entirely in white and gather for an elaborate picnic at a location that remains secret until shortly before the event. Detroit’s first official Dîner en Blanc, held outside Michigan Central Station on July 26, 2025, drew close to 1,000 guests. GLP-1 BOOM COULD RESHAPE RESTAURANT BARS AS DINERS CUT BACK ON ALCOHOL The city’s inaugural event "quickly became one of the city’s most talked-about social gatherings," Michigan.org reported, with local celebrities and members of the media among those who gathered "for a night of elegance beneath the summer sky." Tickets for this year’s Detroit dinner range from $52 to $77 per person and are sold in pairs. A $52 ticket requires guests to bring their own table and chairs, while a $67 option includes a table and chairs. A $77 option includes bus transportation but requires guests to bring their own table and chairs. A $14 membership fee also applies to each ticket. Detroit is one of more than 80 cities around the world that have hosted Dîner en Blanc, with U.S. editions taking place in cities including New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami and New Orleans. Dîner en Blanc traces its origins to Paris in 1988, when François Pasquier organized a picnic for friends after his family returned to the city following several years in Tahiti. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Our garden was too small, so we decided to host a picnic in the Bois de Boulogne," Pasquier recalled in a 2018 interview published on the official Dîner en Blanc Paris website. "To make it easier to find each other, we agreed to dress all in white." Pasquier said the dinner proved so successful that the group repeated it the following year, and attendance eventually grew to more than 1,000 people. The 30th anniversary edition of Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris, held on the Esplanade des Invalides in June 2018, included a record-breaking 17,000 guests. Part of the tradition is holding the dinner in a public space not normally intended to accommodate such a large gathering. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "It must be carefully controlled for everyone’s safety and so that the city will allow us to hold future editions," the organization said. The destination is kept under wraps as guests make their way to designated meeting spots throughout the city. From there, volunteer table leaders guide groups to the final location, according to the event’s website. The secretiveness of the location adds "an air of mystery and excitement to this festive, community-focused picnic," according to Michigan.org. The suggested dress code is "crisp linen, dreamy lace [and] bold accessories." Gold, silver or nude accents are allowed, but partygoers are encouraged to keep their outfits "mostly en blanc," with specific instructions for "no ivory, no off-white and no beige." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Depending on their ticket package, guests traditionally arrive with folding tables and chairs, along with white tablecloths and napkins, tableware, food and a garbage bag for cleaning up afterward. On-site rentals and catered meals are also available in some cities, and guests are encouraged to be creative and "go all-out" with décor — white, of course. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93414c2c5335ae104cdaf3 Sydney Sweeney turns up the heat ahead of 29th birthday in new lingerie campaign te 2026-08-29T20:30:04.393Z Sydney Sweeney turns up the heat ahead of 29th birthday in new lingerie campaign Sydney Sweeney is starting her birthday celebration early. The "Euphoria" star posed in a new retro-inspired campaign for her lingerie brand, SYRN, weeks before she turns 29 on Sept. 12. In the newly released photos, Sweeney models a powder-blue floral lingerie set inside a vintage-style kitchen. One image shows the actress posing beside a refrigerator, while another captures her crouched in front of the open appliance holding a glass bottle of milk. SYDNEY SWEENEY SHARES BIKINI AND UNDERWEAR PHOTOS IN INSTAGRAM DUMP FROM AUSTRALIA TRIP Sweeney completed the throwback look with voluminous blonde waves, dramatic eye makeup and coordinating blue stockings. The campaign promotes SYRN's upcoming "Birthday Boobs" collection, set to launch Sept. 1. "Birthday suits look a little different around here 🎂 Save the date, Birthday Boobs drops September 1st," the company wrote on Instagram. Fans quickly reacted to the stylized campaign, with one user comparing Sweeney's appearance to artificial intelligence. "You’d think it was an AI-generated photo, but it’s simply her in real life," the person wrote. Another praised the collection, writing, "They make the prettiest and most comfortable bralettes. I need this set." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE The birthday-themed campaign marks the latest release from Sweeney's growing lingerie business, which the actress launched earlier this year. "The secret is finally out… say hello to @syrn 🤍 this is lingerie you wear for YOU, no explanation, no apology," Sweeney wrote when announcing SYRN in January. "There's soo much more I can't wait to show you." The company's debut immediately generated attention. Ahead of the official launch, Sweeney filmed a promotional stunt at the Hollywood Sign that showed her and a crew carrying duffel bags filled with bras toward the Los Angeles landmark. The production later became the subject of controversy over whether it had received permission to use the sign for commercial purposes. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS In a statement to Fox News Digital at the time, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Nissen said the production was "not authorized" and that the organization had no prior knowledge of it. "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce did not grant a license or permission of any kind to the production involving Sydney Sweeney as reported by TMZ, nor did anyone seek a license or permission from the Chamber for that production," Nissen said. While TMZ reported that Sweeney's team had received a permit from FilmLA to shoot near the landmark, the outlet reported that the production did not have permission to climb or touch the sign. The LAPD told Fox News Digital at the time that there was no investigation, adding, "No crime was committed." The attention surrounding SYRN adds another dimension to a public image Sweeney has spent years navigating. Since breaking out as Cassie Howard on HBO's "Euphoria," the actress has frequently found herself at the center of conversations surrounding her appearance and the sexualized roles she has played. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Sweeney has also increasingly expanded beyond acting, taking on producing roles and launching business ventures while continuing to work in film and television. SYDNEY SWEENEY WALKS ‘DELICATE LINE’ AS ‘EUPHORIA’ SEX SCENES OVERSHADOW HER TALENT: EXPERT Earlier this year, reputation and branding experts told Fox News Digital that Sweeney's ability to command attention carries significant commercial power. "Visibility is currency, and Sweeney has become one of the rare young actresses who can reliably generate conversation around almost anything she does," crisis and reputation management expert Dave Quast previously told Fox News Digital. "That has real commercial value." That visibility, however, can also create challenges. "The price comes if the attention starts to feel one-dimensional," crisis PR and reputation management expert Kelcey Kintner previously told Fox News Digital. "If every headline is about her body, the showy scenes, or how provocative the role is, that can make it harder for the public to actually focus on and see her talent," she continued. "I do think she is trying to make that effort to find balance in her career and grow as an actress." Quast similarly warned that the conversation surrounding Sweeney can sometimes become bigger than the work itself. "'Euphoria' clearly helped establish Sydney Sweeney as a fearless performer, physically and emotionally, and that's part of why she broke through," he previously told Fox News Digital. "The risk is that when the public conversation focuses more on the sexualized aspects of the role than on the performance, the same work that made her seem daring can start to narrow the brand." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a933ef42c5335ae104cdab5 Bill Belichick finally provides UNC with a pulse, but now he has to earn that $10 million paycheck te 2026-08-29T20:20:04.783Z Bill Belichick finally provides UNC with a pulse, but now he has to earn that $10 million paycheck The return of Bill Belichick to the North Carolina sidelines in 2026 has clearly not drummed up the type of national attention that folks in Chapel Hill were anticipating when he was hired almost two years ago. When the Tar Heels took to the field in Ireland on Saturday afternoon against TCU to kick off the college football season, the focus was more on the offseason turmoil than on Belichick roaming the sidelines. That turmoil remains a problem and is not going away anytime soon. COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS BACK WITH ALL EYES ON BILL BELICHICK AS COURTROOM DRAMA HEATS UP But, that doesn’t mean the 15-10 win over TCU will go unnoticed. For the first time in his tenure at North Carolina, this Belichick-led team looked as though it had a pulse. The offseason has been filled with questions about general manager Michael Lombardi, who was placed on administrative leave amid the school’s ongoing investigation into an HR complaint, as well as Belichick’s son remaining on medical leave, forcing his father to take on a larger role calling the defense. But, compared to what we all witnessed after the first quarter during their 2025 matchup with TCU, it does look as though North Carolina is a tougher team in 2026. So, I guess not all is lost in Chapel Hill. It obviously doesn’t help gauge how much they've actually improved when you’re facing a TCU team that had to replace starting quarterback Josh Hoover after he transferred to Indiana. UNC WANTED THE DEION SANDERS EFFECT WITH BILL BELICHICK, ALONG WITH WINS. IT GOT SOMETHING MUCH DIFFERENT Thankfully for North Carolina fans who are trying their hardest to buy into this team in 2026, Belichick went out and hired Bobby Petrino to lead his offense. Yes, in case you were wondering, that's the same Petrino who crashed out at Arkansas. But, Bobby could end up being the most pivotal hire that the UNC coach has made during his short stint in college football. Will it matter that the Tar Heels looked like a different team compared to what we witnessed last year? I have no idea, given who is on their schedule this season. But, there's at least hope after one game. Sure, it's week one and we are always going to overanalyze teams. Are North Carolina and TCU going to compete for conference titles this season? I'd have a better shot at convincing a local state judge to grant me an injunction that would allow us to fast-forward past the upcoming debate on congressional legislation to "save" college sports. For the first time since arriving in Chapel Hill, this North Carolina football program looked as if it had a pulse. If you are a fan of the Tar Heels, I wouldn’t pay much attention to predictions for the season. COLLEGE FOOTBALL IS FINALLY BACK AFTER MONTHS OF NCAA LAWSUITS, NIL DRAMA AND CONGRESSIONAL FIGHTS If things start trending in a downward direction, there will be numerous donors and athletic department officials crunching the numbers on a buyout that would cost the school more than $10 million if they were to make the decision to let Belichick go before season's end. On the other hand, this has the makings of a rough season for Sonny Dykes and the TCU football program if this type of play is what we should expect in 2026. It's clear that not having Josh Hoover is going to be a problem on offense, while the defense is going to struggle against a tougher line of scrimmage. The worst part of the broadcast for North Carolina fans came when ESPN announcers suggested that making a bowl game should be viewed as a successful season. In what world is that acceptable for a coach making $10 million per season? Heck, the Tar Heels had that under Mack Brown. It doesn’t matter what type of rebuild the UNC program has undergone over the past eighteen months, making the "Fenway Bowl" is not the definition of success. Sure, UNC plays both Notre Dame and Clemson over the next month, but let's not act as if Dabo Swinney has turned the Tigers back into national title contenders. But the win over TCU provided fans of the UNC program hope. Simply put: North Carolina fans deserved this moment on Saturday. Congrats on the win against TCU, especially those that traveled to Ireland to witness it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a933c9d2c5335ae104cda6f Beer bandits swipe PBR truck hauling 50,000 cans in California, leaving brand pleading for help te 2026-08-29T20:10:05.300Z Beer bandits swipe PBR truck hauling 50,000 cans in California, leaving brand pleading for help A truck packed with 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer vanished in California and police claim the missing haul could be part of a brazen cargo-theft operation that made off with roughly $70,000 in booze in a single morning. Pabst Blue Ribbon said its truck and beer shipment were stolen, telling the person behind the disappearance that it understood the temptation to brag about having that much PBR, but wished they had gotten it "the honorable way." The company put the alleged thief on the clock, offering exactly 18 days and 44 minutes to return the truck with no questions asked. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED AT A USED CAR LOT AFTER ADULT TOY COMPANY PURCHASE Pabst also said it would offer a reward to anyone who helps crack the case, though it did not say how much it would pay, or why it chose the unusually precise deadline. The brand later issued a second post to squash doubts that the bizarre disappearance was a marketing stunt. "To clear up the confusion, this story is real," Pabst wrote, urging anyone with information that could help solve the case to send a direct message. As the deadline ticked down, the company warned that the "beer is getting warmer" while the trail gets colder.  It asked anyone who thinks they spotted the truck to snap a photo, tag Pabst or send a direct message with information about its whereabouts. Montclair police are investigating two cargo thefts reported Aug. 17 at an Anheuser-Busch distribution center that investigators believe could be linked. In the first incident, a shipment worth about $45,000 and bound for Tucson, Arizona, was picked up for delivery around 10 a.m. local time but never arrived, police said. OUT OF CONTROL, UNQUALIFIED ILLEGAL ALIEN TRUCKERS ENDANGERING KIDS ON US ROADS, INSIDER WARNS: ‘JUST MADNESS’ About an hour later, police said a company claiming to be a subcontractor used fraudulent paperwork to arrange the pickup of roughly $25,000 in Anheuser-Busch and Pabst Blue Ribbon products. Investigators said the trucking-company information, driver and vehicles connected to the pickups contained discrepancies.  The cases may be part of the same fraudulent cargo-theft operation, police said. NEWSOM BLASTED BY SHERIFF IN HIS OWN BACKYARD OVER CALIFORNIA CRIME AS VICTIMS CRY FOUL No one has been publicly identified in connection with the case, and police have released few details about how the truck and its beer disappeared or where the load may have gone. Investigators also have not announced any public leads, leaving open the question of whether the shipment remains intact or has already been broken up and distributed. The beer brand’s comments section quickly became a keg-sized comedy club. One commenter cracked that the haul "would’ve only been 20,000lbs if it was Pabst Light," while another asked whether the reward was all the beer in the truck. Kit Kat’s verified account joined in, writing, "I know a thing or two about these kinds of things," seemingly referencing a March 26 incident where a truck carrying 12 tons of limited-edition Formula 1 car-shaped KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Italy. Another commenter offered the most likely destination for 40,000 pounds of missing beer — "Somebody’s about to have a huge house party." Anyone with information about the thefts, vehicles, driver, delivery company or missing cargo is asked to contact the Montclair Police Department at 909-621-4771. Fox News Digital reached out to Pabst Blue Ribbon and the Montclair Police Department for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9337ec2c5335ae104cd9cf Milo Yiannopoulos deported after ICE arrest and detention at major Louisiana removal hub te 2026-08-29T19:50:04.970Z Milo Yiannopoulos deported after ICE arrest and detention at major Louisiana removal hub Controversial former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom one day after ICE agents arrested him at a Louisiana airport, with DHS saying he overstayed his welcome in the United States and skipped an immigration hearing. In a new statement, the Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Yiannopoulos on Friday, one day after agents arrested the British national at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana. Yiannopoulos was then held in ICE custody in Alexandria, Louisiana, a major hub for the agency’s deportation operations, before his removal from the country. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS NEW ICE HOLDING FACILITY NEAR LOUISIANA DEPORTATION FLIGHT HUB DHS said Yiannopoulos legally entered the United States through New York City on May 14, 2019, but remained after his authorized stay expired.  An immigration judge issued him a final order of removal on July 22 after he failed to appear for his immigration hearing, according to the agency. "Yiannopoulos legally entered the country on May 14, 2019, through New York City, New York. He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws," DHS said. BIDEN JUDGE OVERRULED ON KEY TRUMP IMMIGRATION POLICY The agency used Yiannopoulos’ removal to issue a broader warning to illegal immigrants and tout the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies. DHS said it reversed a Biden administration policy that it claimed allowed illegal immigrants to fly around the country, adding that the department will no longer permit such travel unless it is tied to a departure from the United States. DHS ISSUES $84B IN FINES TO ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UNDER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION "Under President Trump, DHS will no longer tolerate this," the agency said. "This administration is working diligently to ensure that aliens in our country illegally can no longer fly unless it is out of our country to self deport." DHS urged illegal immigrants to use the CBP Home app to arrange their own departures, saying the federal government is offering $3,000 and a free flight to those who leave voluntarily. DHS HITS BACK AT JAMES TALARICO AFTER DEMOCRAT CLAIMS ICE 'KIDNAPPED' 5-YEAR-OLD BOY DEPORTED WITH FATHER "Being in detention is a choice," DHS said, adding that people who use the app may preserve a chance to return to the United States legally in the future. Those who do not leave voluntarily, the agency warned, will be arrested and deported without a chance to return. ICE ARRESTS SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FLIGHT ATTENDANT IN NASHVILLE FOR ALLEGEDLY OVERSTAYING VISA SINCE 2021 Yiannopoulos rose to national prominence as a provocative political commentator and former editor at Breitbart News. He drew national attention for his provocative speeches and online commentary, including appearances that sparked protests at UC Berkeley. Fox News' Bill Melugin and Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9337eb2c5335ae104cd9c6 Yahoo! runs embarrassing error in headline, proving even media outlets need time to round into midseason form te 2026-08-29T19:50:03.963Z Yahoo! runs embarrassing error in headline, proving even media outlets need time to round into midseason form College football may indeed be back in our lives, but after more than eight months of inactivity, it's normal to experience some rust. The first game of the FBS season between TCU and North Carolina certainly featured its fair share of penalties and sloppy play, which is to be expected in a season opener, especially one that's being played an entire ocean away. But that sloppiness and rust doesn't just apply to the players, either. ESPN PERSONALITY BUSTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR INACCURATELY TRYING TO PROMOTE THE SEC'S STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE We've all heard the phrase "it’s preseason for the refs too," and even fans can fall victim to some early-season cobwebs, including slow channel-changing reaction times and an intolerance to junk food. Media outlets aren't immune to this phenomenon either, as one famous outlet showed us on Friday. After Louisiana Christian took down Northwestern State, the internet was abuzz, and not just because it was one of the first college football games of the 2026 season. LCU is a lowly NAIA team, and on Thursday evening, they became the first team of that classification to take down a Division I opponent. Northwestern State resides in the FCS, which is a rung below the FBS level that teams like Ohio State and Alabama play in, but the accomplishment is still historic and noteworthy. Someone forgot to tell one of the writers at Yahoo! Sports, however, as they ran a headline labeling Northwestern State as a "Big Ten team." The site took the article down, as clicking the link will take you to an error page, but fortunately for all of us, the internet is forever, and one eagle-eyed fan on X spotted the error before Yahoo! could react. That's embarrassing. On one hand, I get it. You're working on a tight deadline and you need to get your story out right away, so sometimes you'll make a mistake or two (Lord knows I've been there before). But getting Northwestern confused with Northwestern State is a pretty egregious blunder, especially if you fancy yourself a "sports outlet." THE ATHLETIC PROBES DIANNA RUSSINI AND MIKE VRABEL RELATIONSHIP WHILE CONSIDERING GETTING IN BED WITH THE NFL And this doesn't just fall on the writer, either — whose name I won't include because I don't want to make them feel worse than I'm sure they already do — because this presumably made it past a couple editors too. How did no one catch the headline for a full 24 hours? I checked, and in the time I started writing this story, the article went from being live to disappearing. It took a guy with 13,000 followers on X to catch a mistake that should have been squashed in the editing process. It's not a good look for Yahoo! Sports, but i guess even media outlets need time to round into midseason form. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93359a2c5335ae104cd9a3 Comedian Mariza Brussolo Named 2026 Best of Florida Regional Winner te 2026-08-29T19:40:10.264Z Comedian Mariza Brussolo Named 2026 Best of Florida Regional Winner Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9335992c5335ae104cd99a US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards te 2026-08-29T19:40:09.421Z US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9335982c5335ae104cd991 US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards te 2026-08-29T19:40:08.567Z US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9335932c5335ae104cd95e JONATHAN TURLEY: Dem socialist rips ‘institutionalists’ as far left turns up heat on defenders of Constitution te 2026-08-29T19:40:03.665Z JONATHAN TURLEY: Dem socialist rips ‘institutionalists’ as far left turns up heat on defenders of Constitution Pennsylvania state representative and democratic socialist Chris Rabb is the latest Democrat to reaffirm his alliance with virulent antisemite Hasan Piker. What is most notable, however, is his attack on establishment Democrats as "institutionalists," a new label reflecting the radical agenda for changing our constitutional system. It is a term that is now in vogue on the far left by those who want to tear down our institutions and scrap our Constitution. Across the country, attacks are growing on Democrats and independents who are viewed as insufficiently radical. Those of us who continue to celebrate the Madisonian democracy as creating the most successful and stable republic in history are now "cultists" and "institutionalists" who are trapped in "nostalgia." The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have drawn support from many who want a literal revolution. DSA Steering Committee member Cliff Connolly declared on one podcast that they are famous for their "hatred of the United States Constitution." SOCIALISTS LAUNCH RADICAL PLATFORM TO ABOLISH THE US SENATE IN BID TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM AMERICA Even those who are not joining the DSA are denouncing the system and lashing out at those who want to preserve it. At The Atlantic, Sarada Peri, the former senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama, referred to institutionalists as "peculiar creatures" inhabiting Washington. MEET THE FAR-LEFT INSURGENTS WAGING WAR ON THE DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT IN 2026 MIDTERMS On the web, radicals denounce institutionalists who "want us to defend and support the institutions we already have." She added that: "Many institutionalists simply have a reflexive distaste for change, preferring the enduring, if ossified, conventions that offer them inherited credibility. But perhaps in part because they are mostly old, white men, institutionalists are afforded significant deference by the media and the general public." Rabb joined his chorus of radicals opposing institutionalists in their party. He is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District and is now virtually assured of being a member of Congress. He is also emerging as a dominant voice on the far left. He has established his bona fides with a growing radical movement within the Democratic Party, denouncing the Declaration of Independence, calling our constitutional system "the beast" to be slayed, and bizarrely claiming that the Framers had no notion of what "policing" means. On Friday, Rabb tweeted "This is what the institutionalists are focusing their efforts on now: Disavowing Hasan Piker." He added: "Not White Christian nationalists? Not the broligarchs? Not the AI overlords? Nope, the guy encouraging young people to use their collective political power for good. F--- that noise." MARK HALPERIN CALLS HASAN PIKER A 'HORRIBLE PERSON' AS DEMOCRATS FACE PRESSURE TO DISTANCE FROM STREAMER Of course, Piker rose to national prominence after other Democratic Socialists and radicals brought him to their states to campaign against establishment figures. Much like the left's focus on figures who associate with Nicholas Fuentes, Piker has outraged many with claims that America deserved 9/11, American Jews are asking to be attacked by supporting Israel, and mocking the murder of figures like Charlie Kirk. Putting aside the fact that Rabb still supports this notorious hatemonger as someone organizing "young people to use their collective political power for good," he notably denounces those opposing Piker as "institutionalists." JON OSSOFF CONDEMNS HASAN PIKER'S RHETORIC AS STREAMER DECLARES MAINSTREAM MEDIA 'CRISIS OF CREDIBILITY' It is an important reveal, highlighting the radical agenda to trash the Constitution and tear down our core institutions, including the Supreme Court. Rabb has been one of those voices in calling the system "the beast" and denouncing our own revolution. In my book Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution, I discuss the French Revolution and its decline into what the Framers called a mobocracy. In France, "The Terror" began not with the working class, but with educated lawyers, journalists, and even aristocrats as part of the Jacobin movement. Eventually, after the mob had finished off the aristocrats, clergy, and merchants, they turned on their fellow Jacobins in a bloodletting that claimed the lives of thousands. HOW THE 'LONG MARCH' THROUGH THE INSTITUTIONS LED TO SOCIALIST TAKEOVER OF DEM PARTY: 'NEED TO WAKE UP' Even law professors and deans joined this movement in calling for the rejection of our Constitution on the 25th anniversary of our revolution. Mainstream figures such as Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of UC Berkeley Law School, have published books such as "No Democracy Lasts Forever: How the Constitution Threatens the United States." SEN DEB FISCHER: THE LEFT'S WAR ON THE SENATE AND SUPREME COURT PUTS OUR REPUBLIC AT RISK The media eagerly publishes these radical views, such as the New York Times column, "The Constitution Is Broken and Should Not Be Reclaimed," in which Ryan D. Doerfler of Harvard and Samuel Moyn of Yale call for the nation to "reclaim America from constitutionalism." Brown University’s Corey Brettschneider called the Constitution a "dangerous document" that is driving this "threat to democracy." KAMALA HARRIS BACKS MAJOR CHANGES TO THE SUPREME COURT, ELECTORAL COLLEGE AHEAD OF POSSIBLE 2028 CAMPAIGN George Washington law professor Mary Anne Franks condemned the "cult of the Constitution" that has been defended to advance "White male supremacy." Now, to support our constitutional system is to be an "institutionalist," a pejorative term that is as bad as being an "oligarch" in the new revolutionary lexicon. Even establishment candidates like former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are trying to pander to the mob by calling fealty to our traditions and institutions mere "nostalgia." It is a familiar strategy. After Yuri Bezmenov, a KGB agent who defected in 1970, revealed the four stages by which the Soviets hoped to bring about revolutionary change in the U.S. It began with undermining our institutions and values, with the help of journalists and academics. The success of this counter-constitutional movement is reflected in the growing list of establishment figures like Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg throwing the Supreme Court to the mob. The problem with leading the mob is that you have to stay in front of it or be devoured by it. Packing the court is unlikely to be enough. After they come for the institutionalists, they will come for the incrementalists. It appears that, if you are not campaigning with Piker, you could be next for the pike. El-Sayed declared in his campaign that moderates like Democratic Sen. John Fetterman should have their heads cut off and put on pikes like ogres. So much for the "Big Tent party." For institutionalists, the message is clear. Lose your constitutional "nostalgia" or your political heads. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9330e72c5335ae104cd8d5 Zac Taylor faces make-or-break season as Bengals rebuild defense around Joe Burrow's Super Bowl window te 2026-08-29T19:20:07.279Z Zac Taylor faces make-or-break season as Bengals rebuild defense around Joe Burrow's Super Bowl window Few teams in the NFL are operating under as much pressure heading into the upcoming season as the Cincinnati Bengals. With head coach Zac Taylor facing intense scrutiny in his eighth season at the helm and defensive coordinator Al Golden entering year two of his unit's retool, Cincinnati is aiming to prove that its recent stagnation is over and that franchise quarterback Joe Burrow can lead them back to deep January football. The Bengals suffered through a deeply disappointing 2025 season, stumbling to a 6–11 record and finishing dead last in a hyper-competitive AFC North. Burrow, again, got injured, and the team called on veteran Joe Flacco. They were good at times, but it always felt like this team had no real chance to earn the postseason spot. This was especially true when Burrow was out. A leaky, depleted defense completely unraveled at times, allowing opposing offenses to dictate games and squandering late leads. Defensive lapses and an inability to generate consistent pass-rush pressure made stringing together victories almost impossible, costing Cincinnati any realistic chance at a wild-card spot well before late December. ZAC TAYLOR ADMITS BREAKING NFL CHALLENGE FLAG RULE FOR 8 YEARS AS LEAGUE MAKES CHANGE Recognizing that an elite offense was being wasted by defensive liabilities, the front office spent the offseason completely reshaping the front seven and secondary. The biggest marquee splash came via trade when Cincinnati acquired star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants, immediately pairing him with veteran pass rusher Jonathan Allen and edge Boye Mafe to fortify the interior line. In the secondary, the Bengals added physical safety help by signing Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger, while re-signing reliable backup quarterback Joe Flacco alongside offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. and guard Dalton Risner. The aggressive retooling came with significant departures. On defense, the Bengals parted ways with longtime pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, edge Joseph Ossai, and defensive backs Cam Taylor-Britt, Geno Stone, and Marco Wilson. Hendrickson felt like the hardest to swallow, considering he went to the rival Ravens. There is a valid reason for high-ceiling optimism when evaluating Cincinnati’s overall roster makeup. Offensively, as long as Joe Burrow stays healthy behind a re-signed offensive line, the Bengals boast one of the premier perimeter trios in the NFL with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins leading an explosive receiving group. Chase did hurt his knee in a non-contact play, but it appears he is okay. Still something worth being very concerned about if you're a fan or bettor. The primary difference-maker this season will be the defense. Under Al Golden's direction, the front seven transforms from a structural weakness into a potential strength. The combination of Lawrence and Allen stopping the run and pushing the pocket should create far easier third-down scenarios for a retooled secondary to capitalize on turnover opportunities. 4 NFL TEAMS TO INVEST IN AND SHORT AT THE SPORTSBOOKS AFTER THE 2026 REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE RELEASE SHOW We’ve already seen what Burrow can do when healthy and equipped with even a decent defense. This is one of the few teams that stopped the Chiefs and made it to the Super Bowl. They fell short, but it gives an indication of just how good the team can be. There really shouldn’t be questions about the offense, but PFF has their offensive line ranked 20th in the league. If they can’t keep Burrow upright, how do they expect to win games? The good news for them is that they are ranked eighth in defensive line. Perhaps those changes in the offseason will give the Bengals a chance to win without Burrow being excellent, or even available for every game. Give me the Bengals to win the division at +184. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9330e52c5335ae104cd8c5 Baby Goats From Traveling Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies te 2026-08-29T19:20:05.779Z Baby Goats From Traveling Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies Farm Adventures of Harmony, N.C., owned the goats, state health officials said. It was unclear how many people might have been exposed to them since late July. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9330e42c5335ae104cd8bc Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K. te 2026-08-29T19:20:04.992Z Milo Yiannopoulos, Right-Wing Agitator, Deported Home to U.K. Mr. Yiannopoulos, an early supporter of President Trump and vocal supporter of mass deportations, was himself sent back to his home country, part of a long fall from right-wing grace. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a932e8d2c5335ae104cd88b Movies in Flagstaff: Jeff Bridges adds boost to documentary 'In the Company of Wolves' te 2026-08-29T19:10:05.791Z Movies in Flagstaff: Jeff Bridges adds boost to documentary 'In the Company of Wolves' Movies in Flagstaff Series continues Wednesday, Sept. 2, with the premier of "In the Company of Wolve." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a932c372c5335ae104cd82b What happens if the Waymo computer fails? te 2026-08-29T19:00:07.170Z What happens if the Waymo computer fails? You buckle into the back seat of a Waymo, the doors close and there is nobody behind the wheel. For some riders, that empty driver's seat still takes a little getting used to. Then another thought creeps in. What happens if the Waymo computer doing all the driving suddenly fails? Waymo has now given us its first detailed look at the powerful computing system hidden inside its driverless vehicles. The company describes a machine built to make decisions in milliseconds without waiting for the cloud or a remote human driver. More importantly, Waymo says it built backups into the system because there is no person sitting up front who can grab the wheel. So, what actually happens when the electronic driver has a problem? Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the Protect Your Money replay Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats , has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our financial protection checklist. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five simple ways to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. You’ll learn how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com TERRIFIED PASSENGERS FILM WAYMO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DRIVING INTO LIVE FIREWORKS IN SAN FRANCISCO Waymo says its newest compute system works somewhat like two independent engines. During normal driving, both computing systems can run full workloads in parallel. If one develops a fault, Waymo says the other can take over. That gives the vehicle another electronic driver already onboard rather than forcing it to wait for someone miles away to intervene. Waymo's broader safety documentation goes further. The company says a secondary onboard computer can bring a vehicle to a safe stop if it detects a failure in the primary system. The vehicle also has backup braking and redundant steering hardware. Separate power sources support critical driving systems. The priority in a serious failure is to keep the vehicle under control and reach a safe state. That could mean stopping rather than finishing your trip. For a rider, that is probably the most important part of Waymo's new disclosure. A Waymo takes in a huge amount of information as it moves. Its cameras feed images into the onboard system. Lidar uses laser pulses to create a detailed picture of the vehicle's surroundings. Radar helps measure how far away objects are and how quickly they are moving. Waymo's latest sixth-generation sensor system uses 13 cameras along with lidar and radar sensors. The computer then has to make sense of all that information fast enough to steer, brake or react to something entering the road. Waymo says those driving decisions happen entirely onboard. That point is important for anyone who has wondered whether a robotaxi needs to send everything to a giant data center before making a turn. It does not. The onboard computer handles the immediate driving workload itself. According to Waymo, it has increased its raw computing power about 20 times over the past eight years. That extra muscle helps shrink the time between seeing something and reacting to it. Waymo also revealed a new custom 5-nanometer ASIC. ASIC stands for application-specific integrated circuit. Forget the jargon for a moment. Think of it as a chip Waymo designed for a very specific job inside its vehicles rather than buying a general-purpose processor and asking it to do everything. The chip handles raw information flowing in from the vehicle's sensors. It helps process camera, lidar and radar data before that information reaches other parts of the driving system. Waymo says the ASIC delivers more than 1,000 TOPS of machine-learning performance. TOPS means trillions of operations per second. That sounds like something printed on the side of a computer box. The practical idea is much easier to understand. Waymo wants the car to recognize what it sees and respond with as little delay as possible. For example, the system can process footage from 13 high-resolution cameras at the same time. Waymo says its technology also improves what the cameras can detect in low light. Computing redundancy only covers part of the problem. Imagine the backup computer works perfectly, but the vehicle suddenly loses its normal braking hardware. Waymo says it has a secondary braking system that can bring the vehicle to a safe stop. Steering also has redundant hardware. Waymo says separate controllers and power supplies support its secondary steering system. Then there is electricity. Critical driving systems have independent power sources so a single power problem does not automatically knock out everything the vehicle needs to operate. Waymo has been building these layers into its autonomous vehicles for years. The company has previously described testing scenarios involving hardware faults, power problems and software failures. Its vehicles continually check their own systems while driving. That approach makes sense when the human backup has been removed from the equation. THIEF USES WAYMO AS A GETAWAY CAR This is one of the biggest misconceptions about driverless robotaxis. There is no employee sitting in an office with a steering wheel and pedals waiting to take control of your Waymo. Waymo does use what it calls Remote Assistance. However, the company says those employees provide information rather than remotely driving the vehicle. If the Waymo Driver encounters an unusual situation, it can request additional context from a remote agent. The car can then decide whether to use that information. Waymo says remote agents do not continuously watch every vehicle. The automated driving system remains responsible for controlling the car. So, if the onboard computer develops a hardware fault, a remote employee does not suddenly become your driver. The backup has to exist inside the vehicle. Absolutely. Backup computers help protect against hardware failures. They cannot prevent every problem a driverless vehicle may encounter. A computer can be functioning exactly as designed while the software struggles to interpret an unusual road situation. We have already seen why that deserves attention. CyberGuy recently reported on a Waymo software recall involving 3,871 vehicles after robotaxis entered closed freeway construction zones in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area. That problem involved how the automated driving system handled changing road conditions rather than a dead onboard computer. It is a useful reminder that redundancy addresses one category of risk. Autonomous driving also depends on perception, decision-making and the software correctly understanding what is happening outside the car. Waymo continues to refine those systems as its fleet grows. The company's latest published safety analysis covered more than 220 million fully autonomous miles through March 2026. Waymo says its vehicles experienced fewer serious or fatal injury crashes than human drivers operating in comparable areas during that analysis. Those figures come from Waymo's own safety research. A driverless vehicle has a very different job from the driver-assistance technology you may already have in your own car. Your vehicle may warn you about another car in your blind spot. It might help keep you centered in a lane. You remain responsible for driving. A fully autonomous Waymo has to handle the complete driving task within the areas where the service operates. There may be nobody in the vehicle capable of taking over. That changes the engineering challenge. The computer needs enough performance to understand what is happening around the vehicle almost immediately. It also has to survive years of vibration and temperature changes inside a working car. Waymo says its computing hardware connects to the vehicle's liquid-cooling system to help maintain performance in very hot or cold conditions. This computer effectively lives in one of the roughest offices imaginable. It gets shaken around all day while making decisions that can affect everyone around it. You may already have taken a Waymo, or you could be considering your first ride. Either way, knowing what to do if you need help or the vehicle stops unexpectedly can make the experience less confusing. If you are thinking about taking your first Waymo ride, the empty driver's seat may look like there is no backup. Waymo's new disclosure shows that the company has tried to move that backup into the hardware itself. If one computing system develops a fault, another system is designed to take over. Other backup systems can help with critical functions such as stopping the vehicle or maintaining steering. That may make some people more comfortable climbing into the back seat. Still, redundancy should never be confused with perfection. A second computer lowers the danger from certain hardware failures. It cannot guarantee that every unusual road situation will go exactly as planned. If a Waymo encounters trouble during your ride, you can also reach Rider Support from inside the vehicle or through the Waymo app. Waymo says Rider Support can assist passengers during a trip and in an emergency. For me, knowing how the backup works makes that empty driver's seat a little easier to understand. The giant processing numbers and custom chips are impressive, but the part I care about most happens when something goes wrong. If I am sitting in the back seat of a car with no driver, I want to know there is another system ready before the first one fails. Waymo's approach of running redundant compute, combined with backup vehicle controls, gives us a much clearer picture of how the company thinks about that problem. I also would not treat any of this as a reason to stop asking tough questions about autonomous vehicles. Hardware redundancy can protect against a failed component. Real streets introduce another challenge because software still has to understand construction crews, unpredictable drivers and situations engineers may never have anticipated. The more robotaxis spread into our everyday life, the more transparency I want about what happens during those moments. Waymo opening up the trunk and showing us some of the technology inside is useful. Now we need to keep watching how that technology performs on the road. Would knowing there is a second computer and backup braking make you more willing to climb into a driverless Waymo, or would you still want a human in the front seat when something goes wrong? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a932c362c5335ae104cd822 Abdul El-Sayed plays down Hasan Piker ties after streamer’s viral antisemitism firestorm te 2026-08-29T19:00:06.050Z Abdul El-Sayed plays down Hasan Piker ties after streamer’s viral antisemitism firestorm Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed tried to turn the page on his ties to controversial streamer Hasan Piker Friday — but MS NOW host Katy Tur pushed back.  The candidate’s comments come just days after Piker suggested Jewish Americans are "making antisemitism worse" by voicing their support of Israel — a statement that drew harsh criticism from El-Sayed, who has appeared alongside Piker on the campaign trail. "I believe all Americans deserve the right to advocate for what they believe without fear of violence. This is particularly true for communities that have been intimidated for their beliefs in the past," El-Sayed said in a statement following Piker’s remarks. EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM HASAN PIKER AFTER DISTURBING REMARKS ABOUT JEWISH AMERICANS He added that "Antisemitism is a scourge, and we need to address it in all its forms," while promising to "stand against any rhetoric that puts the community at risk." "And while politicians and pundits try to make this race about a Twitch streamer, we’re going to be talking about gas, groceries, good schools and healthcare," El-Sayed continued. MICHIGAN DEMOCRAT DEMANDS REPORTERS STOP ASKING 'ABOUT HASAN PIKER' AHEAD OF SENATE RACE On Friday’s "The Moment with Katy Tur," El-Sayed appeared to continue his effort to distance himself from Piker in light of his controversial remarks. "So, if you have Jewish voters in Michigan — I’ll say [Attorney General] Dana Nessel is one of them — who are worried about your association with Hasan Piker. Why? Why keep him so close? Or why not fully disassociate yourself with him, especially when Michigan is so tight? Elissa Slotkin only won by 22,000 votes," Tur asked. According to Ballotpedia, Slotkin won by 19,000 votes.  MICHIGAN DEM AG TURNS ON EL-SAYED OVER TERROR ATTACK RESPONSE, WARNS OF MENTALITY THAT 'BOTHERS ME A LOT' "This campaign is not about a streamer in California. This campaign is about affordability in Michigan. This campaign is about the ability to have healthcare," El-Sayed said. Tur pushed back, arguing the "streamer in California does campaign with a lot of Democrats. So he’s not just a streamer." HASAN PIKER IS BECOMING THE 'FACE OF THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT,' FORMER DEMOCRATIC OPERATIVE WARNS El-Sayed appeared to continue distancing himself from Piker, despite Tur’s pushback. "This campaign is about the challenges Michiganders face," El-Sayed continued. "And I get that, in the media, it’s a lot easier to pick up one person and be like, ‘This is what this is about.’ But this is why a lot of people get so frustrated about politics and political media, because it doesn’t actually speak to the challenges they face." WISCONSIN DEMOCRAT DOWNPLAYS APPEARING ON HASAN PIKER'S SHOW, DOESN'T 'ENDORSE' EVERYTHING HE SAYS The exchange continued, with Tur rejecting El-Sayed’s characterization of his public ties to Piker. "It’s not just the media, and I reject that framing," Tur said. "It’s — six in 10 Americans don’t know who he is, and I’m not saying he’s the most important person in the world. But when you have a state like Michigan, where, again, Elissa Slotkin only won by 22,000 votes, is it worth potentially losing the few votes you need to win?" "Ten in 10 Americans agree that they can’t afford the things that they need in their lives," El-Sayed replied. "So, if folks want to make this about a streamer in California, they’re welcome to do that. But I’m focused on Donald Trump. I’m focused on addressing the affordability crisis. I’m focused on getting you healthcare. And that’s what I’m going to stay focused on." FETTERMAN 'DARES' EL-SAYED TO STICK WITH PIKER, CLAIMS MICHIGAN NOMINEE HAS 'LITTLE MAN SYNDROME ENERGY' El-Sayed’s apparent distance himself from Piker drew criticism from Jason Mudd, CEO of Axia Public Relations, who told Fox News Digital his attempts to distance himself from Piker could do more harm than good to his campaign. "Distancing yourself from someone’s comments rarely works," Mudd said. "Owning your own position does. The moment a candidate argues about how close a relationship is, the audience stops listening to the substance and starts watching the deflection." ABDUL EL-SAYED SAYS RALLYING WITH HASAN PIKER DOESN'T MEAN HE ENDORSES 'AMERICA DESERVED 9/11' REMARK "If this were my client, I would advise them to skip the minimizing and go straight to a clear, standalone statement: here’s what I believe, separate from what anyone else said," Mudd continued. "Ambiguity is what keeps a story alive, not the original comment." Mudd added that El-Sayed’s strategy should be to double-down on his own campaign promises and personal beliefs, instead of just claiming he disagrees with Piker’s statements. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "The test isn’t whether a candidate can prove distance from a controversial figure," Mudd told Fox News Digital. "It’s whether their own answer sounds confident, consistent, and complete the first time. Reporters don’t stop asking follow-up questions. Vague answers do." When reached for comment by Fox News Digital, a representative for El-Sayed pointed to a story in The Hill reporting that the candidate has 'no plans' to campaign with Piker. Fox News Digital reached out to Piker for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a932c342c5335ae104cd819 Bodycam footage shows 49ers owner Jed York stunned as police arrest him in prostitution sting te 2026-08-29T19:00:04.872Z Bodycam footage shows 49ers owner Jed York stunned as police arrest him in prostitution sting San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was baffled when police arrived at his vehicle in East Palestine, Ohio, where he was arrested and arraigned on suspicion of "engaging in prostitution" and "possessing criminal tools," which were later amended to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. Police bodycam footage was obtained by OutKick, showing York being stunned when East Palestine Police Department authorities pulled him over and quickly took him into custody on charges related to trying to meet up with a prostitute in an Ohio trailer park. York was wearing a New York Yankees t-shirt, shorts and sneakers, but he was also still sporting his wedding ring on his left hand, the video showed. 49ERS OWNER JED YORK ARRESTED FOR 'ENGAGING IN PROSTITUTION' IN OHIO, PLEADS NO CONTEST TO LESSER CHARGES "Can I ask what you’re doing?" York said multiple times to the officers who had placed him in handcuffs without an issue and started to pat him down. The officers asked the 49ers owner if he’s looking to meet up with anyone, which York replied, "Just driving." Also in the bodycam footage was an officer mentioning that York had a "s--- ton of cash" in his rental vehicle, finding hundreds of dollars in $20 bills. "It’s crazy the people that do this," an officer was heard saying. "They could do whatever they want. They could do other things. They could go other ways. It’s wild." An incident report from the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force noted that York had agreed to give $160 to a woman for sex after he reached out to her through an undercover ad on a website known for prostitution three times. York went by "Joe" in the communication with the woman, and he planned to be with her for one hour at the Ohio trailer park meeting location. After York pleaded no contest to the lesser charge of disorderly conduct as well as possessing criminal tools, he was sentenced to one day in jail, though he was given credit for time served. He also was ordered to pay $1,150 in fines. York is from Youngstown, Ohio and recently relocated to the state, as his voter registration records showed he moved to his parents’ residence before filing for divorce from his wife, Danielle Belluomini. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! While York has not yet addressed his arrest, the 49ers said in a statement on Monday that the organization would not comment as the legal matter was closed. Head coach Kyle Shanahan did, however, answer questions about York from the media. "My view is, as the coach, does it have effect on us as a team?" Shanahan said. "And that's what I continue to answer on from a football standpoint. It has no effect on us. I mean, as far as what we do day to day, what we talk about, it hasn't been mentioned in a meeting today. It doesn't have to do with what happens on the field." Shanahan added that he still has "respect" for the 49ers owner. "I know it's extremely fresh. I think it's a very, very personal situation," he added. "I got a lot of respect for Jed. I got a lot of respect for Danielle. Their family does mean a lot to me. So, I'm like, you know, with it being a personal [matter], I'm trying as hard as I can to keep it that way." The NFL is also reviewing York’s arrest to see if it violates their personal conduct policy. York, who previously served as the 49ers’ CEO, has been the team’s majority owner since 2024. OutKick’s Armando Salguero contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329e02c5335ae104cd7cd Ella Langley seemingly fires back after Doja Cat's brutal take on her chart-topping hit te 2026-08-29T18:50:08.637Z Ella Langley seemingly fires back after Doja Cat's brutal take on her chart-topping hit Ella Langley seems to be having fun with her quick rise to superstardom. The "Choosin' Texas" singer posted a carousel of new photos and videos to social media this week, and in her caption, she seemed to poke fun at another artist's apparent dismissal of her accomplishments. "Ella Langley? What is that?" she wrote, appearing to reference comments made by pop singer Doja Cat earlier this week. ELLA LANGLEY JOINS MUSIC ROYALTY WITH ‘INSANE’ MILESTONE FOR ‘CHOOSIN’ TEXAS' During an appearance on the "Sundae Conversation" podcast, Doja Cat was asked if she was a fan of Langley, to which she responded, "I don't know what that is." She sounded out her name a couple of times, and when the podcast hosts suggested she listen to Langley, telling her that she'd like her, she said, "OK." Her comments earned mixed reactions, with some praising her for being authentic in her response about Langley and others accusing her of lying about not knowing who she is. On Aug. 25, she went live on Instagram, per E! News, and spoke further about Langley and her comments on the podcast. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS " I really don’t just give a f— about country music and I don’t understand what’s so hard to believe about that," she reportedly said. "I never cared. I like that one Keith Urban song from 2004."  Doja Cat said that Langley is "probably a fine lady," but "I don’t care for that type of s— at all. It doesn’t inspire me, it doesn’t make me feel good." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE According to E!, she listened to "Choosin' Texas" on the stream, then said, "This is not my vibe, but she has a very pretty voice. If this is No. 1 on the charts, I’m sure it’s on the radio. I could see them playing this s— on the radio. I don’t like it, but that’s fine. It’s very earwormy it sounds like, it’s like [a] catchy melody. I get it, and she’s pretty." Fox News Digital has reached out to Doja Cat for comment. In the comments on Langley's post, fans were quick to draw the connection to Doja Cat's original comments. "We all know… Doja just wants to Be Her," one person wrote. Another commented, "Messy with that caption 😂 it’s what I’m here for." Meanwhile, several Doja Cat fans came to her defense, pointing out that while Langley is undeniably experiencing a huge moment in country music, the pop singer is successful in her own right. Doja Cat has racked up billions of streams, and she's released multiple songs that have reached multi-platinum status. In 2022, she and SZA won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance for their song "Kiss Me More," and she's been nominated several times. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Meanwhile, Langley is breaking records with her smash hit "Choosin' Texas" – she's spent 19 weeks at the top of Billboard's Hot 100, making the Alabama native's chart-topping anthem the longest-running No. 1 by a female country artist in history. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329df2c5335ae104cd7c4 Identity theft protection is changing: What to look for te 2026-08-29T18:50:07.999Z Identity theft protection is changing: What to look for For years, many people thought of identity theft as a specific event. Someone opens a credit card in your name, runs up a balance and leaves you to clean up the damage. That still happens, but identity theft has become more complicated. Criminals may take over an existing bank account instead of opening a new one. They may transfer your phone number to another device or expose your payment-card information. They may also use your personal details in a convincing scam or combine information from several breaches to impersonate you. Your identity may be connected to your bank, credit cards, retirement accounts and phone service. It can also connect to medical providers, social media profiles, shopping accounts and information collected by data brokers. That broader risk changes what you should look for in identity theft protection. A useful service should do more than alert you that something may be wrong. It should help you understand what happened, decide what to do next and find support when the situation becomes difficult to resolve. Here's what you can do now to protect yourself, what to look for in an identity theft protection service and where extra monitoring and recovery support may help. Missed CyberGuy LIVE? Watch the Protect Your Money replay Our free CyberGuy LIVE class, Protect Your Money From Today’s Biggest Threats , has ended, but you can still watch the full replay and download our financial protection checklist. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson walks you through five simple ways to help defend yourself against AI scams, fraud, identity theft and financial hacks. You’ll learn how to set up bank alerts, strengthen your account logins, protect your phone number, freeze your credit and help secure your retirement savings against unauthorized transfers. No technical experience is needed. Get the free replay and checklist now at CyberGuyLive.com SIM SWAP SCAM DRAINED FLORIDA WOMAN'S BANK ACCOUNT IN MINUTES New-account fraud remains a concern, but account takeover can be just as disruptive. In an account takeover, a criminal gains access to an account you already own. They may change the password, replace the recovery email address, add a new phone number or make unauthorized purchases and transfers. The warning signs can be easy to miss. You might receive a password-reset alert you did not request, notice that your phone suddenly loses service or see a small unfamiliar charge on a credit card. Other warning signs include unexpected changes to your account profile, a new device connected to your email account or a notification about a transaction you do not recognize. Scams have also become more personalized. A criminal may know your name, location, family details or the name of your bank before contacting you. As a result, a fake text, phone call or email can seem much more convincing. Identity protection has expanded beyond traditional credit monitoring. Today, you may also want help watching financial accounts, payment activity, phone changes, exposed personal information and suspicious transactions. The best service depends on your financial life and comfort level. However, several questions are worth asking before you sign up. Start with coverage. Does the service monitor only your credit file? Does it also watch bank accounts, credit cards, investments, retirement accounts and phone takeovers? What about data breaches, home titles or personal information appearing in risky locations? No service can monitor everything. Extra coverage offers little value if you do not use the accounts or features involved. The important question is whether the service watches the areas where you are most likely to face risk. An alert only helps when you understand what it means and what to do next. Look for alerts that explain the activity clearly. A notification about a new credit inquiry, suspicious charge or account change should help you decide whether the activity is legitimate or requires action. You should also be able to receive alerts through channels you regularly check, such as email, text message, phone or a mobile app. Remember, an alert is a prompt to investigate rather than proof that fraud occurred. A legitimate purchase may look unusual because of a merchant's billing name, travel, a family member's activity or a recurring subscription. Monitoring can tell you that something may be wrong. Recovery is the work that follows. If identity theft occurs, you may need to contact banks, credit bureaus, government agencies, phone providers and other companies. You may also have to dispute fraudulent accounts, replace compromised credentials, document phone calls and keep track of multiple case numbers. That process can become overwhelming, particularly when several accounts are involved. Look for a service that provides access to people who can help explain the recovery process and organize the next steps. A restoration specialist may not be able to make every decision for you. You may still need to provide documents or speak directly with your bank. However, knowledgeable support can make the process less confusing. Some identity protection services include reimbursement or expense coverage for certain eligible losses. Review what the coverage applies to and how much is available. Then check what documentation you need. Also see whether separate terms apply to identity theft, stolen funds, scams, legal expenses or professional assistance. Pay close attention to eligibility requirements, exclusions, geographic limitations and the difference between "up to" amounts and guaranteed payments. A person with one checking account and a single credit card may need a different level of monitoring than someone managing multiple bank accounts, investments, retirement savings and property. Families and caregivers may also value phone support and recovery assistance, especially when helping an older relative navigate a complicated identity issue. Before enrolling, compare the plan's features with protections you already receive through your bank, credit-card company, employer or another service. DIY IDENTITY PROTECTION VS PAID SERVICES: WHAT WORKS IN 2026 Monitoring and recovery address two different parts of an identity theft problem. Monitoring looks for warning signs such as a new credit inquiry, suspicious financial activity, a possible breach, an unusual charge or personal information appearing in a monitored location. Recovery begins after something has gone wrong. It may involve contacting banks, disputing accounts, replacing identification, filing reports, documenting calls and following up with multiple organizations. That is why recovery support deserves as much attention as the list of things a service monitors. An alert may tell you there is a problem. The harder part can be figuring out how to fix it. Before paying for additional protection, there are several steps you can take yourself to make fraud harder and catch suspicious activity sooner. Review all three credit reports for unfamiliar accounts, inquiries and addresses. If something looks wrong, investigate it quickly instead of waiting for another warning sign. You can access your reports and look for accounts you do not recognize, credit inquiries you did not authorize or personal information that appears incorrect. Enable transaction, password-change and login alerts through your banks, credit-card companies and other important accounts. These notifications can help you spot suspicious activity sooner. Pay particular attention to alerts about password resets, new devices, changes to contact information and money transfers. Use strong, unique passwords for important accounts and turn on multifactor authentication whenever it is available. Secure your primary email account first. If a criminal gains access to your email, they may be able to reset passwords for banking, shopping and other accounts connected to it. A credit freeze can make it harder for someone to open a new account using your identity. You can freeze and unfreeze your credit directly with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Remember that a credit freeze focuses on new-account fraud. It does not stop a criminal from taking over an account you already have. Be cautious with unexpected calls, texts, emails and payment requests. Scammers often create urgency because they want you to act before you have time to question what they are telling you. Instead of responding through the message you received, contact the company through its official website, app or phone number. Save screenshots, case numbers, reports and notes from conversations involving suspicious activity. Good records can make it easier to work with banks, credit bureaus, phone providers and other organizations during the recovery process. These steps can reduce your risk and help you catch problems sooner. However, some people may want additional monitoring and hands-on recovery assistance. That raises another question: What should you actually look for in an identity theft protection service? Even with good security habits, identity theft can still happen. Your Social Security number, financial information or other personal data may already be exposed without you knowing it. That is where an identity theft protection service may add another layer of help. Depending on the service and plan, protection can include credit monitoring, financial account monitoring, alerts about suspicious activity and assistance if your identity is compromised. When comparing services, look beyond how many things they claim to monitor. Pay attention to how quickly alerts arrive, what help you receive after a problem occurs and whether reimbursement benefits come with limits or exclusions. Newer identity theft protection services increasingly focus on risks that go beyond someone opening a new credit account in your name. Some services can alert you when payment-card information may have appeared in a breach or other risky location. That can give you a reason to review the card, update payment information or contact the issuer. It does not replace checking your statements or reporting unauthorized charges, but it can provide another warning that your information may be exposed. Some identity protection services can flag transactions that appear unusual or deserve a closer look. That can be useful when criminals test an account with a small purchase or when activity falls outside your typical spending pattern. An alert does not automatically mean fraud occurred, so always verify suspicious transactions through your bank or card issuer's official app, website or phone number. Scams can move quickly, especially when criminals create urgency or impersonate someone you trust. Some identity protection plans provide guidance when you are unsure whether something is a scam and may include reimbursement for certain eligible scam-related or identity theft losses. Before choosing a plan, review what qualifies for reimbursement, how much coverage is available, what documentation you need and which exclusions apply. Some services offer access to advisors or support teams when you receive a suspicious message, notice an unfamiliar transaction or have another identity concern. Having someone available to explain your options can be especially useful when you are unsure what to do first. Recovery assistance can become one of the most valuable parts of an identity protection service after fraud occurs. A restoration specialist may help you understand which organizations to contact, what documentation to gather and how to work through problems involving banks, credit bureaus, phone providers and other companies. When comparing identity theft protection services, look at both how well the service can warn you about potential trouble and how much help it provides once something has already gone wrong. See my tips and best picks on Best Identity Theft Protection at Cyberguy.com Identity theft has grown far beyond someone opening a new credit card in your name. Criminals can target accounts you already have, your phone number, payment cards, retirement savings and personal information. That means identity theft protection should match the financial and digital accounts you actually use. Start with the protections you can control yourself. Review your credit reports, turn on account alerts, strengthen your passwords, use multifactor authentication and consider freezing your credit. Then, if you want additional monitoring and recovery assistance, compare services based on what they actually watch and what happens when something goes wrong. Look for broader monitoring, scam support and identity restoration assistance that fit your needs. Still, no identity protection service can replace careful account security and regular financial reviews. What worries you most about identity theft today: someone opening a new account in your name, taking over an account you already have or using your personal information to scam you? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329df2c5335ae104cd7bb Dem House hopeful’s delayed disclosure reveals mystery payments from Soros-linked groups te 2026-08-29T18:50:07.309Z Dem House hopeful’s delayed disclosure reveals mystery payments from Soros-linked groups A waitress running for Congress in Wisconsin's third district was on the payroll of two left-leaning organizations with ties to billionaire investor George Soros' Open Society Foundation. Rebecca Cooke has portrayed herself as a working-class outsider, touting her experience as a waitress, small-business owner and nonprofit leader raised on a dairy farm. But a personal financial disclosure released two days after Wisconsin’s Aug. 13 primary shows she received more than $5,000 apiece for work with Third Way and the Pipeline Fund, two left-leaning organizations with financial ties to George Soros’ Open Society network. The Open Society network awarded $1 million to Third Way’s nonprofit research arm between 2023 and 2024, while the Pipeline Fund received $1.4 million directly from the Open Society Action Fund in 2024. Through the Open Society Foundation, which serves as the umbrella organization for Soros' philanthropy network, Soros has distributed tens of millions of dollars to nonprofits and groups championing left-leaning causes like policing reform, LGBTQ rights and drug decriminalization. Soros has donated more than $32 billion of his personal fortune to the Open Society's Foundation, which has been overseen by his son Alex Soros since 2022. DEMOCRATIC GROUP LAUNCHES $15M WAR ON DSA AFTER SOCIALIST PRIMARY WINS: 'MORTAL DANGER' The financial disclosure forms only report that the amount of money Cooke received from each organization was above $5,000, but they do not specify the exact amount. The personal financial disclosure form covered Jan. 1, 2025, through July 14, 2026. A spokesperson for Third Way confirmed with Fox News Digital reporting by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Cooke received $30,000 in payment "for a project focused on elevating the voices and concerns of working-class Americans that have too often been missing from the rooms where decisions are made." The Foundation to Promote Open Society, a grant making arm of George Soros’ Open Society Foundations network, donated a $500,000 grant to the Third Way Institute in 2023 and another one in 2024, according to IRS-derived grant records. Third Way Institute serves as the 501(c) research arm of the Third Way. In 2024, Third Way Institute transferred $21.9 million to Third Way, accounting for roughly 98% of the institute’s total spending that year. The institute said the money was used to support charitable and educational work on economic, national security, energy and social policy issues. SOROS NETWORK REBUILDS PROGRESSIVE PROSECUTOR PUSH AFTER STRING OF ELECTION LOSSES Fox News Digital reached out to Third Way for comment. Pipeline Fund is a organization that works to train, recruit and support progressive candidates running in state and local election races. It began operating independently in 2024 after spinning off from the Sixteen Thirty Fund, a liberal nonprofit network that has received tens of millions of dollars from the Soros-founded Open Society network. Tax records also show that the Pipeline Fund received $1.4 million directly from the Open Society Action Fund and approximately $2.26 million from the Sixteen Thirty Fund in 2024. Scattered across the country, Pipeline Fund has a network of campaign consulting groups, including one in Wisconsin known as Wisconsin Progress. "We can confirm Rebecca Cooke worked as a contractor for The Pipeline Fund in 2025 to help advance our mission of building a reflective democracy where working-class people, women, people of color, and other underrepresented communities are fully supported to run for office and advance the needs of their communities," Pipeline Fund said in an emailed statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. HOUSE DEMOCRATS' CAMPAIGN ARM DRAWS PROGRESSIVE FURY FOR TRYING TO 'TIP THE SCALES' IN KEY HOUSE PRIMARY Prior to making a bid for Congress herself, Cooke opened up her own Democratic campaign consulting firm in 2015, in which she worked with eight state and federal campaigns from 2015 to 2021. "Radical Rebecca Cooke is a paid political operative for far-left liberals and wants to push their socialist agenda. Commie Cooke may fit in at [a] Soros-funded consulting firm, but she is far too extreme to represent western Wisconsin," National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Zach Bannon said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Cooke’s personal financial disclosure was not released until two days after the Aug. 13 primary, following an extension she requested from the clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives in April. All candidates who spend or raise more than $5,000 for a House of Representatives race must submit a personal financial disclosure form 30 days before the election. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., blasted Cooke's delay in releasing her financial records, saying it tells voters all they need to know about her. "For months, Democrats and Republicans across the Third District called on Cooke to release her financial disclosures. She had every opportunity to be transparent with voters. Instead, she chose to keep them hidden until after the primary," Van Orden said in a news release. DEMOCRAT ESTABLISHMENT STRIKES BACK AS SOCIALIST CANDIDATE DOWNED IN BATTLEGROUND PRIMARY "That tells Wisconsin voters everything they need to know about Rebecca Cooke’s character. She was willing to deceive her own party to protect the political persona she built and gain political power," Van Orden said. But Cooke said her financial forms reveal that she truly is a working-class American. "I’ve always worn multiple hats to make ends meet and in addition to waitressing I worked on two projects related to getting more working class people to run for office and conducted research for an organization about how to better connect with working class voters," Cooke said in an email to the Sentinel. "There are unique challenges to running for office as a working class person with an hourly wage job and a full-time campaign schedule. For example, I’m one of the thousands of people in this district who can’t afford health insurance. I’ve been proud to help make it easier for the next generation of working class leaders to step up and take our fight to Washington D.C." Fox News Digital reached to Open Society Foundation, Cooke's campaign and Pipeline Fund for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329dd2c5335ae104cd7ac Napa County Winery Worker Charged With Starting Pickett Fire That Damaged Grape Harvests te 2026-08-29T18:50:05.730Z Napa County Winery Worker Charged With Starting Pickett Fire That Damaged Grape Harvests The Pickett fire burned nearly 7,000 acres in California wine country last year, causing millions of dollars in losses. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9329dc2c5335ae104cd79a Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft te 2026-08-29T18:50:04.745Z Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging a “brazen campaign” of intellectual property theft This latest lawsuit is particularly broad and homes in on accusations of illegal piracy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9327842c5335ae104cd770 Celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy: Test your knowledge of the beloved country icon te 2026-08-29T18:40:04.662Z Celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy: Test your knowledge of the beloved country icon This week's quiz is dedicated to Dolly Parton, celebrating her music, movies, love story and remarkable legacy she leaves behind. How well do you know the country legend? 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/6a93207e2c5335ae104ccd0f Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’ te 2026-08-29T18:10:06.440Z Muslim jail gangs said to force conversions on prisoners in UK: 'Jihadist training camps’ Radical Muslim inmates are said to be forcing other prisoners — mostly white British men — to convert to Islam in some of the U.K.'s prisons, according to British media reports this week. The problem of Muslim gangs in the nation's prisons has become progressively worse since Britain's Sky News first reported, in 2013, that "British inmates are being bullied into converting to Islam while in jail" while noting that "The Prison Officers Association says it is symptomatic of the growing power and influence of Muslim gangs in prison." This week Nick Timothy, the shadow justice secretary of the opposition Conservative party, has urged the left-of-center Labour Government to root out forced conversions. Timothy posted on X on Tuesday that," Islamist gangs control many of our prisons. Conversion to Islam is the only way to stay safe from them. I obtained data showing 1 in 5 Muslim prisoners are white. That’s four times higher than in the general population. This cannot continue." UK HOME OFFICE GUIDE TELLS ASYLUM SEEKERS NOT TO RAPE, HARASS WOMEN OR MAKE KISSING NOISES He told the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph that "We know that experts have warned repeatedly about forced conversions taking place behind bars, driven by Islamic gangs," Timothy said, adding "We need to be honest that something is not right here – Labour must urgently investigate and stamp out forced conversions in prison." A press release from the U.K. Ministry of Justice stated that, "Most prisons show no evidence of gang-based extremism," while noting "We have also banned terrorist prisoners from holding positions of authority in corporate worship, e.g. leading the call to prayer, and clamped down on material found in prisons that could be used to spread harmful ideologies of justice." According to Nile Gardiner, Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at the Heritage Foundation, this growing trend is having a detrimental effect on the country's prison system. "It is an absolutely outrageous state of affairs in the British prison system. This also poses a very significant national security risk for the United Kingdom. The British government appears to have lost control over its prisons, which have become jihadist training camps," Gardiner, who advised Lady Thatcher, told Fox News Digital. He added that "urgent actions needs to be taken" in response to "the level of forced Islamization in British jails." UK ASYLUM SEEKERS COULD HAVE TO PAY GOVERNMENT $13K BEFORE APPLYING FOR SETTLEMENT The number of incarcerated Muslims has its origins in a defective British immigration policy, said Gardiner. According to The Telegraph, "the number of Muslim prisoners in jails in England and Wales has also increased and accounts for nearly one in five (18%) of the prison population, despite making up 6.5% of the general population." Gardiner told Fox News Digital that "It is very clear that large-scale Islamic migration into the United Kingdom is having a direct impact on crime and public safety in the United Kingdom. And the growing Islamization of Britain carries with it immense risks for British national security and crime. The inflow of Islamic migrants is a real threat to Britain’s future." Jonathan Hall, the British government’s independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, wrote in his 2022 report titled "Terrorism in Prisons" that he secured evidence that Islamist terrorists are behaving and acting as "self-styled emirs." He added that the terrorists are "exerting a controlling and radicalising influence on the wider Muslim prison population (including through enforcers, whilst keeping their hands clean); recruitment (in particular of vulnerable or lonely prisoners, using guidance, sharing of food or material gifts), and conversion backed by implicit or actual violence; soliciting or accepting menial tasks (such as cell-cleaning) from lower status prisoners."  A spokesperson from the ministry told Fox News Digital that, "We do not tolerate intimidation, gang activity or faith-based coercion of any kind in our prisons." The spokesperson added, "Prisons and staff act swiftly to clamp down on all threatening behavior from any groups or individuals." According to the Justice spokesperson, "Forced religious conversions are not tolerated across the prison estate. In response to the report from the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Jonathan Hall, HMPPS [His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service] carried out a review into the influence of faith-based gangs. Following the review, HMPPS has improved the ability to identify nascent extremist gang activity and disrupt it before it takes hold via advanced training and data collection." FARAGE PUTS SEAT ON THE LINE OVER ‘ESTABLISHMENT HIT JOB’ — VOTERS SEND HIM RIGHT BACK An independent review by Colin Bloom, a British government advisor, looking at how the government engages with faith, in part stated, that "Failure to identify as a Muslim meant that at best the new prisoner would be denied ‘protection’ from the dominant Muslim gang on that wing, or at worst the new prisoner would be subjected to violence and intimidation from that same gang. " According to a Fox News Digital review of the 2023 Bloom report, the 159-page study noted that "The 2019 Ministry of Justice report on separating extremist prisoners noted the growing problem of religious extremism across the prison estate, including the "aggressive encouragement of conversions to Islam." Bloom had previously told GB News that there are some very good (Muslim) chaplains and excellent practices in prison, but "there is also, I think fair to say, that a number of prisons there are very large and aggressive Islamist gangs… where evidence was given to me and my review where Koran's were put on the bed of incoming inmates with the very clear indication convert or get hurt, and it was a way of coercing people to say, you know if you want to be protected in prison then you have to convert and become part of our gang." Bloom noted that "prisons are actually a much more religious place than the rest of society. More people have a faith if they're in prison than not. But even by the standards of the most amazing, you know revivals religious conversions, there is something going on in prisons because we are seeing the most incredible number of people converting, particularly to Islam, in a way that is defies logic. And I think one of the things that we need to ensure that prison chaplains and prison management have is that inquiring mind to say just what the heck is going on here. This doesn't seem right." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93207d2c5335ae104ccd06 Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices te 2026-08-29T18:10:05.700Z Trump touts access to 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in deal he says will slash gas prices President Donald Trump on Friday touted an agreement with Venezuela that he said would lower gas prices by giving the U.S. majority control over 65 billion barrels of oil from the South American country's proven reserves. The breakthrough comes as disruptions to global energy markets from the Iran war continue to push up prices at the pump, with Americans now paying an average of $4.08 per gallon for regular gasoline, up from $3.20 a year ago, according to AAA. The agreement with Venezuela will give the U.S. a 55% effective interest in the output of a new private company formed to manage the reserves, a U.S. official familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. While the U.S. will not immediately gain access to 35.75 billion barrels of oil, the 55% interest applies to the oil ultimately produced by the 17 Venezuelan fields covered by the agreement. TRUMP PREDICTS GAS PRICES WILL GO DOWN TO $2.50 PER GALLON IF STRAIT OF HORMUZ FULLY OPENS The agreement also allows the U.S. to purchase Venezuelan oil at cost, a provision that could give American buyers access to cheaper crude once production from the fields increases. The deal is unlikely to translate into an immediate drop in U.S. gasoline prices, however, because experts have said bringing significantly more Venezuelan crude to market will require years of infrastructure work and billions of dollars in investment, according to the AP. Rystad Energy, an independent energy research firm, said in July that Venezuelan oil production could jump 17% by 2028, but only if significant advances are made. According to the firm's report, Venezuela will need "higher drilling activity, extensive workover campaigns, improved infrastructure and significantly greater rig availability." Since much of Venezuela’s crude is extremely heavy and viscous, the country also needs a steady supply of diluents — lighter hydrocarbons blended with the crude to make it thin enough to flow through pipelines and reach refineries and export terminals. In 2021, S&P Global described Venezuelan oil as having "the viscosity of asphalt." TRUMP BLASTS BIG OIL FOR ‘MAKING TOO MUCH MONEY’ The U.S. Energy Information Administration has also previously weighed in on Venezuela's troubled oil industry. In October 2023, after the Biden administration lifted most U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector, the agency said "years of underinvestment and mismanagement" would limit growth. The Trump administration, however, is betting that U.S. involvement and a massive influx of private investment can reverse the decline. Trump said Friday the new agreement would greatly increase the U.S. oil supply and "substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future." Secretary of State Marco Rubio similarly said the deal would bring nearly $100 billion in private investment to Venezuela and lower gas prices in the United States. U.S. oil companies have been cautious about investing in Venezuela, citing the country’s deteriorated infrastructure and uncertain business environment. Days after the Trump administration ousted Nicolás Maduro, Trump met with oil executives to discuss potential investment in Venezuela’s energy sector, but several expressed reservations. ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said at the time that he viewed Venezuela as "un-investable." The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e282c5335ae104cccc7 Top energy trader hails Trump's Venezuela oil deal as a 'generational win' for gas prices te 2026-08-29T18:00:08.704Z Top energy trader hails Trump's Venezuela oil deal as a 'generational win' for gas prices President Donald Trump's newly announced deal to secure majority U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves marks a "generational win" that could lower gas prices for American families, according to oil trader Phil Flynn. Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Flynn praised the deal, arguing it could lower prices for years and that U.S. technology could transform Venezuela's oil industry. "I think this is a win. It's a generational win for Americans because it is [going to] lead to a generation of low prices," Flynn told host Kayleigh McEnany. TRUMP 'SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING' PLAN TO MAKE VENEZUELA AND ITS $40 TRILLION IN OIL PERMANENT PART OF USA "And it's a win for the people of Venezuela as well because the United States has the technology and the people to develop those oil fields unlike anything Venezuela has been ever able to do in history," he added. The president announced the agreement on Truth Social on Friday. "The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!" Trump wrote. TRUMP’S ENERGY INITIATIVES MAY FINALLY EXTRACT AMERICA FROM MIDEAST CHAOS Trump said the deal was struck at his direction by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, working with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Trump said the U.S., "through a partnership with private business," secured majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves "at no cost to the American Taxpayer." "This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future, while helping to continue to set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success and Great Prosperity," he continued. ENERGY SECRETARY WRIGHT SAYS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OPEN TO SUSPENDING FEDERAL GAS TAX AMID PRICE SURGE Flynn echoed that sentiment, arguing that the move eases long-standing concerns about depleted U.S. oil reserves. "A lot of people are worried about us drawing down our Strategic Petroleum Reserve," Flynn said. "Now we have the biggest strategic petroleum reserve in history. It's called Venezuela." Rubio praised the agreement on X, calling it a "huge win" for both countries that "demonstrates how President Trump's bold foreign policy is driving America First wins: securing stable reserves and low-cost oil in our Hemisphere and lowering gas prices here at home." TRUMP ECONOMIST POINTS TO 'GREAT SIGNS' OF EASING INFLATION, PREDICTS FUEL COSTS WILL 'PLUMMET' WITH IRAN DEAL While Trump and Rubio say the deal will lower prices over the long term, Flynn cautioned that Americans should not expect immediate relief at the pump. "If you're looking for gasoline prices to fall 10 cents overnight, probably not [going to] happen," Flynn noted. He added, however, that "psychologically it will put some downward pressure on prices" by signaling an easing of geopolitical risks. "It's another sign that the conflicts in the world that have kept prices high for years are starting to come to an end," he said. The agreement comes after the United States launched an operation to capture then-Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January. Maduro's capture was followed by a transition in power ahead of Friday’s oil agreement. Fox News' Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e272c5335ae104cccbe House Republican aims to put Democrats on the record over DSA with resolution condemning socialism te 2026-08-29T18:00:07.719Z House Republican aims to put Democrats on the record over DSA with resolution condemning socialism Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., introduced a measure Thursday condemning socialism in all its forms, telling Fox News Digital he wants to use the vote to force moderate House Democrats to take a more public stance against the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). "I keep hearing people like Hakeem Jeffries and others in the Congress saying that they oppose the DSA. Let's see if they're willing to vote for a resolution that would oppose them," Crank told Fox News Digital in an interview on Friday. Crank's House resolution cites New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s victory as one of the clearest signposts of the DSA’s growing political momentum. A recent Brookings Institution analysis found that as of August 12, 123 candidates endorsed or recommended by national, state or local DSA chapters had won primaries this cycle. Most were running for local or state-level office. FAR-LEFT SURGE: MAMDANI-BACKED CANDIDATES OUST DEM ESTABLISHMENT INCUMBENTS Crank described the DSA movement as "anti-American" and "anti-Constitution," arguing that its members are often hostile to free speech, one of the core rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. He also accused DSA members of being anti-Semitic in their advocacy against Israel, particularly after the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. "I would almost say the DSA in some ways is the marriage between socialism, the traditional socialism of Bernie Sanders, and the anti-Semitism of this sort of radical Arab movement," Crank said. He continued: "If that's a marriage, their child is violence, right? It's violence and intimidation. It's showing up at town hall meetings and trying to shout elected officials down, which, by the way, is completely anti-democratic." MAMDANI FACES QUESTIONS OVER TIES TO OUTLET ACCUSED OF ANTISEMITIC TROPES One recent example of DSA members disrupting an elected official came in February, when San Francisco DSA led a protest at a news conference held by Mayor Daniel Lurie, who is Jewish. Lurie was announcing a tax-cut proposal when demonstrators repeatedly chanted "Tax the rich." During the disruption, a woman also shouted "tax the Jews," though DSA and other protesters said she was not affiliated with the group. Crank also took aim at several proposals contained in the DSA's national program, arguing that they undermine "free and fair elections." His House resolution calls for passage of the SAVE Act — which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections — while also highlighting the DSA's support for extending voting rights to "noncitizens." According to the DSA's program, all permanent U.S. residents should have the right to vote, as should incarcerated people and those with criminal convictions. CLINTON-APPOINTED JUDGE TRIGGERS APPEAL AFTER BLOCKING KEY VOTER CITIZENSHIP LAW The program also calls for abolishing the Senate and replacing the Supreme Court with "a judiciary chosen by and subordinate to Congress." Crank also criticized the DSA's explicit opposition to capitalism, arguing that socialism has repeatedly failed both in the United States and abroad. "I find it ironic that many of the people who are pushing socialism or who are involved in the DSA movement, they're people who came here from a different country and now they come here and want to impose... the socialism that they left, that didn't work," Crank said. He singled out Mamdani as "the first verified failure of socialism," citing his pied-à-terre tax. DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' "You're seeing socialism at its worst in places like New York with Mamdani who's saying, 'Well, I am just going to tax anybody who has a big house here,'" Crank said. "Well, people can choose to not have a house in New York. So they leave. It doesn't work." He added: "He's the first one to sort of get elected, and now he's trying to spread it and get other DSA members around the country elected." Crank also mentioned Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old DSA member who won her Colorado primary in July after handily defeating Democratic incumbent Diana DeGette. "[Kiros] said America deserved 9/11. So tell me why that's different? When you have a bunch of terrorists on September 11th killing Americans because of ideology, how is that different than what Mao did? It isn't. This is the insidiousness of this movement," Crank said. Crank's resolution similarly draws a line between modern Democratic socialists and past communist regimes under leaders such as Mao Zedong and Joseph Stalin, asserting that socialism has led to famine, mass killings and more than 100 million deaths worldwide. Kiros' comments on 9/11 stem from an interview she did on June 22 with 9News journalist Kyle Clark, who asked her whether she believed the attacks were an "inevitable consequence" of American intervention. "Inevitable in the sense that we destabilized a lot of the Middle East, which led people to believe that another act of violence was the only response. And again, just like I said before, our responsibility is to get rid of those conditions that lead to violence in the first place," Kiros said. Crank's resolution will be considered by the House Rules Committee on Monday, and there will be a vote likely sometime next week, the congressman told Fox News Digital. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e252c5335ae104cccb0 El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack te 2026-08-29T18:00:05.483Z El-Sayed Apologizes for March Comment About Michigan Synagogue Attack Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, faced criticism from Jewish Democrats after remarking, “hurt people hurt people.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931e232c5335ae104ccc9d At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control? te 2026-08-29T18:00:03.430Z At TechBBQ, Europe’s AI conversations kept coming back to: Who’s actually in control? Investors, founders, and operators from across Europe arrived for the annual Nordic TechBBQ conference to talk about how humans can have agency over AI. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a931bcc2c5335ae104ccc56 Wisconsin parent storms field during youth football game and trips 9-year-old kid in wild scene te 2026-08-29T17:50:04.435Z Wisconsin parent storms field during youth football game and trips 9-year-old kid in wild scene "Let the kids play" is something a lot of parents say when watching youth sports. However, one Wisconsin parent decided he wanted to become part of the action in a wild scene. Last Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, a parent rushed the field during a U-10 football game and tripped a 9-year-old kid who was on his way to scoring a touchdown. The kid was running toward the pylon when the parent ran onto the field and stuck his leg out, taking out the runner. The man who tripped the kid was found by Mount Pleasant police and was given a citation for disorderly conduct, according to FOX 6. He reportedly admitted he was wrong and was cooperative with authorities. The tripped player's coach, Channing Schultz, said the man intended to hurt the kid. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I have seen adults fight, I have seen fights at youth events, I have seen stuff happen, but I have never in my life seen a grown man come on the field," Schultz told FOX 6. "He was so committed and determined to hurt – he wanted to hurt him. He had nothing but intent." Schultz’s Case Eagles play the Milwaukee Colts again in two weeks, and he said the Colts have banned the parent from games. The tripper was the father of a kid on the opposing team. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Schultz said the 9-year-old who got tripped is doing fine after the incident. "He’s a tough kid, he is doing fine," Schultz said. "All my kids are special, but he’s one of my kids that has a natural God-given ability, and it didn’t surprise me that he got up and was ready to play again. He is a very soft-spoken kid, you wouldn’t know if he was happy or sad, but he is the hardest worker extremely talented." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9319742c5335ae104ccc02 “We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z te 2026-08-29T17:40:04.982Z “We’re not doing 30 bets a year”: Vijay Pande on betting small after running $4 billion at a16z Vijay Pande — who left a16z's roughly $4 billion biotech practice last year to start the much smaller, AI-native VZVC — talks about why biology is finally shifting from a "discovery" science to an "engineering" one, why clinical trials are still brutally expensive, and why he thinks open, shared dat Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9314c42c5335ae104ccb98 Men are skipping showers before dates for a reason that may surprise women te 2026-08-29T17:20:04.725Z Men are skipping showers before dates for a reason that may surprise women As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner. So-called "pheromone-maxxing" is a viral TikTok trend primarily associated with teen boys and young men that involves skipping showers and deodorant before a date. Some proponents go so far as to wear unwashed shirts or drink their own urine in an effort to "sweat out toxins," VICE reported. 'LOOKSMAXXING' TREND HAS YOUNG MEN TAKING HAMMERS TO THEIR FACES IN PURSUIT OF SHARPER FEATURES Pheromones are chemical compounds that transmit signals between members of the same species. They are well documented in insects and other animals, and some pheromones do not have a discernible scent, Scientific American explained. The theory behind pheromone-maxxing is that the stronger a man’s natural musk, the more sexually attractive he is. The scientific evidence behind that idea, however, is inconclusive. Researchers have found evidence that human body odors and secretions can influence physiological or psychological responses in other people. "But there is no evidence of a consistent and strong behavioral response to any human-produced chemical cue," Scientific American reported. "To date, scientists have collected evidence for possible pheromone effects but have not definitively identified a single human pheromone." One of the best-known experiments examining scent and attraction was a 1995 study commonly called the "sweaty t-shirt study." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS Male participants wore the same T-shirt for two consecutive nights, after which female participants were asked to rate the odors of six shirts. Women generally rated the body odors of men whose MHC (major histocompatibility complex) genes differed from their own as more pleasant than those of men with more similar MHC genes. The MHC is a group of genes that plays a key role in the immune system and may also influence individual body odor. Among women taking oral contraceptives, however, that preference was reversed. Later research has produced mixed results. A 2019 study of 883 couples found that people from the Netherlands and Northern Europe were more likely to choose partners with different MHC genes. Researchers did not find the same pattern among Israeli couples and suggested a history of arranged marriages in some groups could help explain why. A 2020 analysis of previous studies, however, found no strong evidence that people prefer partners with different MHC genes or find their body odor more attractive. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Pheromone-maxxing is tied to the broader "looksmaxxing" movement, in which social-media users attempt to optimize their appearance and attractiveness, sometimes through extreme measures such as cosmetic procedures and drastic diets. Pheromone-maxxing has been making recent headlines, but the concept has circulated online since at least 2024. A thread that year in the r/TikTokCringe subreddit drew a largely repulsed response. "And how are those natural pheromones helping him in real life human social interactions?" one Redditor wondered. "I am confused," commented another. "Does he think that bathing means you no longer make pheromones? Is nobody able to teach him?" "There’s no way in hell I would let my child go to school or even in my house smelling stinky," another user wrote. "It’s actually sad that no one in his life has taught him the importance of cleanliness." Discussing the trend on Fox News’ "The Five," co-host Jesse Watters said, "I’m anti-cologne." He recommended a simple pre-date shower with bar soap and shampoo. Panelist Tyrus agreed and urged men to use unscented deodorant. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "If men put too much cologne on, you’re a creep," he said. "You’re sending the wrong message. You don’t want to smell like gym class, but you also don’t want to smell like you’re cheap." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9314c32c5335ae104ccb8f Pennsylvania commissioner accuses Shapiro of 'deceptive' measles death framing as RFK Jr blasts Dem governor te 2026-08-29T17:20:03.765Z Pennsylvania commissioner accuses Shapiro of 'deceptive' measles death framing as RFK Jr blasts Dem governor A Pennsylvania county commissioner is challenging Gov. Josh Shapiro’s announcement of two measles-associated deaths, fueling a growing clash with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the state’s outbreak swells to 460 confirmed cases across 31 counties. Joshua Parsons, one of three Lancaster County commissioners, accused Shapiro of being intentionally "deceptive" during a press conference earlier this week, when the Democratic governor pointed to two "measles-related deaths" in the county. "Well, the governor, in the press conference, they said they were measles-associated deaths, but it was framed, and very much the underlying assertion to it, was that these were measles deaths," Parsons told Fox News Digital. During a Tuesday press conference alongside Dr. Debra Bogen at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Hospital, Shapiro announced the deaths of two people who were unvaccinated for measles. "Today, we see the consequences of a lack of immunizations in the first measles-associated deaths that our Commonwealth has seen in 35 years," Shapiro said. FORMER CDC ADVISER SAYS DECLINE IN KINDERGARTEN VACCINATIONS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT: 'KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON' Shapiro strongly urged Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated for measles during the press conference. "I want to be clear: This illness and death from measles is completely preventable," he said. Parsons said Shapiro cast the deaths as being the result of measles. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS Parsons noted that national media outlets framed the deaths as being from measles. The New York Times, in a Tuesday story still posted to its website, wrote the headline, "Two Unvaccinated People Died From Measles in Pennsylvania, Officials Say." MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS However, according to conversations he had with the Lancaster County Coroner, Parsons claimed nobody in the county has died from measles this year. "The coroner reported that they don't have… they had zero measles deaths or measles associated-deaths reported. And in Pennsylvania if you have someone who dies of a contagious disease, that does have to be reported to the county coroner," Parsons told Fox News Digital. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS The coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamoantoni, has also publicly stated in interviews with local media that he had not been contacted by either Shapiro or the Pennsylvania Department of Health and was surprised to learn of the press conference. "The coroner had one case where there was an infant who died in a home birth, and he's talked about this publicly, and that infant died with measles but not of measles. At the time of the press conference, the state did not indicate who these two cases were or anything about them. Subsequently, they came out and said that this infant is one of the ones they're counting," Parsons told Fox News Digital. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS The Pennsylvania Department of Health, in a statement to Fox News Digital, asserted that it consistently referred to the cases as "measles-associated." "PA DOH did not describe the cause of death of either individual. As PA DOH has repeatedly made clear since Tuesday, the Department consistently used the term ‘measles-associated’ in relation to these two deaths. That term means laboratory or epidemiologic evidence of measles is present — in both cases there was a positive measles test — but the disease may not be assessed by the medical certifier or coroner to be the immediate cause of death," the statement read. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS The coroner did acknowledge the presence of measles in the infant who died, but said neither he nor the pathologist who examined the infant believed measles to be the cause of death. The coroner, according to Parsons, said the infant died of a lacerated spleen. He also said he has received no information about the second person mentioned by Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. MEASLES DEATHS MAY HAVE BEEN 'FABRICATED,' RFK JR CLAIMS AFTER CORONER RAISES QUESTIONS Parsons said that suggested the deaths not being from measles. "The Health Department put out a statement in reply to some of these questions. And I think it just raised more questions, but one line they had in there was that not all deaths in Pennsylvania have to be reported to the county coroner, and that's true. If you have, for example, an elderly person who dies of natural causes, that does not have to be investigated or reported to the coroner," Parsons said. "But if you have someone who dies of an infectious disease, that does have to be reported. So if there is a second death in Lancaster County, that should have been reported," Parsons said. "Now, there's an unlikely scenario that someone contracted measles here and then died outside the county, and that would be reported to another county coroner. And if that's the case, which I think is highly unlikely, if it is the case, they should state that." The Pennsylvania Department of Health, in response to Fox News Digital asking the department why it did not contact the coroner, said "Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 (Pennsylvania Statutes Title 16 P.S. Counties § 4236 | FindLaw) outlines when a coroner would be called in to investigate a death. While DOH collaborates with county coroners in various ways, including death reporting, DOH does not regulate or oversee coroner operations, nor are coroners involved in most deaths within their county. " Kennedy was also critical of Shapiro’s comments. "Governor Shapiro's unseemly rush to Lancaster County to convene a national press conference and his giddy delight in announcing two measles deaths was a morose commentary on the contemporary political dialogue," Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wrote in a Wednesday post on X. "The performance was a replay of the Democrats' COVID playbook: fearmongering, misinformation, finger-pointing, and the weaponization of infectious disease fears for political gain," his post continued. "The announcement appears to have been premature, and the deaths may even have been altogether fabricated by one of the Governor's hopeful staffers. The Lancaster County Coroner says that it has no record of any measles deaths. State law requires that all measles deaths be reported to the coroner," Kennedy also added. Kennedy and Shapiro, according to The Washington Post, had a heated phone call just minutes before Shapiro’s Tuesday announcement. During the call, Shapiro reportedly told Kennedy he did not want the federal government’s help with the ongoing measles outbreak. As of Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said 460 measles cases have been confirmed across 31 counties in the state so far in 2026. It marks the nation’s largest measles outbreak since 1991, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The majority of infected persons in the state are not vaccinated, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Parsons highlighted that much of the outbreak is relegated to religious communities whose members choose not to get vaccinated. "There's certainly measles here," Parsons told Fox News Digital. "There are in other Pennsylvania counties as well. And a lot of the focus has been on the plain population, Amish and Mennonites. Many of them choose not to get vaccinated. And by and large, they're going about their life and they're living their life and just continue on. So, we certainly have resources available for people if they wanna get vaccinated, but I believe strongly that's each individual's choice," Parsons concluded. In response to a request for comment, Shapiro’s office referred Fox News Digital to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Reached by Fox News Digital, a representative from the Times said the newspaper is "confident in the accuracy of our story." Fox News Digital also contacted the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services for additional comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93126f2c5335ae104ccb6a Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers te 2026-08-29T17:10:07.240Z Colorado River plan to cut water amid drought brings uncertainty for cities and farmers Mayor Robert Morris of Cave Creek, Arizona, is worried about more water shortages from the severely depleted Colorado River. The federal government recently finalized a new river plan to help keep it from plunging further, causing concerns and uncertainty among… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93126e2c5335ae104ccb61 Woman pleads guilty to child abuse after leaving children home alone te 2026-08-29T17:10:06.408Z Woman pleads guilty to child abuse after leaving children home alone A Lake Havasu City woman has pleaded guilty to leaving her young children home alone when she left her residence for several hours in May. The plea agreement proposed for Natalie Lopez almost fell apart because the defendant had difficulty… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93126d2c5335ae104ccb58 Jim Rosensweet: Proof? te 2026-08-29T17:10:05.471Z Jim Rosensweet: Proof? Editor: If you need any further proof that Donald Trump is totally incapable of fulfilling his duties as President, then you must be in denial or living in a cave. His attempt to rename Lake Ontario, Lake America. His threat… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9310182c5335ae104ccb12 Atria named to Michelin Guide's Southwest recommended list te 2026-08-29T17:00:08.201Z Atria named to Michelin Guide's Southwest recommended list Arizona earned 19 selections to the first-ever Southwest listing, including seven of 18 designations in the Bib Gourmand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9310162c5335ae104ccb09 Noble Young-Blackgoat sees big position change ahead of second year te 2026-08-29T17:00:06.754Z Noble Young-Blackgoat sees big position change ahead of second year The Flagstaff native made waves when he became a walk-on at NAU last year. Now, he looks to make an impact on defense in a new role as a sophomore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a930b662c5335ae104cca27 DAVID MARCUS: Woke Virginia tears down statue of Geneva Convention pioneer te 2026-08-29T16:40:06.455Z DAVID MARCUS: Woke Virginia tears down statue of Geneva Convention pioneer Do not adjust your calendars. You may have seen images this week of Confederate statues coming down in Richmond’s capitol grounds, and thought we had slipped back in time to the tumult of 2020, but no. Rather, the commie Commonwealth of Virginia is still tearing down American history in the year of our Lord 2026. As bad as the removal of all of these monuments has been, this particular round of damnatio memoriae on Friday, captured in its illiberal net the statue of a man named Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire, whose work provided a major contribution to the Geneva Convention, the global gold standard of wartime humanitarian rules. McGuire served as a Confederate surgeon for almost the entirety of the Civil War, saving countless lives. One life he failed to save was that of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, who died under the doctor’s care. A Jackson statue also came down on Friday. GENDER EQUITY, DEI, CLIMATE ACTION: HOW THE SMITHSONIAN'S WOKE PUSH 'INFILTRATED' AMERICA'S MOST BELOVED ZOO Once again, the good Dr. McGuire could not save Stonewall. It was under Jackson’s command in 1862 that McGuire established a new humanitarian principle of warfare that we still have with us today, not just in the United States, but across the world. In May 1862, after the First Battle of Winchester, 6 Union army doctors were captured. It was then that McGuire convinced a reluctant Jackson to release them, and established, with Northern agreement, the Winchester Accord, after which both sides released doctors as non-combatants. McGuire himself would be released by the North under the accord in 1864, and would go on to be present for the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. The Winchester Accord would be adopted by the Geneva Convention, offering protection to medical personnel in wars that they still enjoy today, and yet, despite all of this, his statue was toppled, just like all the others. As usual, the destroyers of monuments brook no nuance in their march to destroy American history. If you wore the wrong uniform, your statue has to go and you have to be disgraced. According to Democratic state Senator Mike Jones, McGuire’s statue had to be removed because, "I remembered seeing white only, colored only pictures in my mother’s scrapbook, and so to have that as a visual and then for these things to remain to remind this area of what took place, I think it’s wrong." I’m sorry, but the fact that Jones is made uneasy by metal statues because they remind him of racism that occurred 70 years ago is the kind of silly claptrap that should have been left in the madness of 2020, and yet here we are. Allow me to go a bit further and argue that if you took the accomplishments of every person involved with having McGuire’s statue removed, they would not begin to equal his contributions to the humanization of modern military conflict. It really is incredible. Day and night, night and day, the progressive left goes on and on about alleged war crimes committed by Israel, or the United States, and yet in their ignorance and simple-mindedness they are defaming a man who played a key role in creating the definitions of those very alleged crimes. TRUMP V. SMITHSONIAN: A TIMELINE OF HOW THE WHITE HOUSE FIGHT OVER 'WOKE' HISTORY UNFOLDED The same people who freak out with hair afire when the Trump administration tries to make the Smithsonian museums just a skosh more patriotic, are perfectly happy tearing down a statue of a man whose work saved thousands, maybe millions of lives. Democrats will insist that unlike in 2020, when mobs just tore statues down willy-nilly, this decision went through a process run by democratically elected officials, and sure. But we all know that there is never a conservative on the blue ribbon panels they create to destroy Southern heritage. The very slight silver lining in all of this is that McGuire’s statue, as well as the other two removed on Friday, will be moved to battlefield sites by the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. A spokesperson for that vital organization said, "Preservation is more about the future than the past … At the core of all we do is the belief that our shared history can unite the people of our nation; that there is strength and inspiration for our own times to be found in the struggles of the past." Hear Hear. But those statues belong where they were, in the place of honor the capitol originally provided. Make no mistake, reports of the demise of Woke 1.0 aren’t just exaggerated, they are nonsense, as Friday’s statue removals prove, and our fight against this anti-historical intolerance must not wane, but rather grow in its strength and dedication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a930b642c5335ae104cca1b Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa te 2026-08-29T16:40:04.765Z Relative of Afghans Who Helped U.S. Military Is Deported to Africa The Trump administration has deported thousands of immigrants to countries where they have no ties. Dozens were on the latest flight, to the Central African Republic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a930b632c5335ae104cca12 An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled te 2026-08-29T16:40:03.619Z An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled Federal prosecutors planned to charge an immigration agent with serious felonies in connection with a shooting in Minneapolis. Then the agent walked free. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9306b52c5335ae104cc98b Triathlete who survived alligator attack tells harrowing story of his escape: 'I got super lucky' te 2026-08-29T16:20:05.158Z Triathlete who survived alligator attack tells harrowing story of his escape: 'I got super lucky' A triathlete who survived an alligator attack in the Savannah River shared his story with OutKick OutDoors. Jonathan Bruney took a trip to the Georgia/ South Carolina border for what he thought would be a routine day of training for an upcoming Ironman competition. "This was a work trip for me as a coach to bring my athletes down to the river on a recon course day, is what we call it," Bruney explained. BOATER SCARED OFF ALLIGATOR, THEN USED ROPE TO STOP BLEEDING AFTER FLORIDA WOMAN LOST ARM "We all went down to Augusta, we got ready to swim, and this was just going to be a nice, easy zone-two, low-heart-rate day. Just going through each portion of the course." While he was leading the pack, Bruney felt a bump on his elbow that turned the whole day into a fight for survival. FLORIDA MAN GIVES AN INCREDIBLE INTERVIEW ABOUT HOW HE FOUGHT OFF AN ALLIGATOR WITH A FISHING POLE "I was breathing and sighting on my left side … and he was on my right. That’s when my elbow felt the brute of the force." Bruney thought the alligator, which he described to be anywhere between five and six feet, was a log. "I wasn’t even thinking gator," said Bruney. "I’m thinking, ‘Okay, big log floating in the river.’ But then I looked to my right. I’m like, ‘Okay, this is a lot worse than a log.’" Almost immediately, Bruney's fight or flight instincts kicked into overdrive. FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS CONFIRM 13-FOOT GATOR KILLED ORLANDO WOMAN WITH 'DEATH ROLL' ON RIVER "This thing’s big enough to barrel roll and rip the arm off if I don’t get away quickly," he recalls. His next move may have ultimately saved his life, or at the very least, his arm. "I did have two moderate punches, but that didn’t do anything… [I] went up the snout and squeezed the eye." Bruney explains that he learned about the eyes being sensitive spots from watching "Shark Week" (who says you can't learn anything from TV shows). After making it to shore, Bruney wasn't just worried about his own safety, but for the safety of his fellow athletes, too. "I hope this gator doesn’t bite one of my athletes," he said. None of the swimmers had their phones on them, so a good samaritan had to dial 9-1-1. While that was taking place, a friend of Bruney's was able to stop the bleeding using a cord from his swim buoy. NEARLY 2,000 OCEAN RESCUES OCCUR AS DANGEROUS SURF SLAMS POPULAR BEACHES THIS SUMMER By the time the first responders arrived, Bruney was starting to feel dizzy and his entire arm was running cold. He credits the police officers and EMTs, who were first to arrive on the scene, with keeping him calm and treating his wounds. "The police officers, they came on scene pretty quickly. I mean, within a few minutes I heard their sirens," Bruney said. "They actually wrapped my arm up. Pretty good props to them for knowing what to do. And then the ambulance came." While the doctors cleared him to continue training for his competition, Bruney admits there was a moment of doubt. But after giving it some thought, he said there was no way he was going to let this deter him. "Being able to remove my race entry, that’s not on the books. I can’t do that." When I asked him whether he would ever go back in the water, Bruney didn't hesitate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS "We’ll be back in there," he said, confidently. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9306b22c5335ae104cc976 Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps te 2026-08-29T16:20:02.825Z Hollywood celebs are getting into microdrama apps Several Hollywood celebs are ditching the massive eight-figure checks and exotic movie sets for a rising format: microdramas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93045c2c5335ae104cc93f Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer warns Democrats that courting far-left could cost them Jewish voters te 2026-08-29T16:10:04.770Z Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer warns Democrats that courting far-left could cost them Jewish voters Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel this week issued a blunt warning to Democratic leadership ahead of the upcoming midterms: Stop minimizing Jewish voters’ concerns, or they’ll walk. Former Hillary Clinton staffer Kaivan Shroff agreed, saying the issue is whether Jewish Democrats will feel like they have to "explain or defend a basic part of their identity to remain in good standing with the party." Appearing on the Atlantic’s "David Frum Show," Nessel accused the Democratic Party of not valuing its Jewish constituents and making them feel less welcome than members of other minority groups. "I think it’s a fundamental mistake for the Democratic Party to think that you can just push Jewish Democrats out and simply replace them with any other population," Nessel told Frum on Wednesday’s podcast episode. DEMOCRATIC MICHIGAN AG ACCUSES HER PARTY OF 'ABSOLUTELY NOT' DOING ENOUGH TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM Nessel's comments were echoed by Shroff, a media commentator and former digital organizer for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. Shroff told Fox News Digital that Democrats risk losing key Jewish voters as the party grapples with internal divisions over its ideological direction. "What Nessel is saying should make Democrats nervous because this isn’t really a debate about Netanyahu or even Israeli policy — it’s about whether Jewish Democrats are starting to feel like they have to explain or defend a basic part of their identity to remain in good standing with the party," Shroff told Fox News Digital. "Ironically, Democrats cannot afford to keep shrinking their political tent in the name of expanding it to folks like Hasan Piker — and then act surprised when pieces of the coalition start walking out." Shroff added that Democratic leaders should stop courting socialist-aligned candidates and start shoring up the establishment supporters who have long defended the party — especially ahead of the midterm elections. "Of course, Nessel is a prominent Democrat in Michigan — a state where a lot of this debate has now centered around Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and his affiliation with streamer Hasan Piker, who has made controversial comments that many other Democrats have just condemned as antisemitic," Shroff said. "It’s a critical Senate seat for Democrats to win and they need all their voters and more to show up. So turning off loyal Democrats like Nessel is a huge issue and should be causing major alarm." MICHIGAN'S DEMOCRATIC AG REFUSES TO ATTEND UPCOMING CONVENTION OVER HARASSMENT CONCERNS According to Nessel, Jewish Democrats have felt ostracized by their own party following the attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and accused leadership of cherry-picking issues that are relevant to supporters. "When a Black person says that a phrase that you’re using or the way you’re talking about this issue to me is racist, I’d like you to stop doing it — we respect that," Nessel said on The David Frum podcast.  JEWISH HOUSE DEMOCRAT RECALLS COLLEAGUE SAYING THERE IS NO ANTISEMITISM BECAUSE 'ALL THE JEWS ARE RICH' Nessel then pointed to what she said was a discrepancy in how members of her party handle concerns raised by Jewish voters. "This has been an outlier to me," Nessel said. "I have people saying, ‘You are not going to tell us what you deem to be antisemitic. We’ll decide what’s antisemitic. That’s not up for you, the Jewish population, to decide.’" "I find that to be very off-putting and offensive," she continued. "I think that’s totally unacceptable." BATYA UNGAR-SARGON EXPLAINS WHY SO MANY AMERICAN JEWS BECAME DEMS — AND WHY SOME NOW FEEL POLITICALLY HOMELESS Following her condemnation of the Democrats’ treatment of Jewish constituents’ concerns regarding antisemitism, Nessel added that if faced with the choice, she would choose her Jewish heritage over her party affiliation. "If that’s the deal that has to be made, and I’ve been really candid about this, I was Jewish before I was ever Michigan attorney general — I’m going to be Jewish afterwards," Nessel said. MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC SENATE CANDIDATE CLAIMS ISRAEL 'JUST AS EVIL' AS HAMAS "I was Jewish before I was ever a member of the Democratic Party, and if I have to, I’ll be Jewish afterwards too," she continued. Nessel also took aim at Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, for previous comments he made following an attempted terrorist attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield earlier this year, in which he remarked, "Hurt people do hurt people." MICHIGAN SENATE RACE: EL-SAYED’S TIES TO EXTREMIST FUEL ANTISEMITISM CONCERNS AMONG JEWISH VOTERS "A lot of us perceived that as sort of making excuses for someone that sought to murder over 100 pre-K schoolchildren and that’s the kind of mentality that bothers me a lot," Nessel said. She added that although El-Sayed has met with Jewish leaders in the community, his unwillingness to retract his previous comments is cause for concern and risks amplifying such views. Nessel did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. Fox News Digital also reached out to the El-Sayed campaign for comment.  Piker previously told his viewers, "If Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that they are singularly invested in Israel, eventually someone is going to come around and take action, not against the state of Israel, mind you, but against American Jews." Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who is Jewish, called out Piker this week in response. In a social media post. She wrote, "This shouldn’t be hard: no community should face the threat [of] violence for their political views. Period,"  Slotkin continued, "That goes if you’re pro-Israel, pro-Palestine, pro-choice, pro-life or any other cause you care about. And blaming the victims of violence for bringing it on themselves only further endangers people." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a93045b2c5335ae104cc936 Star student rejected by 16 colleges, hired by Google, gets legal win in racial discrimination suit te 2026-08-29T16:10:03.889Z Star student rejected by 16 colleges, hired by Google, gets legal win in racial discrimination suit A father in Palo Alto, California is declaring a victory in court after a federal judge allowed a civil rights lawsuit alleging anti-Asian bias in college admissions to move forward. Nan Zhong and his son, Stanley Zhong, filed federal lawsuits against several elite institutions — including the University of California system, the University of Washington, the University of Michigan, and Cornell University. The complaints allege the universities engaged in "racially discriminatory admissions practices that disadvantage highly qualified Asian-American applicants." One of their cases will now proceed in part against the University of Washington after a federal judge granted the university defendants' motion to dismiss in part and denied it in part. "We got an exciting ruling from the judge," Nan Zhong told Fox News Digital. "Effectively, the judge ruled in our favor by denying the university's motion to dismiss. So this is a major development in the lawsuit. That means the judge found enough factual allegations to support our allegation." DUKE LAW'S ALLEGED RACE-BASED ADMISSIONS ACCUSED OF DEFYING SUPREME COURT RULING: DOJ The ruling centered in part on sovereign immunity. Judge James L. Robart denied the defendants' motion to dismiss Stanley's Title VI claims against the university while dismissing several other claims. The University of Washington Board of Regents sent Fox News Digital a statement in response to the ruling. "We're pleased that the court dismissed many of the claims and two of the three plaintiffs. Admission to the Allen School is highly competitive and the vast majority of out-of-state applicants are not admitted because, as Washington’s flagship university, we prioritize Washington residents for admission," a spokesperson said. "With that ruling, we can now proceed into discovery, request internal documents, internal communication, and most importantly, admissions data," Nan said. Stanley Zhong, now 21, made headlines after he was rejected by 16 of the 18 colleges he applied to — including top-tier public and private institutions — despite boasting an elite academic record. A 2023 graduate of Gunn High School in Palo Alto, Stanley scored a 1590 out of 1600 on the SAT (99th percentile), held a 4.42 weighted GPA, ranked in the top 9% of his graduating class, and had launched a free e-signing startup featured by Amazon Web Services. Shortly after the college rejections, Google hired Stanley as a full-time software engineer in a position that his family's court filing says typically requires a Ph.D. or equivalent practical experience. Stanley was first scouted by the tech giant in coding competitions when he was just 13 years old. CALIFORNIA SOCIOLOGY PROFESSOR CITED 'IRONY' IN REMOVING ACT/SAT, NOT FIXING RACIAL DISPARITIES AS INTENDED The family spent over a year researching admissions trends before filing the lawsuits, concluding that anti-Asian bias remains a systemic issue despite recent court precedents. "The story is much bigger than myself, than my son, Stanley, or our family," Zhong told Fox News Digital. "First of all, I have a younger son, so I don't want him to face the same problem that his older brother faced. I think this is something important we should correct so my future grandkids won't have the same problem again." Zhong added that since taking their battle public, dozens of families across the country have reached out to share similar experiences. "After the story came out, we received a lot of communication from other Asian-American families telling us about their story, telling about how highly qualified Asian-American students were rejected left and right," Zhong said. "So this is a large-scale issue and I think of it as an issue that's been around for a long time." CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGENTS TO REVIEW SAT/ACT TESTING BAN AFTER 1,400 PROFESSORS WARN OF ‘SEVERE’ MATH GAPS Spokespersons for the University of California system have previously denied the allegations, maintaining that their admissions policies strictly comply with state and federal laws prohibiting race-conscious decisions. Stanley Zhong was accepted at the University of Maryland and the University of Texas-Austin but decided to take a job offer as a software development engineer at Google in the fall of 2023 instead. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9302072c5335ae104cc8ea Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy' te 2026-08-29T16:00:07.219Z Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy' Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds rejected comedian Bill Maher’s claims that he lost key counties in the recent primary in part due to the racism within the state. Appearing on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" Friday night, Donalds, the Republican gubernatorial nominee, pushed back on host Bill Maher's assertion that he lost parts of Florida's Panhandle because of the area's predominantly White electorate. "You did lose the ‘Redneck Riviera’ badly," Maher said, referring to Donalds’ losses in Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hardee, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Washington counties — rural counties where roughly 94% of Republican voters are White. STEPHEN A SMITH ADMITS BYRON DONALDS COULD MAKE HIM A REPUBLICAN, CALLS HIM ‘THE REAL DEAL’ "I can’t get with you on a lot of this policy stuff," Maher continued. "But I think it would be great if the country did have [its] first Black, Republican governor." Maher went on to praise Donalds for his willingness to run in "this post-racial world" where constituents don’t care about the "color of their skin," but he added that "we’re not quite there yet though." BILL MAHER BLASTS CALIFORNIA'S EDUCATION RESULTS, CITES TWO SURGING RED STATES "The Redneck Riviera, which is the Panhandle," Maher began. "I think there are people there who still would not — you’re a Republican, you’re a Trumper — they should love you and they don’t. I think there is still racism." "Let’s talk a little bit about the Panhandle," Donalds replied, beginning his rebuttal. "There are counties we did incredibly well in that we won. There were some counties that we fell a little short in, that’s okay." WATCH: BYRON DONALDS BRUSHES OFF GOP DEBATE DEMANDS AS RIVALS LAG FAR BEHIND IN POLLS Donalds then pointed out the crowded Florida primary field which had 11 Republicans on the ballot, with candidates "who had various lines of support." "The number one thing overall, we closed out 48% of the vote in Florida," Donalds said. "800,000 votes [is] a long way to becoming the nominee." TRUMP-BACKED NOMINEES DOMINATE PRIMARY CONTESTS AS PRESIDENT TIGHTENS PARTY VICE GRIP Donalds went on to push back against Maher's argument that racial bias influenced the primary results, insisting that Florida is a place where people can pursue opportunities in elected office. "Florida really has become the microcosm of what we all want," Donalds said. "It's a meritocracy. And it's about the best person with the best views, the best skills, the best talent moving forward to represent your state or to represent a district in your state, and Florida exemplifies that." GIANNO CALDWELL: FLORIDA NEEDS BYRON DONALDS TO PROTECT THE DESANTIS LEGACY However, former Florida state Sen. Dave Aronberg was not as quick to attribute Donalds' showing to the crowded primary field. "When you look at the primary numbers, Byron Donalds falling short of 50% does raise some legitimate questions," Aronberg told Fox News Digital. "Yes, there were 11 names on the ballot, but few of his opponents were viable contenders, and Donalds had a massive fundraising and name recognition advantage compared to the rest of the field. It wasn't exactly a neck-and-neck dogfight." FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS: DEMOCRATS LEAD IN THE HOUSE, BUT REDISTRICTING KEEPS THE GOP IN THE GAME Aronberg added, "When you see him underperforming in certain rural pockets, it's hard to completely dismiss race having played at least some quiet role." "Going into November, Republicans have a massive advantage in party registration and financial resources. But this will be no cakewalk based on what we saw in the primary, along with President Trump’s lagging poll numbers and the quality of his Democratic opponent." ‘CAPTAIN CANADA’ FIREBRAND UNLOADS ON TRUMP WITH PROFANE ONE-LINER AS TRADE WAR ESCALATES Maher later challenged Donalds on his campaign platform by pointing to President Donald Trump’s tariffs impacting affordability across the country — especially in Florida. "I don't feel like the president's policies are making that affordable part easy for you," Maher said. A POPULAR COCKTAIL HAS A TRUMP TRADE PROBLEM YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT "Even the Wall Street Journal, which is usually pretty far right, calls this trade war with Canada the ‘dumbest trade war,’ that's the title," Maher continued. "It says Republicans are already getting pounded on the campaign trail over his tariffs and inflation, mostly because of the war. Byron, are you getting pounded on the campaign trail?" "I think that people in Florida are thinking about their pocketbooks. Well, that's like anywhere else," Donalds said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE He went on to defend Trump’s tariffs on Canada, adding that the president is reevaluating trade policies that are not working for the American people. "But I would rather have a chief executive that looks at these deals and engages these other countries and fights for Americans, [rather] than just lets them roll knowing that they're not gonna be in the interest of small businesses," Donalds said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9302062c5335ae104cc8e1 From spit on to hugged, Riley Gaines unlocks main problem with the WNBA, and it’s as simple as red vs. blue te 2026-08-29T16:00:06.140Z From spit on to hugged, Riley Gaines unlocks main problem with the WNBA, and it’s as simple as red vs. blue What a difference a red state makes. Unapologetic and steadfast, Riley Gaines, the nation’s leading advocate for the preservation of women’s sports for biological women, gets under the skin of woke leftists without even trying. She travels the country, and says that biological men don’t belong. The audacity! THESE FEMALE ATHLETES NEED TO SPEAK UP ABOUT KEEPING WOMEN'S SPORTS FOR WOMEN, LIKE SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DID In some places in this country, Gaines gets booed for speaking this simple logic and truth. She gets yelled at. Even spit on for her beliefs. That was the kind of reception Gaines got at her very first WNBA game in Minneapolis earlier this summer, when she dared to take a sign into the arena that praised Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham for bravely speaking up for girls in girls' sports. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SUPPORTERS RALLY IN INDIANA WHILE DISPLAYING WHAT MAKES AMERICA GREAT Fast-forward to her second-ever WNBA game, Friday night in Indianapolis at an Indiana Fever game in which former NBA player Royce White (now sometimes going by "Roysha") made a surprise appearance, and Gaines got a much different reception. Hugs, smiles, requests for photographs. ROYCE WHITE SHOWS UP TO INDIANA FEVER GAME IN BLONDE WIG AMID WNBA DRAFT PURSUIT Blue state, red state. Delusional, sensible. Hostile, friendly. Perhaps this is part of the problem with the powder keg that is the WNBA. There are 15 teams in the league, and only two are located in solid red states: the Indiana Fever and the Dallas Wings. Atlanta, Las Vegas and Phoenix have teams, but those states aren’t reliably red, more purple. The league is adding Cleveland in 2028, so that might help, but the scale will still be far from balanced. "My main takeaway is that when Minneapolis is booing you, it’s generally a good sign," Gaines told OutKick with a bit of tongue-in-cheek during halftime of Friday’s game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which the Fever won easily over the Connecticut Sun, 111-91. "Especially for those of us with common sense and an ounce of integrity and a shred of honesty." If there were people in the Fever crowd on Friday that were more Minneapolis than Indianapolis, you wouldn’t know it. Just a different atmosphere and decorum altogether. And that fuels Gaines. The poor reception in Minneapolis didn’t deter her at all. Knowing that so many people across the United States agree with her does. On Friday, as she supported Cunningham and White, Gaines proudly sported a black T-shirt with neon green XX-XY lettering, a label so controversial in some (blue!) WNBA cities that fans at an Atlanta Dream game were recently asked to cover that same shirt. STEPHANIE WHITE, LET ME 'EDUCATE' YOU ON THE SCIENCE OF WHY MEN DON'T BELONG IN WOMEN'S SPORTS The nonsense on gender in the WNBA is incessant. And neither White nor Enes Kanter Freedom could stand to sit back and watch it a second longer. Earlier this month, White joined Freedom, another former NBA star, in saying that they now identify as trans women while also declaring their interest in joining the WNBA next year via the 2027 WNBA Draft. Freedom and White decided to fight lunacy with lunacy, using their over-the-top declarations as a way to push back on the WNBA’s lack of spine and clarity in the trans in women’s sports dilemma. If the WNBA can’t define a woman, can’t put clear language into its bylaws that limits participation in the league to strictly biological women, then Freedom and White say that they will take this fight as far as they can. They say that trying to play in the WNBA isn’t talk, that they are prepared to walk that walk if necessary. They are also prepared to fight through litigation if necessary. While Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game he attended last week in blue Chicago (Sky player Natasha Cloud sniped at him during the game, he responded, fans booed him, and he was ultimately permanently banned from Wintrust Arena), White was received warmly in red Indiana. No boos. No yelling. Instead, fans approached White with smiles and respect and outstretched arms for handshakes and fist bumps. They asked for photos. They thanked him, told him they loved what he is doing for women's sports. "You can't expect that, it was overwhelming," White told OutKick, regarding his Indiana welcome. "But...I think people have a lot of appreciation for what Roysha is doing and some of the other people who are fighting as well. It's just so crazy to me the difference in response here in Indiana versus in Chicago (for Freedom). But one city is run by people who have common sense and the other one isn't, so there's that." Gaines received similar treatment at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. "Let me tell you the difference, being here in Indiana, a home game for the Fever," Gaines said. "The looks that you’re getting are smiles, people are winking. People are coming up and saying thank you. People are expressing their gratitude for the stance that I (have taken). "Not the same response I had in Minneapolis." Gaines expects nothing less from blue cities and blue states now. She understands her messaging in those areas requires her to bring a much stiffer upper lip, and an extra layer of Teflon coating. And even though that's expected, it's not always easy, which is why she so deeply respects and appreciates what Freedom and White are doing. Gaines and White talked at length at halftime of Friday’s game about their convictions on the trans in women’s sports dilemma. Gaines said that it is ironic that WNBA players like Cloud from the Chicago Sky are missing the point of what Freedom and White are trying to do. "I was watching the altercation between Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha (Cloud) where obscenities were yelled back and forth, at least on Natasha’s end at Enes, and I thought to myself, ultimately, Natasha really should be thanking Enes, because what he’s fighting for…is her," Gaines said. "He is fighting for her to have the opportunity and the ability to achieve and to exceed in her sport and even beyond." ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Others besides White and Freedom are fighting alongside Gaines for the very same thing. The Indiana Attorney General, Todd Rokita, who sat with Gaines and her husband during Friday's game, has been active in trying to protect girls and women in sports. "I’m pleased to host my friend Riley Gaines tonight with her husband and we’re having a good time," Rokita told OutKick. "But the fact of the matter is, there are a lot of leaders in this country who see the obvious, and the obvious is that sports teams should only have the same biological sex because there are differences. And I am so happy that these biological men (Freedom and White) are proving the point when they are coming to apply for the WNBA solely because the WNBA can’t get its own bylaws straight." What is happening in the WNBA, with the ambiguity surrounding eligibility, concerns Rokita because it could just as easily happen elsewhere, which creates a slippery slope. "As Indiana’s Attorney General, I am looking at this very closely, from the perspective of whether you are for-profit or non-profit, the fact that you have bylaws that make sense and comply with all laws and that they are clear and non-abusive," Rokita said. "And if you can’t define in your bylaws what a woman is and who’s eligible to be on your teams, you’re entering a real gray area in terms of law, in terms of being abusive or deceptive to those you serve. "If the WNBA can’t make some simple decisions about what their bylaws should read, you may see a lot of states, a lot of my friends, get involved, including Indiana." Now wouldn’t that be something? How ironic if it is a couple of men pretending to be women, along with red-state fans and politicians, who ultimately save the very woke and leftist and blue WNBA from itself. It really could be as simple as that. Does the WNBA need more red-state teams? Let me know at: patricia.babcockmcgraw@outkick.com Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ffab2c5335ae104cc88f College football Week 0 betting picks for North Carolina v. TCU and San Jose State vs USC te 2026-08-29T15:50:03.388Z College football Week 0 betting picks for North Carolina v. TCU and San Jose State vs USC Can you believe we are already there? We've reached that point in the year when we have football once again. Looking at the calendar, it is wild to me that we are almost at the end of August. Time really does fly when you're having fun. It has been a good year for sports betting, and it is now getting even better as we have Week 0 starting today with college football returning. College Football is back, and so is our betting slate. Let's get to it. Both of these teams started last year against each other, and I have to imagine both are looking for better outcomes than their 2025 campaign. North Carolina was rocked in head coach Bill Belichick's first game at the helm. They looked lost on both offense and defense and fell 48-14. The rest of the campaign wasn't much better as the team had a 4-8 record overall. Looking at their wins, there really weren't any that were overly impressive, either. The Tar Heels hope to be better this year, but this is a long rebuilding process. You can't expect it to happen overnight. BILL BELICHICK ANNOUNCES SON STEVE IS ON MEDICAL LEAVE FROM NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL PROGRAM After the win to open the season last year, TCU took down Abilene Christian and SMU. From there they lost on the road to Arizona State and Kansas State. After beating Baylor and West Virginia, the team lost to Iowa State and BYU in back-to-back weeks. They did beat Houston, a ranked team, later in the season. They also had one of the better Bowl Games to watch as they won over USC in overtime, 30-27. The reason for optimism this season is around Jaden Craig taking over under center. He comes over from Harvard, where he was successful, but the team wasn't very good. Jeremy Payne will be the featured back and could make this a dangerous backfield after a strong 2025. I like the chances of seeing some good offense from TCU. I don't love the total for the game, as I think it probably goes under 46.5, but we've already lost three points from the opening number. I am instead just focused on the TCU team total. I'll back them to go over 27.5 points. I think they should get a touchdown in each quarter as I still think this North Carolina defense will struggle. There aren't a ton of lopsided games on the slate for today, but this is certainly one of them. San Jose State is expected to be blown out to start the year. USC has manhandled the Spartans in the past, having crushed them in their past three matches. Collectively, USC has won the last three matchups by a score of 146-38. Last year was an ugly season for the Spartans as they finished 3-9, missing out on any Bowl Game. They also went just 2-6 in the Mountain West. THREE TEAMS RANKED OUTSIDE THE TOP-12 OF THE COACHES POLL WHO WILL MAKE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF USC has a chance to march to its first College Football Playoff berth, but it won't be the easiest path. They enter the season ranked at number 14 in the nation. That puts them right on the borderline of making the postseason tournament. Either way, they should be able to get a great Bowl Game even if they don't get into the playoffs. They have some important continuity here as Jayden Maiava returns to action. Last season, Maiava had 3,711 yards and 24 touchdowns. King Miller returns to the backfield as well, and should lead the way for the squad. They did lose Makai Lemon to the NFL, so there are some questions about who steps up as a receiver. The Trojans are listed at 50.5 for their team total, and I just think that's too high. I wouldn't be surprised to see them win by 30 or 40 points, but I don't think they are going to run up the score either. Maiava probably plays about a half in this game. I'm backing the under 50.5 for the USC team total. I like Miller to get 2+ touchdowns at +195 as a prop as well. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92fd552c5335ae104cc84e Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing te 2026-08-29T15:40:05.622Z Death toll from mudslides, flooding at Nepal-China border climbs past 670, nearly 3,000 missing The death toll from the devastating floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has risen to at least 676 people, as rescue operations stall amid poor weather. After Nepali authorities updated their figures Saturday, the combined toll in Nepal and Tibet rose to 676 dead and nearly 3,000 people missing, according to The Associated Press. Chinese authorities have reported seven deaths and more than 550 missing, while Nepal’s disaster agency said the death toll had climbed to 669 with 2,426 people missing. Experts believe Wednesday's mudslides and flash flooding across Nepal and China's Tibet region were caused by a large chunk of ice breaking off a glacier and falling into the Lhende Khola River. Rescue operations at the main disaster zone have been complicated by damaged roads and difficulty establishing communication, and look only to get more difficult, as intermittent rain is expected through the weekend. "Search and rescue operations have been temporarily halted because it is raining, and the weather is foggy," Narendra Pariyar, a top official for Nepal's Rasuwa district, told Reuters. MORE THAN 3,000 MISSING AFTER COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES $15.5 MILLION IN RELIEF While Nepalese authorities have stressed they don't need countries to send people to help with general search and rescue, they did request that China send tunnel experts as up to 100 people are still trapped in a mud-filled hydropower plant tunnel. ARMY BLACK HAWKS AIRLIFT 200-PLUS STRANDED CAMPERS AS MISSOURI FLOODS TRIGGER MORE 350 RESCUES "We have already made requests for such specialised services and technical assistance in areas where we don't have enough expertise and technical know-how," Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told Reuters. China dispatched five such workers from Tibet by helicopter to assist, according to the country's state-affiliated Xinhua news agency. COLOMBIA BUILDING COLLAPSES ON CAMERA AS EARTHQUAKE BRINGS DEATH, DESTRUCTION Dramatic video showed the rescue of one such person as authorities from Nepal worked to drag the man out of the mud deluge. Though impending rainstorms are likely to make rescue operations more difficult, officials say a previous threat from a lake that had formed on the border between Nepal and Tibet has substantially subsided. MASSIVE GARBAGE HEAP COLLAPSES ONTO HOMES, KILLING AT LEAST 30 AS RESCUERS SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS The lake had been overflowing into the Lhende Khola River, risking further flooding, but that risk had gone down by Saturday, according to Chinese officials. Nepal's finance minister Swarnim Wagle estimated the country will need over $4 billion to rebuild after the disaster. "This is just an estimate. Loss and damage is being assessed," he told Reuters. Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8af2c5335ae104cc7a2 Garage Door Repair in Los Angeles Updates Online Service Information for Greater Los Angeles Homeowners te 2026-08-29T15:20:15.460Z Garage Door Repair in Los Angeles Updates Online Service Information for Greater Los Angeles Homeowners Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ae2c5335ae104cc799 Naturalization Lawyer in San Diego, CA Highlights the Role of Dedicated Advocacy in Achieving Successful Results te 2026-08-29T15:20:14.708Z Naturalization Lawyer in San Diego, CA Highlights the Role of Dedicated Advocacy in Achieving Successful Results Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ad2c5335ae104cc790 TimeTailor Salon Software Enters Denmark’s Beauty Scene te 2026-08-29T15:20:13.975Z TimeTailor Salon Software Enters Denmark’s Beauty Scene Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ad2c5335ae104cc787 Chrysta Wilson to Speak on Pressure-Proof Leadership at the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum in Alhambra, California te 2026-08-29T15:20:13.200Z Chrysta Wilson to Speak on Pressure-Proof Leadership at the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum in Alhambra, California Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ac2c5335ae104cc77d Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home te 2026-08-29T15:20:12.405Z Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home The Mohave Accelerated Learning Center football hosted its first game of the season and coming off a big win over Mogollon, they were looking for another against Joseph City on Friday. The Patriots moved to 2-0 on the season with… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8ab2c5335ae104cc774 Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home te 2026-08-29T15:20:11.464Z Mohave Accelerated football gets second win of the season, first at home Drake Knight rushes the ball toward the endzone as he is tackled by a Wildcat in Friday's win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8a72c5335ae104cc75e FUSD Summer Internship Program offers high school students professional development experience te 2026-08-29T15:20:07.196Z FUSD Summer Internship Program offers high school students professional development experience FUSD gave high school students the opportunity to gain real world work experience through a new summer internship program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f8a52c5335ae104cc737 Tim McGraw takes hard fall onstage during concert te 2026-08-29T15:20:05.281Z Tim McGraw takes hard fall onstage during concert Tim McGraw took a tumble during a concert this week. The country superstar was playing at the Riverbend Music Center in Ohio on Thursday night, and during a performance of one of his most iconic hits, "I Like It, I Love It," he stumbled back and fell to the floor. As seen in video obtained by Fox News Digital, McGraw didn't let the hard fall faze him. MORGAN WALLEN SMASHES PIANO ON STAGE AFTER EQUIPMENT FAILS MID-PERFORMANCE DURING CONCERT After his legs splayed in the air, he sat up quickly with a smile on his face. He pulled himself up and got right back into the performance. McGraw seemed to take the fall in stride after it happened, and he did the same on social media. WATCH: TIM MCGRAW FALLS ONSTAGE DURING CONCERT After the show, he took to Instagram to share photos and video from the concert, including one of the fall, writing, "Cincinnati, you started our weekend off on the right foot even if I couldn’t stay on mine 😂 We appreciate you coming out and singing along! Detroit, you’re up!" "Oh my God !!! Hope you didn't hurt yourself bad!!" one fan commented. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "It was a great show! And we all got a good laugh since you were ok," another wrote. Multiple fans told him that they hope his back isn't hurting after the spill – McGraw has been open about the issues he's faced with his back, admitting during a concert in 2025 that things were so bad he nearly considered walking away from music altogether. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "I've had four back surgeries and double knee replacements, just in the last couple of years," McGraw said during a California show in October. The "Blind Side" actor said right before his most recent back surgery that spring, "things were getting really bad," with the star "getting depressed over it," which made him consider retirement. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE His surgeon was in the audience, as well as another surgeon who'd operated on his wife, fellow country star Faith Hill. After introducing them to the crowd, McGraw said, "This spring, before I had my final back surgery, things were getting really bad, so I was seriously contemplating and figuring out how to walk away. I didn't want to, but I didn't think it was going to get better." "But it's gotten better. So, during that process, I had this idea for this song that sort of dealt with facing age and facing all that stuff that comes along with it," before singing the song he mentioned, called "King Rodeo." Lyrics of the song include: "Hey, King Rodeo, You're lookin' lonely, Like you've lost you're one and only, Adoring crowds are not around you, Whispers and shadows, they surround you." Fox News Digital's Sarah Sotoodeh contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f64d2c5335ae104cc6f1 Florida high school football game delivers one of the most stunning Hail Marys of all time te 2026-08-29T15:10:05.879Z Florida high school football game delivers one of the most stunning Hail Marys of all time Another week, another wild moment in the world of high school football. How great are Football Fridays? Lordy, I'm glad they're back. Just the best. The latest chaotic scene unfolded in Florida (of course), where No. 9 Pahokee — a longtime powerhouse — pulled off one of the most incredible double-pass Hail Marys of all time to stun Royal Palm Beach on the final play of Friday's showdown. PEYTON MANNING'S FRESHMAN SON MAKES HIS DEBUT, BUT FREAK RUNNING BACK STEALS THE SHOW That's right. A double-pass Hail Mary. Never quite seen anything like it. Let's go ahead and roll the tape before we dive in: So much going on, I don't know where to begin. Drawing up a bubble screen lateral from your own 25, and the trusting that the receiver A) stays behind the line of scrimmage, and then B) gets the ball down field enough to give his guy a chance is such a ballsy play to draw up. Obviously, the receiver had to then make a play — jumping over two guys, breaking a few tackles, and then racing to the end zone as time expired. I had no doubt that last part would happen, by the way. Pahokee is notorious for speed. For those who don't know, they have a long-standing tradition of chasing rabbits in sugarcane fields down there. True story. The area has produced several NFL players, including Hall of Famer Rickey Jackson and wide receiver Anquan Boldin. So, yeah — they know what they're doing down south. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Anyway, the big obvious question here is whether or not the kid was behind the line of scrimmage when he launched the second pass. It's close, but it appears he pulled it off: What a play. What a start to this high school football season! Don't forget, just last week we had the mammoth running back up in Tennessee who set the world on fire. Can't wait to see what's next! Welcome back, football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f3f32c5335ae104cc6a3 Teleprompter Operator Who Bet on Trump Speeches Is Ordered to Pay Fine te 2026-08-29T15:00:03.119Z Teleprompter Operator Who Bet on Trump Speeches Is Ordered to Pay Fine Gabriel Perez had access to the president’s speeches before they were delivered and was accused of placing unlawful wagers on words that would be spoken. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92f19f2c5335ae104cc63a Scorpions drop opener 34-8, but coach proud of new team te 2026-08-29T14:50:07.054Z Scorpions drop opener 34-8, but coach proud of new team Mateo Tenbrink connects with Vaycion Lily for Scorpions’ only touchdown; team on the road for next 2 games Scorpion football’s season got underway in the 1A North on Friday, Aug 21, falling 34-8 against the Centurions of Cicero Preparatory Academy/North Phoenix Preparatory Academy with the game call Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ef432c5335ae104cc5db Tech investor mocks Vance’s call to hire Americans as 'DEI', gets blasted by Trump officials in H-1B firestorm te 2026-08-29T14:40:03.866Z Tech investor mocks Vance’s call to hire Americans as 'DEI', gets blasted by Trump officials in H-1B firestorm Ankit Gupta, a general partner at the influential Silicon Valley startup accelerator Y Combinator, drew criticism from Trump administration officials after mocking Vice President JD Vance’s call to prioritize American workers over hiring cheaper foreign labor. The controversy began after the Trump administration proposed a $103,265 fee for many new H-1B visa petitions. As it stands, the H-1B visa program allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations and is overwhelmingly used by the tech industry. However, it has long been controversial among some conservatives, who say it is abused by tech companies to bring in cheap labor to replace American workers, many of them from India. The proposed fee would make it costlier for American tech companies to rely on such labor and could give them an incentive to hire Americans instead, something Vance has emphasized repeatedly, such as when he recently declared, "If an American corporation needs workers, it should hire and train Americans." Y Combinator general partner Ankit Gupta, who has since restricted his X posts from public access, mocked Vance, saying in purported screenshots, "In a win for the woke left DEI is back." VANCE WARNS THERE WILL BE A 'SOCIALIST PRESIDENT IN THIS COUNTRY' IF GOP DOESN'T FIX ECONOMY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Gupta's comments comparing prioritizing American workers over foreign labor to DEI sparked a wave of criticism from several Trump administration officials and renewed a broader debate over H-1B visas, Silicon Valley hiring practices, and whether American workers—particularly younger and entry-level tech workers—are being disadvantaged by companies’ reliance on foreign-worker visa programs. Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito replied, "Ankit Gupta thinks hiring Americans first—in America—is ‘DEI.’ No, Ankit. It’s called putting your own citizens first. American companies. American jobs. American workers first. If that offends you, the problem isn’t America. It’s your sense of entitlement." FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson criticized Gupta’s rhetoric as part of a larger phenomenon of contempt for American workers. "I’m deeply uncomfortable with wealthy investors attacking American workers like this. I’m afraid it’s increasingly obvious to many people that individuals such as this guy do not have the best interests of America and her citizens in mind," he said. "The purpose of the American economy is to promote the general welfare of American workers, not provide jobs for the rest of the world." In response to Ferguson's post, Y Combinator President and CEO Garry Tan wrote, "YC supports hiring and funding Americans." Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon also weighed in, sharing a lengthy post criticizing what she described as abuses of the H-1B program and other foreign-worker programs. "Our federal (and most state) employment laws mandate a level playing field for American workers vis-à-vis foreigners — yet many American tech (and other) companies prefer to hire cheaper/exploitable foreign workers to do routine jobs Americans could do, and they do this by failing to post jobs on their normal hiring channels (PERM violations), letting foreign-born hiring managers pipeline cheap foreign labor from body-shop mills over American workers (H1-B abuses), lie about their eligibility for no-cap H1-B hiring, abuse other visa categories such as J-1 visas (we see you, universities!), abuse OPT hiring to get cheap, exploitable foreign labor, and sometimes — getting super arrogant, gaslight laid-off and sidelined Americans while doing any of the above," she wrote. CEO UNDER FIRE FOR MASS LAYOFFS AMID FOREIGN WORKER HIRING SPREE NOW APPOINTED TO FED'S TASK FORCE ON JOBS Other commentators, ranging from policy think tanks to former Trump officials, spoke to Fox News Digital about the controversy. John Miano, an attorney with the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), said the debate speaks to fundamental questions about the role of the United States and its immigration system. "The center of this dispute is over what America is. I, and I think most Americans, believe America as a nation state; a commonwealth for the improvement of its citizens. Mr. Gupta clearly views America as an [economic] zone. The graves at Arlington and cemeteries around the world are not the product of Americans fighting and dying to save an economic zone. I would not want to share a foxhole with Mr. Gupta," he told Fox News Digital.  He added, "There is no such thing as the [Libertarian] ideal of economics without borders. I would wager that Mr. Gupta opposes open borders regarding intellectual property. The H-1B program is designed to replace Americans with cheap foreign workers. The U.S. Congress is apparently the only national legislature that has voted to make it explicitly legal to replace citizens with foreign workers, as it has done with H-1B. The H-1B wage system is designed to allow employers to pay H-1B nonimmigrants extremely low wages. The biggest problem with H-1B is that it works exactly as Congress designed it to work." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Former Trump Appointee and Senior Advisor to the U.S. Senate, Mary Marslender, now a Republican consultant, explained how tech companies specifically find loopholes in the rules to avoid hiring Americans, particularly those trying to enter the job market. "The uncomfortable reality is that many large American corporations prefer cheaper foreign labor because it gives them greater control over mid- to entry-level positions, all while telling Washington that qualified American workers can't be found. Immigration lawyers have been caught on video admitting their goal is to avoid hiring qualified Americans," she said. "Some have even confessed to placing job ads in obscure newspapers where Americans are unlikely to look, and then, if a qualified American applies, interviewing them specifically to find a legal basis to disqualify them. Prioritizing cheap foreign labor over American workers denies Americans jobs, particularly young people who need the firsthand job experience to launch their careers. American jobs should go to Americans first." Theo Wold, a former acting assistant attorney general and former White House deputy assistant to the president for domestic policy under Trump, argued that part of what makes America great historically is its amazing pool of native talent. "Jack St. Clair Kilby and Robert Noyce invented the microchip. They also both grew up in America's heartland. From airplanes and the television to nuclear submarines and the internet, American genius invented the modern world. But today's Silicon Valley elites would rather replace the next Robert Noyce with a foreign national on an H-1B visa than invest in American talent. America has a unique convergence of brainpower and risk tolerance. And our young people took the challenge and are excelling in STEM," he said. "America now graduates enough American STEM students to fill every opening in America’s tech and tech-related industries. We should be encouraging our young talent to build anew, rather than replace them with cheap labor widgets from Guangdong and Andhra Pradesh." Fox News Digital reached out to Y Combinator for comment but did not immediately receive a response. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ea962c5335ae104cc55f Stunned couple unearths 150-pound mystery hidden beneath their backyard for decades te 2026-08-29T14:20:06.772Z Stunned couple unearths 150-pound mystery hidden beneath their backyard for decades A couple in San Francisco recently unearthed a 150-pound limestone sculpture buried in their backyard — setting off a search to uncover who created it and how it got there. Greg Gatwood was doing yard work at the couple's Russian Hill home in May when he came across what he initially thought was a piece of concrete buried in the ground as his partner Judy Gittelsohn stood nearby. Gatwood told Fox News Digital he tried to pry the object loose with a shovel before grabbing a pickaxe — and then spotted what appeared to be lips and a nose "peering" back at him. ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MYSTERIOUS FACE HIDDEN FOR CENTURIES IN BOOK OF REVELATION CITY "I thought, well, maybe I should just break it into smaller pieces," Gatwood said. "Then I realized it was a statue. "It was like something you see in a movie, almost cinematic, you know — a big beautiful statue like this." Gittelsohn said she was stunned when Gatwood showed her the enormous, two-foot-wide statue — and was impressed by the quality of its craftsmanship. "I was just shocked," she said. "What an enormous find." ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER MASSIVE ARTIFACT DEPICTING PHARAOH THOUGHT TO HAVE CHALLENGED MOSES IN EXODUS She added, "I was surprised. I was just gobsmacked." Three months after their discovery, the couple is still searching for answers. Gittelsohn, a professional artist, said she researched the sculpture. She believes it dates to the 1930s and may be connected to artists working under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The couple's home is near the former San Francisco Art Institute, where prominent sculptor Ralph Stackpole taught for decades — leading Gittelsohn to believe the piece may have a connection to him or one of his students. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER One clue supporting that theory, she said, is that the sculpture was carved from relatively inexpensive limestone rather than costlier materials such as marble or granite. Gatwood believes the statue may have been used as garden art and that it was eventually buried with time. "It's quite possible this statue was displayed in the garden and not so much buried, but just lost," he said. After the couple received local attention for their find, Gittelsohn said a 93-year-old woman took an Uber to their home with her walker and knocked on their door. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The woman — one of several people who have reached out to the couple since the discovery became public — told them she had previously held a show featuring Ralph Stackpole's work.  In September, the couple plans to put the sculpture on public display at the American Messenger Gallery in hopes that someone may recognize the piece or know who created it. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "We think someone will eventually recognize it," Gatwood said. The story comes about a year after a New Orleans couple made a similarly mysterious discovery in their backyard. At the time, Daniella Santoro and Aaron Lorenz unearthed an ancient Roman funerary artifact that had been missing from an Italian museum for decades. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ea952c5335ae104cc556 Hilaria Baldwin explains how she stays fit raising 7 kids with ‘bathroom workouts’ and an unexpected diet te 2026-08-29T14:20:05.840Z Hilaria Baldwin explains how she stays fit raising 7 kids with ‘bathroom workouts’ and an unexpected diet Hilaria Baldwin is taking the phrase "squeeze in a workout" to a whole new level. The 42-year-old "Nation's Dumbest" contestant and mother of seven told Fox News Digital her fitness routine doesn’t always happen in a gym — or even in a dedicated workout space. Sometimes, it happens right there in the bathroom. "I run every day… I found being a mom, if I can get 30 minutes of my cardio, it helps my mind... It gets me like sort of a little bit more regulated with my nervous system, so I really like that," she shared when asked about her go-to workout with a hectic schedule. HILARIA BALDWIN SHARES MARRIAGE LESSON SHE TELLS FRIENDS AFTER SURVIVING 'UPS AND OUR DOWNS' WITH ALEC BALDWIN "Then I obviously do my yoga, my little bathroom workouts, or just like a stop-and-drop little workout. I love Physique 57. Any kind of barre classes I think are really great." And Hilaria isn’t just talking about quick bathroom sweat sessions. Last month, she gave her fans a front-row look at exactly what those workouts can look like, showing off her physique in a bikini while demonstrating glute exercises in a bathroom. HILARIA BALDWIN FLAUNTS FIT FIGURE IN BIKINI AS FANS MARVEL AT MOM OF 7 Despite her fitness-focused lifestyle, Hilaria insisted she isn't living exclusively on lettuce. "It's not always the same," Hilaria said when asked what a typical day of meals looks like.  "I think people think that I just eat salad all the time, which I’ve definitely done that in the past. But the other day — the baby of the family, we opened up pints of ice cream, two different pints of ice cream at 9 PM. So, sometimes it looks like that." WATCH: HILARIA BALDWIN SQUEEZES IN ‘BATHROOM WORKOUTS’ AS A MOM OF 7 She added, "Eat good things and then enjoy. Have the slice of pizza once in a while. Have the ice cream. I think it’s just a bit of a balance." When Fox News Digital asked if her husband, Alec Baldwin, ever joins her workouts, she laughed and said he’s not the most flexible person. "Can’t touch his toes. I literally married the most inflexible person I have ever met." 'PERFECT' WORKOUT FORMULA CAN TAKE JUST 10 MINUTES A DAY, HILARIA BALDWIN SAYS After more than 15 years together, seven children and plenty of public scrutiny, Hilaria shared the relationship advice she said has helped keep her longtime relationship strong. "Oh, it’s been more than 15 years. We met February 2011. You both have to want to be there," she told Fox News Digital. WATCH: HILARIA BALDWIN REVEALS WHAT KEPT MARRIAGE TO ALEC BALDWIN STRONG THROUGH 'UPS AND DOWNS' "Whenever my friends are coming to me, and they’re like it’s a new relationship, or they’re having a bump in it, I say, ‘if both people don’t really want to be there through your difficult moments, through your best moments, then it’s just not going to probably work out,’" the TV personality explained. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "Both Alec and I, through our ups and our downs and our sideways, we’ve wanted to be there. And I think that that’s what’s kept us strong." Hilaria's candid comments come as she appears on FOX's celebrity competition series, "Nation's Dumbest." WATCH: HILARIA BALDWIN PUSHES BACK ON BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT HER The show flips the traditional celebrity competition formula on its head: contestants aren't fighting to prove they're the smartest in the room. They're trying desperately to avoid being crowned the dumbest. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Hilaria joins an eclectic cast that includes Carmen Electra, Anthony Michael Hall, Ice-T, Elle King, Matt Leinart, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Steve-O, JoJo Siwa, Andrew Yang, Jon Heder and Chase Hudson. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE At home, Hilaria and Alec have their own seven-member Baldwin brood: daughters Carmen, María and Ilaria, and sons Rafael, Leonardo, Romeo and Eduardo. Alec is also the father of daughter Ireland Baldwin, whom he shares with ex-wife Kim Basinger. Ireland became a mother herself in 2023 when she welcomed daughter Holland, making Alec a first-time grandfather. "Nation's Dumbest" airs on Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92ea942c5335ae104cc54d 'The Dog Stars' Review: Jacob Elordi fights for survival in Ridley Scott's dull post-apocalyptic western te 2026-08-29T14:20:04.691Z 'The Dog Stars' Review: Jacob Elordi fights for survival in Ridley Scott's dull post-apocalyptic western Ridley Scott has directed some of Hollywood's most iconic movies, from "Alien" and "Blade Runner" to "Thelma & Louise" and "Gladiator." But over the past decade, his films have mostly ranged from OK to meh.  Unfortunately, his latest falls in the latter category.  "The Dog Stars," adapted from Peter Heller's 2012 novel, follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a mechanic trying to navigate a post-apocalyptic America that had been ravaged by a deadly flu years earlier. He has taken shelter at an abandoned Colorado airport and is joined by Bangley (Josh Brolin), a brutish former Marine with great aim, and Hig's Belgian shepherd, Jasper.  ‘MUTINY’ REVIEW: JASON STATHAM TAKES NO PRISONERS IN MINDLESS BUT AMUSING BRAWLER FLICK ON THE HIGH SEAS The routine is as follows: Hig flies into Denver in his little yellow plane to seek supplies, stops by his old house, triggering flashbacks of his late wife, occasionally makes deliveries to a rural community of Mennonite farmers, and sometimes joins Bangley in killing trespassers who may be infected with the virus before burning their bodies as a precaution. Hig thinks there is more civilization beyond the mountains, namely in Grand Junction. Bangley thinks it's a fool's errand and that leaving Eric would certainly lead to death. But Hig can't deny his own convictions, so he ultimately decides to seek life elsewhere.  ‘THE END OF OAK STREET’ REVIEW: ANNE HATHAWAY, EWAN MCGREGOR FIGHT DINOSAURS IN SURPRISINGLY FUN MOVIE He'll come across some interesting characters on his journey, like the boorish rancher Jack and his daughter Cima (Guy Pearce and Margaret Qualley) and the eccentric Darlene (Allison Janney). There's also what's been dubbed the "Reapers," a group of tatted savages who will kill and destroy anything in their path.  The cast does a fine job. Elordi, the Australian up-and-comer known for his breakout role in HBO's "Euphoria" and appearing more recently in "Wuthering Heights" and Netflix's "Frankenstein" (which earned him his first Oscar nomination), is flexing his leading man muscles. Both Brolin and Pearce earn a few laughs for their rough-around-the-edges performances. And Janney elevates any project she's in, regardless how zany her character is.  'TONY' REVIEW: ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S COMING-OF-AGE STORY UNFOLDS IN CHARMING DRAMEDY However, I never felt strongly invested as a viewer. Except for a few gun battles, "The Dog Stars" was fairly dull. Despite Elordi's best efforts, Hig is a run-of-the-mill dystopian protagonist, so there isn't much to work with (perhaps the source material is to blame).  The guitar-forward score from Harry Gregson-Williams only furthers the film's sleepy western vibe. At least all the mountain scenery was pleasant to look at. ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’ REVIEW: TOM HOLLAND, ZENDAYA RETURN FOR ACTION-PACKED, EMOTIONAL SEQUEL CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars" is the latest installment in the prolific director's middling stretch of films that will likely leave the mind shortly after viewing. And when that happens, you question why the movie was made to begin with. "The Dog Stars" is rated R for strong violence and language. Running time: 1 hour, 58 minutes. In theaters now. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92e83c2c5335ae104cc4f9 The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy te 2026-08-29T14:10:04.483Z The Theragun Sense makes everyday recovery surprisingly easy As my 20s are set to come to an end later this year, I’ve officially reached the age where sleeping in the wrong position or stretching just a little too far can cause aches and pains. I’ve always been somewhat skeptical of massage guns, mostly because I’ve tried a few off-brand ones and just assume Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92e5e42c5335ae104cc4b0 Kyle Busch's final words about Daytona come with a sobering Dale Earnhardt twist te 2026-08-29T14:00:04.957Z Kyle Busch's final words about Daytona come with a sobering Dale Earnhardt twist It doesn't take long to spot a Kyle Busch fan at Daytona International Speedway. In fact, drive under the tunnel and into the infield, and a "Rowdy Forever" banner is the first thing that greets you. It's not the only one. Not even close. They're everywhere this weekend. Of course, that's expected. This is the first NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona since Busch's stunning death in May. The Coke Zero Sugar 400 is set to close the regular season later tonight — a little over three months since the sport lost its modern day Dale Earnhardt. For better and for worse, those two will forever be attached at the hip. KYLE BUSCH'S CHILLING MESSAGE AFTER FINAL NASCAR WIN A PAINFUL ENDING FOR MOURNING FANS Busch's death in May was the first major NASCAR death for an active driver since Earnhardt died on the final turn of the 2001 Daytona 500. For decades, Daytona gave Dale fits. He could win all the races, except the race. Busch won just once at Daytona during his two decades in a Cup car, and never won a 500. It was the crown jewel he never got. Lord knows he tried. Came close a couple times, too. Earlier this year, Busch grabbed his first Daytona 500 pole. He led 19 laps, but he fizzled late. No, Kyle never loved Daytona the way Dale Earnhardt did. But he appreciated it. He respected it. During February's 500, he led the third lap of the race, which was dedicated to Dale Earnhardt on what was the 25th anniversary of his death. "Led lap 3 for Dale plus a few more today," he posted days after the race. "Made it to the end, just not in the right spot." Now, the series returns for the first time since his death — and for the first time without an Earnhardt or a Busch in the field since 1978. Yep. That's right. Saturday night's race will be the first Cup race at Daytona without an Earnhardt or a Busch in the field in 48 years. February 19, 1978. For those who don't remember, Bobby Allison won that Daytona 500. Earnhardt would make his first Daytona start months later in the Firecracker 400. Incredible. Forty-eight years. Nearly five decades! So, yes, this sport has Earnhardt and Busch in its blood. Dale died in the '01 Daytona 500, which was Kurt Busch's first race. Kyle came into the series five years later as a rookie with Hendrick Motorsports. UNEARTHED FAN VIDEO SHOWS WHO KYLE BUSCH REALLY WAS, NASCAR'S DARKEST HOUR & BUBBA WALLACE'S 'ROWDY' STORY He'd go on to win 63 Cup races over the next two decades, including a pair of championships. He had 234 wins across all three NASCAR national series. Busch won one Coca-Cola 600, two Southern 500s, and three Indianapolis 500 victories. He won once official race at Daytona, but did win a couple duels and the one Busch Clash on the road course back in 2021. But Kyle never scored that elusive 500. "Yeah, it’s a box we got to check," he said earlier this year. "Here we are. This is an opportunity to be able to do that. I’ve come down here a lot of years." Daytona was never great to Kyle. It wasn't his favorite place to race. He didn't have the best luck. But coming back here this weekend, it's clear this place misses him. And like Dale, he's still everywhere you look. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dee02c5335ae104cc08d Trump confirms Pentagon plans for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, disputes report on Ground Zero absence te 2026-08-29T13:30:08.778Z Trump confirms Pentagon plans for 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, disputes report on Ground Zero absence President Donald Trump said Friday that he's going to be at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A reporter on Friday asked the president why he was not planning to be in New York for the somber occasion. "Because I'm going to the Pentagon," Trump shouted to the press at Joint Base Andrews. On Thursday, The New York Times reported that Trump was not planning to attend the ceremony at Ground Zero, where the Twin Towers came down, because he wouldn't be allowed to give a speech. The annual event has banned politicians from speaking since 2012. I LOST MY WIFE ON 9/11. PLEASE LET THIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BELONG TO THE FAMILIES When asked about the Times report, a White House spokeswoman called Trump a "proud New Yorker." "President Trump has spoken about his own experiences watching the horrific events of September 11, 2001. On the 25th anniversary of this tragic day, the President will remember those who were killed at the hands of evil terrorists, honor their loved ones, and pay tribute to the brave first responders who put their lives on the line to rescue their fellow Americans," White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement to Fox News. "The vice president is still traveling to NYC and all three sites will be represented with administration officials in attendance," a White House official said, referring to the three Sept. 11 attack sites in Manhattan, at the Pentagon and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed. After TMZ posted on X that Trump was "snubbing" the Ground Zero ceremony, White House communications director Steven Cheung fired back. "FAKE NEWS," Cheung wrote. Trump lambasted the reporter behind in the Times article, writing on Truth Social Friday that she "made up a story that on September 11th, I’m not going to the World Trade Center, in New York City, because they won’t let me make a speech, and I’m going to the Pentagon in D.C., because I’m a featured speaker." "This is more Corrupt News, I’ve been to New York many times over the years, and no one ever speaks, it’s a 'solemn ceremony!'" Trump wrote in part. Trump said, "I would love not to speak, because I’m speaking all the time, and this is a day to remember the victims, and their beautiful family members." Last year, Trump also chose to speak at the Pentagon for the 24th anniversary of 9/11, though he traveled to New York City later in the day to attend a Yankees game. JUDGE THROWS OUT KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED'S 9/11 CONFESSION IN ALREADY LONG WAIT FOR TRIAL The last time he attended the Ground Zero ceremony was in 2024, when he was the Republican presidential nominee. He was there alongside then-President Joe Biden and his election rival, then-Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump also did not attend the Ground Zero ceremony during his first term. He spoke at the Pentagon in 2017, then alternated in subsequent years between commemorations there and at the site in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, when al-Qaeda hijackers crashed three commercial airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Hijackers also seized United Airlines Flight 93, but passengers fought back before the plane crashed in Pennsylvania. The 9/11 attacks, which remain the deadliest in the nation's history, prompted the invasion of Afghanistan and helped usher in the broader War on Terror, which later included the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Fox News' Patrick Ward contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dee02c5335ae104cc084 AEW All In 2026 match card, preview and predictions te 2026-08-29T13:30:08.040Z AEW All In 2026 match card, preview and predictions All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will hold its biggest event of the year at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday. All In has proven to be a showcase of some of the pro wrestling’s best. This year will be no different with championship matches up and down the card, including the AEW World Championship being on the line between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay. All In has also featured some surprises in the past with massive returns and debuts that have shaped the AEW roster. Read below for a list of the match card, a preview and predictions for how All In will shake out. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK == A major trios match will kick off the two-hour All In Buy In and bleed into the first few minutes of All In. Adam Page and Brodido, the Bang Bang Gang, The Conglomeration, the Death Riders, The Demand and The Dogs will compete for the AEW World Trios Championship. But there is a wildcard entrant in this match. It could be anyone or it could be who we’re all expecting it to be. All In has been full of surprises in recent years. Let’s get another one in to start the show off with a bang. Prediction: Adam Page and Brodido retain the trios title despite the chaos that will ensue. == Kyle Fletcher, Konosuke Takeshita and Kazuchika Okada may be three of the best professional wrestlers in the world. Their rivalry began after Takeshita defeated Okada for the AEW International Championship at Double or Nothing. Fletcher returned and turned on Takeshita. Weeks later, Fletcher won the title at Dynamite: Spring Breakin’ and turned the title picture on its head. Now, the three men will meet at All In. And while it may seem like Fletcher and Okada are on the same page, with the title on the line, it’ll be every man for himself. Prediction: Kyle Fletcher, somehow, pulls it out and retains the title. == Kevin Knight has been the TNT champion for more than 135 days after winning a 10-man Casino Gauntlet match in Vancouver back in April. He’s gone from a fan favorite to the most hated after he turned on "Speedball" Mike Bailey and aligned himself, loosely, with the Don Callis Family. He’s been one of the top stars on the AEW roster since then but may have feuded with the wrong guy in Darby Allin. The challenger has proven that he’s willing to go above and beyond to win any match – even without gold on the line. Allin has been back in the fray for some gold since losing his AEW world title at Double or Nothing to MJF. As he’s dealt with Knight’s mind games, Allin has still shown he’s not willing to go down easy. This will be a big matchup. Prediction: Darby Allin ends Knight’s title reign. == Megan Bayne and Lena Kross, the Divine Dominion have been at the top of the AEW women’s tag team division since March and have dispatched every opponent who have come their way. The Brawling Birds, Alex Windsor and Jamie Hayter, have been two women who have not backed down from challenging Bayne and Kross. The Brawling Birds have their home country behind them in this match and the momentum may carry over for them to get the win. Prediction: The Brawling Birds take home the gold. == It has been a long and grueling Continental Challenge Cup and the finals will see continental champion Jon Moxley defend his title against Nigel McGuiness. Moxley is back on the All In card after losing the AEW World Championship to Adam Page last year. Moxley is looking for his own personal redemption and it may come at the expense of Nigel McGuiness, who is already battling an injury. McGuiness’ in-ring appearances have been few and far between but getting back in shape to make it through to the end is an accomplishment in and of itself. I don’t think Moxley can afford to lose this match. Prediction: Moxley retains the AEW Continental Championship. == The men’s Casino Gauntlet match will have a title shot waiting for the winner. The match has seen its own share of surprises in the past and this one may not be different. We already know who the initial entrants are: Andrade El Idolo, MJF, Tommaso Ciampa, Mark Davis and Chris Jericho. Nobody knows who else is going to be in this match, which could make for some wild in-ring action. MJF has the edge after winning this match last year at All In. Will he be able to pull it off again or is his focus too much on AEW national champion Andrade? Prediction: It’s a wild one. Somehow, Chris Jericho sneaks away with the victory. == Mercedes Moné has been lusting to get back on top of the AEW women’s division since her return to the ring earlier this year. She won the Owen Hart Foundation Women’s Tournament to earn a shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship. After Willow Nightingale defeated Thekla at Redemption, the match at All In became more about the history between Moné and Nightingale than just the championship. Nightingale was the fourth-ever AEW TBS champion and held the belt for 35 days before Moné ended her first reign. Moné held that title for 584 days before Nightingale finally got her revenge. Nightingale was forced to give up her title due to an injury but made her way back to capture the AEW Women’s World Championship. Now, Moné is on her radar again and apparently delivered an on-screen hand injury to Nightingale on the final "Dynamite" before All In. Prediction: Mercedes Moné picks up the title win. == The temps between the teams of Christian Cage and Adam Copeland and Matt and Nick Jackson have turned up ever since they teamed up at Grand Slam Mexico. Things between the teams got even more chaotic on "Dynamite" as Copeland was the last one standing when they butted heads. The AEW world tag titles have meant the world to have for Cope and Cage. But the Young Bucks have been a dominant force in tag team wrestling for years. It’s a fairly important matchup for the wrestling industry and it will be a treat to see these four men in the ring, going up against each other, at the same time. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS Prediction: Cope and Cage retain in a great tag match. == It’s the match everyone is waiting for: Kenny Omega vs. Will Ospreay for the AEW World Championship. I don’t have to write too much on their history. Anyone who has ever watched pro wrestling knows the epic matches they put on in New Japan – some of the best matches in wrestling history. Both competitors are a little older now, and a little wiser. Omega is on top of the division as the champion after beating MJF at Spring Breakin’. Ospreay won the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament to earn the title shot, which everyone initially thought was going to be against MJF. But now Ospreay has a chance to dethrone his "hero" in Omega and do it in the main event at Wembley Stadium in his home country. Ospreay has been clear that it has always been his dream to be the focal point at Wembley and now he can be that and more. Prediction: It is Will Ospreay’s time. Ospreay wins in a massive main event. == AEW All In begins at 1 p.m. ET and can be purchased in the United States on HBO Max, Amazon Prime, DAZN, PPV.com, YouTube, DirecTV, Sling and Dish Network. The Buy In begins at 11 a.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dedf2c5335ae104cc07b WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 match card, preview and predictions te 2026-08-29T13:30:07.154Z WWE NXT Heatwave 2026 match card, preview and predictions WWE NXT Heatwave will cap a wild day of professional wrestling on Sunday. Four championship matches and a submission match will be featured on the card as Heatwave takes place at the Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg, Texas. The event marks the first singles match for newcomer Zilla Fatu, who burst onto the NXT scene earlier this month. Fatu immediately went after NXT champion Tony D’Angelo and was thrust into a fatal four-way match with the title on the line. It’s one of the marquee matches on the card. Read below for the full card, a preview and predictions. COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON OUTKICK == It’s a rising star versus a legend. Nattie challenged Jaida Parker to a submission match for Heatwave as their rivalry turned up a notch. Parker will have a chance to prove to Nattie and the rest of the WWE Universe that she is who she says she is. Nattie gets a chance to continue to show why she’s the "lowkey legend" who continuously changes the game in the sport. Prediction: Parker pulls out all the stops. == It’s going to be a long night for Myles Borne as he deals with the Vanity Project. First, he teams up with Tavion Heights to go up against Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes. Borne and Heights have only held the tag titles for three weeks after winning it against Baylor and Smokes earlier this month. Prediction: Borne and Heights hang on to win the tag titles. == It won’t be long before Borne is in another match with another Vanity Project member. Jackson Drake is looking for his shot at NXT gold in this North American Championship match. Drake beat Shiloh Hill with the help of Naraku to earn the chance at the title. Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes may be unable to take down Borne, but it could end up being Drake’s night. Prediction: Jackson Drake captures the title SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST SPORTS NEWS == NXT is unifying the Women’s North American Championship and the WWE Women’s Speed Championship. But there’s one wildcard – Kali Armstrong. The former Evolve women’s champion gets her first shot at gold. It will be an uphill battle as Zaria is a worthy champion and Sinclair has proven much in the ring over the last year. Will two reigns come to an end? Prediction: Kali Armstrong has herself a night == Kendal Grey and Kelani Jordan could both be on the main roster right now and be able to swim with the sharks. For now, the NXT Women’s Championship is on the line as Grey goes up against Jordan. Grey has a rocket strapped to her back since she came over from Evolve. Jordan has complained about not getting proper opportunities in NXT as of late. Jordan has a slight advantage since Grey is coming into the match with an ear injury. Jordan is smart enough to use that to her advantage in this one. Prediction: Grey wins this one in a hard-fought battle. == Old NXT, new NXT, a newcomer, an old face – it doesn’t matter. Tony D’Angelo has knocked everyone down since he returned to NXT programming. He now leads the men’s division as the champion but has a huge task in front of him. Grayson Waller is as hungry as ever. Cruz Montana has momentum on his side. Zilla Fatu is looking to make history. D’Angelo has held the NXT Championship for nearly 150 days. He’s the longest reigning champion since Oba Femi in 2025. Could WWE fans see an upset to end Heatwave? Prediction: Zilla Fatu wins the title in his first singles match on NXT. == WWE NXT Heatwave begins at 3 p.m. ET and can be seen on the CW Network in the United States. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92dc852c5335ae104cc030 Miami Dolphins cheerleaders take on a massive mission to boost fan morale this season, Ric Flair update & NFL te 2026-08-29T13:20:05.083Z Miami Dolphins cheerleaders take on a massive mission to boost fan morale this season, Ric Flair update & NFL It's a beautiful morning in Ohio where we're about to hit the road to drive three-hours round-trip for what we hope will be a sub-12:00 cross country race for Screencaps Jr. He's dealing with some congestion and allergies, so we'll see if his oxygen level hangs on. After cross country, all eyes turn to the patio and college football as we hammer out one final beautiful August weekend soaking up summer energy. I don't care if San Jose State gets blown out by 50 by USC, it's football, and it will be on the patio TV. I don't care that I know nothing about Stanford these days. I will figure out a way to have Hawaii-Stanford on the TV. And don't forget about Hamilton, OH attempting to do the unthinkable by making the Little League World Series championship. The U.S. Championship is today at 3:30. BARRED LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM FROM TULSA GETS REINSTATED FOR CHANCE TO PLAY IN WORLD SERIES What caught my eye last night from the world of high school football? How about this piece of art. I know, I know, more Ohio content. I challenge you guys to beat this Norman Rockwell moment. 📩 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 FALCONS QB TUA TAGOVAILOA BOOED BY DOLPHINS FANS AS MIAMI PAYS PRICE FOR FAILED RELATIONSHIP The Miami Dolphins football team might've concluded an 0-3 preseason last night with a 17-12 loss. The team might have a season win total hovering between 3.5 to 4.5 at most sports books. The team might be trotting out Malik Willis as their starter this season. Yes, I'm being serious. But, at least the Dolphins cheerleaders have their back. Let's face it, there are going to be home games this season where the cheerleaders are going to be some of the very few in Hard Rock Stadium that have their backs. Outside of visiting fans, it's going to be a ghost town. Malik Willis? Are you kidding me? DOLPHINS CHEERLEADERS REVEAL NEW UNIFORMS AS RIVALRY WITH COWBOYS RAMPS UP, ROMO DUI MEMES & VRABEL'S PUPPY There's never been more pressure on the Dolphins cheerleaders to literally cheer up a team and fans than this season. It's going to be brutal, but at least the weather will be great and the ladies will be cheering their hearts out. – Chris W. in California writes: I want to commend you for something you brought up in today's Screencaps about how you have done what you can to make sure your son knows how to handle himself when dealing with adults, etc. out in public. It's such a small thing but it makes such a huge difference. I work in education with troubled youth in danger of not graduating and I run a side business during the holiday season. Every year I try to hire at least one or two high school kids for their first job so they have something to put on a resume and a reference if need be. I WORRY LESS ABOUT SCREENS THAN ABOUT THE CHALLENGES TODAY’S TEENS NEVER FACE It is astounding how many of today's youth simply do not know how to have anything even remotely close to a normal conversation with someone in authority or even an adult in general. The moment they have to speak to a human being that isn't someone their age whose nose is also buried in their phone they become blank-faced, mute simpletons, barely able to more than nod or utter a few words at mouse-fart level decibels. I have made it my mission to make sure my two teenage boys (and now I'm working on the third, a 10 year old) know how to simply converse and interact with society. They can go into a store and speak to a sales clerk and ask them questions or tell them what they need. They can sit down with almost any adult and carry on at least some level of small talk and not be remotely intimidated and my God do adults like myself respond to that. What's sad is that when my kids order food at a restaurant or go up to the register and start chatting with the person behind the counter there's this look of shock and dismay because my kids are looking them in the eye, they're not chatting on their phone and then performing good old human interaction and it's such a rarity these days. Bravo to you and anyone else out there that makes this a priority. I don't care how automated we get, how much machines run more and more, there is no substitute for being able to look someone in the eye, shake their hand and string a few sentences together. After all, last time I checked it's still another human being that's going to decide whether to hire you or not, or let you date their kid or hang out with them. At least in civilized society, which is what Screencaps Nation is all about. – Scott K. says: Felt compelled to compliment you on how you seem to be raising Jr.  As a retired school administrator and old basketball coach (years ago), the thing I value the most in young people is how they are able to communicate with adults as they grow older.  Middle School is where this skill is cultivated, although I feel the training/teaching begins much younger.  Eye contact is a habit and skill that must be TAUGHT.  Asking intentional follow up questions is a SKILL and can be TAUGHT.  It pains me to approach young adults who aren't capable of contributing to the conversation.  As adults, I have no clue how they will make it in the real world where it isn't all dark rooms and video games.   If this Facebook video doesn't load, I apologize. It's video of a semi breaking free from the sled and crashing through a concrete wall. Just another night in Ohio. Your move, Florida. – Bob K. in Florida writes: Good luck to your kid this weekend, I will be looking forward to hearing how he did. Growing up with my family in Pittsburgh, my dad and I played all sports, my big sister played basketball, but one day my little sister came home from school her freshman year and said she was going to try out for the cross-country team. We all just scratched our heads and said OK, and of course we supported her and low and behold, her sophomore year she came in 5thin the state until she tragically passed before her junior year, so I have always had a soft spot in my heart for cross country runners. Go get’em kid Thank you for finally showing the garden, it is beautiful, my wife try’s and as they say in the south " bless her heart " never turns out quite like she was hoping. One thing I did notice, I did not know you were a member of the exclusive club, I could be president of this club, so you ask what club is that? It’s the married way over your head club, Mrs. Screencaps looks lovely, and out of your league, and when people see me and my wife, they just look and think, wow, this guy must be filthy rich ( I am not ) or one hell of a salesperson, so which one are you haha. Kinsey: You're not lying, Bob. – Drew emails: I was reading your take on the price of NFL Sunday Ticket amd I agree it is way too high. However, if you are military/veteran or first responder, you can get it for $199 through Govx.com. I have gotten it at this price last year and this year. It worth che king out to save $280. Anyway,  just wanted to pass that along. Have a good one. Kinsey: If you're a Verizon customer, it's like $240 a season. I'll probably get sucked back into signing up at that price even though I plan on watching way less 1 p.m. games this year. There's something about having those 4 p.m. game options in November when it's dark at 6 p.m. – Gen X Warren in Florida checks in: Great work as always with ScreenCaps! I was happy to see Indy Daryl write in! I was glad to see he and his family are doing well. And I understand not writing in after the passing of his father. Also, no only am I also curious about his new office setup, but if he had any running races coming up!Speaking of SC Nation legends, we haven’t heard from Beau in Toledo or Great American Verne from the NW. I hope both are doing great. Lastly, I’m curious where the T’s will be going this winter. Kinsey: I haven't heard from the Ts on their winter plans. Mike T. sends me stuff pretty much every single day. I'm sure he's reading and will provide an update. As for Beau in Toledo, he's around. He's a wild man on Twitter. Trust me, he's around. As for Great American Vern in the PnW, I haven't heard from my buddy lately, but that doesn't mean he's not reading. There's a very good chance I'll get a reply from him 40 minutes after this post goes live. He's probably been busy fishing for salmon. ################### That is it this morning. It's time to hit the road and get this weekend started. Go have a great one. Go explore. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da312c5335ae104cbfe0 NFL restarts social justice messaging while battling domestic abuse, drunk driving and prostitution arrests te 2026-08-29T13:10:09.293Z NFL restarts social justice messaging while battling domestic abuse, drunk driving and prostitution arrests The NFL will again during the 2026 season stencil its end zones and adorn helmets with "Stop Hate" or "End Racism" as part of its social justice messaging even as the league is inundated in arrests, court dates and personal conduct policy investigations having to do with criminal justice. The league wants to advance the message that every person deserves equal economic, political, and social rights, regardless of their background. And that's good. But it is not making any similar messaging push for stopping men getting physical with women, people driving under the influence or stopping human trafficking – even after one of its owners, Jed York of the San Francisco 49ers, got arrested by a human trafficking task force in Ohio in a prostitution sting. 49ERS OWNER JED YORK ARRESTED FOR 'ENGAGING IN PROSTITUTION' IN OHIO, PLEADS NO CONTEST TO LESSER CHARGES So the league is making social justice a priority while criminal justice needs addressing within its ranks. The return of the social justice push for 2026 was first reported by Front Office Sports. A league spokesman told OutKick that clubs will again have the opportunity to select their preferred end zone stencil messaging. The available options for 2026 for the clubs are the same as last year – "Choose Love," "Inspire Change," "End Racism" and "Stop Hate." Clubs can also use "Never Forget" on Week 1, which is in memoriam of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Players can also again select from the four messages for their helmet decals throughout the season. Here's a thought: Any club not picking "Never Forget" on Week 1 is failing, regardless of what they pick the remainder of the season. Despite the NFL's social justice messaging on its fields and player helmets the rest of this year and every year since 2020, the FBI recorded a 51% increase in bias-motivated incidents from 2020 to 2024. The Anti-Defamation League recorded 2,024 antisemitic incidents in 2020, but by 2024 that number had risen to 9,354 — a more than fourfold increase. In 2020, the FBI reported 7,759 hate crimes. That number was at 10,881 in 2025. These rising statistics amid the NFL's social justice campaign is obviously not the league's fault, but it does raise the question whether its audience is the proper target. And if the league can continue a campaign that isn't necessarily stopping hate or racism, why can't it also take on the criminal problems that some of its own employees apparently have? NFL EMPLOYEES' TROUBLING DRIVING INCIDENTS MOUNT, COSTING JOBS AND PUTTING OTHERS AT RISK The two campaigns wouldn't have to be mutually exclusive. The NFL could stencil its end zones with "Stop drinking and driving" just as it will with one of the four options presented to teams for most of the season. The league could perhaps benefit from such messaging in its stadiums and on its helmets because DUI arrests or other traffic incidents involving NFL people are not uncommon. Consider: The Washington Commanders fired tight end coach Ben Steele on the eve of training camp following a DWI arrest in June. Defensive backs coach Gerald Alexander was suspended by the Minnesota Vikings after he pleaded guilty to third-degree DWI.  The Los Angeles Chargers released guard Ben Cleveland after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving with a limited permit. That arrest came roughly one-and-a-half-years removed from Cleveland being arrested for DUI. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo was arrested in Wisconsin for OWI, which is Operating While Intoxicated, unsafe passing, open intoxicants and refusing a breathalyzer. A hearing is scheduled for Sept. 21. The NFL could also benefit from messaging that addresses domestic violence. The league has seen a not insignificant number of its players or others involved in domestic incidents this year. Just this week, Packers running back Josh Jacobs was charged with battery and one other misdemeanor count in an incident allegedly involving his ex-girlfriend. Falcons edge rusher James Pearce was suspended for the first eight games of the season after he was embroiled in a domestic incident and arrested in February. NFL PUTS 'INSPIRE CHANGE' AND 'CHOOSE LOVE' ON FIELDS BUT NOT SO AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ITS DOMESTIC ABUSE ISSUES Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman, Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper, Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson, and free agent receiver Tyreek Hill, also have run afoul of police or courts or both because of domestic issues this year. So, here's an end zone stencil idea the NFL should consider: "Tackle men but don't touch women." FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da302c5335ae104cbfd7 ‘Quiet quitting’ in marriage: The subtle signs a spouse has emotionally checked out te 2026-08-29T13:10:08.601Z ‘Quiet quitting’ in marriage: The subtle signs a spouse has emotionally checked out "Quiet quitting," a workplace term for doing only the minimum required, has also been used to describe a pattern in some marriages. In relationships, the informal term refers to spouses who remain together while reducing their emotional effort, communication or involvement in the relationship. Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, even as one partner becomes emotionally and physically disengaged, relationship experts say. ‘NO CONTACT’ ON THE RISE: NEARLY 2 IN 5 AMERICANS CUT TIES WITH LOVED ONES Discussion of the term has gained traction on social media, with users sharing videos and posts about remaining in a marriage while feeling checked out. Licensed marriage and family therapist Lisa Brookes Kift, of Marin Therapy and Counseling in California, told Fox News Digital that a noticeable absence of friction can be an early warning sign. "It’s a myth that an absence of arguing in a relationship automatically means the relationship is healthy," Kift said. "Many are conflict-avoidant and rather than address their feelings, opt to sweep them under the rug, which over the long term erodes the foundation of emotional safety." Kift said a person’s attachment style — patterns of seeking closeness and support in relationships — can influence how they respond to marital distress. CUT OFF BY YOUR ADULT CHILD? PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER REVEALS WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO NEXT "An avoidant style may be more able to stay in their own lane — on their own island — to ride it out, because they are most comfortable resourcing in themselves," she said. Those with a more secure attachment style are less likely to stay in that dynamic, as they may be more inclined to give a partner the benefit of the doubt and believe problems can be worked through, the expert noted. These patterns can be shaped, in part, by early experiences involving trust, worthiness and whether a person’s emotional needs were met, according to Kift. "What did they learn about whether their needs would be met? Whether the most important people to them could be trusted? That they were lovable for who they were and not what they did?" Kift asked. When adult relationships appear to repeat those early disappointments, partners can lose hope, she added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "I’ve seen quite a few people in my therapy practice who have taken this stance, where there have been failed attempts to get emotional and other needs met, leading to hopelessness," Kift said. Kift identified several early signs that a partner may be becoming emotionally disengaged. Left unaddressed, the relationship could shift into what journalist Monica Corcoran Harel described on Oprah’s podcast as "parallel play" — a reference to toddlers playing side by side without meaningfully engaging with one another. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Repairing a marriage requires both partners to re-engage, Kift said, which can be difficult once one spouse has become deeply emotionally detached. "If one has fully checked out, they will not be open to repair," she said, adding that hypervigilance — remaining on guard for hurt or disappointment — can make it difficult for a person to recognize positive changes in their partner. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ For couples willing to work on the relationship, Kift suggests starting with a conversation that feels safe and communicates care. As one example, she suggested saying: "I know it may not have looked like it, but you and our marriage are very important to me. Can we find a time to sit down and talk?" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2f2c5335ae104cbfce Mica Miller’s siblings allege pastor husband forced final hospitalization before her 2024 death te 2026-08-29T13:10:07.909Z Mica Miller’s siblings allege pastor husband forced final hospitalization before her 2024 death This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Mica Miller's siblings are speaking out about the late worship leader's troubled marriage, alleging her estranged husband, South Carolina pastor John-Paul "JP" Miller, had her involuntarily admitted to a mental-health facility. Mica’s family discusses the alleged hospitalization in "Death of the Pastor’s Wife," a three-part true-crime series that premiered Wednesday on Netflix. The documentary delves into her life, marriage and April 2024 death, which authorities ruled a suicide. Mica’s family describes the hospitalization as part of a broader alleged pattern of coercive control during her marriage. SC PASTOR'S WIFE MICA MILLER TOLD POLICE SHE WAS BEING TRACKED BEFORE HER SUICIDE: DOCS LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Her final hospitalization was involuntary, the siblings allege. They claim Miller contacted a mental-health facility and initiated the admission against his wife’s wishes. According to her siblings, Mica was diagnosed with bipolar disorder while she was engaged to Miller, who reportedly took an active role in overseeing her care. They claim she was hospitalized multiple times during the relationship, including shortly before the couple married in 2017. In a handwritten affidavit accompanying her divorce filing reviewed by Fox News Digital, Mica alleged that she had been abused "emotionally, sexually, spiritually, financially, and physically." The family further said that while Mica was hospitalized, Miller took possession of her vehicle, phone and laptop. Her siblings said the computer contained intimate photographs of her. Mica later reported the alleged incident to police, according to the Netflix series. Miller reportedly declined to participate in the documentary. Fox News Digital has reached out to his attorneys for comment. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The documentary relies on interviews with Mica’s relatives, friends, former Solid Rock Church members and divorce attorney, the streaming platform said. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Mica, 30, was found dead at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina on April 27, 2024, two days after serving Miller with divorce papers. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office concluded that she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and closed its investigation. Miller has denied involvement in her death and has not been charged in connection with it. SEND US A TIP He is, however, facing an unrelated federal prosecution over his alleged conduct toward Mica before her death. GOT A TIP? A federal grand jury indicted Miller in December 2025 on charges of cyberstalking and making false statements to investigators, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina on Dec. 18, 2025. Prosecutors allege that he posted a nude photograph of Mica online without her consent, had tracking devices placed on her vehicle, contacted her more than 50 times in one day, interfered with her finances and damaged her tires. READ THE INDICTMENT: Miller's alleged cyberstalking put his wife in "reasonable fear of death and serious bodily injury," according to the federal indictment, which added that his conduct "would be reasonably expected to cause [Mica Miller] substantial emotional distress." Federal authorities say that Miller also lied to investigators when he was questioned about damaging Mica's tires. Investigators later found that Miller purchased a tire-deflation device online and sent messages to others referencing her vehicle, according to the indictment. If convicted, Miller could face a maximum sentence of five years in prison on the cyberstalking charge and two years for making false statements, along with fines of up to $250,000. Miller pleaded not guilty and remains free on a $100,000 bond. MICA MILLER 911 CALL REVEALS FINAL MOMENTS BEFORE HER DEATH AS NC AUTHORITIES CHALLENGE ‘CONSPIRACY THEORIES’ GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Mica’s relatives are also supporting a proposed South Carolina legislation, Bill 702, known as "Mica’s Law." The legislation would recognize coercive control, including sustained psychological, emotional and financial manipulation, within the state’s domestic-violence laws. The bill was referred to the state Senate Judiciary Committee but did not advance during the 2026 legislative session. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2f2c5335ae104cbfc5 BROADCAST BIAS: Dolly Parton taught the world the way to be universally beloved te 2026-08-29T13:10:07.229Z BROADCAST BIAS: Dolly Parton taught the world the way to be universally beloved When the news broke that Dolly Parton had died at age 80, the networks exploded in tributes and primetime specials about her career in music and acting and her plethora of good works. Everyone remarked on how rare it was that someone could be universally beloved. How could that be done? Some of the answer to that is simple: Be kind to everyone. Be generous in spirit and with your wealth. One crucial thing, especially in the last 10 years, is to steer entirely clear of politics, if such a thing is possible. The media has tried to shame entertainers who refuse to speak on politics. Dolly brought her aura of celebrity and philanthropy in a way that she could escape the shaming attempts. But she perfected the formula a long time ago, ingratiating herself to a broad audience. One of the old TV clips making the rounds was a 1977 interview on ABC with Barbara Walters, who asked questions that could come across as offensive, even hostile. "Dolly, where I come from, would I have called you a hillbilly?" She hinted that parts of her body might be artificial: "Is it all you?" DOLLY PARTON'S LIFE IN HER OWN WORDS: FROM SMOKY MOUNTAINS POVERTY TO COUNTRY MUSIC IMMORTALITY Then, about her appearance in general, Walters pressed: "You don't have to look like this. You're very beautiful. You don't have to wear the blonde wigs. You don't have to wear the extreme clothes, right? ... Do you ever feel that you're a joke that people make fun of you?" Dolly never took offense. Walters had a habit of trying to ask questions the audience at home might be thinking, so these questions were a chance to address them. Perhaps the roughest question was about how she didn’t see much of her husband Carl Dean on the road, so Walters asked if the love was real, and, "Why have a husband away someplace to see six weeks a year?" STEVE DOOCY: THE DOLLY PARTON I SAW WHEN THE CAMERAS STOPPED ROLLING Walters was married four times to three different men, so maybe she was reflecting on her own nature, if not Dolly’s, who was married to her husband for almost 60 years, until he died last year. In 2018, Dolly talked to ABC correspondent David Wright, and he brought up the plot of the movie "9 to 5" and then tried to relate that to President Donald Trump: "The sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot portrayed so effectively in that movie by actor Dabney Coleman hasn’t exactly disappeared from the culture. We have a president of the United States who said the things on that bus." (That would be the audio that leaked in 2016 where Trump mused to "Access Hollywood" host Billy Bush about grabbing women.) Dolly rolled out her usual answer: "I'm not addressing that. I do not get into that. Of course, I have my opinion about everybody and everything. But I learned a long time ago, keep your damn mouth shut if you want to stay in show business. I'm not in politics. I am an entertainer." The ABC correspondent whined, "And yet you’re also a role model." She replied: "Yes, I am. That's why I don't talk about people." After her passing, NBC touted that it had conducted over 50 interviews with Dolly on "Today," and noted that Robert Goldblatt, who helped Dolly create the Broadway musical version of "9 to 5," became the chairman of NBC Entertainment, and they partnered in two "Coat of Many Colors" movies about Dolly’s childhood, in 2015 and in 2016. DOLLY PARTON OFFERED TO TRY EXPERIMENTAL DRUGS IF ‘NO HOPE’ FOR CANCER BATTLE TO HELP OTHERS, SISTER SAYS It was her father’s inability to read and write that spurred Dolly to create her most celebrated charity, the Imagination Library, in 1995. They have distributed over 300 million books to children to promote literacy. That’s a good cause, no matter what your politics might be. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Her other philanthropic works, from funding disaster relief after local wildfires in Tennessee to development of the COVID-19 vaccine, built that ironclad positive reputation. But as you can tell from all of this week’s outpouring of testimony from famous and not-famous people about her kindness and supportive nature, she also built her reputation, day by day, in many interactions with people who were just astonished to be in her presence. To remain humble after all her fame and fortune defies the stereotype of self-obsessed celebrities. To people who have been granted so much, it’s a challenge to give back, and Dolly Parton seemed to return every demand on her attention with patience and grace. It’s no wonder everyone marvels at her example. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2e2c5335ae104cbfbc Dolly Parton's path from Nashville newcomer to Billboard's No. 1 country music artist of all time te 2026-08-29T13:10:06.491Z Dolly Parton's path from Nashville newcomer to Billboard's No. 1 country music artist of all time Dolly Parton's career as an entertainer spanned roughly seven decades. During that time, the legendary country music star cemented herself as an icon not only in the music industry, but also as a movie star and a philanthropist. From getting her start on "The Porter Wagoner Show" in 1964 to multiple Academy Award nominations, Parton forged a path for herself in the industry and paved the way for female country singers who followed her. DOLLY PARTON’S SIX-DECADE LOVE STORY WITH CARL DEAN BEGAN AT A LAUNDROMAT Here are some of Parton's career highlights. Parton moved to Nashville, Tennessee, in May 1964, the day after graduating from high school, to pursue a career in country music. Three years later, she released her debut album, "Hello, I'm Dolly," in February 1967, which caught the attention of singer Porter Wagoner. He then invited Parton to join him on his TV show, "The Porter Wagoner Show," a few months later, in September 1967. Parton's time on the show provided her with national attention and established her as a recording artist. Her duets with Wagoner, starting with "The Last Thing on My Mind," became major country hits. Their partnership also earned Parton her first Grammy nomination in 1970. In addition to her duets with Wagoner, she also released many of her well-known songs during this era, including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," "My Tennessee Mountain Home," "Just Because I'm a Woman" and many more. After seven years on the show, Parton felt it was time to pursue a solo career, ultimately leaving the show in 1974. Shortly after leaving the show, Parton released "Love Is Like a Butterfly," which quickly climbed to the top of the Billboard country charts. She continued releasing hit after hit, including "Here You Come Again," off the album with the same name, which earned her first Grammy Award win in 1979. She had 26 songs reach No. 1 on the Billboard country charts, including "The Bargain Store," "Heartbreaker," "Starting Over Again," "Tennessee Homesick Blues" and "Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That." In addition to her own music, Parton found success covering other artists' songs in her own style, including "Stairway to Heaven," "The House of the Rising Sun," "Shine" and others. "Yes, and they loved it. Robert’s been out on tour, so he’s been doing a lot of interviews," she told Hot Press in 2002 about Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant's reaction to her "Stairway to Heaven" cover. "And he seems to make mention of it a lot – I guess because people are asking him about it – and he says something different every time, but he seems to like it. He says he really likes what I did with it, and that makes me feel good." Parton wrote one of her most well-known songs, "I Will Always Love You," in 1973 when she told Wagoner she wanted to leave the show and go solo. When Wagoner responded negatively and all her efforts to get him to understand her reasoning fell on deaf ears, Parton thought she would put all her feelings into a song and play it for him to help him understand. "I said, ‘Porter, sit down. I got something I need to sing to you,’" she told Howard Stern in 2023. "He was just sitting behind his desk and tears started rolling down. He said, ‘That’s just the best song you ever wrote, and you can go if I can produce the song.’" The song was released in 1974 as part of her "Jolene" album, and climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It returned to No. 1 again in 1982 when Parton released a different version for "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Nearly two decades after the song's initial release, Whitney Houston's version reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it stayed for 14 consecutive weeks. Houston recorded an R&B ballad version of the song for the soundtrack to "The Bodyguard." In addition to staying at the No. 1 spot for 14 weeks, it was Billboard's No. 1 song of 1993, went 19-times Platinum in the U.S., and won two Grammy Awards at the 1994 ceremony. This version of the song is also the highest-selling single written by a female artist. "I almost wrecked, honest to god. I had to pull over to a Walgreens … and listen to the rest of it," Parton told Stern about hearing Houston's version for the first time. "I couldn’t believe my little country sad song could even be done like that … and it was just overwhelming. That was one of the greatest experiences I ever had in my entire life." Two years after leaving "The Porter Wagoner Show," Parton started her own variety show called "Dolly!" in 1976. The show aired 26 half-hour episodes and featured guest stars such as Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Anne Murray and many others. Ten years after that show ended, she released a second variety show, "Dolly," in 1987. The show aired 22 one-hour episodes from September 1987 to May 1988 and was a huge ratings success, featuring guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Willis and Loretta Lynn as well as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy. In addition to Wagoner, Parton had several other significant collaborations throughout her career. One of her most celebrated partnerships was with Kenny Rogers. The two first connected in 1983 when they recorded the hit song, "Islands In the Stream" together. The song was a massive crossover hit and spent two consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned them a Grammy nomination. The two later released a joint Christmas album in 1984, titled "Once Upon a Christmas," and a year later collaborated on "Real Love," which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart. Nearly 30 years later, they released "You Can't Make Old Friends" in 2013, the title track of Rogers' album with the same name, earning them another Grammy nomination. "It really made me very emotional," Parton told ABC News in September 2013 about the song. "Even when I was recording it I was tearful, and when I was listening to the demo it really just, you know, it certainly summed us up and our relationship. But it also is such a song of friendship of all kinds." Parton also partnered with Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt in 1987 to release their highly successful album, "Trio," which largely featured covers, except for "Wildflowers," which was written by Parton for the album. The album reached No. 1 on Billboard's country albums chart and No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and earned the three artists a Grammy. They followed it with "Trio II" in 1999, which featured a highly praised cover of Neil Young's song "After the Gold Rush," which earned them yet another Grammy. In addition to these collaborations, Parton released songs with Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus and others. After making a name for herself in the music world, she set her sights on movies. Parton made her feature film debut in the 1980 classic comedy "9 to 5," which also starred Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. Tomlin, Fonda and Parton played a trio of secretaries who took revenge on their sexist boss by kidnapping him and enacting changes in the workplace in his name. The movie was an instant classic, earning Parton three Golden Globe nominations and an Oscar nomination for best original song for the song she wrote for the film, "9 to 5." Two years later, Parton made a splash with a second critically-acclaimed role in the film "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," playing Miss Mona, a madam at the Chicken Ranch, a long-running Texas brothel. Her role in the film earned her another Golden Globe nomination. She then starred in the 1989 movie "Steel Magnolias," alongside Hollywood heavy-hitters Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis and Julia Roberts.  Together they portrayed a group of Southern women who banded together during life's good and hard moments, with Parton in particular playing a hair stylist. "I totally related to her. She's not different from me at all, and it wasn't hard for me to play a Southern girl with a Southern accent," she told "Today" in 1989. "And it's not foreign to me, like you said in your intro, for me to do hair, 'cause I grew up doing my sister's hair, my friends' hair – I started cutting and bleaching in a salon on my own at 15 years old and I loved it." Throughout her career, she also appeared in the films "Rhinestone," "Straight Talk," "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous," "Joyful Noise" and others, including appearing on three episodes of "Hannah Montana." Parton received many accolades during her roughly seven decades in the entertainment industry. Since releasing her first album in 1967, Parton has received a total of 55 Grammy Award nominations, resulting in 10 wins. Her first win came in 1979 in the female country vocal performance for her song "Here You Come Again." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE She later won awards for "9 to 5," "Trio," "The Grass Is Blue," "Shine" and other projects, with her final nomination coming in 2025 for best audiobook narration and storytelling recording for her memoir, "Behind The Seams: My Life In Rhinestones." Her music was also celebrated in the film world, with two Academy Award nominations for best original song. The first came in 1981 for her song, "9 to 5," and the second in 2006 for the song, "Travelin' Thru," featured in the movie, "Transamerica." Parton received six Golden Globe nominations over her career, including three connected to "9 to 5" and one for her performance in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." She also won an Emmy Award for outstanding television movie as an executive producer of "Christmas on the Square." She also won 10 CMA Awards out of 45 nominations, including entertainer of the year in 1978, five ACM Awards and seven CMT Awards. Parton was honored in other ways, in addition to the many awards she accumulated throughout her career. In 1984, the singer received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. She later received a Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, recognizing her contributions to American culture. In 2022, Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two years later, Billboard named Parton the No. 1 country music artist of all time. "People usually [say] ‘Dolly rocks’ or ‘you rock’ or ‘you’re a rock star.’ I thought they just meant that I was cool, and I took that as a great compliment," she told Billboard in February 2022 about the induction. "But now I’m going to have to take it literally!" Apart from her work as an entertainer, Parton was also known for her philanthropy. She started the Imagination Library in 1995, which sends free books to children around the world from birth to age five, no matter their families' economic status. She was inspired to create the program by her father, who never learned to read or write. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS According to the organization's website, over three million kids have registered and over 330 million books have been gifted since the program started. "When I was growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, I knew my dreams would come true. I know there are children in your community with their own dreams," Parton said in a statement on the website. "They dream of becoming a doctor or an inventor or a minister. Who knows, maybe there is a little girl whose dream is to be a writer and singer. The seeds of these dreams are often found in books and the seeds you help plant in your community can grow across the world." Parton showed off her business knowledge when she opened her own theme park called Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in 1986. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Not only was the theme park popular, drawing about four million visitors annually, it also provided job opportunities for thousands of people in the area, proving Parton was all about giving back to her community. "The Smokies – and the wonderful people who work here – are what make Dollywood so different than many of the other theme parks around the world," she told National Geographic in January 2024, per People. "We’re right on the front porch of the most-visited national park in the country, so we take what God gave us and use it to dream up the big dreams we want our guests to experience while they are here riding rides and making memories." In addition to her own chart-toppers, Parton wrote many songs for other artists which were also big hits. Included in the list are "Kentucky Gambler," which she wrote for Merle Haggard and became a No. 1 country hit in 1975, and "Put It Off Until Tomorrow" for Bill Phillips, which became a top 10 country hit. She also wrote "Waltz Me to Heaven" for Waylon Jennings, "The Stranger" for Kenny Rogers," "I'm In No Condition" for Hank Williams Jr., "Love, You’re So Beautiful Tonight" for Willie Nelson and "There'll Always Be Music" for Tina Turner. These are far from all the songs she wrote, as it is reported that Parton had a catalog of over 3,000 songs penned by her. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2d2c5335ae104cbfb3 Pop star-turned-Dem candidate’s defense of graphic murder video resurfaces in key House race te 2026-08-29T13:10:05.800Z Pop star-turned-Dem candidate’s defense of graphic murder video resurfaces in key House race In a 2016 interview, Latin Grammy Award-winning artist and Democratic congressional candidate Bobby Pulido defended a fellow singer against criticism for a graphic music video that depicted acts of sexual violence and murder. In the video production of "Fuiste Mía" or "You were mine" by Gerardo Ortiz, a singer walks in on his girlfriend cheating on him. After shooting her lover, he then handcuffs her to a pole, blindfolds her, and gropes her before putting her in the trunk of his car and setting it on fire. In response to backlash, Pulido defended Ortiz, calling the video a matter of artistic direction. "I've made videos with suggestive images; some have stayed, others have been edited, and still others were never used. That's the decision of the artist and their team," Pulido said in response to public backlash against the production. Pulido’s resurfaced response to the music video is the latest in a series of controversies he has tried to downplay as he pursues a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 15th Congressional District — one of the country’s most competitive seats. FORMER DISNEY TEEN STAR EXPOSES CHILLING WARNING SIGNS OF PREDATORY BEHAVIOR IN HOLLYWOOD Pulido is best known for Tejano, or Mexican–Spanish folk-style, songs like "Desvelado" and "Se Murió de Amor," and received five nominations for a Latin Grammy Awards, winning Best Tejano Album in 2025 and 2022. He filed to run for Congress in Texas’ 15th District, challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas. A two-term incumbent, she last won election to the district in 2024 in a 57.1% to 42.9% victory over Democratic nominee Michelle Vallejo.  Along the way, Pulido has drawn scrutiny for a resurfaced history of posting links to explicit websites on his personal X account — as well as for a social media post of what appeared to be him urinating on President Donald Trump’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Pulido has shrugged off criticism for both, stating in 2024 that it's "it’s impossible to have Twitter and not watch porn," and that he had only poured water on Trump’s star as a joke. More notably, Pulido has also had to fend off criticisms of bringing a registered sex offender to a Texas middle school benefit concert in 2018. DEM TIED TO CARTEL OPERATIVE SAYS 'WHITE NATIONALISTS' JOINING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT TO 'HUNT DOWN PEOPLE' In that case, Pulido denied knowledge of his associate’s status at the time and has dismissed coverage of it as a "nothing story," according to Axios. Similarly, in his defense of Ortiz, Pulido downplayed the music video, arguing that viewers had become accustomed to increasingly graphic images. "What happens when there's a [car] accident?" Pulido asked, comparing the music video to real-life instances of tragedy. "Traffic doesn't flow because people slow down or even stop to see what happened; something similar happens with the regional Mexican genre when these kinds of incidents occur. Pulido in the 2016 interview also noted that he didn't agree always with his fellow artists' depictions of women but said he believes everyone is entitled to an opinion. When asked about the music video and Pulido's response to it, his campaign framed it as a distraction from other elements in the race, including controversy on the Republican side of the aisle. "This is emblematic of national Republicans doing anything and everything to distract voters from what are very real — not based on a fictional video — child abuse accusations against Monica De La Cruz and her refusal to release the Epstein files after thousands of girls were trafficked and abused," a Pulido campaign spokesperson said. De La Cruz's former husband, Johnny Hernández, accused her of verbally abusing his 14-year-old daughter from a previous relationship in 2021 divorce proceedings. Authorities did not press charges or open an investigation into the allegations. "Monica De La Cruz knows she’s losing, so she’s deploying the RNC to do her dirty work and deliberately mischaracterized a decade-old Spanish-language interview, in which Bobby said he respects artists’ right to make their own music – a right that Republicans used to believe in but apparently don’t when it comes to their opponents," the campaign added. DEM RIPPED FOR ‘DISGUSTING’ ABSENCE ON BILL TO PUNISH VIOLENT CRIMINALS AFTER GIRL STRANGLED IN GRISLY KILLING At least one Republican onlooker is left unconvinced by the defense of the music video — and defenses of other past behaviors. "Bobby Pulido has spent his entire adult life defending perverts and predators while lashing out at members of law enforcement who keep Texans safe. He is a truly sick individual who is morally rotten," Zach Kraft, a spokesperson for the Republican National Committee (RNC), said in a statement to Fox News Digital. Having cleared their respective primaries, Pulido and De La Cruz will face off in the state's general elections on Nov. 3. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92da2a2c5335ae104cbf9d Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU te 2026-08-29T13:10:02.804Z Nvidia’s AI advantage is moving beyond the GPU The new generation of data center systems is increasing efficiency with smarter traffic control instead of just more processor cycles. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92d7da2c5335ae104cbf77 StackQuarry Opens Software Research Library Focused On the Costs That Appear After Purchase te 2026-08-29T13:00:10.424Z StackQuarry Opens Software Research Library Focused On the Costs That Appear After Purchase Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc212c5335ae104cb7ca One question about the Constitution puts liberals’ appetite for sweeping change to the test te 2026-08-29T12:10:09.027Z One question about the Constitution puts liberals’ appetite for sweeping change to the test Fox News Digital spoke with attendees and activists at Friday’s March on Washington who voiced support for systemic political change, from sweeping reforms to bringing socialist policies to their hometowns as DSA-backed candidates notch primary victories ahead of the midterms. "I would definitely advocate for that from ground, up, like abolishing [the Constitution], rewriting it, including people's voices that haven't been included on there as well," Sravya, a Washington, D.C. told Fox News Digital. "I would probably also rewrite all the oppressive amendments that are in there targeting marginalized individuals." "March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote" was held Friday at the Lincoln Memorial held on the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, organized by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network. Fox News Digital spoke with a handful of attendees, asking whether they would support abolishing and rewriting the Constitution and whether DSA policies are good for the direction of America — questions that drew support from some of those interviewed. SOCIALISTS LAUNCH RADICAL PLATFORM TO ABOLISH THE US SENATE IN BID TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM AMERICA Democratic leaders including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders took the stage to rally attendees around voting-rights and civil-rights protections. "I think so," Sravya added when asked if the Senate should be abolished. "Or reconstructing it from ground up. I think that would be important because we have a lot of older leaders there currently that have been there for years. I think it needs a whole systemic reform." SEN DEB FISCHER: THE LEFT'S WAR ON THE SENATE AND SUPREME COURT PUTS OUR REPUBLIC AT RISK "I'm in full support of abolition of the colonial structures that cause terror to all marginalized and oppressed people," responded Darius from Maryland when asked the same question. Abolishing the Senate in one of the goals for the DSA platform, and several march attendees echoed the broader push for systemic change while also backing policies associated with Democratic Socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. DSA-backed candidates have defeated incumbent or establishment-backed Democrats in primaries from Colorado and New York to Pennsylvania and Michigan. There was also an appetite for more Mamdani-style candidates and eager to bring his agenda to their own hometowns. MAMDANI CLAIMS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS CAN WIN ‘ANYWHERE’ AS DEMOCRATS FEUD OVER PARTY’S FUTURE "Yeah. I would definitely like that," Kassandra, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, said when asked whether she would like to see her state move in the direction of Mamdani's New York. Kassandra, a former volunteer for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, pointed to universal health care, unions and removing money from politics as priorities. BERNIE SANDERS, DSA REVEAL DEMANDS FOR DEM PARTY AFTER SOCIALISTS SWEEP NEW YORK ELECTIONS "I definitely do think we should probably get on board with some universal health care like I said my biggest thing money out of politics," said Kassandra. "I feel like [El-Sayed] is very like [pro] union. He wants to get everyone together and like support all different religions all different races and I really value human rights as a therapist." Kassandra said there have been policies that are aligned with socialism that have come from previous presidents that were beneficial. Asked to identify specific examples, she declined to answer. MAMDANI CLASHES WITH DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' PUSH TO ABOLISH POLICE AND PRISONS Esteban, a New Jersey resident who works in New York City, said he has seen a "huge shift" since Mamdani took office. "I feel like someone who's lived through a lot of mayoral terms in many different cities, this is probably the most change I've seen so quickly," he said. "So far what I'm seeing is good change." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc202c5335ae104cb7c1 Strange Georgia crime-scene clues blow hole in theory of mom’s mysterious death, family says te 2026-08-29T12:10:08.355Z Strange Georgia crime-scene clues blow hole in theory of mom’s mysterious death, family says A negative toxicology report, missing teeth and an unusually positioned driver’s seat are fueling renewed questions into the unexplained 2020 death of Georgia mother Natalie Jones. "The Truth About Natalie," a six-part Audiochuck series, examines the 27-year-old’s life before her disappearance, the circumstances surrounding her death and a questionable overdose theory. The series draws from case files, crime-scene evidence, candid interviews with family members and a volunteer advocate, along with independent forensic analysis. Jones’ mother, Elaine Gordon, told Fox News Digital that friction with investigators began during the search. She alleged that a detective accused her of interfering as she pressed for answers. DETECTIVES' TRUE CRIME PODCAST TAKES FRESH SHOT AT KILLER WHO VANISHED AFTER CAUGHT-ON-CAMERA MURDER "What did they expect me to do, sit at home and be quiet? And I still want somebody to answer this for me: How do we even know Natalie left that lake house in the first place?" Gordon told Fox News Digital. Gordon also questioned whether investigators thoroughly interviewed everyone connected to her daughter’s final hours. Jones disappeared after reportedly leaving a friend’s lake house in Jackson’s Gap, Alabama, on July 4, 2020, in a bright pink 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. She planned to drive home to Heard County, Georgia. At 12:52 a.m. the following morning, her phone sent its last outgoing text to the mother of a former boyfriend. "I made it. Thanks." The message did not indicate where Jones had arrived. Cellphone data reviewed in the podcast indicated that on July 5, Jones’ phone connected with towers across Heard County in a scattered pattern, including on the opposite side of the county from her home. Cellular activity stopped shortly after 5 a.m. Later that morning, Jones failed to arrive at her sister’s home to babysit her children, prompting the family to contact police. Nearly three months passed without answers. Then, in October 2020, a property owner’s nephew discovered Jones’ vehicle off Roosterville Road in rural Heard County, covered in thick vegetation. UC DAVIS FRATERNITY STUDENT'S 2001 DEATH RULED A SUICIDE AFTER 29 STAB WOUNDS QUESTIONED IN TRUE CRIME PODCAST Heard County Sheriff’s Office deputies found Jones deceased in the driver’s seat, slumped toward the driver’s side door, wearing the same clothes she had worn to the gathering. Her body showed advanced decomposition and partial mummification. The medical examiner could not determine Jones’ cause or manner of death. GOLDEN STATE KILLER INVESTIGATOR FINDS ‘RED FLAGS’ IN MARILYN MONROE DEATH SCENE DECADES LATER Although investigators said they found no evidence of foul play, the podcast highlighted several details that left Jones’ family scrambling for answers. Crime-scene photos showed the driver’s seat reclined and pushed farther back than Jones, who stood 5 feet, 5 inches tall, would have kept it. Strands of her hair were wedged along the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle’s trunk had been popped open. Jones’ cellphone, rhinestone sandals, belt and white sunglasses were unaccounted for. Several of her teeth were also missing. Investigators found a small bag inside the car, possibly containing methamphetamine, but the GBI Crime Lab recovered no fingerprints from it. Jones’ toxicology screening came back negative for drugs. In 2021, family advocate Jennifer Peterson petitioned the Heard County Superior Court to impanel a special grand jury to examine Jones’ death, including the possible involvement of a former boyfriend who had been identified as a person of interest, but never charged in the case. In 2022, the district attorney told Peterson that the case was being closed. "We have raised serious questions, inconsistencies and concerns, and too often it feels like they are dismissed, minimized or ignored," Peterson told Fox News Digital. By 2023, law enforcement and the district attorney’s office had stopped responding to her, Peterson said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "At some point, you have to ask, ‘Who polices the police?’ And what does it take for someone with the authority to simply say, ‘I’ll listen, I’ll look at it, and I’ll help?’ We are still waiting for that person. Hopefully, someone can help us." Peterson contacted Audiochuck podcast host Sean Kipe in March 2023. "What bothers me most is that authorities pushed an accidental overdose theory even though Natalie’s toxicology report came back completely clean," Kipe told Fox News Digital. "Combining that negative drug test with missing evidence like her phone, shoes and teeth makes it nearly impossible to accept the official explanation." SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Kipe said Heard County authorities have not contacted him since the podcast’s release. He added, however, that several law enforcement officers from the area reached out to him with doubts about the overdose theory. The Heard County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital that investigators are still seeking leads in the case and that if "anything comes in, we will be glad to run it down." The Heard County DA’s Office referred the inquiry to the West Georgia Judicial Circuit DA’s Office, which was not immediately available for comment. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE "My ultimate hope is to bring Natalie’s mother and children the closure they deserve after years of unanswered questions," Kipe said. SEND US A TIP "By sharing this story with a wide audience, we want to compel authorities to reopen the investigation into Natalie’s death and encourage anyone with information about the case to come forward." GOT A TIP? For Gordon, the podcast also offers an opportunity to show listeners who her daughter was beyond the unanswered questions surrounding her death. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I want everybody to know how loved Natalie was and how much she loved her boys, Trent and Isaac. She wanted a better life for the three of them," Gordon said. "She was excited about her future." GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Gordon said that before she disappeared, Jones had bought land and was planning to build a home there for her two young sons. She also had plans to attend college. The first three episodes of "The Truth About Natalie" are available now, with new episodes released each Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc1f2c5335ae104cb7b8 Dolly Parton's favorite Southern dishes, from chicken and dumplings to banana pudding te 2026-08-29T12:10:07.667Z Dolly Parton's favorite Southern dishes, from chicken and dumplings to banana pudding As the world mourns country music icon Dolly Parton following her death at age 80, her favorite Southern dishes offer a taste of the traditions she cherished throughout her life. "We were born cooking, as they say," Parton told Food Network of growing up as one of 12 children in Tennessee. "All of my life, I remember being in the kitchen with somebody because life just centered around the kitchen." Parton said she learned to cook from "all those wonderful relatives" she watched in the kitchen. 'GOLDEN GIRLS' KITCHEN COMES TO LIFE WITH CHEESECAKE AND '80S NOSTALGIA "If I were giving you tips, I'd probably get a notice from the health department because I like to use a lot of butter," she told Food Network. "You've got to use a little bit of the things that really make things taste good if you're going after that soul food, so to speak. You've gotta use some grease — bacon grease, mainly." The signature dishes Parton said she often prepared and liked to eat showcased her Southern roots.  She published two cookbooks: "Dolly's Dixie Fixin's" in 2006 and, with her sister Rachel Parton George, "Good Lookin' Cookin'" in 2024. Parton also endorsed several food and cooking products, including cake mixes and frozen meals, throughout her career. FROM FONDUE TO CASSEROLES: CLASSIC 1960S FOODS THAT DEFINED A GENERATION "I'm a really, really good cook," Parton told Wired in 2020. "I'm not a gourmet cook. My food is not pretty, but it's good." Below are some of the Queen of Country Music's favorite foods. A recipe for the Southern classic appeared in "Dollywood Presents: Tennessee Mountain Home Cooking," published in 1989. Decades later, Parton said in an interview with Country Living, "When I think about my mama, I think about some chicken and dumplings." 6 ICONIC AMERICAN RESTAURANTS STILL SERVING UP NOSTALGIA AND CLASSIC FLAVORS "I like a good meatloaf. It's easy to make," she told the publication. "But I also love to make chicken and dumplings. I get a couple of chickens, and I get enough for everyone because everyone loves my chicken and dumplings!" The 1989 recipe associated with Parton begins by simmering a whole chicken with onion and celery leaves in salted water, according to The Kitchn. Parton said it would take her "all day" to make chicken and dumplings the way she liked them. "I may read a while or try to relax while I check in on my cooking," she told Country Living. "It's the same thing with a meatloaf or fried chicken." But Parton wouldn't give away all the details of her famous dish. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "I don't give out the recipe," she said. "Mine is all these secret ingredients — and the main one is love." One of Parton's favorite breakfast foods was biscuits and gravy. "Everybody makes biscuits, but how many people make buttermilk biscuits unless you really are from the South?" Parton said in a 2023 interview with Eater. "I love it all. I eat gravy and biscuits at least once a week for breakfast with sausage or whatever. With the same pan, I'll get a biscuit and put apple butter or jam or jelly on there. Whatever looks good. There’s no bad way to eat a biscuit." Parton described herself as more of a cook than a baker, but banana pudding was among her favorite desserts. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Everybody loves banana pudding," she said on ABC's "Good Morning America" in 2022. "That was always one of my favorite things, a big old bowl of banana puddin'." A recipe for the Southern staple, inspired by her mother's method, is included in "Dolly's Dixie Fixin's" and calls for a 12-ounce box of vanilla wafers and five to six sliced bananas. Parton admitted to Wired that potatoes were her weakness. "Every diet I ever fell off of has been because of a potato," Parton said. "Either french fries or mashed potatoes or baked potatoes. Potato, potato, potato! I never met a spud I didn't like." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Parton said a mayonnaise-based potato salad was her go-to dish to bring to a barbecue. She recalled that Sunday fried chicken served with potato salad was "one of the greatest things ever" from her childhood. "When that happened at our church and that big bowl of potato salad got there, you didn't have to worry," she said during an interview on the "Today" show in 2022. "Even [if] it was sunny, it wasn't gonna last that long! It wasn't gonna go bad … not if I was around!" Another love of Parton's was roast pork, "especially the fatty part," Parton said in a 1992 interview with The New York Times. "I can't help it. The greasier the food, the better." Parton revealed to the Times in 1992 that one of her favorite meals to serve guests was roast pork with green beans, turnip greens and fried okra.  Chess pie, a traditional Southern custard-style pie typically made with eggs, sugar, butter and flour or cornmeal, was Parton's favorite pie, she told USA Today in 2019. "I don't eat much cake," she said. "I usually have pie on my birthday. My favorite pie is chess pie. That is 'chess,' not 'chest,' pie." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc1f2c5335ae104cb7af Meghan Markle's acting U-turn exposes 'lingering problem' after six years of reinventions: experts te 2026-08-29T12:10:07.035Z Meghan Markle's acting U-turn exposes 'lingering problem' after six years of reinventions: experts Meghan Markle spent years trying to reinvent herself after leaving royal life — but her latest move could bring her right back to where she started. With Season 3 of "The Gentlemen" officially greenlit, the Duchess of Sussex remains in talks to join Guy Ritchie's hit drama, People magazine reported, contradicting earlier reports that the potential deal had fallen through. No deal has been finalized, the outlet said. "If she returns now, it raises the obvious question — what happened to all those other identities she tried on after leaving royal life?" Kinsey Schofield, host of YouTube's "Kinsey Schofield Unfiltered," told Fox News Digital. MEGHAN MARKLE’S ACTING RETURN COULD SPARK FRESH PROBLEMS WITH PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON: EXPERT "Podcaster, producer, lifestyle entrepreneur, philanthropist, media mogul," said Schofield. "Returning to acting would suggest that the most viable professional identity Meghan has found may ultimately be the one she walked away from." The talks are in "very early stages," Deadline previously reported. It’s unclear how many episodes she would appear in. The series, which stars Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Giancarlo Esposito, is filmed in the U.K. and set in England. Meghan has already dipped her toe back into acting. In 2025, she filmed a small cameo as herself in Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming comedy "Close Personal Friends," starring Brie Larson, Lily Collins, Jack Quaid and Henry Golding. The potential role in "The Gentlemen," however, would mark a more significant return to scripted acting after leaving "Suits." WATCH: MEGHAN MARKLE COULD REVIVE CAREER WITH SHOCKING ACTING RETURN: EXPERT "The Gentlemen" follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James), who unexpectedly inherits his father’s title as Duke of Halstead and the family’s sprawling estate after his father dies — only to discover that Halstead Manor sits atop a massive cannabis operation and that his reckless older brother has been passed over. Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital that Meghan's potential Hollywood comeback could expose the challenge that has followed her for years: finding an identity once the camera stops rolling that sticks. "This has been the lingering problem for Meghan all these years: what is her identity?" he said. "She's ridden a carousel of career horses. Yet for all the rotations, nothing has seemingly stuck." In a statement shared with The New York Times, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said, "On the heels of a wonderful trip with family and friends this summer, Harry and Meghan have decided to spend an extended period in the U.K. this autumn. They are excited to have their children spend more time in the country that’s such an important part of their family’s story." The spokesperson confirmed that the couple's business operations will remain based in the U.S. Meghan and Harry will also keep their California home. People magazine reported that Meghan's potential acting project contributed to the couple's decision to return to Britain. Schofield isn't convinced that filmmakers will now embrace Meghan with open arms. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I'm still skeptical that this represents some grand Hollywood comeback," she said. "Meghan has spent six years in [California] with a multimillion-dollar Netflix relationship, enormous name recognition and Tyler Perry on speed dial. If acting was genuinely her ambition, she was already standing in arguably the best place in the world to pursue it." "That said, 'The Gentlemen' would be a clever choice," she noted. "It's an established hit with a strong creative pedigree, so she wouldn't have to carry the project herself. But first, she has to prove she can disappear into a character rather than have every scene become about Meghan Markle." In 2022, when asked by Variety whether she would ever return to acting, Meghan replied: "I’m done." "I guess never say never, but my intention is to absolutely not," she said at the time. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan has launched a series of ventures with mixed results.  LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Her high-profile Spotify partnership ended in 2023 after her podcast, "Archetypes," produced one season. Her planned Netflix animated series "Pearl" was scrapped before reaching production. Her lifestyle brand, originally launched as American Riviera Orchard, endured a prolonged rollout before being relaunched to As Ever in 2025. In March 2026, a Sussex spokesperson confirmed that her Netflix lifestyle series, "With Love, Meghan," would continue as seasonal specials rather than return for a third season. Dan Wakeford, founder of Celebrity Intelligence, told Fox News Digital that after years of reinvention, Meghan may have little to lose by returning to the career that first put her in the spotlight. "The honest picture is more complicated than any of the tabloid headlines and narratives about the empire," he explained. "'With Love, Meghan' became a punchline when it needed to be a launchpad. And when the show was mocked, it poisoned the well for As Ever as well, because the credibility was gone. The problem is that she and Harry believed the big Netflix deals and Spotify checks meant they had leverage when, actually, the checks were the leverage." "The most interesting path forward for Meghan, and several sources raised this unprompted to Celebrity Intelligence, is a return to acting would actually be a wise move," he continued. "Find an extraordinary script the way Demi Moore did with 'The Substance' and do something that shocks people. Get away from this princess arc and go back to what you loved and what made you famous in the first place." Meghan, daughter of Emmy-winning lighting director Thomas Markle, got her start in Hollywood with bit parts on shows like "Fringe" and "The League." She was also a suitcase model on "Deal or No Deal" before becoming a series regular as Rachel Zane in the legal drama "Suits." She filmed her final scenes in 2017 following her engagement, and her final episode aired in April 2018. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "Of all the professional reinventions Meghan has attempted, acting makes the most sense," said Schofield. "She has legitimate experience doing it. She spent years working consistently on 'Suits.' There's nothing embarrassing about returning to the profession that originally made her successful." "What I find amusing is the contradiction," she said. "Meghan spent years presenting herself as though acting was something she had evolved beyond. Perhaps the great reinvention is discovering that the original brand worked better than all the rebrands." Stepping back in front of the camera could work in Meghan’s favor. Recent polls have placed both Harry and Meghan near the bottom of the royal family’s popularity rankings in Britain, ahead of only former Prince Andrew, People magazine reported. But if there's one thing Meghan has consistently proven, it's her ability to command attention — the enduring power of the so-called "Markle Sparkle." "Meghan brings something you cannot manufacture with a marketing budget, and that's global curiosity," said Schofield. "Love her or loathe her, people will watch the first episode just to see whether she can still act. Every photograph from the set becomes international news. Every trailer gets dissected. Every interview generates headlines." "From a publicity standpoint, I completely understand why a producer might take that gamble," she said. "The question is whether the spectacle surrounding Meghan ultimately serves the story or overwhelms it. But there's an enormous difference between attracting attention and building a sustainable career. The real test is whether anybody wants to see Meghan's character again once the novelty wears off." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92cc1e2c5335ae104cb7a6 U.S. debt blows past $40 trillion, jeopardizing quality of life for every American te 2026-08-29T12:10:06.311Z U.S. debt blows past $40 trillion, jeopardizing quality of life for every American America’s national debt is climbing higher with few solutions in sight. Total public debt outstanding exceeded $40 trillion for the first time in history — that's nearly $300,000 per household. This figure should alarm every American, yet years of political promises of easy fixes have dulled the public’s sense of urgency. As America races past the grim, $40-trillion milestone, it is essential to confront why such a high debt is an existential threat to our republic and what realistic solutions remain. The most common benchmark is the debt-to-GDP ratio. Total U.S. public debt now exceeds 124% of GDP. Only a handful of countries rank worse — among them Sudan, Venezuela, and stagnant developed economies like Japan, Greece and Italy. $50 TRILLION IN DEBT IS NOT A DISTANT THREAT. AMERICA IS SPEEDING TOWARDS IT No country should aspire to rank among the highest in this metric, yet America does. Even debt held by the public, over $32 trillion, stands near 100% of GDP. And according to the Congressional Budget Office, it's projected to reach 120% by 2036. TRUMP INTERVENES AS HOUSE GOP REVOLT PUTS SAVE AMERICA ACT AT CENTER OF SPENDING SHOWDOWN A rising debt-to-GDP ratio signals America’s eroding capacity to service existing obligations without heavy reliance on borrowing. Overwhelming national debt slows economic growth, puts upward pressure on inflation and interest rates, reduces investor confidence, diminishes the American dollar’s standing as the global currency and may even spur a fiscal crisis. These aren't just theoretical risks — exorbitant debt produces concrete economic damage. One outcome is the crowding-out effect. Here’s how it works: TOP JPMORGANCHASE EXEC WARNS REGULATORY PROPOSAL COULD SQUEEZE CREDIT FOR MILLIONS OF SMALL BUSINESSES The government borrows to pay back debt obligations. It does so by selling bonds to finance deficits. This reduces the supply of available funds in the market. The result is upward pressure on interest rates and less capital for private investment. This makes it more difficult for businesses to borrow and invest in job creation, innovation and expansion or for individuals to take out loans. In short, more debt means less free-flowing money in the economy. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that for every dollar the deficit increases, private investment falls by 33 cents. Still more, an additional $1 trillion in debt reduces long-run U.S. capital stock of productive assets by 0.7-0.8%. More government debt means less private capital formation, slower productivity growth, and, ultimately, less money in the pockets of Americans. These effects are quiet but damaging. Unlike sudden shocks to the economy — trade disruptions, technological developments or global conflicts — the debt compounds over time. It’s a handy tool for politicians to paper over today’s problems with massive amounts of spending while shifting the burden to future generations. JOHN ADAMS MADE A TERRIFYING PREDICTION. AMERICA IS CLOSE TO PROVING HIM CORRECT Some politicians have absurdly denied the danger of the debt, instead convincing the public that America can spend without limit. The theory undergirding that argument is Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and has been advocated by Democrat New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders’s top economist. They argue that an issuer of fiat currency as powerful as the United States can always spend its way out of crisis. Yet they disregard crowding-out effects, the erosion of consumer confidence and the fact that currency ultimately rests on real economic value. Treating the dollar as unlimited political fuel is a sure path to runaway inflation and a loss of fiscal credibility. Prudent economic policy means confronting sustained levels of deficit spending and high national debt before the two grow further out of control. Net interest costs have already surpassed $1 trillion annually and are projected to climb sharply, reaching more than $2 trillion within a decade and consuming a greater share of federal revenues. The straightforward solution is to eliminate federal deficits and balance the budget. Recent data records a $1.8 trillion deficit in 2025. The government must instead run a surplus and begin repaying its outstanding debt obligations. Restraining spending growth — particularly in major entitlement programs driving long-term imbalances — and unleashing the American economy via policies that expand the productive private sector are essential. Incremental efficiency efforts, including state-level DOGE reform, help at the margin, but structural reform is necessary to ensure a sustainable budget. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION Both parties spent the United States into this $40 trillion mess, so it is the bipartisan responsibility of lawmakers to commit themselves to decisive fiscal action now. Inaction guarantees higher interest payments, reduced private investment, diminished fiscal flexibility in times of crisis and a heavier tax or inflation burden on future generations. The clock is ticking, and the choice is simple: Act now or mortgage America's future. Michael Bicksel is a former member of the Heritage Foundation’s Young Leaders Program. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c76d2c5335ae104cb6fb Macklin Celebrini explains why he didn't take Sharks to the cleaners with max contract te 2026-08-29T11:50:05.475Z Macklin Celebrini explains why he didn't take Sharks to the cleaners with max contract He may only be heading into his third NHL season, but San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini is already on the cusp of being one of the league's highest-paid players by AAV ever. The five-year, $94 million extension he signed this summer kicks in for the 2027-28 season and will see him making an AAV of $18.8 million per season. Sharks GM Mike Grier was no doubt more than happy to pay this, but what's wild is that Celebrini left a nice chunk of change on the table. SHARKS STAR MACKLIN CELEBRINI JUST MADE AN IMPRESSIVE BIT OF NHL AND VIDEO GAME HISTORY According to Sportsnet, the most a player can be paid per season is 20% of the team's salary cap. That meant Celebrini could've asked for $20.8 million per year, and the team probably would've done it. However, Celebrini is playing the long game to make sure the team is competitive in the years to come. "I want to make sure that with where the (NHL salary) cap was going, that the number made sense for the team first and foremost," Celebrini said. "Making sure that everyone can get paid and that we're in a good spot to build the way we want to build, I felt like we kind of landed on that number. "Keeping a little bit more flexibility for everyone, and I mean it's not really a bad thing. I'm committed to this team and this organization." THE TALLEST PLAYER EVER SELECTED IN THE NHL BLEW MINDS IN HIS DEBUT WITH THE SAN JOSE SHARKS That extra $2 million will certainly come in handy down the line, especially when the Sharks really start to get competitive again, and they will. I don't think we're more than a few years away from the team being a big free agent destination again. They missed the playoffs by a few points last season, and with young stars like Celebrini, Will Smith, William Eklund, and Michael Misa, players will certainly be interested in signing. The Sharks get their preseason underway on September 20 in Anaheim against a Ducks team that would kill for some cap flexibility right now, and then will open their regular season slate on October 1 at home against the Florida Panthers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c5152c5335ae104cb66a College football is back with all eyes on Bill Belichick as courtroom drama heats up te 2026-08-29T11:40:05.135Z College football is back with all eyes on Bill Belichick as courtroom drama heats up Can you feel it? The temperature is starting to change, the leaves are slowly turning, and we have finally reached college football season — even if this weekend is only an appetizer. The long seven-month offseason has been filled with congressional legislation, eligibility lawsuits, CFP expansion and plenty of other storylines that have distracted from the product on the field. But don’t worry. When Bill Belichick leads North Carolina onto the field in Dublin, Ireland, for a matchup against TCU, it will signal that — at least for one day — all is right in the world. MATT RHULE SOUNDS ALARM ON NFL RETURNEES, $45 MILLION ROSTERS AND COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S PAYROLL PROBLEM Sure, the constant debate over whether athletes with professional experience will be allowed to play this season is not going away anytime soon. But I know we could all use a break from the exhausting subplots that have consumed college athletics. If you can't get excited for Saturday, I don't know what to tell you. Sure, it might not be the most intriguing slate of action, but it's also worth noting that you've likely spent the past seven months clamoring for the opportunity to dive back into your search for where exactly to watch these games. As for North Carolina, the pressure is on Belichick to win this weekend. The Tar Heels cannot afford to come out of the gates looking anything like they did in last season's opener against the same team. VIRGINIA CAVALIERS RELEASE WEEK ZERO INJURY REPORT FEATURING A SHOCKING NUMBER OF HURT PLAYERS But don't you worry, we have plenty of other games this weekend to scratch that itch. Here's a look at the slate. There’s your Saturday slate, with a few FCS matchups thrown into the mix. So sit back and enjoy college football. And please, don’t complain about the appetizer we’re being given. You’ve been craving this since January. Just because the season has officially started doesn’t mean the court system won’t dictate a number of athletes potentially seeing the field. Right now, a battle is brewing in courtrooms in Texas and Louisiana involving college football players who have been granted the right to play this season by local judges. The problem is that those court orders conflict with guidelines enacted by conferences such as the SEC and Big Ten. How does this shake out? On Friday, attorneys representing the athletes added the SEC to their amended lawsuits, which could force conference counsel to appear before a Louisiana judge in order to explain their reasoning behind not allowing an athlete to obey a legal order. No, I wouldn’t expect SEC commissioner Greg Sankey to get within 100 miles of the Baton Rouge courtroom next week, but that doesn’t mean the situation won’t present problems if the judge were to grant the plaintiffs an injunction that allows them to play on Saturday. GOVERNOR LANDRY BACKS LANE KIFFIN, LSU IN FIGHT WITH SEC: 'DON'T HATE THE PLAYER, HATE THE GAME' If that were to happen, the SEC's next move is the one to watch. Does the conference punish LSU under its new guidelines that schools are not allowed to play athletes who have professional ties? Would the SEC file some sort of lawsuit against the athletes to prevent them from playing? Or, would Greg Sankey take aim at LSU specifically? These are all questions that are going to present themselves over the next week, and there are plenty of other schools paying attention to what transpires in both Louisiana and Texas court rooms. But, that can wait a few days. Finally, College Football has returned with a nice weekend slate to hold us over until next Thursday. You earned it folks, because it's been one chaotic offseason. Enjoy the day! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c5142c5335ae104cb661 Viral Dearborn pastor delivers blunt warning on El-Sayed Senate bid: ‘Can you imagine?’ te 2026-08-29T11:40:04.200Z Viral Dearborn pastor delivers blunt warning on El-Sayed Senate bid: ‘Can you imagine?’ DETROIT — A Black Christian pastor who went viral online for clashing with the city council in the nearby majority-Arab city of Dearborn issued a stark warning about Michigan senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. "Can you imagine him being in the Senate, being able to recommend federal judges to presidents?" Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church said during an interview with Fox News Digital. "That's his goal. His goal is to be able to recommend federal judge to presidents for appointments, and then we're going to find ourselves in Sharia law all over this land." The Democratic nominee for Senate in the Wolverine State said in a 2009 New York Times interview that he was following Sharia law when he took out a special type of loan for an Ann Arbor condo. Sharia Law typically prevents interest on loans, and in some cases, Sharia-compliant Muslims can obtain loans wherein the amount of interest that would be paid over time is instead added to the purchase price of the home. VANCE UNLOADS ON EL-SAYED OVER SHARIA REMARKS: ‘THAT’S NOT MY GRANDPA’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY’ "Ultimately, the question is, when I die and I stand before God and go through everything I did in my life, I don’t want to say I did it the easy way instead of the Shariah-compliant way," El-Sayed told the Times.  El-Sayed's spokeswoman Roxie Richner told the Washington Free Beacon when the report resurfaced earlier this month that, "While he lives by the rules of his faith, as many Americans of various faiths do, Abdul opposes any effort by any religious community to write their faith laws into the laws of our country." In a response to Fox News Digital, Richner characterized Sewell's comments as "cheap attacks and hateful rhetoric" from an ally of El-Sayed's Republican opponent, Mike Rogers. EL-SAYED'S AGENDA PUTS ‘PERMANENTLY’ CHANGED AMERICA ON THE LINE IN MICHIGAN SENATE RACE, GOP FIREBRAND WARNS As referenced by Sewell, members of the Senate often recommend political appointees to presidents, and ultimately, in the case of federal courts, the Senate confirms them. He called El-Sayed a ‘fake doctor,’ referencing criticism of how El-Sayed has described his medical credentials. El-Sayed earned an M.D. from Columbia University but did not complete a residency and has not held a medical license in Michigan or New York. Sewell also accused prominent Muslim politicians including, El-Sayed, of resisting assimilation into American culture. "This is the type of conquering religion whereby people like Abdul El-Sayed, people like [Rep.] Rashida Tlaib, you have [Rep. Ilhan] Omar over there in Minnesota — you look at these people that have a desire, not to assimilate to our culture, but to take over our culture," said Sewell. "They will wave flags to say 'free Palestine.' They will say 'to the river, to the sea,' all on American soil. I mean, these are the type of people that are not looking to assimilate. They're looking to conquer." He added that if Christian ministers and "patriots" didn't step up to combat Sharia law, he would be, "preaching out the Quran" and his "church would become a mosque." The pastor, who was born and raised on the east side of Detroit and says he was a "student of the streets" and "mentored by murderers," is no stranger to media attention. TRUMP INAUGURATION PASTOR SAYS DEARBORN CHRISTIANS 'AFRAID' TO SPEAK OUT IN MUSLIM-MAJORITY CITY Just last week, he was the subject of a viral video from a Dearborn, Michigan, city council meeting. "We are not a nation of Muslims, we are nation of Christians!" he said in an impassioned speech directed towards the councilors. "America, we have lost this city. This is a city that is no longer up under American laws; we are up under Sharia law. We will not have it anymore." DEMOCRATS' CIVIL WAR HEADS TO MICHIGAN WHERE PROGRESSIVES FACE BIGGEST TEST YET IN HIGH-STAKES SENATE SHOWDOWN He also hosted then-candidate Donald Trump at his church during Trump's 2024 campaign, rallying Black voters. He spoke at the RNC that year, too. Throughout the interview with Fox News Digital, Sewell expressed disdain for Democratic Party politicians, who he says have long oppressed African Americans. Sewell isn't a fan of the company El-Sayed keeps, either. He slammed El-Sayed for campaigning with socialist streamer Hasan Piker, who said in 2019 that "America deserved 9/11." Piker has also praised Mao Zedong and Communist China, and said capitalists should be murdered in the streets and spewed a litany of antisemitic comments. "I believe that there's treason for you to say those type of words, that America deserves 9/11," said Sewell. He described Piker, who last week mocked the death of Charlie Kirk by singing a viral internet song in front of a crowd of socialists, as the "demonic" version of Kirk. HASAN PIKER CALLS HAMAS 'FAR MORE MODERATE,' DISMISSES TERROR GROUP’S BRUTAL RULE IN GAZA El-Sayed further distanced himself from Piker Monday after Piker argued on his Twitch show that rhetoric linking American Jews closely to Israel could ultimately provoke attacks against American Jews — comments critics condemned as antisemitic victim-blaming. EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM HASAN PIKER AFTER DISTURBING REMARKS ABOUT JEWISH AMERICANS "If Jews in America keep putting this idea out there that they are singularly invested in Israel, eventually someone is going to come around and take action, not against the state of Israel, mind you, but against American Jews," Piker said on the stream. El-Sayed said all Americans should be able to advocate for their beliefs without fear of violence, affirmed his commitment to Jewish safety and called antisemitism a "scourge" that must be addressed "in all its forms." He added that nobody speaks for his campaign except him and his campaign spokespeople. Sewell concluded that Biblical values are American values. "This is one nation under the God of the Bible. The reason why America is great — it's because God is great," he said. "God gave us victory, [in the] Revolutionary War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, [the] Civil Rights Movement. That happened essentially with Black and White Christians." "And now people come from all over. We're not saying you're not welcome here. What we're saying is assimilate to our culture." Omar and Tlaib did not return requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c0672c5335ae104cb10a Donation disagreement sparks questions, leaving Super Cat Fest West's future unknown te 2026-08-29T11:20:07.670Z Donation disagreement sparks questions, leaving Super Cat Fest West's future unknown The future of Super Cat Fest West in Lake Havasu City is uncertain after a public falling-out between the event’s founder and its local organizer over control of charitable donations and allegations that former mayoral candidate Dave Johnson used the… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92c0662c5335ae104cb0fb Flagstaff Event Almanac for August 29 te 2026-08-29T11:20:06.623Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for August 29 Aug 29 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92be0e2c5335ae104cad89 GOV JEFF LANDRY: SpaceX bets on Louisiana as America’s next frontier takes off in the South te 2026-08-29T11:10:06.282Z GOV JEFF LANDRY: SpaceX bets on Louisiana as America’s next frontier takes off in the South For generations, Americans looked west when they thought about opportunity. Today, they should look south. Louisiana has always powered America. We fueled the nation with energy, fed it through our farms and ports, built ships that defended it, and manufactured the products that helped it grow. Now, we are helping lead America’s next frontier: space. NASA AT 68: AMERICA MUST LEAD ON THE MOON, MARS AND BEYOND—OR CHINA WILL With SpaceX choosing Louisiana for its newest chapter, our state is taking its place at the center of the economic and technological race that will define the 21st century. This is more than a win for Louisiana. It is a win for America. For many years, Louisiana saw transformative investments land somewhere else. We watched other states attract the industries of the future while too many of our own left in search of opportunity. Not anymore. SpaceX did not choose Louisiana by accident. THE RED-STATE WINNERS IN THE CLIMB TO BECOME AMERICA’S NEXT ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE It chose Louisiana because we made a deliberate decision to compete. Over the past two years, we have cut taxes, reduced bureaucracy, modernized economic development, strengthened workforce training, and created an environment where major employers know they can build and succeed. THIS RED STATE HANDS REPUBLICANS FRESH AMMUNITION IN THE FIGHT OVER AMERICA'S ECONOMIC FUTURE The results speak for themselves. Louisiana has secured more than $250 billion in announced private investment. Meta is building one of the largest artificial intelligence data centers in history in North Louisiana. Hyundai Steel is investing billions in advanced manufacturing along our River. And Louisiana continues to solidify its position as America’s energy powerhouse through transformative LNG investments — including Woodside’s $17.5 billion Louisiana LNG project, Venture Global’s $18 billion expansion, and Commonwealth LNG’s $13 billion facility. HOW AMERICAN ENERGY HELPED BUILD 250 YEARS OF FREEDOM AND OPPORTUNITY Together, these projects are creating thousands of jobs, strengthening American energy security, and cementing Louisiana’s role as a global energy leader. Louisiana is not betting its future on a single industry. We are building an economy that leads in energy, manufacturing, technology, and now aerospace. INNOVATION IS KEY TO AMERICA STAYING A SUPERPOWER. BUT IT IS MISSING AN ESSENTIAL PIECE SpaceX is the latest chapter in that story. Some will see rockets. I see what they make possible. ONE OF THE WORLD'S HOTTEST INDUSTRIES IS SPARKING A BLUE-COLLAR JOBS BOOM I see high-paying jobs for Louisiana workers. I see engineers, welders, electricians, fabricators, software developers, and skilled tradespeople building the future right here. I see students who once believed they had to leave Louisiana to pursue careers in technology and innovation realizing they can build those careers at home. I see communities gaining investment, growth, and optimism. Most importantly, I see Louisiana becoming a state that attracts talent instead of exporting it. That matters because the greatest challenge facing our state has never been a lack of resources. It has been a lack of opportunity. For decades, Louisiana was known for what we were losing. Today, we are becoming known for what we are gaining. The proof is already visible. Louisiana recently recorded population growth for the second consecutive year. Young adults accounted for most of that growth. Our labor force participation rate recorded one of the largest increases in America as thousands more Louisianians entered or reentered the workforce. People are choosing Louisiana again. SpaceX did not create that momentum. It confirms it. This project joins a growing list of investments that send the same message to the country and the world: Louisiana is open for business, ready to compete, and prepared to win. For too long, Louisiana was told to think smaller. We were told the industries of the future belonged somewhere else. SpaceX proves otherwise. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION The same state that helped America reach the moon through generations of aerospace manufacturing is now helping shape the future of space exploration itself. That should make every Louisianian proud. More importantly, it should make every American optimistic. Because when companies choose to build in Louisiana, they are choosing to build in America. The future of American energy, artificial intelligence, manufacturing, and now space exploration is being written in places willing to compete for it. Louisiana is competing. Louisiana is winning. And if SpaceX’s decision proves anything, it is that America's next frontier runs straight through Louisiana. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92be0d2c5335ae104cad80 Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts say te 2026-08-29T11:10:05.650Z Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts say Conservative legal experts say President Donald Trump’s latest attempts to narrow birthright citizenship and crack down on birth tourism may have stronger legal footing than his first effort. After the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in June that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment, Trump issued two new executive orders taking narrower approaches to citizenship and birth tourism. The first, signed Aug. 6, directs federal agencies to withhold documents recognizing citizenship from certain children born when neither parent is a U.S. citizen, including some whose parents are members of designated foreign terrorist organizations, foreign-government employees or participants in transactions or fraud intended to obtain birthright citizenship. Experts from the Manhattan Institute, America First Legal and the America First Policy Institute, all right-of-center organizations, argued that Trump’s new order is narrower than his first and is built around longstanding exceptions to birthright citizenship that they believe could apply here. TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDERS TARGETING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP, BIRTH TOURISM AFTER SUPREME COURT SETBACK "The Supreme Court has long recognized that there are exceptions to the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause for the aliens who are considered children of invading armies or the children of ambassadors," America First Policy Institute senior fellow Chad Mizelle, who previously served as the Justice Department’s chief of staff, told Fox News Digital. "So in a situation where you have a terrorist here contrary to the laws of the United States … who is looking to do harm … That has long been recognized by the Supreme Court, and basically going back to the history of our country, as recognized exceptions to any sort of claim of birthright citizenship." United States v. Wong Kim Ark, decided by the Supreme Court in 1898, recognized exceptions to birthright citizenship for children of diplomats and children of alien enemies born during a hostile occupation. Trump’s order argues that members of foreign terrorist organizations can fall within that enemy exception. TRUMP BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP FIGHT COMES ROARING BACK WITH ‘INVADERS’ PLAY AFTER KAVANAUGH ROADMAP "The Supreme Court ruled that you can't restrict birthright citizenship to kids of people in the country temporarily or illegally," Manhattan Institute director of constitutional studies Ilya Shapiro told Fox News Digital. "But what the new executive order does is it goes to one of the classic exceptions to birthrights citizenship, two of the classic exceptions, those who owe an allegiance to a foreign government, meaning employed by a foreign governing diplomats otherwise, and those who are invaders of foreign armies and terrorists, members of foreign organizations hostile to America, certainly qualify in that category." David Bier, the director of immigration studies at the libertarian Cato Institute, however, argued that the president’s attempt to redefine what constitutes an alien enemy without going through Congress puts the administration on legally shaky ground. "Congress ultimately establishes what it means to be subject to U.S. jurisdiction," Bier told Fox News Digital. "There's this very limited exception for accredited diplomats and everyone else in the United States is subject to U.S. laws so the idea that the president himself on his own authority can decide who is subject U. S. jurisdiction and U.S. laws is really a radical expansion and assertion of executive power and really would be unprecedented in the history of the United States." JACKSON ACCUSES THOMAS OF ECHOING INFAMOUSLY RACIST COURT DECISION IN BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP CLASH "I really do think this case is testing a different proposition from the earlier case," Bier added, explaining that the issue at hand has more to do with executive power than birthright citizenship. "And I think it's a lot more questionable as well." Amanda Frost, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, pointed out that United States v. Wong Kim Ark specifies that only children of enemies "occupying" some portion of the country are barred from citizenship at birth, meaning that Trump’s order would not apply to terrorists simply residing within the country. She said the Trump administration could potentially expand who is legally defined as a diplomat to preclude more people from birthright citizenship, but explained such a move would make it difficult to prosecute individuals for criminal offenses, a concern shared by Bier. Frost and Bier both believe the new executive order should be ruled unconstitutional. Some have floated the issue of standing as a potential problem for those looking to challenge Trump's order. Legal standing requires plaintiffs to show they suffered or imminently face a concrete injury caused by the defendant that a court can remedy. "It's going to be interesting to see who actually does have standing to challenge this order," America First Legal co-founder and president Gene Hamilton told Fox News Digital. "Is there somebody who thinks that they're going to swept up in the definition of a foreign terrorist organization? And if so, it would be kind of fun to see them try to sue the government or have someone sue on their behalf." Trump’s new order is already facing legal resistance. TRUMP TO ASK SUPREME COURT TO REHEAR BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP CASE AFTER 'INSANE DECISION' The same groups who challenged his initial order are now arguing that his new one unlawfully creates exceptions to birthright citizenship that conflict with the Supreme Court’s June ruling. The order remains on the books but is not scheduled to take effect until Sept. 6, with a Maryland judge scheduled to hear an injunction request Aug. 28 and a related motion still pending in New Hampshire. Issued on the same day as the first new executive order, the second order directed the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security to deny travel visas to or pursue removal actions against individuals believed to be in the country for the purposes of birth tourism. Birth tourism is a process through which noncitizens enter the United States while pregnant and give birth in order to secure citizenship for their child. Hamilton described this second order as being on "sound, solid legal footing." "It relies and invokes Section 215(a) of the INA to impose conditions and delegates authority of the Secretary of State … to ensure that we are not granting visas and allowing people to remain on visas who may be engaged in birth tourism," he explained. "It is the sovereign right and province of all governments across the world, and certainly the United States is no different, to determine who should be able to receive a visa and who shouldn't. There's no entitlement to a visa. There's no constitutional right to a visa." SEN ERIC SCHMITT SEEKS TO END BIRTH TOURISM, REVOKE CITIZENSHIP FOR BABIES OF FOREIGN DIPLOMATS Critics also argue that the administration already had tools to combat birth tourism. Since 2020, State Department rules have directed consular officers to deny visitor visas when they have reason to believe an applicant’s primary purpose is traveling to the United States to give birth and obtain citizenship for the child. "No new executive orders are required for the federal government to go after birth tourism operators or deny fraudulent visa applications," Center for American Progress senior director of immigration policy Debu Gandhi told Fox News Digital. "Americans should take note that from day one, the Trump administration has tried to evade the Constitution's clear and unequivocal language on citizenship and unilaterally decide who is born an American." If the administration’s latest effort fails, supporters of further limits on birthright citizenship could turn to Congress or pursue a constitutional amendment, which would require approval by three-fourths of the states. Shapiro says that the administration is on "solid ground" but noted that "if they had proceeded originally in this more targeted, narrower way" then the Supreme Court may not have ruled against them originally. The White House did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92be0c2c5335ae104cad77 Fox Hollow coroner reveals why he doubts suspected serial killer acted alone in hunt for answers te 2026-08-29T11:10:04.947Z Fox Hollow coroner reveals why he doubts suspected serial killer acted alone in hunt for answers Nearly 30 years after thousands of human bones and bone fragments were unearthed at the sprawling estate of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister, new questions are being raised about the mystery of what really happened at Fox Hollow Farm. The coroner leading the renewed investigation claims a key figure in the case has not been fully forthcoming with investigators. "I have had an opportunity to speak with Mark Goodyear a couple of times," Hamilton County Coroner Jeff Jellison told Fox News Digital. FOX HOLLOW FARM SERIAL KILLER'S 10TH VICTIM IDENTIFIED: CORONER "The first question I would ask him is, ‘Are you ready to be honest with me?’ Because in the conversations we’ve had, he’s not been honest. I’ve asked him questions that I knew the answer to, and he didn’t pass that test. So for me to sit down with Mark Goodyear, he’s going to have to be willing to be honest in this conversation. I don’t have time to sit down with somebody that tells lies, untruths." Jellison appears in the ABC News Studios true crime documentary "Return to Fox Hollow: New Victims, Darker Secrets," which explores new theories about potential accomplices, overlooked evidence and witness accounts in the case of Baumeister, a suspected serial killer believed to have murdered numerous men in Indiana. It's a follow-up to the 2025 docuseries "The Fox Hollow Murders: Playground of a Serial Killer." Jellison said he wants to determine whether Goodyear knows something that could help investigators identify the remaining victims and determine how they died. Goodyear has never been charged with any crime related to the case and has repeatedly denied any involvement in the disappearances. "If we move forward in that conversation, certainly I want to know any information I can gather to help identify these remains," said Jellison. "Were you familiar with anybody? Things that would focus more around identification and how these people died." "Mark Goodyear knows a lot about this case," Jellison said. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Jellison also shared that Goodyear knew many people through gay nightclubs and could help investigators identify some of the remains. Goodyear, who participated in the first docuseries, has described himself as Baumeister's only known survivor. The film detailed how investigators believed Baumeister may have filmed his victims with a secret camera hidden in an air vent in his basement. Goodyear said he was forced to watch some of the tapes in 1994. He said the video was so "bad" it made him scream. "It was like having a camera right up against something," Goodyear said. "You're not going to be able to tell what's going on, but the minute you got a flash of what was going on, it made you scream." The previous documentary examined how Goodyear's account of his relationship and encounters with Baumeister has changed over the years. At the time, Jellison told Fox News Digital it was unlikely those tapes, if they exist, would ever be recovered. Fox News Digital reached out to Goodyear for comment but did not receive a response. Goodyear initially agreed to another interview for the follow-up documentary but did not appear for the scheduled interview, according to the film. SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER About 10,000 burned and broken human bones and bone fragments were recovered from the 18-acre estate that once belonged to Baumeister. Before investigators could arrest him in 1996, Baumeister was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Ontario, Canada. He was 49. Investigators believe Baumeister frequented gay bars in Indianapolis, lured men to his home while his family was away, killed them there and disposed of their remains on the property. Baumeister's son discovered a human skull in the woods at Fox Hollow Farm in 1994, but, according to reports, investigators did not search the property until June 1996. Goodyear said he first encountered Baumeister at an Indianapolis gay bar in 1994, where Baumeister introduced himself as "Brian." Goodyear later told investigators that he went home with Baumeister and described what he said was a disturbing sexual encounter. Goodyear's account eventually helped advance the investigation. After encountering Baumeister again the following year, Goodyear helped investigators obtain information that led them to identify Baumeister. While Jellison has questioned Goodyear's account, he also made clear in the documentary that Goodyear was not a suspect. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE TRUE CRIME HUB "There are very strong indications there is another suspect, and it wasn’t Mark Goodyear," Jellison said in the film. Jellison said there are still more than 9,000 bones and bone fragments yet to be examined. Investigators believe at least 25 people fell victim to Baumeister, according to WRTV. The scope and placement of the remains have also raised another question for Jellison: whether Baumeister could have carried out the crimes alone. "I was always convinced that there was more than one," Jellison said. "There were a lot of people that lost their lives in this incident, and just the placement of the evidence alone. How does one man pull this crime off? And how does one man get ... deceased individuals from his residence to potentially 200 yards through very dense woods? I think it would've been a very difficult task." Jellison is determined to put names to the unidentified victims. He believes some families may still be unaware that a loved one vanished or that the person's remains may have ended up at Fox Hollow Farm. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Jellison compared the scale of the investigation to the recovery effort at the World Trade Center. "Some of these folks did not have close family connections, and they were somewhat marginalized," he explained. "So there may be families out there not even knowing that their loved one went missing, much less consider that person was a victim at Fox Hollow." GOT A TIP? "Thirty years have passed since these remains have been recovered," he reflected. "So potentially, mom and dad could be deceased, and maybe they had no brother or sister. So we’re reaching out further down the lineage to cousins. And a cousin may not even know that they had a family member that even went missing." Jellison said identifying the Fox Hollow victims presents a unique challenge. He contrasted the case with the World Trade Center investigation, where records and missing-person reports gave investigators a clearer idea of who they were looking for. At Fox Hollow, investigators started with remains but few clues about their identities. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "I really believe that this investigation is more complicated in some ways than the World Trade Center," he said. "With Fox Hollow, we’ve recovered these remains, but we have no idea who it is that we’re looking for." LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Jellison is urging anyone who believes a missing loved one could be connected to the case to contact his office. After the original documentary aired, his office received approximately 500 emails, phone calls, text messages and social media messages, Jellison said. SEND US A TIP "Come forward," he said. "If you don’t know what to do or you don’t know who to call, call me. I’ll get you going in the right direction." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92afff2c5335ae104cab47 Crackdown on critical tech could open Americans to a new national security threat te 2026-08-29T10:10:07.864Z Crackdown on critical tech could open Americans to a new national security threat Americans' sensitive information could increasingly be processed overseas if restrictions on artificial intelligence data centers slow construction in the U.S., a data privacy advocate and industry executive warned. The warning comes as states and local governments weigh new restrictions on the rapidly expanding data center industry amid concerns over electricity costs, grid reliability and other impacts on surrounding communities. Brittany Kaiser, CEO of Alpha Compute, said state moratoriums and restrictions on new data centers could push American companies to seek computing capacity in other countries as demand from AI continues to surge. "One of my top concerns as a top data protection and privacy advocate is that with data center moratoriums being passed in the United States that it will force Americans and American companies to send our data to be processed abroad in other countries," Kaiser told Fox News Digital. "American companies are going to still run their AI," she added. "They're still going to be purchasing data center space in other countries, and it means our sensitive information will be sent abroad and shared with companies and organizations that might not have America's best interests at heart." FROM NETFLIX TO GPS: 10 WAYS THIS HIDDEN TECH INFRASTRUCTURE QUIETLY POWERS MODERN LIFE Data centers are large facilities filled with servers and computing equipment that process, store and transmit information behind many everyday technologies. They support everything from email, social media and internet searches to online banking, streaming services and AI platforms. As demand for AI grows, companies are building increasingly powerful data centers that require vast amounts of electricity, advanced chips and high-speed network connections. Kaiser said the facilities have become critical infrastructure for the digital economy, making decisions about where they are built and who controls the data they handle a matter of growing economic and national security concern. Artificial intelligence, however, requires significantly more computing power, fueling a rapid expansion of data center construction across the country. That growth has sparked pushback in some communities over concerns about electricity costs, water consumption, noise and environmental impacts. Kaiser acknowledged those concerns and said companies should be subject to "common sense regulation" designed to protect communities. "Not all companies are doing it [building data centers] in the same way," she said. "Some are more responsible than others." Kaiser said responsible developments can use closed-loop water cooling systems and generate power independently rather than increasing demand on the existing electrical grid. Alpha Compute, she said, is pursuing projects designed to operate "off-grid, behind the meter," meaning the facilities would generate their own power rather than relying on electricity supplied through the local grid. Kaiser said that approach is intended to prevent the massive energy demands of data centers from straining existing infrastructure or contributing to higher electricity costs for nearby residents. ONE MONTHLY BILL AMERICANS CAN’T AVOID IS QUIETLY SURGING THANKS TO EMERGING INDUSTRY The company is developing a project in Pennsylvania, where Gov. Josh Shapiro recently imposed new requirements on large data center developments. Kaiser said Alpha Compute plans to comply with the regulations and welcomed provisions promoting cleaner energy. Pennsylvania is among a growing number of states confronting the rapid expansion of data centers. In Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott has pushed data centers to provide more of their own power and shoulder infrastructure costs as development accelerates across the state. Other governors have gone further. Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers as states grapple with concerns over electricity costs, grid reliability and the pace of development. ONE OF AMERICA'S OLDEST MANUFACTURERS SAYS AI IS CREATING JOBS — NOT REPLACING THEM But she cautioned that policies that significantly restrict domestic development could have broader consequences for America's position in the global AI race. "Compute power has now become nearly a utility," Kaiser said, comparing the need for domestic computing infrastructure to energy independence. "We want to have the right to compute," she said. "We want to be able to process data within our own borders as a national security priority, but also for our own intellectual property to make sure we're not sending our data abroad." Kaiser has launched a campaign called "Right to Compute," advocating for domestic data center development alongside sustainability standards and regulation. "We should have the right to both energy independence as well as compute power," she said, "so that Americans and American companies can process all of our sensitive data within our own borders." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92afff2c5335ae104cab3e Comedian finds the secret to surviving boomer parents: Put them in your act te 2026-08-29T10:10:07.247Z Comedian finds the secret to surviving boomer parents: Put them in your act "How much do you weigh?" This question, asked of comedian Jared Freid by his father while on vacation in Delray Beach, Florida, became the inspiration for his new hour of stand-up covering family, body issues, adulthood and the strange closeness between millennials and their boomer parents. He also justifies why, at 41 years old, he chooses to remain on the family cellphone plan. Aptly titled "Family Plan," Freid's second special will drop on Netflix Sept. 1. The comic is known for giving dating advice on his long-running podcasts, "The JTrain Podcast" and "U Up?" and most recently in his new book, "Walking Red Flag." Freid sat down with Fox News Digital to talk about his new special and unpack his parental relationships, from some of his "most horrific memories" involving his mother arguing with other moms over beach chairs to the grave realization that he has the exact same body as his father. For all his jesting complaints about his loud, Jewish family, Freid described them as "the main driver" of his material. Frustration is where a lot of his jokes originate, he said, and few people frustrate him with as much precision as his own kin. "We [millennials] have a weird relationship, that's okay to acknowledge, with our parents," Freid said. "Millennials are incredibly insecure and notice everything. Boomers are incredibly confident and unaware. And what a horrible combination," the comedian said. "Millennials might be living in hell on earth, considering that combination. Our parents are the most confident and unaware generation, and we have to deal with them every day and we love them," he continued. "So that takes an incredible amount of restraint and empathy from our end, because the enraging part about parents is they're always 10% right." Freid, who clarified that he uses the word "boomer" with love, made the case that millennials have a uniquely intertwined relationship with their parents, in part because many millennials are worse off financially than the generation before them, which comes with certain entanglements (like staying on the family phone plan or attending a family vacation paid for by mom and dad). JEFF ARCURI REVEALS HOW 'BACHELORETTE' WIFE’S CANCER FIGHT TRANSFORMED HIS COMEDY — AND THEIR MARRIAGE He said "Family Plan" is exactly the type of comedy he wants to do: an hour of material, unified by the through-line of the Freid family beach trip, that people can watch with their own families, be it their parents or "that cousin that they go and smoke weed with during Thanksgiving." That approach has already shaped his next hour. Freid said his current material grew from another parental indignity: his father offering him Ozempic at dinner. "Should I be embarrassed to leave the house? Do I look that horrific that you have to offer me your prescription medication?" Freid wondered. Rather than repeat the jokes from "Family Plan" — Freid made it clear that his parents provide no shortage of material — he will try to repeat its form, starting with a moment of anger and letting it expand into something larger. The specifics of the set are his, but the emotional dynamic is widely recognizable, and fans have told him so. "People would come up to me and go, 'That's my parents! You're talking about my dad, that's my mom. My parents ask me about my weight and are obsessed with my body and I'm on the family plan.'" Beyond merely cracking jokes at boomers' expense, Freid aims to create a humorous mirror that allows audiences to recognize their own loved ones. He is careful about where he points the joke. "I only talk about myself," he said. "I want to make fun of people I know and love." COMEDIAN DES BISHOP ON HOW AMERICA MADE HIM FUNNIER AND HIS 'HEALTHY COLLABORATION' WITH WIFE HANNAH BERNER His material seems to resonate especially powerfully with Jewish crowds. "I have Jews come up to me, and they go, 'Does anyone else get it?' And I'm like, 'You were in the room, everyone was laughing!'" he said. "Being Jewish, to me, is a culture of discussion and love and empathy and [getting] annoyed, and all of those things. And that's all in this... I do believe stand-up is our Jewish sport, you know? We created the art form. When I do shows for Jews, I'm representing the whole culture." The boomer-parent material is contemporary, but Freid sees himself working inside a much older tradition of turning aggravation into laughter. And it doesn't stop at his own family. Freid performs an extended bit in "Family Plan" roasting Rob Lowe for serving as the face of Atkins, a pairing he found especially absurd as someone who has struggled with body issues himself. "There is nothing as transparent as we're gonna put Rob Lowe in our commercial so that chubby me will believe that if I eat Atkins foods, I can become Rob Lowe," Freid told Fox News Digital. Then he actually met Lowe. Freid encountered the actor at a Netflix golf tournament and nervously introduced himself, explaining that he had been doing a joke about him onstage every night for two years. Lowe immediately knew which one. "Atkins?" Freid recalled him saying. "I heard about the bit. I heard it's hilarious. Can't wait to see it." DAVID CROSS DOESN’T 'GIVE A F---’: THE ACTOR-COMEDIAN ON HIS NEW SPECIAL, SOCIAL MEDIA AND ‘TERRIFYING’ AI "I melted," Freid said. The moment forced Freid to live up to his own self-imposed standards of conduct. "I only make fun of people I could meet," he said. Freid made it this far on his own terms. He said Hollywood never regarded him as an obvious star. "No one was going to come knock on my door to say, 'Jared, you got the goods. You're so good looking, we need to put you on TV.'" NATE BARGATZE REVEALS FAMILY-FOCUSED VISION BEHIND $350M NASHVILLE THEME PARK AHEAD OF HIS FIRST MOVIE RELEASE That forced him to build direct relationships with audiences through podcasts, social media, books and touring. He's been pursuing stand-up for 16 years, describing it as the love of his life. Everything else has been in service of making it into a career. "That's why I do a lot. You know, two podcasts, and the book, and stand-up. It's always been like a little bit of a desperation," Freid laughed. The comic graduated from Penn State with a degree in economics before moving to New York City. He thought he would sell insurance and annuities, but it wasn't for him. The best part of his day was writing emails, he said. Specifically, he enjoyed making friends and colleagues laugh on group email threads or over Google Chat. "It made me feel amazing, so I was like, 'How do I do that all the time? How do I take that drug?' And that turned into me doing open mics and sketch class and improv class and eventually, you know, becoming a comedian." Freid, known for dishing dating advice, has this year entered a relationship of his own. Asked if his position as a prominent voice in the online dating discussion creates any pressure to have his own situation figured out, Freid replied simply, "No." "I don't think good advice comes from people who have it figured out. I think good advice come from vulnerability and admitting your faults," he explained. DAN GAINOR: GEN Z IS RIGHT TO BE ANGRY, BUT BOOMERS ARE NOT THE REAL ENEMY The instinct to carve his own path and be authentic carries over from his comedy philosophy into his dating work and new book, which he named after himself. "It's called 'Walking Red Flag' because I'm the red flag. I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm telling you how I felt, the emotional things I was going through, because I am 10% away from any guy someone's dating." He warned against trusting people who market themselves as finished products. "If anyone says they've figured it out, they're a liar trying to make money off you." For better or worse, Freid has people in his life who have no problem pointing out his perceived flaws. For all the frustration Freid mines from his family, he doesn’t seem particularly interested in escaping it. Asked what advice he would give Jewish mothers whose sons have started dating, Freid laughed off the premise. "They're not going to listen to me," he said. "Keep bothering your sons. Keep giving them crap. They love you for it," Freid continued. "It actually calms them." FROM SOUTHERN CLUBS TO NETFLIX: HOW CLEAN COMIC DERRICK STROUP IS STOPPING AUDIENCES IN THEIR TRACKS He described the familiar barrage from his own mother: When are you coming home? When are you leaving? Why are you eating that? Eat, you haven’t eaten anything. Stop eating. Take. Eat. Drink. What are you drinking for? You drive so fast. You drive like an old lady. For Freid, that running commentary is less a nuisance to be solved than a kind of family soundtrack. "That is like a Jewish man’s white noise machine," he joked. Fortunately, it is also an endless source of material. After 16 years in stand-up, Freid has learned that the people who can get under his skin most effectively are often the same people who make for his best stories. His parents may never stop asking questions, offering opinions or telling him what he should be doing differently. At this point, Freid probably wouldn’t want them to. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92affe2c5335ae104cab35 Lynette Hooker’s husband Brian rummages through trash on California streets months after wife’s disappearance te 2026-08-29T10:10:06.560Z Lynette Hooker’s husband Brian rummages through trash on California streets months after wife’s disappearance EXCLUSIVE: Months after his wife Lynette Hooker went missing, Brian Hooker has been living a calm and seemingly unbothered life in northern California. Hooker, 58, was spotted by Fox News Digital outside a home in Citrus Heights, which is about 15 miles northeast of Sacramento. Lynette, originally from Michigan, disappeared while the couple was on a sailboat vacation in the Bahamas in April. LYNETTE HOOKER'S MOM ALLEGES BRIAN HOOKER LIED ABOUT DAUGHTER'S DISAPPEARANCE, CLAIMS 'FOUL PLAY' Her daughter and the rest of her family have been waiting for any answers in her disappearance. Brian has not been accused of any crime or wrongdoing. He was initially detained and questioned then released from Bahamian custody in April. 📩 Send me a story idea: kelsie.cairns@fox.com 📸 Instagram: kelsiecairns_tv 🎥 Facebook: Kelsie Cairns HUSBAND OF MISSING AMERICAN WOMAN WILL REMAIN IN BAHAMAS AFTER JAIL RELEASE, ATTORNEY SAYS The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service is the lead agency investigating Lynette's disappearance. Hooker told investigators Lynette fell from a dinghy while the couple was making their way back to their sailboat, Soulmate, that fateful evening. Four months later, he was seen last weekend walking dogs, taking walks, enjoying a cup of coffee in a garage, and even stopping to sift through neighborhood trash items on the side of the street. NEW VIDEO SHOWS COAST GUARD'S BAHAMAS HUNT AS TEAM DIVES INTO FORENSICS EXAM OF SEIZED LYNETTE HOOKER DINGHY FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X He may be staying with a family member. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE Hooker was snapped wearing a brown hat and khaki shorts while walking two small dogs. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Cameras also captured him sifting through people's trash on the side of a neighborhood street picking up items and walking away with them. SEND US A TIP Hooker also appeared to be enjoying a cup of coffee inside his garage wearing a graphic tee that reads "Hellfire Club" from the show "Stranger Things." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST He was also seen walking out of a store with his Marine Corps tattoo on full display. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL When Fox News Digital asked about the recent sighting of Hooker, Darlene Hamlett, Lynette's mother, simply said, "I just want the truth to be told and justice for my daughter Lynette." FRIEND OF BRIAN HOOKER SPEAKS OUT, QUESTIONS DISAPPEARANCE OF WOMAN IN BAHAMAS MYSTERY Fox News Digital has reached out to Hooker's attorney, Matthew Borgula. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92affd2c5335ae104cab23 Jewish AG’s convention boycott exposes deepening Israel fault line among Michigan Democrats te 2026-08-29T10:10:05.619Z Jewish AG’s convention boycott exposes deepening Israel fault line among Michigan Democrats LANSING, MI - Michigan Democrats gather Saturday in the battleground state's capital city to hold their 2026 state nominating convention amid controversy over recent antisemitic harassment and open hostility within the party over U.S. support for Israel. Democratic Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, who is Jewish, recently announced she wouldn't attend the confab due to security concerns, after anti-Israel party activists shouted down pro-Israel speakers, including Rep. Haley Stevens, at a prior convention in April. This weekend's convention comes as a growing number of Democrats push for cutting military aid to Israel, amidst the Israeli government's ongoing war against Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The convention is also being held just a few weeks after Abdul El-Sayed, a vocal critic of Israel who describes their military actions as "genocide," narrowly edged Stevens to win the Democratic Senate nomination for a crucial seat the Democrats must hold in the midterm elections. DEMOCRATIC MICHIGAN AG ACCUSES HER PARTY OF 'ABSOLUTELY NOT' DOING ENOUGH TO COUNTER ANTISEMITISM "I don’t feel safe going. I feel like my presence isn’t going to be welcome. I don’t want to get chased around. I don’t want to get harassed. I don’t want to get yelled and screamed at. I don’t want to get booed off the stage, irrespective of what I’m saying," Nessel said during a roundtable discussion last month. "I believe that if I go, that is what will happen because it’s been happening to me." Responding, the Michigan Democratic Party said it is "committed to ensuring party-hosted events are safe and secure environments for all attendees." "We reject antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hateful conduct. We are working diligently with stakeholders, elected officials, and party membership to prepare for our August convention and look forward to welcoming Michigan Democrats to the Lansing Center on August 29," state party spokesperson Derrick Honeyman said in a statement. CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLL IN MICHIGAN'S BLOCKBUSTER SENATE RACE Joan Lowenstein, endorsement chair of the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus, told Fox News Digital she hasn't "talked to anybody who thinks they will be unsafe at this convention." But Lowenstein, who also sits on the Michigan Democratic Party Central Committee, added, "Some people think it will be unpleasant and why should they bother." But other Jewish Democrats in Michigan are very concerned. "People are traumatized from the previous convention. Many people I talked to, many super progressive people, are really traumatized by the way they were treated, and the way Haley Stevens was booed, and the way other candidates were treated," Rabbi Asher Lopatin told Fox News Digital last week. Lopatin, who was interviewed after joining Republican Senate nominee former Rep. Mike Rogers at a campaign event to unveil Democrats supporting Rogers, referred to Nessel's decision not to attend the convention and said "it just shows how terrible these extremists are that they're intimidating even the attorney general of our state." WHAT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POWER RANKINGS IN THE MIDTERM RACES SHOW But Lopatin emphasized, "We got to be strong. We got to be proud. We got to be courageous. The Jewish community cannot cower." Stacy Gittleman, a lifelong Democrat who is supportive of Israel, attended the April convention. "I saw more Palestinian flags than American flags on the floor," Gittleman, a writer who published her observations at the convention on substack, told Fox News Digital this week. Gittleman said the jeers and what she highlighted as a "lack of decorum and disrespect" were signs to her of "how far left our party is drifting." The convention is being held as some Jewish leaders in Michigan are circulating an open letter urging Jewish Democrats and independents in the state to sign their names in support of Rogers. The news was first reported last week by the Jewish Insider and confirmed by Fox News Digital. "This is sort of a do-or-die moment," a person involved with the letter who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely told Fox News Digital. "There are many lifelong Democrats who are feeling homeless. ... It’s not just a leftward drift but has turned into an anti-Jewish drift as well." DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB Lowenstein, who doesn't support the petition, said those behind the letter "feel it’s an existential issue, and I think that represents a lot of people. And, so, they have to do what they have to do." "It’s sort of 50/50," she added. "Half the people I talk to say, ‘I could never vote for Abdul El-Sayed because of things he’s said about Israel and, consequentially, the Jewish community. And the other 50% say ‘it is so important for Jews as Americans to have an Democratic Senate that I could never vote for Mike Rogers.'" Rogers and El-Sayed are running to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. The race is among a dozen that will determine if the Democrats win back the Senate majority from the GOP. Rogers, in an interview last week with Fox News Digital, reiterated that he's not asking Democratic voters to become Republicans. And he highlighted concerns he's heard from Democratic Jewish voters in Michigan. THESE 12 MIDTERM RACES WILL DECIDE WHICH PARTY CONTROLS THE SENATE "I've talked to two young women who were at University of Michigan who were afraid to walk to class. They couldn't display their Star of David. To say that they're afraid is probably an understatement," he said. Rogers said "the violent rhetoric ... is going to make a difference" in the general election. El-Sayed is a former Wayne County Health Department director who, if elected in November, would make history as the nation's first Muslim senator. The epidemiologist who unsuccessfully ran for governor as an insurgent candidate in 2018 has made support for Medicare for all a major component of his campaign and has also called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). But it's El-Sayed's stance and comments on Israel that have angered some Jewish people in Michigan, a state that also has a large Arab and Muslim population. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER El-Sayed used the word "bloodthirsty" to characterize Israel's military moves in Gaza in an MS NOW interview this month. He has argued against unconditional U.S. military aid to Israel, as have other progressive politicians. And El-Sayed has repeatedly declined to directly answer whether Israel has the right to exist. But El-Sayed, after winning the Senate nomination, emphasized, "I stand in solidarity with my Jewish sisters and brothers, and we can condemn antisemitism. And, at the same time, we can be talking about how we bring people together, and we can be talking about everybody's pain. "My commitment to Jewish safety is the same as my commitment to the safety of my own kids. We have a responsibility to take on antisemitism in all of its forms, wherever we see it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92affc2c5335ae104cab1a Appeals court delivers unsettling ruling — and says Supreme Court left it no choice te 2026-08-29T10:10:04.668Z Appeals court delivers unsettling ruling — and says Supreme Court left it no choice A federal appeals court says decades-old Supreme Court precedent forced it to protect the in-home possession of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, as judges warned that rapidly advancing technology has complicated legal lines drawn nearly 25 years ago. The ruling exposes a widening gap between Supreme Court precedent and rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. The Seventh Circuit said it was bound by a 2002 Supreme Court decision that rejected restrictions on sexually explicit depictions of fictional children when no actual child was involved in their creation. But two judges warned that modern AI can now generate images virtually indistinguishable from material depicting the abuse of real children. "Indeed, in Free Speech Coalition, the Supreme Court addressed the scope of First Amendment protections for virtual CSAM, but that was nearly twenty-five years ago, and the image-generation technology available today was likely unimaginable back then," Judge John Lee wrote. "Given the relentless advancement in artificial intelligence models, we have some concerns about the lines these cases draw, but we are not free to redraw them ourselves." WORKER AT SWANKY COUNTRY CLUB ACCUSED OF USING AI TO CREATE EXPLICIT PHOTOS OF TEEN: POLICE The Seventh Circuit affirmed a lower court’s dismissal of one of four charges against Steven Anderegg, who investigators said had hundreds of AI-generated sexually explicit images depicting children on devices seized from his Wisconsin home. Anderegg was charged with producing and distributing the AI-generated material, transferring it to a minor under 16, and possessing it. A federal district court dismissed only the possession charge on First Amendment grounds, leaving the other three charges intact. The Justice Department appealed that dismissal, arguing that the government should be permitted to prohibit possession of obscene virtual child sexual abuse material even when no actual child was involved in its creation. But the Seventh Circuit sided with the lower court. The government generally cannot criminalize the private possession of obscene material inside someone's home, but it can prohibit possession of child sexual abuse material involving real children because its creation exploits actual victims. However, the Supreme Court complicated that distinction in 2002 when it struck down restrictions covering sexually explicit images of fictional children created without using actual minors. The justices reasoned that the government's overriding interest in protecting children from exploitation did not apply in the same way when no real child was involved. AOC OFFERS RARE PRAISE TO LATE SEN GRAHAM FOR BACKING AI PORN BILL NOW STALLED IN HOUSE Hans von Spakovsky, a senior fellow with Advancing American Freedom, told Fox News Digital that the appeals court "had no choice but to uphold the dismissal under the First Amendment" because of the Supreme Court's ruling. But von Spakovsky agreed with the concurrence by Lee and Judge Joshua Kolar, who warned the Supreme Court that the rapid growth of AI technology could require the justices to revisit precedent. "Unforunately, AI-generated images are now virtualy indistinguishable from the real thing and some of these images be created based on real child sexual abuse material," von Spavosky said. "Technology may have overtaken and overwhelmed the reasoning used in those prior decisions." NEW YORK MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LAW REGULATING AI-POWERED COMMERCIALS The Supreme Court previously ruled in Free Speech Coalition that taking images of real children and "morphing" them into sexually explicit poses would not be protected under its ruling on the possession of child sexual abuse material depicting fictional children because the practice involves the interests of real children. Justice Department lawyers have warned that the rise of AI-generated child sexual abuse material could bog down investigators trying to identify real victims, as increasingly realistic artificial images become harder to distinguish from depictions of actual abuse. HAWLEY CHAMPIONS GUARD ACT AS HEARTBROKEN FAMILIES SAY AI CHATBOTS ALLEGEDLY PUSHED TEENS TO SELF-HARM Judges Lee and Kolar raised another concern in their concurrence, citing research that found hundreds of child sexual abuse material images in a major dataset used to train image-generating AI. The judges suggested that could create a link between AI-generated material and the exploitation of real children, though they stressed that the government did not raise the issue in this case and that the record was insufficient to resolve it. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Justice Clarence Thomas anticipated the dilemma more than two decades ago, warning in the Supreme Court’s 2002 ruling that advancing technology could eventually make virtual depictions indistinguishable from child sexual abuse material involving real victims. "If technological advances thwart prosecution of ‘unlawful speech,’ the Government may well have a compelling interest in barring or otherwise regulating some narrow category of ‘lawful speech’" to enforce laws against material produced through the abuse of real children, Thomas wrote. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a4462c5335ae104ca991 Dem candidate erupts in profane defense of Hasan Piker as party figures distance themselves te 2026-08-29T09:20:06.272Z Dem candidate erupts in profane defense of Hasan Piker as party figures distance themselves The socialist Democrat primed to represent much of America’s birthplace in Congress profanely erupted Thursday at Democrats distancing themselves from far-left streamer Hasan Piker, who once suggested the U.S. deserved the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Northwest Philadelphia, is one of several democratic socialists running in November as some prominent Democrats condemn or distance themselves from Piker over his radical left-wing positions and controversial comments. "This is what the institutionalists are focusing their efforts on now: Disavowing Hasan Piker," Rabb tweeted Friday. WHO IS HASAN PIKER? MEET THE FAR-LEFT STREAMER WHO IS STIRRING UP CONTROVERSY AND DIVIDING DEMOCRATS "Not White Christian nationalists? Not the broligarchs? Not the AI overlords? Nope, the guy encouraging young people to use their collective political power for good," Rabb wrote. "F--- that noise." SOCIALIST HOUSE NOMINEE'S RADICAL LAW-AND-ORDER VISION: 'WHAT ARE ILLEGALS?' In a test of Philadelphia’s socialist-progressive versus establishment divide, Rabb won a four-way primary that included state Sen. Sharif Street, D-North Philadelphia, the son of a former mayor who was endorsed by several mainstream Democrats. Rabb had already embraced his association with Piker during the primary, appearing with the streamer at an event in West Philadelphia in April. He told Piker at the time that he would be "slammed for even talking to you" and called such criticism a "double standard because as a Black progressive, I can’t do this: I’m part of the problem or whatever," according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fox News Digital reached out to Rabb and Piker for comment. Rabb’s defense puts him at odds with a growing list of prominent Democrats who have condemned Piker. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called Piker’s comments about American Jews "dangerous and anti-Semitic." ANTISEMITIC STREAMER FINALLY MAKES DEM LEADER SNAP WITH RARE REBUKE: ‘MALICIOUS’ When pressed by CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, who is Jewish, Jeffries said, "I’ve just addressed Hasan Piker’s comments as it relates to the Jewish community as forcefully as I can, and I will continue to do that." On Tuesday, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., called for a vote on a bipartisan resolution condemning Piker and conservative podcaster Candace Owens. ELISSA SLOTKIN CALLS OUT HASAN PIKER FOR BLAMING JEWISH AMERICANS TARGETED OVER THEIR ISRAEL VIEWS "Hatred is hatred, period. I said it months ago with Rep. Lawler, and Piker has proved it again," Gottheimer said in a statement. "Telling millions of followers that Jewish Americans are bringing violence on themselves is blatantly antisemitic and one of the oldest tropes in the book," Gottheimer added. EL-SAYED DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM HASAN PIKER AFTER DISTURBING REMARKS ABOUT JEWISH AMERICANS Gottheimer declared that anyone campaigning with Piker is "complicit" with him. Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., also accused Piker this week of "victim-blaming" American Jews and reiterated his earlier description of the streamer as an "unapologetic antisemite." Schneider warned Democrats risk losing credibility when they condemn controversial figures on the right while "platforming those who espouse hate of any kind" on their own side. Schneider also took a shot at another socialist-aligned candidate running for high office, saying Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed has "refused" to condemn Piker. El-Sayed appeared to distance himself from Piker, telling the Michigan Advance that "nobody speaks for this campaign besides me and my campaign spokespeople" as he faced criticism over his association with the Twitch streamer. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Rabb faces only independent Dennis Mahoney in November in Pennsylvania’s heavily Democratic 3rd Congressional District and is strongly favored to succeed retiring Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a4452c5335ae104ca988 'We have not slowed down': Minnesota not out of the woods on massive fraud scandal, expert warns te 2026-08-29T09:20:05.650Z 'We have not slowed down': Minnesota not out of the woods on massive fraud scandal, expert warns Despite Minnesota’s fraud scandal exploding onto the national scene and costing taxpayers billions, there are growing concerns that the state has still not done what’s necessary to root out the problem. "We have not slowed down, there is no sense in which the fraud has been stopped in Minnesota," Bill Glahn, a policy fellow at the Center of the American Experiment, told Fox News Digital. Glahn has been warning on social media that Minnesota’s rapid growth in provisional assisted-living licenses, most for small facilities, may be outpacing state oversight. In a recent article, Glahn explained the state’s licensing database showed 364 new facilities with provisional licenses popping up over the past year and called for a 90-day moratorium on new licenses while officials investigate. "We have something along the order of 2,500 of these licensed across the state, but about 20% of them, around three, 400 of them have just been started in the last year," Glahn explained. FINAL WALZ FRAUD REPORT RIPS ‘CULTURE OF TOLERANCE’ AS MINNESOTA TAXPAYERS FACE BILLIONS IN ALLEGED LOSSES "I'm not sure if there's a real underlying driver in the demographics or the demand for these facilities, but it's odd that we have these assisted living facilities linked to Medicaid fraud, at the same time, the Minnesota Department of Health is approving more than one a day. More than one new facility gets approved every single day, 365 days a year. And I don't think anybody is really giving any thought to, hey, maybe some of this is not on the up and up." Glahn also pointed to a recent criminal complaint filed by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office against Salman Ahmed Elmi, who was charged Aug. 17 with eight felony theft offenses tied to alleged Medicaid billing fraud, as evidence that fraud is still taking place. The criminal complaint also details alleged ties among the Medicaid-funded businesses, properties previously used to provide commercial sex services and people investigators say were part of a sex-trafficking organization. FAILED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WINS DEM PRIMARY FOR MIDWEST GOVERNOR AMID FRAUD SCANDAL FALLOUT "This is two scandals in one," Glahn said. "You have a commercial sex operation, actual brothels, housed in what were later licensed as assisted-living facilities under the Medicaid program." Elmi previously received an award from the state for being an "Outstanding Refugee." "Elmi’s case alone makes clear that this is not old news," Glahn said. "This particular fraud was going on just a couple of months ago." Glahn argued that the latest allegations point to a deeper problem within the state agencies responsible for vetting providers and monitoring taxpayer-funded programs which haven’t been properly addressed. "Personnel is policy," Glahn said. "There isn’t a regulatory mindset under the Walz administration. There isn’t the mindset that we need to trust but verify." While Minnesota officials and lawmakers have taken some fraud-prevention steps since the fraud scandal erupted onto the national scene, Glahn stressed that the reforms do not address what he sees as the central issue: a lack of accountability for those who failed to identify the schemes earlier "Walz has never cleaned house, he’s never fired anybody for not detecting the fraud or not prosecuting the fraud," Glahn said. "It’s the same people doing the same thing, and that culture has never changed." For Glahn, the messaging should start at the top. "They're just operating as business as usual," Glahn said. "We don't have anybody who's currently in office, currently in charge of state government, at least in the executive branch, who's doing anything substantive to address the fraud. It's just amazing how we see these reports every day, and we have Tim Walz traveling the country, traveling elsewhere. He's a lame duck. He doesn't seem to have any interest in closing out this chapter of his legacy with any kind of victory on the fraud front." MILLION-DOLLAR SNAP FOOD STAMP FRAUD SCHEME IN WALZ'S BACKYARD SPARKS OUTRAGE: 'CRUEL JOKE' In addition to the perception that not enough accountability has been taken for the scandal, Walz's Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is running for Senate while Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is running for governor despite both being in positions of power during the duration of time the fraud scandal festered. "Amy Klobuchar has come out with her multi-point plan of how she's gonna fight fraud once she gets in office, if she gets elected in November," Glahn explained. "I don't know why we couldn't implement this stuff today. She's called for a top-to-bottom audit of state government. She's got another few data points that perhaps were legislative proposals that didn't get passed. Tim Walz could call a special session. We could be in session on Monday, passing an anti-fraud agenda, but there's nothing. So I guess he just fundamentally doesn't have an interest in the subject." Fox News Digital reached out to Walz's office, Klobuchar's campaign and the Minnesota Department of Health for comment but did not receive a response. The Minnesota Department of Human Services told Fox News Digital in a statement that it has rolled out a series of anti-fraud reforms since the fall of 2024, including identifying 14 high-risk services and freezing the enrollment of new providers in those programs. The agency also said it discontinued the Housing Stabilization Services program, began auditing autism-service providers through onsite visits, instituted licensure requirements for autism centers and disenrolled inactive providers. DHS said it has also expanded pre-payment reviews for providers in 13 high-risk fee-for-service programs and completed revalidation determinations for high-risk providers by the end of May. Since the beginning of 2025, the department said it has stopped payments to 747 Medicaid providers over what it described as credible allegations of fraud and made 824 referrals to law enforcement. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ee2c5335ae104ca921 In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race te 2026-08-29T09:10:06.620Z In Georgia, Jon Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script for Senate Race Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn’t moderated his message in his critical race. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ed2c5335ae104ca918 How a California Bill Sparked a MAGA-Sphere Uproar te 2026-08-29T09:10:05.948Z How a California Bill Sparked a MAGA-Sphere Uproar A privacy measure for immigration aid workers became a free speech cause for backers of Nick Shirley, a right-wing YouTube star. Democrats say the furor is fueled by misinformation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ed2c5335ae104ca90f High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near te 2026-08-29T09:10:05.277Z High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1ec2c5335ae104ca906 Dolly Parton inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back, Too. te 2026-08-29T09:10:04.442Z Dolly Parton inspired Their Wigs and Makeup, and Had Their Back, Too. Dolly Parton was an advocate for her L.G.B.T.Q. fans. She also understood them, a meaningful bond in places where such recognition was hard to find. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92a1eb2c5335ae104ca8fd Fact-Checking Senate Races in Georgia, Alaska and Texas te 2026-08-29T09:10:03.570Z Fact-Checking Senate Races in Georgia, Alaska and Texas Candidates’ attacks are focused on illegal immigration, faith and stock trading. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a929d462c5335ae104ca85a GCU Plans New Colleges Of Law, Skilled Trades As Enrollment Reaches Record High te 2026-08-29T08:50:14.597Z GCU Plans New Colleges Of Law, Skilled Trades As Enrollment Reaches Record High By Ethan Faverino | Grand Canyon University (GCU) is moving forward with plans to establish two new colleges focused on law and skilled trades as the university begins another record-breaking year. GCU announced this week that it expects to serve approximately 141,000 students during the 2026-2027 academic year, representing a 6% increase from the previous year. The university said the growth comes as it works to expand its academic offerings and respond to workforce demands in Arizona and across the country. The planned College of Law and College of Construction and Industrial Technologies would become GCU’s 11th and 12th colleges. “At a time when higher education is facing enormous disruption and uncertainty, GCU continues to grow because students and families are looking for something different,” said GCU President Brian Mueller. “They want a quality education grounded in Christian worldview principles that prepares them for a meaningful career, but they also want to be part of a community that helps them grow as people and understand the purpose behind their work.” “Whether a student wants to become a lawyer, an engineer, an electrician, a nurse, a pastor, a teacher or a construction professional, we believe all work is sacred and has purpose,” he added. A record 141,000 students are expected to delve into their studies at GCU in the 2026-27 academic year! GCU has also announced plans to establish the College of Law and the College of Construction and Industrial Technologies. Read more: https://t.co/I2vuoH5k5v — GCU News (@GCUNews49) August 26, 2026 GCU is moving forward with plans to establish a College of Law that would incorporate a Christian worldview into its curriculum while emphasizing Constitutional law, free-market principles, and the rule of law. The proposed law school has not yet received all of the necessary approvals. Its establishment remains subject to approval or accreditation from the Arizona Supreme Court justices, the Higher Learning Commission, the Arizona Board for Private Postsecondary Education, and the American Bar Association. If those approvals are obtained, GCU said it would welcome its first law students as early as fall 2027 or spring 2028. If the program ultimately receives American Bar Association accreditation, GCU would become the third ABA-accredited law school in Arizona, joining Arizona State University and the University of Arizona. The university is currently conducting final interviews for the founding dean of the College of Law and expects to make a selection in the coming weeks. “The legal profession plays a critical role in preserving the institutions and principles that make a free society possible,” Mueller said. “We believe there is an opportunity to create a law school that produces outstanding attorneys while also grounding students in a Christian worldview, a deep understanding of the Constitution and an appreciation for the principles of free markets, individual liberty and the rule of law.” The proposed college would expand GCU’s focus beyond undergraduate education and provide students with a pathway into the legal profession while emphasizing service and leadership. GCU is also preparing to launch its College of Construction and Industrial Technologies (CCIT), which will focus on workforce development and skilled trades. The college is designed to offer multiple pathways into the workforce, ranging from short-term credentials and apprenticeships to bachelor’s degrees and eventually graduate-level education. GCU said the goal is to allow students to enter the workforce after completing shorter-term programs and potentially return later to pursue additional education while already employed. “For decades, students have been told they had to choose between college or the trades,” Mueller said. “CCIT is unique in that we offer both — an opportunity to experience life on a major college campus while also getting instruction specifically devoted to manufacturing, electrical work, micro-chip technology and construction. Those students might enter the workforce immediately after completing short-term credentials or an apprenticeship, then return later with a job in hand to pursue a four-year degree.” The college will focus on fields including manufacturing, electrical work, microchip technology, and construction. GCU mentioned it is working with companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Amkor, Lux Precision Manufacturing, Benchmark, and McCarthy Building Companies as part of its workforce-development efforts. The partnerships are intended to help address labor shortages by combining academic instruction with hands-on technical training. Mueller said Arizona’s continued growth in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and construction has created demand for workers at multiple levels, including engineers, technicians, electricians, machinists, and construction professionals. “Arizona is attracting billions of dollars in investment in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor production, construction and other industrial sectors,” Mueller said. “Those investments are creating significant demand not only for engineers and other professionals with four-year degrees, but also for thousands of highly skilled technicians, electricians, machinists, construction professionals and other tradespeople.” The expansion comes as GCU prepares for another record enrollment year. The university projects approximately 141,000 students for the 2026-27 academic year, including more than 24,000 students on its Phoenix campus and approximately 117,000 online students. GCU said fully admissible students entering its Phoenix campus in 2025 had an average GPA of 3.6, while the Honors College reported an average weighted incoming GPA of 4.1. The Honors College now has more than 3,400 students. The university currently offers approximately 400 degrees, emphases, and certificates across 12 colleges. As GCU expands its academic offerings, university officials said the two proposed colleges are intended to address different areas of eduction while supporting the same broader goal, preparing students for careers and encouraging them to contribute to their communities. “America has historically been a nation of builders, and we want to help bring that back,” added Mueller. “These are high-skilled, in-demand, good-paying professions that can provide tremendous opportunities for students and their families while strengthening the communities and economy around them.” Ethan Faverino is a reporter for AZ Free News. You can send him news tips using this link. The post GCU Plans New Colleges Of Law, Skilled Trades As Enrollment Reaches Record High first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a929d442c5335ae104ca851 Tempe School Employee Arrested After Allegedly Downloading Locker Room Footage Of Minors te 2026-08-29T08:50:12.783Z Tempe School Employee Arrested After Allegedly Downloading Locker Room Footage Of Minors By Staff Reporter | A Tempe school employee was arrested last weekend for alleged voyeurism involving security footage of minors for sexual gratification.  Antony Nikai Cruz, 28, is accused of downloading surveillance footage of girls ages 13 to 15 years old changing in a makeshift locker room amid renovations at Corona del Sol High School.  Cruz is facing one felony count of voyeurism for sexual gratification; his bond was set at $100,000.  Cruz was not a teacher, according to Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD) officials. While the district didn’t disclose what Cruz’s employment entailed in interviews with the media, TUHSD governing board records reflect that Cruz’s latest employment title was a surveillance officer for the district office, and that he has been with the district since at least the 2022-2023 school year.  Other board records reflect that Cruz provided more than security services for the district.  Records reflect that Cruz coached freshman wrestling at Marcos de Niza High School in 2024.  Records also reflect that Cruz worked as a safety and security officer at various times at Marcos de Niza High School, Mountain Pointe High School, Corona del Sol High School, and Desert Vista High School.  Governing board records further reflect the following for Cruz’s employment history with TUHSD: July 1, 2024: worked extra duty at Corona del Sol High School July 26, 2024: worked extra duty to provide security for an event at Corona del Sol High School September 9, 2024: worked extra duty to provide security for an event at Desert Vista High School November 4, 2024: worked extra duty to coach freshman wrestling at Marcos de Niza High School  May 1, 2025: worked extra duty at Marcos de Niza High School May 21, 2025: worked extra duty at Desert Vista High School June 24, 2026: employment changed from 1.0 safety and security officer at Marcos de Niza High School to 1.0 surveillance officer at the district office, effective July 1, 2026 July 1, 2026: worked extra duty as a safety and security officer at Mountain Pointe High School  The district placed Cruz on administrative leave the day prior to his arrest. He has since been terminated.  According to court records, Cruz was discovered to have downloaded the makeshift locker room footage during a security supervisor audit of security system activity late last week. Court records claim Cruz downloaded the footage in July. That audit reportedly revealed that the camera download history indicated security footage had been exported to external drives, and the security system’s cloud storage history indicated access by an IP address believed to belong to Cruz’s household.  That TUHSD security supervisor contacted the Tempe Police Department about his findings. Police arrested Cruz at his home in south Phoenix on Saturday.  TUHSD issued a statement assuring the public that they believe the security footage was isolated to one camera on campus. TUHSD has also clarified that the existence of security cameras in the makeshift locker room was not standard, stating that the district doesn’t have cameras in classrooms, regular locker rooms, or other designated changing areas. The investigation into Cruz is ongoing. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Tempe School Employee Arrested After Allegedly Downloading Locker Room Footage Of Minors first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a929d422c5335ae104ca848 Trump Administration Urges Hobbs To Opt Arizona Into Federal School Choice Tax Credit te 2026-08-29T08:50:10.879Z Trump Administration Urges Hobbs To Opt Arizona Into Federal School Choice Tax Credit By Staff Reporter | Arizona has not yet opted into a new tax credit to provide school choice funds for families, and the Trump administration is urging Gov. Katie Hobbs to join. Linda McMahon, education secretary for the Department of Education (ED), chastised the governor during a touring event and press conference at the East Valley Institute of Technology on Tuesday.  Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05) — the Republican nominee for governor — and House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-LD29) were present with McMahon. The federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, signed into law through the One Big Beautiful Bill last year, enables individuals to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit up to $1,700 for contributing to approved K-12 scholarship-granting organizations.  ED defines qualifying scholarship granting organizations as those nonprofits that use contribution funds to provide scholarships for education-related services at both private and public schools. These nonprofits must use at least 90% of income on scholarships for educational choice options for K-12 students. At the Tuesday event, McMahon accused Hobbs of denying Arizona students and their parents the access to “real” educational freedom.  “Governor Hobbs has vetoed three measures that would have allowed Arizona to participate in the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit, holding Arizona families back from accessing these powerful opportunities expanding across the country,” said McMahon. “This is what real empowerment looks like, giving parents the freedom to choose the path that best serves their child, instead of forcing every student into a rigid, one-size-fits-all system.” Hobbs must opt in and submit a certified list of scholarship granting organizations by Jan. 1, 2027, for Arizona to participate in the inaugural year of the program.  Even if Hobbs does not opt Arizona into the program, Arizona residents may still claim the tax credit. Instead of their credit going to Arizona students, however, those contributions will go to eligible students elsewhere in participating states. Hobbs explained in her veto of SB 1142 that she wouldn’t opt Arizona into the program until the Trump administration issues regulatory guidance for it. She compared the tax credit program to the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, the state’s universal school choice program.  A bipartisan coalition of 30 states have opted into the federal education tax credit program so far: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.  New York announced in May it would opt into the program but has not finalized that opt-in.  Four states have declined to join: Hawaii, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Oregon. Similar to Hobbs, the governor of Wisconsin vetoed legislation to opt into the program.  13 states and Washington, D.C. have yet to announce a decision: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.  Rep. Biggs, who is looking to unseat Hobbs this November, published a press release criticizing Hobbs’ refusal to allow Arizona to join the program.  “Because of her failure, Arizona students will miss out on scholarship dollars that could help pay for tuition, tutoring, technology, special education services, and other educational needs,” said Biggs. “Arizonans should not have to watch their tax dollars create educational opportunities for students in other states simply because their governor refuses to participate.” McMahon also addressed a Scottsdale audience in a “Great American Comeback Tour” event hosted by the America First Policy Institute. The Republican nominee for Congressional District 1, Jay Feely, also participated in the panel. AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Trump Administration Urges Hobbs To Opt Arizona Into Federal School Choice Tax Credit first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9288272c5335ae104ca5af Lifelong artist guides students in growing Havasu arts community te 2026-08-29T07:20:07.765Z Lifelong artist guides students in growing Havasu arts community Christine Link’s hands restored an array of picture frames this week, as soft warm lights cast their glow across her Acoma Boulevard studio. As she worked, the Little River Band played from a nearby radio. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9264ff2c5335ae104c9ac4 Shugrue's hosts 'weigh-ins' prior to weekend martial arts tournament te 2026-08-29T04:50:07.396Z Shugrue's hosts 'weigh-ins' prior to weekend martial arts tournament Dozens of martial artists from throughout Arizona converged on one London Bridge business Friday evening, in preparation for this weekend's bouts as part of the city's inaugural "Omega Combat" MMA exhibition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a925b9b2c5335ae104c987a Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns te 2026-08-29T04:10:03.680Z Texas Gov. Greg Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras amid privacy concerns Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to pause funding Thursday for AI-powered Flock cameras, which have come under scrutiny nationwide amid privacy concerns. Abbott's office told Fox News Digital that the state was moving to cut off state-agency funding for the cameras, while noting that most funding for them comes from the federal government. "Almost all Flock cameras in Texas are used by cities, and those cities are increasingly canceling their contracts with Flock," Abbott spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris said in a statement. POWERFUL CRIME-FIGHTING SURVEILLANCE GROWTH SPURS LAWMAKERS TO ISSUE WARNING: 'ORWELLIAN' "To the extent that cities get any funding for those cameras, most of it comes from the federal government," Mahaleris continued. "To the extent any funding comes from Texas agencies, those agencies are clarifying that those funds cannot be used for Flock cameras." Flock Safety is one of the most widely used providers of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in Texas. The cameras photograph passing vehicles and record identifying information. Using artificial intelligence, the cameras can detect vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color, as well as features including bumper stickers or dents. Using the information collected, law enforcement agencies can search records across participating camera networks. Supporters of the technology argue the cameras can help authorities quickly locate criminal suspects, stolen vehicles or vehicles connected to crimes. Opponents have raised concerns about privacy and data sharing, as well as the potential misuse of information collected by the cameras. FLOCK SAFETY CAMERAS NEED CONSTITUTIONAL GUARDRAILS BEFORE FURTHER DEPLOYMENT, TENNESSEE MAYOR ARGUES Abbott's move comes as a growing number of Texas cities and counties reconsider their relationships with Flock, citing concerns over data sharing, privacy and the potential for misuse. Earlier this week, the Pflugerville City Council voted unanimously to end the city's agreement with Flock, eliminating all 28 camera readers covered by the contract and disabling access to the system, according to the city. In Hood County, the Commissioners Court also voted to end its relationship with Flock and later unanimously directed that the county's three cameras be disconnected and covered until they can be removed. Abbott said in a Friday radio interview that cities and counties have begun canceling contracts with Flock Safety amid pressure from residents, according to the Texas Tribune. DAVID MARCUS: CHINA TRIP A GLIMPSE INTO THE SURVEILLANCE STATE AMERICA MUST NEVER BECOME In a statement to Fox News Digital, Flock Safety spokesperson Paris Lewbel defended the technology as an important public safety tool. "Flock’s technology is an important public safety tool for law enforcement agencies across Texas, helping officers solve serious crimes, find missing people, recover stolen vehicles, and support safer communities," Lewbel said. "We support thoughtful legislation and strong privacy, transparency, and accountability guardrails that ensure technology is used responsibly while preserving law enforcement’s ability to use effective tools to keep people safe," Lewbel continued. The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, a Texas state agency created to combat vehicle theft, burglaries and fraud-related motor vehicle crimes, helped state and local agencies install more than 3,000 Flock cameras since 2023, according to the Tribune. REPS ANDY HARRIS, KEITH SELF, SEN RICK SCOTT: FIX FISA. DON’T SPY ON US State grants for the cameras stemmed from a 2023 law that added $1 to vehicle insurance policies across Texas to combat rampant catalytic converter theft. Prior to the law, there had been no discussion in the state Legislature about using the money for Flock cameras, the outlet reported. Earlier this month, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, a Republican, penned an op-ed in the Houston Chronicle urging Abbott to halt new surveillance-technology purchases. Scrutiny of Flock's technology has also extended beyond Texas. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is demanding answers from Flock Safety. "Flock has assembled an unprecedented national surveillance network," Hawley previously told Fox News Digital. "They boast more than 120,000 cameras across 49 states and more than 20 billion vehicle scans every month." Hawley said he is investigating the company to determine who has access to data collected on hundreds of millions of vehicles. Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9259452c5335ae104c982f Umpire Bill Miller goes 0-for-8 on ABS challenges in Reds' 10-8 win over Cubs at Wrigley Field te 2026-08-29T04:00:05.495Z Umpire Bill Miller goes 0-for-8 on ABS challenges in Reds' 10-8 win over Cubs at Wrigley Field The Cincinnati Reds’ clubhouse was in a celebratory mood after a 10-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. The Cubs, however, had little to celebrate after their bullpen struggled to contain Cincinnati’s late-inning surge. Much of the postgame conversation centered on home plate umpire Bill Miller and a game he will likely want to forget. Miller went 0-for-8 on automated ball-strike system challenges, with every challenged call overturned. The Cubs won five challenges, while the Reds won the remaining three. BASEBALL IS CHANGING FOREVER WITH ROBOT UMP CHALLENGES The game’s first overturned call came relatively early in the matinée, when Miller initially ruled Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder’s fastball a ball. A successful ABS challenge confirmed that the pitch landed within the edge of the strike zone. Miller’s night did not improve from there. Seven more calls were successfully challenged before the final out, with only two of the eight disputed pitches initially ruled strikes. Four pitches were challenged by Chicago catcher Carson Kelly, while Reds star Jose Trevino successfully challenged two. The remaining two reversals came from the batter’s box, with Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart and Chicago outfielder Seiya Suzuki each winning a challenge. Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson opted against raising any challenges on Friday, despite leading the majors with 88 successful overturns in 124 attempts. Miller has previously been at the center of ABS disputes while serving as crew chief for Reds games. During a Cincinnati game last month, Reds infielder Edwin Arroyo collided with Miller while attempting to field a ground ball in the seventh inning. The collision was at least partially blamed for preventing the Reds from recording the third out and allowing the inning to continue. HALL OF FAMER JOE MAUER PRAISES MLB FOR THE ABS CHALLENGE SYSTEM, SAYS IT'S BEEN GOOD FOR THE GAME Television cameras then picked up a hot-mic moment from Cincinnati reliever Caleb Ferguson, who directed an expletive-laced tirade at Miller over the umpire’s involvement in the play. Ferguson later apologized. "It’s just a very unprofessional thing on my part," Ferguson told reporters. "I know these things happen in the game, but I don’t like that I was kind of the centerpiece of what was going on." According to data compiled by TapToChallenge.com, which tracks the automated ball-strike system, Miller’s 0-for-8 showing Friday in Chicago appears to be the worst by an umpire since MLB introduced the challenge system at the start of the 2026 season. Miller’s 70 overturned calls rank ninth among MLB umpires. Hunter Wendelstedt leads the league, followed by Dan Iassogna, Malachi Moore, Lance Barrett and Manny Gonzalez. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a924d922c5335ae104c9670 Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win te 2026-08-29T03:10:10.861Z Mohave College women’s soccer season opens with win MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College women’s soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 2–0 win over Cuyamaca College on Thursday, Aug. 20, in El Cajon, California. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a924d912c5335ae104c9665 Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows te 2026-08-29T03:10:09.835Z Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave College men’s soccer team opened the week with a 1–0 loss to Utah State Eastern on Thursday, Aug. 20, at Firebird Field. Chase Radford made 10 saves, while Lazzar Ramos led the Bighorns with six… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a924b352c5335ae104c95d9 Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever go into FIBA World Cup break with big win over Connecticut te 2026-08-29T03:00:05.885Z Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever go into FIBA World Cup break with big win over Connecticut The WNBA is gearing up to press the pause button for a couple of weeks so players can compete in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, and before they could head to the tournament or on vacation, the Indiana Fever had a date with the Connecticut Sun. Caitlin Clark and company came into the game looking to continue their momentum after a 113-90 win over the Chicago Sky on Sunday, while the Sun were hoping to take what would be just their 11th win of the season. However, despite the rough season, Connecticut came out firing on all cylinders, taking a 28-19 lead over the Fever after the first quarter, an impressive feat on the road. ROYCE WHITE SHOWS UP TO INDIANA FEVER GAME IN BLONDE WIG AMID WNBA DRAFT PURSUIT Unfortunately for the Sun and fortunately for the Fever, it was the wake-up call the home team needed to turn it on. The Fever outscored Connecticut 39-15 in the second quarter to flip the script and take a 58-43 lead to the locker room at the half. While the third quarter wasn't as lopsided as the second, it did feature a highlight-reel assist from Clark to fellow Fever star Kelsey Mitchell. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! That was one of Clark’s 12 assists on the night and two of Mitchell’s 34 points, which moved her into the league lead in total points. Clark matched that with 34 points of her own, which extended their WNBA record for the most 30-plus-point games for a pair of teammates in a single season, with Friday's performance being their fourth of the year. The Fever won 111-91, extending their franchise record for 100-plus-point games in a season to 19. Just four games remain in the regular season for Indiana. With the break for the FIBA World Cup, their next game will be on Sept. 18, on the road against the Toronto Tempo. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9244332c5335ae104c94e0 Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows te 2026-08-29T02:30:11.612Z Bighorns respond with strong performance against Truckee Meadows No. 7 Lazzar Ramos, Forward, in action during the Bighorns vs. Truckee Meadows game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9241d42c5335ae104c9445 Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa booed by Dolphins fans as Miami pays price for failed relationship te 2026-08-29T02:20:04.790Z Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa booed by Dolphins fans as Miami pays price for failed relationship As reunions go, Tua Tagovailoa’s return to South Florida as an Atlanta Falcon against his former Miami Dolphins teammates was not exactly a happy one. Dysfunctional is a better word for it. For six seasons, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins tried to make it work. They failed. DOLPHINS NOT GOING TO 'THROW IN THE TOWEL AND JUST REBUILD' BUT THAT COMES WITH HIGHER EXPECTATIONS Tagovailoa was set back by some coaches who didn’t like him and injuries that too often overshadowed him, so he never reached his goal of becoming the face of the franchise. And the Dolphins never came close to reaching the championship level they expected when they drafted Tagovailoa in the top five in 2020 and paid him like a top-five quarterback in 2024. The failures resulted in a divorce during the offseason and this exhibition game at Hard Rock Stadium was the first time the couple happened to be at the same place at the same time since the split. And guess what? Everybody believes they're better off after the separation. But no one is at this stage better off after the separation. DOLPHINS CONSULTANT TROY AIKMAN WILL BE LIMITED IN MNF ROLE LIKE RAIDERS MINORITY OWNER TOM BRADY IS ON FOX Tagovailoa is trying to earn a starting job with the Falcons and the fact he came into this game without yet having done so speaks to his failing since training camp began. Because Tagovailoa has basically been competing only against himself while Michael Penix Jr. has been limited in practices as he makes his way back from a 2025 knee surgery. And, yet, with his only significant competition sidelined and the path to the starting job clear, Tagovailoa hasn't been able to lock the job down. The Dolphins? They got rid of Tagovailoa this offseason despite the fact he would be costing them some $55 million in salary in 2026 alone. There's another bill coming next year. The Dolphins were so over this relationship they paid Tagovailoa to go away. And where has that left them? The Tagovailoa move was part of a systematic divestment from talent in order to "solve the salary cap problem" the previous administration got the franchise into. MIAMI DOLPHINS ENTER FULL REBUILD WITH MALIK WILLIS AT QUARTERBACK AND JEFF HAFLEY AS HEAD COACH The Dolphins are now perhaps the least talented team in the NFL as they prepare for a season in which they will be rebuilding for the 1,387th time in the past decade. So here we were on Friday night: Team Rebuild versus Quarterback Not Good Enough. The scene played out in front of a sparse crowd at Hard Rock that mustered enough emotion to boo for the quarterback they once believed would win them a championship. The Sadness Bowl. And, fittingly, nobody really won. Tagovailoa played well enough, completing 7 of 8 passes. But it wasn't actually good. The Dolphins, resting their talent-needy starting defense, fought with backups that will provide substandard depth this season. And the sparing between a QB who is lacking against backups who are lacking was, well, lacking. Tagovailoa completed 3 of 4 passes on his first drive, with the only incompletion on a throwaway. The Falcons scored a touchdown that drive. But that last paragraph reads more impressively than it looked because the dynamic 43-yard completion from Tagovailoa to Kyle Pitts that highlighted the drive was actually a 4-yard pitch on a screen that the tight end turned into a big run against a scattered defense. On his second drive, Tagovailoa fumbled the snap from center and the Dolphins recovered. And another drive later, running back Brian Robinson fumbled and, once again, the Miami defense recovered. So, good on the Miami defense that is going to get steamrolled once the regular-season begins. And good on Tagovailoa, who still hasn’t done enough to win the Falcons’ starting quarterback job despite facing little healthy competition until this week, when Penix Jr. was fully cleared to practice. Good on both. But not really that good. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a923acf2c5335ae104c9170 Chris Sale turns back clock, hits triple digits and completes gem on emotional night in Braves sweep te 2026-08-29T01:50:07.924Z Chris Sale turns back clock, hits triple digits and completes gem on emotional night in Braves sweep Chris Sale, the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, had thrown 97 pitches through eight innings Thursday when he walked the length of the Atlanta Braves’ dugout, found manager Walt Weiss and made his intentions clear. "This is mine," Sale declared. The left-hander needed just 12 more pitches to record the final three outs and complete a 1-0 shutout of the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta. The victory capped a three-game sweep for the NL East-leading Braves, who beat Los Angeles by one run in each game. At 37, Sale’s standout performance Thursday offered another reminder that he remains among baseball’s best and reinforced his standing in the NL Cy Young Award race alongside Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. BREWERS HUMAN HOWITZER JACOB MISIOROWSKI BREAKS HIS OWN RECORD FOR HARDEST PITCH THROWN BY A STARTER Sale unleashed two of his fastest pitches since 2018 on Thursday, with both being hurled while Shohei Ohtani stood in the batter's box. Sale also record his first complete game since 2019. His ERA now sits at 2.06, which is second in the majors only behind Misiorowski. The Braves ace also extended his streak of starts allowing three runs or fewer to 21. Ohtani struck out twice against Sale, who finished the night with 11 strikeouts. "You can make an argument that, as great a career as he's having, he's as good now as he's ever been," Weiss said. "It's mind-boggling." The last time Sale’s fastball reached triple digits was July 6, 2018, when he was 29 and still pitching for the Boston Red Sox. Boston went on to win the World Series that season, years before Sale would need to undergo Tommy John surgery. "Anytime you're facing a team like that you just try to put your best foot forward, you know it's going to be a dog fight, you know it's not going to come easy," Sale told "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday. Only one Dodgers player managed to reach scoring position while Sale was on the mound. Videos shared on social media showed Sale’s son reacting as he realized his father would return to the mound for the ninth inning. "The family stuff, it's fun just [because], I'm glad I don't see that stuff until after the game [beacuse] that's just so special," Sale told "The Pat McAfee Show" about the emotional night. DODGERS' TARIK SKUBAL EXPECTS AN EMOTIONAL REUNION AGAINST TIGERS FRIDAY Adding to the emotion of the night, Sale took the mound carrying the weight of a personal loss. Before the game, he learned that Ashley Foss, a close family friend, had died of cancer. Foss’ family has managed Sale’s finances through their agency for several years, and the families have grown close over time. While Sale’s performance took center stage, Yoshinobu Yamamoto was strong for the Dodgers as well. The reigning World Series MVP pitched 6.1 innings, allowing one run on Braves catcher Drake Baldwin’s first-pitch solo homer off a splitter. The Braves remain home this weekend, opening a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. The Dodgers, meanwhile, traveled to Detroit for a matchup with the Tigers, with Tarik Skubal facing his former team for the first time since his blockbuster trade to Los Angeles earlier this month. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a923acd2c5335ae104c915b Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Stanford Students Who Criticized Israel te 2026-08-29T01:50:05.851Z Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Stanford Students Who Criticized Israel The ruling was a win for Stanford’s student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, and it followed another court victory for students targeted by the Trump administration last year. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9238762c5335ae104c8f34 WATCH: Wanted man escapes cops twice by running onto freeway, then walks into their Panda Express lunch te 2026-08-29T01:40:06.334Z WATCH: Wanted man escapes cops twice by running onto freeway, then walks into their Panda Express lunch A wanted California man who twice escaped officers by running onto a freeway apparently ran out of luck when he unexpectedly walked into a Panda Express where the same officers were eating lunch, police said. Two attempts. Two escapes onto the freeway. Then came an unexpected third encounter. Officers with the Monrovia Police Department recognized the man when he entered the restaurant and quickly arrested him, ending a month-long effort to take him into custody on a no-bail felony probation warrant. WATCH: FELONY SUSPECT'S OCEAN GETAWAY UNRAVELS AFTER 90-MINUTE STANDOFF WITH LIFEGUARDS Body camera video of the incident shows two officers sitting and eating inside the restaurant before springing into action and taking the suspect, who has not been identified, to the ground. Police said the man was wanted on a no-bail warrant for a probation violation. The encounter unfolded July 17, but police released video of the arrest Thursday. In the video, the suspect asks the officers, "What did I do?" DEMOCRAT LAWMAKER'S 107 MPH TRAFFIC STOP BRINGS BODYCAM BATTLE FRONT AND CENTER AGAIN One officer responds, "You've been wanted. You've been running from me for like a month." Police said officers had previously attempted to arrest the man on two separate occasions while he was out walking. Both times, he allegedly ran onto the freeway and managed to evade them. The breakthrough came as officers were taking a lunch break at Panda Express when the wanted man "walked right up to them," police said. "At this point, we're not sure if it was good police work, bad timing, or the irresistible smell of chow mein," the department joked. "Either way, an arrest was made." The officers apparently didn't let the arrest keep them from finishing lunch. "And don't worry the officers went back for their food and finished their chow mein," the department said. "Priorities." The Monrovia Police Department told Fox News Digital its social media post and accompanying footage constitute its public statement on the incident and that no additional information would be provided at this time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a92361f2c5335ae104c8eff Judge questions lenient plea deal in $500,000 train cargo theft te 2026-08-29T01:30:07.860Z Judge questions lenient plea deal in $500,000 train cargo theft A local judge has again criticized the leniency of a plea agreement proposed for a modern-day train bandit. Judge Billy Sipe’s comments came during an Aug. 27 sentencing hearing, which was continued until Sept. 9. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9233c52c5335ae104c8e7e Enes Kanter Freedom's legal representatives file FOIA request related to Chicago Sky ejection incident te 2026-08-29T01:20:05.725Z Enes Kanter Freedom's legal representatives file FOIA request related to Chicago Sky ejection incident The America First Policy Institute has launched an investigation into Enes Kanter Freedom’s removal from a Chicago Sky game and his subsequent ban from Wintrust Arena. AFPI filed a six-page public-records request Friday with the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, the government entity that owns the arena. The request was submitted on Freedom’s behalf under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. "Enes Freedom exercised his constitutional right as an American when he attended the WNBA game in Chicago," AFPI chief legal affairs officer Leigh Ann O’Neill said in a statement. "Today, we launched an investigation, seeking critical documents that will assist in our efforts to ensure that public entities are held accountable when American’s constitutional rights are trampled." ENES KANTER FREEDOM EJECTED FROM SKY-FEVER GAME AFTER VERBAL ALTERCATION WITH NATASHA CLOUD Freedom attended Sunday’s game between the Sky and Indiana Fever wearing a shirt that read, "WOMAN noun. adult human female." Sky guard Natasha Cloud approached Freedom’s courtside seat during a third-quarter timeout, leading to a verbal exchange. Security intervened and escorted Freedom from the arena after he stepped toward the court. AFPI’s records request seeks to determine who holds authority over access, security and event operations at the publicly owned facility. The group requested agreements among MPEA, arena operator Oak View Group, the Chicago Sky and the WNBA. It also sought security policies, law-enforcement agreements, records identifying who authorized Freedom’s removal and ban, and documents detailing the arena’s receipt of federal funding. ENES KANTER FREEDOM SENDS LETTER TO WNBA REQUESTING REVIEW OF SKY EJECTION INCIDENT, FULL TICKET REFUND MPEA describes itself as a municipal corporation created by the Illinois General Assembly. Its board members are appointed by Illinois’ governor and Chicago’s mayor. The authority owns the 10,000-seat Wintrust Arena, which operates through a public-private partnership with DePaul University. The records request does not itself establish that Freedom’s constitutional rights were violated. AFPI is seeking documents that could help determine whether the conduct of the Sky or arena personnel can be attributed to a public entity. AFPI asked MPEA to preserve potentially responsive emails, text messages and internal communications while producing records on a rolling basis. No lawsuit has been filed. OutKick has reached out to MPEA and the Sky for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9233c32c5335ae104c8e73 Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says te 2026-08-29T01:20:03.829Z Walmart to Pay $50 Million to Settle Opioid Lawsuit, US Says The resolution is part of an effort to hold retailers and pharmacists accountable for what the government says were their roles in the opioid epidemic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a922f172c5335ae104c88ee Royce White shows up to Indiana Fever game in blonde wig amid WNBA Draft pursuit te 2026-08-29T01:00:07.232Z Royce White shows up to Indiana Fever game in blonde wig amid WNBA Draft pursuit Former NBA player Royce White brought his WNBA Draft campaign directly to an arena Friday night, just days after Enes Kanter Freedom was thrown out of a game. Both White and Freedom have declared for the next WNBA Draft as males. White attended the Indiana Fever’s game against the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse wearing a long blonde wig, as seen in photos and video obtained by OutKick. The former first-round NBA pick could be seen inside the arena wearing the wig as the Fever prepared to take on Connecticut. He was greeted with a friendly welcome by fans, as multiple people stopped to shake his hand and take pictures with him. FORMER NBA PLAYER ROYCE WHITE SAYS HE IS DECLARING FOR NEXT WNBA DRAFT AFTER ENES KANTER ANNOUNCEMENT When asked by OutKick why he was there, White said, "All hail Queen Roysha, the queen has arrived, it's great to be here... I'm here because Black trans lesbians matter, and we've always mattered, we've always existed... I'm here to participate and scout some of the competition maybe as well." Freedom’s ejection became a national storyline Sunday night and continued to draw attention after he was banned from future Sky games. CHICAGO SKY OWNER OPENS UP ON ENES KANTER FREEDOM EJECTION, MAKES ANALOGY TO SHOOTING A GUN When asked about Freedom's incident and if fans might also see some "fireworks" with White in attendance on Friday, White responded, "I'm just here to spectate. I'm just here to support the WNBA and support the Fever." Asked what reception he expected from Fever fans Friday, White was unfazed: "Who cares? It’s life, you get one life to live. You’re born, you breathe, you stop breathing, hopefully you give all glory to God … Who cares what the reaction is?" His appearance continued the public campaign he launched earlier this month when he announced his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. White previously previewed the look on social media. White formally declared for the draft in a letter sent to the WNBA league office by his attorney, former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz. The declaration stated that White identified as a transgender woman and claimed eligibility under the league’s new collective bargaining agreement. The CBA states that "only players who are women are eligible to play in the WNBA," but it does not provide a more specific definition based on biological sex or gender identity. White has made clear that his declaration is intended to pressure the WNBA into explicitly stating whether biological males can compete in the league. "I’m transgender. I’m a woman. I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purpose of basketball, professional basketball, so I’ll be declaring for the WNBA draft in 2027 as well," White previously told OutKick. White has also threatened to pursue a discrimination lawsuit if he is not allowed to compete. Multiple outlets reported this week that White and fellow former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom would not be eligible for the draft. A league source characterized their declarations as "publicity stunts." However, White’s legal team said it had not received a formal determination directly from the WNBA. "The WNBA should preserve all records in anticipation of litigation," Gaetz wrote on social media. White was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 16th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft after starring at Iowa State. He appeared in only three NBA games, all with the Sacramento Kings in 2014. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a922cbc2c5335ae104c8887 Woman allegedly ejected from roller coaster, suffers serious injuries after dragged along track: reports te 2026-08-29T00:50:04.500Z Woman allegedly ejected from roller coaster, suffers serious injuries after dragged along track: reports A 60-year-old woman suffered a broken rib, collapsed lung, a traumatic brain injury and a dislocated shoulder that required surgery after she was allegedly ejected from her seat on a Colorado roller coaster and dragged, according to reports and a law firm representing her. Nicki Parker, of Texas, was thrown from her seat and dragged for 20 to 30 seconds after she remained strapped into her seat belt as the Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain Resort kept going, FOX 31 Denver reported, citing her attorney. "It was actually wrapped around her and pulled her and she was dragged along the track as it went down," Trent Ongert with Bloch Ongert Injury Law told the news station. MONTANA BOY KILLED AFTER BEING FLUNG FROM CARNIVAL RIDE OPERATING WITH MISSING RESTRAINTS, LAWSUIT ALLEGES Ongert said Parker’s husband, who was riding behind her at the time, attempted to help her. "She was lying on the track. He then had to get her out because there was nobody, no way to get to her," he explained. "They’re about 15 to 20 feet off the ground." Parker remains hospitalized, Ongert said. A sign posted along the ride says that the "cart will stop and beep" if the seat belt is disconnected. COLLEGE GRAD REPORTEDLY DIES IN SIX FLAGS ROLLER COASTER INCIDENT AS FAMILY SUES THEME PARK Colorado’s Division of Oil and Public Safety's Amusement Rides and Devices Program is investigating the incident. "We can confirm our Division of Oil & Public Safety is investigating an incident that happened on Copper Mountain's Rocky Mountain Coaster on Monday, August 17, 2026," the agency told Fox News Digital. "One rider was injured in the incident. The Rocky Mountain Coaster is currently closed while the investigation continues. OPS has also told the manufacturer that they need to publish a safety bulletin and share it with all impacted operators. "A similar ride operating at the Purgatory Resort is also closed pending the outcome of the investigation. Documentation involving the incident will not be made public until the investigation is complete." JURY AWARDS TEENS $550K AFTER OREGON AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE LEFT THEM HANGING UPSIDE DOWN: REPORT The roller coaster, which is 5,800 feet long and bills itself as the "2nd longest alpine coaster in North America," remains closed, according to its website. "Our thoughts are with the guest, and we wish them a speedy recovery," the resort said in a press release sent to local outlets. Fox News Digital has reached out to the agency, the resort and Ongert for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a922a652c5335ae104c8828 Tarik Skubal gets emotional during highly anticipated return to Detroit after blockbuster trade te 2026-08-29T00:40:05.635Z Tarik Skubal gets emotional during highly anticipated return to Detroit after blockbuster trade Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers that brought aboard two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. Now, just weeks later, the Dodgers rolled into Motor City, and guess who got the start? … Yes, Tarik Skubal. TARIK SKUBAL SAYS HE WAS EMOTIONAL LEAVING DETROIT TIGERS FOR LA DODGERS, WOULD LOVE TO RETURN: 'I'M CRYING' Outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers Brady Smith and River Ryan went the other way in the deal. Skubal's return to Detroit came at an interesting time as the NL West leaders came into the evening fresh off of three-straight losses to the Atlanta Braves. So, despite all of the emotions, Skubal had some important work to do on the hill. ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON'T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW! Those emotions briefly got the best of him when the Tigers played a tribute video on the big screen. The right-hander got a little misty-eyed as fans gave him a standing ovation. Detroit's Drew Anderson went through the first half-inning with a pair of strikeouts early, and with that it was time for Skubal to take the mound at Comerica Park in a Dodgers uniform. A mix of boos and cheers as he walked out onto the field. However, before he threw his first pitch, there was a light-hearted moment when Skubal's PitchCom wasn't working right. The Tigers' second baseman, Gleyber Torres, was the first former teammate Skubal had to face, and it didn't go particularly well as he sent a pitch deep to center field over Dodger Alek Thomas' head for a double. However, after that, he notched a pair of strikeouts and got out of the inning without allowing a run. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6a9221052c5335ae104c8679 CBC releases policy change after controversy about refusing to refer to 9/11 as ‘terrorist attacks’ te 2026-08-29T00:00:05.247Z CBC releases policy change after controversy about refusing to refer to 9/11 as ‘terrorist attacks’ The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation announced an internal policy change on Friday, explaining why it had previously told reporters and editors to refrain from describing the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as "terrorist attacks." The memo was authored by Basem Boshra, CBC News' senior director of journalistic standards and public trust, and surfaced ahead of the attacks' 25th anniversary. The directive was first reported by Toronto Sun columnist Warren Kinsella, who said it was addressed to CBC News staff. "Do not refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as terrorist attacks," the memo said. The memo instead described the events as hijackings that led to passenger jet crashes in Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Manhattan. It also said the World Trade Center was destroyed. AMERICA’S HEARTLAND COMES FACE-TO-FACE WITH 9/11 HISTORY AS 25TH ANNIVERSARY NEARS CBC released a memo on Friday addressing the controversy that erupted as the 25th anniversary of the terror attack, headlined, "How and why CBC News will adjust its 9/11 language guidance." "CBC News finds itself once again in a swirl of confusion about how our journalists use the words ‘terrorist’ and ‘terrorism,’ this time about the al-Qaeda attacks on New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001," it read. "The confusion stems from the leak of an excerpt from our internal language guide that was published and amplified by a number of outlets without full context or explanation. It has caused significant concern, anger and hurt for many people who believe CBC News seeks to minimize or obscure the horror of that day and who was behind it," Boshra continued. "That is the last thing we want to do. And our reporting on 9/11, through thousands of stories over the past 25 years, is an unflinching account of the devastating attacks by al-Qaeda, the hunt and prosecution of those responsible, the thousands of lives that were lost on that day and the incalculable loss and grief experienced by so many others as a result," he added further. "And we intend to mark the forthcoming 25th anniversary of 9/11 with extensive, special coverage that will continue to respectfully and thoughtfully reflect on the monumental nature of this tragedy." SYRIA OFF US TERROR BLACKLIST AFTER NEARLY 50 YEARS AS TRUMP ADMIN CLEARS INVESTMENT HURDLE "CBC's reporting on terrorism, wherever it occurs, has always been guided by the principle of attribution, and like other major news organizations, it has been our practice for decades," he explained. "The reason for the extreme care around the use of the words ‘terrorist’ and ‘terrorism’ was detailed in this earlier editor's blog." "But to be clear, CBC News has never said what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, was not terrorism, as some commentators have stated in recent days. We have reported fully and accurately on the reasons and motivations for those attacks as determined by police, governments and an independent commission. We've just made sure to do it with attribution," he said. "Clarity and understanding are at the heart of our journalism. The leaked excerpt without context or explanation has raised more questions for the public that we must now answer," he said. "After reviewing our current language guidance, we have decided to adjust it to clarify that direct attribution is not required for describing the historic events of 9/11 as terrorism." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "We are doing so to remove what has unfortunately (and unintentionally) become an impediment to clarity and public understanding," he concluded. "At the same time, as new acts of politically or ideologically motivated violence occur in our world, we will continue to follow the journalistically sound practice of attributing causes and motivations to officials and experts." Military judge Lt. Col. Michael Schrama on Friday threw out a confession made by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. In his ruling, he wrote that statements made by Mohammed to investigators in 2007 were not given voluntarily, according to the New York Post, complicating what has already been a decades-long wait for the suspected plotter to stand trial. Earlier this week, Schrama set a trial date for June 2028 for Mohammed and three co-defendants. Fox News' C.J. Womack and Louis Casiano contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/home