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Cardinals' Jordan Walker stuns Philadelphia crowd with Home Run Derby walk-off over Phillies' Kyle Schwarber
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2026-07-14T03:11:04.263Z
Cardinals' Jordan Walker stuns Philadelphia crowd with Home Run Derby walk-off over Phillies' Kyle Schwarber
St. Louis Cardinals budding star Jordan Walker broke the hearts of the Philadelphia Phillies faithful on Monday night, defeating Kyle Schwarber on a walk-off blast to win the 2026 Home Run Derby.
Walker hit 12 home runs in his final round, edging out Schwarber’s 11 in a new format from MLB. With his parents watching, Walker’s final home run hit the left field seats and he celebrated in the only way you do when you win the Home Run Derby to be crowned the league’s best slugger during All-Star weekend.
Once again, MLB introduced a new format to the Home Run Derby, this time giving all eight contestants 20 swings to hit as many home runs as possible. The one caveat: if your final swing results in a home run, you continue swinging until it doesn’t leave the yard.
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In this format, players didn’t have to battle a clock or focus on how far they hit balls to enter a bonus round. They could lock in and take their time if need be.
Boston Red Sox star Willson Contreras, who has been paramount in the team’s turnaround this season prior to hitting the All-Star break, set the tone with 13 homers in his 20 swings. But Walker matched him, as they both were the bar to reach to make it to the semifinals.
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Kansas City Royals’ Jac Caglianone hit the third deck in right field, but his eight homers weren’t enough to propel him to the next round. And Chicago White Sox new fan favorite Munetaka Murakami hit nine to at least give himself a chance.
But Tampa Bay Rays’ Junior Caminero belted 12 home runs following New York Yankees’ Ben Rice seven-homer showing. With three hitters in double digits, the hometown favorites, Schwarber and Bryce Harper, knew they could punch their own tickets to the next round.
Schwarber was first, hitting 10 home runs, which put some pressure on Harper. His Phillies teammate could either hit more than 10 to move on, or fall out himself.
Harper was only able to crush eight homers, leaving Schwarber as the final semifinalist. But he didn’t disappoint.
In the semifinals, 15 swings was now the cutoff, and Schwarber started to find his groove. The left-handed slugger was mashing balls into the stratosphere, bashing nine to set the tone against Contreras. The Red Sox star came close with eight homers, but it wasn’t enough as the Phillies star entered the finals to the delight of the Citizens Bank Park crowd.
In the other matchup, Walker continued his run, edging out Caminero 6-5 to put him in contention for the Home Run Derby trophy.
But once again, Schwarber, using the cheers from his crowd in Philly, was unstoppable. He bashed 11 of his 15 swings over the fence, putting immense pressure on Walker, who took swings second.
Walker was up to the challenge when it was his time to hit, hitting four homers to start things off. But with only seven left, Walker knew he needed to be perfect to reach Schwarber.
With just one swing left and seven homers, Walker had to make a run. The suspense was killer for all watching, as Walker managed to get to 10 home runs.
As he took a couple pitches, Walker found every stitch of the blast that tied him with Schwarber, as the Phillies-heavy crowd murmured. Then, Walker, patient again, hit a moonshot to left field to ice his victory.
Walker is tied 10th in MLB this season with 22 home runs, while hitting .294 for the Cardinals with 74 RBI.
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Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero
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2026-07-14T02:50:40.639Z
Maine ICE Shooting: What We Know About the Death of Joan Sebastian Guerrero
A federal immigration agent shot and killed a man in a car on Monday morning in Biddeford, Maine. It was the second fatal encounter in a week involving an agent and a person in a vehicle.
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Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
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2026-07-14T02:50:20.170Z
Already rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money -- potentially a lot more.
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WWE's Paul Heyman takes swipe at Conor McGregor injury on 'Monday Night Raw'
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2026-07-14T02:21:04.316Z
WWE's Paul Heyman takes swipe at Conor McGregor injury on 'Monday Night Raw'
WWE legend Paul Heyman took a parting shot at UFC star Conor McGregor during a segment on "Monday Night Raw" as he welcomed The Vision back to the locker room.
Austin Theory, Maxxine Dupri, Bron Breakker and Logan Paul walked to the back glowing as the group embarrassed Otis and Akira Tozawa in the ring a few moments before. Heyman, who appears to be on the outs with the group, praised them for what they did.
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In Heyman’s speech, he praised Paul’s recovery time.
"Now that’s what I call a vision for the future," Heyman told the group. "Happy? Ecstatic. I’m more than proud, especially, of all of you. Bron Breakker showed everyone tonight you don’t mess around with Bron Breakker. Logan Paul is healing faster than Conor McGregor.
"You (Theory) stand by your woman, which makes me very proud of you young man. And Maxxine, wow."
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Paul has been recovering from a tricep injury he suffered earlier this year.
McGregor suffered a leg injury on Saturday night at UFC 329 when he tried to hit his opponent, Max Holloway, with a roundhouse kick. The fight was called in the first round. It was McGregor’s first fight in the Octagon in five years.
"My head gasket is gone. Destroyed," McGregor wrote on X after the fight. "I had no injury / injuries going into the fight. I was throwing kicks, planted and jumping, all throughout camp as well as backstage before the fight. This came out of nowhere. I am beyond dark here. I can only describe it as hell."
He added, "I was so sharp and so ready for this fight I cannot believe what has happened. The talk of me being off while walking in to the fight is nonsense. I was calm, ready, and confident. I am in shock what has taken place. The devil is literally staring at me right in front of my face here. I am not engaging. I will be at church tomorrow. I will overcome this. I will not be deterred. I will return."
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Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States
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2026-07-14T02:00:21.832Z
Health Dept. Rescinds Freeze on $10 Billion for 5 Democratic States
The reversal of the funding pause came after the administration faced repeated setbacks in a suit challenging the decision, which could have jeopardized programs for low-income households.
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Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law'
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2026-07-14T01:21:04.583Z
Hegseth announces joint task force with DOJ to prosecute leaks to journalists 'with the full force of the law'
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Monday announced the creation of a joint task force with the Department of Justice to identify and prosecute officials who leak "sensitive information" to the media.
Hegseth said the Pentagon's Office of General Counsel (OGC) may request and receive all information, support and records across the department regarding news media leak investigations.
"To combat the dangers that leaks pose, effectively immediately, I have delegated tasking authority to the war department’s office of general counsel, empowering OGC to request and receive all information, records and support across the department concerning media leak investigations," he said in a video shared on X.
"Leaked information risks lives, these new tools and processes will greatly assist us in protecting our joint force," Hegseth continued. "The security of our nation cannot be a bargaining chip for those who seek momentary headlines, access to confidential and secret information is a sacred trust, and those who betray that trust will be met with the full force of the law."
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The secretary also thanked Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche for his support, adding that he was "proud that our departments are working together closer than we have ever before."
Hegseth's announcement comes just days after the DOJ issued subpoenas to four reporters at The New York Times, attempting to force them to testify before a federal grand jury after the newspaper reported on the security concerns involving the plane gifted to President Donald Trump by Qatar that he flew on to Turkey for a recent NATO summit.
The subpoenas were widely criticized by The New York Times, journalists at various news outlets and press freedom groups, arguing that the Trump administration is attempting to intimidate reporters conducting legitimate news-gathering about the government.
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"The appearance of federal law enforcement agents on the doorstep of news reporters should shock the conscience of any American who believes in the Constitution and the press freedom it protects," an attorney for the newspaper, David McCraw, said in a statement.
"Our journalists report the facts and advance the American public’s right to know how their government is operating and their taxpayer dollars are being used," McCraw added. "This brazen act should be seen as nothing more than an attempt to prevent the public from knowing what is happening in their country by intimidating journalists from doing their jobs."
Since taking over as head of the Pentagon last year, Hegseth has sought to crack down on leaks to the media.
Last year, the department opened investigations into those accused of leaking classified information to the press and threatened to conduct polygraphs to identify leakers.
Hegseth has also attempted to impose restrictions on reporters covering the Pentagon. He had forced them to sign a pledge stating that they would not solicit any unauthorized material, even if the information was unclassified. Most Pentagon reporters turned in their press badges rather than accept the department's restrictions on news-gathering.
That policy is facing lawsuits, and a judge last month granted a preliminary injunction, ruling that the department's requirement that journalists be accompanied by an official chaperone at all times violated the First Amendment in response to a case brought by The New York Times.
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CNBC survey mocked after ranking all red states as top 10 'worst places to live'
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2026-07-14T01:11:03.760Z
CNBC survey mocked after ranking all red states as top 10 'worst places to live'
CNBC faced a wave of online mockery Monday after releasing its annual quality-of-life rankings, which exclusively placed conservative red states in all 10 spots of the "worst places to live" — even as official U.S. Census data shows some of those states are leading the nation in population growth.
Critics quickly took to social media to call out the outlet for what they alleged as blatant liberal bias embedded in its ranking criteria.
Counting down from the tenth-worst place to the first, CNBC ranked the bottom ten states as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Missouri, Utah, Georgia, Louisiana, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee. All 10 states are Republican-led and voted for President Donald Trump in 2024.
"CNBC is placing increasing emphasis on Quality of Life, one of the 10 categories of competitiveness in our annual America’s Top States for Business study," CNBC's report states. "It is our annual ranking of every state’s business climate, now in its 20th year. Under this year’s methodology, the category makes up 11.6% of a state’s overall score, up from about ten percent last year. To score the states for quality of life, we use hard data on factors like crime rates, air quality and healthcare. We also consider the cost and availability of childcare, inclusiveness of state laws, and reproductive rights."
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The list is a subset of CNBC’s annual "America’s Top States for Business" study. To determine its "Life, Health and Inclusion" category, the outlet utilizes criteria such as crime rates, air quality, healthcare, and childcare availability. The metric also factors heavily in ideological policies, explicitly penalizing states for lack of protections against discrimination and restrictive abortion laws.
"Some states offer exemplary quality of life. But these ten states do not make the grade," the CNBC report stated.
"CNBC just dropped their 2026 ‘10 Worst States to Live In’ list … and it’s pure comedy," conservative commentator Reverend Jordan Wells wrote on X. "Shocking. All deep red, conservative states. But somehow California and New York — with the highest taxes in the country, insane cost of living, and endless progressive policies — didn’t crack the top 10?"
"This is correct. Please believe this. Tennessee is HORRIBLE. You definitely shouldn’t move here…," conservative Newsmax contributor Chrissy Clark wrote with sarcasm.
The corporate media outlet took direct shots at local conservative legislation across the board.
Tennessee was dinged for the state's "bathroom law" — which requires transgender individuals to use facilities corresponding with their biological sex at birth — as well as a law barring localities from passing their own local antidiscrimination ordinances. The outlet also took aim at a joint resolution signed by Gov. Bill Lee this past April designating June as "Nuclear Family Month," while also noting it had low rankings for crime and drug deaths.
Utah, ranked sixth-worst, was hit for its $7.25 minimum wage, low availability of childcare providers and air quality. Georgia, the fifth-worst in the survey, was explicitly called out for offering "few protections for LGBTQ+ people, making it one of America's least inclusive states."
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Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom immediately seized on the study, taking to X to point out that every single state on the list leaned red.
"Notice something in common?" Newsom posted. "All led by Republicans — many suffering from California Derangement Syndrome."
However, conservatives and independent commentators noted that everyday Americans are "voting with their feet" against progressive governance.
"If you hate not paying income taxes, law and order, parental rights, smaller government, school choice, the Second Amendment, and criminal illegal aliens being arrested ... Here's another garbage list from the mainstream media!" Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, posted.
"Actually I noticed something else: The list is a bulls••t list that has nothing to do with quality of life for sane people," countered conservative activist Robby Starbuck, a Tennessee resident. Starbuck, known for successfully leading major corporate boycotts against over-the-top DEI policies, added, "It’s all predicated on far left BS... Our states all gained population while YOUR state lost a record amount."
Media personality Patrick Bet-David cited the net migration gains of the states CNBC criticized, noting that Texas added over 67,000 residents and Tennessee added over 42,000. Georgia and Alabama also saw population influxes.
"'10 worst states' based on what? CNBC had ‘inclusivity’ as one of its criteria," Bet-David noted. "The numbers tell a different story."
The demographic shift highlights a broader post-pandemic exodus from historically blue strongholds. While regions across the South and Sun Belt experience economic and population booms, major progressive cities like Boston, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles continue to bleed residents due to high taxes, rising crime, and astronomical costs of living.
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U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that Los Angeles County alone has watched its population shrink from roughly 10 million in 2020 down to about 9.7 million today, losing over 56,000 residents in just a single one-year stretch. Similarly, a recent study by the Citizens Budget Commission confirmed that New York City continues to suffer net negative migration, losing far more domestic residents than it gains.
Fox News Digital reached out to CNBC for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
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Singer Dave Matthews pauses concert to condemn ICE 'a--holes' for Houston death
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2026-07-14T01:01:23.968Z
Singer Dave Matthews pauses concert to condemn ICE 'a--holes' for Houston death
Dave Matthews, lead singer of the Dave Matthews Band, condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as "a--holes" during a Friday concert.
"I don’t know why we let people make excuses for why we should kill each other, you know?" Matthews said. "There’s always reasons that we should kill each other. They tell our children and use their words when they — when they grow up. I wonder what’s wrong with us. I don’t know why we lost our way. So it feels — but maybe we’ve always been like this, we just got better at making things that can kill each other," he said in a viral video clip of the concert.
"Anyway, I wanted to say his name. I wrote it down so I didn’t forget it, this young man who was — well, old man, but we’re all young — this father and grandfather who was murdered by ICE in Houston, Texas. And then they say he’s not even the guy — he’s not even the guy they were looking for. Well, then don’t pull the trigger, you a--holes."
"So I just wanted to say, I’m sorry if that language offends his family or his friends or his community, but it’s just making me mad anyway, so I want to send this to the memory of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was killed a few days ago in Houston by ICE," he added.
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Illegal immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican citizen, was shot and killed in Houston after he allegedly tried to ram U.S. ICE officers during an operation, the agency said Tuesday. ICE officers were attempting to conduct a traffic stop at around 6:50 a.m., an ICE spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Araujo tried evading the ICE officers when he "weaponized his vehicle in an attempt to run over an ICE law enforcement officer, resulting in our officer firing his weapon in self-defense."
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Matthews has condemned ICE agents before. After the killing of activist Renee Good in Minneapolis amid an altercation with ICE agents in February, he spoke out in a video on his Instagram.
"I don’t want my taxes to pay for ICE, to masked thugs to roam our streets and terrorize our communities and rip families apart. We should be taking care of each other. We should be minding each other. We should be housing the homeless. We shouldn’t be, you know, throwing people to the ground," he said.
"Which brings me to Renee Nicole Good," he continued. "Murdered in front of her fellow citizens in Minneapolis, murdered in the streets, and no matter what narrative this administration is trying to sell us, we can see the videos."
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Fox News Digital contacted ICE for comment but did not receive an immediate response.
Fox News Digital's Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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Wildfires Close Popular National Forest Area in Minnesota
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2026-07-14T01:00:22.537Z
Wildfires Close Popular National Forest Area in Minnesota
Several fires in northeastern Minnesota are causing dangerous conditions and smoke in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, which is used for camping and other outdoor recreation.
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Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan
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2026-07-14T00:51:23.503Z
Mamdani offers few answers as massive homeless encampment sprouts in west Manhattan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday offered few specifics about a sprawling homeless encampment that has grown near the Intrepid Museum despite repeated complaints from New York City residents.
The encampment stretches roughly 12 blocks along Manhattan's West Side, from 34th Street to 46th Street on 11th Avenue, according to the New York Post. The area is reportedly lined with tents, furniture, used needles and suspected stolen goods, while residents have also complained of open drug use and prostitution.
Asked about the encampment, which sits near a major tourist destination as the city welcomes visitors for the FIFA World Cup, Mamdani said the city was "going to look into the details of that."
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He said that under city rules, homeless encampments can be cleared only after the city's Department of Homeless Services (DHS) conducts daily outreach for seven days following an initial notice.
"The goal of that outreach is to ensure that we're building trust that we're actually able to connect those New Yorkers with services and that we can connect them with any other things that they need, whether it be medical care or whether it be housing support. And then by the 7th day, following the notice, the encampment will be cleared," Mamdani said.
"We are focused on connecting New Yorkers to shelters and on establishing a pipeline to stable housing, not just moving New Yorkers from one place to another place," he added.
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According to The Post, the encampment has been growing for weeks, with nearby workers saying the population has steadily increased.
"These people have been here forever," one employee at the Intrepid Museum told the outlet.
A maintenance supervisor at the nearby Jacob K. Javits Convention Center told the outlet that despite repeated efforts to clear sections of the encampment, the camp continues to spread.
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"This is crazy," the worker said. "The cops and the sanitation guys and the outreach guys, they clean up one spot and after that day, the next day they’re over here. Then they’re over there. They’re kind of just spreading around."
"We kicked them out, now they’re over here," the worker added. "One thing is for sure though, there are more today than there were last month, that’s for sure."
City records show there were 48 complaints related to homelessness along the affected stretch of the West Side through the city's 311 system this year, including 30 filed last month alone, the Post reported.
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Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
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2026-07-14T00:50:21.045Z
Uber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs data operation, and how AI is starting to show up in ways riders and drivers will actually notice.
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Caitlin Clark helps WNBA hit historic late-night cable number despite limited return in LA
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2026-07-14T00:41:07.288Z
Caitlin Clark helps WNBA hit historic late-night cable number despite limited return in LA
The WNBA has another Caitlin Clark television number to celebrate.
And this one might be even more impressive than some of the bigger ones.
Clark and the Indiana Fever helped deliver an average audience of 1.04 million viewers for Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks, according to USA Sports PR.
The Fever lost, 106-92, and Clark played just 16 minutes in her return from a back injury that had kept her out for the previous two weeks. But that feels secondary to the bigger story here.
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One million viewers is a monster number for the WNBA under almost any circumstance.
But these weren't exactly favorable circumstances.
The game aired across USA Network and CNBC. Clark has drawn much bigger numbers on broadcast television, but this was cable-only.
Additionally, this was not a weekend showcase game. It didn't even air in a friendly weeknight window. The game, played in Los Angeles, started on a Wednesday night at 10 p.m. ET.
And it still averaged more than one million viewers.
According to USA Sports PR, citing Nielsen Big Data + Panel data, Fever-Sparks was the network’s most-watched WNBA game on record, up 149% compared to the 2025 cable average. The network also said it marked the first time in WNBA history that a game with a 10 p.m. ET start averaged at least one million viewers.
That’s a pretty big deal.
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Indiana’s opening-weekend game against the Dallas Wings averaged 2.49 million viewers on ABC, making it the league’s fourth-largest audience, including playoffs and All-Star Games, since 2000. Clark and the Fever later averaged 2.56 million viewers for a CBS game against the New York Liberty, the third-largest WNBA audience of any kind since 2000.
Those were massive numbers, obviously, and they speak to Clark's immense popularity.
While the Fever-Sparks number says something different, it shouldn't be considered any less important. In a way, it's more impressive than those previous highs.
This data shows that Clark can drag the WNBA to a seven-figure TV audience even in a brutal East Coast television window, on cable, in the middle of the week.
Before Clark arrived, the WNBA went nearly 16 years without a single game averaging a million viewers. The previous seven-figure game came in 2008, when Candace Parker’s professional debut averaged 1.07 million viewers on ABC.
That was the old ceiling, and it took a highly-anticipated rookie debut airing at 3:30 p.m. ET on a Saturday afternoon on a major broadcast network.
Now, when Clark is involved, one million viewers on cable at 10 p.m. ET is apparently in play.
The game itself wasn't even great for Clark or the Fever. The star guard returned from a back injury aggravated during the June 24 game against the Phoenix Mercury and scored just nine points in 16 minutes. Indiana trailed the entire second half and never got closer than a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter.
The WNBA and its media supporters continue trying to sell the league’s boom as a broader women’s basketball story. There's some truth to that. The league is clearly in a better position now than it was a few years ago. The product has more visibility than ever.
But the biggest television numbers continue to point to Clark.
Sports Media Watch noted that the five most-watched WNBA games this season have all featured Indiana.
There is an interesting wrinkle there, too. The Fever have started to draw strong numbers even when Clark is not playing.
Indiana’s July 5 game against the Las Vegas Aces, without Clark, averaged 1.55 million viewers on ESPN’s "Women’s Sports Sundays," making it the biggest cable or streaming WNBA audience of the season at the time.
But that isn't the anti-Clark argument some people seem to think it is.
It’s actually the opposite.
Clark has turned the Fever into the WNBA’s most important television brand. The team now carries national interest in a way it never did before she arrived. If anything, it's more of a pro-Clark argument. She generated so much interest in the Fever that people are willing to watch even when she's not playing.
Fever games without Clark are drawing bigger numbers than non-Fever games, too. So this isn't simply a case of the entire WNBA drawing bigger audiences.
The 1.55 million viewers on July 5 was more viewers than the previous two "Women’s Sports Sundays" on ESPN drew combined. Neither of those games, Liberty-Valkyries (743,000 viewers) and Liberty-Sparks (778,000), included the Fever.
The WNBA is growing. Even drawing over 700,000 viewers for non-Fever games is a massive increase over the pre-Clark era.
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But every time the league gets another historic TV rating, there's a common denominator.
Her name is Caitlin Clark.
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Nikki Bella throws out the bat signal again and says she's still willing to risk it all for Batman
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2026-07-14T00:25:00.507Z
Nikki Bella throws out the bat signal again and says she's still willing to risk it all for Batman
Nikki Bella once confessed to having a crush on Batman, if you can call it that. She said she would risk it all, including removing certain articles of clothing for the superhero.
That offer, she revealed during a recent episode of "The Nikki & Brie Show", still stands. She flipped the switch on the bat signal during a segment on the podcast called "Who said it?"
The twins try to guess which one of them made a memorable quote during past episodes. The fifth quote was, "Okay, well I would 1,000 percent risk it all and panty drop for Batman."
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Before Brie could even finish reading it, Nikki was smiling. She knew the quote belonged to her, and she knew that the offer to risk it all and panty drop for The Caped Crusader still stands.
"Obviously, that was me because it went everywhere. So, yeah, me," Nikki said after listening to the quote. "Guess what? Still would... Where's Batman?"
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Where is Batman? And an even better question to ask is which Batman is she referring to? Are we talking strictly about the comics? Is there a certain actor who played the role that this bat-signal is meant for?
She is a WWE Hall of Famer and, because of that, I'm assuming it's one of those options. I doubt risking it all applies to just anyone deciding that they want to pick up a costume to try and answer her bat-signal.
Having said that, I'm sure several attempts will be made by those very people and I wish those who keep it classy well. I'd say be realistic about your chances, but I know that isn't going to happen.
Good luck to Nikki on her quest to find Batman and, hopefully, she's back in the ring soon making outrageous statements there and not just on her podcast.
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Ivy League professor rips university for lackluster response to alleged mass AI cheating
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2026-07-14T00:24:41.056Z
Ivy League professor rips university for lackluster response to alleged mass AI cheating
Brown University economics professor Roberto Serrano criticized his school on Sunday for its slow response to a massive artificial intelligence (AI) cheating scandal among his students earlier this year.
In an op-ed for The Free Press, Serrano recounted that he announced that after a deadly shooting took place on campus in December, he opted to move his in-class midterm and final exam to an online, take-home format for the upcoming semester. As a result, he saw his course enrollment jump to 86 students, beating the course's previous record of 30 students enrolled at one time.
Serrano reported that the average grade of the online midterm was 96, significantly higher than the previous years' average of between 65 and 80. He also found that 40 students achieved a perfect score and detected answers that resembled responses provided by ChatGPT.
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As a result, he announced that the final exam would return to an in-person format and that the midterm scores would be declared void if they did not resemble the average final scores. After this decision, Serrano found that only 59 students took the final exam, leading to an average grade of 48.6 with a maximum score of 95 and minimum of zero.
Of the 27 students who dropped the course and the final exam, Serrano noted, 22 had received a perfect score on the midterm exam.
Despite providing his findings to Brown University's Committee on the Academic Code and the campus paper, The Brown Daily Herald, which previously reported on campus-wide cheating in April, Serrano wrote that he did not receive any acknowledgment from the school regarding his evidence until the story went viral last month.
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"Academia is supposed to be one of our great beacons of truth," Serrano wrote. "We cannot afford to tolerate or reinforce such appallingly low moral values among many of our best young minds. What happened in my class should be a lesson to all: In our new AI era, if you do not expose and punish cheating, you will encourage it. We must all have the strength to choose otherwise."
In a comment to Fox News Digital, Brown University maintained that it has been "consistently responsive" to Serrano's concerns regarding AI cheating.
"Multiple academic leaders from Brown were in touch in May 2026 with the professor to provide details about how the allegations raised could be formally adjudicated. On July 8, the professor provided the necessary details to the Standing Committee on the Academic Code to pursue this path toward resolution. With the required information now in hand, the committee is now moving forward according to its procedures," the statement read.
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Serrano originally shared his story and evidence with El Pais on June 28. Three days after the story was published, he said he received contact from the Brown University committee on his claims, asking for more evidence. Serrano wrote that after his story was shared by Inside Higher Ed last week, the school committed to investigating his claims and the students involved.
"I am very grateful that they finally took this step. But there is no doubt in my mind that nothing would have happened if I had not decided to go public. Brown, like other schools, is struggling with how to integrate AI so that it advances rather than compromises the university’s mission," Serrano wrote.
When reached for a comment by Fox News Digital, Serrano referred to his op-ed.
In his piece, Serrano addressed concerns of students using AI to cheat in classes, dismissing suggestions that they were using it to relieve pressure.
"A competitive environment has existed in society since the dawn of civilization," Serrano wrote. "There is no plausible reason to use it as a cheap excuse for cheating. Moreover, my midterm exam gave students virtually unlimited time. They were not using AI as a last resort to handle immense pressure; they were engaging in a deliberate act of cheating — in some cases, to take their grade all the way to 100 percent."
He added, "Of course, we cannot be so naive as to think that people are never going to cheat when given the opportunity. Particularly these days, AI has dramatically reduced the difficulty of cheating, making it much easier to succumb to the temptation to do so. The only solution, then, is to impose the right incentives to influence behavior in a better direction."
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Advocates want to nearly double the cigarette tax — a key but fickle revenue stream for Nevada
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2026-07-14T00:24:20.570Z
Advocates want to nearly double the cigarette tax — a key but fickle revenue stream for Nevada
A lower smoking rate is exactly what public health advocates want from a higher cigarette tax. It's also, according to the state's own fiscal data, the reason the tax's revenue never holds up for long.
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Nevada cigarette tax
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2026-07-14T00:24:00.599Z
Nevada cigarette tax
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Vet-backed advice can help keep Colorado River outings safe for dogs this summer
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2026-07-14T00:23:40.632Z
Vet-backed advice can help keep Colorado River outings safe for dogs this summer
BULLHEAD CITY — A day on the Colorado River can be one of the highlights of summer for both people and their dogs, but veterinarians say the combination of heat, water and unfamiliar hazards can turn dangerous without the right…
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Alan Haley: Airport leadership
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2026-07-14T00:22:20.768Z
Alan Haley: Airport leadership
Editor: I am a current general member of the airport association and retired commercial airline pilot. I have observed numerous instances where the new executive board of the Mohave County Airport Authority has not had or acted in the best…
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Teen who threatened another teen with a machete enters probation-guaranteed plea
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2026-07-14T00:22:00.793Z
Teen who threatened another teen with a machete enters probation-guaranteed plea
KINGMAN — A Bullhead City teenager who threatened an older teen with a machete has entered a probation-guaranteed plea agreement to resolve his criminal case.
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Jerry Colangelo aims to bring NBA expansion franchise to Las Vegas
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2026-07-14T00:21:40.826Z
Jerry Colangelo aims to bring NBA expansion franchise to Las Vegas
PHOENIX – In 1968, a 28-year-old Jerry Colangelo was handed the keys to a brand-new NBA franchise. As the first general manager of the expansion Phoenix Suns, he helped build professional basketball in the desert from the ground up.
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Scene pkg July 13
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Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress
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2026-07-14T00:20:20.449Z
Graham’s Death Complicates G.O.P. Agenda in Congress
Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers.
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Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law faces arrest order in North Carolina after skipping court appearance: report
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2026-07-14T00:11:23.584Z
Bill Belichick's daughter-in-law faces arrest order in North Carolina after skipping court appearance: report
A North Carolina judge reportedly issued an order of the arrest of Bill Belichick’s daughter-in-law on Monday after she allegedly failed to show up for court over a speeding violation.
Jen Belichick, the wife of North Carolina Tar Heels football defensive coordinator Steve Belichick, was stopped by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol on May 21 for allegedly driving 88 mph in a 70 mph in Brunswick County, the California Post reported, citing court records.
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She was cited for misdemeanor speeding and was due to appear in court Friday.
Belichick didn’t show up to court, which led to the order for her arrest. A court official told the California Post that she has three options, now. She could file a motion to recall the order, hire an attorney to defend her in the case or turn herself in to authorities.
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She has not commented on the order. Fox News Digital reached out to a Brunswick County clerk for comment.
She’s been married to Steve Belichick for about 10 years and the two have multiple children together. For more than a year, she’s seemingly been in a feud with Bill Belichick’s girlfriend, Jordon Hudson.
Jen Belichick slammed Hudson over her decision to cut off an interview question when Bill Belichick sat down with CBS News in May 2025. She reportedly had a confrontation with Hudson inside the Tar Heels head coach’s office over a number of issues.
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Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
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2026-07-14T00:10:21.125Z
Video generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
Singapore-based video generation startup PixVerse closed a Series C extension on the strength of 15 million monthly active users, it said.
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X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
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2026-07-14T00:00:20.679Z
X just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users' mutual followers' to give the feed more of a communal feel.
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Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
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2026-07-13T23:40:20.282Z
Hermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
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Bryce Harper blames FanDuel for Cameo controversy after reading sportsbook's name on camera
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2026-07-13T23:31:42.194Z
Bryce Harper blames FanDuel for Cameo controversy after reading sportsbook's name on camera
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is scrambling to explain his role in Major League Baseball's latest sports betting controversy.
Harper finally broke his silence over a controversial Cameo video he recorded in November 2024 for gambler Terry Thompson.
Harper says he believed he was recording a holiday greeting.
Instead, the message landed in the middle of a lawsuit alleging FanDuel targeted Thompson, who wagered $18.5 million with sportsbooks and lost more than $1.5 million on the platform alone.
Thompson's lawsuit against FanDuel and several other defendants has now dragged Harper into the middle of the controversy.
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Facing intense public scrutiny, Harper released a statement on his Instagram Stories and attempted to distance himself from FanDuel.
"I joined Cameo to engage with fans through paid personalized videos," Harper wrote. "What happened here went beyond anything I knew about or approved."
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Harper claimed he received what appeared to be a personal request, rather than a corporate business order, to wish "Terry" a happy Thanksgiving.
"FanDuel then put its own logo on the video and used it as a gambling promotion," Harper wrote. "I did not know FanDuel would do this, I did not consent to it, and FanDuel had no right to do it."
There is a glaring problem with Harper's explanation.
The instructions he received, and the exact script he read on camera, explicitly mentioned the sportsbook.
In the footage, Harper looks into the lens and tells Thompson he is reaching out because "your host Bryttanni from FanDuel" wanted to ensure he had an extra-special holiday.
It is difficult to claim complete ignorance when you actively read the words "from FanDuel" out loud.
Harper said he read the script "in good faith."
But for a superstar like Harper, reading a sportsbook's name in a paid video without asking a single question is a tough look.
Now, attention turns to whether Major League Baseball takes a closer look.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is already investigating FanDuel's use of celebrity messages to target high-roller VIP bettors.
Whether Major League Baseball believes Harper crossed any line remains to be seen. While Harper did not bet on baseball, the situation is likely to draw attention because it involves a promotional message tied to a sportsbook.
Fox News Digital/OutKick reached out to FanDuel, the Phillies and Harper's rep for comment.
At best, Harper was incredibly naive.
He failed to recognize that a script referencing a "FanDuel host" amounted to a gambling promotion.
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At worst, he accepted a paid request without asking enough questions and is now backtracking after the ugly reality of sports betting addiction landed in the spotlight.
Either way, it is a bad look for one of baseball's biggest stars. Next time, Harper might want to read the fine print before hitting record.
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Donald Trump accuses 'fake news' of wanting US to lose Iran war, blasts NYT reporting
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2026-07-13T23:31:22.737Z
Donald Trump accuses 'fake news' of wanting US to lose Iran war, blasts NYT reporting
President Donald Trump accused the "fake news" media of wanting the United States to lose its war with Iran during a Monday interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, as he defended the military campaign and threatened another wave of strikes against Tehran.
Trump argued that Iran's military had been decimated but continued to receive favorable news coverage.
"All they do is talk and they have fake press. They do very well with the fake press, but because the fake news wants us to lose," Trump said.
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The president singled out The New York Times while claiming the newspaper had recently reported that Iran was in a stronger position than it had been before the U.S.-Israeli military campaign began.
"It’s not even, I mean, The New York Times, they actually said a week ago — I can’t imagine they say it now, but think of it. They have no Navy, have no Air Force, have no anything. They have no military, they have nothing," Trump said.
He also cited what he described as surging inflation in Iran while continuing his criticism of the Times.
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"And the Times said, and their inflation, by the way, just hit 301%, from 5%. They said, ‘Oh, they’re in better shape now than they were four months ago before I started,’" Trump said.
Trump did not identify the specific Times article or author he was referencing.
The president warned that additional American attacks were imminent following renewed exchanges of missile and drone strikes between the two countries.
"We’re going to hit them very hard tonight, and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow, and there’s not a damn thing they can do about it," Trump said.
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Trump specifically floated striking Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified underground complex near Iran’s damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility.
"Pickaxe is a possible, you know, a possible target for a nice big fat shot right near the front door," he said.
The president said American surveillance capabilities were tracking the location and claimed Iran had not resumed nuclear development there.
"We’re watching it closely. We see no activity there. They’re not doing well with their nuclear. Every time we hear about it, we blow it up, so they don't like talking about it, but we'll probably give Pickaxe a shot relatively soon," Trump said.
Pickaxe Mountain contains two deeply buried tunnel complexes that experts assess may be beyond the reach of the powerful bunker-busting bombs in the U.S. arsenal, according to Reuters.
International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors had never been granted access to Pickaxe Mountain. Analysis of satellite imagery from late June showed vehicle activity near the site's western tunnel entrances and possible continuing construction or fortification work.
Trump also argued that Iran’s leaders could not be trusted with nuclear weapons.
"And frankly, if they ever had a nuclear weapon, they’d use it within one day," Trump said.
Trump’s remarks came as U.S. Central Command announced that it would resume its blockade of vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports Tuesday. The military said humanitarian shipments would be allowed through but warned that force could be used against ships that failed to comply.
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Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting
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2026-07-13T23:30:20.792Z
Democratic Senate Candidates in Maine Denounce Deadly ICE Shooting
The killing of a man in Biddeford quickly became an issue in the Senate race, with Democrats aiming to tie Senator Susan Collins to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
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FIFA eyes World Cup format expansion from 48 to 64 teams: Should the US be the permanent host?
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2026-07-13T23:21:25.066Z
FIFA eyes World Cup format expansion from 48 to 64 teams: Should the US be the permanent host?
After widespread complaints and consternation around the 2026 FIFA World Cup from European fans, commentators, and certain domestic sportswriters, there's no question that this year's tournament has been a gigantic, tremendous success.
The group stage alone set an attendance record for any World Cup, as fans from around the world traveled to the United States to see their teams play. Local fans turned out in full force as well, with neutral fans spending gigantic sums of money on tickets just to see the top level of international soccer.
Ratings have been massive, with the U.S. men's national team breaking records for most-watched English-language soccer broadcast during their loss to Belgium.
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One of the changes to the format in 2026 was the expansion to 48 teams from the traditional 32. While many purists were skeptical, for the most part, it's been viewed as a success. Though it limits the likelihood of a major tournament favorite going out in the Group Stage, it's allowed smaller countries to participate and in some cases, become surprising fan-favorites. Cape Verde, for example, not only advanced past the first round, but pushed Argentina to the brink.
And FIFA, an organization never shy about looking to enhance its financial picture, wants to take advantage. Gianni Infantino, FIFA's president, acknowledged that discussions will start immediately about future expansion.
"This is certainly an issue that will be looked at and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup," he told Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport when asked about reports of a 64-team format. "When you organize a World Cup, it's important that you organize it for the whole world. It's not just Europe and South America, but the entire world, effectively. Every nation should be able to dream of taking part in the World Cup.
"We can see that the quality of the teams is extremely high, and it's getting higher and higher everywhere in the world. If you don't give smaller countries the chance to participate in the World Cup, they also lose the incentive to keep improving."
That makes some sense, both competitively and financially. More teams means more games. More games means more broadcasts, higher fees, and more fans buying tickets. But Infantino is also correct that, for soccer's international governing body, encouraging more participation and investment is important and valuable.
That said, there are two other major issues that arise from a 64-team format. The years-long qualifying format will become a bit of a farce, as virtually every big country would now qualify easily. And, for those same angry Europeans, how many countries have the number of venues necessary to hold a 64-team tournament in just over a month?
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The answer? Well, it's pretty much just the United States. A World Cup that large could have 128 matches, if FIFA continues with a 32-team second round. And if they want to keep the current length, a necessity given the club season schedule, that's 128 matches over just 38 days. FIFA used 16 venues to host the current 104 match tournament. Expansion would likely mean another four stadiums, pushing it to 20.
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The United Kingdom has 11 stadiums with a capacity of more than 60,000 seats. Spain has just five, with one just over 60k. Germany has four, while Italy and France have just two each. So you'd have to combine the UK, Spain and Germany to reach 20 large venues.
The US, meanwhile, has roughly 75 stadiums with a 60,000 seat capacity. It has the advantage of being one country, minimizing travel hassles between the UK and continental Europe. And with that many large, modern stadiums that don't require significant updates, FIFA can sell the most tickets while minimizing costs to the host nation.
So should the US become the permanent World Cup site? Other countries and federations would surely object, but the story of the 2026 event has been that America and its people have been fantastic hosts to visiting fans. Maybe the USMNT's missed opportunity in a home tournament won't be as big of a frustration as it seemed.
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Pima Supes to tap new treasurer; TUSD finishes up painful 26-27 budget
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2026-07-13T23:20:23.121Z
Pima Supes to tap new treasurer; TUSD finishes up painful 26-27 budget
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Super Bowl champion Greg Hawthorne dead at 69
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2026-07-13T23:11:43.233Z
Super Bowl champion Greg Hawthorne dead at 69
Greg Hawthorne, a Super Bowl champion running back with the Pittsburgh Steelers has died, his family announced on social media. He was 69.
The Steelers selected Hawthorne with the No. 28 overall pick out of Fort Worth Polytechnic in the 1979 NFL Draft. He was a rookie when the Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV.
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"On behalf of the Hawthorne family, it is with deep sadness that our brother Gregory Dale Hawthorne passed away last night," a Facebook post read. "Please keep his mother and his children, his brother and sisters as well as the whole family in your prayers."
A cause of death was not made known.
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Hawthorne played five years with the Steelers, splitting time between running back and a wide receiver. He appeared in 59 games, had 522 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. He also had 55 catches for 710 yards and three touchdown catches.
He played three seasons with the New England Patriots and one more with the Indianapolis Colts. He made a game-changing play in the 1985 AFC Championship for the Patriots, recovering a fumble on the opening kickoff of the second half. New England won the game and advanced to Super Bowl XX.
He finished his career playing in 105 games with 11 total touchdowns and 1,639 yards from scrimmage.
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Democrats running to replace Platner in key Senate race call for ICE to be 'abolished'
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2026-07-13T23:11:23.777Z
Democrats running to replace Platner in key Senate race call for ICE to be 'abolished'
PORTLAND, Maine - Some of the leading contenders in the race to replace ex-candidate Graham Platner as the Democratic Senate nominee in Maine are amplifying calls to abolish ICE after a fatal shooting by federal immigration officers in the northern New England state.
Hours after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Monday shot and killed a man in Biddeford, which is located about 15 miles southwest of Portland, four of the candidates joined hundreds of protesters who marched by the shooting site.
The shooting comes as the battle to replace Platner is heating up, and will likely boost immigration as an issue in a crucial Senate race that may determine the Senate majority.
"I think we are at the point where ICE needs to be abolished," Nirav Shah, the former director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, told Fox News Digital. "ICE in its current form has shown itself incapable of doing its job."
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Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, speaking with reporters, said, "This is not acceptable in America. A young man, a dad, has been killed by ICE...This must stop. We need to get ICE out of the streets."
Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, took to social media immediately after the shooting to write, "Abolish ICE."
Jackson held a sign at the protest that called for abolishing ICE, and reiterated that he's been calling for the dismantling of the agency for months.
Paige Loud, a social worker and former congressional candidate who has also launched a Senate bid, also attended the protest.
"We must abolish ICE and prosecute the leaders of these operations that are destroying communities," she said in a social media post.
The incident in Maine is the second in a week where ICE agents have used deadly force, following the fatal shooting during a traffic stop in Houston, Texas.
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The latest incidents are reigniting protests and scrutiny of federal agents months after the shooting deaths in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the beginning of the year of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Those shootings drew weeks of national coverage and sharp debate over President Donald Trump's ramped-up deportation efforts amid his administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.
The Maine attorney general's office, which is investigating Monday's shooting along with the FBI, said initial statements suggest the motorist who was the target of the enforcement operation was attempting to flee in the direction of an ICE agent.
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Two immigration advocacy groups said the man who was killed was authorized to work in the U.S. and had a Social Security number.
The shooting in Maine came three days after Platner ended his campaign amid mounting controversies and allegations of sexual misconduct that he had repeatedly denied, and a chorus of calls from top Democrats in Maine, the nation's capital, and across the country to drop out of the race immediately.
A populist Democrat who was backed last September by progressive champion Sen. Bernie Sanders, Platner was challenging longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a high-profile, combustible and expensive race in Maine, which is one of a handful that will determine if the GOP holds onto its slim Senate majority in November's midterm elections.
Seven Democrats have filed to run for the nomination, which will be determined by roughly 600 voting delegates at a July 25 convention held by the Maine Democratic Party.
Collins said in a statement following the shooting that "a full and impartial investigation of what happened" was needed.
Hours later, Collins said in another statement that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin "informed me that the Boston office of the DHS Inspector General has taken over the investigation of the Biddeford shooting in cooperation with the FBI."
One of Collins' Senate offices is located in Biddeford, and protesters marched to the office to chant, "Vote her out."
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Registration for Tucson's KIDCO afterschool program begins July 25
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2026-07-13T23:10:22.342Z
Registration for Tucson's KIDCO afterschool program begins July 25
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Maine ICE shooting victim was not target of arrest warrant, Sen. King’s office says after earlier DHS account
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2026-07-13T23:01:25.282Z
Maine ICE shooting victim was not target of arrest warrant, Sen. King’s office says after earlier DHS account
A man fatally shot by an ICE agent in Maine on Monday was not the intended target of the arrest warrant federal agents were executing, Sen. Angus King’s office said, marking a shift from what the senator had told reporters hours earlier after speaking with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
In an interview with Fox News, King, I-Maine, confirmed that Mullin later informed the senator the "victim was not the target of the warrant."
"When I first talked to him, he said the person was the target of the warrant. He called me back. He initiated a call to me to say he had learned subsequently that he was not the target of the warrant," King said. "So he corrected the information he had."
King had said earlier Monday afternoon that Mullin told him the man who was killed in Biddeford, a coastal city roughly 15 miles southwest of Portland, was the target of an immigration enforcement operation and had been ordered to leave the country.
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"About 20 minutes ago, I talked to Secretary Markwayne [Mullin] of the Department of Homeland Security about the incident in Biddeford," King told reporters Monday afternoon.
"The individual who has been killed is a male in his 20s. That's all I know about him," King continued. "He had been given an order to leave the country. He was in a vehicle – pulled out in the vehicle, and the term the secretary used was ‘weaponized’ the vehicle and was shot by an ICE agent."
King said at the time that, based on what Mullin had told him, the man who was shot was the target of the immigration enforcement operation.
"He had given me incorrect information," King told Fox News. "Once he learned it was incorrect, he let me know which I respect."
Earlier on Monday, King said in a press conference that he pressed Mullin for a "full, transparent and open investigation" into the fatal shooting, which he said would be led by the FBI because it involved a federal operation.
"What I said to the Secretary was, we want a full, transparent and open investigation of this matter," King said. "And one of the problems is apparently – and again, everything I'm saying is what I know now, certain facts may come out – but apparently there are no cameras. Body cameras were not on the agents. So we have no video evidence of what occurred in this case."
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King said Mullin committed to him that the investigation would be fair and transparent.
"It's a tragedy whenever there's a loss of life. We don't know the circumstances at this point, but my statement to Secretary [Mullin], I said, ‘I'm going to say that you have committed to me that this investigation will be full, fair and transparent. Can I say that?' He said, ‘Yes, absolutely.’ So that's the status of this matter right now."
King said he intends to monitor the investigation closely.
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"And that's why I was so explicit with the secretary. I know him from working with him in the Senate before he became secretary. I have no reason to think that he's not telling me the truth. But my motto, as with Ronald Reagan, is trust but verify," King said. "And I intend to stay on this. And to be sure that we can verify what happened and also whether the investigation is proceeding in a full, comprehensive and transparent way."
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King said investigators must determine whether the man’s actions with the vehicle justified the use of deadly force.
"And the question is, what did he do with his vehicle? Were officers threatened? Was this were the threats rising to the level that justified deadly force? That's what this investigation is all about," King said. "And I certainly intend to, stay after it, to do everything I can to be sure the investigation is as transparent and thorough as possible, and that our state and local officials aren't frozen out from the involvement with this project, with this investigation."
Following the incident, protesters rallied outside of Sen. Susan Collins’, R-Maine, office and entered through the front doors, chanting "vote her out." Several people were also seen hanging anti-ICE signs in the windows.
King said the community had a right to demand answers.
"I think the community has every right to ask questions and to bring pressure to bear on, on the federal government for straight answers and honest answers," King said. "And whatever evidence there is should be made public and should be made public soon. And, I think the role of the community is to express concern."
"We don't yet really know what happened, but to ensure that we find out what happened and that if there were actions that were unjustified, that those who committed those actions will be held accountable," he added.
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In a statement, Collins said the FBI is investigating.
"The shooting in Biddeford requires a full and impartial investigation of what happened," Collins said.
Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, said in a statement that she had been briefed on the fatal incident "involving Federal law enforcement." She added that state police were cooperating with local and federal officials.
The Biddeford Police Department said it responded to calls about an occurrence at Pool and Hill streets that "involved U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel."
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The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition and Presente! Maine identified the man who was killed as a 26-year-old Colombian man.
"He was a member of our community, a neighbor, and a human being whose life was cut tragically short. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and everyone now grieving this unimaginable loss," the groups said in a joint statement.
"A 26-year-old man came to Maine to live and work, and now his family is mourning his death following an incident involving ICE," the statement continued. "This is devastating, enraging, and unacceptable. His loved ones deserve answers, and the public deserves a full and transparent account of what happened."
Fox News Digital has reached out to ICE, DHS, Sen. King's office and the FBI for additional details.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Trump-backed Daylight Saving Time bill clears key House hurdle
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2026-07-13T23:01:05.832Z
Trump-backed Daylight Saving Time bill clears key House hurdle
A bipartisan push to make Daylight Saving Time permanent is heading for a chamber-wide vote after clearing a key House hurdle.
The House Rules Committee on Monday teed up a floor vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out. The committee approved the rule in a 6-4 vote.
The measure has the support of many coastal lawmakers and President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly urged Congress to make Daylight Saving Time permanent and end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks — a practice currently observed by every state except Hawaii and most of Arizona.
Proponents argue that resetting clocks has negative health impacts, while permanent Daylight Saving Time would boost outdoor recreation, tourism and economic activity, among other benefits.
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Most Americans already set their clocks forward one hour each spring to preserve more evening daylight before "falling back" one hour in November.
"Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of this policy and want to end the practice of ‘springing forward’ and ‘falling back.' Locking the clock all year long would have positive impacts on sleep schedules, energy conservation, motor vehicle safety, and our economy," Chairman Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., said in an opening statement Monday.
"In practice, this change would mean more time for people to exercise outside, visit family, attend concerts and sporting events, attract customers to their retail businesses, and more."
"Floridians and Americans across the country are tired of the biannual time change, and the evidence is clear that permanent daylight saving time can improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, lower crime and encourage more outdoor activity," Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., who authored the measure, previously said in a May news release.
"Ending the clock change is a commonsense reform that will improve everyday life for millions of Americans," he added.
The legislation’s momentum comes after the House Energy and Commerce Committee overwhelmingly passed the measure 48-1 in May.
"It’s time that people can stop worrying about the ‘Clock,’ not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice-yearly production," Trump wrote following the Sunshine Protection Act’s advancement out of committee. "It will also be a very nice WIN for the Republican Party. Take it! We are going with the far more popular alternative, Saving Daylight, which gives you a longer, brighter Day — And who can be against that — This is an easy one!"
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Roughly 20 states have already passed legislation that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent if Congress were to authorize the practice. Alabama, South Carolina, Oregon, Maine and Florida are among those places.
But opponents, including several medical organizations, argue that permanent standard time — which provides more sunlight in the morning — would be the healthier option because it would more closely align with the body’s natural circadian rhythms.
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., proposed amending the bill with language from her co-sponsored Sunshine for Our Kids Act, which would make standard time permanent nationwide. The amendment was quickly rejected.
Scanlon argued that permanent daylight saving time would pose significant health and safety risks by leaving more Americans — particularly children — in darkness during morning hours. She also pointed to the nation's brief experiment with year-round daylight saving time in 1974, which Congress abandoned after widespread public backlash.
Rep. Nanette Barragán, D-Calif., was also the lone lawmaker to oppose the legislation during the Energy and Commerce Committee markup in May, citing concerns that year-round daylight saving time could negatively affect children’s health and sleep schedules.
Some conservative lawmakers have also argued that GOP leadership should be focused on what they describe as more pressing legislative issues, including legislation codifying Trump's border security executive orders and the stalled SAVE America Act.
"Republicans are majoring in the minors — fiddling with the clocks while the country burns," Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, wrote Monday.
The House has already passed versions of the SAVE America Act multiple times, but the measure has struggled to overcome the Senate's legislative filibuster.
The Senate unanimously passed a version of the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, but it died in the House amid opposition, including from lawmakers who voiced concerns about darker morning hours in parts of the country during the winter.
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He hid his identity under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Now he’s building a safe space for LGBTQ+ veterans.
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2026-07-13T22:51:04.200Z
He hid his identity under ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Now he’s building a safe space for LGBTQ+ veterans.
PHOENIX – The hallway at the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center was crowded on a recent Wednesday in June. Among the chaos, a new nonprofit was garnering support for an overlooked demographic – LGBTQ+ veterans.
Thomas Ballan-Durán organized the Marching4Vets booth, passing out flyers for upcoming events and stickers with phrases like “You Matter.”
Ballan-Durán, who is a veteran, said he feels like LGBTQ+ veterans’ mental health gets brushed over too often.
“If you don’t feel you’re in a safe space or have that support, your mental health is gonna go down the drain,” Ballan-Durán said. “We have 22 veterans a day who kill themselves, and that’s 22 too many. So we don’t need the additional LGBTQ+ population to have those suicidal ideations as well. Like, everybody matters.”
Thomas Ballan-Durán in Afghanistan in January 2012. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Ballan-Durán)
Ballan-Durán served as a combat medic from 2004 to 2013. His time spanned the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era, a U.S. federal policy that restricted LGBTQ+ members from serving in the military unless they were closeted.
Disheartened by the absence of LGBTQ+ resources for veterans in Phoenix, Ballan-Durán founded the nonprofit organization in 2025.
“It was very difficult serving during that time and having to hide my true identity,” Ballan-Durán said. “I understand how tough it can be for all these veterans … I wanted to create that safe environment for other veterans like myself.”
LGBTQ+ veterans’ mental health is at the heart of Marching4Vet’s mission and the activities they host.
In 2025, Marching4Vets raised over $1,500 for Ruck4Freedom, a community ruck – walking with a weighted backpack – where proceeds go towards veterans’ mental health services and interventions. The nonprofit also participates in fun runs for mental health, like Steps for Vets 5K.
Bullan-Durán’s goal is to help veterans build support systems and make friends with common understanding.
Thomas Ballan-Durán takes a selfie with March4Vets participants at the 10 Mile Memorial Day Ruck March on May 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Thomas Ballan-Durán)
This can happen through casual community-building events like hikes, coffee meetups, pickleball matches and sporting events like Arizona Diamondbacks’ Pride Night . Marching4Vets is also set to participate in the Veterans Day Parade and Phoenix Pride Parade.
The nonprofit is the first of its kind in Arizona. Despite the lack of resources, the community is very much present. A 2018 report from RAND Corp found that 6.1% of current military personnel identified as LGBTQ+ nationwide.
An organization like Bullan-Durán’s needs all hands on deck. Bullan-Durán runs the nonprofit alongside his husband, Steve Bullan-Durán – who says he feels connected to the organization’s mission despite not being a veteran.
Steve Ballan-Durán at the Arizona Capitol on July 7, 2026. (Photo by Eleri Mosier/Cronkite News)
”It’s personal to help other veterans to be able to bring other veterans together and to bring awareness to these issues,” Steve Bullan-Durán said.
”It’s a way to fight oppression, discrimination. … It’s nice being able to do this side by side with Thomas.”
A national crowd is searching for this kind of community — not just Arizonans.
American Veterans for Equal Rights is the oldest LGBTQ+ veterans’ group in the United States. Danny Ingram is the organization’s treasurer.
“Creating safe spaces for veterans — particularly LGBTQ veterans — to find healing, is a very important mission,” Ingram said. “And to be able to do it in a safe space with people meeting together is vital to being able to share stories and traumas that they may not be comfortable sharing in other groups.”
Ingram says building this community is more important now than ever.
“The climate is just nasty right now. I think some a very anti-gay people have been encouraged to come out and and and be vocal about their their dislike for LGBT people,
almost they’re doing God’s will or something,” Ingram said.
Nevertheless, organizations like Ballan-Durán’s continue to provide a respite from the political administration. Marching4Vets is the first nonprofit for LGBT veterans in Arizona, and maybe it won’t be the last.
“We’re here to fight, and we’re here to say that, no, we’re humans,” Ballan-Durán said. “Like the Constitution says, ‘we the people.’ And that means all people.”
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Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette
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2026-07-13T22:41:43.462Z
Jennifer Lopez's bold Wimbledon hat divides fans over Royal Box etiquette
Jennifer Lopez made a bold style statement with an oversized hat at Wimbledon over the weekend, but her attention-grabbing accessory sparked controversy on social media.
The 56-year-old actress and singer faced backlash after wearing a large, wide-brimmed Ralph Lauren hat while attending the Wimbledon men's singles final at the All England Club’s Centre Court in London on Sunday.
Fans quickly took to social media to express their disapproval of Lopez's headgear after spotting her sitting in the Royal Box next to Tom Hiddleston at the tennis tournament.
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"That’s obnoxious," one X user wrote. "She needs 2 extra seats just for the hat."
"This type of hat is inappropriate for such events! You should do your homework lady!" another critic commented.
"Just so you know, with that hat, guests that paid a lot of money to be right there, can’t watch because you like to look good for Instagram," one social media user added.
"Ridiculous hat," another chimed in. "If I was sitting behind her words would be had."
"Imagine being sat behind that hat. You couldn’t see anything. Should be a rule against that," one detractor wrote.
"Jenny from the Block, blocking views," an X user joked.
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"Love the outfit just not the hat for this kind of event," a fan wrote. "First, it looks a bit like a crumpled paper bag. Maybe the Kentucky Derby because it's a hat show. But tennis matches are conservative, crisp, & clean so the attire should match the sport. You have great hair. Work it."
However, some fans defended "The Wedding Planner" star's courtside look, with many noting that Lopez later removed the hat while enjoying the match with Hiddleston.
"She took the hat off. People leave this woman alone," one fan wrote on social media.
Other fans praised the actress's appearance, including the statement-making accessory.
"Big hat energy," a fan wrote on X. "JLo looks absolutely adorable!"
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"Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes," another agreed.
"She looks stunning in a hat," one X user wrote.
"Love her, she looks amazing as usual," another fan commented. "What an elegant lady."
"JLo & Tom Hiddleston already living their best tennis life," an X user wrote. "Pure elegance in the stands!"
Fox News Digital has reached out to Lopez's representative for comment.
While hats are not prohibited in Wimbledon's invitation-only Royal Box, guests are generally expected to remove large or wide-brimmed hats while seated if they block others' sightlines.
Per Wimbledon's website, "Ladies are asked not to wear hats, as they tend to obscure the vision of those seated behind them."
However, Wimbledon reportedly eased its usual hat etiquette amid soaring temperatures as the United Kingdom grapples with its third heatwave of the summer and even provided official fedoras to guests.
Along with Lopez and Hiddleston, other celebrity guests seated in the Royal Box for the men's final included Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo, Anna Wintour and Ben Stiller. Royals in attendance included Prince William, Kate Middleton and their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Jannik Sinner of Italy, who is ranked No.1 in the world, defeated German player Alexander Zverev in four sets to capture his second straight Wimbledon title.
Middleton, 44, who serves as royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, presented trophies to both Sinner and Linda Nosková of the Czech Republic, who won the women's singles final on Saturday.
The Princess of Wales was also spotted wearing a wide-brimmed hat at the tournament over the weekend, though she mostly removed it while seated and when presenting the Wimbledon trophies.
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A whole community goes No. 1 overall alongside Roch Cholowsky
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2026-07-13T22:41:23.497Z
A whole community goes No. 1 overall alongside Roch Cholowsky
CHANDLER – For most MLB prospects, the draft is a chance to either gather with family and friends or attend the event in person as they hear their names called and their lives change forever.
Instead, Roch Cholowsky got to enjoy his big day with his entire community. The 2026 No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft spent Saturday at The Trophy Bar in Chandler with nearly 300 people there to support him.
“It’s a big family here in Chandler,” Cholowsky said. “It makes it more fun when everyone’s bought into each other and there’s a lot of love around each other. I’m just trying to keep that along with me and try to build relationships as far as I go.”
Cholowsky is the second player in UCLA history to go first overall in MLB, the other being Gerrit Cole in 2011. He’s also the second player from an Arizona high school to go No. 1, joining the recently deceased Bob Horner.
The original plan was for the Cholowsky family to host the event at their home, but they quickly realized they couldn’t hold enough people as they started making their guest list and it kept getting bigger and bigger.
“Just thinking about who I wanted here, the list didn’t stop very early,” Cholowsky said. “There were just a lot of people that I couldn’t leave out. Having everyone here means the world to me.”
While Cholowsky knew his fate hours before the draft started when the Chicago White Sox called him and told him, he still wanted it to be a surprise for everyone in his life to enjoy together. That meant not telling his parents Tika and Dan, sister Shyla, teammates or coaches.
He wanted everyone to be together through the stress.
“He wanted it to be over as well, so I stress when he stresses,” his dad, Dan Cholowsky said. “He knew a little bit before I knew what was going to happen. But now, we’re golden.”
For those who know Roch, wanting to be with everyone makes sense.
While he has always been someone who loves to shine under the spotlight, he is also rooted deeply in his family, friends and community. They have always been by his side and they are the ones who care about him the most.
Roch Cholowsky hugs his sister, Shyla Cholowsky, at The Trophy Bar in Chandler, Arizona after he is announced as the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft on Saturday, July 11. (Photo by Seth Schwartzberg/Cronkite News)
“Humble,” is how Roch’s mom, Tika Cholowsky, described him. “With this pressure and everything that has come over the years, anybody can turn around and be somebody else. He has stayed true to who he has always been. He’s a good son. He’s a good friend. He’s a good cousin. He’s just a good person.”
Along with his friends and family, nearly half of his teammates and coaches were there to share the moment with their shortstop. Much of that has to do with who he is off the field.
Everyone knows him as one of the nation’s best college players and the No. 1 overall pick, but there is a side of him that most don’t get to see. Only those who shared a locker room and a campus with him got to see it.
To Roch, it didn’t matter who you were or where you played on the UCLA team, he wanted to be the guy that made people feel welcomed. He wanted his team to be more than a team, but a family.
“When I got to campus, he was super welcoming,” UCLA catcher Kasen Khansarinia said. “He really made it a point that he wanted this team to be close and to be a family and a brotherhood. He made us feel as comfortable as possible and I knew from that day we were going to have success. “
These relationships are what helped him grow into the player and person he became.
Cholowsky took a gamble on himself years ago coming out of Hamilton High School. As one of the top prospects in the 2023 draft, he made it clear that he intended to go to college so it made no sense to draft him. He wanted to improve his game and build new relationships along the way, and he did both of those in life-changing ways.
“I mean, it all worked out in the grand scheme of things,” he said. “There’s a lot of baseball left. This isn’t the end of it. But I thought that college was the best decision for me and a lot of that paid off today.”
His loyalty to the team and kindness to others was exactly what the Bruins needed to help them take the program’s next step. His talent, mixed with his leadership ability, became a catalyst that propelled UCLA into the national rankings almost as soon as he got there. By the start of the sophomore year, the Bruins remained in the Top-25 and stayed for the duration of his time there.
That included kicking off the 2026 season as the No. 1 team in the country and staying there for the majority of the year.
That loyalty is also what kept Cholowsky at UCLA and kept him on his path to becoming the No. 1 pick. Despite the team having a rough year when he was a freshman, he stuck it out with the Bruins, trusting and knowing that his coaches and teammates could and would figure it out.
“He is a guy that is so loyal to our program,” UCLA coach John Savage said. “He could have gone into the portal and taken all kinds of money after that first year. I think it’s a lesson for a lot of players out there in the country to be loyal to the program that they’re in and to run the race, and that’s what he’s done.”
Even being away at college, Cholowsky never forgot where he came from and who helped him to the point to even warrant a party. The ones who were maybe the most excited for him were the guys with whom he grew up.
Having his party in Chandler, Roch was surrounded by the people he called brothers long before his days at UCLA. The guys who were there during his little league, middle school and high school days. They got to watch firsthand just how special he is and the effort it took to get to that point.
“In every aspect of his life, he is striving to be the best at what he does,” his childhood friend Jake LeDoux said. “In school, as a person, as an athlete, I mean, he takes everything with 100% tenacity. His drive to succeed in life is second to none.”
Both his friends and teammates knew how hard he worked in his life to succeed, but they also knew when he needed to turn it off.
“Off the field, he really just likes to be a 21-year-old and have fun,” Khansarinia said. “He’s always down for a good time.
We love to go eat together. He loves the beach. He just likes to live life. But as soon as we get back to the field, he knows he’s got work and he’ll flip that switch on.”
Once he stepped onto that field, Bruins players said he wasn’t their friend, he was their teammate and he wasn’t afraid to challenge teammates if it meant it could help them. That was one of Cholowsky’s biggest goals on the field: helping those around him get better.
“He just raises the standard,” UCLA catcher Cashel Dugger said. “He pushes everybody to get to his standard and raise the bar as the team and just holds everybody accountable.”
Whether it was picking up his teammates when they needed it, or to check on someone if they needed help, teammates call Cholowsky a natural leader on and off the field.
“He’s one of those guys that has the ability to transfer belief,” assistant coach Bryant Ward said. “He makes players better around him. He’s a winning guy, top to bottom.”
The White Sox saw more than talent. They saw competitiveness and leadership that cannot be taught.
“He got comfortable and he made it very clear that this was a slam dunk place that he wanted to go,” White Sox General Manager Chris Getz told MLB.com. “That was certainly something that we wanted to hear and it made it a lot easier to make that selection.”
Cholowsky said the White Sox made it easy on him, too.
“I went out there a couple months back and being able to meet the team was awesome,” he said. “It’s a lot of younger guys, the whole office. There’s just a lot of knowledge and a lot of want to win out of those guys and I’m just excited to try and get up there and be a part of it as soon as I can.”
While 10 UCLA players were drafted over the weekend, the team and coaches wanted to be there for Cholowsky. They chose to make their way to Chandler to be there for their leader. Their captain.
“It was automatic to come here,” Dugger said. “Being here for Roch, such a special day for him. We’re just so excited, we had to be here.”
Even for those who couldn’t be there, the moment still meant the world to them.
Cholowsky’s high school coach, Mike Woods wasn’t able to share the moment in person with one of the stars in the program’s storied history, but Woods still kept up with the draft and cheered on his player the whole way.
“I couldn’t be more proud,” Woods said. “I don’t take a whole lot of credit. I think his parents did most of the heavy lifting, but it was nice to be part of a guy’s career who’s going to do great things and has done great things.”
While outsiders may think that winning is the most important thing to Cholowsky, the gathering on Saturday proved that there is something above winning. Despite all the success, the accolades or the upcoming money, Cholowsky loves family.
Whether that is his family at home, his family on the field or his family in his city, those closest to him say Cholowsky has never let his background or his origins be drowned out by all the noise. Cholowsky is set to make more than $11 million in signing bonus money and he will likely enjoy fame during his MLB career, but the setting on Saturday made it clear where his priorities lie.
“It always starts with his hometown,” LeDoux said. “He’s always bled being a proud Arizonan and I think he’s just always wanted to make his family proud.”
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AZ Luminaria reporter wins Indigenous Journalists Association’s top investigative award
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2026-07-13T22:40:22.063Z
AZ Luminaria reporter wins Indigenous Journalists Association’s top investigative award
Please join us in congratulating Diné journalist Chelsea Curtis on being named the 2026 Richard LaCourse Award for Investigative Journalism recipient by the Indigenous Journalists Association for her in-depth investigative reporting with Arizona Luminaria.
Named for Yakama journalist Richard LaCourse, the award honors groundbreaking work by Indigenous journalists who serve as watchdogs, using innovative reporting and storytelling to create meaningful change in their communities. For more than 30 years, LaCourse, who died in 2001, was recognized as the “gold standard” in Indigenous journalism.
Chelsea’s relentless dedication to reporting with and for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit and Transgender People (MMIWG2T), centering care and integrity, embodies that mission.
“I’m incredibly honored and humbled to receive this award. It’s surreal to even be mentioned in the same sentence as Richard LaCourse, let alone recognized alongside the extraordinary Indigenous journalists who’ve received this award before me. There really aren’t enough words to express what this recognition means to me,” Chelsea said.
“From the beginning, this reporting has been about helping amplify the voices of Indigenous people across Arizona who have long asked for their stories to be told and, quite simply, for people to care. I share this recognition with the families and communities who opened their homes and their hearts to me.
I hope this award serves as a reminder that sustained, community-centered Indigenous journalism matters, and that our communities deserve the same attention, urgency and investment as anyone else’s.”
Over the past two years, Chelsea filed more than 100 public records requests to build and publish Arizona’s first centralized MMIP database, a free public resource that had never existed before.
Along the way, Chelsea’s reporting uncovered serious failures in the systems meant to protect Indigenous communities. It helped prompt changes to Arizona legislation, exposed shortcomings in the state’s Turquoise Alert system before it became law, and drew public attention to several overlooked MMIP cases.
“Chelsea’s work in nearly single-handedly building a database coupled with strong narrative work that had an impact on state legislation is what ultimately made her the best candidate for the esteemed Richard LaCourse Award,” said Sunnie Clahchischiligi, IJA president. “Chelsea’s work is exemplary of strong Indigenous journalism that is both innovative and influential.”
Chelsea is among the underrepresented 1 percent of Indigenous journalists nationally, building trust and leading reporting that demands accountability from those in power. During her time at Arizona Luminaria, her reporting has also earned the Institute for Nonprofit News’ 2026 INNY Breaking Barriers Award (small division) and the Arizona Press Club’s 2024 Virg Hill Arizona Journalist of the Year Award.
In her nomination letter, Becky Pallack, co-founder of Arizona Luminaria, said Curtis’ work is already impacting law and policy within the state.
“Her work demonstrates what is possible when an Indigenous journalist combines deep community trust, rigorous data skills, and relentless public records advocacy. It is exactly the kind of groundbreaking, community-serving investigative journalism the LaCourse Award was created to recognize,” Pallack said.
Chelsea’s impactful reporting requires patience, trust and time. It means spending months, sometimes years, pursuing public records, building relationships with families and asking difficult questions.
“As a Latina- and women-led nonprofit newsroom, we set out to rebuild local journalism in a more ethical and equitable way for and with our communities, for and with local journalists,” Co-founder and Executive Editor Dianna Náńez said. “We are beyond grateful to the IJA committee and board president Sunnie Clahchischiligi for recognizing Chelsea and her powerful accountability reporting that seeks justice through journalism.”
If you believe local news should strengthen communities, hold those in power accountable and create meaningful change, we hope you’ll consider making a gift to support Arizona Luminaria’s continued reporting. Whether it’s a one-time donation or a monthly contribution, your support helps us provide free, community-centered journalism in Southern Arizona for years to come.
We’re incredibly excited to celebrate Chelsea and her well-deserved honors for and with her communities. We’re grateful for readers like you who make this possible.
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Brad Pitt faces fresh family blow as daughter clears major hurdle to drop his last name
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2026-07-13T22:32:21.509Z
Brad Pitt faces fresh family blow as daughter clears major hurdle to drop his last name
Brad Pitt's family divide continued to play out in court as newly obtained records showed daughter Zahara cleared a key legal hurdle in her bid to officially remove the actor's last name.
The proof of publication, obtained by Fox News Digital, confirmed Zahara's petition had been published in the Los Angeles Daily Journal on June 16, June 23, June 30 and July 7.
California generally requires publication of an Order to Show Cause before a court grants a name change, and this filing certified that requirement was satisfied.
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Anyone who wishes to object to the notice must file at least two court days before Zahara's scheduled hearing on Sept. 28. No objection has yet been recorded.
The latest filing comes as those close to the family say the fractured relationship between Pitt and his children has only deepened over the years.
"This is what happens after years of one parent turning the kids against the other," a source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital. "It's a painful outcome, but not a shocking one."
Zahara filed to formally remove "Pitt" from her surname in June. If granted, her legal name will change from Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt to Zahara Marley Jolie. Her name change follows Shiloh's name change in 2024.
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Pitt's relationship with his children has allegedly been strained since the "Bullet Train" actor and Angelina Jolie first began their divorce proceedings in 2016.
At the time, Jolie cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for her split from Pitt and requested sole custody of all six children they share.
In May 2021, a private judge ruled Pitt and Jolie would share custody of their children 50/50. Pitt and Jolie share six children; Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh, Pax, Knox and Vivienne.
All the children are over 18 years of age at this point, with twins Knox and Vivienne celebrating their birthday on July 12.
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Pitt has been accused of allegedly abusing Jolie and their children. During a 2016 fight, Pitt allegedly "choked one of the children and struck another in the face" and "grabbed Jolie by the head and shook her," according to court documents previously obtained by Fox News Digital. He then poured "beer and red wine" on her and their six children.
"Some of the children pleaded with Pitt to stop," according to the documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. "They were all frightened. Many were crying."
Jolie filed for divorce days after the alleged altercation.
A source familiar with the matter previously told Fox News Digital the claims made by Jolie were false and that the actress "continues to rehash, revise and re-imagine her description" of the alleged event by "adding completely untrue information each time she fails to get what she wants."
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Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute
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2026-07-13T22:32:02.069Z
Stephen Miller's unlikely friendship with Lindsey Graham revealed in heartfelt White House tribute
Stephen Miller, a policy advisor for the White House, paid tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Monday afternoon, calling him a personal "friend."
"Lindsey was of a mold that I don’t think we’re going to see for a very long time," Miller said. "He was someone who really understood how the power of rhetoric, how the power of communication as a senator can actually change outcomes."
"Lindsey really believed you could change people’s minds through the force and persuasion of his rhetoric."
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Miller, like many members of the Trump administration, continues to reel from Graham’s sudden death late on Saturday evening, paying homage to a key ally in the Senate. His remarks reveal a closer relationship between the two than has previously been reported.
"Lindsey, I miss you, Godspeed and I’ll see you on the other side," Miller said.
While Graham and President Donald Trump had an up-and-down relationship before and after Trump’s first term, Graham was also a close friend to the president and highly influential on domestic and foreign policy. Graham consistently urged the U.S. to assume a leadership role in the international community, arguing the world was safer and more stable with American engagement.
"Lindsey was the most effective, consistent advocate for the president’s agenda in the Senate," Miller said. "That is a historical legacy that will always belong to him."
Miller added a few other details about their relationship, expressing gratitude for Graham’s readiness to work with the administration.
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"Lindsay was just so fundamentally good to us, to all of us. Every time we needed everything and anything at all, we called Lindsay. Without question, without hesitation, he would help out. I think it's important for people to see the fullness of the picture of Lindsey Graham, why people liked him as much as they did, because he was so generous in heart and in spirit," Miller said.
I still honestly almost haven't with the process that he's gone, because it was so complete and sudden.
Lindsey Graham’s office released a preliminary cause of death on Sunday evening that found the longtime lawmaker had died from "aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease."
Aortic dissection is when a tear occurs in the inner wall of the aorta, the body’s main artery, and is a life-threatening medical emergency.
On Monday, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to serve out the remainder of his term with Trump’s blessing.
It’s unclear if Darline would consider running for a full six-year term.
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Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., are both rumored to be eyeing the seat and possible bids for the GOP nomination in the forthcoming special election.
According to South Carolina State law, Republicans will have to hold a primary election on Aug. 11.
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Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul
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2026-07-13T22:31:42.598Z
Newsom blasted by sheriff in his own backyard over California crime as victims cry foul
Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking fire from an unlikely critic in his own political backyard.
With roughly a month left for California lawmakers to send legislation to the governor's desk, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is accusing Sacramento of putting criminals ahead of victims, failing to fully implement voter-approved crime reforms and embracing policies that weaken accountability.
Cooper unloaded on California's crime policies during a recent interview with KCRA 3's California Politics 360, where he argued California leaders have not done enough to address crime despite voters demanding tougher consequences for repeat offenders.
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When asked how he would grade Newsom and the Legislature's response to crime, Cooper didn't hesitate.
"Not enough. Not enough," Cooper said. "It's just frustrating that people are hesitant to do anything."
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Although California recently announced its lowest homicide rate in nearly six decades, Cooper argued the numbers don't tell the whole story, saying victims continue to pay the price for policies that emphasize diversion and early release over accountability.
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A major focus of Cooper's criticism was Proposition 36, the voter-approved initiative that passed in 2024 with nearly 70% support statewide and in all 58 counties.
The measure increased penalties for repeat retail theft and certain drug crimes while allowing eligible offenders to have felony charges dismissed after completing court-ordered treatment.
"Not one statewide official supported it. And that's troubling," Cooper said during the interview.
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While Cooper said the law is already showing results, pointing to retailers reporting declines in theft, he argued Sacramento has failed to provide the funding needed to make the initiative successful.
"The issue is no funding, no funding came with it," he said. "It is working. But without funding, it doesn't go anywhere."
State leaders have said this year's budget includes $375 million to help implement Proposition 36, though KCRA reported budget documents show $50 million is specifically directed toward Proposition 36-related court and pretrial services.
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Cooper also blasted California's expanding mental health diversion system, warning proposals to make more theft offenses eligible for diversion would undermine the very initiative voters overwhelmingly approved.
"It would water it down," Cooper said, adding that some lawmakers "don't want anybody held accountable."
Although Newsom recently signed legislation adding new guardrails to the diversion program, Cooper argued it still allows offenders accused of shocking crimes to avoid traditional prosecution.
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"Some crimes are so shocking ... you shouldn't be eligible for mental health diversion," he said, pointing to offenses including felony child abuse and crimes involving sexually violent predators.
The sheriff also renewed his criticism of California's domestic violence laws, arguing the state still refuses to classify many felony domestic violence offenses as violent felonies despite the devastating injuries suffered by victims.
"Domestic violence goes on every day. Doesn't matter if you're rich or poor. Happens in every neighborhood. We have to treat it seriously," he said.
When asked why lawmakers continue opposing legislation to classify domestic violence as a violent felony, Cooper replied bluntly.
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"They have no argument. They just vote against it," he said.
The criticism is consistent with Cooper's recent public campaign against California's criminal justice policies.
In recent months, the sheriff has argued that "domestic violence is one of the most personal and devastating forms of violence, but California law can still classify felony domestic violence as 'non-violent.' That needs to change."
He has also repeatedly criticized lawmakers over Proposition 36, accusing them of ignoring nearly 70% of California voters by advancing diversion programs for retail theft offenders instead of fully funding and implementing the initiative.
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"Californians were fed up with retail theft and passed Prop. 36 in all 58 counties," Cooper wrote in a recent statement, arguing lawmakers instead responded by proposing new diversion programs that allow some offenders to avoid convictions.
Cooper has also emerged as one of the state's most vocal critics of California's youth offender and elderly parole policies, arguing they have systematically reduced accountability for violent offenders.
After five young suspects were charged in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Sacramento State student who was struck while riding in the back of an Uber, Cooper warned that California law often places greater emphasis on the offender's age than the severity of the crime.
He argued that changes stemming from Proposition 57, youth offender parole laws and elderly parole policies have created a system where serious offenders can receive earlier release based on age rather than the harm inflicted on victims.
"The law places limits on how long offenders can be held but takes zero ownership of the damage done to victims and their families," Cooper wrote. "This is not a system failing. It is a system operating exactly as designed."
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Cooper has also criticized California's compassionate release program after a convicted attempted cop killer, who had been released early after shooting at Stockton police officers, was later arrested on new weapons charges.
Following that arrest, Cooper accused lawmakers of ignoring warnings from prosecutors and law enforcement about expanding release standards.
"The experts in the room saw the risks and they were ignored," he wrote. "This is what happens when ideology outweighs public safety."
Cooper closed his latest interview with a message he says Sacramento has lost sight of.
"We've got to get back to the victims."
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Gov. Gavin Newsom's office for comment.
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Sheriff seeks additional grant funding for 911 improvements
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2026-07-13T22:30:41.668Z
Sheriff seeks additional grant funding for 911 improvements
Three years ago, the Arizona Department of Administration launched a statewide initiative to improve Arizona’s emergency dispatch systems - with Mohave County leading the way. Now Sheriff Doug Schuster is seeking additional state grant funding as those improvements remain underway.
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Trump’s Cease-Fire Effectively Collapses as He Vows to Restart Blockade and Tolls
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2026-07-13T22:30:21.706Z
Trump’s Cease-Fire Effectively Collapses as He Vows to Restart Blockade and Tolls
After several days of strikes, the president notified Congress that fighting had begun again and announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.
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Arizona joins 12-state lawsuit to block Paramount’s $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
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2026-07-13T22:21:29.537Z
Arizona joins 12-state lawsuit to block Paramount’s $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
he Warner Bros. logo is displayed on the water tower at Warner Bros. Studio on July 13, 2026, in Burbank, California. Twelve state attorneys general, including Arizona's Kris Mayes, filed a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. They argue that the merger would violate the Clayton Act, an antitrust law that prevents anticompetitive practices. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Twelve Democratic-led states on Monday sued to block Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District for the Northern District of California, argues the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, a federal law prohibiting mergers that may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading the lawsuit alongside the Democratic attorneys general of Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York and Washington.
The two media companies have spearheaded the film and television industry for more than a century, with Paramount producing films such as “Titanic” and “The Godfather” and Warner Bros. producing “The Matrix” and “Casablanca.” The companies also control popular cable television content including CNN, MTV, HGTV, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.
The companies typically negotiate with movie theaters and cable channels to promote their content — a process media distributors rely on to secure low prices for themselves and their subscribers. But states say a merger would eliminate that competition by combining two of Hollywood’s five media distributors into one that would control nearly one-third of movies and cable programming in the country.
The result would be higher prices and worse quality content for theatergoers and cable television subscribers, the plaintiff states argued.
“Consolidation here not only leads to higher prices — it also leads to fewer opportunities for important stories to come to life and fewer ways for audiences to encounter stories, ideas, and perspectives beyond their own experiences,” Bonta said in a statement.
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The merger already received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Justice, but the plaintiff states are pushing back, saying the Trump administration is not enforcing antitrust laws.
“Some people are going to continue to ask, ‘Why are we pursuing this opposition to this merger when the U.S. Department of Justice has already greenlit this deal?’” Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield said in a virtual press conference. “Well, this is by design. States have the ability under our own antitrust laws to enforce these regulations. We, as states, will see different harms than the national government will see.”
Rayfield said the merger would disproportionately hit the Beaver State’s small, independent movie theaters.
“When you have fewer competitors in an industry, historically, that means less pressure to keep costs down,” he said. “That’s less content diversity and less leverage for workers and vendors who depend on this very own industry.”
The state of Oregon launched its own investigation into the merger months ago. When Paramount refused to turn over requested documents related to its lobbying efforts to the federal government, the state issued a civil investigative demand to compel it to release its records.
The Oregon Department of Justice last week asked a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge to order that Paramount comply with the state’s demands to hold off on the merger, but Oregon withdrew from that case and folded its efforts entirely into the multi-state lawsuit. .
“That is a bad deal for Arizonans and it is a terrible deal for all Americans,” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said in a press conference, adding that households could face higher costs to access news and entertainment if the merger moves forward.
And the merger would significantly worsen the challenges movie theaters face, she said.
“With fewer films being made, theaters don’t have the same opportunities to attract audiences, build consistent schedules and maintain stable revenue throughout the year,” Mayes said.
The states are also filing a temporary restraining order, asking the court to put a hold on the deal while the lawsuit proceeds.
Arizona Mirror reporter Jerod MacDonald-Evoy contributed reporting.
This story was originally produced by Oregon Capital Chronicle, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
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Witnesses Say ICE Fired Fatal Shot Into Open Passenger Window in Houston
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2026-07-13T22:20:28.613Z
Witnesses Say ICE Fired Fatal Shot Into Open Passenger Window in Houston
A congresswoman and a lawyer relayed witness accounts that diverge from Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s version of the fatal encounter.
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United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel
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2026-07-13T22:12:43.036Z
United passenger says crew ordered him to change controversial T-shirt before he could travel
A New Jersey man says he was forced to change an anti-war T-shirt before boarding a United Airlines flight after a flight attendant deemed the message offensive.
Sam Saadeh, of Linden, New Jersey, said he was boarding a June 4 flight from Atlanta to Newark Liberty International Airport while wearing a shirt reading, "Bombing kids is not self defense," when a United supervisor approached him shortly after he took his seat, according to CBS New York.
Saadeh told the outlet he was "very confused" when he was pulled aside.
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"He was like, 'Hey, the flight attendant finds your shirt offensive,'" Saadeh recalled. "I was like, 'Why?' He goes, 'Here are the choices. Either you change your shirt or you can't get on this flight.'"
According to CBS New York, Saadeh said he ultimately changed shirts because he wanted to make it home but described the interaction as humiliating and said airline personnel were unable to explain why the message violated company policy.
United Airlines confirmed to Fox News Digital that Saadeh ultimately traveled on the flight after changing his shirt.
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"This customer flew as scheduled after changing his shirt," a United Media Relations spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "That's all we'll have to share."
United's Contract of Carriage states the airline may refuse transportation to passengers who are "not properly clothed, or whose clothing is lewd, obscene or offensive."
Fox News Digital has not independently verified the passenger's account, and United declined to provide additional details about why the shirt was deemed offensive.
Saadeh, who is of Palestinian descent, told CBS New York the shirt was intended to advocate for children and oppose violence regardless of nationality or ethnicity. He also said he filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation and is consulting with attorneys.
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Wear the Peace, the organization behind the shirt, also posted screenshots on Facebook of what it said was an email Saadeh sent describing the incident.
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In the email, Saadeh wrote that a United flight attendant first asked what his shirt said before a supervisor later asked him to get off the plane.
According to the email, the supervisor told Saadeh the flight attendant was offended by the shirt because it contained the word "bomb" and said he would have to change it or he would not be allowed to remain on the flight.
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Saadeh also wrote that after landing in Newark, a United representative told him other passengers had complained because they found the shirt offensive and felt unsafe.
In a Facebook post, Wear the Peace said the shirt was "a peaceful statement, not a threat" intended to draw attention to the deaths of children in Gaza.
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"The message does not encourage violence, threaten anyone, or suggest that the person wearing it intends to harm others," the organization wrote.
In a follow-up Facebook post, the organization disputed the explanation that the word "bomb" prompted concern, arguing there was an important distinction between the phrase "Bombing kids is not self defense" and language suggesting a passenger posed a threat.
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"The shirt did not say, 'I have a bomb.' It said, 'Bombing kids is not self defense,'" the organization wrote, adding that clothing containing words such as "TNT" or "killer" is not typically treated as a security concern.
Wear the Peace also claimed one of its members recently flew on a United flight alongside a passenger wearing an Israel Defense Forces shirt without incident, arguing the airline applied its policy inconsistently.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Department of Transportation to confirm receipt of Saadeh's complaint, inquire whether the agency is reviewing the incident, and request comment on the allegations that a passenger was required to change his clothing before being allowed to travel.
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James Carville blames Bernie Sanders for Trump being president in fiery rant
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2026-07-13T22:12:23.590Z
James Carville blames Bernie Sanders for Trump being president in fiery rant
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville condemned the rising wave of Democratic socialists on Friday, warning that politicians like Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., helped pave the way for the rise of politicians like President Donald Trump.
After having condemned far-left ideology for past defeats, Carville has been sounding the alarm once again as a wave of Democratic socialists have won their primaries in Democratic Party strongholds, prompting him to propose a schism within the party to keep from gaining influence.
"The most catastrophic political event of this century, I think," Carville suggested, "was the election of 2016."
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"How did Trump win? I'll tell you how. Because god---n Bernie Sanders is the reason that Donald Trump is president. You hear me? Listen to me. I'm telling you the truth," Carville said. "So he runs the whole time against Hillary on the dreaded massive income growth, the dreaded reality that we're dealing with in foreign policy, the massive knowledge of knowing what the hell goes on in the world. But no, we got to blow the whole god---n thing up again."
He argued that Sanders prevented Hillary Clinton's electoral victory by "telling working people and people all over Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, places like that, that somehow or another, it was corporatist America. ‘The Democrats are a corporatist party,’ ‘They’re co-opted,’ that ‘there's no difference between the establishment Democrats and the establishment Republicans.’ Are you kidding me?"
"Then we come to massive criminality," Carville continued. "We come to trillions of dollars in added debts. We have a jackass war to run. ‘But it's the Democrats' fault! It's the corporate Democrats!’" he said, mocking the rhetoric of far-left, anti-establishment Democrats. "’It's all because the Democrats listen to Al Gore5’ or some s--- like that."
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"These people are so f---ing stupid, I don't know what to say about," he added. "So now we have this idea that these insurgent Democrats — and what is their solution? Is their solution to beat Republicans, to run against Republicans?" he asked. "No! Their solution is to beat Democrats, like they're part of the problem. No! You are part of the problem because you're a f---ing idiot, and you just believe that pablum nonsense that drifts around the left wing I don't know whatever sphere, blogosphere, atmosphere, fart-sphere whatever sphere they got."
"I can't go back and correct everything these goddamn idiots say," Carville said. "But what I can do is tell you, don't fall for the allure of false prophets. And all these people — go beat a Republican, then come back and I will respect you. Until you do that, I have nothing but contempt for you."
He argued that there has been a fundamental shift in many Democrats’ mindset in recent years.
"And somehow or another, among Democrats, something became more important than winning elections. And that became, ‘Oh, I want to feel superior to people. I want to say things that make me sound like I am part of the cool kids."
"You're taking the country into the ditch," he warned. "Into the ditch. That’s what you’re doing."
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"Every evil moment or s----y moment that has enjoyed success has also had useful idiots. That is collaborators. That's right. That's what you are. Useful idiots," he said. "Collaborators who are trying to convince people that it's a systemic problem caused by both parties when, in fact, it's 97-to-3 by one party. And in this century, if it wouldn't be for the Democratic left wing, we might not have even had a Republican president. We sure wouldn't have had one in 2000, and we sure wouldn't have had one in 2016."
"I am a proud liberal. I am not a leftist," he concluded, encouraging Democrats frustrated with the state of modern America to "blame the left wing of the Democratic Party for the catastrophe that we're facing right now. Because as much as any group, it's their fault. Thank you."
Fox News Digital reached out to Sanders for comment and did not immediately receive a response.
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Highway 89A reopens, communities downgraded to Ready status as Pocket Fire holds at 76% containment
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2026-07-13T22:11:20.604Z
Highway 89A reopens, communities downgraded to Ready status as Pocket Fire holds at 76% containment
Listed at 27,393 acres as of Monday morning, the fire's spread had been stalled by firefighting efforts for more than a week.
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HCH Pet of the Week: Crutch
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2026-07-13T22:11:00.636Z
HCH Pet of the Week: Crutch
Meet Crutch, a 5-year-old pittie with a heart as big as his smile. He's been patiently waiting at the shelter for a loving home, but it seems like he's getting overlooked time and time again. This handsome guy is sweet,…
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HCH Pet of the Week: Peanut
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2026-07-13T22:10:40.669Z
HCH Pet of the Week: Peanut
Hi, I'm Peanut! I'm a 2-year-old brown and white mixed breed weighing 36 pounds — the perfect medium-sized companion who's already neutered and ready to go. I'm a friendly and loyal guy with medium energy, which means I'm up for…
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Tucson's Piñata Factory closes storefront after 17 years
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2026-07-13T22:10:20.195Z
Tucson's Piñata Factory closes storefront after 17 years
After 17 years of handcrafting custom piñatas for Tucson's birthday parties, quinceañeras and pandemic lockdowns alike, the Piñata Factory has closed its storefront on North Stone Avenue, another small business squeezed out by the shift to online shopping.
While working decorations at Marymar Events, a Tucson event venue and party planning business, Dehnia Arrizon saw the need for more local piñata makers.
"I joined to do decorations, but there were times they needed people (to make piñatas,") Arrizon told Tucson Spotlight during an interview conducted in Spanish. "The man that made the piñatas there, he taught me. I learned with practice."
Arrizon opened the Piñata Factory at 640 N. Stone Ave. in 2009, watching her skills and business grow over the years as she gained notoriety for her custom pieces, including princesses, superheroes and COVID-19-inspired piñatas.
Business was booming for more than 15 years, but a steady dip in in-person orders has led Arrizon to close the brick-and-mortar location.
"It's not the same. It's been so many years that people come and they are more on their phones," she said in Spanish. "Right now, with everything that is happening, people don't come anymore. They're not having as many parties."
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The Piñata Factory's North Stone Avenue storefront, which owner Dehnia Arrizon closed after 17 years as the business shifts to phone and online orders. Photo by Emma Diaz.
She said even her regulars and frequent clients now mainly order piñatas and party supplies over the phone, describing what they want rather than coming in for the one-on-one, in-person connection of bringing a party theme to life together.
The Piñata Factory's neighbors in the North Stone Avenue business plaza, including JJ's Bicycles and Chappopin Café, say they're sorry to see the Tucson staple close its doors.
"It's sad that she has to move her business to home because people now don't go out and visit stores," said Chappopin Café owner Natalia Chappotin. "They do a lot of online shopping which is killing our small local businesses."
Chappotin said customers are missing the experience of visiting a store, meeting the owner and creating something beautiful together, something she said Arrizon excelled at.
"I met her about a year and half ago. She was a great neighbor to me. In my first three months here, she made me a coffee piñata to congratulate us," Chappotin said. "I wish her success, now that she is transitioning to a more online and phone business. I hope that she is still successful and continues to create piñatas. (Piñata Factory) is a historic part of Tucson."
Chappotin has offered up her cafe as a location for piñata pick-ups, hoping to recreate an in-person shopping experience and help make connections.
Last month, Guty Morales, founder of junk journaling group Artsy Babes Club, hosted a birthday party junk journal event at Chappopin.
After crafting, attendees took turns swinging a bat at a custom piñata resembling Morales, one of the last pieces made in the store before it closed.
Artsy Babes Book Club's Guty Morales poses with a custom piñata Dehnia Arrizon made to celebrate her birthday. Courtesy of Guty Morales.
Arrizon had also made piñatas for her neighboring business, JJ's Bicycles, which opened shortly before the Piñata Factory.
Owner Jose Villegas and Arrizon built a friendship over the years.
"We had a really good relationship. She was an excellent neighbor. (She's) been part of the community in Tucson and a lot of people know her," Villegas said. "It's pretty sad to see her and the factory leave. It's not the same. Hopefully these changes are good and it'll be better for her."
Arrizon has made piñatas for Villegas in the shapes of various bicycle parts, including a wheel. And while piñata making is not easy to master, it's a skill and tradition that Arrizon has all but perfected.
"It's all a process. First you make the frame, prepare the materials and make molds," Arrizon said.
Her favorite part, though, is always the end result.
"Simply to see the children's faces when they come to pick up the piñata," she said. "It's always been good. For five years, I was the first place where you could buy and order a custom piñata. Thank you, Tucson."
While the Piñata Factory has moved on from a brick-and-mortar store to a home-based business, Tucsonans can still order custom pieces for all their special events by calling (520) 495-0920, texting (520) 305-7822 or visiting its Facebook page.
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Robberies, assaults and rapes spur new US travel warning for popular Caribbean getaway
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2026-07-13T22:01:25.233Z
Robberies, assaults and rapes spur new US travel warning for popular Caribbean getaway
Americans traveling to Saint Lucia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department after officials raised concerns about violent crime on the Caribbean island.
The department recently elevated Saint Lucia's advisory to Level 2, "Exercise Increased Caution," adding a new "crime" indicator to the warning.
Known for its volcanic Pitons, luxury resorts and tropical beaches, Saint Lucia attracts visitors from around the world each year.
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The updated advisory warns that violent crime can occur anywhere on the island and says U.S. citizens and other foreign visitors have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary and rape.
"In some cases, U.S. citizens have been killed," the advisory states.
The State Department also noted that violent crime has affected guests staying at tourist resorts and warned that police response times "are not as fast as in the United States."
Beyond violent crime, officials said petty theft remains common, particularly in popular tourist areas.
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"Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing," the State Department said in its advisory.
Travelers are further warned about overcharging, scams and aggressive vendors in tourist areas, though the advisory notes that many attractions have tourist police available to assist visitors.
The State Department recommends staying aware of one's surroundings, avoiding displays of wealth, using caution when walking or driving at night — and not physically resisting if confronted during a robbery.
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Officials also advise travelers to carefully check their luggage for firearms or loose ammunition before departing for Saint Lucia and to familiarize themselves with local laws and customs before arriving.
Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for further details.
The warning comes as U.S. officials continue issuing travel and security advisories for destinations around the world.
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U.S. officials have issued several travel and security alerts in recent weeks for popular international destinations, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
Earlier this month, the State Department renewed its Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, warning travelers about sexual assaults, petty crime, scams targeting tourists and the territory's strict firearms and ammunition laws.
The department urged visitors to stay alert in crowded tourist areas, use caution when walking or driving at night and avoid physically resisting if confronted during a robbery.
In June, the State Department also updated its longstanding Level 3 travel advisory for Venezuela after powerful earthquakes struck the country, reminding Americans to reconsider travel because of ongoing safety and security concerns.
Andrea Margolis of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.
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Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado
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2026-07-13T22:00:22.785Z
Helicopter Pilot Dies While Fighting Wildfire in Western Colorado
The pilot was the only person onboard when his helicopter crashed into a remote reserve during a firefighting mission.
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Suns double down after overachieving season, commit to depth, youth, culture
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2026-07-13T21:51:22.611Z
Suns double down after overachieving season, commit to depth, youth, culture
LAS VEGAS – Following a year in which the Suns outperformed their preseason win total projection by 15 games, owner Mat Ishbia vowed that the 2025-26 season marked the first of a new era for the organization.
“This is the first year of Suns basketball the way we’re going to do it,” he said.
The organization has shifted its approach since last summer. After blowing up the core that got them to the 2021 NBA Finals yielded underwhelming returns, the Suns have shifted their focus to the future, compiling draft assets and young pieces to build around their star Devin Booker.
Because of the roster’s youth and depth, the 2026 NBA Summer League that’s underway in Las Vegas has proved to be a beneficial and competitive stage for those pieces to gain experience and set themselves apart.
In February of 2023, the Suns bet their young talent and roster flexibility on a chance at a title.
Just three days after officially acquiring the franchise along with their WNBA counterpart the Mercury on Feb. 6th, Ishbia dealt Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson along with four unprotected first-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Kevin Durant.
Later that summer, Ishbia dug even deeper, dealing Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and an even larger haul of draft picks to the Wizards for Bradley Beal.
Durant and Booker managed just one playoff series victory as a duo prior to Beal’s arrival. Beal’s assistance proved futile with the team achieving just a first-round exit and failing to make the playoffs in the second year of his tenure.
Ishbia, who played college basketball as a walk-on at Michigan State, made Brian Gregory the full time general manager on May 1, 2025 and moved the Suns’ previous general manager, James Jones, to a senior advisor role. Gregory was an assistant for Tom Izzo and coached Ishbia at MSU.
Since taking over, Gregory has played a huge role in the transformation of the Suns’ front office approach and team culture according to Ishbia.
“He got multiple votes for executive of the year and I think he should’ve gotten more,” Ishbia said at his end-of-season availability. “He’s at every practice, he travels with the team, he talks to the players and he builds a relationship with everyone. He’s done an amazing job.”
The team has taken a more long-term developmental approach, investing in young assets and acquiring draft picks to build around Devin Booker in the post-Durant and Beal era.
Gregory dealt away Durant and acquired a haul of Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and a slew of picks, which has helped to build a large chunk of the Suns’ current core.
It has paid off so far as the team navigated the play-in tournament to make the playoffs this past season after a one-year hiatus.
“I couldn’t be more proud of what the team accomplished this year,” Gregory said following the team’s first-round series against the Thunder. “At the same time, their drive and hunger for more is there. Our job is to continue to stoke that fire and continue to push them, show them, teach them, help them and put them in a position to become their very best.”
The organization has made culture and continuity a focus in the post-Durant era.
“I’m going to own the team for a long time,” Ishbia said. “Hopefully you enjoyed watching this team play because that’s how we’re going to play. Competitive grit, 48 minutes, competing all the time, hustle, diving on the court. That stuff wins and we’re going to keep getting better with that.”
The strong culture the Suns are building toward carried over into their 2026 summer league debut. The Suns trailed the Blazers 38-24 at halftime, before responding with a 57-point second half to steal a two-point win.
“That first half messed with the coaches. I don’t ever think I’ve seen a box score like that,” Suns summer league coach Chaisson Allen said postgame. “It’s common to come into this environment with all these people in the building and have some nerves. To get that out in the first half and then to respond the way they did, I’m proud of it.”
The Suns made the comeback due in large part to the services of Khaman Maluach, who’s going into his second year and primed to take a big leap. Maluach had 19 points and 11 boards and showed off his shooting potential, knocking down three shots from beyond the arc.
“He’s been working on his game all summer,” Allen said. “Him being confident shooting it helped us, and then protecting the rim and commanding that defense is what he does best.”
Maluach’s length and vocality on defense attracted lots of attention pre-draft last summer. The 7-foot-1 big man boasts a 7-foot, 6.75-inch wingspan, and blocked 1.3 shots per game in his lone season at Duke. He’s often the loudest guy on the court, communicating defensive instruction to his teammates.
“I take a lot of pride in that,” Maluach said. “I think it’s natural for me, it’s natural leadership. When I go out there I just be me and try to help my teammates out.”
Koa Peat, whom the Suns traded up to acquire at pick 30 in the 2026 NBA Draft, shined in the second half of his pro debut. The University of Arizona and Gilbert Perry alumnus showed off his versatility and feel for the game with an over-the-shoulder alley-oop to Maluach to open the game’s scoring. He finished with 17 points, six boards and four assists.
“He’s able to get downhill to begin with with his size and his ball handling ability,” Allen said. “And then he’s able to make reads with his IQ. He knows where guys are at and they trust him with the ball.”
Despite his own strong performance, Peat was quick to credit his teammates for theirs.
“Khaman man, he stepped up and played a huge game,” Peat said. “I feel like we got the jitters out and we just started hooping together and started playing off each other.”
Peat and Maluach are vying to become consistent contributors on a team that doesn’t lack depth, another feature of the Gregory era. After riding it to 45 wins a year ago the Suns have re-invested in some of that depth.
Center Mark Williams, 24, and guard Jordan Goodwin, 27, inked three year deals to remain with the team, while guard Collin Gillespie, 27, signed a four year contract.
“They are going to play a significant role as we continue to build on the stuff that we did last year,” Gregory said. “You’re talking about three guys that are team-first guys that compete at a high level and are driven to continue to improve as players. I believe all three have their best basketball in front of them.”
Williams, Goodwin, Gillespie along with Dillon Brooks were all in attendance for the Suns summer league opener. Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Jamaree Bouyea and Haywood Highsmith were also on hand to see the young Suns.
A move that’s raised some speculation about the culture Ishbia intends to build in Phoenix, is the acquisition of Miles Bridges, who was also courtside for the Suns summer league opener.
The deal between the Hornets and the Suns to acquire Bridges was announced on June 28 and sends Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale to Charlotte, both of whom played a key role in the Suns’ overachieving season.
“We also want to thank Grayson and Royce for the impact they made in Phoenix,” Gregory said in a release. “Both played important roles in helping us build our foundation, and we appreciate everything they brought to our team. We wish them and their families all the best.”
Bridges, like Gregory and Ishbia, has a Michigan State connection; he played two seasons for the Spartans under Tom Izzo.
Bridges comes to Phoenix with a troubling off-court history that has raised some concerns about his fit.
In June of 2022 in Los Angeles, Bridges was arrested under suspicion of domestic violence.
Three charges were brought against him to which he pleaded not guilty. Bridges eventually pleaded no contest to his felony domestic violence charge. The other two were dropped and Bridges was sentenced to three years of probation.
Bridges went un-signed through the entire 2022-23 season. He turned himself in in October of 2023 after allegedly violating a protective order.
He returned to the Hornets in 2023-24 after serving a 10-game suspension by the NBA.
Ishbia previously said after the season that the Suns wouldn’t make a move that could negatively impact the Suns locker room.
“I like the culture that we’ve built, I like the identity that we have,” he said. “We’re not going to do anything silly to mess that up.”
It was reported on July 10, 2026 by TMZ that Bridges’ children’s mother was accused of assaulting Bridges by throwing water on him in front of their children.
The deal for Bridges was finalized on July 13th.
“Miles has established himself as a highly productive player whose game continues to evolve,” Gregory said in a news release. “His elite athleticism, strength and versatility allow him to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He embodies the grit, competitiveness and work ethic that fit our identity, and we’re excited to welcome him to Phoenix.”
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New Arizona prison mail rules raise concerns about inmate access to lawyers, courts
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2026-07-13T21:50:20.662Z
New Arizona prison mail rules raise concerns about inmate access to lawyers, courts
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Tom Cruise unveils dramatic transformation in first look at Alejandro Iñárritu’s highly-anticipated 'Digger'
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2026-07-13T21:41:03.606Z
Tom Cruise unveils dramatic transformation in first look at Alejandro Iñárritu’s highly-anticipated 'Digger'
Tom Cruise is taking on one of the most dramatic transformations of his career.
On Monday, Warner Bros. debuted the first trailer for Alejandro Iñárritu’s highly-anticipated film, "Digger", giving fans a glimpse of the 64-year-old actor in a role unlike anything he's tackled in years.
Cruise portrays Digger Rockwell, an eccentric oil magnate whose decisions put the world on the brink of catastrophe, ultimately compelling him to embark on an improbable mission to rescue humanity.
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According to the film's official synopsis, Cruise's character embarks on a quest to prove he is "humanity's hero before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything."
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The trailer opens with Digger frantically worrying over his sick cat before erupting at an employee who suggests shutting down one of the company's massive projects. It soon becomes clear the venture could trigger an astonishing $18 trillion disaster, setting the stage for the film's high-stakes story.
Cruise is almost unrecognizable in the footage, sporting a dramatically different look as the unpredictable billionaire.
Fans on social media couldn't ignore the jaw-dropping transformation.
"Respect for the glow down king," one user posted on X. "DIGGER looks hilarious already."
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"Can't get over the way you look," another user wrote. "Les Grossman vibe, I bet you had a blast making this film, you are just so amazing!"
"Digger" marks Cruise's first starring role outside the blockbuster "Top Gun" and "Mission: Impossible" franchises in years. The film is directed by Oscar winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu ("Birdman," "The Revenant") and is set to hit theaters Oct. 2.
Cruise first unveiled the trailer during a Q&A event in Los Angeles last week, where he praised the ambitious project and the creative partnership with Iñárritu.
"I have never had something that could challenge me in this way and neither has Alejandro when we went in, ever," Cruise said, per People. "And when you see this film, it's totally original."
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The ensemble cast also includes Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, Sophie Wilde, Emma D'Arcy, Michael Stuhlbarg and John Goodman.
Ahead of the trailer's release, Cruise also expanded his social media presence by joining TikTok over the weekend to promote the film.
The actor quickly amassed more than 1.4 million followers.
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How to watch France vs Spain: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals
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2026-07-13T21:31:04.482Z
How to watch France vs Spain: Live stream the 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals
In the heart of Texas, two countries will battle for a spot in the World Cup Final on Tuesday afternoon.
France and Spain, two premier programs who have been dominating their way through competition, meet in the FIFA World Cup semifinals at Dallas Stadium in Arlington hoping to punch their ticket to play at New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
It’s two of the most successful squads in World Cup history, and it seems almost a shame they won’t be competing for the World Cup trophy. But that’s how great the competition has been, as these two European rivals go head-to-head in the penultimate step to glory.
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For Spain, conceding their first goal of the entire tournament – yes, you’re reading that correctly – did little to faze them in the quarterfinals. Belgium’s Charles De Ketelaere was able to find the back of Unai Simón’s net to become the only player to do so thus far in the World Cup, but Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute goal was the decider in this 2-1 victory for Spain.
It has been impressive what the Spanish have done since their start in Group H against Cabo Verde turned heads following a 0-0 draw. But they’ve run through their competition ever since, defeating Saudi Arabia and Uruguay on the way to the round of 32, where a decisive 3-0 victory over Austria pushed them on.
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From there, it was a 1-0 win over Portugal, where Merino’s goal in stoppage time ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup run. Then, it was on to Belgium, which took down Team USA in the round of 16, where they once again controlled pace of play and got the timely goals necessary to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
Spain wants to get back to the World Cup Final, where they won it all in 2010. But their opponent has some unfinished business from 2022, and they look virtually unstoppable in recent tournaments.
France, which fell to Argentina in the World Cup Final four years ago, is looking to reach its third straight final after doing so in 2018, a win over Croatia, and in 2022. And head coach Didier Deschamps knows he has the team to beat someone like Spain.
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Led by Golden Boot frontrunner Kylian Mbappé, France has been showing why many believe them to be the favorite even before the tournament began. They controlled the entire match against Morocco, sending them home with a 2-0 quarterfinal win, and the others before that were simply trying to hang on.
It isn’t just Mbappé who deserves all the praise, though. Players like Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué and more have simply pestered country after country, possessing the ball well and finding all types of angles to strike on goal.
Could they do it against a Spanish squad that also thrives with possession and suffocates any attack? It’ll be quite the start to the semifinals at the World Cup, and it’s all on FOX.
Here’s how to watch the game, including start time, TV information and streaming options.
When: Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET
Where : Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas
TV: FOX
Stream : Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports
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Back-to-back Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner has to share spotlight with Danish model girlfriend
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2026-07-13T21:22:22.726Z
Back-to-back Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner has to share spotlight with Danish model girlfriend
Being at the top of your game and winning on the biggest stages isn’t always all it's cracked up to be. Sometimes you end up sharing the spotlight with your Danish model girlfriend.
That's the situation Jannik Sinner found himself in on Sunday. The No. 1 tennis player in the world defeated Alexander "Sascha" Zverev to win back-to-back Wimbledon titles and his girlfriend Laila Hasanovic went viral.
It's a tough life, but someone has to live it. Credit to Sinner for not allowing it to get the best of him. While he was taking care of business on the court, the cameras managed to find Hasanovic off of it.
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Social media took it from there. The 25-year-old Miss Universe finalist is now on the radar of those outside of the tennis and Danish modeling worlds. And the Formula 1 world, for that matter.
Hasanovic, who started a relationship with Jannik Sinner sometime last year, isn't new to the world of sports either. She dated professional driver Mick Schumacher for roughly three years before splitting in April 2025.
Wimbledon has made stars before. Who could forget Morgan Riddle bursting on the scene in the summer of 2022? Not this guy, and with any luck, Sinner's girlfriend could be the next to make something of her viral recognition.
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Riddle's now out of the game, having split from Taylor Fritz earlier this year. The sport could use some star power on social media and the timing couldn’t be any better for Hasanovic.
Again, the life of a professional athlete can be trying at times. That isn’t a reality that Sinner isn't familiar with. He knows all about it and hasn't been one to shy away from it.
"Of course it’s not easy, I travel a lot and during tournaments I’m very focused. But I think it’s a wonderful thing when you find the right love," Sinner told Vanity Fair Italia in 2024.
"If you think about it, the best tennis players in the world all have wives and children."
They don't all have Danish models who were once Miss Universe finalists. That's a burden he must bear.
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Bill Maher rips Buzzfeed, HuffPost to owner's face, says outlets are full of indoctrinated 'nepo babies'
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2026-07-13T21:22:03.270Z
Bill Maher rips Buzzfeed, HuffPost to owner's face, says outlets are full of indoctrinated 'nepo babies'
Comedian Bill Maher tore into BuzzFeed and HuffPost on his podcast "Club Random" on Monday during an interview with Byron Allen, who owns both publications, calling them "peak woke."
Allen said he recently purchased BuzzFeed and noted he owns HuffPost as well.
"All these places have been horrible to me," Maher said, naming HuffPost specifically. "Once Arianna [Huffington] left and it became like the most woke."
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Allen invested $120 million into BuzzFeed and is the new CEO of the company, Variety reported in May. BuzzFeed acquired HuffPost in 2020.
After some back and forth, Maher said that HuffPost came down hard on him over the years.
"That's what I hate about the left. The purity. And that's what HuffPost, I'm like — I'm worse than like the Republicans because I'm not pure with their — and a lot of what they believe, of course, is silly, insane revolutionary, garbage from people who don't know facts or history or perspective. But that's okay. I don't have grudges against, I don't even read it," he said.
He then said both HuffPost and BuzzFeed were full of millennial nepo babies.
"All these places are a bunch of snarky f---ing millennial, probably Nepo babies. I mean, I just know how these kids, who have these jobs, how much they were indoctrinated before they got there and they are not America. So I don't know, you don't read your own publications?" Maher said.
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Allen said he's been there two to three weeks, and said he does read his publications.
"Like I said, I'm there two or three weeks. At the end of the day, I do read it. And what I find is that, you know, there's that spectrum," he said, explaining that he learned from Al Masini, who created "Entertainment Tonight," not to get "caught up."
HuffPost came under fire earlier this year over an article posted to social media about feeling discomfort rooting for the USA in the Olympics.
The article, which was titled, "There's a Name for the Discomfort You're Feeling Watching the Olympics Right Now," was posted on X.
"If waving the American flag or chanting 'USA!' turns you off right now, you're not alone," said the caption, with a link to the article.
"While President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda separates families, and federal agents detain 5-year-olds and kill unarmed civilians, American athletes are winning medals on behalf of the nation at the Olympics right now," the February piece read. "This whiplash between pride for United States competitors and national shame for the federal government is common."
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HuffPost pointed to Olympians who expressed disdain for the current government in reaction to recent events, such as the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
For example, Hunter Hess, an Olympic skier, said, "There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of. Wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything going on in the U.S."
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Here is the real reason why they hate Caitlin Clark so much | Bobby Burack
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2026-07-13T21:21:43.814Z
Here is the real reason why they hate Caitlin Clark so much | Bobby Burack
In a discussion late Friday night on CNN, a panel debated why many WNBA players appear to resent Caitlin Clark. Former ESPN host Cari Champion didn't offer an explanation. Instead, she argued that anyone who suggests race is a factor is disrespecting Black women.
"To suggest that it is intentional or that people are being racist towards her leaves out a long history of women who have supported this league and started this league who were Black. It's very disrespectful to them," Champion told the panel.
OK, then.
But why do so many WNBA players, particularly Black players, display such obvious — and at times physical — hostility toward Clark?
Is it simply because she is a straight White woman in a league that is roughly 70% Black or LGBTQ+?
In part, yes. But her identity alone isn't the issue. There's more to it.
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The problem, for many around the league, is that Clark refuses to play the role expected of her. She is a straight White woman who has declined to turn herself into a vehicle for the racial and sexual activism that increasingly defines the league's public image.
That's an important distinction.
The identity left, if you will, doesn't reject all White people. Many would gladly vote for California Gov. Gavin Newsom for president. They adored Sarah Spain throughout her years covering the WNBA. What they reject is the wrong kind of White person.
Most White players in the WNBA have understood the assignment.
Cameron Brink is White, blonde, engaged to a man, and looks like a supermodel. She was drafted one pick after Clark in 2024. The WNBA establishment practically reveres her.
Of course it does.
From the beginning of her career, Brink has followed the script. Before playing a single WNBA game, she volunteered an acknowledgment of her privilege.
"I could go way deeper into this, but I would just say growing the fan base to support all types of players. I will acknowledge there's a privilege for the younger White players of the league," Brink said. "That's not always true, but there is a privilege that we have inherently, and the privilege of appearing feminine."
Then, in May, she emphasized that privilege once again.
"I've tried to be vocal about this and acknowledge there's such a privilege, marketing-wise, being White and blonde," Brink told Interview magazine. "It does really bother me seeing athletes and players who are consistently putting up crazy stat lines and not being rewarded by brands."
Paige Bueckers occupies a similar space.
She is often presented as Clark's counterpart by the sports media, yet there is little visible resentment toward her from either players or the media. Over the weekend, Bueckers expressed concern about the racial makeup of WNBA coaching staffs.
"[The WNBA] was built on a lot of Black women," Bueckers said, via Yahoo Sports. "It's definitely right for them to get the same equal opportunity as everybody else."
Bueckers' remarks were hardly courageous or groundbreaking. Yet Black Twitter spent Monday celebrating them.
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To better understand these dynamics, think back to the use of the term "anti-racism" in 2020. Authors Robin DiAngelo and Ibram X. Kendi, along with sports analyst Emmanuel Acho, argued there was a critical distinction between being "anti-racist" and merely "not racist." They argued that simply refraining from racism wasn't enough.
For White people, the implication was obvious. It was no longer enough not to be racist. You had to prove you weren't. You had to begin actively fighting against racism.
Former ESPN host Bomani Jones articulated that mindset in 2023, suggesting White people could be presumed racially biased until proven otherwise.
"Let's be fair. White people aren't always racially biased, but you can never be 100% sure," Jones said.
Viewed through that lens, the acceptance of Brink and Bueckers makes more sense. Both have repeatedly signaled they are, in fact, anti-racists.
Caitlin Clark has chosen a different path. She's a basketball player. That's all she's ever claimed to be. She never volunteered to become a symbol in America's culture war. She never volunteered to spend press conferences validating racial activists or apologizing for her own success.
Simply put, Clark is normal. She doesn't feel an obligation to tell the world she isn't a racist or a homophobe. Most sane people don't.
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Further, Clark is the first White American sports superstar of post-George Floyd America. That makes her villainous status even harder to shed, as many players and media members seemingly wear their bigotry toward her as a badge of honor.
Combine that with the narrative ingrained in many players that her race and gender are the reasons for her fame. Racial idolaters like Jemele Hill have made sure players continue to hear that message and believe it.
"We would all be very naive if we didn't say race and her sexuality played a role in her popularity," Hill told the Los Angeles Times in 2024.
Statements like that help explain why a player can drive her fist into Clark's neck, and reporters instinctively rush to defend the player who threw the punch instead of the player who took it.
Caitlin Clark has so much White privilege that it's her responsibility to defend the women trying to injure her.
Perhaps they eventually browbeat her with false narratives into becoming a spokesperson for the BLM and LGBT agendas. Unfortunately, it's hard to envision any other alternative.
The Black players and media are not going to accept her otherwise. They have shown they'd rather excuse the most egregious behavior directed at Clark than admit they are the ones enjoying the privilege.
The drama surrounding Caitlin Clark has never been difficult to understand. A straight White girl from Iowa transcended the game of women's basketball. She put the sport on the map.
Yet, the players have made clear they'd rather remain stuck in obscurity than ride the wave created by a White player more concerned with basketball than the grievance-based social messaging.
And that's why they hate her.
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Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
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2026-07-13T21:20:42.376Z
Lindsey Graham’s Death Transforms the Race for His Democratic Challenger
Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, has offered condolences to those who loved Mr. Graham while considering the political fallout from his death. Republicans are scrambling to arrange a new primary election.
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A Guide to the Uncanny 2026 Midterm Elections, and How We Got Here
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2026-07-13T21:20:22.924Z
A Guide to the Uncanny 2026 Midterm Elections, and How We Got Here
A lot of things have changed in American politics since our writer went on parental leave.
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Drone waivers for DC IndyCar race near Capitol and FBI raise security concerns
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2026-07-13T21:11:02.486Z
Drone waivers for DC IndyCar race near Capitol and FBI raise security concerns
WASHINGTON – When IndyCar takes over the National Mall in August – in the heart of America’s most restricted no-fly zone – the FAA will allow drone flights to capture the scene.
Homeland security experts aren’t confident the agency can make that happen safely.
The 1.7-mile course for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Aug. 22 and 23 will bring speeding cars within 1,400 feet of the Capitol, with a tight turn at FBI headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue and a long stretch alongside the Department of Justice.
“Drones in the wrong hands with the wrong intent can provide a major threat to critical infrastructure, to people, purely because of the capability that they provide from the air if not regulated, if not tracked,” said retired Coast Guard Vice Adm. Peter Gautier, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council who led disaster preparedness at the National Security Council earlier in his career.
President Donald Trump authorized the drone flights in an executive order in January that added the race to the list of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
“These beautiful cars are going to make freedom roar,” Trump said Monday at a White House ceremony showcasing the race, predicting speeds up to 190 mph on the Pennsylvania Ave. straightaway.
The FAA hasn’t said how many drones it will allow, what restrictions will be in place or how those would be enforced in real time.
Nor has it backed away from the plan despite an alleged plot to attack the UFC mixed martial arts event on June 14 at the White House using drones armed with explosives. The FBI arrested seven plotters. Authorities said they planned to force an evacuation, allowing snipers to shoot top government officials in the chaos.
Through July 4, over 600 drones have been seized for entering restricted airspace in FIFA World Cup host cities across the U.S., according to the FBI.
Gautier, the former No. 2 officer at the Coast Guard, said the Ukraine-Russia war and the U.S.-Israel war with Iran have made clear that drones can be powerful weapons.
The U.S. military and federal agencies, including the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security, have made strides on counter-drone defenses. But they don’t yet have enough capability to know what’s in the air, and they have not deployed sufficient countermeasures, he said.
“We’re not as prepared nationally as we need to be,” he said.
After the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the FAA imposed a 17-mile no-fly zone around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Recreational flights are banned, and even government agencies must go through a lengthy approval process.
The airspace over the National Mall is even more tightly controlled.
Under a 1938 presidential order, a prohibited flight area stretches from the Lincoln Memorial to the Capitol and includes the White House, as well as much of downtown Washington, up to 18,000 feet. The vice president’s residence at the Naval Observatory was added in 1950.
Only aircraft supporting the Secret Service, Office of the President and select government agencies can receive approval to fly in that zone. Typically, the only aircraft anywhere near the White House is Marine One, plus escort and spotter helicopters.
In 2015, a 2-foot diameter quadcopter crashed into a tree on the South Lawn of the White House, raising alarms about the rise of threats too small to detect by radar, let alone stop.
In March, unidentified drones were spotted over Fort McNair, the Army base near downtown D.C. that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio call home.
Rick Breitenfeldt, an FAA spokesperson, confirmed the agency would issue waivers for drones at the IndyCar race. He declined to say how many permits would be offered or what precautions will be in place to ensure those are the only drones in the air, and to prevent the devices from being used in an attack or from straying beyond approved zones.
Official guidance will be released closer to the event, he said. According to the National Business Aviation Association, rules for similar events are generally laid out as far as two weeks in advance.
Apart from the FBI and DOJ, the Grand Prix route passes the Canadian embassy, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, National Gallery of Art and National Archives. Cars will come within 3,400 feet of the White House.
Gautier said the Sept. 11 attacks “made brutally aware the vulnerability that we have in terms of our buildings and our critical infrastructure to aviation attacks.”
Apart from the two planes that toppled the World Trade Center in New York, a jet hijacked shortly after takeoff from Dulles International Airport, 22 miles west of the White House, crashed into the Pentagon.
“In terms of the D.C. airspace, in terms of an FAA waiver for a particular event, it’s really a matter of, ‘Is it legitimate use, do I know who’s flying and whether that’s authorized or not?’” Gautier said.
He didn’t anticipate security issues, but only so long as the FAA could answer those questions about the drones at the race.
Greg James, the vice president of business development at airspace management software company DroneUp, agreed that the FAA has made progress on airspace security but said a gap remains in real-time awareness of what’s happening in the skies.
He said airspace supervisors lack the ability to fully identify drones. Nor can they determine quickly who is controlling them and from where, or ensure they adhere to pre-approved flight plans. That makes it challenging to monitor airspace at the race.
“Allowing a lot of recreational pilots to fly in sensitive airspace, that’s where you really need to level up as far as coordination and awareness and trust with what’s there,” James said.
Katie Inman, who worked on drone regulation at the FAA and also served as the principal attorney at the National Transportation Safety Board, said she trusts the safeguards in place.
Authorities have the capability to jam signals or use other technology to disable law-breaking drones, she said, and strikes of some kind could also be on the table.
“They will not allow any unsafe operations, and they will quickly mitigate, deter and take care of any security issues,” she said.
In February, the U.S. military mistakenly shot down a U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone near El Paso using an unmanned anti-drone laser system.
The Defense Department, CBP and FAA issued a joint statement saying the incident involved “a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial system operating within military airspace.” Two weeks earlier, Mexican cartel drone incursion prompted the FAA to announce – and then quickly rescind – a 10-day closure of the El Paso airport.
Inman said the Grand Prix waivers are a sign that the FAA is open to innovation.
“If you’ve got a credible application and a good case with good risk mitigations or very strict limitations on your proposed operation, you’ve been vetted appropriately, they’re not going to be unreasonable,” she said.
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Cricket Australia pulls ridiculous national anthem move that shows how left-wing the country has become
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2026-07-13T21:01:42.914Z
Cricket Australia pulls ridiculous national anthem move that shows how left-wing the country has become
Australia seems determined to make radical left-wing blue states like California, Minnesota and Michigan look normal.
That seems borderline impossible, doesn't it?
Those states are busy trying to allow males to compete in girls' and women's sports, making it possible for illegal immigrants to vote, and covering up massive amounts of government fraud and waste in the name of "equality."
MLB GREAT JIM EDMONDS SAYS HE WOULDN'T HAVE TOLERATED NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTESTS: 'WE STAND UP AND SALUTE'
And yet, Australia somehow always finds a way to drop the ultimate, "hold our beer."
The latest example comes from Cricket Australia, which is reportedly bringing the Big Bash League final back to Australia Day on Jan. 26, 2027.
Makes sense, right? Cricket is one of the biggest sports in the country. Australia Day is one of the country's most important holidays.
It's the perfect time to combine two unifying forces – love of sport and national pride – into one huge celebratory day. But this is modern-day Australia we're talking about.
According to The Australian, Cricket Australia does not currently plan to feature "Advance Australia Fair," the country’s national anthem, before the BBL final unless the hosting city specifically requests it.
Read that again.
The championship game is being played on Australia Day, but playing the Australian national anthem prior to the match isn't in the plan.
Truly incredible.
Can you imagine if the NFL hosted the Super Bowl on the Fourth of July and said, "We're going to pass on the whole 'Star-Spangled Banner' thing because we don't want to offend anyone."
American sports leagues have pulled some ridiculous moves in the name of radical left-wing ideology, but none of them have dared to go that far. It's bad enough the NFL plays the "black national anthem" before the Super Bowl, but forgoing "The Star-Spangled Banner" is a step no league would dare attempt.
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If sports executives for one of the country’s biggest sports properties think playing the national anthem before their biggest game is problematic, Australia has far more problems than it seems willing to admit.
But it goes much deeper than that.
The league is reportedly expected to work with the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cricket Advisory Committee, also known as NATSICA, to make sure the day is handled with proper "cultural sensitivity."
Seriously? The league has to consult with an "Indigenous advisory group" to decide if it's appropriate to play Australia's own national anthem?
I can do that for them right now for free.
Yes. It's perfectly appropriate to play the country's national anthem before a massive sporting event. There, done.
By the way, Cricket Australia scheduled the final for Australia Day. Nobody forced them to do that; they picked the date because it’s a national holiday and they want people to watch.
The good news is that many Australians are actually angry. A Herald Sun reader poll cited found overwhelming support for cricket returning to Australia Day, and many readers also argued the anthem should be played.
Why is that good news? Because it means there are rational people in the country who simply want to display some patriotism and national pride. That's a good thing, not a bad thing.
This is all very predictable. The people in charge make decisions to please left-wing activists who are impossible to satisfy, then act shocked when normal citizens don’t appreciate the disrespect for their country.
What exactly is the point of putting the BBL final on Australia Day if Cricket Australia is going to act like the "Australia" part is inherently problematic? They want the holiday crowd, the TV audience and the attention. They just don’t want to appear too patriotic while cashing in on the date.
Or, maybe, they’re just cowards.
Cricket Australia has an easy choice here.
Play the anthem. Play the match. Let Australians enjoy Australia Day and maybe, just maybe, have a little pride in their country for one day.
Apparently, that’s too much to ask.
Australia can keep pretending this is about "cultural sensitivity" or whatever other corporate buzzword makes executives feel brave while doing cowardly things.
But normal people see exactly what’s happening.
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Cricket Australia scheduled one of its biggest events on Australia Day, then acted like celebrating Australia is something that requires an apology.
That’s not sensitivity.
That’s weakness.
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'Crystal Lake' trailer reveals the 'Friday the 13th' origin story with Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees
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2026-07-13T21:01:23.458Z
'Crystal Lake' trailer reveals the 'Friday the 13th' origin story with Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees
The first preview for the upcoming "Friday the 13th" prequel series "Crystal Lake" has arrived.
Basic info:
NETFLIX RELEASES BONE-CHILLING PREVIEW FOR NEW THRILLER SERIES 'I WILL FIND YOU' STARRING SAM WORTHINGTON
"Friday the 13th" is one of the most famous film franchises ever made, and it's arguably the most recognizable horror franchise to ever exist.
The story of Jason Voorhees and his mother goes back to the original film in 1980. Now, Peacock is releasing a prequel series from A24.
The preview was released by Peacock on Monday, and it looks like it's going to be a very dark and sinister journey with Linda Cardellini leading the way.
Give the preview a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
"It's like someone put a curse on this town. It all started when that kid drowned last summer. Something is in these woods and all it knows how to do is kill."
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That's going straight into the veins of horror fans everywhere, and for good reason. While horror isn't my favorite genre, a really good horror series or film always hits the spot.
We're witnessing that in real-time with the new movie "Obsession" dominating the box office.
Now, Peacock and A24 are teaming up to give horror fans a prequel to one of the most famous slasher stories ever told.
What do you think about the preview? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
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Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
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2026-07-13T21:00:19.977Z
Satya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
In a surprising blog post on Monday, Microsoft CEO is warning enterprises of the dangers of using proprietary models like Anthropic's and OpenAI's.
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Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS lawsuit
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2026-07-13T20:51:03.717Z
Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS lawsuit
President Donald Trump attends a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump “acted in bad faith” when he swiftly dropped his tax return lawsuit and directed his Cabinet members to establish a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, a federal judge in Florida ruled Monday.
Federal Judge Kathleen Williams of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida excoriated Trump, his sons Eric and Don Trump Jr., and their private Trump Organization for using the presidency to “manipulate the judicial process to pursue benefits unavailable in litigation.”
The Trumps and their private company voluntarily dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in May in exchange for the departments of Justice and Treasury creating a $1.776 billion fund for alleged “victims of lawfare.”
Critics pounced on the settlement as a “slush fund” for “cop beaters,” referring to Jan. 6 defendants who assaulted police officers. Trump pardoned all Jan. 6 rioters on the first day of his second term.
The Department of Justice maintained the fund was open to victims of any political leanings.
Williams, appointed during President Barack Obama’s first term, noted in her order the pot of settlement money was created to “fund claims premised on events including those arising from, inter alia, the Mar-a-Lago Documents Case and the events of January 6, 2021.”
The settlement agreement, signed May 18 by Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano, also forever absolved Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization from government prosecution and tax enforcement.
“No sitting President has ever sued federal agencies completely subject to his control for monetary benefits, or any benefits that inure to him, his family, and associates. The failure of any attorney in this case to address, on this docket, the relationship of this Article II proscription with the benefits conferred by the ‘settlement’ is a glaring omission that speaks to the control of the Lead Plaintiff,” Williams wrote in the 56-page order.
Lawyers, Trump and family cited
Williams referred Trump’s attorney Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for review of possible disciplinary action, and will prohibit for at least one year applications to the Southern District of Florida by Trump’s other attorney, Daniel Z. Epstein.
Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization are “prohibited from referring to the purported ‘settlement agreement,’ or using, offering, admitting, or citing any of its provisions in any judicial, administrative, regulatory, arbitration, or any other official proceeding as evidence of a ‘settlement’ reached in this matter,” Williams wrote.
Further, she ordered the Trumps and their company to reimburse fees for attorneys appointed by the court to examine Trump’s case against the IRS, an agency under his control as president.
35 former judges
The president and his family sued the IRS in January over the late 2019 leak of their tax information to news media by a government contractor. The contractor had already been sentenced for the leak in early 2024.
The creation of the “anti-weaponization” fund sparked lawsuits, including from two former police officers who deployed to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump’s IRS case was revived in late May when 35 former federal judges intervened, arguing the settlement fund was “a product of collusion and is itself a fraud on the Court.”
Lawyers representing the former federal judges hailed Williams’ ruling.
“The court’s opinion is a resounding victory for the rule of law. We are proud to represent these former judges in presenting the arguments that the court adopted,” according to a statement from Norm Eisen, co-founder and board member of Democracy Defenders Action, Matt Platkin, founding partner of Platkin LLP, and Susman Godfrey.
The Trumps and their private business maintained the president sued the IRS in his personal capacity and that the court lacked authority to review the settlement.
In her order Monday, Williams said the court declined to “accept the credulous exercise of divorcing President Trump’s current job title from an understanding of what happened here.”
Promise to scrap fund
Outrage over the fund, including from members of Trump’s own party, delayed the Senate’s eventual passage of a bill to fund Trump’s mass deportation agenda for the rest of his term.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified to Congress on June 2 that the administration would scrap the fund.
The White House referred States Newsroom to the president’s personal attorneys for comment.
A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team said in a statement, “The IRS wrongly allowed a rogue, politically-motivated employee to leak private and confidential information about President Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization to the New York Times, ProPublica and other left-wing news outlets, which was then illegally released to millions of people. President Trump continues to hold those who wrong America and Americans accountable.”
The departments of Justice and Treasury did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Trump touts IndyCar drivers' 'special' ability at Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase, seemingly ending hot debate
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2026-07-13T20:41:45.604Z
Trump touts IndyCar drivers' 'special' ability at Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase, seemingly ending hot debate
President Donald Trump on Monday ended the debate over whether racecar drivers are athletes as his administration showcased the power of IndyCar vehicles ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., next month.
Trump participated in the Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase at the White House along with IndyCar star Álex Palou, racing team owner Roger Penske and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
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"Next month these exceptional sportsman drivers, athletes, they’re great athletes," Trump said. "Nothing nobody can do. They’re born with something special. They’re born with the ability to press that pedal all the way down to the ground. Most people can’t do that. Very few people can.
"They’re beautiful cars. They’re going to make freedom roar. This is going to be a freedom that’s roaring like never before."
The showcase also featured a live pit stop.
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. takes place Aug. 22 and 23. The track layout features a 1.66-mile drive and seven turns.
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Trump’s declaration comes amid a hotly contested debate in the racing world over whether professional racecar driver are actually athletes.
ESPN star Stephen A. Smith waded into the territory in April when a caller on his radio show suggested that Richard Petty was one of the greatest athletes of all time. He said driving a car doesn’t "count" as being an athlete.
NASCAR greats Jeff Gordon and Kyle Larson pushed back on Smith’s insinuations in an interview with Fox News Digital in May before the Indy 500.
Larson, the reigning NASCAR Cup Series champion, challenged Smith, or anyone for that matter, to go one lap in a race car "without feeling like they're going to die."
Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat
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2026-07-13T20:41:26.150Z
'The halls of the Senate already feel empty': Tearful Thune honors Lindsey Graham as sister takes his seat
In the Senate, there’s a black veil covering a desk. On top there’s a bowl of striking white roses. That’s where Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., used to sit.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pointed to that desk during an emotional tribute to the late Senator on Monday. Graham was a confidant, trusted advisor and friend to Thune. And through tears, he set about remembering the lawmaker who spent 30 years in Washington, D.C., making a mark on his state and country.
"It's difficult to believe that Lindsey Graham is no longer here with us," Thune said. "That we won't run into him at a meeting today or share a joke with him at this afternoon's vote. The halls of the Senate already feel empty without him. And I know I'm not alone in that feeling."
GRAHAM'S DEATH IGNITES GOP SCRAMBLE FOR SENATE SEAT AS TRUMP HINTS HE ALREADY HAS A FAVORITE
As Thune spoke about Graham, the late lawmaker’s staff sat in the Senate chamber as tears filled the room. And since Thune became the leader of the Senate GOP, you would oftentime see Graham enter his office just off the Senate floor.
He was there to talk down Republican rebels who threatened to sink President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill," and once earlier this year stormed into Thune’s office declaring his resistance to a deal struck by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and the president to avert a government shutdown.
But he was there, and Thune noted that "Lindsey was fearless in his commitment to the causes that he espoused."
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"It didn't matter to him whether he would catch flak on an issue," Thune said. "He was undaunted by the politics if he believed he was right on the principle."
"Senator. Warrior. Patriot. Statesman," Thune continued. "Words that will be written about Lindsey. But for me, most of all, Mr. President, he was my friend."
Shortly after Thune’s tribute to Graham, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster officially tapped his sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to fill his seat for the remainder of his term. It’s a move that Thune, Trump and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. backed.
LINDSEY GRAHAM’S SISTER APPOINTED TO SENATE AS GOP RUSHES TO PROTECT FRAGILE MAJORITY
"I think this is what Lindsey would have wanted, and I plan to honor him in this way," Nordone said at the ceremony. "Now to Lindsey, I miss you more than I can even put into words. But I'm going to do this, I got it."
Back in the Senate, Thune remembers Graham as a "staunch conservative and a fierce advocate for South Carolina," but as a lawmaker who was willing to cross the aisle to find a solution. Through it all, Thune said that he would miss Graham’s friendship and humor.
"I am comforted by the knowledge that in the end, he has just changed his address. And that one day, Mr. President," Thune said through tears. "We will laugh together again."
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Ed King, 89, Scarred Veteran of Mississippi’s Civil Rights Struggle, Dies
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2026-07-13T20:40:24.204Z
Ed King, 89, Scarred Veteran of Mississippi’s Civil Rights Struggle, Dies
A minister disfigured in an attack on his life, he became what one historian called “the most visible white activist in the Mississippi movement.”
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Democratic socialists erupt over 2028 endorsement as AOC speculation grows: 'Dangerous path'
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2026-07-13T20:31:23.014Z
Democratic socialists erupt over 2028 endorsement as AOC speculation grows: 'Dangerous path'
Infighting has erupted within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) about the selection of its pick for U.S. president, as the group’s influence continues to grow on the national stage and speculation swirls about a 2028 presidential run by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.
The infighting reveals fractures in the roughly 120,000-member group, which has emerged as the preeminent socialist group in America. The division also sheds light on how some Democratic Socialists of America members believe the group can gain a permanent foothold in American politics and deliver on its socialist ideals on a national scale.
Some Democratic Socialists of America leaders have been pushing for an earlier presidential endorsement in place of the group's normal practice of selecting endorsements at its biennial national convention, which is set for summer 2027.
One faction known as the "Groundwork" caucus is pushing strongly for the group to conduct a national member poll and "endorse AOC on day one." The caucus believes an early endorsement will help DSA hold a more influential early role in 2028 presidential politics and "build power for socialism."
DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA LEADER SAYS ‘MANY’ IN GROUP WOULD BE 'THRILLED' AT AOC IN 2028
In one online petition, DSA members voiced that "if we don’t have a member poll, we as members will be left out of DSA’s most fundamental way of building a democratic strategy."
However, in a Sunday 14–13 vote, DSA's National Political Committee (NPC) rejected a proposal to allow the group's 2028 presidential endorsement to be decided through a nationwide all-member poll, according to Canary Mission. By rejecting the proposal, the committee left the issue to DSA's existing convention process, meaning any national endorsement decision would likely wait until the organization's next convention in August 2027.
The decision was blasted by many DSA members online.
Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the group’s New York City chapter, posted on X that "DSA’s national leadership (the NPC) just voted to overturn our convention & took away rank and file members’ right to vote in an all-member poll on presidential endorsement."
Gordillo added that the committee is "taking away our members’ right to vote" while NYC-DSA, the group’s largest chapter, is "send(ing) them ~ $2M per year in dues."
Likewise, J. Ryder, founding editor of a magazine on communism, wrote that the committee’s decision "to suppress polling the will of the members on presidential endorsement is severely disappointing."
Ryder added that "this will inevitably put DSA on the back foot in the 2028 moment," writing, "Waiting to endorse in August of next year at the convention may mean 6 months+ of vital AOC campaign time where the masses will be mobilizing without intervention by DSA."
"The worst part is, the members want to mobilize, they see the opportunity that this moment represents for socialism and want so desperately to grasp it," he added. "The fact the (sic) some sectarians on the NPC are suppressing even a non-binding poll shows that they know this, and are scared of the implications of member democracy and mass politics in DSA."
In response, committee member Amy Wilhelm fired back at Gordillo, posting on X that "NYC members deserve co-chairs that don't lie."
Wilhelm said that "there was never intention to prevent" DSA members from participating in chapter polls, and that "with the resolution where we left it today chapters are allowed to carry out the poll per their standard method."
Likewise, another X user who goes by the name "tylerisposting" blasted Gordillo, telling him in an X post to "stop lying" and "stop trying to foment a split."
Meanwhile, Eve Seitchik, a Massachusetts DSA member, characterized the events of the day as "a massive escalation of factional tensions," adding, "I'm afraid DSA has been set down a dangerous path."
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The authors posited that DSA’s recent electoral wins and Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., "Fight Oligarchy" tour "have shown that there is energy all across the country to support a bold, democratic socialist presidential campaign."
They argued that "DSA should be ready to position ourselves as the political home for the millions of people that will be inspired by AOC’s message and position our organization as the vital core of AOC’s campaign."
They wrote that Ocasio-Cortez is "on the precipice of running for — and potentially winning — the presidency of the United States" and that "this opportunity is years in the making."
"If we drag our feet," they wrote, "we will have forced ourselves into the backseat and miss the opportunity to strike when the iron is hot."
The four-term congresswoman has not directly said whether she will launch a presidential run in 2028. Rumors are also circulating about her opting to instead run for the Senate to topple Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Though Ocasio-Cortez is considered one of the most prominent socialists in the country and a close ally of Sanders, she has run afoul of DSA leadership several times.
In summer 2025, the group issued a statement condemning Ocasio-Cortez’s vote against an amendment to block additional funding for Israel’s "Iron Dome," which would have denied Israel an additional $500 million in U.S. funding for its preeminent missile defense system. In 2024, the DSA withdrew its endorsement for Ocasio-Cortez’s re-election, citing that she had not met its conditions, including opposing all funding to Israel and publicly supporting boycott and sanctions for the country.
DSA's New York City chapter notably retained its endorsement for Ocasio-Cortez.
AOC TAKES PAGE FROM BIDEN PLAYBOOK IN DODGING INTERVIEWS WITH NATIONAL PRESS
Commenting on DSA’s deliberations, a spokesperson for Canary Mission told Fox News Digital that "an AOC presidency would give that movement more than influence: it would give its agenda access to the full power of the executive branch."
The spokesperson added that "putting that power in the hands of a movement that repeatedly places ideological allegiance above America’s national interests, regards America and its allies as the problem, and shows sympathy toward their adversaries would not be political progress. It would be a profound national-security risk—and could be devastating for the country."
"DSA presents its agenda as a project of reconstruction, but much of its politics begins with dismantling the institutions, alliances, and economic system that sustain those achievements," the spokesperson said, adding, "For more than a decade, Canary Mission has documented numerous instances in which anti-Zionist activism has crossed into antisemitic harassment, support for extremism, and hostility toward the United States and its democratic allies."
"As these ideas have moved from activist circles into mainstream politics, DSA has emerged as the primary vehicle through which radical ideology is translated into political success," said the spokesperson.
Canary Mission keeps its representatives unnamed for security reasons.
Fox News Digital reached out to Ocasio-Cortez’s office and DSA for comment.
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Mamdani breaks silence on 'perverted' ally who helped sell Platner before scandal-plagued collapse
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2026-07-13T20:31:03.565Z
Mamdani breaks silence on 'perverted' ally who helped sell Platner before scandal-plagued collapse
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he will continue to work with Morris Katz, one of the leading political consultants behind Graham Platner’s doomed bid for Senate.
"I will continue to work with Morris Katz, he remains a top advisor of mine," Mamdani said at a news conference on Monday.
Many of Katz’s fellow Democrats lambasted him after Platner withdrew from the race following a rape accusation – which Platner denied – from an ex-girlfriend, arguing that Katz failed to do his due diligence before promoting Platner to party leaders. Some in the party are now calling for him to be blacklisted from future political operations.
Katz and his consulting partner, Daniel Moraff, ignored multiple requests from their own vetting team to dig deeper into Platner’s past over concerns of possible scandals, a source familiar with the early stages of the Platner campaign previously told Fox News Digital. The duo paid just over $6,000 for a three-day vetting job, something that usually takes weeks and costs tens of thousands of dollars.
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In addition to a rape accusation, Platner also attracted scrutiny over a trove of controversial deleted Reddit posts, a Nazi-linked tattoo he acquired while serving in the military and his alleged mistreatment of women.
The reporter asking about Mamdani about Katz cited a letter circulated by the Democratic Socialists of America urging their political allies not to work with him.
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"Morris Katz is one of the chief parties responsible for the catastrophic campaign of scandal-ridden Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner," the letter reads. "Billed as a top adviser to the campaign, Katz helped recruit Platner and supercharged his candidacy with slick video production, friendly media placements and political connections."
Democratic sources claim that Katz pitched Platner as a potential successor to an elderly Sen. Bernie Sanders and a potential presidential contender — a characterization he now denies.
After Platner announced his intention to suspend his candidacy, Katz wrote on X that "as soon as the team became aware of the rape allegations against Graham Platner we advised he suspend his candidacy, and in the following days worked to wind down the campaign" and that he was "deeply disappointed."
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A community note attached to his post points out that Platner’s campaign initially denied the rape allegation.
Katz also threatened former Platner staffer Genevieve McDonald in an attempt to dissuade her from cooperating with reporters seeking to cover Platner’s alleged emotional abuse of women.
"Just want to be clear on where we are right now," Katz wrote in the message obtained by the Bangor Daily News. "If the story goes in its current iteration we’ll communicate directly on the record, and by name, that Genevieve violated the personal trust of Amy and Graham and shared explicit falsehoods to sabotage the campaign."
Katz also faced criticism earlier this year over a puberty book he previously authored.
The political consultant authored a book in 2020 that bills itself as a "puberty book" for "curious boys" aged 10 to 12. Sections of the book include "Your New Penis" and "The Magic of Masturbation."
In a footnote on page 15 of the text, Katz wrote that he planned to "use images of my penis" to show children how genitalia develop during puberty, but that publishers shot the idea down for being "inappropriate." Conservative critics swiftly condemned him over the remark, with Katz later saying the comment was joke.
"Only a perverted freak would say that," wildly popular conservative X account "Libs of TikTok," which is operated by Chaya Raichik, posted to X in March.
"Morris Katz’s musings about exposing himself to ten-year-olds are absolutely disgusting," the National Republican Senatorial Committee said of Katz back in March as news of the footnote spread.
Mamdani’s office did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday.
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Democratic socialists erupt over 2028 endorsement as AOC speculation grows: 'Dangerous path'
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2026-07-13T20:21:43.986Z
Democratic socialists erupt over 2028 endorsement as AOC speculation grows: 'Dangerous path'
Infighting has erupted within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) about the selection of its pick for U.S. president, as the group’s influence continues to grow on the national stage and speculation swirls about a 2028 presidential run by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.
The infighting reveals fractures in the roughly 120,000-member group, which has emerged as the preeminent socialist group in America. The division also sheds light on how some Democratic Socialists of America members believe the group can gain a permanent foothold in American politics and deliver on its socialist ideals on a national scale.
Some Democratic Socialists of America leaders have been pushing for an earlier presidential endorsement in place of the group's normal practice of selecting endorsements at its biennial national convention, which is set for summer 2027.
One faction known as the "Groundwork" caucus is pushing strongly for the group to conduct a national member poll and "endorse AOC on day one." The caucus believes an early endorsement will help DSA hold a more influential early role in 2028 presidential politics and "build power for socialism."
DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA LEADER SAYS ‘MANY’ IN GROUP WOULD BE 'THRILLED' AT AOC IN 2028
In one online petition, DSA members voiced that "if we don’t have a member poll, we as members will be left out of DSA’s most fundamental way of building a democratic strategy."
However, in a Sunday 14–13 vote, DSA's National Political Committee (NPC) rejected a proposal to allow the group's 2028 presidential endorsement to be decided through a nationwide all-member poll, according to Canary Mission. By rejecting the proposal, the committee left the issue to DSA's existing convention process, meaning any national endorsement decision would likely wait until the organization's next convention in August 2027.
The decision was blasted by many DSA members online. Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the group’s New York City chapter, who posted on X that "DSA’s national leadership (the NPC) just voted to overturn our convention & took away rank and file members’ right to vote in an all-member poll on presidential endorsement."
Gordillo added that the committee is "taking away our members’ right to vote" while NYC-DSA, the group’s largest chapter, is "send(ing) them ~ $2M per year in dues."
Likewise, J. Ryder, founding editor of a magazine on communism, wrote that the committee’s decision "to suppress polling the will of the members on presidential endorsement is severely disappointing."
Ryder added that "this will inevitably put DSA on the back foot in the 2028 moment," writing, "Waiting to endorse in August of next year at the convention may mean 6 months+ of vital AOC campaign time where the masses will be mobilizing without intervention by DSA."
"The worst part is, the members want to mobilize, they see the opportunity that this moment represents for socialism and want so desperately to grasp it. The fact the (sic) some sectarians on the NPC are suppressing even a non-binding poll shows that they know this, and are scared of the implications of member democracy and mass politics in DSA," he added.
In response, committee member Amy Wilhelm fired back at Gordillo, posting on X that "NYC members deserve co-chairs that don't lie."
Wilhelm said that "there was never intention to prevent" DSA members from participating in chapter polls and that "with the resolution where we left it today chapters are allowed to carry out the poll per their standard method."
Likewise, another X user who goes by the name "tylerisposting" blasted Gordillo, telling him in an X post to "stop lying" and "stop trying to foment a split."
Meanwhile, Eve Seitchik, a Massachusetts DSA member, characterized the events of the day as "a massive escalation of factional tensions," adding, "I'm afraid DSA has been set down a dangerous path."
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The authors posited that DSA’s recent electoral wins and Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., "Fight Oligarchy" tour "have shown that there is energy all across the country to support a bold, democratic socialist presidential campaign."
They argued that "DSA should be ready to position ourselves as the political home for the millions of people that will be inspired by AOC’s message and position our organization as the vital core of AOC’s campaign."
They wrote that Ocasio-Cortez is "on the precipice of running for — and potentially winning — the presidency of the United States" and that "this opportunity is years in the making."
"If we drag our feet," they wrote, "we will have forced ourselves into the backseat and miss the opportunity to strike when the iron is hot."
The four-term congresswoman has not directly said whether she will launch a presidential run in 2028. Rumors are also circulating about her opting to instead run for the Senate to topple Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Though Ocasio-Cortez is considered one of the most prominent socialists in the country and a close ally of Sanders, she has run afoul of DSA leadership several times.
In summer 2025, the group issued a statement condemning Ocasio-Cortez’s vote against an amendment to block additional funding for Israel’s "Iron Dome," which would have denied Israel an additional $500 million in U.S. funding for its preeimient missile defense system. In 2024, the DSA withdrew its endorsement for Ocasio-Cortez’s re-election, citing that she had not met its conditions, including opposing all funding to Israel and publicly supporting boycott, divest, and sanctions for the country.
DSA's New York City chapter notably retained its endorsement for Ocasio-Cortez.
AOC TAKES PAGE FROM BIDEN PLAYBOOK IN DODGING INTERVIEWS WITH NATIONAL PRESS
Commenting on DSA’s deliberations, a spokesperson for Canary Mission told Fox News Digital that "an AOC presidency would give that movement more than influence: it would give its agenda access to the full power of the executive branch."
The spokesperson added that "putting that power in the hands of a movement that repeatedly places ideological allegiance above America’s national interests, regards America and its allies as the problem, and shows sympathy toward their adversaries would not be political progress. It would be a profound national-security risk—and could be devastating for the country."
"DSA presents its agenda as a project of reconstruction, but much of its politics begins with dismantling the institutions, alliances, and economic system that sustain those achievements," the spokesperson said, adding, "For more than a decade, Canary Mission has documented numerous instances in which anti-Zionist activism has crossed into antisemitic harassment, support for extremism, and hostility toward the United States and its democratic allies."
"As these ideas have moved from activist circles into mainstream politics, DSA has emerged as the primary vehicle through which radical ideology is translated into political success," said the spokesperson.
Canary Mission keeps its representatives unnamed for security reasons.
Fox News Digital reached out to Ocasio-Cortez’s office and DSA for comment.
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More Hollywood hypocrisy: Variety demonizes critics of Christopher Nolan's casting in 'The Odyssey'
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2026-07-13T20:21:24.531Z
More Hollywood hypocrisy: Variety demonizes critics of Christopher Nolan's casting in 'The Odyssey'
Hollywood and its media partners may have abandoned any pretense of creativity, originality, or intelligent filmmaking, but at least it hasn't given up on hypocrisy.
Take, for example, the brilliance of Variety, a publication dedicated to entertainment industry news and coverage. Variety is, like most companies associated with the film business, openly and proudly left-wing. As such, anytime those on the right, or even tangentially associated with the right, notice or say something about a movie or entertainment property, Variety leaps in to defend their political party.
Case in point? The difference in how they have treated the importance of "representation" in two prominent summer big-budget blockbusters.
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On the one hand, there's "Moana." A fictional story based in mythology, set in the Pacific Islands, the original 2016 animated film was widely enjoyed, critically and commercially successful. That led to the inevitable Disney live-action remake, which is the exact opposite. As part of their promotional efforts designed to help the film succeed, Variety posted a link to their story on X, saying, "'Moana' Creatives on Working Closely to Honor Polynesian Culture and Traditions, and Why Representation Matters in the Live-Action Film."
"Why representation matters." So what does that mean in practice? Well, Variety celebrates the film's depiction of Polynesian cultures, saying that the creative team "finally" has something to celebrate.
They quote star Dwayne Johnson inexplicably implying that audiences can only enjoy something when characters look exactly like them. "When I was 8 years old watching Harrison Ford, I was like, ‘I want to be that guy,’ but that guy didn’t look like me,'" Johnson said. "And so, as the film hits screens this weekend, Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander audiences, Johnson, and the film’s cast and creatives are finally finding much to celebrate," the article adds.
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"Aspects such as traditional Māori tribal tattoos, known as Tā moko, the rich expression of history through dance, and generations of Polynesian traditions are the beating heart of Thomas Kail’s adaptation. That left the film’s cast and creatives feeling a sense of pride at seeing their culture represented on screen."
Variety then celebrates how committed the cast and crew was to "representation," saying, "To ensure that the representation was done with respect and authenticity, countless artisans, consultants, experts, advisors, and department heads worked closely with the Cultural Trust."
That's great; the film is based on those cultures and their mythologies and traditions, so getting the details right is an admirable commitment to authenticity and accuracy. Except, and here's where the modern Hollywood tradition of hypocrisy comes into play, this same exact media outlet had the polar opposite reaction to critics of Christopher Nolan's upcoming release of "The Odyssey."
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S 'THE ODYSSEY' GETS OVERWHELMINGLY NEGATIVE REACTIONS AFTER CONTROVERSIAL CASTING CHOICES
Nolan has received an enormous amount of criticism for his bewildering casting and authenticity choices in "The Odyssey," one of the most legendary stories in Greek mythology and literature. He cast Elliot Page, a 5-foot-1-inch tall transgender actor, as a Greek soldier. Kenyan-Mexican actress Lupita Nyong'o is Helen of Troy. Zendaya is Athena, a Greek goddess. Other leads in the film include Matt Damon and Tom Holland, who have no Greek ancestry. In fact, not one of the main actors or actresses are Greek. There's modern language, like "Dad," for example, used in the trailer. And the armor and ships depicted are not representative of the time with "The Odyssey" was written.
Many critics have pointed out that this lack of accuracy and authenticity is bizarre, off-putting, and for some, offensive. Not to mention that it would never be tolerated were the story from a different culture. But to Variety? Pointing out these obvious issues makes you a "troll."
In May, left-wing columnist Marlow Stern wrote a story headlined, "‘The Odyssey’: Why Elon Musk and His Troll Army’s Attacks Aren’t Just Silly but Wildly Inaccurate."
Ah. So with "Moana," a fictional animated film from 10 years ago, Variety believes it was vitally important that every detail be "done with respect and authenticity." They cheer that "countless artisans, consultants, experts, and advisors" worked with the creative team to ensure that all Pacific Islander, Polynesian, Maori, or Native Hawaiian traditions were depicted accurately. Dwayne Johnson and the cast and crew are "finally" able to "celebrate," because of representation.
With "The Odyssey," if people point out that these same values are apparently thrown by the wayside with one of the most important, foundational texts in the history of storytelling, they're silly trolls. If you expect hypocrisy from the Hollywood left, you'll never be disappointed.
Here's how Stern's article starts: "From the team that brought you 'Why is Snow White Latina?,' 'Why are there Black people in ‘The Rings of Power?,’' and 'Star Wars has gone woke,' comes the latest online onslaught against an anticipated Hollywood project that committed the unfathomable sin of having a diverse cast."
Makes you wonder whether Stern would have the same reaction if Dwayne Johnson's character in "Moana" had been replaced by say, Chris Pratt. Something tells me she'd have been outraged, furious, launching silly, inaccurate, troll attacks left and right.
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But therein lies the contradiction at the heart of the modern entertainment business. When a story centers around a specific cultural or minority group, all authenticity and representation must be maintained. When Snow White, a character from a German fairytale published in 1812, is played by a Latina actress, it's cause for celebration. We must update all historical stories from European cultures to reflect modern diversity, but don't you dare touch any detail from a protected 10-year-old animated film.
Nothing about this is surprising, but it is illuminating. The entertainment industry is no longer a place devoted to making the best, most entertaining stories possible, but one where the express purpose is promoting and defending a specific type of ideological activism.
No wonder they keep losing money and influence.
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Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority
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2026-07-13T20:21:05.084Z
Lindsey Graham’s sister appointed to Senate as GOP rushes to protect fragile majority
FIRST ON FOX: Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., was appointed to fill her brother’s Senate seat after a push from President Donald Trump.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, a close Trump ally, appointed Nordone Monday afternoon, nearly 48 hours after her brother and longtime lawmaker suddenly died from an aortic dissection.
McMaster’s pick comes after Trump pushed for Graham’s "wonderful sister" Nordone to get the job.
"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly," Trump wrote in a post to Truth Social on Monday morning.
Others were in the mix initially, including Lt. Gov. Pam Evette, who Trump endorsed in her failed bid to clinch the GOP nomination for governor, former Rep. Trey Gowdy and former Sen. Jim DeMint, sources told Fox News Digital.
Her appointment fills the seat through Jan. 3, while voters decide in November who will hold the seat for the next six-year term.
At this point, it's unclear if Nordone would consider running for a full six-year term, and there's already private jockeying to run in the special election, set for Aug. 11, to secure the GOP nomination in the Palmetto State, with Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., both eyeing a bid.
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Graham’s death narrowed Republicans’ Senate majority and added pressure to keep every GOP vote available, especially with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., still being treated after a fall and pneumonia.
Nordone, who has largely kept out of the public eye, is married to Larry Nordone and has two daughters. She has worked with the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB) as commissioner, according to the organization's 2026-27 budget. The SCCB provides serves aimed at helping blind and low-vision South Carolina residents gain employment, independence and self-sufficiency.
Nordone has not previously held elected office.
GRAHAM'S DEATH IGNITES GOP SCRAMBLE FOR SENATE SEAT AS TRUMP HINTS HE ALREADY HAS A FAVORITE
Following Trump’s endorsement, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), also put his support behind Nordone on Monday morning ahead of the announcement.
"Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, would be a fantastic pick to serve out the remainder of the Senate term," Scott wrote in a post to X.
"After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state and our country."
GRAHAM REPORTEDLY REFUSED MEDICAL HELP BEFORE SCHEDULED TV APPEARANCE
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is also on board with the plan.
He told CNN Monday afternoon that he had already spoken with both Nordone and McMaster the day before, and believed that tapping the longtime lawmaker's sister to fill his spot, "in my view, makes a lot of sense."
"I think, in many respects, it would be a way of extending Lindsey’s legacy here, and certainly something that, if that’s what they decide to end up doing, I think there’d be a lot of support for," Thune said.
The filing period for a special primary election begins on July 21, with the special election to follow on Aug. 11. A runoff, if needed, would be held Aug. 25, leaving the candidate just two months to campaign before the Nov. 3 general election.
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Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says
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2026-07-13T20:12:02.830Z
Connecticut bars Nativity display in state Capitol because it's 'religious,' lawsuit threat says
EXCLUSIVE — A Connecticut religious liberty group is challenging a state policy that barred it from displaying a Nativity scene inside the Capitol, arguing officials violated the First Amendment by prohibiting holiday displays solely because they were religious.
On Monday, First Liberty Institute sent a demand letter to Connecticut’s Joint Committee on Legislative Management on behalf of the Family Institute of Connecticut (FIC) after the organization was barred from exhibiting a small Nativity in the state Capitol building in December.
First Liberty Institute maintains that the Committee’s policy permits displays in the Capitol unless they are "religious in nature," and, in their letter with Jones Day, asks the Committee to remove the provision from its policy and allow the Nativity display this Christmas season.
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According to First Liberty Institute, the Family Institute of Connecticut applied in December to display a small Nativity scene in a public area of the state Capitol.
The group says the Joint Committee on Legislative Management rejected the request, explaining that its policy prohibits religious displays by outside organizations because a standalone Nativity scene could be viewed as government endorsement of Christianity.
"The Committee’s position is legally incorrect, and the Committee itself has violated the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by maintaining a facially unlawful policy and denying FIC’s application," the letter reads. "As summarized below, the Establishment Clause certainly does not forbid the display of a Nativity scene at the State Capitol, and the Committee’s denial of FIC’s request based on its religious nature is viewpoint discrimination in violation of the Free Speech Clause."
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Roger Byron, senior counsel for First Liberty Institute, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that the Connecticut’s Joint Committee on Legislative Management’s policy infringes on First Amendment rights.
"The ‘no religious display’ policy is such a blatant violation of the First Amendment that it must have been an oversight," Byron said. "The law is clear that barring a religious viewpoint from a public forum like this violates the Free Speech Clause. Hopefully the Committee changes its policy and makes further legal action unnecessary."
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Andrew Lelling, partner at Jones Day and lead counsel for the FIC, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital, "The FIC is just asking for equal treatment. No one should be censored or denied access because his viewpoint is a religious one."
Fox News Digital reached out to Connecticut’s Joint Committee on Legislative Management for comment.
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Appeals court reverses decision on immigrant detention, leaving no-bond policy in place
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2026-07-13T20:11:00.869Z
Appeals court reverses decision on immigrant detention, leaving no-bond policy in place
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Pima County funds jail GED program after sheriff's cut
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2026-07-13T20:10:40.900Z
Pima County funds jail GED program after sheriff's cut
Pima County has stepped in to fund a decades-old GED program at the county jail after Sheriff Chris Nanos canceled its contract with Pima Community College, arguing the $170,000 annual cost outweighs its unproven benefits.
Supervisors voted 4-0 during their last meeting to fund the program through June 30, 2027, with Supervisor Steve Christy abstaining, citing concerns that the change would open the door for the sheriff's department to offload more of its spending to the county.
The county will work with Pima Community College staff to build a more systemic approach to GED completion for formerly incarcerated individuals, extending the progress they made while incarcerated.
Despite Christy's concerns, other board members said that since the sheriff's department already terminated the contract, the county had no choice but to step in and fund it themselves or see the program end.
The program cannot resume in its previous form until a new contract is drafted and approved.
The adult basic education program's primary goal is to help people in jail prepare for and pass GED testing to achieve high school equivalency. The partnership between Pima County and Pima Community College dates back 35 years, including 32 years operating on-site at the jail.
In a letter to the board, Nanos cited concerns from sheriff's department officials about the program's impact on staff who must escort incarcerated individuals to class, the cost of what is advertised as a "free service," and uncertainty over how effective the program actually is.
Pima Community College Chancellor Jeffery Nasse said in a letter to the board that college officials met with Nanos after he told them he'd terminated the contract in an effort to preserve the program. Nanos said during the meeting that he supports the program but believes the sheriff's department could no longer fund it, suggesting the county pick it up instead.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, right, canceled the department's contract with Pima Community College, arguing the GED program's cost outweighs its unproven benefits. Courtesy of Pima County Sheriff's Department.
The $170,000 pays for a full-time and part-time instructor, a classroom, supplies and 16 days of GED testing each year.
The classroom can accommodate 24 students per day, holding two classes daily, six days a week.
Pima Community College said the program is in high demand, receiving 2,800 requests, including 1,700 for testing, from inside the jail since July 2025. The program has served 240 learners and administered 150 single-subject GED tests.
The program nets a variety of positive effects for those it serves, including a 13% increase in likelihood of employment following release and a 43% reduction in recidivism.
PCC's letter offered the board four options to expand services, though none were adopted.
Laurie Kierstead-Joseph, assistant vice chancellor of Pima Community College for Adult Basic Education, urged supervisors to approve the funding, citing the previous 35 years of success.
Kierstead-Joseph pointed to the program's impact on recidivism and employment outcomes for formerly incarcerated individuals. Of the 240 people served by the program in the past year, 150 GED subtests were taken, with about 80% passing, a higher rate than seen outside the jail, she said. She added that the program returns between $4 and $5 in reduced incarceration costs for every dollar invested.
"Adult learners who have not yet finished high school often did not have the most positive educational experiences in the past and many have struggled with learning disabilities," Kierstead-Joseph said. "Adult learners need more than access to tablets with educational apps. They need expert guidance and support. Ultimately, this program, it plants a seed, helping learners believe in themselves again and motivating them to follow the motivation that follows them beyond the jail and onto our PCC campuses."
Nanos disputed the benefit of the program, saying he believes it would be better suited for a prison rather than a jail. Anyone seeking a GED is required to pass five tests, meaning the program lasts much longer than the average jail stay of three weeks.
He said that as a result, the program awards few GEDs, only one since the start of 2025.
"To spend $170,000 on a program that has no measuring stick to show any success makes no sense," Nanos wrote, also noting that the training is already provided for free for incarcerated individuals 21 and under by the Arizona Superintendent of Schools and offered by Pima Community College for free online.
He said this type of program would be better carried out by the superintendent's office or the Pima County jail's Transition Center.
Pima Community College said the program is a good opportunity to introduce adult education to people within the jail, adding that it can be continued and built on after release.
Many of the students reported being out of school for a very long time, saying the experience motivated them to move forward with their education.
District 2 Supervisor Matt Heinz said the three- to four-week jail stay presents a difficult circumstance for many incarcerated individuals, and that connecting them to Pima Community College could offer a lifeline they can use after release.
He called for consideration of doubling the funding, given that the program receives far more requests than it can currently accommodate.
"Remember the prison system, the carceral system, the jail, all of that (...) it's rehabilitation. It's supposed to be a rehabilitation process," Heinz said. "Part of that is to help these folks find other opportunities that they can engage in, and education is really crucial for that."
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to fund the jail's GED program after Sheriff Chris Nanos ended the sheriff's department's contract with Pima Community College.
Christy said he had a long conversation with Nasse about the benefits of the program, expressing his support for its continuation. He questioned Nanos' motivations for canceling the contract, saying he believes Nanos anticipated the board would be willing to pick up the expense, given the well-known interest by supervisors in education initiatives.
He suggested Nanos may use this as a precedent to end his support for other programs in order to force the county to choose between paying out of its own fund or letting the programs be eliminated.
"Why suddenly is our sheriff cloaking himself in the flag of fiscal responsibility by deciding that he can't afford $170,000, a mere rounding error in his multi-hundred million dollar budget?" Christy asked. "That makes no sense to me, and it leads me to believe that is this the camel's nose in the tent where from this point forward, he's going to be looking at items and decide that he doesn't want to have to spend them or he can trim his budget by refusing to implement them as we go along. Today, it's the GED program. Tomorrow, it's something else."
Christy also suggested the county use this incident as pretext to look into the sheriff's budget and ask for justification of every piece of funding.
District 1 Supervisor Rex Scott, who completed a GED program, also expressed his support for the continued funding, reaffirming the idea that the goal of the adult basic education program is not necessarily to hand out GEDs, but to begin the journey that people in jail will be able to continue after their release.
Scott suggested working toward a more systemic program for GED completion, noting it would advance the program's ultimate goal while easing the staffing concerns raised by the sheriff's department.
District 5 Supervisor Andrés Cano said he wanted to discuss tracking outcomes for people leaving jail in order to "celebrate their completion of their GEDs," as well as the state's defunding of adult education, to work out the county's role in filling that gap and its potential impact on staffing.
Cano said the county has a duty to invest in the local workforce through programs like this, especially as many residents struggle with nutritional and health care access.
Ian Stash is University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at ianjgs16@gmail.com.
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Apple says former employee exploited ‘rare’ bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI
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2026-07-13T20:10:20.938Z
Apple says former employee exploited ‘rare’ bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI
Apple would not comment on the "security breach," which allegedly allowed a former employee to download sensitive files from Apple's network long after he departed the company for rival OpenAI.
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'The View' co-hosts call out ugly online commentary about Lindsey Graham
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2026-07-13T20:01:42.822Z
'The View' co-hosts call out ugly online commentary about Lindsey Graham
"The View" co-hosts Sara Haines and Ana Navarro called for decency following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday during the daytime talk show, noting the ugly commentary circulating online.
"First thing I want to say is, I saw a lot of posts online this week kind of celebrating his death and rejoicing," Navarro said. "And listen, I know that Trump does that. He did it with Bob Mueller, he did it with John McCain, he did it with Rob Reiner. But it’s inhumane and lacking empathy. And the dead person is dead and can’t hear you and can’t read your posts. But his family, his sister who he adopted when she was 13 because both of their parents died, is alive, and is hearing it. And so I think that for the benefit, for humanity, for having, you know, a normal decency towards the family of the dead, that just has to stop."
Multiple political commentators have cheered Graham's death as others have criticized his legacy following the news. Far-left streamer Hasan Piker called him a "bloodthirsty, odious monster" in reaction to the news on Sunday.
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Navarro, in addition to co-hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg, were also critical of the late senator during the discussion, citing his relationship with President Donald Trump.
"But as to Lindsey, for me, there was a Lindsey before Trump and a Lindsey after Trump. There were two completely different Lindseys. This brought out all sorts of feelings in me. Honestly, I feel like I buried Lindsey when John McCain died, because he became just a completely different person," Navarro said.
Hostin quoted Steve Schmidt, who co-founded the anti-Trump Lincoln Project, who Hostin said wrote, "Lindsey knew better."
"He was certainly this political chameleon," Hostin said. "And his legacy is complicated and people are speaking out about the very hypocrisy that you saw when he was John McCain’s friend and when he became friends with Donald Trump. Steve Schmidt, who’s a political strategist and worked on the John McCain campaign in 2008, wrote just today, 'Lindsey knew better.' And he said he was 'a lonely and unprincipled man who betrayed his country for power and his decency for attention.' That is someone that knew him. He also called him a 'pilot fish, a smaller fish that hovers about a larger predator, like a shark, living off of its deleterious, and that’s Lindsey.'"
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Haines also called out the negative posts online.
"I’m going to echo Ana’s sentiments that the person who passed won’t hear the people’s comments," she said. "I’m more of the thought that he is no longer at play. I did not know him at all. I didn’t know really much about him. But it did disturb me that people were online saying things like, don’t humanize him. You don’t have to humanize a human. He was a human. So there were people that loved him, there were people that cared for him. And whether I disagreed with him completely or not, he’s gone. So my heart goes out to the people around him that are suffering."
"The Young Turks" co-host and executive producer Ana Kasparian responded to the news that Graham had died on X with two words.
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"Good riddance," Kasparian said.
Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes had the same response as Kasparian.
Another co-founder of the Lincoln Project, Rick Wilson, suggested during a podcast conversation that Graham's death was a form of "karmic comfort" for some people, as reported by Mediaite.
"Lindsey Graham sold his soul to Donald Trump to get a war with Iran and died knowing how badly Donald Trump had f---ed it up," Wilson said. "For people looking for some like, karmic comfort in this, there you go."
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Driver accused of DUI survives astonishing 600-foot plunge down California cliff
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2026-07-13T20:01:23.366Z
Driver accused of DUI survives astonishing 600-foot plunge down California cliff
California officials on Monday said a driver suspected of being under the influence miraculously survived after a pickup truck plunged roughly 600 feet off a cliff in Northern California last week.
The crash happened in Siskiyou County along State Route 263, a scenic highway carved through steep cliffs and rugged terrain known for its dramatic drop-offs.
The pickup appeared to veer off the roadway before tumbling down the mountainside and eventually coming to rest at the bottom of the cliff, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
"Remarkably, the driver survived what could have easily been a fatal crash," the agency said.
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After authorities responded to the scene, the driver was found to be allegedly impaired, CHP said.
The individual was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
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Photos released by the agency show the pickup truck mangled and nearly unrecognizable after the violent plunge, with debris scattered across the rocky mountainside.
Authorities did not immediately release the driver's identity or provide details about the extent of any injuries sustained in the wreck.
Following the incident, CHP urged drivers to never get behind the wheel while impaired, warning that the consequences can be devastating.
"This crash serves as a powerful reminder that impaired driving puts not only your life at risk, but also the lives of everyone else on the road," CHP said. "Choosing to drive under the influence can have devastating consequences that are entirely preventable."
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For 35 Years, Undocumented, and Chasing the American Dream
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2026-07-13T20:00:20.911Z
For 35 Years, Undocumented, and Chasing the American Dream
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo hoped to obtain legal status, his family said. He was killed last week by an immigration agent who was looking for a different man.
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Yellowstone bison attack witness believes man saved his grandson by taking brunt of attack
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2026-07-13T19:51:42.682Z
Yellowstone bison attack witness believes man saved his grandson by taking brunt of attack
The grandfather who was tossed into the air by a charging bison at Yellowstone National Park is recovering after suffering multiple broken bones as new details emerge about the terrifying encounter.
The victim has been identified as Carl Isom-McDaniel, a man visiting the park with his grandson when the bull attacked Friday evening at Bridge Bay Campground near Yellowstone Lake, according to several reports.
McDaniel is a retiree based in Kendall, Washington, according to reports. He is known for serving on several boards — including the water and parks commissions.
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Now, the photographer who took video of the shocking attack has revealed previously unknown details.
"Once I saw the victim in the air, I stopped filming and ran with some other men to haze the bison away and to render aid," photographer Mike McLeod told Fox News Digital in an interview.
"It really felt to me like the grandfather kind of saved his grandson. [He'd] taken the brunt of the attack," he said.
"I got to him right away, and the first thing he asked is, 'How is my grandson?'" recalled McLeod, a veteran.
McDaniel never lost consciousness during the attack despite suffering multiple broken bones, Fox News "America's Newsroom" reported.
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He is now recovering from his injuries.
When the bison stood up, the grandfather decided to leave immediately and the grandson followed, McLeod said.
"For some reason [the bison] had it in his head he was going to attack those two," the photographer recalled.
New reports also indicate that neither McDaniel nor his grandson did anything to provoke the animal.
The bull had already charged a group of teenagers before stopping to wallow in the dirt near the campground, Fox News Digital previously reported.
"Less than even a minute after I started filming, the bison charged a bunch of teenagers that were at a safe distance," the photographer said.
"They were all young and nimble, so they just scattered," he said.
"But they started yelling, 'Hey, everyone watch out. There's a bison.' ... There were a lot of campers in the camp."
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McDaniel and his grandson later came upon the bison while out for an evening walk, unaware it had already displayed aggressive behavior.
The pair briefly stopped to take photos before the bison stood up, McLeod said.
The two moved behind a cluster of trees as a pickup truck drove by. The bison briefly turned its attention toward the vehicle before charging back toward McDaniel and his grandson.
The grandson escaped, but the bison hooked McDaniel near his hip with one horn and hurled him several feet into the air.
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MacLeod said he feared the animal was about to gore the injured grandfather — prompting him to put down his camera and run toward the bison, yelling and waving his arms.
Other campground visitors assisted until the animal retreated.
The Bozeman, Montana-based photographer, who captured the viral attack on video, said McDaniel remained in good spirits while waiting for help to arrive.
The attack occurred during the bison's mating season, when bulls can become aggressive because of heightened testosterone levels, "America's Newsroom" noted. Bison can run up to 30 mph, giving people little time to react.
Yellowstone National Park advises its visitors to stay at least 25 yards away.
Since the attack, McLeod and his wife have been in touch with the victim's family.
McLeod has learned that the grandfather just got out of surgery yesterday for a broken leg, he said.
"He is very proud of his grandson and very thankful that his grandson was not injured," he added.
Fox News Digital reached out to Yellowstone National Park for comment.
Amber Harding of Fox News Digital/OutKick contributed reporting.
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A mystery company, a MAGA activist and $1.1M: Inside Risa Lombardo’s ‘sham’ Green Party candidacy
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2026-07-13T19:51:22.716Z
A mystery company, a MAGA activist and $1.1M: Inside Risa Lombardo’s ‘sham’ Green Party candidacy
The Arizona Green Party says that gubernatorial hopeful Risa Lombardo is a "sham candidate" who is being propped up by Republicans. So far, she's spent most of her public campaign funding with a Nevada company that was created just days before she qualified for Clean Elections money. (Photo by Jim Small/Arizona Mirror)
Risa Lombardo, a former local GOP official who is accused of being a sham Green Party candidate for Arizona governor, spent 78% of her public campaign funding to pay a single Nevada business that was created 13 days before her first payment to it.
And those payments could constitute major violations of Arizona’s public campaign finance system, which has strict rules for candidates who use taxpayer money to run for elected office.
Lombardo’s candidacy is already controversial: The Arizona Green Party is telling its members not to vote for her because she is a “sham” candidate running under the party’s banner. Lombardo was an elected Republican Precinct Committeewoman — a post typically held by the most committed party activists — until days before she filed to run as a Green Party candidate last year, and she was selling MAGA merch and supporting far-right candidates like Kari Lake in 2023.
In a tight race between Gov. Katie Hobbs and the Republican nominee, votes for a third-party candidate could swing the outcome. With Green Party candidates typically appealing to liberal or left-of-center voters who don’t like the Democratic Party’s nominee, that could mean fewer ballots cast for Hobbs.
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In June, Lombardo’s campaign paid more than $887,000 to Bootstrap Campaigns for a wide range of services. Her campaign finance report says her payments to the firm were for consulting services, mailers, text messages to voters, flyers, photography, video production, radio production, canvassing, social media management, petition gathering and sign printing and installation.
It’s unclear what petition gathering services Bootstrap Campaigns conducted, since Lombardo’s signatures to make the ballot were gathered months prior to her payments to the business. Clean Elections candidates are barred from incurring debt. In 2009, the Clean Elections Commission removed a GOP legislator from office for, among other things, spending money that he did not have in his campaign account.
Lombardo’s nominating petitions were submitted in May, several weeks before she paid Bootstrap Campaigns for petition gathering — and before the company was even incorporated.
The Lombardo campaign sent out mass texts and mailers to Arizona voters last month, asking them to change their registration to Green Party and to vote for her in the July 21 primary election. In the primary, Lombardo is up against the candidates that the Arizona Green Party endorsed, but because she collected enough voter signatures, Lombardo’s name will be printed on the ballot, while the party’s candidates are running as write-ins.
After collecting more than $21,000 in $5 qualifying contributions, Lombardo received $1.1 million in public campaign funds from the Citizens Clean Election Commission on May 26.
Bootstrap Campaigns has no online footprint, there are no Arizona or federal campaign finance reports of it receiving any payments from any candidate except for Lombardo. All of the company’s officer positions are listed as being held by a Christopher Silva. The company has no website or online footprint, and attempts to identify Silva were unsuccessful.
Lombardo’s massive lump-sum payments to a single firm seemingly violate the rules Clean Elections imposes on candidates who use its money to run for office, as well as the state law that created the public campaign finance program.
Arizona law requires Clean Election candidates to “pay monies from a participating candidate’s campaign account directly to the person providing goods or services to the campaign and shall identify … the full name and street address of the person and the nature of the goods and services and compensation for which payment has been made.”
Further, Clean Elections rules regarding that law, which are found in the Arizona Administrative Code, says that a candidate’s campaign finance report must include the same details for subcontractors it pays, even if those payments are made through another vendor.
If the Clean Elections Commission finds that a candidate violated state law or the commission’s rules, it can decertify a candidate, suspend funding or order it to be repaid, or impose an up to $5,000 penalty for candidates for statewide office.
That isn’t how Lombardo reported her spending. Instead, all of her money was paid directly to Bootstrap Campaigns, with payments noted as paying for a litany of services.
If Bootstrap Campaigns actually performed such varied work, it would be highly unusual. Large campaign management firms with decades of experience rarely do all of those different tasks in-house, and instead typically hire subcontractors to do much of the work — like photography, video production and sign printing — that Lombardo’s campaign paid Bootstrap Campaigns to complete.
Lombardo paid at least one other company in a similar way. A $30,000 payment to Hunt On Consulting notes that it was for consulting, fieldwork, event support and voter engagement, logistics, photography and communications.
Hunt On Consulting is based in Sheridan, Wyoming, and has the same address as hundreds of thousands of other businesses that use commercial registered agents at that address.
Some of those businesses are legitimate, but many of them are not, and reports of scammers using that address and Registered Agents Inc., the same firm as Hunt on Consulting, are numerous. In Wyoming, the owners of limited liability companies are not required to identify themselves on incorporation filings, and the state doesn’t collect corporate or personal income taxes, making it a haven for foreign shell companies and any company that wants to hide its ownership.
Some of Lombardo’s campaign spending went to firms that are clearly part of the Republican campaign machine. For instance, she paid $50,000 to Tucson-based Gigs AZ, which is operated by Jose Acuna, who works for the Arizona Republican Party.
Acuna did not respond to a phone message.
The AZGOP paid Acuna $1,930 in June, according to a campaign finance report that lists the same address for Acuna as the one listed for Gigs AZ in Lombardo’s campaign report.
And Lombardo paid $3,000 to Financial and Treasury Services, LLC, which was created on May 30, and whose principal agent is Tim Sifert, a former communications director for the Arizona Republican Party.
Sifert, who runs the American Campaign Finance Foundation, is a longtime GOP consultant. He serves as the treasurer for numerous Republican campaigns, including Local Majority PAC, which supports conservative candidates, Arizona Rep. Matt Gress, Rodney Glassman, who is running for attorney general and Arizona Rep. Justin Olson, an employee of Turning Point USA.
When Lombardo faced legal challenges to the voter signatures she gathered to make it on the ballot, she was represented by Republican election attorneys Tim La Sota and Kory Langhofer, whose past clients have included Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and the Arizona Republican Party.
Lombardo’s campaign paid La Sota $4,415 on June 24 for legal services, but her campaign finance report does not list any payments to Langhofer or to Statecraft, his law firm.
Lombardo did not respond to multiple messages from the Arizona Mirror asking about her campaign’s work with Republican-affiliated businesses and her campaign finance reporting.
Despite her deep ties to the Arizona Republican Party, Lombardo told the Mirror in April that her candidacy was sincere and that she switched to the Green Party because its platform best reflects her principles.
Lombardo was elected as a Republican Precinct Committeeman for Legislative District 2 in July 2024, alongside her husband, Michael Lombardo. She served as a precinct committeewoman, a position that is typically held by people who are highly involved in partisan politics, from October 2024 until at least Feb. 28, 2025.
Michael Lombardo is still a member of the executive board of the Legislative District 2 Republican Committee. Risa Lombardo said in April that the two had divorced, but the Mirror couldn’t find any records of that.
When he made a $104 donation to the Arizona Republican Party in May, Michael Lombardo listed the same residential address, in the same lot of a north Phoenix mobile home park, that Risa Lombardo is using for her campaign.
Beyond serving as a precinct committeeman, campaign finance reports show that the Legislative District 2 Republican Committee paid Lombardo $404 in 2025 for postage to send certified letters to precinct committeemen.
The Green Party is no stranger to Republicans co-opting its name to run candidates aimed at siphoning votes away from Democrats in tight races. The tactic doesn’t always work, but in 2008, Democratic state Rep. Jackie Thrasher said she believed a Green Party candidate who received donations from her Republican opponents led to her losing a reelection bid.
And in 2010, a former Republican legislator recruited unhoused people and street performers to run as Green Party candidates, admitting that those candidates might take votes that otherwise would have gone to Democrats.
As of January, about 36% of Arizona’s voters were registered as Republicans, 28% were registered Democrats and 34% were unaffiliated. Democrats need those unaffiliated voters to win, and any third party candidate who takes votes that otherwise would have gone to Democrats could make or break a campaign.
The Arizona Green Party is working to inform its voters that Lombardo isn’t a legitimate candidate, but the party has limited means to do so.
“We don’t have a tremendous number of volunteers and have limited funds,” Jon Ralston, Arizona Green Party recorder and candidate for secretary of state, told the Mirror.
One of its main communication efforts has been sending post cards to all registered Green Party voters in the state calling both Risa Lombardo and Duwayne Collier, who is running for secretary of state, “fraud” candidates.
The postcards instead instruct voters to vote for write-in candidates that the Green Party actually endorses: Carlos Melendez for governor, Ralston for secretary of state and Mike Cease for corporation commissioner.
None of those candidates gathered enough signatures to be placed on the Green Party primary ballot.
“These ‘sham candidate’ tactics are a predictable outcome of the system created by the Republican and Democratic parties,” the Arizona Green Party wrote in a June statement. “Political operatives are incentivized to use third-party ballot lines to split the vote and benefit their preferred candidates.”
Ralston said that he is regularly fielding calls from Green Party voters who are confused about who to vote for in the primary election to represent the party’s platform.
On its website, the Arizona Green Party says it supports phasing out the use of fossil fuels and replacing them with renewable energy, a transition to an eco-socialist economy, eliminating poverty, ending police brutality and mass incarceration, shrinking the military-industrial complex and promoting free and fair elections.
Those are a far cry from the policies of politicians Lombardo has supported in the past, including President Donald Trump, who used the refrain “drill, baby, drill” to describe his enthusiasm for fossil fuels and who attempted to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Arizona Green Party is also using its social media account, and its candidates are using their personal accounts, to inform voters that they don’t support Lombardo and Collier.
Ralston said he wasn’t surprised that Lombardo’s campaign was working with several Republican Party-affiliated businesses.
“It demonstrates that she’s a fraud, sham candidate,” he said. “It’s not the first time we’ve had to put up with it from Republicans or Democrats.”
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ACLU asks federal court to block Prop. 314’s border-crossing crime days before it takes effect
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2026-07-13T19:50:21.279Z
ACLU asks federal court to block Prop. 314’s border-crossing crime days before it takes effect
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Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court
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2026-07-13T19:40:24.615Z
Trump Administration Announces New Attack on the International Criminal Court
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States will “dismantle” the international court that tries grave crimes “brick by brick, if necessary.”
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Viral German soccer fan who captivated America during World Cup trip makes dramatic return to social media
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2026-07-13T19:32:41.666Z
Viral German soccer fan who captivated America during World Cup trip makes dramatic return to social media
Two weeks after being bullied off X by gangs of LIB truthers, German soccer fan Freddy, whose wholesome social media posts on American culture during his travels around the country early in the World Cup, has returned to the app.
"Hello again. We’re currently in Clemson, South Carolina. I’ve decided to come back here to document the final part of our road trip," Freddy wrote to his 750,000 X fans on Monday with the World Cup semifinals set to take place Tuesday and Wednesday.
The guy who mesmerized X with his dispatches from small-town Alabama, off-the-beaten path Ohio, Ella Langley's dressing room and points in between, says even though he's being doxxed on Reddit, his story of finding the good in the United States is a genuine story. "For some people, it’s unfortunately unfathomable that a good story can exist without some kind of hidden agenda behind it," he writes, while admitting this isn't his first visit to the U.S., but it was definitely the first time he's ever visited Ohio.
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Freddy adds, "During the last two weeks, I received so many kind messages on Instagram, and they really made me realize how many people genuinely enjoyed following the trip. Some people even told me that their grandparents regularly ask them, 'What are the Germans up to today?'
"I think that’s really cool. I decided to continue because I realized that the overwhelming majority of people loved following along. A small group of very loud people shouldn’t be able to ruin something that brought so many others joy."
Nick Adams, who was named the Special Presidential Envoy For American Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values by President Trump, told Fox News Digital that Freddy's return "is a victory for free speech and a triumph of the spirit that makes America great."
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Adams says he encouraged Freddy to not bend a knee to the doxxers who took great joy in their disgusting operation.
"Unhappy leftists tried to bully and doxx him out of telling the story of his amazing experience in America, but common sense prevailed.Freddy has unintentionally been an amazing spokesman for our country, and I’m glad the world will continue to hear from this exceptional young man," Adams added.
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On Sunday, Freddy remained active on Instagram where he documented a stop at a Wendy's in Augusta, Georgia followed by traveling through a downpour in McCormick County, South Carolina and finally a stop at Clemson University where his crew got a good look at the football and baseball fields before calling it a night.
"I know this won't be as pleasant of an experience as [Instagram], but all the people who asked me to come back convinced me," Freddy wrote from tiny Rosman, North Carolina.
Freddy's trip to the U.S. concludes on July 23.
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Obama-appointed judge torches Trump admin in latest courtroom showdown, refers attorney for Bar review
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2026-07-13T19:32:22.216Z
Obama-appointed judge torches Trump admin in latest courtroom showdown, refers attorney for Bar review
An Obama-appointed federal judge in Florida rebuked President Donald Trump’s legal team Monday, finding his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was brought for an "improper purpose" to legitimize a controversial Justice Department settlement.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams of the Southern District of Florida found the case was brought for an "improper purpose," rebuked Trump’s legal team and referred attorney Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for possible disciplinary action.
"The Parties here are not private actors to a mine-run dispute, recounting their proficiency in the art of the deal they negotiated," wrote Williams. "Lead Plaintiff and Defendants are public servants—the pinnacle of the Executive Branch—sworn to uphold the law, faithfully perform the duties of their office, and protect the interests of the American public."
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Trump, his two eldest sons and the Trump Organization sued the IRS and Treasury Department seeking at least $10 billion in damages for failing to protect his confidential tax information after IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn leaked his records in 2019. Littlejohn pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized disclosure of tax return and return information.
Williams found that Trump was using the lawsuit to advance his own interests while controlling the federal agency he had sued.
She was appointed by Obama in 2011 and previously served as a Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida.
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Trump envisioned creating an "Anti-Weaponization Fund" from the lawsuit settlement to compensate alleged victims of government "lawfare" as well to halt IRS audits of his finances.
The fund drew an enormous amount of scrutiny from Democrats, calling it a "slush fund" to personally benefit Trump and his allies. The fund was later dropped after political backlash, with DOJ Acting Attorney General moving to walk back that portion of the proposed settlement.
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The lawsuit puts the controversial anti-weaponization fund back under the microscope as confirmation hearings begin Wednesday for Blanche's nomination as attorney general.
Williams called out Blanche in her ruling, saying that he appeared to be speaking for both sides of the lawsuit.
"The Court is extremely troubled by the testimony given by Acting Attorney General Blanche on May 19, 2026. In response to why the 'settlement agreement' had not been submitted to this Court for review, he stated that 'there is no judge' because the case had been dismissed and, therefore, there was "no mechanism" for reviewing the agreement," wrote Williams.
"While temporally accurate, this answer is, at best, misleading and, at worst, disingenuous," she added.
The White House referred Fox News Digital to Trump’s personal attorneys for comment. Fox News Digital reached out to attorney Alejandro Brito and DOJ for comment.
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MLB's female ump leaves both teams fuming with odd calls, NASCAR wife hits the beach & Aaron Rodgers emerges!
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2026-07-13T19:32:02.759Z
MLB's female ump leaves both teams fuming with odd calls, NASCAR wife hits the beach & Aaron Rodgers emerges!
New week, boys and girls. A blank slate. A fresh start. We're at the middle week of the month. Time flies when you're ... having fun?
Yeah, sure. Why not? We're having fun. It's British Open week. We've got the Home Run Derby tonight (on Netflix, good luck!). The All-Star game tomorrow. Did you know that both the Panthers and Cardinals report to training camp a week from Wednesday?
That's right. Not a typo! It's true.
Bottom line? We don't slow down around here. We adapt. We adjust. We grind.
Let's roll.
Welcome to a Monday Nightcaps — the one where MLB umpire Jen Pawol somehow managed to piss everyone off in a single inning on Sunday. Amazing.
What else? I've got NASCAR wife Gianna Blaney enjoying some R&R in Turks And Caicos, the Dolphins already starting the year with a loss in July, and Aaron Rodgers has taken his (allegedly) final offseason retreat.
When Aaron emerges from the cave, you know football is almost back. It's like seeing smoke from the Vatican.
OK, grab you some hot dogs and Bush's to celebrate National Frank 'N' Beans Day, and settle in for a Monday 'Cap!
They really do have a "day" for anything, don't they? Oh well. The more you know.
For those wondering (and that's none of you), the folks over at NationalDayCalendar.com tell me that this special day kinda-sorta originated back in the 1800s:
Baked beans originally surged in popularity during the American Civil War and later became one of the first canned convenience foods to hit the market in the 1890s. As a result, they quickly became a staple of the western chuckwagon. While baked beans have a long history, it remains a mystery exactly when inventive cooks first started tossing franks into the mix.
Our research was unable to find the creator of the holiday.
There you go! And that concludes our history lesson for the day. And what a useless lesson it was!
Now, let's get this class started with umpire Jen Pawol, who last season became the first female umpire to call a game behind the dish, having just an awful time during yesterday's Blue Jays-Padres tilt:
Lordy. First, she didn't allow the batter to challenge the call, saying he was too late. That's not true. He was perfectly within the limits. She just wasn't looking. Let's be fair.
Then, she tossed someone ... for some reason. Again, not sure what happened there. Wild.
Later in the inning, Pawol appeared to call a balk on the pitcher ... only to then crouch down and call the pitch a strike? Don't know that I've ever seen that before.
Listen to the announcers. They are absolutely perplexed. Can't say that I blame them.
Look, this isn't about Jen Pawol being a female umpire, so save it. I know that's what everyone is going to harp on here.
"Oh, Zach, you're only highlighting this because she's a girl!"
No, I'm not. Quit it.
I've blasted umpires plenty of times before, and they were all men. I called out awful CB Bucknor earlier this year. I wrote about a Royals catcher humiliating another male ump during spring training. Last month, I called out some hot-shot ump who tossed A's manager Mark Kotsay for no reason at all.
This was one of the worst sequences I've ever seen out of an MLB umpire, and I had to sit through a decade of Angel Hernandez.
In fact, according to the popular site "UmpScorecards.com," Jen Pawol has been the third-worst umpire this season with a 91.8% accuracy. That's not my opinion. That's a fact. That's what the data says.
Male or female. Cat or dog. Robot or human. I don't care. When you manage to piss off both teams in the same inning, it's a bad look. This was just atrocious.
OK, let's move this thing along and check in with Aaron Rodgers with training camp a little over two weeks away:
Yes! Aaron Rodgers has finished his annual ... retreat ... and he's ready for one last Super Bowl run. Looks like he brought teammates DK Metcalf, Michael Pittman Jr., Pat Freiermuth, Roman Wilson, Mason Rudolph and Ben Skowronek along for the clarity trip this time around.
Remember that one time Aaron barricaded himself in a dark cave for four days whilst mulling his NFL future? Or that one time when him and Danica Patrick went on a psychedelic trip to Peru for some ayahuasca?
This one looks a little more tame, if you ask me. Although, it does look like Aaron and DJ were ripping some darts between horseback riding lessons:
Beautiful. That's how you build chemistry heading into what Aaron says will be his final season.
The Steelers report to training camp on July 28th. Two weeks from tomorrow. It's almost GO TIME, folks. Hang tight!
OK, let's rapid-fire this Monday class into a big Monday night. First up? I know this video of the bison absolutely pancaking a grandpa went mega-viral yesterday, but it deserves another look today:
I've never seen anything quite like it. What a scene. What a clip.
My biggest takeaway, though? How about the kid in the MIAMI DOLPHINS jersey?
That's either a Jarvis Landry jersey, or a Ryan Fitzpatrick one. Either one is fine, you ask me. Fitzpatrick is probably more fitting given the situation.
As for the 65-year-old grandfather who got launched into space ... he's OK! According to reports, he's recovering at a local hospital.
"He was in a lot of pain with his leg, and otherwise he was conscious the whole time, in good spirits, joking," photographer Mike MacLeod told the New York Times.
What a patriot. Love this dude. He is now part of internet history. Whether he likes it or not, he will forever be an internet meme. I'd expect that clip to be used during a lot of Dolphins games this season, and not in a good way.
Man, do I miss football. Can you tell?
OK, that's it for today. Good work, everyone. Good class. Good way to start the week.
NASCAR wife and former Hooters All-Star Gianna Blaney takes us home. Let's get AFTER it this week.
OutKick Nightcaps is a daily column set to run Monday through Friday at 4 p.m. (roughly, we’re not robots).
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Appeals court reverses decision on immigrant detention, leaving no-bond policy in place
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2026-07-13T19:31:42.278Z
Appeals court reverses decision on immigrant detention, leaving no-bond policy in place
Agents make an immigration arrest in April in Nashville, Tenn. A new federal appeals court ruling means many immigration prisoners from all over the country can still be held indefinitely without bond in some of the nation’s largest detention centers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. (Photo by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout)
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a July 2 panel decision requiring bond hearings for immigrants held under the Trump administration’s mandatory detention policy.
For now, that means many immigration prisoners from all over the country can still be held indefinitely without bond in some of the nation’s largest detention centers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The Trump administration policy requires detention without bond for an immigrant who crossed the border illegally, no matter how long they’ve been here.
The appeals court will rehear the case in September.
The Trump administration policy has already been disregarded by many judges, even Trump appointees in the 5th Circuit states, who have freed immigrants or ordered bond hearings despite the policy.
Other appeals courts have struck down the policy as unconstitutional. An exception is the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which has upheld the detention policy, covering centers in seven states: Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Some judges in the 5th Circuit had already ordered bond hearings or releases based on the July 2 ruling. The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a related case and resolve the conflict in its next session starting in October.
Stateline reporter Tim Henderson can be reached at thenderson@stateline.org.
This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity.
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'Harmony with the desert': O'odham harvesting traditions persevere despite climate change
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2026-07-13T19:30:40.834Z
'Harmony with the desert': O'odham harvesting traditions persevere despite climate change
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Republican Anthony Dunham runs for open LD17 Senate seat
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2026-07-13T19:30:20.362Z
Republican Anthony Dunham runs for open LD17 Senate seat
Anthony Dunham, an Iraq War veteran and retired law enforcement officer, is running as a Republican for Legislative District 17's open Arizona Senate seat, facing Republican Christopher King in the July 21 primary.
The winner will face Democrat Edgar Soto in the Nov. 3 general election.
The seat is currently held by Republican Vince Leach, whose two-year term ends Jan. 11. Leach is not seeking reelection.
Legislative District 17 covers large portions of Tucson and surrounding areas, including parts of Oro Valley, Catalina Foothills, Catalina and the Rincon Valley.
Dunham's campaign website describes him as a Christian conservative, father of three and lifelong volunteer in his church and for fellow veterans, with a platform focused on border security, the economy, crime and protecting children.
His campaign platform centers on lowering taxes, cutting government regulation, opposing illegal immigration and border security, supporting law enforcement, and expanding school choice for parents.
The Arizona Republic reported that Dunham temporarily lost his parental rights earlier this year after a family court found he allowed his then-wife to force his daughter to drink vinegar until she vomited. Dunham told the newspaper he filed for divorce shortly afterward and has not spoken with his ex-wife since.
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Anthony Dunham's centers on lowering taxes, cutting government regulation, opposing illegal immigration and border security and more. Courtesy of Anthony Dunham.
Though Arizona is experiencing prolonged periods of heat and drought and an influx of water-intensive businesses, groundwater regulations outside Active Management Areas remain limited.
AMAs are regions where groundwater is most heavily overdrawn and therefore most tightly regulated, with mandatory conservation programs, annual water use reporting and a requirement that new developments prove a 100-year water supply. Tucson sits within one of the state's eight AMAs, but outside those boundaries, groundwater pumping faces far fewer restrictions.
"We need to be sure that businesses that use large amounts of water, such as data centers, have a plan to produce and use their own water (and) ensure they don't affect the water usage of the local community in a negative way," Dunham said.
Rising rents in Tucson and its surrounding areas have limited the supply of affordable housing.
Dunham's approach targets Arizona's property tax. He said he believes the state should put the tax on a decreasing scale or eliminate it altogether, that large corporations need to stop purchasing houses and communities, and that government-subsidized housing should be very limited.
Education is another issue facing Arizona voters this cycle.
Arizona ranks 49th in the nation in per-student spending at $11,987 per student, down from 48th last year. The national average is $17,250, a difference of more than $5,200.
Dunham disputes the idea that Arizona underfunds education.
"(Arizona) spends nearly 55% of the state's total budget on education, that is more than any one singular department in the rest of the state," Dunham said. "There needs to be a serious audit and accountability done on education spending."
Arizona's 2026 budget includes $17.57 billion in total General Fund spending, according to the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Of that, $8.29 billion went to K-12 education, $974.6 million to universities, $103.9 million to community colleges and $353 million to the School Facilities Division, meaning education accounts for 55.3% of General Fund spending.
Dunham's figure refers to General Fund spending, not Arizona's total budget, which reaches about $71.26 billion when federal and non-appropriated funds are included. Education's share of that broader total is far smaller.
Dunham also weighed in on the state's school voucher program, the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, which allows qualifying families to redirect state per-pupil funding that would otherwise go to their local public school and use it for private school tuition, homeschooling costs or other approved education expenses.
"We have failing districts whose superintendent is making $300,000 annually," Dunham said. "ESAs need to be funded at a 1-to-1 ratio, empowering parents to choose where and how their child(ren) are educated."
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Menlo College student accused of raping 12-year-old as prosecutors probe second victim
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2026-07-13T19:21:05.186Z
Menlo College student accused of raping 12-year-old as prosecutors probe second victim
A California college student accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside his campus dorm room remains jailed without bail as investigators examine whether additional victims may have come forward, according to prosecutors.
Andres Manuel Aguilar, 19, a Menlo College student, is charged with two counts of forcible sexual assault – rape and oral copulation – and one count of felony providing marijuana to a juvenile stemming from an alleged May 5 encounter.
The preliminary hearing was continued until Aug. 27 as investigators review information that could lead to additional charges.
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"Nothing new to report on the potential second victim in the Aguilar case," San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe told Fox News Digital. "The case was continued to Aug. 27, and that gives the police well over a month to complete the investigation and for my prosecutor to make the decision on whether the evidence is sufficient to add additional charges for the second victim."
According to court notes provided to Fox News Digital by San Francisco affiliate FOX 2, prosecutors allege the girl snuck out of her home after previously meeting Aguilar at a Menlo Park bus stop. Although the girl told Aguilar she was 17 years old, prosecutors said he acknowledged she was still underage.
The pair walked to a Safeway store, where prosecutors say they obtained beer and rum before returning to Aguilar's dorm room. There, investigators allege they drank alcohol and vaped marijuana before Aguilar sexually assaulted the girl despite her repeatedly telling him "no."
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SOCCER COACH WHO USED ALCOHOL AND DRUGS TO SEXUALLY ABUSE KIDS LEARNS FATE
Aguilar then allegedly became concerned about a possible pregnancy and used DoorDash to have a Plan B emergency contraceptive delivered to his dorm room before giving it to the girl.
Investigators also say dormitory surveillance video captured Aguilar and the girl entering his room before later showing the girl leaving.
In a statement, Menlo College said it takes allegations of criminal conduct seriously and is cooperating with law enforcement, but declined to comment on Aguilar specifically.
STEPDAD ACCUSED OF SEX ASSAULT AS COPS WIDEN PROBE INTO GIRL’S LETHAL BENADRYL INGREDIENT DOSE
"Due to federal and state privacy laws and College policy, Menlo College cannot comment on matters involving identifiable individuals," the statement read, adding that further questions should be directed to the Atherton Police Department.
Wagstaffe said investigators are encouraging anyone who believes they may have been victimized by Aguilar to contact law enforcement.
"It is our hope that if there are additional victims out there, we want them to come forward so we can provide justice for any such crimes," Wagstaffe said.
Whether additional charges are filed will depend on the evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation, the district attorney added.
Fox News Digital has reached out to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding Aguilar's immigration status, as well as The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, which is representing Aguilar, for comment.
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Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike
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2026-07-13T19:11:04.111Z
Iran-backed terror proxy Houthis threaten fresh attacks after Yemen airport strike
The U.S.-designated terrorist Houthi movement that controls northern Yemen condemned Saudi Arabia for allegedly targeting the Sanna airport with airstrikes, sparking a possible new front with Iran’s terror-proxy.
While the Houthis agreed to a 2022 truce with the Saudi-led coalition that opposes its rule, the Houthis have frequently disrupted commercial shipping in the Red Sea since they joined Hamas following its invasion of Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. The latest flare up of military strikes could lead to a resumption of war between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree called the attacks "blatant aggression" and said they had ended a period of de-escalation. He said Saudi Arabia would bear the consequences and that the attack would not go unanswered. The Houthis threatened to strike King Khalid Airport in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Iran's Press TV reported on its X account that, "Iran condemns Saudi attack on Sana'a airport as breach of law, Yemen sovereignty."
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The official slogan of the Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) is: "God is great, Death to America, Death to Israel, Curse upon the Jews, Victory to Islam."
Earlier on Monday, the government's defense ministry said the runway at Sanaa International Airport had been targeted to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. An armed forces spokesman later said the aircraft had landed at Houthi-controlled Hodeidah airport.
Salman Al-Ansari, a prominent Saudi geopolitical analyst, told Fox News Digital, "The Iranian-backed Houthi militia is now in a desperate position, attempting to demonstrate its usefulness to its Iranian masters amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran war."
He said, "This is an action taken by Yemen’s legitimate government in response to the violation of its airspace and sovereignty. It was not carried out by Saudi Arabia or the coalition. Yemeni forces struck the runway at Sana’a International Airport after the terrorist Houthi militia defied international law by allowing unauthorized Iranian flights into Yemen, despite measures intended to prevent the smuggling of weapons and explosives."
According to Al-Ansari, "The Houthis know that these flights can land normally if they follow the agreed-upon route through a Jordanian airport, for inspection purposes. The Houthis are currently at one of their weakest points, particularly after Yemen’s legitimate government consolidated effective authority over 80% of the country’s territory. This is a marked departure from the past, when the legitimate government was fragmented between two rival camps."
ISRAELI AMBASSADOR WARNS IRAN'S GRIP ON LEBANON IS A 'WARNING SIGN' FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, Lebanon and other Sunni Gulf countries have expressed concerns about the Iranian regime's plan to establish a so-called "Shiite crescent" that stretches from Iran to Lebanon and includes such terrorist proxies as the Houthis and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Al-Ansari noted that "By confronting the Houthis, Yemen’s legitimate government is not only defending its own sovereignty; it is helping safeguard the region and the wider world from Iran’s network of terrorist proxies."
Nadwa Al-Dawsari, an expert on Yemen and an associate fellow at the Middle East Institute, told Fox News Digital that, "The Houthis’ warning that the strike on Sana’a airport ‘will not go unanswered’ should be taken seriously. But the significance of the incident extends well beyond the prospect of retaliation.
She said, "The dispute was never really about civilian aviation or simply returning a Houthi delegation from Tehran. The Yemeni government had agreed to facilitate the delegation’s return aboard a Yemenia aircraft. The issue was the Iranian aircraft itself."
She added that "By proceeding with the Mahan Air flight despite Yemeni objections and ensuring that it reached Houthi-controlled Yemen anyway, Iran and the Houthis were sending a political message: Tehran intends to normalize direct and public ties with Houthi-controlled Yemen and is willing to challenge the restrictions that have governed access to the country since 2015."
The U.S. government sanctioned Mahan Air for its role in supplying weapons and technology to terrorist groups such as Hezbollah.
Al-Dawsari said, "What we are increasingly seeing is a pattern in which Iran and its proxies create facts on the ground, betting that regional and international actors have little appetite for escalation and will eventually adjust to them. We have seen the same approach in the Strait of Hormuz."
She said, "The episode also highlights the Houthis’ growing importance within Iran’s regional network. While other members of the Axis of Resistance have been weakened in recent years, the Houthis have emerged as Tehran’s most capable and strategically important partners, particularly in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa."
According to Reuters, the Saudi government's communication office did not immediately respond to the accusations.
Muhammad Al-Farah, a member of the Houthi Political Bureau, wrote on Telegram, according to the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), that the alleged Saudi attack will lead to the Bab al-Mandab Strait joining the Strait of Hormuz with respect to disruption and possible closure. As a result, the price of a barrel of oil will rise to $200 and the attacks give the Houthis a reason to "strike back and liberate Yemen from occupation."
Fox News Digital sent press queries to the State Department and the White House.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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Sam Neill remembered as 'one of the greats' by Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette and more after his sudden death
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2026-07-13T19:01:26.054Z
Sam Neill remembered as 'one of the greats' by Nicole Kidman, Toni Collette and more after his sudden death
Sam Neill's friends and colleagues are paying tribute to the beloved actor after news of his death sent shockwaves through Hollywood on Monday.
The New Zealand actor, whose decades-long career spanned everything from blockbuster franchises like "Jurassic Park" to acclaimed television dramas like "Peaky Blinders," was remembered by those who knew him best as not only a gifted performer, but a kind, generous and deeply beloved friend.
From former co-stars to longtime collaborators, celebrities took to social media to honor Neill's life, sharing heartfelt memories and reflecting on the lasting impact he had both on and offscreen.
NEW ZEALAND ACTOR SAM NEILL DIES AT AGE 78 AFTER CANCER RECOVERY, FAMILY SAYS
Nicole Kidman, who starred alongside Neill in the 1989 thriller "Dead Calm," said she was "immensely saddened" by the news.
"Sam was one of the greats, a joy to be around," Kidman said in a statement to "The Sydney Morning Herald." "We met when I was just 18, and he took me under his wing, and we stayed friends for life. He was charming, kind, funny and intelligent. He will be greatly missed, and my heart goes out to his family."
Neill's "A Long Way Down" and "Dirty Deeds" co-star Toni Collette shared an emotional tribute on Instagram.
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"My friend Sam left us this morning. Yes, he was an incredible actor. But he was also the most beautiful, decent gentleman. A big hearted king with a dry, hilarious wit. I feel so lucky to have known him," she wrote on her Instagram Stories. "When I think of Sam I always see him giggling. It is a terribly sad day. Rest in peace, dear Sam."
Collette also shared a throwback photo of the pair, writing, "I love you, dear Sam. You hero. You legend. You sweetheart. Our great friend. You are already missed so very much. Continue in peace wherever you are."
Richard E. Grant posted a series of photos with Neill while reflecting on their decades-long friendship.
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"Knew @samneilltheprop for 3 decades and finally worked with him on Palm Beach in 2018. An officer and a Gentleman in the truest sense. Guided and helped me through a very difficult time in my Life," Grant captioned the post. "Sail on, kind Sir."
"Peaky Blinders" star Cillian Murphy remembered Neill in a statement to Variety.
"Like everyone who knew and worked with Sam, I admired him and adored him in equal measure. He was one of the kindest, funniest and gentlest people, and one of the finest actors… RIP."
In addition to individual tributes, actors and friends flooded the comments section of the Instagram post announcing Neill's death with messages of remembrance.
Joe Cole, Neill's "Peaky Blinders" co-star, wrote, "Rest in peace big dog."
Fellow New Zealand actor Karl Urban described Neill as "an inspiration for many who followed in his trailblazing footsteps. A beautiful man, a national treasure who gave so much to New Zealand and to the world. God speed Sam."
Luke Hemsworth added, "Farewell Sam! Thank you so much for everything you gave in your life and career. Your humor your heart and your wisdom. You were loved and You will be missed. Condolences to all of the whānau."
Kylie Minogue simply wrote, "Vale Sam," using the Latin word for "farewell."
Alan Cumming commented, "Ahhh Sam, what a glorious beautiful man. You are missed. Sorry to the family for your immense loss."
Sebastian Roché also reflected on working with Neill, writing, "Such sad news. I worked with Sam on Merlin and not only was he a brilliant actor, but he was such a wonderful person as well. Thank you for kindness and humour fabulous Sam."
Neill died suddenly at age 78 on Monday after he recovered from cancer, his family announced.
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Neill was surrounded by family when he passed away.
"It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia," his family said in a statement shared on Neill's Instagram page.
"The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," his family added.
Neill "passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole life," his family said.
The "Jurassic Park" star announced in April that he was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for stage 3 blood cancer.
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Fearing troops or ICE at the polls, Arizona organizers train hundreds as election observers
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2026-07-13T19:00:24.154Z
Fearing troops or ICE at the polls, Arizona organizers train hundreds as election observers
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Migrant who fled Ireland after American mother's murder in arrested in Jordan
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2026-07-13T18:52:39.563Z
Migrant who fled Ireland after American mother's murder in arrested in Jordan
The migrant who fled Ireland after the brutal killing of an American woman in a popular tourist town has been arrested in his native Jordan, according to Irish media.
The man, whom Irish police describe as a "person of interest," was detained within the past 48 hours by Jordan's Public Security Directorate after authorities learned he had returned to the country and was the focus of the Garda murder investigation, according to the Irish Mirror. The newspaper reported Irish officials were informed of the arrest Monday.
Irish police confirmed to Fox News Digital they were aware "of the arrest of a male in Jordan by the Jordanian authorities" but did not identify the man or confirm he was the person of interest in the investigation.
Police also confirmed they "have not made any request to the Jordanian authorities for the arrest of any person at this time."
Ireland does not have an extradition treaty with Jordan, where the man is being detained, according to the Irish Independent.
AMERICAN MOTHER MURDERED IN IRISH TOURIST TOWN AS INTERNATIONAL MANHUNT TARGETS ALLEGED ASYLUM SEEKER
The man at the center of the case had reportedly been refused asylum in Ireland but remained in the country while appealing that decision before the murder took place. He still possessed his passport, allowing him to leave Ireland before Carney's body was discovered, according to the Irish Mirror.
The reported arrest marks a major turn in the investigation after the man fled Ireland before Carney's body was discovered, sparking an international search spanning Ireland, Turkey and now Jordan.
Jamey Carney, 43, a New York native who moved to Ireland in 2021, died from suffocation after suffering head injuries at her home in Killarney, County Kerry, The Irish Times reported. The idyllic tourist town is hugely popular among U.S. tourists.
Detectives believe Carney was killed around 11 p.m. Monday, hours before her 13-year-old daughter discovered her body at about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. By then, the man had traveled roughly 200 miles by bus to Dublin Airport and boarded a flight to Istanbul, according to the Irish Independent.
The Irish Independent reported the man had expressed a desire to relocate to the United States and had told acquaintances Carney was helping him pursue U.S. residency. Investigators now believe the Jordanian national was with Carney on Monday evening, the night she was fatally assaulted.
WATCH: Harry Cole: American mom's murder highlights Ireland's immigration issues
AMERICAN MOTHER MURDERED IN IRISH TOURIST TOWN AS INTERNATIONAL MANHUNT TARGETS ALLEGED ASYLUM SEEKER
He arrived in Ireland in 2024 – amid an influx of illegal immigrants descending on the island country – and worked in the hospitality and construction sectors before becoming involved in a relationship with Carney, according to the Irish Independent.
Irish police also have yet to publicly identify the person of interest or release his name, photograph or any physical description, a decision that has drawn criticism from a former FBI agent and Irish politicians, as previously reported by Fox News Digital.
Because Carney was an American citizen, an Irish police request to Interpol will now be monitored by the U.S. National Central Bureau (USNCB), the U.S. liaison to Interpol staffed by personnel from the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, according to the Irish Independent.
The FBI told Fox News Digital it stands ready to assist Irish authorities if requested.
"Through our Legal Attaché in London, we have strong, established relationships and stand ready to assist in any way that the Irish government may request," the FBI said in a statement. "We would refer you to the Irish authorities leading the investigation for any comment on this matter."
HERE'S WHY IRELAND IS AT BOILING POINT OVER MASS IMMIGRATION
Fox News Digital asked Irish police and Ireland's Department of Justice to confirm reports that the man had previously been refused asylum while appealing that decision. Neither agency confirmed the reports.
The man had been living in state-run accommodation for asylum seekers in Killarney before spending increasing amounts of time at Carney's home after they became romantically involved, according to the Irish Mirror.
He first arrived in the United Kingdom before traveling through Northern Ireland and eventually settling in County Kerry, according to the Irish Mirror.
His social media accounts contain posts from the United Kingdom and Turkey in recent years.
Carney's social media profiles described her as a "New Yorker in Ireland" and showed her with a man she identified as her partner, writing in one post that they were a "mixed couple." Carney also indicated in one social media post that she had begun learning Arabic.
Multiple Irish media outlets have identified the man as the person police are seeking, though Irish police have not publicly confirmed his identity or reported immigration status.
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Family shattered after 3-time deported illegal immigrant allegedly blew through stop sign, roiling House race
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2026-07-13T18:52:20.100Z
Family shattered after 3-time deported illegal immigrant allegedly blew through stop sign, roiling House race
A sprawling, 25-county congressional district more than 2,000 miles from the Mexican border was thrust into the national immigration spotlight this month after a 6-year-old girl was killed in a crash allegedly caused by a three-time deported illegal immigrant with a history of driving while intoxicated.
The economy usually dominates politics in North Carolina’s 1st congressional district, which consistently ranks among the nation’s poorest districts by poverty rate. But, that changed after six-year-old Calli Toler was pronounced dead after a wreck allegedly caused when Mexican national Jaime Santiago Corona ran a stop sign west of Vanceboro last week – just a mile from the district line.
The illegal immigration crisis has been "hitting home … in North Carolina, when you saw fentanyl dealers being caught, you saw terrorists being caught," Laurie Buckhout of Edenton, a retired Iraq War battalion commander and the Republican candidate seeking a rematch against incumbent Democratic Rep. Don Davis of Snow Hill, in what is now a slightly Republican-leaning; formerly Democrat-leaning swing district.
THREE-TIME DEPORTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHARGED WITH KILLING NORTH CAROLINA GIRL, 6, AFTER RUNNING STOP SIGN
"It has continued because, under the Biden administration with Don Davis' oversight, you allowed so many illegals in the country [and] just a little bit ago, an illegal alien blew through a stop sign and killed a little girl," Buckhout said in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital.
Davis, who is also a retired military officer, said in a statement that he supported the Laken Riley Act, adding federal immigration laws must be enforced to ensure "safe communities" for Carolinians. He said Corona was driving on a revoked license when he crashed into the Tolers on Warren Jones Road near US-17.
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Buckhout said Toler’s mother and sister survived after being treated at a Greenville hospital, adding that despite the Trump administration trying to crack down on illegal immigration, the repercussions of prior years’ leniency "continues to happen," she said.
Corona was deported in 2019, 2023 and 2024 and re-entered illegally a fourth time before the Vanceboro crash, according to DHS. He also has a criminal record that includes DUI charges, DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said.
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Pitt County authorities, who have custody of Corona, indicated they plan to cooperate with ICE.
Buckhout said President Donald Trump’s "America First" agenda and DHS’ mass deportation actions have gone a long way to stem the tide of cases like the Tolers’, but that if elected she would push for higher pay for agents, and improved technology at the Mexican border like funding for sensors and other tools the feds can use to secure the homeland.
"We need to support them more… More technology, more access roads going down to the border so that they can access the border safely. We need to let them safely do their jobs with every technology available," Buckhout said.
"The safety of the American people depends upon it. You don't have sovereignty without a border. I mean, that's just the bottom line."
Buckhout also pointed to two other illegal immigrants’ cases in the district – the arrest of Jose Valdez-Masias on homicide charges near Warrenton and Josue Cano-Landero on child fondling and strongarm rape charges in the Inner Banks.
She also returned to the importance of reviving the economy in her area, noting that jobs are as important as national security for the people of NC-1.
"We need to protect our food sources, protect our farmers, protect our fishermen. And once again, build up the economy from the ground up because the Democrats have been ignoring it for so long," she said – as inland NC-1 is historically significant in the tobacco and peanut industries while the coastal areas are home to key fishing areas.
A spokesperson for Davis’ campaign countered that the Democrat’s record "speaks for itself" in his expected-to-be-tight race against Buckhout.
"Laurie Buckhout seems to be increasingly bothered by the resources Congressman Davis continues to deliver for ENC, and was most recently perturbed by the fact that he is fighting for a local hospital to be reopened in Martin County," the spokesperson said.
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"Congressman Davis will continue to do what he does best: fight for and be a voice for the people of Eastern North Carolina."
Fox News Digital reached out to Biden for comment.
Fox News Digital’s Louis Casiano contributed to this report.
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Jelly Roll admits one mistake sent him on a food binge amid Bunnie Xo divorce
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2026-07-13T18:52:00.649Z
Jelly Roll admits one mistake sent him on a food binge amid Bunnie Xo divorce
Jelly Roll admitted he's been stress eating, revealing that "the addict in me came out" after several days of overeating.
The country music star, who is navigating his divorce from Bunnie Xo, shared how a single indulgence quickly snowballed into a binge while chatting with a fan. Jelly Roll also revealed why he believes his struggles with obesity stem from the same addictive mindset that fueled his past substance abuse.
"I've been overeating the last three or four days, and I was feeling myself stress eating," he said in a YouTube video shared on July 10. "And then, what else happened was the addict in me came out."
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"We had this show at this one spot that I love their catering," he explained. "They have a dairy-free skillet cookie. I don't eat nothing like that. I'm like a drug addict. You can't eat that, because if I eat one, I eat two. I eat four. Later that night, I'm at the taco truck getting the peanut butter fluff. Next thing I know, we're at the rest stop. I'm looking for a chocolate bar. I'm like, 'Damn, that fast, now I’ve consumed 2,000 extra calories today that I didn’t even see coming.'"
After once tipping the scales at more than 500 pounds, the Grammy nominee has openly celebrated each milestone while acknowledging that his battle with food is far from over. Jelly Roll's candid admission comes after the country star shed an astonishing 275 pounds during a yearslong health transformation that inspired fans and reshaped his career.
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He revealed the biggest challenge he faces with food: moderation isn't an option.
"Like, that's like the hardest thing to understand is that I can't have one burger," Jelly Roll said. "I got to have five. No, I can't. I can't have one anything ... It's like even like my problem is it could be healthy."
"Like if you put a big bowl of strawberries — if you put a bowl this big of strawberries in front of me, and leave me alone, I will eat the entire bowl of strawberries for sure. Like I've got to take a few strawberries and be like, put the bowl away ... or just not eat the strawberry at all. You know what I mean?"
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The "I Am Not Okay" singer said he eventually realized the same all-or-nothing mentality that once fueled his addictions now shapes his relationship with food.
"What I learned is how you do anything is how you do everything," Jelly Roll noted in the video. "I'm like that with alcohol. I'm like that with — I've never done, I've never had a shot. I've never done a line of cocaine. I've never smoked a joint."
"Either we're smoking all day, we're drinking all night, we're doing cocaine," he said. "That's how it's working for me. So, it's like once I realized that was my thing with food, now I just have things that are just like, like that skillet cookie, I just don't eat it."
That realization has also changed the way Jelly Roll approaches cheat meals, which he said can quickly spiral out of control.
He admitted one cheat meal could turn into a "five-day food bender" for him.
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The "Need a Favor" singer also reflected on the deeper mental and emotional challenges he believes often accompany obesity.
"People don't get it," Jelly Roll emphasized. "I tell people, 'You don't become the size you became without having a mental health issue.'"
"It’s something way deeper. It's a different thing," he added. "But once you get to that point of really realizing what you're hungry for, everything changes. And knowing what your triggers are."
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are currently going through a divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage.
The "Son of a Sinner" singer petitioned Tennessee courts for a divorce on May 18, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. He listed the date of separation as May 9 and cited irreconcilable differences.
The former couple tied the knot in August 2016 during a whirlwind Las Vegas ceremony after meeting the year before. She became a stepmom to the country singer’s daughter, Bailee, and son, Noah.
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NFL coaches and executives say Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL
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2026-07-13T18:51:41.197Z
NFL coaches and executives say Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL
Patrick Mahomes is no longer the best quarterback in the NFL, according to a new ESPN survey of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. According to the annual poll, that distinction now belongs to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
"Allen has long pushed to supplant Mahomes, but he had to fight for every vote to finally make that happen," ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler explained. "Allen took advantage of the composite voting, averaging a ranking of 2.10 per ballot. That helped him overcome his 34.1% first-place clip, slightly below Mahomes' 41.5%."
Fowler added that one NFL general manager "perfectly summed up why Allen — the only player in NFL history with at least 200 passing touchdowns and 50 rushing touchdowns — belongs at the top."
Mahomes, who ranked first a year ago, fell to second. Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, and Lamar Jackson rounded out the top five.
Given Allen's polarizing status among much of the mainstream sports media — he is often cast as the Big Bad White Quarterback — his leap over Mahomes will undoubtedly draw the ire of some critics. They'll point out that Allen has never beaten Mahomes in the playoffs and owns three fewer Super Bowl titles and five fewer Super Bowl appearances.
Those are fair points. Mahomes' legacy is unquestionably superior. He is already arguably one of the five greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. Allen, meanwhile, probably belongs somewhere in the late teens or early 20s.
But legacy isn't the question.
The exercise asked who the best quarterback is right now. And by that standard, the case for Allen is compelling. In fact, one could argue he has been the NFL's best quarterback for roughly the past three seasons.
Here's how Allen and Mahomes have compared from 2023 through 2025:
Josh Allen
Patrick Mahomes
Allen has been slightly more productive and slightly more efficient as a passer. The margin is narrow, but it exists.
Then there's the rushing element, where the gap becomes significant.
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Over the past three seasons, Allen has rushed for 41 touchdowns. Mahomes has rushed for seven. That gives Allen 123 total touchdowns over that span, compared to 82 for Mahomes.
Shades of early Tom Brady vs Peyton Manning. Like Brady, Mahomes has the Super Bowl rings and legendary postseason comebacks. Like Manning, Allen has been the better player on a week-to-week basis.
Rank them as you wish.
Defenders of Mahomes may, however, point to the talent around each quarterback. While both quarterbacks have been forced to make do with mediocre receiving corps in recent years, Allen has enjoyed significant advantages in the running game and along the offensive line.
For reference, Sharp Football Analysis ranked the Bills' offensive line third in the NFL entering the 2026 season. Kansas City's line ranked 23rd.
Bills running back James Cook led the league in rushing last season with more than 1,600 yards. Kareem Hunt led the Chiefs with just 611 rushing yards and a putrid 3.7 yards per carry.
Of course, one could just as easily argue the opposite. Mahomes has the luxury of playing for Andy Reid, one of the greatest head coaches in NFL history, and Brett Veach, one of the league's premier general managers.
The fact that all of these arguments are relevant shows just how close Allen and Mahomes are as players.
It is, however, amusing to compare how anonymous executives, coaches, and scouts talk about Josh Allen with how much of the sports media discusses him.
Turn on almost any sports talk show and you'll hear arguments that Allen is overrated, protected, privileged, or somehow less of a quarterback than Lamar Jackson.
The list of analysts who have spent years belittling Allen is extensive. It includes Ryan Clark, Cam Newton, Cam Jordan, Robert Griffin III, and Marcus Spears. This group has badly wanted to turn the Josh Allen discussion into a culture war issue, making it about race.
Despite Allen's far superior postseason résumé compared to Jackson's, these analysts still insist he must surpass Jackson before he can even sniff Mahomes' status.
But the people actually paid to evaluate football tell a much different story. The people who don't have to make television arguments or feed the outrage machine believe Allen belongs firmly in the same discussion as Mahomes and, entering the 2026 season, is the slightly better quarterback.
We concur.
Right now, Josh Allen is the best quarterback in the NFL. That doesn't mean Mahomes, coming off a torn ACL, won't make us regret saying so.
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Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
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2026-07-13T18:50:39.748Z
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.
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Trump admin violating treaty against torture, Az immigration advocates tell UN
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2026-07-13T18:50:20.302Z
Trump admin violating treaty against torture, Az immigration advocates tell UN
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California nurse under fire after post wishing death on Trump, Lindsey Graham
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2026-07-13T18:42:25.035Z
California nurse under fire after post wishing death on Trump, Lindsey Graham
A California registered nurse is facing backlash after social media posts circulating online appeared to express a wish that President Donald Trump and late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., would die, prompting questions about whether his employer is reviewing the matter.
The Instagram story, posted by Robert Acuna-Bagshaw, who identifies himself on his LinkedIn page as a registered nurse at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Memorial Children's Hospital since January 2016, appears to show a collage of three public figures, Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., President Donald Trump and Graham.
McConnell is on the left, with a skull power-plug emoji beneath his photo and flashing text that says, "Pull the plug." Trump is in the center, with a countdown beneath his photo, and Graham is on the right, with a gray tombstone graphic reading "R.I.P." over his image.
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At the bottom of the story, blue text reads, "If all 3 of these f---ers die this week, I might become religious again."
Near the top of the story is an orange cross graphic, and the Instagram account name visible appears to be "lb_buddha," with Acuna-Bagshaw’s name also appearing on the account profile.
Graham, 71, passed away at 10:23 p.m. Saturday. An autopsy was done on Sunday suggesting that Graham passed away from aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
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A statement from Graham’s office read, "The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized, and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death."
McConnell, who has been hospitalized for almost a month, said in a statement Sunday that he has been recovering from a fall.
"My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion," McConnell said. "I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages."
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In a later Instagram story posted on Monday that included screenshots of various accounts, Acuna-Bagshaw wrote, "What’s funny is that MAGA morons are messaging me on all my socials, threatening my life, calling my work trying to get me fired, looking up my address and insinuating attacks to the property owners of the listed address etc. because I’ve reposted memes, all the while not realizing all of their internet activity, which they can’t delete, is being tracked. When one of the morons actually does something, because that’s what MAGA does, they’ll all be suspects."
Acuna-Bagshaw added, "If you’re new just yesterday and I don’t know you, expect a call. I’m fortunate enough to have made a life with friends in positions that specialize in these situations. It’s sad that MAGA are like this and personally attack people to shut them up when nothing was done to them. I guess they missed that part in the Bible about false prophets."
"What’s funny is they attack me for being a nurse & assume I’m as racist and bigoted as they are," he added. "They’re exactly what’s wrong with this world. Attacking and insinuating about people they know nothing about. Oh, this is just a few I stitched together for this post. I have you all. . . ."
Fox News Digital reached out to Long Beach Medical Center, Acuna-Bagshaw, McConnell, and the White House for comment but did not immediately receive responses.
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Northern Arizona Healthcare raises $1,270 for local athletic departments
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2026-07-13T18:41:23.076Z
Northern Arizona Healthcare raises $1,270 for local athletic departments
All Flagstaff-area high school, middle school and grade school student-athletes were invited to attend for $10 to ensure eligibility for the fall sports season.
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FLL All-Star Roundup: Majors and 11s reach quarterfinals, 10s eliminated
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2026-07-13T18:41:03.107Z
FLL All-Star Roundup: Majors and 11s reach quarterfinals, 10s eliminated
The Arizona State Little League tournaments are in full swing with Flagstaff making runs in the 11s and Majors brackets.
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Arizona Lottery winnings tickets of $20,000, $50,000 sold in Flagstaff
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2026-07-13T18:40:43.142Z
Arizona Lottery winnings tickets of $20,000, $50,000 sold in Flagstaff
The winning tickets were drawn this past weekend after being sold at the Safeway on Highway 89 and at Silver Saddle Center.
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NAU ROUNDUP: Football finalizes 2026 game times
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2026-07-13T18:40:23.196Z
NAU ROUNDUP: Football finalizes 2026 game times
Start times for all 12 NAU football games for 2026 have been confirmed.
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Europe bankrolls Putin's war machine even as NATO races to bolster defenses
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2026-07-13T18:31:26.532Z
Europe bankrolls Putin's war machine even as NATO races to bolster defenses
Even as NATO allies increase defense spending, arm Ukraine and impose sanctions aimed at weakening the Kremlin, European Union countries haven't yet been able to shake their dependence on Russian liquefied natural gas, providing Russia with a key source of revenue as it wages war in Ukraine.
A new analysis of commercial shipping data shows European countries spent billions in the first half of 2026 on purchases of Arctic liquefied natural gas. Environmental watchdog Urgewald, using trade intelligence platform Kpler shipping data, found that 136 of the 140 cargoes exported from Russia's flagship Yamal liquefied natural gas project between January and June were delivered to European Union ports. China, once viewed as a major market for the Arctic project, received just four cargoes over the same period.
The group estimated those shipments were worth roughly €5.96 billion, or about $6.8 billion, based on benchmark European natural gas prices.
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The figures expose one of the central contradictions confronting Europe four years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine: While European governments have pledged to end their dependence on Russian fossil fuels and cut off a key source of the Kremlin's revenue, significant payments for Russian liquefied natural gas continue flowing during the bloc's transition away from Russian energy.
The analysis by environmental watchdog Urgewald, based on trade intelligence platform Kpler shipping data, found that 136 of the 140 cargoes exported from Russia's Yamal liquefied natural gas project between January and June were delivered to European Union ports. China, once viewed as a major market for the Arctic project, received just four cargoes over the same period.
The group estimated those shipments were worth roughly €5.96 billion, or about $6.8 billion, based on benchmark European natural gas prices.
The figures expose one of the central contradictions confronting Europe four years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine: While NATO allies are increasing defense spending, arming Ukraine and imposing sanctions aimed at weakening the Kremlin, European purchases continue generating billions of dollars in energy revenue for Russia.
The analysis found French ports were the destination for 51 cargoes from the Yamal liquefied natural gas project, followed by Belgium with 37 and Spain with 34 during the first six months of the year, according to the analysis. The figures reflect deliveries to ports rather than the nationality of the companies purchasing the liquefied natural gas or its ultimate destination within the European market, a spokesperson with France's embassy in Washington emphasized.
The findings also come as NATO allies have committed to sharply increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the challenge of simultaneously strengthening Europe's military deterrence while significant energy revenues continue flowing to Moscow.
The European Union has adopted legislation to phase out Russian gas imports in stages, with a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas under long-term contracts taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and a ban on Russian pipeline gas under long-term contracts following on Sept. 30, 2027. While pipeline gas imports from Russia have fallen sharply since 2022, Russian liquefied natural gas has remained a significant source of supply for several European countries.
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President Donald Trump has criticized Europe for its continued dependence on Russian fuel sources.
"Europe has sadly spent more money buying Russian oil and gas than they have spent on defending Ukraine, by far," Trump said during his March 4, 2025, address to a joint session of Congress.
European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said the increase likely reflected "frontloaded deliveries and adjustments to contractual arrangements ahead of tighter restrictions," noting that the ban on new Russian gas contracts only took effect in March and that most remaining imports are under long-term contracts that are not scheduled to end until 2027.
The commission also said market disruptions following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz prompted efforts to maximize alternative liquefied natural gas supplies and that restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas transshipment may have resulted in more cargoes remaining within the European Union market.
"As a result of President Trump’s energy dominance agenda, the United States is the world’s largest producer and exporter of oil and natural gas — with more than enough supply for both the United States and our allies," the White House said in a statement. "The United States is Europe’s largest supplier of natural gas, and Europe will continue to import more and more U.S. LNG."
The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Fox News Digital in a statement that Belgium backed the EU's agreement to phase out Russian gas imports and was "actively working toward that objective," adding that the country was implementing all EU measures in the field.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Spanish embassy in Washington for comment.
Russia's use of energy as a geopolitical tool came into sharp focus after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when Moscow sharply reduced or halted natural gas supplies to several European countries, including Poland, Bulgaria, Finland and Germany. The European Commission accused the Kremlin of attempting to "weaponize" Europe's energy supply after Russia cut deliveries through multiple routes, including the Nord Stream 1 pipeline.
The disruptions accelerated the European Union's effort to end decades of reliance on Russian fossil fuels and deprive Moscow of a key source of export revenue.
In 2022, members of the European Parliament called on the European Commission to investigate allegations that Russian-backed organizations sought to shape European Union energy debates, including by opposing domestic fossil fuel development and nuclear power. The allegations have been the subject of political debate, but no comprehensive public finding has established that Russian funding broadly shaped Europe's green energy policies.
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The data illustrate the strategic challenges of unwinding decades of dependence on Russian energy while maintaining stable supplies for European consumers.
Continued liquefied natural gas purchases provide Russia with billions of dollars in export revenue at a time when the U.S. and its allies have sought to squeeze Moscow's energy earnings in an effort to limit the Kremlin's ability to sustain its war in Ukraine.
In June, EU foreign ministers approved another round of sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex and "curb[ing] Russia's energy revenues" by tightening restrictions on the country's shadow fleet and the networks that help export its oil.
Spain, one of Europe's largest importers of Russian liquefied natural gas, has emerged as a focal point in the debate over the bloc's planned phaseout. The head of the Port of Bilbao urged Brussels to delay its 2027 ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports in an article published June 27 in the Financial Times, warning Europe could become overly dependent on U.S. gas. Spain's energy minister rejected that argument, saying the recent rise in Russian liquefied natural gas imports was temporary and insisting Europe should move ahead with plans to eliminate Russian gas imports beginning in 2027.
Spain has also emerged as a frequent target of Trump: last week during the NATO Summit in Ankara Wednesday and Thursday, he blasted Madrid over its refusal to meet the alliance's new defense spending target, calling Spain "a wasted cause" and "a terrible partner" while threatening to cut off trade.
The clash followed earlier disputes over Spain's refusal to support U.S. military operations against Iran.
The findings come days after bipartisan senators and the Trump administration reached an agreement on legislation that would authorize sweeping secondary sanctions against countries continuing to purchase Russian energy. The proposal, championed by late Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, is intended to increase pressure on Moscow by targeting foreign buyers of Russian oil and natural gas.
"As Russia intensifies its slaughter of civilians, it is imperative that the legislative and executive branches work together to create tools to exact a heavy price on those who buy Russian oil and natural gas, fueling the Putin war machine," leading senators said in a joint statement.
Fox News Digital has reached out to NATO and the Russian embassy for comment.
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The wildest allegations in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
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2026-07-13T18:30:20.686Z
The wildest allegations in Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI contains allegations that range from employees joking about unauthorized access to Apple’s systems to claims that job candidates were asked to bring Apple hardware to interviews. Here are the complaint’s most eye-catching claims.
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89A reopens through Oak Creek Canyon
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2026-07-13T18:21:24.513Z
89A reopens through Oak Creek Canyon
The Pocket Fire is 76% contained at 27,293 acres as of Monday, July 13, with 862 personnel. State Route 89A was reopened in both directions through Oak Creek Canyon, and the canyon, Seven Canyons and Enchantment Resort were downgraded to ‘Ready’ pre-evacuation status. “Motorists can expect lane rest
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Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
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2026-07-13T18:20:22.057Z
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.
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Microwaved squishy toy explodes onto boy's face and chest amid viral trend, causing horrific burns
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2026-07-13T18:11:03.976Z
Microwaved squishy toy explodes onto boy's face and chest amid viral trend, causing horrific burns
An Alabama teenager and his family are warning about the dangers of a viral social media trend after he suffered third-degree burns when a microwaved sensory toy exploded.
Eli Blackmon, now 13, was 11 when he saw videos on TikTok showing people putting NeeDoh squishy toys in the microwave in order to soften them.
The NeeDoh, a sensory toy similar to a stress ball, is described on the company’s website as a "gratifying super soft, super stretchy dough filled groovy glob."
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"I thought it was harmless because an adult tried it and nothing happened," he told Fox News Digital this week.
"When I took it out, my older sister held it for a few minutes, then I was playing with it. As soon as I squeezed it, it burst and the hot gel exploded onto my neck, chest and hands."
The hot gel caused third-degree burns on the boy’s neck and chest.
"At first I was just feeling frantic because I wasn’t sure what was going on because he was just screaming and not communicating," the teen’s mother, Fallon Blackmon, told Fox News Digital.
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"My husband is a fire medic and I work in emergency call taking, so I had a little knowledge of how serious it was. That obviously didn’t keep me from panicking on the inside."
She was not aware of this trend before her child's injury, she said.
"If I was aware, we would have had a conversation about not doing it."
Eli Blackmon recalled feeling extreme pain after the injury.
"I thought I was going to die. I kept telling my parents, ‘I don’t want to die, I’m sorry,’ and I that I loved them."
Blackmon was transported by ambulance to the emergency department at the local children’s hospital, and was later sent to the burn unit for wound care and debridement.
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"With how severe the burn was, they would typically recommend skin grafts, but they wouldn’t consider it for him because of the risks to his airway," his mother said.
Blackmon had weekly visits with the burn unit for four months, during which the doctors scraped off dead skin and performed wound care.
"This was done with no pain meds or numbing, so all his follow-up appointments were very painful," Fallon Blackmon said.
"Once the wound started to heal and the scarring began, they had to do chemical burns because he was developing granulation tissue."
The teen also developed a rash from the bandages, which quickly turned into a staph infection.
"Another issue was that the burn was pulling fluids from his body, and this caused severe lower GI issues for months," his mother said.
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Blackmon, who is a jiu-jitsu athlete, missed months of training and competing due to the injury. The family also faced thousands of dollars worth of hospital bills, doctor bills and wound care supplies over the four-month care period.
Now, the teen and his mother aim to help prevent other families from going through the same ordeal.
"If you purchase these types of toys, please just mention this trend and not to do it," she urged parents. "Even if they don’t have social media, kids in school are hearing it from other kids."
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Today, Blackmon attends to his scar each day so that it doesn’t cause any issues with neck mobility.
"I have to do stretches and moisturize and massage it daily," he said.
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"It hasn’t really changed my confidence because all my friends and family are very supportive and tell me my scar is cool."
To other kids who may be thinking about participating in this social media trend, Blackmon’s advice is simple: "Don’t do it! It’s stupid! It causes so much pain and other problems."
"Actually, just don’t do any trends on TikTok, even if you think they are harmless," he added. "Talk to your parents."
Blackmon’s mother agreed, noting that sharing the story and receiving negative criticism from adults online would be worth preventing another child from being "scarred for life" and experiencing something so traumatic.
A spokesperson for TikTok USDS Joint Venture previously shared with Fox News Digital that any content that "promotes dangerous behavior" and may lead to serious injury is considered a violation of the platform's Community Guidelines. The company claims that it immediately removes these videos when they are found.
Fox News Digital reached out to the manufacturer of NeeDoh requesting comment.
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Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick
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2026-07-13T18:01:06.188Z
Who is Darline Graham Nordone? Lindsey Graham's sister emerges as Trump's Senate pick
Tragedy built a strong bond between Darline Graham Nordone and her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
Tragedy is once again striking its bell, this time with the sudden passing of her brother and father figure. And now, she’s being considered to replace him in the Senate, just over 24 hours after his death.
President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., both want her in the role, and sources have told Fox News that Scott has been speaking with her about filling in for the remainder of Graham’s term.
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Trump is pushing South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to appoint her, announcing that he recommended the governor tap Graham’s "wonderful sister" to serve out his term as a caretaker.
"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly," Trump said on Truth Social.
McMaster is slated to announce his pick Monday afternoon in a news conference that Scott is also expected to attend.
If he does tap Nordone, it would be a temporary selection. In the background, private jockeying is already happening to succeed Graham as the GOP nominee in the Palmetto State.
The filing deadline to succeed Graham and run for a full six-year Senate term opens July 21 and a special election primary is scheduled for Aug. 11. Many South Carolina politicians have expressed interest in the job, seeing the vacant Senate seat as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to serve in the upper chamber.
Meanwhile, Nordone has never held public office, unlike her brother, who served in Congress for three decades in both the House and Senate. Nordone is a mother of two and worked in a vocational rehabilitation role that specifically helped people with disabilities find employment in South Carolina.
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And whether she’s ready to accept the position remains unclear.
"Actually, I’m just kind of like devastated right now," Nordone told the New York Post shortly after Trump’s announcement.
Nordone and Graham shared a unique bond, too. Graham was in his early 20s when both their parents died within less than a year of one another. That tragedy pushed him to become her primary legal guardian and caretaker, thrusting him into the role of father and brother to his younger sister.
"Of all the things that have happened in my life, her turning out so well is the highlight of it by far," Graham told C-SPAN in 2015.
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Nordone highlighted the outsized role Graham played in raising her after the death of their parents. After becoming her legal guardian, he enlisted in the Air Force to allow her to qualify for his military benefits. She later credited him with ensuring that she completed high school and college.
"He’s kind of like a brother, a father and a mother rolled into one," she told The New York Times in an interview in 2015.
Nordone was a frequent presence in Graham’s campaigns during his decades-long career.
"My parents, they were loving people and cared about us, but Lindsey was always the one that took care of me and helped me with my homework," she said in a campaign spot titled "Darline." "If I was sick, he gave me my medicine. He taught me how to ride a bicycle."
"He never let me down," she continued. "To take on that responsibility of raising a little sister — that came from within for Lindsey."
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Armed man arrested at US Capitol barricade as police probe why he drove onto restricted grounds
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2026-07-13T17:41:01.991Z
Armed man arrested at US Capitol barricade as police probe why he drove onto restricted grounds
An armed man was arrested Monday after driving to a security barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, prompting a police investigation into why he came to the heavily protected complex and temporarily shutting down part of the Capitol grounds.
U.S. Capitol Police said officers arrested the man at the North Barricade after discovering he had a firearm.
Firearms are prohibited on Capitol Grounds, and authorities immediately closed the area while investigators processed the scene.
"Our investigators are working to learn more about the suspect and why he drove to the U.S. Capitol ," Capitol Police said in a statement.
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Authorities have not identified the suspect or announced any charges.
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Police remained at the scene Monday afternoon, where officers were seen removing items from a Ford Bronco parked diagonally in front of the barricade.
From a distance, the items appeared to include water bottles and other belongings.
A dog that had been inside the vehicle was removed safely and taken away in an SPCA vehicle.
The North Barricade remained closed as the investigation continued.
Fox News' Dan Scully, Chad Pergram, and Kelly Phares contributed to this report.
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Texas DoorDash driver gets hit by a car fleeing from police and still delivers the order
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2026-07-13T17:40:42.543Z
Texas DoorDash driver gets hit by a car fleeing from police and still delivers the order
A Texas DoorDash driver didn’t let the pain of being struck by a car keep her from delivering an order. A less dedicated driver may have seen the police chase headed their way, hopped back in their car, and canceled the order.
This heroic delivery driver did not. She was knocked onto the hood of the car driven by an alleged burglary suspect who refused to stop during an attempted traffic stop.
Understandably, she dropped the order. But only for a moment.
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While the suspect, identified by police as Torrance Whitaker, was fleeing from the car and making a run for it, the DoorDash driver slid off the hood and picked up the order which had landed in the street in front of the car.
She then proceeded to complete the delivery while officers gave chase to the man now jumping fences and running through the yards of the Houston neighborhood.
"I was on the phone with my husband, and I just hear somebody crash. So I'm like, wait a minute, I heard something from police. When he came out from my door, I think it was HPD parked on my mulch, like what happened here!," witness Lily Portillo, whose cameras caught the action, told KTRK.
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"It's amazing how the girl just delivered the food. I asked her if she was OK, and she said she was OK. She needs a big tip. I really hope somebody finds her and hope she's OK."
After being chased through several yards, a Houston Police K-9 eventually catches up to him, and he's arrested.
The court documents, according to the outlet, state that Whitaker was charged with aggravated assault for hitting the delivery driver with his car while fleeing from police.
KTRK spoke with the DoorDash driver. She, like the hero that she is, didn’t want to be identified. She is in a lot of pain, but avoided breaking any bones. She's also looking into filing a claim against the suspect's insurance.
What a story of dedication. This order was being delivered if the delivery driver was physically able to do so.
There's very little hesitation. It's more of a moment to collect herself, then she's back to the business at hand. Truly impressive work.
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Mamdani ripped over record-high NYC rents with critics pointing to policy they say is fueling crisis
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2026-07-13T17:31:03.315Z
Mamdani ripped over record-high NYC rents with critics pointing to policy they say is fueling crisis
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing renewed criticism over housing affordability as rents in Manhattan and Brooklyn hit record highs, with conservative commentators arguing that immigration-driven demand is adding pressure to an already tight rental market that the mayor campaigned to ease.
Manhattan's and Brooklyn’s median rents reached $5,295 and $4,350, respectively, in June, according to an analysis conducted by the Corcoran Group, a real estate firm. The most recent available data shows roughly 38% of New Yorker residents were born outside the United States, and about 40% of rentals in the city are occupied by foreign-born individuals, though the data does not distinguish between legal and illegal immigration status.
"You declared yourself a sanctuary city. You ‘welcomed’ hundreds of thousands of illegals. Then you had to find places to put them," conservative radio host Andrew Wilkow wrote on X, reacting to news of increased rents. "That put pressure on housing supply. Shortages create price increases. It's pretty simple."
BIDEN'S ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION SURGE CAUSED HIGHER RENT AND HOME PRICES, FED STUDY FINDS
A 2003 paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia found that immigration "pushes up rents and housing values in destination cities," with an immigration inflow equal to 1% of a city’s population associated with about a 1% increase in average rents and housing values. More recently, a paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in March found that a 1% increase in illegal immigrants working in a given area corresponded to a 1.4% increase in rental prices because localities did not build enough new housing to match population growth.
Both papers reflect the authors’ findings and do not represent official positions of the Federal Reserve System or its regional banks.
"Young Americans compete for housing with millions of foreign arrivals," Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, wrote on Monday in response to the rent data out of New York City.
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Between 2020 and 2023, the most recent years available, the share of renter households associated with foreign-born New Yorkers rose from 37% to 40%, according to the New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey. The data does not distinguish a resident's legal status, making it unclear whether illegal immigrants represent an increased share of renters.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, responding to news of rising rents on Sunday, recommended that the city rezone neighborhoods to allow more homebuilding, invest in affordable housing development, and cut construction regulations to increase housing supply and bring down costs.
Conservative lawyer Mike Davis responded to Levine’s recommendations by asking, "How about deporting illegals?"
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The White House claims that declining rental costs in the South and Southwest have been caused by its deportations, a claim disputed by critics who point toward broader market conditions. A March 2024 academic study found that deportations could actually increase overall housing prices by harming the construction industry, though the authors conceded that removing illegal immigrants could also cause housing demand to come down somewhat.
Mamdani campaigned on addressing New York City’s housing crisis by freezing increases for rent-stabilized tenants, building 200,000 new affordable homes and expanding tenant protections. Since taking office, he has successfully frozen rents on rent-stabilized leases, released a housing plan aimed at building and preserving 400,000 affordable homes and moved to expand rental vouchers.
"Zohran Mamdani ‘froze the rent’ and served himself some taxpayer-funded cake," Red State writer Bonchie posted to X, referring to Mamdani's celebrating the rent freeze with cake earlier this summer. "Then rents hit an all-time high, vacancy rates reached the highest since COVID, and he proposed a 20% raise for himself. Incredible stuff."
Critics argue that rent freezes will lead to increased prices for everyone else and disincentivize property owners from doing more than the bare minimum to maintain units that they aren’t being paid market rate to rent.
Mamdani’s office did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday.
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Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe
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2026-07-13T17:30:20.813Z
Sam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe
"homeboy you're the one sellling [sic] public market investors on short-term space datacenters."
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Trump administration probes UNRWA over alleged employment of 1,500 terrorists
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2026-07-13T17:20:45.232Z
Trump administration probes UNRWA over alleged employment of 1,500 terrorists
A controversial United Nations agency is being investigated by U.S. officials for alleged ties to terrorism. The U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the U.N. organization for Palestinian refugees, has more than 1,500 employees being probed for links to terrorism.
U.S. officials have increasingly called on U.N. member states to defund UNRWA after decades of concerns about its school materials promoting terror, the presence of Hamas tunnels beneath UNRWA schools and charges that staff members participated in the Hamas terrorist attacks of Oct. 7 against Israel.
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While the U.N. conducted its own UNRWA investigation in 2024 through the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) following claims that 19 UNRWA employees were part of the Oct. 7. attacks, OIOS found insufficient evidence to support the participation of 10 employees. For the remaining nine, UNRWA terminated their contracts.
As the USAID Office of the Inspector General, a law enforcement agency separate from USAID, continues to investigate 1,500 UNRWA employees, it recently announced that it had referred a total of 108 current or former UNRWA staff to the State Department for suspension or exclusion from working with organizations that receive U.S. funds. Those members were found to be involved in the Hamas invasion of southern Israel, or were members of terrorist groups.
A U.S. diplomatic official briefed by USAID OIG investigators confirmed to Fox News Digital that at least 1,500 current or former UNRWA employees are under investigation for ties to foreign terrorist organizations in Gaza.
A senior U.S. official who spoke with Fox News Digital said that the USAID OIG investigation "smartly picked up where the U.N. failed" by looking beyond Oct. 7 participation. The official said the USAID OIG investigation is "critical, as U.S. taxpayers should never fund the salaries of aid workers that are members of a foreign terrorist organization."
The senior official told Fox News Digital, "USAID OIG’s investigation is helping prevent terrorists from criss-crossing across aid organizations that have received or are seeking U.S. or Board of Peace funding."
Hamas was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) in 1997 by the State Department, and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group (SDGT) in 2001.
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In the press release describing its effort, the USAID OIG said that individuals referred for debarment included "UNRWA school principals, teachers, security personnel, attendants, psychosocial counselors and medical professionals."
They included two deputy school principals, one of whom served as a Hamas deputy company commander and another of whom was a squad leader. USAID OIG additionally referred a teacher with "expertise as a sniper for Hamas," and one who tracked explosive device assignments. Another referred individual was a school principal assigned to a Hamas military manufacturing unit. Under his school, there were "three anti-tank positions and a tunnel shaft."
In the case of Oct. 7 involvement, the USAID OIG specifically mentioned a teacher ordered "to bring two anti-tank missiles to a prescribed location during the Oct. 7 terror attacks," and a deputy school principal charged with communications.
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The USAID OIG stated that it expects to make further referrals to the State Department in addition to "potential criminal referrals to the Department of Justice."
As a result of its investigations, the State Department has banned Hafez Mousa Mohammed Mousa from any future work with U.S. government entities. An UNRWA school principal, Mousa was working with the Hamas East Jabaliya Battalion and "coordinated communications with other suspected Hamas members during the Oct. 7 attacks," the USAID OIG report explains.
In response to Fox News Digital’s questions about whether it will blacklist other identified UNRWA employees, a State Department spokesperson said that "it is no surprise that another 100 UNWRA employees were determined to be involved in the barbaric Oct. 7 attack. President Trump and Secretary Rubio have affirmed time and time again that no State Department funding will be provided to UNWRA, which has been totally infiltrated by Hamas and terrorist sympathizers."
On July 1, the Board of Peace posted on X that UNRWA "has no place in the new Gaza."
An official briefed on developments with the Board of Peace told Fox News Digital that the USAID OIG’s investigations are "quite concerning to us."
The official explained that "we can’t really have an institution operating inside of Gaza where they're purportedly delivering aid and services to two million people but also allegedly participating in and supporting terrorism. That is anathema to creating a safe and prosperous Gaza for Gazans." Moving forward without UNRWA will require being "responsible and deliberate in terms of how we transition those services over to ensure there are no gaps in critical aid delivery, whether it's health services, vaccinations, food, or other goods."
Last month, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) posted about the infiltration of UNRWA on X, saying, "It is time for the United States to take action to address this growing problem and the systemic radicalization in UNRWA facilities." Risch said he would work with the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. "to root out the terrorist links at the U.N."
The U.S. Representative for United Nations Management and Reform, Ambassador Jeff Bartos, told a U.N. meeting in June on UNRWA funding, that it was time "to break this cycle."
"This year, you have the choice to stop underwriting an organization that has become a subsidiary of Hamas, whose employees took part in one of the most barbaric terrorist attacks in human history on Oct. 7, 2023," Bartos said. "This year, you have the choice to give the Palestinian people living in Gaza the opportunity to find durable solutions and prosper, instead of subjecting them to endless cycles of dependency and forever refugeehood."
Hamas' theft of aid is continuing to cause harm in Gaza. While not calling out Hamas by name, on Sunday, the U.N. Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov released a statement strongly condemning the "obstruction of humanitarian operations in Gaza by the de facto authorities." He noted that the previous day, "armed personnel affiliated with the de facto authorities forcibly entered the Abu Rashid food distribution point in Jabalia," and additionally "entered a [World Food Programme] warehouse and reportedly assaulted two truck drivers who were delivering humanitarian supplies."
Alakbarov said the incidents "are not isolated" and "reflect an increasingly dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence and obstruction, including smuggling attempts, targeting and abusing humanitarian operations."
Fox News Digital reached out to UNRWA for comment.
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Utility regulators end Arizona energy efficiency mandate
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2026-07-13T17:11:21.406Z
Utility regulators end Arizona energy efficiency mandate
The Arizona Corporation Commission, the state's elected utility regulatory board, has repealed electric energy efficiency standards that advocates say have helped stabilize utility bills and grid reliability since they went into effect in 2011.
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Four Lake Havasu City performing arts students earn spots in elite summer training programs
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2026-07-13T17:11:01.440Z
Four Lake Havasu City performing arts students earn spots in elite summer training programs
Four Lake Havasu City-area performing arts students will spend part of their summer training with some of the nation's top dance and theater programs after earning acceptance through competitive auditions.
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12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. deal
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2026-07-13T17:10:40.957Z
12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. deal
The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
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Investors send General Fusion soaring in debut as first publicly traded fusion company
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2026-07-13T17:10:21.000Z
Investors send General Fusion soaring in debut as first publicly traded fusion company
General Fusion started trading on the Nasdaq following a reverse merger that saw high redemptions.
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NEWT GINGRICH: Lindsey Graham’s legacy is one of courage and relentless patriotism
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2026-07-13T16:51:02.678Z
NEWT GINGRICH: Lindsey Graham’s legacy is one of courage and relentless patriotism
I have known Lindsey Graham since we campaigned together in 1994 during the Contract with America reform movement. That effort led the American people to give Republicans control of the House for the first time in 40 years.
It was an enormous shock to lose him so suddenly this week.
His closest political ally, President Donald Trump, said Sen. Graham was "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known." He went on to say Sen. Graham was a "true American Patriot."
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Sen. Graham had enormous spirit — and he spent equally enormous effort to get America on the right track. In the 32 years I knew him, he was always energetic, upbeat, and moving on to the next fight, reform, or opportunity to get something done.
We worked together on dozens of issues over the years, and recently were shoulder to shoulder fighting for Ukraine’s survival against Russian imperialism.
Sen. Graham was always moving forward, always on offense, and always maneuvering to help America reach its goals.
His relationship with President Trump was phenomenal. Originally, in 2015, Graham was one of then-candidate Trump’s harshest and loudest opponents. However, when Trump won, Graham set out to become a strong ally. He knew that with a leader as strong as President Trump you could be his ally and get a lot done or you could be his opponent and get frozen out of all the key decisions.
The fascinating thing was how well their love of golf brought them together. Sen. Graham had just the right personality to help the President relax when they golfed together. In a real sense, one of Sen. Graham’s greatest contributions was hanging out and helping the President renew his energy and his sense of enjoying life. And of course, they talked a lot about policy between putts.
Sen. Graham had an extraordinarily energetic commitment to national security and foreign policy. Long before President Trump appeared on the scene, Sen. Graham was one of "the three amigos," along with Sens. John McCain and Joe Lieberman. The three of them could be found in virtually every hot spot on the planet. They didn’t just talk about national security; they immersed themselves in it and studied it. All that would be of enormous help to Sen. Graham when the Russians invaded Ukraine. He became one of the leading advocates of stopping Vladimir Putin.
Long time Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad captured their impact in a recent tweet. He said, "I remember Senator Graham especially after 9/11 as part of a trio: McCain, Lieberman, and Graham. They were a great unique package, a bipartisan powerhouse who loved America, its servicemen and women, and its national security including its role of global leadership. They helped unify America and reflected that unity. A special era. I saw that up-close and personal during their frequent visits to Iraq and Afghanistan when I served in both countries. Lindsey, you served America with honor and distinction. You, Senators McCain and Lieberman, will also have an honored place in US history."
Finally, I can’t write about Sen. Graham without reaching back to his first speech on the House floor. It was the first day of the new Republican Congress. Many freshman might have been a little intimidated by addressing the House on that historic day, but not Sen. Graham. Here is his very first contribution as an elected official:
"Mr. Speaker, I came from South Carolina, a State that a few years ago sent about 18 people to jail because they took shirts, they took shoes, they took golf trips, and they sold their vote. If Members want to reform me, I challenge them to do so. But everything in its time. For 40 years Democrats have had control of this body to do that.
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"What the American people need to know, and what I want constituents to know at home is what we are talking about doing the first day is to change the way this institution operates.
"Newt Gingrich, the new Speaker of the House, has done something that no Speaker of the House has ever done in this body, Republican or Democrat. He has instituted a measure to limit his own term as Speaker. I congratulate him for doing that. Leadership and reform begins at the top, and that is what he has demonstrated, and on behalf of the freshman class we thank him for doing something other than talk.
"Also in this rule is a provision that would limit committee chairmen to serve six years. If we want to change America, that is a great place to start, and that is what we are talking about today, changing this institution to breathe new life into it.
"Mr. Speaker, ideas do matter, and they are going to have a new day."
Sen. Graham went on to fight for reform until the last day he was alive. He will be deeply missed by those of us who knew him personally. He will be missed by the entire country for the loss of his courage, patriotism, creativity and energy.
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How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player
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2026-07-13T16:50:21.198Z
How Lindsey Graham’s Journey From Trump Critic to Ally Made Him a Power Player
He initially called Donald Trump a “kook” who was “unfit for office,” only to join the new president’s Mar-a-Lago circle. “I’m still in the game,” Mr. Graham once explained of his much-analyzed turnabout.
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Comedian Margaret Cho mocks Lindsey Graham's death, suggests Trump is next in viral video
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2026-07-13T16:41:42.536Z
Comedian Margaret Cho mocks Lindsey Graham's death, suggests Trump is next in viral video
Comedian Margaret Cho is facing backlash after a video circulating on social media Sunday showed her mocking the death of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and appearing to suggest that President Donald Trump could be next.
"Bye Lindsey… Bye Lindsey Graham. From the closet to the coffin, real seamless. Real seamless," Cho said in a video posted on Facebook.
Cho continued her rant, appearing to suggest that Trump might be the next to die, and including the hashtags, "#resist" and "#fdt" in her post, among others.
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"Um, also yeah, Mitch McConnell. So, it’s Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham… it does happen in threes. Hope," Cho said.
Graham, 71, passed away at 10:23 p.m. Saturday. An autopsy was done on Sunday suggesting that Graham passed away from aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
A statement from Graham’s office read, "The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized, and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death."
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McConnell, who has been hospitalized for almost a month, said in a statement Sunday that he has been recovering from a fall.
"My doctors have confirmed that I didn’t break any bones or suffer a concussion," McConnell said. "I didn’t have a heart attack or a stroke. I don’t have any tumors or hemorrhages."
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D.O.J. Turns Over Evidence in Minnesota Shootings by Immigration Agents
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2026-07-13T16:41:00.549Z
D.O.J. Turns Over Evidence in Minnesota Shootings by Immigration Agents
Investigators had for months refused to share information with their state counterparts about three shootings involving federal agents.
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Judge Denounces I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing
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2026-07-13T16:40:41.092Z
Judge Denounces I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing
The decision did not explicitly kill the deal that President Trump had worked out with his own government to receive what amounted to amnesty from investigations into tax returns that he, his family and their businesses have already filed.
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Should AI help you get away with killing your spouse?
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2026-07-13T16:40:20.684Z
Should AI help you get away with killing your spouse?
What does a world of total user-aligned AI actually look like?
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Looking for better coffee? Hundreds of chefs and sommeliers say these are the world's best
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2026-07-13T16:21:42.144Z
Looking for better coffee? Hundreds of chefs and sommeliers say these are the world's best
A panel of more than 250 chefs and sommeliers evaluated coffees from around the world for taste.
The judging was part of the International Taste Institute's (ITI) Superior Taste Awards, which are "widely regarded in the food and beverage industry as the most prestigious taste certification worldwide," according to the ITI.
This year, dozens of coffees from around the world — ranging from whole-bean coffees, ground coffee, instant coffee, capsules/pods and decaf products — earned Superior Taste Awards.
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Jury members perform the tasting process blind and in complete silence. They know nothing about the items being tasted ahead of time, except for their category, according to the awards criteria.
The food and drinks contain no identifying markers. The panel judges them on five criteria: first impression, vision, olfaction, taste and texture (for food) or final sensation (for drinks).
The judges award products achieving an overall score above 70% with the Superior Taste Award, "a stamp of indisputable quality and prestige," according to the ITI. Products are further evaluated with ratings of one, two or three stars.
Nineteen coffees won three-star designations. Among those, some are available for purchase in the U.S. through specialty coffee retailers and online through importers, and a couple are more widely distributed.
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Two Lavazza brand coffees, available in America, earned three stars: La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Colombia and Tales of Italy Canal Grande.
La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Colombia is "a full-bodied and balanced blend, with aromatic notes of tropical fruits, lime zest and jasmine," according to retailer Italy Best Coffee.
"This 100% Arabica blend is sourced from Colombia. This blend is ideal for espresso preparation."
Tales of Italy Canal Grande contains a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans with notes of chocolate and scores 8 out of 10 on the intensity scale, according to Walmart.com, which imports the coffee from Great Britain.
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In total, five whole-bean coffees from Italy earned three-star recognition, along with three from Spain and one each from South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, Japan and Taiwan.
The only ground coffee to receive a three-star Superior Taste Award was Café San Alberto by Café San Alberto of Colombia.
Costa Coffee Professional, all from the United Kingdom, earned three three-star awards in the coffee pod/capsule category for Signature Medium Decaf, Podio Capsule, Signature Medium Roast, Podio Capsule and Colombian Character Roast, Podio Capsule.
The only instant coffee to receive a three-star award was Oriental Kopi Classic White Coffee by Oriental Coffee International of Malaysia.
One-star products scoring between 70% and 80% are considered good products with high taste quality within their category, according to the ITI's website.
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Two-star products stand out within their category and score between 80% and 90%, while three-star products, scoring 90% and above, are considered by the judges to be exceptional, top-quality.
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NY Times columnist Kristof says no plans to seek office again amid disclosure issues, queries on unused funds
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2026-07-13T16:21:22.700Z
NY Times columnist Kristof says no plans to seek office again amid disclosure issues, queries on unused funds
Liberal New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof insists he has "zero plans" to seek elected office again in the wake of criticism for failing to disclose he was covering people who donated to his campaign for governor of Oregon in 2021 and questions about unused campaign funds.
Kristof, who briefly left the Times in 2021 to run for governor of Oregon as a Democrat, returned to the newspaper in 2022 after he was deemed ineligible because of the state’s three-year residency requirement. Times journalists are prohibited from political activity, including fundraising or campaigning for officials seeking election, but Kristof was sitting on an unused pile of cash after thriving in the fundraising department during his short-lived bid for office.
The Times told Fox News Digital last month that it was reviewing Kristof’s work after Semafor reported that he failed to disclose that subjects of his columns previously donated to his political campaign. When asked for an update on the internal probe into Kristof’s past work, a New York Times spokesperson provided the links to nine different columns that now feature an editors' note.
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A Times spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the internal review regarding disclosure is now complete.
"The only independent press ethics expert who has looked at my conduct related to campaign donations has confirmed that everything was ethical," Kristof told Fox News Digital.
Meanwhile, Kristof transferred roughly $1 million that remained in his campaign war chest into a new political action committee named Oregon Strong, run by his wife Sheryl WuDunn, in 2022 as he was set to return to the Times.
"In other words, nearly half the money Kristof raised for his political bid remains under family control," Rolling Stone wrote in August 2022.
Kristof told Rolling Stone that it would use the cash to fund job training programs in Oregon. He also said that Oregon Strong would be "nonpolitical," despite promising to support then-Democratic Gov. Kate Brown's job-creation program.
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Four years after the Rolling Stone piece, Oregon Strong has not contributed to any jobs program, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s public transaction page.
Since Oregon Strong received a deposit of $992,031 from Kristof’s campaign on Aug. 3, 2022, the only significant expenditures have been a $100,000 donation to Vision to Learn in 2023 and a $2,000 donation to A Progressive Voice for Oregon in 2024.
The only other withdrawals from Oregon Strong are miscellaneous expenditures of less than $100 apiece and a $125 payment to Meadowlark Bookkeeping, according to the Oregon Secretary of State. There has been zero activity since 2024.
The remaining cash, nearly $890,000, appears to be sitting untouched in the Oregon Strong PAC controlled by Kristof’s wife. The significant balance and contributions to progressive political causes have raised eyebrows among political watchdogs, who questioned whether Kristof will run for office again in the future and how this affects his role at the Times.
Political insiders feel the pattern of behavior provides a clear path for him to run again, and with money from donors he has written about, as long as he maintains his Oregon residency.
When reached for comment, Kristof distanced himself from the PAC run by his wife, criticizing media outlets for asking questions and suggesting it's "a bad-faith effort to discredit investigative journalism."
"You should know that I haven't been involved in Oregon Strong since 2022 and in fact was unaware of the donation you mentioned in 2024," Kristof told Fox News Digital.
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Kristof recently penned a controversial piece featuring men and women alleging "brutal sexual abuse at the hands of Israel’s prison guards, soldiers, settlers and interrogators." Critics blasted the May opinion column as "propaganda" and poked holes in the reporting, specifically a claim that dogs have been trained to sexually assault Palestinians. The Israeli government has even promised legal action, but Kristof feels any criticism he faces is a direct result of the backlash.
"This issue has been raised only to attack me for an article I wrote recently about Palestinians being raped in Israeli prisons," Kristof told Fox News Digital. "I have zero plans to ever seek elective office."
At least one critic of Kristof isn’t thrilled with his behavior.
"The fact pattern makes clear that Nick Kristof used his column to generate PR for his political donors, without disclosing it," a senior Republican political operative told Fox News Digital.
"Now it's clear he's keeping these donors’ money in violation of his and the New York Times pledge," the GOP operative added. "The Times clearly has a serious ethics issue on its hands."
Among the conflicts raised by Semafor were a pair of columns, published in 2025 and 2026, that featured Vision to Learn, the organization that received $100,000 from Oregon Strong.
The pieces are among the nine that were quietly slapped with editors' notes and now say, "This column failed to disclose that Larry Gilson, the chairman of Focusing Philanthropy, donated to Nicholas Kristof’s campaign for governor of Oregon in 2021."
The New York Times Ethical Journalism Handbook prohibits staff members from doing anything "that might raise questions about their journalistic fairness and independence," including campaigning for a candidate, endorsing a candidate or pushing efforts to enact legislation. They are also prohibited from marching or rallying in support of any political movement, and giving money to, or soliciting money for, any political candidate or election cause.
The ethics handbook added, "Staff members must be sensitive that political activity by their spouses, family or companions may create conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflict."
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Cowboys legend Michael Irvin wins over booing Eagles fans at Philly bar ahead of Home Run Derby
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2026-07-13T16:21:03.231Z
Cowboys legend Michael Irvin wins over booing Eagles fans at Philly bar ahead of Home Run Derby
This is not your grandfather's Philadelphia.
Nearly 27 years ago, Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin laid motionless on the concrete jungle surface of Veterans Stadium for the last time. He was wheeled off on a stretcher to the cheers of Eagles fans who watched as the rival, who had dominated them for well over a decade, left with a spinal cord injury.
Irvin's football career was over.
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On Sunday, Irvin was back in Philly and wearing his jersey in a local watering hole with not a care in the world that fans booed him. It's good for business. The Playmaker is back in the City of Brotherly Love not as a villain, but as a guest podcaster/influencer for tonight's MLB All-Star Game Home Run Derby.
Is Irvin an odd choice for a baseball event? Of course, but if you're going to intentionally fire up Philly fans, Irvin is a smart foil. He wants the heat.
"It was a compliment for Philly to cheer me," the Playmaker said years later of the Eagles fans who cheered after he was carted off in 1999. "Philly wasn't cheering my injury. They were cheering my departure," he added. "Thank God he's leaving the field, he's been killing us. Thank God, maybe now we have a chance to win. You've never heard me say one negative thing about the Philadelphia crowd."
Irvin, 60, carried that same mentality into McGillins Olde Ale House in Center City Philly.
"Eagles fans know tough when they see it," one fan wrote on Instagram of the Pro Football Hall of Famer walking in and taking it.
"I love it. As a 45 yr old Philadelphian through and through. I love seeing this 2nd act of Michael Irving. Continue to inspire. Even though you heard boos, I know you could feel the respect and love," wrote another fan.
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Yet, at the end of the day, these fans were literally cheering when it looked possible that Irvin had suffered a possible life-changing injury during that 1999 season. Through it all, Irvin hasn't dwelled on the actions of Eagles fans.
"I remember my dad, and a lot of those fans are just like my dad," Irvin recalled in 2013. "It’s the only place and the only time their opinion counts, the only way they can voice their disappointment, and I can’t have a problem with that."
And, now, it appears the feelings are mutual. We've all lived long enough for Eagles fans to find a soft spot for one of their hated enemies.
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Maine Authorities Investigate a Fatal Shooting Involving Federal Agents
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2026-07-13T16:20:21.766Z
Maine Authorities Investigate a Fatal Shooting Involving Federal Agents
The killing occurred in Biddeford, about 20 miles south of Portland. The Trump administration has been conducting a surge of immigration enforcement.
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Tesla Robotaxi Miami launch comes with limits
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2026-07-13T16:11:24.706Z
Tesla Robotaxi Miami launch comes with limits
Tesla's robotaxi dream has rolled into Miami. That sounds like a big moment, especially if you have ever sat in South Florida traffic and wondered whether a car could do better without a tired human behind the wheel.
For now, though, the rollout looks careful and limited. Tesla says Robotaxi service is available in limited areas of Miami, Florida as well as Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas. The Robotaxi app also shows a visual map of where rides are available based on your location.
That means Miami is now Tesla's newest robotaxi market, but this is not a citywide launch yet. It also puts Tesla in a busy autonomous ride-hailing market where Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are already trying to win over riders.
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The biggest thing to know is that Tesla Robotaxi does not cover all of Miami. Tesla's Miami geofence covers only a small slice of the metro area, mostly around West Miami and a strip toward Doral and Sweetwater. The early map leaves out downtown Miami, Miami Beach, Miami International Airport and most of Miami-Dade.
So, even though "Miami" is in the headline, your actual ride options depend on where you stand and where you want to go. If you are trying to get from Miami Beach to Brickell after dinner, Tesla Robotaxi may not help you yet. If you are inside the service zone, the app should show what is available before you book.
That limited map also tells you something about the challenge ahead. Miami is not an easy place to prove out robotaxis. Traffic moves fast, rain can hit hard and drivers do not always behave the way software might expect.
Tesla has been building toward this moment for years. CyberGuy previously covered how the Tesla Cybercab removes the steering wheel entirely, which shows how far Tesla wants to take autonomous transportation. For now, though, the Miami rollout still uses Model Y vehicles. That makes this launch another step in Tesla's longer robotaxi push.
Tesla's robotaxi rollout is still happening in careful stages. Austin came first, followed by Dallas and Houston. Miami now marks Tesla's first Robotaxi market outside Texas.
CyberGuy previously reported that Tesla cleared Nevada streets for robotaxi testing, which showed the company was preparing for more markets before opening the app to more riders. Tesla has also named other planned cities, including Orlando, Tampa and Phoenix.
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Tesla is not entering an empty market. Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are also accelerating their autonomous vehicle efforts. CyberGuy recently covered how Waymo's cheaper robotaxi tech could help driverless rides reach more cities faster. Zoox is also a major name to watch in this race. CyberGuy reported that Amazon's Zoox updated its steering-wheel-free robotaxi with more rider comfort, larger cupholders and a calmer cabin design.
That competition puts pressure on Tesla. Tesla has the brand recognition and a massive base of vehicles on the road. Waymo has more experience with public driverless rides. Zoox is betting on a vehicle built from the ground up for autonomy. For you, that competition could lead to better service over time. More companies fighting for rides may mean wider coverage, better pickup spots and faster improvements.
The safety questions are not going away anytime soon. According to a recent review of federal crash data filed with NHTSA, Tesla's autonomous driving reports included 17 crash narratives tied to the Robotaxi program. That does not mean every reported crash points to a system failure. Still, riders should not ignore the data either.
Autonomous vehicles have to earn trust in everyday driving moments. A rough pickup, confusing stop or strange turn can make you nervous fast. CyberGuy has covered similar safety concerns across the robotaxi space, including a Waymo recall over construction-zone risk. That recall showed how work zones can challenge autonomous systems when signs, cones and lanes change quickly.
Tesla also faces broader scrutiny around Full Self-Driving behavior. CyberGuy previously reported on Tesla's Mad Max mode in Full Self-Driving, which brought fresh debate over speed, supervision and driver-assist safety.
To take a Tesla Robotaxi in Miami, you start in the Robotaxi app. Tesla says you need a mobile device to request a ride, and the ride can only be booked for you. Before you confirm, check the service area in the app. Do not assume Robotaxi covers the full city. A ride may work in one part of Miami and fail if your pickup or drop-off sits outside the current zone.
The app shows a price estimate before you confirm. During the ride, you can adjust things like climate, seat position and media through the app or the car's touchscreen.
Also, keep your phone charged. That phone becomes a key part of booking, managing and finishing the ride.
Finally, pay attention during the trip. You may not be driving, but you should still stay aware of where the car stops and how it handles the ride.
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Tesla Robotaxi arriving in Miami is no doubt a big headline, but the fine print is important too. I would not treat this as a full Miami transportation option yet. The service area is limited, major destinations are missing and safety questions remain part of the story. That does not kill the excitement. It simply means Tesla still has to prove that Robotaxi can work beyond a small map. I like that Tesla is expanding beyond Texas. I can also see why people would want to try this. But for now, I would call this a significant step with a lot to prove.
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13 dorm essentials students will actually use after move-in day, from $11
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2026-07-13T16:11:05.250Z
13 dorm essentials students will actually use after move-in day, from $11
Move-in day is stressful enough without spending money on dorm gear you'll never use. These 13 dorm essentials are designed to stay useful well beyond freshman year, from a lightweight stick vacuum and compact air purifier to a storage ottoman that doubles as extra seating. With prices starting at just $11, each pick earns its place in a small space long after the first day of school.
Make early mornings a little easier with the Hatch Restore 3. Instead of a harsh phone alarm, it uses a gradual sunrise light and gentle sounds to help wake you up. It also doubles as a white noise machine and reading light.
Kipling's Dyana backpack has room for a 17-inch laptop, water bottle and other daily essentials, with multiple compartments to help keep everything organized. The lightweight design is built for carrying a full course load, and it pairs with Kipling's matching lunch bach and insulated pouch.
Original price: $29.99
Dorm floor space fills up quickly, and this four-tier shoe rack from The Container Store keeps it organized. It holds up to 16 pairs of shoes, while the adjustable shelves let you customize the fit for a closet, entryway or the space beneath a lofted bed.
Original price: $109.99
The Keurig K-Mini Mate Plus brews single cups in three sizes while taking up less than five inches of counter space. Its slim design is ideal for cramped dorm kitchens, and the removable water reservoir makes refilling at a shared sink quick and easy.
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For first apartments or tight dorm rooms, Bissell’s Featherweight vacuum makes it easy to keep small spaces clean without taking up much storage. It converts into a handheld vacuum for stairs, furniture and other hard-to-reach areas, and weighs less than three pounds.
Lost key cards and misplaced backpacks are practically a college rite of passage, so a Tile Mate is a practical dorm essential. Clip it to keys, backpacks or other frequently misplaced items, then use the companion app on iPhone or Android to see their last known location.
Original price: $79.99
Give a dorm bed a more comfortable feel with this Beckham Hotel Collection two-pack of pillows. A hotel-style loft and cooling gel fiber fill have earned the set hundreds of thousands of positive Amazon reviews, and at nearly half off, it's an affordable upgrade for stiff dorm mattresses.
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Levoit Core Mini-P is compact enough to fit on a nightstand and quiet enough to run overnight in a dorm room. Replacement filters typically cost less than $20, making it an affordable option for students to maintain throughout the school year.
Original price: $159.99
The Bose SoundLink Flex delivers impressive sound from a compact speaker built for everyday use. Its IP67 rating helps protect against water and dust, while the long battery life makes it a great companion for studying outside, hanging out with friends or spending time around campus. At 38% off, it's a standout deal.
Original price: $49.99
Cut down on cable clutter with this foldable charging station, which powers a phone, smartwatch and earbuds from a single outlet. When it's time to head to class or travel home, the compact design folds flat to fit easily into a backpack.
Original price: $69.99
When storage space is limited, this ottoman pulls double duty as extra seating and hidden storage. Lift the lid to stash clothing, blankets or everyday clutter, then use it as a seat when friends stop by.
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Every dorm room should have a basic first aid kit on hand. This compact Band-Aid kit includes bandages, cleansing wipes, gauze pads, antibiotic cream and pain relief caplets, making it easy to handle minor cuts, scrapes and other everyday mishaps.
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Make the most of limited closet space with this six-shelf hanging organizer. It adds vertical storage for folded clothes, shoes or other essentials by hanging from the closet rod, then folds flat for easy storage between school years.
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Atlanta's Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray set to feast against Sparks without Kelsey Plum
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2026-07-13T16:10:45.809Z
Atlanta's Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray set to feast against Sparks without Kelsey Plum
It has been a while without betting on the WNBA, but it is always there, floating around in the background. I know most people don't follow it, but I do watch quite a bit of it. I also follow the games that I don't watch, not only for betting purposes, but I also do actually like the games. Sure, some games are hard to watch, but when you get solid teams, the games are usually fun. Tonight is a fairly evenly matched game as the Sparks take on the Dream.
The Los Angeles Sparks are floundering around that midway mark. We are about halfway through the season as well, so this may be indicative of what the team really is. For the year, the Sparks are 10-11, and they are 5-4 on the road this year. Part of the issue may be that their leader, star scorer, and point guard, Kelsey Plum, has only played in 12 of 21 games. She is out for this game as well. Cameron Brink, who has only played 14 games, is also out for this one.
That does give other players a chance to step up, and I feel like they've done a decent job of that. Nneka Ogwumike is filling in as much as possible on offense, putting up 16.9 points per game. Dearica Hamby is also scoring almost 15 points per game. The Sparks went from a guard-oriented team to a forward-focused team.
The Atlanta Dream have undergone a remake over the past two seasons. Two years ago, they ended the season at 15-25. Last year, they went 30-14 with Britney Griner, Rhyne Howard, and Allisha Gray leading the way. They combined to score roughly 46 points per game, and Brionna Jones even added another 13 points. This season has shown a bit of regression, but part of that is because they have lost Griner (to free agency) and Jones (to injury).
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Replacing them is Angel Reese, who is doing a good job of still averaging a double-double, but she is still just one player trying to fill the stats of two. She takes a lot of abuse for her play, but I will always defend that she has a high motor and is always trying. Fundamentally, she isn't overly skilled, and she needs to work on it, but she does have value. Reese is also not certain to be in this game.
The Sparks, led mostly by a frontcourt, will have a tough time trying to deal with the combination of Gray and Howard in the backcourt. Both of those players are averaging 18 points per game. Without Kelsey Plum to make them work on defense, I think this should be a game where they are fresh and have plenty of good looks at the basket. I think both score 20 points or more in this one. That parlay (which isn't a good idea) pays at +188.
The Sparks have won their past two games, but I think this will be a tough one for them to steal from the Dream. 8.5 points is a lot to ask the Dream to cover, considering they've lost four of their past five games. I'll take the under. It has been bet up since it opened at 177.5, but I think we are getting too high. The Sparks should be scoring more twos on the inside, especially if Reese is out. The Dream should win this game something like 89-82.
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Colorado firefighting pilot killed when plane crashes into reservoir
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2026-07-13T16:01:06.115Z
Colorado firefighting pilot killed when plane crashes into reservoir
A pilot helping battle a raging Colorado wildfire was found dead after the firefighting aircraft crashed into a mountain reservoir Sunday evening, authorities said.
The Montrose County Sheriff's Office Dive Team has recovered the pilot's body from Silver Jack Reservoir, Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie said in a statement. The body will be taken to the Gunnison County Coroner's Office.
The pilot's name has not been released while authorities notify family members.
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The crash was reported at about 5:17 p.m. Sunday after the Gunnison Regional Communications Center received a call about an aircraft down in Silver Jack Reservoir in the southwestern corner of Gunnison County.
Sheriff's officials said the aircraft was assigned to the Gold Mountain Fire, which has been burning in southwestern Colorado. Early information indicated the pilot was the only person on board.
Investigators have not said what caused the aircraft to crash. Deputies, investigators and the Montrose County Sheriff's Office dive team responded to the scene.
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The Gold Mountain Fire has burned about 35,600 acres and was 5% contained as of Sunday, according to the Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program. Fire officials expect the blaze to remain active, with shifting winds likely to push smoke into different communities over the next several days.
An air quality health advisory for wildfire smoke remains in effect across parts of central, southern and western Colorado.
Authorities said they will release additional information after the pilot's next of kin has been notified.
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Lake Tahoe squatter suspect caught on surveillance in rich-and-famous mountain retreat
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2026-07-13T16:00:46.666Z
Lake Tahoe squatter suspect caught on surveillance in rich-and-famous mountain retreat
A Nevada homeowner returned from a three-week vacation to find someone had apparently been squatting inside his Lake Tahoe home, eating his food, wearing his clothes and leaving behind clues that investigators hope will help identify a person of interest.
The homeowner reported the discovery to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on June 5 after returning home.
Investigators said evidence inside the residence indicated someone had been staying there while the owner was away, and the homeowner also reported his birth certificate was missing.
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During the investigation, deputies recovered a wallet containing a Visa debit card issued to Clarence Zillman, along with a Safeway receipt for the purchase of two packs of Camel cigarettes.
Investigators later obtained surveillance video from the Safeway at the Round Hill Shopping Center showing the individual who made the purchase associated with the recovered receipt.
According to the sheriff's office, the person captured in the surveillance image was wearing a shirt and hat the homeowner identified as his own. Deputies later recovered the shirt inside the residence, though the hat remains missing.
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has released the surveillance image and is asking anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about the investigation to contact Investigator JT Davis at 775-586-7253. The investigation remains active.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for additional information.
The case unfolded in the Lake Tahoe region, one of the nation's premier vacation-home markets. The area is known for its luxury properties and attracts wealthy homeowners, celebrities and tech executives seeking privacy and year-round outdoor recreation.
The incident also highlights concerns about unauthorized occupants targeting homes that may be left vacant for weeks or months at a time. Experts warn some squatting incidents can involve more than simply occupying a vacant home.
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Former Los Angeles Police Department Lt. Moses Castillo recently told Fox News Digital that some squatting cases have involved alleged identity theft, forged property documents and other criminal activity beyond unlawful occupancy.
"What we're seeing now isn't always someone just moving into an empty house," Castillo said. "In some cases, there are forged documents, identity theft or organized fraud that complicate these investigations."
Douglas County investigators have not alleged identity theft or document fraud in this case, though the homeowner reported that his birth certificate was missing. Authorities have not said whether they believe the document was taken for any particular purpose.
Concerns over squatting have prompted several states in recent years to pass laws aimed at speeding the removal of unauthorized occupants and clarifying the distinction between criminal trespass and civil landlord-tenant disputes.
Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
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As TV-tracking app TV Time shuts down, its founder builds Bingers, a new home for fans
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2026-07-13T15:50:20.888Z
As TV-tracking app TV Time shuts down, its founder builds Bingers, a new home for fans
The creator of TV Time is building a successor app that will let users import their watch histories and preserve the community that formed around discussing their favorite shows.
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Trump makes surprise pick to fill Graham's Senate seat
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2026-07-13T15:41:02.890Z
Trump makes surprise pick to fill Graham's Senate seat
President Donald Trump is pushing for an unexpected replacement to fill the vacancy left by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the Senate.
Trump wants South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster to tap Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to be appointed to the lawmaker’s suddenly open seat for the remainder of his term.
"I recommended, to Governor Henry McMaster, Lindsey Graham’s wonderful sister, Darline, to serve as interim Senator from the Great State of South Carolina," Trump said on Truth Social on Monday. "This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"
Graham and his younger sister, Darline, had a unique bond, given that, after their parents died, the lawmaker legally adopted and raised her.
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Trump’s announcement comes as a scramble behind the scenes is taking place to fill Graham’s spot, and further, find a new GOP nominee to run in November to keep his seat in the hands of Republicans.
McMaster is expected to announce his pick for the seat at 4 p.m. on Monday. He has so far kept quiet about who he would prefer. Fox News Digital did not immediately hear back from McMaster’s office on who he is eyeing in the interim.
Meanwhile, a key Republican, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., also wants to see Graham's sister get the nod for his seat.
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"Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, would be a fantastic pick to serve out the remainder of the Senate term," Scott said on X. "After speaking with Darline, there is no one better who understands Lindsey’s love for family, our state, and our country."
Scott, earlier in the day, floated both former Rep. Trey Gowdy and former Sen. Jim DeMint as possible replacements in the interim. He hoped that McMaster would "put a placeholder and let the voters decide" later during a forthcoming special election.
"I think in the next several hours or next day or so we'll figure out who that person is," Scott said. "I love Trey Gowdy and Jim DeMint has been in the conversation."
"[Graham’s] sister would be a wonderful placeholder as well," he continued. "So we've got lots of candidates who could hold the place so that the voters decide. And remember the election starts August the 11th in South Carolina, three weeks from now, we'll have a primary process."
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Both Gowdy and DeMint have served in Congress — Gowdy in the House and DeMint in the Senate, preceding Scott. Graham Nordone, however, has never held public office.
Multiple sources close to Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) told Fox News Digital that he is pushing McMaster to choose one of the three to effectively be a placeholder and not seek a six-year term in the Senate.
While the appointment race nears its conclusion, the race for the GOP nomination to run in South Carolina is still wide open.
Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., are already hinting at leaping into the special election, which is set for Aug. 11. Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., said that he would stay in the House, but the rest of the Palmetto State’s GOP congressional delegation have not said what their plans are.
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Anthropic starts localizing Claude pricing for India, its biggest market after the US
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2026-07-13T15:40:20.908Z
Anthropic starts localizing Claude pricing for India, its biggest market after the US
Claude users in India are starting to see Indian rupee-denominated subscription plans.
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Bryce Harper is the top pick to win the 2026 Home Run Derby in his home ballpark at +800
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2026-07-13T15:30:44.345Z
Bryce Harper is the top pick to win the 2026 Home Run Derby in his home ballpark at +800
This is one of the slowest sports weeks of the entire year, but that doesn't mean we have nothing to bet on! There are still WNBA games, there is the All-Star Game, and there is tonight's Home Run Derby. Plus, we can start looking at the NFL season, which starts just about two months from now. Let's get to how we can bet on tonight's Home Run Derby and where we can make some cash.
The Rules
This year the MLB is doing something different. Not only will the Derby be on Netflix, but to keep things moving, the most homers anyone can hit in a round is 20 (kind of). That's because they only get 20 swings in Round 1, and 15 in Round 2 and the Final round. If you homer on your last swing, you go until you don't hit a homer. It should speed things up a bit.
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Kyle Schwarber, 32 homers
Schwarber is a masher and currently leads the league in home runs. Schwarber has a lot of reasons to like him tonight. He has competed in the Derby before, and he is playing in his home stadium. Honestly, he is one of my favorite players of all time, so it is hard for me to get over my bias, but you could do worse than betting on him at +300 to win. However, I do have some concerns he can't get going right away.
Junior Caminero, 28 homers
This man finished second in the Derby last year and looks to try and get the crown this year. He has power to spare, but I feel like if anyone will swing and miss in this contest, it is Caminero. He is at +425, but I won't put money on him as I prefer people who are more familiar with the ballpark.
Munetaka Murakami, 20 homers
He certainly has pop and is part of the reason the White Sox are successful this year, but he is also coming back from injury. I would stay away from him. For the record, he has competed in Japanese derbies in the past, but never won.
Jac Caglianone, 15 homers
He's a youngster, so he might have the energy for the contest, but I think his odds should be higher. He is +700 in the contest and has just 15 homers this season. I also don't think he will be overly familiar with the batter's eye here, so it might be a struggle at first. I'm not touching him.
Jordan Walker, 22 homers
I think this is my favorite underdog in the tournament. His metrics show that he is hitting the ball hard when he makes contact, and with 20 swings, he may have all the energy needed to consistently hit with pop. He is in this for the first time, but I think that matters more when you're on a time limit instead of swings. He could be looking to make a name for himself. Give me a small share of Walker at +800.
Bryce Harper, 20 homers
A former winner: check. Playing in his home ballpark: check. A guy who has pop: check. A dude who loves big moments: double-check. I'm quite surprised Harper isn't at worse odds. He is my official pick to win it, and I'll put a full bet on him at +800. (Note: this is an exhibition thing, so a "full bet" is never the amount of a normal game for me.)
Ben Rice, 29 homers
This guy is having a great season and can certainly find his fair share of balls going over the fence. I really don't have a great justification for not picking Rice. You can make the same case for him as Jordan Walker, but I just don't prefer him. Not great analysis, just the truth.
Willson Contreras, 20 homers
No one in this field has had a more interesting season than Contreras. This will be his first Home Run Derby, and I do tend to shy away from new guys a bit. However, as mentioned, this new format should be fine for him. He may be doing this for Venezuela or to get people to see something positive about him after some craziness over the past few weeks. At +1400 he is more of a line drive hitter, but he can blast homers, so he is the hardest person for me to handicap here.
Give me Harper to win at +800, and I'll take another half of a unit and split it on Walker and Contreras. I also like Harper to make the Semi-Finals at -115.
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WWE Survivor Series: WarGames heads to Houston in November
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2026-07-13T15:21:21.561Z
WWE Survivor Series: WarGames heads to Houston in November
WWE will swing for the fences for the second straight year when it hosts one of its major premium live events of the year at a Major League Baseball ballpark.
The company announced on Monday that Survivor Series: WarGames will take place at Daikin Park in Houston – the home of the Astros – on Saturday, Nov. 28. It follows up the success of last year’s Survivor Series: WarGames event, which took place at Petco Park in San Diego – the home of the Padres.
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"Houston is the perfect host city to celebrate this milestone chapter in Survivor Series’ storied history, and we look forward to partnering with Houston First and the Houston Astros to deliver an unforgettable event," WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque said in a news release.
WarGames is a highly anticipated match, which has taken place yearly among wrestlers on the WWE roster since 2022. The premium live event has also seen some dramatic returns.
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In 2023, CM Punk came back to WWE at the end of the show and shocked the entire sports world. Randy Orton also made his in-ring return during the match. Last year, a mystery attacker interrupted the WarGames match and gave the win to The Vision and company.
It’s unclear what is in the cards right now for the 40th edition of the event.
"We are proud to be able to help bring one of the world’s premier entertainment brands to Houston for what promises to be an unforgettable holiday weekend," said Michael Heckman, President and CEO of Houston First, which partnered with WWE to bring the event back to Houston.
"Hosting WWE Survivor Series will bring thousands of passionate fans to our city and generate a significant economic impact for community. Houston has earned a reputation for delivering world-class entertainment events, and we look forward to welcoming the WWE Universe to our destination."
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Far-left streamer Hasan Piker calls Lindsey Graham 'bloodthirsty odious monster'
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2026-07-13T15:21:02.026Z
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker calls Lindsey Graham 'bloodthirsty odious monster'
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker called the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., "bloodthirsty," among other names, in a video posted to his YouTube channel on Sunday, after the senator died on Saturday of a brief and sudden illness.
"We like to take a look at the true worth of a man. We like to take a look at what these members of Congress have actually done. Not the way that they cover it in mainstream media, but instead, the way of what their impact is and the way it should be covered. I'll start off by saying Lindsey Graham, in a long list of demonic entities, was exceptionally bloodthirsty. A bloodthirsty odious monster who loved war. There was never a war that Lindsey Graham did not fall in love with," he said.
Graham, 71, passed away on Saturday after suffering from an "Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease," according to the medical examiner's report. The medical examiner emphasized that the findings are not final and that Graham's death certificate will remain pending while toxicological and microscopic testing is completed.
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"Lindsey Graham is pro-life and yet Lindsey Graham has died. Now, today we're going to be talking about his legacy, as many of the outlets are rushing to talk about Lindsey Graham's background and how wonderful of a guy he is and how awesome he was and polite conversations. We of course don't do that here on the HasanAbi broadcast," he said.
Piker was among several political commentators to jump on Graham after his death. Piker initially mocked a post on social media honoring Graham's relationship with Israel, by commenting, "lmao."
"The Young Turks" co-host and executive producer Ana Kasparian responded on X to the announcement of Graham's death with two words.
"Good riddance," Kasparian said.
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Far-right political commentator Nick Fuentes also posted the same response online.
"Good riddance," Fuentes said.
Co-creator of "The Young Turks," Cenk Uygur, took to social media to mock Graham’s record by imagining the senator carrying his arguments into the afterlife.
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"Lindsey Graham has moved on to the next step in his journey, trying to convince Hades to attack Zeus and Poseidon," Uygur said. "He says it’ll only take a couple of weeks and won’t require any ground troops. And there’s no way Poseidon can close the Strait."
Former MSNBC analyst and Lincoln Project co-founder Steve Schmidt called Graham a "lonely and unprincipled man who betrayed his country for power and his decency for attention" in a Substack post on Sunday.
Graham also received several tributes praising his work from his allies in the government, including President Donald Trump.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that Graham "was always working," and called the Palmetto State senator "a true American Patriot."
"Lindsey will be greatly missed!!!" Trump wrote. "So sad!"
Lindsey Graham's office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish His Senate Term in South Carolina
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2026-07-13T15:20:20.642Z
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister to Finish His Senate Term in South Carolina
Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina will name a replacement for Senator Lindsey Graham, who died on Saturday.
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WV town's police department thrown into chaos by evidence room fiasco, but officials say no one was fired
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2026-07-13T15:10:44.360Z
WV town's police department thrown into chaos by evidence room fiasco, but officials say no one was fired
Officials in one West Virginia town are pushing back on claims from its own police department that every single person in the agency was fired, saying the entire department is now under an internal review after allegations of a break-in in its evidence room.
In a July 7 Facebook post, the Barrackville Police Department wrote that the entire department was fired by city officials.
"Effective immediately, the entire Barrackville Police Department has been relieved of duty by the Mayor and City Council," the department wrote. "We are sincerely grateful for the support, trust, and encouragement shown to us by the Barrackville community throughout our service. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve and protect this town."
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The announcement came after then-Barrackville Police Chief Zachary Freeburn resigned "effective immediately."
However, in a statement to Fox News Digital, Barrackville's general counsel, John Funkhouser, said the police department's claim of a mass firing is "entirely inaccurate." He said two officers were placed on temporary leave pending an internal investigation into an alleged break-in at the department's evidence room.
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Funkhouser said then-Chief Freeburn told council member Alex Neville on July 1 that the department's evidence locker was cleaned out under an order from the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, leaving firearms confiscated years ago along with $30 in abandoned cash. The following day, Freeburn resigned.
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Officer David Hunt then reached out to Barrackville Mayor Thomas Straight regarding an "action plan" for the department. Due to an alleged lack of "proper records and other documentation," Straight placed Hunt and officer Ethan Darden on temporary inactive status to give the town's council "time to review all pertinent information regarding the operation of the Barrackville Police Department."
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Straight raised concerns on July 6 that unauthorized individuals could remotely access surveillance cameras at the police department, which included those housed in the evidence room. When several council members entered the evidence room, they found "a list of safe combinations on a desk and used one to open the safe, which turned up nothing."
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One police cruiser was also found unlocked by the council members, along with another one that had an "unsecured rifle" inside. The officers were placed on leave the following day.
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Hunt responded by saying he was going to investigate the alleged break-in at the police department and wanted to claim "whistleblower" status, inviting the West Virginia State Police to investigate. After town officials met with the West Virginia State police, the Barrackville Police Department's clerk resigned.
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"The assertion that the entire police staff has been fired in entirely inaccurate. The Mayor and Council engaged in necessary acts of oversight to ensure the accountability of the Barrackville Police Department and confirm that the Department was complying with all rules and regulations under which the department should have been operating. The Town of Barrackville is committed to transparency, accountability and the safety of its residents," Funkhouser said in a statement.
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Hunt's account to WBOY differs from the town's version of events, telling the outlet that he discovered the evidence room had been entered by someone else when he got to work on July 7.
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After accusing town officials of entering the evidence room, he and another officer, who consist of the entire town's police force, were fired.
In a Facebook post, the Barrackville Town Council announced that the July 7 meeting was canceled due to "a lack of sufficient information regarding items listed under unfinished business."
In the meantime, Marion County Sheriff Roger Cunningham told WBOY that their agency will handle calls within Barrackville.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Barrackville Police Department for comment.
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Lindsey Graham left behind modest wealth despite decades in Washington’s elite circles
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2026-07-13T15:01:23.534Z
Lindsey Graham left behind modest wealth despite decades in Washington’s elite circles
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham served in Congress for more than three decades, but public disclosure estimates show he died with a modest net worth compared to many of his longtime Washington colleagues.
The senator died with a net worth of about $1.4 million, with congressional disclosures from May showing a lower-end estimate of just over $600,000 and an upper estimate of a little more than $2.2 million, according to financial disclosures he filed in May. Despite serving in Congress for 31 years, Graham ranked at 294th in wealth among the 535 voting members of Congress, according to data from the Quiver Quantitative.
Graham died at age 71, meaning that his net worth at the end was relatively normal. Individuals between the ages of 65 and 74 have an average net worth of $1.79 million and a median net worth of $409,900, according to Fidelity.
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Though transparency experts have long argued that allowing members of Congress to trade individual stocks enables them to abuse non-public information for personal gain, Graham largely avoided this criticism as almost all his assets were mutual funds or government bonds.
As a senator, Graham earned an annual salary of $174,000.
While Graham’s wealth was humble by D.C. standards, he still came a long way from where he started.
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The senator spent his early life living with his sister and parents in a small room attached to their family restaurant in Central, South Carolina, which he helped run. The Graham family later moved into a mobile home.
"It's not a log cabin like Abe Lincoln, but he grew up in a mobile home, which is South Carolina's equivalent of it, I guess," Warren Mowry, Graham's law school roommate, said in 2015.
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The senator’s parents died in quick succession after he left home for college, leaving him to care for his 13-year-old sister at the age of 22. Graham, an Air Force veteran, was the first in his family to attend university.
Graham died Saturday night following a "brief and sudden illness" after a trip to Ukraine, according to his office. The DC medical examiner’s office has stated that his preliminary cause of death was a ruptured aorta caused by chronic heart disease.
"I can’t die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization," Graham joked shortly before his death, according to a source close to the lawmaker.
Graham’s staff did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Monday.
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Former DEVGRU operator Matt Bissonnette sheds new light on how the bin Laden raid actually unfolded
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2026-07-13T15:01:04.078Z
Former DEVGRU operator Matt Bissonnette sheds new light on how the bin Laden raid actually unfolded
Former Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette pulled back the curtain on the mission to get Osama bin Laden.
The al-Qaeda leader was killed in May 2011 in a daring special operations raid conducted by members of SEAL Team 6 flown into Pakistan by the 160th SOAR.
The raid delivered justice for the victims of 9/11 and all the men and women who deployed to war in the aftermath of that tragic day.
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The full details of the raid have never been made public, and much of it remains in the shadows, despite many different narratives in the public.
Now, people are getting a light shined on what happened.
Bissonnette spoke with podcaster and former DEVGRU member Andy Stumpf in an interview released on Monday, and touched on many topics.
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One of the most interesting moments was when he disputed the idea bin Laden's face was completely blown apart.
"The photos, if they ever got released, I don't know, I think that would help clear some stuff up. I think you'd also see very quickly it's high forehead shots. His face is not all f***ed up. You can very clearly see his bridge of his nose, whole face, mouth, mouth structure. Easily identifiable. The idea that there were extra shots or any of this that his face was distorted. Release the photos. High forehead shots," Bissonnette told Stumpf during the interview.
The former Red Squadron Navy SEAL also touched on one of the most discussed and debated moments of the raid:
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Did the pointman, whose identity has never been publicly revealed, leading up to the third deck hit Osama bin Laden and what happened after he fired?
In Bissonnette's recollection of events, the unnamed pointman, often referred to as Red, fired at the terrorist leader when he popped his head out a doorway and then followed his shots to the doorway of bin Laden's bedroom before entering.
He told Stumpf the following:
You can watch Bissonnette's full comments in the video below starting around 1:16:00, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Another part of the interview that I found particularly interesting was Bissonnette, who is releasing a new book titled, "No Easy Way," discussing the tactics of how they went through bin Laden's compound.
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Instead of it sounding like an action movie with people running all over the place and finding themselves alone, the former DEVGRU operator made it clear it was very methodical.
"The only sense of urgency was, okay, do they have [suicide vests]? Is the house rigged to blow? And are they prepping something? That's still not dictating our tactics to just sprint upstairs. So, it was slow and methodical," the former SEAL explained.
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10 back-to-school products parents always forget to buy
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2026-07-13T15:00:44.632Z
10 back-to-school products parents always forget to buy
Back-to-school shopping usually covers the basics, but it's the smaller essentials that are easy to overlook. Extra lunchbox ice packs, a portable power bank, AirTags and other practical items can make the school year run a little more smoothly. We rounded up the overlooked back-to-school must-haves you'll be glad you picked up before the start of the school year.
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Pack lunches that stay cold until the final bell with this four-pack of slim ice packs. Their space-saving design fits into lunchboxes and coolers, and right now, you can grab the set for just over $15.
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Sticky notes make it easy to jot down reminders, bookmark homework and leave notes between classes. This 24-pad pack comes in four colors and is discounted by nearly half, giving students enough to last well beyond the school year.
Help students keep track of assignments and schedules with this magnetic locker whiteboard. It sticks securely to most lockers, wipes clean and removes easily at the end of the school year.
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A dead phone or tablet can derail the school day, so tuck this compact power bank into a backpack. It delivers fast charging for phones and tablets without taking up much space.
Protect books, laptops and school supplies from surprise downpours with this backpack rain cover. It stretches over most bookbags in seconds and folds into a compact pouch when the weather clears.
Keep track of essentials with an Apple AirTag. Pair it with Apple's Find My network to locate misplaced items, or add an AirTag holder to attach it securely to a backpack or key ring.
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Crumbs, pencil shavings and eraser dust disappear quickly with this compact desktop vacuum. Its rotating design reaches into corners, while the powerful suction handles everyday messes without clogging.
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Print homework assignments from anywhere with this portable printer, now just $90. It connects to phones via Bluetooth and uses thermal paper instead of ink, making it an easy option for students and parents on the go.
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Protect laptops and tablets on the way to and from school with this padded carrying sleeve. The soft interior helps guard against scratches, while an exterior pocket keeps chargers, pens and other accessories organized.
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Help textbooks survive the school year with this seven-pack of stretchable book covers. Each color can correspond to a different subject, and the flexible material fits everything from standard books to thicker textbooks.
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Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation staff attorney under review after video of anti-ICE tirade
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2026-07-13T14:51:02.714Z
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation staff attorney under review after video of anti-ICE tirade
An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation staff attorney is under scrutiny after a viral video of her declaring she would refuse to comply with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and urging Americans to make agents' lives "miserable," prompting a state review and a sharp response from the Department of Homeland Security.
"Conservatives really think they’re doing something when they say, ‘Just comply’ when it comes to ICE and United States citizens," Shannon (Hoyle) Desherow said in a TikTok video reshared by Libs of TikTok last week on X.
On her LinkedIn page, Desherow says that she currently works for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation as assistant general counsel. Her TikTok page has been set on private.
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"And it just shows that they really just f---ing chirp with no understanding of what they’re talking about, because why the f--- would I comply with someone who has no jurisdiction over me," she asked in the video.
Desherow continued, "ICE has no authority and no jurisdiction over U.S. citizens. So why the f--- would I comply with an order given to me at gunpoint by somebody who has no f---ing authority to make that order? I’m not going to. That’s the f---ing thing."
Desherow, who, according to her LinkedIn, graduated in December 2016 from the University of Central Oklahoma and then received her law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2020, continued on her rant.
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"And an ICE warrant, by the way, 99% of the time, is an administrative warrant. It’s not good enough for the f---ing Fourth Amendment," Desherow said. "It doesn’t give you access to my house, it doesn’t give you access to my car, and it certainly doesn’t give you access to f---ing arrest me. I was born here, and I’m going to make it an ICE agent’s problem. I don’t have to f---ing comply with ICE, because I was born here. And every citizen needs to have that f---ing mindset. We need to make their lives f---ing miserable, and that’s exactly what we should be doing."
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News Digital, "Reminder: Obstruction of law enforcement is a federal crime and a felony. The First Amendment protects speech and peaceful assembly – not rioting."
The spokesperson added, "DHS is taking reasonable and constitutional measures to uphold the rule of law and protect our officers. ICE officers are facing a nearly 1000% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, rapists, and gang members."
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In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said that it has "been made aware of the post and are looking into it."
The video caught the attention of the Oklahoma Attorney General's office, which suggested she should resign.
Gentner Drummond's official X account posted, "The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation's Shannon Desherow does not speak for Oklahoma. Her comments attacking the credibility and mission of ICE do not reflect the values of Oklahomans or the views of the law enforcement professionals who work every day with our federal partners to keep our communities safe.
"Anyone in Oklahoma law enforcement who feels so passionately against our federal partners should resign. Homeland Security, FBI, DEA and ICE are critical allies to Oklahoma and my office as we combat organized crime. An attack against one of them is an attack on the entire system that protects our life, liberty and pursuit of happiness."
Fox News Digital reached out to Desherow for comment.
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ACLU asks federal court to block Prop. 314’s border-crossing crime days before it takes effect
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2026-07-13T14:50:42.753Z
ACLU asks federal court to block Prop. 314’s border-crossing crime days before it takes effect
Migrants wait throughout the night on May 10, 2023, in a dust storm at Gate 42, on land between the Rio Grande and the border wall, hoping they will be processed by immigration authorities before the expiration of Title 42. Photo by Corrie Boudreaux | Source NM
An Arizona law that would empower local police officers and state judges to arrest and deport people who cross the state’s southern border without authorization is set to go into effect in just four days. An immigrant rights legal group is suing to prevent that from happening.
In 2024, 61% of voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 314, called the “Secure the Border Act.” The ballot measure enshrined multiple new criminal penalties in state law, including one to punish people who submit fraudulent documentation to apply for jobs or public benefits and another to incarcerate people convicted of selling fentanyl that later causes someone else’s death.
The most controversial part of Prop. 314 places Arizona at the helm of immigration enforcement by making it a state crime for anyone to enter the state without authorization anywhere but at an official port of entry. Immigrants convicted of violating the law would be punished with a class 1 misdemeanor, which carries with it up to 6 months in jail. Repeat offenders could face a class 6 felony and up to two years in prison.
Republican lawmakers, cognizant of the legal quandary the provision raised in light of previous U.S. Supreme Court rulings declaring that immigration enforcement is solely under the purview of the federal government, froze it until either the Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to take up immigration enforcement or until 60 days after a similar law in Texas went into effect. On May 15, a federal appeals court revived the Texas law, SB4, which had been mired in years of litigation, setting the stage for Arizona’s law to be implemented as soon as next week.
The national and Arizona chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union on July 9 filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, arguing that the section of the Arizona law that gives state officials the authority to prosecute and deport immigrants should be struck down because it conflicts with federal law.
Kate Huddleston, an attorney with the ACLU’s Immigrants’ Rights Project, called the provision “unlawful and inhumane,” and pointed out that Arizona’s attempts to wade into immigration enforcement have already been slapped down once before.
“Regulation of immigration into the United States is an exclusively federal power that cannot be usurped by Arizona or any other state,” she said. “The Supreme Court reaffirmed this basic principle in response to an unconstitutional Arizona law 14 years ago.”
The state’s infamous “show me your papers” law, SB1070, led to a landmark ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in 2012, with the justices voiding three of the law’s four provisions and declaring that the states don’t have the power to criminalize immigration violations.
Much like Prop. 314, SB1070 punished unauthorized immigrants with state crimes. One of the law’s nullified provisions penalized unauthorized immigrants who worked or sought work in the state with a misdemeanor and another punished noncitizens with a misdemeanor for failing to carry federal alien-registration paperwork.
In its lawsuit challenging Prop. 314, attorneys for the ACLU argued that the law essentially creates an entirely new immigration enforcement framework that puts Arizona’s authority over the federal government’s, in direct violation of the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which upholds federal laws over state laws.
“(It) is patently illegal. A state cannot replace Congress’ immigration scheme with its own,” reads the brief.
Attorneys noted that the law creates an enforcement process that is entirely separate from the federal one, which leaves immigrants with little recourse for relief and threatens to conflict with federal decisions.
While federal law allows immigrants in removal proceedings to apply for asylum or other forms of protection, the Arizona law doesn’t. And Arizona’s unilateral bid to punish anyone who crosses the border without authorization anywhere but at an official port of entry is also much harsher than what currently occurs. Many immigrants who cross the border between ports of entry are still eligible for protective statuses like asylum.
Under Prop. 314, only immigrants who have already been granted asylum or have another form of federally recognized lawful presence in the country would be able to contest a state-issued deportation order. But that doesn’t include immigrants who are currently shielded from deportation because of their parole status.
And even if a federal court is mulling an asylum application or other petition at the time that state-level charges are brought against an immigrant in Arizona, they could still be deported. Nothing in the Arizona law advises state judges to pause removal proceedings until their federal counterparts have issued a decision.
Attorneys with the ACLU warned that the contested provision in the Arizona law, called “Section 5,” undermines the federal government, enshrines constitutional rights violations and upends decades of congressional agreement.
“Section 5 jettisons this system, wresting control from the federal government and depriving individuals subjected to Section 5 of the federal rights and due process that Congress ensured that they have, including the rights to contest removal and seek asylum,” reads the lawsuit.
The immigrant rights groups are seeking an order that freezes the provision from being enforced while litigation continues as well as pushing for it to be found unlawful, which would permanently block it from ever being enforced.
The Florence Project, which provides pro bono legal aid to immigrants held in detention centers in the southern part of the state, said that allowing the law to be implemented even temporarily would be devastating. Attorneys would be forced to travel across the state and risk missing legal appearances, because immigrants arrested under the law don’t have to be transported to federal detention centers.
Roxana Avila-Cimpeanu, the group’s deputy director, warned that Prop. 314 threatens to undermine the due process rights of thousands of people, including migrant children and others who would otherwise be eligible for protection from deportation under federal law.
“If it goes into effect, countless members of our communities, including vulnerable youth and individuals with mental health concerns, could end up jailed throughout Arizona on state immigration charges, intentionally isolated from expert legal support and potentially deported without ever having a fair day in court,” she said.
Tara DeGeorge, the legal director of the state chapter of the ACLU, added that even citizens would be at risk of unlawful detention. The law directs law enforcement officers to make an arrest if they witness an unlawful border crossing, view video evidence of one or have “constitutionally sufficient indicia of probable cause,” which critics have said leave too much up to a police officer’s personal discretion. The law also includes a civil immunity clause that would shield law enforcement officers from any lawsuits that arise from enforcing it.
“Section 5 of Proposition 314 is a permission slip for local and state law enforcement to engage in blatantly unconstitutional acts like racial profiling, unlawful arrests and illegal detentions,” DeGeorge said. “Arizona’s communities should not have to pay the price for this unconstitutional experiment.”
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Anne Cuevas to give Sedona Red Rock High School the ‘old razzle dazzle’
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2026-07-13T14:41:44.281Z
Anne Cuevas to give Sedona Red Rock High School the ‘old razzle dazzle’
Former FALA theater teacher to lead Sedona’s revived program Not many people can say they moved away from Los Angeles before landing their first role on television. Since Anne Cuevas, the incoming Sedona Red Rock High School theater director, moved from Los Angeles to Flagstaff about five years ago,
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Two years after Butler, threats against Trump keep assassination attempt in sharp focus
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2026-07-13T14:41:23.800Z
Two years after Butler, threats against Trump keep assassination attempt in sharp focus
Two years after a gunman opened fire on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the security failures that nearly cost him his life remain under scrutiny as later alleged plots and reported threats keep presidential protection in the spotlight.
Trump was rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after gunfire grazed his upper right ear during his July 13, 2024, rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The attack came months before Trump’s re-election and preceded a series of later alleged attempts and reported threats against his life.
Two years ago Monday, Trump was mid-sentence, pointing to a chart on illegal immigration under the Biden administration, when gunshots pierced the air at his Butler rally. Authorities identified the gunman as Thomas Matthew Crooks, who fired from the roof of a nearby building.
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Secret Service agents tackled Trump to the ground. Moments later, as they rose to escort him to his motorcade, Trump emerged from the huddle. Trump raised his fist high in the air, and said "fight" three times, prompting the audience to erupt and chant "U-S-A!" as he exited.
The gunman killed firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was shielding his family, and wounded two other men. A Secret Service sniper killed Crooks during the shooting.
A report from the Office of Inspector General, released earlier this month, found that U.S. Secret Service "missed multiple opportunities" to prevent or disrupt the assassination attempt due to communication failures and other security lapses.
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"The Secret Service’s overall lack of policy and processes coupled with limited intelligence sharing and poor collaboration and communication with protectee staff and state and local law enforcement set the conditions that led to missing opportunities to prevent and detect the attempted assassination," the report said.
It also found failure to warn Trump's protective detail that Crooks had a rangefinder and a long gun and had climbed onto the roof of a nearby building.
Trump’s security has remained under scrutiny since he returned to office, amid later alleged assassination attempts and reported threats against his life.
In September 2024, authorities said Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested after a Secret Service agent spotted him with a rifle near Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, in what federal prosecutors later charged as an attempted assassination of Trump.
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In April of this year, there was an assassination attempt against Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, where a shooter attempted to break into the ballroom.
The renewed threats come amid escalating tensions with Iran, after the U.S. resumed strikes following the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. Reports this week said Israeli intelligence warned U.S. officials about a new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump.
Trump warned Iran Friday that the United States would "decimate and destroy" the country if Tehran carried out an assassination attempt against him.
U.S. Secret Service has not directly commented on the reports.
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment.
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UK pins string of antisemitic attacks on Iran-linked group, bans IRGC
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2026-07-13T14:41:04.346Z
UK pins string of antisemitic attacks on Iran-linked group, bans IRGC
The United Kingdom on Monday blamed an Iran-linked proxy group for a string of antisemitic arson attacks targeting British Jewish sites, prompting the government to ban Tehran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and impose sweeping new powers to crack down on foreign-backed sabotage.
British officials said the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right (IMCR) publicly claimed responsibility for seven attacks this year targeting Jewish and Israeli-linked locations, as well as a Persian-language media outlet critical of Iran's government. According to the U.K. government, members of the IRGC's elite Qods Force were "almost certainly" directing the group's operations across Europe.
The attacks included fires at synagogues, Jewish charity ambulances and other Jewish community sites in London. No injuries were reported.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the new measures send a clear message to foreign adversaries seeking to sow violence.
"We will never let Britain be a playground for states who want to spread fear, division and violence on our streets," Starmer said. "Anyone acting on behalf of those who threaten our national security should be in no doubt that there is no place for you in Britain."
If Parliament approves the designations later this week, anyone carrying out acts of sabotage — including arson — on behalf of the IRGC, IMCR or Russia's GRU Volunteer Corps could face life imprisonment. Supporting or assisting the groups could carry prison sentences of up to 14 years.
The British government said the new authorities, created under the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026, will make it easier for prosecutors to secure convictions because they will no longer have to prove a direct foreign government connection in every case.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood accused both Tehran and Moscow of relying on criminal proxies to conduct hostile operations inside the United Kingdom.
"Iran and Russia are using proxies and thugs to do their dirty work on our shores," Mahmood said. "I have rapidly designated three groups so those working for them will be tracked down and put behind bars."
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The government said IMCR emerged online earlier this year and has also claimed responsibility for attacks on synagogues in Belgium and the Netherlands. British intelligence officials say Iran-backed proxy groups have increasingly recruited members of criminal organizations to carry out sabotage, intimidation and physical attacks across Europe, often targeting Jewish communities and Iranian dissidents.
According to the U.K., MI5 identified at least 20 potentially lethal Iran-backed plots against individuals in Britain over the past year. The government has already sanctioned more than 550 Iranian-linked individuals and entities and has pledged £250 million ($334,662,500) over three years to strengthen security for Jewish communities, including increased protection for synagogues, schools and community centers.
Britain also designated Russia's GRU Volunteer Corps, saying the group acts as a proxy for Russian military intelligence by recruiting individuals online to conduct sabotage, arson and other hostile operations.
The crackdown comes just weeks after two Romanian men were sentenced to prison for stabbing a journalist working for a Persian-language television station in London, an attack a British judge said was carried out on behalf of the Iranian state.
Iran did not immediately comment on Monday's announcement, according to The Associated Press.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Arizona Corporation Commission announces penalties, revokes license of Dharmesh Vora
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2026-07-13T14:40:23.391Z
Arizona Corporation Commission announces penalties, revokes license of Dharmesh Vora
Dharmesh Vora and Vora Wealth Management PLLC were ordered to pay $30,000 in administrative penalties for violating the Arizona Investment Management Act.
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Charlie Kirk's close friend calls for death penalty for convicted assassins
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2026-07-13T14:31:05.023Z
Charlie Kirk's close friend calls for death penalty for convicted assassins
PROVO, Utah — Charlie Kirk's close friend Jack Posobiec called Friday for convicted assassins to face the death penalty after spending five days in a Utah courtroom watching prosecutors present what he described as "an avalanche of evidence" against the man accused of murdering the Turning Point USA founder last year.
"I think the death penalty should be sought for any assassin," Posobiec, a senior editor at Human Events and former Navy intelligence officer, told reporters outside the Fourth District Courthouse in Provo, Utah, Friday. "I think assassins are a cancer on society itself."
Such a change would require lawmakers to expand the aggravating factors that make murder cases eligible for the death penalty. Under current laws in the federal system and the 27 states that have capital punishment, assassination cases aren't automatically death penalty eligible.
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"Specifically political assassinations, but really any assassination — it's an attack on our rights as free people," Posobiec said. "It's an attack on our rights under the First Amendment. It's an attack on our very way of life as Americans and as Americans, you have to provide the utmost penalty for someone who attacks our very bedrock way of life."
Kirk's murder during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sept. 10, 2025, is one of two major assassination cases making their way through court at present. Months before Kirk's death, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down from behind outside a New York City hotel hours before he was supposed to attend a business conference with Wall Street investors.
The suspect in that case, Luigi Mangione, would no longer face the potential death penalty if convicted after his lawyers successfully outmaneuvered federal prosecutors, who could not use the alleged assassination itself as an aggravating factor under current law.
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He is accused of writing anti-insurance industry messages on casings recovered from the crime scene. Robinson is accused of following suit — engraving cartridges with memes and Antifa-inspired phrases.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges in New York, where there is no death penalty, and at the federal level.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea and isn't expected to do so until at least September, when Judge Tony Graf Jr. rules on whether there's enough evidence to send the case to trial.
Posobiec, who attended all five days of the hearing, agreed with prosecutors who said they had "overwhelming" and "devastating" evidence against the defendant.
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"This isn't just a document that says Tyler Robinson did it," he told reporters.
Prosecutors showed a video interview with Robinson's former lover and roommate, Lance Twiggs, who alleged the suspect made multiple confessions.
They heard testimony about DNA consistent with Robinson's being found on items at the crime scene, including the suspected murder weapon and the ammo inside, which were recovered in the woods near campus — more than 250 miles from his home in southern Utah.
Toolmark evidence allegedly linked an engraved cartridge casing found in Robinson's apartment to the same Dremel tool investigators assert was used to engrave cartridges and a spent casing recovered at the crime scene.
TYLER ROBINSON HEARING: TOP MOMENTS FROM EXPLOSIVE LANCE TWIGGS INTERVIEW PLAYED IN COURT
Investigators testified that a suspect and vehicle on campus surveillance video were Robinson and his Dodge Challenger. The video allegedly showed Robinson following the same path twice — in different outfits. During the second visit, the suspect is shown walking with a distinctive, limp-like gait, as he is alleged to be walking with a rifle concealed down his pant leg.
He allegedly made contact with Turning Point USA members before the shooting and with a Spanish Fork police officer afterward.
And he allegedly claimed responsibility for the crime in text messages and a handwritten note to Twiggs, a conversation with his parents and a Discord chat with multiple people.
Posobiec contrasted the evidence presented against Robinson over the course of a week to the case against Bryan Kohberger, where prosecutors had little more than a touch DNA sample on a Ka-Bar knife sheath the quadruple murderer dropped at the crime scene, along with some circumstantial phone data and the description of a suspect vehicle.
But Kohberger pleaded guilty to avoid the death penalty, Posobiec noted.
"You compare that minimal amount of evidence to this avalanche — and there has been an avalanche of evidence," he said.
Robinson is due back in court on Sept. 1 for oral arguments on whether his case should be bound over — or sent to trial.
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California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.
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2026-07-13T14:30:23.556Z
California Blocked an Oil Pipeline in Santa Barbara. Trump Forced It Open.
The reopening of the pipeline has made residents anxious in a region prized for its gorgeous beaches and ocean views.
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New York business group campaigns to end 'Prohibition-era' alcohol restrictions statewide
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2026-07-13T14:22:04.677Z
New York business group campaigns to end 'Prohibition-era' alcohol restrictions statewide
The Business Council of New York State is seeking to repeal "Prohibition-era" alcohol laws.
The New York Post reported that the organization launched its "New Yorkers Cheers for Change" campaign on Sunday, pushing a proposal that would counter the state's restrictions on alcohol sales.
"New York has some of the most restrictive Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) laws the entire nation because they were created during the Prohibition-era. Current ABC laws impede economic growth, job opportunities, consumer choice, and New York’s own wine and distilled spirits industry," the organization's website read.
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The "Cheers for Change" campaign followed the 2023 Commission to Study Reform of the Alcohol Beverage Control Law, launched under New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, to recommend ways to update state laws, such as relaxing its 200 Foot Law and 500 Foot Law.
The state's 200 Foot Law prohibits the State Liquor Authority from issuing licenses to merchants selling within 200 feet of a school or place of worship. The 500 Foot Law restricts the issuing of licenses to businesses within 500 feet of three or more licensed establishments.
Both are part of the New York Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law, first enacted in 1934, immediately after Prohibition laws ended nationwide, for the purpose of regulating alcohol production and sales.
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According to the website, pulling back on state regulations could create more than 4,000 new jobs and produce $500 million worth of new economic activity.
"Updating the 200-Foot and 500-Foot Laws and modernizing tied-house restrictions will remove unnecessary barriers to opening and growing restaurants, bars, and other hospitality businesses, ensuring New York’s regulatory framework reflects today’s economy and consumer demand," Andrew Rigie, executive director of the NYC Hospitality Alliance, said in a statement to the New York Post.
Paul Zuber, the executive vice president of the Business Council of New York State Business Council of New York State, told The New York Post that while progress has been made, and Hochul's efforts to modernize laws are recognized, there is "still a long way to go."
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Efforts to reform New York's alcohol laws, however, have faced some pushback from some local representatives concerned about the saturation of alcohol merchants within a neighborhood.
"We need a balance. We want to make sure there’s a dry cleaner, a dentist, a pharmacy, a card store in the neighborhood," City Councilman Harvey Epstein said to the New York Post.
"Governor Hochul remains committed to uplifting small businesses and supporting these vendors, including passing provisions in her FY27 budget that will protect retailers from unfair fees, help businesses open faster, streamline beer wholesale licensing and extend beverage services in movie theaters," Deputy Press Secretary & Press Operations Manager for Governor Hochul, Kassie White told Fox News Digital. "Governor Hochul looks forward to working with all stakeholders during the next legislative session to build on this progress."
Zuber told Fox News Digital that, overall, public support has been largely positive.
"I think consumers by and large want a system that is modernized to meet their needs. For example, why does a consumer have to go to multiple retail outlets to buy simple products that should already be part of the mix, such as allowing liquor stores to sell complimentary products? There are so many examples that constantly make things harder for consumers, and we can fix that by modernizing the law," Zuber said.
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Trump praises Lindsey Graham as senator whose Kavanaugh fight changed Supreme Court history
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2026-07-13T14:21:45.221Z
Trump praises Lindsey Graham as senator whose Kavanaugh fight changed Supreme Court history
President Donald Trump paid tribute to his longtime friend Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on Monday, remembering him as a "great guy" whose passionate defense of Brett Kavanaugh during his Supreme Court confirmation fight helped change the course of history.
"He was a great guy, and he was a friend," the president recalled on "Fox & Friends."
"He would call me all the time. He would just, I'd say, ‘Stop calling me, Lindsey,’" he laughed. "It was just... amazing."
Trump reflected on Graham, 71, as a "workaholic politician" whom "everybody" loved, regardless of their political leanings. He marveled at Graham's ability to reach across the aisle and solve partisan problems.
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"If I had Democrat problems, he could solve them. He was a man of all different abilities, actually, and he was a nice man. He was a great guy..." he said.
"He was a man who had a lot of fun. He had fun with politics, but he was really good at it. And then, when he got angry, like he did in the case of Brett Kavanaugh, it was so impactful. I think it saved… Brett becoming a justice."
Trump's comment referenced Graham's fervent remarks before the Senate Judiciary Committee, blasting what he called the "unethical sham" hearing involving Brett Kavanaugh, who was later confirmed to the Supreme Court.
Since Graham's passing, many have highlighted his passionate defense of Kavanaugh as one of the defining moments of his political career.
"It was just a moment in time that the Democrats got so sick and so angry and so crazy... and Lindsey went on his tirade, and it was much more than a tirade. I think it was one of the great[est] 10 moments of Congress, if you want to know the truth," Trump said.
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"And he saved Brett from a very, very unfair decision, or they would have turned a man down who was so qualified and such a good man," he added.
After focusing on Iran, the SAVE America Act and other pressing issues, the president closed out the segment by returning to Graham's legacy.
"We lost a great man. He was a great man. He was a great politician, and he was a kind man," he said.
"And you know who really lost? Israel, Ukraine, a lot of countries that he really fought for. And they lost somebody who was very special. But the real loser was the United States of America. We lost a great person, a kind person, very smart person."
Graham's legacy became central to the national conversation following his unexpected death late Saturday. Tributes poured in from lawmakers and media personalities, with both allies and adversaries offering condolences and messages of support to Graham's family.
Graham's death was initially reported to have followed a "brief and sudden illness."
A statement released by Graham's office on Sunday cited preliminary findings from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, identifying the cause of death as an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Fox News' Melissa Rudy contributed to this report.
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LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy
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2026-07-13T14:20:59.950Z
LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy
The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.
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Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates
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2026-07-13T14:20:40.495Z
Waze adds new AI-powered features and customization updates
Some of the new features are powered by Google's Gemini AI assistant, which reflects the the tech giant's broader push to integrate Gemini across its products while also better positioning Waze to compete with rival services such as Apple Maps.
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SpaceX cleared to fly Starship again after booster failure in May
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2026-07-13T14:20:20.534Z
SpaceX cleared to fly Starship again after booster failure in May
This will be the first Starship test flight for SpaceX as a public company, testing the market's appetite for the company's "fly, fail, fix" approach to rocket development, which often ends in fireballs.
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Ronald Reagan took away his own son's football scholarship, 'Reagan' producer reveals
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2026-07-13T14:10:43.023Z
Ronald Reagan took away his own son's football scholarship, 'Reagan' producer reveals
Ronald Reagan's generous spirit often got him in trouble with those close to him.
In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, "Reagan" producer, Mark Joseph, spoke about his participation in the upcoming documentary, "Making Reagan," and also shared that the former president has a "spirit of being generous," but added that it would sometimes "cause problems for other people."
"Mike Reagan, his son, he got a scholarship to play football, I think, at a college in Arizona," Joseph said. "And Reagan calls up the school and says, 'You know what, fellas, my son has all the advantages in life. He doesn't need your scholarship, but thank you very much.' And Mike calls his dad, and he goes, 'Dad, you just lost me in my chance to play football.'"
Joseph explained that Reagan never wanted to "put on airs" and "wanted that slot to be given to someone that needed it," although his son ultimately "paid the price for it."
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The producer added that his generous spirit extended towards his constituents, noting that "he was also just a soft touch for a hard luck story."
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"If he would get a letter from somebody that his policies were affecting negatively, he would often write them a check and sometimes they wouldn't cash the check and sometimes he had to call the people and say 'Hey listen I'll send you another check cash the one that I sent you and keep the one that I'm gonna send you next,'" he said. "So there's a kind of a combination of generosity but also his policies were tough and there were effects of that."
Joseph spoke to Fox News Digital ahead of the release of the documentary, "Making Reagan," which focuses on the making of the 2024 hit biopic, "Reagan," and features interviews with Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller and other stars of the film.
The documentary, which will be available on Fox Nation, will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and videos from the movie set and give fans a look at the making of the box office hit, which brought in $26 million domestically.
"I think we talk a lot in the documentary about COVID. And Jon Voight does such a great job in the piece and ends the piece basically in tears. But he just talks about some of the things we encountered where, if one person gets COVID, the entire set shuts down, which is just completely insane and illogical," he said. 'Literally, the entire set would shut down for 10 days. And that happened to us twice. And I think your viewers will also see that when Ron kisses Nancy in the hospital after the assassination attempt, in real life, that is the moment of COVID transmission from Dennis Quaid to Penelope Ann Miller. We're not sure who gave it to who, but they both got it."
Through speaking with over 50 of the former president's aides, Joseph was able to get a comprehensive understanding of Reagan, including the "personal demons" he was fighting on the inside.
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In addition to speaking with aides, Joseph revealed he was able to prepare for the film by reading the KGB and FBI files about Reagan, which he called "interesting" and "very helpful."
"The KGB files said he was very conservative and a hardliner," he said. "But they also said that he was vain, which is understandable. He's a Hollywood actor. And he was prestigious. From their perspective, that means religious. And so vain and superstitious were the KGV's analysis of Ronald Reagan."
He continued: "The FBI files were also very interesting because they would interview his neighbors because as governor of California, he had, there were nuclear weapons on California soil. And so they had to interview his neighbor. And the neighbor interviews were fascinating because neighbors and friends would often say he is a crazy, insane right-winger, but also a very nice guy. There's always this combination of politics or crazy, but very nice guys."
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Quaid famously portrayed the former president in the film, with Joseph telling Fox News Digital that the actor "was always my first choice," as "there's just something intangible about Dennis." Ultimately the decision paid off, as he praised Quaid for having fully "immersed himself in the role and the character."
Having done extensive research on Reagan, Joseph explained that one lesson he learned from the president was his special way of "counter-punching," noting Reagan had a way of getting you back, in a way that "didn't feel like you were being punched."
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"One of his aides told me that one time they were landing in a South American country and they had learned that upon landing, Reagan was going to be attacked by the leader of that country," Joseph explained. "And so Reagan's aide said, 'This is great, Mr. President, let me write a speech attacking him right back.' And Reagan said, 'No, we're gonna do just the opposite. When I land, I'm gonna praise that leader, and he'll be so ashamed he won't give the speech attacking me.' And that's what happened. And so there's a certain deaf touch that Reagan had, that he was no slouch, but he would get you back, but your dignity would be intact as he defeated you."
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Charles Barkley actually beats someone at golf & it's the WNBA commissioner, UFC Sophie & USA as steaks
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2026-07-13T13:50:45.667Z
Charles Barkley actually beats someone at golf & it's the WNBA commissioner, UFC Sophie & USA as steaks
Welcome into another week of work where we're so far into the dog days of summer that the only sports options on the calendar today are WNBA games and the MLB Home Run Derby. Even the Tour de France has a day off to rest up.
But, Screencaps rolls on.
Let's get the week rolling with some observations from the weekend:
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Rob wants to critique my towel on my belt loop 'look'
– Brian B. writes: For anyone that has sweety hands or just hits lots of balls on the range. Buy a rain glove. They last 10x longer then a normal glove and sweat will never be an issue agian. You can thank me later.
Kinsey: Here's the beauty of the golf outing I go on – there's not a Brian B. on the trip critiquing how guys look. Lighten up, Brian. In years past, guys wore their towels as their Ryder Cup gang colors. It's not all about the sweat.
Travel ball...travel hockey...guaranteed scholarship
– Beer Guy Neil in Cleveland emails: I may have sent this to you before, but there was a travel hockey coach in Cleveland that said if you enroll your son in his academy as a squirt (10U) he would guarantee a college hockey scholarship. I mentioned that to a friend who is a financial adviser and he said if you invest all the money you're going to spend on travel hockey, I'll pay for your kid's college. Reality hits hard
This should get a reaction from the TNML community
– RJ has a problem with the league and mowing: Stop drinking the kool-aid bro. Your lawn feeds your ego. Yes, creativity has been stifled in men. We are told to go to work, pay the bills, and shut up. Your green grass promotes high fuel prices, high grocery prices, and indicates to your fellow man a "better than" mentality. The grocery store offers poop and poison, while charging double for healthy foods, and you mow down nutritional value, while others go hungry. I hope you feel satisfied with your fake, accomplished nothing gonna do it again next week efforts. My yard would feed the entire neighborhood, if called upon to do so. And given the current climate of greed and destruction for profit, it just may.
Kinsey: You guys won't be shocked to learn that RJ didn't include a photo of his lawn.
And, finally this morning, what a run it was for Michigan athletics
What a run for Harbaugh and Warde. So many pleasant memories. At least the future Netflix documentary should be entertaining as they cut from the cheating scandal, to me in the courtroom for Sherrone Moore's hearing.
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That is it this morning as I dive right into the dog days. I'm scraping bottom for sports stuff when I'm writing about the WNBA commissioner's golf game. But, that's what is necessary this time of year.
Let's dial in. Let's get to work and let's have a great week.
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Trump birthright citizenship fight comes roaring back with page from Kavanaugh playbook
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2026-07-13T13:40:45.581Z
Trump birthright citizenship fight comes roaring back with page from Kavanaugh playbook
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Jim Banks will introduce legislation Monday aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants and birth tourists by defining them as children of "invaders" under federal law after a Supreme Court ruling last month dealt a setback to President Donald Trump’s executive order on the issue.
Trump recently urged Senate Republicans to move faster on his legislative agenda, including ending birthright citizenship, telling them they were "not fighting hard enough," Banks, R-Ind., recalled in a June 30 interview with Human Events.
Banks told Fox News Digital he plans to introduce the Citizenship Act as soon as the Senate opens for business Monday afternoon – crafting it with a nod to Trump-appointed Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s concurrence in last month's Trump v. Barbara case.
Kavanaugh, concurring in the judgment and dissenting in part, said Trump’s order conflicted with federal birthright citizenship law but suggested Congress could amend that statute to create new exceptions.
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The Citizenship Act would declare that children of statutory "invaders" are not entitled to birthright citizenship under the law and codify a 2025 executive order that cites the term.
In its summary, Banks' bill declares "any person who enters the United States without authorization or for the purpose of engaging in birth tourism is considered an invader ..." and amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to exclude children of such "invaders."
Banks' key use of "invaders" cites Trump’s executive order declaring illegal immigration across the southern border an "invasion," while the bill notes the "Barbara" decision leaves that avenue open for Congress to crack down on.
Without touching the constitutional amendment process or attempting to overturn any court ruling, the Citizenship Act will codify Trump’s declaration of "invasion" and amend federal law to revoke birthright citizenship from children of illegal immigrants under exceptions listed in the same case the "Barbara" ruling’s majority used as its precedent.
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Kavanaugh found that Trump’s order didn’t violate the Fourteenth Amendment but did conflict with a federal statute on birthright citizenship passed in the spirit of the amendment conservatives said was intended mainly for freed slaves and their children.
Bush-appointed Justice John Roberts relied on the landmark 1898 U.S. v. Wong Kim Ark case to rule against Trump in "Barbara" and "guarantee citizenship to all children born in the United States and subject to its power" – but Banks’ bill would use that same case as precedent to secure an end to birthright citizenship for progeny of illegal immigrants and birth tourists.
Then-Justice Horace Gray – an appointee of Republican President Chester Arthur – ruled in Wong Kim Ark that those exceptions include diplomats’ kids, "enemies within" and those engaged in hostile occupation of U.S. territories who are not "bound to render obedience to the sovereign [U.S. government] whose domains are being invaded."
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By Roberts reaffirming Wong Kim Ark’s precedent with its exceptions, Banks’ bill would essentially use it against itself.
"The Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship decision was an unprecedented assault on American sovereignty, and we must do whatever it takes to save our country," Banks told Fox News Digital.
"I’m leading the Citizenship Act to reverse the effects of this consequential ruling and ensure the millions of illegal aliens that invaded our country can’t continue to exploit our immigration system."
In U.S. v. CASA, a similar 2025 case that went against Trump, Obama-appointed Justice Sonia Sotomayor separately confirmed "children born of alien enemies in hostile occupation" do not qualify for birthright citizenship, while not taking the extra step to classify illegal immigrants as such "invaders" mentioned in the original ruling.
Banks also makes a textual Constitutional argument in his bill, writing that Article IV requires the feds to "protect each [state] against invasion" while Congress’ Article I power includes "establish[ing] a uniform rule of naturalization."
He also cited President James Madison’s 1788 analysis that the Constitution vested Congress—not the states—with authority over naturalization through a uniform national rule.
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The Citizenship Act lays out that some Mexican nationals view migration northward as a means of re-conquering territory the U.S. won during 1840s military hostilities finalized in the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 that established Texas and beyond as part of the U.S.
It also points to Chinese birth tourism being encouraged directly by the CCP – which brings the birthright citizenship debate over what defines an invasion by a hostile government full circle.
Banks’ bill argues those examples demonstrate that birthright citizenship has become intertwined with broader questions of national sovereignty and foreign influence.
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"Daredevil" actress Wai Ching Ho dead at 82
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2026-07-13T13:31:23.956Z
"Daredevil" actress Wai Ching Ho dead at 82
Wai Ching Ho, best known for her roles in "Daredevil" and "Hustlers," has died. She was 82.
The veteran actress’ death was announced on Saturday, July 11, by her "Daredevil" co-star Peter Shinkoda on Instagram and confirmed by her representative.
"Her family is deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support, and the many beautiful messages and memories people have shared about our beloved Wai," a representative for the actress told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Reading how much she meant to so many is comforting to us during this difficult time."
Ho "passed away peacefully after a stroke two days ago," according to actor Perry Yung's Instagram tribute.
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She played Marvel villain Madame Gao in "Daredevil," "Iron Fist" and "The Defenders."
Shinkoda later shared additional photos on Instagram, writing, "Just lost someone very special to me. She was one of the coolest. Thinking aloud. #Gao."
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Shinkoda added, "I won't ever forget you. I learned every minute from you when we were together on and off set. I know wisdom — I'd hang on your every word. We will meet again, my friend. You were beautiful."
Yung wrote on Instagram, "I had seen her perform many times on stage, had many a dim sum and she came to see @slantperfomancegroup many times. I even had the enormous good fortune of having played her husband (parents to @justinchon) in the film 'High Resolution.'"
He added, "Wai Ching was a kind, compassionate human being whose work as an artist lifted every production to a higher standard, and we are better for it. Rest in power, dear friend," along with prayer emojis.
In addition to her Marvel roles, she voiced Grandma Wu in Pixar's 2022 film "Turning Red."
The actress also appeared in "Hustlers," "One Life to Live," "Premium Rush" and "Fresh Off the Boat."
She also appeared in "Blue Bloods," "Orange Is the New Black," "Only Murders in the Building," "Flight of the Conchords," "Swans Crossing" and "Law & Order."
Actress Mahira Kakkar also shared a tribute on Instagram, writing: "For those of us who did not have a lot of role models and mentors in the industry Wai was a pillar. I am deeply grateful I got to know her and I am very sad she is gone. She also utterly refused to speak ill of anyone. My dear Wai you deserve all the standing ovations — what a stellar human and a stellar artist. What an example of how to live."
The actress was born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Hong Kong.
Her feature film debut came in 1990's "Cadillac Man," which also starred Robin Williams.
Her final projects included the 2025 short "Capture," the 2026 film "The Gardener" and the podcast series "Aunties."
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Graham reportedly refused medical help before scheduled TV appearance
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2026-07-13T13:31:04.499Z
Graham reportedly refused medical help before scheduled TV appearance
The late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., reportedly wanted to hold off getting medical assistance until after his scheduled appearance on NBC’s "Meet the Press."
In what could have been his final conversation, Graham, who suddenly died at 71 years old after a "brief and sudden illness," told a person that he was feeling unwell, Axios reported. When the person pushed the lawmaker to get medical attention, he reportedly said that he’d do so after his TV hit.
After he held a call with President Donald Trump, Graham, in what could have been his final conversation before his sudden passing, told an unnamed source that he was feeling unwell, Axios reported. When the source pushed the lawmaker to get medical attention, he reportedly said he'd wait until after his "Meet the Press" appearance on Sunday.
"I can't die now. I still need to do the Russia sanctions, get Iran sorted out and do Israeli-Saudi normalization," Graham said, according to the report.
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Graham’s office released a preliminary cause of death on Sunday evening that found the longtime lawmaker had died from "aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease."
Aortic dissection is when a tear occurs in the inner wall of the aorta, the body’s main artery, and is a life-threatening medical emergency.
"The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death," Graham’s office said.
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President Donald Trump had believed he may have been the last person to speak with Graham before his death.
"I don't know exactly, but I got a message about 1 in the morning from one of the people in his office that he had passed away. I said, ‘I just can't believe it,’" Trump told NBC’s "Meet the Press." "He was like a member of the family to me. It's very tough, actually."
One of Graham’s top priorities before his death was laying the groundwork to normalize relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel — one of his many forays into foreign affairs in the region.
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He had just come from Ukraine, and had renewed backing from the White House for one of his other top priorities — levying bone-crushing sanctions against Russia to cripple its war machine.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., who traveled with Graham overseas, said in a statement on Saturday that his death should spur the passage of their Russia sanctions package.
"There can be no more fitting memorial to Lindsey, his legacy or the causes he fought for than to pass this legislation and realize his long-held dream of an independent and secure Ukraine," Shaheen said.
With the Senate’s scheduled return on Monday, the lawmaker's death leaves a power vacuum in the upper chamber and a scramble behind the scenes to replace him in South Carolina.
Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C., are both eyeing the seat and possible bids for the GOP nomination in the forthcoming special election. First, however, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has to appoint someone to fill the seat for the remainder of the year.
It also possibly jeopardizes elements of Trump’s agenda, including the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), nominations and his coveted SAVE America Act, which Graham strongly supported.
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Sofia Vergara sizzles in red bikini while celebrating 54th birthday on yacht in Italy
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2026-07-13T13:30:45.051Z
Sofia Vergara sizzles in red bikini while celebrating 54th birthday on yacht in Italy
Sofia Vergara turned up the heat in a bright red bikini as she celebrated her 54th birthday in Italy.
One day after turning 54 on July 10, the actress posted a sizzling snap on Instagram in which she was seen rocking a skimpy two-piece while lounging on a yacht.
So happy for all the love from u guys yesterday! It was the best bday ever!!! ❤️😘 and thank u Italy for all my 300 cakes!🤣🎂 54 is a good number!!!!👵" Vergara wrote in the caption of her post on Saturday.
Vergara's bikini featured a tie-front top and matching bottoms. The "Modern Family" star accessorized with a delicate gold necklace that had a diamond pendant and gold bangle bracelets.
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The Colombia native beamed at the camera as she posed on a sofa with the ocean and the Italian coastline in the background.
Over the past few days, Vergara has shared several posts in which she was seen enjoying her birthday festivities while vacationing with family and friends.
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On Thursday, Vergara uploaded photos of herself at an oceanfront restaurant and on a yacht with a group that included her son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, 34, and her longtime business partner Luis Balaguer.
The Emmy Award nominee stunned in an off-the-shoulder patterned coral maxi dress with a gathered bodice, which she paired with oval-shaped sunglasses.
In another post, Vergara wowed in a colorful floral-print dress with a small keyhole cutout at the neckline as she posed next to a decorative ceramic address plaque displaying the number 54.
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Manolo was seen accompanying his mother on a daytime boat outing in other photos that Vergara shared. The "America's Got Talent" judge was seen in a body-skimming, sleeveless maxi dress that featured an intricate blue and white print.
In one snap, Vergara was seen standing on the deck of the boat in front of a rocky coastal backdrop.
For her birthday dinner on Saturday, Vergara donned a long strapless red dress with a gold and diamond necklace and gold bracelets. The actress was seen beaming and throwing up her arm while posing for a group photo that included Manolo, who held a tambourine featuring a photo of his mother's face.
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In another image, Vergara smiled while seated in front of a large birthday cake that was decorated with an edible image of her face along with cherries, long red candles and sparklers.
Vergara also included a video in which a group of staff members at the restaurant were seen dancing toward her to present her with her birthday cake. The "Hot Pursuit" star danced in her chair while surrounded by a group of her loved ones as other restaurant patrons clapped along to the music.
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In a post shared later on Saturday, Vergara stunned in a form-fitting blue Dolce & Gabbana dress that had a bright floral pattern. She was pictured smiling while standing in front of a dessert buffet and holding two plates.
As she has embraced her 50s, Vergara has spoken openly about the confidence that comes with age.
"When you reach a certain age, you know life more," she told E! News in 2024. "That's one of the fun things about getting older: You realize what's important in life and what is not."
However, Vergara was also candid about the realities of aging in Hollywood, saying constant scrutiny can make growing older especially challenging.
"I'm in a business where we're always being looked at," she explained. "And now the cameras are high definition. It's different to age as a normal woman in a normal job, but to age in front of a camera is completely different. And all of our insecurities become even bigger once you get older."
Vergara, who has previously has been transparent about getting Botox, told the outlet that she isn't opposed to undergoing plastic surgery in the future.
"I want to feel good and not because what people are thinking of me," she said. "It's for me. I want to feel fresh —not exhausted. You have to accept that you're going to be different, but also I'm never afraid to do the best that I can. So, if there's things I can do without going crazy, why not?"
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Trump has 3 choices to define victory if he wants to beat Iran. None of them are easy
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2026-07-13T13:11:23.704Z
Trump has 3 choices to define victory if he wants to beat Iran. None of them are easy
In 1974, I was a young U.S. Army lieutenant serving under then-Lieutenant Colonel Colin Powell, who commanded my battalion, the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry, in South Korea. Years later, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Powell became associated with a doctrine that warned America should not commit military force without a clear political objective, sufficient force, public support and a defined way out. Half a century on, that standard, more than any weapon system, is what has been missing from Washington's approach to Iran.
That reality is again being tested in the war with Iran. The ceasefire that ended the spring war was supposed to create space for diplomacy. Instead, American forces are again striking Iranian targets, Iran is again threatening commercial shipping and the Strait of Hormuz is again the world's most dangerous chokepoint.
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None of that means President Donald Trump was wrong to hit back. No American president can allow Iran to attack commercial vessels, threaten global energy flows or test U.S. resolve without consequence. CENTCOM’s public releases confirm the pattern: after Iranian forces struck commercial vessels in Hormuz, U.S. forces struck back at Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar and naval assets to degrade Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping.
But retaliation is not strategy. The United States is back where it was before the memorandum of understanding took effect: Iran tests Hormuz, America strikes back, Tehran absorbs the punishment and the nuclear question remains unresolved.
On July 10, the U.N.’s International Maritime Organization called on member states to reject Iran’s attempt to assert unilateral control over transit through the strait, condemning the move as a violation of international law. Iran insists its actions are about maritime safety, not conquest. Washington sees freedom of navigation. Tehran sees leverage. The world sees oil prices and the risk of a wider war.
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Trump's challenge is not whether to respond. He must. The real question is what end state those responses are supposed to produce. Bombers can destroy radars, launchers, depots and patrol boats, but they cannot by themselves produce a political outcome. That requires a clearly defined end state and the will to impose it.
So, what does Trump want? A non-nuclear Iran? An open Strait of Hormuz? An Iran that no longer threatens Israel, the Gulf states and international commerce? Those are worthy objectives, but they will not be achieved by episodic reaction strikes unless Tehran believes the cost of resistance exceeds the value of endurance.
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Trump’s negotiating style is transactional; he understands pressure, leverage, cost and deals. Tehran operates from a different worldview, built on endurance, ideology, sacrifice and time rather than a businessman’s ledger of costs and benefits. When Trump calls Tehran’s calculus irrational, he is mirror imaging, judging Iranian decisions by American logic instead of reading them on Iran’s own terms. It cares about survival, but it does not think like a business counterparty looking for a better bargain.
Tehran has built its identity around resistance, using martyrdom, revolutionary mythology and proxy warfare as instruments of statecraft for decades. During the Iran-Iraq War, young Iranian volunteers were reportedly sent into battle amid a martyrdom culture that included plastic "keys to paradise," symbols meant to assure them heaven if they died. That history does not mean Iran is irrational.
It means the regime can absorb punishment in ways Americans find hard to understand, and it means we cannot assume it will surrender after another round of strikes.
There is also a darker dimension. The Wall Street Journal reports Israeli intelligence recently warned Washington that Iran had developed a fresh plot to assassinate Trump. Iran has openly vowed revenge for the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani. That report deserves caution, but it reminds us this war is no longer abstract for the man making these decisions.
Iran is not an isolated theater. China recently test-launched a long-range ballistic missile with a dummy warhead from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific, signaling that Beijing’s nuclear deterrent no longer rests solely on land-based missiles. That does not make China a co-belligerent in Iran's war, but China buys roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports through opaque tanker networks and independent refineries, according to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, giving Beijing leverage to blunt sanctions pressure without joining the fight.
Russia benefits too when America is distracted in the Middle East. Neither power needs to fight beside Iran to profit; they simply need to watch America stay tied down.
Trump now has three realistic paths, none of them clean. Tit-for-tat strikes punish Iran and may keep Hormuz partly open, but risk a recurring cycle that manages the crisis without solving the nuclear problem.
He can escalate toward a decisive campaign against the regime’s military, nuclear and command-and-control infrastructure, the only path that ends the threat at its source. But it risks regional war, an oil shock, and pressure for U.S. ground forces, a political risk before the fall election if it appears open-ended.
Or Trump can adopt hard coercive containment: striking Iranian aggression whenever it occurs, keeping Hormuz open through coalition maritime power, enforcing sanctions, arming Israel and Gulf partners, warning Beijing and Moscow against assistance that strengthens Iran's war machine, and making intrusive nuclear verification the non-negotiable price of any relief. Call it what it is: the endless-war path.
It offers no decisive victory and no clean exit, only a war managed rather than won. It remains the least satisfying option rhetorically but the most defensible strategically: not appeasement, but sustained pressure that punishes Iran, denies it a nuclear weapon, and protects global commerce without an open-ended ground war, provided the president states the end state clearly and holds to it.
The worst choice would be to drift among these options: strike, pause, negotiate, strike again, and declare victory only because no better answer presents itself. That is how wars become traps, and Trump cannot afford it. Americans support force when it serves a clear purpose, and they grow far less patient when Washington seems to be striking because it has no better plan. A president can survive hard decisions. He is less likely to survive strategic confusion.
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That end state should be stated publicly: no Iranian nuclear weapon, no Iranian control over Hormuz, no immunity for attacks on commercial shipping and no sanctions relief without verification. Washington should also warn Beijing and Moscow that helping Iran sustain this war carries its own consequences. This conflict is no longer only about Iran; it is a test of whether America can deter Tehran without inviting China and Russia to exploit its distraction.
The issue before Trump is not whether to bomb again. It is whether those bombs serve a strategy. He has shown he is willing to hit Iran. Now he must show the country what outcome those strikes are meant to produce.
If America is going to confront Iran, it must do more than punish the latest provocation. It must define the peace it is trying to impose.
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Conservative groups say Justice Kagan cannot be impartial in upcoming Supreme Court climate litigation
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2026-07-13T13:11:04.247Z
Conservative groups say Justice Kagan cannot be impartial in upcoming Supreme Court climate litigation
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is facing calls for a Senate Judiciary Committee investigation after a coalition of conservative legal organizations accused her of failing to recuse herself from a major climate change case expected to be argued before the high court next term, alleging she publicly endorsed legal theories central to the dispute.
In a letter sent Monday to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders, the coalition urged lawmakers to investigate whether Kagan violated federal ethics rules by participating in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County.
The coalition argued that Kagan compromised her impartiality by writing the foreword to the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, which included a climate science chapter that was later criticized by Congress and Republican attorneys general as biased and was eventually removed.
Suncor Energy v. Boulder County asks whether Colorado local governments can use state law to hold oil and gas companies financially liable for their alleged contributions to climate change.
In her foreword, Kagan wrote that judges would increasingly confront lawsuits involving "climate science" and encouraged them to use the manual as a resource for evaluating scientific evidence.
The coalition argues those comments, along with her endorsement of the manual, create the appearance that she had already embraced legal theories underlying the plaintiffs' claims.
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"Justice Kagan's conflicts of interest on climate litigation preclude her from serving as the 'neutral arbiter' required by her oath," Judicial Crisis Network President Carrie Severino said in a statement. "By endorsing and penning a promotional preface for a judges' reference manual featuring an overtly biased 'climate science' chapter, she embraced the partisan ideals and legal theories driving state and local climate lawfare. The manual's bias was so egregious that Congress and state attorneys general called for its removal."
According to the letter, the climate science chapter promoted scientific theories frequently relied upon by state and local governments suing oil and gas companies over climate change.
After Republican lawmakers and a coalition of Republican attorneys general accused the chapter of presenting a one-sided view, the Federal Judicial Center removed it from the version of the manual distributed to federal judges.
"Kagan's implicit judicial endorsement of the manual and her support of climate-lawfare theories are evidence she cannot remain impartial on climate litigation, including the Court's upcoming Suncor case. She must recuse herself immediately," Severino added.
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The letter also argues Kagan has a history of inconsistent recusals. It points to her participation in NFIB v. Sebelius, the landmark Affordable Care Act case, despite serving as solicitor general during the Obama administration while the law was being defended.
It also cites American Tradition Partnership v. Bullock, which revisited issues related to Citizens United after Kagan argued against that decision as solicitor general, and United States v. Briones, where the Supreme Court later acknowledged she should have been recused because of her prior involvement in the case while serving in the executive branch.
The coalition is asking the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold hearings and investigate whether Kagan complied with federal ethics law and the Supreme Court's code of conduct, arguing public confidence in the judiciary depends on justices stepping aside whenever their impartiality "might reasonably be questioned."
The request mirrors the committee's most recent scrutiny of Supreme Court ethics. In 2023 and 2024, the Senate Judiciary Committee, then under Democratic control, investigated ethics concerns involving Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito following reports about undisclosed luxury travel, gifts and relationships with wealthy benefactors.
The committee held hearings and authorized subpoenas as part of its oversight, though the inquiry did not lead to impeachment proceedings.
BARRETT, KAGAN TO MAKE RARE CAPITOL HILL APPEARANCE AS SUPREME COURT SEEKS MORE SECURITY AMID THREATS
The letter comes as Kagan is scheduled to appear alongside Justice Amy Coney Barrett before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday to testify on the Supreme Court's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget, one of the rare occasions sitting Supreme Court justices publicly testify before Congress.
The Supreme Court's Public Information Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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Former Home Run Derby participant discusses why MLB All-Star festivities are the best in sports
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2026-07-13T13:10:44.800Z
Former Home Run Derby participant discusses why MLB All-Star festivities are the best in sports
The unofficial halfway point of the MLB season is already here, and fans all over the country will be tuned into one of baseball’s spectacles on Monday night.
This year’s Home Run Derby, however, might be the most-viewed ever, as it will be streamed on Netflix.
"It's going to be fun. It's going to be really exciting. What they're doing to our sport, getting basically worldwide recognition. Fans that maybe aren't interested in baseball see that it's on Netflix and think, ‘Hey, I'm gonna watch this.’ So, we have a really good opportunity to bring baseball to viewers that don't necessarily see it on a daily basis," former All-Star and Derby participant Anthony Rizzo, who is a Netflix analyst for the event, said recently to Fox News Digital.
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"They bring stardom everywhere. Everything they do, Netflix is first class. So, I'm excited for the guests we're going to have on, the baseball players, the celebrities, the whole shebang."
In an era where All-Star Games have turned into simply careful scrimmages, baseball’s remains different, as 100 mph fastballs with devastating breaking balls are still constant.
"I think when you get between the lines, it's all fun and games until the game starts. It's still relaxed and fun, but when you're in the box or on defense, it's very competitive. You want to take the guy deep, you want to get a hit, you want to showcase your All-Star talent on the national stage. If you get out, it doesn't matter as much. If you get a hit, it doesn't matter as much. But it feels good to perform at the All-Star Game," Rizzo said.
One All-Star phenomenon in the NBA’s Dunk Contest unarguably has been watered down due to the fact that simply the game’s stars don’t participate. But that is not the case with the Home Run Derby, even with the exhaustion it brings.
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"I've done the Derby myself, and I was sore for a week afterward just because of how hard I was swinging. So, you've really got to assess where you're at physically and mentally. It's mentally grueling, too. The magnitude and the emotion that go into the Derby and the All-Star Game are intense, and then two days later you're back playing. So, you've just got to know yourself," said Rizzo.
But Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Junior Caminero, and Ben Rice are just some of the top names that will be in Philadelphia attempting to hit as many home runs in 20 swings each round.
"The Derby brings adrenaline that you're just not used to having in July," Rizzo said.
"You want the big stars in it all the time. It's also really good for young players to showcase themselves. I don't think the game will ever shy away from it, and the incentive to win now is higher than it's ever been. To hit a few home runs over a couple of hours and win seven figures is a pretty nice outcome, for sure."
The break, Rizzo inclined, has the potential to be one of the best ever.
"I think it's just so hard to be an All-Star every year. What goes into being an All-Star in Major League Baseball, especially as a position player, is you're not just going to roll out there and hit 20 to 30 home runs by the All-Star break and have a .280 to .300 average. There's so much work that goes into it," he said.
"Then you get to enjoy and celebrate that moment with all your peers who have also had a great first half. The Home Run Derby is awesome. It's in Philly, and I feel like Philly right now is just on fire. The Phillies have completely turned their season around and are looking like World Series contenders again. It's America's 250th birthday, the World Cup is coming, and everything's going right right now. Philly, the Home Run Derby there, the All-Star Game, I would imagine the city's going to be rocking."
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Ukrainian prime minister resigns in Zelenskyy shake-up
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2026-07-13T13:00:46.786Z
Ukrainian prime minister resigns in Zelenskyy shake-up
Ukraine's wartime government is getting another shake-up after Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko stepped down Sunday, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying he has offered her a "new, important" role as he reshapes his administration during the ongoing war with Russia.
Svyrydenko announced her resignation in a statement on social media, saying she was "proud to have had the honor of leading the government during one of the most difficult periods in Ukraine's modern history." She said she had discussed "next steps" with Zelenskyy, but did not disclose what her next position would be.
"I remain ready to serve the Ukrainian state and carry out every task aimed at strengthening Ukraine's position, defending our national interests and bringing a just peace closer," Svyrydenko wrote.
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Zelenskyy, who has remained in office under martial law because wartime elections are prohibited, framed the move as part of a broader shift in Ukraine's governing strategy.
"Ukraine is changing its political strategy," Zelenskyy wrote in a social media post, adding that he had offered Svyrydenko the chance to lead "a new, important area" in Ukraine's relations with a key international partner.
The Ukrainian president said each major area of foreign policy would be assigned to an experienced official responsible for carrying out agreements reached with foreign leaders and advancing the interests of the Ukrainian people. He also announced planned changes to the country's top law enforcement leadership, though he did not immediately provide additional details.
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The reshuffle marks the fourth major reorganization of Zelenskyy's government since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, reflecting the president's repeated efforts to inject new momentum into his wartime administration.
Svyrydenko, who previously served as Ukraine's economy minister, was appointed prime minister in July 2025 at age 39 after playing a key role in negotiating a minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States. The deal was widely viewed as a way to strengthen U.S. economic interests in Ukraine while reinforcing Washington's long-term commitment to the country's security.
Following the announcement, Zelenskyy met with several senior officials, including Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, signaling that additional changes to his government could be forthcoming.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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NASCAR's most thrilling race of the year finished at 3 a.m., fans at home were screwed & angry Bubba Wallace
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2026-07-13T12:50:42.261Z
NASCAR's most thrilling race of the year finished at 3 a.m., fans at home were screwed & angry Bubba Wallace
Here's the good news, for those of you just waking up today ...
Atlanta, once again, gave us one of the best NASCAR races of the season. Ryan Blaney won this morning with a thrilling last-lap pass, holding off Bubba Wallace, Christopher Bell, Carson Hocevar and a slew of other drivers at the line.
Now, the bad news ...
Yes, I said this morning. You read that right.
Ryan Blaney won a NASCAR race that finished at 3 a.m. For those reading this with your coffee, it literally ended in Atlanta a few hours ago. The track is still hot. The haulers are still leaving. I'm fairly certain Blaney just finished his presser.
Again, nobody saw the best finish of the season because NASCAR, for some ungodly reason, chose to restart a rain-delayed race at 12:01 a.m. Why? I have no idea. None. Zero. Zilch. Nada.
BUBBA WALLACE 'SEEING RED' AFTER BEING WRECKED, FEMALE DRIVER RAGE-QUITS AND CRIES & NASCAR MISSED THE MARK
But, I reckon that's why I'm here? To fill in the gaps because you all were sleeping. That's why they pay me the medium bucks. For days like these.
Do I like it? Nope. Do I understand it? Again, nope. Do I think NASCAR did the fans a disservice? Sure do. A big one.
We'll get into it.
What else? I've got Bubba Wallace being penalized at the finish and taking a shot at Toyota, and an absolutely bitter exchange between William Byron and his crew chief. These two might just hate each other. You'll see.
Four tires, a splash of Sunoco racing fuel, and maybe an Adderall for the next time NASCAR decides to start a race at midnight on a Sunday ... Monday Morning Pit-Stop — the 'Wakey Wakey, Eggs & Backey!' edition — is LIVE!
You see? An amazing finish. A great race. I've said it for years now — Atlanta has become the best races of the season. If you're new to NASCAR and looking for one track to go to, pick Atlanta.
Not Daytona. Not Talladega. Not Bristol or Darlington.
Atlanta.
They repaved and rebanked (?) it a few years ago, making it a smaller version of Daytona or Talladega. And it's produced the absolute best racing for about three years now. None of that fuel mileage crap we get the big superspeedway. None of that single-file crap we get for 80 laps at Daytona because everyone's just trying to get to the end.
Real racing. God, Dale would've loved this place.
Anyway, I praise Atlanta, of course, to dump on NASCAR. They screwed Atlanta this weekend. Everyone knew the rain was coming and the race wasn't moved up at all. Even a little bit! It started late on a Sunday night, the rain came about 100 laps in, and then they decided to wait it out for THREE HOURS instead of just running it today.
I'm certainly no advocate for Monday races. And I understand the weather today looks ominous (another reason to have move the race up last night). But Lordy, who in the world stayed up till 3 a.m. to watch that finish?
West Coasters? Sure. But there's just no chance any working class American east of the Mississippi (or south of the Mason-Dixon) saw Ryan Blaney win.
Hell, I didn't even make it to the RESTART! Midnight on a work night when I'm up at 6 a.m. the next morning ... with two toddlers at the house?
Yeah, no shot. No chance. That's silly talk.
It was a great race at the best track on the schedule. NASCAR needed to do better this weekend. The fans at home — and at the track — deserved better.
Yeah, that last tweet. Let's talk about that, because I think I'm in that camp, too.
I understand Saturday night races don't do great with the ratings. I get that. However, I'd argue that most of those take place in the fall, when they're also going up against college football.
In that case, yes, NASCAR was 100% for getting rid of Saturday night races. I've long argued that NASCAR needs to stop going up against football altogether and end the season on Labor Day weekend, but that's neither here nor there.
If you're going to insist on night racing in the summer, then have it on a Saturday night. It's the summer. There is NOTHING else going on. Kids aren't in school. The ratings will be OK.
Most importantly, you also give yourself plenty of wiggle room for weather so your best race of the season doesn't end when 80% of America is asleep.
No idea if that number is accurate, by the way, but it seems close enough.
Speaking of making things up, let's go ahead and check in with how Bubba's morning ended (started?):
Thoughts? First impressions?
Here's the thing ... Bubba crossed the yellow line and advanced position. That's sort of hard to argue given the video shows exactly that.
I mean, there you go. He's literally in front of him. The rule states that "vehicles must compete above the double painted lines at all times. Passing below the double painted lines to advance position will result in a black flag."
Junior said right when he made the move that he would be penalized. He saw it right away.
Now, Bubba says he was shoved down there and attempted to give the spot back, but couldn't because Ty Gibbs was pushing him. He claims the data will prove it. We'll see, I reckon.
As for Ty Gibbs ... Let's see how his morning started:
Lordy. What a battle that would've been!
I'm not sure why Bubba's so pissed at Ty Gibbs here, unless he's talking about Ty wrecking him at the end of Stage 2:
Clean block? Maybe. But a necessary block from Bubba at the end of Stage 2? No. Come on. What are we doing here? What's the point? You're asking a lot for a driver to stop on a dime there when he's not expecting it.
As Bubba said after the race, "That's just another day for Bubba Wallace and Company."
Okeedokee, Bubba! Whatever you say.
Two more on the way out. First? Let's check in with William Byron and crew chief Rudy Fugle from waaaaaaaaaaaay back before the rain started:
"Plowing my a— off. This is terrible!"
"I f—ing heard you, OK!? I heard you! I got it! You're five numbers loose, I put a round in the left rear, we're too tight right now! It's the tight offset! We can park it, or we can keep trying until I get to work on it again! Just drive the f—ing thing!"
"You got it!"
Yikes.
William Byron, if you couldn't tell, still doesn't have a win this season. He finished 16th last night.
I'm sure the flight home this morning was fun, at least!
OK, that's it for today. Good work, everyone. On the way out, here's AJ Allmendinger's wife, Tara, continuing to work towards the America’s Most Beautiful Pageant, which takes place next weekend!
Get out and vote for Tara, race fans! Shouldn't be a tough choice.
"Proud to be a healthy, fit American wife & mama…who refuses to believe she’s finished yet."
Amen.
See y'all at Indy.
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Heel Turn: 2 major title changes, 'Hangman' returns, goodbye Sheamus and more from pro wrestling last week
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2026-07-13T12:41:03.924Z
Heel Turn: 2 major title changes, 'Hangman' returns, goodbye Sheamus and more from pro wrestling last week
It was a major week in professional wrestling that is only usually scene after a premium live event or a pay-per-view. This week, WWE and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) saw major championship changes at the top of their respective rosters as both companies inch their way to their marquee events – SummerSlam and All In.
CM Punk returned to WWE programming on "Monday Night Raw" and was the replacement in the Undisputed WWE Championship match against Sami Zayn. Cody Rhodes was set to be in the match until he was attacked by Gunther. Zayn thought he was in the clear until Raw general manager Adam Pearce told Zayn he had a replacement. Punk showed up and the crowd in Chicago was immediately sent into a frenzy.
CM PUNK TO DEFEND UNDISPUTED WWE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAINST CODY RHODES AT SUMMERSLAM
Punk and Zayn put on one of the better TV matches of the year for WWE. In the end, it was Punk who captured the Undisputed WWE Championship and ended Zayn’s short-lived reign as champion after nine days. Later in the week, Punk and Rhodes were booked for a title match at SummerSlam but first will have to team together to take on Zayn and Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event in New York City.
AEW’s "Dynamite" featured MJF trying to defend his AEW World Championship against Kenny Omega. If Omega lost the match, he would no longer be able to compete for the title. It was a similar stipulation that Rhodes dealt with when he was in AEW and that "Hangman" Adam Page had in his own match against MJF earlier this year, which he lost.
AEW routinely showcases pay-per-view-level main events on "Dynamite" and Wednesday’s title bout was no different. MJF and Omega showcased their elite talents and went above and beyond to make the title mean something. MJF went crashing through the announce table and tried to use the Dynamite Diamond Ring to cheat his way to another victory.
KENNY OMEGA CAPTURES AEW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN EPIC MATCH OVER MJF
Will Ospreay, who is guaranteed a title match at All In, stepped in to take the ring away from MJF before he could use it but nearly cost Omega the title altogether. MJF hit Omega with a low blow and the title as the referee was trying to kick Ospreay out of the ring area. However, Omega kicked out when the referee only counted to one.
The Florida crowed was electric. MJF, seemingly battling through a knee injury, did everything he could to keep Omega down, but to no avail. Omega hit MJF with a few V-triggers and a One-Winged Angel to finally put MJF away. He captured the championship and began his second reign as AEW world champion.
There are many unknowns in pro wrestling despite the scripted nature of the shows and events. You never know who is going to return, you never know who his going to be on the shelf and you never know who is really going to win when it’s all said and done.
What we do know right now is that August will begin and end spectacularly. SummerSlam and All In are shaping up to be must-watch events. Each event have been slower builds than what most fans are used to, but everyone can expect high-level drama and intrigue going into each one. Let’s not discount that fact as the days and weeks go by.
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"Hangman" Adam Page made his return to AEW programming after being away for months following his AEW World Championship loss to MJF earlier this year. Dressed in a black suit jacket, Page made his way down the entrance ramp to a raucous crowd.
He opened up about dealing with cervical radiculopathy, which has kept him out of the ring for nearly four months. He talked about his gardening hobby and planting seeds and told the crowd he wanted to plant one more seed. He recalled putting his chance at ever going for the AEW world title again against MJF and losing the match.
Page vowed he would be a "man of my word."
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"I know the stipulation, it doesn’t live signed in ink on a contract filed away in a filing cabinet somewhere, but it does live in me. And I wanted to let you know that I intend to be a man of my word," he said. "I will never challenge for the All Elite Wrestling men’s world championship again."
He suggested he took inspiration from Omega’s title win and that he sees "miles and miles of empty track" before him. He called out TNT champion Kevin Knight, national champion Mark Davis, continental champion Jon Moxley and international champion Kyle Fletcher.
"I’m going to have to find something else to do and you bet you’re a-- I will."
Welcome back, Page.
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Sheamus made his WWE debut in 2009 – first appearing on ECW and later Raw. He immediately became a formidable challenger for John Cena and stunningly captured the WWE Championship against him at TLC in December of that year.
Man, how time flies.
Sheamus would become a four-time WWE champion, three-time United States champion, five time tag team champion and the winner of the King of the Ring, Money in the Bank and Royal Rumble. In the latter years of his career, he would be hampered by injuries but did get one final moment with Cena in the ring at Madison Square Garden before Cena finally retired.
Reports surfaced during the week that Sheamus’ contract would expiring and that he would be leaving the company. He seemingly confirmed the reports when he changed his social media profiles to his real name, Stephen Farrelly, and fired off an outgoing message to fans.
"Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Banger after Burger after Banger after Banger after Banger after," he wrote on X, "slán mo WWE chaired."
It’s unclear if this will be the end of the road in professional wrestling for the 48-year-old Irishman. But there will certainly be tremendous opportunities inside and outside the ring for him moving forward.
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Overall, it may lead to nothing and go largely unnoticed, but the interaction between CM Punk and Candice LeRae jumped off the screen during "Friday Night SmackDown."
Punk finished talking to Cathy Kelley when he turned around to see LeRae and Johnny Gargano, who was still planking and not talking to anyone. Remember, Sami Zayn was the only one who Gargano seemed to be listening to – for better or worse. LeRae offered a stark reminder to Punk after he beat Zayn for the title.
"I hope you’re proud of yourself," LeRae said. "As annoying as Sami can be, he’s the only person who didn’t give up on Johnny. He’s actually the voice of the voiceless. And as long as Sami held that title, it was hope. Hope for the real underdogs. Hope for Johnny, hope for me, and you, stole that from us. So, yeah, I hope you’re proud of yourself."
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Punk responded the only way he could.
"I am proud of myself. You had hope for a whole nine days. Good for you," he said. "I hope you can hear me, Johnny Wrestling, because that’s who I remember. Johnny Wrestling. Not whatever this is. And you, too. Just stop whatever you’re doing and get back in the ring. Get back to doing what you two do best. Whatever this is, is not working."
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It had been quite a while since Baron Corbin had been seen in a WWE ring. But as he finished with Major League Wrestling (MLW), rumors were rampant that his return to WWE was imminent.
He made himself quite known to the roster on Friday night when he interfered in a match between Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes.
Corbin got into the ring and hit the End of Days on both Williams and Hayes. But the big question is why? Why go after both guys who were putting on a banger of a match? Was he back to challenge for the United States Championship? And what did it mean for Ricky Saints who was watching the match intently?
We’ll have to keep watching SmackDown to find out.
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New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s prestigious G1 Climax got started over the weekend in Chicago. Rocky Romero spoke to Fox News Digital about the event before the bell the rang.
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Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (MLP) will hit the airwaves this week when it debuts on TSN at midnight ET on Wednesday.
Rohan Raja spoke to Fox News Digital in May about MLP and why fans should tune in.
"I remember when we ran our first show a lot of fans, me, even if you go on Twitter and even news articles would report it, the quality is like an AEW or WWE product. It’s very top notch. We have Mauro Renallo as the voice of MLP," he said at the time. "He’s on fire and he still does a lot of stuff like Jake Paul, he did Anthony Joshua’s last boxing match, Tyson Fury’s last match. We have all these star-studded guys.
"How I kinda summarize it is it’s like a world’s collide but every week because we’ve had guys from AEW on there, we got guys from Japan, we got guys from Mexico, we got guys and girls from WWE who come on it. So, I feel like that’s the biggest thing where not only are they showcasing the Canadian talent but it’s showcasing everything. I feel like wrestling now, you do get glimpses of the worlds collide but I feel like we’re the promotion that’s had everyone – a taste of everything into one. With the TSN tapings and how that’s gonna go, it’s really just going to amp up what we’ve built and it’s something that you wouldn’t want to miss."
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Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
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2026-07-13T12:40:21.433Z
Uber’s robotaxi lobbying effort puts it on a collision course with Waymo
Washington D.C. has become a battleground for Uber and Waymo's competing views.
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Insane Clown Posse's Violent J details pro wrestling career as he gears up for Bloodymania 19 at Juggalo event
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2026-07-13T12:21:03.876Z
Insane Clown Posse's Violent J details pro wrestling career as he gears up for Bloodymania 19 at Juggalo event
Pro wrestling can have the ability to truly reach all corners of the world.
In the U.S., any person could look to their left or their right and find a person who loves the sport. Let’s take Violent J of the Insane Clown Posse for example. Most may know him as one part of the notorious hip-hop group, but others may remember him for pro wrestling.
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The 54-year-old Michigan native in 1983 and started back up in the 1990s, appearing in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) before starting Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) in 1999.
Violent J told Fox News Digital that his pro wrestling fandom goes back to before he was a teenager.
"I've been a wrestling fan my entire life. I had it set as a goal in my life that I would be a wrestler. And if anything, I was learning in school didn't pertain to being a wrestler, I didn't listen. It was all about being a wrestler. And it wasn't something I wanted or I hoped or I dreamed about. It was something I knew absolutely without a shadow of a doubt I was going to be a wrestler and Shaggy (2 Dope) too with no question about it," he said. "But when I turned 19, or probably 17, hip-hop started to overtake that dream, that goal, like hip-hop started to overtake that love and we tried to fight it because for so long we had set our goals that we were going to be wrestlers and we knew we were going to be wrestlers. Failure wasn't an option. But hip-hop started to overtake that love.
"So, we fought it for a long time. But once we decided the love for hip-hop was stronger, there was no turning back. Next thing you know, we knew without a shadow of a doubt we were going to be rappers. You know what I'm saying? But it's funny because from the age of 12 to roughly 17 or 18, we had already applied all that karma toward being wrestlers. We had already applied all that. It manifested on its own."
He said he and Shaggy 2 Dope received a call from the WWF to produce music from a tag team called The Oddities, but it turned into their own run in the company.
"So, when we were 26 and we had our first gold album, the WWF at the time called us and said, ‘Hey man, we want you guys to make the ring music for this team we have called the Oddities.’ And we were like, ‘Do you guys know that we wrestle? We were actually wrestling on the independent scene. And you know, me and Shaggy both were wrestling when we were like 18, 19, we were wrestling around the Midwest even though we knew we were going to be rappers, we were still had a love for it," he said. "So, we were doing it kind of as fun. But when the WWF called all those years later, we were like, ‘Do you guys know that we wrestle?’ And they were like, ‘We had no idea.’
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"So, they flew us out to Stanford, Connecticut, where we had the wrestling match. We wrestled each other. We wrestled Bruce Pritchard or was it Tom Pritchard, one of those guys. So, I mean, like next thing you know, we were debuting at SummerSlam at Madison Square Garden. But yeah, man, it's like that dream came back and manifested itself because we had already applied all that positive energy toward it. It's pretty crazy, man, how that worked."
The love Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope had for pro wrestling manifested into their own promotion – Juggalo Championship Wrestling.
He recalled the first show the two put together and how fans were skeptical that they were going to be in the ring.
"After we went to WWE and we went to WCW, we decided to do it ourselves, too. So, we started our own promotion and actually we were I'm trying to remember if we were running show, we were running shows before we went to WWF," he told Fox News Digital. "We were running our own shows in Detroit. ICP was. I'll never forget the first time ICP wrestled in front of a crowd as Violent Jay and Shaggy. They didn't know we had anything to do with wrestling. The fans didn't know anything that we used to be wrestlers. They had no idea. Back then, there was no internet. They didn't know we used to be wrestlers. They didn't know anything about it.
"We put the flyer out and said, ‘It's going to be Violent J and Shaggy Too Dope, Insane Clown Posse, versus the Chicken Boys,’ these two redneck guys with rebel flags, in a steel cage. And the show is going to be called Strangle Mania Live. Man, that venue sold out. People were like, ‘What are we gonna see? Are they actually gonna wrestle?’ Because they only knew us as musicians. You know what I'm saying? They were like, ‘Are they gonna wrestle? What is this?’ And sure enough, man, we wrestled our a-- off, man. And I'll never forget that show. That was one of the greatest nights of my life. But of course, after ICP stepped into the ring, it was over from there. You know what I mean? We had to go everywhere. We tried to go to every major promotion there was."
The popularity of JCW has only grown from there.
The promotions runs a weekly Thursday night show on YouTube called "Lunacy." It also runs a flagship event at the annual Juggalo carnival called Gathering of the Juggalos called Bloodymania.
Bloodymania 19 will take place on Aug. 20 and 21 at Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat in Macks Creek, Missouri.
"Man, the best our promotion can do. JCW, Juggalo Championship Wrestling," he told Fox News Digital. "We're on every Thursday. night at 7 o’clock Eastern on YouTube. We provide something for everybody. I guarantee you who you are, no matter where you're from in life or who you are in life, you're going to find something you like about JCW. That's a fact. I challenge anybody to watch an entire episode of ‘Lunacy,’ the show is called ‘Lunacy,’ and see if there's not something you enjoy greatly, not just something you kind of like. You're going to find something you really like. No matter who you are, all walks of life. We aim to entertain them all.
"And Bloody Mania takes place from The Gathering. It's Bloody Mania 19. It's our 19th time having Bloody Mania. And it's like our WrestleMania obviously. It's like our big deal. Happens at The Gathering of the Juggalos, which is our big fan festival every year. And it's like we're at home. We're bringing the show right at home in the in the thick of things, in the heart of the Juggalo Nation. It's cool. It's a great feeling and you can feel it in the air. Even after 19 times, it's still there. It's thick. You could cut it."
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Former 'Cocaine Quarterback' says Trump First Step Act changed his life after cartel-tied conviction
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2026-07-13T12:20:44.426Z
Former 'Cocaine Quarterback' says Trump First Step Act changed his life after cartel-tied conviction
Former USC football player Owen Hanson, once dubbed the "Cocaine Quarterback" for his role as a logistics coordinator for a Mexican drug cartel, credited President Donald Trump's First Step Act for giving him a second chance after he earned years off his federal prison sentence.
"I remember when the counselor called me in his office," Hanson recalled Saturday.
"He said, 'Owen, you've earned three years off your sentence for going back to school and getting your degree.' He said, 'You also earned another two years of halfway house.' And I was like, 'Wow, you have hope.'"
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Speaking to Fox News' Lara Trump, Hanson recounted his journey from playing football for USC and winning national championships to finding himself deep in debt to a Mexican drug cartel.
"They gave me ultimatum. They said, 'We're going to either kill you or you're going work for us and pay it back,' and I became their logistics coordinator, 'the signal caller' for this cartel that I won't name a name, but I had to work for them, and it cost me 10 years of my life in prison," he shared.
Hanson described the First Step Act as fundamentally changing the way incarcerated people like himself viewed rehabilitation by rewarding those who pursued educational opportunities and other programs aimed at reducing recidivism.
The criminal justice reform measure, enacted in 2018, expanded opportunities for eligible federal inmates to reduce their sentences by participating in qualifying programs and productive activities.
Before the law's passage, Hanson said federal inmates largely expected to serve at least 85% of their sentences with little opportunity to shorten their time behind bars. The prospect of earning additional time off through good behavior and education, he said, gave him and others a renewed sense of purpose.
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Hanson ultimately earned a master's degree while incarcerated and credited the law with helping prepare him for life after prison, where he now speaks to student-athletes about the dangers of drugs and crime.
"It's a very humbling experience, and in the beginning when the judge sentenced you to nearly two decades in prison, and they tell you it's time to rehabilitate, you kind of wonder, and you look at yourself in the mirror while you're in your prison cell and maybe the judge is doing me a favor," he said.
"And I tell people [that] prison's the best thing that could have happened to me, [it] saved my life. [I was] able to get sober, get my master's degree, come out and help others is like the biggest flex for me."
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'Jon & Kate Plus 8' reality star's tell-all memoir follows years of abuse allegations
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2026-07-13T12:10:42.880Z
'Jon & Kate Plus 8' reality star's tell-all memoir follows years of abuse allegations
Jon and Kate Gosselin have faced public scrutiny for nearly 20 years after starring on a reality show focused on their unique family dynamic with their twin daughters and sextuplets.
TLC aired "Jon & Kate Plus 8" from 2007-09, when the former couple divorced. One year later, the show was rebranded as "Kate Plus 8," which focused on her life following the split, and ran until 2017.
In the years since the show went off the air, the family have faced a number of controversies. Last month, Collin Gosselin announced a tell-all memoir was in the works detailing years of alleged abuse at the hands of his mother.
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Jon and Kate – who have twins Mady and Cara and sextuplets Hannah, Leah, Alexis, Joel, Aaden and Collin — announced their divorce in a broadcast episode of the show.
"Over the course of this weekend, Jon’s activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children," Kate said in a statement, according to People.
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"While there are reasons why it was appropriate and necessary for me to initiate this proceeding, I do not wish to discuss those reasons at this time in the hope that all issues will be resolved amicably between Jon and myself. As always, my first priority remains our children."
In his own statement, Jon said, "This afternoon, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my No. 1 priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe. My job is being the best, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn’t change that."
Years later, Collin, 22, admitted he was estranged from his mother, a relationship which was severed after he was allegedly diagnosed with a behavioral disorder and, at 12 years old, Kate sent him to the Fairmount Behavioral Health System — a psychiatric hospital located in Philadelphia.
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"I was not able, with my own resources here, to meet his needs," Kate said during an episode of "Kate Plus 8." Meanwhile, "Kate Plus 8" continued to air with the seven other children. Jon claimed he didn't know that Collin had been sent to a behavioral institute until he was eating lunch with the kids one day and Collin was absent.
At the time, Kate had full custody of the children and insisted she didn't have to tell Jon where Collin was because of a court order.
Collin claimed that his mother institutionalized him in order to "protect her reputation."
"I didn’t know what was going on," he told Entertainment Tonight about being sent away when he was 12 years old. "I didn’t know where I was going. I told all my family this … That was the most scared I’ve probably ever been in my life."
Collin added, "After being there, I didn't have a relationship with her. Even before [being] there, I don't think we had much of a relationship, and I think that just kept tearing it even more down."
He said that the pressure of his family being on reality television impacted his estrangement from his mother and siblings.
"I want to believe it was because of TV and what being in the public eye does to a family. I think it tore us apart," he told the outlet. "It gave us less time to actually be together as a family [and] more time to be in the public eye."
Collin and Hannah began living with Jon in 2018, where Jon admitted that while Collin went "no contact" with his siblings, Hannah was still speaking with her mother.
"There’s no contact between Collin and his other siblings," he said on the "First Class Fatherhood" podcast. "There’s contact between Hannah and the other siblings. So the problem right now is we have parent alienation and sibling alienation."
Two years ago, Collin told The Sun that his mother had placed him in a "room multiple times" when he was a child and "zip-tied my hands and feet together and bolt locked the door, turned the lights off and had cameras there just watching me."
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Kate's attorney previously denied the abuse allegations against the former reality star.
"She never wants to comment because she always knows that this gets taken out of context," Richard Puleo told Fox News Digital at the time. "She doesn't want to comment. Doesn’t need to. The record speaks for itself."
"The facts belie the truth," he continued. "Whatever took place, the ones that are truthful are the ones that took place … She has no comment because it’s not going to change the past. And I don’t believe she intentionally harmed any of her children in any way, shape or form."
Collin recently revealed his tell-all was set for an October release, and featured an image from his childhood with his mother covering his mouth with her hand.
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"For a long time, I wasn’t sure I’d ever tell this story.
Growing up, millions of people watched my life on television," he wrote.
"People felt like they knew me. They knew my family. They watched me grow up. But there was so much they never saw.
For years, I kept those experiences to myself. Some because I was afraid. Some because I didn’t think anyone would believe me. And some because I just wasn’t ready."
Collin added, "Writing this book forced me to revisit some of the hardest moments of my life, but it also gave me something I’ve been searching for for a long time: my voice.
This isn’t the story people think they know. It’s the story I’ve lived."
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TNA Wrestling's KC Navarro 'got back in record time' after knee injury, highlights upcoming Lockdown event
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2026-07-13T12:00:46.912Z
TNA Wrestling's KC Navarro 'got back in record time' after knee injury, highlights upcoming Lockdown event
KC Navarro is among the rising talents on the Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) roster and has been in the championship conversation since he returned from a serious knee injury.
Navarro was out for several months recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last year. He told Fox News Digital in a recent interview he was feeling good and that his match against A.J. Francis was the first time he felt back to his true self.
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"I'm doing great. If you were to ask me when I first came back, I was definitely a little nervous, which everybody kind of told me, hey, when you come back from an ACL your first year, you're going to kind of be like, ‘ah.’ But I think by the time I wrestled A.J. Francis in the street fight was the first time I really felt like myself," he said. "And then when I wrestled (Mustafa) Ali for the international title, I was like, ‘Oh, yeah. I'm definitely back.’ So, the confidence is back. I'm feeling great. I'm doing good.
"Shout out to Hospital for Special Surgery over in New York City. They took care of me. They got me back really quick. I got back in a record time of like eight months or so. Actually, I really got cleared in seven, but I returned to TV in eight. But I'm feeling really good. I'm feeling stronger, and I'm ready to do some amazing things now."
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Navarro has recently challenged for the X Division Championship and the International Championship and while both were in losing efforts, his prowess in the ring has pushed him forward toward a possible TNA World Championship shot against Nic Nemeth.
Nemeth defeated Mike Santana for the TNA world title at Slammiversary. Nemeth has seemingly ended his friendship with Navarro has he took his place at the top of TNA.
A possible match could be on the horizon when Lockdown takes place on Aug. 23 at the Credit Union Arena in Chicago. It will be the first Lockdown in more than 10 years.
"A lot of cage matches," he told Fox News Digital when asked what fans can expect from Lockdown. "It's going to be nuts. I think it's also going to be really cool because it was such a historic match in TNA.
"So, for it to be back, I think is very special and I think it's going to be a lot of people's first time in a cage. I know it's going to be my first time in a cage. I've never been in a cage. I think all the titles are going to be on the line as well, which is also really, really cool. And it's in Chicago, which is such a phenomenal wrestling city. So, I think the place is going to be loud. It's going to be jam-packed and it's going to be definitely must see for sure."
For now, Navarro continues to emerge as a main event player on "Impact."
He shared his reasons for why pro wrestling fans should keep tuning into the show on Thursday nights on AMC.
"Well, I think TNA is special because you got so many talents from so many different generations. You got people that are new, people that have been on the rise, that are up and coming that just never got a chance," Navarro said. "People that were at other places that never got a chance that finally be able to showcase who they really are.
"And then you got legends like the Hardys, Nic Nemth, Frankie Kazarian, guys that have done it and been to the top of their game. And we all get to work together to do such an amazing thing on such an amazing platform. And I feel like we don't really miss when it comes to shows and pay-per-views. I feel like we get new stories, something really fresh, that's not seen. And that's why I really think that people should continue to tune in."
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Michigan Dem senator throws support behind candidate to replace him in contentious primary
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2026-07-13T11:50:42.568Z
Michigan Dem senator throws support behind candidate to replace him in contentious primary
Retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has abandoned his neutrality in Michigan's high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, backing U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens as party leaders rally to stop progressive rival Abdul El-Sayed from winning the nomination.
Peters, who is retiring after two terms in the Senate, announced the endorsement Monday, saying Stevens "will be ready on day one to fight for Michigan." The move reverses his position from late May, when he told The Associated Press he planned to stay neutral in the Aug. 4 primary.
Democrats are eager to keep the Michigan seat as they try to win back the Senate majority, and many party leaders have lined up behind Stevens, a four-term congresswoman they see as a stronger general election candidate.
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Stevens has centered her campaign on manufacturing, jobs and Michigan's auto industry. El-Sayed, a former Michigan health director who has never held elected office, has run on a more progressive platform that includes Medicare for All and campaign finance reform. He has also made the war in Gaza a central issue in his campaign, highlighting a divide that has surfaced within the Democratic Party.
Peters' endorsement comes weeks after State Sen. Mallory McMorrow ended her campaign, leaving Stevens and El-Sayed as the only major Democratic candidates in the race.
"Senator Peters knows what it takes to win in Michigan, and he knows what Michigan needs from our next U.S. Senator: grit, effectiveness, hard work, and Michigan common sense," Stevens said in a statement. "I am honored to have his support."
Peters has won two Senate elections in Michigan and previously chaired the Senate Democrats' campaign committee during the 2022 and 2024 election cycles.
His endorsement follows similar backing for Stevens from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. El-Sayed has been endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.
The campaign has become increasingly personal in recent weeks.
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El-Sayed has criticized Stevens over tens of millions of dollars in outside spending supporting her campaign, including money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Stevens has accused El-Sayed of refusing to release his personal financial records. During a July 7 debate, both candidates accused the other of running a negative campaign.
The Democratic nominee will likely face Republican Mike Rogers, a former Michigan congressman who is running unopposed for his party's nomination. It is expected to be among the nation's most expensive and closely watched Senate contests in November.
Michigan has taken on added importance for Democrats after turmoil erupted in another key Senate race in Maine, where Democratic nominee Graham Platner withdrew following a sexual assault allegation. The unexpected vacancy has complicated the party's efforts to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins, increasing the pressure to avoid setbacks in other battleground states such as Michigan.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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AEW star Chris Jericho brings Vietnamese pro wrestling to spotlight, highlighting sport's unifying force
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2026-07-13T11:41:01.907Z
AEW star Chris Jericho brings Vietnamese pro wrestling to spotlight, highlighting sport's unifying force
Chris Jericho has stepped up to many challenges in her professional wrestling career, and, in some situations, had the odds stacked against him and succeeded time and time again.
The All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star recently brought a new set of challengers to the spotlight in a documentary he produced called "Vietslam." The film showcases the rise of Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW) and how pro wrestling fans from the Asian country were able to get their own company started to unify a population that was starved for the sport.
"Vietslam" follows how pro wrestling fans in the country were able to convince the Vietnamese government to allow the sport to be featured in the country, starting from almost nothing to building a rabid audience that only really watched WWE or AEW on TV.
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"On ‘Talk is Jericho,’ I got a random request through an email from a pro wrestling group in Vietnam," Jericho explained to Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "And I'd done a few episodes about wrestling in different parts of the world, like China and the Inuit in northern, northern Canada areas, so I thought it'd be interesting to talk to the guys and when I talked to them, it was a Vietnamese guy called Rocky and a Canadian guy called Carrie who had moved to Vietnam, and they had kind of, against all odds, started a wrestling company. There wasn't wrestling in Vietnam. There wasn't even a wrestling ring in Vietnam and the government didn't even know what wrestling was because they had to get the permits because obviously it's a very strict government there.
"But they went and followed their dreams and followed the heart and followed the passion and started up a wrestling company in Vietnam that ended up becoming fairly successful. And I just thought, how interesting is this, not just from a humanity standpoint of these guys going and following this crazy dream, but also the fact that pro wrestling connects the cultures of the West and the East. We all love wrestling here. We know what it is. Most of the country, Japan and England and Ireland and Scotland, etc., etc., etc., but Vietnam, what even is Vietnam in 2026, you know, because I think we still equate it with the movies that we see about the war of your ‘Platoon’ and ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and those types of things. So, I thought, how interesting is it that pro wrestling is kind of the common denominator between our cultures. That is something that we can see eye to eye on. And that's kind of where the idea came to do a documentary about them."
Jericho said the formation of Vietnam Pro Wrestling and the hard work coupled with the amount of work that it took to even build a ring showcased the unifying aspect of the sport – something that goes way overlooked if anyone only knew about pro wrestling from seeing clips and talking points being debated on social media.
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While pro wrestling has a tendency to be tribalistic online, logging off for a bit could do a lot of people justice. "Vietslam" showed how the good-willed nature of people can bring people together, capitalizing on a kernel of an idea and turning it into something that everyone can connect with.
"But I kind of find that though, Ryan, is when you get off of social media, you realize that most fans aren't like that. Those are just the vocal minority that want to be tribalistic and want to be negative about everything and you can't really go on that," Jericho said. "So, I mean, yeah, once again, I'm sure there's people in Vietnam that that hate VPW and say, ‘This is nothing like American wrestling, this sucks,’ and it's like they have no idea the amount of hard work these guys put into even putting on a show. And it's the same for anybody. Anybody that's ever stepped in the ring, it's very hard to get in the ring and wrestle. It really is. The other night, once again, never mind the cut, but 102 degrees outside. I mean, anybody that's bitching about anything about wrestling, go do that and see how much you b----ing, right?
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"So, I that doesn't bother me. I just think what it really showed me and you know, this is a wrestling story, but it's so much more than that. It's really about the human desire to do great things and the fire that we all have inside to make something happen and going up going up against the government, man. I mean, this is not the United States where you and I can just, hey, let's put on a show tomorrow night. We rent an arena, we do it. It’s not like that there, It's a very strict socialist almost communist government in a lot of ways and you're not allowed to just do whatever you want."
Jericho explained that those involved with Vietnam Pro Wrestling had to convince the Vietnamese government that pro wrestling was more like a dance routine rather than a combat sport like MMA.
"So, they had to convince the government that what they were doing was a show, like a dance routine," he said. "So, if we can go to a dance studio where they do dance routines to put on a show, we should be able to have our own show because we're just doing a performance. And they're like, ‘Oh, OK. So, you're not actually going to, you know, you're not actually going to hurt each other.’ It's like, ‘Well, no, it's a show.’ And once the government understood that, they allowed them to do it.
"But I mean, these are just normal people going up against the government of Vietnam to get a permit to put on a wrestling show. That's pretty intricate, deep stuff that took a lot of time to make happen. So, all of these things was one of the reasons or all contributed to the reasons why I wanted to do this documentary because I just felt it was a great story to tell on so many different aspects."
Jericho added that to have some influence over the pro wrestling scene in the Asian country meant a lot to him and he was able to surprise some of the wrestlers and the fans involved with the promotion for one show.
"Yeah, it means a lot. When you hear World Wrestling Entertainment, WWE, and working there for so long, it really does go around the world," he told Fox News Digital. "And now with AEW as well, we're in 100 countries, too. So, you can just see that people watch and especially now, I mean, they can watch you on YouTube, they can watch you on Netflix or on this platform or that platform. It's not as hard to see. You don't have to wait ‘til Sunday night at 8 o’clock on your local channel to watch, but you can do that as well. So, it really, it really was humbling, I guess you'd say, and surreal when I did go to Vietnam and surprise Rocky and the rest of the wrestlers that were there, they went nuts. Like, they literally went nuts. It'd be like if, I don't know, if Mick Jagger walked through the door right now, you'd be like, what? They couldn't believe it because their dream had come true. And that's not just to meet me, but I kind of represented, I think, what WWE meant to them in that here comes Chris Jericho.
"And there were a lot of big Chris Jericho fans, too, but also the dream of pro wrestling. Like, we have now gotten enough of a name to where one of our heroes is here standing in front of us watching us wrestle. And that's a pretty cool feeling. They knew that there was a documentary being made, but they didn't know that I was there. And when we surprised them with that fact and then surprised the fans with that fact later on in the evening, it just kind of showed once again how universal pro wrestling is. It's not about a country. It's about a feeling and about a camaraderie that that we have as wrestling fans. It doesn't matter where you're from, you mentioned earlier what style, doesn't matter what style it is, doesn't matter what country it's in, pro wrestling is pro wrestling. And you can do it in a field in Africa, which we've seen. You can do it on dance mats in Vietnam, or you can do it in a stadium in the United States. But it all equates to the same thing of just loving the business and having this passion for it."
"Vietslam" will be released on Tuesday on Prime Video, Fandango, Hoopla and Local Now and Aug. 6 on Tubi.
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Sophie Cunningham went from UFC 329 Octagon girl to torching the Las Vegas Aces in under 24 hours
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2026-07-13T11:40:42.441Z
Sophie Cunningham went from UFC 329 Octagon girl to torching the Las Vegas Aces in under 24 hours
Sophie Cunningham had never attended a UFC event before Saturday night. By the end of it, she had worked one.
The Indiana Fever guard made a surprise appearance as an Octagon girl at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, carrying the Round 1 card before the co-main event between Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint-Denis.
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Speaking to reporters Sunday, Cunningham explained how the last-minute cameo came together.
"Went to my first live fight last night, which was so cool," Cunningham said. "The whole experience overall was wonderful."
Cunningham said UFC CEO Dana White came over to say hello during the event, and she decided to throw an idea out there.
"Dana came over to say what’s up and I was like, ‘Hey, if you need a ring girl, let me know,’ and he’s like, ‘Alright, first round for the Paddy fight, that’s you,’" she said.
At first, Cunningham thought he was joking.
"I was like, ‘Yeah, hah,’ and he was like, ‘No, seriously,’ and I was like, ‘Oh, God,’" she said. "It was so much fun, though. It was a great environment."
There was no rehearsal, but Cunningham figured the job was simple enough.
"At the end of the day, you pull the card up and you turn left. Hopefully, I could do that," she said. "But the ring girls, actually, the real ones, they were helping me. It was fun. They were like, ‘You have to have a little personality, a little sass to it.’ It was a good time."
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Personality and sass have never exactly been a problem for Sophie Cunningham.
And White returned the favor Sunday by showing up to the Fever-Aces game wearing a Sophie Cunningham shirt.
He picked a pretty good day to support his newest Octagon girl.
Indiana walloped the defending champion Aces, 109-75, and Cunningham came off the bench to score 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting. She also knocked down six of her seven attempts from beyond the arc, making more 3-pointers by herself than the entire Las Vegas roster.
Not a bad Vegas trip.
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Senate returns to packed agenda after Graham's death shrinks GOP margin
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2026-07-13T11:30:44.772Z
Senate returns to packed agenda after Graham's death shrinks GOP margin
Nominations, renewed fighting in Iran, government funding and President Donald Trump's flagship election bill await the Senate as it returns this week.
The upper chamber is coming back after a more than two-week hiatus to sprint through the remainder of July and march into the first week of August. And priorities have piled up, be it over divisions between the aisles or within the Senate GOP.
Adding to the uphill climb is the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., meaning that Republicans will be down one key vote in their push to move Trump's agenda.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., will be put to the task of keeping his conference together, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats are likely to look for any fractures they can in the GOP’s unity to slow down Trump’s agenda.
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But Trump has done his part to derail some aspects of his own agenda, much of it over his determination to force Republicans to pass his flagship election integrity legislation, the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.
He already refused to sign a massive, bipartisan housing package in protest of the stalled legislation and now wants the GOP to attach the SAVE America Act to the perennial, must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which needs Democratic votes to pass. Adding the voter bill to the military funding authorization package would all but guarantee no Democrats would support it.
Republicans hope to begin the process on the NDAA in July and fear that trying to attach the SAVE America Act would just hand Schumer and Democrats leverage.
"We really empower the Democrats to have a reason to be able to stop stuff that otherwise they would probably have to vote for, whether it's the NDAA, whether it's an appropriations bill or whatever," Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told Fox News Digital.
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"They found that this can be an Achilles heel for Republicans because, as soon as we attach it to any kind of bill, they know the votes aren't there because, at a 60-vote margin, they'll never get us the votes because they know how important it is to us," he continued.
One key priority left over from before Republicans left town is replacing acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte, whose appointment by Trump in June blew up Congress’ push to reauthorize one of the nation’s key anti-terrorism tools over calls from both sides of the aisle that he was unqualified for the position.
His replacement, Jay Clayton, will appear for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, weeks after Trump yanked his initial hearing and further threw into doubt lawmakers’ ability to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
Another Trump pick, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, will also have his confirmation hearing this week. Blanche, like any nominee, made the rounds with lawmakers before the recess explaining his role in the president’s now-defunct anti-weaponization fund. Whether he survives the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing remains in the air, given some Republicans are skeptical of him. Among those is Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., who, for now, appears willing to support Blanche.
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"I’m going to go through the nomination process. I have got a positive predisposition towards Blanche," Tillis told CNN.
Republicans are also eager to begin the government funding process and put to the test their fears that Democrats will again shut down the government for a political edge.
Rounds, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told Fox News Digital that he expected a handful of spending bills to make their way to the Senate floor during the July sprint.
Senate Democrats have told him they want to fund the government through appropriations, but fear that the Trump administration may withhold funding on some of their priorities. Whether they actually give Republicans the votes to pass the funding bills remains in the air.
"If they don't do that, then we'll know pretty well that the political side of the discussion is taking a priority for them," Rounds said. "And then we just as well start negotiating for a continuing resolution to get through the election and let the chips fall."
Another issue that could cause Democratic support for legislation to evaporate is the administration’s renewed strikes in Iran, which began last week over frustrations with ships being stymied by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle disliked Trump’s temporary agreement with Iran to continue negotiating a longer-lasting peace over the next two months, but welcomed the pause in fighting that came with it.
Trump nixed that last week.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue ‘talks,’" he said on Truth Social. "We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!"
That will likely once again stoke Democrats’ continued push to rein in his war authorities in the region with even more votes on war powers resolutions in the coming weeks.
Lawmakers successfully passed a non-binding resolution to curb his authority in Iran, but fell short of pushing a full-blown war powers resolution to Trump’s desk.
"Congress voted against more war with Iran," Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., told Fox News Digital in a statement. "The U.S. should not be launching new strikes without congressional authorization and restarting a war that has raised gas prices, killed Americans, and hurt the economy. The U.S. and Iran must return to a ceasefire."
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Why careful people still end up on data broker sites
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2026-07-13T11:12:23.301Z
Why careful people still end up on data broker sites
Your data broker profile can expose more than most of us realize. It may include your current address, old addresses, relatives, phone numbers and public records that were never tied to a phishing link or hacked password. That is what makes this so frustrating. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication and smart online habits all help protect your accounts. However, they do not stop data brokers from collecting public records and commercial sign-up data.
Those details can then show up on people-search sites. Even worse, scammers can use them to make a fake call, text or email sound personal and believable. Here is where data broker profiles get their information, why careful online behavior alone falls short and what steps can help reduce what strangers can find about you.
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Most people assume data brokers get information the same way hackers do, through breaches, weak passwords or phishing links. That can happen. However, a lot of personal information comes from public records and commercial lists.
Data brokers can build profiles from records that may exist even when someone barely uses the internet, including:
In many U.S. states, these records are public under state or local rules. Data brokers do not need to hack anything to collect them. They can buy, scrape or license the information on an ongoing basis. A home purchase, marriage, divorce or voter registration can create a public record. That record may include a name and address. Once filed, it can become raw material for a data broker profile.
Government records are only one part of the problem. Everyday consumer activity can also feed data broker databases, including:
Commercial aggregators can combine those details with public records to build an enriched consumer profile. Registering the warranty on a dishwasher does not make anyone reckless. Entering a magazine sweepstakes does not make anyone careless. However, both can put personal information into a pipeline built to package and resell it.
This can sound abstract until a list gets used against real people.
Data broker InfoUSA reportedly sold a list of 19,000 verified elderly sweepstakes players to experienced scam artists. The scammers stole more than $100 million by calling people on the list and pretending to be government or insurance workers. Then they claimed they needed bank account information.
Another case shows the same risk on a larger scale. The Justice Department said Epsilon Data Management sold consumer data to fraud schemes and agreed to pay $150 million to resolve a criminal charge tied to elder fraud. DOJ later said two former Epsilon employees were sentenced after evidence showed they sold targeted lists to a fraudster client who used the data to defraud more than 218,000 victims out of more than $23.7 million.
That should stop you cold. The victims did ordinary things. Their names ended up in marketing databases and lead lists they may never have known existed. Then scammers used those lists to make fraud more targeted, more personal and much harder to spot.
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This is the part that can catch a lot of you off guard, especially if you are already careful online. You may skip loyalty cards, avoid sweepstakes and toss warranty cards straight into the trash.
Even so, your information can still show up online because some details come from public records. Property records, vehicle registrations, voter rolls, professional licenses and court filings can all leave a trail with your name attached. In some cases, your profile may also connect you to relatives through someone else's record.
That means online safety only solves part of the problem. Strong passwords, a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA) help protect your accounts. However, they do not remove public records that data brokers collect, package and resell.
A few smart moves can help reduce what is already exposed and limit how much new information flows into data broker databases.
Start by checking what is already public. Search your name on sites like Spokeo, Whitepages and BeenVerified. Look for your address, phone number, relatives and previous locations. This gives you a clearer sense of what scammers, strangers or aggressive marketers may already be able to find.
If a bank, email account or financial app asks for your mother's maiden name, birth city, first school or old street name, assume that answer may already appear in a data broker profile. Replace it with a made-up answer and store it in a password manager. The answer does not have to be true. It just has to be consistent and hard for someone else to guess.
Be more selective with loyalty programs, warranty cards, sweepstakes and online forms. Use only the required fields when possible. Consider using a separate or alias email address for sign-ups, and avoid handing over your phone number unless it is truly needed. Small choices like this can reduce the amount of new data flowing into broker databases.
Older relatives are often the final target, reached through a profile built from public records, family connections or past sign-ups. Set a family code word for emergency calls or texts. If someone claims there is an accident, arrest, hospital bill or urgent money problem, the code word gives your family a fast way to know whether the call is real.
A data removal service can help remove your personal information from data broker and people-search sites without forcing you to chase every listing yourself. These services contact data brokers on your behalf, request removal of your information and keep checking when your data reappears.
That ongoing follow-up is important because data broker profiles can come back when databases refresh or when your information gets pulled from another source. Look for a service that covers hundreds of data broker and people-search sites, offers recurring removals and lets you request cleanup from specific sites where your personal information appears.
I also recommend considering coverage for your whole household. Family members can be linked together in data broker profiles, so removing only one person’s information may leave other exposed details behind. A family plan can help protect addresses, relatives, phone numbers and other personal information across everyone in your home.
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What concerns me most about data broker profiles is how little of this comes from a mistake you made online. You can use strong passwords, avoid phishing emails and turn on two-factor authentication, yet your address, old addresses and family connections may still appear on people-search sites. That gives scammers a head start. A fake call or text sounds more believable when it includes real details about you or someone you love. The best move is to treat data broker cleanup as part of your regular privacy routine. Search your own name, change easy-to-guess security answers, limit what you share on forms and consider using a data removal service that keeps checking when your information comes back.
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Cam Jordan credits annual 'Sack Summit' with sharpening his pass rush skills before final year with Saints
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2026-07-13T11:12:03.845Z
Cam Jordan credits annual 'Sack Summit' with sharpening his pass rush skills before final year with Saints
Cam Jordan is returning to the New Orleans Saints for a 16th year, which he expects to be his last.
Before he heads to training camp for what’s likely to be a farewell tour, and what he hopes ends with his first career Super Bowl, Jordan participated in an event he loves to attend each year.
The annual Sack Summit in Las Vegas, which was started by All-Pro edge rusher Von Miller in 2017 before Jordan and Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby joined in to help organize, is a three-day, knowledge-gathering, chemistry-building extravaganza where the superstars, veterans, budding phenoms and more collectively grow the position through drills, talks and film study.
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It’s an event that Jordan told Fox News Digital he was at from the beginning when it was just Miller’s brainchild. Now, it’s something that’s evolved into a must-have on your calendar if you want to grow as a defensive lineman in the NFL — at least in Jordan’s eyes.
"I’ve been a part of those camps way back when," he told Fox News Digital, while also discussing how impactful Raising Cane’s has been throughout the last three years as the camp’s sponsor. "So, the fact that we can all team up, call our friends around the league, and come in and talk ball. It’s that mentality.
"You’re talking to [New York Giants star] Brian Burns about how he likes to get after the pass rush. You talk about the likes of Chandler Jones back in the day of how he liked to switch up his timing with pass rushes, how he rushed the edge. You see big [Tennessee Titans star] Jeff Simmons come through at D-tackle, and talk about what he likes."
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And even legends of the game come through to the Sack Summit to share their thoughts, stories and wise advice, including Giants legend Lawrence Taylor, who spoke to the group this year.
"Whether it’s Warren Sapp, John Randle, or whoever walks through just talking about how the game has changed, which pass rushes stayed the same. What they see, the influx. It’s all about the progressive mentality of pass rushers," Jordan added.
Considering how long Jordan has been in the league, and the Hall of Fame-worthy career he’s put into the stat sheets and record books, picking his brain is a must for the next generation. But, as he said, he’s seen so many different generations come through the Sack Summit, all of which hungry to learn.
"For the last 12 years, you’ve seen the next generation, right? The NFL average of contracts is three and change, so you figure after your first four years, it’s really the next generation already if you look at it that way," he said. "I’ve seen multiple ages come through where it’s now more along the lines of not being afraid to give the information at hand. I tell guys all the time for whatever I give you, take all of it. Be able to use all of it because I’m going to take something back. The best part of the craft is you can always evolve."
Even though he might hope the door is shut on his career when the 2026 season is over, Jordan is going to give it his all for the Saints before the final whistle blows. Perhaps, as he’s chasing the names above him on the all-time sack leaders list, he gets to the quarterback using something he learned from his peers in Sin City. Or vice versa.
"You’re very prideful of the people you have an imprint on," he said, candidly.
The Sack Summit is also about impacting communities, as every player can also learn how they can help those who cheer for them in the stands when they’re off the field.
Jordan, as well as Miller and Crosby, have collaborated with Raising Cane’s and owner Todd Graves to make a difference. For Jordan, he and Graves share a love for the New Orleans community, which is where Raising Cane’s began. Graves has supported The Cam Jordan Foundation Legacy Scholarship Program through a donation to award four exceptional high school seniors with full tuition coverage for four years in January 2025.
And during the holidays, Jordan, as well as his Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, were among many NFL players gifting Raising Cane’s branded bicycles and helmets to children to the Boys and Girls Clubs around the country.
"Todd Graves with Cane’s, the ‘One Love,’ [slogan], he makes it felt every time in any circumstance," Jordan said. "I’ve been able to lean on him a couple times over the last few years to get things done, not only with my foundation, but Sack Summit as well as the activations he partakes in with Cane’s. He’s such a stand-up, great guy. It’s easy to want to be around him. It’s easy to realize, yeah, he has Louisiana ties, which for me is day one, easy to lay into. But it’s more along the lines of he’s great at giving advice.
"He also understands these kids coming up, he really just wants to help steer them the right way as well. He has a great ideology on mentorship, just trying to talk to the next generation because he understands the mistakes he made growing up. It’s like the uncle that’s always trying to impart knowledge, you know?"
The "One Love" slogan at Raising Cane’s, which also fed the players during the event, is truly what the Sack Summit is all about, too. While some of these players will be rivals come Week 1, it’s the art of one of the hardest position groups on the field that bonds them together.
The best of the best, learning from the best of the best. For Jordan, and the many others who travel out to the desert each year, it doesn’t get any better than that.
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Apple and Google suppressed negative Graham Platner stories for months on their news platform, study finds
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2026-07-13T11:11:44.388Z
Apple and Google suppressed negative Graham Platner stories for months on their news platform, study finds
FIRST ON FOX — Apple and Google spent months suppressing negative news stories about the scandal-plagued Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner prior to his recent downfall, according to a new study obtained by Fox News Digital.
The Media Research Center (MRC), a conservative watchdog group, found that Apple News and Google News published zero stories between November of last year and May of this year about the various controversies that muddied Platner's Senate bid, including headlines about his Nazi tattoo and his offensive Reddit posts.
The MRC study said the blackout in coverage began after a poll released in late October suggested Platner was the most formidable Democrat to unseat Maine's incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and that the blackout ended following The New York Times' May 30 report about Platner's sexting controversy.
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According to the study, Apple News and Google News failed to promote "at least 112" news stories published by conservative-leaning outlets that scrutinized Platner during that November-May period.
MRC President David Bozell accused the tech platforms of having run a "protection racket" for Platner.
"For months, while Platner looked like the one Democrat who could beat Susan Collins, the two most powerful news apps in America buried scandal after scandal," Bozell said. "Then the polls turned, Platner became a liability, and suddenly the blackout ended. News judgment had nothing to do with it."
"Millions of smartphone users were denied the truth while Platner was politically useful and finally allowed to see it once he wasn’t," Bozell added.
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Google firmly pushed back, suggesting the study "mistakes volume of news for bias" while dismissing the methodology and providing a link to "facts" about Google News.
"These claims are totally false and based on a completely flawed methodology. The study checked Google News once a day from a single account, ignoring the fact that Google News automatically updates throughout the day, and shows news personalized to your interests and location. You can also easily select sources you want to see more often in News and Search," a Google spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
Apple did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Platner officially withdrew from the race on Friday after two of his exes came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against him, all of which he has firmly denied.
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Jennifer Racicot alleged in an interview with Politico that in 2021, Platner drunkenly entered her home uninvited and sexually assaulted her. Lyndsey Fifield claimed in an interview with The Washington Post that during her relationship with Platner between 2013–2015, he repeatedly removed his condom during sex without her knowledge nor consent, an action known as stealthing, which has been made illegal in multiple states.
Fifield previously alleged physical abuse from Platner, including an instance where he once "twisted her arm behind her back, shoved her into a bedroom and held the door closed from the other side so she couldn’t get out," according to an interview with the Times.
Despite all the controversies that have mounted over the past several months, it wasn't until after Racicot's interview with Politico that Democrats began pulling their support from Platner.
Platner, who overwhelmingly won the Democratic primary last month, said he plans to formally withdraw his name from the ballot on Monday, giving Maine Democrats a chance to replace him in hopes of defeating Collins in November.
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Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message
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2026-07-13T11:11:24.931Z
Ancient gold ring unearthed at grave carries 2,000-year-old secret message
Archaeologists recently uncovered two gold rings at an ancient burial site in Thailand — one of them engraved with an intriguing message that dates back 2,000 years.
The rings were found at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in the Phetchaburi Province in late June, The Associated Press reported.
Thailand's Fine Arts Department said the rings were buried alongside human bones.
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Located in western Thailand, Don Yai Thong is about 80 miles southwest of Bangkok and was only recently identified as an archaeological site.
Residents found fragments of ancient bronze drums in a rice field earlier this year, prompting archaeologists to excavate the site.
A picture of one ring shows a short inscription etched into its oval face, which experts believe is written in the ancient Indian Brahmi script.
Experts believe the script reads "pusarakhitasa," meaning "the one protected by Pushya."
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Pushya is a lunar constellation in ancient Indian astronomy long associated with good fortune and protection, suggesting the inscription may have been intended as a blessing.
The other gold ring is similarly well-preserved, but does not have any pattern.
Experts believe the rings' owner may have belonged to the Vaishya class, which was traditionally associated with merchants and traders in ancient India's caste system.
The rings are among a host of discoveries at the site, including eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry, pottery and other artifacts.
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The grave goods suggest the deceased were members of society's upper class.
Research at the archaeological site will continue, officials said, and the excavation is expected to wrap up some time in July.
Eventually, the artifacts will be put on public display, the AP reported.
The discovery follows other archaeological excavations that have uncovered ancient gold treasures across the world.
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In February, Panamanian officials announced archaeologists had unearthed a more than 1,000-year-old tomb filled with gold artifacts, finely crafted ceramics and other funerary offerings at the El Caño archaeological site.
In May, Egyptian archaeologists uncovered a cache of ancient artifacts at the biblical city of Heliopolis, also known as On.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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Forget politics. This is what I found helping Venezuelan quake victims
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2026-07-13T11:11:05.476Z
Forget politics. This is what I found helping Venezuelan quake victims
Before I traveled to Venezuela to help with earthquake relief, I carried certain expectations with me. I went to help with Operation Blessing, the humanitarian organization I'm privileged to lead. Like a lot of Americans, most of what I knew about Venezuela came from headlines.
Years of stories about political turmoil, economic collapse and government dysfunction had quietly shaped the picture in my mind. I expected to find a country running on "empty." I expected suspicion and a harsh welcome. What I actually found was something else entirely.
I found one of the most beautiful countries I've ever set foot in. And more than that, I found some of the most resilient, generous people I've ever had the privilege of meeting. In community after community, I watched neighbors care for neighbors while having almost nothing themselves.
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Taxi drivers drove 10 hours just to volunteer on search-and-rescue teams at ground zero. Families who had lost their own homes showed up to help clear the rubble from someone else's. Churches threw open their doors, and their volunteers worked until 2 a.m. to hand out emergency supplies and tens of thousands of hot meals that we prepared in an industrial kitchen that we’d taken ownership over.
The first responders there weren't all outsiders; the vast majority were Venezuelans.
Watching all of this unfold forced me to sit with something harder. Before our team ever deployed, I heard from people who questioned whether Americans should help Venezuela at all, given its politics.
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Some suggested the government had brought these troubles on itself. Others simply couldn't untangle the humanitarian crisis from the political headlines. I understand those concerns, I do. But having stood among families who had lost everything, I can tell you with certainty that we have to separate politics from people.
The children sleeping outside because their homes collapsed didn't create their country's political problems. The parents combing through debris for family photographs aren't responsible for government policy. The volunteers giving up their own time to help strangers aren't asking anyone to endorse a political system. They're simply asking for compassion.
History is full of moments when Americans have extended a hand to people living under governments very different from our own. We've fed the hungry, cared for the sick and answered the call after disaster, because that's who we are, not because we approved of every government involved. Humanitarian aid has always been about people first. That's exactly what I witnessed in Venezuela.
What surprised me most wasn't the destruction, or even the resilience. It was the warmth. Everywhere we went, people thanked us for coming. They expressed a genuine affection for Americans. They had no interest in politics. They were simply grateful that someone cared enough to stand beside them in one of the darkest moments of their lives.
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It reminded me that ordinary people around the world have far more in common than the nightly news would ever suggest. They love their children. They worry about their families. They celebrate with neighbors. They grieve together after tragedy. And when disaster strikes, so many of them instinctively reach out to help one another, even when they've suffered tremendous loss themselves.
I left Venezuela with a very different perspective than the one I brought with me. The headlines had prepared me to see a political story. What I found instead was a human one.
One conversation has stayed with me since I came home. I learned that some Venezuelans are still displaced from the 1999 Vargas tragedy, one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's history. More than a quarter-century later, the effects of that catastrophe are still shaping lives today.
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It was a sobering reminder that while disasters make headlines for a few days or weeks, recovery is measured in years, sometimes in generations. The families hit by this latest earthquake are staring down that same long road. Once the cameras leave and the world's attention moves on, they'll still need safe places to live, schools to reopen, jobs to return and communities to rebuild.
We can't solve every challenge facing Venezuela. But we can decide not to forget its people. Whether you choose to volunteer, support your church's relief efforts, or give to a trusted humanitarian organization, your compassion can help make sure this tragedy doesn't become another forgotten chapter in a family's story.
Governments may divide us. Human suffering shouldn't. The people I met in Venezuela reminded me that hope is built one act of kindness at a time. And it's my prayer that we'll keep showing up for them long after the headlines fade.
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What to know about the heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death and more top headlines
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2026-07-13T11:10:46.029Z
What to know about the heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death and more top headlines
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SJSU refuses to provide public records related to investigation of allegations against volleyball coach
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2026-07-13T10:20:43.862Z
SJSU refuses to provide public records related to investigation of allegations against volleyball coach
San Jose State University says it won't disclose any emails related to an investigation into graphic allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress that the university was informed of in October 2024. The university has not issued any public statement addressing the allegations at the time of publication.
Fox News Digital submitted a public records request to SJSU seeking emails related to an investigation of those allegations, but the request was denied.
"SJSU has conducted a reasonable search for these records under California Government Code §7922.535 and has determined the requested records are not disclosable under the Public Records Act," SJSU attorney Laurette Hanna wrote in a response to Fox News Digital, citing privacy exemptions and attorney-client privilege.
The university's refusal to fulfill a request for the documents comes after Fox News Digital reported last Tuesday on a letter containing allegations against Kress from one of his former players at Fairfield University in 1998, that was sent to SJSU on Oct. 24, 2024, while the volleyball team was embroiled in a season overshadowed by national controversy over the presence of a trans athlete on the team.
The letter's contents included the allegations that Kress "forcibly threw me on the bed" then "pulled his pants down and put his back side in my face," and then "picked me up, and threw me into the bathtub where he held me down and threatened to turn on the shower with me laying there."
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"First, the request seeks documents exempt under attorney-client privilege. Additionally, the requested communications implicate substantial privacy interests. Disclosure of these records would therefore constitute an invasion of privacy that outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Specifically, these records are being withheld subject to the following exemptions," the response added.
"Attorney-Client Privilege. Records subject to the attorney-client privilege and/or attorney work product doctrine. Cal. Govt. Code §7927.705; Cal. Evid. Code §950, et seq., Cal. Code Civ. Pro. §2018.030(a).
"Personnel Records/Privacy. Employee records that include personal information, the release of which would constitute an invasion of personal privacy. Cal. Govt. Code §§7927.700, 7928.300, 7922.000.
"General Privacy Rights. Cal. Govt. Code §7927.705; Cal. Const. Art. 1, §1.
"Balancing Test. Records where the public interest against disclosure outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Cal. Govt. Code §7922.000. Here, the public interest served by disclosure is minimal and is outweighed by the public interest served against disclosure in protecting substantial and significant privacy rights.
"The decision that certain records are exempt and will not be disclosed was made by J. Leah Castella."
Fox News Digital specifically sought any emails sent or received by former SJSU interim Title IX and Gender Equity Officer Peter Lim, "regarding a letter with a complaint against SJSU volleyball coach Todd Kress from his former Fairfield player [name redacted], and any subsequent investigation of the allegations in the complaint."
Fox News Digital has since reached back out to SJSU admins, Kress, Lim, Hanna and Castella asking "Why does the university deem the privacy disclosure outweighs the public interest when Kress currently has overseen multiple rosters of young women dating back to the moment the complaint was sent to the University in Oct. 24, and that the university has employed him to actively recruit high school athletes in that time as well?"
But Fox News Digital has not received a response at the time of publication.
Fox News Digital was given copies of emails exchanged between SJSU and the former Fairfield player, from an independently verified source. Fox News Digital has independently verified she played at Fairfield under Kress in the 1998 season, but is not disclosing her name.
The original letter was written by a woman that played for Kress at Fairfield University in the late '90s, and sent to SJSU on Oct. 24, 2024.
That first email she sent to SJSU contained the letter with the written allegations against Kress, that was originally sent to Fairfield University. The alleged incident occurred in a hotel after Fairfield’s loss to Clemson in the first round of the 1998 NCAA Tournament in December of that year. She wrote that a teammate asked her to bring her a shirt to Kress’ room.
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"I told her I wanted no part of his insanity. I was distraught about the loss and wasn’t interested in his drunken insanity, which was commonplace on trips."
The former player added that her teammate "promised Todd would not throw water at me or do something juvenile so I reluctantly agreed to bring her the shirt."
"I knocked on the door and Todd answered. He immediately took caramel from a plastic container and smeared it all over my face and hair. He then forcibly threw me on the bed and held me down. I was in shock. He let go of me and then pulled his pants down and put his back side in my face.
"Astonished... that is the only word I can think of to describe how I felt in that moment... Todd was drunk. I got up and went for the door.
"Todd again grabbed me, picked me up, and threw me into the bathtub where he held me down and threatened to turn on the shower with me laying there to ‘clean the caramel off of my face.’ At this point I was fighting back to get away from him.
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"Todd let me get out of the tub, laughing, and then he stood in front of the door blocking my exit. Todd told me he would only let me leave if I took a shot of liquor, which I did only to get him to move away from the door. Once he did, I ran for it. He chased me. I got into my room and although he seemed to be in a rage, he turned and calmly walked out," the letter alleges.
The former player goes on to allege her teammates "had been drinking with Todd underage." She also claimed she did not report the incident at the time because she "was scared of losing my scholarship and being the reason my teammates lost theirs."
When that letter was sent to SJSU, Kress was in the middle of leading a Spartans team that was near the top of the Mountain West Conference standings.
They got there through a few wins and a lot of forfeits from other teams, as SJSU was at the center of a national media controversy over a transgender player. A female teammate had joined a lawsuit claiming she hadn’t been told of that player’s birth sex before joining the team and living together.
Later that day on Oct. 24, 2024, SJSU Athletic Director Jeff Konya responded to the former Fairfield player in an email.
"I want to acknowledge that I am in receipt of your correspondence and will share it with the proper authorities on the SJSU campus for additional review," Konya wrote.
More than a week later, on Nov. 4, former SJSU interim Title IX and Gender Equity Officer Peter Lim reached out to set up a meeting with the former player and her attorney.
"Thank you for sharing your concerns about Coach Todd Kress. I am sorry to hear about your experiences. I have reviewed your letter and would like to meet with you to better understand your experiences with Coach Kress. The purpose of the meeting would be to help me assess potential next steps, which may or may not include an investigation into the reported conduct," Lim wrote.
Three days after that, on Nov. 7, Lim sent another email to the former Fairfield player, thanking her and her attorney for meeting with them.
"I am so sorry about your prior experiences with Todd Kress at Fairfield University. I appreciate the time you took to describe those experiences, the impact those experiences continue to have on you, and the safety threat that you believe he presents to SJSU’s volleyball team," Lim wrote.
"We are evaluating the information you provided and determining appropriate next steps. If it is okay with the two of you, I would appreciate staying in touch."
There was no further correspondence between the two parties after that exchange, Fox News Digital has learned.
Fox News Digital submitted a public records request seeking copies of documents with criteria that match the emails exchanged between SJSU and Kress’ former player, but the university formally declined the that one too, stating "the requested communications implicate substantial privacy interests."
"The requested communications implicate substantial privacy interests," the university's response stated.
"Disclosure of these records would therefore constitute an invasion of privacy that outweighs the public interest in disclosure. Specifically, these records are being withheld subject to the following exemptions: Personnel Records/Privacy... General Privacy Rights... [and the] Balancing Test. Here, the public interest served by disclosure is minimal and is outweighed by the public interest served against disclosure in protecting substantial and significant privacy rights."
The university is currently engaged in a Title IX legal battle on multiple fronts, for issues entirely unrelated to the allegations against Kress, over the trans athlete scandal that played out from 2022-24 under the leadership of Kress and former SJSU head volleyball coach Trent Kersten.
SJSU and the California State University system (CSU) are also suing President Donald Trump's administration after the U.S. Department of Education (ED) determined SJSU violated Title IX in its handling of the trans athlete, challenging the department's findings.
CSU was granted a court order that states that CSU and ED must file joint status reports every 60 days until the federal defendants decide whether to withhold, pause, terminate, freeze, block, or otherwise refuse funding to SJSU or CSU, or take related action.
If ED decides to withhold funds or take other action, the parties must submit a proposed expedited briefing and hearing schedule within two business days. The schedule is intended to allow CSU to file a motion and have briefing and a hearing completed within 45 days of the government’s decision.
Until that process occurs, ED's findings will have no effect on SJSU or CSU’s eligibility for federal funds. The Department of Education may not withhold, suspend, or disrupt federal funds based on that letter, proposed agreement, related findings, or the facts under investigation until 30 days after the court hearing, assuming the briefing and hearing happen within 60 days of the government’s decisio
ED's findings, which were provided by SJSU to Fox News Digital in response to a public records request, suggest the school allegedly considered potential media attention that would arise from taking any disciplinary action against Kress, and the affect it would have on the team.
The findings do not mention the coach by name, but Fox News Digital reasonably believes the figure titled "Coach 2" in the findings to be current SJSU volleyball head coach Todd Kress. The findings specify Coach 2 as the current head coach of the SJSU volleyball team who began his tenure in the 2023, which was the year Kress took over his current position.
"Additional notes indicate the decision to not suspend Coach 2 also included the improper consideration: 'If we relieve him… [w]e could also spark more media attention…. ' University records indicate University officials, including the President of the University, agreed to not suspend Coach 2 because they felt his suspension would unduly disrupt the team," the findings state.
Former SJSU volleyball co-captain Brooke Slusser also leads a lawsuit against SJSU and the CSU for Title IX violations after she shared living spaces and changing spaces with transgender former teammate Blaire Fleming, without being told Fleming was a biological male.
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Exposed docs reveal why Tim Walz board awarded repeat child rapist pardon: ‘No future’
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2026-07-13T10:13:23.057Z
Exposed docs reveal why Tim Walz board awarded repeat child rapist pardon: ‘No future’
A 42-year-old illegal immigrant convicted of repeatedly raping a child was awarded a pardon by Gov. Tim Walz’s board of pardons after the state’s clemency commission recommended it be granted to him due to "immigration concerns."
Fox News Digital reviewed documents from the Minnesota Clemency Review Commission, which voted four to two to grant a pardon to Laotian national Tue Lue Vang following his conviction for criminal sexual conduct. Vang admitted to repeatedly raping a girl over a multi-year period beginning when she was 10 years old. While the two board members who voted against granting a pardon noted the serious nature of Vang’s offenses, the four members recommending a pardon each listed concern about him being deported.
One commissioner, Zach Linstrom, who voted in favor of granting the pardon, wrote in his recommendation, "Very tough case but the kids not having a father is not in the best interest of society," referring to Vang’s six children. Artika Roller, another commissioner who voted in favor of the pardon, wrote, "The applicant stated the need for clemency related to immigration issues."
Following the commission’s recommendation, the Minnesota Board of Pardons, which consists of Walz, state Attorney General Keith Ellison and Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, awarded Vang a full pardon on June 10, essentially giving him a clean slate as he was set to be deported.
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At the time of the pardon, Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis remarked that "Governor Tim Walz's decision to pardon an illegal alien convicted child rapist so he can remain in our country is disgusting."
"These are the criminal illegal aliens he and his Minnesota sanctuary politicians are protecting," she said.
Vang entered the U.S. through California in 1994 and was granted legal status by the Clinton administration. Between 2002 and 2004, when Vang was between 18 and 20 years old, he had sexual intercourse with the victim four to six times. The abuse took place in St. Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. The first rape took place when the victim was in fourth grade.
Documents reviewed by Fox News Digital reveal that the victim "did not understand what Vang was doing, so she let him." As time went on, the document notes that the victim began to tell her friends about the abuse, who testified that she was "angry and sad" about it. At one time, the document said that Vang offered the victim $10 to keep quiet about the abuse.
While Ramsey County District Court Judge Sara Grewing did not take a position on Vang’s pardon, Ramsey County Assistant Attorney Tami McConkey recommended against granting it.
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In her formal opposition statement, McConkey noted that her office had offered a dispositional departure to Vang because the then-12-year-old victim experienced pressure from her family not to cooperate with law enforcement after his arrest.
Vang was sentenced to 12 years in prison following his conviction. However, the sentence was stayed in favor of 30 years of supervised probation, which included one year of local confinement. Ultimately, he served eight months at the county correctional workhouse. He was discharged from probation early in 2019.
McConkey noted that there were several additional aggravating factors in the case, including Vang abusing the victim over an extended period of time, in one instance even driving her to his home to abuse her, and not using sexual protection.
A criminal complaint shared with Fox News Digital states that upon his arrest, Vang told police, "I made a mistake, but this is a minor thing. It is a cultural thing in Thailand to marry and have sex with girls as young as 12." The complaint also notes that "Vang stated [the victim] should be arrested also because she was as much at fault."
McConkey noted that "while Mr. Vang expresses shame and regret about what his children experience when then [sic] learn of the offense, he does not share any thoughts or insight about what the victim must have gone through."
Despite this, several commissioners noted that the victim supported a pardon for Vang in their reasons for their recommendation.
Commissioner Nadine Graves wrote, "The victim supports this pardon. His [Vang’s] wife stayed and has forgiven. He also [has] immigration concerns. He has remorse and was discharged from probation."
Graves noted Vang’s early discharge from probation and wrote that "he retracted his prior statement about this being a result of culture. He admits this was wrong then and will always be wrong."
Lindstrom likewise noted, "applicant’s wife supports" and "victim supports" a pardon.
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Commissioner Perry Moriearty wrote, "Despite the extraordinary severity of the underlying offense, there is substantial evidence of rehabilitation, remorse and acceptance of responsibility." He also noted in his reasons that Vang "is facing deportation" and "victim supports."
In his application for a pardon, Vang wrote, "I carry deep shame and regret for the harm I caused." He noted that he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in December and was facing a final order of removal. He expressed worry that, because he arrived in the U.S. as a child, if he were deported he "would be sent to a place entirely unfamiliar to me, with no family, no home, and no future."
Vang wrote, "My fear is that, if deported, my children will grow up without a father, like I did" and "I will do all that I can to be here and to protect them from the outcomes of my deportation."
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None of this stopped the Trump administration from taking action against Vang. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday that he had stepped in to terminate Vang's legal status in the U.S. and that he had been removed to his home country of Laos.
Rubio told Fox News Digital, "Americans should never have to live in fear that foreign sex predators — shielded from deportation by their own elected officials — could endanger them or their children."
"That's why I terminated his legal status in the United States," he continued. "Vang has now been removed from our country and will never pose a threat to any American ever again."
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Illegal immigrant truckers accused of mowing down Americans ignite fury over loopholes unleashing deadly roads
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2026-07-13T10:13:03.120Z
Illegal immigrant truckers accused of mowing down Americans ignite fury over loopholes unleashing deadly roads
A commercial truck driver charged in the death of a Pennsylvania State Police trooper is the latest in a string of illegal immigrant truck drivers accused in deadly crashes, a series of cases that have intensified scrutiny of commercial driver's licenses issued to noncitizens and prompted a federal trucking crackdown.
Authorities allege Michael Bon, a Haitian national living in Brockton, Massachusetts, left Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on July 1 and struck a marked Pennsylvania State Police patrol vehicle during a roadside commercial vehicle inspection before hitting Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., 44.
Bon's semi-truck and the truck being inspected both caught fire, and Pahira later died at a local hospital. Bon was later charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and six additional lesser charges.
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Fox News Digital previously reported Bon entered the U.S. under the Biden administration's humanitarian parole program in July 2024. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) terminated his parole and ordered him removed in June 2025 after denying his application for Temporary Protected Status, but he remained in the country.
While living in Massachusetts, Bon obtained a non-domiciled commercial driver's license that was renewed before the Trump administration barred states from issuing or renewing those licenses for ineligible drivers.
The Pennsylvania crash is part of a string of fatal crashes Fox News Digital has reported on involving illegal immigrant commercial truck drivers.
The crashes have claimed the lives of a Pennsylvania state trooper, a college soccer player, a longtime high school basketball coach and his wife, members of an Amish community and other motorists while prompting calls for stricter oversight of commercial driver's licenses issued to noncitizen truck drivers.
In July 2025, investigators alleged Harjinder Singh attempted an illegal U-turn on Florida's Turnpike, triggering a fatal crash that killed three people. Florida authorities later charged Singh with three counts of vehicular homicide, and the case became a catalyst for several Trump administration trucking policy changes.
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Two of the victims were identified as Clarence Nelson, 76, an assistant basketball coach at Pomona High School, and his wife, Lisa Nelson, 69, according to the San Bernardino County Coroner's Office.
The Florida Attorney General's Office later learned Singh failed the commercial driver's license knowledge exam 10 times and the air brakes knowledge exam twice before Washington state issued him a CDL. A senior official at the attorney general's office said the Washington trucking company that trained Singh also certified he could speak English despite his struggles communicating proficiently, and California later issued him another CDL.
Body camera footage later showed Singh struggling to communicate with a New Mexico State Police trooper after he was pulled over for allegedly driving 60 mph in a 45 mph zone. He also failed post-crash English-language and road sign proficiency tests.
In December 2025, investigators alleged truck driver Kamalpreet Singh rear-ended a stopped vehicle in Washington, crushing it between two trucks and killing 29-year-old Robert B. Pearson.
Singh, an Indian national, crossed into the U.S. illegally in December 2023 before Border Patrol agents apprehended and released him into the country, an ICE source told Fox News Digital.
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Singh was later charged with vehicular homicide and released on a $100,000 bond while awaiting trial.
In February 2026, Indiana authorities charged Singh Sukhdeep after investigators accused him of running a red light and killing 64-year-old Terry Schultz. Federal law enforcement sources told Fox News Digital at the time that Sukhdeep, an Indian national, was in the country illegally and had received an Indiana commercial driver's license in May 2025.
Also that month, Bekzhan Beishekeev, a Kyrgyzstani national, was taken into ICE custody after investigators alleged his semi-truck crossed the center line in Jay County, Indiana, and collided head-on with a passenger van, killing four people, including members of an Amish community.
California has also seen multiple high-profile cases. In May 2026, federal officials accused Manvir Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, of causing a deadly multi-vehicle hit-and-run crash near Lodi that killed two people before allegedly fleeing on foot.
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The following month, Fox News Digital reported a Department of Transportation review concluded Jashanpreet Singh never should have been issued a California commercial driver's license before a crash that killed three people because of failures in the state's licensing system.
The latest fatal crash unfolded Sunday, July 5, in Ohio, where authorities arrested Bekhzod Asrarov, a 42-year-old Uzbek national, after investigators alleged his semi-truck rear-ended a vehicle in Madison County, killing 21-year-old UMass Lowell soccer player Tobias "Toby" Forsythe.
An economics major and goalkeeper at UMass Lowell, Forsythe transferred to the River Hawks after playing at Ashland University and Shawnee State.
Federal sources told Fox News Digital Asrarov entered the U.S. legally during the Biden administration on a visa and holds an Ohio CDL. The sources said Asrarov was unable to communicate with Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers in English, requiring Google Translate at the crash scene.
The sources also said Asrarov attempted to remove and conceal his truck's dashboard camera after the crash before trying to destroy it, along with three cellphones and his electronic logging device.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Asrarov also failed an English-language proficiency test administered after the crash.
Lewie Pugh, executive vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), said the recent crashes reflect broader safety issues that have been building within the trucking industry for years.
"We've lowered and lowered and lowered the standards in trucking over the last 40 years because of a false narrative about a driver shortage," Pugh told Fox News Digital. "We've dumbed down trucking to put profits over people and profits over highway safety."
Pugh said OOIDA has spent decades pushing for higher training standards, arguing some commercial driving schools operate like "CDL mills" that can turn out newly licensed drivers in as little as 24 hours. He said the association also supports legislation introduced by Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., that would establish a federal minimum behind-the-wheel training requirement for commercial drivers.
Pugh also backs legislation that would codify the Trump administration's restrictions on non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses, arguing Congress should make the changes permanent rather than relying on agency regulations that could be reversed by future administrations. He said the previous policy allowed non-English-speaking drivers to rely on translation services during roadside inspections.
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"When you're on the highway in an emergency, you don't have time to be using a translation service," he said. "You need to be able to tell law enforcement or first responders what's going on."
The succession of crashes prompted a series of federal actions aimed at tightening commercial trucking regulations.
The Department of Transportation closed what officials described as a major loophole involving non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses, restored enforcement of federal English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers and tightened eligibility rules for foreign truckers seeking commercial driving credentials.
The administration also increased roadside enforcement. According to Florida officials, inspectors have documented commercial drivers who were unable to read highway signs or communicate with troopers during inspections.
Congress has also taken up the issue. Senate Republicans introduced legislation to strengthen English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, while Duffy said the administration's reforms are intended to improve highway safety by ensuring truck drivers can communicate with law enforcement, emergency responders and highway officials.
Pugh said the recent cases should not overshadow the millions of professional truck drivers who safely share the road with motorists every day.
"There is no one out here on America's highways that cares more about highway safety than the American trucker," Pugh said. "Nobody wants to die behind the wheel or hurt anybody. We just want to deliver our freight and get back home with our families."
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Meet the far-left insurgents waging war on the Democratic establishment in 2026 midterms
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2026-07-13T10:12:43.634Z
Meet the far-left insurgents waging war on the Democratic establishment in 2026 midterms
The high-stakes fight between the left-wing and the center-left establishment for the future of the Democratic Party is moving to a much larger stage.
After victories by far-left and socialist candidates in dark blue congressional districts in New York City and Colorado the past couple of weeks drew plenty of national attention, the spotlight now shifts to Midwestern battlegrounds.
Hours after Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) backed challenger and first-time candidate Melat Kiros toppled 15-term Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette in last week's primary in Denver's deep blue 1st Congressional District, former Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri predicted on social media: "On August 4th, St. Louis will do the same."
A trio of far-left congressional candidates' victories heavily supported by socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have emboldened progressives as they try to turn their upsets into a far-left national pressure campaign against the Democratic Party.
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"Only socialism can solve decades of capitalist mismanagement in the US. Our newly elected leaders will fight for the working class — not for crumbs," the DSA proclaimed in a social media post celebrating the string of primary election victories.
DSA-backed Bush is running to win back her seat in the Missouri's St. Louis-anchored 1st Congressional District. The far left is also training its firepower on Michigan, which holds its primary on the same day as Missouri on Aug. 4.
One week later, on Aug. 11, Wisconsin will hold its primary elections. That's where DSA-backed state Rep. Francesca Hong is on the rise among a crowded field of candidates in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
"It’s a great day to be a democratic socialist," Hong posted on X last month after the progressive victories in New York City, in which two Democratic congressional incumbents lost renomination. "Wisconsin is next!"
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It's undeniable that progressives are gaining momentum and attention, but the real test will come in November when they face-off with Republicans and find out if their message on Medicare for all, the Green New Deal, higher taxes on the rich and abolishing ICE will resonate when the stakes are higher.
Ahead of upcoming primaries, Fox News Digital takes a look at the 19 Democratic incumbents and 20 candidates who have won nomination so far this year who are backed by either the DSA or two other far-left groups, Justice Democrats (JD) and the Working Families Party (WFP).
Charles Booker - Kentucky Senate
WFP-backed Charles Booker is making his third bid for the Senate in red-leaning Kentucky.
A former state representative, Booker lost in the 2020 Senate primary but won the nomination two years later before losing by over 23 points to Republican Sen. Rand Paul.
This time around, Booker defeated Amy McGrath, the 2020 Senate nominee, in Kentucky's May primary and is the underdog in the general election against GOP Rep. Andy Barr.
The winner will succeed former Republican Senate Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is in the throes of a health scare and retiring this year after four decades in the chamber.
Bob Brooks - Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District
Brooks, a retired firefighter and president of the Pennsylvania Fire Fighters Association, was handpicked by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro to run for Congress.
The WFP-backed Brooks won the May Democratic primary in a swing district in northeast Pennsylvania, and is challenging incumbent GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in a midterm race that's among two or three dozen that will determine if Republicans hold their razor-thin House majority.
Connie Chan - California 11 Congressional District
Chan, born in Hong Kong and endorsed by the WFP, serves on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. She is running to succeed retiring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Fellow Democrat Scott Wiener, a state senator, will face-off with Chan in the general election in November in the heavily blue district that sits entirely within San Francisco's city limits.
Darializa Avila Chevalier - New York 13th Congressional District
Chevalier, a DSA member who was also backed by the Justice Democrats, stunned political circles from coast to coast in the June New York primary by ousting incumbent Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
The far-left Chevalier, a community organizer who has created controversy with past comments and anti-Israel rhetoric, is considered the overwhelming general election favorite in the Democrat-dominated district located in northern Manhattan and the Bronx.
Alissa Ellman - New York 24th Congressional District
Ellman, a U.S. Army veteran who later served as a military contractor in Afghanistan, won the June Democratic primary in the upstate New York congressional district.
The WFP-backed Ellman, who worked at the Veterans Administration before being let go amid the DOGE cuts, faces an uphill climb to victory in November in the solidly red district against Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney.
Chris Galant - New York 1st Congressional District
Galant, an air traffic controller backed by the WFP cruised to the Democratic nomination in New York's June primary.
But he'll be the underdog against GOP Rep. Nick LaLota in the right-leaning district on the eastern end and north shore of Long Island.
Aaron Gies - New York 23rd Congressional District
A college professor, Geis is another candidate supported by the WFP that won hs Democratic primary election in New York in a landslide.
But the candidate faces a steep uphill climb in the general election against incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Langworthy in the solidly red district based in western New York and in the state's southern tier.
Angela Gonzales-Torres - California 34th Congressional District
Gonzales-Torres, a former neighborhood council president who also worked in the Los Angeles mayor's office, advanced to the general election in last month's California primary.
Backed by the JD and the WFP, Gonzales-Torres is facing off in the autumn against incumbent Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez in the solidly blue congressional district anchored in Los Angeles.
Deb Haaland - New Mexico governor
Haaland, a former congresswoman who made history as the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary during her tenure running the Interior Department in then-President Joe Biden's administration, is the Democratic nominee for New Mexico governor.
The WFP-backed Haaland is considered the favorite as she faces off in the general election against Republican Gregg Hull in the left-leaning southwestern state.
Pat Halpin - New York 2nd Congressional District
Halpin, a former Suffolk County executive, is the Democratic congressional nominee for a seat that covers the central portions of Long Island's South Shore.
The WFP-endorsed Halpin is the underdog against incumbent GOP Rep. Andrew Garbarino in the general election.
Adam Hamawy - New Jersey 12th Congressional District
Hamawy, a plastic surgeon and former U.S. Army combat surgeon, grabbed national attention in 2024 as part of a volunteer team of American doctors in Gaza who were unable to leave after Israel closed border crossings during its war with Hamas.
The JD-backed Hamawy topped a crowded field of candidates to win the party's congressional primary in the solidly blue district in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman.
During the primary campaign, Hamawy's past ties to a convicted terrorist who was convicted of seditious conspiracy linked to the 1993 World Trade Center bombing resurfaced.
Frederick Douglass Haynes III - Texas 30th Congressional District
Haynes, the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas, won the March Democratic primary in a landslide in the race to succeed Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who unsuccessfully ran for the Senate instead of seeking re-election.
The JD-backed Haynes is considered the overwhelming favorite against Republican nominee Everett Jackson in the Democrat-dominated district located in the southern portions of Dallas.
Melat Kiros - Colorado 1st Congressional District
The DSA-endorsed Kiros drew plenty of national attention in Colorado's June primary when she toppled Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette, who has served in Congress for 30 years representing the Denver seat.
The 29-year-old first time candidate and attorney who is also backed by the JD and WFP is now on a glide path to Washington in the Democrat-dominated district.
Past comments by Kiros that American foreign policy had made the 9/11 terror attacks "inevitable" were spotlighted during her primary clash with DeGette.
Brad Lander - New York 10th Congressional District
Supported by Mamdani and WFP, Lander ousted incumbent Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman in New York's June primary. The former New York City comptroller ran against Mamdani in last year's mayoral primary before becoming one of his top allies in the general election.
Lander is the clear favorite in the general election in the deep blue district which covers lower Manhattan and the northwestern neighborhoods of Brooklyn.
Brian Poindexter - Ohio 7th Congressional District
Poindexter, an iron worker and a councilman in a small city in suburban Cleveland, is backed by the WFP.
He'll take on GOP Rep. Max Miller in the right-leaning district in the general election.
Chris Rabb - Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District
The DSA, WFP and JD all support Rabb, who won the June Pennsylvania primary in the Philadelphia anchored district in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans.
Rabb, a leftist supported by the Squad, is the overwhelming favorite in the dark blue district.
Claire Valdez - New York 7th Congressional District
Valdez, a state lawmaker endorsed by the DSA, won New York's June congressional primary to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez in a district that includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
Valez, who topped Velázquez-backed Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso for the Democratic nomination, is the clear favorite to win in November in the Democrat-dominated district.
Mai Vang - California 7th Congressional District
Vang, a Sacramento city councilor, slightly edged Democratic Rep. Doris Matsui in the state's June nonpartisan primary.
The WFP and JD-endorsed Vang and Matsui will face off again in November's general election for the solidly blue seat, which includes downtown Sacramento and suburban areas.
Randy Villegas - California 22nd Congressional District
Villegas, a school board trustee in the San Joaquin Valley city of Visalia, came in second to Republican Rep. David Valadao in California's June primary.
The WFP-backed Villegas, a Democrat, topped fellow Democrat Jasmeet Bains to advance to the general election against Valadao in the crucial swing district race.
Aisha Wahab - California 14th Congressional District
Wahab, who is supported by the WFP, came in first in California's primary, and will face off with fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez in the general election in the solidly blue district south and southwest of Oakland.
The winner in November will fill the seat left vacant when then-Rep. Eric Swalwell, who was running for governor ended his campaign and resigned from Congress in April amid scandal involving sexual misconduct allegations.
Rep. Alma Adams - North Carolina 12th Congressional District
Adams has represented a bright blue district anchored in Charlotte and surrounding Mecklenburg County for nearly a dozen years. Known for wearing distinctive hats in Congress, Adams is backed by the WFP.
She cruised to renomination in the early March primary and is considered the clear frontrunner against GOP challenger Jack Codiga, a finance professional.
Rep. Greg Cesar - Texas 37th Congressional District
Cesar, a former Austin city councilman, currently represents the state's 35th district, but is running for re-election in the recently redrawn 37th district.
The chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus is backed by the WFP.
Pramila Jayapal - Washington 7th Congressional District
Jayapal, the first Indian American woman elected to Congress, for a decade has represented a Seattle based district.
The JD-backed Jayapal, who served as chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus for four years earlier this decade, is on a glide path to re-election in the bluest district in the Pacific Northwest.
Rep. Tim Kennedy - New York 26th Congressional District
Kennedy represents a western New York district that stretches from Buffalo to Niagara Falls.
The WFP-endorsed Kennedy is the favorite for re-election this autumn in the left-leaning district.
Rep. Ro Khanna - California 17th Congressional District
Khanna, one of the most visible progressive lawmakers in the House, was first elected to Congress a decade ago by ousting Democratic incumbent Rep. Mike Honda.
The JD and WFP-backed Khanna, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, is on a glide path to re-election in the left-leaning district located in the South Bay and East Bay portions of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Rep. Summer Lee - Pennsylvania 12th Congressional District
Lee, the first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in Congress, is a former DSA member and part of the Squad.
The JD and WFP-backed Lee is expected to cruise to re-election this autumn in a left-leaning district that includes much of Pittsburg and its eastern suburbs.
Rep. John Mannion - New York 22nd Congressional District
A former high school biology teacher, Mannion served as a state lawmaker before winning election to Congress in 2024.
The WFP-backed Mannion is favored to win re-election in the solidly Democrat upstate New York district that includes Syracuse and Utica.
Rep. LaMonica McIver - New Jersey 10th Congressional District
McIver, a former Newark municipal council member, represents an urban and suburban district in northern New Jersey.
The WFP-backed lawmaker drew national attention last year when she was among a group of Democrats attempting to make a Congressional oversight visit to an ICE facility in Newark.
McIver was later indicted by a grand jury for "forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers" during the visit. She has disputed the charges as political in nature.
Rep. Analilia Mejia - New Jersey 11th Congressional District
Mejia, the co-director of the nonprofit progressive advocacy group, won a special election in April in the race to succeed now Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who stepped down from Congress after winning election last November's gubernatorial election.
The WFP-backed Mejia, who represents a northern New Jersey seat west of New York City, is favored in November to secure a full term in the left-leaning district.
Rep. Joe Morelle - New York 25th Congressional District
A former New York State Assembly majority leader, Morelle was elected to Congress in 2018.
The WFP-endorsed Morelle is on a glide path to re-election in the Democratic-dominated upstate New York district anchored in Rochester.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - New York 14th Congressional District
Eight years after bursting onto the national stage by ousting then-House Democratic Caucus Chairman Joe Crowley in a shocking primary upset, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's political options look brighter than ever.
The four-term progressive firebrand from New York City is eyeing a potential 2028 bid for the White House or a possible challenge to longtime Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer.
Ocasio-Cortez, best known by her acronym AOC, is the most visible member of the Squad.
She is backed by the DSA, JD, and the WFP as she's expected to cruise to re-election this autumn in a dark blue district that covers parts of the Bronx and Queens.
Rep. Ilhan Omar - Minnesota 5th Congressional District
Omar, the fist Somali American elected to Congress and the first woman of color to represent Minnesota, is also a member of the Squad. Omar is one of the first two Muslim women elected to U.S. Congress.
Backed by JD and a frequent target of President Donald Trump, Omar represents a Democrat-dominated district that includes the entire city of Minneapolis and some of its inner suburbs.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley - Massachusetts 7th Congressional District
Pressley, a former Boston city councilor, won election to Congress in 2018 by ousting longtime Democratic Rep. Capuano in the Democratic primary.
The first Black woman elected to Congress from Massachusetts, Pressley is another well-known member of the Squad.
The JD-backed Pressley is an overwhelming favorite for re-election in a Democrat-dominated district that includes much of Boston and some of the city's suburbs.
Rep. Delia Ramirez - Illinois 3rd Congressional District
The daughter of undocumented immigrants, Ramirez served as a state lawmaker before winning election to Congress in 2022.
The JD-backed Ramirez is all but certain to win re-election this fall in her dark blue district that includes neighborhoods in northwestern Chicago and the city's western suburbs.
Rep. Josh Riley - New York 19th Congressional District
Riley, a lawyer who worked as a Department of Labor policy analyst and a counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee, is seeking a second term in a competitive and large district located New York's Catskills, Hudson Valley, greater Capital District, Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.
The WFP-backed Riley will face off this autumn against Republican state Sen. Peter Oberacker.
Rep. Pat Ryan - New York 18th Congressional District
Ryan, a West Point graduate who served two tours of duty in the Iraq War and was awarded two Bronze Stars, co-founded a software company following his military career and later served as Ulster County executive.
The WFP-backed Ryan likely to win re-election this autumn in a left-leaning district that includes some of New York City's northern suburbs and exurbs, as well as the Hudson Valley cities of Newburg, Kingston, and Poughkeepsie.
Rep. Lateefah Simon - California 12th Congressional District
Simon, who served on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) board of directors and as a California University System trustee, was elected to Congress in 2024, succeeding longtime Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee.
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Simon is the first member of Congress known to be born legally blind in both eyes, and the first Muslim member from California.
The WFP-backed Simon is on a glide path for re-election in a dark blue district that includes Oakland and surrounding Alameda County.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib - Michigan 12th Congressional District
First elected to the House in 2018, Tliab, along with Ilhan Omar, is one of the first two Muslim women in Congress.
A former state lawmaker, Tlaib and fellow squad member Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are the first female DSA members to serve in Congress. She is also backed by the JD and WFP.
Tlaib is expected to easily secure reelection. During her tenure, the Palestinian-born congresswoman has been a vocal critic of both the Trump and Biden administrations, is sharply critical of Israel, and calls for abolishing ICE.
Rep. Paul Tonko - New York 20th Congressional District
A longtime former state lawmaker, Tonko was first elected to Congress in 2008.
Known as a staunch progressive, the WFP-backed Tonko is heavily favored to win re-election in a left-leaning seat that includes New York's Capital District as well as Saratoga.
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Restaurant owner says dining room is 'not a playground' as etiquette experts weigh in on viral debate
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2026-07-13T10:12:24.178Z
Restaurant owner says dining room is 'not a playground' as etiquette experts weigh in on viral debate
A California restaurant owner went viral for asking parents to control their children while dining and warning that they will be responsible for any damage their kids cause to the restaurant's property.
Chez Xue, located in Foster City in the San Francisco Bay Area, posted the notice more than a year ago, but it only recently went viral after a picture of it was posted on social media.
"Please control your children," the notice reads. "Chez Xue is a family-friendly restaurant. However, we are not a playground. Please ensure children REMAIN SEATED at all times and respectful of fellow guests and the dining environment. Running around, shouting, making noise with utensils, etc. WILL NOT BE TOLERATED! Guests not respecting this policy may be asked to leave. We will hold parents financially liable for all damage caused by their children to restaurant property."
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The post drew about 1.7 million views and a flood of reactions.
"Our intention was not to start some sort of debate," Chez Xue owner You You Xue told Fox News Digital.
Rather, the policy is about keeping order in the restaurant, he said.
"The policy is common sense, and the reaction is a little bit confusing," Xue said.
Still, Xue said "the vast majority" of customers and the public have been supportive.
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Children's behavior at his restaurant has deteriorated over the past year, Xue said, prompting him to post the notice. Parents increasingly seem to be "abdicating personal responsibility" when it comes to raising their children, he said.
He recalled children running through the restaurant "like it's a racetrack" while servers carried large bowls of hot soup, flaming clay pots and sharp knives. Other children have climbed on outdoor umbrellas or carved designs onto custom wooden tables while parents watched without intervening, he said.
Xue also recalled seeing a parent change a child's diaper on a dining table next to other customers.
In another instance, a parent handed a standalone credit card machine to a child, who dropped it and shattered the screen. Xue said the parents ultimately paid $327 to replace it after initially trying to negotiate a lower amount because the machine had already been used.
"We've had to twist parents' arms a few times or threaten legal action," Xue said. "Most parents would prefer to just avoid this to begin with."
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Etiquette expert Diane Gottsman, founder of the Protocol School of Texas in San Antonio, said businesses have every right to establish expectations for customer behavior.
"No customer wants to eat off the table from another customer who just changed a diaper on the table, regardless of whether or not it was previously cleaned," Gottsman told Fox News Digital. "It's simply unhygienic, unappetizing and can hurt business."
Restaurants also provide an opportunity for parents to teach children patience, manners and consideration for others, Texas-based professional development expert Jan Goss told Fox News Digital.
"Children need these opportunities to learn how to function in public spaces," said Goss, who raised three biological children, has eight grandchildren and has reared more than 50 foster children.
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She acknowledged it can be difficult for toddlers to sit still for long periods, but allowing them to run around a restaurant creates a safety risk for everyone.
"It's all about respect," she said. "It's not restrictive. Respect allows everyone to be able to enjoy the same space."
Some news outlets have reported that Chez Xue is fining parents.
"This is not a fine," Xue clarified. "This is about basic respect."
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Xue's restaurant remains "family-forward," and he noted that about 98% of children who dine there are well-behaved. Xue said he has no plans to ban kids.
"It really is the parents who aren't doing their jobs," he said. "We're not going to allow the few to ruin it for the many."
He encouraged parents to treat dining out as a privilege and teach children to respect a restaurant as they would someone else's home.
"I'm not trying to be condescending," Xue said. "I'm really just trying to be transparent with my customers."
Kids are not born knowing restaurant etiquette, Goss added, but the restaurant environment can be "a great teachable moment that benefits children for the rest of their [lives]."
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Support Your Brain with a Peanut-Powered Snack
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2026-07-13T10:12:03.697Z
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Encouraging Creativity in the Age of AI
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2026-07-13T10:11:43.727Z
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Encouraging Creativity in the Age of AI
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2026-07-13T10:11:23.760Z
Encouraging Creativity in the Age of AI
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Flush Smart: 7 Tips for Good Bathroom Etiquette
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2026-07-13T10:11:03.794Z
Flush Smart: 7 Tips for Good Bathroom Etiquette
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Flush Smart: 7 Tips for Good Bathroom Etiquette
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2026-07-13T10:10:43.839Z
Flush Smart: 7 Tips for Good Bathroom Etiquette
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Our View: To protect school choice, Arizona needs practical oversight
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2026-07-13T09:30:42.694Z
Our View: To protect school choice, Arizona needs practical oversight
Arizona's Empowerment Scholarship Account program has grown into something few could have imagined when lawmakers first approved it more than a decade ago. What began as a limited program serving students with special needs now provides more than 100,000 students…
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America’s retirement system is broken. Trump may have found a bold fix
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2026-07-13T09:15:20.246Z
America’s retirement system is broken. Trump may have found a bold fix
When President Donald Trump told reporters on last week that he was looking "very strongly" at Australia's retirement system, most Americans probably shrugged and thought, "Great — another retirement plan."
They shouldn't.
If this idea becomes legislation, it could represent the biggest shift in American retirement policy since Social Security was signed into law in 1935. Don’t be surprised if the Trump name is on the retirement account if it happens.
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The important thing to understand is this main point: Trump isn't talking about copying Australia. He's talking about taking what works and making it "sharper" for America.
So what exactly is he trying to accomplish?
Our retirement system was built for an economy that barely exists anymore.
People used to work for one employer for 30 years, receive a pension, collect Social Security, and retire. Social Security was built for people to claim it at 65 and live to about 70. That’s gone. People are lucky if they work at the same company for five years, let alone 30, and pensions are nearly gone. And we know the savings rate in America is an abysmal 2.6%.
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Today, Americans change jobs every few years. Millions work as freelancers, independent contractors, Uber drivers, or for employers that don't even offer a 401(k).
Meanwhile, too many workers have little or nothing saved for retirement. That's the backdrop for Trump's comments.
Australia requires employers to contribute a percentage of an employee's wages into an individual retirement account known as a "Super."
The worker owns the account. The investments stay invested. The account follows the employee from job to job.
The result?
Australia has built one of the world's largest retirement savings pools relative to the size of its population. There is a constant flow of capital into the markets. Trump likes that thought.
That isn't an accident. It's the result of automatic, long-term investing.
If I were advising the administration, I wouldn't simply copy Australia. I'd build an American version around three principles.
First, keep Social Security as the foundation. Second, create a portable retirement account that belongs to the worker, not the employer. Third, require or strongly encourage automatic retirement contributions into privately managed investment accounts.
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Instead of relying almost entirely on future government benefits, Americans would retire with assets they actually own. That is the three-legged stool of retirement. That is a fundamentally different philosophy.
This isn't just about retirement. It's about ownership. America faces three long-term challenges simultaneously.
Social Security's long-term financing pressures. Will we really run out of money in 2034?
A retirement savings gap that leaves millions financially vulnerable.
An economy increasingly built around workers who don't fit neatly into traditional employer-sponsored retirement plans. An Australia-style system attempts to address all three.
Rather than expanding government retirement programs, it encourages Americans to accumulate private wealth through decades of investing in the capital markets.
That's a distinctly pro-market approach.
Mandatory employer contributions aren't free. Businesses ultimately pay those costs.
You could argue that a mandatory employer contribution effectively functions like a hidden payroll tax because employers will eventually recover those costs through slower wage growth, reduced hiring, higher prices, or lower profits.
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That's a legitimate concern, particularly for small businesses already operating on thin margins. If Washington simply mandates a 12% employer contribution overnight, as Australia has, it could create real economic disruption.
If the administration wants bipartisan support, it should avoid a one-size-fits-all mandate. Here’s one way to install this massive change.
• Phase in employer contributions gradually over several years. Start at 1% and gradually grow that number.
• Offer meaningful tax credits for small businesses.
• Allow limited access to retirement funds for major life events, like purchasing a first home.
• Coordinate the system with the new Trump Accounts so every American begins adulthood with investment assets already working for them.
• Keep investment management private rather than creating another government-controlled investment fund.
That would preserve market competition while dramatically increasing retirement participation.
America has done an excellent job creating opportunities to save. We haven't done a very good job making sure people actually do it.
Behavioral economics tells us something simple about psychology, and that is automatic saving works. But we also shouldn't ignore the cost to employers or pretend mandatory contributions come without tradeoffs.
The smartest version of this policy isn't Australia. It's an American system that expands ownership without crushing small businesses.
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If done correctly, this wouldn't just change retirement. It would change who owns America's future.
Instead of producing another generation dependent primarily on government checks, we could produce millions more Americans who retire owning meaningful stakes in the companies, markets, and economy they spent a lifetime helping build.
That's not just retirement reform.
That's an ownership revolution.
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Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know
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2026-07-13T09:15:00.786Z
Heart condition tied to Lindsey Graham's death can strike without warning — what to know
New details surrounding Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death have drawn attention to a cardiovascular emergency that can become fatal within minutes.
On Sunday, a statement released by Graham's office cited preliminary findings from the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, identifying the cause of death as an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Authorities said Graham, 71, was transported to George Washington University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:23 p.m. Saturday. An autopsy was completed Sunday.
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"The death certificate will be PENDING until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized, and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death," the statement said.
Fox News Digital reached out to Graham's office requesting comment.
An aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical emergency in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta — the body's largest artery, according to Mayo Clinic.
Blood rushes through the tear and causes the layers of the aortic wall to separate, which can disrupt blood flow to vital organs or lead to a fatal rupture if not treated immediately.
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"It occurs when the layers of the aorta come apart and the inner one tears," Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel, who did not treat Graham, told Fox News Digital.
"It can come on in minutes or days and may be hard to recognize," he added, noting that while dissections can evolve over time, symptoms often appear suddenly.
Dr. Kenneth Perry, an emergency physician based in South Carolina, said the best way to visualize the condition is to think of the aorta as a hose.
"The wall of the hose has multiple layers to it, and if the layers separate, the water can no longer pass down the regular opening in the tube," Perry, who also was not involved in Graham's care, told Fox News Digital. "Often, this starts as a very small tear that keeps progressing because of the water pressure."
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"The same thing is happening in the aorta," he went on. "The small tear in the wall of the aorta continues to progress, usually from severely elevated blood pressure."
As the tear continues past the smaller arteries coming from the aorta, blood can no longer flow from the heart to the other organs.
"This causes the organs that need that blood to die from lack of oxygen," Perry said. "The only way to survive such a diagnosis is very early identification and strict blood pressure control with emergent operative management."
Aortic dissection is relatively rare, affecting an estimated three to four people per 100,000 each year, according to Cleveland Clinic.
In Graham's case, the preliminary findings cited arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. This condition is most commonly associated with atherosclerosis, in which plaque builds up inside the arteries, causing them to harden and narrow.
Over time, this process can weaken the wall of the aorta, increasing the risk of an aortic dissection.
Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease can develop over time and is driven by several factors, according to the American Heart Association and Mayo Clinic. Some of the groups at highest risk include the following.
Symptoms of an aortic dissection can come on suddenly and often mimic those of a heart attack or stroke, experts say.
Anyone experiencing any of the below warning signs should call 911 for immediate emergency medical care, according to Siegel and other health experts.
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"Aortic dissection is one of the diseases that emergency physicians think of often when someone presents with chest pain — specifically pain described as a tearing sensation, with elevated blood pressure," Perry told Fox News Digital.
"We often describe the aortic dissection patient as appearing to have a ‘kidney stone of the chest,’ — meaning they have severe pain and cannot get comfortable, similar to kidney stone patients."
Early diagnosis and treatment greatly improve the chances of survival for those who have suffered an aortic dissection.
Doctors typically diagnose an aortic dissection using imaging tests, including a CT scan, transesophageal echocardiogram (ultrasound), magnetic resonance angiography (MRI-based scan) and chest X-ray, per Mayo Clinic.
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The condition requires immediate medical treatment, which will depend on which part of the aorta is affected.
Type A dissections involve the ascending (upper) aorta near the heart, which typically require emergency surgery.
Type B dissections affect the descending (lower) aorta farther from the heart, according to Mayo Clinic. These may be treated with medications to lower blood pressure and heart rate, although some may also require surgery or a stent.
Those who survive the event will generally need lifelong blood pressure management and regular imaging to monitor the aorta, per the above source.
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"This condition has a high mortality rate," Siegel said.
According to the American Heart Association, an untreated acute aortic dissection is one of the deadliest cardiovascular emergencies.
For untreated dissections involving the ascending aorta, the risk of death increases by approximately 1% to 2% for every hour treatment is delayed after symptoms begin, according to the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association.
Without treatment, more than half of people with a Type A aortic dissection die within one month. About 20% of Type A patients will die in the hospital, compared to 10% for treated Type B dissections.
While not all aortic dissections can be prevented, people can reduce their risk by controlling certain lifestyle factors.
"You need to make sure your blood pressure is well-controlled, your cholesterol is low and that you are seen regularly by a doctor," Siegel advised.
Smokers should kick the habit, he said, as they are at a highly increased risk.
Maintaining a healthy weight and following treatment plans for underlying heart or vascular conditions can also reduce the risk, according to Mayo Clinic.
People with a family history of aortic disease or inherited connective tissue disorders should discuss screening with their healthcare provider, doctors advise.
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I know how important Main Street grocery stores are to America, because I grew up in one
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2026-07-13T09:14:41.328Z
I know how important Main Street grocery stores are to America, because I grew up in one
I come from a family of grocers. For generations, my family ran a neighborhood grocery store in New Orleans, the kind of place where you knew your customers by name, where the produce came in fresh that morning, and where the store was as much a part of the community as the church down the street or the school around the corner. That store didn't survive Hurricane Katrina in 2005. But what it stood for never left me. A grocery store isn't just a place to buy food. It's a cornerstone of the community it serves.
Today, I have the privilege of standing alongside independent grocers in every corner of the country: in big-city neighborhoods, in the suburbs and in small, rural towns where the local grocer is one of the last anchors keeping Main Street alive. In too many of those communities, the nearest alternative is an hour away. When that store closes, a town loses far more than a place to buy groceries.
So, as our nation just celebrated our 250th birthday, it is worth asking a bigger question: What kind of America do we want? I believe we want an America of opportunity, a country where a family can build a business, pass it down and compete on the strength of its service, its quality and its price. That is the American Dream, which looks a little different in every town, and it is something worth protecting.
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On July 8, Walmart announced price cuts on thousands of grocery and household items, and President Donald Trump praised the move as coming at his administration's request to mark America's 250th birthday, encouraging other retailers to follow suit. Independent grocers welcome the president's efforts, because lowering the cost of feeding a family is a goal we share.
However, I believe free, open and truly competitive markets are the key to driving efficiency throughout the food supply chain and, ultimately, driving down prices for consumers. Free and competitive markets are a cornerstone of the American economy. Even President Theodore Roosevelt recognized that when too much market power is concentrated in the hands of a few, competition suffers — as do consumers, workers and communities.
Independent grocers prove every day that competition works. They deliver exceptional value, fresh produce, quality meat and deli offerings, personalized service and a shopping experience rooted in relationships. They invest in local farmers and suppliers, support schools and charities and reinvest in the communities where they live and work. And a level playing field isn't just good policy, it's critical to ensuring America's Main Street businesses can continue to innovate and thrive. A strong Main Street is good for consumers, good for communities, and good for America.
But markets only stay free and fair when the basic rules of competition are respected. When a handful of dominant players grow large enough to tilt the field in their favor, securing pricing and terms no one else can get, not because they are more efficient or better operators but simply because of their size, competition stops working the way it should.
They use that leverage to squeeze suppliers for better terms even though at the end of the day independents are buying in truckload quantities. And when the guardrails meant to keep the marketplace fair go unenforced, as they too often have over the years, it is Main Street that pays the price.
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Independent grocers are not asking for special treatment, and we are not looking for a handout. We are asking for a fair fight, the same shot at success this country has always promised to anyone willing to work for it.
Give independent grocers that fair shot, and they will keep doing what they have always done: serve their neighbors, create good jobs and pour themselves back into the towns they call home. We stand ready to work with the administration and policymakers to strengthen competition, expand consumer choice and keep food affordable for families across the country.
The store my family ran in New Orleans is gone, but what it stood for lives on in thousands of grocers still behind their counters today. Washington must protect their right to compete, and we can protect something larger: an America where Main Street still has a fighting chance.
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Flying sneaker gets Liberty star ejected in bizarre finish that leaves WNBA fans in disbelief
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2026-07-13T09:14:21.872Z
Flying sneaker gets Liberty star ejected in bizarre finish that leaves WNBA fans in disbelief
You don't see many games swing because of a flying sneaker, but that's exactly what happened in the WNBA on Sunday.
New York Liberty guard Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was tossed from a tight 93-91 loss to the Toronto Tempo after pegging opponent Marina Mabrey in the back with a stray shoe.
The flying sneaker couldn't have come at a worse time, derailing New York's furious comeback after the Liberty entered the fourth quarter down 16.
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The chaos started late in the fourth when Jonquel Jones lost her sneaker. Laney-Hamilton tried to throw it back to her teammate, but it instead smacked an unsuspecting Mabrey in the back.
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Laney-Hamilton had already been mixing it up with Mabrey earlier in the game, including one exchange that earned her a Flagrant 1 foul.
When the shoe struck Mabrey, officials hit Laney-Hamilton with a technical foul and ejected her.
Laney-Hamilton defended herself after the final buzzer, insisting it was nothing more than a terrible throw.
"I would never intentionally try to hit someone with a shoe, especially while they're not looking," Laney-Hamilton said.
"Teammate was without a shoe, so I did my best to try and get it to her. Unfortunately, it did hit someone. I know just by the way that things were going throughout the game that it can look a certain way, but that's just not something that I would personally do, especially in a moment like that where the game is on the line."
CAITLIN CLARK VS. PAIGE BUECKERS HOW TWO WHITE WNBA STARS ENDED UP WITH VERY DIFFERENT CULTURAL PERCEPTIONS
Mabrey took the high road after the win, laughing off the fact that she got drilled by a flying sneaker.
"I had to take a couple breaths," Mabrey said. "But I think she was really just trying to get the shoe back to JJ. But I'll take the free throw. I'm working on not being rage-baited."
While the players kept it cool, Liberty head coach Chris DeMarco absolutely lost his mind over the game-altering whistle.
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"I've never seen anything like that," DeMarco said. "We had all the momentum in the world. A shoe hit somebody. Ejected, free throws. I've also never seen a ref make such an atrocious call when he's on the other side of the floor. She was trying to get the shoe back to Jones; it hit somebody. I think we're just making stuff up. I have no idea. You're asking the wrong person, okay? It was just an atrocious, atrocious end of that game from the officials."
Forget the game ball. Somebody needs to preserve that sneaker.
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SEN RICK SCOTT: Americans work five days a week, why can’t the Senate?
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2026-07-13T09:14:02.417Z
SEN RICK SCOTT: Americans work five days a week, why can’t the Senate?
Did you know the US Senate has only been in session 79 days (about 40% of the time) so far this year? And so far, we haven’t passed anything to secure our elections, reduce inflation, cut spending, or prevent another Democrat shutdown.
Well, what isn’t shocking is the fact nothing has gotten done while we only work 2.5 days out of the week. It is crazy. At the slow rate we are getting stuff done, we should be working 7 days.
Let’s just take a status update: The Senate has yet to deliver on several of our key promises to the American people this year, including securing our elections through the SAVE America Act.
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As I noted in a recent letter to my Senate colleagues. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents overwhelmingly want voter ID for elections and only Americans to be able to register for elections, the main components of the SAVE America Act.
Yet the Senate still hasn’t passed it — or even agreed on how to proceed on it. To fix this, we need to change how we do business.
The job of a Senator used to be to arrive in Washington to debate, vote on, and accomplish all our agenda items before we allowed ourselves to go home.
Sadly, that’s no longer the case. In recent decades, under the leadership of both Democrats and Republicans, the Senate has worked less and less, and Americans felt the consequences of the legislature’s lack of urgency.
Right now, we take fewer than 10 votes a week. We arrive late Monday to vote and leave as soon as possible on Thursday afternoon. The Senate is rarely in session on Fridays and almost never works over the weekend — even when pressing deadlines approach on issues critical to the safety, security, and stability of the American people.
And it’s not just election security that is at stake. We still need to fund the government to prevent another open-borders Democrat shutdown. We need to cut spending to reduce interest rates and inflation that are wreaking havoc on American budgets.
America is the greatest country in the world. We have the strongest economy because of the workers who bust their butts every day to do their jobs, provide for their families, and achieve the American Dream.
I think the Senate should demonstrate the kind of work ethic we depend on from the American people to keep our economy running. We have so many policies to enact before election day this November. If we still have work to do, then why do we only show up 2.5 days a week?
Our situation is not a failure by any one party or individual, it’s a problem that’s been getting progressively worse for decades. Congress is decreasingly productive every year because we leave to go home on Thursday when there is still work to do.
I’m sure we would all love to be home with our families as much as possible — every American probably feels that way — but that’s not the job we all asked our constituents to elect us to do. It’s certainly not the job that I promised the people of Florida. I told them I’d work as hard as I can to help them achieve the American Dream, stay safe, and live free.
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Time is short. Getting all of this done before November would mean staying in Washington until we figure out how to deliver it. It would mean sitting down and working together to find solutions, instead of throwing up our hands and going home.
We can’t take "no" for an answer, and we can’t stop just because it’s hard.
To that end, I will be going directly to the Senate floor over the coming weeks to bring up policies that I ran on when I asked Floridians to vote for me.
Let’s fix the problem. Let’s stop flying home on Thursday after lunch, start voting more, and make good on our promises. That’s what the American people deserve.
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NRCC Opens Sierra Vista Campaign Office To Support Ciscomani Reelection Bid
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2026-07-13T09:13:42.959Z
NRCC Opens Sierra Vista Campaign Office To Support Ciscomani Reelection Bid
By Matthew Holloway |
The National Republican Congressional Committee and Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ06) announced the opening of a new campaign field office in Sierra Vista as Republicans expand their ground operation in Arizona’s competitive Sixth Congressional District.
The NRCC described the office as a “Battlestation” that will serve as a hub for the grassroots effort to reelect Ciscomani. The committee said the office is part of a multimillion-dollar national investment intended to reach voters directly in competitive districts.
The NRCC said in a May campaign memorandum that more than 20 Battlestation offices were already operating across the country, with additional locations planned. The committee said the offices help candidates sharpen their campaigns and drive turnout through sustained voter contact.
After our amazing 250th celebration over the weekend, #TeamCiscomani was back on the road in Sierra Vista for the NRCC AZ06 BattleStation Office Grand Opening!
The energy is ELECTRIC in Cochise County! So grateful for the dozens of supporters who came out and thankful for their… pic.twitter.com/ruqFBP1S5K
— Juan Ciscomani (@JuanCiscomani) July 9, 2026
“Twenty years ago, I became a United States citizen, and like everyday Arizonans, we’ve worked hard for what we have,” Ciscomani said. “That’s why I’m committed to working for the people we represent, and making their lives better.”
“From lower taxes for working people to bringing our tax dollars back to our community for law enforcement and roads, I am committed to putting Arizona first,” he added. “I’m grateful to the Cochise County community for their continued support as we work to make sure every Arizonan has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream.”
NRCC spokesman Ben Petersen said the office reflects the committee’s commitment to keeping Ciscomani in Congress.
“This Battlestation builds on our commitment to re-elect Representative Juan Ciscomani so he can continue taking on corruption and delivering wins like the largest working-class tax cut in generations,” Petersen said. “In stark contrast, Democrat lobbyist Joanna Mendoza showed she is completely out of touch, calling for tax hikes and higher costs while pushing far-left transgender policies.”
Mendoza has faced renewed criticism for a now-deleted video interview with the executive director of Equality Arizona in which she called for the decriminalization of prostitution, particularly for transgender women of color.
⚠️Arizona Democrat Joanna @Mendoza4AZ said “YES” to legalizing prostitution to benefit “trans women of color.”
Mendoza in 2020 interview with far-left group: “Yes…we need to stop criminalizing people for their situations.”
Mendoza’s far-left agenda would make crime worse. pic.twitter.com/tgN7usgkf6
— NRCC (@NRCC) June 3, 2026
Mendoza, a retired Marine Corps drill instructor and former staff member for Democratic Rep. Tom O’Halleran, is the only Democratic candidate who qualified for the district’s July 21 primary election. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee selected her for its Red to Blue program in February, giving her access to additional organizational, strategic and fundraising support.
Ciscomani was first elected to Congress in 2022 and won a second term in 2024 after defeating former Democratic state Sen. Kirsten Engel for the second time. The district covers much of southeastern Arizona, including portions of Tucson and Pinal County, and extends east to the New Mexico state line while including part of the Arizona-Mexico border.
The 2026 contest has attracted national attention because of its potential role in determining control of the closely divided House. Mike Noble, CEO of Noble Predictive Insights, told 13 News in April that the race would draw significant outside interest.
“Sit back, you’re going to watch one of the most competitive races in the country, and Arizona voters in the southern district will decide not only who wins that district, but probably who controls Congress,” Noble said.
The candidates have also accumulated multimillion-dollar campaign accounts. According to the Federal Election Commission, Ciscomani’s campaign reported approximately $6.17 million in total receipts and $4.14 million in cash on hand through July 1.
🚨Q2 Fundraising💪
JoAnna Mendoza is burning through CASH—spending more than she raised = 112% burn rate.
Meanwhile, thanks to our incredible supporters, we have a $1 MILLION cash-on-hand advantage.
💰Mendoza: $3.2M
💰Team Ciscomani: $4.1M
We're building the resources to win… pic.twitter.com/v27nFjtppf
— Juan Ciscomani (@JuanCiscomani) July 10, 2026
Mendoza’s latest available FEC financial summary, covering activity through March 31, showed approximately $5.34 million in total receipts and $3.51 million in cash on hand. The two summaries cover different reporting periods.
Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com.
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USDA Issues Drought Disaster Designations For Ten Arizona Counties
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2026-07-13T09:13:22.479Z
USDA Issues Drought Disaster Designations For Ten Arizona Counties
By Matthew Holloway |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued two drought disaster designations covering several Arizona counties, making eligible farm operators in affected areas able to seek emergency loan assistance through the Farm Service Agency.
The designations name multiple Arizona counties as primary or contiguous natural disaster areas because of drought conditions, according to an announcement from Rep. Eli Crane’s office. The first designation, issued June 29, named Coconino and Maricopa counties as primary natural disaster areas. Gila, La Paz, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma counties were listed as contiguous counties.
In a post to X on Wednesday, Crane wrote, “The @USDA’s drought designations give our farmers and ranchers access to meaningful financial support during a difficult period. I appreciate @SecRollins and her team for recognizing the seriousness of these conditions and taking action.”
The @USDA’s drought designations give our farmers and ranchers access to meaningful financial support during a difficult period.
I appreciate @SecRollins and her team for recognizing the seriousness of these conditions and taking action: pic.twitter.com/srjry3a8RX
— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) July 8, 2026
A second designation elevated Gila, Pinal, and Yuma counties to primary status. Coconino, Graham, La Paz, Maricopa, Navajo, Pima, and Yavapai counties were listed as contiguous counties under the second designation.
The determinations were made under 7 CFR 759.5(a), which provides for Secretarial disaster area designations when any portion of a county experiences D3, or extreme drought, or higher during the growing season, or D2, or severe drought, for at least eight consecutive weeks during the growing season of affected crops.
The Arizona Department of Water Resources says the U.S. Drought Monitor is the official record for federal drought relief claims. The department’s drought status page said Arizona’s Drought Monitoring Technical Committee advises U.S. Drought Monitor authors on current drought conditions in the state using precipitation, streamflow, drought indices, and impact data.
ADWR’s May drought status summary reported that severe short-term drought had advanced in Mohave, Coconino, Navajo, Gila, Maricopa, and Yavapai counties, covering 60% of the state, while extreme short-term drought expanded in Apache County. The department’s long-term drought update for January through March said Arizona experienced the hottest and 28th driest January-to-March period on record, as well as the hottest and 27th driest four-year period from April 2022 through March 2026.
Crane said the designations will give agricultural producers in affected counties access to federal assistance after years of drought pressure in rural Arizona.
“For years, rural Arizonans have faced worsening drought conditions without adequate federal assistance,” Crane said. “These designations finally give our farmers and ranchers access to meaningful financial support and help our producers during a difficult period.”
Crane thanked Agriculture Secretary Rollins and the USDA for recognizing the drought conditions and urged eligible applicants to work with their local Farm Service Agency office to determine whether low-interest loans could help offset recent losses.
Under Section 321(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, USDA may extend disaster designations beyond counties that meet the drought criteria directly by naming neighboring counties as contiguous disaster areas. Crane’s office said both primary and contiguous classifications make farm operators eligible to be considered for FSA emergency loan assistance.
The FSA stated that emergency loans may be used to replace essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganize a farming operation, or refinance certain debts. The agency reviews loan applications based on the extent of losses, available security, and repayment ability.
Farmers and ranchers in the affected counties have eight months from the date of their county’s listing to apply. Crane’s office said applicants should contact their local FSA office for help with the application process and required documentation.
Applicants with questions may also email FPAC.BC.Congressional@usda.gov and reference disaster designation number 2026N00000369 for the June 29 announcement or 2026N00000419 for the Monday announcement.
Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com.
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Hamadeh Files Impeachment Resolution Against Biden-Appointed Judge Over Election Database Ruling
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2026-07-13T09:13:00.889Z
Hamadeh Files Impeachment Resolution Against Biden-Appointed Judge Over Election Database Ruling
By Staff Reporter |
Republican Rep. Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) has initiated the process to impeach a dual citizen judge appointed by former President Joe Biden for abuse of judicial authority.
Hamadeh filed a resolution that would remove D.C. District Court Judge Sparkle Sooknanan, a dual citizen of the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.
The congressman filed the articles of impeachment in response to Sooknanan’s recent ruling in League of Women Voters v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security to halt a federal program creating a centralized database of citizen information collecting existent agency data on citizenship status and Social Security numbers in order to prevent noncitizen voter fraud in federal elections.
In a press release, Hamadeh contended Sooknanan had gone beyond the limited powers of the judiciary by imposing desired policy outcomes.
“This is a blatant and unlawful subversion of the President’s executive authority and a direct assault on election integrity,” said Hamadeh. “Judges who weaponize their bench to interfere with the President’s constitutional duties must be held accountable.”
🇺🇸NEW🇺🇸
Congressman Hamadeh Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan
Read Press Release⤵️https://t.co/zkkeRuNIm4 pic.twitter.com/ENOTm83LcG
— Office of Congressman Abe Hamadeh (@RepAbeHamadeh) July 9, 2026
The database was an intended expansion of the preexisting Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, an online service administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services enabling federal, state, local, territorial, and tribal agencies to check immigration and citizenship status.
Under the expanded SAVE program, the system would include records of natural-born citizens, provide access to Social Security Administration (SSA) records, and permit bulk searches of system records.
The program expansion was designed as the vehicle to satisfy President Donald Trump’s March 2025 executive order to improve citizenship verification for federal elections.
The SAVE program has existed in some form since the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. In fiscal year 2025, the program processed nearly 200 million cases.
Sooknanan ruled that the intended expansion of the SAVE program into a centralized federal database violated three federal laws: the Social Security Act for SSA record-sharing, the Privacy Act for non-consensual disclosure of certain personal information, and the Administrative Procedure Act for “arbitrary and capricious” agency actions.
The impeachment resolution accused Sooknanan of judicial overreach: “substituting the judgment of a single unelected judge for that of the duly elected Executive Branch.”
Sooknanan rose up to her appointment as a district judge following a stand she allegedly took against the first Trump administration, publicized by The New York Times. Sooknanan reportedly took her stand in November 2020 after the law firm she worked for at the time, Jones Day, took on Trump as a client for one of the 2020 election lawsuits, just months after she made partner. Sooknanan left the firm shortly after Biden was sworn in as president. In August 2022, The New York Times ran its article.
The New York Times appears to have given Sooknanan a special feature within its reporting. However, Sooknanan wasn’t identified as a source.
Yet, Sooknanan was the only partner identified by name and quoted from what was likely intended to be a private, internal videoconference call for Jones Day partners addressing the firm’s involvement with Trump. Sooknanan was also given a brief blurb summarizing her background and career accomplishments.
“Sparkle Sooknanan, one of the firm’s young stars, also spoke up. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she had set out to New York at age 16, paid her way through college and law school and landed clerkships for federal judges, including Justice Sonia Sotomayor,” stated The New York Times article. “Sooknanan had become a Jones Day partner earlier in the year at age 36. Now, on the call, her voice trembled as she denounced the firm’s work in Pennsylvania. ‘This lawsuit was brought for no other reason than to deprive poor people of the right to vote,’ she said.”
Shortly after Biden took office in January 2021, Sooknanan left Jones Day to become deputy associate attorney general in Biden’s Department of Justice.
By August 2022, someone had provided the broad details of that fateful 2020 Jones Day videoconference call to the biggest paper in the nation, with just one direct quote reportedly made by, as it would turn out, an aspiring district judge allegedly willing to denounce her former employer for working with Trump.
Between her prior clerkship with liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor and her major media feature portraying her as a young, diverse, foreign-born lawyer willing to push back against Trump and cut ties with those allied with him, it appears Sooknanan may have been intentionally positioned as Biden’s ideal pick to take over a district court vacancy. Biden announced his intent to nominate Sooknanan to the D.C. District Court in February 2024.
During her confirmation hearing before the Senate, Sooknanan denied making those featured remarks in The New York Times.
“Those were not my words. I do not know who provided that quote to the reporter,” said Sooknanan.
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When Vital Weather Data Is Needed, Muppets Take Flight
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2026-07-13T09:12:17.874Z
When Vital Weather Data Is Needed, Muppets Take Flight
“For the most part, the aircraft have their own souls,” said a pilot of the meteorological research planes, which are known as Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo.
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With Threats Rising, Supreme Court Asks Congress to Increase Security Funds
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2026-07-13T09:11:58.415Z
With Threats Rising, Supreme Court Asks Congress to Increase Security Funds
Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are scheduled to make a rare appearance at the Capitol to testify about the court’s more than $200 million request.
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Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
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2026-07-13T09:11:38.960Z
Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Ahmadinejad
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to an Israeli safe house in the early days of the war. But the plan fell apart.
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Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race
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2026-07-13T09:11:19.503Z
Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race
Local Democrats are warning the top Senate Democrat to keep away as they replace Graham Platner, and the candidates are giving his leadership in Washington low marks.
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Mercurial and Magnetic, Lindsey Graham Was a Force in the Senate
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2026-07-13T09:11:00.048Z
Mercurial and Magnetic, Lindsey Graham Was a Force in the Senate
The sharp-witted South Carolinian repaired relations with President Trump to advance his foreign policy goals, was willing to cut deals with Democrats and tried to insert himself into every legislative fight.
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Lindsey Graham Had a Complicated Relationship With Black Voters
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2026-07-13T09:10:40.591Z
Lindsey Graham Had a Complicated Relationship With Black Voters
Mr. Graham, a long-serving senator from South Carolina, was known for his ability to maintain relationships even with his political foes. But the support of Black voters remained elusive.
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Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Nordone Was His Family
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2026-07-13T09:10:21.144Z
Lindsey Graham’s Sister Darline Nordone Was His Family
After the senator and his sister, Darline, lost their parents, he guided her through the teenage years and into college. He called her success the highlight of his life.
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Havasu man arrested after fleeing traffic stop; meth paraphernalia found
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2026-07-13T08:51:02.066Z
Havasu man arrested after fleeing traffic stop; meth paraphernalia found
A passenger who ran from a traffic stop was arrested after officers found methamphetamine residue in a container near his seat, according to Lake Havasu City police.
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Repeated shoplifting suspect faces additional felony charge in Lake Havasu City
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2026-07-13T08:50:42.021Z
Repeated shoplifting suspect faces additional felony charge in Lake Havasu City
A repeat shoplifting suspect faces another felony charge after police linked him to the theft of a grill from a Lake Havasu City store.
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KIngman woman accused of trying to steal more than $1,800 in merchandise from Havasu Walmart
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2026-07-13T08:50:22.061Z
KIngman woman accused of trying to steal more than $1,800 in merchandise from Havasu Walmart
A woman was arrested after allegedly trying to leave a Lake Havasu City Walmart with more than $1,800 in unpaid merchandise, according to police.
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Duran brings breath of fresh air to athletic department at pivotal moment
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2026-07-13T08:20:45.048Z
Duran brings breath of fresh air to athletic department at pivotal moment
Richard Duran was introduced as NAU's new athletic director and looks to hit the ground running before officially starting next week.
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Best Bets: Monday, July 13, 2026
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2026-07-13T07:11:23.365Z
Best Bets: Monday, July 13, 2026
Coming Up
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Gas prices July 13
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2026-07-13T07:11:03.399Z
Gas prices July 13
National average: $3.88
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Davis Dam releases for July 13
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2026-07-13T07:10:43.438Z
Davis Dam releases for July 13
Friday
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Sun Tran bus drivers vote to ratify renegotiated contract
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2026-07-13T07:00:24.548Z
Sun Tran bus drivers vote to ratify renegotiated contract
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New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies at age 78 after cancer recovery, family says
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2026-07-13T06:30:44.920Z
New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies at age 78 after cancer recovery, family says
New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly at age 78 on Monday after he recovered from cancer, his family announced.
Neill was surrounded by family when he passed away.
"It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia," his family said in a statement shared on Neill's Instagram page.
"The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free," his family added.
The Jurassic Park actor announced in April he was cancer-free after undergoing treatment for stage-three blood cancer.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
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2026-07-13T06:10:42.496Z
Naked man tries to kidnap 7-year-old tourist from mother at Portland park, bystanders intervene
A naked man was arrested over the weekend in Portland, Oregon, after he attempted to kidnap a 7-year-old girl from her mother at a waterfront park, according to police.
Shortly before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Portland Police received reports of a naked man running around Tom McCall Waterfront Park, with one of the callers saying the man had attempted to punch them in the head.
But police said all officers were busy responding to other calls and were not available at the time.
OREGON COP SHOT, SEVERAL DEAD AS GUNMAN BARRICADES HIMSELF INSIDE HOME: 'UNIMAGINABLE LOSS OF LIVES'
About 12 minutes later, another caller reported that the suspect had grabbed a young girl and attempted to pull her away from her mother.
Officers then responded to the scene and found the nude suspect swimming nearby in the Willamette River.
The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Daniel Vasey, was arrested and booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of first and second-degree attempted kidnapping, first-degree custodial interference, third-degree assault and harassment.
Police said the 7-year-old girl was not seriously injured. She was checked by paramedics at the scene and treated for scratches, but she was not transported by ambulance to a hospital.
An investigation revealed that Vasey grabbed the girl's arm and that her parents and bystanders stepped in to prevent him from taking her, police said.
The girl's mother grabbed her other arm and tried to prevent Vasey from taking her daughter, and the struggle over the girl was so significant that she was lifted off the ground.
WEST COAST STATE SHERIFF'S BAIT BIKE STING SNARES DOZENS OF ALLEGED THIEVES IN JUST MONTHS
The child's father and bystanders also jumped in and punched, slapped and pulled on the suspect, causing him to release the girl. One bystander used pepper spray on him in an effort to keep him away from people.
The young girl and her family told officers that they were tourists visiting Portland from out of state.
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Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA record as Fever humiliate defending champion Aces in Las Vegas
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2026-07-13T04:20:42.846Z
Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA record as Fever humiliate defending champion Aces in Las Vegas
If the Las Vegas Aces thought Saturday night's 48-point demolition of the Phoenix Mercury meant another easy win was coming, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had other plans.
Clark reached another historic milestone along the way, becoming the fastest player in WNBA history to record 600 career assists, doing it in just 72 games.
The Fever marched into Vegas and embarrassed the defending champions, cruising to a stunning 109-75 win. The spotlight belonged to Caitlin Clark and A'ja Wilson – the WNBA's biggest draw versus its most dominant force.
STEPHANIE WHITE GIVES CAITLIN CLARK STATUS UPDATE AHEAD OF FEVER-SPARKS, BUT HER NEXT MOVE RAISES QUESTIONS
Wilson still finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds, but Indiana made sure those numbers came in a losing effort.
Rather than allowing Las Vegas to settle into the bruising half-court game it thrives on, the Fever turned the afternoon into a track meet, shot 56% from the field and buried 15 three-pointers.
Clark didn't need one of her signature scoring explosions either, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists as Indiana's balanced attack overwhelmed Las Vegas.
CAITLIN CLARK SHARES BLUNT SELF-ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE IN EFFICIENT FEVER WIN OVER STORM
Every flicker of an Aces comeback was snuffed out by Kelsey Mitchell. The Fever guard erupted for a game-high 27 points, burying big shot after big shot to keep Las Vegas at arm's length. Aliyah Boston added a 19-point, 11-rebound double-double, giving Wilson plenty to deal with inside.
And then there was the red-hot Sophie Cunningham.
The Fever guard, who was walking the Octagon at UFC 329 less than 24 hours earlier, caught fire for 20 points while drilling six of her seven attempts from beyond the arc.
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To put that performance into perspective, Cunningham made more three-pointers by herself than the entire Aces roster, which finished just 4-of-17 from deep.
The Fever won all four quarters and slammed the door with a 29-11 fourth, leaving the Las Vegas crowd with nothing to cheer about. For the Aces, it was a stunning collapse on their home floor against a Fever team that looks better by the week.
Eight days. Two Aces blowouts. The rest of the WNBA might want to start paying attention to the Fever.
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Shooting in Southern Illinois Leaves 5 Family Members Dead
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2026-07-13T02:20:21.544Z
Shooting in Southern Illinois Leaves 5 Family Members Dead
Two other people were wounded. The Illinois State Police said on Sunday that two teenage suspects were in custody.
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Stefon Diggs, still seeking new NFL home, insists no team has a better No 2 receiver ‘than me’
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2026-07-13T02:11:03.878Z
Stefon Diggs, still seeking new NFL home, insists no team has a better No 2 receiver ‘than me’
Stefon Diggs is still looking for his next NFL team after one season with the New England Patriots, which ended in a Super Bowl LX defeat.
With NFL training camps across the country set to kick off at the end of the month, Diggs, who will be entering his 12th season, made quite the statement during a recent YouTube video on his channel.
Diggs stated that he is the best No. 2 receiver in the league, and he explained why.
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"Everybody got a 1,," he said. "Opportunities aside, people might say there’s seven real 1s. In my opinion, I can compete with anybody, but take those as your 1s. You can’t name a No. 2 better than me. There’s not a No. 2 on a team. Let’s presumably give people the credit and just say, ‘OK, you want to take the No. 1 spot away.’ Name your No. 2 receiver right now. Tell me how much he makes. My last question is: Is he better than me?"
Diggs put up 1,013 yards in his 11th season, his first and only with the Patriots, on 85 receptions (102 targets) with four touchdowns from breakout star quarterback Drake Maye . It marked Diggs’ seventh 1,000-yard season in the NFL, which have come in seven of the last eight seasons.
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The 32-year-old did note being a No. 2 option, which means he could be willing to take a pay cut to join a squad that he could help get back to the playoffs and, as ever player hopes, the Super Bowl. But no team has pulled the trigger just yet.
Could Diggs’ off-the-field issues be a factor? He faced some serious allegations in December after being charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a dispute with his private chef.
However, Diggs was found not guilty by a jury, with the NFL closing its review on the matter, stating there was insufficient evidence to warrant a suspension for violating its personal conduct policy. Diggs’ attorney said that "professional athletes have a target on their back" following the non-guilty verdict.
"We have taken these allegations seriously from Day One and that’s exactly why we were eager for the facts to come to light through the legal process," Mitch Schuster of Meister, Seelig & Schuster, the firm that represented Diggs, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital in May.
The Patriots released Diggs in March, but he has been staying in shape and looking for the next opportunity since the league cleared him last month.
Teams to watch could be the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Kansas City Chiefs, or even a Buffalo Bills reunion with Josh Allen, who built such a rapport with him to earn four straight Pro Bowls from 2020-23.
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Four Americans caught in horrific Mexico highway pileup that killed at least 10
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2026-07-13T01:41:04.257Z
Four Americans caught in horrific Mexico highway pileup that killed at least 10
Four Americans were reportedly caught in a fiery multi-vehicle crash in Mexico that left at least 10 people dead and about 10 others injured.
The massive pileup happened Sunday after a tractor-trailer crashed into multiple vehicles on a highway in the western state of Jalisco, according to the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of Nayarit.
While the agency reported 10 deaths, Mexico's Army, Air Force and National Guard said nine people were killed.
Jalisco Civil Protection told Reuters that four Americans suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
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"Four patients in minor condition, all U.S. citizens, were transferred to the Arboledas Hospital in Guadalajara by a private ambulance from the highway," Jalisco Civil Protection said.
Reuters reported that two of those killed were minors.
Another two of the injured were identified as National Guard members who suffered serious injuries and were taken to a hospital in Guadalajara, according to Reuters.
Videos circulating on social media appeared to show several vehicles engulfed in flames along the highway connecting Guadalajara and Tepic, sending multiple plumes of black smoke into the air.
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According to Mexican officials, the crash happened when a tractor-trailer apparently suffered a brake failure and slammed into a line of vehicles that had stopped because of an earlier accident.
"According to initial reports, a trailer reportedly suffered a failure in its braking system and ended up crashing into several vehicles that were stopped due to a prior incident," Mexico's Army, Air Force and National Guard said in a post on X.
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The initial accident reportedly involved a rear-end collision between two tractor-trailers. As emergency crews responded, a third tractor-trailer crashed into the scene, according to the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection of Nayarit.
"As a result of this second impact, three private vehicles and two tractor-trailer trucks were completely destroyed by the fire," the authorities said. "Additionally, two other private vehicles and an official Dodge Charger unit belonging to the National Guard sustained material damage. "
Firefighters later extinguished the blaze, officials said.
Local outlet El Financiero reported that the driver of the tractor-trailer was detained by the National Guard.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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Airport Authority keeps airport director — for now.
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2026-07-13T01:40:44.296Z
Airport Authority keeps airport director — for now.
BULLHEAD CITY — In a strongly divided and contentious meeting of the Mohave County Airport Authority, directors ultimately voted to put the airport director on a 30-day action plan.
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Dana White lights up UFC production staff for misidentifying boxing star Shakur Stevenson as an NBA player
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2026-07-13T01:20:42.252Z
Dana White lights up UFC production staff for misidentifying boxing star Shakur Stevenson as an NBA player
UFC President Dana White expected Shakur Stevenson to get a hero's welcome at UFC 329.
Instead, the UFC couldn't even get the sport right, introducing him as an NBA player. The mishap set up for one of White's most memorable post-fight rants in recent memory.
"So, I tell you all the time, my production team is amazing. We just did the White House ... and it was the greatest f---ing thing in the world to be there live and to watch it on TV," White told reporters.
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"I just paid Shakur Stevenson a s--- load of money, and for some reason, we can't figure this celebrity thing out."
"They put him up as a f---ing OKC NBA player. Are you f---ing kidding me? It's absolutely crazy," White continued. "We are the absolute worst to ever do the celebrity thing. When we put celebrities up, we are the worst."
So what set White off?
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Conor McGregor was making his highly anticipated return to the Octagon, and the Las Vegas crowd was predictably packed with A-listers.
During a routine broadcast sweep of the cageside VIPs, the camera landed on undefeated, four-division boxing champion Shakur Stevenson.
The only problem? He was identified as Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Yikes. Under normal circumstances, that's something you laugh off. But for White, it was an expensive embarrassment.
White had just spent big to bring Stevenson to Zuffa Boxing. UFC 329 was supposed to celebrate the signing. Instead, the broadcast turned him into a member of the Thunder.
White later revealed he got into a backstage screaming match with his crew, who apparently tried to defend the gaffe by claiming soccer broadcasts are worse because they don't use graphics at all.
"Oh no," White fired back. "We put up f---ing graphics and put the wrong guy's name on them. We win. We're the worst ever to do it."
While White was ready to hand out pink slips, the athletes involved took the blunder in stride.
Stevenson hopped on social media, jokingly tweeting, "Yea Dana #FireTheyA--."
Meanwhile, the real Jalen Williams caught wind of his surprise appearance at UFC 329 and posted a screenshot of the broadcast to his Instagram Stories with the caption, "Ehhh close enough."
It also wasn't the UFC's first celebrity graphic disaster. Fans may remember UFC 306 when the production crew famously labeled world champion boxer Terence Crawford as "Kendrick Lamar."
The UFC might put on the greatest live spectacles in combat sports, but until it hires a pop culture fact-checker for the production truck, no celebrity sitting cageside is safe from a sudden identity change.
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Two teen suspects held after 5 family members killed in 'targeted mass shooting'
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2026-07-13T01:10:42.088Z
Two teen suspects held after 5 family members killed in 'targeted mass shooting'
Seven family members were shot, five fatally, in what officials described as a "targeted mass shooting" in Illinois on Sunday.
Two teenage suspects — both 16 — were taken into custody in connection with the shootings, Illinois State Police announced at a press briefing.
Charges have not yet been filed against the suspects.
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Police said there were shootings at multiple locations in East St. Louis, Illinois, including at 39th and Summit, the Gompers public housing project and Jones Park.
Five people were killed while two others were transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
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"I just want to say these alleged acts of horrific violence, taking this number of lives here in this community — it's terrible, it's evil, but it will not keep this city down," police said.
Officials further called the incident a "terrible, terrible act of violence."
Police said there was no known threat to the public.
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Two teen suspects held after 5 family members killed in 'targeted mass shooting'
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2026-07-13T00:50:43.397Z
Two teen suspects held after 5 family members killed in 'targeted mass shooting'
Seven family members were shot, five fatally, in what officials described as a "targeted mass shooting" in Illinois on Sunday.
Two teenage suspects — both 16 — were taken into custody in connection with the shootings, Illinois State Police announced at a press briefing.
Charges have not yet been filed against the suspects.
GUNFIRE SHATTERS TORONTO LATIN STREET FESTIVAL, LEAVING AT LEAST 2 DEAD AND MULTIPLE WOUNDED
Police said there were shootings at multiple locations in East St. Louis, Illinois, including at 39th and Summit, the Gompers public housing project and Jones Park.
Five people were killed while two others were transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
CHICAGO OFFICERS WOUNDED IN TRAFFIC STOP SHOOTOUT AS HOLIDAY WEEKEND LEAVES 3 DEAD, 16 INJURED
"I just want to say these alleged acts of horrific violence, taking this number of lives here in this community — it's terrible, it's evil, but it will not keep this city down," police said.
Officials further called the incident a "terrible, terrible act of violence."
Police said there was no known threat to the public.
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Terminally ill man marries longtime love in hospital as final wish comes true
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2026-07-13T00:41:01.851Z
Terminally ill man marries longtime love in hospital as final wish comes true
A terminally ill man who chose to provide for his kids over spending money on a wedding has finally tied the knot with his fiancé – 20 years after he first proposed to her.
Dean Pennell, 63, met his partner Kay Beaman, 62, through their children 24 years ago in Basildon, Essex.
The couple held off on wedding plans in order to provide for their 10 children.
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But after being told he had just weeks to live, Pennell — who has terminal cancer — finally married Beaman on June 18 at Colchester Hospital in Essex, England, news agency SWNS reported.
The new wife said, "I am absolutely elated. We have waited a long time, and it’s so special to be able to celebrate our marriage here, with our families."
She added to SWNS, "Dean proposed when we first got together — but with 10 children between us, money would not allow."
She added, "We were planning to get married this year, but with the situation as it was, we decided to bring the wedding forward."
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The couple were joined by their family and friends, including their 10 children and some of their 18 grandchildren.
The event was organized in less than a week by a variety of hospital staff members, SWNS noted.
Said Beaman, "It was very hard for Dean. He had been so excited in the lead-up to the wedding, and I would get a phone call from him at the hospital every morning telling me how many days there were to go until the wedding."
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She said that "when the day came, he was adamant, as difficult as it was, that he was going to stand up for as much as the ceremony as possible — and we had a lovely day."
She noted her new husband "was exhausted afterward. Dean is now back at home, and we are living life to suit us."
A former electroplater, Pennell added, "It was absolutely brilliant. The staff worked really hard to organize the wedding."
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Ward manager Lucy Everett said, "It has been a pleasure to be able to help Dean and Kay. It’s rare that we get to celebrate a wedding at Colchester Hospital — it’s a first for me," as SWNS reported.
The East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust also presented the couple with a clock — displaying the exact time the happy couple said "I do" on their big day.
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Mookie Betts becomes latest Dodgers player to skip White House visit, insists it's 'not political'
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2026-07-13T00:40:42.375Z
Mookie Betts becomes latest Dodgers player to skip White House visit, insists it's 'not political'
The Los Angeles Dodgers organization is the most successful current franchise on the field, and the most successful at finding ways to put themselves in the center of controversies.
All because they’re in a constant tug of war between making left-wing fans and sportswriters happy, and remaining apolitical because they are, of course, a baseball team. When they won the 2024 World Series, they faced a firestorm of criticism from left-wing sportswriters and some extreme fans for accepting President Donald Trump's invitation to visit the White House.
That continued almost immediately after LA won the 2025 title too, with pro-immigration groups like the National Day Laborer Organizing Network asking the Dodgers, a baseball team, to stand "on the right side of history." Writers for the Los Angeles Times were equally absurd, saying, "All in all, it’s hard to imagine the Dodgers agreeing to a celebratory photo op with the president right now. Los Angeles is not just Dodger blue, but Democrat blue."
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These criticisms were absurd, given that the traditional and ceremonial White House visit has nothing to do with politics. The Dodgers likely have players from all over the political spectrum. They have fans from all over the political spectrum. Yes, Los Angeles County is a Democratic Party stronghold. It also has more Republicans than any other county in the country, numerically. They also have a large national fanbase, with fans in states like Arizona, Georgia, and Texas who differ ideologically from those in LA County. Do those fans not matter?
But it’s clear that the team’s star players have heard them anyway, because shortstop Mookie Betts addressed them when saying he would not be joining his teammates on July 23.
The California Post reported over the weekend that Betts would be skipping the ceremony, though the 33-year-old said it had nothing to do with politics and more to do with spending time with his new baby.
"I’m not trying to make this a whole big deal," Betts said. "We just had a baby. You don’t get many days off. They’re coming [on the road trip]. And just want to hang out with the fam. That’s really kind of it. But people are gonna make it a whole bunch of other stuff."
He continued, telling Jack Harris that he knows his decision will be scrutinized regardless.
"If I do [go], people are gonna hate me. If I don’t, people are gonna hate me," he added. "So instead of trying to make everyone else happy, I’m gonna think about myself and my family."
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He insisted that this decision was not politically motivated, and he did visit the White House after the team’s 2024 title.
"People are gonna try to drag me into politics, just because I am who I am. That’s just the cards I’m dealt," he said. "So it is what it is."
Therein lies the problem with making these visits into a political statement, as sportswriters do. Betts may have a legitimate reason for skipping the visit; it is a long and grueling season and off-days are few and far between. The White House trip takes up most of the day and requires formal dress. He also went just last season. Yet at the same time, the All-Star break starts on Monday and gives Betts three days off, before a travel day to New York to play the Yankees starting Friday night.
So if there’s ever a time during the season where skipping an off-day to go to the White House makes sense, it’s the week after the All-Star break. Still, Betts has been to the White House several times before, making the trip somewhat less appealing.
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Kike Hernandez also said he would not be making the visit, though he's scheduled to be on a rehab assignment when the big league team is on the East Coast. Still, he told reporters he would probably not have gone, likely out of protest that the Trump administration enforces immigration law.
All of this debate and disagreement could be avoided if supposedly impartial sportswriters just stopped forcing their ideology into every available corner. They would never make this ceremony a political statement with a Democratic Party politician in charge, because in their minds, any policy enacted by a Democrat is reasonable, justifiable, and obvious common sense thinking. Regardless of how absurd that view is to those on the right.
As manager Dave Roberts said, you should hope you get this invitation every season, because it means your team has won a championship. And these are athletes and coaches, not politicians. Especially not Hernandez, whose pro-illegal immigration stance does not make him a good person, no matter how much he wants it to.
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Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue
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2026-07-13T00:11:03.226Z
Massive fire rips through pub, killing at least 27 as patrons flee smoke-filled venue
A massive fire ripped through a Bangkok pub early Monday, killing at least 27 people and injuring several others as patrons tried to flee the smoke-filled venue, officials said.
The blaze was reported around midnight at the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of Thailand’s capital, The Associated Press reported, citing rescuers.
Video shared by first responders showed flames pouring from the front of the building and thick black smoke billowing into the sky as people scrambled to escape.
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Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 30 minutes, according to The Associated Press.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said at the scene that 27 people were killed and that several injured victims were taken to a hospital.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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A musician performing at the pub told Anutin he saw smoke coming from a circuit breaker near the stage shortly before the power went out, the prime minister said.
Moments later, an explosion was heard, and thick smoke spread through the venue, The Associated Press reported.
Many of the victims were located in restrooms at the back of the pub, Anutin said.
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Photos from the aftermath showed heavy damage inside the building.
Deadly nightlife fires have struck Thailand in the past. In 2022, a fire at a music pub in eastern Thailand killed 14 people.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed fires back at CNN choosing to 'fixate' on 'defund the police' comments
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2026-07-13T00:10:43.777Z
Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed fires back at CNN choosing to 'fixate' on 'defund the police' comments
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed was confronted about his past instances of appearing to support "defunding the police" efforts on CNN's "Inside Politics" Sunday.
In a resurfaced radio interview cited by CNN, El-Sayed explicitly called for defunding the police in the aftermath of the 2020 George Floyd riots.
"I believe that we do need to defund the police insofar as defunding the police is disinvesting in the means of incarcerating or killing them on the streets," El-Sayed said. "And in investing more in the means of educating and empowering, engaging communities with the means of being able to take on systemic poverty, that we’ve allowed systematic racism to allow to fester in too many communities."
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CNN host Manu Raju asked El-Sayed about his comments in the clip despite previously claiming to have never supported defunding the police.
"You know, what's interesting about that comment is I go as far as defining what I mean by that," El-Sayed said. "Do you disagree with investing in libraries and public services and social services? You fixate on the word 'defund,' but what I’m talking about is war material that we made too much of during the war in Iraq. And then, because we had too much of it, we had to find somewhere to sell it. So we sold it to a whole bunch to local police departments."
"I believe in investing in retention and retirement for law enforcement. I've done work with law enforcement during my time in Wayne County —"
"But wouldn't that ... wouldn't that issue of defunding the police become an electability issue in November?" Raju interjected.
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"Let me finish my answer, Manu," El-Sayed answered. "I actually don't think it is. I think the vast majority of people agree that they want to get home safely every night. I think the way that we have thought about law enforcement is we answer every social problem with somebody with a gun, and you talk to folks in law enforcement with whom I've worked very closely, they'll tell you they don't want to go on those runs where they know that somebody is in mental crisis."
"So maybe instead of investing in war material for police, we invest in a safe retirement for them," he continued. "And then, instead of sending a guy with a gun, we actually send a trained mental health professional."
"That‘s what I‘m talking about," El-Sayed added. "That's what I defined. And I think that's exactly what people want. Now, if you want to keep talking about one particular word that was in vogue that I tried to define at the time, sure. But I think if we're having a serious conversation about public safety, you'll see that my perspective is in keeping with exactly what most people who are rational about this question are talking about, and what they want."
Fox News Digital reached out to El-Sayed's campaign for comment but did not immediately receive a response.
MICHIGAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABDUL EL-SAYED DODGES QUESTION ON WHETHER HE STILL SUPPORTS DEFUNDING THE POLICE
Prior to his campaign, El-Sayed deleted several tweets criticizing law enforcement.
"Most major US cities spend WAY TOO MUCH on police departments to police poverty & WAY TOO LITTLE on public schools, health departments, recreation departments, & housing to eliminate poverty. Fixing that is what the #Defund movement is about," El-Sayed wrote in one June 2020 post on X just several weeks after the death of George Floyd.
When asked by CNN about the tweets earlier this month, El-Sayed denied he took part in any efforts to defund the police.
"Judge me by my work, I funded the system because it needed to be funded," he said. "Too often the conversation we have is fund or defund. The question that we don't ask is, what kind of system do we really want? I want us to be investing in the kinds of interventions that actually protect people."
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Yankees legend Andy Pettitte's son Luke drafted by his old ballclub in 2026 MLB Draft
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2026-07-13T00:00:43.657Z
Yankees legend Andy Pettitte's son Luke drafted by his old ballclub in 2026 MLB Draft
For the New York Yankees, it’s like father, like son.
Luke Pettitte, the son of Yankees legendary pitcher Andy Pettitte, was selected by his father’s old ballclub in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday.
Luke, a two-way player for Dallas Baptist University, was named to the Second Team All-Central Region (ABCA) and First Team All-Conference USA during his 2026 season.
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While he has pitching roots like his father, though from the right side, Luke was the Conference USA Hitter of the Week (Week of May 11) during the season, while hitting .341 with 16 homers and 48 RBI across 186 plate appearances.
On the mound, Luke was efficient with a 3.19 ERA, striking out 56 batters faced across his 48 innings total during the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
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The 21-year-old was unable to pitch in 2026 due to Tommy John surgery, but he was able to hit.
If Luke ends up signing on with the Yankees, it will be interesting to see how they wish to utilize him, though he is highly touted for his pitching accuracy.
Andy, a three-time All-Star, five-time World Series champion and ALCS MVP, was a 22nd round pick in 1990 out of Deer Park High School in Texas. While he had a three-year stint with the Houston Astros from 2004-06,
Andy spent 15 of his 18 MLB seasons wearing pinstripes and becoming one of the best left-handed starters in the game.
He owned a career 3.85 ERA with 2,448 strikeouts, many of which coming on a wicked, 12-6 curveball that became a patented pitch.
Andy remains around the Yankees, serving as a special advisor. He also coached Luke and his other children while they were in high school.
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