https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d9875342cf4db8e7ab0 Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? te 2026-10-10T12:20:40.304Z Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? (NAPSI)—When temperatures drop, many homeowners turn on their heating systems, sometimes for the first time in months. That seasonal startup is a good opportunity to pay attention, not just to whether the heat works, but to what your HVAC system… Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d9775342cf4db8e7aa7 Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? te 2026-10-10T12:20:39.453Z Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You? Before you turn up the heat this fall, take a moment to look, listen and smell. Your HVAC system may be giving you useful information, and an inspection can help you understand what it means. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d9675342cf4db8e7a9a Tom Purcell: Can you pass the citizenship test? te 2026-10-10T12:20:38.483Z Tom Purcell: Can you pass the citizenship test? More high schools across America are requiring students to pass the U.S. citizenship test to receive their diploma. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7975342cf4db8e7a6b Celebrity chef says people have Southern food all wrong, shares what her family ate te 2026-10-10T12:20:09.951Z Celebrity chef says people have Southern food all wrong, shares what her family ate Southern food may have a reputation for being heavy and unhealthy, but celebrity chef Tiffany Derry says that stereotype misses a big part of what's traditionally been served on tables across the South. "I think a lot of times that criticism comes from folks who don't actually understand the South," Derry told Fox News Digital. The Texas-born chef and restaurateur, who competed on "Top Chef" and recently became a judge on "MasterChef," pointed to her own family's Louisiana roots as an example. 'MASTERCHEF' FINALIST SAYS BUSY FAMILIES ARE LOSING SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN HOME-COOKED MEALS "We had a farm," she said. "I ate from the farm very much." Derry said fresh vegetables were a routine part of meals growing up — long before "farm-to-table" became a restaurant buzzword. "It wasn't this farm-to-table thing. It was what you did," she said. Neighbors would share what they grew, while meals featured relatively small amounts of protein alongside rice, peas, vegetables and beans, Derry recalled. DOLLY PARTON'S FAVORITE SOUTHERN DISHES, FROM CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS TO BANANA PUDDING She said foods commonly associated with Southern cooking today don't tell the entire story. "It's important to not just tell the story of the country cooking where we talk about mac and cheese and we talk about biscuits and biscuits and gravy," Derry said. Those heavier dishes represented "such a very small amount of the cooking" and weren't "everyday" foods in her experience. Cooking was also a family affair. Derry said her grandmother had 11 children and she has more than 50 cousins. As a child, Derry helped prepare greens, peas and green beans. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "People don't really understand where food comes from," she said. After 27 years in the restaurant industry, however, Derry believes she's seeing renewed interest in cooking at home. She recalled a period when Americans seemed to be cooking less and some people "just didn't really know how to cook." Now, she said, younger generations are seeking out recipes on TikTok, entertaining at home and even embracing bread-making. "I love the fact that people are interested in sourdough. Like, are you kidding me?" Derry said. "People are back making bread." Derry sees the evolution firsthand on "MasterChef," where home cooks can progress to producing food that looks as though it came from professional chefs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS She also noted that some younger cooks learned differently from previous generations. "So many of their parents didn't really cook," Derry said. "And so they learned on their own, and they learned through watching and through chefs and TV and reading books and magazines and all of that." Derry spoke with Fox News Digital while promoting a partnership with Tostitos and the brand's new Chunky Guacamole for football season. She said tailgating food has undergone its own transformation, ranging from traditional burgers to Kobe beef sliders and increasingly elaborate spreads made for Instagram. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "Before, people weren't taking pictures of it. They were just eating it," Derry said. "Now I feel like people do first start taking pictures, you know? And I'm like, 'This is for us to eat.'" Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7975342cf4db8e7a62 Discarded trash uncaps 41-year-old murder case in ritzy seaside resort town, authorities say te 2026-10-10T12:20:09.224Z Discarded trash uncaps 41-year-old murder case in ritzy seaside resort town, authorities say After sitting cold for more than 40 years, a Rhode Island murder case may have been solved with the recovery of a discarded water bottle in a theater. On Oct. 6, William "Billy" Morton was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Hillary Hellewell in Newport in 1985. After four decades, investigators used new DNA technology that allegedly links 61-year-old Morton to the crime. DNA BREAKTHROUGH LEADS TO ARREST IN GRISLY 33-YEAR-OLD COLD CASE INVESTIGATORS NEVER GAVE UP ON Since her death, investigators had slowly uncovered clues that suggested Morton might be a suspect. But they needed some of his DNA to confirm the connection. So in late August, an investigator followed Morton to a Heart tribute band concert at a Rhode Island theater, court records show. FIANCÉE STICKS BY ACCUSED SERIAL RAPIST AS SPECIAL AGENTS DEFEND TAILING HIM FOR RESTAURANT DNA STAKEOUT Morton bought popcorn and bottled water for himself and his fiancee, investigators said. But when the couple left the concert early and Morton didn’t pick up his trash, an investigator collected it as potential evidence. DNA recovered from his water bottle was used to confirm the match to DNA found on Hellewell’s body, according to court documents. COVERT DNA SAMPLE FROM COLORADO MAN'S TRASH REVIVES 44-YEAR-OLD TEXAS MURDER CASE: REPORT Morton was taken into custody on Oct. 6. He is being held without bond. On May 19, 1985, the body of 22-year-old Hellewell was found in Newport, Rhode Island by two brothers – 17 and 20 – who were on their way to work at 4:15 a.m. Hellewell’s body was lying on a sidewalk along Anthony Street. She was wearing white painter’s pants, a sweater, and socks but no shoes. Her pulseless body was mostly "cold to the touch," with some areas still "slightly warm" when officers arrived, Morton’s arrest warrant shows. She died from asphyxia due to strangulation, a medical examiner reported. Her cause of death: homicide. KILLER UNDONE BY DECADES-OLD THREADS — GLOVE, TOWEL AND SHIRT STITCH TOGETHER COLD CASE JUSTICE Investigators found a blood stain on the back of Hellewell’s white pants, and a "heavily soiled" blue T-shirt near her head, the arrest warrant shows. Swabs taken from an internal exam of Hellewell’s body revealed spermatozoa, indicating sexual contact, the warrant shows. She was identified the next day when she was reported missing. Friends and family told investigators that she’d attended a gathering with friends in Newport the night before. Everyone there drank alcohol, investigators were told. Investigators learned that Hellewell had offered to walk home with one of her male friends, who’d become overly intoxicated. He made it home. She did not. The next day, he was still so intoxicated, he couldn’t give many details to police. The men who were close to Hellewell at the time of her death were ruled out as being "potential donors" of the sperm, according to court records. But Newport Police were never able to develop a viable suspect. At the time of Hellewell's murder, DNA evidence was collected and preserved. The case was reviewed by state officials in 2004. They hoped new advancements in DNA technology could help. During that review, DNA profiles for Hellewell and the suspect were entered into the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) database. Then in 2023, the Rhode Island Attorney General's office formed the Cold Case Unit (CCU), and Hellewell’s case went under review again. With recent breakthroughs of technology used to evaluate DNA, the evidence was sent to a private lab. That work brought a new lead into sharp focus. Suddenly, Morton was a suspect. Investigators pinpointed Morton’s family line through the DNA found on Hellewell’s body. They later found Morton had been convicted in 1987 of a violent sexual assault in Newport 45 days after Hellewell's death. The assault took place a couple miles from where Hellewell’s body was found, court records show. Morton was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He spent seven years behind bars, and served out the remainder of his sentence on probation. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X After the new DNA evaluation, investigators collected evidence and conducted interviews. New clues led them to Morton. They began to watch and trail him. On Aug. 21, Michael Nayor, a senior cold case investigator with the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, followed Morton and his fiancee, the arrest warrant shows. They pulled into a Burger King before heading to a theater in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The investigator purchased a ticket to a show by Bad Animals, a Heart tribute band, and followed the couple inside. He watched as Morton bought popcorn and two bottled waters, the arrest warrant shows. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Naylor watched Morton sip his water throughout the show. And when he set the bottle on the seat next to him, Naylor took note, the warrant shows. . SEND US A TIP When Morton and his fiancee left early, the bottle of water was left behind. Naylor seized it and submitted it for DNA testing. GOT A TIP? The DNA profile from the water bottle "is consistent with the previously reported partial profiles" from the sperm stain on Hellewell’s pants, and a stain on the blue shirt found near her body, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST On Oct. 6, officers from multiple agencies visited Morton’s home at about 7 a.m., as he was leaving for his job as service technician at a Volkswagen dealership. He was charged with first-degree murder in the Rhode Island District Court Second Division. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The case will go to a grand jury, said Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha. A status conference is scheduled for Oct. 20. Fox News Digital could not reach Morton’s attorney for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7875342cf4db8e7a59 BROADCAST BIAS: Media skip Mamdani’s ‘genocide’ comment but love him bashing ICE te 2026-10-10T12:20:08.484Z BROADCAST BIAS: Media skip Mamdani’s ‘genocide’ comment but love him bashing ICE The third anniversary of the merciless slaughter of Israelis, as well as Americans, on Oct. 7 drew some solemn media coverage remembering the attack. If there’s a day that the news should display a pro-Israel bias, it would be on this anniversary. But on this subject, our broadcast networks have a disturbing tendency toward "both-sidesism." That’s the clunky word they use when they complain that it’s not moral to present pro-Trump and anti-Trump views as morally or factually equivalent. The best journalism should tilt toward the "right side" of our world. That generally means the liberal side in their view. On Oct. 7, "CBS Mornings" anchor Gayle King was Exhibit A in moral equivalence: "three years ago today, Hamas unleashed a horrific attack on civilians in southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking another 250 hostage. Israel responded with an all-out military offensive in Gaza that killed more than 70,000 people, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry run by Hamas." NEW YORK TIMES ISSUES CORRECTION, DELETES LINE QUESTIONING IF ISRAELIS WERE VICTIMS OF OCT 7 TERROR ATTACK The impression that leaves is that Israel is 60 times worse than Hamas. The first problem here is using a terrorist group for your statistics. The left-wing media do this without blinking. Naturally, Hamas does not distinguish between its combatant casualties and civilian deaths, and the networks rarely note that Hamas routinely surrounds its soldiers and weapons with civilians with the aim of causing maximum civilian casualties. The other bias bubbling up on Oct. 7 was the bias against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom journalists dislike almost as much as President Donald Trump. CLINTON, BUSH RECEIVED MULTIPLE WARNINGS ON BIN LADEN HIJACK PLOTS BEFORE 9/11, DECLASSIFIED FILES SHOW ABC’s "Good Morning America" had just 75 seconds on the anniversary, which mostly focused on allegations that Netanyahu was warned in advance these attacks were coming. President George W. Bush faced this kind of partisan attack after 9/11, that there were warnings of an al-Qaeda attack on America. Foreign correspondent James Longman summarized: "One claim, that the UAE warned the prime minister a week and a half before it happened, but those warnings were not passed on. Another that the head of Egyptian intelligence came to Israel to warn about Hamas preparing something. There’s also outrage about how long it took for security forces to respond. Now, Benjamin Netanyahu has called all this lies and a smear campaign." BROADCAST BIAS: FROM FLYDUBAI TO BENGHAZI, THE MEDIA STRUGGLE TO KEEP POLITICS OUT OF TERRORISM On the homepage of National Public Radio on the morning of Oct. 7, their top headline announced: "3 years on, Israelis grapple with reports Netanyahu was warned before Oct. 7 attacks." NPR’s reporters in Israel dramatically began: "Israelis are reeling from new revelations in Israeli and U.S. media that the country had been repeatedly warned by its regional allies that Hamas was planning to attack." They cited four anonymous sources with "direct knowledge." But we have no "direct knowledge" of their identities or motivations. NPR added that Netanyahu has denied all this, calling the reports "fake news" and filing a defamation lawsuit last week against Israeli news outlets that published them. They surely see that as the Trump playbook. NEW YORK TIMES ACCUSED OF FRAMING MUSLIMS AS TRUE VICTIMS OF 9/11 IN ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE The evening newscasts on ABC, CBS, and NBC didn’t use any Hamas body counts. But ABC disposed of the subject in a cursory 13 seconds. The other two were somber stories marking the dark day. CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil added: "In the years since, more antisemitic violence has followed. Targeting kids at Temple Israel in Michigan, a young couple outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, and a Hanukkah celebration on Australia's Bondi Beach." The "PBS News Hour" devoted 13 minutes to the anniversary, much of it with Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Jaser Abu Moussa, two men who lost family members on opposite sides of the war, trying to reject hate. They were appearing at the 92nd Street Y in New York that night. MAMDANI DOUBLES DOWN ON ANTI-ISRAEL OCT 7 STATEMENT AFTER BACKLASH None of the networks focused on the controversy in New York, where Muslim Democrat Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an Oct. 7 statement that mourned the "unthinkable loss" of that day, and then shifted into his traditional loathing of Israel: "The suffering did not begin nor end that day. It instead continued through the Israeli government’s devastating, ongoing genocide in Gaza." The mayor added to the insult by showing up that night at a candlelight vigil in Union Square, where anti-Israel protesters, some of them with Hamas and Hezbollah flags, booed and yelled at him with jeers like, "Zohran, you can’t hide, we charge you with genocide." ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' Then, Mamdani suddenly appeared on the broadcast networks after the anniversary, when the subject changed to an ICE shooting during an enforcement action in New York. On Friday, Oct. 9’s "Today" show, reporter Erin McLaughlin touted "the mayor now calling for ICE to leave New York City." Mamdani’s soundbite was "We know that ICE is rotten to its core." These are not words he would use for Hamas. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION ABC’s "Good Morning America" reported Mamdani was "livid," as he railed against the immigration enforcers: "We want ICE out of our city, ICE out of our schools, ICE out of our hospitals, ICE out of our streets, ICE away from our kids!" So, the broadcast networks will select Mamdani’s quotes carefully, when they neatly align with their anti-Trump agenda. When he rails against Jews committing "genocide" on the anniversary of the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, it’s time for bias by omission. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM TIM GRAHAM Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7775342cf4db8e7a50 Michael Douglas' wildest Hollywood confessions: From A-list actress bite to Julia Roberts clash te 2026-10-10T12:20:07.768Z Michael Douglas' wildest Hollywood confessions: From A-list actress bite to Julia Roberts clash Michael Douglas is pulling back the curtain on the most explosive moments of his life, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. In his memoir, "One Helluva Ride," the actor-producer also opens up about secret affairs, heavy cocaine and alcohol use, a "rehab or divorce" ultimatum from his first wife, Diandra, and the painful family struggles that followed him from childhood into fatherhood.  Douglas details his volatile relationship with his late father, Kirk Douglas, his son Cameron’s addiction and imprisonment, and the stage IV cancer diagnosis that forced him to confront his own mortality. Here are the top ten bombshells: MICHAEL DOUGLAS CONFIRMS SECRET AFFAIR WITH KATHLEEN TURNER ON 'ROMANCING THE STONE' SET In the book, Douglas recalled that he and the filmmakers were trying to convince Debra Winger to star as Joan Wilder in "Romancing the Stone," but the meeting took an odd turn. "We took Debra to dinner and, once again, it was an epic meal. Any time you have dinner with Jack or Danny, it’s a riot. … But the real goal of the dinner was to get Debra on board to make Romancing the Stone, and no matter how hard we tried, she would not give us an answer, one way or the other. We were stuck in limbo." MICHAEL DOUGLAS ADMITS HE ALMOST LEFT HIS WIFE FOR HIS 'BASIC INSTINCT' CO-STAR AFTER AFFAIR "Stories had filtered back that Debra was delivering an incredible performance in Terms of Endearment, but also that she was difficult during shooting and had huge, blow-out fights with Shirley MacLaine," he wrote. "We all left the restaurant and were walking down the street when, the way somebody might punch you in the arm as you part company, Debra leaned over and bit me. I mean, she really bit me. Jesus, I had a whole set of teeth marks dug into my arm. We still had no answer from her, but that bite sealed the deal for me. No, thank you!" MICHAEL DOUGLAS REVEALS HE MADE FIVE PHONE CALLS TO FIVE WOMEN THE DAY HE CHOSE CATHERINE ZETA-JONES Douglas said he later reenacted the moment for Fox executives, telling them, "She bit me. Hard. Look at the teeth marks in my arm." Although the studio pushed back because Winger was a major star, Douglas held his ground. Winger ultimately did not join the project, and Kathleen Turner was cast in the role. Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Winger for comment. Douglas experienced another tense moment involving Julia Roberts at a Golden Globes party. Douglas was at the event with his son Cameron, who was about 13 at the time. In the book, Douglas alleges that Roberts had her arm around Cameron and was "kind of nuzzling him." Douglas, who admits he was drunk, claims Cameron looked stunned. BRAD PITT SAYS HE CAN DRINK IN ‘RESTRAINED MANNER’ AFTER 7 SOBER YEARS, BUT EXPERT RAISES RED FLAG "I told her, ‘Take your hands off my son and take that Golden Globe and stick it where the sun don’t shine,’" he writes. Douglas later apologized to Roberts and her then-boyfriend, Kiefer Sutherland. BRAD PITT ADMITS HE BEGAN DRINKING AGAIN AFTER YEARS OF SOBRIETY "I sent Julia roses with an apology for my behavior, and then back in the production office, I apologized to her and Kiefer in person," he wrote. Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Roberts for comment.  While filming "Adam at 6 A.M." early in his career, Douglas says he and his married co-star Lee Purcell became lovers. "As filming progressed, my relationship with Lee changed and we became lovers," he writes. "Our intimate relationship was complicated by the fact that she was married, and we had to keep it a secret from the cast, crew, the people in the town we were filming in, and of course her husband. It was a passionate affair that lasted through filming." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Years later, while making "Romancing the Stone," Douglas also admits he had an affair with screenwriter Diane Thomas, who wrote the film. He says he and his first wife, Diandra, were both involved in extramarital relationships as their marriage deteriorated. Fox News Digital has reached out to reps for Purcell for comment.  In the midst of his substance abuse and infidelity, Douglas said his first marriage to Diandra Luker eventually came to a head at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. After Diandra initially declined to stay with him at the hotel, Douglas called a woman he had been seeing. The woman came to his room, where they had drinks. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Douglas says Diandra unexpectedly returned, obtained a key from the front desk and walked in on them. "She gave me an ultimatum: ‘Rehab or divorce,’" he writes. "The indiscretion, the drugs, the booze. I was in a constant state of temporary pleasure or temporary escape," he writes. "In my heart, I knew that I was heading down a very bad road at a very high speed, but I was trying my best to compartmentalize…" Douglas entered the Sierra Tucson rehabilitation clinic in Arizona in 1992 to receive treatment for alcohol and substance abuse. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Douglas says his rehab stay was later exploited by a tabloid. He claims two fellow patients sold information about the program to a publication and then left treatment. According to Douglas, the story transformed his treatment for alcohol and drug abuse into a sensational headline portraying him as a sex addict. "The story that was printed was utter bulls—," Douglas writes. "I had made mistakes, had moments I wasn’t proud of, made choices I wouldn’t have if I wasn’t high, but I was never a f---ing sex addict." Douglas says the story damaged his reputation and continued to follow him in interviews for decades. Douglas also writes about an encounter with O.J. Simpson and Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner. Douglas says he and Wenner encountered Simpson at a "Saturday Night Live" after-party. Wenner invited Simpson back to his apartment, where Simpson allegedly pulled out a rolled dollar bill and offered them cocaine. "Jann and I were looking at each other — Are we really doing this with O.J. Simpson?" Douglas writes. He also claims cocaine was readily available throughout Hollywood. Douglas says that at one major talent agency, a valet could allegedly replace a $100 bill left in a car with a packet of cocaine. Fox News Digital has reached out to Wenner for comment.  Douglas writes that he spent a private evening with Princess Diana at a London screening of "Wall Street." He says they sat beside each other during the film, with their hands occasionally touching on the shared armrest. Afterward, they spent time together at a private dinner away from the cameras. "The truth was simple: she was in an unhappy marriage and wanted a different life," he writes. He does not claim they had a romantic relationship, but describes their time together as "very special." Douglas describes his father, Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas, as a powerful, but volatile presence. "Kirk Douglas was my father, a flawed man with a ferocious temper and a burning ambition," he writes. Douglas says his father’s behavior left him and his brother Joel frightened. He recalls Kirk saying, "I yell and scream because I care," while Douglas writes that Joel endured more of the abuse. Douglas says doctors initially treated his persistent throat pain as an infection and prescribed multiple rounds of antibiotics. A Canadian specialist eventually discovered a subtle swelling at the back of his tongue. A biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma. "It’s stage IV cancer," the doctor told him, according to Douglas, who says the tumor was the size of a walnut. Douglas writes that three doctors had missed the cancer and that he had been given the wrong diagnosis for nine months. He feared surgery would require removing part of his tongue and jaw, potentially ending his acting career. His doctors publicly referred to the disease as throat cancer rather than tongue cancer because they feared reports about possible disfigurement would become sensationalized. Douglas also describes the darkest years of his son Cameron’s addiction. "When he was really strung out in New York, I decided I was going to kidnap him and force him into rehab," he writes. Douglas said that Cameron was addicted to cocaine and heroin, dealt methamphetamine and carried a Glock for protection. During one incident, Cameron flashed the weapon at a drugstore and was nearly shot by police. At one point, Douglas says he arranged for two large men to help abduct Cameron and force him into rehab. "When we came back, I asked to hold the leash. Cam figured it out. He looked at me, like, ‘Dad, how could you?’ Like I had broken his heart. Again." Cameron realized what was happening and resisted, so Douglas threw the plan out of the window. Cameron later served seven years in prison after a federal drug case. Douglas writes that his son’s heroin relapse behind bars led a judge to add four and a half years to his sentence, and Cameron also spent two years in solitary confinement. The experience, Douglas writes, forced him to confront his own failures as a father and the destructive cycles that had shaped the Douglas family. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7775342cf4db8e7a47 Fetterman plays political maverick, but his voting record tells another story te 2026-10-10T12:20:07.090Z Fetterman plays political maverick, but his voting record tells another story The Senate's most recognizable rogue Democrat has increasingly broken with his party since Republicans took control of the upper chamber, but he still votes with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., a majority of the time.  Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., is the Senate’s biggest enigma during a time of hyper-partisanship — he bucks his party on key issues, like the war in Iran and immigration, but continues to vote with Democrats an overwhelming amount of the time. Since joining the Senate in 2023, Fetterman has voted with Senate Democrats nearly 90% of the time, a figure that stacks up closely to some of the most staunch party liners in the caucus. Still, speculation has swirled as to whether he'll jump the political shark and become a Republican.  MAVERICK DEMOCRAT SURGES WITH REPUBLICANS AS HIS OWN PARTY TURNS ON HIM, STOKING TALK OF GOP SWITCH Despite that, Fetterman has set the terms clearly this year, arguing that if Democrats continued to turn their backs on Israel, he would leave the party. But some in the GOP believe that no matter the swirl percolating in Washington, D.C., Fetterman isn’t swapping jerseys. He’s also keeping the speculation heavy about whether he will run for another term. "John Fetterman is a staunch Democrat that votes with his party 96% of the time, anybody who seriously believes that he is going to switch to the Republican Party is thinking wishfully," a senior Republican aide told Fox News Digital. Fetterman’s national political career began as a politician armed with an endorsement for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., running in a pivotal race in 2022 against Dr. Mehmet Oz. SEN JOHN FETTERMAN PLEDGES TO BE 'LAST MAN STANDING' IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IN SUPPORT OF ISRAEL Sanders told the Associated Press at the time that "if there’s any candidate who was running more than anybody else, who identified with the working class, who made it clear that he was going to Washington to represent working people, it was John Fetterman." He flipped that seat, giving Democrats one of the slimmest majorities in history and cementing himself as a rock star in the party. Since then, he’s run away from Sanders’ ideals and often rejected Schumer and the caucus’ marching orders. But this year he’s leaned into that grey area, sometimes known as being a centrist, to support Republican ideals. During this session of Congress, Fetterman has broken from Democrats more than ever before, dropping to just under 81% along Democratic Party lines.  And while that's happening, Fetterman is reportedly using Republican fundraising platforms to soak up precious donor dollars, is close friends with one of the GOP’s own rock stars, Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., made a video message introducing McCormick at the RNC and even accidentally called himself a lifelong Republican during an appearance at the Texas Tribune’s Tribfest last month. FETTERMAN TEASES WHERE HIS TRUE LOYALTY LIES AFTER SURPRISE APPEARANCE AT GOP CONVENTION But when asked about whether he’s considering leaving the party, even after drawing a line in the sand, he recoils — it’s become such a hot topic in the hallways of the Senate that Fetterman stopped taking questions. As to whether he would jump ship depending on the outcome of the upcoming election, Fetterman said during the event that "there are no Republicans with a 90% Democratic vote line. There are no pro-choice, there's no pro-gay community, that does not exist in the Republican Party." "How many times do I have to say it? And that's the point. So wait until after the midterms and see what happens," Fetterman said. "And now, if we do win, and I'm 51, people can remember, 'hey, that's why it's mathematically possible to retain the majority,' because I was able to win a state like Pennsylvania." Fetterman’s office did not respond to a request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7675342cf4db8e7a3e Philadelphia police officers shot 15 times combined in ambush attack, suspect found hiding in tree te 2026-10-10T12:20:06.404Z Philadelphia police officers shot 15 times combined in ambush attack, suspect found hiding in tree Two Philadelphia police officers are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday while responding to a call in the western part of the city. One officer, a 40-year-old who has two children, was shot three times, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said during a news conference. The other officer, a 33-year-old who has five children, was shot 12 times, Bethel said. CONNECTICUT POLICE OFFICERS SHOT, SUSPECT KILLED AFTER ATTEMPTED ARREST SPARKS HECTIC CHASE "I am so damn proud of the men and women who serve in this department. Consistently, they go into danger, and they give their lives for this job," Bethel told reporters. "And so we ask for those prayers, and we ask for you to support our men and women out there, and what they give for this profession." Just after 12:20 a.m., the officers were dispatched to 140 North 52nd Street following a report of a man with a gun on a porch, Bethel said. About 30 minutes later, the officers arrived at the address and came under "significant gunfire" once they were on the porch. Shortly after shots were fired, Bethel said additional officers and a SWAT team found the original responding officers on the porch with gunshot wounds. CHICAGO OFFICERS WOUNDED IN TRAFFIC STOP SHOOTOUT AS HOLIDAY WEEKEND LEAVES 3 DEAD, 16 INJURED The suspect fired at two additional officers, Bethel said, but the SWAT team was able to locate the man in a tree and take him into custody. The officers who were shot were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for surgery. Their conditions are not clear. "We are praying now that our officers make it through this terrible situation," Bethel said. The suspect reportedly ambushed the officers by running down an alley and shooting at them, local outlet WPVI reported. The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, was found with two handguns and a shotgun, Bethel said. One of the handguns belonged to one of the officers who had been shot. The Philadelphia Police Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2d7575342cf4db8e7a35 Sophie Cunningham responds to column urging Fever to move on from her for sharing opinions te 2026-10-10T12:20:05.671Z Sophie Cunningham responds to column urging Fever to move on from her for sharing opinions Sophie Cunningham had a blunt response after a New York Times column urged the Indiana Fever to part ways with her: "Suck it." The Fever guard addressed the criticism on Friday’s episode of "No Hesitation with Sophie Cunningham & Drew Hanlen," pushing back against questions about her basketball value while saying she no longer lets outside opinions dictate how she lives. "That’s why I literally don’t even care what anyone says about me anymore," Cunningham said. "Because I’ve said this so many times, is if you’re going to live by the praise, you’re going to die by the hate." The discussion followed an Oct. 6 column by New York Times-owned The Athletic arguing that Indiana should move on from Cunningham. The column contended that the attention surrounding the guard’s outspoken views had overwhelmed the team’s basketball priorities, describing her as "too combustible." Cunningham is headed toward unrestricted free agency after two seasons with Indiana. Her opposition to transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports became a major flashpoint this season, prompting demonstrations supporting and opposing her position outside the Fever games. Cunningham previously said she was not concerned that those rallies would distract her team. Cunningham's co-host Hanlen called the column an "absolute hate piece," but said he wanted to focus his response on its basketball arguments. SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS OUT ON PROTECTING GIRLS FROM COMPETING AGAINST 'BIOLOGICAL MEN' THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! He disputed the suggestion that Cunningham’s scoring average diminished her appeal to other teams, saying she ranked fourth among the WNBA’s bench scorers and was a top-five three-point shooter. "So yes, a lot of teams would want a top five bench scorer that also happens to be a top five three-point shooter in the entire league, not just bench players," Hanlen said. He also challenged a passage discussing Cunningham’s effectiveness, citing her 60.8% effective field goal percentage and saying it ranked fourth in the league. "I understand if you just don’t like somebody and you try to write a hate piece, but don’t try to kind of put down the basketball stuff," Hanlen said. "At least keep it with the facts." Cunningham averaged 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists during the regular season. She shot 41.9% from three-point range across 43 appearances, starting three games. The column's fuller passage acknowledged Cunningham’s value as a protective teammate, saying her effectiveness "didn’t shine on a traditional stat sheet." FEVER 2026 TIMELINE: HOW CAITLIN CLARK, SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM AND RIVALS LIKELY CHANGED THE WNBA FOREVER Cunningham maintained that her contribution extends beyond those numbers. "No matter what anyone says to me, I’m going to continue to do me. I know what I bring to the table. It’s not always in the stat sheet," she said. "And so for you to like not say I’m effective or any of that, whatever. Suck it." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca2b1b75342cf4db8e79a1 As Trump’s wall closes in, DHS intimidates Tohono O’odham with surveillance, masked agents and drones te 2026-10-10T12:10:03.695Z As Trump’s wall closes in, DHS intimidates Tohono O’odham with surveillance, masked agents and drones This story was produced by ProPublica and co-published with Arizona Luminaria. ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive their stories in your inbox every week. At 4:59 a.m. on Aug. 25, Verlon Jose, the chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Southern Arizona, received an email from the head of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Tucson Sector. Government contractors were en route to conduct soil tests for construction of a 62-mile wall along the Nation’s southern boundary, wrote acting chief patrol agent Henry N. Laxdal. If the tribe wished to have cultural monitors observe the work, they were welcome to, but they could not interfere with the government’s operations. The work would begin in exactly one minute. Jose, 59, was already aware of the contractors’ arrival. An hour earlier, a tribal member had called to report a caravan heading south through the reservation, and Facebook was lighting up with similar accounts. The convoy included not only work trucks and drilling rigs, but Border Patrol vehicles as well. Dozens of border wall contractor and Border Patrol vehicles pass the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on the morning of Aug. 27. For months, the O’odham had maneuvered to avoid such a scene, taking their case to federal court. Their homeland straddles the border, and thousands of tribal members live in Mexico. A wall would disrupt routine border crossings for ceremonies and family visits and destroy landscapes they consider their duty to protect, members and leaders say. Their lawsuit argued that the Trump administration’s efforts to build it despite their opposition constituted an historic attack on tribal sovereignty. But administration attorneys gave assurances that the government was engaging with the O’odham in good faith, and a judge in Washington, D.C., denied the tribe’s request for a preliminary injunction. In his Aug. 25 email providing Jose a 60-second heads up, the Border Patrol chief said his agency’s willingness to accommodate cultural monitors underscored its “commitment to ongoing coordination” with the Nation. As daylight broke, Jose learned the contractors were guarded by federal agents in masks and tactical gear, drawn from a special operations cadre that participated in citywide sweeps in Minneapolis and Chicago the previous year, which left three people dead, including two U.S. citizens. When the tribe’s chief of police tried to reach the worksite, he was stopped at a roadblock set up by the agents. Border Patrol tactical team members amass around the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Aug. 26. Credit: Merrian Felix Jose issued a statement on the Nation’s website declaring the incursion illegal and revealing that the Department of Homeland Security had deployed a surveillance blimp and enlisted Mexican security forces to help protect the work crews. For a quarter-century, Tohono O’odham leaders have staved off a border wall by allowing DHS to use the reservation as a testing ground for some of the government’s most aggressive homeland security measures — from vehicle barriers on the reservation’s southern boundary, to state-of-the-art surveillance towers, to law enforcement partnerships with the Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Despite the collaborations, and assurances from the Trump administration, ProPublica found that DHS has turned its vast apparatus on tribal members, with 24-hour surveillance directed at an ongoing border prayer ceremony and tribal members being questioned outside the reservation about their ceremonial activities. ProPublica’s account is based on photos, videos, court filings, interviews with tribal leadership, firsthand observations and more than 1,000 contemporaneously written observations compiled by tribal members. The battle over a border wall on the Nation has broken along familiar partisan lines in Arizona. While GOP legislative leaders have filed briefs in support of the project, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has done the same in support of the tribe. Progressive U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, whose district includes the reservation, has said she is crafting legislation to rein in the Department of Homeland Security’s sweeping powers to waive federal laws in order to expedite wall construction. The Trump administration has used those authorities to circumvent environmental and cultural preservation statutes on 60 occasions across its two terms. For Deshane Gregg, whose vehicle was forced off the road by a convoy of contractors and federal agents, the recent show of force on the reservation has felt like a government siege, not cooperation. “You just feel helpless. You see these people, and they’re just so aggressive. They want you to react. They want you to show them that we could be ugly too,” she said. “We’re just here doing prayer. We’re just here, not trying to bother them, but it gets to you when it’s constantly being like that.” “The drones flying over us all day,” she added, “it’s a lot.” A drone hovers over the Tadai Me:i camp during morning prayer songs on Aug. 27. ProPublica sent DHS, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Border Patrol nearly 30 questions about the government’s surveillance and interactions with tribal members and leaders. The agencies answered none of those questions. Instead, CBP pointed to a statement Commissioner Rodney Scott made in August, in which he described the reservation’s southern boundary as “one of the most dangerous smuggling and trafficking corridors on the Southwest border” and a “remote desert that has facilitated decades of drug loads, migrant deaths, and cartel activity.” Regarding construction of a wall, Scott said, “Congress funded this work, a Federal court has affirmed it, and CBP is carrying it out under the legal authorities that apply. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are securing the border and giving our agents the tools and support they need to protect the American people.” With no sign the White House or the O’odham government is backing down, DHS has cast off any pretense that the agency will work cooperatively with the Nation. Within hours of the judge’s denial of the emergency injunction, on Aug. 14, the department’s general counsel, James Percival, posted a celebratory meme depicting one of the cybernetic Star Trek supervillains known as “the Borg.” “RESISTANCE IS FUTILE,” it read. “We respect tribal sovereignty but not to the detriment of border security,” he wrote. “This wall is getting built. Our authority is beyond dispute.” The O’odham have inhabited the Sonoran Desert, from what is now Southern Arizona to Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, for thousands of years. According to the tribe, roughly 14,000 of its 37,000 enrolled members live on tribal land west of Tucson. Approximately 3,000 more reside in Mexico. At 2.8 million acres, their reservation is the largest on the southern border by a long shot. During President Donald Trump’s first term, Arizona saw 226 miles of border wall built, but the Nation maintained its status as the longest unwalled section in the state. Confirmation that things would be different this time came in February, when CBP informed the tribe that it planned to seal off the reservation entirely, tapping nearly $52 billion from Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The tribe’s elected leaders met with DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in hopes of changing the administration’s mind. As an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Mullin is the first Native American to head the department. “Maybe we can work with this guy,” Jose recalled thinking. But Mullin’s message was clear: We want to work with you, but we’re building the wall. Justice Department attorneys were prepared to defend the project to the Supreme Court. O’odham council member Vivian Juan-Saunders, who also attended the April 21 meeting, recalls the secretary saying, “Don’t mess with me.” Mullin’s office did not respond to questions from ProPublica, including about the exchange. The message was more direct the following month, when tribal leaders met with Scott. According to Jose, the CBP commissioner told the delegation that if they filed a lawsuit opposing the wall, the Nation could lose access to three border gates members use to travel to and from Mexico. Accessible only to tribal members, the gates are maintained at the discretion of CBP. Juan-Saunders confirmed that CBP threatened to close the gates, as did another council member, Jesse Navarro. CBP declined to comment on the alleged threat. In June, a $1.3 billion contract to build the wall, known as the “Tucson 5” project, was awarded to Sullivan Land Services Co., also known as SLS and SLSCO. The Texas firm has a long history of Republican political donations and was a major recipient of border wall contracts during Trump’s first term. The O’odham filed a lawsuit to stop the project on June 16 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The tribe contended it would reduce the size of its reservation, which can only be done by Congress — and that the wall would mark an enduring act of trespass on sovereign lands and destroy sacred cultural sites. The administration’s plans cast aside decades of tribal cooperation with DHS, the Nation’s lawyers argued, and came at a time of record-low border crossings. Trump and his administration have repeatedly claimed that the border is safer than ever, with CBP reporting border apprehensions 94% lower than they were during the Biden presidency, and Border Patrol “encounters” hitting their lowest levels in more than 50 years. The Nation underscored these figures as evidence that a wall is unnecessary. The tribe’s interim chief of police, James Cook, claimed there had been a 90% drop in reports of illegal entry over the preceding year, saying in a sworn declaration that smuggling and other border-related crimes had “almost disappeared.” Benjamin S. Hollinder, a senior Border Patrol official, argued in a sworn declaration opposing the tribe’s lawsuit that the absence of a wall on the Nation has produced a funneling effect, channeling smugglers onto the reservation, and saying that dynamic would intensify once the rest of Arizona was walled off. “Not having a border barrier system in this particular area makes it a vulnerable and a desirable area for [transnational criminal organizations] to operate,” wrote Hollinder. “If encounters of aliens entering illegally between ports of entry increase, vulnerabilities in the area will become particularly problematic.” The Nation sought the preliminary injunction to bar border wall activity until the litigation was resolved. On the eve of a July 22 hearing, DHS filed a notice affirming that to accelerate the project, it was waiving, in whole or in part, more than 30 laws, including several that mandate tribal consultation. In court filings, the government acknowledged its long history of working “cooperatively” with the tribal government while also arguing that the Nation “does not hold veto power over the United States’ sovereign duty to secure its borders.” Trump administration attorneys contended that an injunction was premature; planning was ongoing, thus problems the Nation envisioned could still be addressed. The government insisted construction would be limited to the Roosevelt Reservation, a 60-foot-wide zone that runs across California, Arizona and New Mexico on the U.S. side of the border, where CBP was authorized to construct barriers as it saw fit. Riyaz Kanji, the tribe’s lead attorney, argued the Roosevelt Reservation doesn’t extend onto tribal land, and even if it did the rugged landscape would force construction to diverge far from the 60-foot boundary. Sweeping as its powers were, Kanji contended, DHS could not override a sovereign government. The administration’s plans, he argued, constituted a “blatant and unprecedented disregard for the tribe’s rights.” Adam R.F. Gustafson, a Justice Department attorney, countered that the tribe had already approved a barrier on its land many years ago. The question now was what kind of barrier it should be. That was for DHS to decide, he argued. The department was “committed” to consultation, he continued. “We take very seriously the tribe’s views on this,” he told the court. The judge appeared swayed by DHS’ assurances but needed time to consider. “I don’t think the government is trying to go outside of that 60-foot strip,” he said. The O’odham suspected the government would not be as mindful as it claimed. Two days after the meeting with Mullin, the DHS secretary, a border wall contractor had “inadvertently disturbed a cultural site” west of the reservation. The crew had bulldozed a 70-foot swath through the Las Playas Intaglio, a 200-foot long earthen etching in the shape of a fish that was at least 6,500 years old. The site was well marked and well known to area archaeologists. Wynona P. Larson Yazzie, an O’odham tribal elder, Marine Corps veteran and former tribal police officer, had organized prayer runs that included stops at the intaglio. She’d visited the site the day before its destruction. Since then, she’d closely followed the Nation’s lawsuit. On Aug. 6, Larson Yazzie saw a disturbing filing from the tribe’s attorneys. They’d received word that in four days government contractors would enter the reservation to conduct tests. DHS, the tribe argued, was “exploiting” the judge’s reflection period to “move forward with highly disputed actions.” Tribal leaders erected dozens of 8-foot-wide “no trespassing” signs along the three main access roads leading through the reservation to the border. Larson Yazzie, meanwhile, began making plans of her own. She was joined by Amy Juan, a longtime O’odham activist. Juan, 40, had grown up riding in her grandfather’s truck over the clanking cattle guard at Ko:li Ki:jig, a traditional crossing on the U.S.-Mexico line. After 9/11, a locking gate was placed over the cattle guard. The Border Patrol built a “forward operating base” near her grandparents’ home that would eventually feature a helipad, a detention space and an endless cycle of agents. Around the reservation’s perimeter, CBP established some of the largest Border Patrol stations in the country. Checkpoints went up on roads leading north. Tohono O’odham tribal members Daniel Oriol Figueroa Cervantes, left, from Mexico, and Amy Juan, from Arizona, visit over the border barrier at the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Aug. 29. Credit: Ryan Devereaux / ProPublica Human rights groups documented U.S.-born tribal members being arrested and deported, and verbal and physical abuse by Border Patrol agents. CBP did not respond when asked about the report’s allegations. For Juan, the Nation’s collaboration with DHS had sacrificed safety and civil liberties for elusive gains. Virtually everyone on the reservation had been touched by the dark side of border smuggling. During the mid-2000s, some tribal members, enticed by a chance at life-changing money, got involved in moving people and drugs, fueling cycles of arrest and incarceration that exacerbated challenges the community was already facing. At the same time, virtually everyone also had a story about negative interactions with the Border Patrol — a child traumatized at a checkpoint, an unlawful traffic stop or a loved one assaulted by an agent. “We want safety and the same respect as the next person,” Juan said. “We’ve never been against keeping people safe, but at what cost?” Larson Yazzie was similarly concerned. She worried that in the face of DHS pressure the Nation would fold and, like the intaglio, the borderlands would be lost. Prayer fires are an important O’odham tradition, often convened in moments of communal struggle. To Larson Yazzie, the coming of a wall was such a time. The chosen site was symbolic: the border gate at Ko:li Ki:jig. The camp had limited amenities — cots and chairs that encircled the fire, a cooler for ice, a weathered canopy for relief from the sun. They called it Tadai Me:i — roadrunner on fire. Someone was always awake to watch the flame, which was lit on Aug. 9, as the Trump administration’s contractors were preparing to enter the reservation. The first drone sighting in the area was recorded the following night, at 11:43 p.m., documented in the first of two activity logs. Kept in spiral notebooks, the logs offered a minute-by-minute account of what participants in the ceremony saw and heard. The handwritten observations, shared with ProPublica, span 13 days and chart a steady escalation by DHS, culminating in an elite tactical team that blocked tribal authorities from issuing trespassing citations to contractors or removing them. The camp wasn’t a protest site like those seen in Minneapolis, Chicago or other cities over the past year. Participants didn’t shout at passing Border Patrol agents. They focused on the fire, making sure there was enough sugai — creosote bush, a fragrant desert plant — to keep it burning. They were in ceremony, concentrating on morning prayers and nightly cleanses. The atmosphere was that of a family gathering in a moment of crisis. There were jokes and levity amid the uncertainty. Larson Yazzie knew at least one legislative council member who opposed the gathering. They feared it could lead to large groups converging on the reservation to physically block the border wall, in an occupation similar to the 10-month protest on Standing Rock Sioux land that halted construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016. The idea terrified tribal leaders. With its lethal heat and unforgiving terrain, the desert was dangerous enough without outsiders squaring off against Border Patrol. A ceremonial fire burns on Aug. 27 at a prayer camp near the traditional Ko:li Ki:jig border crossing on the Tohono O’odham Nation. Supporters of the ceremonial fire were themselves uneasy. They knew the story of Ray Mattia, the 58-year-old who was shot and killed by the Border Patrol in 2023 while unarmed on the doorstep of his home on the reservation. Agents, who were backing tribal police on the call, claimed to have mistaken a cellphone he was holding for a gun. “My fear is that they gonna start shooting us,” said 24-year-old camp visitor Collin Quasule. Quasule had videos on his phone of recent interactions he’d had with federal agents, including agents trailing him as he drove around the reservation, following him to his home, pulling him over without explaining why, refusing to accept his legal name and birthdate, and winking at him when he protested his detention. Across the reservation, community members were on the lookout for large trucks traveling together with out-of-state plates. On Aug. 12, Juan received a call about a caravan: six trucks with Texas plates, following an unmarked SUV with government plates. She called the tribe’s police department. The caravan was intercepted and escorted off the land by tribal authorities. The driver of the unmarked vehicle was confirmed to be a Border Patrol agent. The interception was one of nearly a dozen tribal police recorded over a three-day period. During the camp’s first seven days, the activity log filled with nearly 665 observations, mostly federal agents buzzing around their location. An activity log kept by tribal members documents border wall construction and law enforcement activity on the Tohono O’odham Nation. Credit: Ryan Devereaux / ProPublica While many would drive by without stopping, other agents would park and watch. At least one was reported snapping photos of the campers. ProPublica later obtained video of an agent doing exactly that. Mexican security forces, both military and police, were also observed conversing with Border Patrol agents over the international boundary. “It appeared that the 2 BPs were showing the Mexicans pictures on their phones,” read an Aug. 11 entry. “Surveillance has heightened,” Juan said, days after the prayer fire was lit. “Drones, helicopters, a lot of air activity.” The choppers included both marked CBP and what appeared to be military Black Hawks. The drones were of the handheld quadcopter variety, let loose directly over the camp, at times during prayer song ceremonies. On the fourth night, a gathering was held. Upwards of 100 people turned up, including members of distant sister tribes. The evening was peaceful until Juan received a text from an elder couple who’d left early to return to their home near Tucson. The Border Patrol had stopped them at a checkpoint a half-mile outside the reservation, they reported. The officers said they were conducting an “immigration check” and asked to see tribal ID. “Where you guys coming from?” the agent asked. “Ceremony,” the couple replied. “Oh,” the agent said, “is that the one going on down south?” The encounter was unusual, said Juan. The checkpoint is rarely staffed. When agents are on hand, she said, “they never ask us for a tribal ID.” When Juan shared the information with the gathering, people immediately began packing up, afraid, she surmised, of a late-night encounter with Border Patrol. On Aug. 14, Judge Richard J. Leon declined the Nation’s injunction request. “I fully expect the government in the months ahead to follow through on its guarantees of consultation and cooperation with the Nation to address the Nation’s concerns regarding border wall construction!” he wrote. Eleven days later, on Aug. 25, the Border Patrol sent the Nation its one-minute notice that the contractors were coming. Larson Yazzie jumped in her truck and raced for the border to document what was happening. An agent on foot stopped her. He’d laid a spike strip in the road ahead, he warned. Larson Yazzie filmed the contractors in the distance. When the tribal police department’s interim chief arrived, he too was stopped at a Border Patrol roadblock. A trio of Border Patrol supervisors approached, including two from a nearby station and a third representing BORTAC, the agency’s special operations wing. The SWAT-style agents wore desert camo, masks and patterned scarves favored by U.S. military units in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was only after promising not to interfere that the tribal police chief was permitted to record. He observed three drilling rigs manned by a handful of operators. An equal number of agents stood guard. The contractors’ heavy vehicles were all beyond the 60-foot zone that government attorneys assured the judge they would not leave. The chief also encountered a trio of Bureau of Indian Affairs agents, who claimed to have been sent on orders from Washington, D.C. Their mission, they said, was to “preserve the peace and monitor activities.” For the prayer camp’s participants, the need to relight the flame, which they had extinguished after a seven-day ceremony, was self-evident. They began that night. Davy Cross, a stocky 57-year-old with an intricate tattoo running down the left side of his face, was tending the fire when, at 4:33 a.m., he noticed buzzing above his head. At first, the machines were visible. There were at least five. “I seen all the red lights,” Cross recalled. But as they got lower, the drones went dark. Cross could still hear them and feel the draft of the rotors against his skin. Then, he said, “they disappeared.” The drones were soon replaced by an airplane and a helicopter. Shortly after 9 a.m., a caravan of Border Patrol and construction vehicles trundled into view. The work trucks continued on, but much of the Border Patrol force remained, forming a semicircle around the camp with Mexican state police closing the loop on the other side of the line. “We got surround[ed] by over 30 vehicles,” Cross wrote in the activity log. A video of the moment spread across social media in the borderlands. The tribe’s attorneys filed an appeal of the judge’s order allowing construction to proceed and pleaded for a halt to the government’s activities. They argued that the Trump administration was making “a mockery” of the court’s expectation of “consultation and cooperation.” A convoy of Border Patrol and construction vehicles pass the Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Aug. 29. That night at the camp, Larson Yazzie was singing prayer songs when Juan pulled in. It was near midnight. Border Patrol agents were coming and going constantly. Some passed without stopping. Others idled at the edge of the firelight while the red lights of a surveillance blimp blinked over the mountains to the east. Tadai Me:i wasn’t the only pocket of resistance on the border. In Texas, the Trump administration’s plans to run a wall through Big Bend National Park had brought together an unusual coalition that saw environmental nonprofits and river guides standing with hunters, ranchers and local sheriffs in opposition to the project. One week before the armed convoy rolled onto the Tohono O’odham reservation, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced that after speaking with the secretary of DHS, he’d secured a pause on the controversial project. “There are technology tools that don’t include barriers,” the governor said at a press conference. “Think of drones, think of fiber optics.” Last week, a judge granted a preliminary injunction halting construction in the Big Bend area while a lawsuit against the project proceeds. To Juan, it was darkly ironic. For two and a half decades, the Nation had been a laboratory for the technology Abbott described. Yet when tribal leaders made that case, they were told to stand down; the wall was coming whether they accepted it or not. “What makes Texas the exception to us is very clear,” Juan said. “It’s good old boy conversations that are happening between the politicians and the CBP commissioners and Markwayne Mullin.” Sunrise at Tadai Me:i prayer camp on Sept. 26 Credit: Ryan Devereaux / ProPublica The early fire watch that morning fell to a young Pascua Yaqui member named Nate Sosa. At 3:28 a.m., Sosa heard a noise — a round being chambered in a weapon. A Border Patrol agent had exited his vehicle. With a long gun slung low across his back, he shined a light into Mexico. He then walked within feet of the campers asleep on their cots. A half an hour later, a drone flew in from the north, followed by a helicopter. After that came a convoy dozens of vehicles long. At 6:02, while Larson Yazzie was leading the camp in prayer, a helicopter passed overhead. An hour later, a drone ascended above the fire. Liz Quiroga, a 28-year-old tribal member and regular at the prayer site, sat with the camp’s logbook open in her lap. Over the next five days, the book would fill with 379 observations. Nearly two-thirds involved Border Patrol units near the fire. The arrival of Mexican authorities was documented six times. An additional 39 entries referenced unmarked vehicles and suspected “undercovers.” Whether those individuals were Border Patrol, contractors or tribal police was unclear. The logbook cataloged a dozen instances of aircraft flying over the camp, including four helicopters, three planes and five drones. “Nobody has any idea what’s actually happening out here,” Quiroga said. “This is true dystopia.” While its legal challenge continues, the Nation has ceased attempting to remove border wall contractors from its lands. The camp and the surveillance that’s come with it remain. The post As Trump’s wall closes in, DHS intimidates Tohono O’odham with surveillance, masked agents and drones appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca28c675342cf4db8e796b World Series champion says potential MLB lockout could 'absolutely' cause cancelled games next season te 2026-10-10T12:00:06.592Z World Series champion says potential MLB lockout could 'absolutely' cause cancelled games next season In a normal year, most MLB teams would already be looking toward next year at this point in the season, as only a few teams remain alive. But what does next season even look like? Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are all but guaranteed to have a lockout beginning Dec. 1 , as both sides have diametrically opposed positions on a salary cap. The owners are pushing hard to implement a salary cap, while the players are vehemently opposed. World Series champion Nick Swisher said that games could "absolutely" be missed next season due to a stalemate between the two sides. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Absolutely, because just like yourself as me, is all of a sudden, you hear the players association speaking this language and the commissioner's office is speaking this language. I immediately knew out of the gate. Plus, just knowing a little bit more under the hood about the last couple of collective bargaining agreements, right?" Swisher told OutKick in a recent interview. The former New York Yankees star noted that Tony Clark is no longer the head of the MLBPA after resigning in February and that Bruce Meyer, who took over for Clark, will want everyone to know how he does business. Swisher said he hopes both sides go to the negotiating table in good faith. "When you get people going to the negotiation table, you're hoping that everyone's trying to go to negotiate a fair deal. You're hoping that both sides aren't trying to go to the negotiation table to win. Because if that's the case, we're in a lot of trouble. Because we're really, really far apart from each other right now, and the last thing we wanna do is slow this train down," Swisher said. Swisher said baseball is "absolutely crushing" right now, with revenue and attendance both up, going so far as to say that the game has never been in a better place. Yet, having spent 12 seasons in the big leagues, he understands just how tough the union is. "Pretty much all other sports are very salary cap-based, and that's kind of been the one thing for the players association and the players union. It's one of the strongest unions in the world for a reason, because they stand up for each other. And I was part of that before. I know the bond, I know the brothership, and, listen, it's a tough union," Swisher said. WILL MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STILL LOCK PLAYERS OUT AFTER 2026 POSTSEASON PROVES OWNERS WRONG? Swisher, like the rest of the baseball world, hopes the two sides can reach an agreement before any games are lost . "I think at the end of the day, man, I'm praying that everything gets itself back on track come the end of the season because I wouldn't wanna slow this train down, man. It's moving too fast right now and we got too many things going on well in our game to be slowing it down right now," Swisher said. During the Division Series, two prominent players were forced to make an impossible decision: Miss their child's birth or leave their team during the postseason to attend the milestone event? About an hour before the San Diego Padres faced the Milwaukee Brewers with their season on the line, All-Star closer Mason Miller went on the paternity list to attend the birth of his child. The Padres won Game 3 and staved off elimination in his absence. New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried, on the other hand, said that despite his girlfriend being ready to give birth at any moment, he would pitch in Game 3 no matter what. The Yankees lost the game, so Fried is now free to support his girlfriend for the foreseeable future. Swisher, a father of two children , said he was fortunate to avoid the dilemma Miller and Fried faced . "I was very blessed that I had one child that was born at the beginning of the season and one child that was born in the middle of the season. So, I didn't get presented with this situation where both of these individuals are put in," Swisher said. LEGENDARY SPORTS AGENT WARNS MLB LOCKOUT WOULD BE 'REMARKABLY SELF-DESTRUCTIVE' WITH CBA SET TO EXPIRE "It's hard for me to say that as a father now of two beautiful young girls that I wouldn't want to be there for the birth of my daughter. But once again, I was never put in that position." Having played in numerous postseason games, the former All-Star outfielder said it would have been difficult to miss those opportunities . "At the end of the day, I will tell you this, it's not as often as you think that you get to compete for championships. And for myself, I played in a bunch of playoff games, and we had one great championship run. And it would be really hard for me also to say that I missed out on any of that as well," Swisher said. While it would be difficult to miss a postseason game, the 45-year-old said he couldn't reconcile missing the birth of one of his children. "For myself, at the end of the day, I've never been presented with something like that, so, I really wouldn't even know how to answer that because if I missed the birth of my daughters, either one of them. I feel like that would always bother me," Swisher said. "That would, I would just like – I wasn't there for you. And as a father, that's the one thing that you wanna do is you always wanna be there for your children. So, I can't blame Mason, I can't blame Max." While fans see the players on the field and managers making lineup and bullpen decisions, much more goes into running a team behind the scenes . Swisher praised Yankees equipment manager Rob Cucuzza and the entire clubhouse staff for their work. "At the end of the day, I think the unsung heroes are the clubhouse guys, right? The clubhouse, you know, people that, that clean our underwear, right? That wash our jerseys, right, that are up at 4 o'clock in the morning, just unpacking our bags, getting ourselves ready for the next day's worth of work," Swisher, who spoke on behalf of PAYDAY to highlight the low-key legends who helped shape his career, said. "If you don't have those people, if you don't have the engine of your organization, you're not gonna be any good. And the fact that we are so blessed to have someone in New York who does that, who does just that, has an amazing job." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca241575342cf4db8e789d Why Alabama, with its high-powered offense, could be the team to finally challenge unbeaten Georgia te 2026-10-10T11:40:05.399Z Why Alabama, with its high-powered offense, could be the team to finally challenge unbeaten Georgia College Football Week 6 is here, and with it comes one of the biggest games of the season. It seems like the two schools square off each year, and it is always a great game. That’s what happens when two of the best teams in the country and two of the top programs in college football meet, and tonight we have Georgia taking on Alabama. This season, Georgia comes into the game as the second-ranked team in the country. They are a few years removed from being the best defense in the league. Now the team seems to have a better offense than defense. Still, the team hasn’t been bad on the defensive side of the ball, either. The Bulldogs haven’t allowed more than 20 points in a game this season, but they also haven’t faced anyone that impressive. In Week 1, the Bulldogs played Tennessee State and won by 60 points. In Week 2, they won by 50. Then in Week 3, they at least faced some more difficult opponents. They beat Arkansas on the road, but by "only" 28 points. Oklahoma came to face them in Week 4, and they won by 28 in this game as well. Last week, they played against Vanderbilt, and they won by 24 points. At no point in this season have they been tested or had to face a tough team. FIVE IMPORTANT COLLEGE FOOTBALL QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE ANSWERED AFTER THIS WEEKEND'S SLATE The Alabama Crimson Tide brings a 5-0 record of their own, and a rank of sixth in the nation. It has taken a while for the program to look good, but Alabama has been pretty solid through the first five weeks of the season. It isn’t like the Tide have faced anyone overly difficult outside of last week, but the team has looked good on offense, like it will be hard for anyone to stop. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Last week they hung 56 points on Mississippi State, a team that was climbing the ranks. Alabama allowed 23 points to them, but clearly had no issue with their defense. Against South Carolina, the Tide won by 31 points, and the previous week, the Tide faced FSU and won by just 14. It was the lone win that looked a bit questionable for the team. The fewest points scored by the Crimson Tide this season is 45 points. When these two get together, it seems like something always happens that is memorable. Georgia rocked Alabama in the SEC Championship Game last season, 28-7, but Alabama won the previous three meetings between the two teams. This game is in Tuscaloosa, so Alabama does get the edge. I like what I’ve seen out of Keelon Russell and think he can lead the Tide to victory. I’m going to take Alabama to win the game at -122. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca21c075342cf4db8e783c Sally Yates' Cornell alleged gang rape review could scrutinize crucial police interview, attorney says te 2026-10-10T11:30:08.570Z Sally Yates' Cornell alleged gang rape review could scrutinize crucial police interview, attorney says A key campus police interview that local prosecutors say they never received in full before initially declining to bring charges in the Cornell University alleged rape case could face fresh scrutiny as former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates reviews the Ivy League school's handling of the allegations. Yates, who served as deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, has been tapped by Cornell's trustees to conduct a sweeping independent review of the October 2024 allegations involving members of its Chi Phi fraternity, after the university's own investigation resulted in expulsions and suspensions. The woman, identified in court papers by the pseudonym Jane Doe, told Cornell University Police during a November 2024 interview, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped," according to a transcript obtained by CBS News. She also described later sexual activity as coercive and said she had been "completely and totally incapacitated." Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten, however, said his office reviewed a six-page sworn statement that described Doe's participation in the sexual activity and drug use as voluntary and consensual. Van Houten said his office did not initially receive the complete interview and told CBS News last week that the information in the fuller interview "changes the landscape for me." INSIDE EXPLOSIVE CORNELL RAPE ALLEGATIONS: 7 MEN ACCUSED, CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS AND A POLITICAL FIRESTORM Scott Iseman, a New York attorney who has represented students accused of campus sexual misconduct, said Yates could review Doe's full police interview and compare it with her sworn statement, later testimony and other evidence gathered during Cornell's investigation. "Those full recorded interviews, I can tell you from experience, have a treasure trove of information that are really, really important to exactly what happened," Iseman said. "It wouldn't surprise me if there was additional information in there that would have changed the trajectory of this case because that happens all the time," he added. The apparent differences between Doe's full interview and her shorter sworn statement could be particularly significant, Iseman said. "Law enforcement is supposed to make sure that all salient facts are included in that sworn statement," he said. Cornell said its police department provided prosecutors with Doe's sworn statement and a Snapchat screenshot in 2024, describing the evidence-sharing process as standard protocol when a possible crime has occurred. Iseman cautioned that he had not reviewed the complete interview, which has not been made publicly available, and could not determine whether any omitted information was material. It remains unclear why the full interview was not initially provided to Van Houten's office. Fox News Digital reached out to Cornell University Police and the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office for clarification. Cornell said Yates and her team will have access to relevant records, case files, university personnel and leadership as they review the school's response, under its original Title IX investigation, which determines whether students violated university sexual misconduct policies rather than criminal law. Beyond the police interview, Iseman said Yates could identify witnesses who were never questioned, overlooked text messages or social media evidence, and other information that did not emerge during Cornell's original investigation. "There's a lot that potentially she could uncover," Iseman said. But he cautioned against assuming Cornell mishandled the allegations. "It may have all been done very appropriately by Cornell. We don't know yet." CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE Cornell has defended its handling of the allegations, pointing to an extensive investigation that included more than 50 interviews and 12 days of disciplinary hearings. University President Michael Kotlikoff said two of the seven accused students were expelled, two were suspended for at least two semesters, one had graduated before discipline could be imposed and two were found not responsible for sexual misconduct. Cornell said both the accuser and accused students had opportunities to review evidence, testify and challenge the findings through an appeals process. Yates was brought in after the case erupted into a national firestorm following Doe's Sept. 16 lawsuit, which laid out graphic allegations that seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her during a night involving alcohol, drugs and group sex at their fraternity house in October 2024. The allegations have since sparked protests on campus while New York Attorney General Letitia James' office is conducting a separate criminal investigation. The men have denied wrongdoing, with some maintaining the sexual activity was consensual and others denying they participated. No criminal charges have been filed against the seven men. Yates' investigation extends beyond the Chi Phi case to examine how Cornell handles sexual misconduct allegations across campus, including its oversight of fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. Her team at law firm King & Spalding will also assess Cornell's practices against federal and state laws and examine whether the university followed its own procedures in responding to the Chi Phi allegations. Any new or previously overlooked evidence identified during the review could potentially be shared with James' office, Iseman said, though Yates herself has no authority to bring charges. BAR NAMED IN CORNELL RAPE LAWSUIT DISPUTES ACCUSER'S ACCOUNT, SAYS SHE WAS NEVER SERVED ALCOHOL WHILE UNDERAGE Her findings could also lead to recommendations for improving Cornell's procedures, even if the university is found to have followed its existing rules. Cornell said Yates will report her findings and recommendations to a special committee of its Board of Trustees, which intends to share the results with the university community. Yates has tackled explosive misconduct allegations before. Her 2022 investigation into women's professional soccer exposed widespread sexual harassment, coercion and abuse by coaches, along with failures by league officials to act on complaints. What began as an investigation into individual coaches exposed much wider problems across women's soccer, prompting a series of recommendations for sweeping reforms that U.S. Soccer subsequently pledged to implement. The Cornell case also highlights a wider debate over the legal protections available to students accused of serious sexual misconduct, even as universities have the power to expel them. John R. Grasso, a Rhode Island criminal defense attorney and former police officer who has represented accused students for two decades, argued that campus disciplinary proceedings can carry life-altering consequences without offering the same legal protections available in criminal court. "When I defend a student on campus, we don't have any right to discovery. We can't compel the production of anything," Grasso said. He said those limitations can make it difficult for attorneys to obtain potentially important text messages, photographs and other evidence that might support an accused student's defense. Grasso also described the difficult choice students can face when university disciplinary proceedings and criminal investigations overlap: participating in campus proceedings and potentially making statements that could affect a criminal case, or remaining silent and risking disciplinary consequences. "I have a right to remain silent, but if I don't participate, I'm getting found responsible," he said, describing the dilemma he has encountered representing students. Grasso said the consequences of campus sexual misconduct allegations can extend far beyond disciplinary hearings, describing students whose education, reputations and emotional well-being have suffered even when they were ultimately cleared. "Bad things happen to the accused the minute a complaint is filed against them on campus. Really bad things," he said. With the allegations now under renewed scrutiny, Iseman stressed the importance of keeping an open mind about what actually happened. "Just because the allegations are salacious or dramatic does not mean that's what happened," Iseman said. "So people need to keep an open mind." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca21bf75342cf4db8e7833 UCLA vs Oregon betting preview and spread analysis as undefeated squad eyes a major upset te 2026-10-10T11:30:07.824Z UCLA vs Oregon betting preview and spread analysis as undefeated squad eyes a major upset Each week we get a little bit closer to the games that matter most. The College Football Playoffs are closer than you probably realize and we are essentially at the halfway mark for the year. We will still have the conference championships and a few of the lower-level bowl games, and plenty of great matchups in between. One of those great matchups happens today as UCLA takes on Oregon. UCLA comes into the game as the 21st-ranked team in the nation. The Bruins are 4-0 for the season and currently 2-0 in conference play. In Week 1, UCLA took on Cal on the road and was able to win 45-24. Then in Week 2, the Bruins hosted San Diego State University, winning 28-10. The offense didn’t really get rolling, but their defense was good enough to get the stop. The Bruins faced Purdue in Week 3, and they got the offense back on track with a 52-38 victory. Then on the road against Maryland, they had their best game of the season, winning 54-3. Last week was a bye week, giving them a chance to prepare for this one. Most of their work has been done on the ground, as Nico Iamaleava has just 820 passing yards and four touchdown passes. They will need him to be elite against Oregon if they want to pull off an upset. The Oregon Ducks are 3-1 for the season and back up to 13th in the nation. It has not been a smooth ride to start the season with a couple of narrow victories and one upset. Week 1, the team hosted Boise State, and won 34-27, but this wasn’t exactly a comfortable game. The Ducks finally got the stops needed in the fourth quarter and the game-winning score. In Week 2, the Ducks couldn’t find a way to escape the loss. They faced Oklahoma State on the road and lost 39-31. It was one of those classic games where they were teetering toward a loss and then finally lost this one. The past two weeks have been a bit easier. After the loss, they faced Portland State and took out their frustration on them, winning 84-0. In Week 4, they won 41-27 over USC on the road, and that pushed them back up the rankings. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In order for UCLA to pull off the upset, it needs to make this a grind-it-out type game. The running attack has been very good. The Bruins have run the ball 60 more times than they’ve thrown it this season, so clearly they know their strength. Oregon ranks 39th in the nation against the run. Oregon will look to use a balance of both the run and pass to get a win. However, it does feel like this still might not be enough to cover the spread. I don’t have much confidence in either of the quarterbacks. I lean to the over, though, as both teams should find some holes and put up at least 25 points each. I’m going to take the points with UCLA. Oregon just doesn’t look that good this season. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d1575342cf4db8e779a Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 10 te 2026-10-10T11:10:13.385Z Flagstaff Event Almanac for October 10 Oct 10 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d1175342cf4db8e7774 ‘Donroe’ Doctrine and conservative victories squeeze cartels in Latin America te 2026-10-10T11:10:09.949Z ‘Donroe’ Doctrine and conservative victories squeeze cartels in Latin America The cartels are losing political cover, and they know it. The Trump administration has treated the Western Hemisphere as a security problem — rather than allow diplomatic courtesy to block needed action. Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro is in U.S. custody. Colombia elected Abelardo de la Espriella, who ran against negotiations with armed groups and won. Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and others have aligned with Washington’s enforcement policies. The Shield of the Americas coalition now coordinates intelligence and operations against cartel networks – but with a handful of exceptions: Mexico, Brazil, Cuba and Nicaragua. That is the Donroe Doctrine in practice: American predominance in the hemisphere, applied to migration, Chinese footholds and the drug trade. EXCLUSIVE: TRUMP’S NEW SECURITY ALLIANCE FACES FIRST REAL-WORLD TEST DEEP IN SOUTH AMERICA AS TROOPS DEPLOY Critically, this is a major shift in the operating environments for the Sinaloa cartel, CJNG (Jalisco New Generation Cartel), and the Colombian and Venezuelan networks that fed them. Cuba is the weakest link in the old arc. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the regime has already fallen as a functioning state. About a fifth of the population has left since 2021. The lights fail, the peso is worthless and the government that remains specializes in jailing people. Whether the Castro apparatus collapses by December is unknowable. What is knowable is that Havana is no longer a reliable logistics or intelligence partner for anyone who needs one. In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Morena government is increasingly alone. It keeps bilateral contacts with Washington while refusing the regional coalition, citing fear of U.S. operations on Mexican soil. If Flávio Bolsonaro wins the Brazilian runoff, Sheinbaum’s remaining major left-of-center counterpart in the region is gone. Isolation raises the diplomatic cost of open sanctuary to the drug lords. But the cartels are already adjusting. THE UNLIKELY SOUTH AMERICAN ALLY HELPING LEAD TRUMP'S DRUG CARTEL CRACKDOWN In August, Spanish police rolled up a CJNG-linked cell that moved roughly 2.5 tons of methamphetamine dissolved in vanilla aroma and finished it in a lab in Lleida. Earlier Sinaloa shipments concealed in marble statues met the same end. Mexican groups are treating Europe as a synthetics market precisely because cocaine corridors face more hostile governments. Colombia’s new president has ended the prior administration’s accommodation with armed actors. Venezuelan airspace and ports, long protected by the Cartel de los Soles network, are under direct U.S. pressure. U.S. strikes on drug running fast boats have sharply reduced Eastern Caribbean drug traffic. Routes move. Chemistry is portable — coca fields aren’t. TRUMP ALLY 'EL TIGRE' SWORN IN AS COLOMBIA'S NEW PRESIDENT AMID CONTINENT'S RIGHTWARD SHIFT Violence is scaling with the same logic. Mexican authorities have arrested clusters of former Colombian soldiers — nine of 12 in one Michoacán case were ex-military — after mine attacks that killed Mexican troops. These men are hired for ambush drills, explosives and drone work. They are not a kill team loyal to former Colombian President Gustavo Petro; Petro is out of office. They are mercenaries. Cartels pay for skills the Mexican state has not matched. The drone piece is further along than most reporting admits. Cartel explosives drops from commercial quadcopters are already routine. French and U.S. defense outlets have documented Mexican and Colombian nationals entering Ukraine’s International Legion, some with fraudulent papers, seeking assignment to First-Person View (FPV) units. One alias, Águila-7, drew instructor suspicion in Lviv for technical proficiency inconsistent with a humanitarian volunteer. The skills learned on a brutal battlefield transfer seamlessly to the Western Hemisphere. CRIME, KIDNAPPINGS AND DRONE ATTACKS FLAGGED IN US WARNING FOR BORDER REGION And a prosecutor’s office in Tijuana has already been hit by nail-packed drones. Border sightings run into the tens of thousands. The February El Paso airspace closure was the public admission of a problem that has been operational for years. With the cartels being squeezed, three shifts are likely. WATCH: DHS ISSUES STARK WARNING AFTER 300 ‘HOSTILE’ CARTEL DRONES DETECTED AT SOUTHERN BORDER First, more "legitimate" business. Avocado orchards, fuel theft, mining extortion and chemical import fronts are already balance-sheet items. European logistics firms and real-estate laundering are the export version. Synthetics let production move to whatever jurisdiction still looks the other way. Second, sharper violence where territory is contested. Leadership disruption and route competition have historically produced spikes in ambushes, not quiet consolidation. Armored "monstruo" trucks, landmines and FPV drones lower the cost of killing rivals and local police. Expect more of it in Michoacán, Jalisco and the border plazas. TRUMP CAN PROTECT CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FARMERS AND TAKE A BITE OUT OF MEXICAN CARTELS, TOO Third, heavier investment in bribery and extortion of officials on both sides of the border. Lost geographic sanctuary makes a compromised port inspector, financial regulator or federal agent more valuable. This is old cartel practice. The premium on it rises when the political umbrellas fold. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION None of this requires a Cuban collapse date or proof that Petro-era Colombian special forces are running kill teams for the cartels. Latin America’s electoral realignment, the U.S. maritime campaign, the European meth seizures, the foreign-fighter drone pipeline and Mexico’s narrowing diplomatic company are enough. Cartels are businesses under pressure. They will trade some territory for laboratories, drones and officials who can be bought or frightened. The test is whether the Shield of the Americas coalition raises those costs faster than the cartels and their corrupted political patrons can reroute. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM CHUCK DEVORE Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d1175342cf4db8e776b Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch execution te 2026-10-10T11:10:09.348Z Veteran shot 7 times in Fort Hood massacre has a warning for Americans planning to watch execution On Dec. 3, 2026, the U.S. government intends to take Nidal Hasan to a firing range at Fort Hood and publicly execute him. Few condemned men could make a more difficult case for mercy. Seventeen years ago, Hasan, an Army psychiatrist at the time, walked into a soldier readiness center at the Texas Army post and opened fire, killing 13 people and wounding 32 others. Now, after years of appeals, the Army is preparing to execute him by firing squad. And Americans will be able to watch on live stream. That last detail has transformed what might otherwise have been the long-delayed conclusion of one of the darkest chapters in the Army's history into a more uncomfortable question: How should a nation reckon with the gravity of taking a life, even when that life belongs to a mass murderer? For Alonzo Lunsford, a former Army staff sergeant who survived being shot seven times by Hasan, the answer is complicated. GOP GOV DEWINE URGES OHIO TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY, SAYS IT IS NO LONGER A DETERRENT Lunsford wants Hasan executed. He intends to witness it himself in December. He told Fox News Digital he would even prefer that one of Hasan's surviving victims or the relatives of those he killed be allowed to pull the trigger. Despite that, Lunsford says he has forgiven Hasan. "The weird thing about it, I've forgiven him because my faith does not allow me to heal and continue unless I forgive that man," Lunsford said. But forgiveness, for Lunsford, does not mean sparing Hasan from punishment. What troubles him is the prospect of turning that punishment into entertainment. "It's not a spectacle," he said. "There's nothing glorified in the smell of human flesh, blood and gunpowder. It's a smell you will never forget. It's a taste that you will never forget." "That's not something you sit around and say, hey, let's get some popcorn and look at this execution," he continued. "We as a people, we're better than that. This ain't no country where we do public beheadings and stonings and think it's fine." ARMY SERGEANT SENTENCED AFTER SHOOTING 5 SOLDIERS AND HIS MALE FIANCÉ AT FORT STEWART Lunsford was working at Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Processing Center on Nov. 5, 2009, when Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, opened fire. He recalled watching Hasan kill a colleague before turning the weapon on him. Lunsford was shot above his left eye, fell to the floor and played dead before eventually escaping outside, where Hasan shot him again. "I've accepted the fact I'm gonna live with the pain for the rest of my life," Lunsford said. He has since found purpose in coaching basketball, mentoring young people and helping others struggling with their mental health. Lunsford said he doesn't want children watching the livestream, though he believes adults can decide for themselves whether to tune in. "This is not somewhere you all start throwing some meat on the grill, get outside and say, hey, we're gonna watch them unalive this guy by firing squad," he said. "Don't do that." "Don't do that because when you do that, you're dishonoring those that made the supreme sacrifice, those who are no longer here. Those are heroes." War Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended making the execution public, saying Americans should understand the consequences of Hasan's crimes. "We'll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it's public," Hegseth said in an interview this week. "Because people need to understand that there's serious consequences for these types of things." Vice President JD Vance cast doubt Friday on whether the Pentagon would follow through with its plans to livestream Hasan's execution, saying he had no intention of watching it himself. "I see these announcements. I don't know that that's actually going to happen," he told reporters Friday. The decision for the first U.S. Army death by firing squad in 86 years to be live streamed has drawn opposition even from Republicans who support putting Hasan to death. "I absolutely support the sentence of death, but live-streaming executions is what jihadists do. America is better than that," Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., wrote on X. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., likewise said Hasan "should face the death penalty," but called publicly streaming it "beyond disgusting." "Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do," Tillis wrote. "It should not be happening in America." The nation's Catholic bishops have gone further, opposing both Hasan's execution and the decision to make it public. "In no way can Hassan's actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered," Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said Friday. "The public execution even of one who has done grave harm will only further undermine the moral fabric of our nation and be a blight on the conscience of its people." The decision has also raised a more immediate national security concern. Hasan, who was left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot during the 2009 attack, has previously spoken about becoming a martyr. Matthew Levitt, a former Treasury counterterrorism official and director of the Washington Institute's Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, warned that making footage of his death widely available could give terrorist groups material to exploit. "It seems like a poor decision to provide terrorist groups with a video clip they can effectively splice into radicalization propaganda," Levitt told Fox News Digital. "There's no tangible benefit to live streaming an execution, and it may, in fact, exacerbate the terrorist threat." For Lunsford, however, the execution remains deeply personal. During Hasan's 2013 court-martial, the two locked eyes. Lunsford wants Hasan to see him again before he dies. "I want to look at him in his eyes. I want him to see me — man to man," Lunsford said. "My message to him: Dude, you failed." "I go where I wanna go, when I wanna go, how I wanna go. With no fear," he said. "I can go outside and just smell and listen to nature. You don't have that luxury." And despite everything Hasan took from him, Lunsford said he hopes the condemned man uses his final moments to repent. "I want to give him the opportunity to, the last words out of his mouth is to apologize and repent," Lunsford said. "And be held accountable for his sins and for his crime. And I will be OK with that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d1075342cf4db8e7762 America's truckers issue dire warning as soaring diesel costs threaten 'domino effect' te 2026-10-10T11:10:08.710Z America's truckers issue dire warning as soaring diesel costs threaten 'domino effect' American truckers are warning that sky-high diesel prices are eating into their profits and putting pressure on trucking companies to cut routes, raising concerns that some drivers could be forced off the road and the pain could eventually reach Americans at the grocery store. "Fuel prices is going up, the rates are not going up," Miami-based trucker Suave Dorsett told Fox News Digital. "So it's hurting our pockets real bad." The warnings come as the Iran war sends diesel prices soaring, squeezing American truckers even as President Donald Trump predicts oil prices will fall "like a stone" amid expectations that the conflict could soon end. Drivers told Fox News Digital the damage is already mounting, with routes being cut and smaller operators facing mounting financial pressure. Dorsett is among several truckers who told Fox News Digital that soaring fuel costs are cutting into their earnings and putting pressure on an industry responsible for moving goods across the country, with one driver reporting fewer routes and others warning that smaller operators could eventually be forced to park their rigs. THE OVERLOOKED WAY THE IRAN WAR IS MAKING GROCERIES, AMAZON PACKAGES AND NEW HOMES MORE EXPENSIVE The national average for diesel stood at roughly $6.32 per gallon Monday, according to AAA — up from about $3.69 at the same time last year, a jump of more than 70%. The surge has also eclipsed the previous record of $5.816 per gallon, set in June 2022 under former President Joe Biden as Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent global energy prices soaring. For Dorsett, who has been driving for nine years, the price at the pump was even steeper. He told Fox News Digital he was seeing diesel at $7.40 per gallon while traveling through Ohio. Dorsett said the fuel spike comes as truckers are already shouldering a long list of expenses, including diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), which helps reduce harmful emissions, parking, showers, weighing and reweighing loads, repairs and towing. And if diesel prices remain elevated, Dorsett predicted smaller operators will be the first to buckle. BIDEN-ERA ENVIRO RULE ACCUSED OF STRANGLING TRUCKERS, SQUEEZING AMERICANS LANDS ON TRUMP CHOPPING BLOCK "Some of the smaller companies, like the smaller owner ops, would slowly fall off and it's going to create a chain effect," Dorsett said, predicting a "domino effect" that could eventually put pressure on larger carriers. Tyler Rinaldi, a Louisiana trucker with about a decade of experience who transports hazardous materials and other freight for an LTL company, said he has already seen weekend routes scaled back at his company. "I've seen a lot of routes get cut," Rinaldi told Fox News Digital. "They're not really running like they want to on the weekends right now." "I definitely see a lot change because of it at my company, slowly, but it's starting to be more noticeable," he added. TRUMP TAPS VETERANS TO FIX ILLEGAL ALIEN TRUCKING PROBLEM PLAGUING US ROADWAYS Rinaldi, who is married with two children, said fewer routes could eventually mean less money coming home. "When they start cutting routes and trying to limit the expenses on what routes they send out," Rinaldi said, "that takes away from the people that work in the company's pockets." Avante Jackson, an 11-year trucking veteran from Charlotte, North Carolina, who transports steel and other construction materials, said rising diesel prices are forcing truckers to take a harder look at whether the money they bring in is enough to keep their businesses running. "If I'm putting all of my profit in the tank," Jackson said, "at the end of the day, what do I have left to keep the doors open?" CUT THE BULL: THE REAL REASON BEEF COSTS SO MUCH — AND WHAT TRUMP IS TRYING TO DO Jackson cautioned against "fear-mongering" about potential shortages, but said a widespread loss of drivers could ultimately reach consumers. "It really could hit the community," he said. The latest diesel spike echoes a similar crunch in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, when the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent fuel prices flying. Diesel reached a then-record national average of $5.82 per gallon that June, squeezing truckers as operating expenses climbed. According to the American Transportation Research Institute, trucking fuel costs surged 53.7% in 2022, helping drive a 21.3% jump in overall operating costs to a then-record $2.25 per mile. The latest spike threatens to revive those pressures, particularly for smaller operators with less room to absorb rising fuel bills. As the Trump administration pushes international partners to release emergency fuel reserves in an effort to bring prices down, the truckers had their own message for the president: don't forget about the drivers absorbing the costs on the road. "My message to President Trump would just be to think about who's keeping America moving," Jackson told Fox News Digital. "Think about the little guys out here each and every day." TRUMP JUST BROKERED A DEAL WITH THE COUNTRY SITTING ATOP THE WORLD’S LARGEST OIL RESERVES "We truly are the backbone of America, we keep America moving," he added. "We just want you just to think about us and put yourself in our shoes...Let's try to get the fuel prices down and let's try to just make more of a change," he said. "We know we can do better." Trump defended higher fuel prices Thursday as a temporary sacrifice in the fight to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, saying on Truth Social that rising gasoline costs were "a small price to pay for Iran not having a Nuclear Weapon." Trump said last week that European countries had agreed to release diesel from their stockpiles after he pressed them to put more supply on the market. The G7 subsequently agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products from previously pledged emergency reserves over four months, including a substantial diesel release during the first 20 days, in an effort to ease pressure on global fuel markets. Trump also said his administration would not pursue a diesel export ban and expressed confidence that oil prices would eventually return to levels seen before the latest spike, though energy markets remain under pressure from global supply disruptions. Trump predicted during a Wednesday night rally in San Antonio, Texas, that oil prices would "come down like a rock" once the war with Iran ends, insisting the conflict would be over "very soon." "This week, President Trump signed an executive order that will quickly cut diesel costs and put money directly back into the pockets of American truckers, saving them over $100 every time they refill at the gas pump. Last week, he negotiated a deal with our European counterparts to release 100 million barrels—mainly diesel—from their stockpiles to add supply to the market and lower costs," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told Fox News Digital. "The President wants to see prices at the pump fall and continues to take historic action to ease temporary disruptions as oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz approaches pre-conflict levels," Rogers added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d0f75342cf4db8e7759 DEPROGRAMMED: How a man radicalized by the Taliban became a counterterrorism force saving lives from extremism te 2026-10-10T11:10:07.981Z DEPROGRAMMED: How a man radicalized by the Taliban became a counterterrorism force saving lives from extremism Mubin Shaikh, a former Jihadist radicalized by the Taliban, details the radicalization process that enamored him with extremist ideology, before he snapped out of those views to become a counter-terrorism specialist for the United States and Canada. "The biggest indicator [of radicalization is] what we call pathway to violence behaviors. So, doing reconnaissance on a target, looking up, you know, where's the local synagogue? Where's the local mosque?" Shaikh told Fox News Digital. "It's very important for parents, educators and others to be aware of these signs so that they can possibly prevent the next attack," he continued. AMERICAN YOUTH RADICALIZED ONLINE, BUSTED IN SUSPECTED TERROR PLOTS AFTER HATING COUNTRY ON SOCIAL MEDIA Shaikh’s introduction to radicalization began after a house party, where his uncle "guilt tripped" him into thinking the party was the "most heinous thing possible" he could’ve done that "dishonored" his family. "That’s what made me tell myself, I need to get religious, and that is what would start my radicalization," he continued. That incident prompted his travels to India, Syria and Pakistan, where he was radicalized by the Taliban. SHE WAS MARRIED TO AN AL QAEDA MEMBER. NOW ONE WOMAN IS FIGHTING THE TERRORISM SHE SAW UP CLOSE "The city that I was sent to in Pakistan was called Quetta and was and is a Taliban stronghold… I had a chance encounter with the Taliban who basically impressed upon me that the only way for me to really be successful in this world and the next world was to be a militant, was to fight in jihad," he added. "Me, [as] this young man looking for a sense of meaning, belonging [and] identity, these guys gave me what I thought I was looking for - and I became a supporter of their mentality," Shaikh continued. A few years later Shaikh got married — a reality he says started to clear the smoke around his extremist views. MUSLIM JAIL GANGS SAID TO FORCE CONVERSIONS ON PRISONERS IN UK: 'JIHADIST TRAINING CAMPS’ "The abstract conversations around theology and geopolitics yielded to the very real reality in front of me of having a wife and the idea that I could have a future, I could start a family, and so that became more important for me in my life. And that was basically addressing intimacy needs that every human being has. And so my interest in the extremist world started to wane a bit," he said. September 11th, 2001 would later become the biggest single catalyst in deradicalizing Shaikh. The worst terrorist attack in American history prompted him to travel to Syria, and research Islamic studies in depth. "I would spend two years there studying Arabic and Islamic studies and would go through this period of de-radicalization," he continued. MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD-LINKED NETWORKS EMBEDDED ACROSS CANADIAN INSTITUTIONS, NEW REPORT ALLEGES When he returned to Canada, "the first Canadian had been arrested on terrorism charges after the newly minted post-9-11 anti-terror legislation" - Momin Khawaja - a fellow classmate and peer of Shaikh from Quran school during his childhood. Shaikh saw reference to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and reached out to them, thinking Khawaja’s accusal a mistake. Once they confirmed his classmate’s arrest and spoke more to Shaikh, CSIS recruited him as an undercover operative in counterterrorism efforts. "I was already online, looking at the extremism that was out there… and by 2012, started to see the rise of ISIS in real time. It was at this time that the US government reached out to me and said, 'Hey, can you help us out with what's coming?' And so from 2012 to 2020, I participated and I supported the coalition against ISIS in various anti-ISIS activities and operations," he continued. HEZBOLLAH GROOMS CHILDREN FOR MARTYRDOM THROUGH ITS SCOUT MOVEMENT, REPORT CLAIMS Shaikh works now as an exit peer specialist for Parents for Peace, a nonprofit fighting radicalization and extremism by intervening with individuals before it’s too late, most of whom "overwhelmingly are juveniles" under 18. "What gives me hope in countering extremism is really seeing how people turn out after they've left extremist ideologies. It's like a night-and-day difference. And when they come to see the mistake that they were making, when they come to see the pathway that it was leading them towards and seeing that they have left that, their lives get better, their personal situation gets better," he continued. "To see parents, you know, have their kid back again — that's what it's all about," Shaikh said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d0f75342cf4db8e7750 Rahm Emanuel challenges DSA’s influence on Democrats, warns GOP ‘wing’ is disappearing te 2026-10-10T11:10:07.235Z Rahm Emanuel challenges DSA’s influence on Democrats, warns GOP ‘wing’ is disappearing As Democratic socialists, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, gain ground within the Democratic Party, former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel argued that socialists have less influence over his party than Republicans contend. Emanuel, the former mayor of Chicago and, at one point, President Barack Obama’s right-hand man, distanced himself from the more radical positions of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) while suggesting that the group could have a place within the party if it adopted more moderate positions. "I don't believe the socialists are a wing," he told the "Hang Out with Sean Hannity" podcast. "I think they are a separate party. They believe in defunding the police, which is not the party position. They believe open borders and open prisons. That's not the party’s position." RAHM EMANUEL WARNS ‘BERNIE BROS’ COULD SINK DEMOCRATS BY SADDLING MODERATES WITH SOCIALIST AGENDA "When you switch that, we can talk," Emanuel added. Conservatives have expressed concern over the rise of far-left, progressive candidates within the Democratic Party, warning that socialist-leaning politicians like Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., could overtake party moderates. MAMDANI, TOUTING RI SOCIALIST’S VICTORY, ANSWERS QUESTION OF ‘WHAT IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY?’ Emanuel pushed back on the Republican Party’s characterization of the Democratic Party’s trajectory, pointing to New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger as examples of Democratic pragmatism. "I don't think that's where the party is," Emanuel said. "I think the party is in the pragmatic wing; you can see that in the governor of Virginia, you can see that in the governor of New Jersey, how they both won their primaries." FORMER DNC VICE CHAIR DAVID HOGG CLAIMS DEMOCRATIC MODERATES 'DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT VALUES' The longtime Clinton adviser argued that it is healthy for the Democratic Party to have debate between its progressive and moderate factions. He also warned that the Republican Party faces an exodus of its moderate wing once spearheaded by Mitt Romney and John McCain. "I happen to think we're going to have a healthy debate in our party," Emanuel told host Sean Hannity. "We haven't had it for 20 years." JAMES CARVILLE PREDICTS A 2028 'RECKONING' AS SOCIALIST CANDIDATES EYE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET "There is a progressive and a pragmatic wing of the party. We'll have a healthy debate. That's what we should have," he continued. "In the same way that the Romney and McCain wing of your party is leaving. They have walked away, and that's what's going to tell the story of 2026." Emanuel’s comments come as he joins a broader group of establishment Democrats navigating an evolving Democratic Party, where Democratic socialist figures have gained prominence alongside the party’s more moderate tradition. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is turning to former President Bill Clinton as his political model as speculation builds around his potential 2028 presidential bid, telling Vanity Fair Clinton is a "master of his craft." "I watch videos of Clinton. I seek his counsel, his advice, and even in his absence, do that. I’ve been a student of his from day one," he told the outlet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca1d0e75342cf4db8e7747 Serial killer fears strike college town as school fortifies security amid popular river trail deaths te 2026-10-10T11:10:06.463Z Serial killer fears strike college town as school fortifies security amid popular river trail deaths A potential "serial killer" may be stalking a popular river trail near Michigan State University, where five deaths have fueled growing safety concerns. The Lansing Police Department announced it is investigating five deaths linked to the Lansing River Trail over the last year where a suspect may have been targeting and attacking people at night, police said. Now, the university's Department of Police and Public Safety announced it is reminding students to be vigilant when going out at night. OLE MISS NAMES STUDENTS FOUND DEAD AS OFFICIAL ADDRESSES POTENTIAL FOR FOUL PLAY In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety said in part: "The MSU portion of the River Trail has upgraded security measures to include additional LED lighting and Green Light emergency phones with public safety cameras, and it is routinely patrolled by MSU Police Officers on bike patrols. We encourage students using the trail to remain aware of their surroundings and take reasonable precautions to help ensure their safety, especially at night." TWO OLE MISS STUDENTS FOUND DEAD AS PACKAGED KRATOM IS RECOVERED AT TWO SITES: OFFICIALS OLE MISS TOXICOLOGY REPORTS EXPECTED SOON AND RESULTS MAY TRIGGER ANTI-FENTANYL LAW, OFFICIAL SAYS Of the five deaths, the youngest victim was Daniel Lusk, 22, who was found fatally stabbed under the East Michigan Avenue bridge on Aug. 20. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The stabbing occurred less than a mile from campus. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Police arrested suspect Edward Joseph Smith, 23, on Sept. 3, in connection to that stabbing. SEND US A TIP Smith has not been accused of any crime or involvement in the other four deaths. GOT A TIP? In a statement sent to Fox News Digital, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor said in part: "The Lansing River Trail and our downtown remain safe for residents and visitors. LPD has significantly increased their presence downtown and on the river trail at all hours of the day and night." LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The Lansing Police department said all of victims appear to be homeless White men. The investigation is active and ongoing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca160475342cf4db8e761b Inside the protest playbook to vilify Israel on 'global day of action' te 2026-10-10T10:40:04.503Z Inside the protest playbook to vilify Israel on 'global day of action' WASHINGTON, D.C. – As demonstrators, including the headline-grabbing CodePink agitators, descend on the nation's capital late Saturday afternoon for a "coordinated global day of action" against Israel, they will join a worldwide wave of marches and planned disruptions that may appear to be unfolding independently. In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, anti-Israel demonstrators carried signs deploying emotionally charged language against Israel, including one featuring a Palestinian flag and a bloodied hand with the message, "STOP GENOCIDE." Nearby, two women carrying mock machine guns flanked a cardboard image of a handcuffed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a noose around his neck. But a Fox News Digital investigation has found that, long before the first demonstrators gathered, the messages for the protest's "communications framing" and transnational action plan had already been written, the banners designed, the tactics circulated and the media strategy laid out to "turn public outrage into collective leverage." The campaign documents reveal that coalition organizers instructed participating groups to direct protesters to "shut down city squares," "encircle government buildings" and "blockade complicit corporate hubs." The document declares, "This is not a symbolic march and not a routine protest." Fox News Digital identified 179 organizations in the coalition, while an interactive Google Map published by the network lists 322 events scheduled across three days through Sunday. They include a rally on an "Intifada Trail" in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, a protest in Bangladesh by the "Bangladesh Intifada Youth Collection" and actions in South Africa by "Social Intifada." All three use "intifada," a term associated with Palestinian uprisings against Israel, including periods marked by deadly terrorist attacks. Activists describe the term as a call for resistance. The global coordination illustrates how contemporary protest movements combine international leadership, local activist networks, standardized visual branding, emotionally charged messaging and traditional news outreach into a single mobilization infrastructure in which professional political organizing amplifies the sincerely held convictions of individual demonstrators. LAWMAKERS THROW OUT 'TROJAN HORSE' ACTIVISTS THEY SAY ARE ENGAGED IN AMERICAN SUBVERSION Among the participating organizations is CodePink, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has received $1.33 million from Neville Roy Singham, a Shanghai-based tech tycoon who has funneled $278 million into a network of nonprofits under scrutiny by the House Ways and Means Committee and its chairman, Rep. Jason Smith, over allegations that some operate as "Trojan horses" and proxies for the Chinese Communist Party and other malign foreign interests. CodePink and other organizations under scrutiny have denied wrongdoing. Two days ago, CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin and D.C. coordinator Olivia DiNucci dispatched a letter to members, directing them to join the "Feminist Contingent" at the Library of Congress for the "global day of action." "And don't forget to WEAR PINK!" they noted. The network's connections were also visible last week, when CodePink co-founder Jodie Evans, who married Singham in 2017, joined an anti-Israel protest in New York City, marching behind a band of activists from Revolutionary Communists of America as they chanted, "Long live the intifada." Evans told Fox News Digital Singham supports CodePink's efforts and the "amazing work" nonprofits are doing to "stand up when violent things are happening." Taken together, the documents reveal a coordinated protest and influence campaign spanning continents, combining accusations of Israeli "genocide," attacks on the news media, workplace and university walkouts, blockades, political lobbying and carefully orchestrated publicity. A review of the planning documents for the global protests reveals the machinery behind the wave of anti-Israel demonstrations across continents as not only a protest campaign but a psychological operation: a common playbook combining strategic accusations of Israeli "genocide," attacks on the news media, workplace and university walkouts, blockades, political lobbying and coordinated publicity. At the center of the international mobilization are three organizations identified in the campaign documents: the "Global Alliance for the Palestinian territories," launched in July 2025 in London as a "truly international popular front for Palestinian liberation"; the "Anti-Apartheid Movement for Palestine"; and the "Global Coalition to End the Occupation of Palestine." An online directory displays 179 organizational logos from participating groups worldwide. Fox News Digital extracted the names from the logos and built a database of the coalition. The same pattern of coordinated organizing has emerged in another international protest movement: the so-called "student protests" rolling through France. A separate Fox News Digital investigation identified a network of 50 organizations coordinating and amplifying those demonstrations. Only 15 were classified as youth- or student-led groups, while the remaining 35 included communist organizations, labor groups, political organizations and professional protest coordinators. Organizers supplied participating groups with campaign materials, coordination and strategic support to "turn public outrage into collective leverage." In an August "Launch Statement," the alliance laid out a strategy to synchronize student demonstrations, workplace actions, rallies and civil disobedience across Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The stated objective wasn't simply to organize demonstrations, but to add Israel's war in Gaza to the international media agenda, turning separate protests into a coordinated communications effort intended to shape what audiences around the world see, hear and think about the conflict. But the most revealing aspect of the operation may be its stated objective: shaping what the world sees, hears and thinks about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In a "Launch Statement" in August, the alliance declared that the demonstrations are intended to return Israel's military campaign against Palestinians to the international media agenda. The campaign materials describe a strategy of synchronizing protests across continents, connecting student demonstrations, workplace actions, rallies and civil disobedience from Asia to the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The result is a coordinated communications campaign designed to transform demonstrations organized by separate groups into the political impact of a single international mobilization. ISRAEL, JEWS TARGETED WORLDWIDE AS WELL-FUNDED LEFTIST, ISLAMIST GROUPS JOIN FOR ‘NAKBA 78’ PROTESTS Weeks before the demonstrations, the alliance had already prepared a collection of campaign posters in seven languages – English, Arabic, Turkish, Finnish, French, Portuguese and Spanish. They supplied graphics for a large street banner carrying carefully selected slogans, along with protest-sign designs from folders marked "HANDHELD PLACARDS" and "STREET DEMANDS." One of the downloadable images is a poster with the message "GAZA GENOCIDE" next to graphics of barbed wire and watermelon, both symbols of Palestinian "resistance" against Israel. In Malaysia, a woman wearing a black-and-white Palestinian keffiyeh raised her fist while holding a printed version of the watermelon-and-barbed-wire placard], with the organizers' branding in smaller letters on her sign: "GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR PALESTINE." Behind her, other women carried the same sign and other signs featuring additional graphics from the same campaign materials. Other placards held by protesters in Malaysia yesterday, read, "HUMANITY IS NOT A CRIME" and "STOP THE GENOCIDE WAR!" Another downloadable sign, carried in Malaysia, reads: "LET GAZA LIVE!" The campaign's "Communications Framing" employs familiar techniques of political persuasion: repetition, emotional imagery, collective identity, moral urgency and the portrayal of inaction as complicity. The materials offer a window into the battle for public attention that increasingly accompanies international conflicts. One poster declares, "You cannot erase a homeland." Another commands, "End the genocide. Defend the land." A third combines an image of a child with the message, "Defend the land. Protect its children." Another repeats the words "Silence normalises" across the background before presenting the word "genocide" in oversized red lettering. But the campaign's internal messaging guidance goes further, prescribing accusations against Israel and the news media in a section called "Slogans & Hashtags," with "Call to Action & Core Street Demands." Among its recommended slogans is the blunt declaration: "Israel Kills. The Media Justifies." Another declares, "1,100 Days of Israeli Genocide — The Killing Continues." Yet another calls for action under the message, "1,100 Days — From Every Street, One Demand: End Genocide, End Occupation." Together, the slogans strategically combine accusations of "genocide" with demands for political action, while claiming the media "justifies" Israel's conduct. In its "Concept Paper," the alliance describes Israel's actions as a "war of extermination" and calls for countries to stop providing weapons to the Israeli state. The same document instructs participating organizations in its "Communications Framing" to use language that is "disciplined, credible, urgent and impossible to ignore." It also directs organizers to portray "institutional silence" as part of the problem and public mobilization as necessary to confront what the alliance calls continuing complicity. The objective isn't simply to communicate a political position, but to encourage audiences to emotionally identify with a movement and participate in its activities. The campaign presents its allegations of "genocide" and other violations of international law as established claims. On Friday, South African human rights lawyer Navi Pillay received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work, which included arguing that Israel has committed a "genocide" against Palestinians. Israel disputes the "genocide" accusation. ANTI-ISRAEL GROUPS RALLY ACROSS US ON OCTOBER 7 ANNIVERSARY, CHANTING 'LONG LIVE THE INTIFADA' The organizing documents go beyond encouraging supporters to attend demonstrations. Instead, organizers describe a campaign intended to "interrupt business-as-usual" and organize "high-visibility rallies, marches, picket lines, sit-ins and peaceful blockades" at "civic sites, government offices, financial hubs and corporate locations" that its organizers have "identified as complicit in sustaining or normalising Israeli violence." They also recommend synchronized "workplace, campus and creative interruptions," including "silent walkouts," banner drops, nighttime projections, street theater, "die-ins" and "other highly visible public actions that interrupt normal routines and make the political demand impossible to ignore." A detailed logistical plan urges organizations to "allocate funds," arrange transportation and establish "legal, stewarding, and participant support." ISRAELI PM NETANYAHU ARGUES PUBLIC OPINION SHIFT ON ISRAEL 'CORRELATES ALMOST 100%' TO SOCIAL MEDIA The organizing documents go beyond encouraging supporters to attend demonstrations. The campaign's organizational structure brings together prominent political figures with longstanding backgrounds in international politics and anti-Israel activism in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. A press release for the protests identifies seven members of the international steering committee, including: former British Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, who joined a coalition supporting the Communist Party of Cuba; pro-communist former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis; former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams; Palestinian political leader Mustafa Barghouti; former South African government minister Ronnie Kasrils; Indian activist Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla; and Italian politician Angelo Bonelli. Anas Altikriti serves as secretary-general. Jessica Breakey, the campaign's public relations officer, didn't respond to a request for comment. Beyond the streets, the alliance's strategy documents lay out a plan to convert the demonstrations' visibility into "sustained political pressure" on lawmakers and government institutions. In a separate advocacy document, organizers urge participating groups to mobilize protesters to write lawmakers, submit coordinated institutional letters and arrange meetings with elected representatives. The campaign calls for "immediate, total arms embargoes" and "comprehensive state sanctions" against Israel for alleged violations of international law. It also urges governments to suspend preferential trade agreements and institutional partnerships associated with Israeli policies. The alliance demands an end to what it calls Israel's "genocide and occupation," without specifying whether its reference to occupation encompasses Gaza, the West Bank or the entire State of Israel. The distinction takes on particular significance amid chants of "from the river to the sea" at anti-Israel demonstrations. Organizers encourage participating groups to use "targeted, template-driven letters" and "digital briefing toolkits" to support "localised political campaigning," adapting them to their national political systems. The documents provide direct instructions that participating organizations issue local press releases, distribute "ready-made social-media toolkits," share "graphics across digital channels" and hold briefing sessions to "ensure clear, aligned messaging ahead of the weekend." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca13ae75342cf4db8e75b9 Former MN state trooper tears into Dems as Somali gang violence terrorizes Minnesota: ‘Where is Ilhan Omar?’ te 2026-10-10T10:30:06.010Z Former MN state trooper tears into Dems as Somali gang violence terrorizes Minnesota: ‘Where is Ilhan Omar?’ Former state trooper John Nagel pointed the finger at his opponent, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and the Democratic Party for allowing Somali-American gang-linked violence to escalate in the Twin Cities. Residents of Eden Prairie and surrounding Twin Cities suburbs have been left fearing for their safety after a string of gang-related incidents this month, including the shooting of two teens shot outside an Eden Prairie high school football game and more than 100 shell casings recovered in a Bloomington neighborhood. "Where is Ilhan Omar in all of this?" Nagel, a Minnesota native who spent 30 years as a state trooper, asked in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I would think that as a congressman that represents this particular area that she'd be at these meetings or she'd have a statement or she’d be sitting down and saying, ‘Hey, how can we help this? How could we stop this?’ And I don't see her." OMAR'S GOP CHALLENGER COMES OUT FIRING WITH VOW TO CLEAN UP 'MESS' IN DEEP BLUE DISTRICT: 'PEOPLE ARE FED UP' Nagel accused other Minnesota Democrats, including Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, of having their "heads in the sand" and preventing law enforcement from stopping the violence before it got out of control. "They're being restrained by politicians, people that are trying soft on crime, people that're trying to send somebody other than a police officer to take care of issues, and it's not working," Nagel said. Looking at the responses of statewide leaders, including Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, Nagel said the majority of Democrats "don’t want enforcement." "The people do," he said. "They're tired of it." Democrats have been too lenient on crime for years, according to Nagel, which he said has "emboldened" gang members to break the law without serious consequences. "Because of how the Democrats have run Minnesota over the years, these gang members and then just crooks in general, they’re emboldened by this," he said. ILHAN OMAR ON TRACK FOR FIFTH TERM AS MINNESOTA VOTERS MAINTAIN FAR-LEFT STREAK Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher spoke at a press conference this week, highlighting that a "big chunk of the problem" is failing to hold gang members accountable, saying Moriarty's office needs to be more "aggressive" with prosecuting juveniles. In a statement to Fox News Digital, Daniel Borgertpoepping, a spokesperson for Moriarty’s office, said that no cases related to the Bloomington incident have been submitted for charging consideration, but "they’ll be thoroughly reviewed" if they are. Adam Abdihakeem Adam, 18, was charged on Friday in connection with the Eden Prairie homecoming football game shooting with two counts of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon and second-degree riot. "Mr. Adam will be held accountable," Moriarty said in a press release Friday. "Violence in our communities is completely unacceptable and it requires a professional, coordinated response, which happened here." Fletcher also pushed back on "East African" being used to generalize the gang members’ ethnicity, adding that "98% of these gang members are Somali" and that the broader label isn’t "fair." "I think we just have to say what it is and not run away from the term," he said. AMY KLOBUCHAR CALLS FOR MAJOR ANTI-TERRORISM INVESTMENTS AFTER ALLEGED MALL OF AMERICA PLOT Nagel said people are afraid of being called "racist" for referring to the gangs as Somali, arguing that law enforcement is simply going after those committing the crimes rather than blaming an entire community. "I mean, we have Latino gangs and Asian gangs and Black gangs, and we have Somali gangs. This is not being prejudicial." He said it’s a "Somali problem" because that’s "who's showing up." "It's ridiculous," he said. "I'm a police officer. I don't care who you are. I don't care what color you are." Nagel said a "gang task force" could be part of the solution and argued, "We don't need to pass any more laws. We don't need any more people asking for money to help their group. We need to take the laws that we have and prosecute people." As gang violence spills into Minnesota communities, Nagel said it can’t continue to go on like it has. "We need enforcement, we need arrests, and we need incarceration," he said. "Otherwise, this is going to continue to spiral." Nagel will face off against Omar and Independent candidate DeVelle Jackson in the upcoming midterm elections for the U.S. House seat representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. Fox News Digital reached out to Omar, Walz and Ellison’s offices for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0eff75342cf4db8e702c You’d never guess the crazy things cash welfare paid for. Nebraska is shutting that down te 2026-10-10T10:10:07.279Z You’d never guess the crazy things cash welfare paid for. Nebraska is shutting that down Beer. Liquor. Cigarettes. Porn. This isn’t just a list of things that can be bad for you. This is a list of things that Americans are buying with cash welfare, thanks to a massive loophole in federal law. Thankfully, states are finally taking action to prevent this abuse and protect taxpayers, with strong guidance from the Trump administration. It’s an overlooked — but important — new front in the ongoing War on Fraud. DOJ THREATENS TO CUT BILLIONS IN WELFARE FUNDING FROM STATES FOR FAILING TO REPORT ILLEGAL MIGRANTS The latest state to close this loophole is Nebraska. On Oct. 9, Republican Gov. Jim Pillen directed the state to stop recipients of cash welfare from spending money on items like tobacco, porn, tattoos, psychic and fortune-telling services, luxury watches and much more. Going forward, if you receive money under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program in Nebraska, you cannot spend the money on things the taxpayer shouldn’t be funding in the first place. Americans may be forgiven for wondering why people in Nebraska — or anywhere else — were ever able to buy these things with cash welfare. After all, most people assume that government assistance is only supposed to fund specific things that families need. Cash welfare in particular is explicitly designed to help low-income families "achieve economic security and stability." So, how did cigarettes and smut enter the picture? PRO-LIFE VS SOCIALISM: GOP LAWMAKERS DIVIDED OVER CONTROVERSIAL GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS It’s true that federal rules stop you from spending cash welfare at places like liquor stores. But you can still buy alcohol at plenty of other places, such as grocery stores. Similarly, you can’t spend cash welfare at casinos or strip clubs, but you can still gamble or buy pornography in plenty of other places. This loophole has existed for roughly 30 years, since TANF began — and it’s so large, it’s laughable. Did lawmakers not realize that alcohol isn’t just sold at the corner store? Do our nation’s leaders not know that "adult entertainment" is available outside of seedy clubs? WHITE HOUSE PUSHES 'WATERSHED' FRAUD-FIGHTING REFORM IN CONGRESS AS VANCE CONVENES TASK FORCE These are far from the only non-essential — and deeply questionable — things that cash welfare is funding. Taxpayers are also able to pay for things like concert tickets, streaming subscriptions, tattoos and luxury services like spa treatments. It’s enough to make you wonder: When Congress created cash welfare, did it put any meaningful restrictions on how the money could be used? Unfortunately, closing this loophole in one fell swoop would require another act of Congress. But thankfully, the Trump administration has issued guidance explaining how states can close this loophole, one by one. States can’t change federal requirements for cash welfare. But they can ask the federal government to approve stronger requirements on a state-by-state basis, which explains the sudden and welcome progress. Before Nebraska, Florida took the first meaningful action to stop this abuse. In August, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he was blocking cash welfare from being spent on tobacco products, drugs, porn, tattoos, video games, fortune-telling services, and a slew of other obviously non-essential goods and services. The Trump administration quickly approved the Florida plan, which DeSantis rightly said will protect "Floridians who genuinely need assistance" while also guarding taxpayers from fraud and abuse. What are other state leaders waiting for? CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION It’s shocking that any state has allowed such blatant abuse of the taxpayer’s generosity for so long. Perhaps they’ve been waiting for Congress to act, but given the dysfunction in D.C., that was always a long shot. Regardless, now is the time for governors to act. The easiest thing to do is to follow Florida and Nebraska’s lead and simply amend their state plans for cash welfare. Governors could also work with state lawmakers if they want to ensure more permanent reforms, while holding retailers accountable for circumventing restrictions. Bottom line: Every state must close this cash welfare loophole. No one should be using the taxpayer’s money to buy pre-mixed cocktails and porn. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM HAYDEN DUBLOIS Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efe75342cf4db8e7023 Comedians revolt against SiriusXM as 'middle class of comedy' fights corporate royalty cuts te 2026-10-10T10:10:06.559Z Comedians revolt against SiriusXM as 'middle class of comedy' fights corporate royalty cuts A programming change at SiriusXM has drawn criticism from comedians after the satellite radio company removed hundreds of working stand-up comedians from its comedy channel, cutting off a source of royalty income for affected performers. After SiriusXM replaced its Channel 99, Raw Dog Comedy, in April with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s new channel, "Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio," veteran stand-ups began criticizing the move, warning that it threatens an important source of income for independent comedians. According to the comedy industry advocacy group Stand Up for Stand Up, the channel's active roster shrank 66%, from 812 featured comedians in April to 275 by September, with more than 75% of plays going to the top 50 comedians. COMEDY STARS LASH OUT AT SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO OVER SIRIUSXM SHAKE-UP "Everything in life breaks down to money, numbers and money. That's what it breaks down to," veteran comedian Rich Vos, who has performed stand-up for 40 years, told Fox News Digital. Vos was among the comedians who no longer received airplay on the channel, having ranked among the 20 most-played comedians on Channel 99 before the rebrand, according to Stand Up for Stand Up. Although Vos noted that his decades-long career and club relationships keep him busy, he said he decided to speak out because stand-up comedians lack a labor union. "I had a great run with Sirius. I appreciate how much they played me, for how long they played me and, you know, but there's a lot of comics that aren't doing as well as I do," Vos said. "I've been around for over 40 years. So, there's comics that have been doing it five, 10 years and it's tougher for them. These are the comics that are really getting hurt by this," he added. Comedians and industry advocates say the programming change has eliminated a reliable source of royalty income for many performers, including those still establishing their careers. Comedians can earn royalties when their recorded performances air on satellite radio, typically around $15 a play. But those removed from the rotation no longer receive payments from those broadcasts. WHITE HOUSE URGES SITCOM PRODUCER CHUCK LORRE TO SEEK 'PSYCHIATRIC HELP' AFTER HE TARGETED TRUMP, FIRST LADY According to Stand Up for Stand Up, the rebrand has hurt the "middle class of comedy," which the group describes as working comedians who earn their living performing but are not household names and often live paycheck to paycheck. The decision has drawn criticism from several prominent comedians, including Patton Oswalt and Michelle Wolf, who have called on Maniscalco to help restore airplay for affected performers. "The fact that you and I still get to tour and still get to work and still get to be as funny as we are is because comedy right now is so dynamic and has so many new, young voices that are coming up. But 500 of them have been booted off of Sirius," Oswalt said in an Instagram video addressed to Maniscalco. "I know you didn't mean to do anything bad by doing it. You can easily reverse this decision. Get those young comedians back on the Sirius channel. Let them get those checks. Let them keep working," he added. The new lineup features established comedians including Chris Rock, Jim Gaffigan, Jamie Foxx, Whitney Cummings and Kevin Hart, while also regularly airing recordings from late comedians like Joan Rivers and Bob Hope. CHRIS ROCK SHREDS 'WOKE 1.0' ERA, COMPARES MODERN OUTRAGE TO SALEM WITCH HUNTS SiriusXM said its decision to discontinue Raw Comedy was driven by the channel's "underperformance" and was made before Maniscalco joined the lineup. "We have been listening to comedians speak out this week and want to clarify that our decision to end Raw Comedy was due to the channel’s underperformance and came prior to Sebastian joining the SiriusXM lineup," the company said in a statement. "While the challenges facing working comedians are bigger than any one person or decision, we remain committed, as we have for more than two decades, to making SiriusXM a place where comedians at every stage of their careers can be heard," SiriusXM added. Fox News Digital reached out to Maniscalco for comment and was directed to the above statement by SiriusXM.  Vos questioned SiriusXM's explanation for ending Raw Comedy. "I don't know what underperformance [means]. Obviously, that means not enough people are listening to it," Vos told Fox News Digital. "I just know funny is funny, and if that's your channel is to play funny, then maybe your marketing strategy is wrong... But funny's funny, and that's basically what a comedy channel is about, being funny." TURNING POINT USA TURNS THE TABLES ON 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' AFTER LATE-NIGHT SKETCH MOCKS CAMPUS RECRUITERS Maniscalco has also faced criticism over the programming changes. In an Instagram video posted Wednesday, he asked fellow comedians for patience as he works to expand the channel's lineup. "This goes out to all my fellow comedians – I want to let you know that I heard you, I support you, I love you. I know how hard the grind is. Believe me, I've been there," he said, before adding that he had "nothing to do with removing Raw Comedy from SiriusXM." Maniscalco said he plans to work with SiriusXM to feature a wider range of comedians, from emerging performers to established acts. "I just ask that you give me a little time, guys. I just got here and I need a little time to build out the channel. So I just want to let you know that I heard you and just give me some time and be patient and I think you'll like the result. God bless everybody," he added. In a statement to Fox News Digital earlier this week, SiriusXM said, "SiriusXM works together with our creative partners to program the best possible experience for our listeners." "The launch of Sebastian Maniscalco’s Comedy Radio introduced a new creative direction and a regularly evolving programming mix for the channel, and SiriusXM continues to invest in comedians more than any other audio platform to deliver a wide range of comedy offerings across our channels." Fox News Digital's Brie Stimson contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efd75342cf4db8e701a Ohio dog park shooting over Trump argument could end with two self-defense claims, or none: legal expert te 2026-10-10T10:10:05.891Z Ohio dog park shooting over Trump argument could end with two self-defense claims, or none: legal expert A shootout sparked by an argument over President Donald Trump at an Ohio dog park could end with a jury finding that both men acted in self-defense, or that neither did, a legal expert told Fox News Digital. Emmanuel "Mike" Mathews, 81, is charged with felonious assault for shooting David Mattai, 55, on April 21 at Centerville Mills Park in Bainbridge Township, according to authorities. Mathews has pleaded not guilty. Case Western Reserve University law professor Michael Benza said that under Ohio law, defendants lose the right to claim self-defense if they helped ignite the confrontation that led to the shooting. VIDEO SHOWS MOMENTS BEFORE ARMY VETERAN WAS FATALLY SHOT IN WALMART PARKING LOT DISPUTE Since both men allegedly took part in the escalation, he said, the case presents a unique legal puzzle. "They could both be found at fault, which means neither of them would get self-defense," Benza told Fox News Digital. Since self-defense relies heavily on subjective fear and perceived danger, Benza said, "It's also possible both get self-defense." Mathews' attorney, Ian Friedman, said the encounter began as a verbal argument, which turned physical in the park before ending in gunfire in the park’s parking lot. "Mr. Mathews was attempting to leave," Friedman told Fox News Digital. "He was attempting to keep himself safe." Friedman said it started when Mattai, who overheard Mathews talking to an eyewitness about Trump, disagreed with Mathews' view that Trump is one of the country's greatest presidents. Bainbridge Township Patrolman Friedrich Kaufmann testified at Mathews’ May 5 preliminary hearing at Chardon Municipal Court that following that initial verbal altercation, Mattai drove away, then returned to the park about five minutes later. FLORIDA MEN WIELDING HATCHET AND MACHETE CLASH IN PUBLIX PARKING LOT, POLICE SAY Mathews was still sitting at a picnic table with his dog when Mattai returned. Mathews gathered his belongings and began walking toward his vehicle, but after crossing to the other side of a park fence, an exchange of insults between the pair caused a physical confrontation. GUN-WIELDING COUPLE IN VIRAL BLM STANDOFF GOT FIREPOWER — AND 'A VOICE' — BACK AFTER LEGAL SAGA Friedman said that Mattai grabbed Mathews by the hair and pulled him into the fence. Mathews also reported being headbutted. Mattai denied the headbutt allegation, but Friedman said an injury below Mathews' eye supports that account. Following the physical altercation, both men retreated toward their vehicles after witness Jamie Jedlinsky, 70, reportedly stepped in to diffuse the situation. OHIO MAN CONVICTED AFTER TRYING TO SHOOT EX-WIFE AT POINT-BLANK RANGE INSIDE RESTAURANT IN CHILLING VIDEO Mathews got into his vehicle and allegedly placed a .45-caliber gun on his dashboard, when Mattai, who stood in the parking area after loading his dog in his vehicle, saw the weapon. The men allegedly exchanged words before Mathews fired once. Mattai retrieved a 9mm Taurus handgun from inside his Hyundai, then fired six shots "almost contemporaneously" near Mathews' head and body, according to Friedman. "We believe that Mattai was turning to retrieve his gun and coming back to aim at Mathews when the bullet struck the lower right portion of his back," Friedman added. Mathews was not injured in the gunfire exchange, but Mattai's return fire hit Mathews' vehicle at least four times. Mattai previously told The New York Times that he did not physically touch Mathews after seeing Mathews’ weapon, and fired back in fear of his own safety. Mattai’s wife, Sally Mattai, told the Times that her husband almost died after suffering a severe gunshot wound to his lower back that damaged his spine and required two separate emergency surgeries. Mattai's attorney, Ryan Fisher, said he believes public opinions have convoluted the case and created confusion. "There are a great deal of differing opinions of what went on in the dog park that day," Fisher told Fox News Digital. Fisher's response did not address the defense's claims about the gun or the timing of the shots. Geauga County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Mattai Aug. 5. He’s currently facing misdemeanor charges of assault and disorderly conduct. Benza said introducing a firearm changes the legal footing of a physical scuffle, but he emphasized that the order of events greatly matter. "You go from OK, we're hitting each other... physically, punches are being thrown. Now you've pulled a weapon. You have now escalated this fight, which then justifies me escalating my response by then pulling my own gun and defending myself," he said. "But you can't be the first one to draw the gun." Ohio law removes the duty to retreat when someone is lawfully in a location. Friedman said that since Mathews was legally allowed to be at the park, he had no obligation to flee. "He certainly had no duty to retreat," Friedman said. "Had he done anything different from what he did do in those seconds, he may not be here to talk about it today." Friedman said although the verbal argument began over politics, his client acted out of fear for his safety, not political retaliation. "This was never about a political dispute for Mr. Mathews," he said. Benza, however, said the county’s politics could potentially complicate seating a jury, regardless of why the incident happened. "In Geauga County, where this happened, it is a very Republican-dominated county," Benza said. "The one defendant may be concerned that he will end up with jurors who are very pro-Republican or pro-Trump, which would create his concerns about a fair jury." "The other defendant may want a pro-Trump jury because they would be so, well, he got what he deserved or something to that effect." SEND US A TIP Now, the case may come down to a jury deciding whether Mathews had a genuine, reasonable fear for his life when he is accused of shooting Mattai. GOT A TIP? Friedman predicted the evidence would show Mathews should never have been arrested, while Fisher said the case is "going to have to be flushed out by the jury in the upcoming trial." Mathews’ trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 16, at the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL If convicted, he could face a minimum sentence of five years and a maximum potential sentence of 15 years in an Ohio state prison, due to combined penalties of a second-degree felony assault charge and a mandatory firearm specification. Mattai is scheduled for a pretrial hearing Oct. 28, at the Chardon Municipal Court. He told the Times that he is "willing to plead guilty or no contest," if it means no jail time. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efd75342cf4db8e7011 France is devouring itself as school riots reveal a crisis far bigger than broken classrooms te 2026-10-10T10:10:05.164Z France is devouring itself as school riots reveal a crisis far bigger than broken classrooms Student protests over crumbling schools despite billions in public spending are fueling a broader crisis in France, as experts warn that the country's mounting financial troubles, President Emmanuel Macron's weakened political center and radical movements are pushing the unrest far beyond its original educational grievances. Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies' senior envoy for Europe, told Fox News Digital in an interview from Paris that what began in September with legitimate complaints about school conditions has increasingly been exploited by political forces seeking confrontation with the state. "Overall I'd say the anger is real but the violence I would say is organized," she said, adding that destroying schools would do nothing to improve the education system. FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION Seventy-two percent of education expenditure went toward salaries, social contributions and pensions for teaching and non-teaching personnel, while just 8.5% went toward investment, including infrastructure and equipment. The figures cover the entire education system, not just high schools, according to France's Education Ministry's 2026 statistical overview. Harvey Feigenbaum, a professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University and an expert on French politics, told Fox News Digital that France's underlying problem is a government caught between expensive social commitments, sluggish economic growth and mounting pressure to cut spending. "France is in deep debt. It wants to cut its expenses," Feigenbaum said, explaining that years of financial pressure and neglected school facilities have fueled frustration among students. The scale of the financial predicament is striking. According to Eurostat, French public debt stood at 117.6% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, the third-highest ratio in the European Union, behind Greece and Italy. Reuters reported October 8 that rising borrowing costs and investor concerns have severely limited the government's ability to resolve unrest through additional spending, a strategy employed during previous waves of French protests. The financial squeeze has collided with an increasingly fragmented political system, creating opportunities for parties at both ends of the political spectrum to capitalize on public dissatisfaction. FRENCH SCHOOL RIOTS DEEPEN AS EXPERTS POINT TO FAR-LEFT ALLIANCE FUELING ‘BROADER CONFRONTATION’ For Feigenbaum, the long-term roots of the crisis lie in Macron's political legacy. When Macron won the presidency in 2017, he promised to move beyond France's traditional left-right divide, combining policies from both sides into a new centrist political movement. But Feigenbaum argues that the strategy produced an unintended consequence: weakening France's established moderate parties without creating a durable governing coalition to replace them. "What he ended up doing was attracting the moderate voters from the parties of the moderate left and the parties from the moderate right, and essentially destroyed those parties," Feigenbaum said. He argued that the collapse of the traditional political center helped create space for more ideologically polarized movements. "Macron is a smart man, but he's a terrible politician," the professor added. Macron's controversial pension reforms illustrate the difficulty of persuading French voters to accept reductions in longstanding public benefits, Feigenbaum argued. Those efforts triggered widespread protests, while implementation of the 2023 retirement changes has since been suspended until 2028. The situation became especially difficult after Macron called snap parliamentary elections in 2024, producing a deeply divided National Assembly without a governing majority. "Even if the government wanted to do something coherent, they simply don't have the votes to do it," Feigenbaum said. That paralysis has left Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu handling the immediate unrest while Macron faces questions about the stability of the political system he helped reshape. FRENCH PM REJECTS POLICE BRUTALITY CLAIMS AFTER TEENS SEVERELY INJURED IN PROTESTS: 'ACCIDENTS HAPPEN' The protests began in the Paris suburbs in September amid complaints about overcrowded classrooms, inadequate heating and cooling, aging buildings and teachers who were not replaced when absent. Rodan-Benzaquen said the anger reflected years of educational instability, frequent ministerial changes and reforms that have failed to resolve persistent school problems. She also pointed to a broader sense of anxiety among young people about their economic future, artificial intelligence, climate change and international conflicts. According to the OECD's September 2026 Education at a Glance report, France spent $16,674 in funding per student in general upper-secondary education in 2023, compared with an OECD average of $12,421, adjusted for purchasing power. Yet teachers and students continue to complain about basic shortages. Responsibility for public high school buildings and equipment falls to regional authorities, while the national government oversees much of the education system, including teacher staffing. Feigenbaum said France's centralized education structure makes national leaders the focus of public anger when schools fail to deliver. The pressure has already forced a concession. Reuters reported Friday that Education Minister Édouard Geffray announced an emergency plan to deploy 3,000 qualified educators to particularly affected schools, costing several dozen million euros. Student unions welcomed the measure as an initial victory but pledged to continue demonstrating. The spending figures raise broader questions about whether France's financial and political priorities have left sufficient resources for maintaining school infrastructure and meeting students' needs. They do not, however, establish that teachers' unions or other organized constituencies have improperly diverted funding. TEEN'S HAND BLOWN OFF BY POLICE GRENADE DURING FRENCH STUDENT PROTESTS: REPORT As the demonstrations expanded, the involvement of France's hard-left La France Insoumise party, known as LFI, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon, became an increasingly contentious issue. Reuters reported October 1 that French intelligence agencies had told a government crisis meeting that LFI and affiliated activists played a role in fomenting the unrest. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez also cited agitators moving between schools to encourage violence. LFI has denied responsibility and accused authorities of aggravating tensions through their response. Rodan-Benzaquen said far-left movements were capitalizing on students' frustration. "There is an obvious instrumentalization, obvious manipulation," she said, arguing that activists were seeking to push some protesters toward violence. She linked the unrest to what she described as Mélenchon's broader political strategy ahead of France's 2027 presidential election. "His idea is that on the one hand he will scare voters on the right and on the far right, who will then go to vote for the far-right, and on the other hand he would mobilize his own camp," she said. Rodan-Benzaquen argued that intensifying political confrontation could help Mélenchon consolidate his support among younger voters and immigrant communities, while portraying the far right as an increasingly serious threat. She described it as a calculated political strategy rather than a spontaneous response to students' concerns. The involvement of LFI politicians has been documented by French media, although there is disagreement over whether the party helped initiate the demonstrations or became involved after the protests began. An October 2 investigation by Le Monde examined a police intelligence assessment describing radical-left activity around schools in Seine-Saint-Denis but questioned whether the evidence established that the movement itself was politically orchestrated. Feigenbaum offered a more cautious interpretation, describing some of the violent perpetrators as fringe provocateurs who exploit broader demonstrations without necessarily directing them. "They're not being organized by some, you know, some mastermind at the national level, at least as far as anyone knows," he said. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE The demonstrations have also raised questions about whether Islamist groups and pro-Palestinian activists are seeking to use the unrest to advance broader ideological causes. Rodan-Benzaquen argued that Mélenchon's emphasis on Gaza and the Palestinian cause has helped bring together political constituencies that might otherwise have little in common. "It's sort of the idea of sort of an intersection of different movements where they manage to bring together the different groups, the far left, Islamist movements, pro-Palestinian activists," she said. She pointed to Palestinian flags appearing during the demonstrations as an indication of how the movement has expanded beyond its original educational demands. The FDD expert argued that Islamist elements were attempting to capitalize on the turmoil, although she cautioned against reducing the entire crisis to immigration or religion. "But this goes far beyond the issue of immigration, it goes far beyond the issue of Islamism, it goes far beyond the issue of Islam," she said. EUROPE’S LEFT COURTS MUSLIM VOTERS AS ANTI-ISRAEL POLITICS RESHAPE CONTINENT The government's latest concessions have not ended the protests. According to Reuters on Friday, 141 schools remained closed while students continued demanding broader reforms. Nearly 10% of teaching hours in French public high schools remained unstaffed. For Rodan-Benzaquen, one of the greatest dangers is that the demonstrations reflect a society increasingly divided into competing political realities. She described how her 17-year-old son created separate left-wing and right-wing Instagram accounts and encountered radically different portrayals of the same unrest: one emphasizing police violence and the other violence by protesters. "Now, if you live in two drastically different realities, it is very complicated to come to any form of dialog and end agreement," she said. Her warning extends beyond France's current protests. "We are in an extremely polarized environment," Rodan-Benzaquen said, noting that social media can deepen divisions and allow confrontations to escalate rapidly. Feigenbaum sees an additional structural danger: a government burdened by accumulated financial obligations and deprived of the political consensus needed to reform them. The result is a country spending heavily to sustain its public institutions while struggling to deliver the services citizens expect — and a political system increasingly consumed by conflict over how to fix them. What began as a rebellion against broken classrooms has become a test of whether France can reconcile its costly promises with its financial reality before the divisions consuming its schools deepen further. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0efc75342cf4db8e7008 Plague mystery revives concerns over not-to-secret Russian bioweapons program te 2026-10-10T10:10:04.507Z Plague mystery revives concerns over not-to-secret Russian bioweapons program Marshall Billingslea was a Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer in the 1990s when he sat down with one of the highest-ranking defectors from the Soviet biological weapons program and began learning the extent of what Moscow had secretly built. And what he found out from Ken Alibek, the former No. 2 official in the Soviet biological weapons apparatus, is raising red flags for Billingslea over the Oct. 2, 2026, death linked to an anti-plague institute in Russia. "I think one of the most important things that Ken shed light on was the sheer scale of the Soviet program, which then Russia inherited," Billingslea told Fox News Digital. "Just mammoth." Three decades later, the mysterious death of a researcher at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East has put new attention on what became of that program — and Billingslea argues the world should be demanding answers from Moscow. MYSTERY DEATH AT RUSSIAN PLAGUE LAB TRIGGERS SWEEPING PRECAUTIONS AS US WATCHES CLOSELY "It's not acceptable in this day and age for the Russians to have a biological warfare program," said Billingslea, who previously served as President Donald Trump's special presidential envoy for arms control. "They need to cut it out, and they need to tell us. They need to come clean about what they're doing at this lab and whether this lab is still involved in their warfare program." The U.S. government says Russia's offensive biological weapons program did not disappear with the Soviet Union. "Russia maintains an offensive biological weapons program and is in violation of its obligations under the BWC," a State Department official told Fox News Digital this week. BWC, or Biological Weapons Convention, is an international treaty that prohibits the development, production and stockpiling of biological weapons. State's 2025 arms control compliance report assessed that the Soviet-era program was "absorbed, not dismantled" by Russia after the collapse and has "continued and evolved" since then. There is no evidence linking the Irkutsk researcher's death to Russia's biological weapons program, and Billingslea told Fox News Digital he has seen no evidence that the the institute remains involved in the program today. But the unexplained death has revived scrutiny of the Soviet program's work and the network of ostensibly civilian laboratories that Billingslea said Alibek identified as also performing classified work. Alibek's disclosures included Soviet efforts to alter pathogens to make them more lethal, transmissible or difficult to treat, Billingslea said, adding that some of the most troubling revelations involved plague. BIOWEAPON THREAT EXPOSED AS ANTHROPIC SOUNDS ALARM ON FOREIGN ACTORS PLOTTING VIRUS EXPERIMENTS "The goal was to render the plague bacteria far more resistant to antibiotics," he said. Billingslea said Soviet researchers also experimented with combining plague with toxin-producing pathogens, with the aim of making infections even harder to treat. "They took the plague bacteria and they merged it with a non-dangerous bacteria," Billingslea said. "The goal was to render the plague bacteria far more resistant to antibiotics." According to Alibek's account, researchers also worked on combining plague with toxin-producing pathogens so that treating an infected person with antibiotics could trigger the release of toxins. Billingslea said that U.S. officials were not relying solely on Alibek for their understanding of the program and that there were "multiple other sources of information" that made him "very confident in the basics" regarding the disclosures regarding Soviet-era research. "So this doesn't all derive from Ken Alibek," he insisted when speaking with Fox News Digital. By the time Billingslea was interviewing Alibek in the mid-1990s, he said, Washington had already confronted Moscow over its biological weapons work. "We knew about the plague programs, we knew what they were up to, and we knew where the sites were," he said. Among the facilities Alibek identified were at least six Soviet Ministry of Health laboratories that had legitimate civilian public-health missions while also performing classified work connected to the biological weapons program, according to Billingslea. The Irkutsk institute was among the facilities Alibek identified, but Billingslea cautioned he does not recall the Soviet defector saying that antibiotic-resistant plague or plague chimeras were specifically developed there. That distinction has become particularly important following the unexplained death of a 28-year-old researcher at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute. Russian authorities have said they found no microorganism linked to the woman's professional activities, while the World Health Organization has sought additional information from Moscow about what caused her fatal pneumonia. Billingslea said the pressure for answers — and for Russia to end its offensive biological weapons program — should not come from Washington alone. "It's very, very important that this is not viewed as a U.S. versus Russia discussion," he said. "This is a topic of grave concern to the entire international community." He also said that Russia needs to release the genetic sequence of the pathogen that killed the researcher, along with information about contact testing, the timeline of her illness and the institute's biosafety procedures. The genetic sequence could allow outside experts to determine "what it was and whether it was modified," he said. Billingslea called on countries outside the traditional U.S. alliance system, including Brazil and Mexico, to press Moscow for greater transparency, and pointed to a December meeting of parties to the Biological Weapons Convention as an opportunity for countries to confront Russia over the program. "At the December meeting, Russia is going to get grilled," he said. "And they should." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca0a4c75342cf4db8e6f53 Workers erupt over DC plan to bring robotaxis to city streets: ‘This is bulls---’ te 2026-10-10T09:50:04.616Z Workers erupt over DC plan to bring robotaxis to city streets: ‘This is bulls---’ A new proposal that could bring driverless rideshare vehicles to the streets of the nation’s capital is causing an uproar among union workers, drivers and religious leaders who fear the technology could eliminate jobs. Protesters gathered outside the John Wilson Building as D.C. council members met to discuss legislation that would allow Waymo and other autonomous vehicle operators to offer commercial rides in Washington, D.C. The protesters urged the council to reject the legislation, arguing that an influx of robotaxis would displace rideshare drivers. "We came out here today strongly because we feel that these robotaxis will put people out of work," one protester told Fox News Digital. "And people need jobs." TERRIFIED PASSENGERS FILM WAYMO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE DRIVING INTO LIVE FIREWORKS IN SAN FRANCISCO "I'm against robotaxis because it takes away from the community, it takes away from their jobs, it takes away food from their table," Frederick from Virginia said. He continued, "People need jobs to be able to support their family." "It's bulls - - -," Sabrina from Washington, D.C., said. "Let's not bring robots taking my neighbor's jobs. My folks that drive for a living, let's just not take their jobs." Another person at the protest acknowledged that autonomous vehicles could eliminate some driving jobs but argued the city should "take the offensive" by shortening the workweek without cutting pay and expanding employment elsewhere. "We should take the offensive on job issues," Michael from Washington, D.C., said. "We should shorten the workweek, without a loss in pay. So we'll create more jobs in public transportation, in hospitals, in service industries. So we actually maybe will lose some jobs to taxi drivers, but we'll create better paying jobs." The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 — introduced by Councilmember Charles Allen in May — would create a program for commercial autonomous vehicles in D.C. that would be run by the District Department of Transportation. TESLA ROBOTAXI MIAMI LAUNCH COMES WITH LIMITS Waymo says its latest safety data, covering more than 270 million miles of autonomous driving, shows its vehicles were involved in 82% fewer injury-causing crashes and 95% fewer crashes involving serious injuries or worse compared with human-driver benchmarks in the same operating areas. Supporters of robotaxis have also pointed to the potential for lower fares without a human driver, although current comparisons have found Waymo's prices can vary widely and are not consistently cheaper than traditional rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. Protesters claimed that while prices may be lower as the driverless vehicles roll out, the rates will eventually spike. "That's just something just to…get our antennas up and have us saying, ‘Yeah, ooo, we're gonna get cheaper rides,’" Sabrina said. "It might be cheap for the trial periods, and then all of a sudden we'll be paying $50. So no, I don't believe that. That's just some crap just to get people engaged with the Waymo." "They seem the same price to me," Helen from Maryland said. "They're in other cities and it seems like not much of a difference in the pricing." ZOOX ROBOTAXI REDESIGN BRINGS BIG RIDER UPGRADES The proposed regulatory framework, which could bring robotaxis to the city by 2028, would initially limit operators to 200 vehicles. Companies seeking commercial permits would have to demonstrate at least 180 days and 250,000 miles of autonomous vehicle testing in the District and submit plans aimed at reducing disparities in service availability and wait times across the city's eight wards. There was a public hearing on the bill in July, but no vote has been scheduled. The bill would have to be approved by the entire council before self-driving cars start to hit the city’s streets. "A worker should be at the table," Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO President Samuel Epps told Fox News Digital at the protest. "We shouldn't rush this." "I don't think it's good for the city," Eddie said. "If my children gonna get in a car, I would prefer for a human to be driving." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00f175342cf4db8e6c07 This Robot Will Deliver Your Food, if It Doesn’t Get Smashed First te 2026-10-10T09:10:09.196Z This Robot Will Deliver Your Food, if It Doesn’t Get Smashed First The winsome machines have been kicked, beaten and defaced as they roll through American cities bringing pizza and sushi — and vacuuming up data. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00f075342cf4db8e6bfe Could the Oregon Governor’s Race Be a Republican Hope? te 2026-10-10T09:10:08.631Z Could the Oregon Governor’s Race Be a Republican Hope? Republicans are playing defense in some of the most conservative parts of the country, but an unpopular Democratic governor has them hopeful in a progressive West Coast state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00f075342cf4db8e6bf5 7 Coffins Are Found Near North Dakota Governor’s Residence te 2026-10-10T09:10:08.017Z 7 Coffins Are Found Near North Dakota Governor’s Residence The bodies are believed to have been overlooked when a cemetery at the current site of the governor’s residence in Bismarck was moved in the 1870s, during the capital’s early settlement period. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ef75342cf4db8e6bec A Vague, Redacted Execution Protocol in Tennessee Draws Scrutiny te 2026-10-10T09:10:07.429Z A Vague, Redacted Execution Protocol in Tennessee Draws Scrutiny The differences between the current protocol and the previous one have become a focus in Christa Pike’s failed execution. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ee75342cf4db8e6be3 Fact-Checking Senate Ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina te 2026-10-10T09:10:06.839Z Fact-Checking Senate Ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina We assess three campaign ads in the battleground states that have focused on the cost of living. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ee75342cf4db8e6bda Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go te 2026-10-10T09:10:06.197Z Economic Pain and an Unpopular Trump Put G.O.P. on its Heels With Three Weeks to Go Inflation has hurt Americans at many levels: Farmers, truckers, consumers. It has also expanded the electoral map into what was safely Republican country just a few months ago. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6aca00ed75342cf4db8e6bd1 Executions, After Christa Pike, Are on the Minds of a Divided Public te 2026-10-10T09:10:05.330Z Executions, After Christa Pike, Are on the Minds of a Divided Public A botched execution and a planned execution that might be livestreamed have renewed debate and divisions over the most severe form of punishment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9f2dd75342cf4db8e69a5 Liberal hot spot residents can’t agree on what socialism means as far-left movements gains steam te 2026-10-10T08:10:05.248Z Liberal hot spot residents can’t agree on what socialism means as far-left movements gains steam Americans can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to what defines socialism even though new polling shows the movement's favorability is at an all-time high. Whether far-left factions are able to rally around the label could come down to understand its principles. Fox News Digital took to the streets of a Maryland liberal hotspot, Takoma Park, for its annual street festival to talk with attendees about their definitions of socialism and how far they would be willing to go to embrace its ideals. "The fact is that there's no…one answer," Nina Gilden Seavey said when asked to define socialism. "Just the idea of like, you've been paying all these things to set up these programs and then you're actually giving them to the people," Jaw Blake said describing his view of the political movement. "It's not a special group that gets to have them, it's just available." LIBERAL HAVEN FESTIVAL-GOERS WEIGH GOVERNMENT SEIZURE OF THEIR HOMES: 'I'D BE SO GAME' Jenny Sniderman had a more direct answer, claiming that "public libraries, the police department, the fire department, all our public services, utilities," are all part of what makes up socialism. A September Gallup poll found that 43% of Americans have a positive image of socialism — the highest level since the polling organization began tracking the question in 2010. But the survey asks respondents their image of socialism without providing a definition of the ideology or asking whether they would actually support adopting it in the U.S. The same festival-goers were pressed on socialism as an economic system, questioning their favorability of collective ownership. They shared some skepticism when Fox News Digital asked whether they would personally surrender their private property to government or collective control. "Do I want to give up my private property? Of course I don't want to give up my private property," Sniderman said. "Are they going to reimburse me fairly? That would be helpful in making my choice." "I don't know that I would necessarily love it," Blake said. "But I mean, if it was something that was beneficial, I'd at least consider it." DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' "Nobody wants what they have to be taken away from them," he continued. "But there is something to be said about…you can set up things so that they're available for everybody." "I think the government is not the greatest steward…of assets," Seavey said. "It's not to say that capitalism is somehow without flaw, but the fact is that there is an idealism that can come from thinking, 'Oh, if we had some more centrality, if…there was some kind of uber organization in charge of reallocation.'" Documentary filmmaker and self-described historian Seavey also questioned the idea of government control over private assets, but argued that the growing democratic socialist movement in the U.S. should not be confused with traditional socialism. "This is not socialism. This is democratic socialism. It's different. There's socialism, there's communism, there are all kinds of 'isms.' Democratic socialism is essentially what we have a growing movement in this country," Seavey said. "Socialism is where there is a massive redistribution of wealth. We are not having redistribution of wealth in this country." But the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the U.S., advocates redistributing wealth from wealthy individuals and corporations to workers and lower-income Americans. The DSA also calls for public stake in major corporations and essential industries rather than private ownership. THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE. YOUNG AMERICANS ARE FALLING IN LOVE … WITH SOCIALISM The differing interpretations among festival-goers reflect a broader debate over what socialism means in America — one that has taken on new political significance as socialist candidates gain ground within the Democratic Party heading into midterm elections. In a 2018 survey asking Americans to define socialism in their own words, just 17% described it in terms of government ownership or control of businesses or the means of production. Another 23% associated it with equality, while 10% pointed to social benefits and services. Nearly a quarter could not provide an answer. Seavey argued that political labels themselves have distorted the conversation. "Let's think about it differently and let's take away these ridiculous stigmas that have to do with these crazy labels that we have allowed the right wing to foment onto the rest of America," Seavey said. But as socialist-aligned candidates compete for office, the growing movement raises a question that favorable polling alone cannot answer: whether voters are embracing its promises on affordability and equality, or also support its broader proposals for economic ownership and control. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9bcf575342cf4db8e5172 Kamala Harris’ Husband Reportedly Wary of 2028 Run for Her: What Polls Show te 2026-10-10T04:20:05.111Z Kamala Harris’ Husband Reportedly Wary of 2028 Run for Her: What Polls Show Kamala Harris' husband, Doug Emhoff, is reportedly wary of a 2028 run, even as polls show her leading Democrats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9ba9d75342cf4db8e5101 Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Winner as ‘Mystery Person’ in New York Rally te 2026-10-10T04:10:05.767Z Trump Slams Nobel Peace Prize Winner as ‘Mystery Person’ in New York Rally During the event in Syracuse, Trump also criticized New York leaders over Thursday’s ICE-involved shooting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9aee675342cf4db8e4ee2 WNBA Fans Rip Refs Over Angel Reese Confrontation as Dream Eliminate Liberty te 2026-10-10T03:20:06.766Z WNBA Fans Rip Refs Over Angel Reese Confrontation as Dream Eliminate Liberty In an intense Dream-Liberty Game 3, WNBA fans slammed referees for not calling a technical on Angel Rees during a confrontation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9aee575342cf4db8e4ed9 Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years te 2026-10-10T03:20:05.533Z Angel Reese Leads Dream to First WNBA Finals in 13 Years Angel Reese leads the Atlanta Dream past the New York Liberty in a semifinal sweep, securing their first WNBA Finals since 2013. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9aee475342cf4db8e4ebe Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay te 2026-10-10T03:20:04.082Z Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of blocking competition. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a7de75342cf4db8e4d6c Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul te 2026-10-10T02:50:06.564Z Trump rallies New York crowd for Republican Bruce Blakeman's bid to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul President Donald Trump returned to his home state of New York on Friday night, showcasing America's "New Golden Age" and promising to help Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman flip the Empire State red as the GOP makes its final push toward November's midterm elections. Trump rallied supporters in Syracuse with a sweeping celebration of his administration's economic and immigration agenda, pledging to help New Yorkers secure lower taxes, cheaper energy and safer streets by electing Republicans up and down the ballot. "We're in the Golden Age of America," Trump told the crowd, urging supporters to deliver the same enthusiasm that powered his presidential campaigns. TRUMP CAMPAIGN INSIDER REVEALS STRATEGY BEHIND MIDTERM BLITZ THAT WHITE HOUSE HOPES PAYS OFF BIG "Please pretend I'm on the freaking ballot," Trump urged. "And in a really, in a certain way, I am on the ballot because they can take away everything that we, that we got." The president took Blakeman's challenge to Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul as the centerpiece of the rally, promising direct support from Washington if elected. "[Blakeman will] save this state. He'll turn the state around and I'll help him from the White House," Trump said. "I'll be helping him for governor." Trump blasted Hochul over New York's taxes, utility bills and public safety, arguing that Blakeman could unleash the state's economic potential by embracing domestic energy production and cutting costs for families. DEBRA MESSING SAYS COST OF LIVING, SUBWAY VIOLENCE PUSHED HER TO BACK TRUMP-ENDORSED REPUBLICAN The president also hailed his administration's economic agenda as proof of what Trump described as a remarkable national turnaround. He singled out Micron's planned $100 billion semiconductor complex in central New York, a project the company says is expected to generate 50,000 jobs across the state, including 9,000 directly with Micron. "This will soon be the home to the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility ever built in the Western Hemisphere," Trump said. Blakeman joined Trump onstage and echoed the president's message of a Republican resurgence, promising to cut taxes and utility bills, focus on public safety and make New York more attractive to both businesses and families. "We have to create good jobs, good benefits to keep our young people here," Blakeman said. "We gotta look at business not as the enemy, but as a partner." Trump also threw his support behind Republican congressional candidates Kailee Buller, who is challenging Democrat Rep. John Mannion in New York's 22nd District, and Anthony Constantino, who is running for the state's open 21st District seat, pledging to help Republicans compete for both seats. The rally also notably featured a brief but memorable on-stage appearance by legendary former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, whom Trump invited up before the crowd. "I'm just happy to be up here with my president, President Trump," Tyson said. "And, there's no way in the world I would ever be here if it wasn't for a president like Donald Trump. Thank you. Thank you very much." Trump responded with a laugh, recalling Tyson's notorious reputation. "I don't want to fight him," Trump joked, before complimenting the former champion. "You look good. Mike. What the h— are you doing?" With Election Day approaching, the president returned to his core message that Republicans need Trump supporters to make a roaring showing at the ballot box. "We're going to elect a Republican House and Republican Senate," Trump said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a7dd75342cf4db8e4d37 Christa Pike: Doctor Explains Fundamental Flaw in Lethal Executions te 2026-10-10T02:50:05.520Z Christa Pike: Doctor Explains Fundamental Flaw in Lethal Executions An ex-surgeon says Christa Pike’s survival of pentobarbital in Tennessee’s failed execution highlights a fundamental flaw. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a33375342cf4db8e4c00 Local actors take center stage as Broadway Maricopa brings dinner theater back for a second mystery te 2026-10-10T02:30:11.645Z Local actors take center stage as Broadway Maricopa brings dinner theater back for a second mystery During and after the first two Broadway Maricopa productions, artistic director Marcus Ellsworth was asked many times whether he was bringing in professional performers for the local shows.  “They couldn’t believe the performers were from right here in Maricopa,” he said. “The idea is to bring the community together and provide something Maricopa can be proud of. I want people to know there are super talented people here in Maricopa.”  That local talent will take the stage again this month for Broadway Maricopa’s second murder mystery dinner theater production. “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” will run Oct. 22-24 at the Central Arizona College Events Center.  The company’s debut production in February 2025, “Murder Aboard the S.S. Jungle Queen,” sold out its performances. Like the first show, the new production will combine dinner with an immersive, interactive mystery.   James Creighton, a Latin teacher at Heritage Academy, was part of that first production, playing the villain Barnaby in “Murder Aboard the S.S. Jungle Queen.” Creighton, who has been involved in theater since high school and through college and community theater in Albuquerque, said the role pushed him into something new.  “I had never done anything like that before. Marcus threw the role my way and said to be great. I found it to be a lot of fun, especially getting to take it over the top,” Creighton said. He later served as stage manager for “The Wizard of Oz” and is acting and stage managing the upcoming production.  For Creighton, the appeal goes beyond performing. “It brings something really important. The theater is amazing for people to get involved … and the community that comes with it.”  Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth gives direction to the cast members of upcoming production “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]Ellsworth earned a master’s degree in theater from Arizona State University. He is a playwright, performer and educator who moved to Maricopa 12 years ago to start the Heritage Academy arts department. He now oversees recruiting for all of Heritage’s Arizona campuses.  He shared with InMaricopa how the murder mystery dinner concept works and set the stage for the upcoming show.  “The servers who serve you dinner are part of the show. The last time was a four-course meal and we’re stepping up the menu even more. We pull out all the stops on the scenery. From the time you enter until the time you leave, you are immersed.  “The story is about a deceased casino owner who leaves his son his (haunted) manor and staff. The father won’t let the son leave until he figures out who killed the father,” he continued. “At the end, the audience can guess who the murderer is and win prizes. There will be other giveaways and surprises. It’s just like you would expect to experience if you were going to a professional dinner theater in a big city.”  Looking back, Ellsworth said the initial murder mystery dinner show “just went great. I’m so proud of that production. The actors, many of them pillars in the community, did such a great job. It was so much fun.”  Broadway Maricopa has since expanded beyond the murder mystery format. Earlier this year, nearly 70 cast members took part in a musical version of “The Wizard of Oz.” This included many youth performers. The show featured handmade sets, custom lighting and locally-produced costumes.  While young people will not be on stage for the murder mystery, they are an integral part of the Broadway Maricopa mission. A Fall Academy included three classes and workshops for children age 6 through 17.  Providing educational opportunities is key for Ellsworth. “I have a big place in my heart for that.”  The cast for “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” was announced in August. Twice-weekly evening rehearsals allow community members to participate while balancing their regular jobs and responsibilities. The preparation often picks up in the final weeks leading to the show.  “I’m just excited to have a real presence here in Maricopa,” Ellsworth said. “This level of interactivity and high-quality theater has been missing.”  He encourages anyone who wants to be involved in future productions — including actors, directors, vendors, sponsors — to email BroadwayMaricopa@gmail.com.  Tickets for “A Murder at the Haunted Manor” are available through the website. Mocktails will also be available during the dinner show.   Broadway Maricopa’s next production will be the murder mystery “An Inheritance Most Fatal” in February 2027.   Tickets: BroadwayMaricopa.com  Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth laughs as Ashlee Adams chases another cast member during a rehearsal of "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Matt Hans makes a note in his script of "A Murder at the Haunted Mansion" during a Broadway Maricopa rehearsal on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Cast members discuss how to collaborate in a scene of Broadway Maricopa's "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] A puppet sits on a chair as the cast of Broadway Maricopa's upcoming production "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" rehearse on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Costumer Paulette Burton advices a cast member on clothing for their character in "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" during a rehearsal on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth gives direction to the cast members of upcoming production "A Murder at the Haunted Manor," including Shiloh Klimke, on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer] Broadway Maricopa Director Marcus Ellsworth gives direction to the cast members of upcoming production "A Murder at the Haunted Manor" on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]   This story was first published in the October issue of InMaricopa.  The post Local actors take center stage as Broadway Maricopa brings dinner theater back for a second mystery appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9a32e75342cf4db8e4bd5 An NYC Curse: Rangers top goalie dragged off ice as New York sports nightmare deepens te 2026-10-10T02:30:06.960Z An NYC Curse: Rangers top goalie dragged off ice as New York sports nightmare deepens WhThe New York Rangers could be in a tough spot after star goaltender Igor Shesterkin exited Friday night's game with what appeared to be a lower-body injury and needed to be helped off the ice. The Rangers have been off to a hot start this season and came into Friday night's game against the Washington Capitals leading the Eastern Conference. The 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner came into the night with a 3-1 record on the year along with a solid .926 save percentage and 1.75 goals against average. As if that wasn't good enough, he also scored a goal back on Oct. 1. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE But in the second period on Friday night, with the game tied at 1-1, Shesterkin found himself way out of position during a net-mouth scramble. He slid across the crease to the far post, but appeared to jam his right leg awkwardly against the post. Shesterkin was clearly in a lot of pain and needed to be helped off the ice by his teammates. It looked like he was unable to put weight on his right leg. It was confirmed later in the game that he would not return. NHL TEAM AVOIDS NIGHTMARE SCENARIO AS COACH REVEALS LATEST ON STAR CAPTAIN AFTER TERRIFYING INJURY SCARE THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Dylan Garand entered the game in relief, but had only four NHL games on his resume. If you're a hockey fan, you know that losing Shesterkin for any period of time is a big problem for the Blueshirts. If you're not a hockey fan, just look at Rangers fans' faces when Shesterkin went down. The team will be hoping it's not as bad as it looked, but it did start a discussion on social media: did the New York Knicks curse the rest of the city's teams? Because since the Knicks won an NBA title, injuries have befallen Yankees star Aaron Judge and Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. Now, they could be adding Shesterkin to that list of key players who went down with injury. Of course, they'll take it one step at a time, and while Garand played pretty well after coming into the game, Boone Jenner was able to sneak one past him late in the second, and that proved to be the game-winner. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac99e7d75342cf4db8e4a9c Canadiens Surprisingly Trade 25-Year-Old Defenseman to Predators te 2026-10-10T02:10:05.200Z Canadiens Surprisingly Trade 25-Year-Old Defenseman to Predators The Montreal Canadiens have traded defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators in a surprising move. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac99c2875342cf4db8e4a48 Trump brings Mike Tyson on stage at Syracuse rally, jokes that he is Bruce Blakeman's personal security te 2026-10-10T02:00:08.632Z Trump brings Mike Tyson on stage at Syracuse rally, jokes that he is Bruce Blakeman's personal security President Donald Trump was in his home state of New York, this time in Syracuse, to campaign for Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for the state's gubernatorial election. Trump though had a special guest in Mike Tyson, who visited the White House earlier in the day and took the trip to Syracuse on Air Force One alongside Trump. While Trump was campaigning for Blakeman, he shouted Tyson and his physical stature out. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "I see somebody in the audience that I will never fight, I promise. But I remember when Mike [Tyson] was in his prime, when he was the heavyweight champion of the world. He’d stand in the corner and his people would all be holding him back. He wanted to kill whoever it was," Trump said. He was a very dangerous person actually, and he was one of the greatest fighters in history." Trump then cracked a joke that Tyson was there to protect Blakeman. "I see him standing right next to Bruce Blakeman. Bruce wants a little protection, he’s got the right guy. Bruce knows who to stand near," Trump said. Later on, Tyson was called up on stage. TRUMP GIVES RAW REACTION AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT MIKE DITKA'S DEATH: 'A TOUGH COOKIE' "Thank you very much. I'm just happy to be here with my president, President Trump, and there's no way in the world I would ever be here if it wasn't for a president like Donald Trump. Thank you," Tyson said. "I watched him get in the ring many times. He was a scary guy. I think he looks better now than he did 30 years ago," Trump said when Tyson left the stage. "What the hell are you doing, Mike?" Trump and Tyson were also joined by New York Yankees president Randy Levine, two days after the Bombers were swept in the American League Division Series. Trump made mention of the postseason loss, but joked that it didn't matter, because "he's won so much, it's not going to matter." Blakeman will be vying to take Kathy Hochul out of office. Hochul has been the state's governor since August 2021. Trump made the trip before he was originally slated to attend Saturday's Alabama-Georgia game in Tuscaloosa, but Hurricane Isaias ruined those plans, the White House announced Friday. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac99c2675342cf4db8e4a34 Top Democratic Group Pumps Millions Into Kansas Senate Race te 2026-10-10T02:00:06.519Z Top Democratic Group Pumps Millions Into Kansas Senate Race The $5 million investment from the main super PAC for Senate Democrats is a sign that party leaders see a path to winning in another red state as the political environment worsens for Republicans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac992c575342cf4db8e443e Gov Kathy Hochul signs New York onto Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition te 2026-10-10T01:20:05.060Z Gov Kathy Hochul signs New York onto Trump's school choice program despite teachers union opposition New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed on to join President Donald Trump’s school choice program despite opposition from teachers unions. "Every parent wants their child to have a great education and the best possible chance to succeed. That’s what guides my decisions as Governor," Hochul announced on Friday. "New York’s public schools are the backbone of communities across this state," she went on to say. "That’s why I’ve made historic investments in public education, increasing school funding by more than $10 billion and fully funding Foundation Aid for the first time." GOV HOCHUL'S PLAN TO OPT NEW YORK INTO FEDERAL SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAM DRAWS UNION OPPOSITION Despite Hochul's stated intention to participate, major labor groups and teachers unions remain staunchly opposed. A coalition of teachers unions and other public school advocates launched a petition demanding that Hochul reject the program. "Gov. Hochul plans to opt New York in starting in 2027. But most New Yorkers haven’t even heard of this program or know how it will affect New York," the petition states. "Tax dollars would help pay private tuition for families who never used public schools." Sydney Altfield, Scholarships for All Founder and Teach Coalition CEO, told Fox News Digital, "This is a tremendous day for New Yorkers. Millions of children across our state will now have access to scholarships that can help pay for tutoring, after-school programs and other educational needs." "Governor Hochul has kept her promise to New York families, helping put money back into the pockets of hardworking parents while expanding educational opportunities for children across the state," she added. PRO-TRUMP GROUP LEADS NEW COALITION TO UNDERCUT TEACHERS UNIONS Hochul’s announcement came after the Department of the Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations Oct. 1 to implement the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program, paving the way for America's first nationwide school choice framework. The initiative, also referred to as the Education Freedom Tax Credit, allows individual taxpayers to receive up to a $1,700 dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit for donations made to non-profit scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs). However, state governors must formally opt into the program for their residents and local educational organizations to participate and receive the funds. The IRS recently reported that more than half of U.S. states have already signed up to participate. Burke noted that "competitive pressure" will ultimately force blue states to capture the influx of private donations. Education Secretary Linda McMahon previously noted that some Democratic leaders have resisted the federal scholarship program simply because "it’s a Trump measure." Democratic governors who have traditionally opposed school choice initiatives will face mounting competitive pressure to join Trump's program as states weigh whether to participate and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moves to formally opt in, a top Department of Education official told Fox News Digital. Kentucky has since formally joined the federal program after the state legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of opt-in legislation. Unlike traditional voucher programs that draw directly from municipal or state public education funds, tax credit scholarships allow taxpayers to redirect a portion of their federal tax liability toward non-profit funding for student scholarships. The federal framework leaves the opt-in decision to state governors, enabling local families to access federally incentivized scholarship dollars. "I’ve been clear from the start that New York would participate in the federal scholarship tax credit program if, and only if, all schools and students, including those in our public schools, could benefit. After a careful review of the federal regulations, we believe this program has the potential to bring millions of additional dollars to New York students and families without taking a single dollar from public schools or our state or local budgets," Hochul said. "I’m not going to leave money on the table when it could help our kids," she added. "That’s why I have also been directly engaging with business leaders, who have committed to use this program to support public school students and their academic needs. I look forward to working with education leaders across the state to make sure these resources reach students in every community. My commitment to public education has not changed, and it never will." MORE THAN 400K NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN ENROLLED IN FAILING PUBLIC SCHOOLS: REPORT For decades, school choice initiatives have remained a third-rail issue for many Democrats, who contend that choice models weaken public school systems and undermine labor unions. However, growing parent demand for alternative education options — including charter schools, private schooling and homeschooling following the COVID-19 pandemic — has pushed several prominent Democrats to reevaluate their positions. Trump's landmark school choice program comes as major blue city school districts struggle to retain students since the coronavirus pandemic. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9906f75342cf4db8e43c7 Lions head coach pays tribute to Mike Ditka after learning of his death from a press conference question te 2026-10-10T01:10:07.479Z Lions head coach pays tribute to Mike Ditka after learning of his death from a press conference question Reactions are pouring in after news broke of the death of legendary NFL coach Mike Ditka, and one of the best came from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell. The Lions coach was in the midst of a news conference when a reporter asked if he had heard the news of Ditka's passing at the age of 86. He hadn't, and that led to Campbell telling the story of his experience with Ditka ahead of the 1999 NFL Draft. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Campbell was a tight end out of Texas A&M heading into the draft, and like any prospect, he did some interviews with teams. One of those teams was the New Orleans Saints, who were coached at the time by Ditka, who was also a tight end in his playing days. "[Ditka] was someone I loved, man. Growing up, Ditka was it," Campbell said. "[I'm a] huge fan." He said that the Saints, and specifically Ditka, wanted to meet with him. While Campbell knew the legendary coach would be in the room, he thought others would be in there too. Nope. Just him, Ditka, and a room full of cigar smoke. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "It was one of the best times of my life and most intimidating times of my life sitting across from Mike Ditka," Campbell said. "It was awesome, man. Him asking questions about where you grew up, how you think, how you're wired, the game, what you see, it was awesome. "Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He's a legend." What a classy tribute, and to pull that story out of his hat in the moment shows just how much the late coach meant to Campbell. Of course, the Saints did not end up drafting Campbell. Instead, he was selected by the New York Giants in the third round, 79th overall. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9906d75342cf4db8e4399 Broncos OC Davis Webb Shares Blunt Reaction to Losing Play Calling Duties te 2026-10-10T01:10:05.520Z Broncos OC Davis Webb Shares Blunt Reaction to Losing Play Calling Duties Broncos OC Davis Webb gives a blunt response to Sean Payton taking over his duties as the team's play-caller for Week 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac98e1a75342cf4db8e435f Octoberfest arrives on Main Street te 2026-10-10T01:00:10.699Z Octoberfest arrives on Main Street A two-day autumn celebration began Friday at the Main Street Commons in Downtown Havasu, where dozens of vendors gathered for this year's Octoberfest event. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac98bbe75342cf4db8e42a5 James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back te 2026-10-10T00:50:06.950Z James Talarico resurfaces after extended absence as his campaign pushes back Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico reappeared on the campaign trail Friday after a nearly two-week absence, ending days of speculation and criticism from political opponents regarding his whereabouts. "Hate to disappoint the conspiracy theorists, but James is still alive and meeting with voters at ACL today," Talarico’s primary spokesperson, JT Ennis, wrote on X. The post included a video of the candidate walking through crowds and greeting supporters at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. MEET THE VOTERS WHO COULD BREAK THE GOP’S DECADESLONG GRIP ON A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD Talarico, who is challenging Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a closely-watched U.S. Senate contest, had not been seen publicly in person at a campaign event since late September. His last in-person event was a Sept. 26 news conference in Carrollton addressing rising gas prices. Talarico's campaign attributed the absence to a severe case of the flu. However, the prolonged pause drew sharp criticism from Republicans, including President Donald Trump. HECKLERS INTERRUPT TRUMP TEXAS RALLY MULTIPLE TIMES In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused the Democrat of being "MISSING IN ACTION." "TalaFREAKo has been missing for 12 days! Now, after looking for him throughout all of Texas, and beyond, probably even weirder places than anyone would think possible, he put out a statement that he has the 'flu,'" Trump wrote. "12 days is a long time to rid yourself of the so-called flu bug. What’s going on?" he added. "We need a Senator that’s a proven Champion like one that has been, without question, the Greatest Attorney General in the History of Texas, and one of the Greatest in the U.S.A." Talarico’s campaign pushed back on the characterization that he had been absent from the campaign trail for nearly two weeks, saying he attended a Zoom on Sept. 30 with the U.S. Hispanic Business Council, after canceling an in-person event. The campaign argued that because he attended that Zoom, his absence was closer to nine days. COWBOYS LEGEND RANDY WHITE ENDORSES KEN PAXTON, WARNS JAMES TALARICO ‘CAN’T BE TRUSTED’ Talarico's last public event was a Sept. 26 campaign event in Texas where he held a press conference in Carrollton. On Sept. 28, he attended a fundraiser in New York City. The next day, he said he'd been diagnosed with the flu. Talarico's absence also prompted Paxton to target his opponent’s absence while on the campaign trail. "Where is James Talarico?" Paxton asked during a campaign rally in San Antonio. PAXTON VENTS OVER LACK OF CAMPAIGN CONTROL AS DC ESTABLISHMENT HE ONCE BATTLED COMES TO HIS AID Talarico's campaign confirmed he expects to return to a full in-person schedule through the weekend ahead of an Oct. 14 CNN town hall. The campaign previously noted that prior to his illness, Talarico had already completed more than 100 public campaign events across the state. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9896775342cf4db8e4226 Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the race te 2026-10-10T00:40:07.247Z Former Obama advisor tells divided Maine Democrats to 'get over your s---' and win the race Former aides to President Barack Obama discussed divisions among Maine Democrats over the party's troubled U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins, with a warning to Democrats to "get over your s---." Maine's Senate race has drawn national attention after Democrats replaced their initial candidate, Graham Platner, due to sexual assault allegations against him. His replacement, Troy Jackson, has faced controversies of his own. Even so, Obama, the former boss of the "Pod Save America" hosts, recently released an endorsement video urging Maine voters not to sit out the election. The hosts discussed why Obama might have chosen that message. Former Obama strategist Dan Pfeiffer told his co-hosts that "it is true, and we have — this has been sort of mysterious to both of us — that there are a significant number of people in Maine who seem not to like Troy Jackson, including some Democrats." DEM WHO ABANDONED PLATNER AFTER SEX ASSAULT CLAIM NOW SCRAMBLES FOR HIS VOTERS "Yeah," former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau agreed. "That’s my biggest worry." Pfeiffer offered his assessment of the feuds between Democrats, saying, "And, so I think a little whether there are people who supported Platner who didn't like Platner being gone or the process by which we got here, or people who were supporting Mills who don't like any of this and Mills and Jackson do not like each other. And as of, like, two weeks ago, Mills had not endorsed Jackson and Jackson had not asked for the endorsement. "Everyone get over your s---, and let's try to win this race.  "I think there is some sense or fear, maybe, that some of the people who are not enthusiastic about Jackson for some reason because of how this process played out may sit out and so just like ‘get in here, get in the fight,’" Pfeiffer added of Obama’s video.  "I don't know if that's a real concern or not, but if I was trying to find a reason why that line would be in there, that would be it." "Yeah, I would say to all the Maine Democrats out there, I know it's been a rough one, but look to Michigan," Favreau said. "They had an extremely divisive primary, and you had Gretchen Whitmer … out there with Abdul [El-Sayed] this week. "Haley Stevens has been saying great things," he continued, noting Democrats in Michigan have been coming together after initially being divided. "And I really wish — I do think that Troy Jackson would probably benefit from more Maine Democrats and national Democrats kind of, you know, because, like, Maine is the kind of state that, again, it wants to go Democratic," Favreau added.  "They want — those voters want a Democratic Senate. That's what they're telling. "Even The New York Times poll that showed Collins ahead, you had people — most people — wanting a Democratic Senate," he said.  "So, like, I feel like the Democrats there just have to be reminded that, like, this is our guy, and this is our ticket to a Democratic Senate and not a Republican Senate." MAINE DEMOCRATS CROWN TROY JACKSON AS PLATNER REPLACEMENT AS FRESH SCRUTINY CLOUDS SENATE RESET Democratic strategist Julian Epstein told Fox News Digital, "Socialist revolutionaries all seem to be a little bit weird for one reason or another. Going MIA here, a Nazi tattoo there, refusing to denounce terrorists. Marry this with the mainstreaming in the Democratic Party of this lust for the centralized, command and control economic decision-making and the further expansion of a welfare state that is completely broke and headed towards a kind of complete breakdown that mimics Europe's current dysfunction. "The political and consultant class doesn't seem to care about these things," he continued. "They always find a way to rationalize. To them, it's less about principle and more about power. If these revolutionary candidates don't win, it means less power and money for the left and its apparatchiks. It seems like it's just about power at any cost these days. The Beltway money barge has a strange way of warping the sensibilities." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Jesse Arm, vice president of external affairs at the Manhattan Institute, said the Obama administration alumni were coping. "The ‘Pod Save America’ bros are just struggling to cope," he told Fox News Digital. "Susan Collins is overperforming because Maine voters know she’s a sensible moderate who calls balls and strikes. "Collins has been an independent maverick throughout her career, and Maine voters appreciate that about her." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9896675342cf4db8e421d Super Bowl LXI gets Pat McAfee treatment as ESPN adds alternate broadcast te 2026-10-10T00:40:06.357Z Super Bowl LXI gets Pat McAfee treatment as ESPN adds alternate broadcast The Super Bowl will be Pat McAfee'd. The former punter-turned-media mogul announced on Friday that he will have his own alternate cast of Super Bowl LXI in February through ESPN. McAfee said he expects the broadcast to be similar to his "Field Pass" telecasts. He did so in the college football national championship earlier this year and is expected to do so again this coming January. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE McAfee will have similar broadcasts for select "Monday Night Football" games this season, as well. The news comes two days after the Walt Disney Company announced that Disney+ will stream ESPN's and ABC's broadcast of the big game. This will be the seventh consecutive year a Super Bowl will be available on a streaming service, beginning with Super Bowl LV. McAfee has had an even bigger presence this year on ESPN, joining the "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show, in addition to his full-time role on "College GameDay." TEXAS LEGEND HAS SKY-HIGH HOPES FOR LONGHORNS AHEAD OF RED RIVER RIVALRY GAME VS OKLAHOMA ESPN was awarded this season's game in 2021 as part of the NFL's new media rights deal that added the network to the existing rotation of Fox, CBS and NBC. The Super Bowl will be Joe Buck's and Troy Aikman's return to the booth for the NFL's championship after they last called the game in 2020 when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers for Fox. The game will be played on Valentine's Day. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9870d75342cf4db8e41a2 Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie' te 2026-10-10T00:30:05.741Z Trump gives raw reaction after finding out about Mike Ditka's death: 'A tough cookie' President Donald Trump was caught by surprise on the South Lawn before heading to Syracuse on Friday. Before making the trip north with Mike Tyson and New York Yankees president Randy Levine, the press pool informed Trump that famed Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka had died. The news issued a raw reaction from the president. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Oh, he did? He was a great guy. He was with me all the way. He was tough," Trump said. "Mike Ditka — that's a sad one." "He was great. He was a big supporter of mine, and he was a winner. He was a tough cookie." Ditka supported Trump ahead of the 2016 election. Ditka coached the famous 1985 Bears that rampaged through the NFL with an 18-1 record, losing only to the Miami Dolphins, and then going on to a Super Bowl title. The death of one of the NFL's greats was announced Friday morning by his family in a statement. "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka," the statement said. "While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family. LEGENDARY BEARS HEAD COACH MIKE DITKA DEAD AT 86 Ditka was a great tight end who won the Super Bowl with Dallas, and was a Super Bowl winning coach with the Chicago Bears. He also became something of an iconic figure as fans and celebrities copied his look and imitated his no-nonsense talk. Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1961, he became the first modern receiving tight end and the first tight end selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ditka won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1961 and made five consecutive Pro Bowls from 1961-65 and earned five All-Pro selections. He played for the Bears from 1961-66, the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967-68 and the Dallas Cowboys from 1969-72, finishing with 427 receptions, 5,812 yards and 43 touchdowns. Ditka played on teams that won the 1963 NFL championship with Chicago and Super Bowl VI with Dallas following the 1971 season. He retired as a player after the 1972 season, entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1986 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. He became Chicago’s head coach in 1982 and was named NFL Coach of the Year in 1985 and 1988, coached the Bears through 1992 and later led the New Orleans Saints from 1997-99. OutKick's Armando Salguero and Ryan Canfield contributed to this report. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac984b475342cf4db8e40ed Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead te 2026-10-10T00:20:04.641Z Anthropic can’t reliably control its AI agents. It’s cutting off its internal evals from the live internet instead Anthropic said it "turned off live internet access" for "all our internal evaluations" until further notice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9800f75342cf4db8e3dd5 Guilfoyle's $100K Scandal: List of Trump Allies Accused of Selling Access te 2026-10-10T00:00:15.892Z Guilfoyle's $100K Scandal: List of Trump Allies Accused of Selling Access Kimberly Guilfoyle is facing allegations that she asked a Trump supporter to pay $100,000 toward her American Express bill. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac97b5775342cf4db8e3a18 Religious leaders urge peace at the polls ahead of midterms te 2026-10-09T23:40:07.819Z Religious leaders urge peace at the polls ahead of midterms An Arizona voter carries her ballot to a polling place to vote in the 2018 primary election in Phoenix. Faith leaders are urging peace at the polls and respect for election workers ahead of the 2026 midterms. Photo by Ralph Freso | Getty Images Leaders across religions are warning against political violence in November’s midterms, calling for peaceful, respectful participation from both candidates and voters.  In a letter published on Oct. 7, the heads of multiple religious groups, including the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arizona, the United Islamic Center of Arizona and the Greater Phoenix Board of Rabbis, emphasized the need to treat election workers with respect and spoke out against “dehumanizing rhetoric.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE “Across our different traditions, we share a simple moral teaching: to treat others as we ourselves would wish to be treated,” the religious leaders wrote. “That commitment does not disappear when we disagree. We reject every attempt to use religion to justify political violence, confer divine authority upon a candidate or party, or portray political opponents as enemies whose dignity no longer matters.”  The message comes as concern over the possibility of President Donald Trump sending election monitors to the polls across the country rises. Federal plans to assign U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to the polls were purportedly dropped, but progressive activists fear it could still happen. Some local groups have launched election observer training efforts in the hopes of preventing or at least reporting instances of voter intimidation on Election Day.  The Rev. Katie Sexton, a pastor and the executive director of the Arizona Faith Network, which helped write the letter, said that the intent was to show “unity in a very divided and partisan world.” Sexton added that it isn’t meant to support a specific candidate or party, but rather to remind Arizonans of their values from a religious perspective. “This letter in no way tells people how to vote or who to vote for,” she said. “It’s just saying: ‘As people of faith, we remind our communities that we are here to be peacemakers in our communities and when the election is over we are (still) going to be neighbors.’”  The letter also strongly advocates for the fair treatment of election workers, and calls on voters to be patient when waiting for results.  “Election workers, volunteers, public servants, and voters are our neighbors,” it reads. “They deserve gratitude, respect, and protection as they fulfill their responsibilities within the democratic process.” In recent years, the Republican Party has been particularly critical of elections and the people who run them, lobbing evidence-free accusations of fraud against election workers. The result has been an increase in the number of death threats sent to election workers, including those without front-facing jobs, like at the Arizona Secretary of State or county recorders’ offices. And two years ago, election conspiracy theories prompted armed extremists to monitor ballot drop boxes in Maricopa County. But Sexton stressed that the letter isn’t targeting a political party. Instead, it’s condemning violent actions and rhetoric no matter where it comes from, she said.  “We’re addressing behaviors and not addressing parties,” Sexton said. “We are called to be respectful of everyone, no matter how they vote.”   The letter is one part of a multi-pronged “Faithful voter campaign” organized by the Arizona Faith Network, which includes virtual rallies, community meetings, a voter mobilization bus tour and a peacekeeper training effort. The network has so far trained over 140 people to monitor polls, and hopes to reach up to 200 in time for Election Day.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac97b5675342cf4db8e39f7 Hollywood feeling more hopeful amid a push for film tax credits and Paramount staying put, filmmaker says te 2026-10-09T23:40:06.292Z Hollywood feeling more hopeful amid a push for film tax credits and Paramount staying put, filmmaker says Now that Paramount is staying put in Los Angeles and state and federal lawmakers are pushing for expanded film tax credits, Hollywood insiders are seeing a glimmer of hope. On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighted the state’s latest efforts to bolster its entertainment industry, including a new post-production tax credit, an expanded film and television tax credit, and new protections for performers against the use of AI-generated content. "California is the home of entertainment, full stop," Newsom said in a statement. "We’re not just protecting that legacy; we’re investing in its future by expanding our film and television tax credit, launching a new post-production credit and standing up for performers in the age of AI."  "We’re making sure independent filmmakers and the next generation of storytellers and creators have a real shot to build, hire and produce right here in California," he said. "More productions, more good jobs, more California stories told by California workers." CALIFORNIA LAW PUTS DIGITAL FINGERPRINTS ON AI FAKES Meanwhile, at the federal level, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is working on a tax credit for film and television productions. The bill is expected to be introduced in Congress in early November, with its backers aiming to secure passage by Dec. 11, before the current Congress concludes its work. If passed, the credit would take effect in 2027 and could be used alongside state production incentives. Championed by President Donald Trump, the legislation has also received support from one of his most formidable political opponents, Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. Schiff led the first impeachment effort against Trump and has remained a vocal critic of his leadership. "I am in strong agreement with the President," Schiff said on X. "Congress should immediately take up and pass a federal film tax incentive to bring back these good-paying jobs that we've lost to other countries." NETFLIX CHIEF ADMITS TRUMP IS HELPING SHOWBIZ INDUSTRY AS FEDERAL TAX CREDIT BILL AIMS TO FUEL HOLLYWOOD JOBS Filmmaker Paul Kampf, a 30-year veteran of the entertainment industry, described California’s incentives as "a really good start." "No matter where you make your film, whether it's Georgia, Delaware, Puerto Rico, or Europe, if you can do your post-production in California, you're keeping jobs here, especially in independent films," Kampf told Fox News Digital. "We should be incentivizing filmmakers in America to stay in America. And we should also incentivize filmmakers who are outside of America to do their post here." Kampf, who has produced four feature films and a documentary in Serbia, before embarking on his sixth project there, titled "Harvest," has also found himself embroiled in a situation where a company owned by the Serbian government released the film in Eastern Europe without his permission. "This film is an example of what happens if we don't protect Americans and entice Americans to film here," Kampf said. In California, 35 films, including 28 independent projects, have received production incentives for filming in the state. The sequel to Lionsgate’s blockbuster 2026 hit "Michael" is among the projects, along with a new Pixar film. FILM PRODUCER SAYS 'MADE IN AMERICA' MOVIES CAN HELP REVIVE HOLLYWOOD'S STRUGGLING INDUSTRY All told, the projects are expected to generate more than $1 billion in direct production spending, according to the California Film Commission. "Through our tax credit program, we’re helping bring these stories to the screen while keeping the jobs, investment, and production that bring them to life right here in California," Colleen Bell, director of the California Film Commission, said Wednesday in a statement. Kampf, who has made films in several countries, told Fox News Digital that California had long been arrogant about its position in the industry, assuming it held a monopoly on filmmaking. "I've made movies all over the world. I don't make movies in LA, I live here, I lived the taxes of LA and California and I live the sort of challenges of lifestyle here," he said. "I think Hollywood needs a facelift, and it's no pun intended. It needs to be seen as a place that is invigorating and investing in filmmaking again." "Realistically, what I can say is the tax incentives in America are really maybe the best bipartisan entertainment bill that I've seen in the last 10 years," he added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac97b5475342cf4db8e39c9 Mom Told To End Pregnancy To Start Treatment. Her Decision Changed It All  te 2026-10-09T23:40:04.238Z Mom Told To End Pregnancy To Start Treatment. Her Decision Changed It All  Alicia Harris survived cancer while pregnant, but the challenge she never expected began after treatment ended. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9790375342cf4db8e393b Dream Get Unfortunate News on Allisha Gray Before Game 3 Tip-Off te 2026-10-09T23:30:11.859Z Dream Get Unfortunate News on Allisha Gray Before Game 3 Tip-Off The Atlanta Dream could sweep the New York Liberty on Friday night with a win. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9790075342cf4db8e3932 49ers Will Activate 2025 First-Round Pick for Season Debut Against Seahawks te 2026-10-09T23:30:08.462Z 49ers Will Activate 2025 First-Round Pick for Season Debut Against Seahawks The star defensive end hasn't played in nearly a year after tearing his ACL and suffering meniscus damage last November. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a875342cf4db8e38b9 Texas legend has sky-high hopes for Longhorns ahead of Red River Rivalry game vs Oklahoma te 2026-10-09T23:20:08.883Z Texas legend has sky-high hopes for Longhorns ahead of Red River Rivalry game vs Oklahoma The Red River Rivalry makes its return on Saturday, and someone all too familiar with the big game was back in Dallas on Friday gearing up for his former Texas Longhorns to continue their national title hopes. Colt McCoy never quite reached the promised land in Austin, but he did have the upper hand in the matchup, going 3-1 in his four years, including the 45-35 victory when his Texas squad was fifth in the country, and the Oklahoma Sooners were ranked No. 1. Texas has won three of the last four matchups after losing 10 of the previous 13, including the 2018 Big 12 Championship Game. "Just the history of this game, right in the middle between both schools, played in Dallas, played in the Cotton Bowl, that place, I mean, you just feel the sanctity of that place when you walk down the tunnel, the shared tunnel. The fans are split down the middle, it's always played in October, it's kind of the kickoff into your conference," McCoy said to Fox News Digital in an interview Friday. "It's just a really, really special game, at least the ones that I was a part of. "And the beauty of rivalries is that you may be the best team in the country, but if you don't strap it up and play that day or if you're off that day, like you got problems. So, I love it. Just being back here is pretty surreal. It's a really, really fun weekend." McCoy was hanging out with some fans on behalf of Fanatics, which offers official Red River Rivalry merchandise. "I had a great time, man. Texas fans are the best, dude. They show up everywhere. It's a whole lot of fun to engage with them. And then especially this weekend, this was the one game on your calendar every year that you circled, and you thought about, and you got nervous about all the things. This is a fun one," McCoy said. "Fanatics is great. Listen, it's a wonderful brand. The gear is incredible. The fans showed out. There was like a million fans in the Texas line and nobody on the Oklahoma side. So, this is exactly what I wanted." McCoy admitted that it was tough to stay focused on the game before the Red River Rivalry knowing what was soon on the table. "Generally, we didn't play great if I can remember right," McCoy said (he went 3-1 in games preceding the rivalry, the loss being a 41-21 upset by unranked Kansas State when they were No. 7). "But then the moment you get back in the locker room after that game, they've got Boomer Sooner playing and they play it all week, and by the time you get to the game, you're just ready to punch somebody in the mouth." But when McCoy was a third-round pick in the NFL Draft, he had no choice but to throw the rivalry aside. "I got to admit, I've had some amazing teammates that came out of Oklahoma over the years. Trent Williams for a long time, he is a phenomenal teammate. He may be the greatest left tackle ever. Still playing 17 years at an All-Pro level. It really is unbelievable. A great guy, great friend. Played with Adrian Peterson for a couple years, Tress Way, amazing punter. Kyler Murray is my boy. So, there's unfortunately been some really good dudes come out of Oklahoma." But now that he's out of the game, it's all Texas and no Oklahoma once again, and he feels like this year's squad has what it takes to bring home its first national title in over two decades. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "Listen, we're 4-0 and number one in the country, and they hadn't really clicked yet, right? The sky's the limit for this team. They're super talented. They're well coached. They kind of have all the makings from both sides of the ball to be really special. And I certainly think that they have a lot of confidence internally, and they just got to go do it. And I really think they will," said McCoy. "We had a 10-year dry spell that was hard. I think right now what I'll give you is I do think that this is arguably the most talented roster that Texas has had. Just when you look across the board, you look at the coaching staff, you look at the players, you look at just the straight talent, like man-to-man, they're never going to go into a game and be outmatched. And that really got to give everyone on that team a lot of confidence." SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a775342cf4db8e388d All-Star Shortstop Undergoes Surgery After Another Injury-Riddled Year te 2026-10-09T23:20:07.097Z All-Star Shortstop Undergoes Surgery After Another Injury-Riddled Year Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager underwent surgery on his right elbow to remove a bone spur on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a675342cf4db8e3884 USC Loses WR to Season-Ending Surgery Before Penn State Game te 2026-10-09T23:20:06.105Z USC Loses WR to Season-Ending Surgery Before Penn State Game The USC Trojans will be without a key wide receiver for the remainder of the season after he had season-ending surgery. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac976a575342cf4db8e387b 49ers Make Week 5 Injury Decisions for Three Stars te 2026-10-09T23:20:05.016Z 49ers Make Week 5 Injury Decisions for Three Stars The 49ers will be without a couple stars when they face the Seahawks on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9744f75342cf4db8e37d8 In Deep-Red Kansas, a Surprisingly Competitive Senate Race Takes Shape te 2026-10-09T23:10:07.170Z In Deep-Red Kansas, a Surprisingly Competitive Senate Race Takes Shape Adam Hamilton wants to be the first Democrat to win a Senate seat there in nearly 100 years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac971f875342cf4db8e3766 At least one person isn't concerned about Cam Skattebo getting injured, and his name is Cam Skattebo te 2026-10-09T23:00:08.228Z At least one person isn't concerned about Cam Skattebo getting injured, and his name is Cam Skattebo The New York Giants are one of the NFL's biggest surprises this season, sitting atop the NFC East. But that doesn't mean they're not banged up. Quarterback Jaxson Dart and wide receiver Malik Nabers have both missed time with injuries this season, so you can understand why fans would be nervous to hear that running back Cam Skattebo was a limited participant in practice due to a shoulder injury. But, in true run-straight-ahead Skattebo style, he seems like he's less worried about it than just about anyone else. GIANTS' CAM SKATTEBO VOWS TO MAINTAIN VIOLENT PLAYING STYLE AFTER GRUESOME ANKLE INJURY The former Arizona State Sun Devil, who infamously had to be told to stop backflipping while returning from a brutal leg injury, said that he told the offensive coordinator that he's ready to go on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. "Yeah, I already told Coach Nags, 'Just give me the ball, we'll be fine,'" Skattebo said on Friday. That's the kind of Skattebo-branded recklessness we all enjoy. However, he said that he was dealing with some muscle tightness which had since worked itself out, and that the no-contact jersey he was seen wearing earlier in the week was a precaution. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I'm good," he said. "Just a little muscle tightness; nothing to worry about ... they told me to wear [the no-contact jersey] just for safety. Just doing what I'm told." Alright, so while Skattebo still has that cavalier, "Give me the ball, and I'll run into anything with a pulse and several things without them," he's learning to pick his battles. DEONTE BANKS' GAME-SEALING PICK-SIX PROPELS GIANTS INTO PLACE THEY HAVEN'T BEEN SINCE 2015 That's big in one's professional development and important because the Giants really can't afford to lose any more pieces of their offense, especially now that they find themselves at the sharp end of the division. Through four games this season, Skattebo has 235 rushing yards and one touchdown, while averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa575342cf4db8e36e1 Dodgers Exec Sends Clear Message to MLB Amid Shohei Ohtani Cold Streak te 2026-10-09T22:50:13.524Z Dodgers Exec Sends Clear Message to MLB Amid Shohei Ohtani Cold Streak Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman issued a warning to MLB during a rare Shohei Ohtani slump. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa475342cf4db8e36d8 Nick Saban Drops High Praise on Alabama’s Keelon Russell Before Georgia Game te 2026-10-09T22:50:12.633Z Nick Saban Drops High Praise on Alabama’s Keelon Russell Before Georgia Game Nick Saban praised Keelon Russell and compared him to Bryce Young ahead of Alabama’s showdown with No. 2 Georgia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa375342cf4db8e36cf Eagles Rule Out Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith for London Game vs. Jaguars te 2026-10-09T22:50:11.687Z Eagles Rule Out Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith for London Game vs. Jaguars Philadelphia Eagles stars Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith will miss Sunday's international game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa275342cf4db8e36c6 Dolphins Claim Recently Released Rookie RB te 2026-10-09T22:50:10.741Z Dolphins Claim Recently Released Rookie RB The Miami Dolphins had added a promising rookie to their running back room. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa175342cf4db8e36bd 49ers Part Ways With Veteran Defensive Lineman te 2026-10-09T22:50:09.844Z 49ers Part Ways With Veteran Defensive Lineman The San Francisco 49ers are moving on from one of the veterans on their defensive line. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96fa075342cf4db8e36b4 Matt Rhule Makes Strong Statement on Nebraska’s Future Before Indiana Game te 2026-10-09T22:50:08.864Z Matt Rhule Makes Strong Statement on Nebraska’s Future Before Indiana Game Matt Rhule said he believes in “what it could be” at Nebraska ahead of a huge matchup with No. 7 Indiana in Lincoln. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96f9f75342cf4db8e36ab Rookie QB Jalon Daniels Leads Buccaneers to Stunning Cowboys Upset te 2026-10-09T22:50:07.920Z Rookie QB Jalon Daniels Leads Buccaneers to Stunning Cowboys Upset Rookie QB Jalon Daniels leads the Buccaneers to their first win of the season, upsetting the Cowboys 24-16. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96f9e75342cf4db8e36a2 Chargers Hit With Triple Injury Blow Days Before Facing Broncos te 2026-10-09T22:50:06.908Z Chargers Hit With Triple Injury Blow Days Before Facing Broncos The Los Angeles Chargers ruled out significant players for Sunday's AFC West game against the Denver Broncos. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96f9d75342cf4db8e3699 Who Is Tyler Zacharia? What to Know About Katie Zacharia's Husband te 2026-10-09T22:50:05.918Z Who Is Tyler Zacharia? What to Know About Katie Zacharia's Husband Tyler Zacharia, the husband of the incoming White House press secretary, is a film producer and entertainment executive. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4f75342cf4db8e33ca Plein Air Painting and Photography Festival's opening reception set for Oct. 10 te 2026-10-09T22:40:15.656Z Plein Air Painting and Photography Festival's opening reception set for Oct. 10 Scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff’s Gallery at the Flagstaff Mall, the competition and exhibit features the work of more than 40 artists and photographers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4e75342cf4db8e33c1 Tusayan Drainage Master Plan update scheduled for Oct. 13 town council meeting te 2026-10-09T22:40:14.710Z Tusayan Drainage Master Plan update scheduled for Oct. 13 town council meeting The engineering team will provide an overview of the 60% design plans for in-town mitigation, as well as share the status of the on-forest flood mitigation improvements. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4d75342cf4db8e33b8 NAU against Montana may be most important Skydome game in years te 2026-10-09T22:40:13.739Z NAU against Montana may be most important Skydome game in years NAU football returns from a road trip to face its third straight top-15 opponent. Saturday's game against No. 2 Montana could be the most important one the Walkup Skydome has seen in years. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4c75342cf4db8e33af NAU ROUNDUP: Volleyball, soccer pick up big conference home wins Thursday night te 2026-10-09T22:40:12.802Z NAU ROUNDUP: Volleyball, soccer pick up big conference home wins Thursday night A look at news and results from NAU, including volleyball and soccer picking up conference home wins last night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4b75342cf4db8e33a6 LOCAL ROUNDUP: Ventura Gomez crosses 100 career passing touchdowns, Panthers No. 1 in initial 4A rankings te 2026-10-09T22:40:11.813Z LOCAL ROUNDUP: Ventura Gomez crosses 100 career passing touchdowns, Panthers No. 1 in initial 4A rankings A look at how local teams fared recently, as Coconino flag football sits at the top of the 4A Conference rankings after Blanca Ventura Gomez reaches a career milestone. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4a75342cf4db8e339d Flagstaff Creepy Con canceled in response to 'legitimate terrorist threats' te 2026-10-09T22:40:10.829Z Flagstaff Creepy Con canceled in response to 'legitimate terrorist threats' Flagstaff Creepy Con was scheduled to take place at Little America Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 10. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4975342cf4db8e3394 National Weather Service issues flood watch, wind advisory ahead of weekend storms te 2026-10-09T22:40:09.856Z National Weather Service issues flood watch, wind advisory ahead of weekend storms The flood watch begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday until 5 a.m. on Sunday while the wind advisory runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4775342cf4db8e3387 Arizona must measure whether distracted-driving fines work te 2026-10-09T22:40:07.361Z Arizona must measure whether distracted-driving fines work Marc Lamber (Credit: Mark Skalny) Arizona has just raised the price of distracted driving. A second or subsequent violation of the state’s hands-free driving law now carries a $400 civil penalty, up from the previous range of $150 to $250, and a distracted driver who crashes into a motorcycle faces an additional $150 penalty. I support the tougher consequences because the problem is not theoretical. ADOT says at least 8,151 drivers involved in Arizona crashes in 2025 were engaged in some form of distracted behavior, and the agency cautions that the actual number is probably higher because distraction can be difficult to establish after a crash. Arizona is not ignoring the problem. ADOT has a longstanding distracted-driving awareness campaign called Distracted Driver Terrify Me. This summer, DPS launched its own five-year Arrive Alive Arizona initiative, and high-visibility enforcement is one of that effort’s central strategies. That is exactly why the next step should be measurement, not another slogan. We need to see whether the hands-free law itself is changing the behavior it is supposed to deter. ADOT’s annual Crash Facts report is remarkably detailed about what happens when crashes occur. The most recent full report, covering 2024, breaks distraction into categories such as handheld cellphone use, manually operating an electronic device and other electronic-device activity. But Crash Facts does not report how many hands-free citations are first offenses; how many involve repeat violations or how often someone cited once is cited again. If the purpose of a higher fine is deterrence, Arizona should track first and repeat violations, track enforcement levels and compare those trends with the distracted-driving crashes and injuries the state already reports. Citation totals alone can mislead. Fewer tickets could mean drivers are changing their behavior, or simply that enforcement declined; more tickets could mean more violations, or that police were looking harder for them. Arizona’s existing enforcement framework can help answer the question. During defined distracted-driving emphasis periods under Arrive Alive Arizona, or during the national Put the Phone Away or Pay mobilization, agencies should report how many hands-free citations were issued, how many involved repeat offenders and how those numbers compare with prior periods. Let’s use the enforcement and public-awareness machinery Arizona already has to determine whether the new penalty is doing what lawmakers intend. The motorcycle provision makes the same point more directly. An extra $150 after a distracted driver hits a rider is a consequence, but the public-safety goal is to prevent the collision. The public needs to see the enforcement numbers. The post Arizona must measure whether distracted-driving fines work first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4575342cf4db8e3362 Country singer Ella Langley cancels concert over 'serious security threat' to fans, crew te 2026-10-09T22:40:05.916Z Country singer Ella Langley cancels concert over 'serious security threat' to fans, crew Country music star Ella Langley abruptly canceled a scheduled concert after a "serious security threat" raised concerns about the safety of fans, venue staff and her team, the singer announced in an Instagram post. "Due to a serious security threat involving the safety of my fans, the venue staff, and my team, the incredibly difficult decision was made to cancel tonight’s show," Langley wrote. She said the decision followed guidance from local authorities, venue officials and her security team, adding that she refused to put anyone in danger. The singer did not disclose the nature of the threat or provide additional details. This is a breaking story; check back later for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96d4475342cf4db8e3359 Daniel Lurie argues progressivism led San Francisco astray on public safety, drug crisis te 2026-10-09T22:40:04.978Z Daniel Lurie argues progressivism led San Francisco astray on public safety, drug crisis San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said Thursday that the city had lost its way and was focused on the wrong things, arguing that the California city was "entrapped in our progressive values." "We lost our way as a city," he told CNN's Dana Bash in an interview. "We were focused on the wrong things, and today we're focused on common sense. We're focused on good governance. We're focused on delivering results for the people of San Francisco. I said from day one, public safety was going to be my number one priority. The crisis on our streets, the mental health and drug crisis is another top priority of mine. And I want to get the basics of governance right."  Lurie, a moderate Democrat and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, was elected in 2024 after defeating incumbent London Breed. "I mean, we got so entrapped in our progressive values and talking about progressivism, that we weren't taking stock of what was happening on our streets," he told Bash. "We had 810 people die of overdose in San Francisco three years ago. There's nothing progressive about that. There's nothing progressive about 30,000 car break-ins. Everyone had to deal with whether or not their car was going to be broken into," the mayor said, adding that the number of car break-ins had dropped 90%. SAN FRANCISCO STILL HASN'T RECOVERED SINCE PANDEMIC EXODUS: REPORT Bash asked Lurie about progressivism again, specifically how he defined the word. The mayor said he supported progressive values, such as taking care of the city's immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community. "But, we got to a point where we said, 'Well, it's that person's right to be on the street using drugs,' or is that person — it's okay for someone to just go in and take what they want from a small business," he said. "In my mind, that's not progressive," Lurie continued. "There's nothing progressive about small businesses having to shutter up because they're a victim of crime over and over again. There's nothing progressive, as I said before, about 810 people dying of overdose. I'm not going to walk by somebody on the street and not do anything anymore." NEWSOM BLASTS DEMOCRATS FOR THEIR 'VICTIM MINDSET' THAT ENABLED HOMELESS CRISIS President Donald Trump praised Lurie during a cabinet meeting in March for "really trying" to improve San Francisco since taking office. "I know they have a mayor who’s trying very hard. He’s a Democrat, but he’s trying very hard," Trump said at the time. Socialism has been on the rise in the U.S., as several states have seen socialist candidates win their primary elections. In some places, progressive candidates were rejected for more moderate voices as well. Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff told Fox News Digital that even more liberal voices were calling out progressivism. "Lurie is right, and it’s not just more moderate voices like his calling this stuff out — we’ve seen AOC try to distance herself from ‘Woke 1’ as well," he said. "Some on the left have absolutely allowed themselves to get bullied into silence and, as funny and extreme a case as it was — that is how you get stories like that Massachusetts lesbian bar with the masking debacle." "Progressive policies are increasingly popular across the country, particularly on economic issues in these hard economic times," Shroff continued. "But there is also a sense that the DSA left can’t get out of its own way and can never be satisfied." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE "It’s not popular to say, but there is a real contingent on the left that uses these movements to center themselves and try to control others — beyond actual progressive aims," he added. "That is what Lurie is hitting on here and that is in some sense what happened in SF before his tenure. Yes, we want policies that are pro-family, pro-worker, pro-immigrant — that doesn’t mean letting the loudest voices dictate everything at the cost of a functioning city." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96af075342cf4db8e32e4 Tyreek Hill changes divorce battery trial testimony, claiming he didn't push wife but was verbally abusive te 2026-10-09T22:30:08.318Z Tyreek Hill changes divorce battery trial testimony, claiming he didn't push wife but was verbally abusive NFL free agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill spent his second day on the stand of his divorce battery trial admitting to verbally abusing his wife Lakeeta Vaccaro but insisting he had not harmed her physically. And through the former player's testimony on Friday, the attorneys for Vaccaro have not yet produced incontrovertible evidence of physical violence by Hill against their client. Instead, what we saw on Friday was Hill on the stand trying to erase a significant problem he created for himself the day before, while Vaccaro's attorneys pressed the issue. TYREEK HILL DENIES MOST ABUSE CLAIMS BUT ADMITS TO SHOVING WIFE INTO WALL Hill on Friday morning changed his testimony from Thursday in which he admitted to pushing Vaccaro, which caused a hole in the wall of their Sunny Isle condominium. "I told her don't you ever touch me again in your life. I pushed her against the wall. And I tried to force her to get off me," Hill testified on Thursday. "I created a hole in the wall, trying to force her to get off me that night." His testimony on Friday changed to a door caused the hole. "The door, the main door," Hill told his attorney. "I was trying to evade [Vaccaro], but I'm not trying to harm her or push her against the wall or, like, do anything crazy. As I was trying to evade, I put a hole in the wall with the door." Hill's attorneys also made sure Hill explicitly denied ever hurting his wife's breasts, which Vaccaro alleged on the stand earlier in the trial. But Vaccaro's attorneys, on cross-examination, then tried to muddy up Hill further. The plaintiff attorneys got Hill to admit he spoke in an explicitly insulting manner about his wife to her and some of his friends. "The language, I'm gonna take that all on this end, I'm not proud of that," Hill testified. "I am ashamed. I don't even go back home because my marriage failed ... The language was terrible. Was terrible. I wish I could have been better in every single moment, but I'm not perfect. "The only thing I can do is learn from it and move forward and never talk to my co-parent like that again." Vaccaro's attorneys pointed to multiple instances in which Hill's testimony Thursday contradicted statements he made during his deposition. They impeached Hill on his testimony that Vaccaro may have had something to do with a house fire at the couple's Southwest Ranches home in Broward County when, in fact, the cause was determined to be a child playing with a lighter. They attempted to impeach Hill's contention on the stand Thursday that Vaccaro was "stealing" money from the family account. They impeached Hill on his suggestion on the stand Thursday that Vaccaro had something to do with him performing worse after the marriage than before, making the point it was Tua Tagovailoa throwing the passes and coach Mike McDaniel calling the plays. "She wasn't calling the plays on the field, but at home she was calling the plays" Hill said, sticking by his guns. "If you got a real good support system at home, that's what's important." NFL PUTS 'INSPIRE CHANGE' AND 'CHOOSE LOVE' ON FIELDS BUT NOT SO AGGRESSIVE ABOUT ITS DOMESTIC ABUSE ISSUES THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Hill did, however, admit that saying Vaccaro played a role in his diminished performance was his opinion. "I'm not sitting here blaming wifey for that, bro," Hill said. "I'm not." Attorneys then impeached Hill's testimony blaming Vaccaro for Hill's mom becoming homeless. In fact, Hill moved his grandmother, which he refers to as his mom, into a hotel. Vaccaro's attorneys used video from a nanny camera inside the house to try to prove Hill emotionally hurt his wife — and Hill acknowledged that he did. "In that moment, yes," Hill agreed. "In that moment." Did Hill want to break Vaccaro mentally, Vaccaro's attorney asked? "That's not what I wanted to do, bro," Hill replied. But Hill admitted he verbally abused his wife. "When you say verbally, you mean with words, right? Hill asked. "Oh, yes sir." The trial in Miami-Dade County court is ongoing and reconvenes on Monday. FOLLOW ARMANDO SALGUERO ON X: @ARMANDOSALGUERO Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac96aee75342cf4db8e32cb For Trump, a Firing Squad on Livestream Becomes the Latest Spectacle te 2026-10-09T22:30:06.297Z For Trump, a Firing Squad on Livestream Becomes the Latest Spectacle The idea seemed to surprise even some inside the Trump administration. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9689575342cf4db8e3273 Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in Alaska te 2026-10-09T22:20:05.474Z Former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein hunts, kills massive bear in Alaska While most people spend their retired years relaxing on a beach somewhere or RV-ing across the country, former Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Rob Havenstein had different ideas. The recently retired Super Bowl champion recently went on a hunting trip in Alaska, and while you'd assume some of his trophies would include moose or elk, Havenstein was feeling a little more bold. The 34-year-old former left tackle posted a carousel of photos from the trip on his official Instagram page on Thursday, and the main focus of the hunting trip was an absolutely massive brown bear. CODY JOHNSON FIRES BACK AT CRITICS, CALLS ALASKA GRIZZLY BEAR HUNT A 'CONSERVATIONIST EFFORT' And when I say "massive," I mean you're probably not ready for the size of this thing. There aren't many living things on this planet that can make an NFL offensive tackle look tiny, but this majestic creature absolutely dwarfs Havenstein in every picture it's in. FAT BEAR WEEK BRACKET IS SET: MEET THE HEAVYWEIGHTS, UNDERDOGS AND DEFENDING CHAMP IN THIS YEAR'S TOURNAMENT "I knew when I retired that I wanted to go somewhere wild, experience something outside of my comfort zone and chase incredible critters," Havenstein wrote in his post. "Alaskan Brown Bear presented that opportunity." "The main goal was obviously to hunt a mature brown bear, but what I took home with me was so much more than that. Appreciation for these incredible animals and the beautiful habitat they live in." Havenstein goes on to thank everyone that helped him in his hunt while dedicating the second half of his Instagram carousel to the other parts of his Alaskan trip. There are pictures of the lake he fished on, the massive wild salmon he caught, and his camping situation. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Truly an outdoorsman's dream! I'm not a big fan of cold weather, but Havenstein's pictures and stories make me want to book the next flight to The Last Frontier for a camping weekend ASAP. He may be retired from the NFL, but Havenstein might have a future as a hunting influencer if he keeps this up. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE FROM OUTKICK OUTDOORS Happy hunting, Rob! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9664275342cf4db8e321a After debating a firing in public, Corporation Commission voted to hide the record te 2026-10-09T22:10:10.238Z After debating a firing in public, Corporation Commission voted to hide the record Photo via Facebook The Arizona Corporation Commission voted unanimously this week to redact parts of a public meeting, including the transcript and the video recording, to remove references to a former employee whose firing was the sole topic of debate, seemingly in blatant violation of the state’s open meeting law.  The commissioners had been debating what authority the executive director of the commission has over firing decisions after ACC Executive Director Doug Clark fired Laurie Woodall, Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson’s policy advisor, without notifying her.  When the discussion had concluded, Tom Van Flein, the Corporation Commission’s general counsel, told the five commissioners that the discussion should have taken place behind closed doors and not in public, “It wasn’t part of our notice and it is a personnel matter. It shouldn’t be part of an open meeting,” he said.  “Thats the reason why we probably should’ve gone into executive session,” Commissioner Kevin Thompson said in reply.  At Van Flein’s urging, the Commission then voted to retroactively deem references to Woodall private content and redact all mentions of her from the meeting transcript and the video that was published online on Friday. First Amendment attorney David Bodney said doing so flies in the face of Arizona’s open meeting laws, which require that government bodies conduct their work in public view in nearly all situations.  “One is hard-pressed to imagine a rationale for redacting Laurie Woodall’s name and her ‘situation’ from ‘the record,’ unless it’s an attempt to protect Ms. Woodall’s privacy,” Bodney told the Mirror. “If so, it would seem to be too little, too late – that is, if the proposed redaction occurred after this information had already been discussed in public session.”  The agenda for the session also did not mention any of what was discussed. Bodney said that agendas for public meetings must list the “specific matters” to be discussed. Choosing to list citations to a handful of Arizona statutes, as the Corporation Commission did for this meeting, falls short of that requirement, he said.  “The agenda for the public meeting does not list ‘the specific matters’ to be discussed, considered or decided, as the law requires — rather, it’s just a jumble of citations to a half dozen Arizona statutes and ‘Related Statutes,’” he said. “And the executive session agenda is ‘just a recitation of the statutory provision[ ] authorizing the executive session,’ contrary to the law’s requirement for something more.”  When asked by the Arizona Mirror on what legal authority the Commission relied on for retroactively redacting a meeting, spokeswoman Nicole Garia said that Van Flein said that the information discussed was “potentially confidential,” citing state regulations on records of employees.  However, the administrative rule Garcia cited specifically states that the name of an employee can be released via a public records request. Additionally, all of the commissioner’s policy advisors’ names are readily available on the ACC website.  “As such, (Van Flein) recommended the redaction of the employee’s name from the record as he considered the topic of discussion in parts to be a personnel matter,” Garcia said.   But discussion around the redaction at the meeting Wednesday also included removing other items from the public record. Márquez Peterson suggested that mentions of sexual harassment, used during discussing hypothetical scenarios in which the executive director may have authority over hiring and firing, should be removed as it could lead to someone making an “assumption” about why Woodall was fired.  “We are sort of in a grey area here. It is appropriate if you say it is,” Van Flein said with a chuckle in response to the commissioners asking if they had that authority.  Van Flein encouraged the commissioners to make the motion so his office could review the transcript and video for possible redactions.  At the start of the meeting, Chairman Nick Myers attempted to move the discussion to executive session. But Márquez Peterson objected and said she did not believe it to be something that required the additional privacy.  “This isn’t really a personnel item or legal advice. This is more discussion among us around a policy statement potentially and clarification of our existing rules,” Márquez Peterson said.  “Interesting, OK,” Myers said back.  “I don’t think we need an executive session for us to discuss state statues,” Commissioner Rachel Walden said, adding that personnel issues were unlikely to come up.  “We’ll see,” Myers said.  The Attorney General’s Office, which enforces open meetings law violations in Arizona, said it was “aware of the matter at the ACC this week” but had not received an open meeting law complaint. A spokesman declined to comment further.  The Corporation Commission did not respond to follow-up questions about what state law it relied on to retroactively apply redactions to the public meeting.  It is still unclear why Woodall was fired. The commission approved Márquez Peterson’s motion to seek additional outside counsel to get a legal opinion on if the firing was just or not.  YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9663f75342cf4db8e31d5 Talarico Attends Texas Festival After Paxton Trolls Democrat's Flu Absence te 2026-10-09T22:10:07.616Z Talarico Attends Texas Festival After Paxton Trolls Democrat's Flu Absence James Talarico resurfaced at ACL Fest after nearly two weeks off the campaign trail with the flu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9663e75342cf4db8e31bb Long live the mechanical keyboard te 2026-10-09T22:10:06.036Z Long live the mechanical keyboard Keychron made a name for itself after launching on Kickstarter in 2017. Today, it offers the value K2 model as well as a variety of other versions, including one with an all-wood body. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9663c75342cf4db8e31ac Arizona’s secretary of state race pits an election defender against an election skeptic te 2026-10-09T22:10:04.312Z Arizona’s secretary of state race pits an election defender against an election skeptic This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Arizona’s free newsletter here. Arizonans will soon weigh in on the future of the state’s elections — and once again, they face a choice between a defender or a skeptic. Democrat Adrian Fontes, a lawyer and former county recorder who has spent years championing the state’s voting system, is seeking a second term as secretary of state in this November’s election. But Republican Alex Kolodin, an attorney and state lawmaker who previously brought a lawsuit that falsely alleged the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald Trump, is also vying for the office. The race is just the latest manifestation of a yearslong struggle between those who trust the integrity of Arizona elections and those who have cast doubt on it, dating back to conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The winner of this round will oversee the high-stakes 2028 presidential race in the key swing state. Fontes and Kolodin have run fiery and, at times, ugly campaigns. Both have repeatedly accused each other of lying. Fontes opened a recent debate by announcing his campaign staff had launched a website to fact-check Kolodin throughout the evening. Later, Kolodin repeatedly referred to Fontes as an attorney for the Sinaloa Cartel, a reference to Fontes’ previous work as a federal public defender. But their disdain for each other — and willingness to voice it — is about where their similarities end. Here’s what to know about the candidates and how they would shape the state’s elections. The secretary of state matchup has its roots in the 2020 election Fontes stepped into his position as secretary of state after one term as a top election official in Maricopa County, the state’s most populous voting jurisdiction. There, in his then-little-known position, he presided over the 2020 election — and was unexpectedly launched into the white-hot political spotlight amid efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of that year’s presidential contest. Kolodin was one of those allies. Now, he’s a member of the Arizona House, where he’s part of the body’s far-right Freedom Caucus. In the legislature, he has supported bills to ban vote centers, shorten the early voting period, and require voters to recertify their address each election cycle to vote by mail. He also led the charge to put a measure on the November ballot that would require mail voters to provide ID, among other changes to state election law. That proposal has drawn alarm from Democrats and some Republicans who allege it would cripple the state’s culture of mail voting — a claim that Kolodin denies. Kolodin, who did not agree to an interview for this story, has repeatedly said on the campaign trail that voters don’t trust elections. In his contested primary race, he heavily criticized election officials and has described the state’s existing election systems as dysfunctional. But he rejects the “election denier” label — and more recently, he has sought to moderate his image. On the campaign trail, he has noted that several of his election reform bills have passed with bipartisan support, though those largely came out of negotiations around must-pass pieces of legislation. He also has pledged faster election results and dodged questions from journalists on whether he is confident in the results of past elections. And he has attacked Fontes, describing him as overreaching the authority of his office. “Adrian Fontes doesn’t know how to follow the law,” Kolodin said during a televised debate on Sept. 30. But Fontes, who is now fighting efforts by Trump to exercise more federal control over elections, has cast Kolodin as a danger to voting rights in Arizona. He also described his opponent as a crisis maker and a “bona fide, found-guilty-of-lying liar” in a recent interview with Votebeat, a reference to the Arizona State Bar’s admonishment of Kolodin for making evidence-free claims of massive voting fraud in cases he brought after the 2020 election. “It appears as though he despises all institutions and despises all ways that we organize as people,” Fontes said of Kolodin, adding that his opponent had a “let’s just tear it all down” mentality. “That distance from reality is dangerous.” In response, Kolodin told Votebeat that Fontes was “lying to voters because he doesn’t respect them.” He referenced a handful of recent instances in which the courts ordered Fontes to rewrite ballot measure language and an incident in which Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap, a Republican, accused Fontes of withholding lists of federal felons who aren’t allowed on the county’s voter roll. Fontes’ office said that the holdup was the fault of the U.S. Department of Justice, which wasn’t giving it the information in a usable format. “His eagerness to look voters in the face and lie is quite frankly disgusting,” Kolodin said. “Let me be crystal clear: I will never lie to the people of Arizona and I will deliver the most transparent secretary of state’s office in the history of Arizona.” Nuts and bolts: How Fontes and Kolodin would run Arizona’s elections In Arizona, local officials are in charge of most day-to-day election and voter registration operations in their counties. But whoever wins the secretary of state post will play a critical role in issuing voluntary guidance to election offices and dictating how voting must be run via the state’s Elections Procedures Manual. They’ll also oversee the state’s voter registration system — called the Arizona Voter Information Database, or AVID — and enjoy a big bully pulpit to suggest election-related changes. If elected to a second term, Fontes said he would fight for money to build and implement a new statewide voter registration database. The state’s contract for AVID, he said, is at the end of its life and the system itself is unwieldy. He said the state needs a system that will allow officials to “more easily make adjustments” as state law shifts. Fontes also hopes to get funding to increase salaries for employees in his office, which he said trail other state agencies and are “kind of embarrassing.” And he intends to again push for the Voters First Act, a series of election changes supported by legislative Democrats. The legislation would require all counties to use vote centers and count early ballots accidentally returned to the wrong jurisdiction, create a new election IT and cybersecurity fund, allow state and county officials to accept privately funded grants supporting elections, and more. Meanwhile, Kolodin has taken aim at Fontes’ revisions to the Election Procedures Manual, which is reissued every two years and has the force of law in Arizona. At a debate last month, he noted that several of Fontes’ changes to the manual were ultimately struck down in court, including a provision that would have allowed state officials to refuse to include a county’s vote in statewide totals if it failed to certify results on time and a ban on offensive speech at polling places. But Fontes defended putting those rules into the manual while speaking with reporters after that debate. “Other courts disagreed on that policy analysis that I had, and that’s it,” he said. At the capitol, Kolodin previously supported legislation to force a statewide return to precinct-style voting, in which voters are assigned to a polling place instead of casting ballots at any vote center in their counties. He has also sponsored bills to require voters to confirm their address each election cycle to vote by mail and prohibit the state attorney general from prosecuting county supervisors who vote against certifying elections — a response to Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes, who charged two supervisors in Cochise County with election interference for delaying the canvass of its election results in 2022. Then, there’s his ballot measure. Kolodin said his Prop. 144 will hasten election results by requiring counties to allow voters to have their ballots counted at polling sites. “We’re going to have election results on election night,” Kolodin said during a debate last month. “That’s what I’m going to deliver for Arizona voters.” Fontes has said that’s an unrealistic promise, pointing to the state’s razor-thin race margins in recent election cycles. He and others are also concerned that the measure’s broad language could unintentionally give the legislature wide leeway over election laws, independent of the governor and judiciary. Where Fontes and Kolodin stand on working with the Trump administration The secretary of state race is unfolding as the Trump administration attempts to exert unprecedented influence on elections across the nation, including in Arizona. Whoever wins will decide how far to let the federal government step into the state’s processes. Fontes has resisted the federal government’s efforts to scrutinize Arizona’s voting process, such as by refusing to hand over the state’s voter roll to the Department of Justice. He’s also used his bully pulpit, joining other secretaries of state across the country to publicly oppose an executive order from Trump that sought to impose new restrictions on mail ballots. Fontes said Trump is “going to continue to try” to intervene in election administration. “A lot of these proposed rules and executive orders and things like this, we still have to fight against,” Fontes said. “So that role will continue, and we will continue to be as robust in our battles as possible.” In the meantime, he’s also sought to keep county elected officials in check. Fontes and Mayes sent all 15 of the state’s voting jurisdictions a letter earlier this year warning them against handing their full voter rolls to the feds as they probed the 2020 election in Arizona. “I think my presence in this office is a moderating factor to some of the radical politicians,” Fontes said, adding that “there’s not a ton of them, but there’s a few of them.” Kolodin said in radio interviews earlier this year that the Trump administration’s request for Arizona’s unredacted voter rolls was “common sense,” and that he would require county recorders to run their full voter lists through a federal data tool known as Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, to check for noncitizens. “I don’t know why anybody would want to be delaying making sure that we only have U.S. citizens on our voter rolls,” Kolodin said at the time. “That makes no sense to me.” But at last month’s debate, he changed his tune. Kolodin said wouldn’t simply hand voter information to the feds. Rather, he proposed licensing the SAVE tool so voter information stayed “in-house, here in the great state of Arizona.” “I understand the system isn’t perfect,” Kolodin said. “You need second checks and balances. But the secretary of state’s responsibility is to make sure that we only have lawful American citizens on the voter rolls.” After red-meat primary, Kolodin makes his pitch to independent voters The secretary of state’s race, like most in swing-state Arizona, looks like it will be a competitive one. For now, observers consider Fontes the slight favorite because of Kolodin’s farther-right image and the national political winds favoring Democrats. Kolodin won the Republican primary 60% to 40% by running to the right of his opponent, former Arizona GOP Chair Gina Swoboda. But since then, he appears to be attempting to moderate his image. In a primary election night statement, he said his campaign was about “protecting every vote, regardless of party.” “Tonight, Arizona voters spoke up decisively for lawful, transparent, honest, and fair elections,” Kolodin said, adding that he aimed to run “world-class elections that Democrats, Republicans, and Independents alike can be proud of.” Later, he updated his social media presence. On X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, his pre-primary profile description highlighted his affiliation with the Freedom Caucus. His profile picture was a simple headshot, and his banner featured an abbreviated version of a quote by former U.S. Sen. Barry Goldwater: “Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” That changed in the post-primary period. Kolodin’s new profile description touts him as a “civil rights attorney specializing in Arizona election law.” His profile picture is a professional photo of him and his family, and his banner now advertises his campaign. Fontes said he and his team had long expected Kolodin to shift gears while attempting to woo general election voters — but he doesn’t expect Kolodin will be successful. “The only difference between him and the last one is that he’s not wearing a goofy cowboy hat,” Fontes said, referring to his 2022 opponent, Republican Mark Finchem, who was known for his belief that the 2020 election was stolen. The post Arizona’s secretary of state race pits an election defender against an election skeptic appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac963ec75342cf4db8e318f Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed te 2026-10-09T22:00:12.129Z Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed UPDATE (1:55 p.m.): Bullhead City Manager Toby Cotter said the city was notified by the Secret Service that it was investigating a potential visit on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac963ea75342cf4db8e3186 Flood watch, wind advisory issued for Mohave County as storms approach te 2026-10-09T22:00:10.999Z Flood watch, wind advisory issued for Mohave County as storms approach Mohave County residents could face heavy rain, flash flooding and wind gusts exceeding 50 mph this weekend as tropical moisture moves into the region, according to the National Weather Service. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac963e575342cf4db8e3138 Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins Opens Up About Early-Season Struggles te 2026-10-09T22:00:05.290Z Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins Opens Up About Early-Season Struggles Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins knows he must be better and soon. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9619a75342cf4db8e30da Cars flipped, school devastated as violent twister rips through popular city te 2026-10-09T21:50:18.132Z Cars flipped, school devastated as violent twister rips through popular city A powerful tornado tore through a popular vacation destination Friday, overturning vehicles and damaging buildings — and leaving at least two people seriously injured. The tornado swept through Marsala, a city on the western coast of Sicily, roughly 55 miles southwest of Palermo. Dramatic footage showed the tornado swirling through the city, sending debris flying as powerful winds battered the area. TERRIFYING SCENE UNFOLDS AT SIX FLAGS AS STORM-TOPPLED TREE SENDS 4 GUESTS TO HOSPITAL The tornado overturned vehicles and seriously injured at least two people on Friday, Reuters reported.  A school was also said to be damaged by the storm, along with at least one house. Damage was reported in nearby Petrosino and Mazara del Vallo, as well as Marsala. Video reviewed by Reuters also showed blown-out windows and a partially collapsed ceiling at a school in Marsala, while cars and trucks lay overturned. In addition, downed utility poles littered the streets. ISLAND GETAWAY HIT WITH URGENT WARNING AS HURRICANE DAMAGE LEAVES TRAVELERS WITHOUT POWER Salvatore Cocina, the head of Sicily's Civil Protection agency, told Reuters the scene was "almost like an American tornado." "Nothing this violent has been seen in living memory," he said.  "It once again highlights the issue of extreme weather events, a characteristic of recent years due to the climate crisis," he added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Sicily's Civil Protection agency warned in September that a recent heat wave could contribute to extreme weather, Reuters reported. In a translated Friday statement obtained by Fox News Digital, Sicily's regional councilor for education, Mimmo Turano, said officials were working to secure funding for repairs after the tornado severely damaged the school in Marsala. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "The situation is serious, the school is no longer there and many companies have been affected by this tragedy," Turano said. "Together with President Schifani, we will implement every intervention useful to support the entire area," he added. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The tornado is the latest in a string of dangerous incidents to strike the Italian island in recent months. Earlier this summer, an American tourist was stranded in Sicily after volcanic activity from Mount Etna disrupted flights, forcing her to scramble for an alternative route home to New York. In August, a 29-year-old American tourist from Kansas was killed by a lightning strike while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna. Reuters contributed reporting. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9619875342cf4db8e30c2 Blogger on Trial: Is a Lewd Image of Shrek Free Speech or Harassment? te 2026-10-09T21:50:16.209Z Blogger on Trial: Is a Lewd Image of Shrek Free Speech or Harassment? An Ohio municipal court heard a misdemeanor case that considered the limits of political discourse in the age of the internet. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95f3475342cf4db8e2ff1 Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Could Face Challenge in Federal Courts te 2026-10-09T21:40:04.436Z Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Could Face Challenge in Federal Courts Legal experts say the former Army officer convicted in a 2009 mass shooting could face a narrow, rushed path to appeal a public execution by firing squad. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95cdc75342cf4db8e2f54 Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions te 2026-10-09T21:30:04.425Z Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions This article was original published by Arizona Mirror. A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Florence has had fire alarms going off throughout the day for at least two months, according to detainees who spoke with the Arizona Mirror.  One detainee said that the alarm has been going off every few hours for the week he has been held in the facility. It also goes off multiple times a night, as well, keeping detainees awake as the alarm sounds are also accompanied by flashing lights. The alarm lasts for anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes, detainees said. Detainees compared it to “torture” because the alarm makes it impossible to sleep.  “You can’t really sleep, you wake up in the middle of the night and it’s hard to go back to sleep again,” one detainee told the Mirror.  The Mirror granted the detainees anonymity because they feared retaliation from prison and ICE officials. The Mirror was contacted by a family member of one of the detainees who got the Mirror in contact with the detained relative, who subsequently helped arrange contact with other detainees. Two detainees spoke to the Mirror for this story.  ICE and CoreCivic, the private prison company that operates the facility, both denied that the alarm had been going off multiple times a day, much less for weeks on end. But during a phone interview with a detainee on Oct. 7, the Mirror heard as the alarms began blaring.  “You hear that alarm?” the detainee asked the Mirror. “Thats a fire alarm that goes off, I’m telling you, every day.”  Both CoreCivic and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent written statements to the Mirror.  “Any claims Central Arizona Florence Correctional Complex (CAFCC) is experiencing problems or continuous activations involving the fire alarm system are false,” an unnamed DHS spokesperson said. “ICE routinely checks critical infrastructure at CAFCC and has protocols and contingency plans in place should any issues arise.” CoreCivic made a similar statement, telling the Mirror that it had gotten “bad information” and adding that leaders at the facility had confirmed that no alarms had been triggered.  After the Mirror shared audio of the alarm going off with CoreCivic in response, the company said that the fire alarms are “operating under normal conditions,” though the spokesman added that the detention facility is “in the process of upgrading the fire suppression system with new sprinkler heads, facility-wide, in addition to our scheduled fire alarm testing. This project is scheduled to be completed mid-November.”  Once the Mirror began asking CoreCivic and ICE about the alarm, the frequency decreased, according to detainees. But they said the alarms are still going off throughout the day and night. The Florence Fire Department said it is unaware of any repeated alarm activations at the ICE facility, but said it has been working with CoreCivic to address “recurring nuisance alarms and the triggering of intentional false alarms at the facility.”  “The facility has experienced alarms triggered by nonhazardous conditions, such as cooking smoke, as well as deliberate false activations,” an agency spokesperson said in a written statement. As a result of those recurring nuisance alarms, the Florence Fire Department has established a mitigation plan that requires a verification step before an alarm triggers a dispatch to the facility.  “With this protocol in place, the Department has had no fire-related responses to the facility over the past few months,” the spokesperson said..  A Tucson Democratic congresswoman blasted ICE for the conditions in the facility and pledged to bring immigration officials to account. “This is yet another example of the cruel and inhumane conditions people in ICE detention are being forced to endure, including the disruption of something as basic as a good night’s sleep,” U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva, who has conducted multiple oversight visits of the facility, told the Mirror. “No one should be subjected to these kinds of conditions, and ICE must be held accountable.“ Grijalva said she has not witnessed the alarm during her oversight visits. The alarms aren’t the only issue detainees said is cruel about the facility.  One detainee the Mirror spoke with, who has previously been incarcerated in an Arizona prison, said that food at the Florence ICE detention facility is the worst he has experienced.  “Number one, the portion is not a lot. Number two, all the food is (awful). For example, you get gravy that is all powdery and not all mixed in,” he said, adding that most of the time, food is provided undercooked. “This is not humane.”  The detainee said they’ve witnessed other people in custody losing weight because of the small portions and inedible meals.  The complaint echoes similar complaints made by detainees in other facilities operated by CoreCivic. Another issue raised by detainees who spoke with the Mirror was about the price of things in the facility.  “Everything here costs money — a lot,” the detainee said.  At other facilities in the country, boycotts have occurred over high prices for items, including tampons costing $21 or coffee costing $18. Multiple detainees the Mirror spoke with said similar prices are in place at the Florence facility, and that CoreCivic’s program that gives detainees pay for work cleaning or helping manage the facility borders on slavery.  It has been widely reported that CoreCivic pays detainees $1 a day for work in its facilities.  “Like literally a bill, a one dollar bill in cash,” one detainee said of the wages for an eight-hour work day. Earlier this year, ICE released more relaxed detention standards that allows CoreCivic to continue to pay only $1 a day to detainees and allows contractors to lean more heavily on artificial intelligence.   The facility in Florence has previously come under national scrutiny for its conditions. Earlier this year, there was a measles outbreak and members of Congress who have conducted oversight visits have compared its conditions to “concentration camps.”  The facility has also seen deaths recently, as a Haitian man died after a tooth infection went untreated, resulting in a severe throat and chest infection earlier this year.  Both of the detainees the Mirror spoke with said that their complaints have fallen on deaf ears and each has filed multiple grievances about the issues. They have gotten no response. The post Detainees say fire alarms blare day and night at Arizona ICE facility, creating ‘cruel’ conditions appeared first on AZ Luminaria. 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'VIRGIN RIVER' ACTOR STEWART MCLEAN'S DISAPPEARANCE NOW A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION, POLICE SAY Her brother, "Saturday Night Live" writer Jimmy Fowlie, announced in an Instagram post in late April that police had informed the family his sister was dead. "The LAPD has informed our family that Christina is no longer alive, and the case has officially transitioned from a missing person to a homicide investigation," Fowlie wrote. "Our prayers for her to be found safely have transformed into prayers for the truth to be revealed and for those responsible to be held accountable." FAMILY OF CRITICALLY MISSING DC MOTHER SAYS POLICE STILL TREATING HOME AS ACTIVE CRIME SCENE However, the LAPD publicly disputed Fowlie's account, maintaining that Downer had not been located and her case remained a missing-person investigation, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB "Although the circumstances of her disappearance are suspicious, Ms. Downer has not been located," the department said at the time, adding that detectives would continue investigating until the case was resolved. SEND US A TIP Fowlie also raised concerns about his sister's cellphone and social media accounts, alleging that someone used them to conceal her disappearance and make it appear she had voluntarily gone missing. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "The individual(s) in possession of her phone used it to hide the fact she was gone, to ask for money, and to create a false narrative that she was going 'off the grid,'" he wrote. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The allegations have not been publicly confirmed by the LAPD. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL During Friday's search, an LAPD media relations officer told Fox News Digital that investigators could not confirm whether detectives were looking for human remains, a suspect or other evidence, or whether search dogs were involved. It remains unclear what led investigators to Joshua Tree or whether the department has changed the official classification of Downer's case since its previous statement. Fox News Digital has reached out to Fowlie for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8e75342cf4db8e2f05 Michael Douglas says Kirk Douglas gave him $10,000 at 21 and told him he was on his own te 2026-10-09T21:20:14.640Z Michael Douglas says Kirk Douglas gave him $10,000 at 21 and told him he was on his own Michael Douglas says his father, Kirk Douglas, gave him $10,000 when he was 21 and told him he was on his own. During an appearance Thursday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the actor discussed his new memoir, "One Helluva Ride." Kimmel noted that Kirk had appeared on the show 19 years earlier to promote one of his many memoirs. "I was 21 years old. He said, ‘Son,’ and he wrote me a check, $10,000. He said, ‘Okay, you’re on your own.’ And I said, ‘Well, that’s great, Dad, but I mean, I got you—I got two years of college left. Dad, I’m happy. I really appreciate it, but you know, there’s tuitions and things like that,’" Michael recalled. Years later, Kirk would point to that moment when talking to his younger sons, Michael said. CHARLIZE THERON SAYS HER KIDS WON’T GET A FREE RIDE IN HOLLYWOOD: THEY NEED TO ‘EARN IT’ "Your brother, he never asked for anything. You know, I gave him that money, $10,000. That was it. Never asked for anything," Kirk would tell them, according to Michael. The "Basic Instinct" star also shared a story about a Christmas gift from his father: two Italian leather suitcases. While in college, Michael realized each one could hold "22 kilos of marijuana." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I always felt bad about that. I could have got a loan, I guess, but that was how I brought them back to New York," he said. After years of being held up as the example, Michael eventually told his brothers about his suitcase scheme. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Kirk was a Hollywood star best known for movies including "Spartacus," "Lust for Life" and "Paths of Glory." Born Issur Danielovitch, he died Feb. 5, 2020, at age 103. He had four sons: Michael and Joel with his first wife, Diana Dill, and Peter and Eric with his second wife, Anne Buydens. Eric died in 2004. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Michael followed in his father's footsteps and made a name for himself in Hollywood. He won an Academy Award for his performance as Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street" and produced "One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest," which won the Oscar for best picture. Michael's other notable movies include "Fatal Attraction," "Basic Instinct" and "Romancing the Stone." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8d75342cf4db8e2efc Attorney for alleged victim of trans athlete sexual assault says SCOTUS fight can help set Title IX precedent te 2026-10-09T21:20:13.487Z Attorney for alleged victim of trans athlete sexual assault says SCOTUS fight can help set Title IX precedent A Washington high school wrestler’s Supreme Court fight could help bring restrictions on transgender athletes in girls’ sports to 23 states, an attorney representing her told OutKick. Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) senior counsel Hal Frampton said the ultimate objective is a ruling establishing that Title IX requires a protected female sports category, with consequences beyond the immediate request to protect wrestler Kallie Keeler. "And the hope would be then that that would force all 23 of those states to enact policies protecting women and girls, protecting the female category, and simply getting back to the common sense notion that women's sports are for women," Frampton said. WASHINGTON FAMILY REQUESTS SCOTUS INJUNCTION AFTER DAUGHTER WAS ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED BY TRANS ATHLETE Keeler, identified in court as K.M.K., and her mother, Stephanie Lynne Brown, are seeking intervention after Keeler alleged she was sexually assaulted by a transgender opponent during a girls’ wrestling match in December 2025. "Ultimately, the goal is a ruling from the Supreme Court that says that Title IX requires fairness and safety for women and girls," Frampton said. Asked whether that broader objective could be accomplished through the current Supreme Court application or would require further steps, Frampton called it "a huge step toward accomplishing that goal." The application seeks an injunction pending appeal and alternatively asks the justices to take up the case before the Ninth Circuit finishes reviewing it. A temporary order protecting Keeler would not, by itself, impose new eligibility policies on 23 states. INSIDE THE SUPREME COURT BATTLE TO 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' The distinction matters because the Ninth Circuit said the Supreme Court’s recent West Virginia v. B.P.J. decision left open whether schools may allow biological males who identify as female to participate in girls’ and women’s sports. Frampton’s goal would address that unresolved question. For Keeler, Frampton said, the immediate concern is returning to wrestling before her remaining high school seasons slip away. "We filed the emergency application with the Supreme Court because it's really the only way to get Callie and her family relief in advance of wrestling season," he said. Frampton emphasized that the emergency request seeks protection for Keeler rather than monetary damages, though he left open the possibility of pursuing damages later. "For right now, all we're saying is while this case is pending," give her assurance she can compete without being matched against a male athlete, he said. He accused Washington officials of refusing to compromise: "From the very beginning, there's been no effort to compromise, to accommodate Callie, to appreciate what she's been through." Justice Elena Kagan has requested a response to the application by 4 p.m. EDT Oct. 13. The request remained pending as of Friday. Washington’s wrestling season begins in mid-November. The Ninth Circuit denied emergency relief Sept. 25, finding the family had not established an immediate emergency or a sufficiently strong likelihood of success. It also raised concerns about other students’ privacy and the breadth of the requested relief, while noting the district had said Keeler could forfeit matches without district-imposed adverse consequences. Frampton rejected the privacy justification and accused Washington officials of refusing to accommodate Keeler. "From the very beginning, there's been no effort to compromise, to accommodate Callie, to appreciate what she's been through," he said. The WIAA previously said it would follow state law allowing participation by gender identity and revise its policies if that law changes. Pierce County prosecutors declined to charge Keeler’s opponent, concluding they could not prove third-degree rape beyond a reasonable doubt or overcome a consent defense arising from case law on athletic contests. The prosecutor emphasized that the decision did not mean approval of the alleged conduct. Frampton said the experience has taken a toll on Keeler and her family, including her transfer to another school. "She ultimately had to change schools in order to get away from the harassment and bullying and the just lack of concern from the administration, which is not easy for any high school student to do," he said. Still, he described the family as determined to continue pursuing the case. "High school careers are fleeting. She's already a junior. Blink and it'll be over. And we just don't want her to miss out on the opportunity to compete in high school athletics," Frampton said. The family’s request has drawn support from 24 states, led by Iowa and Idaho, which filed a brief Oct. 7 arguing that allowing biological males into female sports denies girls Title IX protections. The Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) and its members also filed an amicus brief Oct. 8 supporting Keeler’s emergency request, arguing that school administrators bear responsibility under Title IX for protecting female athletes. The brief contends that lost athletic opportunities cause irreparable harm and that privacy concerns should not prevent schools from identifying competitors’ biological sex. "It is unreasonable for school administrators to attempt to shift the burden of protecting girls in school sports to parents and children," the brief states. OutKick reached out to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, Puyallup School District and the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for comment on Frampton’s latest statements. In its previous response to the injunction request, the WIAA said it would continue following Washington law allowing students to compete according to their gender identity and could revise its policies if the law changes. "The WIAA will not comment further on a matter in litigation," the association said. The superintendent’s office said it does not oversee athletics but is responsible for communicating and enforcing applicable law. "OSPI will continue to uphold Washington’s current law unless or until the law changes." It added that it had issued no non-privileged statement, board notice or guidance to schools or staff regarding the appeal. Puyallup School District previously acknowledged receiving the Supreme Court application and said it would respond if requested by the Court, "in accordance with the Court’s rules and established process." Its statement did not specify whether it would oppose the application or provide the advance notice sought by Keeler’s mother. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8c75342cf4db8e2ef3 Texas think tank accuses Houston parent coalition of using 'socialist' tactics to push radical agenda te 2026-10-09T21:20:12.422Z Texas think tank accuses Houston parent coalition of using 'socialist' tactics to push radical agenda A conservative Texas think tank is warning against a Houston education advocacy coalition, accusing the group of using socialist-aligned tactics to push radical policies in public schools. In a report released by the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), researchers argue that Community Voices for Public Education (CVPE) — which presents itself as a grassroots group of parents, teachers and community members — acts as a front for teachers' unions and far-left organizations working to preserve the status quo. "There are several policies that they're advocating for which are questionable at best, but very harmful," Kate Bierly, campaign director for TPPF's Next Generation Texas Campaign, told Fox News Digital. WATCHDOG REPORT EXPOSES TEACHERS UNION 'POLITICAL MACHINE' FUNNELING MORE THAN $1 BILLION TO LIBERAL CAUSES CVPE has been an outspoken opponent of the state's 2023 takeover of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), Texas's largest school district. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) intervened following years of academic underperformance at select campuses — a move that drew sharp accusations of political overreach from critics. State metrics, however, show noticeable academic gains since the intervention. Reading and math scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) improved among grades 3 through 8 over the past three school years, while the number of A- and B-rated campuses in HISD jumped from 93 to 197. SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: 'TOXIC POLICIES' "F-rated campuses went from 56 to five, and the whole district moved from a C rating to a B rating," Bierly said. "The results were amazing. But from this, several critics emerged ... suggesting destructive replacement policies. One of the main groups behind these proposals is CVPE." The local group, Bierly said, uses tactics similar to those employed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which has gained traction in recent years as a political force with the election of several DSA-endorsed candidates across various levels of government. DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' Beyond opposing the state takeover, CVPE advocates against mandatory STAAR testing and urges parents to boycott the exams. The group also calls for divesting from campus policing — ending student arrests except in severe cases such as murder — and encourages participation in walkouts and political protests. TPPF contends that CVPE actively instructs parents on how to organize student demonstrations outside schools, while CVPE maintains that peaceful advocacy is essential to improving school environments and curricula. "Some of the things they are advocating for is that parents should boycott the STAAR exam because the test allegedly supports racism and inequality," Bierly added. "Scrapping this testing removes a key pathway for low-income kids to access advanced academic tracks." FAR-LEFT ACTIVIST CONFERENCE AT TEACHERS UNION HQ RAISES CLASSROOM CONCERNS CVPE defends its platform, maintaining that restorative justice and expanded mental health resources foster safer learning environments than punitive measures, insisting "HISD students should be heard and not herded." Ruth Kravetz, co-founder of CVPE, pushed back on both TPPF’s report and the state's academic claims. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kravetz dismissed assertions that her group relies on DSA tactics, emphasizing that CVPE supporters span the political spectrum. "Some of those parents are Republicans. Some are Democrats, some are socialists, and some are unaffiliated," Kravetz said. POWERFUL TEACHERS' UNIONS SHARE STRIKING LINK WITH STATES STRUGGLING TO TEACH KIDS TO READ Kravetz also criticized high-stakes standardized testing, arguing that it fails to improve student outcomes. "It undermines educational quality," Kravetz said. "It narrows instruction and reduces deeper, more meaningful learning ... I don't think any parent ever said, ‘I hope my kid grows up to be able to fill in a multiple-choice test well.’" Kravetz previously challenged the "Texas Miracle" touted by HISD Superintendent Mike Miles and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, alleging that recent test improvements were artificially-engineered. "The truth is that HISD’s Mike Miles didn’t allow qualified students to even take Algebra I," Kravetz said. "This skewed the STAAR results and played a shell game with scores. Most importantly, they denied opportunities to countless kids just to make the numbers look better." HISD did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8b75342cf4db8e2eea Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles suffers health scare after taking helmet to the stomach during celebration te 2026-10-09T21:20:11.350Z Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles suffers health scare after taking helmet to the stomach during celebration Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles had every reason to celebrate after his team pulled off an impressive upset win over the Dallas Cowboys. So, when he was seen grimacing in pain on the sideline while down on one knee as the clock wound down on the Bucs’ 24-16 win Thursday at AT&T Stadium, it was an alarming scene. However, it turns out the 62-year-old was in pain because he took a helmet to the stomach during the Buccaneers’ celebration after they intercepted Dak Prescott to help seal the win, according to ESPN. Bowles said he will be OK moving forward, according to the report. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE For Bowles, taking a helmet to the stomach may be a small price to pay for the Bucs’ first win of the season. They entered the game as heavy underdogs, going on the road on a short week while starting Jalon Daniels at quarterback, an undrafted rookie making his second career start in relief of Baker Mayfield. The Bucs dominated time of possession, holding the ball for more than 39 minutes. They also forced three turnovers (two Prescott interceptions and a fumble by KeVontae Turpin on a kickoff return) and outgained the Cowboys by more than 50 yards. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Daniels completed 19 of his 25 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown. Running back Bucky Irving was outstanding in the win, running for 165 yards on 21 carries with a rushing touchdown, and catching two passes for 10 yards and a receiving touchdown. For the Buccaneers, Thursday night’s win over the Cowboys was much needed after a dismal start to the season. They had lost their first four games by a combined 20 points, hanging around in every game but not doing enough to come out on top. Bowles will look to have his squad build on some positive momentum — and avoid taking another helmet to the stomach — when they play the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8975342cf4db8e2ed4 Trump Casts Himself as Columbus’s Protector in Pitch to Italian Americans te 2026-10-09T21:20:09.145Z Trump Casts Himself as Columbus’s Protector in Pitch to Italian Americans President Trump sought to inject the Genoese explorer into the current political conversation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8775342cf4db8e2eba Patriots Hit With 4 Injury Blows for Crucial Raiders Game te 2026-10-09T21:20:07.847Z Patriots Hit With 4 Injury Blows for Crucial Raiders Game The New England Patriots will be without four of their players against the Las Vegas Raiders due to injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8675342cf4db8e2eb1 Lions HC Dan Campbell's Immediate Reaction to Hearing About Mike Ditka's Death te 2026-10-09T21:20:06.477Z Lions HC Dan Campbell's Immediate Reaction to Hearing About Mike Ditka's Death Lions head coach Dan Campbell learned about Mike Ditka's death during a press conference and shared his immediate reaction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac95a8475342cf4db8e2ea8 Senators Hit With Bad Injury News on New Young Star te 2026-10-09T21:20:04.928Z Senators Hit With Bad Injury News on New Young Star Ottawa Senators star forward William Eklund is going to be out indefinitely after suffering an ankle injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9583375342cf4db8e2e4c Ex-NHLer Viktor Stalberg tells wild story about being traded in Russia — then not — by legendary coach te 2026-10-09T21:10:11.774Z Ex-NHLer Viktor Stalberg tells wild story about being traded in Russia — then not — by legendary coach The sports world is full of stories about players who almost got traded, but you don't hear many like the one ex-NHLer Viktor Stalberg experienced during a stint in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, which also involved a legendary tough coach. Wait ... a strange story from the KHL? What?! Stalberg spent eight seasons in the NHL and won a Stanley Cup with the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks, and while his last games in the league were with Ottawa in the 2016-17 season, he continued to be a high-level player in European leagues. Eventually, he signed with KHL club Avangard Omsk, which, at the time, was coached by Bob Hartley, best known for winning a Stanley Cup with the 2000-01 Colorado Avalanche on top of being a very tough coach. "I had a lot of interesting experiences," Stalberg said of his time in the KHL during a video interview to promote sportsbook Ozoon. "I also had Bob Hartley as a coach there, which I'm sure you've heard stories about. He's a brilliant hockey mind, but he might not be the easiest to handle. When I was there, we did not maybe click at first." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! He said that it became clear that he was not one of Hartley's favorite players on the team, and he was told by his agent that he was going to get waived by the team. But it didn't happen, and he was told his status with the team was safe. "My agent calls me again," Stalberg recalled. "'Hey, Bob really hates you. He does not want to play you or anything else this year.' That this is the deal. Like, 'He's gonna just bag-skate you for the rest of the year, right?'" So, Stalberg asked for a trade, despite having a no-trade clause, and the team cut a deal with the then-Shanghai-based club Kunlun Red Star. "I call the GM [in Shanghai]. I talk to the coach; I'm discussing where I'm playing on the power play next game." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE However, after packing his bags and going to the rink, no one at Omsk said anything to him about this trade. "So I'm like, what is going on here? Like I'm traded, right? Like nobody says anything. "I go home, nobody calls," Stalberg said. "I'm like, 'Where's my flight, what is going on?' So then my agent again calls me back like a few hours later. He's like, 'Yeah, the owner told Bob to f--- off; you're staying." Well, so much for that trade. "So pretty much within, you know, in a week's time, my wife thought I was crazy," he laughed. "You know, like, 'I'm getting fired tomorrow. No, no, I'm staying. I'm getting traded to China tomorrow. No, no, I'm staying.' So it was a crazy few weeks there, but it ended up great." Stalberg ultimately won Hartley, and he even wanted him to stick around the following season, but he wound up signing to play for Switzerland's Fribourg-Gotteron HC. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9583275342cf4db8e2e43 Bill Maher warns Democrats still havent 'renounced their crazy,' says it could spell trouble in 2028 te 2026-10-09T21:10:10.698Z Bill Maher warns Democrats still havent 'renounced their crazy,' says it could spell trouble in 2028 Comedian Bill Maher warned the Democratic Party hasn't yet "renounced their crazy" on Thursday and that it could spell trouble for the party in 2028, but maintained that Republicans were likely to lose control of Congress in November. During an interview on "The Chris Cuomo Project," host Chris Cuomo asked Maher if President Donald Trump and Republicans taking a "beating" in the midterm elections would mean the Democratic Party successfully made the case to the American people.  "Absolutely not," Maher said. "They have not renounced their crazy at all. In fact, they're going full steam ahead. That's why I'm so worried about 2028. And a lot of the far left will take Trump's loss, they will misinterpret it as a recommendation for what they're trying to do. You know, the whole thing with communism — and it is communism." "I know Trump says it, that doesn't mean it's wrong," he continued. "When you talk about taking over the means of production and taking over all the private industries, that's communism, folks. You can look it up." BILL MAHER ADMITS HE COULD VOTE FOR JD VANCE, WARNS 'COWARDLY' DEMOCRATS FACE SOCIALIST TAKEOVER "All this stuff, the Democrats could put this to the side for this election, even though they will be having these sort of internal debates," Maher added. "But you see that the sane wing of the party is very circumspect at how much they criticize this because they know there's just so much energy on that side." "I mean, it's interesting we're talking about this on October 7, you know, which, man, they can't even give them the one day, you know?" he said. "It's just like that the Israeli craziness. That's another place the Democrats will see. We'll see if they can check themselves on that." Maher said the midterm elections would be primarily about Trump. "It is drunk on power," he said. "You know, it happens to both sides. They get in and just job one is just undoing the thing that the other a--hole did."   "I mean, we always have battles, of course, both parties," Maher continued. "And we should. That's our system. But when it gets to be this vitriolic, this personal, this hateful, this just everything you do, I just want to undo it and disavow it, and even when it makes sense not to. They just hate. When hate takes over, people stop listening to any of the logic." BILL MAHER BLASTS DEMOCRATIC PARTY, SAYS IT IS FINE WITH RELIGION 'AS LONG AS THAT FAITH ISN’T JEWISH' Y. David Scharf, chair of Government Strategies & Controversies at Morrison and Cohen, agreed with Maher in a statement to Fox News Digital. "Bill Maher is right to sound the alarm," he said. "What was once the far-left fringe of the Democratic Party is increasingly becoming its mainstream. That may win you elections in deep-blue states and congressional districts, but what plays in Brooklyn doesn't necessarily play in battleground America." "Israel is the clearest example," Scharf continued. "When activists can't even put their hostility toward Israel aside on October 7, the anniversary of the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, and party leaders are too afraid to call them out, you have to ask who's really running the show." "Democrats may think they're building momentum for 2028," he added. "But there's a big difference between winning over your base and winning over America." SHOCKING PERCENTAGE OF DEMOCRATS IDENTIFY AS 'DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS' ACCORDING TO NEW POLL: 'TOXIC POLICIES' Maher said during an interview on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" that Republicans would suffer a "classic historical a-- whooping" in the November midterm elections. The comedian argued that voters would use the midterms to punish Trump and Republicans before turning their attention to divisions within the Democratic Party ahead of the next presidential election. "It’s going to be a classic historical a-- whooping," he said. "Now, 2028 is a different story. The Democrats have a crazy animal living in their house called the DSA, and they believe truly insane things. And they’re the energy of the party, and they’re going to make Gaza a genocide, a litmus test, and a lot of other really stupid stuff." Fox News' CJ Womack contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9583175342cf4db8e2e3a Costco slashes price of popular holiday treat after shoppers balked at last year's hike te 2026-10-09T21:10:09.619Z Costco slashes price of popular holiday treat after shoppers balked at last year's hike While most grocery prices continue to climb, one seasonal Costco favorite is back at a lower price than last year. The Kirkland Signature Peppermint Bark has returned to shelves even earlier in the season than usual, according to shoppers on social media and recent reports. The holiday treat, which features layers of dark and white chocolate topped with crushed peppermint candy, is sold in a 21-ounce container for $12.99 at some locations, or less than $1.75 per serving, though availability and pricing can vary. The same container sold for $16.99 in 2025, according to reports, up from $9.99 in 2023. COSTCO BRINGS BACK A FAN-FAVORITE FOOD COURT TREAT AFTER YEARS OFF THE MENU Either way, the sweet and minty dessert costs far less than some specialty alternatives, like Williams-Sonoma's version, which costs about $35. There was an outcry from shoppers last holiday season when the 21-ounce package jumped from $9.99 to $16.99. One Reddit user wrote that it was "good, but not for $16.99," while others said they skipped it after the increase or preferred the pricier Williams-Sonoma bark. This year's reported $12.99 price brings the treat closer to its former value, even if it remains above its 2023 price. COSTCO SPARKS BAGEL BACKLASH AMONG CUSTOMERS AS DOWNSIZED PACKS IGNITE PRICING DEBATE Fans have long praised the candy cane-topped treat as a holiday staple that complements dessert platters, makes for an easy hostess gift or elevates a mug of hot cocoa. "The Kirkland brand peppermint bark in the bakery is absolutely fire," one Reddit user wrote, adding that it was "way better than" Ghirardelli's individually wrapped version. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS In the comments section of a recent Instagram video from @discovering_costco, which shares Costco finds, other Costco-focused accounts celebrated the peppermint bark's return. "Peppermint bark!!" wrote @costcobayareafinds with heart-eye emojis, while @momcartfinds added, "Omg yess the peppermint bark." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Beyond peppermint bark, Costco is already stocking other holiday-ready treats and gifts, including Toblerone Biscoff truffles, Lindt Teddy Advent calendars, assorted Lindor truffles, Ferrero gift boxes, Kirkland Signature European cookies in festive tins and traditional and chocolate-filled panettone. Costco has also begun restocking Kirkland Signature organic Madagascar vanilla beans, which give home bakers 20 whole pods for $9.69. The seasonal baking find works out to roughly 48 cents per bean and can be used in holiday desserts or to make homemade vanilla extract, according to reports. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Meanwhile, fall bakery offerings still line shelves, including a pumpkin bar cake, the 4-pound pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake and caramel apple strudel bites. Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for comment. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9512d75342cf4db8e29d2 Culture clash laid bare as violent Somali gangs grip suburban communities: ‘These kids are different’ te 2026-10-09T20:40:13.350Z Culture clash laid bare as violent Somali gangs grip suburban communities: ‘These kids are different’ More than 100 rounds fired in a Minnesota neighborhood have left police struggling to explain a troubling pattern: Somali-American youths from financially comfortable households are turning online disputes into bursts of gang violence. The violence raises bigger questions about what is driving these gangs: whether struggles to fit into American life, cultural or clan ties, government policies or failures by schools and other institutions have played a role — and what makes these youths different from traditional American street gangs. "They're coming from families. They got money, and they have resources," Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges told Fox News Digital of the young Somali-American gang members under investigation. Those questions follow a late-night Bloomington gunfight that left one person injured amid a string of shootings across suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul. 100-SHOT SOMALI GANG GUN BATTLE ROCKS MINNESOTA AS SHERIFF WARNS 'WE'RE IN TROUBLE' Hodges said the suspects defy traditional drug- or money-driven gang profiles. Asked what drives the violence beyond social-media disputes, he acknowledged investigators lack a clear answer. "I don't know. I can't tell you. I really wish I could." Somalia, long considered a failed state until the mid-2010s according to the UN, has endured decades of clan-based warfare and weak central government authority, including the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu depicted in "Black Hawk Down," when Somali militiamen battled U.S. forces during an ill-fated military operation — part of the turmoil that drove waves of refugees to America. More than 111,000 Somali refugees were admitted to the U.S. between 2001 and 2023 through the federal refugee resettlement program, spanning the George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden administrations. Minnesota became a major destination, alongside sizable Somali-American communities in New York, Texas and Ohio. Jessica Vaughan, director of policy studies at the Center for Immigration Studies, believes one possible explanation lies in how refugees have been resettled. "We have to remember also that this population's origins were as refugees who were a vulnerable population; and traumatized in many cases," Vaughan told Fox News Digital. "But they were settled in clusters in certain places in the United States. And I believe that is a policy that has facilitated the formation of these gangs, because it removes a lot of the incentives for people to assimilate." "And it just makes assimilation to the larger society much more difficult because it's not necessary for people to get by." Vaughan described an emphasis on preserving homeland cultures rather than encouraging integration as a "missed opportunity," arguing it can leave immigrants in a "separate society within the larger Minnesota community." History, however, complicates the argument that maintaining strong ethnic ties necessarily prevents assimilation. Stanford sociologist Tomás Jiménez cautioned against treating gang involvement among a small subset of second-generation immigrants as evidence that an entire community has failed to integrate. "I would actually not think of it as like a failed assimilation, as much as a particular kind of assimilation," Jiménez said. He noted that Italian, Irish, Mexican and Salvadoran communities experienced gang activity while broader integration continued. Jiménez emphasized that assimilation unfolds across generations, pointing out that the Italian-American experience spanned roughly 75 years rather than occurring overnight. He identified education, economic advancement, language and intermarriage as important measures of integration. FOX NATION REVEALS HOW RUDY GIULIANI BROKE THE MAFIA'S GRIP ON NEW YORK Donald Tricarico, an Italian-American immigration scholar at Queensborough Community College, drew parallels between Italian and Irish immigrants, who established close-knit ethnic communities in New York. He said Italian families often followed relatives from the same villages into the same neighborhoods and occupations — a pattern known as chain migration. "They came to the same neighborhoods… what migration historians call 'chain migration,' and they ... went to the same neighborhoods," he said, citing his own family's multigenerational experience in New York City. "There isn't a switch that gets flipped," Tricarico said, challenging assumptions that Italian Americans assimilated quickly and noting that close-knit ethnic communities persisted into the 1980s in some cases. WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS SAY THEIR TOWN IS THE NEXT DEARBORN — AND THEY'VE HAD ENOUGH "Assimilation is a slow crawl," he said, explaining that economic advancement and integration typically unfold across generations. Tricarico noted that some Sicilian immigrants arrived with ties to existing Mafia networks overseas, a criminal element distinct from the broader Italian immigrant population. Hodges, meanwhile, said investigators have found no evidence that longstanding clan rivalries in Somalia are driving the Minnesota violence. Somali-American community figures have offered their own explanations, including the challenges facing immigrant parents. At an Eden Prairie news conference Wednesday, Somali teacher Fardousa Yossuf suggested parents working long hours may have neglected their children's needs and "expressed disbelief" that people raised with Islamic values could engage in gun violence, according to Alpha News Imam Yusuf Abdulle rejected characterizing the violence as a Somali problem in an interview with WCCO - CBS Minnesota posted on YouTube. "These kids are Americans. They're born and raised here," Abdulle said. "It is an American problem. It is not a Somali problem." Vaughan, meanwhile, warned that the gangs have not reached the sophistication of transnational organizations such as MS-13 but could become more entrenched without intervention. She pointed to families and schools as critical to preventing recruitment and argued that local institutions and law enforcement must intervene before the groups become more organized. Vaughan acknowledged she had not established that specific Minnesota schools or resettlement policies caused the shootings. Asked whether longstanding Somali clan rivalries were fueling the shootings, Hodges said investigators found no evidence supporting that explanation. "No, we have not seen that. I haven't seen it," he said. He added that people from groups in conflict in Somalia can belong to the same cliques in Minnesota. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER Hodges said police are redirecting task-force resources toward the gangs and questioned whether some Hennepin County prosecution policies could limit intervention. He warned the Bloomington gunfire could have endangered innocent bystanders had it occurred during daylight. "If that had been one o'clock in the afternoon, it would have been a different story on that block," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9512c75342cf4db8e29c9 Fresno State unveils the 'Beer Bone,' rendering all other novelty stadium cups obsolete te 2026-10-09T20:40:12.265Z Fresno State unveils the 'Beer Bone,' rendering all other novelty stadium cups obsolete Most of the time when I hop on the old keyboard to talk about stadium food or concession stand gimmicks, it's with a rage burning deep in my heart. Nerds Gummy Cluster-infused grilled cheese sandwiches and hot dog french fries get my blood boiling (and my cholesterol skyrocketing) like few things on this planet, but every once in a while those dummies in the sports arena culinary department come up with something incredible. You know what they say, "a broken clock is right twice a day," and this particular case takes us to Fresno, California, where the Fresno State Bulldogs football team has created another all-time great vessel from which to drink alcohol. MLB ALL-STAR FANS WILL BE ABLE TO DRINK BEER OUT OF A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF AMERICAN HISTORY Behold, the Beer Bone. Not since the Beer Bat has there been such a great idea for a souvenir stadium cup. It's so simple, yet so effective, I'm shocked other Bulldog branded teams haven't come up with anything like it sooner. And for those of you who aren't of age or don't partake in the consumption of beer, the Fresno State social media admin has revealed you can get soda in it, too. TENNESSEE FANS DRANK $1.3 MILLION WORTH OF ALCOHOL BEFORE, DURING TEXAS GAME ATTENDED BY PRESIDENT The comments seem to be universally on board with this idea, and it makes sense. How could anyone not be psyched about this? Even the Debbie Downers saying this will cost them an arm and a leg with be put at ease knowing that the Beer Bone will only run them $6 at the game this weekend. The Bulldogs take on the Boise State Broncos at 10:30 PM Eastern this Saturday, which means the Beer Bone will be making its debut for maybe the biggest game of the year. That's all well and good, but if the game goes south - and it has every chance to, given the Broncos are favored by a touchdown on the road - the Beer Bone could double as a projectile in the hands of unruly fans. I hope that's not the case, but if a bad call is made or the Bulldogs come out flat, you just know more than a few of these bones will find their way onto the field. With great souvenir cups comes great responsibility, so make sure all you Fresno State fans keep the bones in the stands on Saturday. We wouldn't want to see such a brilliant invention get taken from us because a few bad apples don't know how to act accordingly. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9512b75342cf4db8e29c0 Dad banned from school grounds after protesting trans runner competing against his daughter te 2026-10-09T20:40:11.187Z Dad banned from school grounds after protesting trans runner competing against his daughter On Sept. 5, Logan Mihailoff, a student at Camas High in Washington State finished 76th in a JV cross country race. On Sept. 29, he finished first in a varsity race in a meet against Union High school. Did he recover from an injury? Train himself back into shape? No. Midway through the season, he decided he was going to start running as a girl. Under the rules of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), which governs high school sports in the state, such a switch is permitted. This is what allowed Mihailoff to also finish second among 195 girls in a Sept. 26 race in Portland. WASHINGTON OFFICIALS WON'T BUDGE ON TRANS ATHLETE POLICY AFTER GIRL FILES SCOTUS APPEAL FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT But as you might imagine, not everybody competing against Mihailoff is on board with all this. Last month, two girls and a father decided to protest — which ultimately led to the dad being served a criminal trespass notice. Sierra Retzlaff and Charlie Garrett are cross country runners for Skyview High in Vancouver, WA. A week before their meet against Camas, the two girls found out that they would be racing against a boy. After some discussion, they decided that they were going to make a statement. How? By walking up to the starting line with body paint reading "keep women in women's sports" ... and walking off once the race began. This prompted mixed reactions. Retzlaff said that she has received a lot of support but has also had friends that started ignoring her. One man that absolutely had her back, however, was her father — Joel Retzlaff. Retzlaff and his wife brought two signs to the Sept. 15 meet. The first read: "It will never be OK for a XY to steal an opportunity from a XX." The second read: "Please only XX competing with XX, XY competing with XY. Keep it fair." FEMALE ATHLETES, WOMEN'S SPORTS ADVOCATES SPEAK ON CAPITOL HILL AS TRANS ATHLETE ISSUE HOVERS OVER MIDTERMS But WIAA has a no-signage rule (aside from team banners), so Camas' athletic director Stephen Baranowski approached Retzlaff and asked him to leave. Retzlaff asked why, and Baranowski explained to him it was because of the signage. Retzlaff agreed to take the signs down, but he still wanted to make his voice heard. So as he walked back to his car after Sierra's race, he held up his sign and chanted "Keep boys out of girls sports!" And after he got into his car, he drove by the venue, honked his horn and repeated the same chant while his friend held the signs out the window. The consequence? A criminal trespass notice that keeps Retzlaff off Camas school district properties for the next year. That may seem like an emotional reaction from the Camas school district, but its superintendent, John Anzalone, insists it wasn't. It was relayed to him that Retzlaff drove through a "barrier" — essentially an area closed off by construction tape — and that the trespass notice was in the interest of safety. Retzlaff said that Anzalone's perspective is "valid," but it doesn't sound like he has any regrets. In his mind, he was standing up for girls in a way that most parents didn't. Retzlaff's response to critics? "I would beg to ask them where all the adults are that know the difference between a boy and a girl and why they're letting this happen." Garrett, one of the students who walked off, said Mihailoff's mother followed her around and recorded her for much of the meet. Apparently, she didn't stand down when Garrett's mother, Emily Sadowski, confronted her and told her to stop filming. ACTIVISTS UNLEASH A 'NEXT WAVE' BALLOT STRATEGY FOR WOMEN'S SPORTS INSIDE DEEP BLUE STATES But like Joel, Charlie isn't second-guessing her decision to stand up for girls "I thought it was more important to show how this is affecting me and all the girls in our district," said Garrett, adding that she doesn't have any hate toward Logan. "It comes down to biology and the spots being taken away from Sierra, me and all the girls." On Nov. 3, Washington voters will decide whether to ban biological boys from competing in K-12 girls’ sports through Initiative 638. It would be the first time the public passed a law enforcing such separation. Perhaps Joel Retzlaff crossed a line — figuratively and literally — when he drove through that tape. But he'd argue a far more consequential line had already been crossed. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94ed175342cf4db8e290d Letitia James stumped by debate question while GOP rival delivers 'zinger for the ages' te 2026-10-09T20:30:09.178Z Letitia James stumped by debate question while GOP rival delivers 'zinger for the ages' New York Democratic Attorney General Letitia James went silent for several seconds when asked to name a former state attorney general she admired during Thursday's New York attorney general race debate. "Tick tock," Errol Louis of Spectrum News 1, one of the moderators said to James, prompting laughter from the Attorney General. The attorney general's race in New York comes against the backdrop of James' ongoing dispute with President Donald Trump, who called James "a Complete and Total Disaster" and accused her of leading a "WITCH Hunt" against him in his endorsement of James' Republican challenger, Saritha Komatireddy, in August. LETITIA JAMES' UNDERDOG RIVAL TURNS AG'S OWN PLAYBOOK AGAINST HER WITH SCATHING 52-COUNT CAMPAIGN 'INDICTMENT' The pause from James drew immediate criticism from Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor and chief of staff for the Drug Enforcement Administration, who quipped from the podium that James "only admires herself." "An absolutely devastating moment for Tish James," conservative communications strategist Steve Guest wrote on X. "'She only admires herself' is a debate zinger for the ages." "No, no, no, no, we admire others," James said. "I admire all of the past attorney generals because it is a difficult job and you've got to stand up." When asked the same question, Komatireddy named Dennis Vacco, who served as the state's attorney general from 1995 to 1998. Like Komatireddy, he was also a former federal prosecutor. James then said that she admired former Democratic Attorney General Bob Abrams, who served from 1979 to 1993. The exchange, which came in the final moments of Thursday's debate, led critics to question whether James knew of other New York attorneys general. "Very telling moment," Steve McLaughlin, Rensselaer County executive, wrote on X. "James went completely blank because she's A: dumb as a rock B: has no idea who any former AG is because she's not doing the job and never has been." NY AG HOPEFUL BLASTS LETITIA JAMES AS MEDICAID FRAUD RECOVERIES COLLAPSE: 'SHE'S NOT DOING THE JOB' "She's a mouthpiece," McLaughlin continued. "Zero institutional knowledge." "Letitia James doesn' t know the plural form of 'Attorney General,'" another Twitter user wrote. Nicole Kiprilov, a spokesperson for Komatireddy, echoed the candidate's comment on the debate stage. "Letitia James can’t name a single former Attorney General she admires because she’s too busy admiring herself. She’s turned the Attorney General’s office into her own political stage and ignored the safety of the state," Kiprilov said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "New Yorkers deserve a real prosecutor, not a joke like her!" But James' campaign pushed back on Komatireddy's characterization of James and how she runs her office. "Attorney General Letitia James spent much of the debate teaching her opponent how the Office of the Attorney General actually works, and she was happy to name former Attorney General Bob Abrams as someone she respects,"  a spokesperson for James said in a statement to Fox News Digital. SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER James' attorney general's office has been thrust into the national spotlight after New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James as special investigator to examine an alleged gang rape that occurred at Cornell University in October 2024. The renewed attention comes in response to a recent lawsuit filed by the alleged victim, Jane Doe, against the university, the alleged perpetrators, her sorority and a bar that allegedly served her alcohol while she was underage. But James has faced calls from an attorney for one of the defendants to recuse herself from the case over social media posts showing support for Jane Doe before James was appointed special investigator. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94ed075342cf4db8e2904 This popular 7.5-foot pre-lit Christmas tree is $400 off on Amazon — just $280 te 2026-10-09T20:30:08.016Z This popular 7.5-foot pre-lit Christmas tree is $400 off on Amazon — just $280 Christmas decor is already rolling out in stores and online, and right now Amazon has this popular artificial National Tree Company tree for 59% off — a savings of $400. 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Offensively, the team has put together a really strong passing game.  Iowa, on paper, looks like they are the better team. However, Washington is the favorite and is hosting the game. Which side are you taking? Put down $20 on Fanatics Sportsbook to earn $350 in FanCash using promo code FOXNEWS350.  Odds are subject to change Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a2575342cf4db8e2834 Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds te 2026-10-09T20:10:13.465Z Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options, according to a new study. (Photo by Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor) Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal JAMA. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed hospital closures and openings that occurred between 2010 and last year. They found that closures increased by 4% year over year, while new hospital openings decreased 3% year over year. The study comes as health systems across the nation brace for the effects of the broad tax and spending measure passed by congressional Republicans and signed by President Donald Trump in July 2025. The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act is projected to cut federal Medicaid spending by an estimated $886.8 billion over the next decade, according to estimates by the Congressional Budget Office. The law includes $50 billion in rural health grants to be distributed to states over five years, but the funds are for a wide variety of initiatives, with limitations on how much hospitals can benefit. Public attention has mostly focused on struggling rural hospitals, but the Harvard researchers found that urban hospitals also have been vulnerable: The closure rate was 9.1% for urban hospitals and 8.3% for rural hospitals. Across both rural and urban areas, hospitals that were for-profit, small or safety-net, or served the most vulnerable counties — such as those with higher poverty rates or less access to transportation — were most likely to close. Overall, 432 hospitals closed between 2010 and 2025 while 216 opened, leading to a net loss of over 24,000 beds. Rural areas were less likely to see a new hospital, as the new facilities were mostly urban, for-profit and small. Rural communities are more likely to have fewer doctors per capita and a lower overall number of patients. Of the hospitals that closed, about 73% shut down completely, while the remaining retained outpatient care, including rural emergency hospital care. The Midwest and the South saw the most closures overall, and there were more closures in states that didn’t expand Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act, according to the study. Stateline reporter Nada Hassanein can be reached at nhassanein@stateline.org. This story was originally produced by Stateline, which is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network which includes Arizona Mirror, and is supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a2375342cf4db8e2814 Hurricane Isaias forces numerous college football games to have changes, including a cancellation te 2026-10-09T20:10:11.750Z Hurricane Isaias forces numerous college football games to have changes, including a cancellation Hurricane Isaias has moved to a Category 3 storm, as it is set to make landfall in the Florida Gulf Coast. Because of the storm, numerous college football games set to be played on Saturday were forced to be rescheduled, and one will no longer be played at all. In all, seven games were altered — eight if you want to include the highly—touted Alabama-Georgia matchup, in which ESPN's "College GameDay" is moving indoors. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Here are the seven games — as of now — altered because of the storm. Northeastern State at West Florida West Florida, which plays its home games in Pensacola, opted to cancel its game, and it is not expected to be made up in the future. Rice at East Carolina This remains, as of publishing the lone FBS game to be rescheduled. Originally set to start at 4 p.m. ET, it was moved up three hours. Florida A&M at Alabama State Originally slated for Saturday at noon, the game was actually moved up 24 hours to beat the hurricane. HURRICANE ISAIAS THREATENS GEORGIA VS. ALABAMA SEC SHOWDOWN AS TRUMP PLANS TUSCALOOSA VISIT Southern at Prairie View A&M This game, played just west of Houston, is actually being moved back one hour, from 3 p.m. ET to 4 p.m. ET. Davidson at Presbyterian These teams were originally slated to kick off at 5:30 p.m. ET, but they will now take the field at noon in an effort to beat the storm, which is expected to turn toward the Carolinas after landfall. East Tennessee State at The Citadel The Charleston, S.C. game was moved up two hours and will kick off at noon ET. South Carolina State at Charleston Southern The schools were supposed to play under the lights but will also play at noon ET. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The storm is expected to make landfall near the panhandle on Friday evening. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a2275342cf4db8e280b Kash Patel announces arrest of suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator after FBI jobs portal breach te 2026-10-09T20:10:10.647Z Kash Patel announces arrest of suspected ShinyHunters co-conspirator after FBI jobs portal breach FBI Director Kash Patel announced Friday that agents arrested another suspected co-conspirator linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group earlier this week, as the bureau investigates a cybersecurity incident involving its jobs website. The arrest is the latest in a series of FBI actions against the hacking network in recent days, according to Patel, who said investigators are pursuing additional leads and evidence. "Earlier this week, our agents in the field arrested another suspected co-conspirator of the ShinyHunters group – the group believed to be responsible for the recent FBIjobs.gov incident, which occurred on a platform managed by a third-party vendor," Patel said in an Oct. 9 statement. FBI INVESTIGATES AFTER SHINYHUNTERS HACKERS CLAIM THEFT OF AGENTS' PERSONAL DATA Patel said the FBI is working with its partners to dismantle the group and its associates. "This arrest demonstrates the strength and reach of our efforts to protect Americans from cybercrime. We will continue to work closely with our partners to disrupt what’s left of the ShinyHunters group and their associates, no matter where they operate." ShinyHunters, a criminal hacking and extortion group, previously said it obtained sensitive personal information belonging to FBI employees and applicants through the bureau's jobs portal. 16-YEAR-OLD ALLEGEDLY LED RANSOMWARE GANG BEHIND HUNDREDS OF ATTACKS The group said it stole information belonging to nearly all FBI agents and people who applied to work for the bureau, Reuters previously reported. A sample of data shared with the outlet contained agents' names, home addresses, Social Security numbers, assignments and, in some cases, names of family members. The FBI previously said it was investigating whether the breach originated within its own systems or through a third-party provider supporting FBIJobs.gov. The extent of the alleged breach has not been independently confirmed. Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent and CEO of Media Rep Global Strategies, previously told Fox News Digital that the distinction between stolen personnel information and access to classified investigative systems is critical. FBI HACK CLAIM RAISES FEARS OVER SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA "There is a meaningful difference between somebody obtaining personnel information and somebody gaining access to classified investigative systems," Pack said. "Based on what we know right now, there is no indication they have the keys to the kingdom." A representative for the Department of Justice did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a2075342cf4db8e27f8 Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices te 2026-10-09T20:10:08.137Z Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices President Trump said Russia had agreed to ship potentially millions of tons of diesel fuel in the coming months. But Russia has an ongoing ban on exporting diesel. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac94a1e75342cf4db8e27dc Who Is Abdul El-Sayed's Mom? Mike Rogers' Debate Attack Line Explained te 2026-10-09T20:10:06.671Z Who Is Abdul El-Sayed's Mom? Mike Rogers' Debate Attack Line Explained El-Sayed and Rogers debated this week as polls show a close U.S. Senate race in Michigan. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac947c975342cf4db8e2779 FOX readers can get 5 pounds of bulk Halloween candy for $20 with free shipping te 2026-10-09T20:00:09.938Z FOX readers can get 5 pounds of bulk Halloween candy for $20 with free shipping It's spooky season and trick-or-treaters will be knocking before you know it. Stock up easily with this budget-friendly bulk Halloween candy deal. Originally $40, FOX readers can save 50% on 5-pound bulk candy bags with code FOXNEWSDEALS. That drops the price to $20, plus free shipping. Choose from several mixes, including chocolate assortments for chocolate fans, sweet-and-sour candy, Twizzlers and more. READ MORE: Get your yard Halloween-ready with inflatables, skeletons and more, starting at $20 Original price: $39.99 With five pounds of candy in each bag, you'll have more than enough to go around this Halloween. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac947c875342cf4db8e2770 Sophie Cunningham's insufferable ex-teammate mouths off but can't make a shot, ref lowers his shoulder & Ditka te 2026-10-09T20:00:08.416Z Sophie Cunningham's insufferable ex-teammate mouths off but can't make a shot, ref lowers his shoulder & Ditka 'Nightcaps' is a daily column that catches you up on the biggest sports, news and culture stories you may have missed while pretending to do work at your desk. It runs Monday-Friday on OutKick.com. Another Friday. We're here. We've made it! While the left spent all week whining about Sophie Cunningham's hat and firing squad best practices, us PATRIOTS were biding our time, keeping our heads down, and grinding towards another weekend. And now, we're here. And there ain't a thing they can do about it. Let's roll. Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Sophie Cunningham's ex-teammate, Sydney Colson, virtue-signals her BUTT off while also having maybe the worst career stats I've ever seen. SPORTS MEDIA OUTLET CONSIDERS SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM MORE POLARIZING THAN MEGAN RAPINOE Seriously. This is who's telling Sophie — and white people — to shut up? The WNBA can do better than this, right? Right?! What else? I've got Dak getting heckled by an Uber driver, a referee absolutely trucking a poor soul on the sidelines, and I'm sad about Mike Ditka. What an awful year for deaths. I feel like we say that every year, but goodness, 2026 has been a real kick to the you-know-whats in terms of death. And we still have three months to go! Brutal. On that happy note, grab you a slice of sausage pizza ahead of Sunday's National Sausage Pizza Day, and settle in for a Friday 'Cap! I've got no real hot takes on pizza beyond the fact that I do, in fact, believe sausage is the best topping. I'm not just saying that because of the occasion. It's the best, by a mile. Mount Rushmore of Pizza Toppings to kick this Friday class off? Sure. Why not?! Meatballs as a topping are underrated in the pizza topping game. They're not on every menu, but when they are, HAMMER it. You are welcome! And that concludes our Ted Talk portion of today's class. NOW, let's officially get the day started with some ex-WNBA player named Sydney Colson pandering to the left by telling Sophie Cunningham and her white counterparts to PIPE DOWN. Amazing: Listen, if you never speak up about a d–n thing when you know it’s impacting the people that you claim to love, care about, you know we’re fighting together as a team, sister, blah blah blah, and you don’t speak up when things affect them. They don’t respect you. They are just trying to make it. Let me just tell you now, for real, for real: For the white players in the league, when you don’t say s–t, and even worse, when you say things that are harmful, talking about the trans s–t, nobody respects you. Shut the f–k up. Shut the f–k up. Nobody wants to hear your opinion. Freedom of speech, so you can say it, but just know people are just trying to get by when they’re dealing with you. And you ought to be ashamed. Y’all ought to be ashamed to act like you’re cool with people, to act like you care about sisterhood, all of these things. Again, it's just amazing. These "athletes" are just incredible. They're the gifts that keep on giving "the whole year," as Cousin Eddie would say. As Dan Z. said in the above post, let's quickly remind everyone of the VERY HARMFUL thing Sophie Cunningham told ESPN months ago as it pertains to trans people: "I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that.’ I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men." That's it! THAT's what Sydney Colson, who played with Cunningham last season in Indiana, deems "harmful" rhetoric. Speaking of last season, because I had never heard of this girl before this morning, I decided to do some Big J digging to see if her play on the court warranted all this chest-pumping off of it. It ... did not: Well, there you have it. That's who is calling out Sophie Cunningham. A player who struggled to score three points per game during her illustrious career in the WNBA. Okeedokee! By the way, for the "Sophie stinks, too!" crowd ... she's averaged at least 8 points per game off the bench every year since 2022, including two seasons in double-digits. She's also a top-five three-point shooter in the league. It ain't close. OK, let's rapid-fire this Friday class into a big weekend of FOOTBALL! To hype everyone up, let's start off with a ref in last night's South Alabama-Arkansas State game lowering his shoulder on a 100-yard kick return: BOOOOM! You don't often see a referee doing the trucking, right? Usually, we're watching those guys get pummeled. Frankly, it's a nice change of pace for the Zebras. I've spent all year ragging on them — for good reason. They've generally stunk at all levels. But credit where it's due here. This guy had a job to do, and he wasn't gonna let some innocent bystander stand in his way. Nicely done. Next? Speaking of (not so) innocent bystanders ... So, Dak and the Cowboys put up their annual primetime clunker last night, and this was the big story that came out of it ... Someone — boots on the ground say the guy was a driver — called Dak "embarrassing" after he threw two picks in a loss to the winless Buccaneers, and he took exception to it. I say fair on both accounts, by the way. The guy was pissed. He was clearly a fan. Dak stunk. It was embarrassing. Dak also has a right to turn his head around and get pissed. I would, too. And if the guy really did turn his head around after saying it, and then doubled down AFTER Dak looked away, it is kind of a wussy move. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! If you're gonna say something, say it! Don't be a keyboard warrior. Man up, call Dak out for his stinker, and let the chips fall where they may. OK, that's it for today — and this week. Good work, everyone. Solid week. And now we get to enjoy three straight nights of football. What a blessing. What a country. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER It's only fitting to let the late Mike Ditka take us home. RIP to a legend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9457e75342cf4db8e273a 1.3M kids get $1,000 head start from Trump Accounts, adding $1.3B to deficit; tax benefits favor wealthier families te 2026-10-09T19:50:22.930Z 1.3M kids get $1,000 head start from Trump Accounts, adding $1.3B to deficit; tax benefits favor wealthier families WASHINGTON – Since July, about 1.3 million young Americans have received $1,000 each in newly created Trump Accounts, at a cost to taxpayers of $1.3 billion. In all, nearly 70 million of the new tax-deferred investment accounts have been created for Americans under 18 since the launch on July 4, according to the White House.  The account is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill that President Donald Trump signed in July 2025. It’s a “unique, once in a lifetime opportunity for them and for us as parents,” said Bryce Webber, a senior advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors in Scottsdale, who elected into the Trump Account for his daughter, who was born last year.  Webber encourages other new parents and those planning for kids to do their research and “claim that benefit.” Eligibility for the one-time $1,000 seed contribution from the Treasury Department is limited to U.S. citizen children born during Trump’s second term. Others under age 18 can also use the tax-advantaged accounts. The money can be accessed in the year the recipient turns 18. A parent or guardian must claim the account. With the national debt at a record $40.3 trillion and climbing, critics question such taxpayer-funded generosity. The latest annual federal budget deficit was $2 trillion. The Congressional Budget Office projected in February that the deficit will reach $3.1 trillion in 2036 as interest on the debt grows. “While this is a very small line item in the grand scheme of the federal budget, all of these little things add up,” said Adam Michel, director of tax policy studies at the libertarian Cato Institute. “We are digging our fiscal hole deeper every year.” Michel said cash-strapped parents will see relatively small advantage from the new accounts, because they are more likely to use the funds as soon as possible rather than invest for long-term growth.  That means Trump Accounts would further widen the wealth gap, he said. “You see this disparity where wealthier families’ kids leave the money in and it grows till retirement, and lower income families’ kids sort of withdraw it early,” Michel said. The federal government deposited $1.3 billion into accounts through Oct. 7, according to the White House. That’s enough for 1.3 million children. Relatives have contributed $600 million into these accounts since the launch on July 4. Philanthropists have added $2.6 billion, for a total of $4.5 billion. Josh Gotbaum, scholar in residence in economics at the Brookings Institution, a left-leaning think tank in Washington, agreed that an account of this sort “usually ends up helping people who are well off more than people who are not.”  He also views the Trump accounts as one of the least regressive parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill, which included tax cuts that skew toward higher-income taxpayers. The $1,000 is available to U.S. citizen children born in 2025 through 2028 – a period that includes 19 days before Trump returned to office and all but the last 20 days of his term. Nolan High, a farmer who is a client of a Chandler financial planner, elected into the Trump Account in July for his daughter. “It’s a great way for people to start investing at an early age,” he said. “I think we need more of that in America.” But he added, he doesn’t expect to add any funds to the account. The Trump Account is a type of Individual Retirement Account. Contributions from friends and family are not deductible but investment growth is tax-deferred until withdrawal. Employers can contribute up to $2,500 annually that doesn’t count as taxable income. Options for investments within the Trump Account are limited to low-cost funds that track a broad U.S. stock market index. Once the recipient turns 18, ordinary IRA rules apply, including a 10% penalty for withdrawals before age 59 ½. But Trump Accounts can be used penalty-free for college tuition or to buy a first home. Dawn Noble, board member of the Arizona chapter of the Financial Planning Association, a nonprofit trade association for financial planners, sees pitfalls for people who lack financial literacy because the best way to use such accounts is to invest for the long-term. She wishes the rollout included more public education for those unfamiliar with that concept. “I worry that they will take money out of those accounts and treat it more like a savings account once they turn 18,” she said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9457075342cf4db8e2702 John Cena 'got ran out' of Hollywood before unexpected second chance te 2026-10-09T19:50:08.254Z John Cena 'got ran out' of Hollywood before unexpected second chance John Cena’s Hollywood career nearly ended before it ever truly got off the ground. The WWE legend admitted he was "ran out of the movie business" because he simply didn’t care enough about acting, revealing that his heart remained in the wrestling ring as he struggled to embrace the slower pace of life on a film set. Cena reflected on the rocky start to a Hollywood career that would eventually include roles in "The Suicide Squad," the "Fast & Furious" franchise and "Peacemaker" during an appearance on the "Today" show. SYLVESTER STALLONE'S ADVICE TO THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING 50 YEARS AFTER 'ROCKY' CHANGED HIS LIFE "It’s been a long journey," he explained. "I think that’s the important one. People think things happen overnight. Those early projects – truth be told – I didn’t have my heart into." For Cena, his priorities were elsewhere. "As a young 20-something, God, traveling the world, being out in front of tens of thousands of people every night going nuts and then doing it night after night. That’s where I wanted to be, and that’s where I felt comfortable and fluent," he said, referencing his successful career in the WWE. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE Cena described working on a film set as "super patient" and "super slow." "I just didn’t have the wisdom for the process," he claimed. But Hollywood apparently had little patience for Cena’s lack of enthusiasm. "I got ran out of the movie business for not caring and that’s justifiably so," he added. "If you don’t care about something, give somebody the opportunity that does." Cena began his acting career with roles in movies such as "The Marine" and "12 Rounds." However, Cena didn't see success until the 2010s with roles in "Trainwreck," "Blockers" and "The Suicide Squad."  He's said his role as Peacemaker in the DC Extended Universe changed his life. The 2021 movie has since been turned into a TV series. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Cena also joined the "Fast and Furious" franchise in 2021, playing Vin Diesel's character's brother in "Fast 9: The Fast Saga" and "Fast X." The actor later made a cameo in "Barbie" in 2023 and starred in the Hulu original movies "Vacation Friends" plus "Vacation Friends 2." But after years of finding his footing in Hollywood, Cena said his attitude toward acting couldn't be more different today. "I’m now super passionate about what I do, and that’s everything from filming to sitting here talking about this movie with you guys. And I’m so lucky to be given a second chance," he said. "And that took 20 years to craft." PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The "Today" hosts also highlighted Cena’s self-awareness as he reflected on how much he has changed over the years. "Man, I think there’s nothing wrong with taking inventory of yourself, looking in the mirror, loving yourself for your strengths and your flaws and trying to work to be better than you were yesterday," he said. Cena began his WWE career in 2002 on "Smackdown!" as "The Prototype," eventually transforming into his rapper persona, the "Doctor of Thuganomics." Throughout his career, Cena has won a record-breaking 17 WWE world championships. He officially retired in 2025. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9456e75342cf4db8e26f9 Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Rangers vs Capitals te 2026-10-09T19:50:06.954Z Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code FOXNEWS350: Bet $20, Get $350 on Rangers vs Capitals Lost in the shuffle of the MLB Playoffs and so many great football games happening is the start of the NHL season. Tonight brings us a battle between two great squads as the Rangers take on the Capitals. Fanatics Sportsbook is offering new users a chance to earn $350 in FanCash when you wager $20 on the Rangers vs. Capitals or any other NHL game using promo code FOXNEWS350.  The Rangers come into tonight’s contest with a great 4-1-0 record, but their lone loss of the season came on the road. Starting the season hot is always a good sign for your team. They are playing well on both sides of the ice. They have scored 3.20 goals per game to start the year, and they have only allowed 1.60 goals per game.  They started their season with a loss to the Bruins, but have won the past four games, all without needing overtime to get that victory. They’ve also beaten some strong teams. They took down the Lightning, Red Wings, Mammoth, and Islanders. The Rangers have won all three of those games by at least two goals. The Washington Capitals have only played three games this season, but they are 2-1 to start the year. They lost to the Lightning on the road, falling by a final of 3-1. The two wins came against the Hurricanes and the Penguins. This is their second straight game at home after beating Pittsburgh 5-3 in their last match.  Even though it is just three games, the Capitals have allowed 2.67 goals per game. In their two wins, the Capitals have scored five goals. In their loss, they put in just one goal. They are allowing six more shots per game than they are taking, so they are exposing their goalie to a lot of attempts each game.  Tonight brings two teams off to strong starts in the NHL as the Rangers and Capitals battle. Fanatics is offering new users a chance to get in on the action by betting $20 on the game to receive $350 in FanCash using promo code FOXNEWS350. This has been a great start for Alexis Lafreniere of the Rangers. He has already found the back of the net three times and has added two assists to his stat sheet. It may just be a great stretch of five games, but if he can keep this pace up for a full season, he will have almost 50 goals. He tied for second on the Rangers in points last season. Lafreniere has played the Capitals 26 times in his career and scored nine goals and five assists. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9456c75342cf4db8e26d3 Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake te 2026-10-09T19:50:04.091Z Eagles Release Veteran Quarterback Weeks After His Costly Mistake The Philadelphia Eagles are releasing veteran quarterback Andy Dalton just a couple weeks after his costly interception. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431a75342cf4db8e25a9 Monday Night Football lost half of its audience in one week during Falcons-Saints te 2026-10-09T19:40:10.223Z Monday Night Football lost half of its audience in one week during Falcons-Saints On Monday, the Falcons-Saints matchup drew about as small an audience as a national Primetime NFL game can draw in 2026. The game averaged just 11.9 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. For context, the Week 3 Monday night game between the Eagles and Bears drew 22.6 million viewers, nearly double the audience. A week-over-week decline of roughly 50% is rare. But the disparity also illustrates why neither ESPN nor the NFL should be particularly concerned about Monday's unusually poor number. Through the first three weeks of the season, Monday Night Football had averaged 21.8 million viewers. Monday's game dropped the season average to 19.325 million. WWE'S MICHAEL COLE REFUSES TO DIP HIS TOE INTO POLITICAL WATERS, BUCKING TREND AMONG SPORTS BROADCASTERS The decline is almost certainly attributable to the matchup and the game itself. Neither the Falcons nor the Saints is much of a national draw in its current form. Perhaps Michael Penix Jr. and Tyler Shough will become attractions. Today, they are not. It was also an ugly and largely uncompetitive game, with Atlanta ultimately winning 45-24. The NFL and ESPN likely knew this wouldn't be a marquee matchup. Instead, they marketed the night around the 20th anniversary of the Saints' return to the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. In that 2006 game, New Orleans defeated Atlanta after Steve Gleason blocked a punt in one of the defining moments in franchise history, a play now immortalized with a statue outside the stadium. The pregame commemoration of that anniversary was well done, even if more fans than usual skipped the game that followed. Looking ahead, ESPN should have no such concerns this coming Monday. The network will broadcast the most intriguing matchup of Week 5, and perhaps of the season so far, when the Bills visit the Rams. Buffalo and Los Angeles are the two leading Super Bowl favorites, and Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford are widely considered two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Patrick Mahomes, of course, remains firmly in that discussion. THESE 6 NFL TEAMS ARE FIRMLY IN THE SUPER BOWL BUBBLE THROUGH WEEK 4 If the game stays competitive, the Bills-Rams could surpass the 22.6 million viewers who watched Eagles-Bears two weeks earlier. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! There is one complicating factor, however: the MLB postseason. Both League Championship Series will play Monday. Dodgers-Brewers begins at 5 p.m. ET on Fox, while Rays-Cleveland/Chicago begins at 8 p.m. on TBS. The NFL game will undoubtedly top the baseball games in overall viewership, but the competition could prevent the Rams-Bills from reaching heights it could otherwise. Interestingly, NBC will air the Falcons in Primetime this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. On Friday, the Ravens ruled out quarterback Lamar Jackson. The quarterback duo of Penix vs. Tyler "Snoop" Huntley is arguably worse than what ESPN aired this past Monday. And the NBC game will air head-to-head with Game 1 of the highly anticipated Dodgers-Brewers series. Monday Night Football should top Sunday Night Football this week by a notable margin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431975342cf4db8e25a0 Fox News Entertainment newsletter: William ‘incandescent with anger’ at Harry; secret royal nicknames exposed te 2026-10-09T19:40:09.164Z Fox News Entertainment newsletter: William ‘incandescent with anger’ at Harry; secret royal nicknames exposed NO COMMON GROUND - Prince William ‘incandescent with anger’ at Prince Harry as Diana anniversary deepens royal rift: Piers Morgan NAME GAME - Prince William, Kate Middleton’s secret nicknames exposed as former staffer reveals palace WhatsApp habits PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON THE OFFENSIVE - Former Prince Andrew's historic police showdown could put seized evidence in jeopardy: expert Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431675342cf4db8e258e Donor Says Kimberly Guilfoyle Sought Money From Him to Cover Debt te 2026-10-09T19:40:06.730Z Donor Says Kimberly Guilfoyle Sought Money From Him to Cover Debt Correspondence suggests that Ms. Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece and former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., asked a G.O.P. donor to pay off her credit card. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9431475342cf4db8e2574 An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police te 2026-10-09T19:40:04.742Z An Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police Anthropic did not discover this behavior until over two months after its AI submitted the false tip. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac940c275342cf4db8e252e Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat te 2026-10-09T19:30:10.466Z Massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama's southern coast Friday, shaking the country's capital as officials investigated a potential tsunami threat.  The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 8.0 before lowering its estimate to 7.7. The quake struck at 1:56 p.m. ET, approximately 6 miles beneath the surface, near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama. A 5.5 magnitude aftershock followed, with its epicenter approximately 50 miles east of the initial earthquake. MORE THAN 3,000 MISSING AFTER COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES $15.5 MILLION IN RELIEF The earthquake was felt in Panama City and in San José, the capital of neighboring Costa Rica, according to Reuters. Tsunami officials warned that waves reaching 3 to 10 feet above tide levels were possible along some coastal areas of Panama, while parts of Ecuador could experience waves of approximately 1 to 3 feet. Smaller tsunami waves of less than 1 foot above tide levels were forecast for coastal areas of Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. COLOMBIA BUILDING COLLAPSES ON CAMERA AS EARTHQUAKE BRINGS DEATH, DESTRUCTION Despite the potential danger to coastal communities near the earthquake, officials said a Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected. Earthquakes measuring between 7.0 and 7.9 can cause serious damage, according to Michigan Technological University. Information about possible damage or casualties from Friday's earthquake was not immediately available. This is a developing story; check back later for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac940c175342cf4db8e2523 WWE's Michael Cole may have no idea the outcome of major matches like Money in the Bank ahead of time te 2026-10-09T19:30:09.273Z WWE's Michael Cole may have no idea the outcome of major matches like Money in the Bank ahead of time The pro wrestling matches are famously pre-determined. Everyone who tunes into events – small or large – knows that the outcome of the match has already been decided. But that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone knows who is going to win or lose at all times. Viewers certainly don’t know. They may have an inkling of who would win based on the story places like WWE want to tell, but nothing is ever 100% certain. Now, how about the broadcasters? A viewer may anticipate that those calling the match, like Michael Cole, already know whose hand is going to be raised at the end of the match. But that’s not always the case. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Cole explained in an interview with OutKick’s Bobby Burack for OutKick Dropkick that he doesn’t like to know what the outcome is going to be sometimes, especially in unique matches like this weekend’s Money in the Bank. Men and women will participate in separate matches and try to climb the ladder to earn a future shot at a world title. "Fifty-fifty. Sometimes I do because I need to know where to lead the audience in terms of where stories may be going each and every week," Cole said of knowing the result of the matches. "Of course, we’re episodic TV. We need to be able to explain to the audience where we’re going each and every week. "Sometimes, I don’t like to know the ending of matches. The Money in the Bank match is a great example. I want the excitement to take over. There have been some great matches over the years where I didn’t know the finish for: The Undertaker vs. Brock Lesnar when Brock Lesnar defeated Undertaker and ended his undefeated streak at WrestleMania. I didn’t know that was going to happen. I didn’t know that Seth Rollins was going to cash in the Money in the Bank at WrestleMania. ‘Heist of the Century’ I came up with on the fly." The Money in the Bank premium live event is highly anticipated by fans each year. Everyone wants to know who is going to get that push and earn an opportunity for a world title shot. The men’s match includes: CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Trick Williams, Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans and Penta. The women’s match includes: Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Jacy Jayne, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend and Tiffany Stratton. Cole ranked Money in the Bank somewhere around the level of two other major premium live events. "Money in the Bank, for us, is right up there. Almost at the same level as the Royal Rumble, Survivor Series," he said. "Not quite WrestleMania or SummerSlam, but it’s getting there. It’s such an important part of our calendar because it’s an opportunity for a man and a woman to change their entire career and change their lives. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "When you climb the ladder and grab the briefcase, a contract is inside that you can cash in for a title opportunity whenever you want it. And this year’s field is so great. There’s some veterans. There’s a lot of rookies. So it’s going to be amazing to see who has an opportunity to really change their life around." Cole said, for the most part, he won’t know the winners of the event and he will have to come up with the perfect line on the fly which will forever be cemented in the winners’ legacy. "Money in the Bank is really unique because ladder matches are a very difficult match to call because the action is nonstop," he explained. "There’s really no rest period for us to really be able to tell stories or develop our characters. It’s really pedal to the metal, go, go, go, from the time the bell rings. We do a lot of our work during the entrances. We try to explain to people who some of these superstars are. It’s very important because we have a new audience each and every time that we have a premium live event. It’s important that we bring our characters forward. "This year’s Money in the Bank ladder match, both on the men’s and on the women’s sides, have a lot of newcomers. So, we’re really going to have to do our job in the entrances of explaining to people who these characters are and why they should have an emotional connection to them. That’s a big part of this. And again, of course, there’s the ending. The person who finally climbs the ladder and grabs the briefcase. How can you make that moment different? How can you make that moment special? And that’s my job." Money in the Bank takes place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Saturday. The event begins at 6 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac940bf75342cf4db8e251a Trump no longer attending Alabama-Georgia game due to Hurricane Isaias te 2026-10-09T19:30:07.989Z Trump no longer attending Alabama-Georgia game due to Hurricane Isaias President Donald Trump will no longer attend Saturday's SEC matchup between Alabama and Georgia due to Hurricane Isaias, the White House confirmed to OutKick on Friday. The storm is expected to make landfall near the Florida panhandle Friday night and make its way toward the Carolinas. Several college football games were altered because of the storm, with six changing their kickoff times and one being canceled entirely. Trump attended last week's game between Texas and Tennessee. ESPN's "College GameDay" announced it would be broadcasting indoors at the Tuscaloosa campus because of the storm. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93e6475342cf4db8e2487 Ex-NFL QB Believes 49ers' Brock Purdy is The MVP: ‘He’s Playing Differently’ te 2026-10-09T19:20:04.738Z Ex-NFL QB Believes 49ers' Brock Purdy is The MVP: ‘He’s Playing Differently’ Ex-Raiders QB Brian Hoyer believes that Purdy can do the impossible, which may be tested when facing the Seahawks on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1775342cf4db8e242c Fugitive Ryan Hanafin, wanted after mother found dead in kitchen, waives extradition te 2026-10-09T19:10:15.086Z Fugitive Ryan Hanafin, wanted after mother found dead in kitchen, waives extradition BARRE, Vt. — The 22-year-old Massachusetts man arrested in Vermont Thursday hours after his mother was found shot dead in her kitchen has waived extradition and agreed to be returned to his home state. Ryan Hanafin was the subject of an interstate manhunt Thursday after his 48-year-old father Matthew Hanafin arrived home around 12:38 a.m. and found his wife, 49-year-old Andria Hanafin, shot dead in their kitchen in Reading, Massachusetts, according to Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan. The local prosecutor said in court that she had spoken with Massachusetts State Police and expected them to be able to retrieve Ryan Hanafin "pretty quickly" in a brief hearing Friday afternoon. RYAN HANAFIN ARRESTED IN VERMONT AFTER MOM ANDRIA FOUND DEAD OF GUNSHOT WOUND IN MASSACHUSETTS HOME In a hearing where both the judge and defendant appeared virtually, with only the lawyers and media in the courtroom, Hanafin answered "Yes sir," when asked if he could hear the judge. Hanafin was wearing a blue protective covering over his chest and shoulders as he appeared remotely. SEND US A TIP "You are charged with crimes, felony crimes, in the state of Massachusetts, and they would like to have you returned," the judge said. "You have the right to go through what is called the formal governor's warrant process, and that's where the governor of Massachusetts formally asks the governor of Vermont to surrender you, and that takes some time, and they have to make sure that their paperwork is correct, then they would send you back." The judge added that he could file a habeas petition and challenge the state's authority to hold him in the meantime. "The most common basis for that might be that you were the wrong Ryan Hanafin," the judge said. "By waiving extradition, you're giving up your opportunity to go through the governor's warrant process and file any habeas petition. Do you understand that?" "Yes sir," Hanafin replied. The judge asked if he had taken any drugs or has any mental conditions that would affect his judgment or make it difficult to understand the proceedings. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "No sir," Hanafin replied to each question. He said he had spoken with his attorney and understood his advice. "All right," the judge continued, "is it your voluntary choice to waive extradition and return to Massachusetts?" SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "Yes, that's what I'd like to do," Hanafin replied. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Timing for his return to Massachusetts to face charges in Reading, where his mother was shot to death, was not immediately clear. The judge set a status conference for next Thursday to make sure Hanafin's transfer had been completed. "We'll set it for status next Thursday just to make sure Massachusetts has retrieved him, and if they haven't yet, we'll ask for some status report on that," he said. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The entire hearing lasted roughly four minutes. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Reading police have so far called him a person of interest and not a suspect, and authorities have not publicly identified the Massachusetts felony charges referenced during Friday's extradition hearing. Vermont state troopers were on the lookout for his black Dodge Charge in Warren, Vermont, where he had known ties. About two hours into their search, they found him, and he was arrested without incident, authorities said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1475342cf4db8e241b Vance Says He Would Not Watch Livestreamed Execution of Fort Hood Shooter te 2026-10-09T19:10:12.675Z Vance Says He Would Not Watch Livestreamed Execution of Fort Hood Shooter The vice president also cast doubt on whether the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the 2009 Fort Hood gunman, would go forward as Pentagon officials have planned. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1375342cf4db8e2402 Bears HC Ben Johnson Provides Update on Caleb Williams' Recovery te 2026-10-09T19:10:11.374Z Bears HC Ben Johnson Provides Update on Caleb Williams' Recovery Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson provided an encouraging injury update on starting quarterback Caleb Williams. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1175342cf4db8e23f9 Giants HC John Harbaugh Makes Definitive Statement on Malik Nabers' Status te 2026-10-09T19:10:09.979Z Giants HC John Harbaugh Makes Definitive Statement on Malik Nabers' Status New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh delivered a definitive statement on Malik Nabers' status for Week 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c1075342cf4db8e23f0 Merna on Gratitude, Healing, and Making Art in a Time of War te 2026-10-09T19:10:08.579Z Merna on Gratitude, Healing, and Making Art in a Time of War Singer-songwriter Merna discusses her project, wartime inspiration, and centering her artistic journey on healing and gratitude. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac93c0e75342cf4db8e23e7 Vikings Reveal Justin Jefferson's Status Ahead of Week 5 Game vs Saints te 2026-10-09T19:10:06.961Z Vikings Reveal Justin Jefferson's Status Ahead of Week 5 Game vs Saints The Minnesota Vikings announced Justin Jefferson's status for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac939c975342cf4db8e223f Hockey the hard way: 30 years after first game in Valley, Coyotes’ legacy endures te 2026-10-09T19:00:25.321Z Hockey the hard way: 30 years after first game in Valley, Coyotes’ legacy endures PHOENIX – Thirty years ago, the idea of staging hockey – a game played on ice – in the desert sounded ridiculous.  The Winnipeg Jets had just completed their final season in Manitoba after U.S. businessmen Richard Burke and Steven Gluckstern bought the team from Barry Shenkarow for $65 million in December 1995.  The goal was to move the franchise to Minnesota, but when that plan fell through, Burke pitched the idea of Phoenix to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the Phoenix Coyotes were born. On Oct. 10, 1996 – 30 years ago Saturday – the franchise hosted its first game at America West Arena, starting the first of 27 seasons of professional hockey in the Valley. Three decades after that initial game in the Valley, the Coyotes no longer call Arizona home, having relocated to Salt Lake City after the 2023-24 season. But for the fans, families and former players who wore the Coyotes jersey with pride, the franchise’s legacy lives on and the community that developed around it still thrives, even if the sting of loss remains. “It’s emotional because it’s not here anymore,” former Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers said.  “When you’re here, you’re like, ‘Hockey should be here. Professional hockey should be here.’ You see the youth sports market here is thriving.” Longtime Coyotes captain Shane Doan has had a firsthand look at the growth of the sport in the Valley. Doan’s son, Josh, played youth hockey for the Jr. Coyotes, the then-fledgling Arizona State Division I program and eventually the Coyotes before they departed for Utah. Shane Doan, who was drafted before the franchise’s final season in Winnipeg, later became captain of the Coyotes in 2003, and maintained that title until he retired 14 years later in 2017. “I loved my time in Winnipeg,” Doan said. “I’m from western Canada which was really special to play my first year in Winnipeg as a Western Canadian kid.” Like many, Doan remembers the feeling of “going from a place, there’s a lot of ice and a lot of water to a place there’s no water, let alone ice.” Arizona had never crossed the minds of most people in the NHL world, but Doan, like many others, came to view Arizona as home.  Coming from western Canada, Doan had a love of horses. His parents, Bernie and Bernice Doan, own and operate a ranch in his hometown of Halkirk, Alberta. “That’s one of the big things of the city that I fell in love with is the western theme,” Doan said of Phoenix.   From early Whiteout games to an emotional finale at Mullett Arena, the team made a lot of memories after they arrived.  There was Jeremy Roenick playing with his jaw wired shut in Game 7 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues in 1999. There was Brian Boucher’s shutout streak of 332 minutes and one second which remains the modern NHL record for the longest individual shutout streak. There were two Jack Adams awards for coach of the year, a single-season goal-scoring title and the wooing of the game’s greatest icon. There were seven ownership groups, there were three home arenas and there was the constant threat of relocation.  And there was one miraculous Western Conference Final run that included the franchise’s first playoff series win – in six games over the vaunted Chicago Blackhawks – that helped the Coyotes build a small but faithful fan base. Doan was there for most of those moments, including Boucher’s iconic shutout streak from December 31, 2003, to January 11, 2004 in an otherwise forgettable season in which the team went 22-36-18-6. “That’s a pretty cool moment and the fact that no one really saw it coming,” Doan said. When the team arrived in 1996, Roenick and Keith Tkachuk quickly established themselves as franchise icons. Tkachuk was the team’s first captain and earned a reputation as one of the league’s toughest and most dangerous scorers long before Doan became the face of the franchise. During the team’s first season in Arizona, Tkachuk led the NHL with 52 goals but his big personality and business-first approach made him the perfect counter to Roenick’s media savvy and fan-friendly persona that earned JR the nickname PR.  While Tkachuk eschewed the spotlight, inside the dressing room he was the unquestioned leader. He demanded he be called “Big Walt” so often that the team bought him a white bathrobe and longtime trainer Stan Wilson embroidered that moniker on it.   Tkachuk will be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 9 in Toronto. Demers remembers the impact Tkachuk had on him when the two played together in St. Louis after the Coyotes dealt Tkachuk at the 2001 trade deadline. “You want to talk about a guy who taught me about being a pro, about how you treat people, how you treat trainers,” Demers said. “The competitive level that he had, how he played every single night … he epitomized all about being a captain.” Demers and former defenseman Zbyněk Michálek were among those who came to the Coyotes after starting with another team.  “For me, this was a place where I got to live my dream, become an NHL player full time,” said Michálek, who came from the Minnesota Wild in a 2005 trade. When Michálek arrived in Glendale, the area surrounding the arena was undeveloped and empty – a location he affectionately referred to as “cow pastures.” “A few years later, everything was built around there,” Michálek added. “It was always a good place to play.” Even today, with no NHL team in Arizona, Michálek stays connected to the game through the Coyotes alumni and his involvement with youth hockey as a coach for the Jr. Coyotes.  “The hockey locker room is a special place and you make good friends for life. And it’s nice just even though the team left, that the alumni, we have a good alumni group,” Michálek said. “Guys that run it do a great job making sure everyone is included, even guys who maybe didn’t play for Coyotes.” The alumni group holds events such as weekly skates, golf tournaments and exhibition games for the retired players. Michálek said the relationships created through the game continue long after the professional competition ends.  “At this age, we are all retired and we get together once a week to play and it gets very heated,” he said. “Everyone’s still competitive and wants to win.”  The community and connections made from hockey are a major part of what former players see when they look at the Valley. There is a long list of former NHL players who live in the area and stay involved in the sport. “Watching the history of the game evolve here and a lot of the ex-guys that played for years, it’s one of their favorite places to play,” Demers said. “You can see it by all the alumni that live here full-time now. There are so many ex-NHL players who are coaching youth hockey.” The growth of hockey in the Valley is further reflected in the current NHL talent that came from the Valley, including Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Matthew Knies, St. Louis Blues center Tage Thompson and Boston Bruins center Mark Kastelic. There are also the sons of former Coyotes such as Josh Doan  and Tkachuk’s boys, Matthew and Brady, who were both born in Scottsdale and now play for the Florida Panthers “To see the players that have had success in the NHL that are directly connected to the Valley is really something special,” Doan said. “That probably gets me the most excited.” Doan had the unique opportunity to watch his son play for the organization with which he spent his entire career. In 2021, the Coyotes drafted Josh in the second round and he played with the team in its final season in Arizona before the franchise moved to Utah, scoring two goals in his first NHL game before a home crowd at Mullett Arena. Josh Doan now plays for the Buffalo Sabres. “I don’t think I can even explain how special that was to watch him play,” Shane Doan said. “To watch my kids all do so well … it doesn’t get much better than that.” The end of the Coyotes time in the Valley came in 2024 due to its inability to secure a permanent arena solution. Ryan and Ashley Smith bought the team from Alex Meruelo and moved it to Utah ahead of the 2024-25 season, becoming the Utah Hockey Club and eventually the Utah Mammoth. For the fans, families, players, coaches and staff who spent decades in Arizona with the Coyotes, the ending was difficult.  But hockey in Arizona didn’t end with the Coyotes’ departure. Demers said the game is alive and well. Between kids filling local rinks, former players coaching the youth teams and the alumni gathering every week and putting on events, “hockey is deserved here,” Demers said. Demers said Arizona hasn’t received the “fairest of a shake” to prove it’s an NHL market, but even with the Coyotes gone, the players, coaches, fans, families and young athletes who built their lives around the sport choose to remain in the Valley.  Every week when Coyote alumni gather for their weekly skate that competitive spark is rekindled, but so is the camaraderie within the Arizona hockey community.  “Wherever you go, they become family,” former Coyote Tyson Nash said. Thirty years after hockey first arrived in the desert, that family is still growing and the connection stays strong while everyone hopes for the NHL’s return. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac939b875342cf4db8e21fe Some G.O.P. Lawmakers Pan Hegseth’s Plan to Stream Execution of Fort Hood Shooter te 2026-10-09T19:00:08.770Z Some G.O.P. Lawmakers Pan Hegseth’s Plan to Stream Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Some G.O.P. members of Congress said that broadcasting the execution of the Fort Hood shooter was inappropriate, though others gleefully applauded it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac939b675342cf4db8e21e5 Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers te 2026-10-09T19:00:06.643Z Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines used at many data centers Batteries are now cheaper than natural gas turbines as the data center boom pushes prices up. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376b75342cf4db8e21b5 Maricopa’s latest water scare brought a different response from Global Water te 2026-10-09T18:50:19.613Z Maricopa’s latest water scare brought a different response from Global Water It seems Global Water Resources may have learned their lesson.   Compared to last year, the utility service took a different approach to a possible E. coli contamination Wednesday by alerting residents of a precautionary boil water advisory before they sent for secondary testing.  This isn’t standard protocol, and Maricopa residents have to thank.   The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality requires that the agency be notified in the instance of possible E. coli contamination, but the public is not notified until following confirmation samples whether or not the water supply is contaminated with the bacteria.  “It’s a fact that this could happen in any water system, so we work hard to avoid it. We’ve implemented additional measures since last year, and I’m sure we’ll do more after this incident to make sure that we don’t have this happen again,” said Special Projects Manager Joanne Ellsworth told InMaricopa Thursday.   Last year, Global Water received backlash for following ADEQ’s protocol, which meant alerting residents of the negative test for E. coli three days after they received initial results.  Despite the negative test, many Maricopa residents still felt like more transparency was needed.  Global Water Vice President and General Manager Jon Corwin said at the time the utility would review ways to shorten testing times and improve communication with the public.  “We are taking a step back and saying for the next time, ‘Is there something we can do differently?’ And we’re going to figure that out and do additional research on our end,” Corwin said in September 2025. “We’re looking for those opportunities for improvement.”  What changed?  After the 2025 E. coli scare, Global Water said they underwent a “Level 2 assessment” with ADEQ. The process involved making sure the well-sites were secure, clean, and free of rainwater and surface water at a well-site.  Operators also increased their maintenance checks to make sure that drainage is draining away versus toward well-sites.  Global Water’s response timeline  Oct. 7: Global Water received preliminary positive test results from routine water sampling between noon and 1 p.m. The utility activated its Emergency Operations Center and decided by 2 p.m. to issue a voluntary precautionary boil water advisory.  Global Water collected repeat samples and delivered them to a third-party laboratory by 4 p.m. The utility posted the advisory around 5 p.m. and notified the city, media and customers.  Oct. 8: Global Water continued assessing its water system and distributed a customer update at noon.  Repeat test results received at 2 p.m. came back negative for E. coli and total coliform. Global Water canceled the precautionary advisory and notified the city and media. Customer emails and alerts began going out around 3 p.m.  What happens if E. coli is detected?  According to ADEQ regulations, they must be notified within a 24-hour period at the first indication of E. coli, or any contaminant near a well site.  The water company then has to engage in “repeat sample testing,” which involves taking at least five samples at the well in question.   Because Global Water had two positive tests after re-testing at the origin site, they opted to double-test sources both upstream and downstream for a total of six tests.   They sent the tests to a third-party laboratory for testing. The results in September 2025 and this year both came back negative.  How could E. coli contamination happen?  Contamination can occur if a water source has a break in a main line, or if low pressure occurs and sucks in debris and surface water.  Global Water said they hadn’t experienced a main break or low pressure.  There are also false positives that can happen if the sample is exposed to droplets blowing in the air near a farm or, in some cases, in the days following heavy storms.   Avoiding contamination  Visual inspections are important to ensure that everything is working properly. It’s important to make sure there aren’t holes in the pumps, obvious damage and that the water is draining away from the site, according to Ellsworth.  “We understand why this would be inconvenient and why people would be upset, but we want people to be safe and we want our drinking water to be safe,” Ellsworth said.  The post Maricopa’s latest water scare brought a different response from Global Water appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376575342cf4db8e218c Massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat te 2026-10-09T18:50:13.967Z Massive 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Panama as officials investigate potential tsunami threat A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off Panama's southern coast Friday, shaking the country's capital as officials investigated a potential tsunami threat.  The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at magnitude 8.0 before lowering its estimate to 7.6. The quake struck at 1:56 p.m. ET, approximately 6 miles beneath the surface, near Pitaloza Arriba, Panama. This is a developing story; check back later for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376475342cf4db8e2183 Women's college basketball player released from ICE custody, details conditions: 'Just me and myself' te 2026-10-09T18:50:12.875Z Women's college basketball player released from ICE custody, details conditions: 'Just me and myself' A Kentucky State University women's basketball player was released on bond from ICE custody after two months. Aminata Seck, a Senegal native, was arrested on Aug. 7 at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport after the Department of Homeland Security said she "chose to overstay her welcome in violation of our nation’s laws." She entered legally in 2019 "on a temporary basis," and DHS, which referred to Seck as an "illegal alien," said she missed an immigration hearing in September 2025, leading to a judge ordering her removal. An immigration judge set her bond at $2,500, and she is now home. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Seck is currently dealing with a torn ACL and meniscus and was slated for surgery, but it was postponed while she was in custody. At a news conference, Seck's attorney, Sadiqa Reynolds, said she "did not regularly receive treatment in custody." "It is a longstanding practice to provide comprehensive medical care from the moment an alien enters ICE custody. This includes medical, dental, and mental health services as available, and access to medical appointments and 24-hour emergency care. Illegal aliens also have access to phones to communicate with their family members and lawyers. This is the best healthcare than many aliens have received in their lives," DHS said to Fox News Digital. Seck said she spent a week in isolation because she refused to remove a knee brace she was wearing to treat the injury. "By myself in that room, with nobody — just me and myself, looking at the wall, no books or anything," Seck said at the conference, via KFVS. SHAQ URGES FEVER STAR TO CASH IN BY EMBRACING CAITLIN CLARK FANDOM AFTER ALARMING COMMENTS Kentucky State University and ICE did not immediately respond to requests for comment. "She has no criminal record, but ICE grabbed her from her team and threw her in a jail cell for two months," U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., said at the conference. "Being in detention is a choice. We encourage all illegal aliens to take control of their departure with the CBP Home App. The United States is offering illegal aliens $3,000 and a free flight to self-deport now. We encourage every person here illegally to take advantage of this offer and reserve the chance to come back to the U.S. the right legal way to live the American dream. If not, you will be arrested and deported without a chance to return," DHS said. Seck played in 20 games last season, starting in 17 of them, and averaged 11.9 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. "I'm just ready to go back to school, get my master's and get this surgery done," Seck said at the conference. Her immigration case is ongoing, and she is expected to be back in court next month. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376175342cf4db8e2163 Ravens Announce Bad Lamar Jackson News Before Falcons Game te 2026-10-09T18:50:09.846Z Ravens Announce Bad Lamar Jackson News Before Falcons Game Lamar Jackson has officially been ruled out for the Baltimore Ravens' Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9376075342cf4db8e215a West Coast Tsunami Warning After Massive 7.6 Earthquake Rocks Panama te 2026-10-09T18:50:08.555Z West Coast Tsunami Warning After Massive 7.6 Earthquake Rocks Panama A massive 7.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Panama on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9375f75342cf4db8e2151 Giants RB Cam Skattebo Sends Confident Message Before Commanders Matchup te 2026-10-09T18:50:07.274Z Giants RB Cam Skattebo Sends Confident Message Before Commanders Matchup New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is primed and ready to go for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Commanders. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9375d75342cf4db8e2148 Who is Katie Zacharia? New Trump Press Secretary Succeeds Karoline Leavitt te 2026-10-09T18:50:05.685Z Who is Katie Zacharia? New Trump Press Secretary Succeeds Karoline Leavitt Katie Zacharia has been appointed as the new White House press secretary, an official said ​on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9352b75342cf4db8e210a Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed te 2026-10-09T18:40:43.501Z Trump rally planned for Bullhead City next week, but details remain unconfirmed President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a return to Bullhead City next week for a campaign rally ahead of the November midterm elections, nearly six years after his last appearance in Mohave County. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9352975342cf4db8e20fb ‘It’s a surreal feeling’: ASU’s Hawaiian Sun Devils eager for matchup with Rainbow Warriors te 2026-10-09T18:40:41.939Z ‘It’s a surreal feeling’: ASU’s Hawaiian Sun Devils eager for matchup with Rainbow Warriors TEMPE – It was the best feeling of Isaiah Iosefa’s life.  As a senior at Mililani High School in Hawaii, he had yet to experience a regular season win over his rival high school Kahuku. Watching his rivals win three consecutive open state championships while his team kept losing in the playoffs set a fire in Iosefa. Now, as a sophomore linebacker for Arizona State, he lists beating his rivals as a senior in high school as one of his favorite prep moments. “I hate them,” Iosefa said. “I do not like Kahuku. I was 0-5 before winning that game against them. That was a memorable moment.” Standing next to Iosefa as he bragged about the victory was freshman offensive lineman Filiva’a “Suka” Lokotui, who attended Kahuku. “We’re just going to forget about that,” Lokotui said.  Lokotui may have had the last laugh. His team took home three state titles during his time in high school. With ASU’s game against Hawaii Saturday at Mountain America Stadium looming, Lokotui and Iosefa took the opportunity to reflect on their time growing up in Hawaii, the sport’s evolution on the island state and the ties that bind them. The two are not the only Sun Devils with Hawaiian roots. Sophomore offensive lineman Manamo’ui Muti, fifth-year defensive lineman Blazen Lono-Wong and running backs coach Shaun Aguano are also Hawaiian. With four Hawaiian players in the ASU locker room, exchanges like the one Iosefa and Lokotui had are common.  “Each high school that you went to, you represent them as your last name,” Lokotui said. “All of us in the locker room talk trash to each other for each high school that we went to.”  All five also understand the importance that the University of Hawaii holds in the football community and in the state. ASU’s Hawaiian players grew up hearing about early-2000s Hawaii teams led by current Hawaii coach Timmy Chang and the late Colt Brennan, the quarterback who reinvigorated his football career at Hawaii.  The Rainbow Warriors went on an impressive run in the early 2000s, posting winning seasons in six of seven years, capturing two WAC championships and making a Sugar Bowl appearance in 2007 after finishing the regular season undefeated with Brennan, a Heisman finalist. Aguano was an assistant coach at Chandler High School during that time, but he has a connection with Chang, along with other members of the Hawaii coaching staff, who he complimented ahead of Saturday’s game between ASU (2-2, 1-1 Big 12) and Hawaii (1-4, 0-3 Mountain West). “They do a fantastic job of building Hawaii,” Aguano said. “When they’re not playing up for us, I’m rooting for them. Timmy knows because I text him and call him after games when they have big wins.”  Despite his friendship with Chang, who has coached Hawaii since 2022, Aguano doesn’t plan to engage in his usual discourse across the field. “That’s a whole different ball game,” Aguano said. “No texting and calling after this game. I might give him a hug after the game, but that’s it.” As they prepare for the matchup, the experience ASU’s Hawaiians gained from their home state may even help inform them on what to expect from visiting fans. Hawaiians treat high school football games the way fans from the continental 48 states treat college and professional games. When Iosefa casts his mind back to the stands at his high school games, he remembers stadiums packed with fans. “Us Polynesians, we have big families,” Iosefa said. “Imagine every high school game, each player, 12 to 15 family members each. It fills up stadiums for sure.” Despite its lack of coverage in the rest of the U.S., high school football means the world to Hawaiians. The biggest difference, Aguano said, is that interest in sports in Hawaii isn’t shared between football, basketball, baseball and other sports that grab attention on the continent. It’s all football once the middle of the summer hits. Children often begin playing flag football as young as 5 and stick with the sport until they graduate high school, some even taking it to college and beyond. Iosefa remembers how his experience facing teams from the mainland helped his development. While their schedules are primarily built by playing local teams, Hawaiian high school teams will occasionally face a top team from the contiguous 48 states, an opportunity they do not take lightly. “Everyone pours everything into it,” he said. “It’s different because, having that chip on our shoulders, being from the island, challenging other mainland teams, it gives us confidence that we can hang with anyone. That’s the biggest thing about our culture. We’re not scared to go against any competition.” That mindset gives ASU a glimpse of what it will be up against Saturday.  Hawaii may be 1-4, coming off of losses to Wyoming and San Jose State, but the Sun Devils’ Hawaiians insist the Rainbow Warriors are a team that does not give up. Each season since taking over, Chang has improved Hawaii’s record, finishing 2025 at 9-4 with a victory over California in the Hawaii Bowl. Chang has brought that same mindset from his time playing at Hawaii. A four-year starter in college, across five seasons due to an injury as a sophomore, Chang threw for a then-FBS-record 1,388 completions on 2,436 attempts for 17,072 yards and 117 touchdowns. “They’re going to come with a lot of pride,” Aguano said. “They’re going to come with a lot of fight and there’s not going to be any giving up. They’re going to play until the last whistle. That’s how coach Timmy coaches.”  Hawaii’s record might lead a different power conference program to view a matchup with the Rainbow Warriors as a free win. ASU’s players from the island know differently. The game is as meaningful as any other, possibly more for those who grew up following the Rainbow Warriors.  “It’s a surreal feeling,” Iosefa said. “Growing up, that was kind of where I wanted to go, stay as close to home as possible. Being in this completely different environment in Tempe, having the chance to play our hometown university, it means a lot. We’re definitely not going to treat them as pushovers. We’re going to prepare for them like we do every other team.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9350b75342cf4db8e20b3 Furious suburban millionaires say luxury helicopters are ruining their peace te 2026-10-09T18:40:11.632Z Furious suburban millionaires say luxury helicopters are ruining their peace Residents of some leafy New York City suburbs say their peace and quiet is being shattered by helicopters ferrying even wealthier travelers out to the Hamptons, according to new reporting.  Homeowners along Westchester County's Sound Shore have complained about low-flying helicopters passing over communities including Larchmont and Mamaroneck, especially during the warmer months as the ultra-rich flock to the popular eastern Long Island getaway, The Wall Street Journal recently reported. "I have to put the closed captions on so I can see what's happening on the screen," Larchmont resident Jay Davis, a realtor and attorney, told the Journal about helicopters interrupting television and conversations at his home.  AIR TAXIS CUT HOUR-LONG COMMUTES TO MINUTES, RIDERS MAY BE SHOCKED BY THE PRICE "I don't want to continue to live like this," he said.  Longtime resident Nancy Monzidelis told the outlet the aircraft can sound startlingly close. "One time I thought I had a helicopter in my driveway," she said. "It's not as peaceful as it was before." The dispute has created a clash between the ultra-wealthy and the not-quite-as-wealthy, the Journal noted.  Larchmont and Mamaroneck homes can command seven-figure prices, according to real estate sales data.  ONCE-AFFORDABLE SUMMER ESCAPE ROCKED BY SOARING COSTS AS FAMILIES SHELL OUT THOUSANDS Celebrities including Joan Rivers, Matt Dillon and Lou Gehrig have all had ties to the two towns. The complaints highlight a growing tension surrounding one of the fastest and priciest ways to reach the Hamptons. Private helicopter services can whisk passengers between Manhattan and the Hamptons in as little as 35 minutes, compared to three hours or more by car.  Some operators advertise seats starting at $795 each way, while private charters can start at more than $4,700 and unlimited summer passes can go for $25,000, according to their websites. Some residents told the Journal the helicopter traffic has been especially noticeable on summer Fridays and Sundays, as travelers head east for the weekend and then return to the city. Patrick Bucquet, a Mamaroneck resident, told the outlet that helicopters can pass overhead as frequently as every 15 minutes during busy periods. "Maybe some people are doing very well, so they can afford a helicopter. Good for them," he said. FLIGHT PASSENGER'S ODD APPEARANCE AT MAJOR US AIRPORT LEADS OFFICERS TO WILD DISCOVERY "Of course they can travel to the Hamptons," he added. "But maybe they can take another route." The issue is not limited to Westchester County. Aircraft noise has been a long-running source of controversy on the East End itself, according to local reports and court documents.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Data presented to the East Hampton Town Board earlier this year showed that helicopters continue to generate a disproportionate share of airport noise complaints. The town has spent years wrestling with how to reduce aircraft noise, with past efforts to impose curfews and restrictions becoming tied up in court. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES Eli Flint, president of Flexjet's helicopter division, told the Journal that air traffic controllers have directed helicopters to create more separation from commercial aircraft in the crowded New York airspace, contributing to flights at lower altitudes. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "We know it's an issue," Flint told the outlet, adding that manufacturers are working on equipment designed to reduce noise. But not everyone in Westchester is bothered by the traffic. "If somebody has the means to go to the Hamptons in a helicopter, God bless them," one longtime resident told the Journal.  "You should just thank God you can hear them." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9350a75342cf4db8e20a1 OutKick's Craig Carton calls WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson's acceptance speech comments a "bold-faced lie" te 2026-10-09T18:40:10.273Z OutKick's Craig Carton calls WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson's acceptance speech comments a "bold-faced lie" Welp. Las Vegas Aces superstar A'ja Wilson has, once again, put her foot in her mouth. The now 5-time MVP made some controversial comments regarding her upbringing during her acceptance speech of her latest award. During Friday's Craig Carton Show, Carton took exception to Wilson stating, "15-year-old A'ja wasn't sitting up here dreaming about being a 5-time MVP. She wasn't dreaming about being a 3-time champion. She was dreaming about surviving this world." "It's a bold-faced lie," Carton stated. A'JA WILSON WINS RECORD FIFTH MVP AS FIRST THREE-PEAT IN WNBA HISTORY STRENGTHENS ALL-TIME GREATNESS CASE "You went to Heathwood Hall [Episcopal School]," Carton continued. "That's a private school, Clarence." To add a little background to Carton's comments, if you were to put your child through Heathwood from first grade through high school today, it would cost almost $260,000. That's how braindead and tone deaf these comments by Wilson really are. "Why is A'ja Wilson cosplaying like she grew up in the streets of South Carolina? Or Poor? Or Disenfranchised? Or without a mom and a dad there to raise her without love?," Carton asked. "The exact opposite is actually true," Carton said. Those are the facts. Wilson grew up having a fairly privileged life in a stable home with her mother, Eva Rakes Wilson, and her father, Roscoe C. Wilson Jr., who was a former professional basketball player in Europe. They put her through an expensive private school, a privilege many of her fellow WNBA players, white players included, weren't allotted. "Is it insulting to the other women of the WNBA and other people in this country, who have had that exact plight when you grew up in a life of luxury," Carton asked. HERE IS THE REAL REASON WHY THEY HATE CAITLIN CLARK SO MUCH | BOBBY BURACK Carton then lowered the boom on how Wilson is just trying to push propaganda by insinuating that she is somehow just like other athletes growing up in the inner cities of America with drugs and violence running rampant. "But because there's a narrative I can't give up, which is: 'Paige Bueckers, Sophie Cunningham, and Caitlin Clark grew up with 'white privilege,' if people found out that I grew up with the same privilege I'm accusing them of having, that people might look at me differently," Carton said, as if he were Wilson. That's spot on. Wilson is clearly trying to make herself out to be some sort of sympathetic case to the black community, whether to fit in with some sort of victim narrative or to be considered "part of the club." Also, as noted by Carton, A'ja Wilson, while sitting next to Kelsey Plum and another WNBA player at one of Paige Bueckers' college games, claimed that a key to Bueckers success was her "white privilege." ACES' FANS SPEW UNFOUNDED CLAIMS THAT FEVER FANS ARE 'RACIST' WHILE DEFENDING A'JA WILSON Speaking to Plum, Wilson said, "Paige reminds me a lot of you... She knows how her privilege has gotten her to that point. And also, like, she's clearly good at basketball, obviously. But like, she understands her privilege. It like pushes her over the top in a sense." "What about your privilege?," Carton directed to Wilson. CRAIG CARTON BLASTS WNBA, A'JA WILSON OVER FAN CONFRONTATION: 'THIS LEAGUE CAN'T GET OUT OF ITS OWN WAY' In my opinion, that's one of the most insulting things you can say to an athlete. Claiming that white skin color is why Bueckers and other white women have had success/opportunities, is insanity. Carton went on to question why Wilson is embarrassed by her upbringing. "You are for some reason embarrassed that you had everything you needed to be successful in life, both educationally and athletically, and your parents provided that for you." "Isn't that a shame that you're embarrassed by your background? Isn't that a shame that you want to convince the American public who's, for the first time ever, somewhat interested in the WNBA, that at 15 years old, you were just trying to figure out how to survive in the big, bad world?" Carton went on to mention how Heathbrook was also predominately white. "There's nothing wrong with that. You should celebrate that your parents busted their a** to provide for you," Carton stated firmly. Here's where things got very interesting in Carton's monologue. He exposed Wilson's clear hypocritical narrative, while comparing her to Sophie Cunningham's upbringing. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "Sophie Cunningham didn't grow up in privilege. While your parents were together thriving, which is a great story, Sophie Cunningham and her parents were being evicted from their home during the 2008 financial crisis. Does anyone tell that story?" It comes down to the simple question Carton asked: "Why cosplay that you grew up in a different manner than you did?" The answer is: It doesn't fit the narrative she's trying to push as a black women, who wants you to believe white players fundamentally have an upper hand over black players. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Wilson should embrace her upbringing. "Your story is a story that should be celebrated," Carton said. "What your parents and grandparents did to provide for you is a story that should be celebrated. You're not a statistic. You're the answer to the question little girls have in the South. Mommy, daddy, "Can I?" You're the answer. And the answer is yes you can. That's the story that you should embrace because that's your real story. Your parents' fight, your parents' plight to provide for you and your siblings, a lifestyle that many people in the South could have never dreamt of." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9350875342cf4db8e208f Katie Zacharia offered role as White House Press Secretary te 2026-10-09T18:40:08.545Z Katie Zacharia offered role as White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia has been offered the role as the next White House Press Secretary, Fox News Digital confirmed on Friday afternoon. She currently serves as the senior communications advisor to Trump Media & Technology Group, Truth Social. She is an attorney and frequent television commentator who briefly served as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  She will succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the role in August following the birth of her second child in May.  This story is developing. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b875342cf4db8e202e Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide te 2026-10-09T18:30:16.888Z Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide Key Points Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson says her longtime policy advisor was fired without her knowledge or consent Commissioners voted to hire independent counsel to investigate Executive Director Doug Clark’s employment authority Critics, including a former commissioner, say the firing sets a risky precedent An Arizona Corporation Commissioner is questioning the authority of the body’s executive director after he terminated one of her staffers without her consent last week.  During an Oct. 7 open meeting, Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson accused ACC Executive Director Doug Clark of firing her policy advisor without consulting her. She asked her fellow commissioners to adopt a policy statement clarifying Clark’s authority over employees the commissioners themselves hire and oversee.  It was not immediately clear what specifically prompted the firing. The Arizona Capitol Times has filed a request for public records related to the decision.  State law allows the Commission to delegate its authority to oversee commission divisions and employees, but Márquez Peterson argued that commissioners never delegated authority over their personally hired employees to the executive director. “… [T]here’s no language in the statute that gives the executive director the power to terminate or remove employees who work for the elected commissioners, which does not constitute a commission division,” Márquez Peterson said during the meeting.  Each commissioner typically employs a policy advisor and an assistant who are separate from the Commission’s staff. Márquez Peterson, who has served on the commission since 2019, said commissioners have always had the ultimate authority to hire and fire those staff members. The Commission voted to allow Márquez Peterson to hire independent counsel from the law firm Snell and Wilmer to investigate whether Clark exceeded his authority. Commissioner Rachel Walden said she would have supported Márquez Peterson’s proposed policy statement, but Commission Chair Nick Myers and Commissioners Kevin Thompson and Rene Lopez said they wanted more information first. “I don’t have a problem looking into that, but I don’t necessarily want to throw anybody under the bus until we have heard the whole story,” Myers told his fellow commissioners.  The issue appeared to stem from an employee complaint filed against Laurie Woodall, Márquez Peterson’s longtime policy advisor.  Tom Van Flein, the ACC’s general counsel, serves as the ethics officer charged with investigating those complaints. But the undisclosed issue involved a member of the Commission’s legal division, which Van Flein oversees. To avoid conflict of interest, Van Flein hired local employment attorney Michael Zoldan to investigate the complaint.  Zoldan recommended firing Woodall in a report circulated to commissioners before the Oct. 7 meeting. Van Flein said Zoldan advised that Clark had the authority to terminate Woodall. Van Flein also said the Commission then sought confirmation of that determination from the attorney general’s office and the Arizona Department of Administration, which houses the human resources division responsible for state employees. But an attorney general’s office spokesman said it advised ADOA, not the ACC directly.  “The Human Resources Division of the Arizona Department of Administration has statewide responsibilities for reviewing State Personnel System agency dismissal packages,” said Tim Tait, an ADOA spokesman. “The Arizona Corporation Commission asked for review of this dismissal package, as required by the relevant rules. Following ADOA’s standard procedure, this dismissal package was reviewed by ADOA.” Woodall declined an interview request through a representative. Márquez Peterson said Clark left her a voicemail at 8:39 a.m. on Oct. 1 notifying her that Woodall would be fired at 9 a.m. for insubordination. She also received a follow-up email from Clark at 9:28 a.m. regarding the termination.  Márquez Peterson told her fellow commissioners that the news “shocked” her and that it was “unilaterally done without any conversation with me.”  “The advisor who was terminated, who worked for me, was a highly respected 40-plus-year attorney, [who] had been with the commission for decades,” Márquez Peterson said. Bob Burns, a Republican who served on the Commission from 2013 to 2021, said ACC staff instructed him that he had the discretion to hire and fire his two direct reports. He described Clark’s move to fire Woodall as “definitely not kosher.” Burns noted that policy advisors play a crucial role for elected commissioners who may not always have the legal or economic background to parse the complex regulatory decisions they must make.  Diane Brown, the executive director for the Arizona Public Interest Research Group and a longtime Commission observer, agreed with Márquez Peterson and Burns. “While specifics aren’t public, nor should they be, it is clear the executive director and the legal division director agreed to circumvent Commission norms and directly fire a policy advisor — viewed by most Commission regulars as a consummate professional with decades of utility and energy experience and expertise — without providing due process for the policy advisor or even a proper heads-up to the impacted commissioner,” Brown said in a statement. Even more concerning, Brown said, was the Commission’s vote to redact the meeting’s transcript and video recording to remove specific references to Woodall. “The fact that the Commission discussed the firing of a policy advisor in the open and in the context of a new policy statement and then considered retracting statements and video footage is deeply disturbing,” Brown said.  As of publication, the Commission had not uploaded any recordings or meeting transcripts from the Oct. 7 discussion to its website. The Arizona Capitol Times gathered all quotes from the meeting referenced in this story from an audio recording of the conversation. Other Commission stakeholders noted that Woodall’s termination could set a dangerous precedent, allowing a future executive director to weaponize their authority against hired staff and commissioners from the minority party. The ACC is currently all-Republican, and a Republican-majority commission approved Clark’s appointment. But two Democrats hope to shift that power balance in November.  Woodall’s firing is also one in a series of employment snafus involving the Commission in recent years. Van Flein’s predecessor filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Commission in 2024, and the ACC censured former Commissioner Anna Tovar that year after she suggested staff turnover increased under Clark’s tenure.  However, Myers, Thompson and Lopez all expressed concerns at the idea of the executive director having no authority to remove a commissioner-hired employee. “I think there are still circumstances in which the executive director has the right, or should have the right to … fire, terminate a state employee, regardless of whether they report to us or not,” Thompson said. “As long as there is just cause and it’s not on a whim.” But he conceded that Woodall’s situation could have been handled differently. At the Oct. 7 meeting, Márquez Peterson told Clark she felt it was “unprofessional.” In a statement sent to the Arizona Capitol Times Thursday, Márquez Peterson maintained that Clark “acted without authority” and said the matter will be discussed at a future staff meeting. The post Arizona Corporation Commissioner questions firing of aide first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b775342cf4db8e200a Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: ‘Annie Trannie’ te 2026-10-09T18:30:15.148Z Dem scrambles to change tune on trans athletes as Trump targets past record: ‘Annie Trannie’ A South Carolina Democrat running for U.S. Senate who previously opposed legislation restricting transgender athletes' participation in girls' sports is now emphasizing her opposition to biological males participating in female athletics as President Donald Trump targets her record ahead of the midterm elections. Trump took aim at Annie Andrews, a pediatrician challenging Republican Sen. Darline Graham, in a series of Truth Social posts this week, dubbing her "Annie Trannie" and accusing her of supporting transgender policies that are out of step with South Carolina voters. The president also shared an attack ad accusing Andrews of supporting biological males competing against female athletes. "Annie Andrews is for they/them, not for our values, not for South Carolina," the ad said. But Andrews pushed back in an interview with Fox News Digital on Thursday, arguing that her positions have been misrepresented. "I don't support biological men playing in women's sports and I don't support gender surgery on minors," Andrews said. Her comments stand in contrast to her public opposition to South Carolina's 2022 Save Women’s Sports Act, which restricted transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's school sports. At the time, Andrews called the legislation "shameful" and "actively harmful," raising questions about how she reconciles her past opposition to the law with her current campaign position. DEMOCRATS ARE CHANGING THEIR TRANSGENDER MESSAGE. REPUBLICANS SAY THEY’RE JUST FLIP-FLOPPING As passed, the bill required interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural and club teams sponsored by public schools and colleges to be designated as male or female-coded. It then closed women’s teams to male students and similarly closed men’s sports to women — unless the school did not have a designated women’s team. Private schools competing against public schools were required to follow the same rules. It also allowed students harmed by a violation to sue schools. Andrews’ social media post at the time garnered resurfaced attention as she launched her 2026 Senate bid, attracting pressure from Republicans. "Annie "Trannie" Andrews is running against our wonderful Darline Graham for the Senate in South Carolina," Trump wrote in one post. "Annie Trannie is not, in particular, as it pertains to representing the Values of the Great People of South Carolina — She is in favor of Transgender for Everyone, Open Borders, Defunding the Police, High Taxes, a Weak Military, and will absolutely fight to take your guns away — In other words, she is against our Great Second Amendment! Trannie is not for South Carolina, and South Carolina must show, in the upcoming Election, that it is not for her," Trump added. In her interview with Fox New Digital, Andrews dismissed Trump's barb, calling it a distraction from the issues central to voters in South Carolina. "And in regards to the name-calling, if calling me names is going to lower gas and diesel prices here for so many hardworking South Carolinian families, if it’s going to lower grocery prices or somehow make healthcare more affordable then he can call me all the names he wants but I don’t think that’s a path to solution so I’m going to stay focused on what I can do to help folks in South Carolina," Andrews said. Andrews did not immediately respond to additional requests for comment on whether her statements reflected a change in stance. She also did not expand on what had drawn criticism for the Save Women’s Sports Act. TALARICO CAMP SAYS HE OPPOSES TRANS ATHLETES IF UNSAFE OR UNFAIR BUT ACCUSES POLITICIANS OF BULLYING STUDENTS At least one Republican onlooker, National Republican Senatorial Regional Press Secretary Nick Puglia, believes her remarks speaks poorly of the message she's presenting to voters. "Annie Andrews' blatant lies show just how desperate she is and how little she thinks of South Carolinians. But nothing Andrews says or does will change her far-left record," Puglia said in a comment. This isn't the first time Andrews has received Republican criticisms for what they view as retreats from trans policies. In 2022, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., called out Andrews for, in her view, trying to walk back her opposition to H. 4047, a bill that would "prohibit the performance of a medical procedure or the prescription or issuance of medication, upon or to a minor, that is intended to alter the appearance of the minor's gender or delay puberty, with exceptions; to create criminal penalties; and for other purposes." Andrews said she opposed the bill in a post to X, calling it "dangerous," only to later to say that she opposed trans procedures for minors. "She called the legislation to ban that kind of surgery dangerous. She called that legislation an attack on our youth. And it wasn't until we called her out on it that she decided that she's now not for something that she was very publicly in support of just last year. And so it's really hard to play hide and seek from your public comments, because once you tweet it, it's on their public record forever. And that's how we discovered it," Mace told Fox News Digital at the time. Notably, she isn’t the only Democrat who in recent weeks has received attention for seeming shifts in her position over transgender policies. Fellow Democrats like Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Sarah Trone Garriott, a congressional candidate in Iowa, have all been forced to reiterate their positions as Republicans have highlighted their records on the subject. WATCH: BATTLEGROUND DEMOCRAT CALLED IOWA A 'BACKWATER' OVER TRANSGENDER ATHLETES BAN In Kaptur’s case, she described how she had "voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools" despite voting against a women’s sports bill. Similarly, Davis voted "present" on that same women’s bill while later claiming that women should have "safe and fair space" in sports. And Garriott, who cast a vote against a ban on biological men in women’s locker rooms, clarified her stance earlier this year, stating that "I oppose letting men in women’s locker rooms." Those statements reflect broader trends in public opinion showing consensus on trans athlete policies. Recently, the Pew Research Center found in a Aug. 11 report that 73% of respondents were "not at all" or "not too" comfortable with "athletes competing on sports teams that do not match their sex at birth," compared to just 13% that replied that they were "extremely" or "very" comfortable with the idea. Similarly, 66% of participants said they would support laws or policies requiring trans athletes to compete on teams that match their biological sex compared to 15% who said they would oppose such policies. With just four weeks left to address criticisms over her views, Andrews now heads to South Carolina’s general election on Nov. 3., having cleared the state's Democratic primary earlier this year in June. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b675342cf4db8e2001 Federal judge blocks deportation of Dominican illegal immigrant shot by ICE during NYC arrest attempt te 2026-10-09T18:30:14.110Z Federal judge blocks deportation of Dominican illegal immigrant shot by ICE during NYC arrest attempt A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of an illegal immigrant who was shot Thursday during a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in New York City. In a two-page order, U.S. District Judge Paul Oetken, an Obama appointee, ruled that the man — whom police identified as Oscar Belgal but who was named in a court document as Oscar Bergal — cannot be removed from the United States without a court order while his petition challenging his detention remains pending. The judge also barred federal authorities from transferring him to any facility outside the Southern or Eastern Districts of New York or the District of New Jersey without prior court approval. MAMDANI DEMANDS TRUMP RELEASE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SHOT BY ICE AGENT AS PROTESTS ERUPT IN THE BRONX The suspect, a 28-year-old Dominican national, was shot after refusing to comply with lawful orders while ICE officers were conducting a targeted operation to arrest him in the Bronx, according to the Department of Homeland Security. During the encounter, the suspect pulled his vehicle forward before at least one officer fired seven rounds, striking him below his left ear, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference near the shooting scene late Thursday. ICE officers used their vehicles to block the suspect as he attempted to drive away, but he accelerated toward them, Marcos Charles, a senior ICE official, said Friday during a news conference in Washington alongside DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "Our officers, using their training and believing that their life and the life of the partners and the general public were in danger, used their training and fired weapons," Charles said. AUSTIN ICE SHOOTING SPARKS FIGHT OVER VENEZUELAN ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT'S DEPORTATION A 5-year-old boy inside the vehicle was unharmed. The suspect survived the shooting and was treated at a local hospital, Charles added. ICE agents were unaware that a child was inside the vehicle, but Charles said the suspect "was aware" and chose to put the boy at risk by attempting to evade law enforcement. BODYCAM FOOTAGE CAPTURES MOMENTS AFTER ICE SHOOTING OF VENEZUELAN MIGRANT IN AUSTIN On Friday, the NYPD released bodycam footage showing officers arriving at the scene following the gunfire. The NYPD was not involved in the shooting incident. The footage shows the suspect sitting handcuffed on the ground as officers arrive. In the background, a crowd can be heard voicing anger and dismay at the shooting. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT SUSPECTS WITH LENGTHY CRIMINAL RECORDS ARRESTED IN STABBING OF OFF-DUTY NYPD DETECTIVE According to DHS, the suspect has a prior grand larceny conviction and previous arrests for assault, robbery, drug possession, and weapons possession. Federal authorities also alleged that he has ties to the notorious Trinitarios street gang. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b475342cf4db8e1ff8 South Carolina fitness trainer's cause of death made public as coroner defends husband te 2026-10-09T18:30:12.996Z South Carolina fitness trainer's cause of death made public as coroner defends husband Nearly four months after the body of a missing South Carolina fitness enthusiast was found, authorities have determined that 39-year-old Elena Katherine Moore died of natural causes stemming from a heart condition, ending months of speculation surrounding her disappearance. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher announced Friday that Moore died from complications of cardiac dysrhythmia with premature ventricular contractions, a condition involving an abnormal heart rhythm. Fisher said the autopsy found no evidence of traumatic injuries, including broken bones, strangulation or sexual assault. Toxicology testing detected alcohol but no other substances. SOUTH CAROLINA FITNESS TRAINER’S AUTOPSY RAISES MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT MYSTERIOUS DEATH "We never saw anything that would indicate homicide. Nothing," Fisher said. "We were able to follow her path. We were able to pull her medical history, her mental history. We knew that this was not a homicide." The coroner also addressed speculation surrounding Moore's husband, Brannon Slice, saying he was never considered a suspect or person of interest in the investigation. SOUTH CAROLINA FITNESS TRAINER TOLD FRIENDS SHE WANTED TO LEAVE HER NOW-HUSBAND YEARS BEFORE BODY WAS FOUND Fisher went further, crediting Slice with repeatedly trying to get his wife help as she struggled with a serious mental health crisis in the days before her disappearance. "The only person that really tried to help this girl to get her help through the system is her husband," Fisher said. "He reached out. He tried many times to get her help." SLED JOINS PROBE AS BODY MATCHING MISSING SOUTH CAROLINA PERSONAL TRAINER'S DESCRIPTION FOUND Moore was found dead June 17, six days after disappearing following her release from a mental health facility. Fox News Digital previously obtained an incident report showing that Slice reported his wife missing June 12, telling Lexington police she had been released from an undisclosed facility the previous afternoon. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X Fisher confirmed Friday that Moore had been involuntarily committed June 5 after experiencing what she described as a severe mental health crisis. The coroner said Moore remained at the facility until June 11, when she was discharged and placed in a taxi. Her husband had offered to pick her up, but the facility arranged transportation instead. AI MAY SPOT DEADLY HEART RISK IN A ROUTINE ECG SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS The taxi took Moore to a CVS on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, where she previously worked. Fisher said Moore entered the store and told a manager that the taxi driver was stalking her and trying to hurt her. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB The manager contacted Lexington police, but Moore was gone by the time officers arrived. The taxi driver also went inside looking for her after she failed to return to the cab. YOUR RESTING HEART RATE COULD REVEAL MORE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH THAN YOU THINK, DOCTORS SAY SEND US A TIP Slice later told investigators that Moore had checked into a Planet Fitness at 6:38 p.m. that evening, according to an incident report previously obtained by Fox News Digital. She was subsequently seen on surveillance footage walking through a Publix parking lot on Old Cherokee Road. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Fisher said investigators reviewed medical records dating back years, including evidence that Moore had experienced an irregular heartbeat since she was 14. More recent records documented cardiac arrhythmia, sinus tachycardia and hypertension. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL During Friday's news conference, Fisher questioned why Moore had been discharged from the mental health facility despite what she described as a documented psychiatric crisis. "This whole situation would be different if somebody at that mental health facility ... they all saw her medical, her mental crisis," Fisher said. "But yet she was released." Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b375342cf4db8e1fef Marco Rubio announces sweeping financial sanctions against the International Criminal Court te 2026-10-09T18:30:11.971Z Marco Rubio announces sweeping financial sanctions against the International Criminal Court Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday that the Trump administration is imposing sweeping financial sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), a body the president has sought to dismantle throughout his second term. To date, the administration has sanctioned 17 individuals with ties to the ICC, including judges and prosecutors. The latest move marks the first time the U.S. has gone after the institution itself. "Our message is clear: the United States and the American people are not subject to the jurisdiction of this fake ICC," Rubio said in a pre-recorded video message released Friday morning. "Both parties agree on this, but only President Trump has the resolve to take the action needed to end this threat once and for all." This comes hours after this year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a former ICC judge. TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SANCTIONS SITTING PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT FOR 'ABUSES OF POWER' In a statement Friday, the Netherlands-based court strongly condemned the U.S. sanctions as "an assault on the rule of law and on the very foundations of the international legal order." "This measure targets an independent judicial institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression," the ICC added. "It is an attempt to obstruct the course of justice and to prevent the Court from doing what it was created to do." ICC President Tomoko Akane, who was personally sanctioned by the Trump administration in August, said the court will continue to operate despite the new penalties. In announcing the sanctions, Rubio argued the ICC believes it has the authority to prosecute American service members operating overseas and even U.S. Border Patrol agents. There is no evidence the court has sought to investigate or prosecute Border Patrol agents, though Rubio previously raised that possibility in July. WORLD COURT PROSECUTOR WHO WENT AFTER NETANYAHU FOR WAR CRIMES SUSPENDED OVER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT The administration's concerns about U.S. personnel are not entirely hypothetical. In 2017, an ICC prosecutor sought authorization to investigate alleged war crimes committed by U.S. military and intelligence personnel in Afghanistan. ICC judges initially rejected the request, but that decision was overturned on appeal in 2020, allowing the investigation to proceed. The court's prosecutor later de-prioritized alleged crimes involving U.S. personnel to focus on alleged crimes committed by the Taliban and ISIS-K. Under the new sanctions, any ICC assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction will be frozen, while Americans, U.S. businesses and banks are generally barred from conducting transactions with the court. The sanctions will not go into effect immediately. The Treasury Department has given the ICC a 180-day general license to maintain its operations, giving the court time to address U.S. concerns. ICC TURNS 'BLIND EYE' TO TOP WORLD THREATS WHILE TARGETING AMERICANS, TRUMP ADMIN SAYS "Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC. And we expect our allies, many of whom are part of the ICC and that rely on American service members for their defense, to rein in this rogue court," Rubio said. He continued: "If they do not, the United States will continue its campaign to dismantle the ICC piece by piece until Americans are threatened no longer." One of the other major grievances the administration has with the ICC is its decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant back in 2024. The ICC argued both officials were responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in Gaza during Israel's military response to the Hamas-led Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in 2023. Both men have denied wrongdoing. In a February 2025 executive order authorizing sanctions against ICC officials, President Donald Trump called the arrest warrants "baseless" and said the court overstepped its authority since Israel was not an ICC member. The ICC maintains that it can exercise jurisdiction over nationals of non-member states when they are accused of qualifying crimes committed on the territory of a state that has accepted the Court’s jurisdiction. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b175342cf4db8e1fce Brewers Manager Sends Bold Warning to Dodgers Before NLCS Rematch te 2026-10-09T18:30:09.626Z Brewers Manager Sends Bold Warning to Dodgers Before NLCS Rematch Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy had a clear message ahead of his team's postseason rematch with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932b075342cf4db8e1fc5 Donald Trump's Home State at Risk of Flipping as Florida Races Tighten te 2026-10-09T18:30:08.340Z Donald Trump's Home State at Risk of Flipping as Florida Races Tighten Florida, a GOP stronghold Trump won by 13 points in 2024, shows Byron Donalds and David Jolly tied at 45 percent for governor. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac932ae75342cf4db8e1fbc Bears HC Ben Johnson Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Mike Ditka te 2026-10-09T18:30:06.819Z Bears HC Ben Johnson Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Mike Ditka Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson paid tribute to legendary coach Mike Ditka following his death on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305b75342cf4db8e1f63 One type of sleep linked to dramatically lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's and 81 other diseases te 2026-10-09T18:20:11.232Z One type of sleep linked to dramatically lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's and 81 other diseases Not all stages of sleep are equal in terms of benefits for the brain. Greater amounts of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep were associated with lower risks of 83 diseases, including dementia, Parkinson’s disease and heart failure, new research has shown. Additionally, greater amounts of deep sleep were associated with lower risks of seven conditions. THIS ONE QUESTION MAY REVEAL WHETHER YOUR BODY IS GETTING THE REST IT NEEDS, STUDY FINDS That’s according to a study of 95,559 adults who wore wrist accelerometers continuously for seven consecutive days and nights. Researchers in China used deep-learning algorithms to analyze REM sleep, deep sleep, light sleep, total sleep duration, wakefulness after sleep onset and sleep irregularity. They then looked at health records to assess associations with more than 1,000 diseases over a nearly nine-year follow-up period. Greater REM sleep was associated with a significantly lower risk of several diseases, including Parkinson’s (80% lower relative risk), dementia (46% lower risk) and heart failure (26% lower risk). Greater deep sleep was associated with lower risks of seven conditions, including type 2 diabetes and major depressive disorder. MORE NAPS, HIGHER RISK? RESEARCH LINKS DAYTIME SLEEP TO HEALTH WARNINGS IN AGING ADULTS Sleep duration was also found to be highly linked to disease outcome. Six to eight hours per night was found to be the "sweet spot" that was associated with the lowest risk for 69 diseases. In contrast, sleeping fewer than five hours per night was linked to an increased risk of 37 health conditions. The study also found that greater night-to-night sleep irregularity and more wakefulness during the night were associated with higher risks of several conditions, including anxiety and substance use disorders. The findings were published Sept. 17 in the journal PLOS Medicine. "I think what is important is the total duration of sleep, and the percentage that REM takes up," Oki Ishikawa, M.D., pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine expert at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital, told Fox News Digital. "The average percentage of REM sleep in this study population was about 20%, and generally 20-25% is considered normal per sleep cycle." 5-STEP SLEEP RESET COULD PROMOTE HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS, NUTRITIONIST SAYS Ishikawa, who was not involved in the study, said he does not believe that a higher amount of REM sleep alone will not necessarily lower the risk. "Normal sleep pattern and duration are associated with aspects like maintenance of good immune function and memory, so I think the important message here is to try and get a sufficient amount of sleep in general." Disrupted sleep may sometimes be an early warning sign of disease rather than simply a cause, according to Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, head sleep expert at Wesper, a sleep analysis company in New York. "Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia and heart failure can begin affecting sleep years before they are diagnosed," Rohrscheib, who also was not involved in the research, told Fox News Digital. "At the same time, poor sleep may contribute to disease progression, so the relationship likely works both ways." DIETITIAN REVEALS SIMPLE EATING STRATEGY FOR BETTER SLEEP — AND ONE HABIT TO AVOID The researchers noted some limitations of the study. Because it was observational, it could only show an association and could not prove that increasing REM or deep sleep directly prevents disease. "Sleep was measured for only one week using a wrist device, which is less accurate than a clinical sleep study for identifying sleep stages," Rohrscheib said. "Some health information was collected years earlier, medications that can affect sleep were not fully considered, and some medical diagnoses may have been missed." As the participants were all from the UK Biobank, the study population was also less diverse and generally healthier than the overall population, so the findings may not apply equally to everyone, Rohrscheib noted. CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES "Overall, changes in sleep may provide important clues about underlying health, but this study cannot determine whether poor sleep is a cause, an early symptom, or both," she concluded. Rohrscheib also cautioned that while wrist-worn sleep trackers are generally good at estimating sleep stages, they are not 100% accurate. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER "Without a formal in-lab sleep study, it's impossible to know how much time the participants spent in REM and other sleep stages," she said. More research is needed to determine whether increasing REM or deep sleep can help prevent certain diseases, the researchers said. Future studies could also explore whether the relationship between sleep stages and disease risk varies by age, sex, overall health and other individual characteristics. Both experts recommended following general sleep hygiene practices, such as maintaining an optimal environment (dark, cool and quiet), keeping a consistent sleep schedule, and avoiding sleep-disrupting substances such as alcohol and caffeine. "If you have other sleep pathologies like sleep apnea … treating that would be a great way to optimize the amount of REM sleep," Ishikawa advised. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ While it can be difficult to measure REM sleep without a wearable, he said the best gauge is whether one feels refreshed upon waking and doesn’t feel sleepy during the day. "If you get about seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep, you most likely have the opportunity to cycle through REM in a sufficient way." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305875342cf4db8e1f55 Katie Zacharia Picked as the New White House Press Secretary te 2026-10-09T18:20:08.949Z Katie Zacharia Picked as the New White House Press Secretary Ms. Zacharia is a conservative commentator who briefly worked at the Department of Homeland Security. She succeeds Karoline Leavitt. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305775342cf4db8e1f4c Why Early Voting Data Can Be Misleading te 2026-10-09T18:20:07.691Z Why Early Voting Data Can Be Misleading A majority of Americans cast their ballots before Election Day, but early-voting data is limited in how much it can tell us about important races. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305675342cf4db8e1f30 Injury for Bears RB Kyle Monangai is Worse Than Initially Thought te 2026-10-09T18:20:06.313Z Injury for Bears RB Kyle Monangai is Worse Than Initially Thought The turf toe injury for Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai is reportedly worse than the team initially realized. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9305475342cf4db8e1f10 Santa Rita Park reopens in Tucson after $8M renovation te 2026-10-09T18:20:04.080Z Santa Rita Park reopens in Tucson after $8M renovation Santa Rita Park, one of Tucson’s oldest, reopened after an $8 million renovation that added a shaded splash pad, a new walking path and public art honoring the neighborhood’s softball history. More than 1,000 people came out to celebrate the park’s reopening and see the additions to its 22-acre campus at 401 E. 22nd St. The renovation was based on community input from five public meetings and three surveys, which drew a combined 799 responses. The renovation included the addition of more than 300 trees and shrubs, along with improvements to the basketball courts, parking lots, restrooms, skate park and playground. Funding for the renovation came from multiple sources, including $5.38 million from Proposition 407, a Parks and Connections Bond initiative that was approved by voters in 2018. The proposition provides $225 million for park improvements and safer walking and biking connections through 2028. Some of that money also went toward public art at the park. Artist Oliverio Balcells, whose work spans murals, metalwork and mosaics, was chosen by the project’s public art panel in February 2024. He worked closely with the panel and neighbors to create public art that reflects the park’s legacy and the people around it, including two benches by the playground and a mosaic mural. “This is amazing, the opportunity to meet more people in the neighborhood, the community, the city of Tucson … it’s amazing,” Balcells said, reflecting on his experience. Tucson Spotlight trains the next generation of Southern Arizona journalists and publishes their work free for everyone. No paywalls, no corporate backing — just readers who believe this community deserves better local news. The tiled mural by artist Oliverio Balcells at Santa Rita Park. Students from Borton Elementary School made the ceramic tiles that form its border. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. The tiled mural displays the words “Familia, Friends, Fun” and features a softball player, a skateboarder and hands centered in a baseball diamond. The images honor the teams that played in the park, the skate park and the community members who have been part of Santa Rita Park, past and present. Community members also helped create the mural. Fourth- through sixth-grade students from Borton Elementary School made the 2-inch-by-2-inch ceramic tiles that form its border, under the guidance of outdoor learning teacher Mikeala Jones. The art project, supported by the Arts Foundation of Southern Arizona, includes an oral storytelling component. A QR code next to the mural takes users to a website that features audio interviews of community members who played on the park’s men’s and women’s softball teams during the late 1950s into the 1960s. “We would rather play ball than go to a party,” former Pacers player Connie Seres said in her interview. “We … didn’t have a team. We were at the ball game one night. We were sitting there … and Bill looked over at us. He said, ‘You know what, you find the girls,’ he says, ‘and I’ll coach you.’ We were scrambling. We were looking for people to play, and we made our own team, and Bill coached us, and we had so much fun.” Another former player, Juan Soto, remembered how the ballfields used to look. “When you go back and look at Santa Rita Park … field number one … there used to be bushes on the outside, all around the outside of the fence. There used to be vines on the fence back there. The aesthetic was just beautiful,” said Soto, who used to play for the Hawks. Rosie, a Santa Rita Park resident and vice president of the neighborhood’s neighborhood association, lives across the street from the park and attended the reopening celebration. A participant in the renovation project, she said she was ecstatic to see the neighborhood use the park. “I hope we really get to see kids and families really enjoying the park,” Rosie said. “Bringing back that traditional Sunday afternoon, coming to the park and carne asada and the kids running in the splash pad. We haven’t seen birthday parties at this park in years. I’m looking forward to all that.” Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said hopes like Rosie’s shaped the renovation. “The residents asked for more trees, shaded walking paths, splash pads, new playgrounds, and updated restrooms … amenities to bring back children, families, and sports leagues who have always counted on this place for recreation, connection, and joy,” Romero said. “Your feedback guided every step of the way and played a vital role in creating the final design that we see today. Thank you for trusting us with your vision.” State and local officials, including U.S. Rep Adelita Grijalva, Tucson City Councilwoman Selina Barajas and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, cut the ribbon to reopen Santa Rita Park. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / Tucson Spotlight. Carla Johnson, vice chair of the Tohono O’odham Nation, said she was excited about the park’s reopening and its new splash pad, which the nation helped fund with $150,000 from its gaming grant. “The nation is wholeheartedly proud to be able to support you all, the community in this renovation here at Santa Rita Park, it’s an example of how tribal gaming benefits the entire community,” Johnson said. “We have seen the difference that good public parks can make on the nation, and we know it’s vital to help make Tucson a better place to live and thrive.” Ward 5 Councilwoman Selina Barajas said the renovation reflects a broader goal for the city’s parks. “Every child in Tucson deserves access to a beautiful, safe place to play, to participate in sports and to build memories with their families, no matter what neighborhood they call home … no matter the zip code,” Barajas said. “I remember visiting Santa Rita Park before the reconstruction … taking my daughters to the playground … and there wasn’t even a slide. I remember going home and telling my husband, ‘I’m going to get involved in this park.’ and here we are today.” Barajas said Ward 5 is the hottest in Tucson because of the urban heat island effect, in which roads, buildings and parking lots absorb heat from the sun during the day and release it overnight, raising neighborhood temperatures a few degrees above surrounding wards. The addition of trees, shrubs and bushes, like the ones recently planted at Santa Rita Park, can reduce that effect. Parks offer benefits beyond cooling a neighborhood. Neighborhood parks promote physical activity that helps prevent disease, and they support mental health by reducing stress and building community ties, according to a 2022 research report by the Urban Institute. The same report touched on the economic impacts of parks, citing a study by the Trust for Public Land that estimated every $1 invested in green spaces yields $4 in natural goods and services. “When a park is active and full of families, neighbors, and young athletes, it becomes a safer, more welcoming place for everyone,” Tucson Parks and Recreation said in a statement. “Our goal is for Santa Rita Park to be a source of pride for this community for years to come.” Topacio “Topaz” Servellon is a reporter with Tucson Spotlight. Contact them at topacioserve@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotligh Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0a75342cf4db8e1dd8 Can you legally bet on who wins Congress? States and the Trump administration disagree. te 2026-10-09T18:10:18.979Z Can you legally bet on who wins Congress? States and the Trump administration disagree. A growing number of state officials fear prediction markets are opening the door to a new era of gambling on elections — a practice many states have long prohibited. In this photo, a voter casts a ballot during the March 3, 2026 primary in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate) On Friday morning, the prediction market platform Kalshi gave the Democratic candidate in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race an 87% chance of winning. The volume of trading on the outcome exceeded $1.8 million. This is exactly the type of activity Minnesota and numerous other states want to shut down. “They jeopardize people’s trust in government and government decision-making. They jeopardize people’s trust in elections,” said Minnesota state Rep. Emma Greenman, a member of the state’s Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. She helped spearhead Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation near-total ban on prediction markets earlier this year. Prediction markets have emerged as a flashpoint in state and federal relations, as a host of states struggle with the Trump administration over who has authority to regulate the platforms and whether state laws restricting gambling apply to them. While much of the fight centers on the future of sports betting, a growing number of state officials fear the sites are opening the door to a new era of gambling on elections — a practice many states have long prohibited. Some state election officials have warned their residents in recent months that using prediction markets to place money on elections is illegal. Others are locked in litigation with the platforms. At least one state, Arizona, has filed criminal charges against Kalshi. But the prediction markets remain widely available as Election Day approaches, with the industry maintaining that the federal government has authority over the platforms, not the states. Betting on control of Congress On the two leading prediction market sites, Kalshi and Polymarket, individuals can put money down on the outcome of a wide array of races and related questions, like whether Kansas or Nebraska’s U.S. Senate races will have a larger margin of victory.  That includes which party will control Congress following the midterm elections. On Friday morning, the Democratic Party had a 90% chance of winning the U.S. House on Polymarket. Money changing hands over the outcome of elections is corrosive to democracy and amounts to an attempt to bypass existing bans on election betting, civic organizations and some public officials say. Twenty-three states completely ban election betting, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures analyzed by the Pew Research Center. “It’s supposed to be a civic duty where people are deciding what candidate they actually think is best for a leadership position, not what candidate can make them the most money if they bet the right way,” said Benjamin Schiffrin, director of securities policy at Better Markets, a nonprofit watchdog group advocating for consumer and investor financial protections. The prediction markets and their supporters say the sites offer contracts that pay out if a given event or outcome occurs. Under that view, the contracts are essentially swaps, a financial product often traded by sophisticated investors to hedge against economic risk.  Critics of the platforms say the contracts effectively function as wagers. Unlike swaps, which investors use to help offset the effects of events like rising interest rates, contracts on sporting events, elections and other non-financial questions serve no legitimate hedging purpose, they say. CFTC and prediction markets The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal regulator that oversees markets for swaps, has asserted authority to regulate the platforms. In a statement, Polymarket said it maintains that “prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under a federal framework, not a patchwork of state rules.” Kalshi didn’t respond to a request for comment. In a March court filing in a federal lawsuit, lawyers for Kalshi wrote that its events contracts are swaps and that election and sports contracts “fit comfortably” within that definition. “The outcomes of political events such as elections are connected to obvious financial consequences,” the court filing says. The Trump administration has firmly sided with the prediction markets. The CFTC is made up of five members, but currently only has a single commissioner, Michael Selig, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2025. Selig has taken a favorable stance toward the industry, and in June the CFTC proposed a rule that would set up a new framework for how the commission regulates events contracts. The rule would continue to allow trading on elections. In a July 27 letter to the CFTC, 16 civic watchdog groups, including Better Markets, Common Cause and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, warned that the rule ignores concerns about the harm the contracts could cause to elections. “Event contracts that involve elections allow individuals to bet on elections, which is illegal under many state laws. This election betting would incentivize election interference and has the potential to undermine the integrity of our democracy,” the groups wrote, urging the commission to prohibit election-related events contracts because they go against the public interest. The CFTC didn’t respond to questions from States Newsroom. “Congress gave the @CFTC the exclusive authority to regulate prediction markets,” Selig wrote on social media in August. He added that the commission would defend its jurisdiction against states “seeking to nullify federal law and apply state anti-gaming laws” to the platforms. Maryland issues public warning In Maryland, Jared DeMarinis, the state administrator of elections, said that in his view, the election contracts on prediction markets violate the plain meaning of his state’s prohibition on election gambling.  The Maryland State Board of Elections, which oversees an office run by DeMarinis, issued a public warning about betting on elections in March and said that even though prediction market sites are accessible to residents, the activity on them may still conflict with state law. DeMarinis argued that it’s important to take a strong position against election betting while the prediction market industry remains in its infancy. By 2028, a presidential election year, he fears betting on elections could become a more firmly entrenched practice. “This is kind of like a watershed moment. You can kind of end it before it proliferates,” DeMarinis said.  DeMarinis in July asked the Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor, which investigates violations of state election law, to examine the legality of election-related wagering on the platforms. Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton Howard wrote in an email that the agency doesn’t comment on the existence or status of an investigation unless it results in criminal charges. Wisconsin advisory, Arizona criminal charges In Wisconsin, the state Elections Commission issued a public advisory in July warning voters against gambling on elections, including on Kalshi and Polymarket. The commission cautioned that residents who bet on an election and then vote in the contest could have their ability to vote challenged in the future. The Wisconsin Elections Commission declined to make its administrator, Meagan Wolfe, available for an interview. But in a statement in July, Wolfe said that “it’s important for voters to understand the consequences if they bet on an election outcome.” Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, a Democrat, filed state criminal charges against Kalshi in March. Mayes alleged the company had accepted bets from Arizona residents in violation of state law, including on sports and election wagering related to the 2028 presidential race, along with state-level contests in Arizona in 2026. Kalshi preemptively sued over the prosecution in federal court and obtained an order halting the case from U.S. District Court Judge Michael T. Liburdi, a Trump appointee. He ruled that Kalshi was likely to show that a federal law granting the CFTC the authority to regulate swaps preempted Arizona’s gambling laws. Liburdi wrote in his order that the CFTC had consistently treated weather-based financial products as swaps because weather events produce commercial consequences for a wide range of market participants. Contracts based on sports and elections function the same way, the judge wrote. “That these event contracts can be used to offset financial exposure confirms the association between the event and commercial consequences to stakeholders,” Liburdi wrote. Battles in the courts The fight over who has power over prediction markets — and therefore, potentially, election contracts — is unlikely to be settled until the U.S. Supreme Court takes action. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers much of the western United States, and the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, have issued contradictory decisions.  The 9th Circuit has sided with the states, finding that federal law doesn’t preempt state-level gambling restrictions, while the 3rd Circuit upheld the CFTC’s exclusive power to regulate events contracts. In September, New Jersey filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts states from regulating sports bets offered on markets registered with the CFTC — in other words, the prediction markets. The justices haven’t decided whether to take the case, but the high court is generally seen as more likely to intervene when lower courts are divided. New Jersey’s petition is framed around the uncertainty over sports betting, but the outcome could provide clarity on election contracts as well. In 2024 the CFTC attempted to block Kalshi from offering contracts about which party would control Congress, but an appeals court in the final weeks before Election Day allowed the company to continue. Schiffrin said the election contracts are essentially the same as the sports contracts.  “You’re betting on the outcome of a contest. It should be considered gambling, no different than if you’re betting on the outcome of a sporting event,” he said. In Minnesota, a federal judge halted the state’s ban on prediction markets before it took effect this summer after the CFTC, Kalshi and Polymarket sued the state. U.S. District Court Judge Katherine Menendez, an appointee of President Joe Biden, ruled that federal law likely preempts the state’s ban on many contracts offered on prediction markets. Minnesota bans gambling on elections and hasn’t legalized sports betting. Greenman, the Minnesota state lawmaker, said decisions about whether to allow betting should be made by people in the state. “We should be rebuilding trust in government decision-making, that the public’s heart — the public’s interest — are what sit at the center,” Greenman said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0975342cf4db8e1db7 Who is Navi Pillay? Nobel Peace Prize winner's UN record renews fierce antisemitism accusations te 2026-10-09T18:10:17.529Z Who is Navi Pillay? Nobel Peace Prize winner's UN record renews fierce antisemitism accusations The decision to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay sparked fierce backlash Friday from Jewish advocacy groups and U.N. watchdogs accusing the South African jurist of longstanding anti-Israel bias and defending antisemitic rhetoric. The Norwegian Nobel Committee honored Pillay, 85, for her contributions to international law and efforts to hold perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide accountable. But her selection immediately reignited controversies surrounding her leadership of U.N. investigations into Israel, her defense of a fellow commissioner accused of antisemitism and positions she expressed before being appointed to investigate the Jewish state. ICC PROSECUTOR WHOSE NETANYAHU WARRANT FUELED MAMDANI ARREST THREAT IS FIRED OVER SEXUAL MISCONDUCT "Navi Pillay is indeed a world leader – an individual at the forefront of the international spread of the poisonous forms of antisemitism that beset the 21st century," Anne Bayefsky, president of Human Rights Voices and director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights, told Fox News Digital. Bayefsky accused Pillay of having "perfected the art of perverting legal and universal standards of human rights to demonize and delegitimize Jewish self-determination." "This award stands as a testament to human wrongs," she added. The Nobel Committee offered a sharply different assessment of Pillay's legacy, praising her lifelong commitment to international justice and describing her career as an example of courage and integrity in defending the rule of law. ISRAEL VINDICATED BY GAZA NUTRITION DATA AFTER ‘BLOOD LIBEL’ STARVATION CLAIMS, UN ENVOY SAYS Born in Durban, South Africa, in 1941, Pillay built her career challenging apartheid-era discrimination, becoming the first non-White woman appointed to South Africa's high court. She later served as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. From 2008 to 2014, she served as U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights. In 2021, she was appointed to chair the U.N. Human Rights Council's open-ended Commission of Inquiry investigating alleged violations in Israel and the Palestinian territories. In September 2025, the commission concluded that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, a finding Israel rejected as politically motivated and biased. The commission's conclusion was not a ruling by an international court. Geneva-based U.N. Watch condemned Friday's Nobel announcement, accusing Pillay of breaching the impartiality expected of international investigators. UN CHIEF BACKS OFFICIAL WHO REPOSTED ANTI-ISRAEL ACTIVIST'S CLAIMS AMID CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION "We are shocked that the Nobel committee honored Navi Pillay," Executive Director Hillel Neuer said. "Her troubling record on antisemitism and gross breach of ethics in presiding over a notorious UN commission utterly disqualifies her from such an award." Neuer pointed to a June 2020 manifesto that Pillay signed calling on governments to "Sanction Apartheid Israel," along with a June 2021 letter urging President Joe Biden to punish Israel following its conflict with Hamas. U.N. Watch argued that the positions raised questions about her impartiality before she accepted the commission's chairmanship in July 2021. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres offered a sharply different assessment Friday, congratulating Pillay on the Nobel Peace Prize and praising her decades-long career in international justice, including her leadership of the U.N. investigation into Israel. "For decades, she has been a champion of international law and human rights, and a steadfast, independent voice of justice amidst some of the most historic international legal cases of our time," Guterres said in a statement. Guterres highlighted her different roles including chairing the commission investigating Israel and the Palestinian territories, declaring that Pillay had demonstrated "that the force of law must prevail over the law of force and that defending human rights is the surest safeguard against injustice." NORWAY FACES BACKLASH OVER 'DEEPLY RACIST' PROPOSAL TO JAIL CITIZENS FOR WEST BANK BUSINESS Another controversy erupted in 2022 when fellow commissioner Miloon Kothari suggested that social media criticism of the investigation was controlled by the "Jewish lobby" and questioned Israel's U.N. membership. The remarks were condemned by U.S. officials, including then-state department antisemitism envoy Deborah Lipstadt. Pillay defended Kothari, arguing his comments had been taken out of context. Kothari subsequently apologized, calling his language inappropriate and insensitive. The controversy also reached Germany, where Berlin's mayor withdrew support for a planned event honoring Pillay in 2022, and the event was canceled, according to The Times of Israel. Bayefsky also recalled the 2009 U.N. anti-racism conference in Geneva, when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad delivered an inflammatory speech attacking Israel. While Western diplomats walked out, Pillay remained seated. However, Pillay subsequently condemned his address, saying she joined the secretary-general in "utterly deploring the speech," according to the U.N.'s official transcript. The Nobel Committee, meanwhile, defended Pillay's legacy, crediting her with strengthening international law at a time when the institutions responsible for enforcing it face increasing political pressure. Pillay's selection highlights the divide between supporters who celebrate her contributions to international justice and critics who contend that her record on Israel undermines the universal human rights principles she championed. Fox News Digital reached out to Pillay for comment but didn’t receive one in time for publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0675342cf4db8e1d9e Map Reveals States Where Gen Z Is Moving to and Leaving te 2026-10-09T18:10:14.925Z Map Reveals States Where Gen Z Is Moving to and Leaving Gen Z is on the move, with South Carolina seeing the biggest net gain in 2024 while California suffered the largest loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0575342cf4db8e1d95 Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Will be Missing Key WR Weapon in His Return te 2026-10-09T18:10:13.609Z Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Will be Missing Key WR Weapon in His Return Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will be missing at least one key wide receiver weapon on Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0475342cf4db8e1d8c A Bad AI Recommendation Can Cost You a Sale te 2026-10-09T18:10:12.311Z A Bad AI Recommendation Can Cost You a Sale AI Impact tracks shopping recommendations, AI-generated care plans and the orchestration layer behind physical automation. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0275342cf4db8e1d83 Wizards' New Big Three Make Strong First Impression Against Knicks te 2026-10-09T18:10:10.943Z Wizards' New Big Three Make Strong First Impression Against Knicks Anthony Davis, Trae Young and AJ Dybantsa combine for 42 points as the Wizards defeat the defending champion Knicks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0175342cf4db8e1d7a Alberta Separatist Denies Offering US Resources in Exchange for Support te 2026-10-09T18:10:09.567Z Alberta Separatist Denies Offering US Resources in Exchange for Support Newsweek spoke with an Alberta separatist leader about claims that the U.S. was offered oil royalties and land access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92e0075342cf4db8e1d71 Paul Finebaum Points to Kirby Smart Stat That Should Worry Georgia Fans te 2026-10-09T18:10:08.071Z Paul Finebaum Points to Kirby Smart Stat That Should Worry Georgia Fans Georgia and Alabama are both undefeated heading into Saturday's clash, but one stat is already working against Kirby Smart. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92bad75342cf4db8e1d18 Thousands flood Brussels streets as anti-austerity protests erupt into clashes with police te 2026-10-09T18:00:13.059Z Thousands flood Brussels streets as anti-austerity protests erupt into clashes with police Thousands of demonstrators poured into the streets of Brussels on Friday, at times clashing with police officers, to protest the Belgian government's budget-tightening measures and the overall rise in the cost of living. Dozens of protesters, most of them young and dressed in black with masks over their faces, were seen throwing rocks and firecrackers at police at the central Brussels railway station, The Associated Press reported. They also set several fires, with photos showing a man lighting an electric scooter ablaze. MAY DAY PROTESTS ACROSS EUROPE AND ASIA TURN INTO ANTI-AMERICAN, ANTI-ISRAEL POLITICAL BATTLEGROUNDS Riot police responded by deploying tear gas canisters and shooting water cannons, tactics that dispersed the crowds. The chaos in the streets contributed to increased traffic across the Belgian capital. Police said the unrest was caused by people unaffiliated with the anti-austerity demonstration, which drew an estimated 30,000 participants, the AP reported. Two of Belgium’s largest labor unions organized Friday’s daylong national strike, with a separate public-sector walkout planned for Monday. Union leaders also distanced themselves from the unrest, saying those responsible were not affiliated with their movement. THINK YOUR STATE IS EXPENSIVE? NEW DATA REVEALS WHERE AMERICANS FACE THE HIGHEST COST-OF-LIVING Union members and their supporters were dressed in red or green as they marched peacefully throughout the city. Marie Gobert, a single mother and social worker, came to Brussels from Namur for the march, telling the AP she "cannot make ends meet." The rising cost of schools, public transport and train tickets is what preoccupies her the most. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE "You can feel the social tension, you can feel anger starting to simmer everywhere," Gobert said. "The education system is being dismantled, and when young people want to speak out, no one listens to them." This summer, Belgium’s French Community government raised standard university tuition by roughly 43% this academic year, from €835 to €1,194, as part of a broader austerity program. In June, there were clashes between protesters and police in Brussels over dissatisfaction with the tuition hike and other issues with the French-language education system, including overcrowded classrooms and difficulty accessing study materials. This week, hundreds of students took to the streets of the eastern Belgian city of Liège. Local media reported that 107 students were arrested. The Associated Press and Reuters contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92bab75342cf4db8e1d0f Erika Kirk says presidential library-style tribute to Charlie Kirk is 'in the works' as TPUSA expands te 2026-10-09T18:00:11.861Z Erika Kirk says presidential library-style tribute to Charlie Kirk is 'in the works' as TPUSA expands Erika Kirk says plans for a permanent memorial honoring her late husband, Charlie Kirk, are "in the works" as she oversees what the organization describes as Turning Point USA's rapid expansion on high school and college campuses nationwide. "I want to make sure that it's something where our students that are currently in chapters, one day, their children will be chapter leaders or chapter members," Kirk told Fox News' Griff Jenkins. Kirk gave the "Fox & Friends Weekend" co-host an exclusive tour of Turning Point USA's Arizona headquarters in a segment that aired Friday on "Fox & Friends," offering a behind-the-scenes look at the organization's growth and the spaces where she preserves her husband's memory. INSIDE CHARLIE KIRK’S EFFORT TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONSERVATIVE VOICES Kirk also discussed plans for a memorial beyond the existing tributes. When asked whether she could envision building a presidential library-style tribute to her husband, Kirk said the organization was already considering the idea. "It's on our list, and it's something that we have in the works," she said. The proposed tribute would build on memorial displays already housed at Turning Point USA's headquarters, where Kirk has preserved handwritten letters and Bibles sent by supporters, along with personal items her husband left behind. Among the reminders is Charlie Kirk's office, where notes remain on his desk and his chair sits empty. CHARLIE KIRK STATUE BOUND FOR NY'S TIMES SQUARE AS SCULPTOR DEFIES THREATS AHEAD OF UNVEILING "My kids are the only ones that sit in it," Kirk said. Kirk also said her husband left behind outlines of his vision for Turning Point USA, which she said continues to guide the organization after his death. "I'm just so blessed and grateful that Charlie left with us hundreds of his journals," she said. "He wrote down a lot about the future of Turning Point and the vision of Turning Point." Turning Point USA says student involvement has increased as the organization expands its presence on high school and college campuses nationwide. "Students were everything to Charlie," Kirk said. "This was his mission ground, was to be able to touch the hearts and minds of the students, and he did that. And through our amazing team that we have, we're continuing to do that." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac92baa75342cf4db8e1d06 A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart set to headline must-win WNBA playoff games Tuesday night te 2026-10-09T18:00:10.473Z A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart set to headline must-win WNBA playoff games Tuesday night With just four teams remaining in the WNBA Playoffs, we are nearing the finish line. For two of those teams, the Liberty and Aces, the end of the road could be even closer. Both of them face a 0-2 deficit in their series and now must win three straight games if they want to keep their season and championship hopes alive. The Dream and Valkyries come into tonight with a chance to close out their series, but they must do it on the road as a visiting team. Let's take a look at both games and see how we should bet on them. ATLANTA DREAM ADVANCE TO WNBA PLAYOFFS SEMIFINALS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2018 WITH GAME 2 WIN It is a bit hard to believe the Dream are even in this position. They were terrible two years ago. Last year, they improved, but didn't win a playoff series. This season, they went out and traded for Angel Reese, and she rewarded them by winning the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. I genuinely like Reese, but she didn't even lead her team, let alone the league, in steals or blocks. She did lead them in turnovers and fouls, so I'm not really sure how she won the award. Either way, the team has improved overall with her on the roster and has won four straight playoff games. The New York Liberty were the preseason favorites to win the championship, but they struggled to get things going this season. They came into the playoffs as the lowest-ranked team, but they did upset the top team, the Lynx. Game 1 saw them lose by 10, and Game 2 saw them lose by three in overtime. Breanna Stewart continues to be dominant, and Sabrina Ionescu led the way in Game 1, but they need to both be on if they want to stop this Dream attack. Now that the series is shifting to New York, the team should get a bit of a boost, and I think they will win this one. The Liberty are a team of champions and won't go out without a fight. Give me the Liberty -2.5. The Golden State Valkyries looked anything but dominant in their playoff opener, but they've looked amazing since. I wrote recently about how the Valkyries needed someone to be the "go-to" player instead of the committee approach. It seems like Gabby Williams has listened to those words. She has averaged 24 points per game in the playoffs. In the two wins over the Aces, she has scored 45 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and dished out eight assists. If any team in the league knows about having a go-to player, it is the Aces. Las Vegas has the best player in the league, perhaps of all time, in A'ja Wilson. She just won her fifth MVP award and is forgoing the ceremony to focus on tonight's game. Wilson has put up 24 points in both of the games against the Valkyries, but it hasn't been enough. Wilson will be ready for this one, and her team will almost certainly play better at home. I'm going to take the Aces to cover the short -3.5 spread. I also think Wilson will score over 27.5 points tonight. For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926ff75342cf4db8e1c31 Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate te 2026-10-09T17:40:15.647Z Trump says Rogers 'completely obliterated' El-Sayed in debate President Donald Trump said that Michigan GOP U.S. Senate candidate former Rep. Mike Rogers "obliterated" Democratic opponent Abdul El-Sayed in a Thursday night debate. "Mike Rogers, the great American Patriot and Republican Candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, completely obliterated Mohammad El-Sayed in the big debate tonight. If this was a fight they would have stopped it," the president declared in a Truth Social post issued shortly after midnight on Friday. "Mohammad is a Jihadist lunatic who hates our Country, the Black People of Detroit, and wants to see the U.S. fail. Short on Stature, Patriotism, and Truth, Mohammed’s statements have been loaded up with lies and deceit. I won Michigan BIG, and know that Mike Rogers, a total winner, is the man for you!!!" Trump added. MICHIGAN SENATE DEBATE ERUPTS INTO PERSONAL ATTACKS AS ROGERS, EL-SAYED CLASH OVER ISRAEL, IRAN AND MORE El-Sayed's campaign and the White House did not immediately respond for comment to Fox News Digital.  Trump has endorsed Rogers, who previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from early 2001 until early 2015. Trump also backed Rogers in 2024, but the GOP candidate lost the 2024 Michigan U.S. Senate race to then-Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin. EL-SAYED'S SCATHING OBAMA CRITIQUE RESURFACES AHEAD OF JOINT CAMPAIGN RALLY In part of a Wednesday Truth Social post, the president wrote, "Mohammed El-Sayed is a terrible Candidate for the Dumocrats. While his opponent, Mike Rogers, is an extremely good one, Mohammed goes back to the days of the Jihad. He is a RADICAL Extremist, Terrorist Sympathizer, and no different from his best friend, America Hating Hasan Piker." UNEARTHED SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS CONTRADICT EL-SAYED'S 'CAPITALIST' NARRATIVE El-Sayed, whose full name is Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed, declared in a statement on Thursday, "He knows my name is Abdul. He says it every day. But he’s not just attacking me. He's attacking all of us. He thinks so low of us. He thinks he can use my name and my faith to distract us from the suffering his policies are inflicting on us at the pump, at the grocery store, and at the doctor’s office. He thinks we don’t know any better. It's time for change." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926fd75342cf4db8e1c16 Why Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize Win Is a Huge Blow to Israel te 2026-10-09T17:40:13.209Z Why Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize Win Is a Huge Blow to Israel Israel criticized Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize over findings from the Gaza inquiry she chaired. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926fb75342cf4db8e1c0d Kevin Durant Delivers 'Sad' Response to Russell Westbrook's Retirement Decision te 2026-10-09T17:40:11.935Z Kevin Durant Delivers 'Sad' Response to Russell Westbrook's Retirement Decision Kevin Durant said he's "a little sad" about the retirement of his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926fa75342cf4db8e1c04 Panthers Dodge Bullet With Latest Brad Marchand Injury Update te 2026-10-09T17:40:10.729Z Panthers Dodge Bullet With Latest Brad Marchand Injury Update Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand is only expected to be out for six weeks after suffering his scary injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f975342cf4db8e1bfb Latest Lamar Jackson Update is Not a Good Sign for Week 5 te 2026-10-09T17:40:09.314Z Latest Lamar Jackson Update is Not a Good Sign for Week 5 Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn't spotted at practice for the third straight day as he deals with an ankle injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f775342cf4db8e1bf2 AI Is Boosting Productivity. But Is It Worth It? te 2026-10-09T17:40:07.955Z AI Is Boosting Productivity. But Is It Worth It? Companies are embracing AI to boost productivity, but proving those gains translate into financial returns remains difficult. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f675342cf4db8e1be9 Map of States Where Most People Could Lose Health Care Under Medicaid Shift te 2026-10-09T17:40:06.392Z Map of States Where Most People Could Lose Health Care Under Medicaid Shift The Medicaid changes could increase the number of uninsured Americans by 7.5 million in 2034. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac926f475342cf4db8e1be0 Bucs Rookie Jalon Daniels Makes Honest Admission After Cowboys Upset te 2026-10-09T17:40:04.871Z Bucs Rookie Jalon Daniels Makes Honest Admission After Cowboys Upset Bucs rookie QB Jalon Daniels opened up about how he sees himself at the NFL level after upsetting the Cowboys on Thursday night. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9249d75342cf4db8e1b58 Pima County Prop. 425 would raise spending limit by $610M te 2026-10-09T17:30:05.687Z Pima County Prop. 425 would raise spending limit by $610M Pima County voters will decide this fall whether to add $70 million to the base of the county’s spending limit, a change supporters say would not raise taxes and opponents say would be permanent. State voters created the limit in 1980. It starts with what the county spent in fiscal year 1979-80 and grows each year with population and inflation. According to the Pima County website, Proposition 425 would add $70 million to that 1979-80 base, which the county says would raise the limit by 75%. Because the base is adjusted for inflation and population growth, the effect is larger than $70 million. County documents estimate the spending limit would rise from about $817 million to about $1.43 billion in fiscal year 2027-28, an increase of about $610 million. The county says it does not need the full increase right away. To meet its needs for the next few years, it would only need a 10% to 20% increase to the base limit, but supervisors are asking for an amount they expect to last 20 years so it does not have to keep returning to voters. The county projects it would spend about $84 million above the current limit in 2027-28, paid for with about $22 million in state revenue and $62 million in existing local revenue. Without the change, the county says it could be barred from spending all the revenue it collects or have to turn to debt to pay for services. Supporters say the measure won’t raise taxes. “It simply lets the County spend the money it already collects, within its existing budget, on services residents already fund,” wrote Eric Robbins, chair of the Pima County Democratic Party, in a letter supporting the measure. Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen called it “a common-sense ballot measure” in her letter of support. "The challenges facing Pima County today are not the same as they were nearly 50 years ago, and our communities deserve the flexibility to respond to them," Allen wrote. Tucson Spotlight just won a national award for local journalism. Become a member today and help make sure Southern Arizona keeps getting the coverage it deserves. Pima County supervisors are asking voters to approve Proposition 425, which the county says would not authorize any new tax. But Kathleen Winn, chair of the Pima County Republican Party and host of the “Winn Tucson” radio show, said the county already taxes residents too much and opposes the measure. “We’re already one of the highest tax municipalities in the entire state of Arizona, and our roads aren’t any better. Our homelessness situation is not any better. Crime is not any better. We are one of the highest crime cities in the nation,” Winn told Tucson Spotlight. Winn said she hopes keeping the spending limit in place will push the county to return unspent tax money to residents. A “No” vote would not allow the county to adjust its 1979-80 base expenditure limit. Retired Picture Rocks resident Nancy Musgrave said she supports Proposition 425, adding that one of her main concerns is flooding. “I’m fortunate I live on a paved road,” Musgrave told Tucson Spotlight. “But there are many communities, residential areas out here, that are on dirt roads, and they’re a mess.” Southern Arizona’s fast, hard-to-predict storms can wash large amounts of sand, dirt and flood debris onto local streets and collector roads, leaving areas hazardous or even impassable. Musgrave said one resident told a county meeting that the post office would no longer deliver mail to her house because the road was “impassable.” If there’s a way to increase the county’s spending limit so it can put money toward maintaining county roads, it has to pursue it, Musgrave said. Another opponent, Jay Tolkoff, a former Republican candidate for Tucson City Council, told Tucson Spotlight he’s deeply concerned about the adjustment. A chart shows how much of its expenditure limit each Arizona county spent from fiscal year 2001 through 2023. Pima County has spent at or near its limit nearly every year, as has Maricopa. Courtesy of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona. Tolkoff, who is funding campaign signs urging voters to vote no on Proposition 425, said the adjustment is larger than the county has characterized and leaves no room to revisit it in the future. “The county is not asking for an increase for how much they can spend,” Tolkoff said. “They’re asking for an increase of $70 million to that 1979 dollar amount.” Tolkoff said the $70 million would be added to the base before factoring in inflation and local growth, which would make the actual increase closer to $610 million. “The other thing is that this is permanent,” Tolkoff said. “It’s not going to sunset, this is forever.” Tolkoff said he’s not opposed to all expenditure increases and would be more open to a series of smaller increases revisited every two years. The county has no issue with raising tax rates in the future, Tolkoff said, pointing to supervisors’ plan for a property tax of 3 cents per $100 to pay for affordable housing. Tolkoff suggested the limit increase would only incentivize more taxation. “You’re giving permission for people to spend money in ways you don’t approve of that haven’t even been born yet, or elected,” Tolkoff said. He suggested that without an end date, the change could end up doing more harm than good in ways no one can foresee. Tolkoff said counties like Maricopa have seen their economies grow fourfold in recent years, but Pima County has not grown enough to justify the increase. 💡 The general election is November 3. Pima County voters can register, check their registration or request a mail ballot at recorder.pima.gov. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9224575342cf4db8e1b10 James Talarico’s Time Off the Campaign Trail Rattles Texas Senate Race te 2026-10-09T17:20:05.627Z James Talarico’s Time Off the Campaign Trail Rattles Texas Senate Race Mr. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, has not held a campaign event in more than a week. His campaign says that he is recovering from the flu. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffe75342cf4db8e1a9b 10 Years at Newsweek: How We Rebuilt an Icon—And What Comes Next te 2026-10-09T17:10:22.045Z 10 Years at Newsweek: How We Rebuilt an Icon—And What Comes Next This October marks ten years since I became CEO of Newsweek and eight years since becoming an owner of this iconic brand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffc75342cf4db8e1a92 Jets Hit With Double Injury Blow Ahead of Browns Game te 2026-10-09T17:10:20.666Z Jets Hit With Double Injury Blow Ahead of Browns Game The Jets take another hit as two key starters are ruled out against the Browns, leaving New York's struggling offense shorthanded. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffb75342cf4db8e1a89 250ft Triumphal Arch Branded ‘Trump’s Latest Vanity Project’ in New Lawsuit te 2026-10-09T17:10:19.372Z 250ft Triumphal Arch Branded ‘Trump’s Latest Vanity Project’ in New Lawsuit The filing said the Trump administration has made it a priority to remake of D.C. “in President Trump’s image." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ffa75342cf4db8e1a80 Warren Buffett's Red Warning Siren Has Rarely Been Louder te 2026-10-09T17:10:18.076Z Warren Buffett's Red Warning Siren Has Rarely Been Louder The "Buffett Indicator" has hit record levels—a sign of dangerous overvaluation in U.S. equity markets, to some. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff875342cf4db8e1a77 Knicks' Latest Move Raises Questions About Karl-Anthony Towns' Contract te 2026-10-09T17:10:16.638Z Knicks' Latest Move Raises Questions About Karl-Anthony Towns' Contract The Knicks' latest announcement raises questions ahead of the season, with Karl-Anthony Towns drawing added attention. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff775342cf4db8e1a6e Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at 'Hate Piece' Suggesting Fever Should Part Ways te 2026-10-09T17:10:15.268Z Sophie Cunningham Fires Back at 'Hate Piece' Suggesting Fever Should Part Ways Sophie Cunningham fired back at a writer who suggested the Fever should part ways due to controversy surrounding the WNBA star. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff575342cf4db8e1a65 Elise Stefanik’s Seat at Risk for GOP After Trump’s 20-Point Margin in 2024 te 2026-10-09T17:10:13.823Z Elise Stefanik’s Seat at Risk for GOP After Trump’s 20-Point Margin in 2024 Two new polls showed a close race to succeed Stefanik in a district that President Donald Trump easily won in 2024. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff475342cf4db8e1a5c Commanders Get Major Terry McLaurin News Amid Injury Concerns te 2026-10-09T17:10:12.337Z Commanders Get Major Terry McLaurin News Amid Injury Concerns Terry McLaurin’s status took a turn Friday as Jayden Daniels prepares to return. Here’s the latest on the Commanders’ injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff275342cf4db8e1a53 Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart Send Powerful Message After Knicks' Move te 2026-10-09T17:10:10.712Z Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart Send Powerful Message After Knicks' Move Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart shared heartfelt posts after the Knicks made a major announcement ahead of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91ff075342cf4db8e1a37 LumenUs helps automate tedious paperwork in times of grief te 2026-10-09T17:10:08.563Z LumenUs helps automate tedious paperwork in times of grief "The day your loved one passes away, you also get this honorary badge of a project manager for a project you had no idea about," said founder Sara Tashakorinia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91fed75342cf4db8e1a2a Arizona Wildcats fans gather in Tucson for Family Weekend te 2026-10-09T17:10:05.939Z Arizona Wildcats fans gather in Tucson for Family Weekend For some University of Arizona fans, Family Weekend is about watching the Wildcats play football, but for others it’s about coming back to campus, seeing old friends, spending time with family and continuing traditions that have lasted for decades. Families, alumni and Wildcat fans gathered at Casino Del Sol Stadium Oct. 3 for UA Family Weekend, with many celebrating before the start of the Wildcats’ game against Cincinnati. The game also marked UA’s annual Pacific Islander Heritage game, giving fans another reason to come together. For Adrienne Mackey, who graduated from the UA in 2002, Family Weekend was a chance to return to a place she still considers home. Mackey told Tucson Spotlight she wanted to be on campus for the weekend. “I wanted to visit with all the new people that go to the U of A and also congratulate the students and watch the big game,” Mackey said. Your membership pays emerging journalists to cover Southern Arizona the way it deserves. Arizona wide receiver Isaiah Mizell leaps toward the end zone as fans cheer during the Wildcats’ 34-7 win over Cincinnati on Oct. 3, the win fans said they came to see. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. It didn’t take long for Mackey to start running into familiar faces, including old friends from her days at the UA and fellow Wildcat alums. “It means the world. Today I ran into so many old friends, so many alumni, so many huge Wildcat fans,” Mackey said. For Mackey, the years between her graduation and her return to campus haven’t changed the feeling of being part of the Arizona community. “It’s all a big family. It doesn’t matter if you graduated in 2002 when I did or you graduated in 2022,” Mackey said. That feeling isn’t limited to alumni. While she didn’t attend the UA, Marnia Ruiz has been supporting the UA for at least 20 years. For her family, attending games has become a tradition that includes multiple generations. “We live in Arizona so we come every year,” Ruiz said. “My kids went to U of A and we just love spending time together out here.” For Ruiz, the football game was only part of what made the weekend meaningful. Her favorite part was spending time with her family. Cincinnati players react after a tackle during the Bearcats’ first trip to Tucson, where they fell to Arizona 34-7 on Oct. 3. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Ruiz said supporting Arizona athletics has become something she and her family look forward to year after year. “It’s everything we live to come to Arizona games and support them,” Ruiz said. “We just have a lot of pride so it’s a good time. It’s like a tradition for us.” Lauren Flores attended the celebration for similar reasons, accompanying her mother. But Flores said one thing stood out to her. “The community showing up for the Wildcats,” Flores said. Flores said being surrounded by family and friends is something she values beyond the game or the price of a ticket. “It’s priceless,” Flores said. “It’s my most favorite thing in my life.” All three fans shared one other trait: They wanted to see Arizona win. Ruiz wasn’t shy about her expectations. “We want the win. We like to win. We’re competitive,” Ruiz said. Arizona wide receiver R.J. Mosley battles a Cincinnati defender for a pass during the Wildcats’ 34-7 win on Oct. 3, the finish to a Family Weekend that drew alumni, families and fans to Casino Del Sol Stadium. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Flores was just as confident in the hours before the game, saying she was sure of one thing. “The Wildcats getting the ‘W,’” Flores said. Mackey was looking forward to the same result but also to another part of the game-day experience. “The camaraderie,” Mackey said. On the field, Arizona entered Saturday’s game against Cincinnati with a 3-1 record, while the Bearcats arrived undefeated at 4-0. It was Cincinnati’s first trip to Tucson, and the matchup came less than a year after Arizona defeated the Bearcats 30-24 in Cincinnati. In the end, the Wildcats beat Cincinnati 34-7, giving fans the win they had predicted. But before the lights came on and the game began, Family Weekend had already given many attendees a reason to celebrate. It gave Mackey a reason to return to campus more than two decades after graduation. For Ruiz, it meant continuing a family tradition with her children and grandchildren. And Flores was surrounded by family and a community supporting the Wildcats. Different reasons brought them to campus, but the feeling was similar: They came back because they are part of the Wildcat family. And for a weekend built around bringing families together, that might be the most important part of the tradition. Arizona wide receiver Tré Spivey looks downfield during the Wildcats’ 34-7 win over Cincinnati on UA Family Weekend, with fans filling the stands at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Ryder Jerome / Tucson Spotlight. Kyleigh Pandhi is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist based in Tucson. Contact her at kyleighpandhi@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91d9775342cf4db8e19cf Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust? te 2026-10-09T17:00:07.115Z Amazon and others are done keeping data center deals secret. Is it enough to build trust? Amazon says it will stop using NDAs when negotiating data center deals with local governments, following a similar move from Microsoft earlier this year. Secrecy has fueled community backlash against AI infrastructure, with opposition leading to hundreds of proposed and enacted moratoriums from New Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b4575342cf4db8e198a Popular San Diego chef unmasked as fugitive wanted in Iowa woman's kidnapping, shooting: US Marshals te 2026-10-09T16:50:13.078Z Popular San Diego chef unmasked as fugitive wanted in Iowa woman's kidnapping, shooting: US Marshals A fugitive wanted for nearly 14 years in the alleged kidnapping and shooting of an Iowa woman was arrested in San Diego after authorities said he reinvented himself as a popular chef under a fake name, even appearing in local news segments while hiding from law enforcement. Brian Anthony Williams, 50, was arrested Tuesday at Miss B's Coconut Club in Mission Beach, California, where he had been working under the name "Troy Williams," the U.S. Marshals Service said. Williams had been wanted since 2012, when he and several others allegedly kidnapped, assaulted and shot a woman before abandoning her in a field in northwest Davenport, Iowa. 'AMERICA'S MOST WANTED' FUGITIVE CAPTURED ON SAILBOAT OFF NJ COAST AFTER 20 YEARS ON THE RUN He was charged with first-degree kidnapping, assault causing serious injury, conspiracy to commit a felony and first-degree arson. Federal authorities later charged him with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. FOX 5 in San Diego reported that Williams had worked at the restaurant for more than eight years, where coworkers considered him part of the family. Eddie Jurado, the restaurant's general manager and Williams' former roommate, told the station that employees were stunned to learn the man they knew as Troy was wanted in connection with a violent crime nearly 2,000 miles away. Williams also appeared in local media interviews, including a February profile published by the Times of San Diego that described his rise from line cook to head chef at Miss B's Coconut Club. In that interview, Williams discussed growing up in New York, overcoming adversity and the importance of treating others with kindness. EXCLUSIVE: FBI EXTRADITIONS SOAR AS PATEL RAMPS UP FOREIGN OUTREACH, VOWS 'NO SANCTUARY' "Togetherness is how we get better," he told the outlet. "Kindness does win." But those public appearances may have ultimately helped investigators track him down. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X The station reported that a U.S. Marshals spokesperson said someone recognized Williams from a media interview and alerted authorities, leading investigators to the restaurant. MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING PARTNER ARRESTED IN MEXICO NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER FLEEING WITH THEIR TWO CHILDREN Federal agents developed information in September that Williams was living in San Diego under an assumed identity, ultimately tracking him to a business in the 3700 block of Mission Boulevard, where he was arrested without incident Tuesday. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "This arrest is a perfect example of those who think they have bested law enforcement and evaded arrest," U.S. Marshal Ted Kamatchus said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Williams remains in federal custody pending extradition to Iowa, where he faces prosecution in connection with the 2012 attack. SEND US A TIP Fox News Digital reached out to the U.S. Marshals Service and management at Miss B's Coconut Club for comment. GOT A TIP? Jurado said Williams' arrest left employees struggling to reconcile the allegations with the man they had known for years. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST "Like, who is he? He was a good guy here, loved by everybody," Jurado told FOX 5. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL The restaurant manager also expressed compassion for the woman allegedly attacked in Iowa nearly 14 years ago. "It’s a mixed emotion," Jurado said. "One minute I'm mad that he lied to us. Next minute, he was good to us … It's actually kind of scary." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b4375342cf4db8e1981 Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations te 2026-10-09T16:50:11.894Z Trump sets up committee to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations President Donald Trump has set up a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations she made false statements on mortgage documents, the same accusations Trump has cited for over a year in a bid to remove her from office. Trump attempted to remove Cook in August 2025, triggering a lengthy legal battle that culminated in the Supreme Court blocking her firing in June 2026. In a 5-4 ruling, the court ruled she had not been given adequate time to respond to the allegations against her. This newly-formed committee appears to be the process the White House has settled on to give Cook a chance to advocate for herself, as she will be allowed to submit a written statement ahead of her first scheduled hearing on Nov. 5, 2026. WHO IS LISA COOK? THE CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR AT THE HEART OF THE SUPREME COURT’S TRUMP-FED SHOWDOWN Her statement must be received by the committee at least three days ahead of the hearing, which will unfold at the White House and will last no more than four hours, according to a notice dated Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, but released on Friday by the Trump administration. At the hearing itself, Cook will be able to "present argument, written evidence, and written witness statements regarding the evidence and allegations," the White House said. In turn, lawyers with the Department of Justice will question her. The hearing will be closed to the public but will be transcribed. EXPLAINED: HOW LISA COOK’S THREE HOME LOANS BECAME CENTRAL TO TRUMP’S FIGHT OVER HER FEDERAL RESERVE SEAT Three White House staffers, including National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett, will serve as members of the committee. Hassett was one of Trump's top picks to replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair before he ultimately settled on Kevin Warsh. The White House said it expects Cook to submit another written statement after the hearing, after which the committee will make a recommendation to Trump on whether there is adequate cause to remove her from her post. The White House revisited its effort to fire Cook in August, sending her a letter informing her that Trump was once again considering terminating her. This time, Cook was given 21 days to respond. Her attorneys submitted a letter to the White House on Aug. 26 denying that she had committed mortgage fraud. The White House alleged that Cook claimed homes in Atlanta and Michigan as her primary residence on separate mortgage agreements and later rented out the Atlanta property. Cook's attorney said the Atlanta designation was an inadvertent mistake, arguing that she sought financing for it as a vacation home and consistently identified Michigan as her "primary" or "permanent" residence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b4275342cf4db8e1978 Jerry Jones slams table after Dak Prescott throws critical late interception in brutal Cowboys loss te 2026-10-09T16:50:10.759Z Jerry Jones slams table after Dak Prescott throws critical late interception in brutal Cowboys loss Watching his team lose in Primetime to a previously winless squad starting an undrafted rookie quarterback? Safe to say, Jerry Jones was not a happy camper on Thursday. After Dak Prescott’s second interception of the game as the Dallas Cowboys were trying to mount a comeback late in the fourth quarter of their shocking 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jones slammed his hand down on the table in his suite in obvious frustration. The 83-year-old owner called the upset loss "very disappointing." "I, of course, appreciated any chance we might have had there near the end," Jones told reporters after the game. "But the Buccaneers really took it to us. In my view, they did it inside. That’s where the real damage was done, we’ll see. That’s really surprising to me. That’s what it is, we missed a great opportunity here to build something, but they really all the way, probably most all the phases, they won it tonight. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE "We had a chance maybe to pull it out at the end and that didn’t work for us. This is very disappointing, and I know it’s disappointing to our home crowd — it is to me." Jones wasn’t the only member of the Cowboys visibly frustrated, as star wide receiver George Pickens slammed his helmet into the turf after Prescott’s late interception. The Cowboys were down 24-10 with about eight and a half minutes left in the game when they rattled off a 10-play, 99-yard drive in just over three minutes. The drive concluded with Pickens making a leaping grab in the end zone to make it 24-16. The Cowboys went for the two-point conversion but did not convert. The maligned Cowboys defense then forced the Bucs into a three-and-out on the next possession, setting up the offense with a chance to tie the game. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Prescott managed to drive the Cowboys into Buccaneers territory, getting to the 24-yard line with 1:30 left. However, the comeback attempt was thwarted when Prescott’s pass went through tight end Jake Ferguson’s hands and off his helmet high into the Texas air. Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone fell under the ball and snared it before it hit the AT&T Stadium turf. The Cowboys still had all three timeouts, affording them an opportunity to get the ball back one last time, but Bucs running back Bucky Irving scampered for the game-sealing first down two plays later. Irving’s run capped an impressive performance, as he ran for 165 yards on 21 carries and a touchdown while also catching two passes for 10 yards and a touchdown. His performance was essential for a team that started Jalon Daniels, an undrafted rookie making his second career start. The Cowboys fell to 2-3 with the loss, and Jones wasn’t expecting his squad to be in this position. "This isn’t fold the tents here. We are 2-3. We didn’t expect to be 2-3," Jones said. "We didn’t expect this. ... We didn’t expect this Tampa team to come in here 0-4, either." The Cowboys’ next game will also come in Primetime, as they will look to bounce back when they play the Green Bay Packers next Sunday night. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b3f75342cf4db8e1959 We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? te 2026-10-09T16:50:07.925Z We can’t help treating AI like it’s human. But should we? "When we are drawn into even the most primitive exchanges with a relational artifact, we believe it cares for us," Dr. Sherry Turkle writes. "And we are wired to care for it in return." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac91b3e75342cf4db8e1950 Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot te 2026-10-09T16:50:06.515Z Danu Robotics’ fight to build a better recycling robot For six years, Danu founder Amy Ma has been working on a better way to sort recyclable waste. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169d75342cf4db8e1474 Louisville Cardinals look to fix their closing problem against Florida State Seminoles tonight te 2026-10-09T16:30:21.966Z Louisville Cardinals look to fix their closing problem against Florida State Seminoles tonight College Football takes center stage tonight as a bit of an appetizer before the main course of games we get tomorrow. I love that College Football has expanded to more than just Saturday nights. I believe it was this week that started a stretch of something like 90 days straight of football on television, either professional or college-level. The game tonight that I have circled is between Florida State and Louisville in an ACC matchup. Florida State is 3-2 for the season and just 1-1 in ACC play. It hasn't been an easy stretch for the Seminoles over the past couple of seasons. If you recall, they went 13-0 in 2023, but were taken out of consideration for the National Championship mostly because they lost two quarterbacks. Most of the major players sat out of the Orange Bowl (mostly out of protest), and the team was blown out 63-3. The past two seasons have been tough. They went 2-10 in 2024 and 5-7 in 2025. It really hasn't been an easy start to this season, but they've won the games they were supposed to, and they've been competitive in their losses. Week 1, they beat New Mexico State with a 34-17 win. Weeks 2 and 3 saw them face ranked opponents. They faced #19 SMU in Week 2, losing 27-24 at home. The following week they had to face Alabama, and it was a good game, but not great for Florida State. They lost 50-36. The past two weeks have been pretty solid for the Seminoles. They won 34-7 over Central Arkansas and 38-7 over Virginia. Quarterback Ashton Daniels has been decent for them, but he does need to protect the ball a bit more. He has six touchdowns and six interceptions. MANY ARE MAKING THE ARGUMENT THAT JORDAN TRAVIS WAS THE GREATEST COLLEGE QB OF ALL TIME, AND THEY AREN'T WRONG The Louisville Cardinals come into tonight's matchup with a 2-3 record and a 1-2 ACC record. Louisville has been good at beating some strong teams in the past. Last season, the Cardinals took down Miami in a surprising victory. The story this year for Louisville has been its inability to close out close games. In Week 1, the Cardinals lost by three to Ole Miss, one of the better teams in the country. They ran off two wins, one over Villanova and one over SMU the next two weeks. The SMU win was impressive, with them winning 41-31. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! In the past two weeks, the Cardinals lost to Wake Forest and NC State. Both of those losses were also by three points each. Three losses, nine points total. Can the team figure out the way to close out a game? Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has been one of the bright spots for the team. For the season, he has racked up 1,394 passing yards with nine touchdowns and just one interception. He does scramble a bit as well, but it isn't really for a ton of yardage. He does have six rushing touchdowns, though. Tonight is going to be a solid battle between two ACC teams that are most likely looking at nothing more than a solid Bowl Game appearance this year. For Louisville, this season could be a bit different with a few plays going its way. For Florida State, this game would represent another step forward from its rough past few years. Louisville should be favored and is the better team. I like the Cardinals at -3 for the game. I also think the offenses should be in full force and like the over. I'll play them both. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER For more sports betting information and plays, follow David on X/Twitter: @futureprez2024 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169b75342cf4db8e1468 Kansas Senate Race Is a Surprising New Midterm Fight te 2026-10-09T16:30:19.593Z Kansas Senate Race Is a Surprising New Midterm Fight Republicans are suddenly racing to defend a seat in Kansas, where Democrats are trying to win a Senate race for the first time in nearly a century. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169a75342cf4db8e1454 Judge Threatens to Seize Phones of ICE Agents Involved in Midway Blitz te 2026-10-09T16:30:18.346Z Judge Threatens to Seize Phones of ICE Agents Involved in Midway Blitz ICE agents may have to hand over their phones amid concerns they used personal devices for official communications. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169975342cf4db8e144b Putin Ally Threatens To Take US Prisoners After Russian War Blogger Arrested  te 2026-10-09T16:30:17.028Z Putin Ally Threatens To Take US Prisoners After Russian War Blogger Arrested  Dmitri Medvedev responded to the detention of Mikhail Zvinchuk from the channel Rybar, which is linked to the Kremlin. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169775342cf4db8e1442 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86 te 2026-10-09T16:30:15.752Z Chicago Bears Super Bowl Legend Mike Ditka Dies at 86 Chicago Bears legendary tight end and head coach Mike Ditka died at the age of 86, his family announced on Friday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169675342cf4db8e1439 Ashley Hinson's Trump Strategy Might Be Working in Iowa te 2026-10-09T16:30:14.368Z Ashley Hinson's Trump Strategy Might Be Working in Iowa Republican Senate hopeful Ashley Hinson has a two-point lead after distancing herself from President Trump on Iran. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169475342cf4db8e1430 Tyrese Haliburton's 472-Day Wait Ends With Emotional Homecoming te 2026-10-09T16:30:12.993Z Tyrese Haliburton's 472-Day Wait Ends With Emotional Homecoming Tyrese Haliburton returns from a torn Achilles after 472 days, making his emotional NBA comeback at Iowa State. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169375342cf4db8e1427 Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Delivers Strong Message to 'Role Model' Derrick Henry te 2026-10-09T16:30:11.672Z Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Delivers Strong Message to 'Role Model' Derrick Henry Sunday's matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens will feature two of the league's best running backs. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169275342cf4db8e141e Derrick Henry Names the NFL's Best Running Back Without Hesitation te 2026-10-09T16:30:10.391Z Derrick Henry Names the NFL's Best Running Back Without Hesitation Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry didn't hesitate when naming the league's best player at his position. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9169075342cf4db8e1415 Scientists May Have Found How Aggressive Prostate Cancer Resists Treatment te 2026-10-09T16:30:08.887Z Scientists May Have Found How Aggressive Prostate Cancer Resists Treatment Scientists identified a driver of aggressive prostate cancer and a potential way to stop drug-resistant tumors forming. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9168f75342cf4db8e140c Green Card Update: Map Shows Nations Most Exposed to Trump Admin Visa Block te 2026-10-09T16:30:07.166Z Green Card Update: Map Shows Nations Most Exposed to Trump Admin Visa Block "This is a terribly pernicious system. It's gone on for too long," Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9143875342cf4db8e1354 Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes te 2026-10-09T16:20:08.104Z Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned. "The Biden admin targeted our parents for showing up to school board meetings, but we were just getting started," Tina Descovich, Moms for Liberty co-founder and CEO, told Fox News Digital in a statement. "Wait and see what happens when parents receive timely information about what is being discussed at their school board meetings." The new system, dubbed M4L AWARE, which stands for Agenda Watch, Alert, Response, and Engage, scans school board agendas every 12 hours for issues involving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), gender policies, curriculum changes and Title IX, according to the parental rights organization. EXCLUSIVE: HOUSE COMMITTEE PROBES CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS OVER HIDING 'GENDER AFFIRMATION' FROM PARENTS When the system flags a high-priority item, it sends local Moms for Liberty chapters a plain-language summary and a ready-to-share alert designed to help parents organize before a school board meeting. The organization says its system is designed to give chapters a window of roughly 72 hours to mobilize parents, sign up for public comment and scrutinize proposals before board members cast their votes. "Moms for Liberty is harnessing AI to increase the oversight of school boards across the nation, empowering parents like never before," Descovich said. "For five years, we’ve asked parents to show up at school board meetings, and they have. The problem is that it’s incredibly time-consuming to sift through thousands of pages in agendas each week, and school districts count on that." Descovich said the new AI tool will allow Moms for Liberty members and other parents to quickly identify concerning policies buried deep within school board agendas, even when they are released late in the week, giving families time to respond before officials take action. UNEARTHED DOJ EMAILS EXPOSE TURMOIL OVER BIDEN-ERA MEMO URGING CRACKDOWN ON PARENTS The announcement of the tool comes on the heels of a Monday report from the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group that the FBI opened 25 "Guardian assessments" involving parents following then-Attorney General Merrick Garland's Oct. 4, 2021, memorandum addressing threats against school officials. The report said that an FBI whistleblower disclosed that one mother was investigated following a tip that noted she was a gun owner and belonged to what was described as a "right-wing mom's group." A separate joint DOJ-Education Department release identified that organization as Moms for Liberty. AI IN EDUCATION GIVES US A CHANCE TO USE THE BEST TECH TO FIX OUR BROKEN SCHOOLS The Working Group concluded that the memo, according to the DOJ press release, "was the product of pressure exerted by the White House and wrongly weaponized the Department of Justice against parents." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9143675342cf4db8e134b Alabama football, Dodgers baseball and two NFL games: Inside one group’s incredible sports trip to the South te 2026-10-09T16:20:06.646Z Alabama football, Dodgers baseball and two NFL games: Inside one group’s incredible sports trip to the South Six friends from Los Angeles who share a passion for the Dodgers set out for what they had planned would be a multi-day trip to catch some SEC football, with a few NFL games along the way, What they weren’t expecting when they bought tickets to the game this weekend months ago was to find themselves in the middle of one of the wildest weekends in college football, thanks to a last minute decision that took the to the NLDS on their way to the University of Alabama. While they might not have a name, this group of friends decided to make a few different memories on their trip to the south, which was only supposed to entail a college football game before heading back to Los Angeles for Monday Night Football. Once they found out their beloved Dodgers would be playing in the same city they were flying into, plans changed very quickly. ALABAMA PROVIDES UPDATE FOR SHOWDOWN AGAINST GEORGIA, AS SCHOOL, SEC AND TRUMP PLAN FOR HURRICANE ISAIAS As I stepped out of vehicle near the Alabama 'Walk of Champions' that leads you right into Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, I just so happened to notice a group of guys wearing Dodgers gear getting out of the fan behind me. My instinct, once they started taking pictures in front of the stadium, was to inquire about what they might be doing around Tuscaloosa wearing LA gear as they looked at the home of Alabama football in amazement. Boy, was I glad a decision was made to ask about their perceived stop. Gil, Falo, Joe, Mike, Rudy and Bernie had a story about what brought them to Tuscaloosa, and I was in for a welcomed surprise. This wasn’t the first time the group had attended a college football game together, having made their way to Notre Dame last year for the USC matchup. Then, the group followed it up by driving to Detroit for a Lions game, putting a bow on their 2025 trip and the College Football-NFL crossover weekend. But this year, the squad had something else in mind. "We decided, let's go to an awesome college game, cause we live where USC, UCLA and Oregon play," another member of the group explained. "But we wanna go to the SEC, Big Ten or something...This year we decided to do an Alabama game. We looked at this game three months ago and said 'let's do Alabama/Georgia, maybe they'll be top-ten teams. "So, when we were getting ready to come in, we're all Dodger fans. The Dodgers are playing against Atlanta, in Atlanta, on the day we arrive. So, we flew into Atlanta, got our rental car, went to the game last night, then we drove here last night and we have a VRBO here. We're gonna stay until Sunday morning.." But, the craziness of this sports whirlwind of a trip does not end in Tuscaloosa. "We're gonna drive back to Atlanta, because we're leaving out of Atlanta on Monday, and go to the Sunday night football game between the Falcons and Baltimore." FOUR DAYS IN OXFORD: INSIDE THE CHAOTIC RETURN OF LANE KIFFIN TO OLE MISS, THAT TURNED INTO PURE CINEMA I've heard of folks attending a college football game on Saturday, then making it to an NFL matchup on Sunday, but this entire bonanza just feels like a once in a lifetime opportunity to make memories with a core group of friends. What started out as a trip to Tuscaloosa, turned into a wild escapade that saw them preparing to attend four games in six days. "It was a pre-planned event, this trip down to Alabama," Gill told OutKick on Thursday. "Falo put it all together, and just by chance we just happened to be flying into Atlanta, coinciding with the day the Dodgers would be playing the Braves. "So, we jumped on tickets (to NLDS) yesterday before boarding our plane, knowing we'd make it to the stadium in time." THE ULTIMATE COLLEGE FOOTBALL TAILGATE PLAYLIST WITH 10 SONGS TO GET FIRED UP FOR THE SEASON They even decided to include Mookie Betts into their trip, thanks to a little AI. Why was Georgia versus Alabama the choice for this group of friends? Well, it also came down to wanting to experience an SEC football game. "We just like big games, that's all we're looking for," Falo mentioned about the trip. "We're all retired, and we wanted to experience them. We have the time to do it, the SEC and we just so happened to get lucky. "We're playing golf, playing pickleball today (Thursday). Saturday we'll go to the Alabama-Georgia game, then Sunday morning the Falcons game, then Monday we're flying back to Los Angeles and we're gonna go straight over to SoFi Stadium to watch the Rams play the Bills." It was at this point in the conversation where my brain was trying to process exactly what I was hearing. The type of retirement that many people would be envious of, these group of friends were experiencing in real-time. A rental house on Lake Tuscaloosa awaited them for the weekend, while they roam the Quad after Hurricane Isaias passes through the area, with only good times in front of them. "I guess we're Alabama fans now, Roll Tide," another friend mentioned. "I'm a USC diehard, not the one in Columbia (South Carolina Gamecocks). I want to go to every SEC game in the South, that's kind of my goal." If there was one way to enjoy the retired life, this group seems to have it figured out with their new tradition, which ultimately just brings them together. This time, it just so happens that Mother Nature is also a part of the chaos, as Hurricane Isaias churned in the Gulf. What were they looking forward to the most over the next few days as we inch toward kickoff between Alabama and Georgia? "The crowd, the atmosphere, that's why we're here," the group started answering aloud. As for the one thing they need to learn before kickoff, the words to "Dixieland Delight" will be figured out before kickoff, or at least by the time this group heads back home to Los Angeles. "We know the cuss words." God bless, college football. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9120475342cf4db8e1301 Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates te 2026-10-09T16:10:44.720Z Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates Key Points A consumer advocate alleges APS’ residential customers paid $587 million for data center growth APS and the Corporation Commission say the advocate’s claims are misleading Democrats running for two Corporation Commission seats want an independent investigation Concerns about who will bear the financial burden of data centers are rising, but Corporation Commission candidates are split over whether Arizona ratepayers are footing the bill for large load user growth.  A consumer advocate, Abhay Padgaonkar, analyzed Arizona Public Service’s financial records and alleges residential and commercial utility customers paid $587 million between 2023 and 2025 for costs associated with data center growth. The analysis was first reported by 12 News. APS characterized its findings as “misleading claims” in a social media post Tuesday. Meanwhile, candidates running for two open seats on the Corporation Commission are divided on whether the utility regulator should launch an independent review of whether data centers are truly shouldering the costs required to serve their electricity needs.  Democrats Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill, who hope to disrupt the Commission’s all-Republican majority, rallied with small business owners and residential ratepayers Wednesday to call for an investigation into Padgaonkar’s findings.  “If you elect us in November, as soon as we take office, we will actually do the job of the Commission and immediately require APS to open their books and immediately require all the utilities to show us where our money is going,” Hill said.  But incumbent Commissioner Kevin Thompson, who is hoping to be reelected, defended APS in a social media post Tuesday. “Our utilities are listening to the @CorpCommAZ,” Thompson wrote. “Growth pays for growth, and that has been our stance since day one!” A spokeswoman for the Commission said she could not make any commissioners available for an interview regarding Padgaonkar’s analysis, but said the Commission disagrees with its findings. In a statement, the Commission’s Executive Director, Doug Clark, suggested Padgaonkar chose not to participate in APS’ ongoing rate case to build an evidentiary record on data center cost shifts. “The Commission is unable to comment on the evidence in APS’ current rate case as it is still ongoing,” Clark said. “However, historical data on the record in prior rate cases has shown that commercial/industrial customers have been subsidizing the costs for residential customers.” In a statement, an APS spokesperson said Padgaonkar’s analysis oversimplifies a complicated cost-recovery mechanism.  “[The study] ignores the many factors that drove higher fuel and power costs between 2022 and 2025,” APS said. “As a result, the analysis reaches conclusions that are inaccurate, misleading, and frankly harmful to APS customers.” The company committed to allocate over 4,000 megawatts of electricity to data center customers in the future and is no longer adding new projects to its data center queue. APS is also seeking a 45% rate increase for large load customers in its ongoing rate case.  APS has not publicly disclosed the number of data centers it powers, but told the Commission in April that it will deliver 13.1 gigawatts of electricity to those customers this year. Salt River Project currently serves 59 large load users, while Tucson Electric Power is expecting its first data center customer to come online in the next few years.  Pratte and Hill argued that the Commission needs to take a deeper dive into APS’ claims, rather than taking their commitments at face value. Both warned that customers could be on the hook for the data centers’ infrastructure and power needs. “There are several instances where you have these large load users [who] are the only customer on the [transmission] line, but it could be that the utility is saying, ‘Well eventually there may be other users, so we should spread out this cost,’” Pratte said. “Those types of system upgrades should be looked at in concert with the rate increases because I believe that’s where a lot of the fuzzy math is coming into play.” Hill said he is concerned that utility companies are purchasing power from other energy providers to serve data centers, but attributing the cost of that power to all customers.  “I would really want to look at … what time of day they’re purchasing this excess power, who they’re buying it from, what rate they’re getting, because that can drive a lot of the costs that we’re potentially seeing,” Hill said. The post Data center costs divide Corporation Commission candidates first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9120275342cf4db8e12db Radical anti-Trump language riddles California voter guide on high-stakes ballot measure te 2026-10-09T16:10:42.906Z Radical anti-Trump language riddles California voter guide on high-stakes ballot measure A California ballot measure on voter identification provides voters with guidance replete with far-left jargon, including a dig at "MAGA billionaires," that has turned heads online. Proposition 39 is a citizen-led effort, organized by a group called Californians for Voter ID, that submitted 1.3 million signatures in favor of the ballot initiative in March — far outpacing the required nearly 875,000 signatures in order for it to be adopted as a ballot measure. Californians are slated to vote on the voter ID initiative in November. If approved, it would require a government-issued identification card or number to vote in person or by mail. It would also require election official to verify U.S. citizenship. But the language explaining the proposition from those who oppose the measure in the California voters guide has been flagged online for its highly political nature. SEN MARK WARNER CALLED OUT IN ABC INTERVIEW FOR INACCURATE VOTER ID CLAIMS Groups that support the initiative are allowed to argue in favor of it on the ballot, while groups opposed are allowed to do the same on the ballot. "No on Prop. 39," begins the arguments section on the ballot initiative. "This would advance Trump’s voter suppression agenda by adding costly, unnecessary barriers that could block eligible California voters, expose personal information to identity theft, and waste hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars." "Don’t let MAGA billionaires decide which voters count. Vote No," it concludes. Opponents of the measure are listed as the ACLU California Action, Common Cause and the League of Women Voters of California. INSIDE HOUSE REPUBLICANS' PLAN TO END RUN DEM OPPOSITION AND PASS TRUMP-BACKED VOTER ID The summary section of the ballot measure in the guide states the expected financial impact should the measure take effect. "Costs of between tens of millions of dollars and low hundreds of millions of dollars each year to implement new voting requirements," it says. A third section titled "What Your Vote Means" also features language describing the ramifications of voting "yes" or "no" on the initiative. "A YES vote on this measure means: Voters would be required to present additional identifying information to elections officials each time they vote," it says. The voter guide explains that a "no" vote means "[a] voter’s identity would continue to be established with the voter’s signature." Groups advocating in favor of the measure include the Transparency Foundation, Latino American Political Assn, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. "Yes on Prop. 39 gives California a BIPARTISAN solution for VOTER ID," their argument section says. "Supported by a solid majority of Democratic, Independent and Republican voters. Increases trust and confidence in our elections." WATCH: BLACK BISHOP CALLS VOTER ID ARGUMENT 'DEEPLY INSULTING' AFTER EXPLOSIVE NONCITIZEN REGISTRATION REPORT A Pew Research study released in 2025 shows that 83% of Americans back voter ID. "It is so dark that this is the level of discourse in the OFFICIAL California voters guide," said X user Daniel Keller, who first posted a screenshot of the ballot language. Others agreed with that sentiment, like a user named David Masten, who said: "Democracy is a farce in California." "Good God," user Brad Pierce put it simply. Early voting is already underway in California, as Election Day on Nov. 3 rapidly approaches. If Proposition 39 is approved, the measure would require voters to present a government-issued ID when voting in person, while mail-in voters would be required to provide the last four digits of a government-issued ID number that matches the one they designated during voter registration. It would also require election officials to use government data to verify U.S. citizenship and publish annual reports showing the percentage of registrations verified for citizenship in each county of the state. The California State Auditor would also be required to conduct regular audits of compliance with the new voter ID and citizenship requirements. Fox News Digital reached out to the White House and California Gov. Gavin Newson's office, but did not hear back at time of publication. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9120175342cf4db8e12d2 Denver, Boulder ignored ICE detainers for migrants with child abuse, assault arrests, House GOP report reveals te 2026-10-09T16:10:41.781Z Denver, Boulder ignored ICE detainers for migrants with child abuse, assault arrests, House GOP report reveals FIRST ON FOX: A blue state's law enforcement officials are keeping illegal immigrants accused of violent crimes out of the reach of federal authorities, a new report claims. The House Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, released new findings Friday in its investigation into sanctuary jurisdictions and their impact on law enforcement across the country. The latest is a 25-page report that accuses top prosecutors in Denver and Boulder of helping illegal immigrants evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while also revealing for the first time the names and graphic charges against some of those whom House GOP investigators say are being shielded from President Donald Trump's federal crackdown. JIM JORDAN SUBPOENAS BLUE STATE DAS ACCUSED OF 'PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT' FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CRIMINALS Among them is "Fernando Barrios-Ramirez, a Venezuelan national arrested for sexual assault on a child," the report said. Another alleged criminal Denver is accused of ignoring an ICE detainer for is Juan Andres Holguin-Mendez, a Mexican national whose "criminal history also includes arrests for willful cruelty to a child, DUI, malicious mischief, possession of a controlled substance, trespassing, disturbing the peace, and evading a peace officer." Holguin-Mendez was arrested for damage to property, the report said. A Venezuelan national named Diego Cano-Diaz with multiple alleged protective order violations was "arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon, resisting arrest, and assault," the report said, but his ICE detainer was ignored in Denver as well. At least four illegal immigrants were arrested due to alleged domestic violence in Denver but also had their ICE detainers ignored, the report said. WATCH: DEM DEMANDS 'ONE CASE' WHERE SANCTUARY CITIES DIDN'T TURN OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS; DHS PROVIDES LIST In Boulder, "Mario Hernandez-Quiroz, a Mexican national arrested for child abuse and failure to appear," was among those whose ICE detainer was ignored. Ignoring an ICE detainer does not necessarily mean law enforcement released the accused back onto public streets. It does, however, delay potential federal deportation proceedings to ensure the accused does not stay in the U.S. DHS BOSS REVEALS OVAL OFFICE PLAN TO 'WITHHOLD FUNDING' FROM SANCTUARY CITIES AFTER AGGRESSIVE NEW YORK BUST But the report did accuse district attorneys in Denver and Boulder of helping illegal immigrants suspected of criminal acts to evade ICE, including being more lenient with their treatment in order to avoid federal immigration proceedings — in effect, accusing them of letting more undocumented criminals back onto the streets. For instance, House GOP investigators said they obtained internal documents that show the Denver Sheriff's Department provides written explanations in a suspected illegal immigrant criminal's preferred language that said they have "the right to refuse to speak to federal immigration authorities." DENVER MAN’S ESCAPE EXPOSES CHILLING TREN DE ARAGUA KIDNAPPING PLOT THAT LANDS TRIO IN PRISON The report also accused Denver officials of providing insufficient notice when they do notify ICE about suspected illegal immigrant criminals. An example highlighted in the report involved a suspected Tren de Aragua gang member, about whom ICE was given "between one and two hours' notice to take him into custody." The suspected gang member, Abraham Smith Gonzalez, was subsequently released, the report said, and "as a result, when ICE officers attempted to arrest Gonzalez outside a Denver jail in 2025, he assaulted one officer." The report also accused both Boulder and Denver prosecutors of weighing immigration consequences when pursuing charges against an individual. DOJ ACCUSES MARYLAND OF 'ACTIVE AND DELIBERATE EFFORT' TO PREVENT DEPORTATIONS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS: LAWSUIT "In Boulder, District Attorney Dougherty prohibits information sharing with ICE," the report said. "Before President Trump even took office in January 2025, Dougherty emailed Boulder defense attorneys to remind them of his office’s pro-illegal alien policies, including his office’s consideration of collateral immigration consequences." An excerpt that the report noted is part of Boulder County District Attorney's Office guidance stating that attorneys "consider the immigration and other collateral consequences to a defendant in recommending dispositions." Both Denver and Boulder encourage suspected illegal immigrants to not cooperate with ICE unless a judicial warrant is presented, the report said. ICE ARRESTS ILLEGAL ALIEN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING CHILDREN AFTER FAIRFAX COUNTY RELEASE: DHS Dougherty in Boulder has already been targeted by Jordan's probe, with the Ohio Republican subpoenaing Dougherty and accusing him of failing to sufficiently cooperate. He told Fox News Digital in response to the report, "This report is a political stunt to sway voters before the midterm elections. My responsibility is to do justice, enhance public safety, and fight for victims. I’m not going to be distracted by political theatre or intimidated into abandoning my responsibility to protect the community and uphold the law. I am proud of our amazing and dedicated staff. They work incredibly hard to uphold the best interests of Boulder County and Colorado. It is my privilege to work alongside the outstanding women and men in the District Attorney’s Office." Dougherty's office also accused committee Republicans of "intentionally" misrepresenting one individual's case in its report that was not mentioned in this article. "Under the Republicans’ approach, Contreras would have been released to ICE and immediately deported. That would have been a violation of state law. Also, Contreras would be free in another country with no consequences for his criminal conduct, the harm to the victim, and the risk he poses to the community," the office said. "Under Boulder County’s approach, the Sheriff complied with state law and, ultimately, Contreras was held fully accountable by the prosecutors in our office and sent to state prison for eight (8) years. When he completes that sentence, he will then face deportation." Fox News Digital reached out to the district attorney's offices in Denver and Boulder as well as the police departments in each city for a response to the GOP's accusations. The Boulder Police Department referred Fox News Digital to the county sheriff's office. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ff75342cf4db8e12c7 Ocasio-Cortez to Campaign for El-Sayed on Bus Tour in Michigan te 2026-10-09T16:10:39.265Z Ocasio-Cortez to Campaign for El-Sayed on Bus Tour in Michigan Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, ahead of the primary. She also appeared with him at a fund-raiser in New York this week. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fd75342cf4db8e12be Americans' Economic Fears Surge Ahead of Midterm Elections te 2026-10-09T16:10:37.894Z Americans' Economic Fears Surge Ahead of Midterm Elections Donald Trump continues to promote his economic record, despite rising prices and growing public dissatisfaction with the economy. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fc75342cf4db8e12b5 Hurricane Isaias Raises ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Risk for Gulf Coast te 2026-10-09T16:10:36.660Z Hurricane Isaias Raises ‘Flesh-Eating’ Bacteria Risk for Gulf Coast Experts warned that flood water linked to hurricanes can cause serious infection for some. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fb75342cf4db8e12ac Pete Hegseth’s Critics Fell Into an ISIS Execution Trap te 2026-10-09T16:10:35.402Z Pete Hegseth’s Critics Fell Into an ISIS Execution Trap “Even ISIS didn’t livestream executions,” wrote one of Hegseth's opponents. Is this the best argument they can make? Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911fa75342cf4db8e12a3 Cowboys Get Encouraging CeeDee Lamb Injury Update After 'TNF' Loss te 2026-10-09T16:10:34.108Z Cowboys Get Encouraging CeeDee Lamb Injury Update After 'TNF' Loss Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb left Thursday's 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a quad injury. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f875342cf4db8e129a Chief US Archbishop Slams Hegseth's 'Barbaric' Livestreaming of Execution te 2026-10-09T16:10:32.798Z Chief US Archbishop Slams Hegseth's 'Barbaric' Livestreaming of Execution A Pentagon official told Newsweek the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan would be livestreamed. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f775342cf4db8e1291 US Polling ‘Nostradamus’ Predicts Which Senate Seats Democrats Will Flip te 2026-10-09T16:10:31.583Z US Polling ‘Nostradamus’ Predicts Which Senate Seats Democrats Will Flip Allan Lichtman predicts Democrats will flip five Senate seats in 2026, potentially reshaping control of Congress. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f675342cf4db8e1288 Why Health Care Planning Must Start With Community Needs | Opinion te 2026-10-09T16:10:30.190Z Why Health Care Planning Must Start With Community Needs | Opinion Hospital closures can make care harder to reach. Better planning and coordination can help communities preserve access. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f475342cf4db8e127f Common Condition Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline Later in Life te 2026-10-09T16:10:28.503Z Common Condition Linked to Higher Risk of Cognitive Decline Later in Life The findings build on previous studies discovering an association between adult ADHD and a higher risk of developing dementia. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f375342cf4db8e1276 Tina Peters, Seizing Ballots and ‘Civil War’ Claims Assessed te 2026-10-09T16:10:27.074Z Tina Peters, Seizing Ballots and ‘Civil War’ Claims Assessed Tina Peters, who was jailed after the 2020 presidential election, reportedly met with President Trump on Monday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911f175342cf4db8e126d Joel Embiid Responds to Rumors LeBron James Confronted Him at 76ers Practice te 2026-10-09T16:10:25.752Z Joel Embiid Responds to Rumors LeBron James Confronted Him at 76ers Practice Joel Embiid responded to the rumor that LeBron James yelled at him for being late to a Philadelphia 76ers practice. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ef75342cf4db8e1264 LeBron James Sends Clear Message After Sixers Debut te 2026-10-09T16:10:23.764Z LeBron James Sends Clear Message After Sixers Debut LeBron James spoke after his 76ers debut about the energy in the locker room and why it’s “fun to go to work.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ee75342cf4db8e125b Video Shows Alabama's Nick Saban Benching Jalen Hurts in National Title Game te 2026-10-09T16:10:22.297Z Video Shows Alabama's Nick Saban Benching Jalen Hurts in National Title Game Never-before-seen footage captures Nick Saban telling players of a quarterback change during the 2018 National Championship Game. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911ec75342cf4db8e1252 Kyrie Irving Drops Hint on Mavs Future With Cooper Flagg Comments te 2026-10-09T16:10:20.568Z Kyrie Irving Drops Hint on Mavs Future With Cooper Flagg Comments Cooper Flagg shined Friday in Macao, and Kyrie Irving’s comments on the Mavs star are fueling talk about his future in Dallas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911eb75342cf4db8e1249 Trump Voters Are Giving Republicans a Midterm Warning, Polls Show te 2026-10-09T16:10:19.195Z Trump Voters Are Giving Republicans a Midterm Warning, Polls Show Polls show Trump’s 2024 voters are less enthusiastic about the midterms than Harris voters, raising GOP turnout concerns. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e975342cf4db8e1240 What Maine Senate Race Polls Show as Obama Gives Jackson Late Boost te 2026-10-09T16:10:17.742Z What Maine Senate Race Polls Show as Obama Gives Jackson Late Boost One expert said that the endorsement could "make an important difference" in Jackson's chances against Senator Susan Collins. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e775342cf4db8e1237 Jerry Jones Calls Out ‘Missed Opportunity’ After Cowboys 'TNF' Loss te 2026-10-09T16:10:15.366Z Jerry Jones Calls Out ‘Missed Opportunity’ After Cowboys 'TNF' Loss Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reacted to his team's loss to the Buccaneers in "Thursday Night Football." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e475342cf4db8e122e Former Cowboys Player Bashes 'Historically Bad' Week 5 Loss to Buccaneers te 2026-10-09T16:10:12.245Z Former Cowboys Player Bashes 'Historically Bad' Week 5 Loss to Buccaneers Former Dallas Cowboys defender Chris Canty ripped their Thursday Night Football loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e275342cf4db8e1225 Pistons Put Jalen Duren in His Place During Contract Talks: Report te 2026-10-09T16:10:10.584Z Pistons Put Jalen Duren in His Place During Contract Talks: Report Jalen Duren wanted $287 million but signed for $200 million with the Pistons. Here’s what frustrated him most during negotiations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911e175342cf4db8e121c Americans Are Rushing To Claim Luxembourg Citizenship te 2026-10-09T16:10:09.120Z Americans Are Rushing To Claim Luxembourg Citizenship Applications from Americans trying to obtain Luxembourgish citizenship have skyrocketed since January 2024, data shows. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911df75342cf4db8e1213 Eagles Linked to Browns Pro Bowl WR After Brutal Rams Loss te 2026-10-09T16:10:07.459Z Eagles Linked to Browns Pro Bowl WR After Brutal Rams Loss The Philadelphia Eagles are being linked to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy as they struggle this season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac911dd75342cf4db8e11f7 Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe te 2026-10-09T16:10:05.844Z Tesla renames ‘Full Self-Driving’ to ‘Tesla Assisted Driving’ in Europe The name change is enough for Germany's transport minister to start advocating for Europe-wide adoption of the driver assistance software. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8b75342cf4db8e1170 The internet outrage over Josh Pate's power rating system proves people haven't been paying attention te 2026-10-09T16:00:11.450Z The internet outrage over Josh Pate's power rating system proves people haven't been paying attention We are waist deep in the college football season, which means the natives (read: fans) are starting to get a little antsy. Week six is now upon us, and with that, several data points are now available for prognosticators and experts alike to draw from and anger fans with in the process. One man who always has a lot to say is Josh Pate, the college football commentator who started from humble beginnings and is now one of the foremost voices in the sport. JOSH PATE DISCUSSES NEW ESPN SHOW, FOUR FACES OF ESPN, PAT MCAFEE AND FUTURE OF MEDIA COMPANY WITH OUTKICK Pate landed himself in some hot water these past few days for releasing his "JP Poll," a power rating system that goes out every week. A lot of people had an absolute fit that Pate rated Florida ahead of Missouri when the Tigers just beat the Gators' brains in less than seven days earlier. How could that possibly be? Well, if you understood what the JP Poll was, it would make a lot more sense. As Pate explains - seemingly every week - the JP Poll power rates teams based on whether or not they would be favored over another team on a neutral field according to oddsmakers in Vegas. It's a flawed system, sure, but it explains Pate's logic in "rating" Florida ahead of Mizzou. I'm not saying I would pick Florida to beat Missouri if they played tomorrow in the Superdome or something; we all watched that game on Saturday and it got ugly. But if Vegas says that the Gators would be favored against the Tigers, I can't argue with that, I can only use my hard earned money to bet against that. And I would be stupid to do so, given the old adage that "Vegas always knows." So, what do those oddsmakers have to say about a hypothetical matchup between Florida and Missouri? Well, I'm glad you asked. Again, I'm not sure I'd bet money on the Gators winning that matchup, but I'll take Vegas' word for it. PAT MCAFEE HAS OFFICIALLY SURPASSED STEPHEN A SMITH AS THE FACE OF ESPN To add an extra layer of context to things, Pate released his weekly "Commissioner's Poll" a few days later, which is more like the AP Poll in that it ranks teams based on resume and head-to-head matchups, rather than a power rating. And wouldn't you know it, Missouri is ahead of Florida. People have been skewering Pate for his takes this season, and this JP Poll fiasco is just the latest (and loudest) "scandal" of the bunch. But for all the people getting upset about this, it only proves they haven't been paying attention to Josh Pate's football coverage until recently. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE I've been a fan of Pate's show since 2019, when he was a YouTube creator with a mere 20,000 subscribers. To paraphrase Tony Soprano, "I got in on the ground floor." That was seven years ago, and to the best of my memory, Pate has been doing the same thing for all seven of those years. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Granted, the audience has grown and sponsors have been added to the mix, but he's still the same bald guy with the white t-shirt he was all those years ago. This is what happens when you grow your audience but stay the same. You can either change and alienate your core following (think Metallica after "The Black Album") or you can keep doing what your "day one" fans love and risk newer followers getting turned off. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Credit to Pate for sticking to his guns and not switching up for anyone. He's certainly made some enemies in the past year or so, but from my viewpoint that just means he's doing something right. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8a75342cf4db8e1167 ‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor pistol-whipped in Southern California robbery, shares bloody aftermath video te 2026-10-09T16:00:10.220Z ‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor pistol-whipped in Southern California robbery, shares bloody aftermath video "Pretty Little Liars" star Keegan Allen was left bloodied after two armed men robbed him at gunpoint and knifepoint in West Hollywood, according to authorities. Deputies responded to a robbery call at approximately 9:05pm Thursday, Oct. 8, in the 8400 block of Santa Monica Boulevard, where they spoke with Allen, who reported being confronted by two men dressed in black, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital. "One suspect pointed a silver handgun at the victim while the other pointed a knife and demanded the victim’s watch and bracelet," the sheriff’s office said in a statement. ACTRESS LUCY HALE RECALLS BEING 'AT THE DEPTHS OF HELL' BEFORE GETTING SOBER Allen was then struck in the face with the handgun, the sheriff's office said. The suspects took his watch and escaped in a vehicle, according to authorities. "The victim sustained a laceration to his forehead," the statement added. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded and evaluated Allen at the scene. He was not taken to a hospital, according to authorities. COMEDIAN DAVE CHAPPELLE ATTACKED ON STAGE WHILE PERFORMING AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL IN LOS ANGELES Allen later shared a graphic video on Instagram showing blood streaming down his face and onto his clothes as he recounted the attack outside Laurel Supply, described as a luxury grocery store in West Hollywood. The actor said the masked men threatened to kill him during the robbery and suggested he was fortunate to be alive. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "West Hollywood is not safe anymore," Allen wrote in his Instagram post, describing the attack. "Robbed at gunpoint and knifepoint by two young men that threatened to KILL me over my watch and would have! God said no tonight. My life for a watch." Allen also shared surveillance video that appeared to show the masked suspects confronting him outside the store. He also criticized the use of surveillance cameras to combat crime, referencing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Gov. Gavin Newsom in his social media post. "Will update more soon. Let’s hope all these flock cameras that (Karen Bass), (Gavin Newsom) and everyone thinks will stop crime can find these very dangerous criminals. God bless," Allen wrote. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE Allen starred as Toby Cavanaugh on "Pretty Little Liars" from 2010 to 2017 before playing Liam Walker on "Walker" from 2021 to 2024. He most recently appeared on "The Rookie" in 2026. Fox News Digital has reached out to Allen, Mayor Bass and Gov. Newsom for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8775342cf4db8e1141 Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back te 2026-10-09T16:00:07.113Z Remember Orkut? Its founder wants to bring it back Orkut's founder is now taking aim at algorithms and AI-generated content. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90f8475342cf4db8e1135 Artistas de Tucson ratifican sus primeros contratos sindicales te 2026-10-09T16:00:04.710Z Artistas de Tucson ratifican sus primeros contratos sindicales Leer en inglés Los trabajadores de The Loft Cinema y de la Arizona Theatre Company ratificaron sus primeros contratos sindicales con pocos días de diferencia, mientras que los músicos de True Concord Voices and Orchestra afirman que la dirección aún no se ha sentado a negociar, meses después de haberse sindicalizado. El 28 de agosto, los trabajadores sindicalizados de The Loft Cinema votaron a favor de aprobar su primer convenio colectivo, un contrato que beneficia a unos 20 empleados, incluidos proyectistas, personal de sala y personal encargado de compras, eventos y operaciones. El acuerdo incluye aumentos salariales, condiciones para las horas extra, descansos remunerados, garantía de horas semanales, más tiempo de baja por enfermedad y vacaciones, así como la exigencia de causa justificada para el despido y las medidas disciplinarias," según un comunicado de prensa. Los trabajadores de The Loft contactaron por primera vez a la sección local 415 del sindicato en febrero pasado para solicitar representación, y anunciaron públicamente su intención de sindicalizarse en mayo de 2025 a través de una publicación en Instagram. "The Loft es una institución cultural importante, ¡y nosotros somos personas importantes! Valiosos por derecho propio, con pasiones, intereses y relaciones que nos importan, ¡y nosotros le importamos a la gente de nuestra comunidad!" decía la publicación. Un mes después, los empleados votaron por unanimidad a favor de que la sección local 415 fuera su representante en las negociaciones, en una elección supervisada por la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales, formalizando así su sindicalización. Las negociaciones comenzaron poco después y concluyeron más de un año más tarde, el 19 de agosto. El Foco de Tucson es gratuito para todos los lectores gracias a las donaciones. Únase a ellos. El personal de producción de la Arizona Theatre Company ratificó su primer contrato sindical el 31 de agosto, tras más de un año de negociación colectiva. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. Uno de los factores que impulsó el deseo del personal de sindicalizarse es la reducción salarial experimentada a lo largo de los años. "En la década de 1960, a los proyeccionistas sindicalizados del Loft se les pagaba el equivalente a $30 por hora ajustados a la inflación sin embargo, esa misma cualificación profesional se ha visto reducida hoy en día a un puesto con un salario cercano al mínimo," afirmó Victor Bostick, empleado del Loft, en un comunicado de prensa. "Dada la expansión y el crecimiento del teatro, lo lógico es que los trabajadores perciban salarios más altos y también se beneficien de ese éxito." Un empleado, que prefirió mantener el anonimato, señaló que esta victoria simboliza la ardua labor que desempeñan los trabajadores del Loft y el respeto que, según ellos, se les ha negado durante demasiado tiempo. "Todo trabajo requiere cualificación y es esencial," declaró el empleado en el comunicado. El sindicato expresó su agradecimiento a la nueva directora ejecutiva del Loft, Elise Lopez, y a la junta directiva por su disposición a colaborar con ellos. Tres días después, el 31 de agosto, los trabajadores de la Arizona Theatre Company también aprobaron su primer convenio colectivo, un acuerdo que respalda tanto a los trabajadores temporales sindicalizados como a cerca de 20 empleados de producción a tiempo completo encargados de la iluminación, el vídeo, el audio, el vestuario y otros aspectos técnicos del teatro. El nuevo acuerdo contempla "aumentos salariales, mayor cobertura de atención médica, condiciones para las horas extra, descansos remunerados, y garantía de horas semanales y días libres," según un comunicado de prensa. Los trabajadores de la Arizona Theatre Company contactaron inicialmente con el sindicato Local 415 en enero de 2025 y votaron por unanimidad a favor de que la IATSE actuará como su representante en la negociación, durante una elección supervisada por la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales en mayo de 2025. Las negociaciones comenzaron poco después y concluyeron hace unas semanas, el 13 de agosto. "Este contrato es fruto de innumerables horas de diálogo y reconoce las habilidades y la experiencia que los empleados de producción de la ATC siempre han aportado al ámbito artístico de Arizona," afirmó Allison Gammons, empleada de la ATC. Hemos forjado relaciones más sólidas y toda la empresa se beneficiará de nuestro renovado espíritu de cooperación, apoyo mutuo y celebración. Nos sentimos sumamente orgullosos de habernos organizado con la sección local 415 de la IATSE y agradecemos la oportunidad de fortalecer el sindicato junto a nuestros afiliados. Nos alegra enormemente que se haya ratificado este contrato al comenzar la 59.ª temporada de la compañía.” Un miembro de True Concord Voices and Orchestra sostiene un cartel durante una manifestación celebrada en abril a favor de los derechos sindicales de los músicos. Topacio "Topaz" Servellon / El Foco de Tucson. El acuerdo es el resultado de una "negociación genuinamente cordial y productiva." "Estamos orgullosos de cómo nuestros equipos colaboraron para lograrlo," afirmaron en un comunicado el director artístico Matt August y la directora ejecutiva Ana Rose O'Halloran. "El compromiso de nuestro personal de producción con la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de la Arizona Theatre Company quedó patente en cada etapa, y nos complace avanzar juntos bajo este nuevo contrato." Sin embargo, mientras que el personal de The Loft y de la ATC ha logrado resultados positivos, las negociaciones para garantizar la protección de los músicos de True Concord Voices and Orchestra se han estancado. La sección local 33 de la Federación de Músicos de Tucson, representada por el sindicato American Federation of Musicians, instó a True Concord a iniciar negociaciones contractuales tras una proclamación oficial realizada el mes pasado por la alcaldesa de Tucson, Regina Romero, en apoyo a los músicos sindicalizados. Los miembros de True Concord Voices and Orchestra se sindicalizaron oficialmente el 8 de julio, tras la certificación de la Junta Nacional de Relaciones Laborales. El sindicato ha solicitado formalmente fechas para negociar un primer convenio colectivo con la dirección, la cual, según el sindicato, no ha respondido. El sindicato sostiene que, durante el recuento de votos sindicales en primavera, la dirección de True Concord presentó una solicitud para anular la decisión que autorizaba la elección. Dicha solicitud fue denegada, lo que dio paso a una votación sobre la representación sindical en la que el 84 % de los trabajadores votó a favor de contar con representación. "El trabajo artístico sigue siendo trabajo," declaró Alana Wiesing, presidenta de la Federación de Músicos de Tucson, en una publicación de Instagram. "Nos dedicamos a nuestro oficio y a llevar música de primer nivel al Sur de Arizona, pero la pasión no paga las facturas. Lograr un contrato sindical justo garantiza que los artistas reciban la estabilidad, el respeto y la remuneración necesarios para mantener nuestros medios de vida y nuestra comunidad". True Concord está preparada y espera alcanzar un "acuerdo justo que beneficie a todas las partes implicadas," señaló en la publicación Sarah Bromberg, violinista y miembro de True Concord Voices and Orchestra. "Simplemente necesitamos que la dirección dé el siguiente paso y se siente con nosotros a negociar," afirmó Bromberg. Topacio “Topaz” Servellon es periodiste en El Foco de Tucson. Puede contactarle en topacioserve@gmail.com.  Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90d3a75342cf4db8e10e8 Attorney for former Cornell fraternity member wants AG James off case over post supporting accuser te 2026-10-09T15:50:18.598Z Attorney for former Cornell fraternity member wants AG James off case over post supporting accuser The attorney for one of the former Cornell University Chi Phi fraternity members named in an explosive sex abuse lawsuit is raising questions about the appointment of New York Attorney General Letitia James as an independent prosecutor days after he says the state's top cop publicly took sides in the case before seeing the evidence. "My issue is not political, and it is not personal," attorney Andrew Miltenberg told Fox News. "Several days before her appointment, Letitia James made some comments on X, and those comments are such that I think it's fair to look at them and say it appears that the person making those comments [is] biased." He took issue with a Sept. 28 post from James’ official X account telling Doe, "We stand with you" and for accepting the premise that Doe is a "survivor" before becoming involved in the investigation. ATTORNEY FOR ACCUSED CORNELL STUDENT CALLS ON LETITIA JAMES TO STEP ASIDE OVER PRIOR COMMENTS "What this young woman has been forced to endure is horrific and unacceptable," James wrote along with a link to a news article about the case. "I’m holding her in my heart and in my prayers. To her, and to all survivors: you’re not alone. We stand with you." Then on Oct. 1, Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed James' office as special prosecutor for a new investigation. CORNELL SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE REVIVES SCRUTINY OF A LITTLE-KNOWN NEW YORK LAW ON INTOXICATED VICTIMS Afterward, James vowed that her office would investigate "fully and fairly" in a follow-up post. "It's OK to offer compassion and be empathetic to survivors of sexual assault, or any violent crime or any crime whatsoever, for that matter," he continued. "But when that compassion is from a person who is now tasked with an independent investigation, her words, I think, are reasonably read as she's accepted a central factual premise of the allegations, and that person should not be tasked with an independent investigation." CORNELL PICKS FORMER DEPUTY US ATTORNEY GENERAL TO REVIEW SEX ASSAULT RESPONSE He said that in his view, James "has to answer" for the post and could easily fix the issue by "gracefully" stepping back. Speaking on "Fox & Friends" Thursday morning, legal analyst Mehek Cooke, called James' appointment "unprofessional" and "a violation of professional responsibility" based on the language she used on social media. DELETED EMAIL DETAILS ALLEGED TRUMP-TARGETING PUSH INSIDE LETITIA JAMES’ OFFICE: ‘FIND AND PURSUE CRIMES’ "Imagine being on the other side," she said. "Imagine having to defend yourself when you have the lead prosecutor who is saying she 'stands with' Jane Doe." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X She is calling on James to recuse herself and have federal prosecutors step in. Miltenberg is a New York attorney who specializes in Title IX and civil rights cases. He said he represents a former Chi Phi member who is still a Cornell student after serving a one-year suspension. CORNELL CAMPUS POLICE MADE DRUG ARREST AT CHI PHI FRATERNITY HOUSE HOURS BEFORE ALLEGED GANG RAPE According to Miltenberg, Doe kissed his client first and did not see her drinking alcohol or doing drugs. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS "He was 50% of that consent, and she was 50% of that consent," he said. "They had a mutual sexual interaction, mutually consented to." CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB CORNELL JANE DOE ALLEGEDLY DOXXED A US MARINE WITH NO TIES TO UNIVERSITY WITH WRONG ADDRESS IN FILING He did, however, call for a thorough investigation while arguing that the public has only seen a glimpse of the evidence in the case — which even before the renewed attention involved a six-month university investigation, dozens of witnesses, nearly two weeks of hearings, a 100-page decision, appeals and appellate decisions. CORNELL PRESIDENT SAYS UNIVERSITY 'MUST DO BETTER' ON HANDLING OF SEXUAL ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS "These are terrible allegations, and clearly something happened," he said. "Jane Doe deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. And the allegations need to and must be treated with respect and dignity." GOT A TIP? The lawsuit names seven former Chi Phi members, as well as the fraternity and affiliated entities, Cornell University, Doe's own sorority and a local bar where she alleges she was served drinks underage. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST The alleged gang rape took place overnight from Oct. 19 to 20, 2024. Doe initially reported the incident to university police on Nov. 8, 2024. The school suspended the fraternity and opened an investigation, but Tompkins County prosecutors declined to file charges based on a six-page sworn statement signed by Doe that did not include the most explosive allegations in a reported transcript of her interview with detectives. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "The statement – especially as it relates to the legal definition of 'lack of consent' – provides a different narrative and set of facts of the events of October 19, 2024 than those alleged in the lawsuit," Tompkins County District Attorney Matt Van Houten wrote in a statement posted to his website last month. Doe herself made more than 20 "hand-written notations" on the six-page document, he said. When confronted with reports that she had made more explicit allegations about the case in her interview with police, Van Houten said that changed his view of the case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90d3775342cf4db8e10c1 A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI te 2026-10-09T15:50:15.753Z A16z’s Olivia Moore on the state of consumer AI Moore sees a huge opportunity in consumer AI, particularly if the industry can tap into revenue streams beyond just subscriptions and API charges. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac90ad775342cf4db8e0f7d Actor Sebastian Stan asks when did 'conservative' become 'wrong' while defending film against critics te 2026-10-09T15:40:07.263Z Actor Sebastian Stan asks when did 'conservative' become 'wrong' while defending film against critics Actor Sebastian Stan defended the "conservative" reading of his latest film, "Fjord," while promoting the movie on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" Wednesday night. "Fjord" follows a Romanian Norwegian Christian couple, played by Stan and actress Renate Reinsve, moving to a Norwegian village only to be suspected of abusing their children by what's seen as a progressive nation. The two must then fight to win back custody of their kids from a society suspicious of their traditional methods. Host Michael Kosta remarked that the film could be seen as "fairly conservative" based on its themes of a religious family pushing back against a progressive European country. Stan agreed with the description but said that deeming it "conservative" does not negate the issues covered in the film. 'PROJECT HAIL MARY' WINS RAVE REVIEWS AS ANTI-WOKE HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTER "Some people might characterize the themes of this movie as fairly conservative. What's your response to that? Are people overthinking it?" Kosta asked. "I think that's a pretty fair assessment, but that should not necessarily cancel out the issues that, you know, this family is facing or that the feelings that they have and the desire that they have to, you know, raise the kids in the best way they can," Stan said. "I think there's probably always, right, on either side there needs to be an opening of the door, you know, for a sort of more of a back and forth to happen …. I mean, this is one thing. Like, when did conservative become so wrong?" The Marvel actor added that he did not grow up in a religious home like the family in his film but urged audiences to consider the perspectives of people like the characters he portrays. CHRISTIAN FAMILY TAKES FIGHT TO DC EMBASSY AFTER GOVERNMENT SEIZES DAUGHTERS OVER 'RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM' "As long as there is curiosity at least instead of immediate judgment, maybe there is something else there, but if a family is trying to stay together, we should at least give them the benefit of the doubt, and maybe they are trying to do it for the right reasons," Stan said. Stan also pushed back on critics who accused the film of promoting a "right-wing ideology" during an interview with USA Today published Thursday. "They’re not understanding the nuances," Stan told USA Today. "I find it almost laughable to label it a ‘MAGA film’ when it's essentially about an immigrant family going to a different country and being torn apart. We could change Norway for the United States, and Romania for Mexico, or any number of places where that’s happening." "In America, it’s going right to the heart of this divisive issue that we’re currently having, and the reason people are writing it off or feel it’s a propaganda piece is because we’ve normalized finger-pointing," he continued. "This judgmental, dismissive attitude that plays out online is quite dangerous and naive – but it’s unfortunately predictable in today’s time." Fox News Digital reached out to Stan's representatives for comment. 'MELANIA' FILM LEAVES PREMIERE AUDIENCE 'INSPIRED'; PRODUCER SLAMS MEDIA FOR YEARS OF UNFAIR TREATMENT The film is loosely based on a real 2015 case where Norwegian residents Ruth and Marius Bodnariu had their five children, including one infant, removed from their custody upon the suspicion of abuse as well as their religious background. The family was separated for seven months until they were finally reunited following several court cases in Norway. Though most known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Stan also portrayed a younger version of President Donald Trump in the 2024 film "The Apprentice." Though Stan has been critical of the president and his actions, he previously defended his choice to portray Trump despite being warned against taking the project. "There's also a valid argument to be made in terms of, 'Well, I know what happened. I know what kind of guy he is. I see him all the time,'" Stan told Entertainment Weekly in 2024. "Still, I think there is value in normalizing people that we feel strongly about. And people feel very strongly about him in two different extremes: He's either God's son or he's Lucifer incarnate, and I think we need to bring him back down to earth." In a comment to Fox News Digital, NewsBusters managing editor Curtis Houck called Stan's comments "ironic" given his work on "The Apprentice." "It's richly ironic Sebastian Stan would say this after playing a young Donald Trump in an anti-Trump film that the liberal, elitist Hollywood press loved. It must not be so fun for Sebastian now that he's made a movie that isn't as interesting to these same cinephiles," Houck said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9088275342cf4db8e0ead Legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka dead at 86 te 2026-10-09T15:30:10.396Z Legendary Bears head coach Mike Ditka dead at 86 NFL legend Mike Ditka is dead at 86 years old. Jarret Payton, the son of legendary Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, announced the news to X on Friday. He released a statement from the Ditka family.  "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka. While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family," the Ditka family told Payton in a statement. "Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever. With love and gratitude, The Ditka Family."   This is a breaking news story, please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9088075342cf4db8e0ea4 'Thrill killer' and desert executioner, meet the dozens of criminals Dem AG backed for parole: 'No brainer' te 2026-10-09T15:30:08.746Z 'Thrill killer' and desert executioner, meet the dozens of criminals Dem AG backed for parole: 'No brainer' Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford voted to support clemency for several convicted murderers, including men responsible for the kidnapping and execution-style killing of a teenager, the "thrill killing" of a Pizza Hut worker and the beating death of another victim with a cinder block. Ford is currently facing backlash over his clemency bid for a convicted killer who took the life of a pregnant woman while out on bail for a series of armed robbery attacks on Vegas tourists. Now, a Fox News Digital review of state pardon hearings that took place during Ford's nearly eight years as attorney general show him supporting clemency for dozens of other violent offenders, with some convicted killers receiving reduced sentences, pardons or earlier parole eligibility while others had their requests denied. Ford is running to be Nevada’s next governor, seeking to oust incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo. His race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive gubernatorial elections of the cycle. Unlike governors in most states, Nevada's governor cannot unilaterally grant pardons or commute prison sentences, with those decisions instead resting with the state's Board of Pardons Commissioners, made up of the governor, attorney general and Nevada Supreme Court justices. JOE LOMBARDO CRUISES PAST SIX GOP CHALLENGERS TO SECURE NEVADA REPUBLICAN GUBERNATORIAL NOMINATION Since becoming the state’s attorney general, Ford has voted to pardon or significantly reduce the sentences of 30 people convicted of murder, Fox News Digital found. While Lombardo has joined Ford on some of these votes, the Democrat broke with the Republican in supporting mercy for some of the most brutal killers. Ford, for example, supported a convicted kidnapper and murderer eligible for parole when Lombardo voted against. Michael Cu, the convict in question, kidnapped a 16-year-old in 1996, forced him to drive out to the desert, then killed him execution-style — all to steal the rims off his car. The victim was shot seven times with a rifle, with the fatal shot being fired at nearly point-blank range into his head. "Mr. Judge I would like to tell you these people, I don't want them to be free," the deceased’s mother pleaded with the judge at Cu's sentencing in March 2000. "There's a lot of people outside, a lot of mothers outside ... I'm afraid because I have more children." Cu could eventually make it back onto the streets after the board commuted his sentence, making him eligible for parole in 2035 — though his release would still require approval from the state's parole board. Ford has made his experience as Nevada’s top law enforcement official a focal point of his gubernatorial campaign. ABBOTT SPOTLIGHTS NO-SHOW TALARICO, LAUNCHING TEXAS-SIZED CRIME CRACKDOWN "As Attorney General, Ford has worked with federal and local law enforcement to prosecute criminals and protect our communities," his campaign website reads. "He’s gone after corporate landlords who are illegally jacking up prices, taken on big drug companies, prioritized putting child predators in jail, battled fentanyl being trafficked across our borders, and fought to keep dangerous untraceable ghost guns off of our streets. He ended a decades-long rape kit back log and has prosecuted human traffickers who threaten the safety of our communities." Republicans may seize on some of Ford’s pardon votes to challenge the image he’s cultivated of a crusader for public safety. While Ford offered no substantive remarks in most of the pardon hearings, he occasionally had something to add. "I gleefully vote yes for this motion," he said, explaining his June 2022 support to make a man who killed someone in an armed robbery when he was 15 eligible for parole. Ford talked to the man, Shaquille Hazelwood, on the importance of the moment and advised him to live up to the faith the state was placing in him. He called his decision to grant parole eligibility to an individual who stabbed a 17-year-old to death a "no-brainer" in September 2025. Ford sponsored the hearing where witnesses spoke to the character of the murderer, Bobby Thomas. Ford also supported a commutation for Anthony Amati, whom police and prosecutors described as a "thrill killer," in a June 2025 decision that allowed the convicted murderer to become immediately eligible for parole. Amati was convicted of ambushing a 22-year-old Pizza Hut worker as he walked a co-worker home. The co-worker, who was at the trial, testified that Amati and his friends "cackled ... laughed like it was a big joke" and jumped around while firing multiple bullets into the victim. Deputy District Attorney Christopher Lalli argued at the time that Amati should never be eligible to walk free because his crime was a "thrill killing ... for the mere pleasure of it." Amati became immediately eligible for parole following the board's decision, although his release was not guaranteed. HOUSE DEMOCRAT BLASTED AFTER EARLY RELEASE LAW FREED INMATES LATER CHARGED WITH MURDER Ford also supported clemency for Arlander Givens, who beat his victim to death with a cinder block and was sentenced to two consecutive life terms, but the board ultimately denied his application, Fox News Digital found.  Other convicted killers Ford voted to grant clemency included a murderer involved in a carjacking, a man who stabbed a 17-year-old to death over a basketball game and another who lured his victim into his home with the promise of a drug deal before shooting him dead, Fox News Digital found. GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE VOWS TO PARDON COP CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER IN DEATH OF FLEEING SUSPECT Lombardo and Ford did vote together for leniency in some cases. For instance, the duo both voted to pardon a man found guilty of masterminding a contract killing after he was exonerated by DNA evidence. Ford’s office and his gubernatorial campaign did not respond to a request for comment when reached by Fox News Digital on Wednesday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9087d75342cf4db8e0e91 Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions te 2026-10-09T15:30:05.913Z Trump Administration Hits International Criminal Court With Severe Sanctions U.S. officials announced new punishments aimed at the court, just hours after the Nobel Peace Prize committee gave its annual honor to a former court judge. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9062775342cf4db8e0e4c An aging workforce and Trump’s immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers te 2026-10-09T15:20:07.228Z An aging workforce and Trump’s immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers A construction worker wields a hammer on the job at the Mill Creek Residential project in Paramus, N.J., in May 2026. The supply of skilled workers in construction and other trades is under pressure from aging, immigration enforcement and a rush to build data centers. (Photo by Tim Henderson/Stateline) A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers.  Automakers and construction contractors say they need more access to workers through accelerated training, steady immigration and a cultural shift to encourage young people to do the hard, dirty work of skilled trades. They’re looking for plumbers, electricians, carpenters, machinists and technicians — specializations increasingly in short supply.  Worker shortages are the top reason for construction project delays, a September survey by the Association of General Contractors of America found. Applicants are there, but half of the contractors who were surveyed said too many job candidates are unqualified and need more training.  The association cited both the demand for workers building data centers and tougher immigration enforcement as contributing causes for the shortage.   “Over 50% of craft workers are born outside the United States. We don’t know that they’re illegal but frankly DHS (the Department of Homeland Security) is not being that discriminating in whom they pick up or who feels threatened by them,” said Ken Simonson, the chief economist for the Association of General Contractors of America. One answer is for the government to allow more worker visas for construction and other trades, he said.  “We’ve been stymied for 20 years or longer trying to get construction treated similarly to agriculture, where if you can demonstrate that there isn’t enough Americans interested in a job you can bring in somebody,” Simonson said.  (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message`,function(e){if(e.data[`datawrapper-height`]!==void 0){var t=document.querySelectorAll(`iframe`);for(var n in e.data[`datawrapper-height`])for(var r=0,i;i=t[r];r++)if(i.contentWindow===e.source){var a=e.data[`datawrapper-height`][n]+`px`;i.style.height=a}}})}e()})(); Pay is rising for the skilled trades, but it’s hard to say how soon higher wages would attract more people. On social media, trades workers complain of long commutes to work sites, long waits through low-paid apprenticeships and a feeling they’re not valued as much as office workers. “Getting up at 4am-5am. Driving 50 plus miles to random job sites. Obviously the dirty part which is construction sites and inhaling dust and dirt all day. Seeing people in corporate jobs in nice clothes while I’m dirty going on lunch break,” wrote a 30-year-old on a Reddit social media post in July, concluding that they should have finished a college chemistry degree. Thousands agreed, including a 31-year-old tradesperson from Michigan who said top pay in their field, plumbing and HVAC, is attractive but that many make less than $70,000.  “Been in the trades since I was 16 and recently started going back to college,” the person wrote. “Everybody I know who chose a degree over an apprenticeship is starting to outpace me in life buying houses and having kids while we’re check to check and getting less healthy by the day. “ These are the concerns employers have to address if they’re going to find enough workers to build homes, cars and data centers for artificial intelligence. Ford Motor Company and the Ad Council announced a publicity campaign to bring more young people into the trades, with a video declaring “millions of skilled trade jobs are waiting for people ready to do something, with great pay, job security and work you can take pride in.”  Ford and the alliance didn’t mention immigration enforcement as an issue, but the Association of General Contractors and an unrelated survey of roofers both mentioned it as a prominent factor in reducing the supply of skilled workers.  John Burns Research and Consulting, an independent housing research company, reported that many of the roofers it surveyed earlier this year saw immigration enforcement as hurting their business.  “There are no American kids willing to install roofs in Central Texas,” said one roofing contractor in anonymous quotes published by the group.  “Tough immigration reform and not enough Americans to fill the void,” said another.  “A lot of these people have been deported. The next generation is complacent and does not want to do physical work,” said a Florida roofer.  Elizabeth LaJeunesse, vice president of building products research at John Burns, said the vehemence of responses about immigration was surprising.  “Most of these firms are pretty conservative, so this is a real phenomenon we’re picking up on, that level of concern over immigration enforcement,” LaJeunesse said. Duane Musser, vice president for government relations for the National Roofing Contractors Association, said the responses are typical of what he hears from members. Immigration as well as better trade education are critical to roofing, he said.  “Advocating for solutions to workforce shortages, including expanded career and technical education programs and bipartisan immigration reform, is a top priority,” Musser said.  The DHS told Stateline in an unattributed statement that “those who are here legally and are not breaking other laws have nothing to fear” and that “we will continue to enforce our nation’s laws and remove illegal aliens from American communities.”  In September a Trump-appointed federal judge stayed a federal practice of entering construction sites without a warrant to investigate immigration status. One construction worker of Mexican descent in Alabama complained that he had been detained three times since 2025 despite showing a state driver’s license demonstrating that he was a citizen born in Florida.  Immigrant workers make up a majority of roofers, painters and stucco masons, according to a Stateline analysis last year.   The nation will need 1.7 million new skilled trade workers every year through 2035, according to a September report by Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, a trade group including Ford Motor Company, toolmakers and other businesses. Training programs produce just more than half the numbers needed, and only half of those who enroll in skilled training programs finish, the report found.   Nine states were identified by the alliance report as having high demand but low supply of skilled labor: Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas.  Florida ranks first for demand for skilled workers, but nearly last for supply, higher only than Maine. Not enough new Florida workers are coming online as building in the state booms and current workers near retirement age. The state’s Association of General Contractors’ chapter hopes the advancements in workforce AI will drive more young adults into construction jobs since those can’t be replaced by chatbots. Quotation You can’t hide lower skills in a trade, whereas middle management and white collar jobs are protected by the vagueness of the job. – Shoua Thao, a machinist in Minnesota Other states have the opposite issue: ranking high for new workers but low in demand for them, based on recent hiring and future projections.  In the top 10 for worker supply but bottom 10 for demand: Indiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Wyoming.  The alliance report suggested employers themselves need to help train future workers. The companies building data centers, in particular, want those tradespeople. “America needs hundreds of thousands of electricians, welders and fiber technicians to build AI infrastructure,” said Dina Powell McCormick, president and vice chairman of Meta, in a statement, adding that the alliance is “paying for the training, removing the barriers that keep people from stepping into these careers, and guaranteeing a job at the end of it.” Shoua Thao, 40,  is straddling the line between trades and AI as a machinist in the computer-assisted manufacturing business known as CNC machining, which uses computer code to control production. The son of Hmong refugees in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, Thao is now experimenting with AI production techniques.  “Trades are the one career path that doesn’t lie,” he said. “You can’t hide lower skills in a trade, whereas middle management and white collar jobs are protected by the vagueness of the job.” Eventually trades could become a more valued career path than college, Thao said, though he has been discouraged at times by low pay and long hours that take time away from family. “I think it will be a slow process but eventually, sometime in the future, maybe my children’s future, trades will take over,” Thao said.  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. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903d375342cf4db8e0dc5 Talarico disappearance has Dem volunteers worrying and Trump asking, 'What is going on?' te 2026-10-09T15:10:11.207Z Talarico disappearance has Dem volunteers worrying and Trump asking, 'What is going on?' President Donald Trump and Texas Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton are raising questions about Democratic challenger James Talarico's whereabouts after the candidate spent nearly two weeks away from the campaign trail, as new reporting reveals concerns about his absence among members of his own volunteer network. Talarico, who is challenging Paxton in Texas' closely watched Senate contest, has not appeared at an in-person campaign event since late September, citing a case of the flu. The prolonged absence has prompted attacks from Republicans, including Trump, who questioned Talarico's whereabouts during a Wednesday campaign rally in San Antonio and later on his social media platform Truth Social, calling the Texas Democrat "MISSING IN ACTION." "TalaFREAKo has been missing for 12 days! Now, after looking for him throughout all of Texas, and beyond, probably even weirder places than anyone would think possible, he put out a statement that he has the 'flu.' 12 days is a long time to rid yourself of the so-called flu bug," Trump wrote Wednesday. "What’s going on? We need a Senator that’s a proven Champion like one that has been, without question, the Greatest Attorney General in the History of Texas, and one of the Greatest in the U.S.A." PAXTON VENTS OVER LACK OF CAMPAIGN CONTROL AS DC ESTABLISHMENT HE ONCE BATTLED COMES TO HIS AID Paxton similarly questioned his opponent's absence, asking supporters at Wednesday's rally, "Where is James Talarico?" "If it's as tight as they claim it is, and he's got a lead the way they claim that he is, and you're a billionaire writing these big checks right now to Talarico, wouldn't you want an ROI, like a return on your investment?" conservative radio host Ben Ferguson questioned on "The Will Cain Show" Thursday. "Why have we not gotten transparency from his campaign? What is really going on? Why did a guy disappear after doing an interview where he didn't look like he had the flu?" Talarico's absence comes during the final stretch of Texas' closely watched Senate race, with Election Day less than a month away. The Democrat's last publicly documented in-person campaign event in Texas was Sept. 26, when he held a news conference in Carrollton addressing rising gasoline prices and the war in Iran, according to CNN. Talarico subsequently attended a private fundraiser in New York and participated virtually in a Sept. 30 business forum, where he said he had been diagnosed with the flu at a Dallas urgent care facility the previous evening. Talarico has Type 1 diabetes, which puts him at greater risk of developing serious flu complications, according to the CDC. His campaign has said Talarico expects to return to in-person campaigning this weekend ahead of a publicly scheduled CNN town hall on Oct. 14. The campaign also cited "more than 100 public events" Talarico has already done. TEXAS VOTERS HAVE PLENTY TO SAY ABOUT WHETHER LONE STAR STATE COULD TURN BLUE "I guess I've been shaking too many hands on the campaign trail, and so I want to keep everybody safe," Talarico explained, adding he did not want to risk spreading the illness to vulnerable individuals. "Ken Paxton has been ignoring Texans this entire campaign, and his priorities are clear: he doesn’t answer to the people of this state — he answers to his billionaire megadonors and special interests," campaign spokesperson JT Ennis told Fox News Digital. Meanwhile, the New York Post reported Thursday that leaked messages from a private Slack channel showed members of Talarico's volunteer network discussing his prolonged absence, with one expressing concern that he could lose momentum. "I think it’ll be fine. It’s [j]ust conservatives blasting him. I’m just worried about him losing momentum," a Talarico campaign volunteer wrote in a group chat with other volunteers, featuring nearly 4,000 people, according to The Post. "But I 100% expect him to make a comeback at the CNN [t]own hall that’s a given." "It’s a buncha people that don’t actually want him to be out touring that are causing a stink. No one’s genuinely upset," another volunteer wrote. Fox News Digital reached out to the Talarico campaign for additional information on where the candidate is recovering and when this weekend he will reappear on the campaign trail but did not receive a response by the time of publication. "I would much rather have my candidate rested and have any ailments out of the way now than down the stretch, because if they’re sick two weeks before the election, they’re still going to be on the road which means it’s only going to get worse. So let them heal up and get their strength back," veteran Texas-based Democratic strategist Ed Espinoza told Fox News Digital. "Even though Talarico’s off the trail, he’s still on the airwaves," Espinoza added, referring to the campaign’s significant ad spending in Texas. "He’s got plenty of money to get his message out." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903d175342cf4db8e0dbc Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN jurist who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza te 2026-10-09T15:10:09.898Z Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN jurist who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, an experienced jurist who chaired a United Nations commission that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for "her efforts to promote peace and international law." In awarding this year's Peace Prize, the Nobel Committee argued strong international judicial institutions must be able to enforce the rule of law to have any hope of mediating the growing number of wars and conflicts worldwide. The committee also noted that political attacks against judges and international law itself are becoming more commonplace. Pillay has had a long, storied career — both as a lawyer and as a judge — and more recently, she has definitively weighed in on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. ISRAEL ACCUSES UN OF PLACING IT ON SAME SEXUAL VIOLENCE BLACKLIST AS HAMAS TERRORISTS, SEVERS TIES She chaired the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, which was created in 2021 after a flare-up in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. In September 2025, nearly two years after the Oct. 7 attacks, the commission concluded that Israel had committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, while also specifically accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of inciting genocide. "It is clear that there is an intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza through acts that meet the criteria set forth in the Genocide Convention," Pillay said after the commission's report was released. At the time, Israel dismissed the findings as "distorted and false." MAMDANI DOUBLES DOWN ON ANTI-ISRAEL OCT 7 STATEMENT AFTER BACKLASH Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president of the Israel-based Shurat HaDin Law Center, cast doubt on the Nobel Committee's decision to award Pillay the peace prize. "A peace prize should honor those who build peace, not those accused of turning Israel into a defendant in a campaign of political delegitimization," said Darshan-Leitner, whose organization has led protest campaigns in Geneva against Pillay. "What peace, exactly, has she brought? The Middle East remains engulfed in conflict, and the region is nowhere near the peace this prize supposedly celebrates." Pillay, 85, was born in South Africa's Natal province to an Tamil Indian family. Her first foray into the legal profession began in 1967, when she founded her own law firm, becoming the first non-white person to do so in her province. GAVIN NEWSOM REGRETS CALLING ISRAEL 'APARTHEID STATE,' BUT SOUNDS ALARM ON 'LEGITIMATE' CONCERN IN REGION During her 28 years as a defense attorney in South Africa, she represented anti-apartheid activists. In 1973, she won a case securing political prisoners on Robben Island, including Nelson Mandela, the right to consult with lawyers. Two decades later, Mandela became president and in 1995, he nominated her to the High Court of South Africa, becoming the first non-white woman to serve there. Her tenure was short-lived because that same year, the United Nations elected her to serve on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, a body established to adjudicate those responsible for the Rwandan genocide. She was integral in the case against Jean-Paul Akayesu, the mayor of the Rwandan town of Taba, who was found guilty of inciting fellow Hutus to murder, rape and torture thousands of Tutsis. SEN MIKE LEE: TRUMP PROVES AMERICA CAN STAND UP TO A POWER-MAD FOREIGN COURT That ruling set a precedent that rape constituted a crime against humanity and could amount to genocide when committed with the intent to destroy a targeted group. "Rape had always been regarded as one of the spoils of war," Pillay said after the verdict. "Now it is a war crime, no longer a trophy." In 2003, she was chosen to be a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC), an institution frequently attacked by President Donald Trump as illegitimate. After five years on the ICC, Pillay became the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2008. While in that position, she condemned both Israel and Hamas for their conduct in the 2014 Gaza War, saying both sides likely violated international law. She also condemned the United States for providing funding to Israel's Iron Dome program when "no such protection has been provided to Gazans against the shelling." Pillay currently serves as an ad hoc judge on the International Court of Justice, where she is hearing a case accusing Burma of committing genocide against the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim minority in the Southeast Asian country. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903d075342cf4db8e0db3 Ella Langley checks Red Rocks off her bucket list as viral Instagram post draws massive numbers te 2026-10-09T15:10:08.469Z Ella Langley checks Red Rocks off her bucket list as viral Instagram post draws massive numbers Ella Langley spun the internet into a frenzy on Thursday night. Langley has an iron grip on the country music world at the moment, and that grip shows absolutely no signs of loosening. She had a monster 2025. This year took things to an unprecedented level, including "Choosin' Texas" setting the record for most weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. ELLA LANGLEY'S 'CHOOSIN' TEXAS' SPENDS 18 WEEKS AT NUMBER ONE ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100; SETS NEW RECORD Her domination on social media is also among the best in the game, and that now includes a new viral post. Langley performed Wednesday night at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. It's one of music's most recognizable venues, and Langley being there should surprise absolutely nobody. ELLA LANGLEY'S VIRAL PERFORMANCE WITH MUSCADINE BLOODLINE AT PENN STATE TAKES OVER THE INTERNET The talented "Dandelion" singer appears to have had a lot of fun. Langley took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share a photo dump from Red Rocks, and the post has more than 427,000 likes as of publication. "Checking this one off the bucket list… Thank you, Red Rocks," the talented country music singer captioned the post. You can check out the viral photos below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Langley has been on an outstanding viral run lately. Her posts are putting up massive numbers whenever she drops a photo dump. She also appeared on Miranda Lambert's new song "Snakeskin Boots," which has the vibe of an old western film about an outlaw on the run. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER The country music star also racked up nine CMA nominations, and it won't shock a single person if she goes nine for nine at the event. What do you think about Langley's career and success? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac903cc75342cf4db8e0d8d Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup te 2026-10-09T15:10:04.930Z Automattic loses its interim CFO just weeks after boardroom shakeup Automattic's interim chief financial officer Jeremy Klaperman has left the company less than a month after taking the role, TechCrunch has learned. Sources say his departure followed a demotion back to his previous position, marking another executive exit amid the organization's leadership turmoil. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9017c75342cf4db8e0d3b Harry Houdini returns from the grave in AI-generated Fox Nation series 100 years after his death te 2026-10-09T15:00:12.290Z Harry Houdini returns from the grave in AI-generated Fox Nation series 100 years after his death A century after his death on Halloween, legendary escape artist Harry Houdini is about to pull off his greatest trick yet — coming back from the dead. The illusionist returns in the new three-part Fox Nation series "Houdini: Back from the Dead," revived by artificial intelligence as he appears to sit down for a modern-day interview to recount the untold stories, personal struggles and death-defying feats that defined his life. "Fox Nation is breaking new creative ground by using emerging technology to bring one of history's most fascinating figures to life for a modern audience," Lauren Petterson, president of the platform, said in a press release. OZZY OSBOURNE'S LATEST REINVENTION IS AN AI-POWERED INTERACTIVE HOLOGRAM EXPERIENCE "We're proud to showcase a new form of historical storytelling that allows viewers to experience Houdini's remarkable life in his own words, while remaining rooted in extensive research and historical accuracy." Premiering on Oct. 14 ahead of the 100th anniversary of Houdini's death, the series brings the legendary illusionist and those closest to him — including his wife Bess, mother, brother and friends — back to life through AI, allowing them to recount his career, personal relationships and most daring feats. CNN, NBC, CBS INTERVIEWING VIRAL AI 'ACTRESS' TILLY NORWOOD RAISES EYEBROWS AMONG CRITICS "I've escaped handcuffs, straightjackets, prisons, even being buried alive. But eventually one thing caught me: death. Until now," the AI-generated Houdini teases. "The world called me the greatest escape artist who ever lived. Now, watch my last performance. On the 100th anniversary of my passing, I'll do the impossible. No stage, no locks, no hidden keys. Just me, returned from the grave to tell you my story." NEW YORK MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND LAW REGULATING AI-POWERED COMMERCIALS To create historically accurate visuals, filmmakers drew on more than 400 historic photographs and archival footage. Actors provided the movements, mannerisms and performances of the historical figures, while AI technology transformed their appearances. Across three episodes, viewers will learn little-known facts about the magician's life, including a childhood accident in which he was shot in the hand, a staged rivalry with his brother and his near-fatal attempt to escape from the grave. The series pulls back the curtain on the man behind the magic, exploring his complicated marriage to Bess, his brief ambitions as a pioneering aviator and his crusade against fraudulent spiritualist mediums — a pursuit that eventually brought threats against his life. Produced for Fox Nation by Red Rock Films, "Houdini: Back from the Dead" will mark the platform's first full-length, multi-episode production to rely entirely on AI-generated imagery. CLICK HERE TO JOIN FOX NATION Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9017a75342cf4db8e0d32 Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward' te 2026-10-09T15:00:10.841Z Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward' Convicted University of Idaho student murderer Bryan Kohberger is trying to remove the judge who called him a "faceless coward" and said he could find nothing "good or intrinsically human" about him at sentencing — but prosecutors say those remarks don't prove bias as the former criminology student fights to undo his guilty plea. Judge Steven Hippler said Kohberger, 31, "slithered" into the victims' home before committing a crime that made him "the worst of the worst" after the killer admitted guilt last year. He also addressed the lack of a requirement that he explain himself as part of a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. "Even if I could force him to speak, which legally I cannot, how could anyone ever be assured that what he speaks is the truth?" Hippler asked during sentencing. "Do we really believe, after all of this, he is capable of speaking the truth, or of giving up something of himself to help the very people whose lives he destroyed? Rather, I suspect the so-called reason would be dished out in enticing self-serving and aggrandizing untruthful bits, leaving people wanting more information, more insight, and thus enhancing even further the power he seeks to hold." BRYAN KOHBERGER'S BID TO OUST JUDGE AND UNDO GUILTY PLEA MOVES FORWARD WITH NEW COURT DATE SET The judge was also seen wiping tears from his eyes after hearing emotional victim impact statements. Kohberger's new legal team filed a motion seeking Hippler's removal on Aug. 27, arguing he had made biased statements during the convicted killer's sentencing and had rushed the case toward trial when their client's former defense team wasn't ready. IDAHO JUDGE GRANTS BRYAN KOHBERGER TWO HEARINGS NEXT YEAR AS ADMITTED KILLER SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA Prosecutors wrote that in order for a judge to be removed, "the motion must show that 'the judge is biased,'" italicizing for emphasis. "None of petitioner's allegations against this Court — taken alone or together — have me that 'extremely high' bar," reads a filing signed by outgoing Latah County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Thompson, who announced his retirement earlier this week, and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Keith Scholl. IDAHO PROSECUTORS ACCUSE BRYAN KOHBERGER OF 'FISHING' TO FIND BETTER ARGUMENTS FOR BID TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA Scholl had previously asked the court for the transcripts from Kohberger's change of plea and sentencing hearings, in which the former criminology Ph.D. student admitted guilt and affirmed he was entering his plea knowingly and under no duress. BRYAN KOHBERGER’S 2027 HEARING IS NOT GUARANTEED AS IDAHO SEEKS QUICK DISMISSAL The opposition filing argues that Hippler's statements about Kohberger after he'd admitted to killing four innocent students were not unusual or out of line. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X "In our case, the sentencing remarks are not enough to show bias, and the required showing of perceived bias cannot be tied to this Court's capacity to fairly adjudicate any [post-conviction relief] claims alleged in this case but rather puts this Court in the best position to adjudicate them as the legislature and the Idaho Supreme Court's rules intend," prosecutors wrote. Read the prosecution filing: SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Hippler has scheduled a virtual hearing on the motion for Oct. 15. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB BRYAN KOHBERGER WAIVED HIS APPEAL RIGHTS BUT PLANS ON PURSUING POST-CONVICTION RELIEF Kohberger filed a handwritten petition in July, telling the court he had ineffective counsel, that his guilty plea was "not knowingly or voluntarily entered because it was induced by unkept promises" and that it was "not voluntarily entered because of threats asserted by [his] legal counsel." BRYAN KOHBERGER'S NEW LAWYER SAYS KEY QUESTIONS MAY SOON GET ANSWERS IN COURT The court appointed attorney Greg Rauch, of Moscow, Idaho, to take over his case. His family has also retained a private New York lawyer, Jason Goldman. GOT A TIP? BRYAN KOHBERGER CLAIMS FAMILY JOINED PLEA TALKS AS HE SEEKS TO WITHDRAW GUILTY PLEA: COURT DOCS Hippler gave Rauch until Nov. 13 — four years to the day after the murders — to file an amended petition on Kohberger's behalf. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Kohberger pleaded guilty on July 2, 2025, to four counts of first-degree murder and a burglary charge for the stabbing deaths of 21-year-olds Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves as well as 20-year-olds Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL On July 23, 2025, Hippler sentenced him to four consecutive terms of life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus another 10 years, as part of a plea deal in which Kohberger avoided the death penalty. The change of plea came days after Hippler refused to grant Kohberger's former defense team more time for discovery ahead of trial. Fox News' Lee Ross contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac9017675342cf4db8e0d20 Ending a Notable Career, Durbin Laments the Decline of Legislating te 2026-10-09T15:00:06.983Z Ending a Notable Career, Durbin Laments the Decline of Legislating Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat, learned how to take his fights to the floor and prevail — except in one crucial case. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8ff1f75342cf4db8e0aee F.B.I. Arrests Key Suspect in ShinyHunters Hack of Its Own Agents’ Data te 2026-10-09T14:50:07.840Z F.B.I. Arrests Key Suspect in ShinyHunters Hack of Its Own Agents’ Data The hack left the nation’s premier law enforcement agency racing to respond as both the victim and the investigator of a murky group that threatened to expose agents’ personal information. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8ff1d75342cf4db8e0ac9 Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss te 2026-10-09T14:50:05.785Z Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover what’s happening across San Francisco during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. Find your next connection, your next opportunity, or your next fa Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc975342cf4db8e06d0 Empire State Building lights up red, white and blue to celebrate Fox News Channel's 30th anniversary te 2026-10-09T14:40:09.863Z Empire State Building lights up red, white and blue to celebrate Fox News Channel's 30th anniversary The New York City skyline was extra patriotic on Thursday night when the Empire State Building was lit up with red, white and blue in celebration of Fox News Channel's 30th anniversary. "FOX & Friends" co-hosts Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones gathered at the world-famous Empire State Building Observation Deck to help flip the switch and take a special tour of the landmark. "Since its launch in 1996, Fox News has grown from a new cable news network into an established presence in American television news. Over the past three decades, the network has covered some of the most consequential stories and events of our time, with generations of journalists, anchors, correspondents, producers and teams who have contributed to its 24-hour news coverage," Empire State Building GM Dan Rogoski said before inviting the "FOX & Friends" co-hosts to say a few words. LAUREN GREEN: I WAS FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S FIRST ON-AIR HIRE. HERE'S HOW A DREAM BECAME A POWERHOUSE Doocy, an original employee who was with the network when it launched on Oct. 7, 1996, thanked Fox Corporation Chairman Emeritus Rupert Murdoch, Fox Corp Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch, FOX News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and FOX News Media President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace. "You know as one of the original people at the Fox News Channel based here in Midtown, we are delighted that the Empire State Building would honor us," Doocy said. Earhardt discussed how fortunate the hosts are to come from "humble beginnings" and wind up flipping the switch to light up such an iconic building. "I love ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ and I've never been up on the… I'm reminded of my 10-year-old self," Earhardt said. MIKE EMANUEL: I JOINED AN UNKNOWN STARTUP CALLED FOX NEWS; IT GAVE ME A FRONT-ROW SEAT TO HISTORY Kilmeade, who was battling laryngitis, joked that the building reminded him of a different movie, "Elf." He called Fox News a fantastic place that continues to evolve and allows on-air personalities to develop, be themselves, and thrive. "They hire you to be you. Anyone on the air that you like or dislike, you will feel the same way when you meet them, because they're told to be that way and are allowed to be ourselves. It's one of the most fortunate things that could ever happen to me personally," Kilmeade said. "It's truly a thrill to be here. I know Fox would be successful without me, but I'm sure happy to be along for the ride," he continued. "Thanks so much. Also, special thanks to Rupert Murdoch, who is relentless and opened up the wallet to do it. Lachlan Murdoch is cut out of the same mold in every way, and Suzanne Scott… she goes into the Hall of Fame for a reason. Unbelievable under pressure, great adjustments to this new marketplace, and Jay Wallace, one of the great success stories at Fox. Started at the very bottom and now is at the top." CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Indeed, Scott was inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame last week, joining innovators, visionaries and leaders who have shaped the media landscape. Jones, who regularly says that Scott has been instrumental in his career, said it was a "dream come true" to be at the ceremony. "What Rupert Murdoch did 30 years ago is truly legendary. There was a void in the market. He understood that there was an audience that was untapped and felt like they were underserved. And his son, Lachlan Murdoch, is keeping that tradition going. Without Suzanne Scott, Jay Wallace, giving me the opportunity of a lifetime 10 years ago, I would not be able to stand before y'all today and be in a building that I only used to see in movies," Jones said. The "FOX & Friends" co-hosts then flipped the switch, and the Empire State Building was lit up with Fox News’ signature colors. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc875342cf4db8e06c7 Zachary Levi says Texas gives him the ‘freedom’ he couldn’t find in California te 2026-10-09T14:40:08.713Z Zachary Levi says Texas gives him the ‘freedom’ he couldn’t find in California Zachary Levi believes Texas offered him the kind of freedom and shared values that he no longer felt he had in his home state of California. In 2017, the 45-year-old actor, who is starring in the new Western movie "Angel and the Badman," left Los Angeles behind and moved to a ranch outside Austin. During a recent interview with Fox News Digital alongside his "Angel and the Badman" co-stars, Neal McDonough and Meg Fraser, as well as the film's director, Julio Quintana, Levi reflected on trading the Golden State for the Lone Star State, noting that the "great state of Texas" is a "much easier place to live than a lot of the other places that I have lived." 'FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS' STAR ADRIANNE PALICKI SAYS TEXAS GAVE HER SOMETHING HOLLYWOOD COULDN'T "I love California. It's a beautiful state," he said. "Unfortunately, I think it's got a lot of issues and I don't see those going anywhere." "Whereas in Texas, I think that their values are more aligned with mine," he continued. "I appreciate that I don't have to pay state income tax and there's liberty. There's the liberty to go do what I want to go do, which is, like, go buy a bunch of land and build a movie studio." NEWSOM SAYS FILM TAX INCENTIVES ARE BRINGING HOLLYWOOD HOME BUT INDUSTRY EXPERTS WARN IT MAY BE 'TOO LATE' "You can be a crazy person and go do that," Levi added. "If Walt Disney tried to go build Disneyland in California today, I don't think it would ever get done, you know, so it gives me the freedom to go live the life that I believe that I'm meant to go live." Levi is currently building Wyldwood Studios, a $100 million film and lifestyle campus on his 75-acre property in Bastrop County outside Austin. Designed as a hybrid production hub and creative retreat, the multiphase project pairs soundstages and production offices with housing and wellness spaces. Wyldwood is expected to open its first two soundstages in 2027. WATCH: ZACHARY LEVI SAYS TEXAS GAVE HIM THE FREEDOM HE COULDN'T FIND IN CALIFORNIA The "Chuck" alum previously told Fox News Digital that the inspiration to build Wyldwood was rooted in his longstanding desire to rethink how the entertainment industry operates from the inside out. "Ever since I started working in Hollywood and I saw how broken it all was, I felt very compelled by God to go build a better Hollywood — like a new United Artists kind of studio — where it's owned and operated by the artists, where we can cut out all the middlemen, where we all can do really well, build a community," Levi said. "And then not just a place to work," he continued. "People can live there, and kids can go to school there. And we have an organic farm, and, like, all of the things that I think everybody really wants these days." Levi's latest project, "Angel and the Badman," which was produced by Angel Studios, is a remake of the classic 1947 Western of the same name that starred John Wayne, Gail Russell, Harry Carey and Bruce Cabot. The official plot synopsis for the remake reads, "When feared outlaw Quirt Evans staggers onto a rancher's land with a bullet in his back, he expects a quick death, not mercy. But Penny, the rancher's daughter, offers him a chance at something he’s never had: a life beyond violence. However, the past doesn’t forgive. With the marshal closing in and an outlaw gang ready to burn the ranch to the ground, Quirt must decide what kind of man he’ll be when the world demands blood." Levi stepped into Wayne's original role as Quirt Evans(the Badman) while Fraser plays Penny (The Angel) and McDonough portrays the marshal. "Angel and the Badman" also stars Tommy Lee Jones as the outlaw gang leader Laredo. WATCH: NEAL MCDONOUGH SAYS YOUNG PEOPLE NEED TO SEE ‘THE BAD GUY GETS WHAT HE DESERVES’ While speaking with Fox News Digital, McDonough explained how he believes "Angel and the Badman" conveys an important message for the young people of today. "I think nowadays — with the temptation of social media and what we look at and what we hear and what we listen to — who do we look up to as heroes anymore?" he said. "Especially for the younger generation, it's really hard for them." "The younger generation who don't really know Westerns so well, to go to a film like ‘Angel and the Badman,’ you see, ‘OK, the bad guy gets what he deserves in the end,’" McDonough continued. "Where in modern day, the bad guy sometimes gets to go scot-free and that's tough to really learn from as a kid. What do you learn from that as a young adult?" "So films like this are important because it tells us, you should be trying to do the right thing," he added. "You should redeem yourself and not do the dumb things that you used to do. Try to be a better person, try to give glory to Him, try and do the right thing for your family. I love doing films like these because they do exactly that, and thank goodness for Angel Studios." Quintana said he believed that the story’s redemptive themes feel especially relevant in a social media era when public mistakes can quickly become permanent scandals. "In modern culture, in some ways, we actually have the inverse situation where it seems like we're always — you make one public mistake, and it's like your life is ruined," he said. "Our media outlets thrive on downfall and self-destruction and things like that. And I think this is a good reminder that actually what's really inspiring is people making mistakes and ultimately making the sacrifices to make amends and try to claw their way back up and try to be better, because we don't really see the redemptive side of a public downfall. Nowadays, we only see the dark side." GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE McDonough shared that he personally resonates with redemptive storytelling after his past struggles with substance abuse issues. During a 2025 interview with Fox News Digital, the "Band of Brothers" star explained that he gave up alcohol in 2016 after realizing he had to make his life about serving God, "rather than serving me." He also credited his wife of over 22 years, Ruvé, with giving him the motivation he needed to quit drinking as he recalled, "She grabbed me and says, it's us or the bottle, you choose," and he "never looked back." Reflecting on "Angel and the Badman's" message of redemption, McDonough admitted, "I think that we all do things that we are not proud of at times." WATCH: ‘ANGEL AND THE BADMAN’ STAR ZACHARY LEVI SAYS REDEMPTION STORIES APPLY TO EVERYONE "We all make mistakes," he continued. "None of us are perfect. We all sin, we all do dumb things, but every once in a while, you get called out and something might happen to make you think, ‘Hmm, maybe I should be a better dad. Maybe I should be a better husband. Maybe I should be better coworker. I need to stop doing that thing.’" "Years ago, I stopped drinking because it took me off my game, and it just wasn't keeping me focused to do His work," McDonough remembered. "And ever since then, I focused so hard on doing His work and giving glory to Him and everything that I do. So we all have to overcome these things and that's redemption. And ‘Angel and the Badman,’ boy, you know, Quirt Evans has to go through that." "It's that redemptive quality that Westerns have more than any other films," he added. "They keep it simple. There's a good guy, there's a bad guy. Good guy's gonna win, but he has to overcome something because the bad guy couldn't. And that's what we did in ‘Angel and the Badman.’" LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Levi told Fox News Digital that he also believed that the movie's message was universal. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE "I love a good redemption story," he said. "It's one of the most classic stories that you can tell, and if you can tell it within a classic genre like a Western that has a little bit of all of these subcategories of action-adventure and romance and drama and comedy and heart and charm and all of those things woven into one beautifully shot and directed story — then you get to tell a story that I believe applies to everyone." "Because everyone knows deep down inside of them, they either have been redeemed or are in need of redemption," Levi continued. "It's a human story. It's a human story. So those are the ones that I like to tell the most." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc775342cf4db8e06be Nightmare flight forced to divert to New York after 6 bathrooms fail midair te 2026-10-09T14:40:07.578Z Nightmare flight forced to divert to New York after 6 bathrooms fail midair A vacation nightmare recently unfolded on an international flight bound for Texas when six lavatories stopped working while the plane was in the air.  American Airlines flight 37 was traveling from Madrid, Spain, to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Oct. 6 when it diverted to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport due to the restroom fail.  An American Airlines spokesperson confirmed the diversion to Fox News Digital, citing "an issue with the aircraft's lavatories." PROBE UNDERWAY AS 7 FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SICKENED BY BAFFLING ODOR ON MAJOR AIRLINE "On Oct. 6, American Airlines flight 37, with service from Madrid (MAD) to Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), diverted to New York (JFK) due to an issue with the aircraft's lavatories," the spokesperson said. Six of the aircraft's eight lavatories were not working — leaving only two available during the transatlantic flight, according to reports. The extent of the problem was also heard in communications between the cockpit and air traffic control by LiveATC.net, a website that streams air traffic control communications. When a controller asked why the aircraft needed to divert, the pilot reported that only two lavatories remained operational. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER "You said only two potties, is that right?" the controller asked. "That's affirmative," the pilot responded. The aircraft landed safely at JFK, where it underwent a maintenance inspection, according to American Airlines. "The aircraft landed normally and later re-departed for DFW following a maintenance inspection," the airline said.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES "We never want to disrupt our customers' travel plans and apologize for the inconvenience." Steven Arroyo, an aviation expert and retired airline captain based in Florida, told Fox News Digital that "in this case, passenger comfort and hygiene heavily influenced the pilot’s decision to safely divert the flight." Arroyo added, "From a safety perspective, the inherent long lines for the restroom can present a security protocol problem, not to mention safety concerns for passengers who stay in line if the seat belt sign is turned on, rather than return to their seats.  "Being an international flight, the pilots, in coordination with the airline, would need to divert to a USA gateway airport that has customs and immigration services — such as a JFK, EWR, PHL, BOS," he continued. That would then allow "maintenance personnel to board and fix the plane." The unusual diversion also led to discussion among travelers online, some of whom shared their own experiences with restroom problems aboard flights. "There was ONE person that clogged two separate lavs on a cross-country 757," one Reddit user wrote. "[The crew] said if we lost one more, we'd divert. I was so nervous." TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ Another commenter said a relative had been on a flight from Punta Cana to Philadelphia that departed with no functioning bathrooms. "They even announced there would be no beverage service because there were no working restrooms," the user wrote. Fox News Digital previously reported on another U.S.-bound flight that was disrupted after encountering trouble in the air. A British Airways flight from London to Chicago descended roughly 27,000 feet before turning back toward London following what the airline described as a "technical issue." Flight tracking data showed the Boeing 777 remaining airborne for several hours before landing safely at London Heathrow Airport. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fcc475342cf4db8e069a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers te 2026-10-09T14:40:04.212Z TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma’s Grant Lee, Engine’s Elia Wallen, and GV’s Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 customers Leaders from Gamma, Engine, and Google Ventures join TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk how to get your first customers. Register now to save up to $100. Grab a second pass at 50% off. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fa7875342cf4db8e0676 AZFEC: Prop 142 Ends The Workarounds For Racial Preferences te 2026-10-09T14:30:16.984Z AZFEC: Prop 142 Ends The Workarounds For Racial Preferences By the Arizona Free Enterprise Club | There are some principles we like to think America settled a long time ago. Racial discrimination is wrong. Government should not treat people differently because of the color of their skin. And our public institutions should judge individuals based on their merit and character – not their race. Unfortunately, those previously settled principles have been completely undermined by the radical “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) program.   This November, Arizona voters will have an opportunity to reaffirm that principle by voting YES on Proposition 142. The measure would strengthen Arizona’s constitutional protections against race-based discrimination and preferential treatment, close an existing loophole tied to federal funding, and prohibit some of the craftier ways public institutions have used to preserve race-based DEI policies and practices.  Isn’t Racial Discrimination Already Illegal?  Most people already believe it is unlawful for the government to discriminate based on race – and didn’t Arizona already prohibit it anyway?  Arizonans certainly thought they had.  In 2010, voters passed Proposition 107 by an almost 20-point margin, amending the state constitution to prohibit the state from discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any person based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, public education, and public contracting.  This should have closed the door on government-sanctioned racial preferences in Arizona.  Unfortunately, it didn’t… >>> CONTINUE READING >>> The post AZFEC: Prop 142 Ends The Workarounds For Racial Preferences first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8fa7075342cf4db8e0643 Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' season 3 is filming at TCU in Fort Worth with 30 cheerleaders on set te 2026-10-09T14:30:08.477Z Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' season 3 is filming at TCU in Fort Worth with 30 cheerleaders on set "Landman" fans have another update on the production for season three. The hit series created by entertainment visionary Taylor Sheridan focuses on the politics and power struggles in the oil business in Texas. Billy Bob Thornton stars as the main character – Tommy Norris – and the first two seasons both put up massive viewership numbers. 'LIONESS' STAR'S CASTING IN 'LANDMAN' SENDS FANS INTO A FRENZY: 'TAYLOR SHERIDAN HAS ME IN A CHOKEHOLD' While it's not as dark and gritty as some of Sheridan's other content, it still does a great job of making entertainment for fans the top priority. Fans have been eager for updates about season three after the season two finale set the stage for major star arcs to advance. 'LANDMAN' STAR SAM ELLIOTT SAYS FANS FLOCK TO HIT SHOW TO ESCAPE THE ‘S---' IN THE WORLD TODAY It was revealed in September that cameras were rolling on season three, and the latest update appears to be particularly important for one character. Fox 4 News reported earlier in the week that the show is currently filming at TCU in Fort Worth. The production is expected to include roughly 30 TCU cheerleaders. That would indicate that Ainsley Norris' TCU storyline will likely remain a major part of the series moving forward. Now, will fans love Ainsley's TCU experience remaining a part of the show? The jury is out on that. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER "Landman" season three is set to air at some point in 2027, but no official premiere date has been announced. Have a fun theory for what comes next in the world of Tommy Norris? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5c375342cf4db8e0571 Democrats are changing their transgender message. Republicans say they’re just flip-flopping te 2026-10-09T14:10:11.705Z Democrats are changing their transgender message. Republicans say they’re just flip-flopping South Carolina Democratic Senate nominee Dr. Annie Andrews appears to be distancing herself from her past opposition to restricting transgender athletes in girls' sports, telling Fox News Digital she opposes biological males competing in women's sports and gender transition surgeries for minors. As Democrats fight to regain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, Andrews is among a group of candidates in competitive races in red and swing states who seem to be shifting positions on transgender issues. Meanwhile, Republicans are aiming to use the highly-charged issue as a cudgel to bash Democrats for a second straight cycle. "I don't support biological men playing in women's sports, and I don't support gender surgery on minors," Andrews told Fox News Digital. Andrews, who's locked in an increasingly competitive midterm election showdown with Republican Sen. Darline Graham in reliably red state South Carolina, delivers the same message in a new campaign commercial, adding, "I want you to hear me loud and clear." DEMOCRATS THINK A BLUE WAVE IS FORMER - HERE ARE THREE FACTORS THAT COULD STOP IT But Graham, who was appointed to the Senate following the sudden death this summer of her older brother, longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, is accusing Andrews of trying to conceal her previous position on transgender athletes. Andrews "has spent years supporting biological males competing in girls’ sports. Now that she’s running for Senate, she’s trying to hide from that radical record," Graham recently charged. Graham and Republicans point to Andrews' opposition to a 2022 South Carolina law barring transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's public school sports teams. "This is shameful legislation that does nothing to protect or support women or children in SC. In fact, it is actively harmful. I will always support trans youth," Andrews wrote in a social media post at the time. Republicans are seeking to once again make the issue a campaign liability. The GOP effectively blasted Democrats in the 2024 election, with President Donald Trump's campaign targeting Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris with ads declaring "Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you." WHO'S UP AND WHO'S DOWN IN THE LATEST FOX NEWS MIDTERM POWER RANKINGS Republicans spent more than $200 million to run ads targeting Democrats on the transgender issue in the 2024 campaign, arguably helping the GOP to sweeping victories. The latest national polls indicate that most Americans oppose transgender athletes playing on sports teams that don’t match their birth sex. More than three-quarters (76%) of those questioned in a Fox News national poll conducted last month backed banning biological men from competing in women's sports, with one in five opposed. The survey indicated bipartisan support, with 90% of Republicans, 77% of independents and 61% of Democrats backing the ban. Facing a rough political climate amid an unpopular war in Iran and soaring gas and diesel prices as they try to hold their fragile congressional majorities, Trump and the GOP are increasingly looking to replay their transgender political playbook. Trump, at last month's GOP midterm convention, described anti-trans messaging as one of the party’s most effective campaign tools to drive voter turnout and target Democrats in the final stretch leading up to Election Day. "It’s one of our great sound bites of all time," the president said at the two-day confab in Dallas. DEMOCRACY ’26: STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FOX NEWS ELECTION HUB And some of the other top speakers at the convention, including Vice President JD Vance, Speaker Mike Johnson, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Senate and House GOP re-election chairs Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Richard Hudson highlighted the issue in their addresses. Meanwhile, Republican ads on the issue are running for a second straight cycle. But Democrats are recalibrating, and learning to fight back. One of the first to pivot following the 2024 election setbacks was California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential candidate. In early 2025, he suggested that biological males playing in women's sports was "deeply unfair." Also making headlines and sparking a debate among Democrats was Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who said soon after the 2024 elections that he opposed transgender athletes competing in girls' sports and that Democrats spent too much time trying not to offend people. Veteran Democratic strategist Maria Cardona told Fox News that "Democrats are being smart on this issue in terms of defining where they are on it so their opponents can't define them and then pivoting back to the issues that they know that voters actually care about." "I have two little girls, I don't want them getting run over on a playing field by a male or formerly male athlete, but as a Democrat I'm supposed to be afraid to say that," Moulton told The New York Times. Fast-forward to present day, and while most Democratic politicians remain steadfast supporters of transgender rights, there are an increasing number who have changed course. Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee trying to flip a GOP-held seat in red-leaning Texas, has been targeted by Republicans over his past support for allowing transgender athletes in girls' sports. But he told Fox News last month, "I oppose trans athletes playing in girls’ sports if it endangers safety or fairness." SIGN UP TO GET THE POLITICS NEWSLETTER In Republican-dominated Iowa, where Democrats are aiming to capture another open-GOP held Senate seat, Democratic nominee state Rep. Josh Turek has expressed opposition to biological males competing in women's sports and gender transition surgeries for minors after facing Republican criticism. Longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, who is facing a tough re-election bid, is running ads saying "boys should not play in girls’ sports" and that she is focused on "making your life more affordable." In her campaign mailers she touts that she "voted to ban schools from touting gender ideology in classrooms," and, "Unlike the far left, I believe boys shouldn't play girls' sports." But the National Republican Congressional Committee pointed out that Kaptur voted against the GOP-led Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act in April 2023 and January 2025. LONGTIME DEMOCRAT GETS HIT FROM THE RIGHT AND THE LEFT OVER THIS ISSUE "Lies from desperate Democrat Marcy Kaptur can't erase her radical record. Kaptur is in damage control, and she must remove herself as a co-sponsor of the Equality Act and disavow her previous votes or remove her lies from the airwaves," NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon told Fox News Digital. Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, another vulnerable Democrat seeking re-election, was one of only three House Democrats who voted last year for a GOP bill that could lead to prison for health care workers providing gender-affirming care for minors. Davis, who played football at the Air Force Academy, appears alongside a football field in a re-election advertisement, saying, "I believe states should decide what's right for protecting women and girls, and North Carolina has decided." But both Kaptur and Davis have faced pushback from Democrats over their messaging on the transgender issue. And in deep blue Massachusetts, Moulton, who apologized for his past transgender comments, was still trounced in last month's Democratic Senate primary by progressive Sen. Ed Markey, who accused his challenger of throwing transgender children "under the bus." CHECK OUT THE LATEST FOX NEWS POLLS IN THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS Republican strategist Colin Reed, pointing to Democrats who've shifted their positions, told Fox News Digital that "voters should be very skeptical in the authenticity of any shifting policy positions that occur weeks before an election, especially in red parts of America where these types of issues have proven to be so politically toxic in the past." But Cardona, a veteran of the Bill Clinton administration, the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns and the Democratic National Committee who currently serves as a DNC committee member, said Democrats are "defining where they are on the issue so their opponents can't define them and then pivoting back to the issues that they know that voters actually care about." She argued that "Republicans won't be able to weaponize this issue this cycle the way they were able to in 2024 for two reasons. Democrats are fighting about and actually talking about it and defining themselves. But more importantly, when people can't make ends meet, they're not going to be drawn into culture issues which don't make a difference when you go to gas pumps and can't fill up your car to go to work." Fox News' Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5c275342cf4db8e0568 Mullin calls Mamdani's anti-ICE rhetoric 'dangerous' following New York shooting te 2026-10-09T14:10:10.544Z Mullin calls Mamdani's anti-ICE rhetoric 'dangerous' following New York shooting Department of Homeland Security Press Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday pushed back on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani who had lambasted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after agents opened fire and shot an individual in the city.  Mamdani said on Thursday that ICE has "killed far more of our neighbors than they could ever have claimed to save," and reiterated his call to abolish the agency. "His words are dangerous and incite hostility," Mullin said. "Well mayor, if you abolish ICE, who's going to take criminals off the streets of your own town?" This is a breaking news story and will be updated Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5c175342cf4db8e055f James Bond legend Roger Moore's son calls out TikTok culture, Hollywood's recycled comic book movies te 2026-10-09T14:10:09.419Z James Bond legend Roger Moore's son calls out TikTok culture, Hollywood's recycled comic book movies Forget bigger explosions — Geoffrey Moore says Hollywood needs better stories. The son of the late James Bond legend Roger Moore told Fox News Digital that today’s films have become too reliant on recycled comic book material and big-budget spectacle, while originality and meaningful dialogue have taken a back seat. "I think that today, it's too much TikTok," the actor told Fox News Digital. "A person will have a conversation with you, and it's the conversation that he read or heard on TikTok, as opposed to actually having read Hemingway and knows what he's talking about." GABRIEL BASSO SAYS SOCIAL MEDIA HAS TURNED PEOPLE INTO VOYEURS OBSESSED WITH STRANGERS' LIVES: 'IT'S WEIRD' "I think it's important that the art of storytelling maintains the culture," Moore said. "There's just too many studio executive heads deciding what's right, as opposed to what people want to hear or people should hear and see." Moore stars in the British spy thriller "Knightfall," which has its share of guns and fight scenes. However, he said the film doesn't rely on over-the-top action to keep audiences hooked and instead leans on a strong storyline and sharp dialogue. "I would like to see more culture in films, as opposed to the regurgitation of these comics," Moore said. WATCH: BOND GIRL ALISON PAPWORTH REVEALS HER HOPE FOR THE NEXT 007 "And everything's so negative. Oh, my goodness. It's like, you need to have a certain budget with helicopters flying upside down. But the storyline has to be strong. Good dialogue, good storywriting, are key. You don't have to have constant action to keep the person's attention going. You also need action in the storyline, in the words." Moore also believes "Knightfall" has something else working in its favor in the social media era: It doesn't overstay its welcome. The actor said the film was deliberately kept short, acknowledging that today's audiences may not have the patience to sit through a lengthy saga. "You can't sit through a three-hour movie," he argued. "You can imagine today, it's just everyone on the treadmill. You need that right amount of length before someone starts asking, 'When is it over?' That's the direction I would take with today's films." For Moore, "Knightfall" also marks a full-circle moment. The actor grew up immersed in the entertainment business as the son of one of Hollywood's most famous spies. Now, decades later, he's stepping in front of the camera as a spy himself at roughly the same age his father was when he made his final James Bond film. GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HERE "I have not been an actor all my life, even though I did start as a child actor," Moore said. "My second womb was the soundstage. But just because you're related to someone in the entertainment industry, it doesn't make me a part of the entertainment industry or even an actor. But this time, it just felt right. It wasn't forced. And also, it's never too late. I mean, yes, go figure, it's a spy film, but there's a twist. And really, it's never too late." Moore was six years old when his father filmed his 007 debut, "Live and Let Die," which was released in 1973. The Telegraph reported that Moore was present for all of his father's Bond films and the famous stunts that came with them. Once the director yelled "cut," the patriarch would look at his son and ask if he wanted to get ice cream. "Look, I've been on enough film sets to know how laborious it can be," Moore said. "It's a demanding schedule and you mustn't break your ankle. But I've never had a big role where I'm doing a lot of running around. I have to say on some mornings when I wake up, if you've ever been horseback riding, you recognize muscles you never knew you had. I'm doing all of this running around and going, 'Oh my goodness, I thought I was fit!'" "I was never like, 'I'm looking for a job in front of the camera,'" Moore continued. "It just felt right. And I was intrigued. It's an independent British film and very few films aren't dictated by executive heads. This isn't a regurgitation of another franchise where they're spending lots of money. Here, the conditions were harsh. It was physically demanding. Rewrites are happening on the day. It was back to back." "The food was good, considering this wasn't a multimillion production," he said. "And if the money is good, that'll get your attention." Moore said the key to making it in the movie-making business is simple: don't take yourself too seriously. LIKE WHAT YOU'RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS "If an actor shows up on the set and doesn't understand the importance of the production, what each person does, then they're in the wrong business," he said. "It's a team effort. Everyone is as important. You're nothing without the guy who knows how to keep you in focus. If you make something look good, it's usually not that easy. And to be a film star, you have to be a good actor. There's no such thing as an ignorant person who can act." Despite following in his father's footsteps by playing a spy, Moore isn't campaigning to become the next James Bond. "I think the next James Bond should be someone who can carry the decade, a reflection of the times," Moore said. "When it comes to who's the next Bond, it's really who depicts the times, who is relevant to today, whether it be a tall person, a short person, someone who doesn't know how to tie a tie or who doesn't know how to read because he's on TikTok the whole time. Who knows who they'll choose." "I think they know what they'll be doing. They're not just handing it over to Amazon, that was basically a delivery service, and now they're in the film business. Who they ultimately choose is someone relevant to the times. And I think that's the key to Bond." Amazon MGM Studios gained creative control of the James Bond franchise in 2025 after forming a joint venture with longtime Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. The transaction closed March 24, 2025, with Amazon MGM Studios, Wilson and Broccoli remaining co-owners of the franchise. Several actors have been linked to the role, including Paul Mescal, Jacob Elordi, Jack O'Connell, Jack Lowden and Callum Turner. PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCORE The next installment will be the 26th film in the official Bond series, which began with "Dr. No" in 1962. Denis Villeneuve is set to direct, with "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. As Moore looks ahead to making more films, there's one piece of advice from his late father, who died in 2017 at age 89, that he hasn't forgotten. "Make sure you get paid," he joked. "Knightfall" is available on digital and on demand. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f5be75342cf4db8e053b TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise te 2026-10-09T14:10:06.723Z TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in 4 days — lock in your pass savings of up to $100 before prices rise Four days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders gather in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15. Save up to $100 on your price. Plus, save 50% on a second pass of the same type. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f37275342cf4db8e04ee ‘Johnny Guitar’ house joins Sedona’s historic landmarks te 2026-10-09T14:00:18.071Z ‘Johnny Guitar’ house joins Sedona’s historic landmarks A bit of movie magic is now part of Sedona’s official history. On Aug. 17, the city’s Historic Preservation Commission added the Johnny Guitar House, formerly known as the Tall in the Saddle House, at 705 Back O’ Beyond Road, along with the Pinewood House at 20 Pinewood Drive, to its list of histori Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f36a75342cf4db8e04bd ‘Expect deaths at this factory’: Former employees describe hazardous conditions at Chinese-owned Ohio plant te 2026-10-09T14:00:10.262Z ‘Expect deaths at this factory’: Former employees describe hazardous conditions at Chinese-owned Ohio plant A Chinese glass manufacturer’s decision not to comply with a congressional oversight inquiry prompted Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., to convene a revealing roundtable with the plant’s former workers, where they described a series of hazardous work conditions and fears for their safety. Khanna, the ranking member on the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), first reached out to Fuyao Glass America and its Chinese parent company Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. in July, requesting documents detailing the company’s business and labor practices. Fuyao quickly drew the attention of Americans in the Rust Belt and beyond when it became the subject of the 2019 Netflix documentary "American Factory," which chronicled its takeover of a former General Motors plant outside of Dayton, Ohio. LAWMAKERS PRESS DHS IN LETTER OVER CHINESE FORCED LABOR ALLEGATIONS, FLAG POPULAR LABUBU DOLLS The company has since been mired in scandals ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for workplace safety violations to the 2018 death of factory worker Ricky Patterson. In a subsequent October letter to Fuyao leadership, Khanna decried the company’s refusal to dialogue, condemning them for only sending one single letter in response to his numerous inquiries. Fuyao's Sept. 23 response, Khanna wrote in his Oct. 1 letter to the company, "answers virtually none of the Committee’s questions in a material way and fails to include any document submissions." CHINA’S INFLUENCE MACHINE: FEDERAL RECORDS EXPOSE BEIJING’S PUSH TO SWAY AMERICA Despite Fuyao’s silence, Khanna made the journey to Western Ohio, an area of the country decimated by a loss of manufacturing jobs in recent decades. Khanna convened a roundtable discussion on Tuesday involving former Fuyao employees and current union leaders at the Industrial Division of the Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA) headquarters in Dayton, Ohio. DAVID MARCUS: IN DAYTON, OHIO, BOTH PARTIES FACE BITTER POLITICAL DESPONDENCY During the discussion, former Fuyao workers described unbearable heat, an inability to communicate with their Chinese supervisors, and apparent labor violations involving their Chinese counterparts, among other grievances. "The heat in there is unbearable. They don't care," Tiffany Moore, who worked at Fuyao for three years, told the group. AMERICA’S BROKEN LEGAL IMMIGRATION SYSTEM IS REPLACING US WORKERS BY DESIGN "There's the language barrier. They can't communicate with you. When you try to communicate with them, they'll send someone else to you. Maybe one of them speaks English," Moore continued. Like many of the former Fuyao employees at the table, Moore now works at Duramax, a General Motors-owned engine manufacturer, where she says she is much happier. But to even apply for the position she had to employ clandestine measures to avoid retaliation from her Fuyao bosses. I'M THE ACTING SECRETARY OF LABOR AND I'M HERE TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE AMERICAN WORKER "You can't put your two weeks in because if you put your two weeks, they'll get rid of you before your two weeks come up for any reason. They'll tell you they don't have to have a reason to get rid of you just so that they can fill your position. So when I left there, I had to actually sneak out, do my orientation at DMAX. And then call them and tell them that I wasn't coming back and for them to release my 401k," Moore said. Demetria Hodges, another worker who fled Fuyao for Duramax, recounted the time a Chinese forklift driver, who she believed to be unlicensed, struck her with the machine and faced no accountability. WELDER TURNED LAWMAKER SEES A ‘NUCLEAR BOMB FOR WORK’ — AND A CHANCE TO HELP BLUE COLLAR AMERICANS "It was on camera, they have cameras in there, and they acted like they didn’t know who the forklift driver was," she told Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview. "So when I tried to pursue a lawsuit and my workman’s comp, they pretended like they didn’t know who the person was." While the American workers described abysmal conditions for themselves, they said the Chinese workers were treated even worse. WHAT THE GOLF CART INDUSTRY CAN TEACH US ABOUT CHINA’S THREAT TO AMERICAN JOBS "They were treated horrible," Moore told the group. "They weren't allowed to take anything from us. They weren't really allowed to communicate with us. They weren't allowed to mix with us." Moore, Hodges and others said the Chinese workers were almost always the ones chosen for promotions because Fuyao could pay them less. They also said the company was constantly busing in new workers from elsewhere. CORPORATE AMERICA'S CHINA ADDICTION HAS BECOME A NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT "They used to rotate them out every couple months. Like they will go to New York and get a bus for or a van full of people and bring them down here. And they work for a certain amount of months and then they rotate and send them back," Hodges said. When Hodges explained that workers were still forced to come to work the day after part of the factory caught fire, Khanna asked her if the workers were undocumented. "I believe that's why they accepted it because they were undocumented," Hodges said. Darrell Jones, another former Fuyao employee, told Khanna he felt the workers needed a union backing them, a point which quickly drew heated commentary from the group. "They wouldn't let a union come in there," Moore chimed in. "You couldn't even speak of a union being in there." "Or you could lose your job," Hodges added. Jones went on to explain that Fuyao threatened employees, telling them the company would take away their health insurance if they unionized. Hodges then added that the company offered employees a one-time pay bump of $2 an hour if they voted no on a planned unionization referendum. "They said if we ever get a union there, he was going to shut it down," Jones recalled a supervisor telling him. Jones also recalled the circumstances that led up to the tragic 2018 death of 57-year-old Fuyao factory worker Ricky Patterson. "When that guy got smashed by that glass, we had to work that day," Jones recounted. "He was a little shaky because he had just lost his mom. He was trying load up to glass. He cut one end of it. And then he was supposed to put the forklift in front of it, but he didn't put the forklift in front of it. When he cut that first side, the other side was loose," Jones said. "Crushed him," he concluded. OSHA fined Fuyao $7,000 in an informal settlement for a safety violation that led to Patterson's death. "There's a guy used to work there, he passed away, he used to tell me all the time, he said he told you guys that 'you ought to be able to expect deaths in that plant,'" Sam Sanders, the president of IUE-CWA's local Dayton chapter told the group. "He said what?" someone asked. "Expect deaths in that plant," Sanders reiterated. Khanna told the group he thought America needed new standards for foreign businesses purchasing or building factories in the U.S., a point he reiterated during an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "We can welcome foreign investment in the United States of America, we should if they want to open factories, but they have to play by our rules. They have to do things, not like they do in foreign countries, but like they do in America," Khanna told Fox News Digital. "That means having safety standards. That means safety standards that are enforced. That means labor neutrality, so you can't have anti-union campaigns. That means complying with anti-discrimination laws based on gender and race. That means having communication where workers have a voice, that you can treat workers is dispensable," he continued. The Silicon Valley congressman went on to explain that he hoped to be able to craft legislation that would reform the current process that allows foreign companies to purchase U.S. factories without much oversight. He also argued that American manufacturing needs a boost from the U.S. government. "We need an industrial development bank in the United States that invests in places like Dayton, Ohio, to build new factories, to support manufacturers who are making things which we're currently importing. Why are we just relying on foreign investment?" he asked. After not being granted an oversight look into the Fuyao factory itself, Khanna still wanted to get a look at the plant from outside, stopping to pose for a picture just a few feet off of company property. "We need to understand how they're setting standards. We need to understand how they are complying with American labor law. We need to understand what the impact of foreign investment is so that we can craft legislation to address the issue," Khanna told Fox News Digital. "I'm disappointed they aren't complying because it's not in any way a gotcha issue. Legislators need this information to be able to address the issue," he said. "Everyone should want good jobs where American national security is protected and American standards are protected," Khanna concluded. Fuyao Glass America and Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. did not respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f36875342cf4db8e04b4 New poll shows Washington state voters are ready to end boys competing in girls' sports te 2026-10-09T14:00:08.812Z New poll shows Washington state voters are ready to end boys competing in girls' sports The people of Washington state haven't officially spoken yet, but new polling revealed what they might actually say.  The hottest-button issue on the Nov. 3 ballot is Initiative 638, a measure that would ban biological boys from competing against girls in K-12 sports. And Wednesday, data suggested that it has a strong chance of passing. Let's Go Washington, the group behind the initiative, released numbers showing that 56% of 7,500 of likely Washington voters would vote "yes" on I-638, 24% would vote "no" and 22% were undecided. In terms of support by political affiliation, the poll showed that 73% of Republican respondents support the measure, along with 48% of Democrats and 52% of independents. MAINE BALLOT INITIATIVE BARRING BOYS FROM USING GIRLS' LOCKER ROOMS IN DANGER OF BEING BLOCKED Keep in mind, this was not an independent poll, and the full methodology — including margin of error — has not been disclosed. But these data don't suggest a photo finish on the initiative come November so much as a rout. "We're not surprised by the results, because it's exactly what we've been hearing from people when we're making calls, knocking on doors and talking to people at events," Let's Go Washington communications director Hallie Herzberg told OutKick. "The opposition is loud and they're intimidating and they're trying to bully people into being quiet, but we've seen and heard from people standing with us saying "enough is enough, high school girls are not the villains." As it stands, 27 states have laws prohibiting biological males from competing against girls in K-12 sports. But 27 were won by Donald Trump in 2024, and none of those laws were enacted by voters. So not only could Washington become the first blue state with enforced gender separation in school sports, but also the first where voters themselves put that policy into place. This was a point of emphasis at an I-638 rally in Vancouver, Wash., last Saturday, where five female athletes who had to compete against biological males and/or share a locker room with them shared their stories. One of them spoke about two mustached boys flexing in the mirror of the girls locker room before her basketball game, while another detailed how the WIAA — Washington's high school sports governing body — launched an investigation for harassment and bullying because she said "you're a man" to an 18-year-old male her team had to compete against. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! But it wasn't just current or former Washingtonians speaking up on the issues — it was women from around the country. Because they know that I-638 passing could set off a chain reaction across the nation. "If we can show that a state like Washington has enough common sense to stand up for the girls and women, then any other state can do so as well," said student-athlete Frances Staudt. "I think we need to know that it's possible to be done." Opponents of the initiative aren't arguing that girls competing against boys is perfectly fine. Instead, they're resorting to scare tactics — warning that I-638 could subject girls to "invasive genital inspections" as early as kindergarten. But the initiative contains no language regarding such inspections, and as XX-XY Athletics founder Jennifer Sey has pointed out, none of the 27 states with enforced gender separation in sports are performing these exams. Why would it be different in Washington? WASHINGTON OFFICIALS WON'T BUDGE ON TRANS ATHLETE POLICY AFTER GIRL FILES SCOTUS APPEAL FOR ALLEGED ASSAULT Biological males taking over girls' spaces in sports is no phantom issue in the Evergreen State. Last year, trans track athlete Veronica Garcia won the Washington state title in the 400 meters. Last week, OutKick reported that a Washington family requested a SCOTUS injunction after their daughter was allegedly assaulted by a trans athlete last year. And this fall, Camas High cross country runner Logan Mihailoff switched from the boys team — where he finished 76th in a September event — to the girls team midseason. He has already won a varsity meet against the girls. These are precisely the kinds of situations that Let's Go Washington says I-638 is intended to prevent. Which is why Herzberg cautioned supporters not to take the poll results for granted. "It's not a shoo-in by any means," she said. "We don't feel like we can just relax now and ride the wave. There's still a ton of work that needs to be done." Don't underestimate the fear this bill's foes can instill in voters. It's what they specialize in. But this poll suggests Washingtonians are standing up to the bullies. Sanity may indeed prevail. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f10f75342cf4db8e043c MLW star Donovan Dijak calls Watermania event the 'craziest thing' he's ever done in the sport te 2026-10-09T13:50:07.603Z MLW star Donovan Dijak calls Watermania event the 'craziest thing' he's ever done in the sport Last month, OutKick Dropkick highlighted one of the most unique events in pro wrestling. Banger Zone Wrestling, a European promotion, held Watermania at an aquatics center in France. Videos from the event showed the ring propped up in a pool with wrestlers slipping and sliding in the ring and taking bumps into the water. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Major League Wrestling (MLW) star Donovan Dijak was a part of that event. He said in a recent interview that Banger Zone Wrestling called him to see if he was interested in performing at the event. He said when he initially saw it on social media, he thought it was the "craziest thing" he’d ever seen. When Dijak learned the company was going to put on another show, he had to be there and made it work despite having a booking at Progress Wrestling. He said he didn’t want to be on his "deathbed" thinking about the time he had passed on doing something as interesting as Watermania. "As I was watching the show and watching them put together the ring, I was like this is surreal, so much so that like just as a fan I started recording clips and the viral clip that everybody saw of the ring kind of tilting and coming back up was me," he told OutKick Dropkick. "I recorded that just as a fan, and then 20 minutes later I was wrestling in the ring, which I'm going to be honest, I'm always honest, did not feel safe because it was sopping wet. Thankfully, again, like we just talked about, when you get an opportunity like that, take advantage of the uniqueness of the scenario." Dijak said he only really wanted to perform moves into the water and maybe a headlock in the ring, "which is exactly what you saw." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "You saw me chokeslamming him into the water, moonsaulted in the water, then we brawled around the pool and he started drowning me and stuff like that because that's what's different," he said. "I can grab a headlock and do a headlock takeover and do a hip toss into a cool spot in any ring. I can do it any weekend. I do it all the time. When am I ever going to be able to chokeslam someone in off the top rope to the floor, basically into a pool that explodes with water and then moonsault into a pool. Never ever again, right? I knew I wanted to get out of that scenario, and we got so many incredible moments and incredible clips from that match." Dijak said he hopes to one day to wrestle his opponent, Scar, again in the future. "That was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience. I'm not saying I won't do it again, because I probably would if the opportunity presented itself, but it's not something I'm going to go out of my way to do like I did the first time because it was so much fun. It was such an incredible experience, but you know, there's some risk involved. There's always risk involved in professional wrestling. That ring, very wet, right, which is gonna happen. It's on a pool, right? So we knew the risks going in, but once you step in it and you start slipping around, you're like, we gotta get to the pool fast." Dijak is one half of a tag team known as The Skyscrapers. He was one half of the tag team champions for nearly a year before dropping the belt to the Good Brothers. The Skyscrapers can be seen in the ring on "Fusion," which airs on Tubi, Veeps and YouTube. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8f10c75342cf4db8e0418 Surveillance company Flock cuts staff as privacy backlash grows te 2026-10-09T13:50:04.737Z Surveillance company Flock cuts staff as privacy backlash grows Flock would not say if CEO Garrett Langley would take a pay cut following the reduction in workforce. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8eeb875342cf4db8e03c2 Dallas Cowboys fans leave ruthless comments for TE's wife after terrible game, Dak memes & Jerry's mad te 2026-10-09T13:40:08.933Z Dallas Cowboys fans leave ruthless comments for TE's wife after terrible game, Dak memes & Jerry's mad Welcome to Screencaps, "America's Best Daily Column," as named by the readers. Screencaps, which publishes seven-days-a-week, is a mix of sports, pop culture, and emails from sane readers from around the world. This column isn't for the coastal elites. Give us a week to steal your heart. Our track record is pretty good. Let's have some fun. That was pure cinema last night when Jerry Jones, 83, took his hand and slammed it into a table as his Cowboys were on their way to a loss to winless Tampa. Part of me actually felt bad for this geriatric, especially after he got all cocky earlier this season with that line about being a dangerous old man with money to burn. Uh, you might want to burn some of that money on coaches, Jer. The Buccaneers ran for 241 yards. Now, that's not all on the defensive coordinator, but this morning's Fort Worth Star-Telegram has a headline stating "In humiliating defeat, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator looks overwhelmed." BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER NOW SITS ON HOTTEST SEAT IN NFL AFTER COWBOYS COLLAPSE AGAINST BUCCANEERS Yeesh. Bad look, Jer. That coordinator would be 34-year-old Christian Parker. His defense just got lit up by an undrafted quarterback. The Cowboys were 9.5-point favorites. Let that sink in. While Jerry was banging his fist, Cowboys fans were on social media taking out their frustrations with tight end Jake Ferguson on his wife, influencer Haley Cavinder, who showed up to last night's game wearing these "Kiss my Dallas" pants. "Better divorce now when he still has money cause this was his last game," an angry fan wrote on Instagram. "Tell your husband to catch the DAMN BALL," another guy fired off. (Sorry if this Instagram embed doesn't load. I swear that's what the pants say on her butt.) And then there's this video where Haley is being ruthlessly mocked as well. "I assume he likes a lot of butter and eats with his hands?" one guy wrote of Ferguson. "It must be something greasy Although that duck that Prescott through was pretty greasy also," another guy tweeted after a late 4th quarter pass to Ferguson bounced off his face mask and into a Tampa defender's hands. It just kept going from there. "Maybe give him some extra hand wipes to wash all the butter off his fingers...good grief," some guy named Randy chirped. More observations from last night's game: JERRY JONES HAS NO 'SUCCESSION PLAN' FOR COWBOYS LEADERSHIP: 'JUST WON'T BE HERE TO TOSS MY TWO CENTS IN' 📩 Email: joe.kinsey@outkick.com Send photos, stories, tips, rants—whatever you've got. 📰 Screencaps Page: 👉 Read the latest Screencaps ▶️ YouTube: Screencaps with Joe Kinsey Subscribe for videos, rants, and behind-the-scenes. 🐦 Twitter/X: @JoeKinseyexp Tag me or drop a DM. 📸 Instagram: @OutKickScreencaps You guys need to start tagging me on content you're seeing. 📘 Facebook Page: Screencaps on Facebook 👥 Facebook Group: Join the Screencaps Community 📬 Mail (Thursday Night Mowing League): 27072 Carronade Dr, Unit A 155 Perrysburg, OH 43551 🗞️ Newsletter: 👉 Subscribe here At one point in September, I thought Hooters might be OK. The company announced it was releasing a 2027 bikini calendar, which was a great sign the breastaurant might hold on during these tough economic times. Then, on Thursday, Screencaps reader David E. tipped me off that he was hearing that the Daytona International Speedway Hooters was dead. He was right. The parent company removed the location from its website and updated its Facebook page to say the location had been permanently closed. This comes days after Jacksonville lost its last store. If a Hooters can't make it outside the most iconic holy spot in stock car racing, there's no hope. I'm not even sure if Hoots can survive in Clearwater where it all began. Can the company stop the bleeding? There's no sign it can at this point. – Ryan in Oklahoma is fed up: Not in the five figures, but I did have a pallet of ammo delivered to my front door, in an apartment complex, two days before it was supposed to be, and I wasn’t home.  And it was obviously ammo, straight up OD green cases.  Honestly surprised that no one either a) snagged it up or b) that Biden’s ATF/department of injustice didn’t target my ass.  Greater question needs to be asked; what is the quality of your delivery driver experience these days?  I swear to god, for my construction sites, I create a multiple page document that includes an address, a site contact, a Kmz, and literal 10 digit grid, and these mouth breathing truckers still manage to not figure out where to deliver.  Sure plenty of them are illegals, but holy hell even the ones who can speak English are the dumbest people you’ve ever encountered in a truck stop.  Idiocracy was supposed to be funny, NOT REAL LIFE.  Anyways,  enjoy a far more optimistic weekend than me being pissed about it all.  Cowboys still suck. Kinsey: My dad's retirement job is delivering equipment to job sites. He might be one of the final remaining English-speaking, sane delivery guys out there. Ryan, fly him out. He'll fit right in and get your stuff to where it needs to be. – Doug in Texas has a big decision to make on taking on a massive delivery: I saw your post about the $28K delivery. It made me chuckle as the firm I worked for sold last year. I have almost $500K in my 401K account that I need to roll over. Only the payroll company won’t do it. It’s a nationwide payroll company and they will not complete a direct company to company transfer. They insist on mailing me a check addressed to the new 401K sponsor so that I can complete the transfer myself. So I am left with trusting USPS with that check. Color me nervous. – Darren in McDonough emails: This incident happened at a XC meet in my wife’s hometown of Newnan recently. You never know these days. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/uga-student-charged-high-school-cross-country-race-attack.amp – Beer Guy Thomas V. in NC checks in: Home Depot officially joined my boycott list, by running a Christmas ad on the radio today. Kinsey: Full disclosure — Mrs. Screencaps is going on a girls' trip this weekend to a town with a massive Christmas store. She hasn't even decorated for fall. TOO DAMN SOON, MRS. SCREENCAPS! However, I'd prefer she goes now before it starts snowing in Michigan. – Paul in SoDak tells me: Good evening, Joe and screencaps nation. I want to apologize for my last correspondence…not that I think I made much of an impact on readers. Hating on Team Moms: Baseball in the moment after a 14-hour day and x wife drama wasn’t well thought out. I still won’t watch another minute of it, but that being said, God Bless America for playoff baseball…and football, lots of it. You graciously shared my post about my Dad passing earlier this year. He was a huge Dodgers fan, as was his father, which made me a Dodgers fan. I know there are a lot of people who definitely do not want them to three-peat, and I get it…payroll…LA etc…but watching them and the other series games…football…brings back great memories of watching games with him. We talked about the 1988 World Series so much my Mother, not a sports fan, probably knows more about it than most Dodgers fans. Like you say Joe, sports is a common denominator for so many. Enjoy it while you can, Joe; keep writing about it. Screencappers keep sharing your thoughts and experiences. I look forward to reading the column every day. I’m going to wear my Hershiser jersey to work tomorrow and stack shit on my friend who is a Yankees fan…good times. – Nick S. asks: Who do you think is the most obnoxious college sports fanbase?  I'd go with Pitt.  They haven't won a National Championship in any sport in 50 years, but you would never know it from the way they act.   THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Kinsey: This is the easiest question you could ask, Nick. It's simple: Michigan fans. The only time the school has won anything in 30 years comes when scumbag Jim Harbaugh goes out and magically comes up with some sign-stealing special agent who then sends the program on a massive string of success. Michigan fans now get to live with that era of show cause penalties, and scumbags being run out of college football. ########### SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER And that is it for this week. I was happy to see the emails pick up steam by the end of the week. It felt like we were in a quiet period there for a few weeks. For those of you in the path of the storm, stay safe. For the rest of us who are enjoying incredible weather, let's go have some fun. Have a great weekend. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8eeb775342cf4db8e03b9 WWE star Jacy Jayne has her eyes set on winning Money in the Bank, being 'obnoxious' with the briefcase te 2026-10-09T13:40:07.556Z WWE star Jacy Jayne has her eyes set on winning Money in the Bank, being 'obnoxious' with the briefcase Women’s United States champion Jacy Jayne is set to make her first appearance in the Money in the Bank ladder match with hopes of grabbing the briefcase and earning herself a world title shot. As far as her strategy goes, Jayne wasn’t exactly going to share that plan with OutKick Dropkick. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "I definitely have a strategy. I’m not going to tell you what it is," she said. "You gotta watch the match to find out. But I know all the girls in this match very, very well. I’ve been working with them for years. So, I’ve definitely been watching tape back to refresh my memory, like, this person moves like this. This person does this, let me watch out for that. "I’m ready to climb that ladder and be 'JC in the Bank.'" Jayne isn’t exactly looking too far ahead into a potential women’s champion she’s targeting. Right now, Stephanie Vaquer is the women’s world champion and Chelsea Green is the WWE women’s champion. Green would be the optimal target given both wrestlers are on the SmackDown roster. But Jayne made it clear everyone is a target. "Everyone’s a target. I want to keep everyone’s head on a swivel. I want them to not know what way I’m coming, when I’m coming. I might pretend I’m going to cash in 52 times before I actually cash in," she said. "I want people to be paranoid – terrified, paranoid, all of the above. "I want to be the most obnoxious human being alive with this briefcase." It wasn’t that long ago when Jayne was the NXT women’s champion. She told OutKick Dropkick in the spring she was ready for a main roster call-up. In April, Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid each made their SmackDown debuts. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Jayne proved she was more than ready to get to the main roster. "When you believe in yourself, you can accomplish crazy things," she said. "You almost fake it ‘til you make it in a way. I knew I was ready. There were times in the past that I was like, ‘I’m ready, I’m ready,’ but I wasn’t ready. "This time, I really knew I was ready and when I got that opportunity, I was not going to lighten up." Jayne won the women’s U.S. title against Tiffany Stratton and later saw her Fatal Influence stablemates – Henley and Reid – win tag team titles as well. She said she felt like a "proud mom" seeing them get some gold for themselves. "I felt like a, especially with Lainey because she’s so new coming into this (and) hasn’t been wrestling that long, I felt like a proud mom watching her win the title," she told OutKick Dropkick. "I feel like I’ve seen them also struggle and doubt themselves. Everyone has their ups and downs, it’s inevitable. So, when you see people that you care about get to the next level and win, it’s very special and I’m glad to be a part of it. Jayne will be competing in the women’s Money in the Bank ladder match on Saturday. She goes up against Sol Ruca, Lola Vice, Roxanne Perez, Lash Legend and Tiffany Stratton in that match to see who will become an immediate contender for the world title. The premium live event takes place Saturday at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and can be seen on ESPN Unlimited at 6 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8ea0775342cf4db8e02e9 How to save a video frame as a photo on your phone te 2026-10-09T13:20:07.962Z How to save a video frame as a photo on your phone Have you ever recorded a great video and then realized the moment you really wanted was buried somewhere in the middle? Maybe your grandchild flashed the perfect smile for half a second. Perhaps your dog made an expression you could never get again. You might even have caught the exact moment someone crossed a finish line or blew out birthday candles. A lot of us would pause the video and take a screenshot. That can work, but your phone may already have a better way to pull a frame directly from the video and save it as its own photo. Apple now makes this especially easy in iOS 27. Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy owners can do it too, although the buttons are in different places. Here's how to find them. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better health care. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com. HOW TO SEARCH ANYTHING ON IPHONE, GALAXY AND PIXEL Apple added a dedicated Save Video Frame as Photo option to the Photos app in iOS 27. It lets you find a specific moment in a video and save that frame as a separate image in your photo library. Steps to save a video frame on iPhone Your iPhone saves the frame as a separate photo in the Photos app. To find the photo you just saved, open Photos, tap Collections at the bottom, scroll to Recent Days, then tap Saved Today and look for the new frame. Samsung Galaxy phones have a similar tool built into the Gallery app. Once you find the moment you want, you can use the capture button to turn that video frame into a photo. Samsung notes that menus and settings can vary by Galaxy model, software version and region. To find the photo you just captured, open Gallery, tap Albums, tap View all if needed, then open the Video captures album. 12 BIGGEST APPLE WWDC 2026 TAKEAWAYS YOU NEED TO KNOW Pixel owners can use Google Photos to pull a still image from a video. Google calls the feature Export frame. Google has changed where this control appears in newer versions of Photos, so you may need an extra tap before you see it. Settings and wording may vary slightly depending on your version of Google Photos. If Export frame does not immediately appear, do not assume the feature disappeared. In newer versions of Google Photos, selecting the frame or tapping the camera icon can reveal the export control. Google Photos saves that moment as a separate still image. To find the photo you just created, return to the main Google Photos screen and look in your recent photos. You can also tap Collections and check the relevant album if needed. Taking a screenshot can still get the job done, especially when you are in a hurry. However, using the built-in frame tool gives you a dedicated photo created from the moment you selected in the video. It also makes the process easier because you do not have to worry about hiding video controls before taking the screenshot. Once the frame is saved, you can treat it like another photo in your library. The finished image can only be as good as the frame inside the original video. A sharp frame from a high-resolution video may look great. On the other hand, fast movement, low light or heavy compression can leave an individual frame blurry. ANDROID MALWARE CAN STEAL YOUR PIN AND BANK LOGINS Here is one tip that can make a big difference. Slowly move through the video around the moment you want instead of stopping at the first frame that looks good. Just a fraction of a second can change someone's expression or give you a sharper image. You may also find a frame with less motion blur than the one you originally noticed. This is especially handy with family videos, pets and sporting events where the best moment can disappear almost instantly. There is another phone trick that sounds similar but works differently. An iPhone Live Photo captures a brief period of movement around a still photo. Many Android phones offer a similar feature called Motion Photo. With those, you can often go back and choose a better frame from the short clip surrounding the original picture. Here, we are starting with an actual video and pulling one frame from that recording to create a separate still image. If you are trying to rescue a group photo because somebody blinked, Live Photos and Motion Photos may be the better place to start. Start with the same photo app you used to create the frame. On iPhone, the saved frame goes into your Photos library. On a Galaxy phone, Samsung saves it in Gallery and may also place it inside the Video captures album. Pixel owners will find the exported image in Google Photos. If you have thousands of photos on your phone, search can save you from endless scrolling. Names, locations and objects can often help narrow down the image much faster. I like this trick because so many of the moments we want to keep happen while we're recording video. You may think you missed the photo, only to discover that the exact expression or moment you wanted was sitting inside the recording all along. Apple, Google and Samsung each approach the feature a little differently, but you can get to the same result without downloading another app. Before deleting a video or giving up on a shot you thought you missed, take a closer look at the frames inside it. You may find a keeper. Have you ever pulled a great photo out of a video, and what other camera feature do you wish Apple, Google or Samsung would make easier to find? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e7ae75342cf4db8e025a La Propuesta 422 pide a votantes de Tucson que continúen financiando el Reid Park Zoo te 2026-10-09T13:10:06.099Z La Propuesta 422 pide a votantes de Tucson que continúen financiando el Reid Park Zoo Un mono ardilla de ojos grandes corre sobre un tronco mientras juega con su comida, metiéndose y sacándose un trozo de fruta de su boca. Detrás de él, otro mono trepa por la rama de un árbol con su larga cola enroscada en la corteza. Los monos ardilla se desplazan con rapidez por su insólito refugio en el desierto, saltando desde troncos y tablones de madera hacia gruesas cuerdas y recorriendo a toda prisa un túnel elevado que los lleva a un espacio interior más fresco para escapar del calor creciente. El “Templo de los Monos Pequeños” se ha convertido en un refugio seguro para Mango, Mateo, Hudson y, especialmente, Toto, quien fue rescatado del tráfico de fauna silvestre en 2023. Los visitantes del zoológico Reid Park se detienen a observar las acrobacias de los monos una reciente mañana de martes. La incorporación de los monos ardilla al zoológico fue uno de los primeros proyectos financiados por los contribuyentes después de que los votantes aprobaran un nuevo impuesto sobre las ventas con una vigencia de 10 años en 2017. Este impuesto del 0.1% ha contribuido a financiar la primera fase de mejoras del zoológico desde 2018, el año en que entró en vigor. Entre los proyectos financiados por los contribuyentes también se incluyen: un hábitat de laguna con temática de templo para flamencos chilenos de plumaje rosado intenso. Una entrada renovada y el área “World of Play” (Mundo de Juego), un parque infantil con exhibiciones sensoriales donde los niños pueden aprender sobre la naturaleza mientras trepan y gatean por diversos hábitats imaginarios. Los niños pueden caminar como pingüinos por una zona que recrea la Antártida helada, aprender sobre estas aves y trepar por una selva tropical sudamericana. El parque infantil es accesible para niños con cualquier tipo de capacidad física. La nueva ampliación “Pathway to Asia” (Camino a Asia), cuya inauguración está prevista para el 13 de noviembre, es el proyecto final de la primera fase de las mejoras del zoológico. “Pathway to Asia” creará un refugio en Tucson para dos tigres malayos, un dragón de Komodo, gibones, pandas rojos y el gato de las arenas, una especie adaptada al desierto. Una bandada de flamencos descansa a la sombra en el Zoológico de Reid Park el martes 15 de septiembre de 2026. Los flamencos chilenos fueron trasladados a un nuevo hábitat cerca de la entrada del zoológico en 2021, uno de los primeros proyectos financiados con un impuesto sobre las ventas aprobado por los votantes en 2017. Credit: Stephanie Casanova En noviembre, los votantes decidirán si prorrogan durante otros 20 años el impuesto sobre las ventas del 0.1 % — es decir, un centavo por cada 10 dólares gastados — para ayudar al zoológico a continuar con las mejoras de sus hábitats e instalaciones. Si se aprueba, la Propuesta 422 renovará la autorización de este impuesto sobre las ventas desde el 1 de enero de 2028 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2047.  El objetivo es “complementar esos fondos públicos con financiación privada”, señaló Nancy Kluge, directora ejecutiva de la Reid Park Zoological Society, entidad que administra el zoológico. Proyectos como “Pathway to Asia” se financian en un 85% con fondos de los contribuyentes y en un 15% con donaciones privadas. ¿Qué financiaría el impuesto? Si la Propuesta 422 es aprobada, el zoológico usaría la mayor parte de esos fondos para ampliar varios hábitats, brindando a los animales más espacio para desplazarse y explorar como parte de las fases 2 y 3 del plan maestro del zoológico, señaló Kluge. “Creo que la Fase 2 es la que más me entusiasma de todas, ya que una de las razones que me impulsó a llevar esto adelante fue el deseo de contar con espacios más amplios para nuestros animales”, señaló Kluge. La Fase 2 incluye rediseñar la exhibición de África para convertirla en una sabana, que es donde actualmente habitan los elefantes, las jirafas y los leones. El zoológico está trabajando para reubicar a sus cabras en hogares y granjas en el área de Tucson y así liberar espacio para dicho rediseño. Las fases 2 y 3 también supondrán la incorporación de nuevos animales, entre ellos facóqueros e hipopótamos pigmeos. El impuesto permitiría al zoológico seguir ofreciendo precios asequibles: $12.75 para adultos y $9 para niños, indicó Kluge. En cambio, la entrada al Zoológico de Phoenix cuesta casi $45 para un adulto y cerca de $33 para un niño. El zoológico ofrece programas como el pase cultural, disponible a través de la biblioteca del Condado de Pima, que otorga a los residentes del condado dos entradas gratuitas para visitar el recinto. Las personas de bajos ingresos que reciben asistencia del Programa de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC, por sus siglas en inglés) o del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) pagan una tarifa reducida de $2.50 por niño y $6.50 por adulto. Para calificar para WIC, los ingresos de una familia de cuatro miembros deben situarse dentro del 185% del nivel federal de pobreza; es decir, los ingresos del hogar deben ser menos de $5,088 mensuales antes de impuestos. Para calificar para SNAP, los ingresos de una familia de cuatro miembros deben situarse dentro del 200% del nivel federal de pobreza; es decir, los ingresos del hogar deben ser menos de $5,500 mensuales antes de impuestos. Ampliar el impuesto garantizaría que dichas tarifas se mantengan reducidas para los residentes del condado de Pima, señaló Kluge. El impuesto también ha cubierto el costo de las excursiones escolares de kínder de las escuelas de Tucson. ¿Cómo ha contribuido el impuesto sobre las ventas al zoológico? Este impuesto constituye la principal fuente de ingresos para el fondo del zoológico municipal. Dicho fondo se estimó en $17.1 millones para el año fiscal 2024 y se prevé que aumente a $18 millones para el año fiscal 2025, según los informes financieros de Tucson. La incorporación de nuevos animales y la renovación de instalaciones como el área “World of Play” (Mundo de Juego), así como la sustitución de aceras, la modernización de los baños y la creación de más zonas de sombra en el recinto — todo ello financiado en parte por el impuesto sobre las ventas — han atraído a más visitantes, dijo Kluge. Antes de la implementación del impuesto sobre las ventas en 2017, el zoológico recibía unos 480,000 visitantes al año. En los últimos tres años, el promedio anual ha ascendido a cerca de 600,000 visitantes; de ellos, casi 100,000 han accedido de forma gratuita o con descuento, indicó Kluge. Gracias a los ingresos generados por este impuesto, el Reid Park Zoo pudo contratar a dos veterinarios a tiempo completo, garantizando así que los animales cuenten con atención médica especializada todos los días, afirmó. A medida que el zoológico moderniza sus hábitats y sus instalaciones en general, demuestra a la Asociación de Zoológicos y Acuarios que tiene la capacidad de acoger y cuidar adecuadamente a más animales en peligro de extinción, dijo Kluge. El zoológico también respalda iniciativas de conservación mediante la concesión de subvenciones a programas y la colaboración con investigadores que protegen a los animales en su hábitat natural. “Para poder recibir a esos animales, queremos demostrar que apoyamos la conservación”, dijo Kluge. “Al fin y al cabo, la razón de que estos animales estén aquí es educar a la gente sobre su cuidado, para que así deseen protegerlos en la naturaleza”. Trabajadores de la construcción trabajan en el hábitat de los tigres malayos en el Zoológico de Reid Park el martes 15 de septiembre de 2026. Los dos tigres estarán alojados en la exhibición Pathway to Asia, que abrirá sus puertas el 13 de noviembre. Credit: Stephanie Casanova Cuando el zoológico reciba a los dos tigres malayos procedentes de otro zoológico a principios de noviembre, también obtendrá recomendaciones de cría como parte del plan de supervivencia de especies de la Asociación de Zoológicos y Acuarios. Quedan menos de 150 tigres malayos en libertad, según el Fondo Mundial para la Naturaleza de Malasia. Los cuidadores del zoológico pondrán en contacto a los dos tigres a través de una valla y se asegurarán gradualmente de que sean compatibles antes de intentar su reproducción. Los tigres dispondrán de dos hábitats y permanecerán separados la mayor parte del tiempo. “Los tigres se reproducen mejor cuando están separados, salvo durante la época de celo”, señaló Kluge. “Así que, tal vez, la ausencia aviva el deseo”. Comunicarse mejor con la comunidad El folleto informativo para los votantes de la ciudad de Tucson incluye ocho argumentos a favor de la propuesta. No se presentaron argumentos en contra. Kluge no tiene un plan concreto sobre cómo seguiría operando el zoológico sin los ingresos provenientes del impuesto sobre las ventas. “Ya encontraremos la manera”, afirmó. Es posible que el zoológico podría considerar aumentar el precio de las entradas, reducir el número de animales o cancelar los programas que ofrecían acceso gratuito o a precio reducido para evitar problemas financieros, dijo. “Algo en lo que no cederemos es en el cuidado de los animales”, aseguró. En 2020, mientras el zoológico avanzaba con las mejoras planificadas, se instalaron cercas temporales, relacionadas con pruebas de suelo, alrededor de uno de los dos populares estanques de patos de Reid Park, situado fuera del recinto del zoológico. Los residentes se sentían confundidos y molestos. Decían que el zoológico no había sido lo suficientemente transparente respecto a sus planes de ampliación y que no había dejado claro que dicha expansión eliminaría el apreciado estanque de patos del parque, un espacio de acceso gratuito donde la gente podía visitar e interactuar con la naturaleza. Oficiales del zoológico afirmaron que los planes se habían puesto a disposición del público y que no pretendían ocultar nada. Tras una serie de diálogos comunitarios facilitados, la ciudad presentó una solución: trasladaron el área de mantenimiento para hacer espacio y ampliar el zoológico en la dirección opuesta, dejando intacto el estanque de patos. Desde entonces, los funcionarios del zoológico han colaborado con la ciudad para informar mejor a los residentes sobre los cambios, no solo a través de sus propios boletines y redes sociales, sino también mediante los boletines y canales de comunicación municipales. Informaron a los vecinos del parque por correo postal sobre las obras y si estas podrían afectar a sus viviendas. Además, el sitio web del Reid Park Zoo cuenta con una sección titulada “El futuro de su zoológico” (“Future of Your Zoo” en inglés), donde se muestra a los residentes el plan maestro del recinto y se ofrecen actualizaciones a medida que avanza cada fase. Kluge subrayó que las dos siguientes fases de mejoras no alterarían la superficie que ocupa actualmente el zoológico. Bajo el calor creciente de una mañana de martes ya avanzada, la bandada de flamencos chilenos muestran sus habilidades de yoga, manteniéndose en perfecto equilibrio sobre una sola pata. Algunos duermen la siesta a la sombra de los árboles junto a la laguna, mientras otros se acicalan — o utilizan el pico para limpiarse el plumaje — y unos pocos se refrescan en el agua. Traducción: Susan Barnett.  The post La Propuesta 422 pide a votantes de Tucson que continúen financiando el Reid Park Zoo appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e7ac75342cf4db8e0251 Proposition 422 asks Tucson voters to keep funding Reid Park Zoo  te 2026-10-09T13:10:04.878Z Proposition 422 asks Tucson voters to keep funding Reid Park Zoo  A wide-eyed squirrel monkey runs across a log as it plays with its food, popping a chunk of fruit in and out of his mouth. Behind it, another monkey climbs up a tree branch, its long tail wrapped around the bark. The squirrel monkeys move fast through their unlikely haven in the desert, where they leap from tree trunks and wooden planks onto thick ropes, scurrying through an overhead tunnel to their cooler indoor space to escape the growing heat.  The Temple of Tiny Monkeys has become a safe space for Mango, Mateo, Hudson and, especially, Toto, who in 2023 was rescued from wildlife trafficking. Reid Park Zoo visitors stop to watch the monkey act on a recent Tuesday morning.  Bringing squirrel monkeys to the zoo was one of the first projects taxpayers funded after voters passed a new, 10-year sales tax in 2017. The 0.1% sales tax has helped pay for the first phase of zoo improvements since 2018, when the tax took effect. Taxpayer-funded projects also include: A temple-themed lagoon habitat for popsicle pink-feathered Chilean flamingos. An updated entrance and the World of Play area, a playground with sensory exhibits where children can learn about nature while climbing and crawling through different imagined habitats. Kids can waddle through a frozen Antarctica area and learn about penguins and climb through a South American rainforest. The playground is accessible to children of all physical abilities.  The new Pathway to Asia expansion, set to open Nov. 13, is the final project in Phase 1 of the zoo’s upgrades. Pathway to Asia will create a Tucson refuge for two Malayan tigers, a komodo dragon, gibbons, red pandas and the desert-adapted sand cat.  A flamboyance of flamingos rest in the shade at Reid Park Zoo on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The Chilean flamingos were moved to a new habitat near the entrance of the zoo in 2021, one of the first projects to be funded using a sales tax that voters approved in 2017. Credit: Stephanie Casanova In the November 3 general election, voters will decide whether to extend the 0.1% sales tax — or 1 cent for every $10 spent — for another 20 years to help the zoo continue its habitat and facility  upgrades. If passed, Proposition 422 would reauthorize the sales tax from Jan. 1, 2028 to Dec. 31, 2047.  The goal is to “leverage those public funds with private funding,” said Nancy Kluge, CEO of the Reid Park Zoological Society, which manages the zoo. Projects like Pathway to Asia are paid for with 85% taxpayer funds and 15% private donations, she said. What would the tax pay for? If Proposition 422 passes, the zoo would use the majority of that funding to enlarge several habitats, giving animals more room to roam and explore as part of phases 2 and 3 of the zoo’s master plan, Kluge said.  “Phase 2 is I think the one I’m most excited about of all of them because part of what drove me to move this forward was wanting bigger spaces for our animals,” Kluge said.  Phase 2 includes redesigning an Africa exhibit as a savannah, where the elephants, giraffes, and lions currently live. The zoo is working to rehome its goats across Tucson area homes and farms to make space for that redesign.  Phases 2 and 3 also would bring in more new animals, including warthogs and pigmy hippos.  The tax would allow the zoo to continue offering affordable prices, at $12.75 for adults and $9 for children, Kluge said. The Phoenix Zoo costs almost $45 for an adult and almost $33 for a child.  The zoo offers programs like the culture pass available at the Pima County Library, which give county residents two free zoo admission passes.  People with lower incomes who receive assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pay a reduced price of $2.50 per child and $6.50 for an adult. The federal food assistance programs are commonly known as WIC and SNAP, respectively. To qualify for WIC, a family of four needs to fall within 185% of the federal poverty level, meaning the household income is less than $5,088 a month before taxes. To qualify for SNAP a family of four needs to fall within 200% of the federal poverty level, meaning the household income is less than $5,500 a month before taxes. Extending the tax would ensure those rates remain reduced for Pima County residents, Kluge said. The tax has also covered the cost of kindergarten field trips from Tucson schools.  How has the sales tax supported the zoo?  The tax is the primary revenue source for the city’s zoo fund, which was estimated at $17.1 million in fiscal year 2024 and projected to increase to $18 million in fiscal year 2025, according to Tucson financial reports.  New animals and updated amenities like the World of Play, as well as replaced sidewalks, updated bathrooms and more shade to the zoo, all paid for in part by the sales tax, have attracted more visitors, Kluge said. Before the 2017 sales tax, the zoo would see about 480,000 visitors a year. In the last three years, the yearly average has grown to about 600,000 visitors, almost 100,000 of whom have visited for free or on a discount, Kluge said.  With sales tax revenue, Reid Park Zoo was able to hire two full-time veterinarians, ensuring animals have expert medical care available every day, she said.  As the zoo upgrades its habitats and greater campus it is able to show the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that it has the capacity to take in and properly care for more endangered animals, Kluge said. The zoo also supports conservation efforts by giving grants to programs and working with researchers who are protecting animals in the wild.  “For us to get those animals, we want to show that we’re supporting conservation,” Kluge said. “Because that’s the whole reason that these animals are here is to teach people about caring for the animals so that they’ll want to protect them in the wild.” Construction workers work on the Malayan tiger habitat at the Reid Park Zoo on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. The two tigers will be housed in the Pathway to Asia exhibit, which opens on Nov. 13. Credit: Stephanie Casanova As the zoo takes in the two Malayan tigers from another zoo in early November, they also will get breeding recommendations as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ species survival plan. There are less than 150 Malayan tigers left in the wild, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature, Malaysia. The zookeepers will introduce the two tigers through a fence and gradually make sure they’re compatible before breeding. The tigers will have two habitats and stay separated most of the time.  “The tigers, they breed best when they’re apart, except during breeding season,” Kluge said. “So, absence makes the heart grow fonder, maybe.” Communicating better with the community The city of Tucson’s voter pamphlet includes eight arguments in support of the proposition. No arguments were submitted against it.  Kluge doesn’t have a specific plan for how the zoo would move forward without sales tax revenue. “We will work it out,” she said.  The zoo may have to look into raising admission prices, decreasing the amount of animals or ending programs that allowed free or reduced entry prices to avoid financial trouble, she said.  “One thing we won’t compromise on is animal care,” she said. In 2020, as the zoo moved forward with planned upgrades, temporary fences tied to soil testing went up around one of two popular duck ponds in Reid Park, outside of the zoo.  Residents were confused and upset. They said the zoo wasn’t transparent enough in its plans to expand and wasn’t clear that the expansion would remove the park’s beloved duck pond, a free space for people to visit and interact with nature.  Zoo officials said its plans were made available to the public, and they weren’t trying to hide anything. After facilitated community discussions, the city presented a solution. They moved their maintenance yard to make space for expansion of the zoo in the opposite direction, leaving the duck pond untouched.  Since then, zoo officials have worked with the city to not only better inform residents of changes through its own newsletters and social media but also through the city’s newsletters and communications channels. They informed the park’s neighbors through mailers when construction was happening and if it might impact their homes. And the Reid Park Zoo website has a “Future of Your Zoo” section, showing residents the zoo’s master plan and providing updates as each phase moves forward.   Kluge stressed that the next two phases of upgrades would not change the existing footprint of the zoo.  In the rising summer heat of a recent late Tuesday morning, the flock of Chilean flamingos show off their yoga skills, balancing perfectly on one foot. Some nap under the shade of the trees next to the lagoon, while others preen themselves – or use their beak to clean their feathers – and a few cool off in the water.  The post Proposition 422 asks Tucson voters to keep funding Reid Park Zoo  appeared first on AZ Luminaria. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e55a75342cf4db8e0221 Voter anger gives Democrats a boost in governor’s races, but not everywhere te 2026-10-09T13:00:10.567Z Voter anger gives Democrats a boost in governor’s races, but not everywhere Editor’s Note: Elections are about more than who wins. They determine who will govern — and what comes next. The State Affairs 6 focuses on six races, issues or ballot... Subscribe Already a subscriber?  Login The post Voter anger gives Democrats a boost in governor’s races, but not everywhere first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e55875342cf4db8e0218 Can Arizona afford all this investment? Let’s do the math. te 2026-10-09T13:00:08.500Z Can Arizona afford all this investment? Let’s do the math. Michael Barrio Arizona wants to be a place where businesses build, manufacturers invest, and families put down roots. However, every new factory, data center, and household adds to the state’s electricity needs — and the state is projecting a 40% increase in peak electricity demand over the next 15 years. Whoever is governor after the November election will inherit this challenge, and while the politics may change, the underlying math won’t. Arizona needs a lot more power, and it needs to stay affordable. That is already getting a lot harder, with utilities like APS proposing double-digit rate hikes for residential customers. That’s the equivalent of residential bills spiking 16%, or about $20 a month—real money for families already stretched thin by Arizona summers. Arizona doesn’t need to build everything, everywhere, all at once. The state needs to be smart about where and how it invests, so new infrastructure delivers real value for families and businesses. This is Arizona’s speed-to-power test, and it comes down to three things the Governor must get right: 1) get more power from the existing grid now, 2) build faster and better, and 3) keep Arizona open for business with prudent guardrails. Get More Power from the Grid We Have Now New transmission lines can take decades or more to permit and build. Arizona doesn’t have that kind of time, so the fastest path to more power is getting more out of what’s already standing.  Reconductoring existing transmission lines — replacing old wires with modern, higher-capacity ones on the same towers—can double a line’s existing carrying capacity. Grid-enhancing technologies can squeeze more from the wires we have, and Arizona can unlock real capacity in months, not years. Meanwhile, the batteries, smart thermostats, electric vehicles, and rooftop solar already sitting in homes and garages across the state can feed power back to the grid at exactly the moments demand peaks, typically a handful of hot summer afternoons each year that put the most strain on the electricity grid. The state should expand access to these tools and build utility programs that reward customers for participating. Done right, they save households money and reduce the need for costly new infrastructure.  Build Faster and Better  The state will also need to build significant new generation, and quickly. Geography works in our favor with Arizona’s abundance of natural resources like solar, wind, and geothermal, which are increasingly cheaper to build than new gas plants and can come online in a fraction of the time.  But cheap and fast power doesn’t matter if it’s stuck in a permitting queue. Siting, permitting, and interconnection processes must also be streamlined so businesses can continue investing and communities can get the power they need. The Governor should set a clear speed-to-power agenda for new energy infrastructure and improve transparency by giving projects predictable timelines, making Arizona a state where resources can move from planning to construction without unnecessary delay. Keep Arizona Open for Business  Arizona is one of the country’s leading states for data center development, with Phoenix ranking as the fourth-largest data center capital. Growth at this scale requires thoughtful planning and clear safeguards.  The state should create a clear set of rules for all large energy users, including data centers, that gives major employers a predictable path to power, places guardrails around how costs for serving new growth are allocated, and protects Arizona’s affordability advantage so the state can continue attracting investment without shifting costs onto families and small businesses. Get the Math Right  The Governor will need to match Arizona’s appetite for growth with an energy strategy that’s practical, affordable, and built to deliver. That means using every cost-effective tool available today while building the new infrastructure the state will need tomorrow. Striking that balance will keep Arizona competitive, open for business, and nimble for what comes next. Michael Barrio is the Arizona lead for Advanced Energy United. The post Can Arizona afford all this investment? Let’s do the math. first appeared on Arizona Capitol Times. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e2fe75342cf4db8e0197 Severe turbulence diverts New York City flight to Miami, 8 injured te 2026-10-09T12:50:06.963Z Severe turbulence diverts New York City flight to Miami, 8 injured Eight people were hospitalized after a New York City-bound flight was diverted following severe turbulence on Friday, a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department told Fox News Digital.  Avianca Flight 042 took off from Medellin, Colombia and landed in Miami around 3:30 a.m. local time.  After the eight injured passengers were directed to a local hospital, the remaining passengers departed for New York's John F. Kennedy Airport at 8:15 a.m., the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e2fd75342cf4db8e018e Dak Prescott heckled by car service driver after embarrassing loss, and then things got worse te 2026-10-09T12:50:06.001Z Dak Prescott heckled by car service driver after embarrassing loss, and then things got worse The Dallas Cowboys suffered their annual 'embarrassing loss that nobody saw coming' Thursday night to the previously winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it was due in large part to Dak Prescott. Put simply, the veteran signal-caller was bad. Really bad. Prescott led the Cowboys to a touchdown on the opening drive of the game, and then was invisible for the rest of the night. He finished with 316 yards, but threw two interceptions, including a game-ending pick on a tipped ball in the red zone on the final possession. It was a horrible night for the Cowboys. Just horrible. BRIAN SCHOTTENHEIMER NOW SITS ON HOTTEST SEAT IN NFL AFTER COWBOYS COLLAPSE AGAINST BUCCANEERS Jerry Jones was seen in his suite looking visibly frustrated after the last interception. Fans were on edge all night. Ceedee Lamb got hurt in the second half and barely played. Most importantly, Dak wasn't very good ... And everyone let him hear about it. I mean everyone: "Embarrassing," an unidentified person — who witnesses say was a car service driver — can be heard saying off camera. "You heard me," he added. "You said it once I look off, huh?" Prescott then turns around and responds. Whoooooooooooooof. Not great! Things are NOT great in Jerry's World today. At all. Bad look here for Dak, by the way. Sure, the driver probably needs to keep his mouth shut given Jerry possibly signed his check last night, but he also didn't just go out there and lay a dud in primetime in a game everyone expected him to win. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The Cowboys were whopping 8.5-point favorites Thursday night. The Bucs were winless and WITHOUT Baker Mayfield. And they still won. On the road. So, no, this worker didn't lay a dud last night. Dak did. That's life as a quarterback in the NFL, by the way. It's the price you pay for playing the highest-stress position in the league. You're the hero win your teams win, and you're the villain when they lose. Fair or not, that's how it goes. By the way ... what are the chances Jerry sees this and gives this guy a promotion? I'm serious. Again, Jerry Jones looked FURIOUS last night after Dak's final interception. He was boiling in his suite. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER Heck, this worker may be sitting in that booth for the next game! Let's just hope Dak gives him a better performance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8e0aa75342cf4db8dff81 Ex-WWE star to make TNA debut at Bound for Glory, challenge for tag team titles te 2026-10-09T12:40:10.408Z Ex-WWE star to make TNA debut at Bound for Glory, challenge for tag team titles Kiera Hogan returned to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) to help Allie win the Knockouts Tag Team Championship at Slammiversary against The Elegance Brand and with that feud behind them, the duo have been riding high as a team. So much so that Allie and Hogan challenged Zoey Serrano on Thursday’s "Impact" as the wrestler had been a thorn in their sides over the last few weeks. Allie said that she and Hogan were "fighting champions" and weren’t going to back down from anyone. Hogan told Serrano they would see her and a partner of her choosing at Bound for Glory on Sunday. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE It didn’t take long for Serrano to make the call. "Dude, I’m just going to jump straight into business here – I have a proposition for you," Serrano said in a backstage segment showing her on a video call with the person she wanted to team up with. "Kiera Hogan and Allie just called me out and it’s going to be for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship. I need your help dude. Are you available for little ol’ me?" On the other line? Shayna Baszler. "You don’t have to pay me to get into a fight with you. Just tell me when and where to be," Baszler said begrudgingly. "… As long as I get to break something I’m there." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! The match was made official. Baszler will make her TNA debut teaming with Serrano to take on Allie and Kiera Hogan for the Knockouts Tag Team Championship. Baszler is an accomplished grappling champion who jumped into pro wrestling in the mid-2010s. She made her mark in WWE in 2017, first becoming the NXT women’s champion before moving up to the main roster and becoming a three-time tag team champion. Baszler and Serrano have tag team history. The two teamed up in WWE multiple times in pursuit of the women’s tag team titles, but were never able to accomplish the goal there. Both wrestlers would end up parting ways with WWE and now find themselves back in the championship mix – this time, with TNA. TNA will hold its premier event in Bound for Glory on Sunday in Tampa, Florida. The pay-per-view will coincide with the TNA Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The class will include Amazing Red, Konnan and ODB. Mickie James is also set to make an appearance at the show. Elsewhere, the Bound for Glory card is stacked with championship and grudge matches. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8de4f75342cf4db8dfef2 Behind France's student riots: Communists, unions and a global propaganda network te 2026-10-09T12:30:07.210Z Behind France's student riots: Communists, unions and a global propaganda network When young adults stormed France's Bastille Thursday, a little-known media outlet called BreakThrough News sent followers a "BREAKING" alert: "French students flood Bastille Square in Paris." But that isn't the full story. A Fox News Digital investigation has found that a transnational network of far-left communist and socialist organizations is seizing on France’s fiery student protests to advance a wider political and ideological agenda, using tactics deployed in the United States over the past decade to amplify unrest, deepen divisions and project an image of chaos. Earlier in the week, BreakThrough News splashed another headline across the front of its website: "French students shut down schools in historic strike against austerity," mobilizing "with support from unions and progressive forces." But those "progressive forces" aren't limited to students demanding education reform as part of their "Lycéenne Mobilisation," or high school student mobilization. From France to the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Greece and India, adults with deep pockets are tapping France's school protests and turning a domestic education dispute into a platform for broader political and ideological confrontation. BreakThrough News is a pro-communist propaganda outlet based in New York City, funded by an American-born, Shanghai-based communist tech tycoon, Neville Roy Singham, who has financed a network of communist and far-left groups in the U.S. that have capitalized on grievances to stoke similar street unrest for almost a decade. A Fox News Digital investigation traces how a movement that the media is mostly framing as students protesting deteriorating school conditions is actually part of an extensive infrastructure of unions, communist activists, far-left political parties and international media organizations that are organizing demonstrations, calling strikes, mobilizing supporters and broadcasting the unrest around the world with "BREAKING" alerts. In a digital analysis of scores of news articles, social media posts and public statements, Fox News Digital has identified 50 organizations in the French student protest movement and its wider network of supporters and international amplifiers, revealing an activist ecosystem extending far beyond the students who launched the demonstrations. In the network of 50 groups, 15 are student or youth groups, including several communist youth movements and a Muslim student association. The remaining 35 adult groups include a dozen labor unions; eight communist or socialist organizations; five groups spanning other issues from taxes to parental advocacy, environmental activism, economic justice, international media and diaspora organizing; five civil-rights or human-rights groups; four political parties, including La France Insoumise, or France Unbowed, and the French Communist Party; one Palestinian advocacy groups that complete the "red-green" alliance of leftists with Muslims. FRANCE’S TEEN RIOTS TAKE EXPLOSIVE NEW TURN AS GOVERNMENT POINTS FINGER AT HARD LEFT The network stretches from French classrooms and labor federations to communist organizations in Greece and Britain and international socialist media outlets, such as BreakThrough News, demonstrating how a domestic education dispute has attracted organizations advancing broader political agendas involving capitalism, "austerity," policing, military spending and Israel. "What we're seeing here is the same Red-Green ecosystem that disrupts infrastructure chokeholds in our country such as the Brooklyn Bridge, college campuses and congressional hearings," Mike Gonzalez, a senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation, told Fox News Digital. "And in the case of BreakThrough News, the same sugardaddy — Neville Roy Singham." The case offers a revealing look at the ambitions of France's revolutionary left. Even in a country with powerful labor unions, an established Communist Party, a substantial parliamentary left and a long tradition of street protest, these organizations are demanding political and economic changes that go well beyond the existing left-wing establishment. As one far-left environmental group, Les Soulèvements de la Terre, or "Earth Uprisings," declared in the midst of the riots, "Glory to the rebellious high school students." The statement invoked a call for broader political subversion: "Pour un soulèvement antifasciste" – "For an antifascist uprising." The network's amplification of France's protests illustrates how a local confrontation can be presented to international audiences as part of a broader struggle against Western governments and institutions. "The communist Red and the Islamist Greens have nothing in common but a common enemy, the Judeo-Christian, capitalist, free West, led by the U.S.," Gonzalez said. "Their goal is to dismantle us." The situation in France is potentially even more dangerous, according to Gonzalez, who cited the European nation's well-established and active communist parties and a history of government changing by street violence. He noted the fall of the Fourth Republic in 1958 after large protests over Algeria, and that the government nearly fell in 1968 over student protests. "And of course, there was the blood-drenched violence of the 1789 French Revolution," Gonzalez added. FRANCE ROCKED BY STUDENT RIOTS AS HUNDREDS ARRESTED, VIOLENCE SPREADS NATIONWIDE Since late September, politicians from the far-left political party, La France insoumise, were seen working with students organizing blockades in Seine-Saint-Denis, a low-income suburb northeast of Paris. French-Moroccan journalist Nora Bussigny wrote that "many elected officials" from La France Insoumise "have indeed worked to co-opt the student protests, at the risk of seeing them spiral out of control: by fanning the flames, discrediting institutions like the police, and legitimizing the principle of political violence." Soon after, a wide network of far-left groups put out the call for tens of thousands of secondary school students and supporters to march through Paris on Oct. 6, while demonstrations spread across France. Student organizations in the network of 50 include the Union Syndicale Lycéenne, or High School Students' Union; Union Étudiante, or Student Union; Fédération des Associations Générales Étudiantes, or Federation of General Student Associations; and Union Nationale des Étudiants de France, or National Union of Students of France, helped mobilize students for the Oct. 6 demonstrations. Other student organizations, including Solidaires Étudiantes, or Solidaires Students, have joined the broader campaign. The organizational machinery supporting the mobilization extends beyond the teenagers who first took to the streets. National labor federations and professional education unions have called on adult workers to join the mobilization, bringing the institutional reach of organized labor into the student movement. The Confédération nationale du travail, or National Confederation of Labour, declared: "The demands of high school students are also ours. They are right to revolt." The adult-led labor organizations in the network of 50 include: the Confédération générale du travail, or General Confederation of Labour; Force Ouvrière, or Workers' Force; and Union nationale des syndicats autonomes, or National Union of Autonomous Trade Unions. Several education-sector unions called for a strike and demonstration in support of the high school movement. The organizations include the CFDT Public Education, Training and Research; CGT Éduc'action; the National Federation of Education, Culture and Vocational Training–Workers' Force; SUD Éducation; and Syndicat National des Enseignements de Second Degré, the National Union of Secondary Education, affiliated with the Unitary Trade Union Federation. The support extends beyond teachers and students into a wider collection of organizations, including parents' associations, civil-rights groups, antiracist organizations and political movements. Among them are the Fédération des Conseils de Parents d’Élèves, or Federation of Parents' Councils; Ligue des Droits de l’Homme, or Human Rights League; Mouvement Contre le Racisme et Pour L'amitié entre Les Peuples, or Movement Against Racism and for Friendship Between Peoples; and SOS Racisme, or SOS Racism. TRUMP, WALTZ LINK FRANCE RIOTS TO MASS IMMIGRATION AS THOUSANDS ARE ARRESTED In Paris on Tuesday, the big day of the protests, the ideological character of the mobilization was visible on the streets. In Paris, activists waved red flags of the far-left Fédération Syndicale Étudiante, or Student Trade Union Federation. Some demonstrators wore Palestinian keffiyeh scarves covering parts of their faces as they marched behind a bright red banner bearing the words "Contre Les Guerres Impérialistes," French for "Against Imperialist Wars." The slogan is a recurring political message among anti-war, feminist and revolutionary-left organizations. The message on the red banner continued, "Guerre De Clase !" or "Class War!" over a bright yellow image of the hammer and sickle. The banner identified the Young Communists, associated with the Mouvement Jeunes Communistes de France, or Young Communists Movement of France, which works closely with the French Communist Party. Activists carried flags bearing the communist hammer and sickle. On Instagram, the organization announced the launch of "Democratic and Antifascist Vigilance Committees." "High school students neglected, pro-Palestinian activists persecuted, unionists fired. State repression against our democratic rights has intensified in recent years," the group declared. FRENCH SCHOOL RIOTS DEEPEN AS EXPERTS POINT TO FAR-LEFT ALLIANCE FUELING ‘BROADER CONFRONTATION’ At the protest, Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the French Communist Party, took photos with protesters and later posted a message on X: "Standing alongside high school students in Paris, together with Communist elected officials and activists." Red flags with white stars and the message "Parti Communiste Français" flapped around him. Online the French Communist Party has continued advancing other political campaigns, including a demand to stop supplying arms to Israel, under the slogan "Stop arming the Palestinian genocide!" On Wednesday, after the peak protests, the Nouveau Parti anticapitaliste – L’Anticapitaliste, "The New Anticapitalist Party," rallied supporters, declaring there are "always more reasons to mobilize." Other revolutionary-left groups, including Le Poing Levé, or The Raised Fist, and Révolution Permanente, or Permanent Revolution, have promoted solidarity between high school students and university activists. FRANCE EXPLODES AGAIN AS STUDENTS RIOT OVER EDUCATION In Saint-Denis, where the protests began, the Parti des Indigènes de la République, or Party of the Indigenous of the Republic, shared a photograph of young men standing outside Lycée Paul Éluard, a high school that has become a symbol of the unrest. As red smoke billowed above them, the students stood in front of large gray letters spelling out the school's name, holding a Palestinian flag. The school was later featured in the New York Times under the headline, "The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting." In the network of 50 groups, Étudiants Musulmans de France, or Muslim Students of France, rallied followers to protest for the right of youth to "study with dignity." And members of Urgence Palestine, or "Palestine Emergency," marched proudly in the student protests with the Palestinian flag. Elsewhere, French lawmaker Louis Boyard of the far-left party, La France insoumise waved a Palestinian flag while standing at Paris-Est-Créteil University with students as they blocked their campus. In marches, their activists wave trademark purple flags that flutter with the group's acronym "FI" and a white φ symbol symbol for the Greek word "phi." POWER COUPLE OF CHAOS: HOW A TYCOON AND ACTIVIST BUILT A 'REVOLUTIONARY BASE' AT THE HOUSE OF SINGHAM On Wednesday, BreakThrough News published an article portraying the demonstrations as a "historic strike against austerity." It also published a dramatic Instagram video of Bally Bagayoko, the far-left mayor of Saint-Denis and a politician with La France insoumise, sliding in front of students during a confrontation with police. BreakThrough News described the scene as Bagayoko protecting "a line of French students from police as they attack the protesters." The anti-policing video received about 346,000 likes in one day. Among the accounts that liked the video were Twitch influencer Hasan Piker, a self-described Marxist; BreakThrough News editor Zoe Alexandra; the Houston chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, the Pittsburgh chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace and other groups in the Singham network. Earlier this year, Piker traveled to Cuba as part of a far-left "caravan" supporting the island nation's communist government. There, he took a photo with Jodie Evans, Singham's wife and co-founder of CodePink, which has received $1.33 million from Singham. From Latin America, teleSUR, an international television network in the Singham network, frequently circulates material from left-wing media outlets including BreakThrough News, and it shared footage of French students clashing with police. The video featured a dramatic soundtrack and the headline: "TENSIONS ESCALATE...." FRANCE’S VIOLENT STUDENT PROTESTS RAISE WARNING FOR AMERICA: ‘A CAUTIONARY TALE’ As French students stormed the streets, the Communist Youth of Greece publicly expressed solidarity with their movement. "Victory for the struggle of the school students in France!" the group said in a statement. BreakThrough News quoted the Greek communist organization in its France coverage, describing the developments as "foreshadowing more student struggles to follow." Another international connection runs through Indian Alliance Paris, a small France-based organization of students, researchers and professionals who describe themselves as committed to a "democratic and egalitarian" India. In mid-January 2023, Indian Alliance Paris co-sponsored a teach-in in Manhattan, opposing the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The venue: the People's Forum Inc., a midtown Manhattan hub for communist organizing that Singham launched in 2017 with $22.44 million in funding. Over the past near decade, leaders of the People's Forum have coordinated hundreds of protests across America's streets. The People's Forum co-sponsored the event with Democratic Socialists of America and other organizations in the Singham-funded activist ecosystem, including CodePink and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. In mid-May 2024, the People's Forum hosted a screening of a 1967 French film "La Chinoise," and described the film as a story about a small group of French students studying Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong, "trying to find out their position in the world and how to change the world to a Maoistic community using terrorism." Mao unleashed mass political persecution, violence, imprisonment and social upheaval in China. Attendees were invited to purchase an $8 "solidarity ticket." On Tuesday, Indian Alliance Paris promoted the French student agitation while drawing parallels with student demonstrations in India. It posted a message on X, sending a heart emoji "to Gen Z: In France. In India. Bravo for today." The result is a self-reinforcing cycle: far-left activist networks amplify protests around the world, then package the unrest as evidence of a growing global uprising. On Thursday, after the French students had headed home after their siege on Bastille, BreakThrough News posted a collage on Instagram of short video clips from the U.S., Spain, India, France, Brazil, Belgium. Chile and Germany with youth waving communist flags, clashing with police and flooding the streets. It posted a headline in bold capital letters over the videos: "YOUTH RISE UP AROUND THE WORLD." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8dbf575342cf4db8dfe84 Divers uncover ancient treasures linked to Roman giant who helped shape American history te 2026-10-09T12:20:05.554Z Divers uncover ancient treasures linked to Roman giant who helped shape American history A 2,100-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Turkey has revealed thousands of luxury dishes of a type once prized by Cicero, the famed Roman statesman whose writings later influenced America's Founding Fathers — with an expert calling the find "quite rare."  The recovery was recently announced by Turkish officials, the state-run Anadolu Agency (AA) reported Sept. 28. Pictures show divers working among piles of ancient pottery, with ceramic plates and bowls scattered across the sandy seabed. ONE OF HISTORY'S MOST FAMOUS SAYINGS ABOUT ROME MAY BE WRONG, NEW STUDY SUGGESTS The artifacts include 122 different forms and sizes of plates, bowls and trays, including dishes used for nuts, soup and fish. Researchers believe the ship was traveling from Rhosus to Rome when it struck a shallow area during a storm and sank, according to AA. The wreck lies about 138 to 180 feet below the surface. The discovery is particularly significant because the ceramics are believed to have originated in Rhosus, a production center mentioned in the writings of Cicero — though there's no evidence that the recovered dishes belonged to Cicero himself. Cicero, one of ancient Rome's most celebrated orators and politicians, significantly influenced the U.S.'s Founding Fathers, especially Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. DIVERS UNCOVER HUNDREDS OF ANCIENT RELICS NEAR SHIPWRECK UNTOUCHED FOR 2,100 YEARS In a letter to his friend Atticus in 50 B.C., the statesman wrote that he had ordered ceramic vessels from Rhosus for him, according to AA. Taco Terpstra, a professor of classics and history at Northwestern University, told Fox News Digital that the discovery offers an unusual opportunity to connect ancient artifacts with historical writings. "It's unusual that we have so much of this type of ceramic," Terpstra said. DAMAGED FRAGMENT DEEMED 'UNREMARKABLE' TURNS OUT TO BE RARE PIECE OF HOMER'S 'ODYSSEY' HISTORY He explained that coins found aboard the ship help researchers date the wreck, while the pottery can be traced to a production region in what is now southern Turkey and northern Syria. The combination of archaeological evidence, ancient coins and historical writings makes the discovery especially rare, he said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Terpstra also described the ceramics as "the equivalent of fine china" today. "This is not ordinary tableware," he said. "This is not the kind of stuff that ordinary Romans would have on their table." CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "This is for a high-end market, which is one reason why Cicero talks about these." Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said the ceramics were remarkably well preserved because clay had been packed between them before they were placed in wooden crates — a detail that caught Terpstra's attention. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The historian suggested the material may have been unfired clay, although he noted that the report did not specify its exact form. "I imagine they meant unfired soft clay, which, when the ship went down, preserved the ceramics to a very high degree," Terpstra said. Terpstra added that, while Roman shipwrecks in the Mediterranean are "quite common," the convergence of historical evidence makes this find exceptional. "It's quite rare for all of it … [all] the lines of evidence to come together, like monetary, archeological, literary," Terpstra said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8dbf475342cf4db8dfe7b Aaron Judge's frustration with Yankees is understandable, but his 'all-in' criticism misses the mark te 2026-10-09T12:20:04.669Z Aaron Judge's frustration with Yankees is understandable, but his 'all-in' criticism misses the mark I preface this by saying Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone have overstayed their welcome in the Bronx. But Aaron Judge knows how the average New York Yankees fan operates, and quite frankly, he has played them like a fiddle over the last couple of weeks. When Boone confirmed that Judge had a "moderate" calf strain, Judge made it a point that night that he was not happy his manager, who has his players’ backs to a fault, had divulged that (obviously true) information. He made it known that if it were up to him, he’d be on the field in the postseason, arguably putting pressure on the team. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Then, minutes after the Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, he all but threw the front office under the bus. Judge said he wanted the organization to be "all-in," and when asked if he felt they had been, he said, "it’s tough to say." "I want to trade for everybody, sign everybody every single year, but I know that's not realistic. They give us a winning team every single year, but that's not good enough here in New York. We're the Yankees. You've got to go out there and expect championships and go all-in every year. I'm excited to see what they do," Judge said. It goes without saying that the offseason of running back practically the same team, headlined by giving Trent Grisham the $22 million qualifying offer, was not exactly a decision made in a Mensa meeting. But the Yankees have a payroll of over $308 million. The three teams remaining in the American League have a combined payroll of $273.4 million. Are the Rays, Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians "all-in"? Look, guys like Grisham, Ryan McMahon and Jazz Chisholm didn’t work here, whether it was the weight of New York or an organizational philosophy just not meshing. Maybe Cashman should have made a harder push for, say, catcher Adley Rutschman – although Austin Wells’ bat was the least of the Yankees' concerns after the All-Star break and in October. Maybe there are a few prospects out there, like Jasson Dominguez, Clint Frazier and Miguel Andujar, that Cashman held on to for too long. Maybe gambling on the future of Anthony Volpe instead of bringing in the proven Corey Seager (who just hit a career-worst .227 at age 32 with six years left on his deal) was the wrong move. Maybe doing the same with George Lombard Jr. and passing on Tarik Skubal (as if they really needed him) is a mistake, too. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER But before Judge even had his first arbitration case, the Yankees acquired reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton, eventual MVP candidate DJ LeMahieu, and bona fide ace Gerrit Cole, fresh off a 326-strikeout, 2.50 ERA season. Throughout his tenure, they have added players like Anthony Rizzo, Carlos Rodon, Cody Bellinger, Devin Williams, David Bednar, Luis Garcia and Max Fried, while turning almost anyone who walks into the bullpen into a threat. The Yankees have developed their next MVP candidate in Ben Rice, and Cam Schlittler is going to win the Cy Young Award next month in his first full MLB season. Meanwhile, anyone reading this would be lucky to name a total of 10 people on this year’s notably all-in Rays, White Sox and Guardians. To make a guess, the one "all-in" move that could have been made was keeping Juan Soto. The Yankees acquired him after missing the postseason in 2023, knowing he was going to free agency. Soto hit a career-high 41 home runs to help the Yankees to their first World Series appearance since 2009 , as Judge and Soto were the best 1-2 tandem in recent memory. That only lasted for a year, though, as the New York Mets won the Soto sweepstakes with a 15-year, $765 million deal. The Yankees offered 16 years and $760 million, but the Mets offered Soto travel, suites and $40 million more if he does not opt out after his fifth season. I mean, are we really going to be mad at the front office that Soto chose to take over $800 million with the Mets? And if Soto were still in the Bronx, Bellinger and Fried would not be, so there would be something else to complain about. Were the Yankees "all-in" when they acquired Scott Brosius to play third base ahead of the 1998 season instead of, say, Ken Caminiti, who won the NL MVP just one year prior? Going all-in doesn’t mean having an All-Star everywhere, and Judge obviously knows that. Sometimes, "all-in" is simply masked as players playing well. Speaking of which, here’s the ugly truth — Aaron Judge would have at least one title is he wasn’t a .205 hitter in the postseason from 2017 to 2024. The Yankees’ title drought, tied for the longest since 1923, is the fault of many — players (including Judge) and decision-makers alike. Judge will be 35 in April, and if the impending lockout goes awry, he could be 36 by the time baseball is played again. He sees his mortality, and he’s probably desperate at this point. But his desperation is clouding his perception of reality. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d99e75342cf4db8dfddd Xona’s commercial GPS alternative is about to go live te 2026-10-09T12:10:06.246Z Xona’s commercial GPS alternative is about to go live Xona's precision timing and navigation service will enter beta testing after SpaceX launches six satellites designed by the company. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d74775342cf4db8dfd95 Unrest erupts in New York City after illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent and more top headlines te 2026-10-09T12:00:07.922Z Unrest erupts in New York City after illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent and more top headlines 1. Unrest erupts in NYC after illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent 2. Putin pledges to help resolve Iran conflict at high-level meeting 3. Anthropic bans abusive language towards its AI models   BRACING FOR IMPACT — Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with dangerous landfall looming. Continue reading … ‘IT’S IMPOSSIBLE' — Suspected plague victim's mom speaks out after daughter's death: 'I know the truth'. Continue reading … HISTORIC FIRST — Firing squad execution of Fort Hood mass murderer to be livestreamed. Continue reading … NOT PERMITTED — Ithaca cracks down on Cornell with sweeping permit freeze amid rape allegation fallout. 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Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d74675342cf4db8dfd8c 16-year-old allegedly led ransomware gang behind hundreds of attacks te 2026-10-09T12:00:06.775Z 16-year-old allegedly led ransomware gang behind hundreds of attacks When you picture the person running an international ransomware operation, a 16-year-old probably does not come to mind. Yet investigators say a teenager was the suspected main operator behind KillSec, a cybercrime group linked to around 1,000 suspected attacks worldwide. About 500 of those attacks have so far been identified as successful. Now, an international law enforcement operation has taken KillSec's leak site and key servers offline. Authorities also secured at least 110 terabytes of stolen data that could have been exposed or used to pressure victims. The takedown offers a remarkable look at how accessible cybercrime has become. More importantly, it shows how attackers continue to find their way into poorly protected systems and turn stolen files into leverage. What investigators uncovered about KillSec shows how the group operated, how AI reportedly played a role and what you can do to make ransomware attacks harder to pull off. Join us for a free CyberGuy LIVE class. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shares practical ways to stay safer, smarter and more confident with technology. Explore classes on stopping spam, phone security, financial protection and using AI to get better health care. Each class is free, easy to follow and comes with a free printable checklist. See the classes and register at CyberGuyLive.com. FBI STRIKES BACK AT HACKING GROUP WITH OVERSEAS ARREST OF ALLEGED LEADER The crackdown, known as Operation KillSwitch, took place on Sept. 30. Authorities from the United States and several European countries participated in the investigation. Europol and Eurojust also helped coordinate the effort. Police carried out eight searches in Greece, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom. Three suspects were provisionally arrested. Investigators also took control of five central servers connected with KillSec's operation. One of the biggest moves involved KillSec's dark web leak site. The group allegedly used the site to name victims and threaten to publish stolen files unless they paid. Authorities have now taken control of that infrastructure. Perhaps the most startling part of this case involves the age of the suspected operator. Investigators identified a 16-year-old as KillSec's suspected administrator and main operator. Another suspected member, described as a developer, turned 18 in August and was reportedly still a minor when some of the alleged crimes occurred. Investigators also identified people suspected of serving as a negotiator and an affiliate. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing. Age aside, the alleged operation was anything but small. KillSec has been active since around 2024. According to Europol, the group exploited software vulnerabilities and poorly secured access points to break into organizations. Attackers then copied sensitive internal files to systems they controlled. Once attackers had the files, the pressure began. KillSec allegedly listed organizations on its dark web site and threatened to publish their stolen data if they refused to pay. In some cases, the stolen files were reportedly made available after victims declined to hand over a ransom. Europol says the group received substantial ransom payments from some attacks. That strategy shows how ransomware has changed over the years. Criminals do not always need to lock every file on a computer to create leverage. Stolen information itself can become the threat. If an attacker gets employee records, customer information or confidential business documents, the victim can face serious consequences even when backups work perfectly. Investigators also uncovered another detail that caught my attention. Europol says members of KillSec used artificial intelligence to help build and maintain ransomware infrastructure and identify potential victims. That does not mean AI carried out the entire attack by itself. However, it shows how cybercriminals can use the same technology everyone else is experimenting with to speed up parts of their work. A teenager may no longer need to build every piece of an attack from scratch. Tools, stolen credentials, vulnerable systems and AI assistance can lower some of the barriers that once required deeper technical expertise. That should make all of us pay closer attention to basic security habits. FBI'S FIRST CYBER FUGITIVE ON TEN MOST WANTED LIST RETURNS TO US AFTER CAPTURE IN VENEZUELA The investigation remains active. Authorities are examining computers, servers and other seized evidence. Investigators are also following cryptocurrency and other alleged criminal proceeds. That evidence could uncover additional attacks, victims or people connected with the operation. Europol also cautions that the current number of successful attacks may change as investigators continue reviewing what they seized. For now, KillSec's core infrastructure has taken a significant hit. However, ransomware groups have a long history of disappearing, reorganizing and resurfacing under different names. That makes prevention especially important even after a major takedown. KillSec appears to have focused mainly on organizations rather than individual home computer users. Still, the methods behind the attacks offer lessons that apply to everyone. Europol says the group exploited software vulnerabilities and poorly secured access points. Those are the same types of weaknesses security experts have warned about for years. An old router, forgotten account or unpatched computer can give attackers an opening. A compromised password can do the same. Once criminals gain access, they can steal information before anyone realizes something has gone wrong. So, while you probably cannot stop an international ransomware gang yourself, you can make your devices and accounts harder to break into. A few simple security habits can close some of the openings attackers commonly look for. Do not keep putting off updates on your computer, phone, browser and other connected devices. Security updates often fix vulnerabilities attackers already know how to exploit. CISA recommends regularly patching operating systems and software, especially on devices exposed to the internet. Turn on automatic updates when that option is available. Using the same password across several accounts gives an attacker more opportunities if one login is exposed. Create a different password for each important account. A password manager can help generate and store strong credentials without forcing you to remember every one. You should also check whether passwords you already use have appeared in known data leaks. Your iPhone or Android phone may already have tools that can flag compromised passwords. HACKER CLAIMS 7.49M CUSTOMER RECORDS STOLEN FROM AMERICAN UTILITY COMPANY A stolen password becomes much less useful when your account requires another form of verification. Enable two-factor (2FA) or multifactor authentication on your email, financial accounts, cloud storage and other important services. When available, consider phishing-resistant options such as passkeys or security keys instead of relying only on text-message codes. Ransomware becomes far more painful when your only copy of a photo, document or financial record lives on the compromised device. Back up important files regularly. Consider keeping one copy in the cloud and another on an external drive. If you use an external drive, disconnect it when the backup finishes. Some ransomware can also target drives that remain connected to an infected computer. A convincing email, fake update warning or malicious attachment can provide an attacker with a way into your computer. Avoid opening files you were not expecting. Instead of clicking an urgent update prompt from a webpage or email, open the app itself and check for updates there. If something feels unusual, stop before entering a password or running a downloaded file. Strong antivirus software can help detect ransomware, malicious downloads and other threats before they spread. Keep the protection updated and run a full scan if your computer suddenly behaves differently, redirects your browser or shows unfamiliar programs. Security software will never replace safe habits. However, it can provide another opportunity to catch a threat before the damage grows. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices at Cyberguy.com. If you see a ransom message or suddenly lose access to important files, disconnect the affected device from your network. Avoid plugging backup drives into the compromised computer until you know the device is clean. The FBI says it does not support paying ransomware demands because payment does not guarantee that your information will be restored. The agency also encourages victims to report ransomware incidents. You can file a report with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3.gov or contact your local FBI field office. The FBI specifically directs ransomware victims to use those channels. One more thing: type IC3.gov directly into your browser. The FBI has warned that scammers have created fake IC3 websites, including lookalike pages that may appear in sponsored search results. The age of KillSec's suspected operator is going to grab the headlines, and I understand why. Sixteen is incredibly young to be accused of running an operation connected with this many attacks. What stays with me, though, is how familiar the alleged entry points sound. Vulnerable software and poorly protected access can still give criminals exactly the opening they need. That is why I keep coming back to the basics. Update your devices. Protect important accounts with more than a password. Keep a backup that an attacker cannot easily reach. You may never know which security step stopped an attack. That is far better than discovering which one you skipped after your files are already gone. If a 16-year-old can allegedly help run a ransomware operation tied to hundreds of successful attacks, do you think powerful hacking tools and AI are making cybercrime too easy to enter at a young age? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Newsletter Copyright 2026 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8d29675342cf4db8dfbf5 Woman says public was forced to leave California forum over her 'Save Girls Sports' shirt te 2026-10-09T11:40:06.055Z Woman says public was forced to leave California forum over her 'Save Girls Sports' shirt A California women’s sports advocate and candidate for office says organizers cleared the audience from a school board candidate forum after a dispute over her "Save Girls Sports" shirt. Shannon Kessler, the Republican candidate for California’s 30th Assembly District and founder of Save Girls Sports Central Coast, told OutKick she was instructed to cover the shirt at a Sept. 21 forum for Lucia Mar Unified School District trustee candidates in Arroyo Grande. The shirt also carried her name and Assembly campaign information on the back, Kessler acknowledged. She said she offered to cover that portion before eventually agreeing to conceal the front as well. CALIFORNIA SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATE EJECTED FROM SPORTS LEAGUE MEETING FOR BOISTEROUS TITLE IX DEFENSE The League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County hosted the forum with the American Association of University Women’s 5 Cities Pismo Beach Branch. Footage shows the host of the forum announcing a "violation," before instructing everyone to leave. "From this point on, this forum has been cancelled, because of that violation, we can not proceed," he said, as seen in footage provided by Kessler. "We will ask you to leave now, yes, due to the violation. The violation that there are not to be any slogans, no campaign slogans in the forum, we can not continue." The candidate forum continued without an audience, with participants answering previously submitted written questions on camera. The event was held at Arroyo Grande High School, rather than being a regular school board meeting. Kessler said the confrontation began when she entered wearing the shirt and was told its message violated the event’s rules. "It’s just a women’s rights shirt," she said. She said organizers suggested she turn the shirt inside out in a bathroom, but she initially refused. Kessler argued that the slogan reflected her advocacy against transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports and was not specific to her Assembly campaign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Kessler said she then offered to borrow a jacket to cover the campaign information on the back. "That wasn’t good enough for them. They said I had to cover Save Girls Sports, that message," she said. According to Kessler, a woman she described as a League leader then told her the front needed to be covered because it carried an "anti-trans hateful message." "I cannot control how you perceive it, but I don’t mean it that way," Kessler said she responded. Kessler did not identify that organizer by name in the interview. She also alleged that the rules were enforced differently against other attendees. Kessler said a person wearing a "Trans kids belong" shirt and attendees wearing other candidates’ campaign information were not asked to cover their clothing. "I don’t have a problem with him wearing that shirt," she said of the attendee displaying the transgender advocacy message. "Once again, I feel that he has the right to carry that message." The League’s published forum rules prohibit campaign signs, banners, buttons, clothing and literature inside the forum room. Its website allows campaign materials in a designated area outside the room and says organizers can refuse entry to attendees wearing clothing considered political or disruptive. Kessler said companions wearing Save Girls Sports shirts were also instructed to cover them or turn them inside out. She said organizers threatened to call police if they did not comply. Arroyo Grande police records list a disturbance-of-the-peace call at the high school’s address at 6:07 p.m. Sept. 21. The public log does not explain the underlying dispute or what action officers took. Kessler said police never entered to remove her. Instead, organizers dismissed the audience. Footage provided by Kessler shows an exchange with a staffer about the shirt and audience members leaving the room. Kessler said she ultimately covered the shirt with a borrowed jacket, had the signs taken away and put a campaign-branded water bottle in her purse after trustee Colleen Martin raised an objection to it. "I had finally said, okay, look, if you’re going to eject everyone, I’ll cover the shirt. And they still canceled the meeting," she said. CALIFORNIA GIRLS' TRACK AND FIELD STARS SPEAK OUT AS GAVIN NEWSOM'S TITLE IX CRISIS GROWS Kessler described the episode as discriminatory. "I feel like it was viewpoint discrimination and against my First Amendment rights," she said. The dispute follows a prolonged local debate over transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports and access to locker rooms. OutKick reached out to the League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County; AAUW Five Cities–Pismo Beach branch President Jean Burns Slater; Lucia Mar School District communications representative Amy Jacobs; school board Vice President Colleen Martin; and the Arroyo Grande Police Department for comment. "The Lucia Mar School District said the forum "was not a school- or District-sponsored event," explaining that the League rented the high school facilities through its facilities-use process," the district said. "The Sept. 21 candidate forum was not a school- or District-sponsored event. The event was sponsored and conducted by the League of Women Voters, which rented Arroyo Grande High School facilities through the District’s facilities use process." Beyond processing the facilities-use application, neither the school nor the District had a role in planning or conducting the event, establishing or enforcing event rules, or making decisions regarding the audience. Questions regarding those matters are best directed to the event organizers. Kessler has advocated before the Lucia Mar board for restrictions based on biological sex. Her organization’s website says Save Girls Sports Central Coast was founded in March 2025, before she launched her Assembly campaign. In May 2025, the board voted 5-2 against placing a proposed resolution supporting Title IX and fairness in girls’ sports on a future agenda. District Superintendent Paul Fawcett said the proposal would have committed the district to advocacy directed at state and federal officials and the California Interscholastic Federation, rather than immediately changing district policies. Kessler, who is challenging Democratic Assemblymember Dawn Addis, said her advocacy extends beyond the election and that she intends to continue pressing school officials on the issue. "We’re not against any individuals," she said. "We’re against this state policy." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9275342cf4db8dfaaf Ex-WNBA player Sydney Colson tells White colleagues to 'shut the f--- up,' smears Fever fans te 2026-10-09T11:10:10.897Z Ex-WNBA player Sydney Colson tells White colleagues to 'shut the f--- up,' smears Fever fans Welcome to the absurd reality of Sydney Colson — pure resentment behind a podcast mic. The former WNBA bench player, who charges fans sitting in the baseline seats, sent a direct message to former teammate Sophie Cunningham and White colleagues across the league, telling them to: "Shut the f--- up." The former Indiana Fever player jumped on her podcast, "Unsupervised with Syd & TP," to unleash a tirade aimed squarely at two targets: Cunningham and White Fever fans. Targeting Cunningham and other White players who express support for protecting women's sports, Colson unloaded: TRANSGENDER ATHLETES HAVE TAKEN 2,293 CHAMPIONSHIP SPOTS FROM BIOLOGICAL WOMEN, NEW RESEARCH FINDS "Let me just tell you now, for real, for real: for the White players in the league, when you don’t say s—, and even worse, when you say things that are harmful, talking about the trans s---, nobody respects you. Shut the f--- up. Shut the f--- up. Nobody wants to hear your opinion." Colson explicitly targeted Cunningham's stance on biological men competing in women's sports, attacking players who claim to value team solidarity while holding those views: "Listen, if you never speak up about a damn thing when you know it’s impacting the people you claim to love and care about, you know, ‘We’re fighting together as a team, sister,’ blah, blah, blah, and you don’t speak up when things affect them, they don’t respect you. They’re just trying to make it." She added: "And you ought to be ashamed. Y’all ought to be ashamed to act like you’re cool with people, to act like you care about sisterhood, all of these things." Colson's hostility toward her peers matches the disdain she directs at White Fever fans in Indianapolis. The 37-year-old took a giant swipe at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse crowd, claiming: "This environment is not discouraging people from showing up and being hateful, racist, homophobic, sexist, or any of those things." THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Colson demanded everyone "keep this in reality," accusing fans of ignoring players' complaints. "People are being told that things are not based in reality, even though players are documented and on record saying what they have experienced," Colson claimed. ACES' FANS SPEW UNFOUNDED CLAIMS THAT FEVER FANS ARE 'RACIST' WHILE DEFENDING A'JA WILSON She went so far as to call the arena atmosphere "a slap in the face to Black players who are in the organization right now, who have been in it, or who are going to possibly have to be in it." But when arena security reviewed video of a fan pointing at A'ja Wilson, it found no code of conduct violation. The fan pointed and yelled, "It's on you!" after a foul call. Colson ignored the official security report anyway, treating White fans in Indianapolis as guilty until proven innocent: "I know that it is not every Fever fan, but it is enough, and it is enough for me to need to tell you that there is a problem that you need to address." The sports media machine, from outlets like The Athletic to commentators like Colson, constantly weaponizes race to attack Indiana fans. Since Caitlin Clark helped drive the WNBA's popularity, left-wing sports writers have bristled at traditional fans filling arenas. They look for reasons to villainize sold-out crowds in Indianapolis. That same animus drives Colson's treatment of Cunningham on social media. When Chicago's DiJonai Carrington bloodied Cunningham with a flagrant foul, Colson mocked her former teammate on Threads: "Love a trans foul." Cheering for harm against a former teammate over a basic political disagreement is total garbage. Imagine a male commentator charging into the baseline seats, getting physically held back by production staff, then hopping on a podcast to tell his colleagues to "shut the f--- up." He would be fired before reaching his car. The sports media elite actively protects Colson after every baseline meltdown. Media figures like Colson alienate the spectators funding their league's growth. Turning paying ticket buyers into political punching bags and telling colleagues to shut up is terrible business and toxic for basketball. WNBA VETERAN NATASHA CLOUD SMEARS FEVER FAN WITH WILD DOMESTIC ABUSE CLAIM OVER POINTING FINGER AT A'JA WILSON The WNBA has a clear choice. League brass can keep coddling bitter media figures, or stand up for the fans paying for tickets. Drop the double standard and hold Sydney Colson accountable once and for all. Send us your thoughts: alejandro.avila@outkick.com / Follow along on X: @alejandroaveela Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9275342cf4db8dfaa6 Pro wrestler KJ Orso gears up to showcase Native American ancestry in Produce Wrestling's Skoden event te 2026-10-09T11:10:10.195Z Pro wrestler KJ Orso gears up to showcase Native American ancestry in Produce Wrestling's Skoden event Pro wrestling star KJ Orso is one of a handful of athletes in the sport who have a Native American background and is set to showcase his heritage in Produce Wrestling’s Skoden event on Monday. Orso will team up with Gringo Loco to take on Rich Swann and Tiny Giant. Skoden will celebrate Native American culture coinciding with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE "It’s huge. In wrestling, it's been less represented in a lot of ways. I feel like in a lot of ways, it gets overlooked and you don't get as much care as you probably should," Orso said of celebrating Native American culture in the sport in an interview with OutKick Dropkick. "I knew when I unmasked, I wanted to rep my heritage harder and so to get to do this against Tiny Giant and Rich Swann is gonna be a huge deal and I'm very much excited to show out. "I'm wearing right now my Choctaw shirt. That's my tribal shirt. I grew up dancing in powwows and traveling around. And besides like Tatanka or even farther back in the day, Chief Jay Strongbow, who's not even really native, it's been very few and far between do you get real representation. So, I'm very proud of this." Orso said he’s not a big fan of stereotypes so he will include parts of his heritage into his gear and said he believes wrestlers of a similar background could put subtle nods to it without being a full-blown stereotype. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "I hate the stereotypes. I absolutely love and respect the Tatanka and I love what he did for representing Native Americans. However, I think it’s been a played out trope in movies and in TV for so long," Orso said. "I think we can have nods to our heritage and bring awareness to our people without being so stereotypical in a way that you see in other things. "So, you'll see a lot on my gear. I'll have a dreamcatcher either on the knee pad or on the back of my trunk, something very small, just a little nod, especially because I do think it's easy to look at our fight, our people as underdogs. And right now, I'm not trying to be an underdog, I'm trying to be a champion. So, let's focus on that first and foremost, and when the time is right, I'll show a little bit more representation. I'll do a little bit more with my culture to tell the stories that I wanna tell." He and Gringo Loco call their tag team Dos Gringos Loco in a nod to Eddie Guerrero and Art Barr, who were known as Los Gringos Locos when they were performing in Mexico. He said they were eventually looking for some kind of tag team gold in the future. For now, Orso revealed what he would like fans who come to the Roulette Intermedium in New York on Monday to learn about Native American culture. "I think that we're very proud people. I think we are a resilient people. I think that we have this innate fight within us that we love to show and whatever we decide to set our minds to. You got so many great representatives of tribes and cultures coming together on this great day to really show out and I think you'll see firsthand exactly how much fight native people have." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9175342cf4db8dfa9d The Houthis aren't somebody else's problem. America can't afford to look away te 2026-10-09T11:10:09.414Z The Houthis aren't somebody else's problem. America can't afford to look away Some in Washington would like to believe the Houthis are somebody else’s problem. It is easy to understand why. America is already deeply engaged in the war with Iran, and there is little appetite for widening the battlefield with the midterm elections approaching. The Houthis have also cynically given Washington a reason to limit its involvement by signaling that American shipping will not be targeted. But Yemen is not a separate conflict. The Houthis—a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization aligned with Iran and armed and supported by Tehran—are waging a campaign against Yemen’s Saudi-backed government that forms part of the same regional confrontation. The good news is that the war is beginning to move in the right direction for the Yemeni government, although the battle will be challenging and, like all battles, will have its ups and downs. Government forces, supported by Saudi air power, have expelled the Houthis from some strategically important areas around the Bab el-Mandeb and are demonstrating their capacity to operate effectively. These gains remain vulnerable, but the battlefield momentum is encouraging. SAUDI ARABIA TELLS TRUMP NOW IS THE TIME FOR MILITARY ACTION AS IRAN-BACKED HOUTHIS ADVANCE It also changes the calculation about American involvement. The United States is already providing Saudi Arabia with intelligence and targeting support while stopping short of direct strikes. That assistance is valuable. American satellites and other surveillance systems can help locate missile batteries, drone facilities, command centers and mobile launchers. Direct American air power could make that intelligence considerably more effective. U.S. aircraft can operate directly within American intelligence, surveillance and targeting networks, allowing information gathered by satellites and other sensors to move rapidly through the sensor-to-shooter chain. Saudi aircraft can also receive sophisticated U.S. and allied targeting information, including through interoperable systems, but intelligence shared with a partner may require additional dissemination, release and command steps before reaching the aircraft assigned to strike. Even a short delay matters when a mobile missile launcher can fire, relocate and disappear within minutes. Placing American aircraft directly inside this sensor-to-shooter loop could therefore shorten the time between detecting and attacking a target. A limited American role could concentrate on mobile missile launchers, drone facilities and other time-sensitive assets rather than expand into a large or open-ended campaign. It would allow intelligence Washington is already collecting and sharing to be exploited with greater speed and effect. Direct U.S. Air Force involvement would therefore be very helpful, but it is not critical to the campaign’s success. Saudi Arabia has the aircraft, intelligence capabilities and resources necessary to support the Yemeni government, while Yemeni troops are proving capable of conducting the ground fighting themselves. Washington, however, could make the campaign faster and more effective without assuming responsibility for the war. IRAN-BACKED HOUTHI THREAT IN RED SEA COULD LEAD TO MAJOR US POLICY SHIFT, ANALYSTS SAY This distinction matters. The case for American support should not rest on the claim that Saudi Arabia and Yemen cannot succeed without it. It should rest on the fact that the United States has a clear interest in helping them succeed. Geography makes Yemen difficult to ignore. The Houthis have strengthened their position along the Red Sea coast and around the Bab el-Mandeb, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints. Their ability to threaten Saudi shipping has consequences far beyond Yemen. Roughly 22 percent of global seaborne container trade passes through the Red Sea. When the route is disrupted, ships must travel around Africa, lengthening journeys and raising freight and insurance costs. HOUTHIS ENTER US 'KILL BOX' AFTER SEIZING RED SEA 'CORK,' FORMER PENTAGON OFFICIAL WARNS There is also another worrying development. The Houthis are building ties with al-Shabaab in Somalia, al Qaeda’s wealthy East African affiliate. American officials have warned of weapons transfers, training in drones and explosives, and tactical coordination between the groups. This raises the prospect of a militant network operating on both sides of the Gulf of Aden. Its targets may be Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s government today, but there is no reason to assume that its priorities will remain unchanged. Energy security makes the issue even more consequential. Saudi Arabia exports oil through the Strait of Hormuz, but its East-West Pipeline also carries crude across the kingdom to Yanbu on the Red Sea. The pipeline provides an alternative route when Hormuz becomes dangerous. Its strategic value declines sharply if the Houthis can threaten the Red Sea simultaneously. OIL SQUEEZE TIGHTENS AS IRAN-BACKED ATTACKS CRIPPLE HORMUZ ESCAPE ROUTES Iran and its allies could therefore apply pressure at two critical chokepoints: Tehran around Hormuz and the Houthis around the Bab el-Mandeb. This is not merely a Saudi or Yemeni problem. China depends heavily on Gulf energy flows, Europe relies on the Red Sea and Suez trading system, and American energy production does not insulate American consumers from global oil prices. The current fighting also exposes the magnitude of the mistake made at Hodeidah in 2018. Saudi- and Emirati-backed Yemeni forces had advanced to the outskirts of the city and placed the Houthis’ principal Red Sea port under severe pressure. Western governments feared that fighting around the port would interrupt supplies of food, fuel and medicine. Those concerns were legitimate, but the solution imposed was strategically disastrous. SAUDI FOREIGN MINISTER WARNS HOUTHI THREAT GOES GLOBAL AS TRUMP HOLDS FIRE Under intense Western pressure, the offensive was stopped. The Stockholm Agreement froze the fighting and called for forces to redeploy from Hodeidah. That withdrawal never occurred as intended. The Houthis retained the port, preserved their economic and military lifeline and used the following years to consolidate their rule, strengthen their relationship with Iran, and acquire increasingly sophisticated missiles and drones. Stopping the Hodeidah offensive was a grave mistake. It rescued the Houthis at a moment of vulnerability and transformed what might have been a containable Yemeni insurgency into a strategic threat to Saudi Arabia and international shipping. The lesson is not that humanitarian concerns should be ignored. It is that stopping a successful military campaign without an enforceable political settlement does not create peace. It allows the weaker party to recover. A ceasefire that preserves the aggressor’s military infrastructure may postpone suffering only to produce a larger and more dangerous war later. That mistake must not be repeated. The Yemeni government and its Saudi backers now have momentum. They will use it to push the Houthis away from the Bab el-Mandeb, deprive them of the ability to threaten international shipping and place sustained pressure on the infrastructure that enables their missile and drone campaign. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION American intelligence and, where appropriate, limited air support would be helpful. The Yemeni government is demonstrating that it can succeed when its forces are unified, supplied and backed consistently by Saudi Arabia. Washington should support that effort because the outcome affects American interests. The Houthis are not somebody else’s problem. Nor, however, are they a threat that only American forces can defeat. Local forces are increasingly demonstrating that they can confront them, while carefully applied U.S. air power would serve as a powerful force multiplier. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM ALI SHIHABI Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb9075342cf4db8dfa94 Charles Manson follower tied to Sharon Tate murders gets recommended for parole after 55 years in prison te 2026-10-09T11:10:08.606Z Charles Manson follower tied to Sharon Tate murders gets recommended for parole after 55 years in prison Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, has been recommended for parole after spending more than 55 years behind bars. Krenwinkel, 78, was recommended for parole Tuesday for the third time in four years, setting up another potential showdown with California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has blocked her release twice over concerns that she remains a danger to the public. The latest decision, confirmed by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's inmate database, comes less than a year after Newsom reversed her previous parole recommendation. CHARLES MANSON CULT FOLLOWER BRUCE DAVIS, CONVICTED IN TWO 1969 KILLINGS, DIES BEHIND BARS AT 83 In his October 2025 decision, Newsom found that Krenwinkel "lacks the requisite insight she needs to be safely released," despite acknowledging her efforts to rehabilitate herself while spending decades in prison. "When considered as a whole, the evidence shows that she currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison at this time," Newsom wrote. NEWSOM-BACKED LAW LETS ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT CHILD RAPIST SEEK EARLY RELEASE AGAIN AS DA URGES 'STOP THE MADNESS' State records show Krenwinkel was previously recommended for parole in May 2022 and May 2025, but Newsom reversed both decisions, keeping her behind bars. The decision does not guarantee Krenwinkel's release, as the parole board must first complete its review before Newsom can decide whether to let her go free or block her release for a third time. MENENDEZ BROTHERS GRANTED 2027 PAROLE HEARING A YEAR EARLIER THAN EXPECTED For now, she remains at the California Institution for Women in Corona, where she is serving a life sentence after entering the state prison system on April 28, 1971. Krenwinkel was just 21 when she joined other members of Manson's so-called "Family" in two nights of killings in August 1969 that left seven people dead, including actress Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant. FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X According to Newsom's summary of the case, Krenwinkel and other Manson followers fatally stabbed Tate's friend Abigail Folger and helped attack several other victims. The following night, the group murdered Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, leaving bloody messages throughout their home. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS Originally sentenced to death, Krenwinkel had her punishment reduced to life in prison after California's death penalty system was invalidated in 1972. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB Newsom previously acknowledged Krenwinkel's rehabilitation efforts, including earning college degrees and mentoring other incarcerated women, but cited concerns about her self-awareness and tendency to blame others for her actions. SEND US A TIP Krenwinkel's attorney, Keith Wattley, disputed those findings after Newsom's October 2025 reversal. GOT A TIP? "Patricia Krenwinkel is the longest-incarcerated woman in the United States," Wattley said at the time. "For more than five decades, she has committed to deep healing and rehabilitation, earning degrees, counseling others and becoming a mentor to younger women inside." Wattley argued that Krenwinkel no longer poses an unreasonable risk to public safety. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL "Patricia's record meets that standard. She deserves to be paroled," he said. Fox News Digital reached out to Wattley, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Newsom's office for comment. Fox News Digital's Stepheny Price contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb8f75342cf4db8dfa8b Man loses 15 stubborn pounds after age 50 without giving up pizza or donuts te 2026-10-09T11:10:07.740Z Man loses 15 stubborn pounds after age 50 without giving up pizza or donuts Maintaining weight loss in midlife doesn’t necessarily require strict dietary bans or extreme fasting protocols. Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of the fitness and nutrition company BODi, says a simple routine earlier in the day has helped him manage his weight while allowing more freedom at dinner. Los Angeles-based Daikeler, 63, who has led the health brand formerly known as Beachbody for 28 years, openly admits that he doesn't have an affinity for healthy foods. 10-MINUTE FITNESS HABIT CAN HELP ADULTS OVER 40 MAINTAIN MUSCLE AND STAY STRONG "I eat like a third-grader, okay? Pizza's a food group," Daikeler joked in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I'm just constantly trying to figure out how can I hack my way without having to overturn my life to become one of those diehard health and fitness people, because I'm never going to become that." When Daikeler turned 57, he found himself unable to lose 15 pounds he had gained around his waistline. Rather than adopting a strict diet, he adjusted two specific meals during the day while leaving his evening schedule unrestricted, he shared. For breakfast, Daikeler replaced standard options with a nutrient-dense shake containing protein, fiber, prebiotics, probiotics and greens, totaling roughly 250 calories. NIGHTLY GLASS OF WINE MAY NOT BE AS HARMLESS AS MANY PEOPLE THINK, STUDY SUGGESTS "I got rid of breakfast, or I changed my breakfast to this shake that we've got called Shakeology," Daikeler said. "I put some spinach in there and I put a banana in there." For lunch, Daikeler prepares a large salad loaded with baby spinach, carrots and chicken, mixed with toppings that mask the taste of the greens. "I hide it with some cheese, some nuts, some sliced strawberries, and it's delicious, and I put chicken in there ... I don't feel like I'm eating a bowl of vegetables, but I am." By keeping breakfast and lunch relatively structured, Daikeler gives himself more flexibility at dinner. BEER, WINE OR LIQUOR? MASSIVE STUDY REVEALS WHICH WAS LINKED TO LOWER DEATH RISK "Now I've got a 'day pass' for everything else ... I eat whatever I want at dinner." He does, however, follow a single guideline regarding alcohol intake. "I'm careful not to drink too much," he said. "Once I did that — Shakeology for breakfast, a big salad for lunch, total freedom for dinner, limited alcohol — the 15 pounds just got wiped out. And it stayed off." Daikeler warns that overly restrictive nutrition plans are usually difficult to stick with long-term, leading many to abandon their health goals entirely. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "If you're trying to be too restrictive, I don't think that's life," he said. "The whole point is living ... So if it's too restrictive, it's going to break." CLICK HERE FOR MORE HEALTH STORIES Instead of completely banning indulgence foods, Daikeler recommends using portion control and mindfulness to enjoy without overeating. "I love pizza. But I've learned that I can enjoy pizza without eating the whole pizza," he said. "I like doughnuts. I've learned that I can have literally a quarter of a doughnut and be like, that was delicious. But I get no additional satisfaction by eating the whole doughnut." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTER For Daikeler, that balance is part of a broader focus on "healthspan" — prioritizing quality of life and the ability to stay active as he ages. "Healthspan versus lifespan is all about quality of life," he said. "I'm all for longevity, but it's really about quality of life — a way to live and enjoy life that is balanced with maximizing your time on earth." While Daikeler said this approach has worked for him, weight-loss strategies are not one-size-fits-all. According to the National Institutes of Health, different eating plans can support weight loss, but the most effective approach depends on a person's individual health needs, preferences and ability to maintain the habits long-term. Individuals are generally advised to consult a doctor or registered dietitian for personalized guidance. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8cb8e75342cf4db8dfa82 WWE's Michael Cole refuses to dip his toe into political waters, bucking trend among sports broadcasters te 2026-10-09T11:10:06.846Z WWE's Michael Cole refuses to dip his toe into political waters, bucking trend among sports broadcasters Some sports broadcasters have inserted their opinions into societal issues more and more over the years. Amazon Prime broadcaster Al Michaels took a jab at President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," former ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones had made a litany of controversial remarks during his time at the company and even NBC Sports’ Cris Collinsworth waded into political waters last year with a sly remark about the government shutdown. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE Still, one of the places where broadcasters rarely – if ever – make a political comment, statement or take a quick jab is during a WWE show. Legendary WWE broadcaster Michael Cole, who has worked for the company for three decades, has never been known to insert any type of political commentary into his calling of the matches one way or the other. Cole talked to OutKick’s Bobby Burack with OutKick Dropkick about staying out of those murky waters. "Not at all. Again, when I started in the company 30 years ago, there was a total non-political stance. We’re out here to entertain everyone and that’s the case still today. I don’t go on social media, I just don’t," he said. "All I’m going to do is get myself in trouble if I tweet something out because someone is going to take it the wrong way, right? So, I don’t get involved in any type of social media. I don’t have Facebook. I don’t have Instagram. I don’t have any of that type of stuff. "And when we’re on television, what I try to remember is that I’m not Sean Coulthard – my real name and my real life. I’m Michael Cole. Michael Cole is an actor. That’s my job. My job is to play a role in this weekly episodic television show that is scripted entertainment. There’s no reason for me to make a political statement on the air. None. My job is to be an actor and play by the rules of what the script tells us to do each and every week. If you follow that formula, you’ll never get yourself in trouble." Cole being able to avoid politics is a feat in and of itself. Everyone has an opinion, even pro wrestlers, about politics, world issues, etc. But for Cole, he believes the audience doesn’t care about the WWE figure's political point of view. "Here’s the deal on that," he said. "No one cares what Michael Cole has to say about anything political. They don’t. Just like I don’t care about any other broadcaster and what they have to say about anything political. It doesn’t matter to me. I watch the NFL, not hear the broadcasters – they enhance the game – I watch it for the game. People don’t watch WWE for Michael Cole. They watch it for the superstars in the ring and then I hope I do my job, which is to enhance what these people are seeing on their screens. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "That’s it. No one cares who I voted for. Nobody cares what party I’m affiliated with. No one does. So, why would I go out there and put it out there. It’s silly." Furthermore, Cole said he’s done a good job at being able to separate his WWE life and his life at home and shared a rather interesting fact about his family and their interests in pro wrestling. "Listen, I have done a really good job separating my WWE life from my normal life," he said. "My family are not fans of the product. They don’t watch the product. In fact, today, I’m celebrating my 31st wedding anniversary. My wife has never watched one wrestling show for the 31 years we’ve been married with the exception of the match I had at WrestleMania. That’s it. "I’m able to come home and spend my time at home, living a normal life and not talking about WWE and not talking about the company with my family and I think that has been so important to me. It’s kept me grounded and it just makes life so much better." Cole will be on the call for "Friday Night SmackDown" this week and at Money in the Bank, which takes place Saturday in New Orleans. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bfd675342cf4db8df87a US Attorney calls out 'loud-mouth' California Dems as feds step in with Skid Row drug bust: 'They're lunatics' te 2026-10-09T10:20:06.807Z US Attorney calls out 'loud-mouth' California Dems as feds step in with Skid Row drug bust: 'They're lunatics' First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli called out California Democrats for watering down the state's criminal law after federal law enforcement led the charge on a massive drug crackdown in the infamous Skid Row neighborhood on Thursday. Essayli told Fox News Digital in an interview that California's state and local law enforcement have worked with feds just fine, but that it's the politicians who are getting in the way. "Unfortunately, states like California have totally watered down their laws, their criminal justice laws. They've also emptied their prisons and closed prisons, so effectively, there's not much of a deterrence on the state side. No one faces any serious consequences on the state side," Essayli said. NEWSOM BLASTED BY SHERIFF IN HIS OWN BACKYARD OVER CALIFORNIA CRIME AS VICTIMS CRY FOUL "We work really well with our local law enforcement partners," he continued. "Local law enforcement isn't the problem. It's more the governor, it's the legislature, it's these loud-mouth federal, you know, Congress members who all they care about is attacking the administration, attacking the president." Essayli did give credit to Mayor Karen Bass for approving the Los Angeles Police Department to participate in Thursday's Operation Save Skid Row. KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESS "This is a climate in which you have people right now trying to defund the police. You have people trying to disarm the LAPD, and those people are on the side of criminals," he added. "Anyone who's calling for disarming the police is on the side of the drug dealers that we arrested today, they're lunatics." Operation Save Skid Row saw federal and city authorities execute 28 arrest warrants and 44 search warrants in an effort to dismantle drug distribution networks in the notorious neighborhood. TALARICO PUT ON DEFENSE AFTER 2020 COMMENTS ABOUT DEFUNDING POLICE RESURFACE: 'WE MUST REPLACE' Over 100 law enforcement vehicles were involved in the operation, with arrests targeting members of multiple gangs, including the "Main Street Crips," "Grape Street/Raymond Avenue Crips" and the "Pueblo Bishop Bloods." "We are no longer going to have open-air drug markets in the United States, let alone on Skid Row. And that is the reason you see so many homeless people who are experiencing psychotic episodes, who are unwell, they aren't seeking help, it's because you have people, like the drug dealers we are arresting today, keeping them addicted and taking their public assistance money to pay for their drugs," Essayli said during a news conference on Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bfd675342cf4db8df871 JONATHAN TURLEY: France's free speech crackdown shows what happens when politicians define truth te 2026-10-09T10:20:06.028Z JONATHAN TURLEY: France's free speech crackdown shows what happens when politicians define truth French President Emmanuel Macron went full Orwell recently. While long the darling of Western media, Macron has been one of the most anti-free-speech leaders in the world. On Sept. 29, he declared that "The so-called American ‘free speech’ today, which some people have promoted, is the opposite of free speech." Having Emmanuel Macron holding forth on free speech is akin to Joey Chestnut proselytizing on veganism. France has been in a headlong plunge into censorship and speech criminalization. These laws criminalize speech under vague standards referring to "inciting" or "intimidating" others based on race or religion. For example, fashion designer John Galliano was found guilty in a French court on charges of making antisemitic comments in a Paris bar in 2010 and 2011. MACRON TRASHES AMERICAN FREE SPEECH AS RIOTS GRIP FRANCE — INTERNET UNLOADS: ‘ENORMOUS FOOL’ In another case, the father of French conservative presidential candidate Marine Le Pen was fined because he had called people from the Roma minority "smelly" in 2013. A French teenager was charged for criticizing Islam as a "religion of hate" in 2020. Many of us were disgusted recently when Macron celebrated Brigitte Bardot's life as someone who "embodied a life of freedom." As I discussed, the French government repeatedly prosecuted Bardot for speaking about her views. FRANCE BECOMES FIRST EU NATION TO BAN SOCIAL MEDIA FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 Macron’s praise for Bardot’s "life of freedom" is reminiscent of the reaction of French officials to the massacre of editors at Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine. After hounding the victims for years with criminal investigations, the French government organized a march for free speech. As predicted, it then used the killing by Islamic extremists to further crack down on free speech. In my book "The Indispensable Right," I discuss how France has careened down the slippery slope of censorship for decades, and the desire to silence others has now become an insatiable appetite. UK ‘IN FREE FALL’ ON FREE SPEECH, EXPERT WARNS AS BRITISH MP BRANDS TRUMP ADMIN GRANT 'MAGA MONEY MEDDLING' Macron has supported figures like his anti-free-speech ally Thierry Breton in globalizing the reach of the infamous Digital Services Act (DSA) to curtail speech, including Americans and American companies. In his latest pitch for censorship, Macron pulls out an old saw that if everyone can speak freely, no one can speak freely. BIBLE VERSE LEADS TO TRIAL IN EUROPE. GROWING CRACKDOWN THREATENS OUR US-UK VALUES Macron declared that: "There is no freedom if there is no limit to my freedom, which begins with the freedom of others and respect for a common framework. I know this when I walk down the street: my freedom cannot mean hitting you, insulting you or trashing the public space we all share." That line is remarkably telling. It captures how even "insulting" language is treated as a crime in France. UK LAWMAKER WARNS IT’S ‘OPEN SEASON’ ON CHRISTIANS AS HE SOUNDS ALARM OVER ‘TWO-TIER JUSTICE’ Since then, France has been a leader in the rollback of free speech in the West, with ever-widening laws curtailing free speech. France regularly charges people for political and religious speech, including comedians and those criticizing the police. Macron's visceral reaction to free speech is shared by many in the European Union. ERDOGAN'S TURKEY CRACKS DOWN ON LGBT COMMUNITY IN NAME OF PRESERVING FAMILY VALUES I spoke in Berlin at the World Forum, which boasted the slogan, "A New World Order with European Values." Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and other Americans cheered on the European efforts. The Digital Services Act bars speech that is viewed as "disinformation" or "incitement." When it was passed over the condemnations of many of us in the free speech community, European Commission Executive Vice President Margrethe Vestager celebrated by declaring that it is "not a slogan anymore — that what is illegal offline should also be seen and dealt with as illegal online. Now it is a real thing. Democracy’s back." JONATHAN TURLEY: COMEY’S SHELL POST MAY BE CRASS, BUT CHARGING HIM IS A FREE SPEECH TRAP Despite his unpopularity in France, Macron remains a favorite of the establishment and the media in the United States. I was appalled years ago when he came to Congress to spread his anti-free speech gospel. Macron called for a joint war against "fake news" and declared, "Democracy is about true choices and rational decisions. The corruption of information is an attempt to corrode the very spirit of our democracies." Our representatives applauded like seals with little recognition that he was referencing censorship. Macron believes that he should be able to dictate which views are "corrosive" to the spirit of democracy. LEGAL EXPERTS WARN COMEY ‘86 47’ INDICTMENT FACES FIRST AMENDMENT HURDLES The claim that more speech means less speech is an oxymoronic talking point of the anti-free-speech movement. As I discussed in my book, there has not been a single censorship system in history that has worked to kill a single idea or movement. Instead, it has given more power to politicians like Macron to silence critics and intimidate opponents. In the end, the only true solution to bad speech is better speech. The public can sort out its own values and weigh opposing views without the strict guidance of the government. Free speech serves as its own disinfectant. Ultimately, allowing people not just free inquiry, but free expression bends the arc of humanity toward truth. Hate and prejudice are inherently flawed values that tend to collapse when exposed to full, robust debate. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINION That does not mean that it will eliminate racism, sexism or other forms of hate. Neither censorship nor free speech can make everyone better people. However, what Macron is peddling is the same tired, dishonest claim that free speech is harmful, and the government must control what people see and say in public discourse. This is a nation that still echoes the cry of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity ("liberté, égalité, fraternité"). However, in today’s France, "liberté" remains a declining value. Individual rights of religion and speech are routinely sacrificed in the name of "equity" and "fraternity." CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM JONATHAN TURLEY Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd8275342cf4db8df33e McDonald's offers pickle juice to marathon runners, health experts question whether it works te 2026-10-09T10:10:10.041Z McDonald's offers pickle juice to marathon runners, health experts question whether it works McDonald's is putting its own briny twist on marathon weekend in Chicago. The fast-food giant is handing out limited-edition bottles of "Pickle Boost" to runners and spectators during Chicago Marathon weekend, starting Oct. 9 and continuing through race day on Oct. 11. McDonald's said the promotion is inspired by pickle juice's popularity among athletes who use it when muscle cramps strike during workouts. COMMON KITCHEN STAPLE MAY HELP RELIEVE MILD CONSTIPATION, NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS Runners can pick up the bottles at a Friday morning pop-up on Chicago's Lakefront Trail, then at five McDonald's locations along or near the marathon route on race day, while supplies last. The promotion taps into a longstanding belief that pickle juice can help prevent muscle cramps, which science partially backs up. MCDONALD'S ROLLS OUT NEW 'PROTEIN' MENU BADGES, AND SOCIAL MEDIA USERS QUESTION THE NUMBERS "Pickle juice may help relieve muscle cramps, but the research is mixed," said Jena Brown, RD, CSSD, a Texas-based sports dietitian and owner of Victorem Performance Nutrition, which works with endurance athletes. One small study found that pickle juice appeared to help electrically induced cramps subside more quickly than water in dehydrated participants, said Brown, who is a longtime runner herself. But that research did not examine runners during an actual marathon, and another study found no benefit. "Muscle cramps are not fully understood and are likely not induced by a singular cause for all runners," she said. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Electrolyte losses may contribute to cramps in some athletes, but pickle juice's possible benefit may not be as simple as replacing sodium, Brown said. Another theory is that vinegar may stimulate receptors in the mouth and gut and affect signaling between the nervous system and muscles. The evidence for that explanation is limited, and it should not turn pickle brine into a runner's primary race-day strategy, Brown said. "Pickle brine is not a replacement for a hydration and fueling plan," Brown said. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES A typical sports drink supplies fluid and carbohydrates for energy, while a small sip of brine offers little fluid and no fuel, even though it contains electrolytes lost through sweat, she said. Runners who have tried pickle brine in training may tolerate it well and believe it helps, Brown said. But she cautioned against debuting the sour, salty remedy on the day of the marathon. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ "I would not recommend trying pickle brine for the first time on race day," she said. If a severe cramp hits and a runner opts to try it, Brown recommends taking small sips rather than chugging it and gently stretching the affected muscle. Runners who are sensitive to salty or acidic drinks should be especially careful, she added, particularly later in a race when heat, fatigue and stomach upset can become bigger concerns. Fox News Digital reached out to McDonald's for further comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd8175342cf4db8df335 Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 9, 2026 te 2026-10-09T10:10:09.330Z Fox News Digital's News Quiz: October 9, 2026 Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring the FBI tracking the phone activity of President Donald Trump's chief of staff Susie Wiles in 2023, and a longtime frozen pizza brand ending production. Looking for another challenge? Backlash for Ms Rachel and a Kansas dog leading police were featured in last week's News Quiz. Test your knowledge of protein power, country chart-toppers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz. If you're looking to play even more, you can find all of our quizzes by clicking here. Check back next week for the latest News Quiz from Fox News Digital. Thanks for playing! Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd8075342cf4db8df32c Autism providers warn foster kids at risk from unintended consequences of Trump's Medicaid fraud crackdown te 2026-10-09T10:10:08.536Z Autism providers warn foster kids at risk from unintended consequences of Trump's Medicaid fraud crackdown EXCLUSIVE: American autism care providers who backed the Trump administration's crackdown on Medicaid fraud are now sounding the alarm, warning that efforts to root out abuse could have unintended consequences after reimbursement cuts put therapy for Georgia foster children at risk. The Autism Families Alliance, which describes itself as a national advocacy organization dedicated to supporting Applied Behavior Analysis providers and the families who rely on their services, said that efforts by the Trump administration and state leaders to fight fraud have gone too far, potentially leaving many of Georgia's children with autism in foster care without the care they need. This warning is in response to a move by Amerigroup, the insurer that covers Georgia’s foster children through Medicaid, to cut what it pays autism therapy providers by 30%. Providers caution that they may no longer be able to afford to treat vulnerable children and that many foster families will be unable to switch them to another insurer. "It's scary to see that so many different things are being slashed in terms of Medicaid, and that we're seeing this drastic outcome," Taylor Sanders, a family advocate at the Autism Families Alliance, told Fox News Digital. "It's so important that we keep in mind that children with autism are in a very vulnerable place where they're still needing to learn safety skills. There are some children who have extremely aggressive behaviors, challenging behaviors. So when we're seeing some of these cuts, we're seeing it affect the providers who are able to provide access to these services." AUTISM PROVIDERS CHEER TRUMP CRACKDOWN AFTER MILLIONS ALLEGEDLY STOLEN THROUGH MEDICAID FRAUD "If we're not able to provide a good amount of pay to our providers, we're not able to make sure they're set up for success to be able to give some of these services and we're going to see less and less children being able to access services at all," she added. Sanders said 75% of clinics will have to close their doors or stop serving foster kids due to the massive cuts. The 30% cut will not only affect providers' ability to provide access to these families, but it will also limit foster children's opportunities to learn essential skills, according to Sanders. Foster children with autism depend on regular therapy to develop everyday skills, but a sudden loss of that support could set them back. "If they don't learn these school skills at an early intervention or an early age, it'll be a lot more costly later on," she said. In August, the Autism Families Alliance put its support behind the Trump administration's crackdown on Medicaid fraud, arguing that the alleged theft of millions of federal funds has hurt both taxpayers and children with autism who rely on those services. Some states, including Georgia, have also taken steps to enhance oversight of autism services. The group backed eliminating fraud and prosecuting suspected criminals, but also feared that broad federal and state efforts to root out fraud could unintentionally make it more difficult for legitimate providers to care for children with autism. The coalition called on policymakers to ensure fraudsters are removed from the system without creating what they described as unnecessary barriers for families of vulnerable children seeking care. RFK JR ANNOUNCES 'LARGEST AUTISM FRAUD BUST IN AMERICAN HISTORY' WITH $46.6M MEDICAID SCHEME INDICTMENT Now, the group says Georgia’s foster families face the risk that they had previously raised concerns about. "I think fraud should be prosecuted by all means," Sanders said. "Anybody who is engaging in fraudulent behavior should be prosecuted to the highest extent of the law. Are we able to not only tackle the fraud, but still give access to services for our children? Why can't we do both at the same time?" "What's really happening here is we're going in with a sledgehammer when really we should be going in with a scalpel," she continued, adding that officials need to be "approaching this in a way where it's not going to totally obliterate the care to our families." One Georgia foster mother has already been told her nearly 3-year-old son’s provider may be forced to stop treating him after he started to make progress, according to the Georgia Recorder. "Reforms that improve care, increase efficiency and prevent abuse are something we all support, but when those efforts make it harder for children with autism to get the care they need, something has gone terribly wrong," Kelsey Bennett, a family advocate with the Autism Families Alliance, told Fox News Digital. "No one wants to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse more than the providers who dedicate their lives to caring for these children. Every taxpayer dollar should go toward helping the people it was intended to serve. But you can't fix a system by making it harder for vulnerable children to get help. Reforms that end up hurting the very children the system is supposed to protect are not in Georgia's best interests," she continued. Bennett urged Georgia's lawmakers "to bring everyone to the table, including the Medicaid managed care companies and the providers who care for these children every day." "By listening to those on the front lines and working together, they can find a better way forward that improves efficiency without putting children's access to care at risk," she said. "Children with autism, especially those in foster care and those welcomed into loving foster families, already face enough challenges. Their families shouldn't have to worry about whether the care they depend on will suddenly disappear. Georgia's leaders need to step in, address these cuts and make sure these children aren't the ones paying the price for efforts to save money," she added. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd7f75342cf4db8df323 Former Massachusetts police officer faces murder trial over pregnant woman's staged suicide te 2026-10-09T10:10:07.802Z Former Massachusetts police officer faces murder trial over pregnant woman's staged suicide The murder trial for a former Massachusetts police officer accused of killing his pregnant mistress and staging the scene to look like a suicide is kicking off after a brief 9 a.m. hearing Friday. Once the jury is seated, the trial of former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell will kick off with opening statements followed by testimony from Stoughton Detective Heather Cheever and then from a local elementary school official. The FBI arrested Farwell, 40, in August 2024 in connection with the death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore, which happened three years earlier. EX-MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER ALLEGEDLY MURDERED PREGNANT WOMAN HE GROOMED AS A TEEN, STAGED IT TO LOOK LIKE SUICIDE Prosecutors have accused Farwell of grooming Birchmore since she was a teenager, maintaining a sexual relationship for years and then killing her when she told him she'd become pregnant and staging her death to look like a suicide. Birchmore's death was initially deemed a suicide. But Farwell was charged following internal affairs and FBI investigations. Federal prosecutors alleged last year that Farwell killed the pregnant Birchmore to prevent her from speaking out after she told him she was "keeping" the baby. They say he told her that she was "the worst person on the face of the earth." FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON X While lawyers on both sides have agreed that DNA testing excluded Farwell as the unborn child's father, prosecutors allege that he believed he was the father based on text exchanges with Birchmore from Dec. 28, 2020, to Feb. 1, 2021 — the day she died. Prosecutors have said Birchmore was excited about her pregnancy and gave Farwell updates about her due date, ultrasounds, doctor appointments and a gender reveal. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWS She was between eight and 10 weeks pregnant when she died, two weeks before Valentine's Day, when prosecutors say she planned to publicly announce her pregnancy. Birchmore was only 12 when she joined the police department's explorers program, according to court documents. Farwell volunteered with the program and is accused of using his position to groom, exploit and abuse Birchmore after she turned 15. He was 27. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM THE FOX TRUE CRIME HUB They allegedly continued having sex into her adulthood, sometimes when he was on-duty, and he is accused of strangling her on Feb. 1, 2021 after learning of her pregnancy. GOT A TIP? Farwell, who has pleaded not guilty, has been jailed since his arrest in August 2024. LISTEN TO THE NEW 'CRIME & JUSTICE WITH DONNA ROTUNNO' PODCAST Stoughton is a suburb about 20 miles south of Boston. GET BREAKING NEWS BY EMAIL Jury selection took place earlier this week. Fox News' Danielle Wallace and Andrew Fone contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd7e75342cf4db8df31a The powerful way American communities can benefit from the new tech boom revealed by data center CEO te 2026-10-09T10:10:06.962Z The powerful way American communities can benefit from the new tech boom revealed by data center CEO RED OAK, Texas — A data center firm is taking a very different approach by integrating into the communities where they build the massive facilities needed to power Americans' technology and support the growing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As these centers face flak over growing concerns of their impact on resources and infrastructure, Compass Datacenters CEO Chris Crosby tells Fox News Digital that it's up to companies like his to work with communities, identify local needs, plan improvements and invest in projects that benefit residents. And that's what he aimed to do from the start when building out a hyperscale data center campus in a town of approximately 20,000 people just 20 miles south of Dallas. Crosby detailed how he was able to create a data center with "no noise, no light pollution" and a completely water-free cooling system. "Do you need a fire truck? Do you need a new school? Do you need baseball fields for your community?" Crosby proposed in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital. "These are important capital investments that can really boost a community, and many communities should be asking for those things." ONE SOUTHERN STATE’S RISE IS MAKING IT AMERICA’S NEW ‘ECONOMIC CENTER OF GRAVITY’ "When you think about durability and putting a hundred year type asset into a community, you better do that really well and in conjunction with that community," he added. In Red Oak, Compass donated $15 million to build an animal shelter after the SPCA ended its contract in the town last year, Crosby said. His company also partnered with Texas State Technical College on a $12.6 million training facility to expand the school’s Mechanical, Electrical and IT Data Center Pathway program. The 12-week course is designed to help people enter skilled trades and technical careers that data centers rely on. The work includes electricians, mechanics and technicians, as well as construction trades such as carpentry, welding and concrete work. Crosby said the program is open to people without prior qualifications and prepares them for careers across the industry. "We can’t get enough people into this career," he said. "Unfortunately, there was a war on blue-collar jobs a while back and everybody had to get a four-year degree. I’m so glad that’s over with." Compass — headquartered in America's datacenter capital in Loudoun Country, Virginia — began developing its Red Oak campus in 2019. It now includes 10 data center buildings, a Schneider Electric manufacturing facility and the training center. Crosby said about 900 people work on site — roughly 600 for Compass and 300 for Schneider Electric — in addition to the thousands of construction workers who have worked on the project over the past five years. AMERICA’S NEW BLUE-COLLAR JOB BOOM IS ONE NOBODY SAW COMING — AND IT’S JUST GETTING STARTED "I am tired of the elitism that this doesn’t create jobs," Crosby said of his sprawling data center and the rhetoric that they do not rbing lasting American jobs. "You tell that to the 900 people who work here on this campus and you tell that to the thousands of construction workers who have worked here for five years plus," he added. The jobs and community investments are one side of a debate playing out across the country. As data centers expand nationwide, their electricity and water use — and the strain they can place on local infrastructure — are drawing growing scrutiny. But Crosby said Compass has not used water to cool its data centers since the company began operating, a choice he said is personal and practical. "We haven’t used water since inception, because I grew up in North Texas. I know water is a precious resource," he said. At the Red Oak facility, water is used only for bathrooms, according to Compass. The company uses a hybrid cooling system that can operate with air or liquid cooling. Crosby said avoiding water cooling can reduce efficiency, but he considers the trade-off worthwhile. Power is another concern as data centers add demand to the grid. Crosby said Compass favors connecting to the grid and believes data center companies can help pay for transmission and generation upgrades. "We think that we can contribute to the infrastructure for the grid," he said, adding that data center companies can "co-invest" in upgrades. He also said facilities could help reduce peak demand and grid congestion by adjusting when they draw power. At Red Oak, Crosby said Compass donated seven parcels to the transmission provider to route power lines without using eminent domain. He said that also means controlling noise and light pollution and meeting EPA noise limits at the property line. "It’s very important to be a quiet neighbor — no noise, no light pollution, and, of course, taking care of the precious resources that are there in that community," he said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8bd7d75342cf4db8df30e Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways te 2026-10-09T10:10:05.133Z Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways Candidates in three of the races that could determine control of the Senate engaged in bitter and personal attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b8cd75342cf4db8deeca Schumer says he's not going anywhere, but his own candidates aren't ready to back him te 2026-10-09T09:50:05.880Z Schumer says he's not going anywhere, but his own candidates aren't ready to back him Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., is confident that Democrats will win the Senate, but whether they support him as leader remains to be seen. Schumer, who has led the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017, believes that Democrats have "wind in our sails" heading into what some Republicans fear could be a brutal midterm election in November. And win or lose, he plans to retain his spot as the top Democrat in the Senate. 12 RACES SCRAMBLE SENATE BATTLEFIELD AS DEMOCRATS EYE COMEBACK "I am running for re-election for leader," Schumer told Politico. "Period." But some of his own candidates on the trail running in elections that could shape the balance of power in the Senate aren’t keen on supporting him to once again lead Senate Democrats since he took the mantle from his friend and mentor, the late Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev. Adam Hamilton, who has gained enough ground on incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., in ruby-red Kansas to make it a toss-up race, reiterated this week that he won’t support Schumer for leader in either a majority or minority. "And no disrespect for him at all, it's just that I think we need new ideas," Hamilton told CBS News. "We need new ideas, we need fresh leadership. I support term limits. I support age limits, and I just think there's a time where we need to have new and fresh leadership coming in, and I think this is one of those times." SCHUMER DUCKS QUESTION ON CAMPAIGNING WITH SOCIALIST CANDIDATE WHO REFUSES TO BACK HIM AS LEADER He’s not alone, either. Both Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota have been noncommittal — during and after their primary victories earlier this year — with their support of Schumer, despite both welcoming dollars from the Senate Majority PAC, the political action committee closely aligned with the Democratic leader. Fox News Digital reached out to both campaigns for comment. Since the 2024 election, when Schumer lost the Senate, Democrats have quietly questioned a new path in leadership. Those conversations emerged twice last year — when Schumer refused to allow a shutdown early in President Donald Trump’s term, and when he was unable to prevent Democrats from jumping ship to end the longest full government shutdown in history. SLOTKIN SAYS DEMOCRATIC PARTY NEEDS 'NEW LEADERSHIP': 'OLD MODELS ARE NO LONGER WORKING' While many Democratic senators won’t publicly engage with the topic of replacing Schumer, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., did. Earlier this year she argued that Democrats were still reeling from the 2024 election, and that "every day, there’s a debate within the party about the path forward." "That’s why I believe we need significant new leadership," Slotkin said. "The old models are no longer working, and that includes the Democratic Party." One lawmaker has emerged as a possible replacement who has the backing of progressives, including El-Sayed: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. Van Hollen declined to say whether he would mount a bid against Schumer, but said before leaving Washington, D.C., last month that the midterms were "all I am focused on." Other Democrats aren’t quick to weigh in, either. When asked if retaking the upper chamber could strengthen Schumer’s hand, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., declined to say. "I’m not doing those questions now," Murphy said. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b42575342cf4db8dedfa Our View: Don't split hairs over salon transparency — post the reports te 2026-10-09T09:30:13.910Z Our View: Don't split hairs over salon transparency — post the reports Arizona has found a high-tech way to make barber shops and salons more transparent: Give the inspectors body cameras. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b1c675342cf4db8ded44 Creators of October 7 play call fire alarm disruption at Northwestern a 'cowardly' attempt at intimidation te 2026-10-09T09:20:06.604Z Creators of October 7 play call fire alarm disruption at Northwestern a 'cowardly' attempt at intimidation Theatergoers filed into the Cahn Auditorium at Northwestern University on Tuesday to see a play comprised of testimonies from those impacted by the 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel. As the attendees sat at the edge of their seats waiting to hear the fate of the people whose stories were told, a fire alarm went off, disrupting the evening. Ann McElhinney, who co-wrote the play "OCTOBER 7" with her husband, Phelim McAleer, told Fox News Digital that many audience members initially remained seated, believing the alarms were part of the show. "Initially, they thought it was part of the play because they heard these sirens going off, and the dialogue prior to that had been about sirens going off, rockets going off, the red alarm going off," McElhinney explained to Fox News Digital. "They were like 'Oh, this is part of the play,' until they realized it wasn't." JEWISH CAMPUS LIFE AT A ‘CROSSING POINT’ AS STUDENTS WEIGH ANTISEMITISM RISKS, NEW REPORT SHOWS After the theater had been evacuated and cleared by authorities, many people left, according to McElhinney, who told Fox News Digital that she believed that people were scared by the incident. However, she said others who chose to stay, feeling "defiant" and refusing "to be terrified by this." McAleer noted that the performance ended with a standing ovation, which he believed was both a tribute to those who worked on the show and those who returned after the alarm went off. "The standing ovation was for the actors, the standing ovation was for the director, the standing ovation was for the stories. But it's also, I think people were giving themselves a standing ovation that someone had tried to intimidate them, that someone had tried to say to them, 'You're not going to tell the truth. We don't want to hear the truth, we want to shut you up, we want to shut down, we want to frighten you and intimidate you.' And they didn't succeed," McAleer told Fox News Digital. In response to Fox News Digital's request for comment, Northwestern Media Relations said in a statement, "At approximately 8:12 p.m., a fire alarm at Cahn Auditorium was activated, which caused the evacuation of the building. Upon a fire and police investigation, the building was determined safe, and guests invited back in. The event continued as planned and concluded at 9:45 p.m. The Northwestern University Police Department will continue their investigation." CAMPUS ANTISEMITISM EXTENDS BEYOND STUDENT PROTESTS AND INTO CLASSROOMS, ADL WARNS While the play was disrupted, McAleer and McElhinney said there were no protesters outside the venue at the start of the show. McAleer told Fox News Digital that while "people are perfectly entitled to protest outside the venue," what happened inside the theater was "more insidious." The couple said they believe someone deliberately activated the fire alarm after sitting through much of the performance. "This was someone, we believe, someone sat through the play and then came out at the most emotional time," McAleer told Fox News Digital. "It's something very insidious that someone decided to disrupt this rather than even, by the way, have a protest, make their voice heard. But no, they decided they didn't want their — they did the sneaky, cowardly, insidious, nasty thing of setting off a fire alarm, causing huge fear and just absolute nervousness among the people who were there and caused this trauma on the anniversary of October 7th," McAleer added. McAleer pointed out that while it was still Oct. 6 in Chicago where the play was held, it was already Oct. 7 in Israel when the fire alarm was activated. 'I AM OMER': FORMER HAMAS HOSTAGE REFLECTS ON SURVIVING 505 HARROWING DAYS IN CAPTIVITY The spoken-word play is a collection of testimonies that McAleer and McElhinney compiled when they went to Israel shortly after the Oct. 7 attacks. McElhinney told Fox News Digital that the couple had been in Ireland as the attacks took place and were stunned to find that people were criticizing Israel's response the following day, seemingly overlooking the attacks themselves. "We realized that if we didn't go and tell the story and do this work that, you know, it looks very much like nobody else was going to do that," McElhinney told Fox News Digital. McAleer echoed a similar sentiment, saying that shortly after the attacks, they noticed that "everyone from journalists from the establishment, from university campuses — they all wanted to talk about the war in Gaza, but nobody wanted to talk about October 7th." "Journalism is supposed to be the first rough draft of history. Nobody was writing that draft," he added. The couple traveled to Israel — a place neither had visited before — rented a car and began trying to contact people willing to share their stories. McElhinney recalled that their hotel in Tel Aviv had a makeshift memorial for an employee who had been killed at the Nova music festival. McAleer and McElhinney ultimately interviewed approximately 20 people, with testimony from 15 included in the play. In addition to Northwestern University, the play, titled "OCTOBER 7," has been performed in New York City, Princeton, UCLA, Bowdoin College and the Kennedy Center. While the incident at Northwestern was noteworthy, it was not the first time the couple had to deal with security for their production. McElhinney explained that during the play's New York City run, the production had a daily NYPD presence. She said she believed it was the only New York play in living memory to require police protection every day. "That tells you something about free speech in New York City," McElhinney said. She pointed out that the play, which focuses on the experiences of Israelis, including Jewish survivors of the attacks, needed security while being performed in a city with a large Jewish population. MIKE WALTZ FIGHTS BACK TEARS REVEALING WHAT HAMAS HOSTAGE REFUSED TO DO BEFORE RELEASE Ultimately, McAleer said the incident at Northwestern revealed something about the state of American college campuses. "American campuses are deeply strange, dangerous places at the moment for a Jewish person," he said. "You mean, you can't mourn your dead. You can't mark your anniversaries. You can't walk the campus without fear of being attacked or having your event disrupted."   "You know you can have an event without massive and expensive security," McAleer added. "What does that say about the campus idea of freedom and free speech and free thought? Free thought is dead on American campus[es]. Free speech seems to be dead on the American campuses." McAleer told Fox News Digital that the couple planned to file a police report about the incident and that "we hope that whoever did this feels a full force of the law because this cannot be allowed to stand." Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8b1c575342cf4db8ded3b Democrats say they'll make life affordable. Your wallet may disagree te 2026-10-09T09:20:05.874Z Democrats say they'll make life affordable. Your wallet may disagree Democrats have discovered a wonderful new word for the 2026 elections coming to primetime. Affordability. Healthcare needs to be more affordable. SCHUMER PREACHES AFFORDABILITY IN DEM MIDTERM PITCH WHILE SABOTAGING GOP FIXES FOR SOARING COSTS Housing needs to be more affordable. Childcare needs to be more affordable. Energy needs to be more affordable. Groceries need to be more affordable. Who could possibly disagree? Certainly not me. LET SOCIALISTS ROB FROM THE RICH 100% AND YOU STILL WON’T BE ABLE TO PAY THE BILLS But as a financial advisor, I have one question whenever somebody tells me they're making something more affordable. Did you actually lower the cost, or did you just find somebody else to pay the bill? Because those are two very different things. Democrats have made affordability a centerpiece of their 2026 economic message. LIZ PEEK: DEMOCRATS’ AFFORDABILITY SCAM COLLAPSES IN STATES THEY ACTUALLY RUN Among the ideas being discussed by progressive Democrats are $1 trillion toward new housing supply, government-produced prescription drugs, federal utility-rate standards and limits on what families pay for childcare. Other Democrats are pushing expanded healthcare subsidies and additional government assistance for families. Some proposals could attack legitimate underlying problems. Cutting zoning and permitting restrictions to build more housing, for example, could actually increase supply. I'm all for finding ways to make America build again. AMERICA’S BROKEN PERMITTING SYSTEM IS QUIETLY RAISING YOUR COST OF LIVING But too much of the affordability conversation still follows an old formula. Something costs too much. Have government pay more of it. We've seen this movie before. We used to call it tax and spend. Now we call it affordability. Imagine your health insurance costs $20,000 a year. Government gives you an $8,000 subsidy. Your personal bill falls to $12,000. Fantastic. But healthcare didn't suddenly cost $12,000. It still cost $20,000. We simply changed who wrote part of the check. The same principle applies to childcare subsidies, housing assistance and countless tax credits. Government money isn't created by a magical ATM underneath the Capitol. It ultimately comes from taxes, borrowing or shifting resources from somewhere else. This would bother me less if the federal government were swimming in excess cash. It isn't. The United States continues running enormous annual deficits while carrying a federal debt measured in the tens of trillions of dollars. Imagine a family earning $100,000 annually but spending $130,000. They're already buried in debt. Then Dad walks into the kitchen and announces: "Great news. I just made groceries more affordable." How? He put them on another credit card. Nobody would call that an affordability plan. They'd call Ted Jenkin for a financial reality check. Yet Democrats and frankly, Republicans when it suits them regularly embrace government benefits without spending nearly enough time discussing the ultimate bill. Here's the affordability agenda I'd rather hear debated. Why does America have a housing shortage? Why does it take so long and cost so much to build? Why are healthcare prices nearly impossible for consumers to understand? Why aren't there enough doctors, nurses and childcare providers? Why can't we produce and transmit more energy faster? Those are cost questions. And solving them means attacking supply, competition, regulation and productivity and not merely subsidizing demand. If we have 100 families fighting over 80 houses, giving everybody a bigger government check doesn't magically create another 20 houses. Democrats say their affordability agenda would lower costs for working families, and some of their proposals deserve a legitimate debate. But Americans should apply one simple test to every promise: Did you make it cheaper, or did you make somebody else pay for it? Because I suspect we're entering another era when government spending will increasingly be sold as the solution to the cost of living. The terminology has changed. The sales pitch is better. The algorithms repeat the message. But Americans have seen this movie before. At least I have. Tax. Spend. Subsidize. Repeat. Just don't call it that anymore. Call it affordability. Your wallet won't know the difference. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6f75342cf4db8decd0 The Controversial Class That M.I.T. Is Paying a Professor Not to Teach te 2026-10-09T09:10:07.894Z The Controversial Class That M.I.T. Is Paying a Professor Not to Teach Michel DeGraff, a vocal pro-Palestinian activist, can’t be easily fired because he has tenure. But he has been kicked out of his department. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6f75342cf4db8decc7 How Trump’s Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil te 2026-10-09T09:10:07.180Z How Trump’s Revenge Campaign Descended Into Turmoil The president’s allies have sought to prove a “grand conspiracy” through a sprawling Justice Department inquiry. It has buckled under staffing shake-ups, internal disputes and trouble finding evidence. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6e75342cf4db8decbe Inside Ken Paxton’s Private Testimony About His Money te 2026-10-09T09:10:06.370Z Inside Ken Paxton’s Private Testimony About His Money A leaked deposition from a fraud inquiry in 2014 provides insight into the Senate candidate’s growing wealth and his tactics for defending himself. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8af6d75342cf4db8decb5 Why This Election Could Be More Complicated for Democrats Than Polls Suggest te 2026-10-09T09:10:05.548Z Why This Election Could Be More Complicated for Democrats Than Polls Suggest The last two midterms where Democrats surged against an unpopular Republican president were in 2006 and 2018. They had notably different outcomes. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a87075342cf4db8de974 NAU ROUNDUP: Soccer opens up Big Sky Play this week against Eastern Washington, Idaho te 2026-10-09T08:40:16.260Z NAU ROUNDUP: Soccer opens up Big Sky Play this week against Eastern Washington, Idaho NAU soccer is finally back in action this week at Lumberjack Stadium coming off a long break after the non-conference portion of the season. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86f75342cf4db8de96b Best Bets Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 te 2026-10-09T08:40:15.532Z Best Bets Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 Coming Up Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86e75342cf4db8de962 Scene pkg Oct. 9 te 2026-10-09T08:40:14.783Z Scene pkg Oct. 9 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86e75342cf4db8de959 Davis Dam releases for Oct. 9 te 2026-10-09T08:40:14.075Z Davis Dam releases for Oct. 9 Friday Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8a86d75342cf4db8de950 Gas prices Oct. 9 te 2026-10-09T08:40:13.165Z Gas prices Oct. 9 National average: $4.37 Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac89cb675342cf4db8de761 Amish Shah Criticizes Feely’s Data Center Stance Despite Supporting Tax Incentives te 2026-10-09T07:50:14.285Z Amish Shah Criticizes Feely’s Data Center Stance Despite Supporting Tax Incentives By Matthew Holloway | Democratic congressional nominee Amish Shah is criticizing Republican opponent Jay Feely’s support for data centers, despite having voted as a state legislator to extend Arizona’s data-center tax incentive program and clarify its tax refund process. Shah supported House Bill 2649 in 2021, which extended the deadline for new applications to the incentive program by 10 years. He also voted for Senate Bill 1274 in 2023, which clarified the refund process for taxes covered by the program. In a post on X, Shah criticized Feely’s position on the facilities, citing Arizona’s water supply. “Arizona is 30 years into a drought and bracing for deeper Colorado River cuts. Jay Feely’s plan? More data centers in the desert. It’s disqualifying,” Shah wrote. Arizona is 30 years into a drought and bracing for deeper Colorado River cuts. Jay Feely’s plan? More data centers in the desert. It’s disqualifying.https://t.co/N27MjDsVxg — Amish Shah, MD (@DrAmishShah) September 30, 2026 His campaign has separately specified that he opposes building data centers within Arizona’s First Congressional District, where he is running against Feely. Campaign manager Eve Zhurbinskiy told the Copper Courier that Shah’s position reflects concerns about water shortages and utility costs. The outlet subsequently published a correction narrowing its description of his opposition from statewide to the First Congressional District. During his legislative service, Shah voted for HB 2649 on Feb. 24, 2021, when it passed the House 41–17, and again on April 14, when the House approved the amended measure 46–13. The enacted legislation moved the Arizona Commerce Authority’s application cutoff for certifying new computer data centers from Dec. 31, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2033. It became law April 20, 2021. The measure also addressed tax treatment of work involving qualifying data center equipment. A Joint Legislative Budget Committee analysis explained that the House-engrossed bill would exempt installation, assembly, repair, and maintenance from the prime-contracting transaction privilege tax when the equipment could perform its function independently of real property. Legislative analysts said the potential ongoing revenue loss could not be quantified because industry-specific installation-cost data were unavailable. They also noted uncertainty about how broadly the tax had previously been paid. Two years later, Shah voted for SB 1274, which passed the House 47–10 on April 11, 2023. The measure became law April 18. That legislation amended the refund provisions of the 2021 law. It preserved the earlier $10,000 statewide aggregate cap for specified older claims while clarifying that specified later claims follow the standard refund process without that cap. The JLBC fiscal analysis of SB 1274 anticipated no additional General Fund impact. Analysts said the Department of Revenue viewed the measure as explicitly codifying an existing refund process, which generally required the vendor that remitted the tax to seek repayment within the applicable statute of limitations. Shah’s campaign also told the Copper Courier that he supports technological development needed for global competitiveness. “We shouldn’t be building data centers in the middle of the desert,” campaign manager Eve Zhurbinskiy said. Feely has defended data-center development as important to American competitiveness in artificial intelligence. He has also said developers should invest in surrounding communities, use recirculated water, and operate off the electrical grid to address resource concerns. Matthew Holloway is a senior reporter for AZ Free News. Follow him on X for his latest stories, or email tips to Matthew@azfreenews.com. The post Amish Shah Criticizes Feely’s Data Center Stance Despite Supporting Tax Incentives first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8980675342cf4db8de6a0 Arizona Board Of Regents Confirms Independent Review Of ASU Hockey At Lawmakers’ Request te 2026-10-09T07:30:14.400Z Arizona Board Of Regents Confirms Independent Review Of ASU Hockey At Lawmakers’ Request By Staff Reporter | The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) has confirmed an independent review of the Arizona State University (ASU) hockey team coaching staff will take place. Rep. Matt Gress (R-LD4) and Sen. Hildy Angius (R-LD30), who called for the independent review last week in their respective roles as chairs of the House and Senate education committees, thanked ABOR in a joint press release on Monday. Matthew Mayich, a 21-year-old Canadian, collapsed from heat stroke during a workout with the ASU hockey team in August. Mayich had recently transferred to ASU and had only been in the Valley for about a week before he was subjected to an outdoor workout let by an outside workout instructor with a military background. Mayich is currently in a coma and on life support; while his family holds out for a recovery, his lawyers say it would take “a miracle.”   ASU acceded to requests from lawmakers and Mayich’s family for an independent review and last Friday appointed Scott Bales, a former chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, to lead it. ASU is maintaining a dedicated page addressing the incident and all related updates.  “The Board has confirmed that Chief Justice Bales will examine what happened to Matthew Mayich on August 20 and what happened afterward,” said Gress. “That is what we asked for. Chief Justice Bales is highly respected, and we appreciate the Board of Regents and ASU giving him the independence and access he needs to get the facts.” Bales was tasked with reviewing the facts identified by ASU, the Mayich family attorneys, ASU hockey team members’ attorneys, and law enforcement agencies. Members of the ASU hockey team issued a statement of facts through counsel that largely disputed the initial analysis published by ASU.  Additionally, Bales will make recommendations on planning and approval of outdoor athletic activities; staffing, policies, and procedures for outdoor athletic activities; preparation for and response to adverse events or reactions occurring during outdoor activities; and use of outside consultants in the planning and delivery of strength and conditioning and practice activities.  ASU requested Bales complete his review by early December, and promised that additional updates would be provided as they become available.  ABOR Chair Doug Goodyear told Gress and Angius in a letter on Monday that President Michael Crow provided ABOR with updates and a plan for Bales’ independent review. Per Goodyear, Bales will have full access to university information including staff, records, and policies, with full cooperation of university staff. The review will allow for anonymity to prevent reprisals, and Bales has license to hire any and all outside help he feels is necessary to complete the review.  “Justice Bales is a man of unquestioned integrity and independence,” said Goodyear. “As an Arizonan, he has a real commitment to helping this community understand the circumstances of this tragic event, and he will have both the access and the resources to do this job well.”  Mayich’s family issued a statement through lawyers contending that the independent review already falls short because it doesn’t address who bears responsibility for Mayich’s collapse. One of their lawyers, Rob Carey, stated as much to CBC News. “What is necessary, and what the Mayich family has asked for and deserves, is an investigation of what went wrong on that field and who is responsible,” said Carey. “Justice Bales has not been asked to answer those fundamental questions.” AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Board Of Regents Confirms Independent Review Of ASU Hockey At Lawmakers’ Request first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac895ab75342cf4db8de62d Arizona Court Employee Fell For Phishing Email Exposing Personal Information Of 1.3 Million People te 2026-10-09T07:20:11.567Z Arizona Court Employee Fell For Phishing Email Exposing Personal Information Of 1.3 Million People By Staff Reporter | More than one million Arizonans had personally identifiable or sensitive information stolen from the state’s court system during a recent cyberattack. New information from the Arizona Supreme Court reveals the attack began when a court employee fell for “a common phishing attack” and clicked a malicious link in an email.  The court has set up a portal enabling Arizonans to check whether their information was accessed in the cyberattack. Individuals impacted may also receive official court communication via email from no-reply@courts.az.gov or via text from 83958.  The information accessed by the attackers did not include information on jurors, witnesses, or court employees. No court records were deleted, altered, or erased according to the Arizona Supreme Court, and the attack won’t affect the progress or status of any pending case. Sensitive information copied by attackers came from nearly 30,000 records involving active and inactive protective orders, as well as the Fines/Fees and Restitution Enforcement (FARE) Program which maintains Social Security numbers. Regarding the FARE Program, approximately 1.3 million individuals were impacted.  The Arizona Supreme Court is encouraging individuals whose information was held within the FARE Program to put a hold or freeze on their credit files with the three major credit reporting agencies. Alberto Rodriguez, Arizona Supreme Court spokesman, said the copied FARE Program data was from a backup server where it was highly compressed. Rodriguez also said that there has been no evidence the stolen data has been rendered to be readable, and has not been used or shared.   Additionally, more than 150,000 current and past Foster Care Review Board recommendation reports dating back to 2010 were copied in the attack. Addresses and phone numbers weren’t included in those copied reports.  The Arizona Supreme Court announced in a September 25 press release that a cyberattack targeted the state court system and copied personally identifiable information for “many Arizonans.” The cyberattack occurred the previous day, on September 24 at around 11:30 a.m. Court IT staff shut the attack down less than two hours after it was identified, according to the Arizona Supreme Court.  Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer called the attack “outrageous” and assured the public that she had pulled together a team to formulate a response to the breach. Timmer revealed that federal authorities are investigating the cyberattack, and that the court had contacted Arizonans whose data was targeted by the attackers. “I personally spoke with the top-ranking FBI leader in the state, and I pledged our full commitment to supporting their investigation and minimizing the likelihood that the information will be used to further jeopardize Arizonans,” said Timmer. “We’re in touch with those affected and will share more information as soon as we’re able.”  Rebecca Day, special agent in charge with the Phoenix field office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has coordinated with Timmer on investigating the attack.  Authorities have yet to announce the entity or entities responsible for the cyberattack.  AZ Free News is your #1 source for Arizona news and politics. You can send us news tips using this link. The post Arizona Court Employee Fell For Phishing Email Exposing Personal Information Of 1.3 Million People first appeared on AZ FREE NEWS. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac874d575342cf4db8dd46d Mamdani demands Trump release illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent as protests erupt in the Bronx te 2026-10-09T05:00:05.610Z Mamdani demands Trump release illegal immigrant shot by ICE agent as protests erupt in the Bronx New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demanded that President Donald Trump end all ICE enforcement in the state after a federal agent shot an illegal immigrant in the Bronx on Thursday, sparking protests and confrontations with law enforcement. At a news conference late Thursday night, Mamdani condemned the shooting and said he spoke with Trump for about two hours following the incident. Mamdani said he urged Trump to have the man released – an effort that was unsuccessful – and said New York City wants ICE agents out. "All they do is terrorize this city," the mayor said of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE OFFICER SHOOTS, INJURES MAN DURING TARGETED IMMIGRATION OPERATION IN BRONX: DHS Mamdani also accused ICE of acting "with impunity" and spreading "chaos and terror" across the country, alleging that ICE has killed more people than it has saved. "Today's shooting is only further devastating confirmation of what we have long known," the mayor said. "ICE is rotten to its core," he added. Mamdani also confirmed that the man who was shot has been transported out of the hospital by ICE agents. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul also said she spoke to Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. "Tonight, I spoke with President Trump and DHS Secretary Mullin about the shooting in Marble Hill," she said on X. "I expressed outrage on behalf of New Yorkers and urged them to halt ICE enforcement operations in New York. I also asked that any body camera footage of the shooting be released to the public so we can establish the facts and get to the truth." ICE SHOOTING ROCKS AUSTIN AS DEMOCRAT DEMANDS BODYCAM VIDEO, INDEPENDENT PROBE ICE was attempting to arrest a wanted man from the Dominican Republic at around 4 p.m. on Thursday when an agent opened fire and wounded him, according to DHS, which did not provide details on what led to the shooting. "ICE officers immediately rendered aid. The individual is alive and at a local hospital. The FBI and HSI are on the scene. The incident remains under investigation. More information will be shared as it becomes available," DHS said in a statement. DHS said the man, who was described as an illegal immigrant, had a prior grand larceny conviction and previous arrests involving assault, robbery, drug possession and weapons possession. The agency also alleged that he had ties to the Trinitarios gang. Later Thursday night, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch identified the man as a 28-year-old and said a 5-year-old boy believed to be his son was inside the vehicle with him during the shooting. "Based on evidence collected at the scene, we know that at least one ICE agent discharged the seven rounds, striking the driver in the neck below his left ear," Tisch said, adding that the boy was not injured and is in the care of a family member. The agency said the man was arrested by New York City police on Dec. 7, 2023, but was released several days later. DHS blamed New York City's sanctuary policies for his release. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, where the wounded man was being treated, and chanting "ICE off our streets" and "No justice, no peace." Protesters and police were seen shoving one another during the demonstration as officers began to set barricades, and some demonstrators threw water bottles at the officers. "From Palestine to Mexico, all these walls have got to go," the group chanted. Police made some arrests during the demonstration. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8702575342cf4db8dd359 Guardians force decisive ALDS Game 5 as White Sox miss chance to reach first ALCS since 2005 te 2026-10-09T04:40:05.786Z Guardians force decisive ALDS Game 5 as White Sox miss chance to reach first ALCS since 2005 With three of the four spots in the league championship series already clinched, Thursday night’s White Sox-Guardians matchup was the lone game on MLB’s postseason schedule. It gave Chicago an opportunity to end its long American League Championship Series drought. Instead, the White Sox came up short, falling 9-5 in Game 4. A victory would have sent Chicago to the ALCS for the first time in more than two decades. The team’s last appearance came in 2005. Cleveland’s two fifth-inning home runs powered the Guardians to their second straight win in the series and forced a decisive Game 5 on Saturday. MLB PROPOSES REVERTING SCHEDULE BACK TO ITS OLD WAYS, BUT NOT WITHOUT A WILD POSTSEASON TWIST The White Sox started fast, building on their 1-0 lead when Sam Antonacci’s sacrifice fly in the third inning extended it to 2-0. The Guardians quickly answered, with Patrick Bailey and José Ramírez hitting home runs in the top of the fifth inning. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Chicago answered in the bottom of the fifth. After Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch, the White Sox rallied to tie the game at 3-3. A sacrifice fly by outfielder Brenton Doyle then put Chicago ahead 4-3. That proved to be the White Sox’s final lead of the night. Miguel Vargas’ solo home run to left field in the bottom of the ninth gave Chicago a chance to mount a comeback. The White Sox put two runners on base later in the inning but ultimately could not complete the rally. Game 5 of the ALDS shifts back to Cleveland, with the first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8691e75342cf4db8dd22e Brian Schottenheimer now sits on hottest seat in NFL after Cowboys collapse against Buccaneers te 2026-10-09T04:10:06.528Z Brian Schottenheimer now sits on hottest seat in NFL after Cowboys collapse against Buccaneers It’s official: Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer has the hottest seat in the NFL. Schottenheimer was stumped on the sideline at AT&T Stadium on Thursday night as his squad fell 24-16 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who entered the game 0-4 and started a rookie quarterback in his first career road game. Jalon Daniels was quite efficient against a reeling Cowboys defense, which came into this game as the third-worst in the league in terms of yards allowed per game (389.5) and fifth-worst in points allowed (28). The defensive side of the ball was a problem during Schottenheimer’s inaugural season leading the Cowboys in 2025, and with 34-year-old Christian Parker as defensive coordinator, it’s more of the same in 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE The reason Schottenheimer’s seat is the hottest is because the man facing him on the opposite sideline came into Week 5 in that position first. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles is fighting for his job security after a brutal start to the season. Yes, his starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield, is out, but the Buccaneers did not look good before his injury. And since Tampa Bay couldn’t make the playoffs last season despite a red-hot start, Bowles needs to start stacking wins. The state of Tampa Bay, and a Dallas victory over the Houston Texans in Week 4, led Vegas to mark the Cowboys as a clear-cut favorite at home. But Dak Prescott never felt comfortable like he did in Week 4, with Bowles drawing up his signature blitzes throughout the four quarters, and the Dallas defense continued to be passive. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Tampa Bay found itself down at halftime, 10-7, but shifty running back Bucky Irving changed the entire momentum of the contest when he sprinted 72 yards on the opening drive of the third quarter to set up an Emeka Egbuka touchdown. In just two plays, the Bucs went 86 yards and took the lead, shocking the sold-out crowd. To make matters worse, the Cowboys would turn the ball over their next three possessions, leading to a lopsided game. Prescott threw an interception, and Daniels found Tez Johnson in busted coverage for a 64-yard catch-and-run. Irving scored his second touchdown of the game to further the Bucs’ lead, and Prescott wouldn’t even get the ball back after KaVontae Turpin fumbled the ensuing kickoff, which Tampa Bay recovered. With a Chase McLaughlin field goal making it 24-10, the Cowboys felt desperate at the end of the third quarter, going for it on fourth down near midfield and failing to convert. There was, however, some hope provided by a key stop from this lackluster defense. On fourth-and-goal from the one-yard line, Bowles decided to go for the kill shot, hoping to punch one into the end zone and make it a 31-10 game in the fourth quarter. But Sean Tucker, their short-yardage specialist in the backfield, was unable to punch it home. From there, Schottenheimer put on his best play-calling hat and recognized that momentum was shifting toward Dallas despite the Buccaneers’ 99-yard drive. He and Prescott delivered. George Pickens capped that 99-yard drive with a 17-yard touchdown catch, his first of the season, to make it a one score game after a two-point conversion failed. The momentum continued, as the Buccaneers went three-and-out, and with ample time as well as timeouts, Prescott could go down the field and perhaps tie the game with a touchdown and two-point conversion. Instead, more disaster for the Cowboys in this primetime matchup, as tight end Jake Ferguson, usually as sure-handed as they come for Dallas, had a Prescott pass go right through his hands, hit his face mask and land in the arms of Buccaneers linebacker Alex Anzalone while in Tampa Bay territory. This time, Daniels and the Buccaneers’ offense didn’t squander the chance to put the Cowboys away, as Irving picked up the necessary first down to allow his rookie quarterback some victory kneels to end the game. Sure, the Cowboys' record still reads 2-3 compared to the Buccaneers' 1-4. But Jerry Jones demands winning in Dallas, and this was a brutal loss for a coach already stirring speculation about whether he’s right for one of the most coveted jobs in the sport. There’s still many games left to play, but it’s truly heating up for Schottenheimer after this one. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8691c75342cf4db8dd222 Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways te 2026-10-09T04:10:04.742Z Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways Candidates in three of the races that could determine control of the Senate engaged in bitter and personal attacks. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac85d6575342cf4db8dcea6 Multiple Power 4 Teams Facing Significant Punishment Amid NCAA Investigation te 2026-10-09T03:20:05.647Z Multiple Power 4 Teams Facing Significant Punishment Amid NCAA Investigation Multiple Power 4 programs, including CFP contenders, are reportedly under investigation for revenue-sharing and NIL violations. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac85b0d75342cf4db8dce30 Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Candidates With Higher Odds Than Donald Trump te 2026-10-09T03:10:05.103Z Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Candidates With Higher Odds Than Donald Trump Here's who has a higher chance of winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Price than President Donald Trump, according to prediction markets. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac858b775342cf4db8dcdd1 A'ja Wilson wins record fifth MVP as first three-peat in WNBA history strengthens all-time greatness case te 2026-10-09T03:00:07.218Z A'ja Wilson wins record fifth MVP as first three-peat in WNBA history strengthens all-time greatness case On Thursday, A’ja Wilson added another line to her already lengthy basketball resume, reaching yet another level of WNBA greatness by becoming the league’s first five-time MVP. The Las Vegas Aces superstar has claimed the coveted trophy for a third consecutive season, becoming the first player in league history to win three straight MVP awards. It marks her fourth MVP title in the past five years. Aces coach Becky Hammon believes Wilson’s résumé already places her among the greatest players in basketball. In addition to her WNBA accomplishments, Wilson won an NCAA Division I national championship at South Carolina. DREAM MOVE WITHIN ONE WIN OF FIRST WNBA FINALS APPEARANCE SINCE 2013 AFTER OVERTIME VICTORY "(As) I said, take her off Mount Rushmore — she’s Everest," Hammon said earlier in the playoffs. "Now I’m taking her off Everest, and I have to put her on a different planet. She just has all of it." Hammon also emphasized that talent alone does not guarantee the kind of sustained team and individual success Wilson has achieved. "Because you can be a really talented and skilled basketball player and not win as much as she has, and not become as individually great as she has." Wilson may not have put together the most statistically impressive season of her career, but she remained dominant across the board. Her 26.2 points per game led the WNBA in scoring, while her 79 blocks were also a league high. She ranked among the league’s top five rebounders in rebounds per game during the regular season. Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese led the WNBA with 12.1 rebounds per game and was named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. When Wilson won her fourth MVP award in 2025, she broke a tie with Hall of Famers Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie and Lauren Jackson for the most MVP trophies in WNBA history at the time. The three standout players largely traded the award between 2000 and 2010, winning every MVP except in 2008, when Candace Parker claimed the honor, and 2009, when Diana Taurasi won. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER In NBA history, only three players have been awarded at least five MVPs: Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Michael Jordan. With her fifth MVP, Wilson is now among select group of legendary basketball players. "If you’re able to set a standard, if you’re able to rewrite things, and kind of etch yourself into history books, it means a lot," Wilson said at a news conference in Las Vegas on Thursday. "I’m so grateful that I can share these moments with so many different people. But it’s always fun when you’re able to set the standard, and give people and yourself something to chase after." Wilson was the overwhelming MVP choice, receiving all but nine of the first-place votes. Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles finished second with six first-place votes, followed by Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell with two. Mitchell’s teammate, Caitlin Clark, received the remaining first-place vote and finished fourth. A’ja Wilson’s latest challenge is guiding the Aces through unprecedented territory. They would have to become the first team in WNBA history to erase a 2-0 deficit against the Golden State Valkyries and win a best-of-five playoff series. If Wilson leads the comeback, it would further cement her place in basketball lore. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night as the series shifts to Las Vegas. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8565d75342cf4db8dcd46 5 Key Moments From Hostile Michigan Senate Debate Between El-Sayed and Rogers te 2026-10-09T02:50:05.803Z 5 Key Moments From Hostile Michigan Senate Debate Between El-Sayed and Rogers Slashing personal attacks dominated the first televised face-off between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate, and former Representative Mike Rogers, his Republican rival. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8565c75342cf4db8dcd2a Trump Approval Hits New Low Compared With Biden Before Midterms te 2026-10-09T02:50:04.793Z Trump Approval Hits New Low Compared With Biden Before Midterms Trump's approval has fallen to a second-term low as Democratic voters report greater motivation ahead of the November midterms. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8540675342cf4db8dccb6 Collins vs. Jackson Debate Takeaways: Key Moments From Second Face-Off te 2026-10-09T02:40:06.587Z Collins vs. Jackson Debate Takeaways: Key Moments From Second Face-Off Susan Collins and Troy Jackson square off again in a debate for the Maine Senate seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8540575342cf4db8dccad States Taking Action to Protect Residents from Data Center Power Costs te 2026-10-09T02:40:05.292Z States Taking Action to Protect Residents from Data Center Power Costs The rapid expansion of data centers is reshaping the nation’s electric grid. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac851ae75342cf4db8dcc46 Tony Romo got disqualified from his Korn Ferry qualifier the same day he 'parted ways' with CBS Sports te 2026-10-09T02:30:06.914Z Tony Romo got disqualified from his Korn Ferry qualifier the same day he 'parted ways' with CBS Sports Man, it has not been a great run recently for former Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Tony Romo. Romo became the talk of the internet when he was arrested over the summer for operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin. Police body cam footage of the arrest went viral, and his mugshot was quickly passed around, with a seemingly endless run of memes made about the 46-year-old. As one of CBS Sports' lead football analysts, speculation immediately started about his future on television, with the network announcing that he'd been put on indefinite leave. SIGN UP FOR THE DAILY OUTKICK NEWSLETTER That leave turned into a permanent separation in early October, when news broke that the two sides had agreed to mutually part ways. Obviously, not the best news for Romo, who, while he started off hot, had recently come under criticism from fans for his analysis and was still owed tens of millions of dollars on his contract. Well, the news got even worse for him that same day. Romo is an accomplished, very talented golfer, to the point where he recently participated in a pre-qualifier tournament for a Korn Ferry Tour event. Far from the PGA Tour, or more likely the Champions Tour, but still impressive for an "amateur" player. Less impressive? The fact that on the same day he "parted ways" with CBS, Romo was disqualified from that Korn Ferry pre-qualifier. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE While trying, unsuccessfully, to make the cut, Romo was accused of signing an incorrect scorecard. Per Golf.com, Romo's qualifier was held at the Club at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, Okla., where he started with rounds of 76 and 75, putting him well back, 13 strokes to be exact, of the leaders after 36 holes. That score was still good enough to put him in a decent spot to move on to the next stage of Q-School for the Korn Ferry tour. Put in a solid showing on Friday? He'd have given himself a realistic chance to advance. The problem? Three people had three different versions of Romo's score in that third round. Romo signed his score card showing that he made a 4 on the 16th hole and a 4 on the 17th hole. But his playing partner and marker, Brandon Rice, put him down for a 4 on the 16th, but a 5 on the 17th. That's odd, but even more bizarre is that a PGA Pro and walking referee told tournament organizers that after being assigned to track Romo's group after they were put "on the clock" for slow play, he recollected Romo having a 5 on the 16th and a 5 on the 17th. What on earth? THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW–UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! Well, Rob Keller, the pre-qualifier administrator, told Golf.com what he thought happened. Keller believed that the slow-play, inability to make birdies, and "all that was going on with him," Romo simply didn't take the time to thoroughly check his marker's version of his score. Keller also added that Romo "took responsibility" when the two spoke on the phone while being "very complimentary" as to the quality of the tournament. Romo wouldn’t have made it through given his third-round score, but still, what a day for the former QB. How do you get your scores wrong? Especially when you know you have a marker there observing all of it. Sounds like Romo might be the ideal scramble tournament partner, one where the winning score is in the 40's somehow. Maybe the worst news? It doesn't seem like golf will be a post-CBS career option. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84f5675342cf4db8dcbcc Rumbling volcano forces immediate trail closures at popular vacation hot spot te 2026-10-09T02:20:06.980Z Rumbling volcano forces immediate trail closures at popular vacation hot spot Officials are monitoring renewed volcanic activity at one of Hawaii's most popular tourist destinations as hundreds of earthquakes and rockfall risks prompt temporary trail closures. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) issued a volcanic activity notice earlier this week for the Kīlauea volcano at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, reporting renewed spattering at two vents following recent activity beneath the summit. The National Park Service (NPS) announced Wednesday that Halemaʻumaʻu Trail and part of Byron Ledge Trail would temporarily close amid increased seismic activity and concerns about rockfalls.  The closures affect a combined 1.3 miles of trails. HUSBAND AND WIFE GET TRAPPED IN PREMIER HIKING DESTINATION; ONLY ONE OF THEM MAKES IT OUT ALIVE Over 200 shallow earthquakes were recorded beneath Kīlauea's summit during the past week, according to the NPS, citing the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. A magnitude-3.4 earthquake on Sept. 30 caused small rockfalls along the caldera's north wall. Kīlauea remained at an ORANGE aviation color code, the second-highest level on the USGS' four-tier scale, as of Thursday.  The designation indicates heightened volcanic activity and the potential for an eruption, or an eruption underway with limited hazards to aviation. The intrusion, which occurred from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, is believed to have caused new cracks along the caldera floor, according to scientists. Scientists said they cannot forecast when — or if — the volcano's 55th episode of lava fountaining will occur. CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE NEWS "Forecast windows for episode 55 fountaining can no longer be modeled due to changes in conditions," the USGS advisory said. Officials also outlined several hazards for residents and visitors, including potentially dangerous gas emissions and small, glassy volcanic fragments that can cause skin and eye irritation. "Small glassy volcanic fragments may be remobilized during windy conditions following recent eruptive episodes," the statement added. "Residents and visitors should minimize exposure to these fragments, which can cause skin and eye irritation." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Visitors must also stay out of closed areas and away from unstable cliff edges, which can collapse without warning, according to the NPS. Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has erupted dozens of times since 1952, according to the USGS. Eruptive activity was nearly continuous along the volcano's East Rift Zone from 1983 to 2018, a 35-year stretch that ended amid significant eruptive activity and a collapse at the summit, the agency said. Since December 2024, an eruption has been intermittently active within Halema'uma'u crater at the summit. TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The National Park Service has said the number of visits surged during Kīlauea's eruptive episodes, with tourists drawn to opportunities to view the volcanic activity. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park recorded more than 1.8 million recreational visits in 2025, according to NPS data. Fox News Digital reached out to NPS for further details and comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84cfe75342cf4db8dcb38 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways: Rogers, El-Sayed Clash in Fiery Showdown te 2026-10-09T02:10:06.542Z Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways: Rogers, El-Sayed Clash in Fiery Showdown Personal attacks, interruptions and policy clashes dominated Rogers and El-Sayed's first Senate debate. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84aa875342cf4db8dcaac Ossoff vs. Collins in Georgia US Senate Debate: Key Moments and Polls te 2026-10-09T02:00:08.561Z Ossoff vs. Collins in Georgia US Senate Debate: Key Moments and Polls The lawmakers faced off Thursday night as Democrats are working to defend Senator Jon Ossoff’s Georgia seat. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac84aa675342cf4db8dcaa3 Packers Make Emergency Backfield Move Ahead of Bears Showdown te 2026-10-09T02:00:06.811Z Packers Make Emergency Backfield Move Ahead of Bears Showdown The Packers’ run game took another hit, and they responded by adding a new running back ahead of Sunday’s game against the Bears. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845fb75342cf4db8dc9ca Michigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed clash over Israel, Iran and more te 2026-10-09T01:40:11.516Z Michigan Senate debate erupts into personal attacks as Rogers, El-Sayed clash over Israel, Iran and more Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed traded personal attacks and accusations during a heated Michigan U.S. Senate debate Thursday night, clashing over everything from affordability, the war in Iran and U.S. support for Israel to their respective financial dealings and personal backgrounds. The contentious showdown in Grand Rapids marked the first time the two candidates faced off onstage ahead of November's closely watched election, after Rogers declined to participate in a debate last month hosted by FOX 2 Detroit, citing concerns about the moderator's impartiality. At the top of Thursday's debate, what began as a discussion about affordability quickly devolved into personal attacks, with Rogers repeatedly questioning El-Sayed's medical credentials and accusing him of misleading voters, while El-Sayed accused the former congressman of enriching himself through corporate connections. "He's lying. So he lied about being a physician. He lied now about being an Egyptian citizen or not being an Egyptian citizen," Rogers charged during one particularly heated exchange. "That's a con-man." EL-SAYED’S SCATHING OBAMA CRITIQUE RESURFACES AHEAD OF JOINT CAMPAIGN RALLY El-Sayed, who holds a medical degree from Columbia University, rejected the attacks and accused Rogers of attempting to distract voters from issues affecting their everyday lives. "He wanted to make this about him or me. But the question is about you," El-Sayed responded. "Can you afford your gas? Can you afford your groceries under this guy who's going to rubber stamp everything Donald Trump tells him to rubber stamp?" The candidates also sparred over their personal finances, with El-Sayed repeatedly accusing Rogers of profiting from corporate relationships after leaving Congress and referencing his Florida property and alleged yacht ownership.  Rogers, who denied owning any yachts, countered by questioning El-Sayed's investments and alleged overseas property holdings in the UAE, while also slamming him for accepting money from billionaires despite simultaneously stumping on not taking money from corporate PACs and getting money out of politics. EL-SAYED GRILLED ON PIKER, ISRAEL AND SOCIALIST TIES AFTER MIKE ROGERS SKIPS SENATE DEBATE The exchanges became so heated that moderator Rick Albin repeatedly intervened. "Look, here's the situation. We've got dozens of questions we want to get to. You can't litigate all of these with 14 different rebuttals," Albin told the candidates. Following a commercial break, Albin remarked that in 30 years of moderating debates, he had never witnessed candidates continue arguing throughout a commercial break.  The personal accusations remained constant throughout much of the Thursday night debate, but one of the evening's sharpest policy disagreements emerged over Israel and Iran. Asked whether he would support providing defensive weapons to Israel if the country were attacked by Iran or another state actor, El-Sayed indicated he would not and reiterated his opposition to using American taxpayer dollars to fund foreign militaries. "I don't want our tax dollars buying weapons for other countries. I don't know what's so hard about that," El-Sayed said. MICHIGAN STUDENT CONFRONTS EL-SAYED OVER IRAN STANCE IN TENSE EXCHANGE: ‘DO YOU STAND WITH US?’ "I think both of them have proven dangerous in their own way. One at risk of attacking us, one getting us into wars we have no business fighting," he added, referring to Israel and Iran. El-Sayed also declined to identify whether Israel or Iran posed the greater threat to the United States, despite repeated questioning from the moderator. "I think both of them have proven dangerous in their own way," El-Sayed said. "One at risk of attacking us, one getting us into wars. We have no business fighting." Rogers, by contrast, indicated he would support providing defensive weapons to Israel and reiterated his support for the Jewish state.  He repeatedly accused El-Sayed of having connections to individuals and organizations supportive of terrorist groups as well, allegations that El-Sayed disputed. ABDUL EL-SAYED HITS BACK AT ISRAEL QUESTIONS, SUGGESTS HIS NAME AND FAITH ARE BEHIND PRESS SCRUTINY The pair also differed on whether the war could come to an end if Iran still maintains the ability to produce a nuclear weapon and continues to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz. El-Sayed blamed the conflict for rising gas prices and accused Rogers of supporting an unnecessary war, arguing that diplomacy could resolve the conflict even if Iran retained the ability to produce nuclear weapons. Rogers argued that Iran's nuclear capabilities had been significantly diminished and said the war should end, while maintaining that Iran could not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. On domestic policy, El-Sayed expressed openness to federal price controls on domestically produced oil, arguing that high gasoline prices constituted an emergency. "Look, I definitely think that's something we should consider," El-Sayed said. DEMOCRATS FACE ‘DO-OR-DIE’ SPLIT WITH KEY VOTING BLOC IN RAZOR-CLOSE SENATE RACE Rogers rejected price controls, instead advocating temporary gas tax relief, diesel rebates and a pause on diesel exports. Health care also became a major flash point. El-Sayed defended his Medicare-for-all proposal, insisting that Americans who wanted to retain private insurance could do so. Rogers argued that the proposal would eliminate existing private coverage and impose significant new taxes on families. The debate unfolded against the backdrop of an exceptionally competitive Senate contest. A late-September Fox News poll showed El-Sayed leading Rogers 50% to 49% among likely voters, a statistical dead heat. The candidates are competing for the seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters, with Republicans hoping to flip the seat and Democrats seeking to maintain their hold on it. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845fa75342cf4db8dc9c1 Luka Dončić says he 'definitely' regrets playing through hamstring injury that ended his season te 2026-10-09T01:40:10.554Z Luka Dončić says he 'definitely' regrets playing through hamstring injury that ended his season Luka Dončić heads into the 2026-27 NBA season as the lone star in Los Angeles, as LeBron James starts a new chapter with the Philadelphia 76ers. Before this dynamic duo parted ways, many believed the Lakers would be adding another Larry O’Brien Trophy to its storied trophy case, but that never came to fruition. Dončić, though, believes last season it could’ve happened — if it weren’t for something he feels he’s at fault for. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE On April 2, the Lakers owned a 16-2 record in a stretch where they looked unstoppable. They were facing the reigning NBA-champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a litmus test of sorts, especially for Dončić, who had been playing extremely well for the Lakers. In fact, Dončić was playing for a potential MVP award. However, the Thunder took the red-hot Lakers to the woodshed, defeating them 139-96. But that wasn’t the only loss the Lakers would have on the night. Dončić said he felt a hamstring tweak in the second quarter, but instead of taking himself out in a game that was getting out of hand, he pushed even harder. The decision backfired. In the second half, Dončić started to grab at his hamstring and was eventually taken out of the game. The result for pushing? A Grade 2 hamstring strain that didn’t just force him to miss the final five games of the season — he missed the entire postseason for Los Angeles. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW– UNFILTERED, UNAPOLOGETIC AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD HIS DAILY PODCAST NOW! "When it comes to my spirit of trying to win, I am just stubborn," Dončić told Sports Illustrated in an interview. " I felt a little bit in the first half that I should have just stopped. I should have come out. I think we had a team that could compete for the championship. I definitely regret it." Dončić, for the first time since suffering his injury, admitted he wishes to have done things differently. Of course, hindsight is always 20-20, but perhaps Dončić didn’t even know it would be his last chance to get a ring alongside James had they been healthy together in the postseason. James, who had been the third offensive option on the Lakers when everyone was healthy, with Austin Reaves playing well on that side of the court, had to find a different gear in the playoffs with Dončić out. He was able to lead the way past the Houston Rockets, but the Thunder were too much for Los Angeles again in the second round. If Dončić was healthy, could the Lakers have gone all the way instead of the San Antonio Spurs to take on the New York Knicks in the Finals? Unfortunately for Dončić and the rest of the franchise, we’ll never know. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845f975342cf4db8dc9b8 Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony: source te 2026-10-09T01:40:09.650Z Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony: source A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has heard evidence concerning possible false statements former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson made to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Fox News Digital has learned. Additional evidence could be presented to the grand jury as soon as next week, according to a source familiar with the matter. The proceedings remain in the grand jury phase, and no final decisions have been made about whether the matter will result in criminal charges, the source said. FORMER CIA DIRECTOR BRENNAN SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY IN FEDERAL TRUMP CONSPIRACY CASE Hutchinson, a former top aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, emerged as one of the most prominent witnesses before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. During a nationally televised hearing in June 2022, Hutchinson provided testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6, including an account she said she heard from another White House official about the president's reaction after being told he could not travel to the Capitol. Her account of an alleged confrontation inside the presidential vehicle was subsequently disputed by other individuals familiar with the events. FORMER WHITE HOUSE AIDE CASSIDY HUTCHINSON 'STANDS BY ALL OF THE TESTIMONY SHE PROVIDED' TO JAN. 6 COMMITTEE It remains unclear which portions of Hutchinson's congressional testimony are being examined by the grand jury. The New York Post reported Thursday that the Justice Department was investigating Hutchinson over possible false statements to Congress and that a federal grand jury had been convened to hear evidence. Grand jury proceedings do not necessarily result in criminal charges, and the presentation of evidence does not establish that a crime occurred. A representative for the Justice Department and Hutchinson's attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845f875342cf4db8dc9af 2 foreign nationals breach UK base housing key US, NATO intel hub amid $556M expansion te 2026-10-09T01:40:08.508Z 2 foreign nationals breach UK base housing key US, NATO intel hub amid $556M expansion Two Latvian nationals legally living in the United Kingdom were arrested under Section 4 of Britain's National Security Act of 2023 on Thursday after breaching a perimeter fence at RAF Molesworth, a sensitive British military base housing critical U.S. and NATO intelligence operations, Reuters reported. The arrests triggered a major counterterrorism investigation into the security breach at the strategic installation, which serves as a central intelligence hub supporting American military commanders across Europe and Africa. The base is also undergoing a $556.5 million expansion centered on the Joint Intelligence Analysis Complex (JIAC), a facility designed to consolidate 20 intelligence facilities and accommodate more than 1,000 personnel, according to reports. The suspects, ages 32 and 36, were discovered inside the base around 2 a.m. Thursday following an extensive security sweep. Ministry of Defense Police officers conducting routine patrols first raised the alarm around 10 p.m. Wednesday after finding an abandoned vehicle near the perimeter. IRAN UNDER SCRUTINY AFTER PLOT FOILED NEAR UK BASE USED BY US MILITARY Bomb disposal specialists cleared the vehicle before armed officers discovered a fence breach and located the men inside. Initially detained on suspicion of trespass and criminal damage, both men were rearrested under the National Security Act for entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the United Kingdom. They remain in custody as counterterrorism detectives execute search warrants at two residential properties in nearby Peterborough. Managed by the U.S. Air Force's 423rd Air Base Group, RAF Molesworth is a nonflying installation dedicated to joint intelligence and command operations. It houses intelligence elements for U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre. During World War II, the airfield was used by the U.S. 15th Bombardment Squadron. In 1973, the airfield was officially deactivated before transitioning into its current role as an intelligence center. Construction on the JIAC broke ground April 12, 2024, with onsite work beginning that spring. The facility is scheduled for completion in summer 2028. FOILED TERROR PLOT AT BOMBER BASE SIGNALS WIDER THREAT TO US MILITARY INSTALLATIONS: EXPERT A 2024 Defense Department release described the base development as part of the department's overall European Infrastructure Consolidation efforts. "It will combine 20 facilities and over 1,000 DIA personnel into one location. Among others, it will host members of the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. European Command and U.S. Air Force elements in a cross-agency, multi-mission collaboration." At the time, Defense Intelligence Agency Deputy Director Suzanne White said the facility would enable "the U.S. and allies’ shared mission of ‘outpacing our strategic competitors and addressing threats together wherever they may arise.’" The Defense Department designed the project with a two-stage procurement strategy, allowing stakeholder agencies to provide feedback and streamline scheduling requirements. Following the intrusion, U.S. European Command praised the swift British response. US PULLS ALL BOMBERS FROM KEY UK BASE AFTER SUSPECTED IRAN-LINKED TERROR PLOT "While we assess the global security posture, U.S. forces remain at the highest state of readiness," the command said in a statement. "We would also express our gratitude to the UK for the close partnership with U.S. forces on matters of security." British counterterrorism officials cautioned against drawing premature conclusions about possible espionage or terrorist motives. "We're very aware of the recent heightened interest and concern around military sites," Counterterrorism Policing London commander Helen Flanagan said. Flanagan added that investigators have not established a connection between the Molesworth breach and recent security concerns at RAF Fairford, another British base used by U.S. strategic bombers. "We are keeping an open mind at this stage and inquiries are very much ongoing," she said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Pentagon and the CIA for comment. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac845f675342cf4db8dc98b Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Hit With Injury Setback Before Patriots Game te 2026-10-09T01:40:06.246Z Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Hit With Injury Setback Before Patriots Game Ashton Jeanty has been added to the injury report just days before the Raiders take on the Patriots in New England. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac843a075342cf4db8dc907 WNBA Fans are Fuming After Results of MVP Voting Revealed te 2026-10-09T01:30:08.163Z WNBA Fans are Fuming After Results of MVP Voting Revealed After seeing the WNBA MVP voting breakdown, many fans expressed frustration over which players got more votes than others. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8439d75342cf4db8dc8ea El Foco cumple 2 años con más de 70 periodistas capacitados te 2026-10-09T01:30:05.934Z El Foco cumple 2 años con más de 70 periodistas capacitados Leer en inglés El Foco de Tucson cumple 2 años, marcando dos años como una sala de redacción bilingüe sin fines de lucro que cubre Tucson y el Sur de Arizona y capacita a la próxima generación de periodistas de la región. Desde su lanzamiento en septiembre de 2024, la sala de redacción ha crecido hasta contar con un equipo de unos 30 reporteros, pasantes y periodistas independientes. Ha brindado capacitación remunerada y tutoría a más de 70 periodistas que inician su carrera, lo que lo convierte en el centro de capacitación en periodismo más grande del Sur de Arizona. "Cuando empezamos, sabíamos que Tucson necesitaba más noticias locales y que los reporteros jóvenes necesitaban un lugar donde aprender," dijo Caitlin Schmidt, cofundadora y editora de Tucson Spotlight. "Dos años después, tenemos más de 70 periodistas que han pasado por nuestra sala de redacción y están haciendo el trabajo que esta comunidad realmente necesita. Estoy muy orgullosa de eso." Los reporteros de El Foco van desde estudiantes de secundaria hasta estudiantes de posgrado, y trabajan junto con editores y periodistas independientes habituales. La sala de redacción está asociada con cinco escuelas secundarias, la Universidad de Arizona y Pima Community College, y paga entre 15 y 25 estudiantes y recién graduados por su trabajo cada semestre. Los ex alumnos de su programa Spotlight Reporting Fellows han trabajado para Arizona Public Media, WKOW27, Vanity Fair y Slate, junto con firmas independientes en otros medios. El cohorte de este semestre incluye pasantes que cubren política, negocios, educación, migración, salud, medio ambiente y artes, además de dos pasantes de secundaria de San Miguel High School. Los miembros del equipo Angelina Maynes, Isabela Gamez y Caitlin Schmidt, desde la izquierda, cubren una manifestación con el expresidente Barack Obama en Tucson en octubre de 2024, semanas después del lanzamiento de Tucson Spotlight. Samantha Callicutt / El Foco de Tucson. Dos años de impacto Los reporteros de El Foco cubren todo, desde el gobierno local, las elecciones y la frontera hasta la educación, la salud, los negocios, la ciencia, el medio ambiente y las artes. Su serie de investigación en curso sobre las finanzas de la Universidad de Arizona ha rastreado millones en dinero de donantes y gastos legales, y este año la investigación de un pasante analizó la dotación de personal en Pima Animal Care Center. La sala de redacción también forma parte de la cohorte de becas para abordar las desigualdades en salud de Solutions Journalism Network, que se centra en lo que funciona y cómo las personas pueden participar. El Foco ha publicado cientos de historias en español a través, dirigido por la Directora de Iniciativas Bilingües Diana Ramos. También alberga O'odham Media, una vertical liderada por indígenas construida por la periodista Trinity Norris. La redacción llega a los lectores donde estén. Son las redes sociales primero, con un equipo dedicado que produce carretes de noticias para Instagram y TikTok para que las personas puedan obtener sus noticias locales donde ya se desplazan. Para las personas que no están en línea, El Foco se asoció con la ciudad de South Tucson en un boletín bilingüe para residentes, y O'odham Media imprime un boletín para residentes de la Nación Tohono O'odham con acceso limitado a banda ancha. En 2026, Tucson Spotlight ganó el Premio LION a la Sostenibilidad a la Colaboración del Año en el nivel de micro y pequeños ingresos. El premio reconoció sus asociaciones de 2025 con la ciudad de South Tucson, O'odham Media, Tucson Tome Gnome, la Community Foundation for Southern Arizona y Arizona Luminaria. La sala de redacción también completó una Evaluación del Ecosistema de Información para el Condado de Pima con Listening Post Collective, recopilando más de 560 respuestas bilingües a encuestas en lugares como el Festival de Libros de Tucson y la Feria de Salud del Sur de Tucson, junto con sesiones de escucha comunitaria. La evaluación identificó cinco prioridades comunitarias: necesidades básicas, inmigración, participación cívica, desarrollo comunitario y educación. En agosto, Tucson Spotlight fue coanfitrión de "In Our Words: Brave", un evento público de narración de historias en el que participaron miembros de la comunidad de personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo, junto con Wordslaw, el Instituto de Periodismo Reynolds, Arizona Public Media, Arts for All en Tucson J y ArtWorks en la Universidad de Arizona. También ha sido coanfitrión de un club de lectura de verano para adultos con Tucson Tome Gnome durante los últimos dos años, y la participación se duplicó en el segundo año. Junto con Arizona Luminaria, organizó reuniones y saludos de candidatos, poniendo a los votantes del sur de Arizona cara a cara con los candidatos al Concejo Municipal y a la Legislatura. Uno de ellos atrajo a más de 60 personas durante una tormenta monzón Photo Caption: Los reporteros y editores de Tucson Spotlight posan para una foto grupal en diciembre de 2024. La sala de redacción ha capacitado y pagado a más de 70 periodistas que inician su carrera desde su lanzamiento en 2024. Un mes de celebración El Foco de Tucson celebra su cumpleaños durante el mes de octubre: Club de lectura comunitario centrado en soluciones: Tucson Spotlight, Tucson Tome Gnome y la Community Foundation for Southern Arizona discutirán "Klara and the Sun" de Kazuo Ishiguro de 5:30 a 7 p.m. 27 de octubre en Community Foundation Campus, 5049 E. Broadway Blvd. Traiga algunos libros para la mesa comunitaria para compartir libros y llévese a casa algo nuevo. Se proporcionan refrigerios ligeros. Confirme su asistencia. Feria de voluntarios: Tucson Spotlight organizará una feria de voluntarios que conectará a los miembros de la comunidad con organizaciones locales que necesitan ayuda puntual y a corto plazo. Muchos de los grupos figuran en el nuevo centro de recursos cívicos de la sala de redacción, y la feria es una oportunidad para conocerlos en persona y encontrar una oportunidad para la tarde o el fin de semana que se adapte a sus necesidades. Fecha, hora y lugar por anunciar. Como apoyar Los reportajes de El Foco de Tucson se pueden leer de forma gratuita y sin muro de pago. La sala de redacción está recaudando dinero para seguir pagando a los estudiantes de periodismo y ampliar su cobertura. Las donaciones son deducibles de impuestos a través de su patrocinador fiscal, Tiny News Collective. “Las noticias locales solo funcionan si la gente confía en ti, y esa confianza nace de estar presente,” dijo Schmidt. “Nuestros reporteros asisten a las reuniones, recorren los barrios y plantean preguntas difíciles. La mayoría de ellos aún está estudiando y ya realiza una labor importante.” Esta nota fue traducida por el equipo bilingüe de El Foco de Tucson. El Foco de Tucson es una sala de prensa comunitaria que ofrece oportunidades remuneradas a estudiantes y periodistas emergentes del sur de Arizona. Por favor, considera apoyar nuestro trabajo con una donación deducible de impuestos. Donar a El Foco Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8414975342cf4db8dc8b0 A survived execution exposes the grim science of lethal injection te 2026-10-09T01:20:09.250Z A survived execution exposes the grim science of lethal injection Emergency vehicles at Riverbend Maximum Security Prison in Nashville on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The execution of death row inmate Christa Pike was halted nearly two hours after the state of Tennessee began the lethal injection protocol. (Photo by John Partipilo/Tennessee Lookout) It took Christa Pike nearly a week to regain consciousness after the Tennessee Department of Corrections failed to kill her with two doses of the barbiturate pentobarbital, a drug used to put animals to death and to execute humans by lethal injection in Arizona and other states. She was confused and angry. She couldn’t eat because of damage to her throat, she couldn’t move her arms, and her hands were swollen to where they looked like “surgical gloves,” according to one of her attorneys. It was noted during and immediately after the execution attempt that skin on her arms was chemically burned by the high alkalinity of the drug.  But by Oct. 8, she was “walking with assistance,” according to a memo circulated by her attorneys to federal defenders around the country, “and her arms — which sustained significant injuries during the execution attempt — are healing and regaining movement and strength. Her lungs are clear, and she has started to eat a regular diet. Physicians are encouraged by her physical recovery.” GET THE MORNING HEADLINES. SUBSCRIBE Pike’s attorneys and medical advisors had warned that Pike had a blood disorder, and that it had always been difficult for medical staff to draw blood from her veins, let alone insert IV lines. During the execution, after several failed attempts, the technicians placed a needle that most likely collapsed the vein. The bulk of the killing drugs likely went into the tissue around the needles placed in her arms. “I think Christa didn’t die because most of the pentobarbital didn’t get into her brain,” said Dr. Joel Zivot, an Emory University anesthesiology professor who consulted with Pike’s legal team. “It ended up in her arms, so she never had a high enough blood level to kill her. That was the reason — not that she has some capacity to resist pentobarbital. It’s because it just never got into her brain.” At least not enough to kill her. The email to federal defenders cautioned that Pike “continues to experience cognitive challenges with concentration and memory. Her physicians have cautioned that it may take months to fully understand whether she sustained lasting cognitive injuries.” And the burning on her arms belies another frequent problem with pentobarbital used in executions: It is highly caustic. When the drug does flow properly through the veins, the dying prisoner may appear to be sleeping, but in the majority of cases, studies have found that the pentobarbital solution is disintegrating the prisoners’ lungs, burning them apart, causing the condemned prisoners to literally drown in their own body fluids.  That all happens before the drug has a chance to kill the way it is intended to. “It’s supposed to stop your breathing,” Zivot said. “But it’s supposed to stop it in your brain. This is different. I think the caustic nature of the solution is separate from what’s killing you. The pentobarbital works on the brain and the heart, and that’s killing you. But it’s what it’s cut with that I think is burning your lungs.” The syndrome is called flash pulmonary edema, and it theoretically produces a sensation similar to waterboarding. In a deposition in federal court in 2019, Gail Van Norman, a researcher at the University of Washington, called it “one of the most powerful, excruciating feelings known to man.” Van Norman studied 27 autopsies of executed prisoners — eight of them men executed in Arizona — and found evidence of pulmonary edema in 20 of them. Some researchers posit that the dying prisoners may still be able to feel the pain, even if they are too sedated to react. Of course, no one has lived to confirm that theory. And there is no news yet whether Pike experienced it. Zivot’s own research found pulmonary edema in 33 of 43 executions carried out with pentobarbital or midazolam. The identifying symptoms in autopsies are lungs that are up to three times normal weight and the presence of a pink, frothy liquid in the respiratory tree. The froth, Zivot said, is an indication that the person is still struggling to breathe at the point of onset. Curiously, though pulmonary edema has manifested in past Arizona executions, it has not been seen in the last three executions carried out with pentobarbital under the administration of current prisons director Ryan Thornell.  Why that is remains a question. The department has not commented.  It may just be luck. Pentobarbital is used in clinical settings to treat epileptic seizures and also as an anesthesia. It is made by a European pharmaceutical company and marketed under the brand name Nembutal. But the manufacturer will not sell it for use in executions, so corrections departments buy it on the gray market as pentobarbital salts, which then have to be converted into an injectable liquid form by a compounding pharmacy. In 2020, Arizona paid $1.5 million to a Connecticut company for a kilogram of pentobarbital salts; the company went out of the pento business shortly afterward. Whether the state is still using that supply or has purchased it elsewhere is something it will not disclose. And the identity of the compounding pharmacist, like the identities of the executioners, are kept hidden under state law. Doctors and pharmacists take oaths not to cause harm, and killing people can jeopardize their licenses, as well as their reputations. Secret jars in a prison fridge hold AZ’s lethal injection drugs, and they may be expired While clinical doses of pentobarbital are measured in milliliters, the Arizona and federal execution protocols call for 5 grams. During the last execution conducted in Arizona, that of Leroy McGill, Dale Baich, an attorney who has witnessed 16 executions by lethal injection and was in the viewing gallery, timed the process as 12 seconds pushing a syringe filled with saline, two consecutive 45-second injections of pentobarbital followed by another 12 seconds of saline. In January 2025, during the final days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a warning about pentobarbital in executions, citing multiple studies about pulmonary edema. Outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland had ordered its use stopped. But in April 2026, the Trump DOJ countered those warnings. After a long preamble about misguided Biden policies, it declared them “wrong on the standard” and “wrong on the science,” and quoted its own expert who said the pulmonary edema didn’t matter because the prisoners were already brain dead, a claim that has not been scientifically settled. The reason the Arizona corrections department can’t substitute another, less corrosive and perhaps more effective drug is because in the past they did so too many times, usually at the last minute, leaving defense attorneys no time to litigate. When lethal injection was first used to replace the electric chair and the gas chamber in the 1970s, it used a three-drug process: the anesthetic sodium thiopental to render the prisoner unconscious, followed by a paralytic drug to ensure the prisoner didn’t breathe or show any signs of discomfort, and a final killing dose of potassium chloride that stopped the heart. But by 2010, thiopental was no longer manufactured in the U.S. and could not be imported. It had been largely replaced in clinical settings by newer drugs. So, the Arizona Department of Corrections, then under the leadership of Charles Ryan, literally smuggled it from the United Kingdom, a fact not uncovered until after it was used to execute Jeffrey Landrigan. (That did not stop the department from trying to smuggle it in again in 2015, a shipment that DEA stopped at Sky Harbor Airport.) The Arizona corrections department then switched to pentobarbital as the first drug in the three-drug protocol. And subsequently, right before another execution, the department discovered that one of its drugs had expired, so it decided at last minute to use pentobarbital as a single drug. At the time, before the edema problems were identified, it was heralded as a humane improvement by defense attorneys. But then the pharmaceutical companies balked at selling pentobarbital for use in executions, and corrections departments had to look elsewhere. In 2014, Arizona experimented with a new protocol, combining midazolam, a drug in the same class as valium, with the opiate hydromorphone.  It didn’t work. Poorly executed: ‘The experiment failed,’ halting executions in Arizona The prisoner, Joseph Wood, snorted and convulsed on the execution gurney for nearly two hours as the executioners injected him with 15 doses of a cocktail that was supposed to kill him in one. His autopsy showed significant pulmonary edema, perhaps explaining the sucking breathing sounds heard by this reporter and other witnesses, and raising questions of what really killed him.  Then-Gov. Jan Brewer declared a moratorium on executions. Death Row prisoners filed suit and the state settled, agreeing to limit the drug menu to pentobarbital or thiopental, if available, as a single-drug protocol. The outside law firm handling the case waived attorney fees, but installed a clause in the settlement that would require the state to pay nearly $3 million of those fees if they violated the agreement. There were no Arizona executions until 2022, at the end of the Doug Ducey administration, when then-Attorney General Mark Brnovich was running for U.S. Senate. Executions have long been a staple of the tough-on-crime platforms of Republican candidates. That year there were three, all plagued by difficulties in setting IV lines.  When Katie Hobbs took the governor’s office in 2023, she engaged David Duncan, a retired federal magistrate judge, to conduct a study of execution procedures, which had been problematic under long-time prisons director Charles Ryan and his successor, David Shinn. Shinn’s deputy director, Frank Strada, oversaw those three executions in which medical technicians struggled to insert catheters into the arms of condemned prisoners. Strada left Arizona to become director of the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Pike’s was the second failed execution in Tennessee, and the first failed because they also couldn’t set lines in that prisoner’s arms. Strada resigned nearly a week ago. Pike likely has a long road back to health. Even if there was not enough pentobarbital in her bloodstream to kill her,  “The whole body has been exposed to this serious blood flow,” Zivot said. “If it affects the brain, it could affect the kidneys, the liver, the intestines, the lungs — all of it. I think it will be revealed soon enough.” Has Arizona found a better way, or are they just lucky? The ‘inner terror’ of lethal injection is cruel, law prof argues in bid to stop Gunches execution Corinna Lain, a University of Virginia Law professor who has extensively researched lethal injection, suggested that perhaps the secret was in knowing how to push the drugs. Zivot, the anesthesiologist, discounted that theory and questioned whether the secret lay in the preparation of the raw pentobarbital salts into an injectable liquid form, “some way of adjusting the pH so it’s not quite so alkaline.” But Michaela Almgren, a professor of pharmacology at the University of South Carolina, says that there is little leeway there. “The catch is that there is a specific pH range in which it has to stay to meet the drug quality,” she said. “We don’t really have clinical evidence, but we don’t study it.”  There’s the rub. “The medical scientists operate under the same Hippocratic oath as doctors,” Lain said. “We’re experts in non-killing,” Zivot said. “Anesthesiologists know about drug toxicity and other things. These are dangerous substances, and when mishandled, they can cause dangerous outcomes. But it’s not the practice of medicine in any way.” What kind of doctor takes money to kill people on behalf of the state, anyway? “The state may want to use these people,” Zivot said, “but that’s clearly not medicine.” The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry had no comment. Some of the answers may come from Christa Pike’s recovery. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has requested a death warrant against death row prisoner Ernesto Martinez, tentatively scheduling for execution next January.  We will find out then if the luck holds. YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE. SUPPORT Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8414775342cf4db8dc88f Missouri football's Johnnie 'DJ' Jones recovering after successful heart transplant, coach says te 2026-10-09T01:20:07.571Z Missouri football's Johnnie 'DJ' Jones recovering after successful heart transplant, coach says Johnnie "DJ" Jones, a freshman offensive lineman for the Missouri Tigers, is recovering after undergoing a heart transplant, coach Eli Drinkwitz announced Thursday. In a social media post, Drinkwitz provided a positive health update, saying Jones' surgery went well and Jones was recovering. "We are incredibly grateful for the medical team who cared for DJ and for the donor and donor family whose extraordinary gift made this possible," the seventh-year Tigers coach wrote. HEALTHY ATHLETE HAD NO SYMPTOMS BEFORE MANDATORY HEART SCREENING REVEALED HIDDEN DEFECT Jones had been hospitalized at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, while awaiting a transplant, Drinkwitz said during a news conference Tuesday. Missouri’s staff first identified a problem with Jones’ heart during freshman intake testing over the summer, Drinkwitz said earlier this week. The team’s medical staff sought a second opinion with the Mayo Clinic when they weren’t getting a resolution or answers after two weeks of observation. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Doctors at the Mayo Clinic detected a much more serious heart problem, Drinkwitz said. The coaching staff was told last week that Jones needed the transplant. The 18-year-old Jones graduated from Venice High School on Florida’s Gulf Coast and signed with Missouri as a four-star recruit. Missouri enters Week 6 of the college football slate at 4-1 and host Columbia on Saturday. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8414575342cf4db8dc86b Ex-Fever Guard on Talk of Toxic Fans: ‘Slap in The Face to Black Players’ te 2026-10-09T01:20:05.396Z Ex-Fever Guard on Talk of Toxic Fans: ‘Slap in The Face to Black Players’ Ex Fever guard Sydney Colson on the gaslighting regarding the toxicity of Indiana fans: “Players are documented and on record.” Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83eed75342cf4db8dc7e8 Cowboys Get Bad Joey Porter Jr News Right Before Buccaneers Game te 2026-10-09T01:10:05.816Z Cowboys Get Bad Joey Porter Jr News Right Before Buccaneers Game Joey Porter Jr will not be playing for the Dallas Cowboys against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an illness. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83c9875342cf4db8dc770 Three Eagles Starters Trending in Wrong Direction for Week 5 te 2026-10-09T01:00:08.183Z Three Eagles Starters Trending in Wrong Direction for Week 5 The Philadelphia Eagles could be very short-handed on offense in Week 5. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83c9575342cf4db8dc767 Ravens Star WR Week 5 Status Still Very Much in Doubt te 2026-10-09T01:00:05.911Z Ravens Star WR Week 5 Status Still Very Much in Doubt Injuries are continuing to pile up for the Baltimore Ravens. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac83a3c75342cf4db8dc6ee Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Responds to Questions About His Job Security te 2026-10-09T00:50:04.482Z Chargers OC Mike McDaniel Responds to Questions About His Job Security Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel responded to questions about his job security after an 0-4 start. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac837e475342cf4db8dc66f Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bold NBA Claim Ahead of Debut Season With Heat te 2026-10-09T00:40:04.402Z Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bold NBA Claim Ahead of Debut Season With Heat Ahead of his debut season with the Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo made a bold claim regarding his place among NBA all-time greats. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8359175342cf4db8dc5fe Arizona man arrested after allegedly emailing White House bomb threat to Tucson news station te 2026-10-09T00:30:09.469Z Arizona man arrested after allegedly emailing White House bomb threat to Tucson news station An Arizona man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly sending an email threatening to carry out bombings at the White House and other locations in Washington, D.C., federal officials said. Jacob Aaron Hicks, 46, of Tucson, was charged with making an interstate threat to injure, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona announced. According to the criminal complaint, Hicks allegedly emailed a local Tucson television station on Sept. 23, claiming that there would be an "imminent bomb strike against the White House and other locations in Washington, D.C." After receiving the email, the station alerted law enforcement, prompting an investigation into the threat. FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY THREATENING TO KILL TRUMP, RUBIO AND BONDI Authorities said they later identified Hicks as the alleged sender of the email. "We must take threats of violence like this one seriously," U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine said in a statement. "I am grateful to our local news station for referring this threat to law enforcement, and to the FBI for addressing the situation quickly, professionally, and with the level of commitment it required," Courchaine added. According to federal officials, investigators also discovered additional email drafts in the account linked to Hicks. OHIO MAN CHARGED OVER GRAPHIC THREATS TO KILL TRUMP, BEHEAD GOP LAWMAKER Officials said the drafts, also dated Sept. 23, were addressed to other news organizations and contained similar threats involving the White House and other locations in Washington, D.C. The FBI is leading the investigation with assistance from the U.S. Secret Service. FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day credited the news station for alerting authorities to the threat. "We appreciate the community partner who reported the threat to law enforcement. Cooperation and partnership are essential to protecting the American people," Day said. The U.S. Attorney's Office said Hicks made his initial appearance in federal court Thursday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8358e75342cf4db8dc5db Michael Pittman Jr Embraces His New Home With Steelers Before Colts Game te 2026-10-09T00:30:06.770Z Michael Pittman Jr Embraces His New Home With Steelers Before Colts Game Steelers' Michael Pittman Jr. spoke with Newsweek about being active in the Pittsburgh community and adjusting to his new team. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8358d75342cf4db8dc5d2 Bills QB Josh Allen Firmly Denies Injury Speculation te 2026-10-09T00:30:05.431Z Bills QB Josh Allen Firmly Denies Injury Speculation Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen firmly pushed back against questions about his health following Sunday's loss. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac8333575342cf4db8dc541 Chicago Bears Top Running Back Could Miss Multiple Weeks: Report te 2026-10-09T00:20:05.297Z Chicago Bears Top Running Back Could Miss Multiple Weeks: Report The Bears haven't been immune to the injury bug this year as the team's two top running backs deal with injuries. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830eb75342cf4db8dc501 Letter: Why this fiscal conservative supports Prop 416, the MUSD override te 2026-10-09T00:10:19.334Z Letter: Why this fiscal conservative supports Prop 416, the MUSD override I’m a dad first. But I’m also a numbers guy. I ask questions, look at what something costs and expect to see results. That is how I approached Proposition 416. As a dad, I want the best opportunities for my daughter. All Maricopa children deserve the best a public education has to offer. The override helps MUSD manage class sizes and keep classroom technology current. Those investments improve classrooms and help retain good teachers. It also funds RAM Academy, where about 60 students earn diplomas each year through credit recovery as they struggle in general education classes. Students who seek this opportunity for education, it can make all the difference. Students will leave MUSD with a diploma and more opportunities ahead of them. Proposition 416 is not a new tax. It continues locally controlled funding Maricopa voters approved in 2016 and renewed in 2021. I have looked at the numbers. The dollars are targeted, the district has used them responsibly and students are seeing the results. That is an investment I can stand behind. Vote YES on Proposition 416. Chad Whittle Chairman, Yes for Maricopa Schools The post Letter: Why this fiscal conservative supports Prop 416, the MUSD override appeared first on InMaricopa.com. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830e475342cf4db8dc4cc Logan Federico’s dad says criminals have become 'more important' than victims, pushes repeat offender registry te 2026-10-09T00:10:12.554Z Logan Federico’s dad says criminals have become 'more important' than victims, pushes repeat offender registry The father of Logan Federico, a 22-year-old college student murdered during a home break-in, is demanding federal lawmakers close the legal loopholes that allow career criminals back onto the street. Stephen Federico is championing "Logan’s Law," a legislative proposal that would mandate a public database for repeat violent offenders, force cross-county and interstate communication, and hold prosecutors accountable when handling habitual criminals. The bill aims to eliminate systemic blind spots that allowed Logan's accused killer, Alexander Dickey, to avoid long-term confinement despite a lengthy record. ONE YEAR AFTER IRYNA ZARUTSKA MURDER, VIOLENT CRIMES FUEL NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SAFETY DEBATE "This was preventable. And d-----, I'm not going to save just one more life," Federico said Thursday during a South Carolina roundtable on crime reduction, which was attended by U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. "I'm going to save thousands." Federico pointed to broader systemic breakdowns, comparing domestic criminal justice failures to immigration enforcement gaps. TEEN'S TRAGIC KILLING BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT BECOMES FLASHPOINT IN BATTLE FOR CONTROL OF CONGRESS "We are fighting 15 million that crossed our borders — some horrific criminals, some not," he added. "Now we're also fighting the constant felon. How are we supposed to win without Logan's Law?" Introduced by U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Logan's Law has not yet formally come to the floor in either the House or the Senate. LINDSEY GRAHAM, SOUTH CAROLINA SENATOR WHO ROSE FROM SMALL-TOWN ROOTS TO GOP POWER BROKER, DIES AT 71 "Common sense works. Common sense is easy," Fry said, comparing the proposed legislation to existing public registries. "We have a sexual abuse registry that is publicly searchable. This is for violent crimes – it's the same concept." Attorney General Blanche urged lawmakers to move swiftly. "It took a tragedy to push it to the forefront," Blanche said. "But that's okay. I think the worst thing we could do is not act." Blanche expressed hope for bipartisan support, adding, "I don't think it's a controversial issue... I know President Trump supports it." BIDEN ADMIN RELEASED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT ACCUSED OF FATALLY STABBING FAIRFAX COUNTY MOTHER Logan Federico, a North Carolina college student, was staying with friends at a South Carolina home on May 3, 2025, when Dickey allegedly broke in. According to Columbia police, Dickey drove a stolen vehicle into the neighborhood, broke into one home to steal vehicle keys and a firearm, and then forced his way into the house where Federico was staying. Inside, Dickey stole credit cards and fatally shot Federico. Her father noted that she was awake during the intrusion. HOUSE DEMOCRAT BLASTED AFTER EARLY RELEASE LAW FREED INMATES LATER CHARGED WITH MURDER "He didn't kill our daughter for a debit card," Federico said. "She was the only one awake who could identify him. He killed a witness." Dickey had an extensive criminal record dating back to 2013, including convictions for breaking and entering, burglary, grand larceny, strong-arm robbery, possession of a stolen vehicle, and resisting arrest. Critics and authorities argue he slipped through the cracks of a lenient justice system. "What we do as a society right now is make the criminal more important than the innocent," Federico said, criticizing progressive policies such as reduced sentencing and no-cash bail. "We have turned the page. We are the underdogs." Fox News' David Spunt contributed to this report. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830e275342cf4db8dc4a9 New MLB Rule Test Takes First Major Step Toward Banning Outfield Shifts te 2026-10-09T00:10:10.025Z New MLB Rule Test Takes First Major Step Toward Banning Outfield Shifts MLB testing a rule limiting where outfielders can stand in the Arizona Fall League. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830e075342cf4db8dc4a0 Titans HC Robert Saleh Makes Bold Statement About 0-4 Texans te 2026-10-09T00:10:08.685Z Titans HC Robert Saleh Makes Bold Statement About 0-4 Texans The 0-4 Tennessee Titans and the 0-4 Houston Texans are set for a clash between the defeated teams this coming Sunday. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac830de75342cf4db8dc481 Marana ICE detention center could open in under 60 days te 2026-10-09T00:10:06.482Z Marana ICE detention center could open in under 60 days Management and Training Corporation is hiring staff to reopen the shuttered Marana prison as an ICE detention center for up to 1,300 people, and opponents say it could open in under 60 days. MTC’s online job listings show the company hiring facility administrators, security staff and other employees for the nonoperational facility as of early October 2026. A Tucson Spotlight reporter who went to the prison Monday was turned away by a person posted at the open gates. Vehicles were visible on the grounds through the fence, and the sound of metal shearing could be heard. The contract, worth more than $400 million, was awarded to MTC to provide more space for the Department of Homeland Security’s severely overcrowded detainee population. Independent reporting earlier this year showed that DHS intends to more than double the former correctional facility’s capacity. The plan would use nearby floodplains that are considered unsuitable for expansion. MTC was awarded the contract despite reports that detailed its troubled record. “This is happening as deaths in ICE custody reached record levels,” U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva said during an Oct. 6 press conference. “And as the agency fails to provide even the most basic care for the people already in its custody.” Daniela Ugaz, an attorney working with Pima Resists ICE (PRICE), which organized the press conference, spoke to Marana’s mayor and council during the meeting that followed. “In under 60 days, DHS plans to open this detention center with capacity to hold 1,300 people,” she said. Tucson Spotlight is free for every reader because donors make it possible. Join them. Members of Pima Resists ICE gather outside the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex on Oct. 6 to oppose reopening the former Marana prison as an ICE detention center. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. Ugaz’s timeline suggests the facility will be operational by late November or early December. “This is the company the federal government is entrusting with the lives of hundreds of people here in Marana,” Grijalva said. “And they are moving fast.” Marana leaders have said they have no power to stop the facility, but they will do everything they can to make sure it is regulated and held to a high standard. For some, that promise is not enough. Pima County Supervisor Jen Allen, whose District 3 includes part of Marana, sent a statement that was read during the press conference. “I am outraged. Both MTC and ICE have well-documented histories of corruption, neglect and abuse,” Allen wrote. “ICE facilities are notorious for their inhumane conditions, deliberately used as a strategy to force people into agreeing to deportation. The detention center opening in Pima County will become part of the strategy of dehumanization.” Ugaz warned attendees of MTC’s plans for the town. “This company intends to use and abuse Marana, and offer nothing in return,” she said. “MTC’s plans include lighting that will disrupt the dark sky that Marana is so rightfully proud of.” Residents have already expressed concerns that the facility would create light and noise pollution, damage roads with more commercial traffic, take water from a private well and discharge wastewater into an open pond north of the parcel with no accountability or plans to provide a benefit to Marana. A warning sign outside the former Marana prison warns visitors they're subject to searches, as MTC hires staff to reopen the facility as an ICE detention center. Quentin Agnello / Tucson Spotlight. And according to PRICE, MTC has asked for direct payments from Marana to operate in place of a tax agreement. “Town officials need to be looking into all of this,” Ugaz said. “There are so many developments here, but they keep repeating their same refrain, ‘there’s nothing they can do. They work for Marana, not MTC.’” Ugaz said the council has authority over zoning and business licenses, which she said it could use to regulate how MTC operates. Alex Randall, a whistleblower who worked at the former Marana prison, also attended the Oct. 6 press conference and said at least three instances of sexual abuse went unreported to federal auditors while MTC operated it. “They couldn’t even pass a federal audit when they were a prison,” Randall said. “Once I learned they were reopening it as an ICE detention center, I did some digging to see if there was any news or indication that was recorded, and I didn’t see one.” Randall said DHS has essentially told him it doesn’t care about the allegations, and he believes the only real change will be that “government” employees, rather than private ones, run the facility. MTC has run other prisons in Arizona. The company operated the Kingman prison during a three-day riot that required a SWAT team to intervene. After a full review, former Gov. Doug Ducey canceled the state’s contract with MTC. The review found that neglect, disregard for safety standards and a lack of staffing at Kingman led to the riot. Three prisoners also escaped the Kingman facility while MTC ran it, and some of them later killed an elderly couple in New Mexico. The company has faced accusations of sexual abuse, safety violations, escapes, neglect, fraud and riots at its prisons in Arizona, across the U.S. and in Australia. Quentin Agnello is a University of Arizona alum and freelance journalist in Tucson. Contact him at qsagnello@gmail.com. Tucson Spotlight is a community-based newsroom that provides paid opportunities for students and rising journalists in Southern Arizona. Please consider supporting our work with a tax-deductible donation. Donate to Tucson Spotlight Andhra Pradesh, Telangana https://meenews.co/post/6ac82e8c75342cf4db8dc42d Caitlin Clark's Fever set a TV ratings bar the WNBA semifinal openers could not come close to reaching te 2026-10-09T00:00:12.533Z Caitlin Clark's Fever set a TV ratings bar the WNBA semifinal openers could not come close to reaching The Indiana Fever's regular-season games on major broadcast networks averaged more than twice the audience of the WNBA semifinal openers on Oct. 4. And those playoff games were on ABC and NBC. An OutKick review of Indiana's 10 regular-season games on ABC, CBS and NBC found an average audience of approximately 2.32 million viewers. The two semifinal openers averaged about 1.16 million. CAITLIN CLARK SENDS WNBA ALL-STAR RATINGS SOARING AS 3-POINT CONTEST AUDIENCE FALLS WITHOUT HER That gave Indiana an average audience approximately 100% larger, a difference of nearly 1.16 million viewers per game. New York–Atlanta's Game 1 averaged 1.2 million viewers on ABC, ESPN told OutKick. Las Vegas–Golden State averaged 1.12 million on NBC and Peacock, according to figures NBC supplied to OutKick. Just one Sunday earlier, Indiana's first-round opener against Las Vegas averaged 2.11 million viewers on ABC. That Sept. 27 game also aired opposite the NFL, yet drew approximately 76% more viewers than New York–Atlanta's semifinal opener on the same network a week later. The stakes went up, but the audience went down. That's a pretty good answer to anyone still wondering how much Caitlin Clark means to the WNBA's television business. The 2.32 million average covers four Fever games on ABC, four on CBS and two on NBC, using reported audiences from the regular season. The NBC figures include Peacock, just as the Aces–Valkyries playoff figure does. Seven of those 10 Fever games exceeded two million viewers. Every one of the 10 drew a larger audience than either semifinal opener. The smallest was Indiana's May 30 game at Portland on CBS, which Sports Media Watch reported at nearly 1.3 million. Clark had one of her worst games of the season, scoring just 6 points on 1-for-7 shooting, and the Fever trailed by as many as 26 points. Think about that, though. A regular-season game against Portland in May, where Clark played just 22 minutes in a blowout loss, drew more viewers than either game to open the WNBA semifinals in October. WNBA WANTS A BIGGER STORY THAN CAITLIN CLARK, BUT TV RATINGS KEEP POINTING BACK TO HER At the other end, Indiana's Aug. 23 game against Chicago averaged 3.31 million viewers on NBC and Peacock. Its July 12 game against Las Vegas drew 2.64 million on those same platforms. New York offers another useful comparison. The Liberty's two regular-season meetings with Indiana on CBS each drew over 2.5 million viewers. Sunday's Liberty–Dream semifinal opener drew 1.2 million on ABC. Angel Reese, who now plays for Atlanta, famously insisted in 2024 that people watch women's basketball "because of me too." Well, New York facing Clark's Fever in the regular season drew more than twice the audience of New York facing Reese's Dream in the final four. The numbers show that Reese isn't much of a television draw, as Dream playoff games are right in line with the other non-Clark games and, in some cases, actually worse. Atlanta's first-round clincher averaged 1.2 million viewers on ESPN, below the 1.4 million for Dallas–Golden State on the same network that night. This isn't to say that this is bad news for the WNBA because it isn't. Before Clark arrived in 2024, the league hadn't had a game average one million viewers since 2008. Consistently clearing that mark represents real progress. WNBA MEDIA RIGHTS DEAL BALLOONS PAST $3 BILLION AFTER ADDING NEW BROADCAST PARTNERS TO 11-YEAR PORTFOLIO Plus, the two semifinal openers averaged around 10% more viewers than last year's pair. Sports Media Watch ranked them second and third among semifinal Game 1 audiences since the league adopted its current semifinal format in 2016. The only opener ahead of them? Last year's Fever–Aces game, which drew 1.4 million on ABC even with Clark sidelined by injury. That's encouraging for the league, and another reminder of the audience Indiana has built. Even during this year's regular season, the Fever drew 1.57 million against Los Angeles on CBS on June 27 without Clark playing. There is an audience for the Fever beyond simply checking whether Clark is in uniform that day. The WNBA would benefit enormously from building that kind of interest around more of its teams. As I reported earlier this week, even Indiana's least-watched first-round game, its 1.42 million-viewer appearance on Prime Video, outdrew every non-Fever first-round game. That streaming-exclusive audience also exceeded both semifinal openers on broadcast television. Fans found the Fever wherever their games aired. The remaining teams now have the opportunity to give those viewers a reason to keep watching. I'll be interested to see whether the audiences build as the series progress. For now, though, the remaining teams are trying to match numbers the Fever were putting up in May. 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